GIVe COUNCIL CHANCE TO EXPLAIN WATER FRANCHISE DISCUSSION
A newspaper urges the Centralia city council to allow public explanation of a proposed fifty year water franchise to the Washington Oregon Corporation. It calls for councilmen to be heard before any final readings, offering space for discussion and suggesting a mass meeting if needed.
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Franchtea
Ey Council
Ttem
Chronicle
The
Washington- Oregon Corporation
Luis
What do you know about the water franchise?
Centralians face long term water pricing and strict control under a proposed Washington Oregon Corporation franchise. Citizens are urged to question council members and demand clear terms, warning of minimal choice, fines, and possible loss of patron rights if the old system is replaced.
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Centralians
Centralia
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Centraline
Walter Company
Iue
Contiglia
N Dew
Teo
Letter on West life questions work and bills in Oregon City
A reader in Oregon City argues the West is not right for some people asserting everyone must pay bills and work, contrasting East and West. The letter criticizes laziness and praises those who work, noting regional stereotypes and daily hardships while defending the value of labor.
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Oregon City
Centralia
Jon Dicking
Indiana Mine Workers Hold Special Convention in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 9 a special convention of the Indiana District United Mine Workers met to reconsider a general strike and a one half of one percent earnings assessment. The meeting also reviews the action of the recent annual convention of firing one fifth of the executive board amid opposition from several locals.
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Terre Hauth
Ind
Indiana
United Mine Workers
Interstate trapshooting meet opens in Charlotte
In Charlotte North Carolina the Interstate Association upholds the Sixth Southern handicap trapshooting event under the auspices of the Charlotte Gun Club. One thousand dollars in added money is offered for prizes as the tournament begins today.
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Charlotta Gun Club
Interstate Association
Moneda
Franchise debate on Washington Oregon deal in Centralis
A local meeting examined the proposed franchise for the Washington Oregon Corporation. Judge Dysart argued the new public utilities law gives the commission authority to adjust rates and rules, suggesting residents should predefine reasonable provisions to avoid future chaos and ensure redress without overreliance on the commission. The discussion centers on safeguarding residents if the utilities commission is later abolished or changed.
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George Dysart
The
Chronicle
Dynart
Stato
Centralis
Utilities Commission
Comfpisaion
Commission
Pubiic Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Chronicle outlines cautious stance on water franchise
The Chronicle says it does not oppose water franchise grants in general but urges careful public discussion. It supports study of a Washington Oregon Corporation proposal, notes the franchise could last 50 years, and calls for full disclosure and a mass citizen meeting before action.
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Chronicle
Washington Oregon Corporation
Reader critique prompts bold type use in Centralia Chronicle
A Centralia reader in May 1921 urged the Daily Chronicle to use bold type only for major announcements such as murders, police actions, or city council unity. The paper responds that sensational front-page styling would wear life type and cites county boards, Chehalis reports, and ongoing local matters as reasons to restrain big front-page emphasis.
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Daily Chronicle
Pollicaman
Sereiin
County Board
Chehalis
Staerber
Police
Chehalis Funeral For Well Known Resident Alvina Qheze
The funeral of Mrs. Alvina Qheze, a well known Chehalis resident, was held at the B C Figssel chapel yesterday afternoon. Rev LaViollette conducted the service and the interment was at the Ma ine cemetery. She died last Saturday after a months long illness and is survived by seven children aged 3 to 21.
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Mre
Alvina Qheze
Chehalis
B. C. Figssel
LaViollette
Maine
Chase
Claim for Damages Submited to City Council
A claim for damages against the city of Chealis was presented at the council meeting last night by T. A. Stephens and his wife furtha Stephens. They alleged land damage from an oven ditch built on their property with specific sums cited for damages and ground removal. The claim was referred to the city attorney for action as he saw fit.
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Chealis
T. A. Stephens
Furtha Stephens
Tha Grouni
Charitins Conference Opens in New York for Charity Problems
United Press reports the second New York Conference of Charities and Correction will open in Brooklyn this evening to address the many problems connected with the activities of charitable organizations in the grantery.
