Bedro Wooley Tragedy Leaves Foreman Stevens Dead
United Press report from Shorowooley Washington January 7 describes foreman W. B. Stevens dying from gunshot wounds after bandits shot him on a freight train. Seattle plumber L. K. Syms wounded but expected to recover. Charles Robinson also wounded dying from his injuries as authorities close in on a second bandit. A violent sequence centers on Bedro Wooley and Sultan incidents and a hospital death.
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Foreman Stevens
Robinson
Shattle
United Press
Shoro-Wooley
Wash
K. Syms
Seattle
Gabriel
Justice Af Peace Galbraith
W. B. Stevens
Frecas
Frazee Hospital
Charles Robinson
Sheriff Stevens
Mount Vernon
Bia
Dorsey
Aiso
Sedro-Wooley
Wwolatto
Sultan
Jerome
Police Captain Dies After Shooting in Spokane
John Sullivan, Spokane police captain, died at 2 2 1 o clock morning from a bullet wound inflicted by an assassin Thursday evening. A reward for the assassin now totals $12,000. H W Connors, a Hillard jeweler, is held as a suspect. Three others have been arrested, including W D Stout, a leading Industrial Workers of the World member.
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United Press
Spokane
John Sullivan
Teurderer
H.W. Connors
Hillerd
Wash
W. D. Stout
Industrial Workers of the World
Pershing urges native troops for Philippine defense
Brig. Gen. Pershing, in the annual Army report, says the Philippines would rely on Filipino soldiers to guard the islands. He envisions forming a native binding army and believes the natives would respond loyally to the call. The plan proposes recruiting and equipping local troops for defense duties in Mindanao and surrounding areas.
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United Preas
Washington
United States
Philippines
Pershing
Mindana
Pioneer Matriarch Magdaline Hilpert Birthday Party
January 7 Mrs Magdaline Hilpert celebrated her 9th birthday anniversary with a delightful afternoon at her daughter Mrs Carl Pitzar's home. Music by the Pitzer family accompanied a luncheon whose table was decorated with carnations and ferns. Attendees included Mesdames Young Townsend Shields Meisenzahl Schumer Stewart Sewall Teeter Harrison Mauer man Kaestner Haag Rhodes Berry Haag Pitzer Eshom Hilpert Teeter and Misses Hilpert Pitzer and Pitzer.
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Magdaline Hilpert
Carl Pitzar
Pitzer
Mesdames J. Young
N. G. Townsend
H. Shields
J. Schumer
A. H. Stewart
A. Sewall
Teeter
H. Harrison
A. Mauerman
M. Kaestner
M. Haag
HB. Rhodes
K. Berry
C. Haag
8. Pitzer
W. Eshom
R. Hilpert
R. Teeter
Misses P. Hilpert
L. Pitzer
A. Pitzer
Impeachment Calls Grow From Tacoma Tax Conference
County officials at a Court House conference with the State Tax Commission and Governor Hay say impeachment of the Tax Commission is a real possibility. Eight hours of testimony featured criticism of incompetence and negligence, with calls for a thorough investigation and potential removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tacoma
Court House
State Tax Commission
Legislative
Pierce County
Hay
Tax Commission
W. A. Stewart
Ite
Frank J. Laube
Courts Hear Resumption of Laura Schenk Poison Trial
Mrs Laura Schenk appears for the resumption of her trial in Wheeling West Virginia charged with attempting to poison her husband millionaire John Schenk the packer. She favors the bench and crowd as prosecutors accuse her of plotting to kill him with others aiding the plan.
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United Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Schenk
John Schenk
Packer
Doubtful Character Identified in Regional Murder Case
A confused report places Janney J Frank Warren among uncertain figures tied to a mystery murder tale near Raora. The inmate now serves a short sentence tied to local court proceedings as authorities pursue clearer charges and principle-based judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janney J. Frank Warren
Raora
Myxteriona
Tualley Heantort
Winter Plowing In Washington State Farm Scene
January weather in Lewis County allows mild plowing as Washington farmers work soils in shirt sleeves amid springlike fields. A Chehalis tract owner, Attorney A. White, plows Salisbury Addition while a visiting eastener questions winter work. White dismisses eastern winters as folly, arguing Washington’s climate enables year round plowing and steady farm activity.
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Lewis County
Northwest
Middle-West
Centralia
Chehalis
Washington
C. White
Salisbury
White
Mr. White
East
Rockies
Eight Banks Will Handle County Funds
County funds will be deposited in eight banks instead of six. Treasurer Ben Arnold, upon starting his duties, decided to add Toledo and Winlock banks to Chebalis and Centralia, expanding the list of depositories.
