Albert Johnson Wins Republican Nomination Bid for Congress
Official Lewis County primary returns show Albert Johnson with modest totals among long list of candidates, including Norman S. Richards, J. Siler, and J. Leonard in various races. Results cover governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state senator, house representatives, and local offices with first and second choice tallies.
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Lewis County
Arthur Simmons
Frank, Hammond
Henry B. Dewey
Harry Rosenkaupt
John P. Pay
A. C. Shaw
C. B. Frost
Norman S. Richards
Stanton
Warburton
Thomas G. Van‘Waton
Albert Johnson
M. EB. Hay
Orville Billings
Robert T. Hodge
Ben R. Fish
KR. L. Kilne
Faward Mosth
D. H. Cox
C. W. Clausen
W. E. Crombell
W. Y. Tanner
John F. ‘Dore
Josephine Preston
AY . Burrows
H. C. Finchback
John J. Shively
J. B. Leonard
J. A. Venens
J. 8. Siler
W. B. Arnold
James McChure
B. F. Arnold
O. J. Alvers
WE. Bishop
C.D. Cunningham
W. H. Cameron
Agcegnor
M. E. Harty
C. Davis
M. J. Carrier
Paving price settled by arbitration in Chehalis county
A three member arbitration board resolved the paving dispute west of Centralia. W H Allen and Stanley Macomber represented the contractors, while George Robinson acted for the county. The panel set a final price of 12158.72 for the work, about 260 less than the county's preliminary bid and below the contractors’ demand.
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Albers Allen
Chehalis
Centralia
W. H. Allen
Aivera & Allen
Stanley Macomber
George Robinson
Big Meeting of Farmers on Saturday
The big meeting of farmers was held in the Ford's Prairie auditorium Saturday night. It was well attended with many members of the Centralia Commercial club present. Dr. F. Tus and Herbert Robinson, president and secretary of the local club, spoke on small fruit and berry cattle, and J. O. Norton, manager of the Farmers' Co-Operative Creamery Company, explained the workings of that concern. Women served coffee and sandwiches at the end.
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Ford's Prairie Auditorium
Centralia Commercial
Herbert Robinson
Barry Catlture
J. O. Norton
Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamary Company
Women of the Prairie
Small Things Well or Consume Energy for Bigger Tasks
The saying warns that focusing too much on minor chores can drain energy and leave you unable to handle major duties. It emphasizes balance between daily tasks and larger responsibilities.
Charged With Jumping High School Board Bill Sept 23
Jack Jolly was arrested yesterday by local police on information from Hogulam. He is charged with jumping a board bill. An officer arrived from Hogulam today and took Joly back for trial.
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Jack Jolly
Stere
Hogulam
Joly
United Press
Vancouver
Wash
Europe
Morris
Jagendorf
Columbia University
Columbia
New York
England
France
Germany
Switzerland
County officials to inspect east county roads and bridges
County Commissioners Gray and Teachner and County Engineer Ward left this afternoon for Randle. The multi day trip will inspect roads and bridges in the east end of the county to assess conditions and plan repairs.
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Gray and
Teachner
Ward
Randle
Many Local Booths at 1912 Fair
Local retailers and wholesalers will have booths at the Southwest Washington Fair this year. Herbert Robinson, secretary of the Commercial Club, has emphasized merchant participation and received assurances that booths will be filled. Last year many Centrella booths added an enterprising appearance to the local merchants.
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Washington
Herbert Robinson
Commercial Cub
Six Wheels Violations Prompt Six Arrests by Police
Police last night arrested six individuals for boulevard vehicle light and signal violations. Harley Whitford and W. H. Oliver paid minimal fines in police court this morning, while four more cases are set for tonight's hearing.
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Harley Whitford
W. H. Oliver
Complications In Mexico Threatened By Note Incident
United States note to President Madero was released but not delivered, risking US Mexico tensions. Ambassador Wilson handed the note to reporters. report said it threatened landing of American Marines at Tampico unless a Mr. Nicole was released. Nichols: was released. Madero preparing protest over Wilson's actions.
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United Presa
Mexico City
Mexico
Madero
United States
Wilson
Raportere
Tampico
Nicole
Nichols
Nichola
Bingham Strikers Threaten General Miner Walkout
United Press Heased Wire from Salt Lake City reports Bingham strikers threaten to gall out other miners if strikebreakers are used. They warn a general walkout will spread to Arizona Montana New Mexico and Nevada mines.
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Bingham
United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Arizona
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Wages for Women Linked to Morals in Spokane
Spokane officials push a minimum wage for women arguing an eight to nine dollar weekly rate would uplift morals and curb the white slave traffic. Mayor Hindley says many local women earn five dollars weekly and cannot live decently. He favors the Missouri plan as the best current approach.
