Rockefeller Voting Record Reveals Waters-Pierce Holdings
United Press report from New York on February 17 shows John D. Rockefeller voted 682 shares at Waters-Pierce annual meeting, implying pre-dissolution ownership of 232,000 Standard Oil of New Jersey shares. He had testified possessing 191,700 shares six years earlier, signaling substantial accumulation. If Standard Oil stock sold at 690, Rockefeller could have net about 160 million dollars, about 60 million more than Waters-Pierce's total capital.
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New York
Waters- Piercs Ol
Rockefeller
Pierce
Wall Street
Y&sent
John D. Rockefeller
Go Company
Waters-Pierce
Standard Stock
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Governor Black Comes Back to Target Roosevelt in New York
In New York on February 17, veteran figure Frank Black, once a reformer and congressman, surfaces with a million dollars earned over fourteen years of law practice. The gubernatorial commission of 1804 returns to politics aiming at Roosevelt, with Collis and Colling named as Roosevelt’s chiefs target.
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New York
Frank Black
Roosevelt
Collis
Rennseclaer County
Colling
Yuan leads bid for swift new Chinese order
Nanking on February 17 reports the National Chinese Assembly telegraphing President Yao to hasten south to confer with Republican leaders for a rapid installation of a new regime. Yuan has cut off his quiet.
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United Press
Nanking
Hin
Washington
National Chinese Assembly
Yao
Ansfer
Yuin
Local firm dissolves partnership in city sale and grain trade
The Wei at yerds nears Windle sale and retail feet and grain deal dissolved. Interest formerly held by Weo Carver purchased by Hen Sears and Ton Uinwawel. Phe dimn with hereafter Ty kanye ga Sears Beas and Rowse yells.
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Windle
Weo Carver
Sears Sand Ton Uinwawel
Phe
Sears Beas, & Rowse
Yell
City Worker Injured in Corner Incident
A city employee was badly hurt in a street collision near Goldada Pam Sheeta. The injured person, Mr Sighira, sustained an ankle fracture and was taken to the hospital.
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Goldada Pam Sheeta
Sighira
Arrested for Destroying Property in Chehalis Case
Nell Tyler and Harry Greenwood were arrested in Chehalis by Marshal C. W. Studebaker of Castle Rock for demolishing a restaurant and moving a Pietire house while intoxicated. They were returned to Castle Rock last night. The incident and arrest may lead to Monroe placement, as the act is not their sole offense.
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Nell Tyler
Chehalis
Harry Greenwood
State Training School
C. W. ‘Studebaker
Castle Rock
Monroe
Reg Seeger
Newaukum Hill
Seeger
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Westover
Robsey Quirtet Delights City Lecture Audience
An appreciative audience at the Christian church heard the Robsey Quartet, a featured act on the City Lecture Course. The program included quartet songs, two solos, two readings, and a sketch, with the church about five thirds full and all numbers well received. The quartet then left for Portland on a learning train.
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Robsey Quirtet
Christian Church
Portand
County Road Overseers Named by County Board
The county board of commissioners named road supervising followe s for several districts. Listings include W. H. Twists No. 14 Pe EM, William Hendricks No. 15 Botstrart, C. F. Penington No. 16 Napavin, W. J. Dempsey No. 18 Alpha, Aaron Moore No. 28 Derad, HM Dorm No. 29 Forest, and T. Ablstrand No. 4 Mineral.
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Board of County Commissioners
Claquate
W. H. Twists
Wiliam Hendricks
Botstrart
C.F
Penington
Napavin
W. Porters
Union
W. J. Dempsey
Alpha
Dorm
Derad
Aaron Moore
Forest
Arnold
Mineral
T. Ablstrand
Woman for State Land Commissioner
Washington voters face a choice for state land commissioner with at least one woman candidate. Mrs Crinblin and Mrs More Vanhelin bring varied public service from the Laul commission to the board of state land evaluations, highlighting qualifications and experience in public leadership.
