Westover Denies Demurrer in Chehalis Pool Room Case
Justice Westover overruled the demurrer by Gus Thacker in defense of C. Yagin, Chehalis pool room owner accused of allowing minors. Thacker argued Second Amendment issues and a 1909 act amendment, but Westover held the current law valid with exceptions. Thacker plans to appeal to the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Westover
Allofney Gus Thacker
C. Yagin
Chehalis
Thacker
Bid
Westover
Promoted for Smoking Cigarettes Brouhaha at Agency
The Washington-Oregon Corporation conductor Abe Coffman faced chatter of a ten day layoff for smoking while on duty. He denied discipline, claiming vacation plans to Paris Beach and Mt Rainier. The company suggested a layoff, but Coffman appeared cheerful, leading to speculation of a promotion rather than punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Abe Coffman
Capitallat
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Traction Company
Abe
Parise Baech
Mt Rainier
Ave
Hundreds Sign for Street Vacations Opposed by Railroads
About six hundred and eleven names were on petitions presented to the city council last night seeking street vacations for the Northern Pacific and Oregon-Washington RR & Navigation Co. The railroads must show good faith by start of operations within ninety days and complete work within a year, including an overhead crossing in the north part of the city. Strong opposition centered east of Tow er avenue though several hundred signers supported the plan. Some heavily signed petitions were not presented but will be later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Atrong Wise
Tower Avenue
Liederkranz Will Lead Wall to Saetigerfest Seattle
The Chehalis Liederkranz departs tomorrow for Seattle to join a weeklong Saetigerfest with nearly all German singing societies. The group will stop in Tacoma and meet Tacoma’s society, then take a boat to Seattle, with most members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis Liederkrang
Seattle
Patlife Gaast
Tacoma
Alver
Ghehalls Ligderkrog
Chenalis Library Board Meetings Poorly Attended
Speculation arises over the validity of library board business in Cheha city from Oct 3, 1910 to July 3, 1911 as five members exist but only two attended most meetings. Bills were paid and business transacted, prompting concerns that a majority may not have approved actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehaits
Lbrary Board
Charges Dropped in Chehalis Rape Case
Jack Prater a known Chehalis figure was arrested for criminally assaulting Mrs Dollison on North Tower Avenue. After arraignment Judge Hoss dismissed the case for insufficient evidence. Both principals are well known in the city and Prater had prior arrests for fighting and disorderliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Prater
Chehalis
Dollison
North Tower Avenue
Hoss
Prater
Rife Couple Marry in Riffo Ceremony
Harmon Junties and Robaces Blankenship, two well known young people of Riffo, were married in Riffo last night following a filing yesterday from Auditor Swofford in Chehalis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swofford
Chehalis
Harmon Junties
Robaces Blankenship
Riffo
Hoss Deeds Part of Dich Ditch to City of Centralia
The deed by Theodore Hoss and his wife transfers to Centralia the Doncaster mill ditch segment crossing city streets with three intersections excluded. Hoss keeps public utilities rights while the city waives local improvement assessments for ten years or until funded. The arrangement enables ditch improvements and possible pipe installation to handle minor water flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hoss
Centralia
Doncaster Mill
Owith
Hoss
Foreclosure Threat Over Tower Avenue Lot Over Unpaid Assessments
A Tower avenue lot may be sold in foreclosure for unpaid street improvement assessments. The balance on a contractor warrant of 116 dollars is covered by only 84 dollars in the improvement district fund. J F Batti and C F Evans claim entitlement. attorney J Ruhnake asks foreclosure. The matter was referred to the street committee and city attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Avenue
J. F. Batti
C. F. Evans
J. Hruhnake
de Vily
Lewis County raises Weyerhauser assessment by 447000
Lewis County commissioners in Cheuiss yesterday raised the Weyerhauser Lumber Co assessment by 447000 after a full review. The original assessment by county auditor Schuyler Davie was found to be under valued by that amount. No further explanation was given, but the increase will affect county tax revenues substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Lewis County Commissioners
Cheuiss
Weyerhauser Lumber Company
Außena
Schuyler Davie
Assosaor Schuyler Davie
Laxes
Race death by own action cited as benefit to France
Paris officials and readers of the Malthusian Society claim race suicide boosts happiness and wealth in France. They argue a low birth rate drives wealth per capita higher, with France among the richest nations by population-adjusted measures and widespread thrift including small savers among all classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Malthusian Society of
France
Edmund Thery
Republic
French Republic
Malthus
America
Thery
Shep-Girl
Ragpicker
Charwoman
Water Committee Meets In Chahalis
The fifteen business men of Chahalis appointed by Albert Schooler met to organize with Albert Schooley as permanent chairman and George Sibley as secretary. They discussed installing a municipal gravity water system and constructing two main trunklines for both cities. The meeting adjourned pending J. B. Lease appointing a second committee of fifteen for joint discussion on feasibility and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chahalis
Albert Schooler
Albert Schogley
George Sibley
Schootey
