Complaining Thieves Over Taft Nomination Tactics
The piece accuses Progressive taft supporters in several states of theft by pushing a dishonestly forced nomination. It criticizes newspapers for backing Taft and argues that those who refuse the stolen result deserve fair play, noting Chicago records as a warning and condemning tactics used there.
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Taft
Chicago
Spo
Fes
Lorimer
Chicago Wall
United States
Call for Tariff Reform and Minimum Wage Law
A writer argues that tariffs to protect American industry are undermined by cheap foreign labor and poor domestic wages. The piece contends a national minimum wage across protected industries would ensure tariff benefits reach workers and prevent wage suppression by employers exploiting high prices.
Lorimer Expulsion Reflects Duty Not Delight
The Lorimer case sparks debate over Senate expulsion as a painful duty rather than a celebratory act. The piece questions whether voting outcomes would differ if only the politically clean participated and notes Illinois figures profited from sale of seats, while Lorimer’s private life is above reproach.
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Wiliam Lorimer
United States Senate
Loriimer
Larimer
Senate
Lorimer
Illinois Legitlature
United States
J Senate
Ivan
Lorimers
Siigly
Sennetor
Jong
Dirk
Hin
Republi
Southwest Washington fair aims to showcase regional agricultural wealth
Agricultural resources of Southwest Washington are underappreciated. The region yields strong fruits vegetables and forage crops this season, and exhibits at the fair should reflect their true value. With early preparation starting in June and cooperation from organizers and locals, the Southwest Washington Fair can rival other celebrated fairs in highlighting the area's productive soil and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Washington
Southwest Washington
Befair
Jine
Lorimer case judged with cautious fairness and doubt
The text argues against excessive scorn of Lorimer, urging restraint and sympathy. It notes the public demand that others be virtuous and suggests the expulsion may reflect higher expectations than lived by accusers. It contends victory in the Lorimer matter won’t satisfy discerning readers.
Right Course for Progressives in Seattle Conference
Progressives decide to stay in the Republican party for state politics while rebuking the national convention by voting for Roosevelt over Taft. They argue remaining within the party enables future influence and avoids steamroller tactics, supporting the primary system as the route to nominations.
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Yeaterday
Seattle
Taft
Roosevelt
Repubican
Republican
Aberdeen
Kelso Girl Runs Away With Circus Arouses Sheriff
A 16 year old Kelso girl fled with a Carson Wild West show employee on Saturday and was later found in Centralia Sunday. She rode with Sheriff Urquhart to Pe Bell and identified the man who enticed her from home. The couple were eloped to Kelso yesterday.
Longboat to Race at Turnover Eve in Ontario
Longboat to race five miles at the turnover in Cookstown Ontario today. The event features Sandoy’s guinea at Daroda battle, with Bucoda and Centralia involvement. G. is noted as the actor.
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United Preas
Cookstown
Ont
Sandoy
Guinea
Daroda
Batt
Centralia
Edward Newell Seeks Republican Nomination for Coroner
Edward Newell, manager of the Centralia Undertaking Company, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for coroner. He has operated in Centralia for several years and is well regarded, promising to be an efficient officer if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Newell
Centralia Undertaking Company
Newell
Centralia
Hia
Degenerate Youth Confesses to Slaying 12-Year-Old Girl
Jay Yorn reports that 18-year-old Rathon Swartz confessed to his father in the grand jury ante-room that he killed 12-year-old Julia Connors. Swartz had earlier served time for assault on another child and was on parole when the latest murder occurred. his father said he believed his son had killed himself.
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United Press
Yorn
Jay
Rathon Swartz
Julia Connors
Daniel Swartz
Swartz
Leonard Announces Candidacy For State Senate
J. Leonard of Chétalis announced his bid for state senate, seeking the Republican nomination. A current member of the state legislature from the district, he has long been active in Lewis County politics. His only declared opponent is J. Veness, a Winlock mill owner, with a heated contest anticipated for the nomination.
