Death of J L Hammer and Wifes Critical Illness
J L Hammer a Cyntraisa businessman died in California this week and his wife, invalid for years, is in critical condition at her South Rock street home. Hammer, 60, was native of New York state and lived in Centralia before moving to Eureka. He sent for his son in law F F Smith. death followed an August 2 attack. He is survived by his widow a step daughter Mrs FP J Smith, other children and five grandchildren. Neighbors aid the ill wife.
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AVNET
J. L. Hammer
Cyntraisa
California
Hammer
New York State
Washington
Centralia
Eureka
Jie
F. F. Smith
FP. J. Smith
New Chief of Police Appointed in Centralia
Following the resignation of Frank Roberts as chief, R. L. Schleicher will succeed him as chief next Saturday. Roberts will enter the wood business with J. Agnew after resigning on August 1 to take effect on the 10th, having worked in Centralia for nine years and California police before moving here.
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Frank Roberts
Centralia
R. L. Schleicher
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
J. Agnew
Schleicher
California
City Tax Levy Preparations Underway
City commissioners and city clerk begin drafting the 1913 tax levy. Officers salaries and all city expenditures are totaled to determine the levy. Income from all sources is balanced against outlays. the difference sets the levy. figures due to the county assessor by September 7.
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IGWIT
Socialist campaign schedule announced in Lenbin county
Lenbin county socialists prepare for tar election with speakers from national and state ranks. Willefred Giribile and J. G. Wanhope plan talks at View Grange Hall and Tower Avenue. Harry Ferguson to speak in Centralia. Frances Sylvester, socialist candidate for state superintendent, to address the Women's Proxressive Club on August 9.
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Lenbin County
Humerava
Une County
Willefred Giribile
Tor Cumada
View Grang Hall
Waunches Prairie
J. G. Wanhope
Tower Avenue
Main Street
Harry Ferguson
Hoquiam
Centralina
Chehalis
Misa Frances Sylvester
Thin City
Centralia Man Dies in Kansas
A telegram reports the death of Cur os J Hutson in Kansas City yesterday. Mrs Hutson, formerly of Centralia and an employee of Martin Lumber, is the sister of Mrs Milton Kent. Hutson was injured at a mill and never fully recovered, leaving Centralia two years ago. Burial will be in the family lot at Lawrence Kansas. His mother celebrated her 68th birthday yesterday.
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Curos J. Hutson
Kansas City
Hutson
Martin, Lumber Company
M. A. Hutson
Milton Kent
Centralia
Nutson
Lawrences
Kanene
Teachers Examining in Chehalis August Dates
Examinations for Lewis County teachers will be held in the courthouse in Chehalis on August 29 30 and 31 in the office of Supt M L Carrier or the superior court room.
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Lewis County
Chehalis
Supt. M. L. Carrier
Superior Court
Convict Ship Success Crosses the Atlantic
Preston report highlights the convict ship Success built in 1780 sailing from Glassot dork Lancaster into the Atlantic. It claims the voyage under Captain John Scott marked the era’s finest seamanship with the ship described as a damp foul prison afloat, storing convicts below decks and featuring fogging chains and iron plates.
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RRMSG
Preston
India
Glassot Dork
Lancaster
Koghead
John Scott
Gatling
England
Scott
Chehalis Labor Shortage Delays Riverside Drive Work
Chehalis engineer Blair reports difficulty securing labor for county seat street improvements. Riverside drive project planned to begin soon, but officials may need to import workers from outside the city. Also government note from Port Prince Haiti reports Cincinnatus LeCante, Harti Republic president, killed in palace fire caused by a powder magazine blast, with about four hundred dead or injured.
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Engineer Blair
Chehalis
Blair
Riverside
Commission
Jers
Johor
United Press
Port AU Prince, Hayg
Cincinnatus LeCante
Republic of Harti
Lei Vunce
Menco Hopes For Peace In Mexico
A press wire states Mexico hopes for peace as General Zapata opens negotiations with Provisional General Morontos. Zapata is prepared to surrender if terms are reasonable, and General Overcos letter of assurance is expected.
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Jextco City
Mexico
Zapata
Maranjo
Morotos
Overcos
Three More Candidates for Lewis County Offices
Three more candidates filed intentions with County Auditor Swofford yesterday in Lewis County. Next Saturday is the last opportunity for filing. additional contenders are expected in coming days. Those who filed yesterday include Charles P. Clark of Dryad for justice of the peace in the Urad precinct, G. W. Mehl of Toledo for justice of the peace in the Toledo precinct, and Aaron Moore of Pryad for constable at Dryads.
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Lewis County
Swofford Yestere
OTH GRADE EXAMS AUB TO 6 OTHER SCHOOLS
Superintendent M L Carrier announced high grade examinations will be held in Lewis county on August 16 and 16. Locations listed include Chebatis Ceres Peel Morton Mineral Winlock Toledo and Mossy Rock with exam sites noted.
