Panama Canal Controversy in Senate Debate Over Free Tolls
Senators Buron and Root outline the fight over the Panama canal bill with free tolls as a key feature. The debate centers on whether the United States pledged equal treatment to all ships and if this includes vessels owned by U S citizens. The Hague court is invoked by critics as a potential settling point, while F President Taft is urged to assert U S control over the canal policy without foreign permission.
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Senator Hoot
United States
Senare
Prise Champ
Mr. Moot
Panama Canal
England
Senate
House
Burton
Ohio
Root
New York
Panama
Hague
United Beates
United States Senate
Ofe Positon
Trentoll
Taft
Earth
Progressive Republicans back Roosevelt ticket in revolt against Taft
The Progressive Republicans vow to field presidential electors for Theodore Roosevelt and reject Taft's nomination. They urge participation in September primaries to back progressive candidates, arguing the majority must rule and warn against stealing an election. Delegates will attend a Chicago convention to ratify Roosevelt's nomination and adopt a progressive platform.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Spokane
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Roberts’ M. LaFollette
Water supply crisis in Centralia calls for action
The Daily Ghroviele urges immediate reform of Centralia's drinking water. It rejects delay for a 2 percent wait and urges uniting on a practical plan for a better, purer domestic supply, citing past proposals and the need to move forward now.
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Centralia
Daily
Ghroviele
Jeb
Arbitration plan for city commission and Washington-Oregon Corp
The proposal aims to settle the distribution system purchase by arbitration between the city commission and the Washington-Oregon Corporation. The company is willing to submit the issue to arbitration, but since arbitration has failed to agree on a fifth member, arbitrators should be preselected before an election to avoid delaying arbitration if the election proceeds.
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Clty Cotmminsion
Washington-Oreg ‘Gon Corporation
Debate Over Taft Nomination Divides State Republicans
The Chehalis Nugget questions the Taft nomination and warns progressive Republicans in Lewis County against recognizing the ticket. It argues federal office holders oppose primaries while progressives favor them, forecasting the September primary will reveal voters’ wishes.
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Lewis County
William Howard Taft
Repubican Party
Taft
Mr. Taft
Progresive Republicans In Chehalis fusion rumor
A Tacoma Ledger reprints a Chehalis sourced item claiming progressive Republicans who walked out of the Chehalis county convention last May are returning as penitents. It also reports talks with Democrats about fusion, but no names are provided and the piece casts doubt on its truth.
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Tacoma
Fron
Lin
Ledger
Sparta
Fusto
Democrates
Ho Daily Chronicle Daew Not
Foxy politics fade as truth remains uncertain
The text questions a recent Ledger story and casts doubt on its truth. It argues there is no truth in the report and suggests the piece is merely an unsubstantiated story with no real substance as the political scene shifts away from alleged manipulation.
Man chains himself to lamp post in street protest
John Wilcox of the Industrial Workers of the World chained to a lamp post at Eleventh Street and Broadway in Oakland to air his views. Police investigated but he and his supporters escaped as a crowd gathered and officers looked for a rule to apply.
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Oakland
Cal
John Wilox
Industrial Workers of the World
Wilcox
Eleventh Street
Broadway
O'Neill
O'Neil
Wilenk
James Walters
LW. W
Agency seeks large land tracts to aid development
Secretary R Merrill of the Southwest Washington Settlers' Agency travels to Vancouver and other Columbia river points seeking 5000 and 7000 acre logged off lands for the agency and the Southwest Washington Development Association. Demand is high but funding and staking have limited the agency's ability to acquire more acreage for ongoing settlement and development efforts.
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BE. R. Merrill
Southwest Washington Settlers’ Agency
Vancouver
Columbia River
Southwest Washington Development Association
Lewis County Candidates Grow to Seven Nominees
Three more have filed intentions of candidacy for Lewis county offices. George R. Walker of Chehalis seeks county auditor, C. Davis of Centralia aims for county treasurer, and Jobat Sehuttler of Connully Corshell enters the race for county assessor.
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Lewis County
George R. Walker
Chehalis
3. C. Davis
Centralia
Joba T, Sehuttler
Conuility Corshell
Moose Convention Attendance Planned for Local Delegate
Guy Mock departs for a business trip and will attend the national convention of the L C C M in Kansas City in August as a delegate from the local lodge. He will visit jobbing centers in Chicago New York Rochester and Brockton before returning home.
