Wood Block Paving Favored by City Council
The April 15, 1916 report notes approval of wood block paving over brick for Centralia streets citing quieter operation and local material benefits. It discusses relaying patches, bid forms, real estate implications, and concerns about unit bids versus fixed estimates, with Chehalis cited as a related example.
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Aliy Council
Ceripinds
Urick
Olympia
Jzen
Centralia
Chehalis
Frat WI and Ewo Districts Consider Paving Plan
The council debates splitting paving work on North and South wer aveniin into two contracts, one per district. Discontent grows over the plan. segregating work aims to assign district payments and improve satisfaction with the project.
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Heath Alt Gyan
Centralia Baseball Drive Aims To Boost Community Spirit
A local appeal urges Western Washington residents to support a Centralia baseball team to boost summer recreation and keep money at home. Committees are urged to act promptly, invite participation, and avoid unnecessary delays in making plans.
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Centralia
Washington
Centrlin
Hasébolt
Centralian
William McKinley Prepares for Mexican Border Moves
The article argues the White House misread American will regarding war with Mexico. It contends the president sought a war pretext to advance interests, but public demand for explanations stopped a broader mobilization. It questions motives and warns against inflaming opinion without cause.
Public U.S. War Drive Questioned Over Mexico Frontier
An analysis contends the Mexican frontier mobilization was not justified. It argues the president sought war to protect American monopolies in Mexico, a plan the intelligent public rejected. The piece praises rising peace sentiment and calls for clear national benefit before war.
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Japan
Mexico
United States
Letter from National Grange urges Canada trade stance
A Centralia Chronicle item reproduces a National Grange letter signed by M. Sach elder urging newspapers to oppose Canadian reciprocity that could affect farm product prices. It argues free trade would lower food costs and help farmers, while critics fear financial strain and time.
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Centralia Chronicle
Recedot
Airewla
National Grange
M. Sachelder
Tono Coal Output Boost Could Transform Town to City
The plan aims to raise Tono mine production to 3,000 tons daily from 100 to 200 tons, spurring rapid growth in the town's population and economy. Expected benefits include more payrolls for Contralia merchants and a rise in regional activity as mining scales up and potential new mines open.
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Contralia Marchants
Veteran of two wars drops dead in Chehalis
George W. Thomas a Chehalis resident and G A R member died of apoplexy at his home yesterday morning. He was 83, Civil War veteran and also served in the Spanish American War. Funeral services set for Saturday with burial after arrival of his son from Washington, D. C.
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George W. Thomas
Chehalis
G. A. R. Veterans
Mr. Thomas
Spain
Lewis County
Thomas’ Son
Washington, D.C
Man Dies With Secret Of Family Remains Untold
Lt John Mahoney died at Kennlentt hospital in Che halig after injuries from a steam shovel accident at Sopenu. Doctors amputated both legs. severe blood loss proved fatal. He was about forty, with unknown past life, remains held at Urkiln Undertaking parlors for notification of friends and relatives.
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John Mahoney
Sopenu
Cadilc
Kennlentt
Chehalig
Hostl
Trent
Mahoney
Urkiln
Chehalis
Four Marriage Licenses Issued in Chehalis Centralia Area
Four couples received marriage licenses yesterday from Auditor Swofford in Chehalis. All couples listed Chehalis or Centralia as their residence. Ceremonies were performed in local offices by designated officials with minimal personal attendance. Names include Gee White and Jeass Ritter Centralia. Rufus Morrison and Ethel Loring Qhohalig. Charles Shanhan and Mandhe Jake Centralia. a fourth couple from Centra War with identities withheld until after the ceremony.
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Swofford
Chehalis
Centralia
Gee. White
Jeass Ritter
Centraiia
Tev
la Violette
Rufus Morrison
Ethel Loring
Qhohalig
Justles P. C. Teaufort
Charles Shanhan
Mandhe Jake
Swatford
Flauth Thum
Centra- War
Chehalis Youth Fatally Scalded
A Chehalis boy, ten year old William Spath, son of W H Spaeth, was fatally scalded this morning at his home in Chehalis while playing with friends. A water can exploded a steam condenser, clothes ignited, and he was rushed to a house where a doctor attended him, but recovery seemed unlikely as his guardians faced grief and uncertainty.