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J. ©. Leonard
Chétalis
Leonard
Lewis County
J. & Veness
Norination
Archibald Impeachment Trial Opens in Senate
United Press reports the Archibald impeachment trial began in the Senate with oaths admitted and house managers notified to present themselves at the bar. A resolution declared the Senate ready to act as a court and to summon Archibald before the bar at 1 o'clock to answer the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Robert W. Archibald
Commerce Court
Sennng
House
Senate
Archibald
Bln
Road Sign Project Aims to Mark County Roads
Chehalis residents plan to erect road signs pointing toward the county seat with distance markers from designated points. The Centralia Commercial Club led by Secretary Eaton carried out a similar task last summer, covering the area. A 1870 receipt in Kelso shows Charles M. Lyxone as administrator, linked to John Gores estate. The sheriff of Cowlitz County, Poland, faced a recall demand for $3.68, dated November, reflecting tax duties.
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Chehalis
Centralia Comeymercial Club
Eaton
Charles M. Lyxone
John Gores
Kelso
Gogh Niea
Poland
Cowlitz
President Tart Declines National Campaign Trail Plan
President Tart stated he will not personally canvas the country for votes in November and will not undertake extended trips or heavy campaigning this fall. The telegram to the Minnesota State Agricultural Society indicated regrets for addressing the Minnesota State Fair on September 18 and declined further political events.
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Washington
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Minnesota
Two Candidacy Notices Filed for County Offices
Two candidates filed for county office yesterday within the 30 day filing period. W. E. Bishop sought prosecuting attorney and G. A. Phennham sought sheriff, both residents of Chehalis.
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W. E. Bishop
G. A. Pheenham
Chehalis
Remarkable Rush at Fair Curtain Sale in City
Crowds gathered at The Fair store owned by W. H. Ingraham & Co after a Daily Chronicle ad promised three ban deed Inca curtain ends at 26 cents each. By 9 45 a m., forty minutes after opening, all three hundred curtains were sold amid a crowded scene and minor damage averted. Mr. Ingraham credited newspaper advertising for the turnout.
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Wales
W. H. Ingraham & Co
The
Daily Chronicle
Ingraham
Chronicle
Fords Prairie 5 After Better Telephone Service
A meeting of residents in Fords Prairie is called for Tuesday evening at the Fords Prairie hall to discuss improved telephone service. Many households now connect to Rochester lines and lack direct links to Centralia, paying tolls when communicating home via Centralia. The group aims to secure Sunget company service from Centralia, with a franchise chosen for another line.
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Ferda Prairie
Fords Prairie Hall
Fords Prairie
Rochester
Centralia
Sunget
Censtralia
Acelde
Lands Wanted by Settlers Agency in Washington State
Logged-off and otproved lands wanted for sale details. Thundraeds of catla are coming to the Settlers Agency under Southwest Washington Development Association for Janie. If you have any logged-on partially improved lands, write with legal description, price, form, and improvements to Turra Agency Chehalia Washington.
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Thundraeds
Catla
Settlers Agency
Southwest Washington Development Association
Janie
Washington
Chehalia
Wank
Chibald Case In Senate Ousting Lorimer Leads to Panama Bill Delay
Washington July 14 After the senate ousted William Lorimer the house committee sent the Archibald impeachment to the senate but no action was taken as Senator Brandegae blocked it to let the Panama Canal tolls bill proceed. The canal measure was declared unfinished business and given right of way.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
William Lorimer
Triavis
House Committee
Archibald
Brandegae
Panama Canal
Militia 10 Dance Before Going to War
Company M hosts a shirtwater ball in the auditorium next Friday night the eve of departure for hostilities. Preparations aim to make the event the most creamful yet given by the company.
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Militia
Chehalis Masons Visit Silver Creek for Big Night
Chehalis lodge of Masons led by County Auditor H. Swofford travels to Silver Creek for their annual gathering. About 20 members attended a postwar program featuring a large whipser and musical act.
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Chehalis Lodge of Masons
Silver Creek
H. Swofford
Chehalla Lodge
Warters
Silver Craek
District Alpe Ellon ChoH Basta Cash Bond Report
District Alpe Ellon ChOH Basta District No. 211, the ro EH district, faces a cash bond issue per the state bureau of Inspection report. The district shows assets of £14,585 and cash on hand totaling $8, Ra, with notable assets and liabilities noted in the document.
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Ro EH
State Bureau of Inspection
Lumber foreman prosecuted for disturbing church with whistle
Roy Hokill, foreman for the Hammond Lumber Company at Oak Point, is prosecuted for disturbing the Oak Point Baptist church services with a locomotive whistle. Jacob Miller, a congregation member, testifies as the complainant.
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Seng
Roy Hokill
Hammond Lumber Company
Oak Point
Oak Point Baptist Church
Jacob Miller
Hukill
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