Baby falls from Morrison bridge into Willamette
Portland police report a baby girl Myrtle Elizabeth Larkin eighteen months old fell from the Morrison street bridge into the Willamette River. A bystander saw the drop and couldn't rescue her. Police believe the mother Mrs Joseph Larkin intended to jump after the child but was stopped by bystander Troitline. Father Larkin confined for observation.
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Portland
City
Myrtle Elizabeth
Joseph Larkin
Willamette River
Morrison St
Troitline
Larkin
Troltiine
Brumfield Awaits Jury In Roseburg Murder Trial
In Roseburg Oregon Dr Richard M Brumfield stands trial for first degree murder in the July Russell slaying. Prosecution aims to use extensive circumstantial evidence and seeks the death penalty. Jury selection faced delays as seven veniremen were tentatively chosen amid courtroom tension.
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Roseburg
Ore
Richard M. Brumfield
Brumfield
Dennis Russell
Yester Gay
Much-Married Man Dead in Missouri
POPLAR BLUFF Mo Oct 6 William L Tillman 79 long noted for many marriages died after brief illness His 11th wife died a week earlier He had two children seven of his wives died and the other four were divorced
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Poplar Bluff
William L. Tillman
Missouri
Testimony Details Fatal Baby Case And Care Neglect
Witnesses describe a severe head injury and a "considerable blow" on the infant. Doctors link transfusion blood to Mrs Osborne and discuss hospital transfer refusals. Neighbors report lack of sun exposure and harsh treatment, while relatives dispute stories about injuries and care.
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H. B. Coe
Stuart Building
City Hospital
W. C. Storm
Fuhrman Ave
Norman Storm
Osborne
Ly Savelie
Giants and Yanks Warm Up Ahead of Big Game
About 30 000 fans filled the bleachers with a potential 58 000 capacity as the Yankees and Giants held fielding practice at Peppery Field. Frank Frinch dazzled at third, Wale Hoyt warmed up for the Yanks, Art News and Mike Gonzales joined the session, and Mayor Hylan led dignitaries as the band played the Star Spangled Banner before 2 08 p m start. Umpires Moriarity Quigley Chill and Rigler set positions.
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Yanks
Giants
Frank Frinch
Wale Hoyt
Frank Roth
Yanks Art News
South Bend
Mike Gonzales
Hylan
Moriarity
Metro politan plans three downtown buildings
The Metropolitan Building Co announced plans for three new downtown structures totaling nearly 1 million dollars. Architect A H Albertson will draft a six story fireproof building 175 by 126 feet on Fifth avenue and Union Street, with a half block site from Union to University Street. A 154 by 0 feet garage will sit east of the Metropolitan Theatre at Fifth avenue and University Street, and the firm offers help for a $400,000 physician's building on Fourth Avenue and University Street.
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Metropolitan Building Co
A. H. Albertson
Fifth Ave
Union St
Union
University Ste
Metropolitan Theatre
University St
Fourth Ave
English Women Defeated in Golf Championship
In DEAL New Jersey on October 6 the last English contenders fell in the third round of Clay Edith Leitch and Mrs Lathrop Hall were eliminated Alexa Stirling of Atlanta the American champion beat Mrs Hall one up Elaine Rosenthal defeated Miss Leitch one up in a 19 hole match Marian Hollins defeated Mrs Fred Letts four and three Letts had eliminated Miss Cecil Leitch the English champion yesterday.
Fire Law Up for Hearing on Short‑Term Firm Sales
Contemplated legislation to regulate bankrupt and fire sales will be the subject of an open hearing before the public safety committee next Wednesday afternoon. The ordinance targets firms in business less than six months and excludes dealers in foodstuffs, promoted by the Chamber of Commerce's retail trade bureau.
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Council Public Safety Committee
Retail Trade Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Funeral Services for Mrs Mary Myers Pinkham
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Myers Pinkham aged 75 are set for 2 30 p m Friday at the residence 434 35th Ave followed by cremation at Bonney Watsons Mrs Pinkham died Wednesday.
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Mary Myers Pinkham
Reat Dence
Bonney-Watson's
Seattle Visitors Attend Western Washington Fair at Puyallup
Seattle guests travel south through fog to the Western Washington exposition near Puyallup organized by the Seattle Realty Association and University District Commercial Club. Governor Louis F Hart will speak and fireworks feature nightly shows by Hitt Fireworks Co with a mock Argonne battle.
