Bird Man to Fly at Olympia on May Thirteenth
Aviator Wireman will ascend in the machine touring the United States at Olympia on Thursday afternoon May 13. Residents plan a holiday, railroads offer special rates, and large crowds from Seattle Tacoma and southwestern Washington are expected. Wiseman recently succeeded in a similar ascent at Paso under War Department supplies, and experts deem the machine competitive with current market models. Centralia merchants may push an exhibition at the Southwestern Washington Fair in Tal.
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Wireman
Olympia
United States
Seattle
Tacoma
Washington
Wiseman
Centralia
Southwastern
Washington Fair
Mendota Temporarily Inactive in Annual Dull Season
May 13 report notes Mendota coal mine operating about three days weekly at 300 tons daily. Half the houses empty, population down to 150 from 400, school attendance 22. Town usually trades with foreign movers, Meaders praised for neat layout though winter brings inactivity.
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Mendota
Ouly
Meaders
Washington
Man Burned by Vitriol Spooks Eye in Misused Horse Remedy
May 12 Jason B. Sheddy, long resident near Us, suffered a painful accident while preparing vitriol to treat a horse's hoof. While crushing rock vitriol in liquid form, the fluid sprayed his face, leaving his arms burned and raising fears for one eye. Vitriol is sometimes used to cure thrush on horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason B. Sheddy
Mel
Te Rose Lectures at Vancouver Church Draw Strong Attendance
The Rev. Dr. Spend it Bulliger of Vancouver spoke at the M. E. Linen last night, closing a week of May lectures. His address on rose culture was well received, and pamphlets on rose care were distributed afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spendit Bulliger
Vancouver
M. E. Linen
Aries
Sulliger
Sullstem
Charter Member of 600 Fellows Dies
Nay 12 Davenport a pioneer of this state and a charter member of the fellows, died at his home in Ita yesterday of heart failure. Davenport had lived in Washington for many years and played a role in local business and politics. Interment was held at Olympia this afternoon with many friends attending in Thurston County. Davenport was of mature age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ti Pellows
Itahata
Jinvenport
Washington
Olympia
Thurnton County
Thedford’s Black-Draught Restored Me Health
Waynesville Mo Com Huffman reports severe heart worry and failed remedies before Thedford’s Black-Draught cured indigestion and revived health. He praises its household value and notes its 70 year popularity as a vegetable liver remedy priced 25 cents.
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Waynesville
Huffman
Thedford
Thedlord’s
Billy Eastman Starts Mission
Billy Eastman a reformed convict who has shown improvement will close a week at the W. OC T A temple tonight. He plans a Centralia mission to be the poor man’s church styled after Salvation Army aims to welcome hoboes and wastrels, with no effort to collect government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Eastman
W. OC
T. A. Temple
Mr. Eastman
Centralia
Alaska
Salvation Army
Man of Chehalis Settles In Centralia Firm
L. F. Strange, long a Chehalis figure, moves his plumbing business to Centralia at 206 South Tower avenue. He forms Strange Hopkins with Mr Hopkins, a partner of several years. Strange laid out heating gas and water plumbing for many fine Chehalis homes and is active in the Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Chehalis
L. F. Strange
Hts
Mr. Strange
Mr. Hopkins
Improvements for Bungalow Theater Inaugurated
On May 18 the Bungalow theater formerly the People's theater began an improvement plan under new manager Cradbury. Seats tilt back for comfort while aisles receive carpeted paths. A stage niche for the singer is added with an animated picture frame effect and drapery, designed for clear sight and enhanced acoustics.
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Bungalow Theater
People’s Theater
Cradbury
Seventy New Members Join Centralia Moose Lodge
The Centralia Loyal Order of Moose lodge welcomes about 70 new members after an initiation ceremony at the hall on May 12. The evening featured entertainment and a reception for members, reflecting the lodge’s active social schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia Lodge
Gio Loyal Order
Ne Muone
Sock Fentaren
Aha Luce
Centralia Forgery Case Involving Keaton Newman
Two Centralia youths Clyde Keaton and Don Newman face forgery charges after police traced their plan to cash fake checks. Keaton allegedly forged the first check. Newman attempted to cash it and another at local establishments. A preliminary hearing set bail at 1000 dollars. Newman was re-arrested after a forged check tied to August Dess. Keaton previously married Alva Swann in county court. police describe him as a training school graduate.
