Framing Chehalis Water Franchise Debate
The Chehalis Nugget questions the value of a 50 year water franchise for the Washington Oregon Corporation and the push for a commission form of government where voters decide franchises. The editor is urged to explain why a prominent company would seek or withdraw a 50 year grant and how public protection fits with proposing a commission system for oversight.
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Chehalis Nugget
Washington- Oregon Corporation
Chehhalia
Chehalis
Washington-Oregon Corporation
The
Nugget
Centralia
Two
Indies
Washington-Oregon
Povernscent
Fall baseball clash ends in 2 to 2 tie at practice grounds
A morning exhibition between De Tone Eput miners and a royal unionists ring on the practice grounds behind the post office ended in a 2 to 2 tie at the end of the fourth inning. The first class game drew a large crowd as both clubs showed strong play and spectators yelled for participation in the parade.
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de 'Tone Eput
Mission Board Meeting Opens Canadian Church Convention
London Ontario September delegates and missionaries gather as the General Board of Missions of the Church of England in Canada begins its annual convention. The meeting serves as a prelude to the General Synod sessions starting Wednesday. Bad weather noted, brick and tile firm in Chehalis reports a fire.
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London
Ont
eAneral Board of Missions
Church of England In Canada
Arrests After Serious Accusation In Local Case
Peter Morris, residence unknown, was arrested by the local police on a serious charge after a warrant issued days earlier. Complainant M Gronka alleges Morris followed him and his daughter, offered money for her to flee, threatened violence, and attempted to gain entry to their home. Morris was released on bonds and to face a court hearing tomorrow. Gronka seeks peace bonds amid fears.
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Peter Morris
Morris
M. Gronka
Mul
Tim
Gronka
Gronke
Court of Justice of the Peace Haus
Buxton
One Harbor Game Between Raymond and South Peng
Only one game was played between Raymond and South Peng yesterday, with Sunday games cancelled due to rain. South Reed won Saturday afternoon 11 to 6 after a grueling State League clash. The harbor season ends this afternoon with a South end matchup between the two clubs.
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Raymond
South Peng
South Reed
South End
May Yohe to marry again in Brooklyn show
Actress May Yohe and former lightweight Jack McAuliffe, both with two previous marriages, announced plans to wed in a Brooklyn vaudeville setting after her matinee performance. The disclosure came as Yohe described a world tour and memories of prior marriages.
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New York
Yohe
Jack McAuliffe
Brooklyn
Vaudevilly
Cholera Rages in Turkey Strain Toll Reported
London dispatch reports a cholera outbreak in Turkey with appalling deaths among troops and officers. The tally notes 50 deaths in the past two days and 37 of 45 returning officers died, reflecting a severe outbreak among Turkish forces.
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London
Chelera Mai
Chatell
Cran Annwnia
Christian Church convention reports strong membership
Danville Wisconsin September reports from the sixty first annual convention of the Christian churches of Christ show membership in Timolg to exceed 120000. The event, held in Springfield, featured John Goldon of Springfield and other delegates.
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United Press
Tdanvilga
Danvillo
the Christian Churches
Diaciploa of Christ
Mhinole
John
Goldon
Springfield
Ppsnions
Timolg
Unions Hold Big Labor Day Celebration in Centralia
Centralia marks Labor Day with a grand parade led by a coal miners delegation aboard a special train. Union contingents including Glove Makers Painters Decorators Barbers and United Mine Workers showcased in a two block long march followed by city park program headlined by C C Young and labor officials. A balloon ascent by H O Turner is planned for this afternoon if weather permits, adding to the day’s festivities.
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Centralia
Enion
Gentrala
Centralia Reception Committee
Centralia Wagle Band
Owl Lodge
Guerrier
United Mine Workers of America
Tono
Mendota
Kopiah
O. Turner
Beattie Tells Court Story Of Wife's Murder
Beattie testifies in Chesterfield court that a bearded man stopped his car and shot his wife after an argument. He claims to have grabbed the gun and dumped it as he fled, while a witness pins the murder to Kastelburg’s car, contradicting Beattie’s account. He admits to past relations with the murdered woman and paying her money under duress, saying he loves his wife.
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Beattie
United Press
Chesterfield
Henry
Heatie
Anr
Ato
Kastelburg
Ust Beattie
Heattie
Paul Treattie
Budah Binford
Menigan Campaign Turmoil Turns Campaign Rally Violent
United Press reports in Mexico City on September 4 as 3090 pesos were looted and a mob of Maderistas derailed General Bernardo Reyes effort to address supporters. Police used force to clear the crowd with 42 wounded, many from stones and saber gashes. Reyes faces a hostile rally in the capital amid rioting.
