Burglary Suspects Linked to Chehalis Theft Case
Spokane police detain a couple tied to a famed 1890 Chehalis jewelry store robbery. Sheriff Urquhart travels to Inland City to investigate and extradite. Thirteen Fechtner watches found with the suspects bolster the link to the February 18 theft of diamonds and watches worth thousands. Councilman Robert Fechtnar of Chehalis is noted among local citizens affected by the case.
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Lewis County
Spokane
Urquhart
Chebalis
Fpechtner
Chehalis
Sherif and
Tha
April Fool Accident Burns Old Farmer in Litell
Daniel Russell, a 90 year old farmer, was badly burned when a coal from a corn-tob pipe hidden in his overcoat sparked and set his coat on fire as he mounted his wagon on a Saturday afternoon. Small boys warned him, he halted, put out the flames, but his garment was badly burned and he remains in bed for several days. Friends tease him about the April Fool joke as he recovers.
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Varmini
Tynorlog
Daniel Russell
Russell
Mr Russell
Rosrell
Littell
Close shave on track ends in amputated leg for Pedro Tiante
April incident near Melntoah reports Pedro Tiante a section hand narrowly escaping fatal crush when a train passed. He suffers amputation and shock while fellow workers, including Banta on a handcar, were nearly killed in the same accident. Banta survived with severe injuries after being dragged from the train. He was rushed to Dunion hospital for treatment.
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Pedro Tiante
Melntoah
Urally
Dunion Hospital
Banta
Bante
Neta
Dunion
Anocosse
Chehalis Victorious In Narrow Win Over Olympia
Chehalis High School edged Olympia High School 6 to 5 Saturday afternoon in a close Southwestern Washington clash. Capt Witting led Chehalis with strong fielding and two doubles in the ninth to seal the win, as Hoagland and Michael starred for Olympia. The teams meet again later in the season.
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Chehalis High School
Olympia High School
Cntcoma
Capt Witting
Southwestern
Washington
Hoagland
Walters
Michael
Olympia
Callahan
Chehalis
Pat
Chehalla
Capt
Witting
Macup
Chehalis Olympia
Lawrence Gat
Davis P. Everatt
LaFollette
Bulings
Scott
Hoke
Lowry
B. Mitchell
Davia
Hanna Boones
Waiters RF
Christenson Hoagland
Michael LF. Mottman
Nicholson
Temple C.F. van
Pay Day for Foreign Workers in Chehalis
Payday Saturday brought two hundred laborers from Warren Construction Co together at Chehalis and Pacific Avenues. The crowd, including Poles Greeks Italians and Hungarians, mingled near the paymaster amid tension over a prior contract that prohibited foreign labor. Also in Chehalis Justice Beaufort's court found A D McRead guilty of defrauding a lodging house keeper and sentenced him to either $25 or 15 days on the rock pile. Alejan, Cecil Rooming House proprietor, claimed the debt remains unpaid and may be pursued by friends.
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Warren Construction Co
Chehalis City
State of Washington
Tha ¢Ulprit
Lewis County
Hin
Quiet bounty payments mark Lewis County wildcat drive
In Chohalis and Lewis County hunters contributed odds and ends of bounties. W Donohue of Po RU claimed two finds and $5 reward. Hugo W Kuhnhauser received $25 for decreasing the number of sponta by five. The day’s tally highlights the largest single haul by Kuhnhauser.
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Chohalis
Lewis County
W. Donohue
Po RU
Hugo W. Kuhnhauser
Tilala
Kuhnhauser
Death closes useful life of old timer
William Whealdon a Centralia area resident and longtime pioneer died at his home after nearly four years of illness. He was known for generosity aiding borrowers during hard times and supporting neighbors with unostentatious charity. His death follows the recent death of his son-in-law George Kosier, with funeral notices listed elsewhere.
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William Whealdon
Centralis
Whealdon
Centralia
George Kosier
Extra Precautions Against Diphtheria at Edison School
Despite no direct exposure to diphtheria, school authorities implement extra precautions after a recent case at Esmond. The Spurgeon family housing the patient was fumigated. two children returned to school with health certificates, while Edison building room was closed and fumigated as a safety measure.