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William Spath
W. H. Spaeth
Choka- Tia
Fra
White Salmon youths set egg gathering record
Hons of White Salmon establish a notable record as Dick Slutehing, 12, collects 22 eggs from 12 pullets in March. The feat surpasses a previous February mark of 17 eggs per hen by New York residents.
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New York
Diaz Nephew Leads Agua Prieta Attack In Mexico
Report from Douglas Arizona details Ronald Diaz a nephew of Mexico's president leading federal forces in a dawn assault on Agua Prieta. Rebels reportedly repulsed the attack with heavy fire damaging structures and wounding several. American civilians in the area were cautioned as shooting continued intermittently.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Red Cross
Ding Forces Cinte
ManEHTS Templar Observe Easter in Centralia
Centralia and Chehalis residents joined Special Hipter Services as Wrights Templar attended Easter services at the Presbyterian church in Cantralia. Retired Reverend Thompson presided. Knights from Bloo C Lodge led by Dr. Colt of Choblis presented an impressive display and paraded to the church.
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Centralia
Chehalis
Wrights Templar
Cantralia
My.Thompson
Yiaetor
Templar
Knights
C Lodge
Coltinag
Choblis
Chemical Extinguishes Small Blaze at New Bughind Kichon
Fire department rushed to a street location last night to battle a small blaze that began near closing time. A chemical extinguished the fire, with responders reporting a rapid suppression and noting the event drew a curious crowd.
Exten sion planned for Olympia Olympic Club Bar
The Olympic Club bar at 172 Tower avenue will be enlarged at a cost over 1000 dollars. Plans include extending into the former Olympic restaurant space and moving the entrance to the street. Mahogany fittings and wall finishes will be added. N Walter Manufacturing Co handles the renovation.
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Olympic Club
Tower Avenue
Olympic
Art Gmea
Bally
N. Walter Manufacturing Company
Tate Ony
Southwort
Washington
Aelite
Tenino Stowe Investigates Stone Demand for Construction
An exhaustive government inquiry into Tenino Stowe's stone supply outlines an underway assessment of stone use for engineering projects. It notes uncertain quantities and potential long term demand, with work likely extending beyond current orders.
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Alee
Howeyer
Glyem
Gate City News Flashy Local Socials and Sports
Mra C Cross and Eon Ferry of Cenlyalla met after Sunday in Giza Wes. A J Grizelle hosted friends Saturday. Wm Austin sold 40 cows to Wm. Schlegel. Mrs En Rhodes chatted with her mother Mrs Th Padeh. Centralla couple Jasham joined Gate Raster Sunday drive and dined with Grant Childers. Mad Crown family spent time hanging. Gate ball team beat One villa 6 to 14. G Yooum opened cafe and fruit bazaar on Easter Sunday. Alta Parlah hosted relatives on Easter. Kids enjoyed nine fun times hunting for Jiinutor ogge.
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Mra
C. Cross
Eon Ferry
Cen Lyalla
Giza
Wes
A. J. Grizelle
W. Schlegel
Wm. Austin
En Rhodes
Horstfore
Th Padeh
Mra. Jasham
Centralla
Geen
Gate Raster Sundsy
Grant Childers
Mad Crown
Pepor
Wantes Wollar
Gate
Alta Parlah
Tha Childron
Jiinutor Ogge
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Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Centralia Chronicle Publishing Company (Incorporated
Suaves
Thomas Crawford Hampton A. Steele
Union Loam & Trust Company
Meguolia Streets
City Editor
Gentralia Weekly Chronicle
Americas Press Association
Chicago
Woon Block Pavnt
Ds Ulere
Real Este
Chettalis
Tray
Hare
Centraja
Urey
Fey
Renling
TAIPT
United States Army
White House
Era Pacific
Union Pache
Tfarrimon System
Vt Miningelly
Gontralia
NEXS
Diaz
Agua Prieta Charge
Fielim
Ciiowar
Fenay Fo
Ation
Guajot
Hoypser
Fifth Street
Arst
Lopez
Goll
Jack Uatailtosd
Nuon Bra
Manehts Templar
Tenino Stowe
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