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Lewis Coun
M. L. Carrier Yestersday
Chebatis
Ceres
Peel
Morton
Mineral
Winlock
Toledo
Mossyrock
County Assessor Harty Announces Candidacy
County official Hart y announces candidacy for the county assessor nomination under party guidance. The notice signals a political bid subject to party and election rules.
Jones and Poindexter fill Pacific Islands and irrigation posts
Washington announces appointments to fill vacancies with Poindexter named chairman of the committee on Pacific Islands and Senator Jones given the chairmanship of the committee on irrigation. The changes reflect recent vacancy fillings in the legislative leadership.
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United Press
Washington
Sepster Poindexter
Pacific Islands
Jones
Lawsuit Filed Over Injury At Reform School
Frank J. Thornes, former inmate, sues Coleman mayor of Sheethalls and C Agulhwall head of the late Training school in Lewis county perlor court for $3000. Thornes contends his guardian Thorne that on July 22 1911 while working in the wood shop at the institution he injured his singer and that Dr Coleman failed to treat it properly, possibly leading to amputation.
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Coleman
Sheethalls
C. Agulhwall
Lewis County
Perlor
J. Thornes
Reform School
Thorne
Darrow Testimony Blocked in McNamara Jury Case
Los Angeles judge barred B A Cantrell from testifying on rebuttal to impeach Tod Tiarrimin’s defense witness on collateral matters. DM Ruff street car conductor called to counter Frank J Wolfe who said Darrow was with him the morning of the McNamara jury bribery trial, supporting an alibi.
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United Ross
Los Angeles
Tieton Oday
B.A. Cantrell
Tod Tiarrimin
DM Ruff
Frank J. Wolfe
Darrow
McNamara
Stubbs Defeats Curtin for United States Senate
Topeka Aug latest returns show Governor Stubbs Progressive defeating incumbent Chas Curtin for the United States Senate seat.
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United Press
Topeka
Aug
Stubbs
Chas. Curtin
United States Senate
Lapse Of Memory In Lewis County Case
Archie McDonald was arrested at Hub City hotel on a charge of jnpavity and released from Lewis County jail after being pronounced sane by a commission. He had suffered a three week memory lapse and believed he was at the Biks Carni val in Portland before learning the dates and location from Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster. He rented a room at the hotel last week and refused food for four days before authorities intervened.
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Westover
McDonald
Lewis County
Portland
Tom Foster
Hub City
Prospects Bright for Southwest Washington Fair
The Southwest Washington fair shows strong prospects with good weather seen as crucial for a historic event. P A Degeler reports excellent yields in wheat barley grasses and fruits while potato crops look improving and a strong track of horses is expected. Secretary Geo Walker and department heads push attendance and exhibits with increased premiums to motivate top displays.
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Washington
P. A. Degeler
Department
Apiary Department
Degeler
Ry Walker
Ocighur
Geo. Th Walker
Chehalis
Lereoswrtaml
Ims
Teachers Institute Date Set for Chehalis County
State Superintendent HH B Dewey announced that the next teachers institute in Lawla county will be held in Chehalis on October 28. The plan cites October 28 as the convening date and follows prior district sessions.
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HH. B. Dewey
Atate
Publc
Lawla County
Chehalia
Reunion Progressing For Old Settlers Meet At Rochester
August plans for a reunion of pioneer settlers near Rochester, with most speakers secured. An effort is underway to obtain Hon. J. H. Shively, state insurance commissioner, as a speaker. The event aims to unite farmers to improve conditions in Southwest Washington.
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Rochester
J. H. Shively
Washington
No Limit Signs Prompt Chehalis Rail Route Action
After engineer testimony on a fatal Chehalis incident, Chehalis city will seek to place limit signs along the Northern Pacific railroad from the city toward Chehalis depot and southward to curb speeding by engineers near the right of way.
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J. c. Cavanaugh
Northern Pacific
Young Cols
Chehalie
Chehalis
Gentrali Socialist Candidates File For City Offices
Daniel W Leonard and P J Nolan both Socialists from this city filed candidacy with Auditor Swofford yesterday for assessor and coroner respectively. The Socialist slate nears completion for the fall election as Webeket closes.
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Daniel W. Leonard
P. J. Nolan
Swoford
SILER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 27TH DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Bilor of Randle announces his candidacy for the state representative seat in the 27th district and will file today or tomorrow. He will oppose W. E. Arnold of Morton, the eastern county’s first filer for the office.
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Atoust
CG. Bilor
Randle
Sifer
W. E. Arnold
Morton
Nomination Notified Governor Wilson At Sea Girt
The ceremony in Sea Girt New Jersey notified Governor Wilson that he had been nominated as the Democratic candidate for the presidency. Senator Ollie James of Kentucky led the nomination committee and delivered the formal notice shortly before 1 PM.
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Wilson
United Preas
Sea Girt
N. 3
Wink
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Trang
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Carrow Glaieas Aitiies
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