Congress Ends Session Democratic House Claims Record
Speaker Champ Clark said the Democratic House passed more constructive legislation in twenty years. He cited tariff bills vetoed by Taft that could have saved five hundred million dollars annually, labor and wage protections, Arizona and New Mexico statehood, a direct election constitutional amendment, looser House rules, and a law to curb corruption in elections.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Taft
Tie House
Clark
Arizo
New Mexico
House
Land
Johnson Opens Long Campaign with West Coast Swing
Governor Johnson began a lengthy campaign tour staged by Progressive leaders. A San Francisco luncheon marked the start, with Oakland tonight and Monday night addresses in Los Angeles. Tuesday moves him from Los Angeles to Salt Lake, then eastward with near daily speeches.
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San Francisco
Johnson
San
Ban on Public Drinking Cup Ordered in Washington
The state board of health issues a revised rule banning the public drinking cup after October 1 as part of broader public health measures. The change affects trains, depots, theaters, parks, schools, and public buildings, with many schools already replacing cups with sanitary fountains or individual drinking cups.
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State Board of Health
Washington
Henry B. Dewey
Dewey
Waterbury
Progressive County Tickets Loom Across Washington State
Progressives in Chehalis and Cowlitz counties push for county tickets while other counties including Clarke Pacific Thurston WahKiakum Spokane area organize. Pref primary set for September 7 to select state candidates with names filed for governor lieutenant governor treasurer attorney general and more across multiple districts.
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Washington
Aberdeen
Chehalis
Tinket
Taft
Chebaile County
Chehalis County
Cowlitz County
Pend d'Oreille
Franklin
Adams
King
Pierce
I Progressive
Robt. T. Wedge
John JC. Lawrence
Otto A. Cure
W. H. “Yaulhauras
Gaynor Teats
Tacoma
Arthur S. Corey
John F. Dore
Seattle
K. Brown
Ellensburg
Public Landa
W. BH. Kaufman
Wellingham
W. EB
Beach
Olympia
C. N. Hunt
North Yakima
Congress
McLean
Paris
Landon Calvin Rutherford
George H. Walker
Stanton Warburton
N. W. Durham
Pehosen
J. W. Bryan
J. A. Falconer
Dixon Defends Progressive Campaign Finances
United States Senator Dixon, director of the Progressive campaign, claims preconvention expenses were under $100,000 and the overall Roosevelt campaign cost under $160,000. He says local leaders financed most efforts, with over $50,000 from the Washington bureau for literature and staff. He notes minimal corporate contributions, and promises to publish receipts and disbursements once the books arrive in Chicago.
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United Press
Ghicago
United States
Benator Dixon
Dizon
Washington
Dixon
Republican
Asis
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Nebraska
Col
Roosevelt
Capitol
Wong
Pinchots
Gifford Pinchot
Europe
Bureau
Chicago
Two Plea Deals Cut in Lewd Cohabitation Case
A.C. Mohney and May Negus were arrested near a deserted cabin by Chief Schleider and Patrolman Blackwell. Mohney pleaded guilty before Judge Rice, receiving 20 days in the county jail. charges against Negus were dismissed.
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R. CG. Mohnay
May Negs
Po- Mee Schleider
Blackwell
Guperior Court
Hows
Rice
Mohney
Ness
Taft signs civil service sundry appropriation bill
United Press reports President Taft signs the civil service sundry appropriation bill in Washington. The measure is the largest supply bill this session and includes provisions for abolishing the tariff board as part of its contents.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
Civil Service Sundry
Tariff Board
Woodrow Wilson Club Forms in Centralia Meeting
The Woodrow Wilson Club launched in Centralia with about 60 members. Theodore Hoss elected temporary president and Everett L. Clark temporary secretary. A fuller organizational meeting is planned for next Friday night to grow the membership.
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Woodrow Wilson Club
Centralia
Mercantile Hall
Theodore Hoss
Everett L. Clark
German sends wreath to General Booth in London
A German envoy sent a wreath bearing the imperial crown monogram to General Booth in London. The gesture, reported by United Press, reflects wartime diplomacy as observers note the symbolic act and its reception in Britain.
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United Presa
London
Kalteer Wihelm
Germany
Wes
General Booth
Horse Stolen From Picket Area in Centralia
A horse owned by Kress Bros was lifted Thursday night from the picket line near the Kress store in Centralia. Police seek the missing animal and the thief, but no clues have yet been found pinpointing their whereabouts.
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Kress Bros
Kress
No Hanging Delayed After Election in Oregon Murder Case
Salem Oregon August 23. H B E Roper, convicted in Portland in July for the murder of Donald Stewart, escaped the noose today as Governor West granted a reprieve. The reprieve will wait until after the November election.
