Record-Breaking Day for Marriage Licenses in Lewis County
On Monday eleven marriage licenses were issued from Auditor Swofford's Chehalis office setting a daily record. In three days this month about twenty licenses were issued, suggesting a record month. Couples from Centralia Chehalis South Bend Seattle Toledo and other towns secured licenses.
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Lewis County
Swofford
Chehalis
Centralia
Leo Warner
Anya Zerby
South Bend
Bruce Battenfield
Seattle
Myrtle Shorey
Newankum
Aeneas Blake
Mattie Wells
Toledo
Charles Meco
Gerti
Settlement of Market Street paving dispute in Chehalla
City council agrees Warrenite paving lies over the old Market Street roadway after repeated protests from west side property owners. Mayor Gingrich notes equal assessments require equal benefits. efforts to adjust the lay were paused as council directs future protests to city attorney. Paving remains laid on the old roadway.
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Market Street
Chehalla
Gingrich
Warren Construction Co
Connel
Change to a Police Force Change to a Police Force
Two recent changes in the police force include the resignation of Patrolman MacCarter and the return of former member James Compton. MacCarter, long on the force, was credited with notable arrests and vigilance. Compton replaces him, bringing an active new presence to the department.
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MacCarter
James Compton
Man Who Enticed Young Chehalis Girl Is Arrested
Sheriff Urquhart received a noon telegram from Portland chief of police stating Leona Hedricks and a Greek man are in custody. The Greek, John Gosts, is believed to have enticed the 15 year old Chehalis girl away. Gosts owned part of a Chehalis restaurant. an attachment for debt was served on his interest. The girl worked in a Chehalis telephone office and has a good reputation.
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Chehalis
Urquhart
B. H Slover
Portland
Leona Hedricks
John
Gosts
Hedricks
Assaults Arrested Released In Winlock Court
The case of Frank Curtis arrested in Winlock for assault was heard in Justice P. C. Beaufort's Chehalis court yesterday afternoon. Curtis faced assault and battery in the third degree with McNally of Winlock as the minor complaining witness. The defendant faced a heavy fine but the plaintiff withdrew after partial hearing. costs were assessed to the defendant.
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Frank Curtis
Winlock
Court of Justice
P. C. Beaufort
Chehalis
Curtis
McNally
Bishop
Police Chief Hearndon Discharged by City Council
The Police Chief Hearndon was discharged by the city council in a Monday night meeting with no stated reason. No successor had yet been appointed as Hearndon, who had been considered efficient, returned from Seattle after the Fourth and was told not to report for duty. A special officer is to maintain order until a new chief is appointed.
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Hearndon
Seattle
Runaway Horse Routed by Dentist on Fourth of July
A runaway horse bolted down Tower Avenue near Hanson Street on the Fourth of July, provoking fear as pedestrians crossed. Dr F D Johnson, a dentist, halted the animal and prevented serious injury to several bystanders including young women described as terrified during the rescue.
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F. D. Johnson
Tower Avenue
Hanson Street
Chehalis Pavement Project Delays Traction Service
Traffic disruption hits Nation al Avcliaie work in Chehalis with Washington Oregon Railway temporarily crippled. Cars cannot enter the business district. service ends at Market Street forcing pedestrians to walk. Rail line work continues for several days before limited access resumes.
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Avcliaie
Chehalis
Meaumme
Washington-Oregon
Owsing
Ely
Progant
Market Street
Ordinance Upheld Against Itinerant Merchants Case
The Berman brothers were charged under a recently passed city ordinance excluding itinerant merchants and requiring a heavy license for newcomers. AtJustice of the Peace Hoss ordered in support of the ordinance after a second arrest. The defendants’ attorney C D Cunningham argued unconstitutionality and planned to appeal to the Superior court, where the legality will be challenged. City Attorney Beal explained the ordinance’s terms.
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Berman U Brothers
Justice of the Peace Hoss
C. D. Cunningham
Superior Court
Bermans
Beal
England vows to guard Morocco as war clouds loom
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith declared that England will protect its interests in Morocco and uphold treaty obligations with France. The remark signals England will not permit any Moroccan territory to fall under German control, heightening tension and the risk of a broader clash.
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London
England
Murroco
France
House of Commons
Asquith
Germany
World Steel Trust Plan Being Perfected In Brussels
A committee of leading steel manufacturers met in Brussels to draft a world trust plan modeled on Gary’s proposal. The aim is to control the global market and regulate prices. Members include Charles Schwab and Baron Von Bexdennausen.
