This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
2
A local controversial piece argues against direct democracy and favors representative government while criticizing impulsive measures like initiative and recall. It then discusses paving Main Street and Chebalis Avenue, urging council to improve roads, repair the railroad crossing, and consider private offers to share paving costs.
In Chehalis a dispute over extending Main street paving to State street unfolds. Mayor Gingrich faces criticism for opposing the one block link to a main westbound thoroughfare near the railroad. The furniture factory led by Gingrich would bear about 1000 of the cost, payable over ten years, with residents along Main Street backing paving as a critical link to traffic avenues outside the railroad area.
A fragmented local column contrasts the “Fellow Who Keeps His Old Folks” with the “Fellow Who Lives on His Polls.” It notes a pols era crackdown in Centralia led by Chief Roberts, sending some loiterers to work instead of the rockpile, and highlights a fifty one year old loafer as a local figure.
A dated critique depicts the hobo as a parasitic drift harming communities. It condemns handouts and calls for punitive measures while praising hard work and self reliance, contrasting idle beggars with industrious families. The piece frames public policy against vagrancy and urges social discipline to curb perceived degradation.
Centralia continues rapid growth as census figures label it the fastest growing city in the state. The volume of new homes, one hundred or more, and several new business buildings signal sustained demand. Population rise drives housing and commerce, with spring and summer expected to deepen expansion and solid prosperity.
Local clash between Chehalis property owners and city officials over paying for streets escalates. A fenced alley dispute sees one party threaten suit for damages as both sides exhibit pettiness, suggesting wiser heads should drop the matter. The piece also recalls political maneuvering around a candidate.
A joint session opens with prayer and oath as members lining up before the Vice President. Resolutions appoint a joint committee to inform the President Congress is ready to hear from him and to meet daily at noon. Galleries fill with women in bright attire while latecomers wait for standing room.
John T. Brown of Chehalis, who built an airship last fall and failed to fit it, announces a second attempt. He has patent rights, a new design trial model, and seeks Walla Walla Air Club and Aberdeen support. He has contacted Curtiss and the Wright brothers for drawings and plans to manufacture machines after the model is completed, with Centralia preferred for a plant site.
Centralia Lodge No 1083 of the Elks will hold a session to install officers for the year. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler E Morgenstern of Seattle will officiate, with several members to be initiated afterward and a social session to follow. New officers include Exalted Ruler W W Hodge and Secretary W W Daubney.
In Flint Michigan on April 4 John Minton a cleat maker and Andy Aooinlist won the mayoral race amid a crowded field. Socialist candidates and supporters also appear in the results with several underman and pupdryisora groups noted in passim but the decisive outcomes center on Minton and Aooinlist securing office.
In a prolonged session before Justice P. C. Beaufort, John Smith sued T. T. Murphy and Maud Murphy for 44.81 back pay. Manring was the defendant recipient. Murphy had deducted 60 from Smith wages for a horse injury, a settlement disputed by Smith. Arguments ended with a postponed verdict awaiting calmer consideration by the judge and attorneys.
Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday afternoon from Auditor Swofford’s office in Chehalis. Benjamin Bowen and Katherine Fredericeon, both of Seattle, obtained licenses with Rev Hatl officiating. William Hoberth and Basle M. Willard, both locally known, were granted licenses for a wedding planned tomorrow night.
A Cheballs council meeting heated over the Folsom Street assessment roll. Chief Long and Councilman Daickman clashed. Daickman ejected Long from the room amid accusations of personal involvement. Tensions trace to the chief's resignation a month earlier and ongoing fallout with the council.
In Grand Mound a community event titled The District School of Fifty Years Ago entertained a crowded old populist hall. Two teachers led the skit with actors including Edger Morris Pad Remley and Mrs Minnie James. The play, jokes, receipts from lunch box sales and a door total of 73.70 benefited local school funds.
Chehalis city council introduced an ordinance for a fifty year franchise to the Chehalis and Cowlitz Railway allowing street use for steam or electric operation. Objections loom over steam power on streets and potential injunctions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.