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Ben Arnold
County Funds Turned Over After Treasurer Change
January 3 report shows the County Treasurer’s office turning over 72 900 to the new treasurer Arnold, after arrival and handover from the previous treasurer. Banks received the funds, reflecting a sizable increase from prior turnovers during the office transition.
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Arnold
Changa
County Timber Proceeds Share From Federal Forest
State treasurer announces receipt of 23.67 cents per dollar earned from timber sales in federal forest reserves for 1910. Funds allocated to counties affected by reserves. Tewa county revalued at $826.18.
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John G. Lewin
Atnto Treamurar
Imbar
Washington
Tews County
Bank of Centralia land and property transfer ledger items
A dense ledger of property deeds and mortgages across Centralia and surrounding areas. Transfers include: Hobart Electric Mtg Co to Wm Beales Condwale coffee mill. various lot deeds in Agnew Add to Centralia. public notices of colorable real estate ventures, and numerous mortgage and lease transactions for commercial and residential parcels, stock, and timber rights. Names include OTree Real Estate, J Miller, Lentz, Mayfield, Mortons, and many more. The record catalogs dozens of individual transfers, liens, and waivers with dollar values ranging from hundred to several thousand dollars and references to sections, townships, and subdivision lots.
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Hobart Electric Mtg Co
Beales Condwale
O. Dunckley
Herseiman
Cottler
Morton
East Morton
Sondeveld
Sonneveld
CO Sullivan Dill
Pale Cigarete
Jorgenson
Ethel Cusick
Mtg
Mayfield
Leb Hollénbeck
J @ Simpson
Centralia
J R Coleman
Mary l Bawwatl
Sawall
John Kepee
Dobson & Co
JF Smith
Schog
Ser
Thos Ingalls Et al
Hubbard
W. T Gustafson
J M Bolling
Sac
W. Leon Hinkley
W Dixon
N.p.ry
Lewis County
Ore
Ward RR Co
Lincoln Creek
IM Bolling
Herman Nelson
W. Burl J
Alba Smith
BF Seeley
B J Satterlee
Barnett
John
W Mills
Security State Bank
Richardson
ES Layton
Dixon & Gray
Ti Rogers
Grace Matin
W. Co of
Lewia
GT Palmer
DR Joned
Boughton
Lot
Urauhart
Chohalls
Eagle
Publia
Harry Parkar
Nicholag Molsenzahl
Lota
Con
Aubert Co
Forgnaon
Amy Lawton
Leonard
Quatay Steinborni Pat
Liptrap
Iva Hebbett
John Stedham
John R! Stewart
Stalsberg &Stetham
M Urquhart
Chehalle
Carpenter
J H Williams
Clar Carpenter
John ‘ Wilams
H William
Clara
Williams
G Carpenter
G Carpenter Mtg $800 N2 of NE 32 111'W.! M F Sehottles
Applegate
St John
Anna Nordstrom
Rai
Houre
Field & Leane
Abe
Akron
A & L. M Mutrie
A & L M Mutrie
Irb Co
Central Trust Co
Mlinois
Nisqually River
East
E Pierce Co
Romewmaon
GE Leonard
Matt Huochmen
Centrelia-Chebalisins Gas Holder Enables Full Service
The Centrelia Chebalisins Company now has gas to burn and will begin full service for both cities. Manager Hancock and Consulting Engineer Schennann oversaw completion, delays resolved, and the plant is praised as one of the finest in the state with up-to-date equipment. A heavy crew lays mains in both cities as patronage increases.
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Centrelia-Chebalisins
Hancock
Schenmann
Cmpany
Iocal Gna
Ig Rr
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OF Deane
Guildty Party
Hitlard, Wash
Industrial Workers OF Wored Held
Title 4 Incurance and Investment Co
le Eell
Sowers
Cheballe
Pulte
Lee Formarly
Cascade Ave
Chehalis Iai & Thr.Co
Reed
Dob & Co
Chebatis Ia
Thr
Chebialis
Linda Clark
Nec
Wrobinson
Newland
Dan W Bush
Mary J Loomis
Wm H
Goodell
Alfred Anderson
Bat
Mtg NZ
Gsc
Bennett
Aettle
M'Urquhert
Chehalls
B Justice
G Wallane
McKinna
H Hurst
Hertian Simila
Jacob
Hakala
John White
A Stevens
Elmer Gleason
Gleason
Dizon
Kelloggs
Tolédo
G Stevens
W B Richards
M Rhodes
J F Soughton
Robert McCord
NB Waterman
J Smith
Beaton's
Fred Brooks
Charlotte Courter
Workman
Donald Nicholson
L A Davis Dlc
R A
South Bend
South _ Bend
A. A. Woelfel
Tower Avenue
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