Arson and Conspiracy Charges Faced by Veagse Couple
George Veness and his wife were held overnight in Lawley county jail on charges of arson and conspiracy. They waived preliminary hearing in Winlock and were bound over to the superior court with $3,000 bonds each. Investigations, delays, and testimonies surrounded the case as witnesses described a suspected motive tied to insurance and hotel ownership disputes.
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Castle Rock
Portland
George Veagse
Wite
Urquhart
Burton
Buxton
Albee
Northern Pacific Railroad
Veness
Sher- HA Urquhart
Sherif Elmer Huntington
Chehallar
Winlock
Buctington
Parry Castator
Chehalls
Winrock
Winlock Hotel
George Vanaas
Bari Harkens
Axtures
Fred Veness
George Veness
Fred Scott
George Verner
Fred
Winslock
George
Kine
Perseons Im
Robert Champ
Huge Cougar Caught In Doty Bear Trap
Two known Doty residents killed an exceptionally large cougar found in a bear trap after its capture near Doty. Tracks of a large wild cat were reported in the woods and the beast measured 8 feet 7 inches. Hunters Charles Toepelt and James Sliwana were involved.
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Doty
Charles Toepelt
Snd
James Sliwana
Striking Oil at Mossy Rock Reported
Oil strikes at Mossy Rock draw attention as investors discuss stocks and reports of wells to be sunk. Local figures mention Dan Shaner’s holdings amid ongoing activity in the Pittaburg region with exports rising and preparations underway for further drilling in the coming days.
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Olly John O. Mockafatlor
Lawls
Mosay
Pittaburg Ars
Dan Shaner
Mornay Rock
Who Robbed Kratzer's Clothesline on Woodland Ave
L E Kratzer night baggage man at Northern Pacific depot seeks the thief who stripped his clothesline. He offers a substantial reward and cites footprints in the rear yard. A quantity of valuable linen and other items were taken, and a sensational arrest is promised if the suspect is traced.
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L. E. Kratzer
Northern Pacific Depot
Kratzer
Woodland Avenue
New Tailor for Reform School In Tailoring Department
The State Training School will appoint a new instructor for the boys tailoring shop. Jo Bert Cashoutt, formerly of Lafayette Colorado, will commence duties immediately. He is an experienced tailor with strong recommendations and is expected to be a capable addition to the school.
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Jo Bert Cashoutt
Lafayette
Colorado
Twin City franchise delayed by judiciary report failure
The Twin City Light & Traction company seeks a Tower Avenue extension from Second to West Third streets. The ordinance, referred to the judiciary committee, was not reported and not taken up, risking costly complications with paving contracts. Council aims for next meeting passage, noting similar terms to prior deals.
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Twin City Light & ‘Traction Company
Tower Avenue
Second Street
Third Street
Stmset Car
EB. Hoover Tice
Imusa
Ms. Tice
Northern Pacific
Railroad
Effett and Agavenones
State Railroad Commission
Dangiig
Ther Commission
Finra
Centralia Water Susaiy Company
Council
Ity
Miller
Drowning Tragedy on River After Raft Rescue Attempt
George Jackson and Perry Sherman were fishing from a raft on Harmony River when Sherman began to sink. Jackson leaped to save him, both men immediately foundered. Jackson drowned attempting the rescue. Sherman survived. Jackson was a young man with a widow.
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George Jackson
Harmony
Jackson
Perry Sherman
Sherman
Jackson Jackson
License to Wed in Centralia Prompts Curious Tale
A muddled notice describes a marriage contract or license between unknown parties in Centralia. The report hints at names Heong, Pred Braun, Pelagia Sehn, and mentions travel and happiness, but details are unclear and likely garbled. The piece reads as a quaint, era-tinged domestic tale with uncertain identities and origins.
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Pred Braun
Pelagia Sehn
Centralia
Chehalis council passes fire chief resignation and paving district work
Chehalis city council accepted fire chief A J Long's resignation amid disputes over Palmer Luuther Co permit to extend their plant. Two new paving districts were formed, including Che Hall Ave to Cascade Ave, with objections over east boundary and track issues. Mayor Gingrich argued against extending improvements to a block, citing cost and the furniture firm's finances. Remaining business postponed to next meeting.
