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J. H. Long

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Aug 28, 1892Torchlight, Two Bands, and a Canal: Lewis County Opens the 1892 CampaignFour hundred Centralia Republicans ride a special train into Chehalis, fill the opera house past overflowing, and cheer loudest for the Lake Washington canal.Chehalis, WA
Apr 16, 1893The Narrow Escape of John LongA young man is nearly killed after being dragged fifty feet by a train at the Chehalis depot.Chehalis Depot, Chehalis, WA
Nov 9, 1907A Mining Boom Bites at the MetalinesNew concentrators, a wagon road, a rich strike and a $1.5 million company put Newport at the center of a swelling lead-and-silver rush.Metaline, WA
May 14, 1908Newport Residents Band Together to Establish Public LibraryA group of civic-minded citizens incorporates a library association, elects trustees, and seeks city hall space for a free public library.Newport, WA
May 20, 1909Council Balks at Nearly $15,000 in Street BidsNewport's council opened proposals for crosswalks and three street grades, then sent the whole package to committee after the low bids gave them sticker shock.Newport, WA