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Salem
Ore
H. Be, Roperts
Portland
Donald Stewart
West
Progressive Meeting at Boistbort
A Progressive party meeting will be held at the No y school house Rolatfort precinct at 7 p.m. on Saturday August 1 to discuss party policies. All veterans in the neighborhood are invited to attend.
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No. Y
Rolatfort
At & P.m
Marines Tang Nicaragua 10 Fight Rebellious Outlaws
United Press dispatch from Philadelphia notes 750 marines aboard the transport Prairie loaded with arms and ammunition. They depart for Colon Panama then cross the Isthmus to sail the cruiser California toward Nicaragua to safeguard American lives and interests amid the revolution led by General Mena. The California also left San Pedro California on rush orders.
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Marines
TANG
Nicaragua
United Press
Philadelphia
Colon
Panama
Panamdem
California
General Mena
Han Mlepo
Calif
Principal of High School Resigns From Position
Professor BE R Thomas resigns as principal amid unsubstantiated charges. He asks for resignation to avoid embarrassment. board already has a strong candidate in view for the position.
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BE. R. Thomas Han
Agitation to Damage Bull Moose Becomes Senate Fight
Cleveland Aug. 24 The agitation to damage the Bull Moose party was charged to Senator Penrose and reactionaries in both parties to befog the Progressive atmosphere. James R. Garfield secretary of the interior under Roosevelt denied unjust attacks on Standard Oil and disputed John D. Archbold’s testimony before the senate committee.
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United Rt
Cleveland
Senate Campaigd
Penroséd
Pennsylvania
James’ RK. Garfield
Interior
Roosevelt
Garfield
Standard Oil Company
John D. Archbold
Bis
Senate Committee
Arrested on warrant in Portland over theft charge
Tom Carter a former Centralia resident was arrested in Portland on a warrant issued by Judge Hosa on July 23 1821. Carter returned here today charged with stealing 109 dollars from Shorty Thompson a former resident now in Portland. Thompson and Carter met in Portland yesterday and Carter will be arraigned before Judge Tross Thursday.
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Tom Carter
Centralia
Portland
Hosa
Carter
Shorty
Thompson
Dan Davis To Lead Labor Day Parade
At a meeting of the Labor Day parade committee yesterday evening Tan Davis of Tono was chosen marshal. Parade routes were set with line of march from Locust Street by City Park to Winut Street Tower Avenue and First Street. Also notices in the Superior Court of Lewin County grant letters of administration for M R Wastman estate, with claims due within twelve months.
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Tan Davis
Tono
Lot
Locust Street
City Park
Winut Street
Tower Avenue
First Street
City Funds Withdrawn From Local Bank Over Small Deposits
At a Centra in city council meeting a communication from C Paul Uhlmann cashier Farmers and Merchants Bank asked the city to withdraw all deposits from that bank citing the small deposit amount which did not cover the bank’s costs for carrying a $20,000 bond. Albert Sears moved to file the communication and proceed, while Kely protested unequal fund division among banks. Mayor Thomypson lamented the lack of equal division. Sears noted equal division was impossible, and Keir raised the issue of locating the city treasurer in the city hall away from any single bank.
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C. Paul Uhlmann
Farmers & Merchants Bank
City of
Centrain
Uhlmann
Albert Sears
Beara
Kely
Thomypson
Sears
Keir
Notice to Creditors in Smith Estate in Lewis County
In the superior court of Washington Lewis County the estate of Margaret R Smith deceased seeks creditors to present claims for allowance within twelve months from first publication. Letters of administration granted August 24 1912 to Sam W Smith administrator. Dysart Ellsbury and C UW Cunningham attorneys for administrator. August 1912 publication date.
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Lewis County
Washington
M. R. Baktman
M. R. Wastman
Superior Court
Lewin County
O. D. Cunningham
Centralia
Frank R, Clark
Margaret R. Smith
Margaret BR. Smith
Dysart & Hilsbury
Salter Block
Sam W. Smith
Mare Rurel I
Sith
Dysart & Ellsbury
C. UW. Cunningham
Attornaya
State Senator Candidate Announcement in 20th District
Paid advertisement announcing A. Veness as a candidate for state senator from the 20th district, subject to Republican primaries. The notice appears in a political classifieds section and identifies the candidate name and district.
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OXON
Carp
A.C. Nohney
TRE Board
Enger
Gen. Booth
Horse Thee
Boistbort
Dan Davis
State OF Washington
A. Veness
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