Two Coroners Work On Tragic Railroad Death
March 25 report on an aged man killed on a railroad track two miles north of Centralia. No identity found, no distinguishing marks, age about sixty to seventy, likely a miner or mechanic. Coroners Sticklin and McCullough, from Lewin and Thurston counties, pursue leads as visitors view the morgue seeking to identify the decedent.
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Centralia
Cornoer Sticklin
McCullough
Lewin
Thurston County
Sticklin
Cowlitz Line Building Plans Progress Revealed
George Robinson who will supervise grading on the new Chahalis and Cowlitz Hallroyd project reports receiving inquiries from Tacoma regarding tesus for the work but believes he can meet the needs locally. Construction on the right of way will begin shortly.
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George Robinson
Chahalis
Cowlitz Hallroyd
Tacoma
Tesus
Halis
Two Knox couples receive marriage licenses in Chohalla
March 27 reports two licenses from the auditor's office in Chohalla. Mark Ralls and Nellie E. McCluer of Knox apply for a license, as do Steve Martin of Chahalia and Lucy Strong of Winlock. The four couples are close friends, and after the first married, they sought construction of their plans with family urging them toward matrimony.
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Chohalla
Mark Rallins
Nellie E. McCluer
Knox
Steve Martin
Chahalia
Lucy Strong
Winlock
Dlessad
Woodmen to Get New Glass Team at Meeting
Modern Woodmen of America Camp 6273 held a Saturday eve meeting in Field and Lease building with Chief Forester Daley organizing a new team and planning an adoption ceremony. Delegates to the County Camp at Chehalla in April will meet next Saturday after camp to prepare for attendance. G M Turner, acting as conductor for Twin City Co, temporarily served as conductor but resigned after a dispute over a ride fare from the trestle into Centralia.
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Modern Woodmen of America
Field & Lease
Forester Daley Io
Chehalla
Twin City Co
G. M. Turner
Hia Cara
Turner
Centralia
Dia
Rail commission hearing on Chehalis project in Lewin County
A hearing was held before the railway commission on March 33 at Olympia regarding the Chehalis River Lumber and Shingle Company application to build a railroad across a highway in Lewin County.
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Rtute Railway Commission
Olympia
Chehalis River Lumber & Shingle Company
Acroga
Lewin
Hale and Hearty at Ninety Four Pioneer Resident
Centralia honors J. W. Ingalls, a pioneer known as Centralia's Grand Old Man, nearing his 94th birthday. He travels from Prairie farm in good health, maintains sharp mind, ativo in politics, and recalls early Northwest settlement while owning valuable property and enjoying life.
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Centralia
J. W. Ingalls
Fred ‘Ingalls
Polea ' Department
Ingalls
Brest
Iifo
FUSE GOES OFF IN BLAST AT CENTRALIA FARM
Owens of the old Taylor farm west of Centralia escaped serious injury after a blasting accident while removing a stump. A fuse ignited a charge of black gunpowder a near miss spared his head though his face brows and lashes were singed his ears scorched and he pledged to handle powder with more care in the future.
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Fred
Owens
Taylor
Centralia
Centradarienda
Faint Clue to Identity of Old Man on Aerafil Road
Coroner Stick reports a faint clue to the unknown old man killed on Aerafil road two miles north of Centralia last Friday morning. Initials B. R. found on his clothing suggest he may have been an old soldier. After thorough inquiry, Coroner Stickiin will inter the body in a nameless grave while recording the man’s description for future reference.
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Stick
Aerafil
Centralia
B. R
Thurston County
Stickiin
Albert H Tucker and Ethel Merchant Die in Lewin County
Albert H Tucker died at his home after a brief illness of three days from strangulated hernia. A thriving merchant, he moved to Ethel four years ago after marrying Matilda Anderson. Survived by his wife a four year old son his mother four brothers and two sisters. Funeral held in Ethel with Fr C Fisel of Chohaila officiating. interment at Ailrar Crook.
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Albert H. Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Nis
Lewin
Silver Creek
Ethel
Misa Matilda Anderson
Ethel Yeaterday
Fr. C. Fiseel
Chohaila
Ailrar Crook
Elderly man hunted after alleged kidnap enticement
An elderly man fleeing a detected crime was seen in the Twin Cities and Centralia over two days. A young girl reported enticement with candy, while another child gave a similar account. Citizens gave him ten minutes to leave, with vigilante outcome possible. names of the children are withheld.
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Elder
LY Man
Twin Cities
Grifa
Centralia
New York DA probes deadly Washington Square factory disaster
Manhattan buildings deemed dangerous as 160 structures face possible collapse amid a fire risk. District Attorney Whitman will convene a grand jury to find criminal negligence over a book factory fire that killed over 100 girls, most Jewish or Italian, with many identified and dozens recovered, while Mayor Gaynor launches a destitute families fund as funerals begin and unions plan marches.
