Centralia Chehalis rate plan reshapes regional shipping costs
The February 14, 1912 article argues that new distributive rates enabling Centralia and Chehalis to ship goods at same rates as Tacoma Seattle or Portland will boost local commerce. It notes prior higher costs from Portland Aberdeen and Seattle via Centralia and calls for coordinated railroad support, plus fan mobilization to back a pennant-contending baseball era and attract fans through a postal campaign.
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Centraia
Chehalis
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Fortland Centralia
Abedeen
Centrafis
Tacoia
Centralia
Sentralia
Muteide
Plac
Washington
Gilera
Gobbin
Ciambvark Beth
Twin Cities
Unclear regional baseball alliance discussed in fragmented report
A garbled APN Al Os Mign Pi Pals hall piece references Panon Munger and Gu baseball teams and a divided stance on league reorganization. It mentions Contra and Chehalli boosters, potential opposition from Aberdeen and Hogalin, and uncertainty over who can rally support amid a troubled state effort.
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APN AL OS
Panon
Munger
Centralia
Sev
Asana
Cantralia
Chehalli
Oustesano
Aberdeen
Hogalin
Fragmented debate on the Declaration's meaning in 1778 Philadelphia
A distorted, polemical summary of the Declaration of Independence argues about life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It contrasts paraphrased ideals with wealth and political rhetoric, noting diverse views from La Follette Bryan Wilson and others.
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Philadelphia
Timon
Laa Follette
Bryan
Wilson
Underwood
Wil
Hig
Chad
Lawrence's suffering amid political empty talk and idle promises
The piece denounces national leaders for offering broad rhetoric on reform while ignoring Lawrence Massachusetts where twenty five thousand people face hunger and exploitation. It argues that the nation lacks specific remedies for poverty and industrial distress, urging concrete solutions over generalities. The author contrasts legal receivers for failed banks with no protection for workers, condemning monopolies, rail regulation, and the treatment of strikers and families.
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Lawrence
Mass
Russia
Lawice
Idl
Larrenne
Lewis County bid scandal at county funding meeting
Chaotic afternoon session reveals attempts to sway bidding for a forty thousand dollar European funding project. Bidders complain the board concealed information to favor certain prospects, while local citizens allege a manipulated process and misrepresentation by officials.
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Soninastoners
Lewis County
Orope
County Board Secret Session Over Bid Openings
The Chronicle notes suspicions of favoritism in county bid awards. Dexter Horton Bank of Seattle offered the best bid at par with a substantial premium, prompting a secret session by the board, the treasurer, and the attorney to review the bids and public statements. The paper urges transparent reasons for the secrecy to restore public confidence and offers to assist.
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Dexter Horton Bank of
Seattle
Board of County Commissioners
County Board
Chronicle
Ragtime charm and wedding tale from New York society
New York, Feb 24. A wealthy steel merchant Alsop and his bride Miss Mike Pope Hill of Washington Georgia wed unexpectedly. The couple, both well known in New York, Pittsburgh and Washington, plan to settle after a lavish ceremony.
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New York
South
Alsop
Mike Pope Hill
Washington
Alay
Hal
Ned Alsop
Harvard Eladenti
Ned
Myra
Tal
Pop
Mamma
F Wilelape
Sune
Gotham
Lake Toxaway
North Carolina
Pittsburg
Washinon
Miss Wongzeling Wilkes Booth Visits Birmingham
United Press dispatch from Birmingham reports Miss Huangzeling Wilkes Booth, commander of the American Salvation Army, arriving with Lt. Col. Willan Peart for a two day visit with local officers. She plans to inspect the army’s work in the division headquartered here and continues a Southern tour ending in Montgomery.
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United Press
Pirmingham
Alu
Misa Huangzeling Wilkes Tooth
Willan Peart
Mise Booth
Montgomery
Jokers See Beaten Jokers See Beaten
In Portland Mrs. C. E. Baker and Mrs. S. N. Colt staged a joke by disguising as burglars. Mr. Baker and Mr. Colt attacked them, thinking a real burglary was under way, leaving the elderly women battered on the front porch and steps in a tense, mistaken caper. Local police were not yet cited.
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Portland
Ore
C. BE. Baker
Hagt Twenty-second Street
Irvington
N. Colt
Nova Scotia
Mrs. Baker
Colt
Chehalis Teachers Tolene Plan Faces Funding Strain
Chehalis school board plans to hire a large contingent of teachers for the next year amid concerns over funding and wage levels. Officials note stronger costs and potential limits on how many educators can be afforded.
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Chehalis
Yacaieloe
Ute
May Under Ground for Sohgtladue May Under Ground
A suit filed in the district court by the ninth district against Mary Sawall seeks condemnation of a site for a schoolhouse. The property is owned by the Sawalls, with August Sawall added to the Centralia property.
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Doudty Superior Court
Sehoul Ditrict No. 9
Contra
Mary Ta Sawall
Helig
Fis Dirs
Centralia
South Pleads Not Guilty To Assault
A 16 year old Cholalis Way resident, identified as eh 34 Toy Joes, pleaded not guilty to an assault charge yesterday. The defendant was arraigned in Lewis County Superior Court before Judge Ried as prosecutors and defense argued about the age and details of the case.
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Toy Joes
Cholalis Way
Joseph Cook
Ried
Lewis County
Jose
Ross
Cook
Roaro Nave
Obey Word Reconsidered in Episcopal Marriage Rite
New York editors report a movement to strike the word obey from the marriage service affecting Episcopalians and Church of England clergy. A London meeting urged revision of the exhortation and a committee proposes replacing it with Be alas, we beseech thee, upon these two persons the heritage and will of children.
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United Dress
New York
Church of England
London
Bealow
Railroad boom hits Toledo with Salmon Creek logging road
Announcement states work on the Salmon Creek logging road will start within 60 days. The route will run through eastern Lewin County, with thousands of dollars spent on construction. New spur lines may open and Toledo, the nearest rail hub to Whe road, stands to gain by a major prosperity boost.
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Toledo
Salmon Creek
Lewin
Davings Bank For Aipheral Dated Post Notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a bank related notice from Washington with a dispatch of dates and places. Names and exact actions unreadable. likely a public or financial notice in a local header style.
Army to Move Troops to El Paso Amid Crisis
United States authorities decide to send additional troops to El Paso following a Mexican border incident. President Taft and Secretary of War Stimenn announce the plan to reinforce defenses and protect lives and property as tensions rise in the region.
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United Pees
Washington
Taft
New York Crime Signals Mixed Change Says Wire
Anew York Feb 23 United Press reports detective bureau stats show mixed crime shifts with overall crime up 26 percent while burglary and robbery declines, and grand larceny up eight percent. Cyrus Prince returns from Portland with visits to Portia and other points. Dele McCracken visits relatives in Whitlock.
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United Press
Anew York
New York
Detective Bureau
Thera
Crim
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Centralia Weekly Chronicle
He Centralia Weekly Chronicle
American Press Association
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Chicago
Geyer
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AIM
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Birmingham
Aybantén
Tolene
Davings Bank For
Aineral
Washi
EL Paao
Anew
York
Cyrus Prince
Hie
Wee Walla
Dele McCracken
Whitlock
Vlalting
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