Prosecution Proves Abuse at Chehalis Training School
Investigating committee hearing in Chehalis reveals testimonies of brutal paddlings and beatings at the Chehalis Training School. Inmates describe floggings, officers knocking boys down, and supervision by Aspinwall and Briffett. Governor Hay and officials press to gather more statements as crowd reacts with sympathy for inmates.
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Chehalis Training School
Court House
Buxton
Bell
Lewis County
Hay
Aspinwall
Chronicle
Briffett
Way Botty
Milfred Hanning
Gov. Hay
Trainig School
Centennial Elks Ball Impresses Crowd With Fine Decor
February 4 report from Centra ViaWranch of Elks describes a grand fourth annual ball. The auditorium was beautifully decorated and more than two hundred attended. A well chosen musical program and smooth arrangements completed the successful event.
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Centra- Via Wranch of Elks
Avery Dotsil
Auditoertina
Church Debt Cleared At Congregational Banquet
A Methodist church banquet drawing about 250 members raised $800 to pay off the parsonage debt. Pastor Rev Mr Reid of Nelato acted as master of ceremonies with Willam Christenson R B Sprague PT Kettleron and others making motions and toasts. The event featured ample food and good thoughts, marking a successful night.
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Methodist Church
Cven
Ketdig
Willam Chriatenson
R. BD. Sprague
Kettleron
Nearnard Trawster
Mya
Chehalis Youth Charged With Third Degree Assault
Arthig Story a well known Chehalis youth faces a third degree assault charge after John Zabaluski says he was knocked down during an attempted robbery. A preliminary hearing was held before Justice Beaufort and bail was posted. the case is set for Monday.
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Af Chehalis
John Zabaluski
Kentucky Woman Confesses Grave Robbery Plot
Mrs Amanda I Harrison admitted to Judge Bailey that she dug into a grave Tuesday night and removed attorney George B Lansley's casket in Stanford Kentucky. She claimed a vision from God foretold the man would rise if the earth were removed and said she acted alone. She was detained in jail without bail.
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Stanford
Amanda I. Harrison
Adair County
Rowan Saufley
Trainmen Must Answer Bad Charge in Chehalis Case
Two well known trainsmen, Conductor W. P. Mitchell and Brakeman J. A. Thomas, face larceny charges after allegedly breaking into a box car and stealing cigars. Arrests were made in Centralia and Tacoma. bail set at $1000 with no funds raised. The men claim cigars were found on the track and placed in the caboose for safekeeping. The complaint came from Special Agent Cummings.
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Chehalis
Centralia
Foster
Tacoma
Ara
W. P.titchell
J. A.thomas
Caboose
Anant Cummings
Huntle
Moen
Starvation Restores Health in Napagme Youth
George Morton, a Napagme resident and brother of Chehalis Morton brothers, ended a prolonged fast by consuming only warm water. He emerged lighter yet healthier with a belief that the cure is permanent after years of gastric trouble and self treatment with various patent medicines. His remarkable recovery draws attention to extreme fasting as a cure.
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George Morton
Napagme
Morton Brothers
Chehali
Mr. Morton
Organizing Knights of Columbus in Twin City
A movement to establish a Twin City Knights of Columbus branch gains support from local Catholic citizens. Father Fitzgerald of Centralia is expected to aid, reflecting the order’s nationwide reach and its goals of loyal American citizenship and fidelity to the church. The group draws Catholics from diverse walks of life, with some professions reportedly not favored by the order.
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Twin City
Knights of Columbus
Places
Father Fitzgerald
Centralia
Order
United States
Canada
Jobo Burgenson Injured in Runaway Near Centralia
An elderly man named Jobo Burgenson, living near Centralia, sustained a broken arm after a runaway incident on the way home from Bucode. His frisky team bolted, the wagon axle broke, and Burgenson was thrown to the road before a passer-by patched the rig and he hobbled home.
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Jobo Burgenson
Centralia
Bucode
Paine Vincher Taylor Taken to Chehalis
William Taylor, a young felon charged with stealing a quantity of paint from the Stir Paint Shop, was taken to Chehalis for examination in county court. He faces a burglary complaint and will be held to answer in the Superior Court. Little is known beyond his claim to be a cook who recently arrived from Contalin.
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William Taylor
Chehalis Tor
Contalin
Foreclosure Auction Notice in Lewis County Washington 1911
Public notice of a foreclosure sale issued by the Lewis County Sheriff regarding the Minnie M Frost estate. Judgment dated November 26 1906 for 284.06 dollars plus costs and interest, describing two acres in section 18 township 13 north range 2 west, with sale set March 11 1911 at 10 am in front of the county courthouse to raise funds for the judgment.
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Lewis County
State of Washington
John ,Mourine
Plataff
J. Front and Clark
Mary Frost
Rath Frost
Floyd Frost
Minota
A. D
United States
J. A. Frost
Clark Frost
Ruth Frost
Minnie M. Frost
Heal Hetate
Tawit
W. M
Washington
Cowlitz Landing
Olympia
Gardine
County of
Lewis
Fledy Frost
Minnie M. Froat
Chehalia
Thiu
H.W. Urquhart
Lewie County
T. © Foster
Fragmentary note on an untidy home scene and service access
A damaged, unreadable fragment describes an untidy home and a claim of no weight or ready service at any hour. It mentions fatality avoidance of detail and references a person named Phil in a unclear context.
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Cheralig Youth
IW Trouble
Tate
Cys Vision
Amanda Harrison
United Press
AML
Thay
Cfntralia
Paine Vincher
Taylor Takken
Mert “Lada
Chicago
Mrs
G. L. Sticklin
Centralia, Wash
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