Taft delegates fight in King County editorial clash
The Tacoma Ledger article attacks the Little Lying Ledger for bias in King County delegate selection. It describes a hand picked Taft slate by the Republican executive committee and a counter push for primaries and a county convention. The piece links Sam Perkins and others to a broader political machine and warns against disqualifying calls for a square deal.
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King County
Tacoma Ledger
Tyne
Sam Perkins
Femma
Republican County Committee
Hing County
Httle
Cottyearn
Taft
United States
Tate
Republican National Committee
M. H. Hay
A. J. Blethen
Joan L. Wilson
Blethen
Republican National
le Political Combine
Washington
National Committee
Sammy
National Compared Fund
Dla
Perkins
Lewis County Republicans Seek Honest Convention Sentiment
The Chronicle prints a letter from the Lewis County Progressive Republican League urging that precinct results reflect Republican sentiment. It notes past caucuses and delegates chosen, calls for fair play, and questions secrecy and manipulation in party processes amid campaigns for a square deal and honesty.
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Chronicle
Cheary
Lewis County
Progressive Repub League
Pease
Sige
Io Ian
Water Question Puts City Gravity Water Plan to Vote
Centralia voters on May 7 will decide whether to issue bonds and authorize a municipal gravity water system drawing from the North Fork of the Newaukum River. A 60 percent majority is required. a 15 member committee found no obstacle to success, urging voters to study all sides before casting an informed ballot.
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Jast
Centralia
Newaukum
Ita
Wajter
Hay's Economy and Tax Spend by Governor Hay's Administration
Lawrence, candidate for Minor, critiques Governor Hay's fiscal record. He asserts $7,000,000 in tax funds are misused, citing public works and private residences funded by state money. The statement emphasizes alleged inflated costs and misallocation under Hay's administration.
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Lawrence
Gay Minor
M. B. Hay
Chronicle
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Kows Wal
Npkney
Nbthesa
Jake Wut
Mernllioning
Dens
Texbrag
Monroe
Doy
Wynse AG
Derrenes Alan
Dyer
Hay
Cal
Water system debate in Centralia district
A letter to the News-Examiner argues against the editor’s stance on a municipal gravity water system for Centralia. It claims cost, source distance, and miscalculations favor the author’s favored approach, while accusing the editor of bias and misrepresenting committee findings. The writer faults the editor for not attending meeting hearings and questions the source of the newspaper’s information.
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News-Examiner
Gray
Aywlem
Ely
Binnie Union
Eost
Aminer
Ita Opposibus Centralia
Cantralie
Cenralia
Centralia
Napavine Saloonkeepers Arrested on Minor Charge
Hawkins and George Lindsey, saloonkeepers of Napavine, were arrested by Sheriff Urquhart yesterday for allowing a minor in their business. The complaint was sworn by Mrs. M Parker of Napavine. They were arraigned before Judge W A Westover in Chehalis, but the hearing was postponed until Friday to allow counsel.
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Hawkins
George Lindsey
Napavine
Urquhart
M. Parker
W. A. Westover
Chehalls
Tare Senory School Cadets Plan Mystery Mission
A fragmentary notice describes a cadet activity at Centralia involving a planned census-like event. It mentions a gathering at a Christian chapel and references a schedule around a May date, with emphasis on preparation and future use.
Southwest Washington high schools track meet at Miller Field
The annual high school track and field meet will be held at Miller Field in Chehalis on Saturday afternoon May 11. Competing teams include Centralia Chehalis Hoquiam Aberdeen Olympia Kelso and Castle Rock. The Chehalis Aberdeen State League game is set for the same afternoon and will be played after the meet concludes.
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Southweast
Washington ‘High
Miller Field
Chehalig
Centralia
Chehalia
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Olympia
Kelso
New Creamery Incorporation in Chehalis Formed
Articles of incorporation filed with Lewis County auditor for Generative Creamery Company of Chehalis. Capitalized at 10,000 dollars. Trustees named: George H. Tucker, F. J Long, I. Frese, R. B. Silva, Chas. Gessell. Promised site and 500 for new building in Chehalis. Business aims include daily front deliveries and substantial local expansion.
