Burnings Lead to Arrest in Chehalis District
A complaint in Justice Westover's court in Chehalis cites F. B. Niederlander, a farmer about eight miles from Chehalis, for unlawfully burning forest material without fire wardens permission. Fire warden V. C. Wallace, vigilant after recent timber fires, will hear Niederlander this afternoon.
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Court of Justice
V. A. Wantover
Chehalis
V. C. Wallace
F. B. Niederlander
Nalderlander
Wallace
Leys
Neiderlander
Court of Justice Westover
Forged Wedding for Daughter Sparks Jail Time for Father
Aug 17. N Workman of Tit tel endures family turmoil after a forged wedding case and a weekold mugwarrant. His son Tuck Workman is jailed on a $8 forgery charge, alleged to bear his father’s name on a check. Deputy Bam Thorne arrested him in Littel. Court arraignment delayed. remanded to the county jail.
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N. Workman
Tittel
Swearlig
Wiliam Blackmab
Court of
W. A. Westover
Chebalis
Tuck Workman
A. Wilson
Littel
Bam Thorne
Lattelim
Court of Justice Beaufort
Chobilly
New Record Set as Olympic Crosses Atlantic
The White Star liner Olympic arrived in New York from Queenstown after 46 minutes faster than her prior record. She departed August 14 at 1:50 p.m. and completed the crossing in five days twelve hours and twenty minutes, beating her last sea time by nearly a day.
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New York
Olympic
Queenstown
Corner Property Change Hands on Pine and Pearl
The northeast corner of Pine and Pearl Streets was sold from L. J. Sticklin to Dr. Daten. The exact price is not known, but rumors suggest a generous sum for the ten by twelve foot corner site, highly regarded as well located.
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Alig
Pine and
Pearl Streets
L. J. Sticklin
Daten
Inter
Dr. Yuwen
Mr. Sticklin
Centralia
Whiskey and bad words cause arrest in Beaufort court
Emil Swindon a well known youth of Chelius was arrested by Chief Dayle on a charge of intoxication and forming profane language in the street. He was arraigned in the court ordinance PLC Beaufort and placed under surveillance for a period of one year.
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At. UT
Emil Swindon
Chelius
Pellee Dayle
Meskill Couple Wed in Quiet Ceremony
A Meskill wedding joined George H. Vanglit and Phoebe Jonson in a simple ceremony held in Dryad. The groom, once employed by Supt. Belding at the Mest rock quarries, was described as a young man of local standing. The notice notes a civil action filed yesterday by Auditor Swofford in Cholntis.
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Heenso
Lbs
Swofford
Cholntis
Tiptleuite
Ceorge HH. Vanglit
Phoebe Jonson
Meskill Thy
County Clerks Hold Fifth Convention in Chehalis
County Clerks Association of the State of Washington opens its fifth annual convention in Chehalis with addresses by several members and a full program of entertainment and business. Officers include David Muntford of Lewis County as president, James Williams of Walla Walla as vice president, Roy Klog of North Yakima as treasurer, and A A Barnes of Pasco as secretary. Last year’s session was in Republic.
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AME
Beaunty Clerks
State of Washington
Chehalis
Yarioua
County Clerks Association of
David Muntford
Lewis County
James Willams
Walla Walla
Roy Klog
North Yakima
A. A
Oneak Thief Steals Gun and Razor at Rooming House
A sneak thief visited Mrs. M. A. Waring’s rooming house on South Tower avenue last week twice during daytime. He stole a Canadian made revolver on one visit and a razor on the other, suggesting violent intent and aiding future identification due to the gun's rarity.
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Waug
M.A. Waring
South Tower Avenue
Crowds Tax Circus Accommodations Amid Tickets Boom
Reports say Ringling circus sold around 18 000 admission tickets and drew large crowds the previous day. Hotels and restaurants struggled as many rooms filled early. Three well dressed men appeared at a police station seeking beds after finding all hotels full.
