Centralia Water Franchise Debate Warns of Risks
The Daily Chronicle argues against granting a fifty year water franchise to Washington Oregon Corporation without strong city safeguards. It notes state utilities regulation and bond guarantees as essential, warning that granting rights may surrender local powers and delay gravity water, with council scrutiny urged before passage.
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A mwa Beats ABN Ee Meas Vat Event
A mwa defeats ABN Ee in a notable matchup with decisive play. Both teams presented swift offense and tight defense, but A mwa capitalized on critical stops to secure the victory.
City Council Addresses Imported Labor at Meeting
A large crowd attended last night to urge the council to bar imported labor on city projects. Officials stated they cannot force exclusive use by contract but have secured verbal pledges to prefer resident labor, influencing contractors to honor them. The measure aims to keep money local and protect local workers from foreign competition.
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Railroads Should Pay for Matron at Depot
City council backs a depot matron with police authority to protect women and girls passing through Centralia. Railroads should cover the extra police costs, either via an occupancy tax or direct payment, to fund the officer's salary and protection duties.
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Centralia
Forest fires devastate Michigan and Ontario regions
A lengthy notice warns that vast forest fires across Michigan and Ontario have burned thousands of acres, cost millions of dollars, killed hundreds, and left twenty thousand homeless. It blames campers and hunters for many fires, notes lightning as possible but uncontrollable, and urges a public education campaign to prevent careless campfires.
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Michigan
Ontario
Centralia Considers Commission Form of Government
The issue publishes the full text of a law allowing cities to adopt a commission form. Centralia residents will vote on this change soon and should study the proposal carefully. Reports from cities with this form suggest improvements over the old system, with safeguards to revert if needed.
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Centralia
Commission form of government trial contrasts by city
The Chronicle discusses how commission government works in different cities, noting Tacoma's charter based system predates recent laws and may not reflect newer models. It argues Centralia could benefit from trying the system, contending dedicated officials could cut waste and extravagance.
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Woodmen Applaud Donation From Fourth of July Committee
Letter from E. H. Mulder secretary treasurer of Centralia Fourth of July Executive Committee reports a ten dollar donation to the M W A Sanatorium at Colorado Springs for tuberculosis treatment. He thanks Camp 1274 Modern Woodmen of Amelia and commends the committee for its humane action and support of the Order's health work.
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Centralia
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Amelia
Colorado Springs
Old Pioneer of Centralia Passes Away
Allen Ives, 82, longtime Centralia resident and founder first pastor of the Brethren Church, died at his son GC A Tyee's home on Tord's Prairie after a stroke three weeks earlier. Remains at Sticklin parlors in Unity City. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Centralia Shuts Out Chehalis After Weekend Losses
Centralia rebounds from two Saturday and Sunday defeats to blank Chehalis. Seager on mound allows only two hits as 118 provides solid support from the offense and defense to seal the win on the local diamond.
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Teams Tie in Pennant Race Protest Morning Game
Morning game protest over Hollis being ejected for raising a hand during a ball call. Chehalis beat Centralia 13 to 2 with Frinke pitching well. protest likely to linger for weeks as teams shuffle lineups and managers dispute umpire calls.
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Patton
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Lea
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Frinke
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McDride
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Chehalis
Four Boys Narrowly Escape After Whirlpool Incident
Four boys were pulled from the Skookumchuck River whirlpool near the city limits after becoming trapped in the eddy yesterday afternoon. Hugh Ramsey led the group and cried for help. Robert Ramsey, Ernest Raymond, Walter Warnen, and local resident Patterson aided in the rescue, with Raymond finally pulled to safety after a tense struggle.
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Centralia
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Ramsey Boys
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Wands
Banner or Band Bud at Seattle Parade
July 17 22 the Central Eagle Band plans a Seattle trip for a Potlatch event. Members Ro to the Golden Pot latch Mra W Brown and Mra P aid in obtaining a banner to be paid by the public and by the Potlatch fund. Banner cost estimated at 15 to 20 dollars. Band leaves Friday morning for the event.
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Seattle
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Mude
Moose Lodge Leases Rooms for Five Years
The newly formed Moose Lodge in this city signed a loan to lease rooms over the post office for five years. The funds cover building the lodge with reading rooms a gymnasium and a dance hall. Once furnished and completed the lodge rooms will compare favorably with others in the state. Significant funds will be spent on furnishings and work will be pushed to rapid completion as possible.
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