Wreck inquiry blames Northern Pacific officials
The state railroad commission in the Cheney wreck investigation finds negligence by Northern Pacific Railways officials and employees. It faults the train dispatcher for not forwarding a crucial message, the rear brakeman for not dropping fuses, and the conductor for not verifying fuse action. Five people died near the pass at Cheney on January 4, with the commission urging better instruction and fuse inspection.
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Tyler
Kla
Uie Pass
Ing Awiteh
Cheney
Bonds urged for new state capitol in Olympia
United Press report from Olympia states the capitol commission urges a bond loan and a law change to skip using the old foundation for the planned new statehouse. It notes timber demand and land prices rising, with costs and acreages cruised by H. C. McCool and J. P. Benson, and reveals land sales exceeding appraised values amid a $28,000 appropriation.
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Olympia
Capitol Commission
H. C. McCool
J. P. Benson
Benson
Washington
Conseision
Clarke
Cowlitz
Skamania
Sughamish
Skagit
Plague Wreaks Havoc in China as Deaths Mount
Nanking reports cite over a million Chinese in plague zones doomed to die before spring. famine and plunder compound suffering as relief efforts rush in. California lawmakers urge aid, proposing a $5000 relief bill and broader relief measures.
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United Press
Nanking
Red Cross Society
Asia
Net Indebtedness Of Capitol Building Fund Report
The document states 5 percent more than face value of warrants, outstanding warrants total $509,604.50. Other charges against the capitol building fund bring total to $830,426.44. Cash on hand is $845,881, leaving net indebtedness at $827,020.60.
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Capitol Building
Chehalis Drops Out of Joint Publicity Move
February 3 Chehalis cannot join with Centralia and Lewis County in a publicity movement due to lack of funds. The Citizens' Club nearly exhausted subscriptions and could not secure a new home on the third floor of Burnett's building. Chehalis regrets the setback but hopes to reconsider when finances improve.
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Centralia
Chehalis
Lewis County
Citizens’ Club St
Citizens’ Club
Burnett's
Thousands of Tacoma Fans Dejected as Boxing Match Is Banned
Five thousand fans from Tacoma and nearby cities flocked to Glide rink hoping for the Lester Martin bout before the Tacoma city commission banned all price fights and gambling. Promoters sought a judge’s injunction but Judge Gard refused, ending the effort to delay the ruling. Out-of-town enthusiasts from Montana, Spokane, Vancouver, Portland, Olympia, and Seattle faced disappointment after traveling, with many losing money on travel and tickets.
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Tacoma
Northwest
11Th Street ‘Hill
Gilde Rink
Tommy Burns
Jack Lester
Denver
Ed Martin
Municipal Commission
Lonnie Austin
Tommy ‘Burns
Lester-Martin
B. M. Gard
Gard
Glide Rink
Havi
Seattle
Great Northern
Rath
Thurston County
Spokane
Vancouver
Portland
Preacher Stanley Faces Habitual Criminal Charge
Rev. ff. D. Stanley, ex preacher now jailed for petit larceny, had his habitual criminal case briefly dismissed before an amended information was filed. He faces charges stemming from past convictions in King, Lewis, Snohomish and Pieria counties. Trial set within two weeks.
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United Press
Tacoma
Ff. D. Stanley
Stanley
Chapman
Crminal Department
Superior Court
A. O. Burme
Aled
King
Lewis
Snohomish
Pieria
Lewis County
King County
Everett
J. M. Amnaton
Seath
Fife
Timber firms face big delinquency taxes in Lewie County
Lewie County shows substantial sums owed by four timber firms after a timber cruise. Balzer Valley Lumber, Carligle Pennell, Doty, and a fourth firm owe taxes and interest totaling about four thousand four hundred dollars. The county recently ruled against them in a supreme court decision.
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County
Lewie
Luimber
Balzer Valley Lumber Company
Carligle-Pennell Lumber Company
Doty Lumber Company
Supreme Court
English burglar in Star Paint shop theft case
Charles Taylor, recently arrived from England, is jailed on burglary charges after a bulky sack of paints and varnish was found. Officers Blackwell and McCarter made the arrest. Taylor, described as well dressed, will be held for the Superior Court and moved to the county jail tonight.
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Charles Taylor
England
Star Paint
Blackwell and McCarter
Istore
Taylor
Superior Court
Fruit Growers Campaign Aims For Development Meeting
The Southwest Washington Fruit Growers Aspiration organizes an active development campaign and circular outlining aims. A public meeting is set for February 11 as trustees model the project after the Puyallup Valley Association’s approach.
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Southwest Washington
Big Rewre Fund 18 Aid for Chinora District
Washington reports indicate funds allocated for relief in the Chinora region amid famine and pestilence. The state department sent $18,000 to the consul general, Christian Herald reports $20,000, and the American Red Cross pledged $10,000 to aid the effort.
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United Proga
Washington
Tha Chinora
Famio
Phyno-Atrickon
Atato Department
Christian Horala Haa Rata
Amarican Red Cross
Result of Contests in Schools
In the sixth grade second series arithmetical contest the Logan building panda won both written and oral portions with scores: Logan 61 3-4, Washington 45, Lincoln 51-14, Edison 35-10. Best oral record: Denzel Riley Lincoln. Best written: Grenn Baker Washington. In the seventh grade arithmetical contest at Lincoln building Edison won overall with 51 8-10 to Lincoln 51 5-11 and Logan 80 2-5. Mary Everett Lincoln and Marcus ODay Logan made perfect written records. best oral was Jack Cohen Edison.
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Logan Building Panda
Logan
Washington
Lincoln
Edison
Denzel Riley
Grenn Baker
Edisons
Mary Everett
Marcus O'Day
Jack Cohen
Hook His Boy Who May Not Recover
February 3, Ray Bent met with a fearful accident this afternoon while at work near Independence. The nearly 18 year old lad was helping to set logs when a hook slipped and struck his head with great force. Doctors say he will likely remain unconscious for several weeks.
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Ray Bent
Tndependencs
Unclear line from Stieklin undertaker report
Fragmentary note reports an undertaking related to a youth's death. Mentions Independence, an undertaker, and a location with dubious spellings. Source text is incomplete and obscured.
County Fees Rise at Local Offices
February accounts show higher county office fees with notable increases from prior month. Sheriff and clerks report modest totals while the treasury discusses a dustress ledgers reveal a total of 689.60 dollars in county fees and 207.16 dollars for the county clerk with sheriff fees around 3.5 dollars.
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Te Somty
Vaitior
Sherif
Ncoma
Ees
New Orleans Backs San Francisco in Panama Exposition
New Orleans leaders from six exchanges and commercial bodies praise San Francisco for the Panama Fair. They pledge to support the House of Representatives plan and help ensure Senate backing, signaling continued push for a San Francisco exhibition victory.
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United Press
New Orleans
San Francisco
House of Representatives
Senate
Fragmented OCR note on driving habits and highway danger
A fragment discusses late night driving risks and the habit of sudden stopping for a road hazard. It mentions avoiding hold ups and questions about the safest distance to stop a vehicle. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or locations.
Elka club holds fourth annual ball tonight at nine
The Elka club hosts its fourth annual ball tonight at 9 with plans for a crowded floor filled with couples. Invitations have been sent and preparations completed. organizers expect a highly successful event amid a well managed, enjoyable evening.
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AuHorluhi
Tova
Elka
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Stieklin Uns
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