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Guy Mock
Kinaas City
Mack
Chicago
New York
Roshaater
Yrocktos
Ilafirin
Militia Defeats Regulars in Montana Maneuver
United Press dispatch from Helena reports a clash between Montana National Guard's 2d regiment and units of the 14th Infantry near Fort Harrison. Militia troops retreated to Fort Harrison after a battle as a supply train moved toward Austin twelve miles away. Encampment concludes with a review by Gov. Norris and staff.
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Helena
Mont
Montana National Guard
14Th Infantry
Auatln
Fort Harrison
Norris
Frank Howe Lived Here Since 1889
Frank Howe born May 11 1854 in Erie county Pennsylvania. He moved from Michigan to Centralia Washington two miles east of the city in 1889 and lived on a farm until his death. After a shoulder operation in Seattle July 16 he did not recover. He leaves a wife two daughters Miss Gertie Howe and Mrs Ha Clark of Seattle and two sons Archie and Clayton of Centralia plus six brothers and three sisters.
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Frank Howe
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Oveeola County
Michigan
Ilil Wilderness
Della W. Brooke
Centralia
Mr. Howe
Seattle
Gertie Howe
Ha Clark
Archie
Clayton
Frigade
Socialist Picnic Draws About 400 In Grand Mound
Despite threatening weather about 400 attended a Socialist picnic at Grand Mound organized by Rochester Grand Mound and Michigan Hill locals. Speakers included Leslie Aller, candidate for congress, and Frances Sylvester, candidate for state superintendent.
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Grand Mound
Rochester
Michigan Hill
Leslie Aller
Congress
Frances Sylvesta
Sylvesti
Olympia
Socialist Candidate Speaks Here on Chekalis Street Corner
Socialist candidate Leslie Aller addressed about 509 people at a Chekalis street corner on Saturday night and a near equal crowd in Centralla the same evening. The speaker was described as a forceful talker, drawing soldiers into attendance as part of his appeal.
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Leslie Aller
Congrass
Chekalis
Centralla
Aller
Lands Wanted for Logged Off and Improved Lots
Thousands of calls pour into the Southwest Washington Development Association via the Settlers Agency seeking lands for sale. Wished are logged off, partially improved, and improved parcels with descriptions, prices, terms, and improvements. Address inquiries to AGATNWEST WASHINGTON SETTLERS AGENCY, Ohehalla, Wash.
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Agatiay
Southwest Washington Development Association
Inds
Gale
Agatnwest
Washington Settlers’ Agency
Ohehalla
Wash
Judgment Entered In Davis Lake Drainage Case Near Morton
In Owls county superior court Judge Rice ruled against defendants in the Davis Lake drainage district case filed February 37 of this year. The judgment orders assessments totaling 9100 for benefits, with listed amounts for E. L. Kniftle, G. Ter-Dle, Wilbur Peters, and others. Court costs were 15 and attorneys’ fees 500.
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Superior Court
Rice
Davis Lake
Owls County
Morton
E. L. Kniftle
G. Ter- Dle
Wilbur Peters
Chilcoat
H. Chapman
E. Barnum
George Temple
Hugh Temple
RB. O. Anderson
M. D. Fletcher
B. Edlund
P. Anderson
F. Harper
M. D. Fleisher
Sherif 10 Search For Missing Man Near Rochester Camp
Deputy Sherif Tom Foster and others left for Rochester to investigate the disappearance of Kelly from the Wileon Bros camp last week. A letter found at the camp reveals nothing about self harm. investigators fear foul play.
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Sherlf
Tom Foster
Canatable
C. M. Carter
W. R. Bishop
Rochester
Kelly
Wileon Bros
Aberdeen
Miss Edna Rogers Dies at 15 in Chehalis Hospital
Miss Edna Rogers, aged 15, died yesterday at Kennlentt hospital in Che halig after a yearlong confinement. The body was moved to Bucklin parlors here for holding until relatives arrive. She was a sister of Mrs. William McAlister of this city.
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Edna Rogers
Kennlentt Hoapital
Chehalig
Bucklin
Miss Rogers
William McAlister
Teachers Picnic at Mendota Draws Local Teachers
A large picnic is planned for Mendota Saturday to benefit teachers attending the summer session of the normal school. A special train will depart Centralia at noon and return at 4 pm. round trip fare is five cents. The general police have been invited to attend and all attendees are urged to bring well filled baskets.
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Mendota
Te Normal School
Centralia
Flacim
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