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Lewis County Generative Creamery Company
Chehalis
Hugi News
George H. Tucker
F. J Long
I. Frese
R. B. Silva
Chas. Gessell
Pew Company
Copa
Atill Cather
Southweat
Washington
Oldfield Restored to AAA Sanction for Races
Barney Oldfield, the daredevil racer, is restored to the American Automobile Association and clear to race again after a two year disqualification for refusing to draw the color line. The board capped his ban until July 1, 1917, with his manager Willan H. Pickens also barred until that date.
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Oldetely
New York
Barney Oldies
American Automobile Association
Hino
Jack Jolugon
National
Oldfield
Ben Djammin Keracher
Louisiana Celebrates Centennial Parades in New Orleans
Thousands of visitors filled New Orleans for the Louisiana centennial celebrations with military civic and naval parades. Battleships New Hampshire and Nebraska joined naval events as governors congressmen diplomats and church leaders prepared to attend the banquet closing the program.
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Louisiana
United Press
Tebe Convention in Lewis County Delegates Attend
A Democratic county convention held at Golaaler Hall in Chehalid Batur May drew about 130 delegates from the various precincts. Judge Judd chaired, with H A Angel named temporary chair and M B Jaques secretary. The afternoon platform favored Progressive nomination by the Democratic national convention to counter Governor Harmon, with Clare favored by most delegates and Bevel Wa 10 backed by some. Francis Donahue received endorsements for deputy to the national convention amid broad county support. Delegates to the state convention at Walla Walla May 7 were elected from The Halls and nearby towns, listing several local figures.
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Clare
Bevel Wa
Avis Dence
Francis Dongbna Wis
Soathweat Washinxton
Te Democratic
Walla Walla
Misa Sp. Powning
Mra
Stewart
Poindexter Or Perkins For Committeeman
Seattle reports a principal Republican selection at Aberdeen will center on Miles Poindexter versus A. Perkins for national committeeman, amid factions backing Taft or progressives. Perkins uses media to influence the national committee while Poindexter presses progressive aims.
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Ute Press
Seattle
Aberdleen
Miles Poindexter
S& A. Perkins
Tacoma Leger
National Chéuimittaeman
R. L. McCormick
Aberdeen
Taft
Point Jéxter
Perkins
National Committee
Supreme Court Upholds State Right to Enforce Physical Connection
The Supreme Court affirms Washington state power to compel adjacent railroads to connect with lines running through the state. The decision upholds the law authorizing enforcement of physical connections, but reverses a commission order due to insufficient evidence, affecting holdings around several Washington cities.
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Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
United States
Ehizeng
State of Washington
Washington
Darrow Beury Trial Readies Subpoenas in Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow, charged with perjury in the McNamara trial, faces a prep period as about 100 witnesses are set to be served today. The defense team expects a large number of subpoenas to support their case in the Los Angeles proceedings beginning May 14.
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Clarence Darrow
Beipury
McNamara
Darrow
Los Angules
Sult Again O Harvester Thes Yet Dissolution Suit
A court suit seeks dissolution of a national company in Maine States Court. The filing, sourced from United Press wire, mentions a party named Justin and the involvement of a Harvester and related entities. The text is garbled but indicates legal action and a governing jurisdiction.
Youthful Strength Surges in River Race Contest
In a buoyant display, youthful crews push their limits as boats glide along the water. The race highlights stamina and teamwork, with teams from local clubs showing rapid progress and promising potential for upcoming regattas.
Vaulted Press Tenaga Witt Event At Waldorf
A New York report from April 20 indicates a social event at the Waldorf today featuring notable women including Mir, Tia Husted Warper, Mia, and Gilbert J. Joner among others.
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New York
Waa Wien
Tévato
Die Waldorf
Mir
Tia Husted Warper
Mia
Gibert J. Joner
Westinghouse Diventy Paid From Earnings On Yearmead Stock
In New York today a man known as Tak yer received payment from the earnings on the yearmead stock of the Westinghouse Electrical company.
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Dha Weatinghouse Plecirly & Manufacturing Company
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