Chehalis Outlaw Tornow Held in Chehalis Amid Turmoil
Chehalis residents briefly believed John Tornow, the alleged slayer of four locals, was jailed in town after Aberdeen reported a possible capture. Police said a man matched his description and was held until Chehalis deputies could identify him. A defaced five dollar note linked to Tornow and other locals’ identifications were noted as deputies prepared to travel for confirmation.
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Chehalis
John Tornow
Chehalis County
Aberdeen
Spencer
Tornow
Montesano
Oxbow
Payette
Eugene McGillicuddy
Thomas B. Foster
Treasury Department
Seattle
Thompson
Grays Harbor
Marion Pickett
Pickett
Carl Swartz
W. W. Whitney
Elks Plan Big Festive Week in Hoquiam
Hoquiam Elks announce Madri Gras carnival set for November 14 15 and 16 with plans for freak shows vaudeville acts and a decorated temple floor. Events include old country store candy wheels mask balls and sun and frolic each night inviting public participation.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Elks’ Madri Gras
The
Elks
Hoquiam Registration Books Close With 3102 Voters
Hoquiam records show 3102 eligible voters on the registration books, a higher than expected total for the fall election. Ward totals are First 385, Second 581, Third 632, Fourth 581, Fifth 508, Sixth 385. books closed Tuesday night as required by law.
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Hoquiam
Bribery in Levy Trial Draws Federal Court Outburst
A Tacoma federal case against Sarah Levy Samuel Levy and Henry Su wol proceeds slowly as prosecutors push to finish this week. Emer son C Belding Seattle detective was arrested for bribing teamster C P Adams Aberdeen Transfer company who moved goods from Kaufman Levy store in 1910. Adams testified as key witness after Belding’s jail arrest. Evidence notes a planned secret witness tactic and links to a larger conspiracy to defraud creditors via bankruptcy.
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Federal Judicial Mill
United States
Sarah Levy
Samuel Levy
Henry Suwol
Tacoma
Emerson C. Belding
Seattle
C. P. Adams
Aberdeen Transfer Company
Kaufman & Levy
Belding
Ene
23D Avenue
Pacific States Secret Service Bureau
H. J. Doten
Aberdeen
Adams
William Bryan
Department of Justice
Aberdeen to Meet Chehalis in Fast Weekend Gridiron Clash
Aberdeen high school prepares for a Saturday game against Chehalis on the local gridiron. Chehalis has strengthened after a defeat by Hoquiam and will push Aberdeen hard. Aberdeen, coming off a Tacoma win, expects a tough test before a potential Queen Anne showdown next week.
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Aberdeen High
Chehalis
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Queen Ann
Seattle
Boy Swallows Can Opener In Chehalis Case
Dr George H Dow reports a case in Chehalis where a boy, son of Harry Syverson of Adna, swallowed a three cornered can opener. Dr H L Petit used X rays to locate the implement in the stomach. The object was found and the boy is recovering. full operation may take days.
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Chehalis
Geo. H. Dow
Harry Syverson
Adna
H. L. Petit
Fats to Battle Police Sunday at Electric Park
Ab erdeen fat men meet city policemen in a benefit game at Electric Park Sunday afternoon. Proceeds go to Mrs. Frank Welsh widow of the Aberdeen detective slain July 3. Teams train hard, officials set rules, and crowds expected to pack grand stands if weather cooperates.
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Electric Park
Aberdeen
Frank Welsh
Col
Jim Bowes
K. Y. Church
City proposes cluster lights to guide travelers
City council approves eight cluster lamps for K street between Union depot and Heron street, hoping to boost business district illumination. Bids for district No 2 bonds were opened with Hayes & Hayes offering the highest premium. bids referred to finance committee for one week.
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K Street
Union Depot
Heron Street
Hayes & Hayes
Carstens & Earles
John FE. Price & Co
Davis & Shuve Bonding Company
Northern Bond & Trust Company
John E. Price Company
A Light in the Wilderness Electric Candle for Campers
A camper unpacks a grip and reveals an electric candle and a nickel finished candle stick. The frost lamp is lighted by a thumb switch near the handle and weighs about a half pound. It is compact for tent use and helps locate items in the dark.