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Ringling Bras
Segremere
Circus Crowd Surges No Crimes Reported in City
A large circus crowd in the city prompt no arrests for pickpocketing or fights. Eighteen rests were made for intoxication and disorder, with jailable offenders released after sleeping off effects. Mish Ellit Field toured Reno and San Francisco, visiting hot springs and summer resorts during a six week trip.
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Janiet
Estarda
Nasid Circus
San Francisco
Portland
Montana State Meeting Gratifies Attendees With Ball and Decor
Anaconda hosts a Montana State Association of the Order gathering with hundreds in attendance. A grand ball and decorated halls add to the pleasure of visitors while a major exhibit, including the Radiated Wonders of the World, is opened for inspection.
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Montana
United Preas
Anaconda
Mont
Montana Alate Association
Washington Oregon to Use Tracks of Chehalis and Cowlitz
Announcement from Chehalis says Washington Oregon Corporation seeks permission from directors of the Chehalis and Cowlitz railroad to place poles on the right of way and run cars on the line. The move follows a community push funded by Chehalis businessmen and aims for permanent use of the track. Disputes over right of way price near the Niederlander ranch delay progress. conveyance will be settled in September term of the Superior Court.
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Washington
Oregon
Chenalis & Cowlitz
Chehalis
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Chehalis & Cowlitz Railroad
Centralia
Traction Company
Niederlander Ranch
Niederlander
Directo's
Taft veto wrangle over wool bill divides Congress
Kentucky Congressman James denounces Taft as history will judge the president who blocked a people’s wish on wool revision. Austin and others defend Taft as the house votes 227 to 179 to override, short of the two thirds required.
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Washington
Taft
Convr
Ssman
Austin
James
Wiley Says Officials Blocked Prosecution of Dopesters
Dr Wiley testified that solicitor McCabe suppressed bulletins on health and food laws, blocking prosecutions of adulterators. He offered to perform full legal work at one hundredth the cost, using a stenographer and facsimile law method to bypass official opposition.
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United Press
Washington
Wiley
Lil
McCabe
Law
Elks Close Woons Convention in Olympia
The Olympia Elks wrap up a two day convention with a parade and ball game. Officers were elected last night and celebrations continue with a big parade including a prize polo pony owned by Dr. N J Redpath and the chief of police being escorted in a steel wagon. Seattle Elks join the procession with a circus wagon and humorous slogans.
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Olympia
Tumwater Club
Elks’ Convention
Citheens
Olympgpia Lodge
Amt
Elks
Priest Point Park
N. J. Redpath
Wright
Olympian
Seattle Elks
Centralia Mare Dominates Seattle Horse Race
A Centralia mare owned by Lo. & C. Truesdell and trained locally won three straight heats at the Seattle fair race yesterday at 2:25 and 2:25 class trot. Purchased recently by Dr. Proscell, she has shown sensational speed and this was her first Seattle race. Her performance set the pace as the field faded.
Grass Fire Near Depot Draws Fire Crews
The fire department was called shortly after 1 PM to extinguish a grass blaze near the Eastern Railway and Lumber company depot. The flames were out before any damage occurred.
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The
Eastern Railway & Lumber Company
Timber Fire Threatens Napagine Area
A timber fire burned near Napagine yesterday afternoon prompting two automobile loads of firefighters to respond from Chehalis. Authorities say the blaze is now under control with unknown damage. The fire started from careless slash burning at the forest edge.
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Napagine
Chehalis
Unwelcome Bed Fellow on Lake Offut Camping Trip
Aug Hubert McArthur and Len Couvreé, Tenlo residents, were camping at Lake Offut when a cougar jumped onto their tent bed. McArthur was covered by the animal, leaving him nearly helpless, while Couvreé fought it off despite scratches and bites, and they fled back to Tenino.
