Lessee sought for Centralia cannery at farmers course
Fev 14 Herbert Roulucon secretary of the Commercial Club returned from Puyallup where he attended the farmers short course. He found no lessee for the cannery but was advised to involve the Centralia Fruit Growers. Local growers see strong berry prospects and a future two year plan to develop Centralia area. An attempt will be made to hold a farmers course in Centralia next year. Me Haldueon interviewed S P Ashley of Tacoma about the spatter last Friday. The secretary said he gained pointers at the Institute valuable for nearby farmers.
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Fev
Herbert Roulucon
Commercial Club
Puyallup
Centralia
Iir
Lewis County
Haldueon
S. P. Ashley
Tacoma
Rossisso
Aetcretary
Hel
Coroner Eyes Identification of Local Depot Victim
Coroner Charles Sticklin believes he has identified the man killed at the depot two months ago. A letter from Mrs. Myrta A. Layman of Minneapolis states her son left home three months earlier and has not been heard from. The letter provides a matching description and says the man was a former Minnesota state prison officer with relatives in Everett, Washington. Everett relatives may come to assist in identification.
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Charles Sticklin
Taonma
Myrta A. Layman
Minneapolis
Mion
Bon
Minnesota
Everett
Wash
Sticklin
Senator Stephenson Not Duly Elected, Wisconsin Charge
A minority report challenges the majority finding that Wisconsin Senator Stephenson was lawfully elected. Senators Jones of Washington, Clapp of Minnesota, Kenyon of Wisconsin Kerr of Indiana, and Sea of Tennessee sign the minority report asserting Stephenson did not win the seat legally.
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Calted Press
Warrington
Stathenson
Wisconsin
Tones
Washington
Clapp
Minnesota
Kenyon
Kerr
Indiana
Sea
Five Thousand Miles to Sing TwiceHeadline
Five thousand mile trip to sing takes place with United Moess Leased Wire. New York reports a European tour by a renowned singer wife of a prominent contusion. She plans to perform in Hourmgala after returning to Europe, with several notable figures cited in attendance.
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United Moess
New York
Thafren
Tateio Mareeli
Voux Welngariner
Europe
Myehargat
Hourmgala
Marcel
Henry AL Wassitls
Kellania
Docket for March Term Prepared in Lewis County Court
In Lewis County Superior Court the March term docket lists cases including State v Adelbert B. Clarke for first degree murder on March 5. State v William Dolph MBSE on March 5. State v Ross assault on March 7. State v Jamies Raymond and Joe Caton burglary on March 9. State v W D White appeal from justice court on March 9. State v Alfred Maxwell et al burglary on March 11. State v W A Roney assault on March 11. State v Ranowski selling liquor without a license on March 31. State v Beige assault on March 12. Yeoman Hood Co. v hired tannery tinther Go on March 13. Northern Pacific v Smith on March 14. Mareh Ji Jolla Whverack v Walville Lumber Co personal injury.
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Lewis County
Jason
Rupeires
Chehalis
Mareh
Adelbert B. Clarke
W. D. White
Justice Court
State
Alfred Maxwell
Charles Bassett
Robert Cornellan
Hurghiry
Narrow Escape From Death At Depot Injures Judge
Justice of the Peace Charles Hoss narrowly escaped being dragged under a train at the Tenino depot last Saturday night. Returning from the blast with his wife, he was thrown from the steps as the train started. He held the rail to avoid the wheels while a brakeman and rank Montgomery aided, suffering back and shoulder injuries. He plans to seek damages if the railroad refuses settlement.
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Justice of the Peace
Charles Hoss
Judge Hoss
Tenino
Rank Montgomery
Hos3
A. C. Greene
Northern Pacific
Quarry Blast Demonstrates Controlled Rock Break
A Tenino Hercules quarry blast used 1000 pounds of powder to loosen 200000 tons of rock with minimal vibration. The expert crew led by Rose McArtine and the secretary coordinated the detonation, creating a clean break that opened a 20 foot wide pit.
