A Municipal Water Fight Shapes Centralia Vote
A proposed municipal gravity water system for Centralia faces a pivotal decision after Washington Oregon Corporation withdraws opposition to municipal ownership. The conference favors city control over a fifty year franchise, urging voters to back a municipal plant and reject a private franchise, with implications for progressive candidates and party dynamics in the primaries.
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Jageon-Urezos Corporation
Batadluigco
Oregon Corporation
Centralia
Washington-Oregon
Mashington-Orepuu Corporation
Centrslia
Tere Gmen
Political parties in peril tainted by corruption and decline
The text laments the Republican party as near death, cites general corruption, and questions Taft’s chances at the presidential electors. It portrays progressive movement shifts and hints at a grim political future for major parties, urging readers to reconsider party viability amid alleged decay.
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Tye Trepublican Arty
Mac Lional
Pwety
Polly Ge Tog Mucie Enthusiasm Declared
A fragment praises Polly Ge Tog Mucie Enthusiasm and mentions support for a Progreskiven et Myntate at Washietes, noting mixed reactions and doubts about its success.
Secret laugh at Governor sparks third state ticket plan
A distorted political screed attacks Governor Hay and urges unity against an independent state ticket. It urges Progressives to oppose dissident moves, insists on party alignment, and accuses rivals of misusing party organs to attack political principles.
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Republian
Roosevelt
Navy
Republican Party
Republica
Mne
Weill
Tvo
M. BR. Hay
BEVEL
Southwest Washington Fair invites visitors to view rich agricultural exhibits
The notice urges all residents to attend the Southwest Washington Fair which will showcase peak crops and farm products. It promises educational displays on dairying fruit-raising and general farming, plus entertainment. It stresses inviting friends to visit and experience the exhibits firsthand for lasting community benefits.
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Southwest Washington
Washington
Southwest
Labor Day Celebration in Centralia Planned
Centralia trades and labor council plans a large Labor Day event with Debs possibly passing through en route to Portland. Debs may speak briefly at the depot. otherwise, the celebration proceeds with each participating union covering its own costs. The event remains free to all and aims for a festive turnout.
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Centralia Trades & Labor Council
Eugene V. Debs
Centuriia
Portland
Debs
Centralia
Bolo Club Endorses Coiner Amid Partisan Split
The Washington Bolo Club endorses Governor Hay and other partisans while a Coiner endorsement sparks criticism. The Tacoma Times notes the Coiner backing as an insult to Progressives and to Roosevelt supporters at Aberdeen, arguing the nonpartisan label is stretched beyond reason.
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Washington State
Hay
B.W. Coiner
United States
Coiner
Servieus
Valunt
Goiner
Aberdeen
Roosevelti
Coventurn
County Board of Equalization Faces Few Complaints
The Bee-Nagget reports residents are content with current taxes as the county board of equalization has been busy this week. Only about a dozen complaints have been formally presented, suggesting broad satisfaction with local taxation levels.
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County Board of Equalization
Comiplatnia
Paucity of complaints reflects tax concern and calls for reform
The Bee Nuggets notes that few people complain, implying acceptance of board actions, yet dissatisfaction remains with valuation for assessment. The piece argues that broader tax costs drive discontent, with emphasis on potential economy in administration to reduce taxes. It cites public belief that admin savings could lower overall tax needs.
Seven men electrocuted at Sing Sing in Ossining
United press report from Ossining details seven condemned men executed by electric chair at Sing Sing. five died protesting innocence. Names listed include Filipo De Marco Demarco, Vincenzo Cono, John Collins, Joseph Ferrana, Angelo Gusta, Lorenzo Culi.
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United Press
Ossining
Sing Sing
Filipo Demarco
Salvatore Demarco
Vincenzo Cono
John Collins
Joseph Ferrana
Angelo Gusta
Lorenzo Culi
Socialist Ticket 8 Completed in County Engineer Candidacy
Humbolt Hilpert, a Centralist Socialist, yesterday filed his candidacy with the county auditor for the office of county engineer. This completes the Socialist ticket for the full election.
