Improvements proposed to city fire alarm system
A communication from Charles G. Stillwell of Tacoma representing Star Signal proposes fire alarm system upgrades costing 1160. The matter was referred to the committee. Letters from various firms also discuss touring and paying expenses for city officials to inspect auto fire trucks in Portland, with interest in an early purchase.
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Charles G. Stillwell
Tacoma
Star Signal Company
A. G. Long
Portland
Équntil
Long
Building Ordinance 5 Gains Final City Approval
The building ordinance, prepared after months of labor and strong demand, received final passage from the city council at last night’s meeting. The required thickness of walls was reduced from the initial proposal.
Water to South Tower At Last
Manager Price of the Centralia Water Supply company told the city council last night that the water main and hydrant on South Tower avenue have been installed and are ready for service, ending a lengthy dispute over the project.
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Centralia Water Supply Company
South Tower Avenue
Paving Hearings On Tower Avenue Opened
City council set May 4 for a hearing on remonstrances against paving north and south Tower avenue. No remonstrances were received and ordinances creating the two improvement districts were read for the first time.
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North
South Tower Avenue
Miss Prances Gardner Plans Missionary Training Trip
Miss Prances F Gardner will depart Centralia for Portland next Monday to enter missionary training for evangelistic work abroad. She feels called to missions and hopes to be assigned to China, though location is not yet determined.
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Prances F. Gardner
Ghemalis Pesthouse Destroyed by City Fire Order
The Chehalis post house once a civic eye sore and health menace was burned by department action at 3 am yesterday morning on orders of the city council. A new modern building will be erected on town edge.
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Chehalis
Greek clash leads to yearlong court jurisdiction in Chehalis
In Chehalis Justice P C Beaufort heard the John Pegaroy case. The Greek man faced charges for threatening the life of fellow Greek George Katagianis. Two Greek clans feud in Chehalis and the dispute sparked the incident. The judge fined 4.10 and placed the defendant under court supervision for one year. Eight Greek witnesses testified but waived fees.
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John Pegaroy
Court of Justice
P. C.beaufort
Chehalis
George Katagianis
Beaufort
Ther
Embezzler Arrested After Castle Rock Fraud
A. Bureh, sought in Castle Rock for obtaining money under false pretenses, was arrested in Chehalis as he tried to depart. He is jailed awaiting officers. Vaughn the Chehalis liveryman alerted authorities after tracing the swindle by long distance call and delaying the train.
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A. Bureh
Castle Rock
Chehalis
Caiting
Vaughn
Sheriff's Office
Automotiles and Motoreeyetes Speed Limit Debate
May 3 council action on Tower Avenue speeding ordinance. Councilman Stewart urged strict enforcement and notices to slow traffic. The department to cite violators and inform drivers to use proper speed. The piece also notes heirs of Robert Morris cautioning not to buy automotives based on theft rumors. The government is slower than individuals at paying for deceived equines.
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Avanne
Stewart
Comnell
Notiecs
Compal
Robert Morris
Impropt marriage performed in open court venue
An impromptu marriage was held in the open by Sheriff Urquhart in Chehalta Inst wight. Jack Burnt, a popular ball player of Chehalia, wed Emma Rost of Te WU. Judge Rico officiated. The marriage arose from a warrant sworn by Miss Roxe's mother and Rubin has been jailed. The trial was set for next week. the girl initially refused but later consented and the ceremony was completed.
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Sheriff Urquhart
Chehalta
Wight
Jack Burnt
Chehalia
Emma Rost
Te WU
Rico
Miss Roxe
Weaufort
Death Takes Him While Flames Rage
Leonard S. Groves, a shingle mill worker for Eastern Railway Lumber Company, died during firefighting efforts at the kiln. He collapsed from chest pain after an hour of exertion, leaving a widow and four children. Neighbors notified his family as his body was moved to Bucklin's morgue for preparation ahead of funeral services under the Hagles' auspices.
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Leonard S. Groves
Groves
Eastern Railway Lumber Company
Bucklin
Hagles
Children Clash Over City Finances in Local Chronicle Row
Citizens watch as city council votes to end an improvement district amid accusations of misused funds. The Chronicle reports council members criticized publicity while slating a publisher with public money concerns. A move to abolish the district passed, amid tension between officials and press.