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Hercules
Tenino
Rose McArtine
Soma
Iis
BASEBALL MEN OUT FOR SPRING TRAINING
The report notes baseball men meeting for spring training in Beane, with Ray Thomas and others in the lineup. Key figures include the veteran players from Varleague city, preparing for the season start.
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Tite Press
Ray Thomas
Bager WD
Beane
Delegates to Entice Immigrants to Lewis County
Mrs M R Wilson of Chehalis appointed as delegate to the International Sunday School Convention to be held in Switzerland in July 1918. She aims to persuade commercial bodies in Lewis County to support her trip, with a $50 pledge from the Commercial Club toward the $200 round trip. Born in Holstein Germany, she plans to visit her homeland to urge farmers there to migrate to Lewis County, using stereoptican slides and literature to promote Washington’s benefits.
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M. R. Wilson
Chehalis
Switzerland
Lewis County
Focal Commercial Club
Wilson
Holstein
Germany
Old Country
Washington
England Faces Great Labor War
London reports a looming miners strike as 800000 workers quit notices threaten to paralyze industry. Sir Edward Grey pleads for mediation while government hesitates. International and transport unions plan private meetings to decide action amid strained strike funds.
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London
Edward Grey
Sir Edward Grey
International Miners’ Federation
Miner’s Federation
Transport Workers’ Federation
Manchester
Washingtons Birthday Banquet At Waldorf For Police Chiefs
A New York event centers on Washingtons birthday with women addressing police chiefs and leading citizens at the Waldorf, featuring Mrs. O21 Py Meliont, Dr. Anna Shaw, and Miss Grea Strachan. Plan to back the Potter Lieutenant Benevolent Association banquet draws notable figures amid a crowded schedule.
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United Press
New York
Washington
The
Waldorf
Declared Legal By U S Judge on Land Case Ruling
A U S Court of Appeals ruling by Judge Gilbert in the Barber Lumber Company case, involving former Idaho governor Steunenberg and others charged with conspiring to defraud the government of public land, is seen as allowing dummy entrymen by land grabbing corporations. The decision limits action only by the requirement that the corporation not know entries are fraudulent, and permits dummies to borrow money and sell holdings once perfected.
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Ban Francisco
Gilbert
United States Court of Appeals
Barber Lumber
Railroads Charged With Rebating in Illinois Case
United States grand jury in Chicago returns indictments against the Big Four Michigan Lake Shore railroads and their passenger lines. They are charged with rebating to the Houck Opera Company and other amusements, alleged at one fourth of normal rates. The rebating allegedly used inflated ad rates in theatrical programs to conceal the practice.
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Chicago
United States Grand Jury
Big Four Railroad
Michigan Railroad
Lake Shore Railroad
Houck Opera Company
Benedict 9 Commercial Club Trustee Election
John M. Benedict was elected a trustee of the Centralia Commercial Club to succeed W. L. Bar, whose resignation was tendered yesterday. Benedict attended last night’s trustees meeting.
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John M. Benedict
Centralia Comercial Club
W. L. Bar
Mr. Benedict
Boys uncover loot from bank robbery in park
Three Chinese boys in New Westminster area discovered a cloth sack hidden in underbrush containing four thousand one hundred ninety dollars in gold and notes from the Bank of Montreal. The money, traced to Chinatown bills, was identified by a bank accountant as part of the loot from the September 15 robbery.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. GC
New Westminster
Bank of Montreal
Chinatown
Hearings on high cost of living opened in New York
The New York Joint Investigation Commission began hearings on the high cost of living. State Commissioner of Agriculture Wussen and William Church Osborn will represent at all hearings as testimony from retailers grocers and market men is sought over several weeks. Investigators say evidence supports allegations of conspiracies to raise prices through gentleman’s agreements. if proven, prosecutors may pursue wholesale prosecutions.