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Cén ‘Tralia
Bugton
Clyde Keaton
Don Newman
Justice of the Peace Hoss
Keaton
Newman
Louis Nelson
C.O._D
Harry Bushman
Berry
Bushman
Keston
Asawer
Fred Ingaila
Tralman Wilson
Pacific
Post Ofice
August Dess
Dess
Hit
Mr.'Goss
Alva Swann
Two Accidental Governors Visit Us
Two governors visited Chehalis representing Washington and Minnesota. Governor M. E. Hay of Olympia hosted by the county seat and Citizens’ Club, sharing sympathy over careers shaped by death. Governor Faberbert of Minnesota formed a bond with Hay, reflecting Washington’s veteran succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Minnesota
Hay
Washington
Faberbert
Citizens’ Club
Contempt of Congress Charges Hit Department Heads
United Press reports on a May 12 motion in the House by Rep Bathrick of Ohio alleging 46 charges that government department heads punish subordinates for testifying before congressional committees. The resolution claims dismissed employees are branded unworthy of trust and urges disclosure of irregularities to committees, with no reinstatement promised and departments punished for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Congressional Committee
Senate
House
Bathrich
Ohio
Rebel Army Plans Ensenada Advance After Tia Juana Capture
Rebel officers report forces that seized Tia Juana will march on Ensenada, lower California, once enough recruits arrive.76 troops were expected tonight with more soon, while spies in Ensenada study fortifications. Engineers draft plans for a direct assault and trenches are being expanded to fortify positions. Reopened stores signal easing conditions as trade rebounds.
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Uni Press
San Dingo
Tia Juana
Ensenada
Lower California
Ehough
Masenada
Urea
Jnana
Nsenada
Ensen Jada
Gall- Torta
Na Juana
Rabala
Cederald
Java
Wisconsin track meet unfolds at Carroll College
Wisconsin track news from Waukesha May 1 reports entries from several schools including Carroll College. The article notes the event is a traditional warmup meet and highlights anticipated performances by Midwest athletes.
Centennial birth observance of James Lincoln, Providence painter
The text marks the centennial of the birth of James Lincoln, a Providence Park painter and past president of the Providence Art Club, who died in 1887. It notes his birth around May 13 and treats him as a noted local figure.
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Jamoa & Shicoln
Pare Trut
Iandaenpe
Rob Wwealdent
Providence Art Club
City
Tualty
Rochester Club forms to boost Rochester growth in Washington
An enthusiastic banquet in Rochester saw the Rochester Commercial Club organized with J B Barnes secretary and L L Hunter elected president. The group raised 365 dollars, plans to join the Southwestern Washington Development Association, and promote settlement to develop Rochester into a first class city. Speakers, toasts, and comments from Olympia and Centralia officials highlighted education, growth, and persistence needed to reach aims. The gathering included 200 guests and local band performances.
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Rochester
Centralia
Commercial Club
J.B. Barnes
Southwastern
Washington Development Association
L. L. Hunter
J. C. Ghamblin
Olympia
Development Association
Muale
Stanley
Hunter
Occaelon
Hay
J Fi. Barnes
Southwestern Washington Development Association
Mills
Theodore Hosa
C. C. Densmore
Whitworth
Thurston County
Charles Gilchriat
Delegations Fight Reciprocity at Finance Hearings
Delegates from Oregon Washington Colorado Minnesota Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine attend hearings before the finance committee to protest a reciprocity measure. The National Grange with former Gay Hachelder of New Hampshire leads the opposition efforts.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Oregon
Colorado
Minnesota
Michigan
Missgurd
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Muasruchuaets
Gonnerthul
New Hampshire
Maine
National Grange
Gay
Hachelder
Rebels Take Town Without Fang Shot
In Northern Sonora near Conanot Palche explored the area without a shot fired in the morning. The local force wore white uniforms as a sign of caution during the operation which allowed a peaceful entry into the town.
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Fang
United Press
Wien
Conanot
Sonora
Palche
Fred
Greeks and Money Outflow From Chehalis Laborers
An editorial note reveals that last year 46000 was sent back to Greece by Chehalis foreign laborers and business people via money orders, with more sent unofficially in envelopes. It argues such remittances harm local merchants and suggest Greek workers earn only slightly less yet drain domestic circulation, potentially attracting more “undesirables” to the United States.
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Chehalia
Greece
Chehalis
Bush
Warren Construction Company
Northern Pacific
Old Country
United States
Local aviator hails Centralia engine funded plane project
John F. Brown, an aviator visiting Centrada, praised a new aero plane model and allied with the American Safety Aerial Navigation Company to raise $2000 for a first class engine. The engine is crucial. without it the plane cannot fly. If funded, a Centralia aero factory could employ 200 to 300 workers, rivaling Wright and Curtiss firms.
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John F. Brown
Centrada
Brown
American Safety Aerial Navigation Company
Irwin
Centralia
Wright and Curtisa
Tach
Bottling Works Being Added to Chehalis Scene
May 12 report notes Chehalis will gain a bottling plant to serve numerous commercial activities. A large Park Street building has been rented by UW, TP, Koch, and George W. Maple, who establish the Twin City Bathing Works and expect daily machinery deliveries to enable broad distribution of soft drinks.
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Chehalis
Park Street
Koch
George W. Maple
Twin City
Death of 10 year old girl shocks town
A funeral notice reports the death of Ethel Porhosh at age 10 at her home on Washings ton street. The deceased had attended a dance two weeks earlier and received medical care without relief. The funeral is set for 2 PM Friday at the family residence with Rev Thompson officiating at Muantala View cemetery.
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Mea
Wr. Porhish
Boenst
Washingston Strecia
Iastaight
Ethel Porhosh
Yeurs 'Phoradny
Miss Worbash
Falcon Aleke
Ilre Tia
Realdotco
Tov
Thompson Offfelagig
Muantala View Comotorg
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