Tacoma Council Grants Final Passage On Vacation Ordinance
The Tacoma council approved final passage of a vacation ordinance affecting railroad operations and debated details of shop types and potential Northern Pacific moves. Mayor Guerrier planned swift signature as the ordinance allows ninety days to begin the depot and roundhouse and one year to complete, otherwise void, with a second franchise ordinance granting street use also passed.
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Experts Advange In Stock Promises Bright Prospects
A Centralia man invested in Castratia Lights and Traction Company stock predicts a quick rise in value. He cites upcoming construction and says stock may become scarce at current prices. The firm plans an electric line to Rochester after obtaining the right of way, with bright prospects ahead.
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Centralia
Castratia Lights & Traction Company
Rochester
City Officials Told to Include Compensation Act Scope
City council was informed that counties and cities fall under the Employe s Compensation act. George A Lee of the Industrial Commission, Olympia s second state official, noted a late expense item while the city prepared its coming year budget. A report of all city workers in hazardous jobs must be filed and the state paid based on payroll and occupation rate.
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George A. Lee
Industrial Common
Olympia
Gillis 10 Report on Utilities Amid City Affairs
A report by the Public Commission outlines the status of municipal utilities. It details reforms, funding needs, and proposals to improve services for residents and businesses. The document highlights timelines and expected impacts on local infrastructure.
Stolen Item Placed From Front Porch Inquiry Ongoing
A report from SPRING LAND N I describes a theft where an infant was taken from a front porch of a William residence. Police search for the wheel and the man who wrote the incident. Employers liability and workers compensation topics are discussed at Gav sorting annual conference with Governor Fos ed Mannuchusel addresses.
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Srictonsey
Tocal Poleo
Wseuvss
Spring Land
N. I. Bent
Avira
Gavsorting
Eugene N. Fosed Mannuchusel Ts
Chehalis Nugget Defends City Financial Deals
A Chehalis city flare of controversy involving library board members, a furniture supplier, and public funds is debated in the Chehalis Bee Nugget and Daily Nugget. The papers defend actions tied to city contracts and question calls for government reform while noting potential conflicts of interest among officials.
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Chehalis Bee Nugget
Chehalis Daily Nugget
H. C. Goffman
Chehalis
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Power
Bush
Pet
Dan Gingrich
Gingrich
Furniture Company
Coffman
Nechsaary
Library Board
Luete
Chthalis
Eis
Parblie Fonds
Jewelers of U S and Canada Seek Better Protection for Life
New York reporters say representatives of the crest jewelers societies in the United States and Canada met to draft plans for improving safety for jewelers and clerks amid an unprecedented surge in assaults and robberies. A large reward is expected for the capture of Adolph Jern, the clerk killed in a daylight Sixth Avenue jewelry store raid six months ago.
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New York
United States
Canada
Sixth Avenue
Concealed Arillery Man Convicted in Litter Case
Sept. 13 CG H Campbell arrested for carrying concealed weapons in Litter Saturday night and threatening to shoot up the town. He was arraigned before Justice Westover and fined 90 dollars plus costs, with two days in the county jail for nonpayment. An initial link to a local robbery was disproved by Campbell's alibi.
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CG. H. Campbell
Court of Justice
W. A Westover
Campbel Ig
Three Arrested in Chehalis Fire Warrant Case
Warrant issued by Justice West for Courge Thompson a farmer near Sirefford on charges of starting fires without permitted authorization from the fire warden. Deputy Hammill filed the complaint and Fire Warden C Wallace was given the warrant for execution.
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Isaac W. Hammill
Court of Justice Westover
Chehalis
Courge Thompson
Sirefford
Thompson
C. Wallace
George Leland Awarded $2000 for Damages
In Lewis County Superior Court George Leland a former Chehalig Lumber Company employee who alleged an August injury at the milk plant received a jury verdict awarding him 2000 dollars. The plaintiff claimed damages from the company and the jury returned the verdict after deliberation.
