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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
2
Editorial argues the last legislative session produced poor quality laws and excessive acts. It urges the next assembly to repeal about half of the laws, patch gaps, and curb frivolous measures to restore public trust. It warns public service firms rely on vigilant citizen pressure for fair charges and reliable service.
The Daily Chronicle notes brighter house lights and some earlier street lighting after a new manager took charge at Twin City Lights Traction. The manager promises better service and visits the Chronicle office, while the city council’s efforts to improve lighting continue.
The piece argues that corporations lack sentiment or pride, existing solely to make money. It contends managers may commit actions they would not as individuals to advance corporate ends, reflecting a tension between public service duties and corporate profit motives.
The article condemns the Twin City Light and Traction company for longstanding poor service in Centralia. It argues residents suffer losses as promises replace performance and mockery of council patience persists, urging decisive action to replace delays with reliable electric light service.
Centralia residents, fed up with Twin City Light and Traction, urge immediate reform as two years pass without improved electrical current. Voter support appears for Mayor Guerrier’s ongoing term, while council stagnation prompts demands for action and fair pricing for subpar service.
An article discusses electrician CG Harmony lighting a street corner with a wood block to warn of a dangerous open ditch. It argues the wood provides feasible illumination, costs less, and avoids trampling city property while the block could glow momentarily brighter as it decays.
A long OCR list shows names, places, and dollars paid, centering on Centralia area residents from Tenino to South Bend with many towns and individuals cited in a wide payroll or bill list. The fragment ends with a garbled Centralia gas service note.
Centralia Lodge No. 1083 held Memorial Day services with five deceased members named F K Gersluha George E Birge N S Reid S Sonneveld and B Thayer on the local roll Four died last year Rev C E Planagin led prayer Carl Pitzer family quartet Albrecht Bressler Turner Brookwell and soloist Mrs HL Allan Turner provided music Judge C Brown of Seattle delivered the Memphis address
Washington DC reports Senator Wesley L. Jonas declined President’s offer to join the federal bench as U S district judge for Eastern Washington. The vacancy followed Judge Jacques Whitson’s death. The President will consult with senators before any appointment, with several named aspirants listed.
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