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Humbolt Hilpert
Lumber Worker Injured Near Coal Creek Mill
L. F. Long, a Coal Creek Lumber Company employee, was injured Saturday while snaking a log near the mill in the woods. A sapling fell and struck his hip, confining him in a hospital at Chetalis. He has a family in Pactie City and is expected to stay several days.
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L. F. Long
Coal Creek Lumber Company
Chetalis
Long
Pactie
City
Massachusetts Debated as Democratic Priority for 1924 Electio
United Press report from Boston notes for the first time Massachusetts is on the Democrats’ debated list. Congressman Burleton of Texas leads the speakers bureau and will consult Massachusetts leaders to place top national speakers in the state this May to shift its vote toward the Democats next fall.
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United Press
Doston
Mass
Massachusetts
Burleton
Texas
Murray
Massachusetts State General Committee
Amoriei army units denied crossing border in Texas report
Across the border, Amoriei forces were claimed to breach the boundary with tanks and fighting vehicles. The U S military commander Col. Hoover says the report is untrue and no armored incursions were observed near El Paso. Washington officials say the message from Col Hoover was received today.
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United Press
Wasilington
Amoriei Ives
Tobels
Col. Stoover
United States Troopa
WI Paso
Steever
Socialist Debate Challenge to News Examiner in Washington State
A challenge from Lewis County and Washington state Socialist party members invites editor to publicly debate the proposition that Socialism is the world’s hope. The letter cites alleged editorial misstatements, cites a 20 million follower claim, and asks the News Examiner to publish arguments for or against the party’s creed.
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News-Examiner
News Examiner
Socialist Party
Lewis County
State of Washington
M. D. Woods
M. D. Kullen
P.J. Nolan
W H Hodge Files Candidacy for Justice of the Peace
W H Hodge declared his candidacy for the office of justice of the peace in Centralia precinct yesterday. The former city clerk under the old government, he entered a crowded field as Charles Hoss, the current incumbent, was the only other candidate listed.
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Guguet
W. H. Hodge
Justice of the Peace
Centralia Precinst
Hodge
Charles Hoss
New Mayor Appointed in Peell As Council Acts
G. F. Bennet resigned as mayor of BeWH this week, resignation accepted by town council. C. R. Dasher appointed to fill vacancy. council still has vacancies to appoint in the office of police judge and one council seat.
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Guugl
G. F. Bennet
Bewh
C. R. Dasher
Palige
Incendiary Fire Destroys Cominers Home at Second and J
A fire of incendiary origin destroyed the Cominers family home at Me ROTOY of Second and J streets. Firefighters arrived quickly as flames spread through the structure. Estimated loss is about 1,000 with 800 recovered by insurance. Furniture and pipes burned. authorities suspect arson and continue investigation.
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Asurnacn
Gommers
Lands Wanted by Settlers Agency in Chehalis
Hundreds of calls pour into the Southwest Washington Development Association led Settlers Agency seeking logged-off and partially improved lands for sale. Write with legal description price terms improvements and address to Southwest Washington Settlers Agency Chehalis Washington.
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Settlers Agency
Southwest Washington Development Association
Southwest Washington Settlers' Agency
Chehalis
Wash
Notice of Sale of State Lands in Lewis County Washington
Notice of sale by the Board of State Land Commissioners and County Auditor. On a Saturday in September 1919, lands described as NE of section 18, township 13 north range 1 west, containing 800 acres, will be auctioned at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. Terms require payment of appraisal value for improvements and minimum payments beginning March 5, with interest. Restrictions include easements, reservations for minerals, timber, and gas, and compliance with applicable state laws.
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Chehalls
Lewis
State of Washington
Noard of State Land Commissioners
Board of Washington
W. Mo
Papa Tehamer
Peru
Hiegishivare
Tay
Daly
State of
Wielieton
Olen
Che Camadys Aiditar
Anti County
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