City debt over legal limit sparks water plant talk
City officials acknowledge indebtedness exceeds the legal 5 percent limit by about 170000 dollars as council discusses a municipal water plant. A committee's tour of Washington Oregon Idaho reports poor results where water plants are privately owned and urges survey, plans, and cost estimates for a publicly owned plant, while seeking debt reduction first.
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Mac Keat
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Ellensburg
Wash
Moscow
Hood River
Ore
Walla Walla
Colfax
Guerrier
Couneil
Newaukum River
Ile
Counscil
Prapare
B. H. Rhodesia
Centralia
Police Judge Moves to New City Hall Quarters
Chehalis inaugurates city hall move as Police Judge C Prewitt transfers records from the library basement to spacious new offices. The change marks a long-awaited upgrade, with council meetings still held nearby during the transition.
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Chehalis
C. Prewitt
Prewitt
Bad Check Sparks Charges Against Old Acquaintance
George Mitchell, proprietor of the Columbia Saloon in Chehalis, says a former liquor drummer, J G Foster, passed a bad check and owes eight dollars more for exchange. Mitchell plans to press charges after paying the check’s face value and the extra fee, hoping to arrest Foster as a former business associate.
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George Mitehg
Columbia
Chehalis
Mitchell
J G. Foster
Foster
Noah
Hedalis Kids Enjoy Sleighing Amid Drill Break
Kids in Hedalis revel in sleighing on a no-school day. Atlanta residents report youngsters gliding over back lanes while carpenters prep sleighs for use as winter weather keeps them home from classes.
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Atlanta
Forest Clerk Examination Offered by Civil Service Commission
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination on March 1 and 2, 1911, for forest clerk positions in the Forest Service with salaries from $1200 to $1300 annually. Due to insufficient eligible applicants, all interested are urged to apply and take the exam. Knowledge of bookkeeping alphabetography and typewriting is required. Apply to the Secretary of the Eleventh Civil Service District in Seattle or the commission’s local representative in this city for blanks and full details.
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Civil Service Commission
Forest Service
Eleventh Civil Service District
Federal Building
Seattle
Washington
Commission
Bost Ofica
Benedict Becomes A Real Benedict In Toledo Union
Misa Gartruda Klein consented to a county sanctioned arrangement this morning. Auditor Swot ford issued a marriage license to Miss Klein and Francia L. Benedict. The couple, well known to residents of Toledo, plan a cozy home and the congratulations of many friends.
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Misa Gartruda Klein
Q. K
Swotford
Francia L. Benadict
Aidents
Toledo
Petition Demands Longer County Official Terms
Twenty one Lewis County voters petition County Superintendent W D Bay to seek a constitutional amendment by the 1911 Legislature. The move would remove the two consecutive term limit for county officers, allowing longer permanent terms.
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Lewis County
W. D. Bay
Penision
State of Washington
Increased output at Ct Shoe Factory in Southwest Washington
Saturday 14, M. QO. Kulien of 613 North Tower expanded his shoe factory by adding machinery and shop space. The logger shoe maker plans to hire two or three more men soon, while continuing a repair business. Requests from loggers near Willapa Harbor and Grays Harbor drive demand. The extra room will allow five or six more workers as growth accelerates.
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M. QO. Kulien
North Tower
Washington
Hie
Willapa Harbor
Grays Harbor
Fiva
Atx Mora
Harris urges residents to name road supervisors
Commissioner John Harris, representing district two, seeks residents naming their own road supervisors rather than appointing them. The move aims to secure better roads, a policy popular with constituents. Harms sits on Chehails National Bank board and is a notable pioneer citizen of the county.
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John Harris
Harris
Harms
Chehails National Bank
County Commissioner Pushes for First Class Roads in 2nd District
Mr Harms, the County Commissioner, leads the drive for improved roads in the second district while serving as the newly elected director of Chehalis National Bank.
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Harms
Chehalis National Bank
Organization of English Lutheran Church in Centralia
The English Lutheran church in Centralia is being organized with papers drawn and temporary officers elected. The process remains open for potential charter members upon pastor Rev. F. Hell and others request. Services are held at the old Christian church corner Pine and Rock streets.
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Centralia
F. Hell
Pine and
Rock Streets
State May Scrub Pupils For Compulsory Baths in Schools
Salem Oregon January 13 keep school children clean by compulsory process says Senator Chas Plana of Coos who will push a bill or have it included in a measure from state teachers association committees He seeks powers for health officers while controversy brews in Portland over the plan and the health officer’s powers in this matter are debated.
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State Capitol
Salem
Chas
Coos
State Teachers’ Association
Alty
Portland
Irrigation Test Considered for Prairie Lands
Olympia report notes split among state lawmakers over funding for irrigation experiments on prairie lands south of Tacoma east of Olympia and in southwestern Washington. Senator Ralph Metcalf supports small state investment via the Puyallup station, arguing long term land value gains justify the cost. He believes the program deserves study and could yield valuable results.
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Olympia
Wash
Tacoma
Washington
Senate
Puyallup
Ralph Metcal
Pierce County
Centralia Debate Team Sets Mountain Trip for Northern Yakima Clash
Centralia high school's debate squad journeys over the mountains to challenge North Yakima after defeating Aberdeen and Hoquiam. The two remaining debates will decide the state championship with Caustic Rock and Vancouver undefeated, centering on the same question. Coaches Pryor and staff praise the team as Mary Huntley and Lloyd Dysart head to Olympia for more material on the income tax topic with their funds in tow.
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Centra-la
Snme
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
North Yakima
Roslyn
Sunnyside
Columbia
Olympis
Spectacles Missing After Visitor At Centralia Home
Hobo leaves, 6000) specs go missing after a wanderer appears at 920 D St Centralia. H. T. Allerton offers a reward for the gold timepiece eye glasses believed lost when the visitor came to the door. No questions will be asked.
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H. T. Allerton
Centralia
Mr. Allerton
Kobo
Habout
Stalled Northern trains rescued near Spokane
United Press dispatch from Spokane reports two Great Northern trains stalled in the mountains since Sunday with over eighty passengers have been rescued and will reach Spokane this afternoon. Superintendent Brown states the passengers did not suffer from cold or hunger.
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United Presa
Spokane
Great Northern
Brown
Archu Heskett Buys Fine Olympia Ranch
Mr and Mrs Archie Heskett, a young couple from Ohio, plan to move to Olympia after purchasing a 40 acre ranch near the city. Heskett bought the property a few days ago and will settle on it soon.
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Archu Heskett
Olympia Ranch
Archie Heskett
Ohio
Baean
Molon Street
Contratia
Olympia
Sette
Mr. Hewkatt
Japanese government to punish Admiral Yashira
Tokyo January 14 report says a punishment section is being taken by the Japanese government for Admiral Yashira over alleged remarks about President Tafta's plan to fortify the Tayama canal. Investigations are under way and punishment is anticipated, though officials doubt the quotes. The incident is widely discussed in Japanese papers.
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United
Tokia
Yashira
Tafta
Tayama Canal
Col. Quetzals
Panama
Bereavement Service Offers 24 Hour Home Arrangements
A local bereavement service advertises on call assistance around the clock to manage all funeral arrangements. The firm promises to relieve families of care in coordinating details, ensuring a dignified, comprehensive service.
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United Press
Will Hague
Yakima
Mrs
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Undertakers
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