Fight in Chehalis over 50 year water franchise
Citizens of Chehalis oppose Washington-Oregon Corporation push for a gravity water system franchise. A unanimous resolution to deny the 50 year grant was adopted, while council actions stalled. Residents and property owners demand no franchise, fearing long term control and costs. A joint plan for a municipal gravity water system with Centralia is considered, with a fifteen member committee to be formed.
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Chehalis
Glide Rink
Washington- Oregon Corporation
Cheballa
Wash
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Washington
Albert Schooley
P.C. Beaufort
Plate St
Fle
City Creek Prewitt
Washington-Oregon
Iasterday
Charles Deickmans
Alaska
Niass
W. H. Spath
Dr. Coleman
George Sibley
J. B. Willis
5. C. White
Prewitt
Centralia
Balloonist Seeks Mounted Flight at Southwest Fair
August let H G Turner of Chelahf urges Southwest Washington Fair officials to permit a balloon ascent during the second week of September. Turner, veteran bal loonist, promises daily ascents, including a parachute drop, and a balloon race with Le Strakes of Olympia for 300. He notes past successes at Olympian Day and upcoming appearances at Puyallup and Yakima fairs. The fair commissioners have not decided.
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H. G. Turner
Chehalf
Fair Commissioners
Southwest Washington
Tunner
Puyallup
Yakima
Aevonaut
Soi
le Strakes
Olympia
Chiles
Rome
Farmers Free List Bill Passed After Senate Vote
Washington report notes the Farmers Free List Bill passed the House and moved to the Senate where amendments were debated. Key changes included exceptions for certain goods and a provision on meat imports. Debate centered on scope and trade implications with Vice President Sherman casting a pivotal tie-breaking vote.
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Washington
Ttia
House
Senate
Grone YV
Sherman
LiFullette
Hiern
Buhl
United States
Attempts to Burn City Leave Port au Prince in Turmoil
Port au Prince reports several nighttime arson attempts aimed at the city. The chaotic scene includes threats against officials and warnings that flee must be met with harsher consequences, while President Simon faces a precarious public mood.
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Port AU Prince
Chehalis City Engineer Dismissed Over Delayed Plans
On August 1 the Chehalis council dismissed City Engineer Allen after he failed to produce plans and specifications for the lower Chehalis Avenue to Ball Park project despite months of orders. A temporary engineer will be chosen to handle the Ball Avenue and Tenth Street improvements while a successor is appointed.
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Allen
Chehalis
Chehalis Avenue
Bail Park
Tenth Street
Hoboes Try to Rough House Right Marshal at Crescent Cafe
Two tramps, T. McNulty and James Kelley, were thrown from a Northern Pacific freight train and later fought Night Marshal Thomas Blake at the Crescent Cafe in Chehalis. Blake arrested them after a clash that left one with a broken nose. They were jailed on resisting an officer. a new complaint over unpaid meals was added.
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Knights of the Road
Northern Pacific
Crescent
Chehalis
Pacific
Balstfort Streets
Thomas Blake
Blake
T. McNulty
James Kelley
Crescent Cafe
McNulty
Kelley
Washington Avenue To Be Opened
City council in Chehalis passed an ordinance condemning property on Washington Avenue for future street opening. Proceedings moved to condemnation committee for action, aiming to begin immediate work so the thoroughfare is usable before summer.
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Chehalis
Washington Avenue
Ney
Paving Dispute Delays Washington Avenue Project
A public meeting on Chelinton Chelintis paving faced disputes over Washington Avenue. Property owners argued the plan’s cost was excessive while planners claimed a satisfactory settlement is near. Once plans and specifications are ready, the project will proceed pending final agreement.
Local players eyed by major leagues in season hopes
Northwest and Coast league clubs reportedly monitoring several Centralia baseball talents with offers seen as likely by season’s end. Key prospects include Callahan, Brown, Rothe and Hollis, all praised for high quality play. Brown has improved in hitting, Callahan shines as a young pitcher, Hollis excels as a top shortstop, and Rothe may be recalled if his form holds through the season.
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Auvienst Ist
Callahan
Brown
Rovhe
Hollis
Centralia
Patton
Rothe
Victoria
Logging engine sparks man fined in Lewis County case
J R Cain was arrested last week at Meskill on a Warden’s complaint for failing to use spark arresters on logging engines. He pleaded guilty in Justice Westover’s court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs totaling 18.65. The fire at Meskill started from Cain’s engine sparks, Wallace had Cain arrested to deter other operators.
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J. R. Cain
Meskill
W. C. Wallace
Lewis County
Court of Justice
Cain
Wallace
Charges Against Chehalis Youths Dismissed in Court
In Chehalis five youths arrested after a violent confrontation with With Pruitt and Will Denny faced dismissal. Judge Hoss found conflicting testimonies and ruled the charges against Tom Stoy H J Long and L T Keith were dismissed after determining one version of events could not be proven.
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Tom Stoy
H.J H. Long
L. T. Keith
With Pruitt
Will Denny
Nenny
Keith
Stuy
jAudge Hoss
Centralia Police Court Revenue Rises After Judge Appointment
City Treasurer George Mason and Clerk Hodge report higher monthly income from fines since Cherry Hosse was appointed police judge this year. The increase is described as unprecedented in recent memory, with last month yielding strong collections while surrounding areas show lower averages.
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George Mason
Chir
Hodge
Toyal Poling
Cherries Hoss
Judee Rity
Ne OM
Centralia
Mas City
Council closes shooting gallery on Sabbath day
At a meeting in Chehally last night Councilman John West urged action to keep a shooting market street establishment closed on Sundays. The council voted to keep the gallery closed on that day amid renewed complaints about activities at the corner on the day of rest.
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Council
John West
Chehally
Market Street
Railroads Seek City Street Vacations for Improvements
Northern Pacific and Oregon Washington Railroads filed a petition with the city clerk for presentation to the city council asking Front street and several north part cross streets be vacated. The action supports extensive railroad improvements in Centralia, promising major benefits, though opposition is expected to attend the council hearing to challenge concessions and the plan.
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Simeon
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company
Front
Railroada
Centralia
Fire at Hamilton Insane Asylum Kills Several Inmates
A Hamilton asylum fire engulfed fifteen to twenty inmates as guards, physicians, and attendants fought to save others. About six hundred inmates were in the building. most fatalities occurred on the fifth floor where the most dangerous prisoners were kept.
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United Press
Hamilton
Hamilton Insane Asylum
Postmaster General Forecasts Postal Department Surplus
Postmaster General Hitchcock told a federal hearing that magazines could face higher rates for advertising pages as the postal service seeks self sufficiency. He predicted the current fiscal year will end with a surplus for the department.
Shoe Trust Probed as Grand Jury Opens Inquiry
A grand jury begins probing the Shoe Machinery Company amid claims of a nationwide footwear price control trust. United States Attorney predicts a dig for indictments. officials vow action against any executives seeking to escape. About 3,? manufacturers allegedly under firm control, with only a minority free from oversight.
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United Prew
United States Shoe Machinery Company
United States
Us Activites
Game Trust
Vigtrlek Attornay
Sak
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Simon
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Police Court
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California
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Thea
New
Yor
Thttehcock
Yostage Yates
Shoe Trust
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