State plans 19 million road bond program
A Seattle based report outlines a state plan to issue 19 million dollars in road bonds to fund a comprehensive highway building program. The proposal, moving through discussions with legislative leaders, aims to gain approval for bonding and rapid construction across the state with backing from business groups and commercial associations.
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Seattle
Assil de
E. Chil
Tate Bonds
Star
Chifnerg
Milwaukee Debates End Result of Local Race and Delegates
Milwaukee reports a victory for Dr. G A Lading in the mayoral race with 43 117 votes to Emil Seidel 20 200 and 12 864 for the socialist incumbent. State primaries show La Follette securing a solid Republican delegation to Chicago and Wilson supporters claiming 22 of 26 Democratic delegates to Baltimore with four for Champ Clark disputed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
G. A. Lading
Socialist
Beidel
Lading
Emil Seidel
LaFollette
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Champ Clark
Good Roads Day Considered by Lewis County Officials
At the Citizen's Club luncheon in Chehalis a committee was named to interview Lewis County commissioners about designating April 12 as Good Roads Day. The aim is to have every man work on improving roads that day. The committee met with commissioners and earlier received a delegation from Centralia. Members: H H S Mulder, W Z Beiman, J E Tearhnor, Dupthley, and Thomas Crawford.
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Citizen's Club
Chehalis
Lewis County
Centralia
Langtvon
H. H
Mulder
W. 2
Beiman
J. E. Tearhnor
Dupthley
Thomas Crawford
Demonstration Farm Work Advances Near City
The demonstration farm west of the city, donated by KF. 2B. Hubbard, was restoned this morning with Prof. I. W. Ayarks of Wallington State College and O. Jayne, an irrigation expert, on site. They aim to complete the work tonight before Sparks and Jayne catch an evening train, their guidance deemed invaluable for the project.
University Glee Club Delightful Concert Draws City Crowds
On April 3 the Christ church was packed for a Washington University Mandolin and Voice Glee Club concert. Chinese tenor William Lai led standout numbers with strong enunciation, earning multiple encores from the audience. The club plans future stopovers to Aberdeen and Olympia and hopes for a Centralia return in 1913.
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Christiay
Washington Tnbersity
Washington
Mandolin
Isilee Cink
William Lai
Amerita
Aberdeen
Olympia
Centralia
Prof Sparks Addresses Farmers Meeting at Thomsa Hall
Prof H W Sparks of Washington State College spoke on soil and crop management. Irrigation expert J O Irvie joined Sparks and discussed irrigation. Demonstration farm development and advantages were reviewed as a fairly well attended farmers gathering hosted by the Commercial Club in Thomsa hall last night.
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Thomsa Hall
Ie Commercial Club
H. W. Sparks
Washington State College
J.O. Irvie
Sparks
Government Urged to Supervise All Express Companies
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee favoring an amendment to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission authority over express companies. The bill details rates by distance, a rural delivery cooperation plan, and penalties including fines of 100 dollars plus attorney fees for noncompliance.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Yio Express Company
Expo
Fural Tarriers
Tad‘bean
Ax~ Press
Grays Harbor Arson to American Pride Sparks Tense Move
A Hoquiam fueled debate follows a local arrest of Louis Larson for admiring the Stars and Stripes. The Grays Harbor region, recently annexed to the United States, faces calls for direct U S. communications and a protectorate setup with rapid troop movements. The Chronicle even suggests dredging the Chehalis River to allow battleship passage and ensuring Hoquiam’s flag remains accessible to all Americans.
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Grays Harbor
United States
Palvigu
Issession
Lialle Lo
Hoquiam
Trays Harbor
Louis Larson
Larson
Eagles
Hardwick
Hardheariest
Polson
Damage Suits Against Raymond Total 14 Million
The Seattle Star reports Raymond faces defamation and damage lawsuits likely exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars after 800 striking Greek mill workers were expelled. Lawyers from Alderton and Murphine prepare complaints. Greek officials in Washington are urged to intervene citing treaty violations.
