Averted Chehalis holdup ends with a lost coin
County Commissioner E. B. Teachnor and a companion avoided danger when a suspicious passerby appeared. To guard against theft the friend placed a diamond ring on the man, while Teachnor hid a $10 gold piece in his hat band. The coin slipped from its hiding place and was forgotten until the next day, when Teachnor discovered it had rotted loose.
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Chehalis
E. EB. Teachnor
Lewis County
Teachnor
Teachner
Mr. Teachner
Tong Team Triumphs Over Tening In Close Game
Tong team from Washington Union Coal Co. organized to play county games defeated Tening 4 to 3 in a hard fought Sunday match. Janice Keacney leads Tong squad praising steady practice and rapid development of a promising group of ball players.
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Tong
Washington Union Coal Co
Paige
Janice Keacney
Track spur dispute prompts Oregon Public Service action
The Public Service Commission ordered Northern Pacific to extend spur tracks to Tenino for loading sandstone cars bound for the Grays Harbor jetty project. The plan reopens the quarry, and a new spur may replacing an abandoned line. An emergency rate cap of 70 cents per 190 pounds applies to fruit and vegetables shipped from Tacoma Seattle or intermediate points to Ellensburg.
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Wy Thy Public Service
Olsmin Fakly
Northern Pacific
Thurston County
Tenino
Thiy
Grays Harbor
Tacoma
Seattle
Ellensbure
Merchants Back Petition as City Acts Soon
June 22 report notes a petition before the city fathers supported by almost all merchants. Action is expected this week. Hercules quarry ships first government stone consignment, initial delivery in twelve years. Daily shipments now about ten to twelve ears.
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Tenma
Hercules Quarry
GHEMALIG GOOPLE TO MARRY GHEMALIG GOOPLE
Meena and Jduag are set to wed today in a ceremony in Chetinila. The couple, both Choalis, are young and known locally, with ages listed as about years. The wedding date is planned for a later time at a tolling and Minnig dregor location.
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Auditor Swottard
Chetinila
Otte Tolling
Minnig Dregor
Italians Carrying Weapons Spark City Tension
In Chehalis an Italian ex-worker said his fellow countrymen are armed and he fears for his life daily, hinting at ongoing foreign faction clashes since a recent riot that left four aliens jailed and one wounded. Sheriff Urquhart and Deputy Foster would face difficulty quelling a larger riot.
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Chehalis
Urquhart
Tom Foster
Revolver case and warrant noted in district court
A garbled OCR item reports a revolver incident and a court appearance. Charles Meyers faces a charge before the superior court with a bench warrant issued for return to appear. John Smith’s whereabouts are unclear. a complaint by Weilhuss is referenced.
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Koplab
Meyers
Harles Meyers
Wime
Weilhuss
John Smith
Death claims young wife near Logan School
Mrs Mary Myrtle Whettell wife of Harry Whettell of near Logan School died after a brief illness at Employees' hospital. The untimely death shocks the husband and her father and relatives. Remains were sent to Sticklin undertaking. funeral details appear elsewhere.
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Ai Footagian
Mary Myrtle Whettt
Harry Wheetseek
Logan School
Tthe Employees’ Hospital
Sticklin Undertaking Establishment
Industrial proposition gains support from Centralia Commercial Club
A proposed woolen mills project for Centralia, Topeka based machinery, would create 60 to 100 jobs and anchor further industry. J F McAfee outlined a plan to move the mill’s equipment and establish a local company with a one third discount and stock options. About twenty businessmen expressed intent to buy stock, with the Commercial club trustees to review the proposal.
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Centralia
J. F.mcafee
McAfee
Topeka
Kansas
Commercial Club
Yeggmen Loot Bank and Escape in Cal woodlands
A bank in CMHC California was dynamited by yeggmen during the night and every cent in the vault stolen. Loss between fifty thousand and sixty thousand dollars. The building wrecked and troubled depositors gathered. attackers believed to be skilled professionals from tied to the Diamond Match Company. An armed posse and locals searched the nearby mountains for the robbers as deputies aided the hunt.
