Chronicle Contest Concludes After Close Vote Count
The Chronicle reports the sigantic circulation contest ended after a long tally from nine to eleven oclock Saturday night. Judges C Paul Uhlmann and W H Hodge oversaw the scrutiny with a Burroughs adding machine, ensuring accuracy amid crowds and extensive voter participation. The article lists final standings across districts with many winners and the overall large turnout.
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Chronicle
C. Paul Uhlmann
W. H. Hodge
Burroughs
Millsong
Relief Funds Approved for Chinese Famine Aid
The Provident associations in Anhi and Kiang provinces authorized $460,000 to relieve two million famine sufferers. Supplies will be transported via pack trains to remote farming areas. Embankments will be built along the Hwat river to prevent a recurrence of the famine caused by flood damage.
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Nanning
Provident Associations
Anhi
Kiang
Hwat River
Explosion at Jamaica works kills one man
United Press reports a fatal explosion at a Jamaica Long Island workplace near a guan dine barrel. One worker died and several others were seriously injured as the blast injured four or more men. Authorities did not know the cause and witnesses questioned a worker's account of symptoms.
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Bert
Tron
Chronicle
District Inc
Michel Payette
Lulu Minckler
Sarah Nolland
Dora 'Thompson
Magile McCord
Gertrude Breese
Clara Kuehner
Katie Larsen
Violet Morgan
St Tulla Batts
Cee Britto
Junita Brown
Lois Thacker
Lottie Robinson
Libbie Youmnan
Vona Coleman
United Press
New York
Jamaica
Senators Debate Training School Governance in Olympia
In Olympia on Monday, senators spar over state reform school oversight as the Stevens bill would place Monroa reformatory under one board. Senator Piper condemns the push as regressive, urging uniform reform across Chehalis and Monroe institutions while the reform measure gains a slim majority.
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Senate
State Board of Control
Board of Managers of
State Reformatory
Monroa
Board of Managers
Reformatory
Stephens
George A. Piper
Seattle
Piper
Monroe Reformatory
Chehalis Training School
Chehalis Reform School
Chehalis School
King
Chehalle School
Monroa Reformatory
Plague Deaths Reach Several Thousand in Manchuria
United Press reports that deaths from plague in Manchuria have reached several thousand, with dispatches to Reuters indicating no adequate action has yet been taken to address the grave situation in the region.
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London
Manchurian
Rueters
Eagles Nest Hosts Banquet In Grand City Parade
After initiation the Eagles held a festive banquet presided by Irish chef Julius Koch. A marching line led by the Eagle band moved through the hall as Jake, in old fashioned garb, brought a luncheon in a baby buggy. Attendants with red gift boxes and a Salter Glee Club entertained. Julius Koch won best performer while City Clerk Hodge acted as toastmaster and Auld Lang Syne closed the event.
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Iriah
Julus Koch
Marshal Woelfel
Jake
Mother Hubbard
Cane
Salter Glee Club
Julns Koch
Hodge
Eagle Lodge
Mexican Troops Fire On Red Cross Flag
Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City reports that Mexican troops fired on a Red Cross flag during fighting near Juarez. Secretary Knox ordered investigation following a telegram from Secretary Bush detailing the incident and a complaint filed in Washington.
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Wilson
Mexico City
Knox
Fred
Red Cross
Juarez
Fl Pase
Bush
Orazco preps to meet Navarra amid Mexican pursuit
El Paso dispatch reports Orazco shifting away from his proset plan to capture Jaros and moving to face Gen. Navarra who leads about 700 men toward Juarez. Orazco’s forces are said near Samata Yuen, 26 miles from Muater, as federal strength concentrates at Boquonca and Inter Chihanhau.
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Jaros
Orazca
Navarra
Juarez
Rollet
Orazco
Samata Yuen
Muater
Ho Micesada
Firares
Chihanhau
Navarra'e Torea
Boquonca
Legislature Clashes as House Denounces Senate Actions
In Olympia on February 7, tensions rise between the house and senate after four weeks of the current legislative session. The house criticizes senate bills and asserts that despite the governor’s objections, the house has acted on several measures originated in the senate during this debate.
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Olympia
Senate
Cnet
Hay
Dutons Hose
Tragic Straw Stacking Play Ends in Fatalities for Senns
In Boistfort, David and Ruby Senn children of a farmer, were buried and a boy died during a hide and seek game in straw. The incident occurred while playing in a stack, prompting a deadly accident investigation.
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David and
Ruby Senn
Boistfort
Ruby Saved Then Tragic Death Of Brother In Straw Trap
In Bolstfort a straw stack toppled burying four year old David and a slightly older sister Ruby during a hide and seek game. After half an hour rescuers freed Ruby who survived after resuscitation, but David died from suffocation. Coroner Sticklin opened an inquiry and ruled accidental causes. The parents mourn as the neighborhood reels from the incident.
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David
Sticklin
Opinion overstates humane society head in reform school row
A Tacoma Ledger piece cites Centralia resident Walter J. Thompson, once head of a failed bank and now leader of the State Humane Society, criticizing the governor’s inquiry into reform school abuses. The letter condemns Thompson as a meddler, recalls past tax title schemes, and portrays him as untrustworthy and a public joke among locals.
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Tacoma Ledger
State Humane Society
Humane Society
State Romane Society
Daily Chronicle
Centralia
Walter J. Thompson
Merchants National Bank of Tacoma
Taraina Ledger
Iray
Aspinwall and
Briffett
Reform School
Watter
Thompson
Moir Charitable
Ceni
Washington Land & Improvement Company
Thompson and Associates
Burel
Counties Gain Eminent Domain For Highway Debts
Olympia February bill introduced by Senator Nichols of King grants counties the right of eminent domain to condemn debts of way for public highways. The measure aims to empower counties in highway projects and enhance public road usage.
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United Press
Olympia
Nichols
King
Daily Telegram Ad Claims Winter Skin Softness
The New York Telegram reports a claim that a daily sweet bath keeps the skin soft in winter and notes skepticism about anyone trying the purported prescription. The brief hints at doubt regarding its effectiveness and safety.
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New York Telegram
Missionaries Safety in Plague Zone Sparks Alarm
Reports from Shanght on February 4 describe safety concerns for American missionaries in plague districts as mobs plunder villages and loot the dead. Famine talk and job salary issues complicate relief efforts amid rising unrest and hunger.
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