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Spokane
Wash
W. J. Hindley
Missouri
Hindley
Battleship Wyoming Completed Turned Over to Navy
The battleship Wyoming was turned over to the government at the Philadelphia Navy Yard by Cramp Shipbuilding Company. Commanded by Capt. S. L. Chapin it will be commissioned next week and take part in the naval review in New York Harbor next month.
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Philadelphia
Wyoming
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Arkansas
S. L. Chapin
Sle
New York Harbor
New Clothing Store Opens In Aberdeen
Shoe v4 Blyth, a major Aberdeen house, opens a branch at 309 314 North Tower Avenue. The refurbished shop aims to attract Centralia patrons. owners T H Blyth and C P Kilyth arrived for the opening. A J Haigh will manage the local branch.
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Shoe v4 & Blyth
Aberdeen
North Tower Avenue
Centralia
T.H. Blyth
C. P. Kilyth
Cen‘tralia
Witul
A. J. Haigh
Twin
Canadian Statesman dies in Kingston cabinet minister Cartwright
Sir Richard Cartwright died in Kingston Ontario today. He was a noted Canadian publiist and a member of the cabinet as minister of trade and commerce. He urged reciprocity with the United States.
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United Press
Kingston
Ont
Richard Cartwright
United States
Resolution to Vacate Tower Ave by City Commissioners
City commissioners passed a six foot vacation of Tower Avenue between Center and Hansen Street with October 22 set for bearing objections. Petition filed by S H Bloomer, signed by two thirds of property owners. Reports on Local Improvement District No 24 and concrete sidewalk work read and accepted. A $602.99 warrant approved for ditch work. A salems license granted to Charles Powers.
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Tower Avenue
Center
Hansen Street
S. H. Bloomer
Stanley Nacomber
China
Tower Amenuty
Charles Powers
Shoge Restores Senses After 14 Years of Deafness
Victor ia B C Sept 24 Andrews Forsyth, once stone deaf and mute for over 14 years, suddenly regained both senses after a shock during a railroad accident in Kamloops. He heard his own shout and conversations as onlookers spoke, a miracle doctors say defies explanation.
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United Press
Victorea
Kamloops
Andrew Forsyth
Worsyth Waas
Eam
Hoe
Kla Pa
Forsyth
Buccoe
Banquet Highlight At Centralia Commercial Club Event
More than 100 leaders and visitors gathered at the Centralia hotel for a Commercial Club banquet tied to Southwest Washington growth. Talks covered city prosperity, real estate gains, and plans for future electric networks and franchise control. Total receipts were 116 dollars, with a 16.50 shortfall to be covered.
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Centralia
Chehalia Citizens’ Club
E. E H. Teachner
Teachestor
Teach
H. W. Thompson
A. EB. Judd
Chethalig Citisene’ Club
Twin Cities
Washington
Judd
F. E. Dorris
Presbyterian Church
N. B. Coffman
Sothwest Washington Development Association
New
Coffman
W.C. Albee
Northern Pacific
Mr. Albee
E. H.S. Mulder
Relub
Thomas Crawford
William West
Lewis County
Harry Barkley
Theodore Hoss
Appeal likely in Chehalis contract case ruling
The decision by Judge Mason Irwin of the Chehalis county superior court limited contractor Robinson of Tacoma to six thousand dollars for the Gxsendesvenue improvement. The ruling may be appealed to the state supreme court as a first of its kind and a precedent.
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Mason Irwin
Chehalis County
Morton Sawmill Engraver Arrested for Threat Against Employer
Barney Clowers, an engineer at C G Thompson’s Morton sawmill, was arrested by Sheriff Urquhart on a charge of threatening to kill his employer. A previous dispute over money led to a street confrontation where Thompson knocked Clowers down before Clowers armed himself. Clowers was brought to Chehalis for arraignment today.
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Barney Clowers
Urquhart
C. G. Thompson
Chehalis
Clowers
Thompson
Morton
Thompsean
Chekulis
Petition Seeks Vacation of Tower Avenue Reach
S H Bloomer presented to the city commission a petition to vacate all of Tower Avenue from Center Street to Hansen Street. A prior 12 foot vacation petition was denied at last week’s meeting, thoughBloomer was told a six foot vacation might be considered.
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S. H. Bloomer
City Commission
Tower
Center Street
Hansen Street
Bloomer
Thompson's Corner Sold in Chehalis
Thompson's Corner, Chehalis, a five ten and fifteen cent store owned by El Il Thompson, was sold yesterday to M. F. Taylor of Beattie The store will retain the old firm name and continue retailing at the same location.
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Thompson's Corner
Chehalis’ Bie
Elil Thompson
Wan
M. F. Taylor
Beattls
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Tan
Tower Ave
Shoge
Irwin
Kokootk FT
Cheralis
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