Extra Session Urged for Pacific Highway Legislation
The Southwest Washington Development Association adopted a resolution urging an extra session of the legislature to authorize building the Pacific Highway. The group seeks pledges from King and Pierce counties to ensure passage of the highway bill and related road funding, with emphasis on good roads only.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
Hay
Seattle
Tacoma
King and Pierce
Q. F. Casper
Theacoma Commercial Club
Southwest
Willana Harbor
Frances
Peel
Lewis and Pacific Counties
Chehalis
C. S. Gilchrist
Chébalis
Ss. W. Washington
Chebalis
Goods Reade
King
Pierce
Crazed Youth Arrests Stir City Crime Report
A disturbed youth was arrested after an incident at the city headquarters two days ago. The youth reportedly assaulted and threatened others before being subdued this morning. Details are fragmented but indicate a volatile arrest at the scene and ongoing investigation.
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Poltea
Chehalis Boosters Edge Centralia In Meeting
Chehalis boosters staged a bold move at the Southwest Washington Development Association gathering to relocate the association’s headquarters from Centralia to Chehalis. A proposed plan envisions a regional news bureau reporting town progress to newspapers across the region with a free service funded by the association and Citizens Club of Chehalis, plus a publicity role to secure funds for expansion.
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Chehalis
Centralia
Southwest Washington Development Association
Association
Chehalle
Citizens Club of
Citizens’ ‘Club
Washington
Rarnee
Southwest
Centralia Youngsters Defeat Chehalis In Bowing Match
In a first meeting between Twin Cities youngsters, Chehalis lost by a wide 221 pin margin at Centralia alleys before a large enthusiastic crowd. Leftwich led Centralia with 196, while Sanders posted a 167 three-game average. Chehalis’ Saindon, Moreland, Barrows and others had mixed scores as the older men prepare for tonight’s rematch in Chehalis.
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Twin Cities
Chehalis
Centralia
Leftwich
Sanders
Bya
Saindon
Moreland
Barrows
Loughran
Kuehner
Nylander
Landers Tif Igg
Canrter
Boia
Siapson
Tas
Stranded Stranger Dies on Railroad Track
An elderly man about 60 is found dead on a railroad track two miles north of Centralia after a train passes. Coroners from Lewis and Thurston Counties work to identify him, with the body held at Coroner Sticklin's morgue for viewings.
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Centralia
Stickiln
Giveo Hin
Lewis and
Thurston
McCullough
Sticklin
Lewis
Coroner
Sticklitts
Bandits Loot Express Train At Coffeyville
Five armed masked bandits boarded the Missouri Pacific Express near Coffeyville Kansas compelled the engineer to halt at gunpoint and overpowered crew. They blew the safe and rifled the mail stealing about $20000, then fled as authorities with bloodhounds pursued. The crime is linked to the Dalton gang’s era in the region.
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United Press
Coffeeville
Kas
Missouri Pacific Express
Coffeyville
Dalton
Jurors Shed Tears as Mortimer Pleads for Broderick
Springfield dispatch reports Attorney Fred Mortimer urged jurors to acquit Senator Lorimer ally Broderick, crying over the sorrow of seath erless children and saying the case lies with the jury as a verdict is awaited tonight.
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Mortimer
Senator Lorimer
Fred Mortimer
Broderick
Bank Robbers Stage Daylight Heist in Springfield
In broad daylight two unmasked men robbed the First National Bank at Mound in Springfield. They seized 32,5000 dollars before help could reach the cashier and clerk. An armed posse pursued but the robbers vanished into the busy street.
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Springfield
First National Bank
Mound
Banka
Street paving squabble divides Chehalis residents
Business district factions clash over paving Main Street versus Chehalis Avenue and Prindle Street to influence traffic. City council debates funding the $240000 project as promoters warn of rival interests and potential losses to upstreet businesses while lower Main Street could gain with $800 more. The council meeting tonight is expected to spark sharp arguments as factions push their preferred route.