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CMHC
Cal
Dune
Sterg Mis Bank
Vaulee
Dlscow
Financial outlook favorable in middle west says Gilchrist
Charles S. Gilchrist vice president of the United States National Bank and W. McPhail of the Willapa Harbor Bank return from Chicago and other midwestern stops where they placed 540000 in Pacific Eastern Railroad bonds. Gilchrist reports abundant money and a healthy bias toward western and Pacific Northwest investments with no sign of tightening.
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Charles S. Gilchrist
United States National Bank
Land
W. McPhail
Willapa Harbor Bank
Chicago
Middle West
Pacifc Eastern
Gilchrist
Prisoners Plead With Board At Walla Walla Session
The state prison board will hold its quarterly session at Walla Walla to consider paroles parole requests and clemency for inmates. Officials expect emotional hearings with families petitioning for freedom as prisoners seek pardons and paths to release.
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State Prison Board
State Board of
Defedant Bound Over After Preliminary Hearing in Assault Case
In Beaufort court, Chet Albert and Patt ha hia faced a preliminary hearing on criminal assault. Jung 8, the accused, aged Wook, was bound over to the Superior Court on a $1,000 bond but failed to post. He remains in custody awaiting continued proceedings. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Bishop represents the state.
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Fort's
Albert
Bishop
Farm incident injures Chehalis man. neighbor aids
A passerby found a man severely injured after a heavy rolling device toppled in Chehalis. He suffered a collar bone fracture and other serious injuries. Nearby residents described the event and tried to assist the injured person before emergency crews arrived.
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Mat Spencer
Pilfer Baseball Locker Case In Chehalis
Two brothers L Ollison and Walter Ollison were arrested on a warrant torn by the ground keeper of Miller Wield. The complaint charged them with stealing bats gloves balls and other paraphernalia from the Chehalis State League ball team. Walter Ollison was released after evidence showed he possessed some stolen goods but did not know they were stolen. The younger boy received a suspended sentence pending good behavior as witnesses suspect an older person directed the theft. The stolen items were recovered and returned to the team.
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L. Ollison
Walter Ollison
Chehalis
Miller
Ollison
Chehalis City Council debated Pacific Ave street width dispute
Last Monday night the city council in Chehalis discussed paying on Pacific Avenue and whether bonds tied to a 40 foot street would be invalid if the street was built only 5 feet wide. City Attorney A Studebaker remains ill in Portland as councilors wrestle with acceptance, paving status, and when the dispute will be resolved.
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Elit Council
Chehalis
Pacific Ave
A. Studebaker
Portland
Episcopal Picnic in Chehalis Described as Digger Event
A fragmented report from Chehalis details an Episcopal picnic with references to attendees and local activities. The text notes a ceremonial corner, younger pioneers, and Cupid themes, with the Mercy makers returning to Chehalls last night and declaring the panels a Digger success.
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Sates
Mamereis Way
Cbs
Terns
Arta
Cupid
Loyal Order of Moose Banquet Increases Lodge Strength
The Loyal Order of Moose in this city held a banquet for about 140 attendees after a regular meeting. The Moose quartet performed, entertainer Conhay sang four songs, and about 40 new members were initiated. Organizers voted to keep the charter open for another month to push enrollment past 300.
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Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Coucher
Moose
Mesars
Albrecht
Irwin
Mills
Brookwell
Conhay
G. RB. Gardiner
Glil Work Overtime Walk Out Over Eight Hour Law
Ten workers at the Pacific Coast Milk Condenser in Chehalis walked out after being asked to work overtime under the new eight hour law for working girls. They sought an attorney but were told perishable goods makers can exceed the limit. With eighteen employees, over half quit, and a possible agreement may be reached between strikers and manager George Sibley.
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Chehalis
George Sibley
Judge Ace Holds Court in Spokane
Judge 4 E Rice of Lewis County Superior Court will sit in Spokane for a week. He is well liked there and will be treated royally during his visits. The Lewis County court will recess during the administrator of justice's absence.
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E. Rice
Superior Court
Lewis County
Spokane
Riee
Royaly
Two couples marry in scandalous Westover ceremony
The wedding at Westover yesterday saw Shannen and Minky Goody wed by a local judge after a chaotic party. A public scuffle ensued when guests clashed, with a silo punishment subplot and disquiet over the brides.
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Shannen
Minky
Duateo Westover
Marerthy
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