Spanish Prisoner Tale Baffles Local Men
A distorted Spanish Prisoner scheme circulating in Chehalis claims an aged banker hidden treasure and a jailed father’s daughter in danger. Letters received by William Keating and Frank G Foster reference 256000 and a young mistress named Terest. No local aid has materialized as authorities note the tale’s dubious nature.
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Crotralia
William Keating
Frank G. Foster
Thig
Falmions Sven
Chellis
Chehalis
Senator McCumber Rejects Direct Election Amendment
In a speech at the direct election of senators Republican McCumber opposed the amendment depriving the government of control over elections and warned that backing it would fuel broader corruption. He urged opposition to the entire direct election concept.
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United Press
Washington
McCumber
Republican
Bald
Cat bites veterinary students in Philadelphia
Six University of Pennsylvania veterinary students were bitten by a cat during surgery and later treated with a rabies vaccine at the university hospital. Names and ages include Clarence Schuler 20, H J Little 31, George H Dushong 28, J C Knoots 25, M F Barns 25, and Herbert Cooke 22. An air of mystery surrounds the incident.
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Rosen “Esau Pantry
Philadelphia
University of Penmsylvania
University Hospital
Clarence Schuler
Spruce Street
H. J. Little
Pine Street
George H. Dushong
Walnut Street
Star Paint Shop Ad Snippet With Unclear Details
Fragmentary OCR reads like an advertisement for a paint shop with scattered numbers and names, including prices around 4.05 and various unclear terms. Unable to determine clear entities or a cohesive event from the damaged text.
Millionaire W E D Stokes Involved In Murder Attempt
New York reports millionaire W E D Stokes, famed hotelier, wounded in a dispute with young women who now face prison. He is said to have paid millions to settle marital and paternal disputes, with lawsuits over alleged romantic entanglements. The two women in custody face a possible attempted murder charge as a prosecutor presses criminal action.
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New York
Society of the Fair Sex
W. E.D. Stokes
Stokes
Iathel
Conrad
Lillian Graham
Tan'a
United States Army Seeks About 100 Second Lieutenants
Washington June 12. Competitive exams will select about 100 civilians to become second lieutenants in the U S Army in September at posts nationwide. Applicants must be US citizens, unmarried, 21 or older, and of good character. Age and vision standards limit appointments. exams include English, math, history, languages, law, and an advanced subject. presumptive exemptions exist for certain graduates.
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Washington
United States
Scientist's Wife Dies in Mysterious Circumstances
Chicago report details the death of Mrs. Mattie R. Minard wife of Professor Minard a noted scientist. Found in bed at their Maywood home the body showed possible suicide evidence a vial of carbolic acid nearby and the cause remains undetermined pending investigation.
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United Press
Chicago
Jime
Mattie R. Minard
Professor Minard
Earthquake Opens Another Volcano in Unhappy Mexico
A severe earthquake today opened a new crater on Mount Golima’s west side, producing lava flows toward Ciudad Guamen. Residents flee amid ruined homes and endangered elderly. no deaths reported yet but feared. Scientists warn of further eruptions and widespread damage.
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Mexico
United Press
Mexico UI Ly
Mount Golima
Ciudad Guamen
Mother and Boy Die in Well at Bayview Ranch
In Shutte l Washington a mother Mrs Bua Jorgenson Hunt and her two year old son were found drowned in a well at their Bayview ranch home Saturday evening. Mr Hunt had left milk early and returned to find the infant alone. Search located them at the bottom of the well in positions suggesting the boy fell in first and the mother plunged in to rescue him.
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Wash
Bua Jorgenson Hunt
Bayview
Lafollette outlines cost of living amendments in Senate report
Washington June 12 Lafollette offers a separate Senate report on reciprocity and says he will introduce amendments to cut the cost of living by more than 200 million dollars annually. He promises detailed figures covering every affected commodity and a general restatement of the facts.
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Washington
Senate
Lafollette
Bridegroom 5 Bound In Polls Amid Turmoil
A fragmented report details a controversial event involving multiple individuals in a voting dispute. The narrative mentions a bridegroom figure and a group identified as Whit Sabmon, with references to legal actions and alleged avenging, set against a backdrop of political tension and unclear dates.
Sugar magnate testimony on sugar duty impact
Ed ward Atkins acting president of the American Refining Company testified to the sugar trust committee that U S sugar bills total about 868 million annually. He warned removing raw sugar duty would cut that to about 82 million but could cripple beet sugar interests and harm the cane sugar industry urging partial duty reduction.
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Washington
Edward Atkins
American Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Sam
Ister
Wreck in Adams County Blamed on Excessive Speed
A Memorial Day wreck in Adams County, linked to the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound route, is attributed by a safety inspector to excessive speed while noting track and equipment were in good condition. The railroad commission filed the report.