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Chehalla
Main St
Stata St
Prindle
Lower
Chehalis Ave
Lower Chehalis
H.C. Coffman
Chehalla Ava
Maln
Matin
Chehalig
Pringle
State Sts
Teal Estula Exchange Discusses Land Tracts in Chealla
The Teal Estula Exchange met in Chealla on March 24 to disclose savers plans for disposing of land tracts for sale. The group reaffirmed its policy of cooperation and decided to waive fees for new members while reserving a $100 charge as a privilege for firms willing to join.
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Teal Estula Exchange
Chealla
Exchange
Chehalis Dogs and Leash Law Debated by City Council
Chehalis council considers an ordinance to require dog owners to leash pets when on business streets. Councilman West advocates the measure, warning of potential retaliation from dog owners who threaten strict enforcement of fruit and vegetable display rules. Local residents and visitors are noted in brief society items along with scattered travel and local interest notes.
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Chehalis
West
Firemen Die Rescuing 30 at Middleton Factory Blaze
Rescue teams battled a blaze at Middleton Manufacturing when a floor collapsed trapping 30 firemen. Six perished with many injured as crews pulled colleagues from wreckage. total damage pegged at 100080 dollars. Names of several identified victims listed. many others hospitalized or missing.
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Froman
Middleton Manufacturing
R Imming Taina
Myo
Chancey
Antong
Winlock Land Clash: Northern Pacific Reasserts Right of Way
March 25 report notes the Northern Pacific resumes a longstanding bid to possess land along its right of way in Winlock. Occupants cited to show cause in superior court why the land should not be surrendered. Rowland Smith, a long resident, vows to stay in possession as long as possible amid ongoing dispute.
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Northern Pacific
Winlock
Railroad Company
Rowland Smith
Centralia Cannery Stockholders to Meet on April First
A meeting of marked importance for the Centralia Fruit Growers Association will be held Saturday afternoon April 1 at 3 o clock. Purpose is to sanction the change of name to The Centralia Fruit Growers Association and to enlarge capital stock to 10000 dollars. Eleven trustees will be elected to replace the resigning board. The prospects after the change are described as bright with ample supply and demand for fruit beyond cannery capacity.
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Centralia Fruit Growers’ Association
Free Mail Delivery With Sidewalks in Centralia
Centralia could gain free citywide mail delivery once sidewalks are installed to support new mall carriers. Affected areas include the North end Auclid and M streets, Hemlock, the Bumma Addition, and parts of the south end. Post Office Inspector Backus, after a recent visit, urged sidewalks home boxes and numbers, noting department approval hinges on defined delivery infrastructure.
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Centralia
North End
Auclid
M_ streeta
Hemlock Street
Bumma
South End
C. J. Backnes
Henedict
Backus
Real Estate Sale via Chronicle Ad Sparks Interest
March 20 report from Chehalla area details Harry Van Voorhig and six room bungalow in Ut a city sold through Uomo Investment Co. Propr ietors Mossra Nee and Ju win praise direct advertising for the sale. Home Investment Co shows ongoing buyer activity credited to personal outreach and systematic ads.
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Harry van Voorhig
Chehalla Hoorht
Uta City
Uomo Investment Co
Mossra, Nee and
Juwin
Ne Thuty Chrantele
Thay
Tha Home Invastient Co
Wola
Airenady
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Chdhalis
Western Development ‘Association
Ms Auditor
Jronwartonte
Treasury
Sealf
Randle
C. Wuyton
Alpha
M. Bernier
Farert Onen
Hor May
Vance
MT MeQuigne
Ethel
Neustn
Laws County
Royale
Movlin
Alexie
Stranger
Oriber
United States
Council
Grand Mound
F. Dixon
Lita Rock
J. B. Brown
Glyde Daven
Cortralla
Jennis Morris
Mine Alo Teotara
Amd
Halth
Tha Hinino
Perry Remlors
Ming Abbie Lynn
Raymond Whern
Hents
Enginee Go
Tow
John Henlhan
Piroman Hiphard
Allot Company 95
Mroman
Edwin Tage
Troeleran Vranke Cavanaugh
Ivo
Cannery
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