Waitress recounts killing of 15 year old in boat house
Portland police report a 15 year old girl murdered in a Willamette River boat house area. A 51 year old man Cash West and 20 year old Helen Leary are accused, with Leary claiming she witnessed the event from the west houseboat. Her statement ties Earl Weir and his son to the disposal of the body as detectives probe the case. Arrests expected.
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Portland
Mra
Helen Leary
Cash West
Cvtatody
Earl Weel
Willamette River
Houthoune
Weary
West
Karl Weir
Pile
Poetioe
Weir
Leary Wornsin
Mex
Lory
Cashier
Ford Teland
Wolf
Earl Wer
St. Ifwleng
Seven Firms Bid for City Improvement Bonds in Pendleton
Seven firms submitted bids to purchase 7576.50 in improvement bonds for Pendleton city paving work. The Schnecken Co. of Part-T led with a bid of 102.6 percent plus accrued interest, and was awarded the lot for 450.71 more than par. Other bids ranged from 102 to 102.73 with varying premiums, and final estimates on paving projects including South Main Street and Chestnut Street sidewalks were approved by City Engineer FE B Hayes. An ordinance for Washington Street boundary was also settled.
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Pendicton
Miappy Canyon
Ktwiph Schneckeh Co
Part- T
Bonuls
Llumberman's Trust Co
Clark Kimball & Co
Western Bond & Mortgage
Ladd & Tilton
Freeman, Smith & Camp
Warren Construction Co
FE. B. Hayes
Guerrilla warfare escalates as fascists clash in Italy
Rome Dec 21 reports say fascists and opponents fought through the day across Italy. A blast in Trieste wounded 24 in a Fascist gathering, and a former fascist leader is accused of throwing the explosive. A fascist attack damaged a populist newspaper office in Nahies.
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Rome
T l
Mira—Gaeri Warfere
Italy
Trieste
Nahies
Weather Report From Major Moorkotsr Officer
Weather report by Major Lee Moorkotsr lists maximum 12 and minimum 24 with barometer reading 30.24. Details indicate a cool day with shifting conditions and standard atmospheric pressure. The report provides a concise snapshot of current weather parameters for the region.
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Lee Moorkotsr
Murray Elected President of Umatilla Alumni Association
Murray is elected president of the Umatilla University Alumni. The ceremony featured remarks by President Speares and Pol Campbell, highlighting university growth from 90 to 300 students, plans for new buildings, and a push for expanded state-supported higher education.
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Murry
Umatilla University
Speares
Fred Steiner
Pol.Campbell
Limar Toore
W. K. Newell
Was & Whelfer
Finnehing
Haxalion
Fifte Tranmumint
Korher
Steatlin
Campbell
Warden selection for state penitentiary debated in Pierce county
A garbled report discusses who should appoint the warden of the state penitentiary, mentioning Thad W. Tivins, Petiod of Pewidletah, and Chief Taslor. The text references political maneuvering and authority over the warden position, with unclear details on process or outcomes.
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Tavor
Pierce Ane
Heeo
State Penitentiary
Thad W. Tivinr
Pewidletah
Bery Howe
Portland
Man jailed over Mint robbery accusation
Denver dispatch reports Moe Pans Veo tive and associates jailed in connection with a $200000 heist at the Denver mint. Investigators rely on fingerprint evidence from the steed used in the robbery to identify suspects and link them to the crime scene.
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Kanens City
Wan
Dee
Moe Wiener
Andenyaria
Chinae
Denver Mint
Telieve
Wiisners Gerest
Fehl
Denver
Moe
Rother
Marke
Atutarmionik
Vytie Walters
Volthurs
Hylan Asks Harding to Stop Klan Paper Publication
Hylan urges President Harding to issue an injunction against a Klan newspaper published in New York City claiming the paper incites race hatred and disturbs public peace. Mayfield, Houston owner, faces government action via the Department of Justice to halt the publication. The fragment also reports German wartime food logistics and rail yard activity amid postwar shortages.
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Hylan
Harding
Newychree
Mopor Lylar
Colonet
Phaliux Klin
Texnie
Hoppine
Hylin
Damocrat
Noviemn
Houston
Texas
Hille Muayfield
Delass
Mayer
Orton
Mayfield
Juatton Ord
Tahoe
Stangier Cigar Store Changes Hands Today
Geotore Syrnier describes the transfer of ownership at Stangier Cigar Store on State Street as the new proprietor Teene is introduced. The article notes the previous owner and mentions the cabinet, free rate, and the involvement of Mr Tout and Mrs Miowmar along with Mr Itteom and local firms Noointieock and Ampere.
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Stangier Cigar Store
Geotore Syrnier
Anid Tin State Street
Aml CF
Pdemeeon Tiitar
Toute
Miowmar Furen
Mr. Itteom
Noointieock & Ampere
Local jury verdict details withheld after confidential findings
A terse report indicates a jury reached secret findings regarding a formal matter at a court building in Betet with remarks about a writer and a deflating of the ferel grind. Three secret fede aiete were returned.
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Betet
War Crime Trials Leave 93 Free In Secret Sessions
In a bizarre court proceeding, 93 defendants were freed on war crime charges as cases move toward secret sessions. The ruling leaves over 770 similar cases awaiting action, with no clear verdict of guilty or innocent. The article notes secrecy and political overtones surrounding the trials and treaty terms.