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Chehalis
A. J. Long
Long
Palmer Luuther Co
Ordizence
Crows
Cascade
Kennicott
Ginerich
Malb St
Jist
Carmot
Gingrichs
Washithgton
Ffs
Taft
Nasbee
Ciizens
Clu
Dusiness Rt
Council
Hartman Gold On Long Trip To Europe This Year
Sam Hartman of the Brown Hartwen Hardware Co. of Chebalis and his wife plan a trip to Europe starting Friday and expect to stay a year or more. They faced difficulty securing stateroom reservations due to many Americans traveling abroad at this time of year.
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Sam Hartman
Brown, Hartwen Hardware Co
Chebalis
Hurope
Buxton Sues Himself for Excess Pay
The County Commission directs County Attorney Buxton to sue four county officials for excess pay under a prior board’s classification. An action will be brought against three officers, seeking $506.88. Auditor Swofford, Coroner Atten din, Engineer Weehly, and Treasurer Summernott have already repaid excess payments. The county Republican convention urged repayment if the census indicated the county was not entitled to higher class.
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Buxton
Bux~ Jun
Hin Saie
Racavar
Swofford
Coronir Attel~ Din
Engineer Weehly
Summernott
Lawi
Debate on National Guard power to act on Mexican border
United Press reports a clash between War Department and congressional authorities over presidential power to mobilize state National Guards for a potential third division on the Mexican border. The 1902 and 1908 militia laws shaped authority, governors’ input, and possible deployment beyond U S borders.
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United Press
Washington
National Guard
Taft
War Department
Aprial Hill
Twvastom
United States
Steensrson
Wil Mame
Congress
Sherley
Philippines
Rio Grande
Thief Sought After Stolen Clothes Line Goods
L B Kratzer night baggageman at the Tinton depot offers 25 dollars for information leading to the thief who stole items from a clothes line. The seized goods include a Trish Unen tablecloth and a centerpiece with the letter P.
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L. EB. Kratzer
Tinton Depot
Adna Farmer Injured In Dynamite Explosion
A farmer named J. Faas of Adna was badly hurt when dynamite exploded while he was stump drilling on his farm. The blast damaged his face and possibly blinded one eye, with severe injuries to others near the scene.
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Adna Farmer
J. Faas
Adana
Wrank A
Fors
Trenanger
Mona
Hind
Tons
Farmers Get More but Pay More for Farm Labor
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture bulletin showing rising farm labor costs. In 1910 the national farm hand earned 27.50 monthly without board and 18.34 with board. Western farmers paid 46.48 without board and 34.00 monthly in 1890. Harvest wages averaged 1.82 daily without board and 1.30 with board, with Western rates at 2.52 and 1.96 respectively. labor pay moved from 1890 to 1916 from 34.00 to 46.48 monthly without board and from 22.20 to 32.69 with board.
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Washington
Clacropa
Department of Agriculture
United States
Far West
Western Farmare
Far Western Farmere
Chehalis Realty Men Invite Centralia in Mutual Growth
Real estate men of Chehalis last night invited Centralia brokers to join as associate members. If Centralia organizes, Chehalis would reciprocate to foster reciprocal interests and joint development. The plan aims to balance resources, keep newcomers local, and unite two cities for mutual benefit.
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Chehalis
Centralia
Arsociate
Chehalia
Home Desk
India
Chahalls
Unity Nine
United States
Canada
Blossom festival plans unfold in North Yakima
United Press dispatch from North Yakima reports preparations for a spring blossom festival featuring a blossom queen, a wagonload of apples tossed to the crowd, and money prizes for best decorated automobiles and riding horses for both men and women. The events are set to inaugurate in April or May.
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United Press
North
Yakima
Centralia Grave for Little Gia
Hazel Hulen Nichols, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Nish ola, formerly of this city, died yesterday. Her remains were shipped to the city this morning and received by Edward Nowel, undertaker. Funeral services will be held at Newell Undertaking Chapel tomorrow at 1 o'clock, with burial in Grand Mount Cemetery. The Rev. H T Ryder will officiate. The child died after a brief case of lead poisoning.
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Hazel Hulen Nichols
A. O. Nishola
Edward Nowel
Newell Undertaking
Somoorrow
Grand Mount Cemetery
H. TL. Ryder
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Nratzer
NEW Tailor For Reform School
Franchige
Chemalig Fire Chef
Hartman
Gentralia
Realty
Litle Gia
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