Odd Fellows to Visit Aberdeen for County Meeting
Chehalis county Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a grand union in Aberdeen on Saturday. The Decoration of Chivalry will be conferred by the first battalion of the Third regiment P. M. A grand ball follows at Electric Park pavilion with crowds expected. Special car service runs from McCleary Rayville White's Elma Satsap Montesano to Aberdeen and back.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Chehalis
Aberdeen
P. M
Electric Park Pavilion
McCleary
Rayville
White’s
Elma
Satsap
Montesano
Washington Hotel
Park
Dentists Meet in Elma for Chehalis County Society
The Chehalis County Dental Society held its regular monthly meeting in Elma with ten members present. A Saturday business session preceded a Sunday fishing trip up the Wyncoche where participants reported a great time. Dr. M. A. Price is the local society member.
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Elma
Chehalis County Dental Society
M. A. Price
Greek Consul Visit Planned To Count Returning Greeks
Word reached Grays Harbor yesterday that within three days the Greek consul from Tacoma would visit to assess how many Greeks from the area are willing to return to Greece for service in the war with Turkey. About 250 volunteers exist ready to pay their own fare to New York for onward transport to mobilization points in Greece.
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Tacoma
Grays Harbor
Turkey
New York
Greece
Bench Show a Big Success at County Fair
The county fair bench show drew heavy prizes with numerous breed awards. Notable winners included a St Bernard pup owned by D M Bowes and multiple dogs led by J Arthur and H G Kirk, while judges R M Palmer and P J Heseler of Seattle helped ensure the event’s success.
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St. Bernard
D. M. Bowes
J. Arthur
Dr. O. R. Austin
Frisbie
H G. Kirk
M. Lebow
Collie
George Hartung
H. E. Foster
A. R. Jones
Kinney
Jerry
L. S. Beckenhauer
P. J. Heseler
Seattle
Funeral of Mrs Morvant In Monument Oregon
The funeral for Mrs Matilda Morvant age 72 a former city resident who died at her daughter s home Mrs I N Harrison of Monument Oregon was held yesterday afternoon Rev Charles McDermoth of the Congregational church officiating Interment followed in Fern Hill cemetery She is survived by two daughters Mrs Viara Harrison Monument Oregon and Mrs Harry Smith Ludington Michigan Burial was beside her husband and daughter in Fern Hill cemetery
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Matilda Morvant
I. N. Harrison
Monument, Ore
Charles McDermoth
Congregational Church
Fern Hill
Washington Auditor Report Sparks Critique of State Finances
The piece cites a Wall Street Journal excerpt from 1912 accusing Washington state finances of hidden debt and misleading figures. It argues the auditor’s balance sheet lacks clear debt and interest details, showing rising state and local tax burdens and farm mortgage pressures pushing residents toward Canada.
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Marion E. Hay
State of Washington
Washington
Wall Street Journal
Walla Walla
Yakima
King and
Chelan
Canada
September Lumber Shipments at Grays Harbor Record
The Aberdeen customs report shows September was very busy with 55 vessels loading lumber at Grays Harbor totaling 43 317 000 feet. About 11 000 000 feet went abroad while the rest went to California.
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United States Custom House
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
California
Munday Demonstrates Wide Support In Vancouver Visit
Hon James A Munday democratic nominee for congress from the second district toured Vancouver meeting friends and outlining a long record. A 27 year Vancouver resident and longtime lawyer he also served in the state senate and as a land office official. He leads Clarke County Good Roads and rivers and harbors efforts and garners bipartisan backing.
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James A. Munday
Congress
Munday
Washington
Vancouver
United States Land Office
Senate
Clarke County Good Roads Association
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington, D. C
Southwear
Washington Development Association
Supreme Court rules against Aberdeen local option election
The Washington Supreme Court ruled there will be no local option election in Aberdeen on November 5. The ruling hinges on the definition of the last general election and the petition's failure to include 30 percent of the last city election voters. Hoquiam faces a similar injunction request with arguments set for Saturday.
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Supreme Court
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Spokane Superior Court
Hoquiam
Aberdeen’s
Aberdeen Registration Totals Reach 3853 Voters
Registration books close in Aberdeen showing 3853 qualified voters for the upcoming fall election. Ward tallies list varied turnout with the largest figure in the third precinct of the sixth ward at 2315, totaling 3353 across all precincts and wards.
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John Turnow
Sheriff Payette
Hoquiam Herd
Quinsault
Gridiron Warriors
Chehalis Team
FATS
Welch
Diamond Heroes
New York World
Roosevelt
Mr. Harriman
White House
Tyros
Aberdeen Dokies
Dokies
Tehama Temple
Tyro
Mrs. Morvant
Clark County
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