Plan to finance light plant fails in Centralia
Centralia voters faced a failed plan to finance a municipal electric light plant. Bids were opened but three equipment suppliers declined due to the warrants funding approach. Only partial bids arrived unopened. one full bid was deemed unacceptable. The council read letters from a water power proposer and an investor offering a larger system, while a Walker franchise proposal suggested private buildout with city franchise terms. The council ordered fresh bids under prior conditions and kept options open for private financing if municipal plans collapse.
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Centralia
Hnaniig
Lesst
Ely
Mounicipal
Piarta
Western Electrical Superly Co
Open Council
Guerrier
Centraia
Joseph L. Gawler
Gawley
Skookumchuck
Iidre
Guy M. Walker
No. 15
Wall Street
Twin City
Mfe
Ntc
Oity
Walker
Power Plant Seizure Over Tax Dispute—Interurban Impact
A disputed power plant seizure affects Tacoma and surrounding areas as the Interurban lines halt. The Slone Webster subsidiary owning the power line refused 1907 taxes, challenging assessments and leaving the city and county with suspended service across the Beane interurban route.
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Tacoma
Utter
Webster Denetton
Canyung
Klee Ivan
Is & Slone-Webster Sub
City seizes traction plant over tax dispute in 1906
In 1906 the city pursued a tax case against traction companies. Judge Han ford ruled against the firms, and two years of negotiations followed over interest, with Treasurer Meath demanding full payment. Deputies seized Electron plant in the county name, as talks continued and settlement seemed unlikely. If taxes remain unpaid, operation may halt or steam plants be set up.
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Iitizalot
Hanford
Meath
Electron
Selanfe
Aight Meath
Orer
Catholics Denounce Portugal and Catholic Rights Flaunted
New Orleans Nov 17 The annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies adopted bitter denunciations of Portugal’s new Republican administration and praised the U S State Department for delaying recognition. Resolutions condemned King and monks’ treatment, called the government unjust and ungodly, and urged equal protection in public service. They attacked secular education and urged more parish schools while supporting labor aims and opposing anti church publications. Officers were elected including Edward Iyony as grand leader and Anthony Matra as secretary.
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New Orleans
New Republic of
Portugal
State Department
Washington
New Republic
Braza
Federation
Columbus
Nalional Educational Association
Congress
American Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Rival college rooter clash sparks university inquiry
At Corvallis Oregon Agricultural College scrutiny of a Saturday football game melee continues. Chief Wells testified no blows were struck and the incident was a good natured shove. Dr Long found no injuries to Bean and officials say both sides shared responsibility. Committees from Oregon and Eugene aim to restore cordial relations.
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Orezon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Eugenoe
Rooters
Mmtter
Keene
University of Oregon
Folire Wells
Wells
J. H. Price
Eugene
Albany
Long
Harrigburg
Bean
Thanksgiving turkey shipments top seven thousand in Douglas County
Roseburg reports more than 7000 turkeys shipped from Douglas County last week to Coast markets. Ostland firm bought about 4500 birds for San Francisco and Seattle, averaging 24 14 cents per pound. another Roseburg firm purchased 2600 at 24 cents.
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Roseburg
Douglas County
Ostland
San Francisco
Seattle
Recor
Seamus Gia
Hank Temas
Tie Peiems
Olympia Bank Intervenes in Bond Suit Appeal
In Olympia on November 17 the King County superior court will hear arguments on Olympia National Bank as intervenor in the state suit to collect the $20,000 bond of Hamilton, former adjutant general. The amended complaint seeks a basis for an appeal to the supreme court.
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Olympia
Ortis Ham= iMon
Seattle
Superior Court
King County
Olympia National ‘Bank
Hamilton
Supreme Court
City votes approve improvements and hear objections
Centralia residents approved paving in improvement district No. 16 and delayed action on district No. 15 in the northeast. A hearing on protests is set for December 6. In Spokane, a $1000 grant was approved as part payment for juvenile court work under a new city jail law viewed as a failure by critics who urge educational, school-linked reform.
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Centralia
Roda
Tower Avenue
Pearl Strect
Yemonstrances Pet
Spokane
Wash
Glover
Titah
Inspectors and judges appointed for city election Dee
City officials appointed inspectors and judges for the upcoming election in each ward. The notes discuss ward selections, voting precinct needs, street openings for Pearl Street, and plans to study water supply in other cities.
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Treat
D. Obriat
H. A. Cournger
E. A.ewell
Charles Henderson, Jr
Charlée R. Griggs
B. F. Clubine
A. D. Jones
W. R. ‘Conrad
H. A. Donekley
Frank H. Afiller
James McCourt
Fifth Ward
W. H. Dyon
Ed Jolly
A. B. Townsend
Rixth Ward
J. T. Jones
B. J. Nichols
J. B. Lynch
Disturbers in Grange Lose Out in Atlantic City
Insurgents failed in a move to access Natral Grange records seeking evidence of alleged reckless funds use. Worthy Master Helme and speakers Spence Egley Hoyt led debates as wives reportedly vote against the insurgents. The fight centered on control of the Grange administration with trials anticipated for lodge officers accused in the record dispute.
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Atlantic City
Yeas
Mona Grange
Owl crosses 860 miles by wireless voyage tale
A barnyard owl reportedly travelled 860 miles in a voyage told by sources from Zoalandia and Makura. Captain Philpa and four Zoalandia passengers, with Mr. Peck and four Makura passengers, played a chess game by wireless as they approached within 400 miles. the Zoalandin team won.
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Victoria
Bealandin
Trotadustridia
Domi
Philpa
Zoalandia
Mr. Peck
Makura
Phica
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Wien
Hiidain Taye
Edward Iyony
Brooklyn
Greatlead
Anthony Matra
St. Louia
C. J. Seholie
Detroit
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Anthony Kuhns
Wiya
Kan
Jershal
Joseph Tad
Willaw
Hele
Toyera
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Perse
Pearl Street
Fourth Street
B Street
A. W. Jackson
A. Parmentor
W. S. Ward
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van Areight
Yow
Elm
Berry and
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Teara
Grange
P. Tipton
New York
George Holno
Michigan
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