Centralia Seeks Fair Freight Rates to Boost Growth
The Centralia panel argues for lower and fair freight rates to remove regional discrimination. It stresses Centralia’s advantages like cheap fuel, strong rail facilities, and low living costs, but warns that current discriminatory rates threaten manufacturing growth. The Commercial Club vows to persist in the fight for justice and relief.
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Centralie
Feq
Centrale
Centralia
Roos
National Land Men Association forms in Chicago
The National Association of Land Men is organized in Chicago to promote farm development and protect land buyers. James Porter Reinbeck is named president, with officers and directors across Illinois and other states. The group aims to publicize farming advantages, press for farm inspection standards, push licensure for real estate dealers, establish a complaints bureau, and cooperate on farm produce expositions.
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Ghicago
National
Association, of Land Men
F James Porter
Reinbeck
New Association
D. H. Anderson
Trugution Age
Chicago
D. J. Bplane
A. B. Hulst
8. B. Pugh
F. #. Goodall
John O. O'Neill
W. A. Riddle
R. G. Loffler
R. 5. Butterfield
Burton Waterman
Medford Dragon
H. B. Hening
Bureau of Immigration
Albuquerque
N. M
Ita
Department of Agriculture
Wesdea
Centralia Promotes Local Growth Against Faraway Promises
A persisting editorial argues against relocating to distant lands and praises Centralia and Lewis County. It contrasts alluring pamphlets about Alaska British Columbia and Klamath Falls with the town’s steady growth, better daylight through higher awnings, and urban improvements. It warns against leaving ties of family and livelihood for uncertain wealth.
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Centralia
Alaska
Sali
Arctic
British Columbia
Jandie Sell
Klamath Falla
Lewis County
Centra- Ma
Centralia street names cause confusion in city
Residents in Centralia face ongoing mix ups as streets share similar sounds like B and D Fir and First Pearl and Pear. The city previously renamed some streets but aims to extend efforts to resolve the naming problem.
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Centralia
Ber
Centralia merchants push against low awning rules
Local business leaders argue city ordinances on awning height are unnecessary and harmful. They claim low awnings obstruct sidewalks and harm commerce, while supporters say safe clearance must be maintained. The piece debates whether low awnings should be regulated as obstructions.
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Rai
Let There Be Light in City Stores All Night
Centra lia merchants debate overnight lighting with mixed views. Proponents argue lighting deters burglars and boosts sales by showing wares after hours, while opponents call it wasteful. The piece contends night illumination benefits security and advertising, urging practical, limited lighting.
Not Our Business on Mexican Affairs and War Motives
A commentary argues Americans should not meddle in Mexico's internal politics. It states there is no threat to the United States and no need for soldiers to pursue a war mission, condemning alarmists and advocates of war with Japan as the only gainers.
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Centralia
Afl
Mexico
Andi & Thing
Japan
Centralia Seeks Rail Link to Safeguard Trade Growth
The Big Bottom valley faces loss of trade to Tacoma as the Tacoma Eastern Railroad shifts markets away from Chehalis. Residents of Centralia push for rail connection and electric interurban development to keep freight and passenger traffic, hoping Chehalis trade shifts partly toward their city. The plan hinges on a proposed line from Chehalis to the Big Bottom, with local involvement and regional press weighing temperance politics through The American Issue.
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Tatoma
Tacoma
Chehalig
Centra- Ya
Chehalis
Lewis County
Mhehatia
Chehalls
Mantrala
Centralia
Naw
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Chehalis Wuld
TF Centralia
Che‘halis Wold
Bible Celebration marked 200th anniversary in London
King George I received a deputation of churchmen and civic leaders for the 200th anniversary of the authorized Bible. A special Bible was presented. Tercentenary events will be observed across the empire with sermons and a Royal Albert Hall gathering in London scheduled four weeks hence.
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London
George I
British and Oreign Bible Society
Ise
Empire
Theritish Empire
Great Brital
Canada
Auatralia
Thdia
Bath Africa
United States
Royal Albart Nalt
Evangelists Chapman and Alexander Tour Europe and Asia
Drs J Wilbur Chapman and Charles M Alexander, recently leading meetings in American cities, arrive in Gibraltar to begin a series of major crusades across Europe Africa and Asia. After Gibraltar they head to Algiers Villefranche and Alexandria then Cairo Damascus Nazareth and Jericho with services for English residents and locals via interpreter.
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Gibraltar
J. Wilbur Chapman
Charles M. Alexander
Europe
Africa
Asia
Algiers
Villefranche
Alexandria
Cairo
Egypt
Damascus
Syria
Capernaum
Nazareth
Jericho
Jerusalem
de. Chepman
Tacoma City Clerk Ousted in Haste After Petition Fraud Inquiry
Tacoma March 20 City Clerk Qushman was removed by the city commissioners and Deputy Clerk Edwards installed amid an investigation of irregularities in recall petition signatures against Commissioners Roys and Owens. The investigating committee reported tampering with names and widespread frauds, with more developments expected.