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Esmond
George Spurgeon
West Maple Street
Spurgeon
Edison
Keloge
Return of ransom rather than fugitives in Kansas City kidnap case
In Las Vegas on April 3, authorities weigh a ransom-led path as four men who abducted Waldo Rogers, grandson of AT&SF general counsel, seek immunity and a share of the $12,000 ransom. A $20,000 bounty remains, while arrests are unlikely. William Brownelson acts as liaison for the kidnappers under threat of death as he claims no direct ties to the crime.
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Las Vegas
Waldo Rogers
Joige Walds
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, Railroad
Pers
William Brownelson
Rogers
Roger
Train Disaster Amid Blizzard Kills Many in Ontario
Reports from Montreal dated April 3 describe a wreck near Shretber Ontario due to a blizzard. Wires down and details scarce. fatalities include a person named Grant and others feared dead. Blocked lines and severe storm hinder rescue as injuries and missing passengers are reported.
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Montreal
Shretber
Ont
Ontario
Grant
Iso
Freak bowling rebound shocks Chehalis crowd
In Chehalis a remarkable bowling moment occurred when Miles of Centralia bowled a perfect strike and a six pin rebounded upright back onto the alley. Centralia edged Chehalis in the series by 78 pins though Chehalis won the last game narrowly. Roberts led Centralia with 178 in one game and the Centralia squad posted a total 2249 to Chehalis 2171. The return match is set for Centralia next Friday night.
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Chehalis
Twin Cities
Miles
Centralia
Roberts
Wailford
Farmertal
Johnson
Short
Moreland
Loughran
Hoberts
Morris Hs
Kelly
Whitford
Remembered England's Great History Makers at Whittaker Funeral
The funeral of William Whittaker, longtime Chehalis resident and former Clagoato settler born in Lancashire in 1827, drew friends who recalled his world travels and knowledge of England's early 19th century figures. His son in Lewiston learned of the death too late to attend.
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William Whittaker
Chehalis
Episcopal Church
Lewis County
Mr. Whittaker
Claguato
Lancashire
England
United States
Lewiston
Iésha
Chshalls
30 Families From Dinie In Biffe
April and two new substantial citizens are Virginia and will settle in Lewis County. The Dixie families were drawn by glowing Southern descriptions and the Big Bottom country growth with a large power plant employing 1500 men this spring and summer. Readers can learn more from the advertisements. Anthony Comstock claims Adam hid behind Eve. both parties should favor free lumber and prepare new planks on their platforms.
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Virginia
Lewis County
Dixie
Another Case of the Bride Forgotten in Auditor’s Office
In Chehalla on Saturday David Grass of Riffe sought a marriage license but forgot his fiancée Minnie Righby. A witness could not sign, so another man swore to the witness mark. Grass vowed to over come obstacles to happiness. The piece notes affidavits must be sworn by both fiancé and fiancée and that many brides dread publical display when applying for licenses.
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Auditor Swofford
Chehalla
David Grass
Riffe
Mark
Minnie Righby
Hdsband-To-Be
Foundry men build homes at Chehalis and Centralia
Two new substantial citizens settle near Coal Creek with plans for fine $4,000 bungalows. Theo dore M. Scheumann, Seattle engineer who built the gas works, acquires Chehalis foundry and will move his family here. F C Ruttencutter and his wife and child accompany him. he served in the Philippines and is brother of Captain H Ruttencutter.
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Theodore M. Scheumann
F. C. Ruttencutter
Scheumanon
Seattle
Scheuman
Chehalis Foundry
H. Ruttencutter
1St Infantry
Vanrouver Garrison
Wash
Little Falls Becomes Kentucky Prosperity Hub
Little Falls experiences a surge of new settlers from Kentucky bringing buxom wives and husky sons. The influx signals a favorable outlook for summer arrivals and growth of farmland communities around Little Falls. Merchants hope for greater prominence in Brostor County.
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Little Falls
Blue Grass State
Kentucky
Iit
Broslor
Strikers Press for Closed Shop at Northwestern Mines
Independent mine workers from Jonesville and Royal area press for a closed shop as Northwestern Improvement Company sites remain closed amid ongoing strikes. Ros dam and Mt ThWapa joining in demand.
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Ellensburg
Mitros Ih
Jonesvilte
Roalyo Eon
Noa
Northwestern Improvement Company
Closuil
Atrikora Ros Dam
Aniodym MT ThWapa S
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Lecses
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Widting
Chenalis
Hunter Kilvs Hive Wildcats
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Dinie
Biffe
Anthony Comstock
Adam
Eve
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