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New York
Manhattan
Whitman
Washington Square
Gaynor
Peace in Mexico Hailed as Madero Family Gathers
United Press from San Antonio and El Paso reports that peace prospects hinge on Francis Madero and the removal of Diaz and Corral. Alfonso and Julio Madero await Gustavo Madero to press talks likely in Chihuahua mountains or nearby. Insurgents and federals discuss negotiations within a week.
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Madero
Diaz
Carral
San Antonio
Ambassador de la Barra
Revoluton
Alfonso Madéro
Julio
Gustavo Madero
Washington
Oher
Chihuahua
Francis C. Madero
Alfonso Madero
Diag
Corral
United Press
EL Paso
Mar
Winthin
Dugrezo
Twin City Light and Traction Company Granted 50 Year Franchise
The Twin City Light and Traction Company received a fifty year franchise to maintain city lighting. An amendment would have required a city employee to read meters, but it was defeated with Councilman Dieckman voting against the ordinance.
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Twin City Company
Twin City Light and Traction Company
Dieckman
Mr. Dieck~ Man
Plague Fueled by Superstition in China Report Says
Washington dispatch states a Marino Hospital Service report links the large plague in China to superstition and a furboard like animal. It cites Harbin and Fuchiden deaths, disrupted trade, and fear among Chinese merchants who avoid railway routes and avoid entering contracts with Chinese traders due to alleged risks.
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Washington
Chlna
Marino
Eral Wyman
Harbin
Fuchiden
Greene
Fucht- Honta
Chehalis Street Paving Debate Splits City Officials
The Chehalis council held a Friday night session to decide paving plans and voted to exclude streets west of the railroad. Local residents push for heavy improvements on lower Chehalis Ave and Main St while Mayor Gingrich backs the project, facing organized opposition from property holders and business interests. Boycotts and protests threaten to sway the decision as deteriorating Pacific Ave conditions and stalled projects highlight alleged neglect by downtown interests.
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Chehalis
Lower
Chebelic Ave
Main Bt
Main
Gingrich
Market St
Chehalis Ave
Preifie Ave
Park
Prindle
Cbr
Warren Construction Company
Pacific and
North
Neesbank
Press Ent
Jana
Women Aid Seymour's Campaign in Tacoma Election
Seymour, former president of the Centralia & Chehalis Gas Company, garners strong female backing as he campaigns nightly in Tacoma for mayor. Supporters view women’s backing as decisive amid local corporate ties and rival opposition ahead of the April 4 election.
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Tacoma
William W. Seymour
Seymour
Cottraila & Chehalis Gas Company
Centra- Ha
Chehalis
Promoted to Captain David Livingstone Leads List
First Lieutenant David Livingstone of Centralia becomes captain after a recent examination. His commission signed by Lieutenant-Governor Hay and Adjutant-General Llewelyn, acknowledging Livingstone's role in raising Company M to high efficiency. Other officers promoted include Buckley, Fleet, Bowles, Kendall, Goldman, McMaster, Holm, Parchke, Humphrey, McCoy, Yarborough, and Hatfield across artillery and infantry units.
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David Livingstone
Centralia
Livingstone
Hay
Llewelyn
Company M
Frank R. Buckley
Reuben H. Fleet
Lemuel C. Bowles
Coasi Artillery Reserve Corps
Joseph W. Kendall
Lesroy D. Goldman
Leutenants Infantry
Oscar M. A. McMaster
Andrew O. Holm
B. W. Parchke
Harry R. Humphrey
Cewtennants Infantry
Ashby W. McCoy
le Toy W. Yarborough
Lloyd ML Hatfield
Mrs Seed Dies After Long Illness in Centralia
Mrs B E Seed wife of J A Seed died at home 612 West Locust street after months of illness. Survived by her husband and five children living in Centralia. Funeral Thursday at 2:39 PM from Presbyterian church with Rev Thompson officiating. Interment Washington Lawn cemetery. She had long residence in the city and left many friends.
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B. E. Seed
J. A. Seed
West Locust Street
Centralia
Presbyterian Church
Thompson
Washington Lawn Cemetery
China Invaded as Russia Presses Demands
London dispatch reports Russia has invaded Chinese territory despite China yielding trade concessions. A column of Russian cavalry and infantry crossed into Yi province and halted Chinese caravans, signaling renewed hostilities.
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China
Russia
London
Ching
Yi Province
Edward Brockinay Dies at Littoil Rancher Age Fifty Six
Edward Brockinay, a respected Littoil rancher, died yesterday at Snow monte. Funeral services will be held Monday at the L. J. Sticktin undertaking parlors. he was fifty six and left many friends in regret.
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Edward Urockinay
Snowmonte
Littoil
Rex Maths
L. J. Sticktin
Mr. Hrockinay
Mass Meeting of Mothers Club Speakers Planned
Rochester mothers and officials from the State Assembly of Mothers Club announce a mass welfare meeting scheduled for tomorrow with speakers from the Assembly. The executive board will present and the assembly will convene at this city venue.
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Rociinster
Rorhester Mothera Wit
Ecit Welfare
Officinia
State Assembly of Mothera
Clubeam
State Assembly of
Mothara
Club Na
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Eee Oors
Edward Brockinay
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