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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
13
Fire Chief Peak recommends city council buy a chemical wagon for the department to improve response capabilities. The wagon weighs over 6000 pounds and may require one horse to pull it, with Miller’s recommendation supported at the council meeting.
Senator Mien will address Riceitizens at the opera house Monday evening before election day. The event will feature Republican speakers and county candidates, with Benatar Wile among top political figures in the state.
Centralia High beat Puyallup 20 to 0 on Saturday. Centralia scored early, failed a field goal, then added two more touchdowns as Puyallup struggled offensively. Centralia’s defense held firm, keeping their own goal secure for the win.
Majority of councilmen present Tuesday evening voted in favor of vacating a strip six feet wide on Tower Avenue. The action clears street space for future development and affects neighboring properties and zoning. No date beyond Tuesday noted. local officials did not announce potential compensation or redevelopment plans.
City council met to discuss opening Second Street from Third to the waterworks area and renaming West Street to Buckner. Officials eyed a sewer extension on Third Street and improved lighting, while police and fire rules were updated amid concerns over explosives storage near the business district and a proposed vacating of Tower Avenue’s east side strip.
The Lincoln School declamatory contest last Friday produced ranking for the Declaimers Nol John Wateon Ro 2 Moro Jewell Now Ate Alfred No 4 Sell Smith No 6 Lois Oktiam No 6 Withert Harringtons No7 Myhr Van Ron Joan Wateon Moro Jewell were the two who will represent the Lincoln School in the centers with Chelate during institute week. Twenty two pupils took part in the spelling tryout and several were noted for excellence.
The report describes wind damage last week to yards and a new Wheedler building. Sections were cut, reinforcements replaced, and deck and tackle adjusted as repairs progress rapidly despite unclear phrasing.
Dr Thuan Dae sold his Gam ona lion Klondyke to Mr Lang at Vortlind on Monday in a driving show. The event notes a two year run of prizes and recognitions achieving top prizes in Seattle. The sale was conducted by an unnamed dealer.
A series of Democratic rallies were announced with dates in October across multiple towns including Chehalin Maplae Winlock Kopiah and Gantratia. Speakers O. A. Reynolds and others were listed to address voters on key issues inviting all ages and especially women, noting no restrictions by party lines.
A grand lodge warning to all Elks and their friends about counterfeit official emblems flooding the market. The Dallas lodge changed the emblem design, but no official permission was given to manufacturers. The warning urges avoiding unauthorized emblems and notes stores have stocked spoofed pins.
KEW contractors Ifans Brne. near completion on water wheel installation replacing damaged gear at Chehalig river power plant. Two turbines, American made, to be tested. city and Hoes Bros plan to replace 133 ele dynamo with new 1 caliber unit early in the year. Light troubles expected to ease after the first of the year.
The Lewin and Pasco counties city directory announces a major update and warns figures may vary from official counts. It lists Centralia around 8400 and Chehalis about 4000, with a note that populations are likely understated or inflated until official tallies are released.
The Republican central committees set speaking dates including Senator Pilon at Qutralia on November 2 and Congressman Unmphrey at Ohohalia on October 4. Meloan and others planned events at St. State and Tulelo with county candidates at Yukai schoolhouse, plus local notices for Kinbarthet Mineral and Cutebver events. some dates remain to be finalized.
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