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United Press
Mexico City
Maderistas
Barnardo Reyes
Madero
Red
White Cross
Commissaries
Taft Reelection Predicted by Wilson at Western Speech
Secretary Wilson predicted Taft’s reelection at a Net State gathering in Lincoln Nebraska. He praised Taft for applying core government principles while urging Western voters to support his renomination. The report notes strong popular support and calls for unity to secure the nomination.
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Manteo Press
GOTCH VICTORIOUS IN CONTROVERSIAL WRESTLING BOUT
Valcago reports Gotch defeated Hackersetantdt in fourteen minutes after a disputed fall began the match. Referee’s stoppage led to a second attempt with rough exchanges. Gotch finally secured a decisive hold as Hackanachinfd turned over and was counted out. Huge crowds watched the event with $21,000 in cash winnings at stake.
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United Presa
Valcago
Hackersetantdt
Wearelte
Reson Cor Hignettan
Phe Petoree
Hickensehiktt
Referen
Ruassin
Ote
Fiva Goteh
Man Kicked From Tram Succinas Jerny King Dies
Jerny King, a Black ex convict who claimed a tram ejectment near Chehalis a week earlier, died early Saturday after a broken back. Witnesses supported his story. coroner Sticklin to hold an inquest. Brakeman suspected will be heard. if found guilty, prosecution. King had served two years in Walla Walla for stabbing a policeman.
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Jerny King
Chehalis
King
Goroner Sticklin
Walla- Walla
Riley
Greatest Labor Day in History
United Press Leased Wire reports New York observes Labor Day as the most general yet, a holiday growing from a small 25 year history. The first parade drew under a hundred workers but swelled to thousands by its end as the idea spread nationwide. Today's New York parade was described as the largest yet held.
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New York
Hoquiam City Commission Faces Salary Sign Dispute
Hoquiam Sept 4 The new city commission wrangles over a salary warrant for Edward Ogden son of Commissioner W. Ogden. Mayor Harry Ferguson refuses to sign while Commissioner Willis backs him. The dispute centers on merit versus kinship in hiring and pay decisions.
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Hoquiam
New City Commission
Harry Ferguson
Edward Ogden
Ogden
Willis
Untitled Pralate Social Fragments From Fort Evening
Fragments describe a Friday evening party at Fort with numerous attendees and social notes. The text mentions names such as Saunders, Rockefeller, and Saunders family, plus references to travel plans and a public social event. Details are garbled but indicate a local society notice of a gathering and expected activities.
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Has
Amit
Sos
Collins
and Airs
Veilypsgi
An Sr Tee
Amd
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Ted
Pasitic
Grande Saunders
Masom
John Saunders
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Gotch To Tour World
Chicago report announces that Gotch plans a world tour of exhibitions in major cities over about nine months starting in two weeks. He will return to his Harbolt farm. He remarks Hackenschmidt was easy and expresses surprise at the bout’s brevity.
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Chicago
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B—Gotch
Harbolt
Hackenschmidt
Death of L D Hitch Noted In This City
L D Hitch died yesterday morning at his son's home in the city. Survived by sons Ed Hitch and Joseph Hitch and daughters Mabel Steckham and Lucy Young. Brother John Hitch and daughter Mrs Grierson also among relatives. Oregon visitors to attend funeral in Medford with funeral notice to follow in this paper.
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L. D. Hitch
Mr. Hitch
Ed. Hitch
City
Joseph Hitch
Oregon
Mabel Steckham
Lucy Young
John Hitch
Grierson
Port Angeles
Medford
Taft Delivers First Tariff Talk On Western Tour
United Press notes President Taft dictated the first in a series of tariff talks to be delivered during his western tour. He will prepare additional addresses, and he spent part of the day golfing in Beverly as he continues his trip.
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Beverly
Taft
Statement of Banks Demanded by Comptroller
Washington reports the comptroller calls for a statement of national banks conditions as of close of business September 1. The request seeks detailed financial data and health indicators from all federally chartered banks for the period ending that date.
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Washington
Citirengy
Fusin
Washington Oregon Line Changes Near Chehalis
The Washington Oregon line will be operated with changes near Chehalis and Cowlitz, routing from the junction with the Washington Oregon Corporation to a point 1.5 miles south of the city limits. The corporation plans ongoing operations and funding to maintain the route.
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Washington-Oregon
Chehalis & Cowlitz
Washi Oregon Corporation
Uigiy-Alway
Chehalis City
Washington-Oregon Corps
Untitled historical note on posts and people in 5 acts
Fragmentary OCR note references multiple names and places in a sequence of actions. It mentions Wiebe Jonk Byub Yates and Pangima with limited readable context. The passage seems to record events or roles across dates and locations but lacks a cohesive narrative.
National Tax Conference Opens In Richmond Virginia
Delegates from several Canadian cities join officials and public figures in Richmond for the International Taxation Conference. The four day session covers taxation methods and policy, with governors and other prominent public men on the program.
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Richmond
Mhany Abieo
Aso
WIN
Agnatore
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