Railroads Plan Big Centralia Upgrade to City Council
Railroad representatives outlined major Centralia improvements by Northern Pacific Great Northern and Oregon and Washington. Five hundred workers plus families will join payroll with a yearlong project deadline. Plans include a large depot a sixty foot street a north of Maple, machine shops roundhouse eighty stalls four tracks overhead crossing and expanded passenger traffic surpassing Tacoma. No council action tonight.
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Centralia
Additio Centralia
Ality Council
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Oregon & Washington
Boulevard Addition
Fair Grounds
Bbig
South Tacoma
Tacoma
Gray's Harbor
Petition For Commission Form Of Government In Chehalis
The Chehalis city council received a petition seeking a special election to decide if the city should adopt a commission form of government. The measure, bearing 140 signatures with 92 verified as qualified electors, was referred to the judiciary committee for review with a decision due next week.
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Chehalis Council
Chelolle
Petiion
T Han
Campuuge
Chehalis
Gingirieh
George Geisler
Sislen
Judge Mahes Law A Joke in Sherman Case
In New York on July 2, United States indictments under the Sherman anti trust law prompted a civilized stampede in a federal courtroom. Judge Archibald presided as defendants offered not guilty pleas while U S Attorney Wise protested aggressive conduct and government concerns. The proceedings grew tense as officials clashed over courtroom decorum and procedures.
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New York
United States
Archibald
Wise
Wire
Court Rules In Thurgtor Goal
A Thurston county case concerns creditors seeking payment from a firm. Davies led the suit claiming the stock value hadn’t been paid, with several defendants named. The supreme court held the claim valid, ordering a new trial to settle the matter.
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Thurgtor
Ouymita
L Davies
Gevelver
Khal
WA Mean Jim
George le Konoget
George Py Chement
IC. Davies
William McArthur
Chester Ralnay
Woaley Srasberger
Wd Nevinger
Davies
CIA
Pata
Thurston County
John Ball
New Sewer Doem Completed in Wine Jonk City
A new sewer system costing between 7000 and 8000 has just been completed in the city of Wine Jonk. It currently serves the business district and will be extended to residential areas as soon as possible. The system aids fire protection with a water supply and includes plans for additional stations and extensions led by city engineer Messrs. Meteher and Jehniam.
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Centralia
Geisler
Wine Jonk
Winlock
Atleri
Lease Favors Municipal Water Plant Plan
Mr and Mrs J E Lease have returned from a city East trip where he attended a Modern Woodmen of America convention. His investigations suggest Centraria should build and operate a municipal water system rather than rely on private or external providers. He believes the move is necessary and timely for the city’s long term welfare.
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J. E. Lease
Lease
America
Itui
X.Y
Nebraska party conventions split and brace for taft lafollette clash
Lincoln July 25 convention news shows Nebraska Republicans split between regulars and insurgents, with La Follette backing and Taft favored by Victor Rosewater. Democrats and Progessive Republicans seek unity as Bryan-era influence fades. Norris Brown and Norris potential runs add tension. Aldrich and Rosewater divide over senatorial support.
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Lincoln
Neb
Freemont
Republican Party
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Progressive Republican League
Taft
Lafollette
Wisconsin
la Follette
la Follette League
Victor Rosewater
Omaha
Akirich
United States
Norris Brown
Aldrich
Aldrich Jand Rosewater
Rosewater
Brown
Huse- Water
Confession Ties Major Cabie Marsiers Case to Ratntor Tragedy
A muddled confession links Cabie Marsiers to a Ratntor night murder on July 10. Wilson, a section fireman, testifies as the prosecutor’s key witness, while various names including Mrs Coble and young wife appear in a tangled tale of alleged crime and guilt.
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Wilson
Raintor
Ug Atorney
Tharstan
Tos Way
Archie Coble
Ratntor
Lewis
Aly
Lloyd George Speech Alarms Markets and War Insurance
London reports say Lloyd George warned that peace must not sacrifice long standing supremacy, drawing German alarm over the Moroccan issue. Newspapers note grave mood and a nervous stock market as Lloyd George’s remarks push insurance rates up beyond Aug. 15. The Foreign Office expects Germany to seek an explanation.
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London
England
Germany
France
Spain
Lloyd George
Stock Exchange
Lloyds
Foreign Office
Alaska coal plan reaches federal stage in Oregon push
United Press Leased Wire reports that Oregon advocates a government purchase and sale of Alaska coal at cost for consumers. Representative Lafferty has presented petitions to Secretary Fisher and seeks Interior Department help to draft a supporting bill. He says assurances of aid have already been given.
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United Press
Washington
Oregon
Alaska
Lafferty
Fisher
Department
Former Centralia Girl Drowns Near Aberdeen
Word from Aberdeen reports Miss Geneva Shields drowned in the Chehalis river between Aberdeen and Montesano while bathing with friends last night. She was 20, well known in Centralia and Chehalis, with her family recently moving from Chehalis to a Montesano Aberdeen area farm.
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Aberdeen
Geneva Shields
Chehalis
Monte- Bano
Miss Shields
Centralia
Mr. Shields
Johnson Livary Company
Montesano
Mendota Man Wakes Trouble Over Dog Fight
George Brown a Mendota coal miner with Mendota Coal and Coke Company was arrested after terrorizing the camp. He claimed his dog was treated unfairly in a dog fight and threatened to fight every man in town. Company manager B H Johnson alerted authorities who sent officers to the scene. Brown's hearing is set for the next court date.
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George Brown
Mendota Coal & Coke Company
B. H. Johnson
Brown
Johnson
Llorif Urquhart
Beaufort
Bank Official Passes Through Lewis County
A fragmented account notes a bank official passing through Lewis County, with sporadic references to names, places, and a ceremonial or campaign context. The readable fragments mention a Mr Sari beyellis and MP Sargent, with mentions of a wife and local banking activity.
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BANK
Lewis County
Nido
Sari Beyellis
Bonivaces in Shape At Northwest Hotel Opening
In April at a leading Northwest hotel the bontracesr and Che toon bontracesr showcased in a three day sexston event. The United and Fress wire tease the Amatidias as the event continues in Washington state.
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Fress
Amatidas
Wash
Ginesta Oy Che Toon
Sexston
Lewis County Schools Share in State Fund Allocation
A historical notice from Olympia details the distribution of a school fund totaling 470,103.10 across counties. Lewis County is apportioned 14,380.40, Spokane County 37,568, Pierce County 47,971, and Skamania receives 1,098, the smallest share. The act changes apportionment from four to six times yearly and extends the period from five to six months.
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Olympia
Lewis County
Spokane J
Pierce
Skanmanta
Pennant changes UK favoragee for Centralia
In a fragmented report from Centralia sources the pennant race shifts with UK favoragee altering the balance as teams prepare for forthcoming games. Mention of Chey and Mish hints at matchups and potential shifts in standings before the next cycle of contests.
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Centralia
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