Washington-Oregon water billing dispute at High school
The Washington-Oregon Company argues customers must pay for water and the privilege of access, even when stored in standpipes for fire protection, prompting the school board to seek a mandate. The debate centers on metered use versus availability and flat charges. Centralia’s mayoral and commissioner prospects appear stable, with authorities promising law enforcement impartiality.
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Washington-Oregon
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Pat
Washington- Oregon
Adapt Board
Washington
Washington Oregon bonds questioned by Centralia citizens
The Washington-Oregon Corporation faces public scrutiny as Centralia residents demand to know the bond amount, purpose, and terms. The Chronicle pressed for clear details on what the bonds fund and why locals should protect them, noting the company has yet to provide satisfactory explanations.
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Wasinngton-Oregon Corporation
Centralia
Washington-Oregon Corporation
the Chronicle
Tem
Chronicle
People of
Washington-Creton Corporation
Contralla
Federal Building for Camp Eralia and Centralia funding drive
Congressman Warburton pushes a 160000 dollar federal building appropriation for Centralia and similar sums for Aberdeen Chehalis and others. The piece warns appropriations will be trimmed and timelines stretch years as cities grow, with local commentary on regional development and misallocated prominence.
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Warburton Best
Congress
Centralia
Yike Buldings
Aberdeen
Chehalie
Atty & Federal
CentraHa
Chehalis
Political Activity Tarnishes Governor Hay, Critics Say
State employees have been severed under Governor Hay amid charges his actions are politically driven. Critics claim hiring and firing favor a political machine, urging Hay to resign. They note extra legislative sessions and the presidential primary law as proof of motive and a tightening grip on public offices.
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Hay
Fragmented 19th Century Text Reflects National Character Debate
The passage critiques national character by contrasting what is claimed about a nation with actions of two Christian nations. It argues against painting an entire people with the same brush and condemns thuggery used for robbery. The text voices a desire to distinguish and condemn harmful conduct without blanket blame.
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Rossi
Italy
Russia
Persia
Tripoli
Washington, D. C
United States
Taft
White House
Supreme Court affirms Sephurn law in railroad cases
The Supreme Court today upholds the constitutionality of the Sephurn law regulating interstate commerce in decisions involving the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Union Pacific Railroads. It also upholds an order reducing lumber rates from Northwest points to the East.
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Washington, D. C
United Stated Supreme Court
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Petitions circulate to place Roosevelt on Oregon primary ballot
In Portland and across Oregon petitions seek to place former President Roosevelt on the April 1 presidential preferential primary ballot. Attorneys and local leaders report rapid signature gathering as backers of LaFollette and progressive causes push to split the vote and influence the delegation. Taft supporters warned against diluting the progressive bloc. An astronomer reportedly discovered 70,000 new worlds this year.
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Ore
Roosevelt
Oregon
Petifion
Atale
Hankera
Lafollette
Progresaly Ca
Veliitong
Roosevel
Taft
Death sentence for Richeson due tomorrow
United Press Leased Wire reports Boston January 8 that Richeson will be sentenced tomorrow by Judge Sanderson for the murder of Avis Linnell. District Attorney Pelletier, after conferring with Governor Foss, says there are no extenuating circumstances and the death penalty is likely. Richeson’s attorneys hope Governor Foss may commute the sentence if issued.
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United Press
Boston
the Hey
Richegan
Sanderson
Avis Linnell
Pelletier
Foss
Richeson
Janera
Gectrocubion
Hho
Portland Streets In Sad Tangle After Freeze
United Press Leased Wire reports Portland faces a tangle of broken wires and trees as street cars and telephone services are crippled. Public service losses to corporations and citizens total about 301,000 dollars. Temperatures are 20 above zero, the coldest in three years, with business at a standstill and no relief in sight.
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Portland
Ore
Portands
Public Service
Navy Vessel Floundering Off Sandy Hook In Sea Rescue Efforts
Grave fears for sixty three officers and crew aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Terri foundering seventy three miles southeast of Sandy Hook. Lieut John Kromont commands the ship, a grandson of Gen Fremont and son of Admiral Fremont. Warships race to aid as a rescue response forms. The Terri was bound for Guantanamo to join winter Naval operations.
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New York
Terri
Sandy Hook
Wirenless Calla
Terry
John Kromont
Gen. Freemont
Fremont
Guantanamo
Cold wave eases in Chicago as temps rise
United Press reports Chicago and the Midwest see a thaw as readings climb from eight to about twenty degrees. Snow remains light though the colder spell may return tomorrow. Railroads remain crippled and reports note several cold related deaths. From Portsmouth, Virginia, wireless says the Tarrywags found off Cape Mattemay.
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United Press
Chicago
Inn
Middle West
Portsmouth
Cape Matteray
Salem
Lorimer to Testify in Washington Senate Hearings
Senator Lorimer will be called to testify as hearings resume in Washington, D C, on the Senate committee investigating the election of the United States senators. Lerner will defend himself under oath for the first time. it is unlikely any other witnesses will be called.
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Nant
United Press
Taxation Conference Opens In Buitalo New York
Experts from across the state attend a three day conference opened today by the New York State Tax Congress to discuss taxation methods assessments and system improvements.
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Buitalo
New York State Tax Congress
Wiase
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