Fire Devastates Winlock Hotel and Stores
A major blaze in Winlock destroyed the St James Hotel and 13 other buildings in the business district, with an estimated $206,000 in losses. Firefighters and volunteers saved nearby properties as wind fanned the flames. Two men, Miles and Woodhouse, were briefly jailed on suspicion but released, facing earlier liquor and lease disputes related to the hotel.
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Winnock
Hames
St James
J. B. Huddleson
Miles
Fred Woodhouse
J. L. Graber & Bon
Winlock
Fairview
Hileher
J. T. Williams
Jatm H
J. W. Warne
Wwlal
St. James Hotel
Centralia Department
B. Miles
Chehalis
George
Eva Veness
O'Connell Lumber
St. James
E. Howe
Portland
Centralia Hotel
Workmen Scattered by Big Reptile at Old Cafe Debris
Workers clearing debris at the old Acme Cafe basement fled when a large bull snake hissed from under a plank. The reptile coiled harmlessly, believed cold. It had escaped from a recently closed menagerie in the Wilding.
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Acme
Boy Struck By Ax While Cutting Christmas Tree
On November 21 near Chehalis five-year-old John Wend ricks was struck in the face by a double edged ax wielded by Clarence Brown while the two boys cut a Christmas tree in the woods. The edge cut through the boy’s cheek, severed his upper lip and struck his teeth. Both stated the accident was purely accidental.
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John Wendricks
Chehalis
Clarence Brown
Mendricks Hays Ose
France honors Peary with gold medal award
New York December 21 a dispatch from the Academy of Sport says France awarded Admiral Peary a gold medal for his monumental expedition to the North Pole. The resolution was moved by Dr Charcot, noted Antarctic explorer, praising his physical energy and moral courage amid fatigue and dire conditions.
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United Press
New York
Acldany of Sport
France
Admiral Peary
Jesson
North Pole
Charcot
Stricter Explosives Transport Rules Issued by ICC
Washington December 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued new regulations limiting explosive shipments and tightening transport rules effective March 31. The move follows investigations into recent dynamiting conspiracies, though no specific link is stated.
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Washington
DE. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wayne County Set To Vote On Local Option In Ohio
Columbus, Ohio Dec 22 Wayne County Wooster county seat votes on the local option today with liquor interests confident. Rose law trends show revived wet sentiment after a dry wave. Calvalnta East Liverpool Perry swing to saloons, drys losing ground in several counties. The note warns about graft and industrious men who never cheat the boss.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wayne County
Wooster
Calvnntla County
East Liverpool
Liverpool
Perry County
Woodmen Booster Meeting Held by Local Lodge
A large Woodmen of the World booster meeting convened at the LO. O. F. Hall. State organizer A. I. Beaky spoke to lodgemen while Porontn's orchestra provided music. The event included a social hour and a dance.
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Lodge of
Woodmen of the World of the
LO. O. F. Hall
A. I. Beaky
Woodmen
Porontn
Driver Falls From Wagon Near I X L Grocery
Dec. 22, George Wyatt, a driver for Model Steam Laundry, fell from his wagon in front of the I X L grocery. He sustained a badly sprained arm and a severe shakeup but no serious injuries are expected.
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George Wyatt
Model Steam Laundry
I. X L. Grocery
Wyatt
Emperor Franz Josef in Critical Condition
Vienna Dec 22 reports Emperor Franz Josefa has materially improved yet remains gravely ill with a recovery not considered probable. Authorities fear the sovereign may live only a few days at most.
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Vienna
Franz Josefa
Boy burglar may have set fire to hotel
Milton Craig of Centralia, one of three Centralia boys bound over on second degree burglary, confessed to plotting the fire at the Sub City Hotel. The blaze started from kerosene soaked waste under the building, discovered before damage. Craig reportedly has Deputy Bishop's evidence. James Raymond and Joe Carens were rearrested and posted $1,000 bonds after their release on $500.
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Milton Craig
Centralia
Superior Court
Bishop
Siub City
Tom Foster
Craig
James Raymond
Joe Carens
Two Men Fined for Fighting at Sullivan Cigar Store
A. H. White of this city and bootblack Will LaRach fought at the Sullivan Cigar Store around 7 PM. Both pleaded guilty to disorderliness in police court and were fined $10 each by Judge Hoss.
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A. H. White
Will LaRach
Sullivan Cigar
Dla
Hoss
Behead Prince Ching and Chinese monarchist crisis deepen
Reports from Peking and Peiping describe revolutionary demands including life imprisonment for Princess Hsun Tsao Ling and a push toward a republic. Premier Yuan Shi Kai rejects a republic, while foreign powers weigh influence as armistice extensions falter and troops move to prevent northern republican assembly.
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Mress
PHHMN
Ching
Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kai
Great Britain
Premier Yuan
Chin Wang Tao
Puchlti
Tien Tein
Menace to foreigners feared as Yuan Shi Kai refuses renminbi
Revolutionary leaders warn that if Yuan Shi Kai rejects a republic, foreign powers backing him will be seen as China’s enemies and imperial rulers could be restored. Sun Yat Sen is expected to arrive soon to lead the south as large revolutionary forces stream from Canton.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kalinday
China
Shanghai
Ting Fang
Revolutionary Provisional Cabinet
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan Sir Kai
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Great
United Press
Great Drudin
Dancerats
Tadin Shuld Ching
Sun Yat Sen
Commercial Club Delays Action on New Depot Plan
A sparse turnout at the Commercial Club meeting considered forming the new depot plan and by laws incorporation. A nominations committee was appointed for officers and directors for the annual January meeting. The group weighed mid summer depot dedication and Southwest Washington Development Association sessions with Olympia and Centralia venues discussed for the dedication event. The January Commercial Club meeting will revisit the matter.
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Sinc
Theo. Joss
HW. H
Mulder
J. A. Fieldit
W. Swick
Thomas Grawfard
Yew
Southwest Washington Development Association
Development Association
Olympia
Centralia
Commercial Club
Fire at Western Shingle Company Doused Before City Arrival
A small fire at the Western Shingle and Lumber Company started in a pile of green shingles between a sawmill and a dairy kiln. The company’s fire team knocked it down with several streams before the city department arrived. Total loss not to exceed $20.
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Flatlways& Lamber Company
Difference Between Wife and Neighbors' Views Quoted
A remark notes a wide gap between what a woman tells neighbors in the lobby and what she tells her husband about herself. The statement implies differing perceptions and social messaging within domestic and neighborhood circles.
Grand jury nears end of dynamiting probe in Los Angeles
United Press dispatch reports the fed eral grand jury in Los Angeles adjourned until next Wednesday as only a few more witnesses remain. After that, evidence will be moved to Indianapolis per current plans. The item notes sharp talk about excuses when caught in error.
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Los Angeles
Fedorm Grand Jury
Indianapolis
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Ime
C. V. T. Richeson
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Eastern Mill
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Thatman
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