Chehalis Council Holds Stormy Session Over Street Complaints
A stormy Chehalis council meeting with all members present except Baillvan had crowding and clapped and hissed. A Pacific Avenue petition cited six complaints chiefly about tamping, and the street’s wet-weather settling. Deickman opposed rolling, fearing damage to water mains and sewers. The petition was sent to a committee. Chief Hearndon sought two days off, but Deickman insisted on a no-pay clause. Long to fill in for Hearndon. An assessment error on Folsom Street was referred to the city treasurer for correction. A saloon license was granted to John McCracken with bond. L. Sticklin got Division Street paving approval. Union Pacific and Bucklin Raid Jr. were noted as sharing costs. Several paying resolutions were approved, ordinances to follow after protests window. Others items were postponed to next week.
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Chehalis
Baillvan
Corwin
Gingiich
California
Pacific Avenue
Deickman
Hearndon
Lmelight
Herrndon
Long
Trearndon
Folsom Street
Sityreasurer
John McCracken
Chetisits
Keaper
Sticklin
Divisio
Union Pacific Railroad
Bucklin
Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary in Centralia
The Odd Fellows of Centralia marked the 2nd anniversary of Odd Fellowship in the United States with a well attended event at the Odd Fellows hall. A program featured male and female exercises, selections by Track's Orchestra, and recitations. Jae M Aylin, a longtime Lewis County settler, died at 87 after a lingering illness. his funeral was held at 3 p.m. with burial in the IOOF Cemetery in Clignate.
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Odd Fellows of
Centralia
Odd Fellowship
United States
Odd Fellows Hall
Addlthynto Selecions Ty Tdack
Jae M Aylin
Chehalis
Lo'elvek
Hrayi
Clignate
Abolition Petition Sparks Chehalis City Council Fray
A Chehalis council meeting heard a petition signed by 318 men and 77 women urging removal of Greek labor from city contracts. Debate grew heated as supporters say locals need work while opponents claim citizens deserve equal treatment. a resolution pledged sympathy to the working class and preference for locals.
High School Plays the Leaguers in Key Clash
Chehalis High School baseball faces Chehal State League at home in a pivotal plac e game. Cant, Witting and Callahan lead efforts as the undefeated league hopes to counter Olympia and Aberdeen results, with five games played and a potential title push on the line this Saturday.
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Chehalis High School
Chehalis
Olympia
Chobala
Ahordoon
Chataling
Ela
Chohalis
Kelso
Chohalla
Aberdeen
Fire Destroys Kiln and Threatens Mill at Eastern Railway
A fire broke out in the dry kiln of the Eastern Railway and Lumber Company this afternoon, spreading to the shingle mill in a stiff wind. Firefighters arrived within minutes, saving the shingle mill, while the kiln and shingles suffered heavy loss estimated between 24,000 and 30,000 dollars. Volunteer help numbered 30 to 40 as crowds watched. A shift in wind raised fears of further spread, with cooperation from neighboring departments arranged to mobilize hose supplies if needed.
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Eastern Railway & Lumber Company
Mil
Astern
B. Storer Tice
Washington-Oreson Corporation
Chebalis
Centralia
No Pool Rooms To Be In Tong
Tono will bar pool rooms and saloons as the town grows rapidly toward a fourth class status. An opera house and moving picture van are planned, with schools and schemes, but the town will not resemble its sister cities. Population is expected to quadruple before summer.
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Ming Company
Soo
Scemes
School
Tono
Death at State Training School
The funeral of Olmvier Potter, 16, who died at the State Training School from a gunshot wound, was held at L. J. Stickiin chapel in Chehalis. About 49 Bay s marched to Urquhart cemetery where Hey Chittenden performed the last rites. Potter had been confined to the institution for four months after his parents separated. The school quartet sang at the burial.
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Olmvier Potter
State Training School
L. J. Stickiin
Chehalis
Hey. Chittenden
Urquhart Cemetery
Training
Schcol
Tramps Faced With Harsh City Response
May 3 report describes Centralia’s effort to deter vagrants with police action as tramps move on. Townsfolk see little gain in staying. numbers of vagrants shrink but still linger at dawn before continuing their path.
Delinquent Tax Payers Notice and Henry Toundtree Burial
The Lewis County sheriff’s office warns delinquent tax payers to pay promptly or face levy. Additional costs for sheriff expenses and interest accrue after the due date. Henry Toundtree’s remains were buried at the Rolstfort cemetery after a large county funeral.
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Chehalis
Lewis County
Council Deliberates Paving Costs In Chehalis
At a Chehalis council meeting Dr. Coleman urged a probe into paving costs by Warren Construction Company. He claimed inflated bids on Washington Adams and Bolstfort streets, citing higher prices in Chehalis than Port Hiane and criticizing council ties to the contractor. The dispute drew sharp exchanges, and the council postponed final paving decisions pending owner input.
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Chehalis
Coleman
Washington Street
Warren Construction Company
Washington, Adams and Bolstfort
Colemay
Porthiane
Chahals
Warren
Dieckman
Dr. Coleman
Fechtner
Warren Construction Co
Washington
Will Sell Baseball Privileges at Fair Grounds
The directors of the local baseball team invite bids for concession privileges at the Fair Grounds during Centralia home games. Past profits from renting these rights have funded the treasury. Bids may be sent to Manager Patton or Theodore Hoss, executive committee chair.
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Desirone O
Fair Grounds
Centralia
Patton
Theodore Hoss
Interscholastic Track Meet Planned at Pair Grounds
Preparations Are Underway for the Interscholastic Track Meet to be held Friday afternoon May 3 at the Pair Grounds. Centralia Vancouver Castle Rock Olympia Kelso Aberdeen and Chehalis are represented. Events include sprints, hurdles, distance races, jumps, and relays with excursion rates offered by the street car company. A parade and school band are expected to participate if plans hold.
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Pair Grounds
Centralia
Vancouver
Castle Rork
Olympia
Kelso
Aberdeen
Chehalis
Street Cas
Hoboes Hold Convention in Washington D C May Report
Hoboes arrive in Washington for the annual convention of the unemployed forming a convoy by train and walking from St Louis and other central West points. Delegates plan to urge Congress for a dollar per week minimum wage and tariff reform for cheaper food while labor conditions are debated.
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Washington
D. C
Coxey
St Louis
Congress
Socialist Party
Alaska land dispute puts $50 million at stake
Interior officials said the government has an even chance to retain fifty million dollars worth of lands in the Cunningham group in Alaska. A fraud claim may be pursued as impossible to prove valid trust. Secretary Fisher will attend the hearing before Land Commissioner Dennett on Monday.
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United Press
Washington
Ement
Cunningham Group of Claims
Alaska
Vali Tuston
Fisher
Dennett
Ten Thousand Union Shopmen Out On Strike
Ten thousand union shopmen are slated to strike with planned walkouts and sympathy action across rail facilities in Pennsylvania and nearby areas. The movements coordinate with broader labor pressure as railroad operations face disruption and union leadership calls for solidarity actions.
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Henry Toundtree
Henry Ronndries
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