Centralia water plant debate on municipal vs private control
A December 1911 chronicle discusses Centralia water system ownership, criticizing Washington Oregon Corporation and urging readers to evaluate municipal versus private operation. It notes repeated outages, questions corporate methods, and calls for transparent finances and service details to judge which system best serves Centralia residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Oregon Corpora
Thawing & Lotty
Ayant Cies
Washington-Oregan Corporation
Centralia
Tome
Washington-Orego Corporation
Centralias
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Washington-Oregon
Pet & Fair
UF Pti
Chronicle
Washington- Oregon Corporation
Aize
Capital
Washington-Neeson
Debate on mayoral candidates and municipal plan in city
Voters consider qualifications for mayor and commissioners with faith in the commission plan. Salary questions are raised before election, and all candidates favor installing a municipal gravity water plant. Voters urged to judge which candidates can solve city problems and manage the new plant effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitver
Comiinaione
Chronicle
Centralia
Volork
Thera
Adies
Centralla
Municipal water system battle over management and service
A city dispute centers on the Washington-Oregon Corporation and its control of the local water system. The text argues management quality, proposes municipal ownership as an alternative, and notes concerns about reliability and service levels as a test case for future municipal management.
Two Marriages Granted in Chehalis and Cenwoulda
On December 5 two marriage licenses were issued by County Auditor Swofford in Chehalis. Richard Gvilfish of Chehalis wed Anna Clif tom of Aberdeen with Rev Wollper officiating. Both spouses are over 74 years old. A second license joined Saunders and Annie Saunders of Cenwalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swofford
Chehalis
Richard Gvilfish
Anna Cliftom
Aberdeen
Woll
Ape
Saunders
Annie Saunders
Cenwalla
Packers Near 10 Trial Denied by Supreme Court
United Press Lease Wire reports the U.S. Supreme Court refused the Packers’ bid to delay their trial on Sherman Act violations. The defense argues the Sherman law is unconstitutional and plans to appeal. Proceedings will continue unless a stay is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Lease
Washington, D
Lay
Youth Confined to State Training School for Indefinite Term
A 12 year old hurglir has been confined to the State Training School in Chebalis for an unlimited term after a Tacoma sentence for repeated robberies. Experts at the school will study the youth to determine the cause of his actions. He was previously known to police as the "Waby ott."
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Hurgtr
Chebalis
Tacoma
Ginema Police
Chehalis Man Marries Om Mina Coyotine Laren
Chehalis resident Wolder ar Chehalis wed Mina Coyotine Laren of Vancouver at the home of Mya Payvid Alewart in Chehalis on Saturday near noon. The ceremony was performed by Tiste A. 1. Reo. The couple then departed for Portland for a brief honeymoon.
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OM. Wolder Ar Chehalis
Mina Coyotine Laren
Vancouver
Mya
Payvid Alewart
Chehalis
Tiste A. 1
Reo
Portland
Portable Washington Exhibit Attracts Virginians
Westington's portable farm exhibit in Virginia draws interest with apples noted as unusually large for the South and East. The display spurs new markets for apples, potatoes, and alfalfa seed as Great Northern Railway agents report heavy reader demand for Washington bulletins and widespread public viewings. Farmers and cotton mill workers visit the exhibit, while Washington fruit gains prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Virginia
Westington
Washington
French
Great Northern Railway
Danville
Virginia
Washington Bulletins
Washington Fruit
Washington Pointa
Memorial services honor Elks with bright program
The local lodge held a memorial service yesterday afternoon in their rooms. C. F. Rivsett of the Seattle lodge delivered an excellent address. A notable musical program featured Carl Pitzer and family, a sung lead indry Light by Mr Pitzer, a quartette, a violin solo by G. C. Nelson and a vocal by Allen Turner. The service is an annual December event honoring departed Elks.
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Ives Field
Tks
Centrada
C. FP. Rivsett
Seattle
Carl Pitzer
Indry Light
Messrs
Trunton
Albrecht, Conley and Brown
G. C. Nelson
Allen Turner
Memorial
Elks
Plant in Tening to aid asbestos initiative
A planned plant in Tening will receive support for a communal SHG donation to Tip THEW COMET. Seven men in various areas formed a new company to be incorporated, with no stock sold and an estimated cost of 12.90e for the plant.