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NCES
Board of State
Lad Evaitimis Atumers
W. Ro
Tunklin
Olympia Son
Hacine
Wis
Olympia
Board of
Attend
Pepiblian
Massive explosive blast at Tenino quarry draws wide turnout
At 2 40 pm a controlled blast of two carloads of black powder shattered a 40 by 70 by 50 ft rock ledge at Heventes quarry. Maj J B Cavanaugh pressed the button sending rock chunks of one ton or more tumbling free. Governor Hay Wascot and officials from Washington and Oregon attended along with University of Washington delegates and 100 Centralians. The blast aimed to furnish 750 000 tons for Grays Harbor jetty work. the plant will reopen after March 1 and may ship two 20 car train loads daily.
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Heventes
Tenino
J. B. Cavanaugh
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Pacific Northwest
Hay
Univerity of
Washington
United States
Teninc
Tafternann
Grainger Claims 250 Bushels Per Quarter Acre Potatoes
J G Grainger of Wanned Prairie asserts irrigation produced 250 bushels per quarter acre and eleven tons per acre in potatoes, backed by witnesses who weighed and measured. He challenges skeptics, offers proof, and invites inquiries at his Centralia home. He cites irrigation success across the U S and says he will help others start irrigation projects.
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The
Chronicle
J. G. Grainger
Grainger
Thomases
Geainger Prette
Nis
Chronicls
United States
Kbockers
Centralia
Taft Endorsed Ridicule of Progressive Policies
Taft endorses ridicule of progressive policies in a desultory speech. The piece notes criticism of initiative, government power, and perceived overreach as supporters urge Taft’s renomination. The report cites political factions and public reaction shaping the dialogue on policy direction.
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Taft
Bis Louis
Patty
Mifornes General
Negro prisoner escapes by leaping from moving train
A Black military prisoner being moved from Fort Lawton Seattle to Vancouver barracks escaped Friday night near Chehalis by jumping through a train window on Great Northern No 349. A guard trio attempted control. handcuffs were loosened. pane and sash tore away as the man leaped. Sheriff sought the fugitive at Napavine and nearby, with searches continuing after a torn ground mark and no trace found through Saturday.
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Fort Lawton
Seattle
Vancouver Barracks
Chehalis
Ater
Great Northern
Vancouver
Bonner
Napavine
Sheriff’s Office
Festile
Ifor
Centralia Auditorium Condemned After Roof Beams Weaken
The Maple Street auditorium was condemned by Chief Miller after roof beams weakened and the structure neared collapse. Elks delayed their annual ball. carpenters wired beams yesterday but the roof shifted again during last night’s dance. No further events will be held until permanent repairs are completed.
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Maple Street
Wice
Hinman shifts as LaFollette foe backs Roosevelt plea
United Press dispatch from New York reports Governor Hinman, once a LaFollette ally, declaring support for Roosevelt as the Progressive fight reshapes party alignments. Calif ornia Governor Johnson’s stance remains uncertain amid Democratic and Progressive maneuvering.
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New York
Hinman
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Johnson
California
Progres
Manghuri in Revolt Shifts Governing Plan
Viceroy Chua Shu Heon outlines governance returns after Makden massacre. He vows to support republican reform while maintaining authority. Yoon pledges to monitor the situation and act if necessary to stabilize power.
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Dirin
Cho
Mantieburia
Chua Shu Heon
Makden
Guna
Yoon
Robber Bert Flaherty Arrested in Portland
Bert Flaherty, suspected of robbing the St Helens hotel in Chehalis on February 6, was arrested in Portland on information from Sheriff Urquhart’s office, then brought back to Chehalis and confined in Lewis County jail. He confessed the robbery and agreed to plead guilty after two weeks of sheriff's pursuit.
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Bert Flaherty
St. Helens
Chehalis
Portland
Urquhart
Lewis County
Flaherty
Tom Foster
Sheriff's Office
Well Attended Ball at Auditor ium Draws 200 Couples
Nearly 200 couples attended the annual Boys and Girls Ball at the Auditor ium last night. The grand march opened the evening, and the dance floor remained crowded from 9 o'clock until after midnight. Refreshments were served, with many couples from Chehalis present.
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Auditoriuum
Chehalis
CTEY League Tournament Results From Local Meet
The Woolteth event held yesterday saw Chromite regulars Hue and Howe win with a total 186 points. Barris and Wilkine tied for second with Little and Whine, while Wilktog finished fourth with a 1071 mark.
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Wiig
Nael
Chromite
Barris
Wilkine
Little
Whine
Merk
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