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the Chronicle
Chronicle
The
Fire council debates auto fire trucks amid hose shortfall
City council members argued after a blaze at the eastern railway and lumber yard, trying to spin the incident into a need for automobile fire trucks. Chief Miller had long warned the fire department needs more hose, but council debates centered on apparatus rather than hose and funding.
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Easternailway & Lumber
Miller
Vall
Conet
Tilley
Greek convict John Kokolian pleads to felonious charge
Greek man John Kokolian pleaded guilty in the Superior Court of Lowia to a second degree charge and was fined $60. The case arose after an incident in Centralia where an argument led to a man named Tomas being struck with a shovel near Contralin.
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John Kokolian
Msganl
Lowia
Wio
Tho Han Wark
Centralia Cmeima
Tomas
Contralin
Centralia Wins Bid On Road Contract
A road contract bid from Raymond to Centralia was awarded. The project covers building a road from Raymond and the total consideration is stated as $6000.
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Raymond
Nat Wook
Centralia
Wwercontracta
Enal
W. B. Shaver Mill Opens Near Centralia For Road Lumber
The W. B. Shaver Mill began operation this morning 2.5 miles east of Centralia with a daily output of 20,000 feet of lumber. Fifteen workers will cut about 300,000 feet for planking the Parker Place to Centralia road, while grading of Seminary hill waits. Key timber allotments include Charles Althauser 250,000 feet J Parker 600,000 feet and J Vriuman 1,000,000 feet.
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Parker Place
Centralia
Seminary Bill
Charles Althauser
J. F. Parker
J. Vriuman
Injustice as dealt in Chehalis
A Chehalis court case on adultery against Howard Kimball showcased delayed hearings and contested witness availability. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bishop faced criticism for postponements while T. Murphy sought costs after his wife Mabel Murphy testified she had relations with the defendant. The judge dismissed the action and ordered Murphy pay costs of 7.55 dollars, with additional procedural friction noted as the trial was postponed multiple times and key witnesses remained unfound.
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Bishop Atxhent
Howard Kimball
Snally
Murphy
Bishop
Thacker
Witnes
Buxton
Otharwine
Olhoninga
Centralia hosts aviation display and airship talk
May 4 in Centralia an aviation demonstration featured an airship model by inventor J. W. Jeffries Wan, presented by Rose Theater manager Irwin of Home Investment Co. The device claimed Wright brothers style merit with gravity control to prevent capsizing, backed by Tacoma support but challenged by capitalization issues.
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Centralia
Ths
J. W. Jeffries Wan
Rose Theater
Irwin
Home Investment Company
Irlo
Wright Brothers
Tacoma
Community drive seeks funds for widow of fallen employee
A petition circulates among Centralia business men and residents to raise 450 for the widow of Leonard Groves, an Eastern mill employee who died in Tuesday's fire. Groves left four children and no life insurance, with the goal that the employer, the Eagles, and local firms ensure the widow can start anew.
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Centralia
Leonard Groves
Groves
The
Eagles
Delinquent Pair in Police Court Case Highlights
In a police court session this afternoon Justice of the Peace handled two men. Ben Weston, once a respected citizen, faced charges of drunkenness and nuisance and paid a suspended $160 fine after his wife testified he forced her to give money. A second man, accused by an agent of begging on trains, sought a trip to the next station while collecting alms for days.
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Whee
Justice of the Peace
Ben Weston
Iim
Weston
Carter
Green
Grandfathers Celebrate Arrival of Grandson
The notice describes the birth of a grandson to Mr and Mrs Jacob Allhauser. Grandfather Charles Wiegand hurries to buy a costly toy bogey for the infant while another grandfather Charles Altahner tells friends about the joyous event.
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Jacob AlLhauser
Charles Wiegand
Willy Tha
Charles Althanser
International Gymnastics Championship Opens in Turin
In Turin Italy today nations competed in the opening rounds of the international gymnastics championship amid scattered reports of participation from American gymnasts. The national contest for Asian student gymnasts was announced and the world event is slated to be held next week at the exposition grounds.
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Turin
Italy
le Wining Hynautics
America
Rymanata
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