City Engineers and Electrician Resign at City Hall
At a city commission meeting this afternoon Atturbury resigned as city engineer and Harmony as city electrician, effective at close of business today. The panel discussed salaries and future staffing, with an ordinance on salaries and a vote to appoint Mabel Lee as city clerk. Future actions on the electric light department were deferred.
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Atturbury
C. A. Harmony
Harmony
Atternney
BE. Gantenisen
Thompson
A. BE. Sears
Finance
Wm. Kely
Public Works
Me. Keir
Netice Judge
Ety Electrician
Health Pie
Gare Age
Fire Department
Weil
Mabel Lee
Hepuy
President Urges Public Ownership of Telegraph Lines
Washington report says President Tate is in absolute accord with Dart Master General's idea of government ownership of telegraph lines. The plan may be proposed before his term ends, with Taft aiming to gauge public approval and push action if favorable. Cabinet talks reportedly covered the measure at length.
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Washington
Todey Unt
Tate
Generi Litehvoek
Colegraph
To Ware
Hitcheack
Taft
Vetian
City Officials Hear Water Supply Proposal Details
City commissioners and the water committee review a proposition as a competent engineer provides data on the North Fork of the Newaukum River supply. He states nine million gallons per day during the driest season.
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North Fork
Newaukum River
Water Committee
Frank C. Nelgey
Portland
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Kelsey
Centralia
Chehalis
Seymour
Tacoma
Centralia-Chehalis Gas Company
Ma. Seyimour
Offer
Newaukuu
Beyvond
Newankum
Viese
City considers municipal gravity water system for Centralia
An informal joint meeting of Centralia city commissioners and the water committee discussed building a gravity water system for 25 000 people using the north fork of the Newaukum river. Estimated total cost about 200 000 with bonds, paid in 12 years, and ownership to the people.
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Washington-Oregon Corporation
Centralia
The
Daily Chronicle
California quake rattles valley with light tremor
An early morning quake rattled the Sacramento Valley with a slight tremor felt across the region. Reported timing around 20:82 a.m. no damage or injuries immediately confirmed.
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Ohio
Sacramento Valley
Training School Runaways Tragedy Near Napaving
Two 16 year old inmates of the State Training School in Chehalis escaped with Oleane Cochran and Goldie Moss. Moss was struck by a northbound train near Napaving, severing her arm and crushing her head. She died at the hospital. Cochran was uninjured. Coroner to hold an inquest. authorities search for escape route and accountability.
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State Training School
Chehalis
Goldie Mons
At. Horons
Chahatta
Oleane Cochran
Goldie Moss
Britfet
Cencalin
Charles Stekle
Chohalla
Mega
Cochran
Seattle
Carnegie Library to Rise in Centralia With Carnegie Gift
Centralia’s library board reports a $15,000 grant from the Carnegie Library Association for the new building. The money will be paid in $2,000 installments as plans near completion. Architect Watson has the drawings, and bids will be sought once plans are finished. The library will be in the city park with entrances on Loomis and the north side, following Carnegie pattern.
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Ing
Frank
Carnegie Library Association
Will L. Mar
Noatswor
Prank
Watson Evr Hon
Aberdeen
Mds
Bheen
Karnegie Wbrary
Centralia
Washington Union Coal Company lays groundwork for Tone project
At Tone Washington Union Coal Company plans rapid construction of a rescue station hospital and miner dwellings. Swick & Company Centralia builders began a reform station set to roof tonight with a crew of three. completion expected within two weeks. The project cost about $10,000 and aims to improve the Tone mine area by year end.
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Washington Union Coal Company
Tone
My .Swick & Company
Centralia Builders
Washington Cidou Coa
Reseus
Tos
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City Commissioners and Water Committee
California
Carnegie
Tong
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