Building New Depot Nearing Completion
The outside work on the new passenger depot is rapidly nearing completion with the express office roof ready for shingling and carpenters finishing the baggage room and ticket office roofs. Bricklaying nears completion as touches go on the lunchroom walls, while contractors push exterior work to avoid weather delays. Preparations for a dedication event linked to the Southwest Washington Development Association are underway in June with committees securing speakers and planning festivities.
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Depot Cook Nearly Dies From Broken Blood Vessel
Augustus West, a cook at the de pot lunch counter, suffered a broken blood vessel yesterday afternoon while carrying a cash register from the baggage room. Medical aid arrived after the incident. Dr. Scott attended him and West was moved to his home. He has worked at the depot for four months.
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Railroad contract to be let on Point Defiance line
About 25 railroad contractors are expected to bid today on the unit of the Point Defiance line of the Northern Pacific between the Jong tamer and the Union depot. Announcement of the winning contractor is expected April 1. Bidders in Tacoma include IL, Flagg, M skudyip, Natt MecDougla, George R. Church, S P Sawyer, and John D Twohy of Portland.
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Unclear text fragment on dental matters and revisions
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dental matters and revisions with unclear context. It references perhaps a discussion on compliance and lowest standard, but content is garbled and names or specifics are not recoverable.
Fire destroys Main and Cherry Street area belles
The city’s fire department reported a blaze on Main and Cherry streets near Grading Street yesterday. Crews battled a rapid fire that damaged multiple storefronts while the cause remains under investigation. No injuries were reported, and efforts focused on preventing spread to adjacent structures. Local officials inspected the scene and began securing damaged properties.
Engineers Demand Big Increase Across Rail Roads
United Press Leased Wire reports that the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers seeks higher wages and standardized pay across about forty nine rail systems. Conference in New York with W S Blane and S Long aims to avert a possible strike. compromise expected. Chief Stone leads the engineers with proposed scales for locomotive, freight, and overtime pay.
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Golem Team Faces Turbulent Offseason Scandal
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic situation involving GOLEM and several named individuals. Allegations include theft, failed loans, and disputes over leadership and organization. The text mentions Coleman and Raymond Will in a controversy about an independent arts group.
Centralia Fruit Growers Seek Cannery Lessee
An enthusiastic Centralia Fruit Growers Association meeting at the Bungalow Theatre discussed the cannery. Charles [pe was reelected president, with officers named. Mr. Parker was tapped for the board role. Scales volunteered to manage the cannery if leased, while the association prefers leasing over direct operation despite a $2,106 debt. A plan to plant beans and pay in stock was proposed to aid debt reduction.
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Aberdeen Decides to Place Ball Team in State League
Aberdeen businessmen voted to join the State League, with H. E. Teachner and F. J. Oberer returning from Aberdeen reporting strong local support. A voluntary committee formed to raise funds, with pledges already totaling 1400, and plans to canvass for subscriptions continue.
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City Commission Firm on Water Plan in Centralia
A crowded City Hall meeting in Centralia saw the water committee and city commissioners approve the water proposition. Leaders pledged harmony to push the plan, with an emphasis on voter registration and a campaign start date of April 25. Ira Haweswell, Martin Kotlen, A B Hughes, A J Timmerman, William Seaward, and W H Cottier named as ward appointees.
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LaFollette Accuses Z. R. of Breaking Faith With Him
The report outlines LaFollette accusing Z R of breaking faith amid the presidential contest. It notes political maneuvering and party dynamics shaping the fight for influence. Strong mentions of figures and regional implications underscore the tensions in the campaign.
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Olympia Terminal railroad eyes old Union Pacific grade
Olympia March 14 The Olympia Terminal railroad seeks right of way on the old Union Pacific grade between Olympia and Bush Prairie nine miles south to finance equipment and start operations within six months. J J Lord said through business associates funding is ready pending ROW. The Seattle Portland Spokane Railway holds ROW. Prairie connection could join with Point Defiance line of Northern Pacific and Great Northern and W R N rails. The ruston line to Tenino under construction will provide water grade facilities. Chamber of Commerce pledges effort to obtain better railroad service for Olympia. The company has condemned ROW and awaits suit outcome, with negotiations also pursued to settle amicably.
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Centralia High School Boys Judged at Fair
Sparks at Washington Celera met with George Walker secretary of the Saint Louis Waste Rigton Fair Association to discuss premiums for the fair. Centralia high school boys were invited as judges with pledges to be awarded and previews arranged for the exhibitors.
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Storm grips two states in tornados and floods
Unclear text fragment references severe weather across two states with mentions of wind damage and displaced people. Names and specifics are garbled, but the piece implies widespread storm impact and continuing danger. Entities are not clearly identifiable due to OCR errors.
Identified Training Pinpoints Layman in Depot Death
Coroner Charles Sticklin received a letter from Mrs Martha Layman of Minneapolis claiming the body found at the local depot last December is her son’s. She plans to arrive from Centrelia tomorrow. Downs, with Layman when the victim was killed, says he did not know the dead man. Layman asserts this is false, and similarities in exchanged photos with Coroner Glickita support that the body is Layman. Layman was a Mason, Sika, and Woodmen member and former Minnesota state prison officer.
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Chenalis plans city water bonds and April 23 election
First reading of an ordinance to issue 70,000 in bonds and 116,000 in special water bonds to fund a 15 mile 8 inch pipe project delivering about 2,000,000 gallons daily from the No Wakum river headwaters to Chenalis. A read election is set for April 29.
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