11 May 1906
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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
1
Centralia witnesses a contentious demonstration as local grangers protest the city council over agricultural policy. A Centralia man claims a standout performance in a regional shoot, hailed as the best in the area.
Sunday event on Centralia club grounds features 51 shooters from the Southwestern Washington Gun Club Association. Wray of Elma wins the association medal with 25 straight targets. South Tacoma takes team honors with 64 blue rocks, Centralia second with 63. Gilchrist tops high averages at 87 percent.
Tuesday night council session saw rapid action as finance committees endorsed bills for payment. Petitions moved streets and utilities opening Gold Street, arc lights, and a bridge. Bridge work funded by city. land purchases set in three installments. Zoning and licenses reviewed with Nuvent brothers license renewed. Ordinances passed including a typographical fix and a water main for fire protection.
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