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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1911

Page

2

Local columnist denounces commission form of government

The article from attorney Frank Moyan of Abardeen criticizes the commission system, arguing it risks practical governance and questions the selection of three capable officials. It notes Moyan’s lack of expertise, cites opposing views by Aye. Beam, and contrasts alarmism with tangible causes.

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Aberdeen anti commission campaign rages in Centralia

The Aberdeen Anti-Commission Campaign Committee and Centralia Chronicle report a growing opposition bloc in Aberdeen and Centralia to a proposed commission form of government. Editorials question minority influence and the shift to one man rule, with critiques aimed at campaign press work and the Evening News Examiner coverage.

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News-Examiner defends commission plan amid criticism

The paper disputes claims that the city government plan will lead to tyranny and red tape. It argues critics have not properly studied the issue and accuses opponents of pandering to hidden interests while promising reform.

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Organized society and the unemployed marching to the rail

The author laments mass daily awakenings of the unemployed marching to trains, a figure of society's failure. He argues organized society blunders, needs a true statesman, and questions what it does for individuals. The piece links poverty, policy, and political shifts across states to the problem.

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Objection to Centralia commission plan discussed

The piece argues the commission form may delay new leaders and notes the recall option. It cites a costly primary election caused by delaying the plan and questions public willingness to engage in neighborhood affairs, warning against continued reliance on the current government structure.

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Temperance Exercises Held in First Methodist Sunday School

Last Sunday marked World Temperance Sunday in the Sunday schools across the state. At the First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School in our city a brief but fine program featured temperance selections by several students and a stirring talk by Superintendent R. D. Sprague. Temperance literature was distributed to attendees.

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Robbery charge after pool hall card game dispute

Weslis Rakusem, a local man, was arrested last night on a third degree assault charge. The warrant was sworn by the victim George Baker. The incident happened at the Centralia Pool Room on North Tower Avenue following an argument over a card game. Robinson is set for a hear­ing in Justice of the Peace Huss court this afternoon.

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Stockholders Meet Gentvalla Light & Transit Company

A meeting of stockholders held yesterday afternoon discussed the electric plant project and the company’s secured right of way to Rochester, with broad satisfaction expressed at the progress. A community entertainment by Ford Prairie negro minstrel show is advertised for Friday night November 17 at Word's Prairie hall featuring a farce titled Wrumbo Tn. Candy and popcorn will be sold by Yeller Gale with doors at 7 and performance at 8 o'clock. admission 26 cents for adults, children half price.

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