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Seattle
Puyallup
Puyallup Valley
Hiram Linsey
Darwin Melenest
Louis F. Hart
Governor Hart
Hitt Fireworks Co
Gov. Hart
Forger Suspect Initials Key in Mahoney Case
Prosecutor Douglas announced a new witness links Mrs. Johnson to forging Kate Mahoney’s name on a power of attorney for James E. Mahoney. Arrests include Mrs. Johnson and Atkinson amid allegations of bribed witnesses to aid Mahoney’s defense.
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Seattle
Tennant
Mrs. Johnson
E. J Brandt
Lumber Exchange
Kate Mahoney
James E. Mahoney
Douglas
Mahoney
Hils
Lake Union
Bank Robbers Surrounded in Sierra Manhunt
Mahoney and Mclain the Loyalton bank bandits are surrounded in the Sardine valley between Verdi and Loyalton with $20,000 to $25,000 taken. Posses and private detectives press the search as authorities move to close in. An inquest verdict found Charles Bick, a Loyalton citizen, was accidentally shot amid the chase.
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Downieville
Cal
Mahoney and
Mclain
Loyal
Ton
Sardine Valley
Verdi
Sheriff's Office
Sierras
San Francisco
Charles Bick
Loyalton
Biek
Tiniest Prisoner Given to Mother
Leonard Schneider age 4 with blue eyes and light brown hair was the tiniest person booked at the police station Wednesday. He was picked up by Policeman R. C. Watson and later turned over to his mother Mrs. L. Schneider of 1162 Main St.
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Leonard Schneider
U. S
Leonard
R. C. Watson
L. Schneider
Main St
Fire engine serves as ambulance for boy death
Edmund Gough, 16, was struck by a motorbus while cycling near Chariton Gardens fire station. The fire engine transported him to hospital but he died a few hours later. Also noted is Tokyo's 660 foot wireless tower described as the world’s tallest one piece structure.
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Ealing
Eng
Edmund Gough
Chariton Gardens
Tokyo
Japan
Black and Tans Raid Irish Town in Cork County
In Dunmanway Cork County villagers report a terror raid by Black and Tans last night. Eyewitnesses say houses were entered people maltreated and one man killed after valleys were poured through streets. Crown forces claim they were fired on first.
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Cork
Dunmanway
County Cork
Fight on Postal Savings Plan Opens in House Floor
Los Angeles October 6 A sharp fight over Postmaster General Hays proposed extension of the postal savings system was expected to open late today on the floor of the American Congress. The debate centers on the scope and funding of the reform as lawmakers weigh its impact on public banking and postal services.
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Postal Savings Plan
Los Angeles
Hays
Autumn Elopement Report From Everett Romance
An elderly couple, J. A. Moore aged 72 and Mia Anna Moore also 72, eloped to Everett. The pair are honeymooning at 1410 Fifth Ave confirming the autumn romance.
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J. A. Moore
Everett
Mia
Anna Moore
Alno
Fifth Ave
Bankers Gather for Association Convention
At the convention bankers argue against Hays proposed plan citing political appointees’ inefficiency as the reason for opposition. A. F. E. Adams presides at the First National Bank of Youngstown.
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Hays
A. F E. Adams
First National Bank of
Youngstown
Damaging Evidence Against Rev Spencer In Lakeport Trial
In Lakeport California the first damaging evidence against Rev John Spencer accused of drowning his wife Maude Spencer in Clearlake was a letter to Mrs Barber calling her My Dear Sweetheart and saying he longed for happy hours with her. The state contends Spencer wanted to be free to be with Mrs Barber. The state planned to complete its case as opening gunfire neared.
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Lakeport
Cal
John Spencer
Maude Spencer
Clearlake
Spencer
Mra
RE. B. Barber
Mra. Harber
Mra. Barber
Unknown Soldier to be Chosen in Europe
Paris reports the unknown soldier will be chosen in Europe with Arlington honoring the date November 11. General Allen, commander of the occupation army, orders the selection from unidentified dead bodies gathered at Belleau Wood and from Rhine area cemeteries.
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Paris
United States
Arlington
Chalons Sur
Pallbearers From Denny ton Clay Co at Frank W burial
Pallbearers from the Denny ton Clay County area served at the funeral of Frank W who was laid to rest Thursday in Pleasant cemetery.
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Dennyton Clay Co
Frank W
Pleasant Cemetery
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