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Adams County
Chicago,waukee
Puget Sound
Railroad Commission
Real Estate Transfers In Centralia and Surrounds
A long list of real estate transfers and mortgages across Chehalis, Centralia, Winlock, and adjacent towns. Transfers include multiple WD and MTG actions, with parcels in NW and SE quarters, first and second additions, and various blocks. Names include JL Chilcoat, Leonard, Donohues add, Oja, Aronson, Wilson, Steffen, and many others, with sums from 10 to 3800 dollars and references to city lots and railroad additions.
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JL Chilcoat & Wf
Gandolpho
Leonard Et Ux
State Bank
Pet
Winlock
FS Powell
To & J Thurber
W. J
Schulke
Moore
City Garden
Centralia
Stewart Et al Adm
Kntzek Et
Aronson
Zapole
Donohues
Chehalis
Bourret Kirkwood Co
French Dye Works
Condh
Arnott
Downing Shingle & Lyr Co
JL Jones & We
C Jones
Lutkens
Eliza_beth Jensen
J W Robinson
Elanor Doe
Delel & Wi
Chas Oja
Ind
Chas
Withrow
Hurst
Decree Funk Car State Co
G Peterson
H Ruuaill
Chat
Itons Et Ux
Williams
Willams
Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Centennia
Bik & Uryants
Mertens Et
Farmers & Mechanics Bank Centralia
Hansens
Udd
Puchnell
F & M Bank
Bik
Orig
Ulat
Centerville
Coffman Dotson & Co
Aligon Rel Chat
SA Wilson Et Ux
Stéfen
Steffen Et Ux
Coffman Dobson & Co
Steffen
Wilson
Littell
Chas Glugamas
Falts
Huhiesten Terne Mech Co
Chesser & Philps Releal Sale Mely
Coin & Mintzer
Dunteotease Furniture
Jamison & Co Ramera & Pitt Ter Co
Remington
Jane
BE Tech
Centralia Water Supple Co Anrt
Pleasant View
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Dora M. Harrison
Young & Wf
Maude Metcalf
W. Maude Metcalf & Hus
O Johnson
W. Chase Wallace & Suatla P Wallace
Geo Dysart
Mary ‘Ueber
Vrostore
Ford
Muckett & Wf
TM Smith
Washington
Barrabee
Amy Sawalls
Ada Ty Centeala
Rivtran Ploy & Rating Co
Pucite
Gasiany Ca
Baran
Merl M
Chondabi
Aluconan Wells
Semorville
Michael
Sophia
Loumdtran
Vohson & Co
Casto & Wi
John Pfrenal
Eno
Ase
B. Mach Maroes
Cohen
James Yowok
OK Schoonover
Bec
Wilhelm Krause
Olsi
NP Rymn
Reinhold Hilpert & Wt
Lewis ‘County
Botorr
J P Morton
Frank Longhran
Chat Mig
NFP Ry Co
Anna Gerlach
J Dean
Chehalis & Cowlitz RR Co
W. Owen Williama & Wt
Chehalis & Cowlitz R R Co
W. JM Gardner & Wf
Lewis County
Kuizek
Bozena Kulzek
G Coffman
Eliza Barretts
Gee
Agnes M Neville
Neville
McFadden
L Nelson
Frye & Go
Verend Gabel & Wi Et al
Sehont
Geo
Veness
J A Veness
Cheney
Jepson
Ehat Mtg
HE & BE
tSate Bank of
Jonn Galvin
Hnternational
Eer
Reston
Chas Thiam
Pagetts
Dueber Chat
James Moorcroft & WE
Flirenes Wagner
United States
Annie Bianken
E. Redrndten
Tiflen
Theodore Hoss
Lis Pendens
Cochran Dlc
LT Lantz
PB Penny
Ambiguous Political Letter Sparks State Department Note
A garbled letter from Pudlandear C Kies claims a cabinet post and says a check was sent to Berretany of Blaty FM for a Washington endorsement. Officials say the secretary of state ordered returning the check to the sender for correction rather than endorsing Mr Knox.
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Pudlandear C. Kies
Veiled Chips and Mirthful Dramas Across Quiet Town
A garbled fragment hints at diverse subjects including local events, names, and a theatrical scene. The readable phrases suggest a small community with casual remarks, humor, and minor notices, but specifics remain unclear.
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Will
Luppus
SUA
Lawrence Sherman Pules
Lawrence
As Beitg
Sly Culler
Fiennalee
Ck- 4
Star Paint Shop
Veereess Preet
Colembian
Fen OM
Reed
Sven
Chae
Oni Press
Victor
Conthatla
Dana Tower Avenue
Insurance and Investment Co
Reed Eee de Dees
Mary
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