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Tening
Camis Bois
Alate
Tho Abou
Pay Up Demand Against T. Hillsbard At Local Hospital
A payment demand issued for T Hillsbard who recently failed to meet a worthline debt tied to a hospital bill at Williams Employees Hospital in this city. The notice gives until today to match the due amount. failure leads to prosecution. Local sheriff's office and deputies are handling the case with Salem Oregon connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hhilsbard
Thin City
Ina
Wubbard
Salem
Ore
Aileen
Robert Damon
Depinty
Urquhart
Six men sentenced for stealing an overcoat
Chaile fallinger, president of Chehalis, was arrested last Saturday for stealing an overcoat from the Chehalis hotel, owned by Charles Browning. He was arraigned in Justice P C Heaufari's court in Chehalis yesterday, found guilty by Judge Beaufort, fined 40 and costs, and sentenced to 15 days in Lewis County Jail for non payment. His family is well known in Chehalis, and he cried when the sentence was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaile Fallinger
Chehalis
Uehalis
Charles Browning
Court of Justice
Heaufari
Judee Beaufort
Callinger
Guil Ly
Costa
Lewin
Chehalls
Grand Opera Militia Undertakes Major Theater Campaign
Fragmentary text describes a grand opera involvement by a militia with names and places scattered. It notes a theatre group, dates, and a theater manager, mentioning a company and operations, but details are garbled. The readable elements indicate a planned performance or mobilization linked to a regional setting and individuals, including Abelee Mirchess.
Warm fight predicted in AY Peel election slate
A chaotic campaign scene unfolds as Chester BL Bennett seeks mayor, W. G. Yeonntis and G. 1 Dasher run for council, with C. J. Knouts as treasurer. Two tickets compete, and a tense clash is forecast for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Peel
Tiel Dias Hern Nari
Peken
Chester BL Bennett
W. G. Yeonntis
G. 1 Dasher
C. J. Knouts
Million 70 Improve Columbia Project Approved
The Treasury Secretary approves the recon and recommends Northwestern river and barrier work. A funding amount of 1,000,000 is authorized for the month along the Columbia River as part of a modernization program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Washington
BD. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Una
Magineara
Civor
Barrer
Calianbla River
Mass Meeting to Organize Charities in Centralia
The Rev Robert J Reid and lay leaders organized a committee to form a city charitable board in Centralia. A December 4 mass meeting was planned to present the plan. The effort aims to be non sectarian and nonpartisan, welcoming all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Reid
Myrtle Cotgill
Do L. Bean
Requa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Centralia
Y. L. Kniskern
Miss Cotrill
Seattle
Mnss
Reid
Mill Will Redper Oy January
The old building was destroyed by the recent June hast and the new facility, almost completed, should open before the new year. Mr Caan will start operating the single wharf as soon as the project is ready, marking the transition in the Central district.
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Central
Mr. Caan
Arson Jury Selected for High Profile Case
A juror panel was completed this morning to hear the arson trial in the state capital. The panel includes Allanaworth, Wiblack, We f, Coston, Petornou, Tinder, Stevenson, Walab, Tennyson, Haughton, Howell, Bowora, and Wh. Proceedings proceed after the jury was formed this afternoon.
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von Gourogo
Vonosa
Whigoe Bint
Allanaworth
Wiblack
We F
Coston
Fr. Petornou
J. 0. Tinder
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City Editor
Union Loan & Trust Company
Tower Avenue
Magnolia Streets
Centralia Washington
al Centralia
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
American Press Association
Chicago
New York
Sestem AY Goon
Josie
Ghote
Doles
Edo
Conderk
Waalnigton-Oregon Corporation
Yatla
Qis
Hurglir
Menorial
Caices
Dee. A
Biven Intl
TORY
Mmadh
Havin
Dame
Saladin Theatoraners
Abelee Mirchess
Pacific
Warren Conctlitaion
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