Man kills son-in-law then self in Portland quarrel
Portland reports two men dead after a family quarrel. A. Buch, Civil War veteran, shot his son-in-law George W. Rauch and then killed himself. Rauch died at Good Samaritan hospital after midnight. Rauch had filed for divorce a week earlier. Rauch, about 35, was a blacksmith.
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Delted Pree
Portland
Ore
A. Buch
George W. Ranch
Buch
Rauch
Good Samaritan Hospital
Bueh
Ruch
Two Italians Found Dead in Connell Junction Shootout
In Connell Junction near Scranton on June 22 two Italians were found dead after a volley of shots near the telegraph station. Authorities believe the elder killed the younger man with a false mustache and was then killed by a companion of the victim.
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Scranton
Connell Junction
John Kane
Burglars Break Into Candy Store as Homeowner Contacts Police
N A Medley of 7464 Woodlawn Avenue awoke in bed and phoned police from his bedroom desk phone. Patrolman Rush arrived to find burglars fled, leaving behind stolen candies from the candy store beneath his apartment.
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N. A. Medley
Woodlawn
Rush
Throat Gut Stops Train Murder Mystery Unfolds
Alvin W. Black awoke with a severed throat and signaled a Great Northern work train to stop. He died at 11 30 a m in Winlock after being attacked by his traveling companion John Sullivan. The motive remains unknown as investigators seek Sullivan who fled. The pair traveled from Vancouver to Winlock and stayed near the tracks. Black's father lives in Wolverine Michigan.
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Chehalis
Alvin W. Black
Great Northern
Winlock
Black
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Vancouver
Walsh
Wolverine
Mich
Woman Fights Telephone 60 Concluded in Court
Mrs. Huntley contends the local telephone firm cannot raise charges from 50 cents to 60 cents a month without proper notice. The case, heard before Judge Frater, highlighted that many subscribers accept higher rates while one woman pursues a principle. The company admitted 200 subscribers still pay $1 monthly. outcome hinges on contract termination notice.
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Tom
Frater
Huntly
Zeppelin makes first passenger flight in Germany
The dirigible Deutach land completed a 280 mile journey from Friedrichshafen to Dusseldorf with ten passengers aboard. Tickets cost up to 50 dollars and stubs were kept as souvenirs. Promoters are the Hamburg Steamship Company and the German Airship Company.
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United Press
Friederichshafen
Duseddorf
Hamburg Steamship Company
German Airship Company
Court theme on changing contract line and value received
The passage discusses a party's change from a ten to a four party line and its claim of value received, asserting the right to abrogate after the first year. Mrs Huntly faces the consequence, while the dialogue hints at who should ask the cousin to sing.
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Hoatess
Johnson Murder Case Echoes Doom For All Involved
The article portrays Johnson’s death and the looming fate of Webb and Mia Kersh. It laments the sins of the parents and guards, while the bushband and father seek to shield a stolen son from the truth. A moral reckoning unfolds around guilt, shame, and punishment.
What Became of Johnsons 275000 in Portland Case
The Portland police probe follows Jesse P. Webb’s confession of murdering William A. Johnson and seeks the fate of the 275000 Johnson gained from selling a Renton farm. Only 1900 remains found in Mrs. Bert W. Kersh’s stocking as Webb’s guilt is disclosed.
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Portland, Or
Jesse P. Webb
William A. Johnson
Johnson
Renton
Wash
Bert W. Kersh
Webb
Portland
Spokane
Prisoner Confesses and Denies Webb Johnson Links
In Portland Mrs Kersh tells police conflicting tales about Webb and Johnson. Police doubt she spent 23000 dollars in six months given Johnson’s reputed spending. Webb, exhausted and in shackles after placing Johnson's body in a trunk, mutters I’ll hang as he sits in a dim cell corner.
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Ter
Portland
Johnson
Kersh’s Son Describes Life With Webb as Father
Willie Kersh, 1 year old, son of Mrs. Kersh linked to the William Johnson murder, testifies Webb is his papa. He recalls riding in a wagon, says he disliked Johnson, and mentions living with his mother and Webb in Seattle and Spokane before Portland. Hert Kersh arrives to seek custody.
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Johnson
Hans
Webb
Mia
Kersh
Portland
Ore
Hetween Soda
Willie Kersh
William Johnson
Jesse Webb
Lfe
Beattie
Hert Kersh
Seattle
Willie
Spokane
Papa
Nelenon
B.C
Port
Seattle Clearings Today Reported Balances
Seattle ledgers show clearings totaling 91,887,668.64 with balances at 239,191.38, reflecting day’s cash movements and financial activity.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Unusual painting displayed at Bon Marche gallery
A watercolor landscape shown in Bon Marche windows depicts every office building block church school and organization in Beattle. The 4 636 square inch painting is by New York artist Gideon Catlett and valued at $6 000.
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Hon Marche Yeaterday
Orgars
Beattle
Gidaon Catlett
New York
Girl Marries for Home Comfort Wins Husband
A young woman marries a man seeking domestic ease and he secures the union. The match centers on shared shelter and daily life, with both parties' motives implied and the arrangement described in neutral terms.
Orphan Kids Will Take Concert Tour
The Jolly Entertainers, a Des Moines Washington children’s band from Industrial Home, will begin an eight week concert tour next week. Six to fourteen year old girls and fourteen to fifteen year old boys perform at carnivals in Aberdeen North Yakima and Walla Walla to raise funds for the home supervised by H. M. Draper. Draper and his wife will travel with the children.
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Jolly Entertainers
Des Moines
Wash
Aberdeen
North Yakima
Walla Walla
H. M. Draper
Draper
Royal Market promotes federal inspection stamp for wholesome meats
The United States Government Inspection Stamp guarantees wholesome meats for buyers. Royal Market at 1424 Fourth Ave notes it was an early adopter, believing public benefit would follow.
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United States
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