Shortage at County Office Tied to Bookkeeper Case
Unclear OCR reports a county officer shortage and a misallocation alleged against former bookkeeper Amnon, with references to governor actions. The item notes repayments totaling 27200 and a request to apply funds to principal, plus interest concerns, amid investigations and political mentions.
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Unmatna
Herbert
Petmhansmmien
Markt Amnon
Attic
Prerton
Gaver Hoy Ritner
Kiev
Armin
Ariana
Coxpresdone
Eeer Hood Oimnang
Jung Professional Eireles Todas
Rito
Nec
Arman Espr
Amana
Minerra- Hente Ee
Cdunty
W. Otentt
Patton
E.W. Metean
L. Marroughe
Alexander and
W. 4
Ctorke
Gillette Elected as Phi D Captain in 1559 Grid Team
Chude Gillette was elected captain of the 1559 football team as the Phi D Grid captain presiding over team activities. The selection was announced by student leader Taber Get and included remarks from faculty and team staff.
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Chude Gillette Wee Pragimendy
Chet
Et & Gest Sieen
Agetys Hlevdes
Ciemde
Postoffice Workers Urge Morning Parcel Mail
Postoffice employees appeal to patrons to mail parcels in the morning to avoid afternoon rush. The note explains why earlier mailing benefits customers and staff, urging morning submissions to ease lines and ensure efficient handling.
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Postoffice
Peisinaviit
Cme
Will Hays and Santa Claus in Hollywood Plot Unclear
A garbled OCR fragment links Will Hays with Santa in Hollywood and hints at a controversy or reform narrative. Names like Annie and Tid Relorts appear amidst disjointed references to film officials, renewed efforts, and legal or moral debates surrounding cinema.
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Will Hays
Santa Claus
Hollywood
Pfp
Will Hoye
Santa,ana
Wiley
Pius Weobraath
Judge questions Ritner authority to act as governor
Puortnan Dec 21 judge exams Ritner power as acting governor while Olcott is absent. The wall of argument centers on constitutional terms of office and the legality of Ritner performing executive duties. The case questions whether Ritner could legally hold gubernatorial powers or if the temporary appointment lacks valid authority.
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R. Ritner
Puortnand
Roy W. Ritner
Ten AV. Olcott
Iden
Roy Bitows
PUY Senate
Senate
Lee
Iolernor Oteolt
Ritnwr Fiteer
Peteral
Routin
Shipbuilding Slowdown Amid War Time Pressures
Fragmented OCR text notes a government or industry discussion on falling shipbuilding rates. Mentions administration, statistics, and national effort, with unclear details about tonnage, production pace, and wartime construction constraints.
Operation Story Fragment in a Hospital Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a medical procedure at Gartielt hospital with a patient named Vie and mention of a beer sheerer error. The text references duties and separations and an operation followed by removal of an item from the Nile. Details are unclear due to garbled source.
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Gartielt Hoepatel
Circuit Court Faces Full Grand Jury Calender
A historic calendar fills the circuit court docket with 78 criminal cases slated for grand jury review. One female juror serves, and the panel includes Sherman Clark and others. a January session opens with 9 am, while murders, larcenies, bad checks, and assaults are among the charges awaiting grand jury action.
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Matechi
Gramd
Grand —Juronn
Elief
Clark
Meon
Mervyn Tadlow
Abs
J. H. Brinker
George Cowl
Laurence Hagen
de. Ditwrd
Mellor Coffman
Stim J. Cuter
Cniteal
Crest
Eran
Jyat
John Law
Murry Nellbon
ML Hoyt
Cecil Daugherty
Stalph
J. W. Casey
Tawlig
Sam Seat
Larcony
MH. Ll
Criwford
J. J. Noreen
J. L. Lewis
I Moxfonn
J. T. McCarty
Asqault
Win Burvis HM
Menu
Ben
Kelly
J. L.strombough
Northern Machine
Grand Jury
Famous Bible Used At Knights of Pythias Ceremony
A special Knights of Pythias orderly event initiated 27 new members and featured the historic Nathbone Bible, owned by the order’s founder, brought to the city by Harry Love. Attending were Damon Imdge Neo officials and several out of town Tythians including N. J. Van Seiko and Henry Keen, with Wil Hemirickeon among local attendees.
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Wdge
Pheent
Olase
Knights of Pyitios
Damon Imdge Neo
Order
Harry Love
Reeceats
Minneapolis
Ingidead
M. Hardesty
Froid Chanector
Walter Gleason
N. J. van Seiko
Milton
Henry
Henry Keen
Atheha
Ba Comedere
Marold McKeon
Hermiston
Ralph
Ed Wallen
M. Morrison
Adana
Berm
Treent
Wwalla Walls
Wil Hemirickeon
Oregon tax official warns of 8.6 million shortfall for 1928 levy
Salem reports state tax officials warn that taxpayers face a shortfall of about 8.595 million dollars under the 1928 levy. The notice explains the shortfall affects state purposes as the new levy is promulgated by the state tax commission and sales rise beyond expected figures for the current year.
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Salem
Oregon
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