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Whey
New York
Nvestigation Commission
State
Wussen
William Church Osborn
Ite
Wll
Williams Kidney Plant Disaster at Setaes
In a chaotic report, a series of garbled phrases references kidney procedures, patients and medical staff, with scattered mentions of names and places. The fragmentary text hints at a health crisis, hospital actions, and a sequence of actions around care and treatment, though the exact events remain unclear.
Delegates Named for Northwest Immigration Convention
Trustees of the Commercial Glu appointed ten delegates for the Prettic Northwest Immigration Convention to be held at Tacoway tomorrow and Thursday. Delegates listed include DB, F Davies, Theodore Hoss, Bi, H S Mulder, J A Field and Tonehner.
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F. Davies
Theodore Hoss
H.S. Mulder
J. A. Field
Tonehner
Commercial Glu
Tacoway
Phiarsday
Commercial Club Dodges Politics at Aberdeen Letter
The Centralia Commercial Club board met February 24 and read a letter from the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce asking endorsement for Albert Johnson of Grays Harbor news imperman for Congress. Directors favored his candidacy but declined to endorse, citing it would be unwise for the club to mix politics.
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Centralia Commercial Club
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Innal Elth
Albert Johnson
Grays Narbor News
Imperman
Congress
Rub- Tees
Johnson
Desire Capitol 10 Made Entirely Of Home Materials
Local board of trustees passes unanimous resolution urging the Capitol Commission to construct a new cantrel building entirely from Washington materials. Theodore Hoxs We 18 Teachner and John Benedict appointed to drive the resolution to the commission. Harvard Takes Up Wrestling in new era as first indoor sport at Cambridge Mass with first dual meet against Yale today.
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Gayitel Commission
Washington
Theodore Hoxs
Teachner
John Benedict
Harvard
United Press
Gambridgie
Mass
Crimson
Atherella
Aca
Hoe Tarvard
Hia Ia
Southwest Washington fans to vote on new State League plan
A committee led by N W Mills Me 4 Vaughan Jack Soiudo and W J Heiman will canvass fans in Centralia Chehalis Olympia Montesano Hoquiam and Aberdeen about forming a State League circuit. Olympia is likely to join, and rival harbor towns Centralia Chehalis Hoquiam Aberdeen are viewed as strong markets with potential big gate receipts and club treasuries.
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N. W. Mills
Me 4
Vaughan
Jack Soiudo
W. J. Heiman
Board of
Baseball Directors
Washington
Olympia
Montesano
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Centraliz
Che- Balis
Centralia
Chehalis
Funeral of Lewis County Pioneer Mrs Janey Scott in Chehalis
The funeral for Mrs Janey Scott, noted Lewis County pioneer, was held at the Presbyterian church in Chehalis with Rev. A H Chittenton officiating. Interment followed at Masonic cemetery. Mrs Scott, 78, was a well known figure among local early settlers. her husband died six years ago, and a brother in Idaho survives.
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Janey Scott
Lewis County
Robert Charlton
Chehalis
A. H. Chittenton
Wis Uf
John Raught Buys Entire Zimmer Stock
John Raught purchases the entire hardware and furniture stock of J. R. Aimer. The move to the Gar and Sot stock is planned around April 1 and the hardware and furniture business will be operated by his father.
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Dohn Raught
Zimmer
J. R. Aimer
Mer
Mack Youngsters Do South For World Championship Prep
Connie Mack's young players, candidates for the world team, depart Philadelphia for San Antonio Texas via St Louis. They will train at the Alamo City, enjoying warm weather, and report in early March ready for rigorous spring camp under Capt. Murphy and Julia Shihe. Newcomers Antelore, Vran, Wailhallan, and others join the roster for the trip.
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United: Press Bensed Wite
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
San Antonio
Texas
St. Lunia
Athletica
Alamo City
Marlin
Mack Bag
Ma Boxe
Julia 1
Shihe
Capt
Murphy
Mietude i Antelore Vwran
Wailhallan
Piteh
Jera Pike
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