Westendorf praised for seven years of reform school policy
The Post-Intelligencer lauds Superintendent Thomas P Westendorf for seven years at the state reform school at Caehaus. It notes no public funds wasted, annual returns to the treasury, and broad praise from reform school leaders nationwide. It argues Governor Rogers should retain Westendorf to protect efficient management and public interest.
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BEE
Westendorf
Post-Intelligencer
Rogers
Reform School
Caehaus
Thomas Po Westendorf
United States
Washington Lumber Shingles Trade Notes Of Prosperity
In early 1895 carload lumber shipments reached 54386 and shingles 911S. By 1897 inland shipments stood at 3448 lumber and 8553 shingles carloads, while 1896 saw 3569 lumber and 7057 shingles carloads. Coastwise shipments surged, signaling strong demand and rising prices for Washington’s lumber and shingles, with mills operating boosting local prosperity.
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Washington
Lumbr
Humes Announces Candidacy for U S Senator from Seattle
Mayor Hox J Humes of Seattle declares bid for United States Senate. The republican judge aims for governor or senator, triggering no surprise as candidates seek a party legislature first to avoid deadlocks in a caucus driven process.
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Hox. T J. Humes
Seattle
United States
Goveror
Navy Has Sunk Eighteen Spanish Warships to Date
The navy reports destroying 18 Spanish warships since the war began and capturing numerous rich prizes of war. It notes no material damage to its own forces and attributes success to the marksmanship of American gunners, prompting European astonishment at the results.
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Europe
Congressman Lewis Claims Pacific Coast Duty Motive
A Washington congressman alleges Adjutant General Corbin said Washington volunteers were kept for irksome guard duty at Pacific coast posts to favor larger states. The account is disputed, with calls that the congressman likely invented the story.
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Lewis
Corbin
Washington
Centralia pays $300 warrant from boom days
Tue P. L. notes Centralia has paid a $300 warrant with $193 interest, calling the warrant a relic of boom days. He says taxpayers now prefer steady growth over another boom and bust.
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Tue P. L
Centralia
Reverend Thompson Joins Vancouver Barracks as Army Chaplain
After years preaching with little or no pay, Rev. John R. Thompson of Ovosta accepts a call and, through John R. Rogers, becomes an army chaplain at Vancouver barracks with a salary near $1500 annually. Where is the minister who would ignore such a call?
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John R. Thompson
Ovosta
John R. Rogers
Vancouver Barracks
Names of 14 Free Silver Republicans in Lewis County
The query requests the roster of fourteen Free Silver Republican delegates in Lewis County for a three ringed convention at Edensburg. No names are provided in the source text.
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Edensburg
Lewis County
Commissioners urged to finish county bridge protection work
The author urges timely completion of breakwater and other protections for county bridges. Two new bridges are planned and others already exist. the need to safeguard structures has been neglected and should not be delayed in the future.
Senator Taylor Visits Tacoma by Taylor Family
Agate July 21 reports Senator Taylor and family of Tacoma visiting at John A Taylor’s. Social events include a dance by Adelia and Katie Mitchell, school visits by Mrs. Gates and Eva Mossman, and a lively Friday night gathering. The school closes with a program and Daniel Berry wins top spelling marks. Governor Rogers affirms Superintendent Westendorf will be retained amid board agitation.
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Tacoma
John A. Taylor
Adelia
Katie Mitchell
Waring
Watson
Centralia
Peter Jensen
Daniel Berry
Oard of Control
Reform School
Westendorf
State Board of Control
Rogers
Lister
Stailcup
J. W. Giblin
Governor Rogers
Langhorne Law Office
Langhorne
Hugh Werren
Poorfarm Crockett
Walter Blake
Chapman
George S. Brooks
Puyallup
Professor Westendorf
Board of Control
Rogers and Lansburn Wed at Pe Ell Home
Mr Ed Rogers, longtime Northern Pacific agent at Pe Ell, married Miss Katherine Lansburn at the home of Mr and Mrs J G Dunlap in Pe Ell Tuesday morning. Rev Loomis of South Bend officiated. The bride is Mrs Dunlaps sister and will reside at home after August 4, after a wedding trip to the Sound and other places.
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Albert Taepelt
Dryad
Milwaukee
Wis
Ed Rogers
Katherine Lansburn
J. G. Dunlap
Loomis
South Bend
Rogers
Northern Pacific
Pe Ell
Dunlap
Chehalis bid bids for street and alley drainage ordinance
Notice states sealed bids for draining parts of Front street Park street Chehalis Avenue and the alley in block 1 Chehalis Land and Timber Company addition per ordinance 175. Bids due August 1 at 1 o clock pm to the city clerk. dated July 20 1885. WA Westover City Clerk. David Stewart Mayor. The Battleship Oregon has set records on its 18000 mile voyage prompting widespread requests for it and Northern Pacifics advertised book draws new interest from passengers nationwide.
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City of
Chehalis
Washington
Front Street
Park Street
Chehalis Avenue
Chehalis Land and Timber Company
Westover
David Stewart
Oregon
I. U.S Navy
Army and Navy
Northern Pacific
N.pl
St. Paul
Barge
United States
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies, Fr Croney Ad
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the eustachian tube and promises cure through constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten deafness cases are due to catarrh and offers a hundred dollar reward for cured cases not caused by catarrh. Circulars are sent free from Fr Croney & Co of Toledo, with druggists selling their product.
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Fr. CRENEY_ & Co
Toledo
Current Expense Warrants for Chehalis City Funds
Notice lists warrants on the current expense fund of Chehalis with issue dates and payment on presentation. John Dupson, City Treasurer, directs that interest ceases July 23 and dated July 22. Local county news promotion and newspaper subscription prices and sellers are mentioned.
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Chehalis
John Dupson
Wash
Seaman's letter recalls raid and harbor exploits
Superintendent Westendorf reviews a note from St Howard, a sailor aboard the Indiana, recounting the destruction of Cervera’s fleet on July 25. The letter also notes Howard and another youth who escaped a local school years ago by tearing bedclothes to climb down. They walked barefoot to Centralia, burglarized Crosby’s store, then returned. Howard improved markedly thereafter.
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Westendorf
St. Howard
Indiana
Cervera
Howard
Centralia
Crosby
Notice of Sale Of Real Estate In Lewis County Wa
In Lewis County Superior Court a notice of sale of real estate from the estate of Loudh Mate Many, deceased, announces sale of timber land to pay debts and administration costs. Executor Xi Mauerimann will conduct bids on the land parcels for cash, with court approval and right of rejection reserved. Attorneys Meonett & Harmias represent the estate.
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Lewis County
Washington
Loudh
Leeti Maunermann
Suia
Perth
Tanze
Lewis
Dawes
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