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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
2
The Chronicle argues to cut city electric current rates from two and a half cents per kilowatt, outlines cost disparities in delivery, endorses a government commission for Alaska coal field development, and urges Centralia to consider the commission form of government with careful candidate discussion and prudent management.
Centralia 34 voices depot site decision near two weeks as harmony grows among railroads and locals. Round house repair shops plan to draw railroad workers and families, boosting property values and construction activity. Women reveal ages in election survey. men resist, sparking playful gossip about vanity.
Railroad planners outline a locating and building plan for a new depot and improvements, aiming to satisfy interests in the area. Turmoil arises as officials debate feasibility and fair allocation of costs and benefits among communities.
City treasurer VY J Allen presented a sinking fund ledger showing $128,087.48 remaining for sewer and electric plant bond redemption. A draft of $12,260 was sent to New York for bond payments due August 1, leaving a balance of $727.48 to be transferred to the general fund, a move the council referred to the finance committee for action.
School commissioners in District 5 approve Market Street improvements in front of Chehalis High School. Three hard surface pavement lanes will span the street width, expanding beyond the earlier 18 foot plan in Local Improvement District 103. The city council altered the ordinance to fund the upgrade, with costs borne entirely by the school district.
Andrew Juine, last seen boarding an outgoing freight a month ago, is missing from Chehalis. Officials and Woodmen of the World lodge representatives have searched Ton o and nearby camps, but no clues have emerged. His wife, left with two children, received aid from local merchants and W O W members as the search continues.
The National Board of Dental Examiners held a session in the city with nearly all states represented as delegates attend the United Press Leased Wire report.
Examinations for stenographer and typewriter positions in the government will be held today by the civil service commission in several cities. Both men and women are urged to apply for field offices and departmental service in Washington.
Citizens protested as W G Doyle, new police chief named by Mayor Gingrich, forcibly arrested elderly man “Dad” Fuller after a dentist visit. Deputy Sheriff Packenham intervened, returning the man home. Earlier, a depot visitor was allegedly struck and escorted to the station.
W C Doyle was officially appointed Chehalis chief of police by the mayor and council after serving as acting chief since ex Chief Hearndon retired. His $500 bond was read and accepted to guarantee faithful service in the duties of the office.
Northern Pacific Railroad presented a petition to Chehalls council on July 24 seeking a sewer under its Main Street right of way. The railroad would self perform the work under its division superintendent and would not permit outside workers. The petition, favoring the railroad, was referred to a committee for investigation with a report due at the next meeting.
Neighborhood complaints accuse a pigeon farm owned by J B Suindon of causing nuisance in Chenalia. A night-woman from Adams Avenue named Jas urged council action to remove pigeons. Councilors, lacking expertise, referred the petition to the city attorney for a report at the next meeting.
A chaotic State League series produced two Raymond wins and one Chehalis victory in a weekend set. Highlights included a 3 to 0 Raymond win on Saturday with Baker uninjured, Berry making a standout play, and Chehalis rallying to an 11 to 8 victory as errors dominated. A later Chehalis 19 to 4 triumph featured wild lineup shifts by Raymond and a crowd reaction ranging from disbelief to disgust at the farcical play.
Raymond will host consolidation August 20 as Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' associations merge. The new West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association will have one president at large, three vice presidents from district groups, nine district boards, and headquarters at Centralia with offices in Tacoma Portland Seattle Vancouver and others. Officers expected include E G Griggs as president and J J Wentworth as Oregon vice president, with W C Miles as manager.
The July 24 report states Centralia is entitled to eight delegates. The governor of Colorado plans a national convention in Denver this September for territories with over one million acres of public lands. Governors and mayors will name delegates, with county commissioners and commercial bodies also authorized to send delegates. Washington is expected to have strong representation. Eligibility requires paid taxes for three years preceding the convention.
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