Water Franchise Clash in Centralia Debate Over 50 Year Offer
Centralia citizens confront a Washington-Oregon Corporation bid for a fifty year water franchise. Critics question city gain, demand proof of company reform and public benefit beyond promises to install a gravity system costing $170,000, while noting existing healthy water and sixteen years left on the current franchise.
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Washington-Oregon Corporation
Centralia
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Ely
Centralia Water Supply Company
Washington- Oregon
Washington-Oregon
City debates automobile fire truck as luxury amid debt
Chronical notes city treasurer reports two year-old figures show two million assessed value with debt well below legal limit yet monthly deficits of two to three thousand dollars. Critics urge grounding finances, warn automobile fire truck is a costly luxury despite fire department gains under Chief Miller.
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Treasueer
Miller
Coucil
British Columbia
Ana
Centralia
Bremen
Twinkle Twinkle Twin City Lights Parade of Verse
A poem fragment lampoons night lighting and urban cozy houses, mocking electric glow and drink influence. It shifts to a public notice about the Daughters of the Confederacy Meridan chapter hosting a state convention with nearly 200 delegates convening May 1 in Meridian.
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Meridan
Mika
Mtsassalon
United Daughters of Tha Confederacy
City indebtedness rising amid fiscal criticisms
The city faces a deplorable finances situation as warrants jump from 76,993.76 to 140,461.88 and indebtedness from 99,482.76 to 269,220.95. Even after removing district costs likely borne by property owners, debts exceed the legal limit of 100,000. Citizens demand an explanation of spending.
Centralia Chronicle marks three years of daily publication
The Centralia Daily Chronicle observes its third anniversary on May 1 1908 noting its growth from a modest start to Lewis counties largest circulation ahead of rivals like the Daily Courier and Vancouver Columbian. The paper highlights expanding advertising patronage improved machinery and steady community presence.
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Centralia Daily Chronicle
Centralia Chronicle
Tacoma
Portland
E. B. Bourd
Vancouver Columbian
Vancouver
Wash
Daily Chronicle
Lewis County
Chronicle Sees Three Years Of Growth And Competition
The Daily Chronicle outlines its shift from hand types to the Mergenthater Linotype Model 6, highlighting expanded news coverage with staff growth and a leased wire from United Press Associations. It notes weekly editions, competitive stance with News-Examiner, and a pledge to maintain progress and goodwill.
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Daily Chronicle
Mergenthater Linotype Company
Beattia
Chronicle
United Press Associations
Centralia
Weekly Chronicle
Walcome
News-Examiner
Towser Avenue
News- Examiner
Vote for the Bonds in School Bond Election
A call to voters explains bonds will fund a new high school and urges broad participation. It notes bond buyers study city vote shares, emphasizes saving money by favorable sale figures, and argues even former opponents should vote yes to support honesty and community aid. Also mentions Mayor Carter Harrison as Hearst’s presumed Democratic nominee and Minnesota adopting direct senatorial elections.
Chehalis Plans May Clean-Up Day and City Boost
Mayor Gingrich declares May 9 set for Chehalis cleanup with yard street and alley improvements. City hosts Southwest Washington Development Association events June 1 2 and aims to present a clean attractive appearance to residents and visitors.
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Che! Wang
Gingrich
Chehalis
Southwast Washington Development Association
Bond election to fund high school and cover warrants
A May 1 bond election is proposed to finance high school construction and pay outstanding warrants after the attorney general found last bonds flawed for not specifying allocations. King County ruling differed, causing a new attorney general to reconsider. A sale fell through with a Seattle broker, prompting another election to ensure valid bonds and allow new bonds to be issued.
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Wlao
Dykethap
Superior Court of
King County
Aff
Wale
Seattig Buod
Igins
Foreman Fwed for Assault in Warren Construction Case
May 3 in CheWalis, foreman B. Dingey of Warren Construction faced a $5 fine plus costs after beating rancher A A Miller over a dispute about driving a heavy team on Main Street. Judge Beaufort noted Dingey could have filed a warrant but had no right to strike Miller. Dingey was given until 10 to satisfy bond or a harsher penalty would be imposed.
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B. Dingey
Warren Construction Company
CheWalis
Jissipe P.O. Beaufort
A. A. Miller
Rose Salt
Newatikui River
Dingey
Miller
Main St
Beaufort
Pavements discussed in Portland Oregon Telegram debate
The Portland Oregon Evening Telegram reviews national pavement options noting asphalt is quiet but short lived with poor patching results, while bitulithic offers wear resistance and easy repair. Wood block and tile are favored by some advocates as next in line, with Portland moving toward a shift from asphalt.
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United States
Portland, Ore
Portland
Temporary attorney to be appointed in Chehalia
Illness of C A Studebaker prompts temporary appointment to fill his duties in Chehalia during his illness. Tomorrow a committee will visit him to name the substitute who will serve until he resumes office amid urgent legal matters. The action follows severe illness and pending ordinances requiring the attorney’s attention. Dorothy A Bartlett gains decree of divorce from George Bartlett. she resumes maiden name Gustaveson after desertion years ago.
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C. A. Studebakes
Che+halia
Willness
Studebaker
Industya
Lewis County
Rice
Dorothy A. Bartlett
Bartlett
Plain
Vandwoski Sentenced for Stabbing Escapee Held
The article reports Vandwoski being sentenced by Judge Rice to six to thirty nine years in the state penitentiary for stabbing. He is tied to an escape from the Lewis County jail a week earlier and was captured the next morning in an intoxicated condition. Jack Wandwoski remained in custody on a first degree assault charge arising from the same incident.
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Mike Link
Rice
Vandwoski
Lewis County
Superior Court
Jack Wandwoski
Notice of Base of State Lands Sale in Chehalis
Public auction set for Saturday in Chehalis Washington of 1911 to sell state lands NE 1/4 18 18 N R W M and SB 1/2 NW 1/4 36 13 N R 4 W including improvements total acres and appraised values with terms of payment one tenth at sale and annual payments, under Board of State Land Commissioners and Commissioner of Public Lands authority.
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Chehalis
Lawls
State of Washington
Wald County
Board of State Land Com Tilasionera
Towit
Section
Township 18
Rongh
Townahin
W. M
Washington
Fia
Aald County
D. W. Ross
Public Landa
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Alto
Twinkle
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A. S.J
Jay Bend
Dolks
Daughters OF the Confederacy
Ghrontors
Carter Harrison
Hearst
Minnesotta
Oregon
Foreman
Thenalis Coupla
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