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Plang
World Steel Trust
United Press
Brussels
Gary
Hhairman
United States
Charles Schwab
Baron von Bexdennausen
Millionaire’s Hi Version of Alleged Blackmail Told
United Press report from New York says W. E. Stokes, a Willowaire hotel man, testified he went to the Conrad girl’s apartment to fetch letters. Lilian Graham allegedly demanded a retraction and $24,000 from Stokes, and Ethel Conrad threatened murder. Graham reportedly fired the shot that sparked the confrontation and arrests.
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New York
Lilian Graham
Ethel Conrad
EL Stokes
Willowaire
Tolay
Conrad
Stokes
Conrail
Grahan
Graham
Revalyer
Sigu
Vendrine Wins International Flight Contest
Vendrine wins an international flight contest as an aviator lands safely after completing a challenge across the Mingusly channel. The event, reported by United Press, noted the competition involved multiple pilots and concluded with Vendrine prevailing.
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Vendrine
Pentee
Citcnit
Mingusly
Man Fined for Drinking on Northern Pacific Train
Suly G. T. M. Hill, a northbound Northern Pacific passenger, was arrested at Chehalis after telegraphed notice from the conductor. In Winlock to Chehalls, witnesses charged he bought liquor in the dining car. Justice Beaufort fined Hill five dollars and costs, criticizing the railroad for selling the intoxicant.
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T. M. Hill
Northern Pacific
Chehalis
Sheriff Urquhart
Winlock
Chehalls
Court of Justice
P. C. Beaufort
Hill
Former Chehalis resident arrested for gun theft
Eight months after a revolver was stolen from Henry Duffield a former Chehalis resident, July G. Olsen, was arrested yesterday in a car. Recognized by Sheriff Urquhart, Olsen was jailed in Lewis County. His hearing was postponed due to intoxication until this afternoon.
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Luly G. A. Olsen
Chehalis
Henry Duffield
Olsen
Urquhart
Lewis County
Tom Foster
Nadeau Getting Better After Pitcher’s Injury
Reports from Portland say outfielder Phil Nadeau is noticeably improved after being struck on the head by a pitched ball and rendered unconscious during Tuesday’s game with Chehalis. His life was feared briefly, but a night of rest allowed him to sit up and he is now recuperating at home under manager Patton’s care.
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Hguty
Portland
Phil Nadeau
Chehalis
Patton
Fourth of July Training School Celebration in Chehalis
An elaborate Fourth of July program was held at the State Training School in Chehalis. The day-long festivities ran from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. featuring band concerts, baseball games, foot races, and fireworks. Many visitors attended as no other amusements were arranged in the city, and the event was deemed a complete success.
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Chehalis
Catholic tag day and dinner prove success
Catholic parish reports a successful tag day and dinner to aid church debt. Women sold tags and goods, meals served by congregation members, and strong support from attendees and donors supported the effort.
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Henetic
Mary
Tades
Relative denials surround John Roney Jr death
Relatives and friends vehemently deny that John Roney Jr died by suicide due to an unrequited love affair with the widow of his brother. They say a lover’s quarrel did not cause his death and dismiss claims he lost 250 in a baseball match. Roney had despondency over property ownership and five years of farm work. Funeral services were held today at Sticklin undertaking parlors with Rev. Thompson officiating. Interment followed at Urquhart Cemetery.
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John Roney, Jr
Roney
Sticklin
Mr Thompson
Centralia Team Adopts Goat Mascot For Baseball Run
Harry Tram of Centra lia presents a blooded angora goat to Manager Patton and the State League pennant chasers at a Fourth of July game with Chehalis. The mascot sparks attention and the club plans to take it on trips. The team, nicknamed the hitless wonders, posted strong offense with six runs on four hits Sunday and eight runs on seven hits Tuesday as Patton strengthens the roster and builds a two game lead.
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Harry Tram
Centralia
Patton
Chehalis
Centralia Boy Board High in Ky
Turner son of TL SL Turner of this city an employee of the Symons factory is making a name as a balloon and parachute aviator at nineteen He lofted half a mile in Olympia July soaring three quarters of a mile in Rochester on the Fourth of July and descended by parachute He aims to become a professional aviator and studies aviation with cool nerve and steady nerve charm and a wish for permanent engagement with an air craft.
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Turner
TL SL Turner
Symons’ Fautry
Coney Island
Olympia
Rochester
Rochester electric progress report hints at upcoming changes
Fragmentary text suggests a Rochester electric project or utility update with references to progress, delays, and potential upcoming actions. Names and concrete details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The item reads like a brief public notices style line from an old Rochester paper.
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Cantrallans
Charles Hinkley
M. G. Ashton
Peter Burnham
Anguat Coxs
Annya
Gheralis
Millionaire
Suly G
Nadeau
Centralia Boy Board High
Rochester Electric
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