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George Leland
Lewis County
George Leand
Chehalig Lumber Company
Milkv Littel
Concers Oy
Lyland
New York Woman Heads Colonial Home Mission Society
Mrs W G Robinson of New York advances to president of the Colonial Homes Society amid ongoing efforts to expand charitable housing programs. The organization focuses on settlement housing and community aid initiatives in the city.
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New York
Driver Who Struck Boy Fined for Speeding Incident
Conrad Monteseno driver of a car struck Isaac Trusty a Black boy in Che halls during a Monday night rain. Trusty suffered a badly bruised eye a split cheek and head gashes while Conrad was fined $100 plus costs for speeding and limited visibility. Trusty remained confined a few days but is expected to recover without severe injury.
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Monteseno
Isaac Trusty
Chehalls
Prewitt
Trusty
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Fisgro
Rochester Man Arrested After Scrap
Frank Tripy of Rochester was arrested after a fight outside the city. He grabbed a walker and demanded money from Allen James, struck him when refused, and resisted Deputy Sheriff Fred Liggins and Justice Whitcomb who tried to arrest him. Trip is jailed in Olympia to answer assault charges.
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Rocheater
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Olympia
Trip
Allen James
James
Rochester
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Whitcomb
Iustice of the Peace
Tripp
Fred Liggins
Sho
Militia Companies Begin Rifle Match Challenge
The National Guard of Washington Aberdeen company challenges Gentralia Company M to a rifle match next Sunday. The match will be shot on respective ranges. results telegraphed to commanders. Company M lists one sharpshooter and eight expert riflemen and expects to defeat Aberdeen.
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Abardean
Assault Follows Arrest In Rochester Feud Over Witness
T Clark and Glyde Patel both of Rochester exchanged heated words over a gambling case. Clark struck Caton Paton, a minor, who was brought before a local justice and fined $1 with costs totaling $20. The incident occurred yesterday.
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Glyde Patel
Rochester
Clark
Caton
Paton
Asa
Justice of the Nonce
Costa
No Fire Protection for Ghebalis Library Board Policies Void
The Ghebalis Library board faces disarray as the building lacks fire insurance. Two policies via H. Coffman Agency are void, leaving the library unprotected. A 7000 policy was in place, with disputes over who issued funds and who benefited. The board plans minutes to itemize expenditures and awaits next meeting details.
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Chebalis Library Board
H. C. Cofman
Nuil
H . Coffman
Dan W. Bush
Remington
Ballinger
D. W.noble
Capehalls
Coffman
Noble
Mr. Noble
J. B. Willis
F. M. Power
Dan Bush
Mr. Bush
State Tax Commission Reports Land Valuations Across State
Sept 13 The state tax commission releases figures showing the aggregate equalized valuation of all real estate including improvements for the year 1910 at 692,831,094. Timber lands are valued at 19.98 per acre, with improved land averaging 22.75 per acre and 3.79 per acre for land improvements. Town and city lots total 263,009,001 in equalized value with improvements adding 687,462, etc.
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Olymffa
State Tax Commission
Deerogate
Ely
Railroads Of State Assessed On Year 1917 Valuations
The state tax commission released assessing figures for railroads operating in the state. Total value of operating property is 405,646 with further breakdowns for lines including Northern Pacific at 8 and Oregon-Washington Railway Navigation Co. figures cited. Other named entries include Great Northern and Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation Co. listings with specific valuations.
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Onympia
Ste
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State Tax Commission
Maine Retains Prohibition Amid Tight Races
Portland Maine September 1 The city press reports Maine voting results show Prohibition remaining in force though margins are narrow. Official tallies indicate 247 vote lead out of 20 725 total with several towns yet unreported and expected to shift results.
Clapp Endorses La Follette in West For Probable Stand
Senator Clapp returns from the Pacific Coast with the Progressive faction backing La Follette for the presidency while avoiding a firm statement on who would receive the party’s organized support. The article notes tension over backing as West states align.
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Slone
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