Why Is Obscene Letter Being Circulated
A February report details circulating typewritten obscene letters addressed to a girl inmate of the State Training School. The letters, said to be written by a brother, were shown to several Cen tralia business men and possibly connected to Gov. Hay or Superintendent Aspinwall. The piece argues such circulation harms the girl’s reform and questions legal action, citing gross misdemeanor provisions and a potential $250 fine.
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Claude C. Agpinwall
Gov. Hay
Po Jt
Aspinwall
Centralia
Washington
Jess
Ballinger
Remington
Taft Credited for Reciprocity Treaty Advancements
Washington Feb 14 after talks with Provident Taft Congressman Fassett of New York declared the reciprocity treaty approved as the result of combined Democratic and Republican effort. Credit will be given to Taft for what it is worth observes Fassett.
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Ented Press
Washington
Taft
Fassett
New York
Doctor Dies From Morphine Overdose in City
Dr. Russ Corey, 45, a renowned physician in the city, was found dead in his bedroom last night from an overdose of morphine. He had previously owned a large practice and founded a sulfur company, all while battling a marijuana habit.
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United Prena
Seatin
Russ Corey
Hia
Wight
Dia
Corey
Marcolla
Mohlips Hotel Swept Away by Pacific Storm
A Washington coast storm battered the Mohlips Hotel and nearby cottages. A 20 foot sea wall collapsed and waves smashed the hotel structure, with rescue crews racing to shore up the building and save remaining structures as more damage threatened.
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United Prosa
Foquiam
Mebe
Aew
Bose
Walt
Washington
Moops Beach
Tien
Wedding Reception in Hanafard Valley Honors New Couple
Mrs Mary Hurn and Mrs Id Thompson hosted a wedding reception at their home in Hanafard Valley on February 14. Arthur Mien and Misa Smeon Araby of Hucoda were newlyweds, celebrating their February 8 marriage with many friends and relatives offering congratulations and best wishes.
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Mary Hurn
Id Thompson
Hanafard Valley
Arthur Mien
Misa Smeon Araby
Hucoda
Reform School Investigation Sparks Heated Debate
Chehalis February reports detail a state legislative probe into alleged cruel treatment at the State Training School. Sworn affidavits describe beating, dungeon confinement, and inadequate shelter. Superintendent Aspinwall defended corporal punishment as necessary to maintain order amid accusations of whitewashing by the investigation committee.
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Chehalis
Centralia Daily Chronicle
Mildred Manning
Centralia
Aspinwall
Training School
Board of Investigation
Ise
May
Traton
Steele
Centralia Chronicle
Paard
Mar
Kultar Steele
Southwest Washington Development Association to meet in Vancouver
United Press reports the Southwest Washington Development Association holds a four day convention in Vancouver starting Wednesday with delegates from counties west of the Cascades and some east. Notable events include a military spectacle, a guard mount at Vancouver Barracks, stump-chipping demonstrations, and speeches by regional leaders on topics from good roads to keeping farmers in the Northwest.
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United Press
Vancouver
Helgger Lin
Fortmler
Southwest Washington Development Association
Boyer- Breen
Cascada Mountains
Kuckitat
Goldendale
Vancouver Barracks
Sparks
State College
Pullman
Sprak
Albert Tohosnn
The
Hoquiam Washingtonian
W. A. Rupp
Aberdeen World
Thomas Crawford
Centralia Chronicle
Frank Weath
Raymond Herald
H. Ms. Conner
South Bend Pilot
Dan Bush
Chewalis
HL A. Dunckler
Censtralia
New Hammer
W. BP
Ely
Xogley Welsonsen
J. H. Tmus
Kalama Rubletin
A. G. Little
Raymond
WB. Mack
A. GC
Olympia
George F. Long
Wererhauser Timber Company
Sanmoel
Northwest
Merkert Myrick
New York City
Oaos
Tnt Canada
Ac. C. Chapman
Portland
A. L. Sanimota
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
Tony Trchardson
Oregon Development League
Wallace Struble
Nnbhetty
Albany
Ore
Training School Brutality Denounced by Former Official
A former officer denounces brutality at an offer training school arguing boys do not need cruelty. He asserts common judgment suffices to handle even the worst boys and calls for reform and humane discipline.
Tug Wilson Speaks Out on Training School Abuse
E. B. Wilson known as Tug Wilson from Chehalis, a former Training School detail officer, testifies that brutality was excessive under the current administration. He recalls using judgment and talking to boys, noting he had fewer punishments in a month than a previous officer had in a day.
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E. B. Wilson
Chehalis
Wilson
Tug’’ Wilson
State Training School
Fight for bounty seat turns violent in Swanson county
United Press dispatch from Oklahoma City reports a bitter struggle over the Swanson county seat with rival towns on the verge of bloodshed. Militia stands ready, sheriff seeks deputies, and county officials are jailed as fear of further action grows amid chaotic plans to move county records to Snyder.
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United Press
Oklanoma
City
Swanson County
Bull and Thompson
Clare
Farmers & Merchants Bank Opens for Business
The Farmers and Merchants bank begins operations today amid friendly rivalry for first depositor. N Breisenzatt claimed the honor with the opening deposit. Temporary quarters will be used until a new building is erected at the southwest corner of Malyalweet and Tower avenue. WH Pays for Pitcher noting a February 14 entry. George Glenwag appeared before the Poxeo Hogs court charged with petty larceny and was fined $10 after admitting taking a pitcher from Olympia cartoon source, claiming intoxication and lack of memory.
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Farmers & Merchants Fank
N. Breisenzatt
Malyalweet and
Tower Avenue
Webruary Ldt
George Glenwag
Poxeo Hogs
Olympia
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