Bids Called for Carnegie Library Construction in Centralia
The Centralia Library Board called for bids to erect the new Carnegie Library in Centralia. Bids open in March, contract awarded the same day if satisfactory. Construction to start about April 1 with completion aimed for January 1, 1912. Architect Watson Verton of Aberdeen designed the one story building on Main Street park facing Main Street.
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Referendum Hit By U S Court
The Supreme Court impliedly finds the Oregon initiative and referendum unconstitutional as it refuses jurisdiction in test suits challenging the law. A telephone company challenged the tax-levying mechanism under the Oregon system, delaying payment while the ruling stands.
Clarke Planned To Break Jail
Adelert B Clarke accused of murdering Lawrence Bar planned a jail break using two small steel saws hidden in their shoe steels. Deputy Tom Foster found the improvised tools during a cell search, foiling weeks of planning to escape from Lewis County jail.
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Chirke
Lewis County
Gravity Plant Estimates Submitted by City Engineer
Frank C. Kelsey, city engineer, prepared plans to estimate the cost of a gravity water supply from the North Fork to Centralia. He reported the project would deliver three million gallons daily using a sixteen inch pipe from the North Park to the city, with eighteen inch pipe also considered, totaling around 134,115 dollars for the complete delivery system to the reservoir.
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Angineer
Plana Adi Tire
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Mallee
Bleiter
Newnukum
Centralia
Centralia and Chehalis Win Distributive Freight Rates
Public service commission approves distributive freight rates for Centralia and Chehalis against Northern Pacific, with Seattle Tacoma and Portland merchants sharing the same rates. Hearing held in Tacoma last May. decision delays due to investigation. Local Commercial Civic and intervenors credited for pushing relief. drive to secure terminal rates continues. Commission decision takes effect March 2.
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Soldiers Charge Defenseless Women in Lawrence Strike
A detachment of infantry with 200 cavalry and 15 horsemen charged a group of three dozen female textile workers picketing in Lawrence Massachusetts. Women were knocked down and three were arrested in a clash seen as a violent strikebreaking act. Officers and onlookers reported no prior warning. The incident prompted accusations of brutal suppression by strikers.
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Big Battle Reported Near Coernnrags
Reported clash between Gen. Roles allied federaly el and Bapatisma near Coernnrags leaves many dead, with little known about casualties. The fragmentary dispatch hints at a major engagement but cannot confirm exact numbers or outcomes.
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United Press
Menico Guey
Taet Urges Workmen's Compensation Bill
President sent a special message to Congress today requesting a workmen's compensation plan for railroad employees. The proposal outlines employer liability based on fault and negligence, arguing for insured coverage without limiting employer accountability.
Agriculture to be taught in Central High next year
Local demonstration farm committee reports favorable plans to add agriculture to high school courses. A specialized farm instructor may be hired to teach agriculture and manage the farm, with a salary of 100 dollars monthly. The move aims to reach farming through educated children and is likely to gain board support after further discussion.
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J. E .Lase
Lease
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California
Reity
BR. Merrill
Chehalis
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Citizens’ Club
Centralia Organization
Fair Grounds
Prepare Program for Convention
At a Commercial meeting last night E He Mulder was named to form a committee of one for preliminary summer plans for the Southwest Washington Development Association meeting in a big city the first week in June. Mulder may pick fellow trustees. The depot project will be set with the development meeting as part of one of the city’s largest celebrations.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
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Banks Receives Nomination Notice
A fragment notes Banks receives nomination on April 7 in the city, with plans to pivot likely on first Monday in April. further details are unclear in the text.
Laundry Girl in Mangler Accident At Comtent
Esther Cole employed at the Comtent in Shean Tavendey suffered a serious accident yesterday morning when her hand was caught between a guard and roller at a tangling device. The hand injuries will delay her return to work for some time.
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Comtent
Shean Tavendey
Raller
Kelsey Elected as Consulting Engineer for Gravity Water
At a city commission meeting, a motion by Commissioner Sears to hire Frank C. Kelsey as consulting engineer for the Newaukum River Gravity Water System at 3 percent of the total cost was unanimously adopted. The proposal depends on bond approval by voters, with related ordinances and salaries discussed. Protests and petitions target paving South Pearl Street and the remonstrances are on file.
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Frank ¢. Kelsey
Newaukum River
Centralia
Fabove Resalivion
Carl Johanson
Algare Company
Pou
Chehalis
Fily
J. Aylifer
Frank Miller
Pha York
Pearl Street
Clark Boom Drives Midsourt Democrats in Convention
The Midsourt Democrats rally behind Clark amid convention debates. Figures like Polk and Mathis voice strong support, aiming to unify the party for a forthcoming battle, with concerns over possible dissension and a focus on securing a Senate seat and party leadership.
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