The Newspaperman Champions the Helpless at Chehalis
The Chehalis Training School case draws state and county officials including Prosecuting Attorney Buxton. The Chronicle lauds reforms already underway and urges action against cruelty, noting exposure by the Centralia Daily Chronicle spurred halt to abuse and public accountability for perpetrators.
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Chehalis
Buxton
Wesk
Chehalis Training School
Offleiala
Centralia Daily Chronicle
Ines
Queen Investigation and a State Beating Allegation
A Chehalis inquiry into the Training School case accuses the governor and officials of bias, alleging a whitewash tactic and listing witnesses as officers or dependents. It cites an assault by Assistant Superintendent Briffett on a boy, and warns that if the governor supports a woman beater in state leadership, women will gain voting power.
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Briffelt
Briffett
Chehalis
Chehalie
Hay
Poli- Healy
Testimony on Chehal Training School Cruel Treatment Debated
Testimony from an investigation of the Chehal Training School is described as substantial yet inconclusive. The Chronicle reports that figures of cruelty were not strongly supported by witnesses or subpoenas, and attendees question the effectiveness of punishment as reform.
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Chehal
Han
Chronicle vows to keep exposing whitewash at Training School
The Chronicle pledges to press ongoing investigations into the Training School, asserting conditions are as bad as reported and promising hammer and tongs scrutiny until reforms occur. It recalls Gov Hay’s role and notes new women voters may oppose him in the next election.
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Chronicle
Gov. Hay
Hay
Budget figures urge $7.5 million in requests
United Press report from Olympia notes that the current legislative submission shows estimated appropriations sought by institutions and departments totaling about 7.5 million dollars. Lawmakers and appropriations committees expect actual funding near six million. The board of control and five higher learning institutions seek 5.5 million.
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Olympia
House
Senate
Board of Control
Institutions of Higher Learning
Recall Election Violence and Fraud Allegations Sparked arrests
In Suatts on February 7, authorities reported arrests over alleged illegal voting as Beattle's recall election drew the heaviest polling. Ring leaders were said to have pressured sheriffs offices to curb fraudulent ballots, with claims of votes favoring the polling reform.
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United Trash
Suatts
Beattle
Phariff
Lew is County Grange holds quarterly meeting in Alpha
The Lewiston County Pomona Grange met in session from Friday morning to Saturday afternoon with large attendance. Frase presided. delegates conferred the Fifth Degree and about a dozen members were invited. The group backed House BNI No 143 initiative and referendum limits, endorsed the township organization bill, the eight hour law for women, and the Employers' Liability Law. Next meeting set for Alpha in May. Unity Grange and Oakview Granger received thanks.
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Lewis County
Pomona Grange
W.frase
Washington State Grange
Senate
BNI
Alpha
Unity Grange
Oakview Granger
Surprise Birthday Party For Blanche Hinckley
A surprise party was held on February 6 at 501 Agh St in honor of Blanche Hinckley on her sixteenth birthday. Invitations went to many local young women and she received several wine presents. The event concluded with refreshments served by Mrs. Hinckley and Mrs. L. A. Kresa.
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Blanche Hinckley
Agh St
Leota Yeager
Estel, Wyatt
Cora _ Boyd
Francis Hughes
Lillie Carruthers
Rosalie Hilton
Abbie Knettleson
Chico Gatnes
Bucoda
Josephine Courter
Bdta Newell
Ruby Smith
Antti McDaniels
Neney Cleveland
Tila Cleveland
Pearl Allinson
Freya Evans
Lottie Robinson
Aletta Rawawell
Mary Dosser
Tulie Dosser
Stella Dosser
Miss Blanche
Hinckley
L. A. Kresa
Race riot erupts in Kennllworth mining camp 209 clash
United Press report from Salt Lake says a race war in Kennillworth mining camp left several men killed and a posse of forty officers dispatched to restore order. About 209 men are said to be involved in the free for all fight with knives as chief weapons.
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Salt Lake
Kennllworth
Battlom
Esteemed Pioneer 5 Lad to Rest in Centralia
Funeral rites marked the passing of Alfred F. Cruttenden who died February 4. A large turnout from Centralia and nearby towns attended at 219 N Rock Street. Survivors include wife Susan Wewett and two children with a long career across Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington before settling in Centralia and founding a Baptist mission role.
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Alfred F. Cruttendes
N. Rock Street
Flanagan
S. W. Bevans
First Baptist Church
Cettralla
Vashon
Walla Walls
Cruttenden
Baptist Church of
Spencer
P. H. Biiker
H. Allen Turner
Portland
Posltion Ag
Great Western Hotel
California
Idaho City
Idaho
Montana
White Pine
Nevada
Boise City
Susan Wewett
Walla Walla
Wash
Grace Seminary
Centhralia
Mia
Centralia
3. R. Winston
Local society notes from Grand Mound and area visits
Miss Suslé Denigan returns home from Tacoma. Ilue baby of Charles James shows improvement. Martin Kinney returns home from Tonino. Missea Myrtle and Draxle Moors visit Mr. Hmary Pranch in Gate. Mrs. T. S. Prather back home after visiting daughter Mrs. Claud Goldsby. Raleigh Denison visits at home then returns to Canada. Mise Clara Samia ill but improving.
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Suslé Denigan
Tacoma
Charles James
Martin Kinney
Tonino
Myrtle
Draxle Moors
Gate
Hmary Pranch
T. S. Prather
Claud Goldsby
Raleigh Denison
Hig
Canada
Fow Daya Nga
Mise Clara Samia
Alek
Legislative Action Sends $5000 to Aid Chinese Famine Sufferers
The Washington legislature appropriated 5000 dollars for famine relief in China. The text suggests paying physicians for poverty-stricken patients and proposes ward based medical care. It notes a South Dakota man named Senn owning thirty newspapers and hints at a marriage plan. A congressional inquiry is urged to address boat prices.
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United Press
Olympia
Wash
Meh
China
Kota
Senn Haa
Training School Question Spars With Centralia Chronicle
Fra Perry Watson of the Enterprise praises the Centralia Chronicle for its handling of the Training School issue. He calls for thorough investigation, rejects a whitewash, and urges immediate public discussion and accountability for officers responsible.
Why Buxton Does Not Prosecute Questioned
February 6 letter questions Buxton not prosecuting Training School officers and charges against them. It argues the governor and attorneys imply guilt, yet asks why the prosecuting attorney does not prosecute the accusers for perjury and why no witnesses were secured or notified for an investigation.
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Fisssons
Trainity
Banntor
Buxton
Promgentus
Eliaegen
Aviator Walter Tronkings Divorce Case Filed in Cincinnati
Coln Cincinnati Feb 6 The wife of aviator Walter Tronkings seeks divorce after over a year of marriage. She asks to enjoin him from spending money until the divorce is settled. Tronkings, connected with the Wrights, is starting an aviation school here.
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Cincinnati
Walter Tronkings
Soea
Thonkings
Wrights
Boy Bitten by Terrier in Boston Incident
Nash Boston reports 12 year old Frank Masters, son of a railroad conductor, was severely bitten on the nose by a small terrier while playing. Fangs tore flesh, disfiguring the boy and causing dental and facial injuries.
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Boston
Frank Masters
Thore On Wife Salary And Husbands Duty
A fragment discusses Thore's stance on a wife’s share of a husband's salary and the duties of wives to support family. It mentions Mrs Victor Borgar and the mayor, Milwantes, with speculative notes on consequences if funds are drawn for family needs. The text is fragmentary and unclear in places.
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Victor Borgar
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