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United Press
NW York
New York
City Council Holds Regular Session In Chehalis
City council meeting led by Mayor Gingrich with full attendance except one convict. A letter of thanks from Centralia for aid to its fire department during the Easterm Mill fire was read and accepted. The finance committee vouched for correct city treasurer books. Owners on Washington Avenue petitioned to open it to city limits. 18 signers favor the move. L J Sticklin proposed a Division Street improvement plan from Washington Avenue to National Avenue. resolution for hard surface pavement approved by the council.
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Chehalis
Gingrich
Council
Centralia
Centralia Council
Bnamnce Committee
Washington Avenue
L. J. Sticklin
Division Street
Washington 1 Avenue
National Avenue
Aly
Thigh Street
Stickiin
Genial County Gages May Hear Seven Supreme Court Appeals
May 11, 1911 is set for seven appeals before the supreme court at the present term which opened May 9 and closes June 39. From Lewis county the cases include Joe Dumas versus Walville Lumber Company and Security State Bank versus OConnell Lumber Company. Others include Theresa Luktkens versus J W Young and City of Chehails versus J A S Coray. Of 90 total appeals, 19 come from King county, 19 from Spokane, 17 from Mborston and 19 from Tercve.
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Supreme Court
Lewis County
Joe Dumas
Walville Lumber Company
Security State Bank
O'Connell Lumber Company
Theresa Lutkens
J. W. Young
City of
City of Chehails Appellant Against J A. S. Coray
King County
Spokane County
Tercve County
Mborston County
Gleavup Day in Chehalis sets cleanup for summer
Chehalis council discusses town cleanup with teams collecting winter refuse to restore first class condition before June 1. Garbage handling unsettled. next meeting to decide. J W Ross seeks garbage collector post. residents may pay nominal haulage fee for convenience. C A Studebaker acts as village attorney after illness with surgery. Temporary successor chosen pending his full return.
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Maur Gingrich
Chelalis
Waitig
Élty
J. W. Ross
Guty
C. A. Studebaker
Shehalis
Hag
Studebaker
Minnesota teachers debate licensing at annual convention
Proponents argue school licensing would aid teachers while critics call it injustice. The Minnesota State-Mate Teachers Association convenes in Minneapolis for a three day session with concerts and guest artists.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Centralia City Ordinance Grants Water Franchise Terms
City of Centralia ordinance grants a water supply franchise to a grantee, indemnity against claims, and a three year deadline to substitute pumping and supply methods. It defines the term grantee as the current owner of the franchise and sets an effective date six days after publication.
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Centralia
Ordinanes
Cantralls
Central Farom
Agreably Surprised by Friends at Saunders Home
Miscey Annie and Julia Crandall were agreeably surprised by friends at Joln Saunders residence in Fords Prairie last Saturday evening. Crandall visiting her mother Mrs Nettle Crandall for the past two months plans to return to Portland soon. There was music and games, a late lunch, and wishes for a pleasant journey home.
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Miscey Annie
Julia Crandal
Joln Saunders
Fords Prairie
Annie Crandall
Nettle Crandall
Portland
Dan Foron
Henry Loomis
Mya. Jones
Annie Saunders
Mis
John Saunders
Grandpe Saundere
Belle Carney
Harry Carney
Cantralla
Warren Dickey
Miser
Geneva Dickey
Dicey Lowe
Blanche Jone
Myrtle
Stella Foran
Mary Looms
Annie
Julia Crandall
Bestia
Iva Saunders
Harsel Foran
Berdie Jones
Milton Foran
Harry Saunders
Miss Crandall
Sale of State Lands Notice in Chehalis Washington
Public auction scheduled for June 3, 1914 in Chehalis Lewis County Washington. Lands include NE 14 of section 36 township 14 range 1 west and NW 1/4 of section 26 township 12 north range 1 west with improvements appraised at about 15,900.00 and 36,250.00 respectively. One tenth of purchase price due at sale. annual payments begin March 1 with 6 percent interest. full payoff allowed at any time with deed issued.
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Chehalis
County of Lewis
State of Washington
Board of State Land Commissioners
W. M
Townshi
Rage
West
Wes
Jose
Ainking
Forth North
Shove
Ania
Board of State Land
Alonar
Public Landa
Washington
Nanity
Anid Coun
W. Robb
Ghw
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