City Council Approves Five-Block Paving District Plan
The council adopted a resolution for eight blocks and an alley to be paved using brick wood block bithulite asphalt or concrete with costs ranging from 44 637 to 71 680. Hearings set for Feb 28. Wood block proposer Winslow touts local sourcing and a Portland plant for treatment.
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Centralia
Buad
Third Street
Tower Avenue
Northern Pacific
Hanson Street
Maple Street
Second Street
Erickson
Fourth Street
Walnut Street
Fir Street
Hantern Land Company
Wainve Street
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Tice
The
Traction Company
Lastaight
Milwaukee Railroad
North Tower Avenue
Twin City Company
Portland
Winslow
Bas
Everett
Paris
London
Witslow
Magazines threaten extra session over postage rise
United Press reports on February 15 that supporters of magazines warn of a congressional filibuster to block a second class postal rate increase. They claim the move could drive magazines out of business and promise insurgent and Democratic backing to defeat the bill, amid sharp rhetoric and vows to prosecute publishers as a trust.
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Washington
Congress
New Garbage Ordinance Passes City Council at Night
City council finalizes a garbage ordinance mainly covering business zones with few residences included. The measure governs waste collection and disposal while noting broader implications for civic duties and public services.
Aberdeen Visitors Fail to Catch Train at Centralia
A Pullman car party from Aberdeen including A. Rupert, L. H. Turnett, and E. B. Holcomb toured Centralia, admiring its growth and the nickname Tub City. They hurried to catch the next southbound train after arriving at the depot late, missing the departing engine.
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Aberdeen
Centralia
A. Rupert
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Wear & Slade Company
Mercantile House
L. H. Turnett
Chehalis
EB. Holcomb
Portland
Death in Dryad summons undertaker services
News of a death in Dryad reached Undertaker Sticklin of Laelty this morning. No details are known about the deceased beyond age an adult. Local residents reported receiving a grant of goods, while the exact identity remains unrevealed amid uncertain circumstances.
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Dryad
Sticklin
Laelty
Fond Parron
School Board Pays Twice for Sewer Charge
J E Lease told the city council the school board faces a double bill after a sewer project along Edison school property. A prior agreement allowed a line from the school to Oak street sewer. the district paid the cost. With a new sewer district, abutting property now bears assessments, making the school board liable for about $600 in a project that benefits the district little or not at all.
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J. E. Lease
Oak Street
Edison
Echoa
Boosters Gather In Vancouver For Southwestern Washington Meet
Vancouver prepares to host the Southwest Washington Development association convention with about 500 visitors expected from Clarke Skamania and Klickitat counties. Delegations from Goldendale White Salmon Lyle Stevenson Washougal and other areas arrive for four days of receptions and entertainment.
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Southwest Washington Development Association
Vancouver
Vancouver Commercal Club
Train Robber Goes 10 Pen After Supreme Court Decision
After a year awaiting fate, A. A. Law was transferred from the county jail to the state penitentiary two days ago. The Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court sentence imposed by Judge Rice for robbing a Northern Pacific train in a fiercely contested defense.
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0. A. Law
State Penitentiary
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Rice
Law
Northern Pacific
Brigham Young’s Last Wife Dies in Salt Lake City
Mrs. Brigham Young, who married the Mormon leader in 1851, died in Salt Lake City at age 80. She was Brigham Young’s last survivor and one of his favored wives, leaving three children and about a dozen grandchildren, after living in retirement for three decades.
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Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Brigham
Tenino Toasts Our Mr Buxton
Tenino editorially criticizes Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney Buxton over his handling of local matters and the recent training school investigation. The Tonand News and others are cited as sources for or against the charges, with the News willing to entertain outside reports while questioning Buxton's efforts.
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Buxton
Lewis County
Tenino
Tonand Newsenya
Question of light troubles Centra city council
February 15 meeting reveals complaints about Twin City electric service. Citizens face high bills as voltage issues burn out globes. Council weighs buying a voltage regulator or relying on Twin City to install one at their expense. Discussions include potential Portland trip and streetcar fender ordinances.
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Twin. City Company
Saveré
Centralla
Twin City Company
Los
Nee
Twin City
Tice
Portland
Conneil
Vice
Tater
Davis
Taft Presses Reciproc ity Amid Senate Pushback
Washington February 15 United Press Taft seeks to smooth passage of the Canada reciprocity pact as opposition grows among Democrats and insurgents. Taft works to shape strategy through diplomacy and political maneuvering to avert delays and defeat.
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Washington
Canada
le Ukely
Banate
Democrata
Orlig
Taft
Argmont
Thronta
Fruit Growers Plan Meeting For Local Industry Merger
The Cen tralia Fruit Growers' Association trustees call a February 13 mass meeting at City Hall to perfect the organization and to pursue amalgamation with the Cen tralia Canning Company under a new name. Secretary B S H Mulder and President E S Russell are prominent figures amid aims to expand the fruit growing industry and bolster Centralia's market position.
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Centralia Fruit Growers’ Association
Centralia Canning Company
B.S. H. Mulder
Fruit Growers’ Corporation
E. S. Russell
Centralia
Mind Breaks Two Months After Wedding
Frank Ward a well known young man in the city suffered mental affliction weeks after marriage and is now a patient at Honda hospital. Neighbors alerted by incoherent talk led to his removal for observation and treatment. Early fears of lunacy court were replaced by hope that private hospital care will restore him.
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Frank Ward
Honda Hospital
Mr. Ward
Champ Clark's annexation talk sparks Canadian fear
London reports widespread press reaction as Champ Clark’s House speech stirs fears in Britain that the United States aims to annex Canada. Taft reciprocity faces renewed scrutiny amid protests and editorials warning of potential long-term damage.
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London
Champ Clark
England
Canada
Taft
Clark
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Carbonheum Wood Block Preserving Company
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Southwestern Washington Development Association
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Cantralia Chronicle
Wight
Marriagh
Covery
Champ Tad
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