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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
2
A reader essay warns against rising city warrants and debt in Centralia and questions the city council tax levy. It argues for direct democracy forms like recalls and referendums, and critiques the News-Examiner for bias in covering municipal gravity water plans and the commission form of government. The piece contends Lease’s water plant deal could fund a gravity system and urges scrutiny of local officials.
The Daily Chronicle invites arguments for and against adopting the commission form of government in Centralia. We will counter opposing evidence with responses from city leaders, including Wichita’s mayor if needed, and publish letters that present the other side.
Fragmented text indicates discussion of municipal government in Lommishiton, noting elites pushing reforms toward a city council system. Source text is garbled and incomplete but hints at franchise and local governance changes.
The News Examiner critics Tacoma governance citing sunk tax money in wells and water system costs under the commission form. It claims the last levy is the city's lowest in twenty years and warns of corporate water franchises. all must be put to a public vote.
The Chronicle presents city treasurer reports for September 1908 and 1911 showing warrants outstanding leaping from 412,230.47 to 146,230.34, with annual deficits around 34,956 dollars. The piece argues the commission form of government offers the best path to economic, business-like city management.
A Halloween event hosted by The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church drew about forty attendees at Almont Hall. Masked revelers portrayed diverse figures including Native Americans and George Washington imagery. Gypsy queens performed fortunes while couples, described as prospective partners, mingled amid festive dancing and mirrored outfits.
Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon denounces the present plan for Republican National Convention delegate representation as unjust and un-American. He argues the system gives Florida 898 delegates the same influence as Colorado's 10,000 Republicans and calls for reform through party primaries in presidential nominations.
Citizens debate whether 81 433.55 of 3146 000 outstanding warrant indebtedness was properly spent. The News Examiner defends the Chronicle’s quarterly treasurer reports, while taxpayers say the city should justify such urgent uses and the evident rise in debt by 104000 over three years.
Judgment for the plaintiff Suske Me Cann against her husband Sam McCann in a divorce action. The court, presided by Judge A. RE. Rlee, granted the decree after the defendant failed to appear. H J Donohoe represented the plaintiff and W K Bishop the state.
Milwaukee officials long wary of churchgoing crowds. Sheriff William Arnold grants Cathedral Athletic Club permission to stage bouts in church school halls adjoining St Johns Cathedral. Amateur and professional boxers from Maurtee Buyersand other local talents expected to appear in the program.
In Ewattle Marie Bernard was married instead of traveling with a guard after a court indulgence. Conrad Haasse, an Alaska miner, and Jeannette McLain faced larceny charges. Ed Welsh was acquitted. Bernard received one to 15 years, McLain one to five, Welch fled. McLain’s sentence was reduced to six months. Judge Gay offered liberty if she finds a husband and a good home.
Boston Oct 21 The wedding at First Presbyterian Church of Newtown Center between Rev Clarence Virgil Thompson Richeson and Violet Edmonds was postponed as he awaits trial for alleged role in the death of Avis Linnell by potassium cyanide poisoning. Testimony is expected from Willig Hahn who sold cyanide suggesting it was for a dog. Richeson, 34, born near Lynchburg Va, educated in Missouri and Massachusetts, faces serious charges connected to the Linnell case.
The Fords Prairie school lists students with perfect attendance for October, praised by teachers Edith Al Kelly Bernice C Petrice Nora L Huddy. Names include Charita Ingalls Clinton Marley Ralph Mayfield Geo Pearsall Allen Reisinger Gilford Reisinger Searl Shortlidge Glen Shortlidge Don Taylor Evelyn Castle Corinne Castle Estelle Foron Neva Harris Irene Harris Lila In Palle Labolye Ruth Johnson Maggie Wainbit Mundie Shortlidge Fay Dunlap Joe Campbell Franklin Day Harald Wokerson Edward Eshom Mason Sahom Milton Faron Willie Harris Fred Woman Percy Ingalls William Philips Maynard Taylor Sara Castle Alville Farrel Mariana Farrel Ersel Faron Pearl Howard Pal Howe Ruth Helwig Gladys Ipe Bella Ipe Pearl Philips Anna Reed Edwina Bussel Charlie Phelps Walter Phelps Harry Saunders Burr Miller Eva Saunders Bessie Saunders Elsie Phelps.
An Old Time Morache report describes a faith healing at Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Selvers in Little Rock. A consumptive woman reportedly walked, cooked, and performed chores after prayer by visiting believers, with continued improvements and weight gain noted weeks later.
Off Los Angeles harbor, twenty four vessels gather for Uncle Sam's Pacific Meet rendezvous. Total displacement reaches 126,248 tons as naval units prepare for the event.
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