State Sixteen-Hour Limit for Rail Workers Ruled Unconstitutional
A Washington law prohibiting railroad workers from exceeding sixteen hours in one day is denounced as unconstitutional by the U S Supreme Court in a noisy public discussion. The piece argues that protecting workers’ health through reasonable hours aligns with common sense, not merely legalism, and critiques judicial interpretations that ignore modern invention and social needs.
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State of Washington
United States Supreme Court
Fide
Mayne
United States
United States of America
Why Washington imports Maine potatoes despite abundant crop
The article argues Washington state could outproduce Maine in potatoes given its vast unused lands and favorable yields. It questions why imports persist, attributing part to high land prices driven by speculation and the difficulty for small capitalists to buy or develop land. The piece links land value to import decisions and notes the state’s own consumption exceeds local production.
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Washington
Maine
Union
Washington State
Fishback Not a Candidate For State Treasurer
The article argues Senator Fishback will not pursue or suit the role of state treasurer. It mocks the idea, noting his preference for farm life at Adina and his desire to keep cows rather than serve in statewide fiscal office.
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Fishback
Finch Mona
Adina
Ihkes
Olympia
Senator's cows thwart Olympia political moves
The piece argues the Olympia cows block a statehouse lawn policy and mockingly suggests the senator loves his cows too much to leave them for public duties. It asserts the state treasurer's office relocation and political sacrifices would conflict with the senator's happiness and loyalty to his herd.
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Olympia
State House
Adua
Washington-Oregon Water Supply Controversy at High School
The Washington-Oregon Corporation delayed installing water in a new high school building. After school board appeals to the public utilities commission, the firm finally acted but gave insincere promises and offered minimal compliance. The board pressed for full, prompt provision of proper water service. The article condemns the corporation’s indifferent stance toward public needs.
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Washington-Oregon Corporation
Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Tour Hars
Washington- Oregon
Washington-Oregon
Centralia
City Commission weighs water system plan with thorough study
The city commission will seek a thorough understanding before approving a municipal gravity water project. They will verify the plan with an expert engineer who prepared a feasibility report on extracting water from the north fork of the Nowaukum for Central and Chephils, aiming to reassure skeptics and oppose delays.
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Nowaukum
Central
Chephils
Newanton
Centratia Water Supply Commission Eyes Thorough Study
The commission, free from prejudice, asserts ample water is available and will fortify its information. It plans broad investigations from every view and will present findings to the public before recommending a course on municipal gravity water supply. Voters will decide Centratia’s ownership of the system.
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Els
Centratia
Tle
Centralia Poised for Prosperity in 1912 Surge
Centralia and surrounding mills will resume operations soon as rail improvements proceed. A new depot, roundhouse and machine shops promise more jobs, while ground is set to break for a $14,000 Carnegie library and a nearby high school renovation nears completion. A municipal gravity water system could raise growth, signaling employment gains and increased local circulation as Centralia aims to outpace prior inactivity and become a leading fast growing city in the nation.
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Vr Centralia
Centralia
Zlves
United States
Umbrella Theft Leads to Two Chehalis Youths Arrested
Joe Tauscher and Roy Van Iniman, both youths from Chehalis, were arrested after Tauscher was charged with stealing a guid mounted umbrella from a pot room. The umbrella belonged to William J. Cass. Tauscher pled guilty to petit larceny and claimed no motive. Judge Beaufort deemed Tauscher influenced by Iniman. Both received suspended sentences.
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Joe Tauscher
Roy van Iniman
Chehalis
Tauscher
F ‘Etolen
William J. Cass
Mhehalis
van Inimar
Justice of the Peace
P. C. Beaufort
Tanscher
Jhnt
Beaufort
Twitscher
Iniman
Accident at Baltimore and Ohio line kills passenger
A fragmentary report states a passenger was killed when a switch opened on the Baltimore and Ohio air line. details are unreadable due to damaged text.
Centralia Commercial Club schedules new member drive
At a board meeting James Cilebriat and E Teachner were named to recruit members while M W Dantoey Allan Turner and Ned Moran were set as auditing committee. Herbert Robinson was chosen secretary and a push to boost local interest was approved ahead of a Southwest Washington Development Association gathering in Olympia January 25 to 27. A January 18 meeting will cover small fruit and berry culture and discuss attracting new manufacturing, a hotel, and an opera house to the city.
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Centralia Commercial Club
James Cilebriat
E. Teachner
M. W. Dantoey
Allan Turner
Ned Moran
Herbert Robinson
Southwest Washington Development Association
Olympia
Liis Ventire
Centralian Committed To Steilacoom Asylum
Frank H. Ward of Centralia, son of RH Ward and candidate for commissioner, was examined by Court Commissioner W A Westover and ordered committed to Steilacoom asylum after a prior 4 year Portland commitment. He has lived in Centralia for years and worked in lumber and related industries.
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Frank BH. Ward
Centralia
RH. C. Ward
W. A. Westover
Chetails Vesterday
Steilacoum
Ward
Portland
Chehalis
Jack Sntinson
2 Mit Nav
Sateer Valles Dan Fwr
Lincoln Greek Lianber Company
Toledo Man Dies After Snow Roof Accident
The funeral was held for John MH Thinean a Toledo resident and Civil War veteran age 67 who died at his home Sunday from injuries after a fall while cleaning snow from the roof. He was exposed to the weather for about 16 hours before discovery and suffered severe internal injuries plus a 20 foot embankment impact.
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John MH. Thinean
Toledo
Goa
Tu Phorskiy
Duncan
Local man to wrestle in Chehalis area match night
Nalaon Raymond, a wrestler from Beatlie Creek, is set to face Peter Colling in a handicap match at Ve YW tomorrow night. Also planned is a bout between Noldon and Gollkin against Chehalis in the upcoming event.
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Nalaon
Raymond Wreather
Peter Colling
Will Angags
Krank Johnson
Noldon
Gollkin
Chehalis
Indiana Man Sees Rich Big Bottom Country Farm
Knightstown resident Hay C Morgan returns from Big Bottom country near Morton to Tacoma after touring a 120 acre farm. He notes rich soil and timber, highlights transportation issues, high farm values, and the potential rise in land value with railway extension. He admires hydroelectric power and a small town atmosphere at Randle as a future hub.
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Tacoma
Hay C. Morgan
Knightstown
Ind
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Indiana
Morton
Rundie
America
Ond
Moute Tain Valley
Velng
Rane
Randle
Marton
Elty
Ines
Handlelas
Tanans
Eldttren
Wyeh
Mortory
Merten
Examining Records Of Judge Hos In Public Affleck Work
Unclear OCR text mentions Judge Hos examining records and public affleck with references to Lanai bagelion maid mporvialon. Mentions Charles Hone and Mr. Fish. Notes expectation to complete work by tonight and next week.
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City Editor
Union Loan & Trust Company
Tower Auscue
Magnolia Streets
Westington
Ele
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
In Press Association
Chicago
New York
Ameri
Portland Shemonian
Handleen Basily
Iavwaulte
Utwarn Econos
Gant
Van
Fie
Haltimoere
Ohia
Centralian
Oteilagoom
Botton
United Press
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