Doctor Tries to See Own Funeral in Oregon Mystery
In Roseburg an ongoing serial reports Dr. Richard Brumfield suspected of killing Kowell faking his own death. Readers follow Brumfield’s rumored plan to witness his funeral from a knoll near his farm while detectives chase clues from Bend to Myrtle Creek and Seattle.
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Star Prod
Heart
Roseburg
Dennis Russell
Richard Brumfield
Kowell
Russell
Palitor
Fred L. Boalt
Altho
Harry Pearce
Bend
Dr. Brumfield
Chevrolet
Metler
Myrtle Creek
Oregon
Seattle
Charles B. Tennant
Tennant
Starmer
Ore
City Health Inquiry on Woodland Park Campgrounds
A letter from Chief Seattle questions the sanitation of Woodland Park camping grounds based on reports from touring visitors. He urges action by the City Health Commissioner to address concerns raised by travelers and preserve the city's image.
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Doc
Woodland Park
Seattle
To a Little Girl in a Lunch Room Cartoon
A brief anonymous tip from CHIEF SEATTLE describes a young woman entertaining a male friend in a lunch room during work hours. The customer becomes irate after a mix up with a cheese sandwich rather than a sardine, and the scene ends with a taunt about job security.
Life Guard Warned For Beach Conduct
A life guard faces accountability after a drowning near the beach, with the author noting the guard should protect life rather than flirt with visitors. The incident mentions a boy who drowned and others alerted by bystanders, blaming the guard for a lapse in duty.
Repeal of $2000 tax exemption urged by Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle argues against broad tax relief saying many in his town struggle to get by after war taxes. He questions the impact of a federal $10 auto license tax and criticizes reducing super-taxes. He warns that small car owners would be burdened by higher costs.
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Seward Park
Howard Kienle
Howard
Seattle
Sec
State Fish Commissioner warns purse seiners to curb fishing
Darwin urges Northwest purse seiners and fishermen to reduce catches to allow fish stocks to recover. He warns that the old saying there are more fish in the sea may not apply if overfishing continues.
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Northwest
Darwin
Seattle
Resident laments scarce affordable houses in town
Dear Folka letters express sympathy and frustration over finding decent housing at a reasonable price. The writer claims many houses are hard to locate and urges someone to build more housing, signing as CHIEF SEATTLE.
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Folka
Reaton
Seattle
Lettuce and Berry Service Provokes Chief Seattle Complaint
Chief Seattle complains about cafeterias serving berries on lettuce leaves with sugar and cream. He argues the combination is unpalatable, hard to remove, and messy, spilling berries on the tablecloth. He demands they quit the practice.
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Seattle
To Princess Mary To the Prince of Wales Dear Edward and Mary
England considers a royal match based on heart over birth and asks if you will wed royalty or commoners. The message suggests happiness without the ancestor business and hints at a younger era in royal thinking.
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Princess Mary
Prince of Wales
Edward and Mary
England
Seattle
Man confesses to wife murder at Tacoma hotel
Alan Robinson, 40, Seattle colored restaurant worker, confessed to killing his wife Ella Robinson, 35, in their Tacoma hotel room Saturday night. He told police a third man was present when the shooting occurred. the clerk says Robinson was the only intruder. Ella was found on the floor holding a moonshine bottle stopper.
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Tacoma
Aug
Alan Roobinson
Seattle
Ella Robinson
Robinn
Ouly
Robinson
Coupse
Eminent Chinese Educators to Visit Local Club Luncheon
Three eminent Chinese educators will be hosted by the China club at Blane's cafe 509 Third Ave at noon Tuesday. The leaders include Dr. Fu Chen-Yen head of Hunan and Yale Medicine graduate, Dr. Teno executive secretary of Yale in China, and Dr. F. L. Chang Yale graduate and head of the Chinese reforestation system.
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China Club
Blane's
Third Ave
Fu Chen-Yen
Yale College of Medicine
Itiverpool
Hunan
Yale Medical College
China
Teno
Yale
F. L. Chang
Yale School of Forestry
Farce Comedy Carries Kick at Wilkes Theatre
A British styled farce opens with a Young publisher who secretly funds many ladies while his wife trims expenses. The two act farce unfolds as his benevolence risks ruin and divorce. Fred Dunnam shines as James Smith with strong comedy. Cast includes Alice Elliot Anne Berryman and Forrest Taylor with lively supporting turns. The Palace Hip feature Inspiration stars Joyce Lando with other acts and a magic grotto by Marco.
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4& Publisher
Dibles
Fred Dunham
James Smith
Alice Elliot
Altho
Anne Berryman
Eva Jobna
Bill
Palace Hip
Loew's
Little Company
Joyce Lando
Planate
Toy Gordon
Nell Healy
Percy Chapman
Marco and Company
Ruth Renick
Katzers Seek Divorce Yet Again in Tallman Court
The long running divorce case of Frank and Agnes Katzer, parents of 24 children, is revived in Judge Tallman’s court. Accusations include miner husband status claims and requests for undergarment sewing on gunny sacks, while the wife seeks alimony of 10 dollars monthly plus household bills.
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Frank
Agnes Kater
Kitser
Feeder Jits Seek Permits After Jitney Arrests
With 22 jitney drivers under arrest, 16 fined 25 dollars and four to be tried Tuesday, partial jitney service continues Monday. About 70 drivers still operate, represented by W. R. Crawford. Carl Reeves may recommend permits this week for feeder lines in Cowen Park and Matrida to serve areas without streetcar service.
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W. R. Crawford
Supt. of Public Utilities
Carl H. Reeves
Cowen Park
Matrida
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