J. B. Lease
Chehalis Votes On Commission From Of Government Sept. 23
Chehalis prepares for a September 23 special election to decide if the city should adopt a commission form of government. Mayor A Gingrich designated the date, city clerk Prewitt to post notices, and city attorney Studebaker certified the petitions as perfect in their main points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
A. Gingrich
Prewitt
C. A. Studebaker
Militia Band Plans Aug 23 Dance Benefit
The Co M 2nd Regiment militia boys announce another upbeat dance in August. The event, organized by Lt H N Coon Q M Borg M J Jacques Sorat H L Rold Sgt Frank Van and Corp N B Turner, follows a prior successful function and will be invitation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoya of
Co. M
W. Ni Gs
H. N. Coon
Q. M. Borg
M. J, Jacques, Sorat
H. L. Rold
Sergt
Frank van and Corp
N. B. Turner
Cow killed by train near Del's place north of city
A cow owned by West Coast Land Co was killed by a passenger train about a mile north of the city at Del's place, observed after a Sunday discovery. The animal, valued at $60, was thrown from the car twice and dragged about seventy five feet each time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del's Place
West Coast Land Co
Admiral Togo Visits Cambridge and Harvard in Boston Sweep
Admiral Togo spent the day in Boston touring Cambridge and Harvard University after inspecting the Ytoston art museum and other sites. The party then returned to Boston to catch the afternoon train to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Mars
Togo
Ytoston
Art Museum
Cambridge
Harvard University
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Spokane to host 1912 County Clerks Association meeting
The two day session of the County Clerks Association of the State of Washington in Chehalis closed yesterday with Spokane named as the site for the 1912 convention. Officers elected: H. E. McKenzie Pierce County president, Horace White Clallam vice president, Glen B. Derbyshire Spokane secretary, Roy King Yakima treasurer. Nearly every county attended, Chelan pushing for 1912 in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Clerks Association
Chelan
Spokane
Extend Street Lights on Tower Avenue and Nearby Streets
A plan to extend decorative street lights from Tower avenue to Inchuile Main street and to Pearl and Firat streets. The change doubles the lighted stretch with minimal extra cost about $2 per night compared with the present ble street lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Avenue
Inchuile Main Street
Pearl Street
Firat Street
Tower Avenuue
B Street
May Widen Be Tree Street Plan Referred to Committee
City property owners near BH Street push to dedicate land currently used for street pur poses to the city in exchange for sidewalks and improvements. Landings back 46 feet from the property line and a segment 6 feet wide for the street were noted. The issue was referred to the street and alley committee after last night's council meeting.
City Cuts Rates Save Patrons About $3000 Annually
City council approved rate reductions that took effect earlier this month. City Clerk Hodge said he calculated the impact, estimating savings to patrons at about $3,500 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge
Police arrest fourteen. fines total shown for July
Centralia police arrested fourteen individuals in July per a report to the city council by Chief Roberts. Fines collected totaled 164 dollars. Sixty hoboes were housed overnight in the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furnaco
Centralia Police Department
Roberts
New Roadway From Winlock to Eveline
After sustained effort by the Winlock Commercial Club the Winlock Ereline highway is assured. Club members secured right of way donations and cleared the route, with Lewis County Commissioners granting permission. Construction will begin at once, linking Winlock to the Pacific Highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winlock Commercial Club
Ereline
Board of
Lewis
British Columbia
Mexico
Cale Att
Eastern Lumber Man Prepares 10 Settle in County
Aug 18 report from Langley head of a major Wisconsin logging firm visiting H H Wright of Wisconsin Lumber Co at Littel. Langley plans to sell his Casl and coprorene interest in Lewis County and may join forces with Weight from Merrill. He says Western logging methods are cheaper and more advanced than eastern ones and Lewis County offers strong advantages for a logging center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langley
Wisconsin
H. H. Wright
Wisconsin Lumber Company
Littel
Lewis County
Weight
Merrill
Local Diamond Dust Delivers Five Double Plays
Five double plays highlighted a Saturday baseball outing as the local infield displayed class despite nine errors. Newell impressed in Raymond uniform while Callahan and Krause faltered in key moments. Venetians cling to pennant hopes with ten games left. Chehalle dominates River Rats but faces tough tests against the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyn
Dhiya
Bla
Chehalla
Centralia
Hiver Rats
Newell
Laval
Raymond
Boettiger
McGraw
Hoilin
Fong
Krause
Thos Ome
Raymond Tun
Callahan
Jim
Ferger
Reid
Tine
Wil
Big plant to close at J. and P. Conte Company
The J and P Conte Company will shut down at close of business tomorrow and not resume for at least four weeks. Twenty six hundred employees will be thrown out of work temporarily. Tack of ardora is said to be reasonable for the shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prow
Pawtucket
J. and P. Conte
Tack
Ardora
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Sgemner
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Glerks
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Eveline
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