Big task to secure subs in state needs a bold leader
A speaker laments Thurston county’s role in appointing two knaves to an investigation committee, while a senator admits possible mistakes and challenges accusations as he defends his name amid political pressure. The passages underscore tension over leadership and integrity in state affairs.
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Thurston County
Knaves
King
Allen
Fiedback
State Senate
Lewis County
Knave
Sure Signs of Centralia's Growth
Centralia shows rapid expansion with record building activity this season and stronger financial health. Three banks prosper, a new bank opens, and monthly bank clearings reflect solid economic strength attracting newcomers. The city advances in growth and prestige, with Spring expected to bring heightened activity.
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Centralia
Woodmen Plan March St Patrick Day Event in Centralia
Centralia readies for St Patrick's Day with the Woodmen of the World staging a March 1 celebration. Hundreds expected to participate in a business men parade in costume, with burlesque by well known men, an initiation class of 100 to 200 novices, a band concert, a reception and a ball in the Auditorium. Grand March begins at 9 15.
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Centralia
Training School Management Under Fire 1911 Editorial
The editorial urges reform focuses on inmate welfare at the State Training School. It criticizes Superintendent Aspinwall as unqualified and praises Assistant Superintendent Briffett's experience while noting temper issues. It warns against sweeping changes without better leadership and emphasizes keeping inmates’ welfare central to any decision.
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Claude C. Aspinwall
State Board of Control
Briffett
Centralia
Olympia
Xauth
Aspinwall
White Briffett
Briffatt
City Faces Higher Electric Bills After Service Fluctuations
The Twin City Light and Traction company returns to old patterns causing higher charges for city light customers. Bills rise due to intermittent high voltage and costly burned out globes. The city council, not at fault for past issues, considers progress on the Hecht question and steps away from reliance on the Twin City company, signaling a move toward relief.
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Twin City Light & Traction Company
Hecht
Reform School Cruelty Probe Faces Harsh Scrutiny
The Chehaila state training school inquiry is seen as inadequate by readers. Despite admissions of paddling of young women and boys, opinion suggests the report will defend paddling as beneficial for reform and welfare.
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Chehaila
Elme Chronicle
Logged Off Land To Use for State Development
The logged off land of the state holds potential wealth amid current non productivity. Owners hold it idle or engaged elsewhere. pooling holdings into a single corporation and issuing bonds could fund development without owner investment. Easy terms could attract hundreds of immigrant families to settle in Washington, enabling fair prices for holdings and good homes for buyers.
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Washington
Thor
Action urged to boost Southwest Washington development
The Southwest Washington Development Association, about a year old, is urged to form a large corporation with logged off lands owners pooling interests. Bonds would fund immigration and development, a plan praised by N. B. Coffman of Chealis at Vancouver meeting as the path to big growth. Action, not talk, is emphasized to implement the plan.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
Southwest Washington
Vancouver
N. B. Coffman
Chealis
Plana
Coffman
Southwest Washington’ Development Association
Jn Ite
Bryan Says No Intention To Seek Presidency In 1912
Mr Bryan states there is no inclination to enter the race for president in 1912. He asserts there is ample room for him to refrain from forcing his candidacy and that he will not become a candidate unless circumstances compel him.
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Bryan
Portugal Navy Crisis Deepens Over Ship Command
Lisbon dispatches report rising government navy tensions as the navy seeks reinstatement and appointment of Capt. Jose Cerejo to command the battleship Almirante Reis. The minister of war opposes the move, fearing extremist control and possible civil war. Extremists Jose Azevedo and Coutinho Chages are expected to arrive, heightening instability.
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Almirante Reis
Jose Cerejo
Franco
Marne
Cerajo
Amaro Azevedo Gomez
Antonia Almedia
Jose Azevedo
Coutinho Chages
Portugal
White Lying Senator Questions Newspaper Obituary Policy
A Pacific county senator denounces a bill to criminalize publishing false statements in obituaries. He argues truth and charity trump fiction labeling, warning the measure risks flogging editors and chilling press freedom as locals discuss Bentor Fishback’s Lewie County banquet remarks and a return to farm life.
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Espey
Pacific County
Olan
Third Series of School Arithmetic Contests Concludes
The city reports a strong show of skill in multiplication and rapid calculation across grades. Edison, Logan, Lincoln and Washington schools posted top scores with standout individuals including John Spear, Bessie Falkner, Neva Rogers, Don Bower, Lloyd Deerech, Estella MIll, Esther Sears, Oscar Buchanan and Earl Buzzelt earning top written and oral honors.
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Edison
Logan
Washington
Lincoln
John Spear
Bessie Falkner
Neva Rogers
Cleie Hart
Mary Pavel
Pitth
Don Bower
Hilson
Tannoln
Lloyd Deerech
The
Estella MIII
Esther Sears
Sevepli
Oscar Buchanan
Wollgan
Earl Buzzelt
Ornl
Goffman Plan Launches Movement For Pacific Northwest Lands
Portland February report details the Southwest Washington Development Association plan to clear cut over lands near Vancouver and turn them into fertile farms. N B Coffman, a leading official, proposed pooling logged-off areas into a large company with stock financing to develop land and market it. He urged breaking tracts into small farms using intensive farming and easy payments, possibly funded by bonds for land development, marking a bold approach to utilize cut-over lands in the Pacific Northwest.
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United Press
Portland
Vask
Pacific
Northwest
Southwest Washington Development Association
Vancouver
N. B. Coffman
Ciizena
Coffman
Tha Northweat
Plana Jitet
Paciia
Ross vows to trim enemies in one time
Olympia February 21 Land Commissioner E W Ross recounts political battles since 1905. He describes investigations, exoneration, and reelection while warning of a governor backed scheme to replace him. He argues affidavits and secrecy target his integrity and power as Public Lands Commissioner.
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Sepalon
Senate
Allen
Clark
Taylor
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