Centralia Urges Block Improvement and Honest Taft Support
Local readers discuss beautifying the block adjoining the new depot to improve impressions for travelers. A Centralia Commercial Club committee is urged to invite property owners to agree on a plan, with the club assisting its execution. Separately, Republican delegates favor Taft, but critics warn against a policy that may hinder true nominee choice and future White House chances.
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Centralia
Centralia Commercial Club
Taft Favored In Centralia Gop Convention Call
A messy OCR account describes Republican county central committee meetings in Centralia shaping a county convention to nominate delegates for state and national gatherings. It notes precincts, ward caucuses, and potential shifts toward Taft or Roosevelt, highlighting local party organization dynamics and who may send delegates to back Taft’s bid.
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Comity Centrail Committee
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Lena Hiean
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Roosevelt
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Sixth Ward Caucus Sparks Taft Nomination Debate
The Chronicle defends its stance on Taft and flags caucus methods. A Sixth ward caucus held March 30, earlier than expected, prompts editorial and letter from precinct committeeman John T. Jones. He details notices posted March 25 and a caucus at 111 Iron Street.
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Taft
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Republican County Dental Committee
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Unclear Sixth Ward Caucus Details Spark Debate
A dubious claim about John T. Jones and a Sixth Ward caucus prompts questions on timing and attendance. The text contends the caucus occurred earlier than the county central committee suggested and hints at possible manipulation by local Republicans.
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ENSUITE TO VINGILIANS The Chehalis Bee Nugget Satire
A Thursday April 4 issue of the Chehalis Bee Nugget mocks Virginians by suggesting mill laborers from Virginia be used instead of Greeks and Italians. It questions why Virginians would be cheaper or less likely to strike and accuses the paper of dividing white workers by state for economic reasons.
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Nugget
Bee- Nugget
Centralia Library Fight Over Carnegie Grant Hurdles Local Debate
Centralia faces a heated clash over a $15,000 Carnegie library grant and a promised $1,500 yearly maintenance share. Proponents argue the plan brings $15,000 in outside money and local jobs, while opponents use a nickels-for-gold metaphor to claim the city would trade future savings for short term gain, amid claims of a biased last minute campaign to scuttle the project.
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Centralia
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Noything
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Hbrary
Hibrary
Wnewa
Library vs High School Funding Debate Urges Public Benefit
An editorial argues the city should fund a high school and library, noting the city spends heavily on building upkeep and maintenance. It contends libraries improve public welfare more than direct dividends from municipal projects and asserts essential city services like schools, streets, bands, fire and police are valuable even without direct profit. It warns eliminating these services would face public condemnation and potential reform.
Community conflict claims spark editorial duel in Raymond
The Raymond Herald criticizes The Daily Chopicle for supporting I W W leaders amid last week’s Raymond strikers drive. The debate centers on legality versus justice, with claims that dispersing strikers across towns fails to erase the issue and risks wider unrest.
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Raymond Herald
Raymond
Raymond Herald Defends Law for Strikes and Labor Disputes
The source argues that strike organizers should be compelled to obey the law and receive protection if they do. It questions if this aligns with the principles of government and predicts that after tensions ease, the Herald and its allies will support the same stance.
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Raymond Herald
Library Board Controversy Over City Park Building
The News-Examiner questions library board authority while citing the city council’s prior decision to place a public library in the park. It argues the council and not the library board determined site, noting past school board actions and public meetings. The piece ridicules local critics and defends park usage.
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City Park
News-Examiner
Centrana
George Washington
Library
Blood flows as police charge Hoquiam strikers
Hoquiam Washington April 8 blood flowed in a strike at the Lyte mill as special police charged the pickets around the mill before opening. Women and children were among the demonstrators who stood silent while rain of pepper and drill drenched them. then clubs drove them back as strike breakers shouted insults from the yard.
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Plukule
Uraulice
Hardwick
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Hoquiam Anys
Stelisara
Bigger Strike Threatens England As Labor Movements Rise
London reports indicate a general strike may be organized amid anti labour pressure in Parliament. Pickets and disruption loom as reforms to the civil disputes act are discussed, with union leaders vowing strong resistance and continued action. A broad mobilization by labor groups signals escalating tensions and potential widespread shutdowns.
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London
Apel SA
Local catcher breaks world height record with 427 foot homer
United Presse Leased Winn reports catcher Avril Staak Reha of Centrality tran da ie Washington State Teague lolds hits a ball 427 feet, breaking a record once held by Jack Street of the Amarhma League. The enormous drive occurred during a Washington tournament as Mart in Mish of Los Angeles notes.
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Lolds
Dante Arown
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Mart
Los Angeles
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Washington
Roche
Bomb thrown at religious procession shocks city
An attack in London today involved a bomb hurled at a religious procession. Police investigations focus on the motive and suspects as crowds disperse after the blast.
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