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Raymond
Seattle Star
Seattle
Alderton & Murphine
LaFollette May Visit Centralia
Thomas B. McCusker campaign manager for LaFollette lists tentative city stops for the Republican presidential candidate’s Oregon campaign. LaFollette plans to speak April 13 in Portland and in many other cities, with a final stop the following Thursday. Mrs. LaFollette may campaign for women’s suffrage in Gregan and speak in Portland at the Woman’s Club event.
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United Press
Portland
Thomas B. McCusker
Gifton
LaFollette
Baker
la Grande
Pendleton
the Dalles
Mosier
Hood River
Salem
Albany
Hugene
Roseburg
Medford
Ashland
Grant’s Pass
Vancouver
Chehalis
Centralia
Wash
Bend Ore
England's Great Miners Strike Ends in Britain
United Press reports that after a referendum the miners' executive committee voted to end the strike in Scotland England and Wales. A two thirds rule dictated allowing resumption of work, with 201 018 voting to return and 444 011 to continue. The decision aims to organize district minimum wage committees.
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United Press
London
Scotland
England
Wales
Minora
Asquith
Social life brightens Doty with banquet and games
In Doty the community enjoys weekly events and a lively banquet at Mrs. S. W. Hagerty’s home honoring the winning Sun day school class. Mr. Bakor’s and Mrs. Baker’s groups win, with a strong Y M C A music program, billiards match, Doty Sentiment reading, and an upcoming Leap Year party. Superintendent Greenswood moves families to a new bungalow on Doty Avenue.
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Doty
5. W
Hagerty
FR. Magerty
Ida Baker
J. ¢. Sturgess
Bakor
Jolly
Bipfathue
Roland Mergereau
W. N. Dyer
Dyer
Harry Pierson
T. R. Greenswood
Doty Mill
Doty Avenue
Nen
The
Outlaws
Tornow Bandits
Building Fire Rebuilds Site for Mel Clark Groceries
A building at North Tower Avenue burned at midnight and was purchased by Mel Clark. Tim moved to Pine Street where He N Mickel will run a grocery. Robinsay Bros prepare plans for a new modern structure to replace the old ery.
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Centeaia
North Tower Avenue
Mel Clark
Ated Wilh MG
Tim
T Pine Street
He N. Mickel
Robinsay Bros
Albery
New Centralia High School Baseball Team Debuts
Centralia Whitehood opens practice with new blue and gold uniforms funded by student body campaign. First game set against Chebalta High at Milot World in Chahally next Saturday, marking the start of the season.
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Centralia Whitehood
Chebalta High School
Milot Wold
Chahally
Chehalis High Baseball Team Confident of Southwest Washington Title
Chehalis high school prepares for the season with coach Wright optimistic about winning the Southwest Washington championship. A recent scrimmage against a picked team ended 12 to 11 in favor of the professionals, with Pat Callahan batting. The Chehalis squad practices daily and looks to open the season at Centralia next Saturday.
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Chehalis
Wright
Southwest Washington
Pat Callahan
Centralia
Bog Catcher Rounding Up Canes
Joc Smith takes up duties as dog catcher and yesterday rounded up at least seven canines, including valuable breeds, relegating them to the city pound. The campaign against stray dogs will continue until the city is cleared.
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Joc Smith
Mormon Church
Auditors Report On March Fees And Marriage Licenses
County Auditor Swofford collected fees totaling 67.21 dollars in March with 21 marriage licenses issued. In March 2011 fees reached 474.0h dollars and 22 couples obtained marriage licenses.
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Swofford
Chehalis Merchants Targeted by Telegraphed Fraud Letter
After a Chehalis dry goods dealer received a missive intended to lure him from cash, another local merchant described the con. The suspected scam reportedly sought large sums, with one claimant claiming 200000 dollars in Spain and another 30000 hidden in a trunk in the United States. The letter ends with a familiar line.
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Jacob Bonner
T. W W. Redrond
Chehalis
Honners
Spain
Uehrend
United States
Sheriff Urquhart Quiet March With Eight Arrests
Only eight arrests were made during March by Sheriff Urquhart and his deputies, the lowest number for months. Fees of the office for the month were $150. Thoroughbred Rhode salad Rod ores by sellings, one work north of Harton Sk & Thr Co. depot, April.
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Urquhart
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