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Hubert McArthur
Len Coveré
Tenlo
Lake Offut
McArthur
Tenino
Gheralis Mill Plant Plans Move to New Location
Brown and Clark of Chehalis, owners of Harm Brown, prepare to relocate their mill. They have considered purchasing Hartson Otis yards and timber land along logging roads at Tenino, and are evaluating a deal for timber and right of way. The firm plans to move the mill 12 miles east of Chehalis on the Chehalis and Cowlitz railroad line, with transfer expected this fall.
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Brown & Clark
Chehatis
Harm- Brown
Hartson-Otis
Tenino
Chehalis
Young People of Central Are Married
Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday from Auditor Swofford’s office at Chehalis. Wei W. Williams and Lilian L. Logan, both of Centralia, were married at the Methodist parsonage. Joseph Lockmiller of Centralia and Lizzie Macomber of Chehalis were also married by Rev. Robert Reid.
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Olive of Auditor Swofford
Chehalis
Centralia
Che
Wei] W. Williams
Lilian L. Logan
Joseph Lockmiller
Lizzie Macomber
Robert Reid
New York Chamber Debates City Charter Plan
A special meeting of the New York Chamber of Commerce was convened to discuss the proposed new charter for the metropolis. Prominent men gathered to weigh various provisions and implications of the document.
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United Press
New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Metropolis
Miraculous Escape When Train Demolishes Buggy
Cris Lena narrowly escaped instant death when his buggy was struck by a northbound Northern Pacific train at Locust Street near the tracks. The engine hit the buggy squarely, throwing Lena onto the road. He suffered cuts bruises and shock but survived, being treated at home as doctors assess recovery.
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Cris Lena
Northern Pacific
Ue Locust Street
Lentz
Tan
Akovetad Momnitta
Livinestone
Lents
Kenya
Yesting
Vasil Me
Chase Brothers Player Confesses to 1910 Kansas City Killing
In Portland Oregon a man known as a professional roller or o layer gross the continent claims he killed Thorn Weeks in Kansas City in May 1910. The suspect, identified as Torman Weeks’s killer, was recognized on the street by the victim’s brother. The man says the death was in self defense and is now jailed awaiting charges.
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Avith Te
Thorn Weeks
Kansas City
Torman Weeks
Sullivan
Weeks
Holy Ghost Faith Blamed in Oregon Divorce Suit
In Portland on August 18 a divorce suit was filed by August Wesenberg against Lizzie Wesenberg. He claims her Holy Roller faith caused neglect of household duties and marital strain after she joined the Holy Roller group. He notes he previously divorced his first wife and alleges his wife’s late meetings and fatigue harmed breakfast and home life.
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Portland
Ore
August Wesenberg
Lizzie Wesenberg
Ghoutt
Wesenberg
Tacoma to form public morals board of ten members
Tacoma city commissioners announced the creation of a public morals board with five men and five women to guide youth. Plans include keeping youths from dance halls by holding dances at the High School Stadium with parents present for chaperonage and providing public club rooms for evening entertainments.
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Tacoma
Public Morals Board
Kopiar Hotel 15 Destroyed by Fire
The Kopiar Hotel building was completely destroyed by fire this morning. The origin of the blaze is unknown. Owned by Wilson Coal Company with fixtures belonging to Faut Allen. Loss estimated between $3,000 and $4,000. A partial insurance was carried.
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Kopiah
Wilson Coal Company
Faut Allen
Typographers Stand By McNamara Firm As Defense Fund Set
In San Francisco on August 18 the International Typographical Union voted to stand by the McNamaras in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case. Members will be assessed for a defense fund, payable in sixty days, with a loan of 5,000 dollars to the Union’s North American branch canceled and a vote returned to the union. The decision passed unanimously.
Erecting Poles Between Tening and Centralia
A crew works on power line construction between Tening and Centralia for the Washington Oregon Corporation. They expect to finish placing poles and begin wiring next week to enable service from the Cheballa plant to Nota.
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Tening
Centralia
Une
Washington, Oregon, Corporation
Twieoungkikts Ethy
Dy O
Poatoa Ath
Phive
Atte
Ube
Westety
Che Ting
Cheballa
Nota
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