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Tacoma
Mar
Qushman
Edwards
Roys
Owens
Million Dollar Rebate Suit Brought Against Pennsylvania Railroad
A $1,000,000 rebate discrimination suit filed by eleven coal mining firms against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company proceeds to trial in the U S circuit court in Philadelphia. Plaintiffs admit rebates to Altoona Coal and Coke, Glenn White Coal, and Tarent Wind White Coal Mining. jurisdiction debate centers on whether complaints belong before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Calted Preas
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona Coal and Goke Compaany
Glenn- White Coal Company
Tarewind White Coal Mining Company
Enaanel
Interstate Comarca Commission
Spokane rate case hearings begin before Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, Mac reports the 20 final argument opening the Spokane rate case. Shippers from northwest Utah and Nevada protest freight and passenger rates in the western mountain territory. They seek permanent adoption of the provisional rate adjustments.
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Washington
Mac
Spokane
Inter-State, Commerce Commission
Ates
Mountain Territory
Utah
Mevadi
I Isay
London Hails Bright Social Season and Royal Festivities
London prepares for a grand spring and summer with King George opening the Festival of Empire in May and unveiling the Queen Victoria Memorial in the Hall on May 16 in a ceremony attended by the Kaiser and Kaiserin. The Imperial Conference begins May 27, coronation day is June 22, and royal progresses and pageants unfold through June and July, culminating in a royal procession from Buckingham Palace to the Guildhall and back.
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London
George
Crystal Palace
Kaiser
Kaiserin
Oh ‘Ag
Buckingham Patace
Guildhall
Circassian Dancers at Astor Ball in Varsity Show
United Press notes Columbia volunteers in a two act musical comedy at the Astor, Made in India, featuring a 190 member chorus and four leading players. Emil Breitenfeld wrote the book and lyrics. The production fuses university athletes and city charities in a lavish performance.
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United Press
New York
Ballet
Aator
State University
Sth San
Dogina
Astor
India
Emil Breitenfeld
Genfor
Universiy
Mutual Life Insurance Board Faces Election Challenge
Mutual Life Insurance Company officers confront a planned policyholder contest led by Solomon Rosenblatt of Chicago. The movement seeks representation in the June 3 election to challenge an alleged dominating clique. The firm has 450000 policyholders worldwide and estimates election costs near 49000.
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United Press
New York
Mutual Lie Insurance Company
Kelly
Solomon Rosenblatt
Chicago
Mutual Lite
United North and South Amateur Opens at Pinehurst
Fair golfers from over a dozen states compete in the tenth annual United North and South Amateur tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina with finals set for Friday and men's events to follow next week Also inaugurated today were the annual club and state pistol championships running through the week.
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Mwnited Press
Pinehurst
N. C
Falr
Annal United
Enlistment Patterns Vary Across Regions
United States enlistment shows little national surge as war calls spread. New York reports normal drafts, the Middle West slightly up, and the West near normal. Adjutant General Athworth says recruitment standards must remain strict before maneuvers, with talk of dissolving the Blandard of Co if the mix proves beneficial.
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Washington
Mar
New York
Atheworth
Railway duty and freight tariffs reshape Midwest lines
The article notes safety campaigns urging care on duty and train circuits, Indiana rail laws raising costs by at least $1,000,000 over two years as trains must carry 24 foot cabooses and inspect low-lying tanks at road expense. It reports a St Louis Southwest system purchase for freight yards near 900 by 275 feet, paying about $485 per square foot, with job creation. It also mentions transcontinental talks in Chicago on California and North Pacific coast tariffs and possible water and non water competition rate structures. Pittsburg and Lake Erie directors approve a $4.2 million capital stock increase and employee participation option.
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Santa. Fe
Tt Fe
Indiana
Terminal District
St Louis
California
North Pacific
Pactic Coast
A&id
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Giants close West Texas road trip with Birmingham bound team
In Marlin Texas on March 20 the Giants prepare for their final weak of the tour. Tops Plating maintains good form as local fans hope for metropolitan baseball. The Sexag exhibition remains and ends next Sunday with games in Dallas and Port Worth before the team boards a train to Birmingham Alabama.
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Marlin
Tex
Giants
Martin
Dallas
Port Worth
Birmingham
Ala
Indictments for Wreckers Move in Carnegie Trust Case
Prosecutor Whitman announced that a Grand Jury will indict former Carnegie Trust Company officials for embezzlement exceeding $200,000. Indictments ordered in court promise a broad sweep of charges connected with the wrecked bank, amid a report of forthcoming returns.
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Whitman
Carnegie Trust Company
Robin
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