City water plan survey nears finish output
City Engineer Atterbury is close to completing the survey of the proposed water supply route along the railway and lumber company line. A council meeting Tuesday could compare routes to divert water to Mary and Wells, with officials optimistic about a municipal system and bonds, hoping for pure water by next June.
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Atterbury
Baetery Railway
Ley Council
Merting Fex
Mary
Wels
Inia
Finglaesr
Viraiens
Hay
Inin
Acaive CO
Smith Resigns from Council in City Election Drift
Councilman O. C. Simith of the second ward resigned last night citing time demands from his role as state organizer for the Woodmen of the World. The resignation was accepted and Mayor Guerrier has not yet named a replacement.
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O. C. Simith
Guerrier
Charges Dismissed In Assault Case After Witness Refusal
The state v Lindquist assault case was dismissed after 5 P Gheer refused to testify. Lindquist, a blacksmith from Purest, had been ordered to vacate a home owned by Oha on October 1 but resisted and assaulted Cheer during the attempted ejection. The matter ended when the witness declined to testify and the action was abandoned.
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A. Lindquist
W. A. Westover
Chehalis
P. Gheer
Coga
Lindquist
Lindy
Jin Shoy
Oha
Dim
Meeting set for Lewis County school directors October 26
The first meeting for school directors in Lewis County will be at the First Cherethin church this Thursday October 26. Instructors include Henry T. Dawey state superintendent E. Q. Slagan and MB. Klemme. An excellent program aims to encourage local attendance. dates for the remaining three meetings in the region will be announced.
Taft greeted by thousands at Centralia stop
President William Howard Taft arrived by special train to a crowd of several thousand near Centralia city hall. He spoke on agriculture noting rising farm product prices and wealth, while avoiding political talk. Taft referred to women suffrage but did not discuss initiative or recall.
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William Howl
Taft
City Hall
Thelork
Congressman Warburton
Eal Heyspaper
Ahdiente
California
Shelalis
Hets
Portland
November 26 election on Centralia commission plan
City of Centralia schedules a November 26 1911 election to decide adopting the commission form of government under Chapter 215 of the Washington laws. Mayor J P Guerrier urges timely registration by October 31 to vote in primary, special, or general elections.
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Centralian
State of Washington
J. P. Timerrier
Centralia
Washington
J. P. Guerrier
Cettralia
Commission
2 Mary
Egular City
Jon
Propis
Ald. Eaton
Beig
California voters adopt initiative referendum and recall
Returns from 1637 precincts indicate the initiative referendum and recall amendments to the state constitution have swept the state. The woman suffrage amendment appears doubtful. For initiative and referendum, 746,000 voted yes to 27,747 against. The vote on the codal including judges stands at 94,867 for to 3,425 against.
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Francisco
Walsh Pardoned Officially at Leavenworth Prison
United Press Teased Wire reports a formal pardon for Danica Walaly received at Leavenworth Federal Prison. The item mentions a memorial tablet dedication in Rochester and nearby areas, noting exercises by local groups and a bronze tablet honoring missionaries at Warley’s Paint, recalling the first church built in 1656.
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United Press
Leavenworth, Kas
Danica Walaly
Pendentiary Intay
United Preka Lease Whee
Anochester
Ximghis
Columbia
Rochester
Warley'a
Bad Lug Follows Him Yet
Otis Johnson, while cleaning a rifle at home, discharged the weapon wounding his right hand. The incident occurred on a Tuesday in Oct. Johnson previously fell from a moving box car eight years ago, suffering injuries to both legs.
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Dus
Cistrantley
Otis Johnson
Johnson
Ostradler
W G Green Files Candidacy For Chehalis Mayor
W G Green a Chehalis liveryman and council ally plans to run for mayor in the upcoming primary. He will file once supporters provide enough signatures and has backed the commission form of government and a municipal gravity water system amid debates over a water franchise in Chehalis.
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Chehalis
W. G. Green
Commission
Chehalls Conneil
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Freight cars overload Chehalis streets spark council inquiry
At Chehalis city council, J D White of Warren Construction cites Washington Oregon Corp freight cars of 104000 pounds using National and Packie avenues. He asks if franchise prohibits such overloads. The issue is to be reported at next week's council meeting.
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Ovk
Chehalis
J. D. White
Warren Construction Company
Washington-Oregon Corporation
National
Packie
Centralia Couple Wed by Justice of the Peace
A young Centralia couple, Dave Purnot and Anna Thompson, were married by Justice of the Peace W. A. Waste on a Tuesday afternoon in Chehalis. The ceremony followed a brief address on their hometown Witterly.
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Dave Purnot
Anna Thompson
Witterly
Justing
W. A
Chehalis
Primary for Kelso November 7 contested offices
Kelso voters face a heated November 7 primary with four hotly contested offices. Listed are mayor W S Lyons. councilman at large J H Swaeger and A Peters. prosecutor Percy P Brush and B L Hubbell. treasurer C G Basho and G F Plamondon. clerk M J Lord. health officer F A Bird. and councilmen T J Kerns W A Yanosy L R Hubbard and Alvesto Burcham.
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Kelso
Lyons
J. H. Swaeger
A. Peters
Percy P. Brush
B. L Hubbell
C. G. Basho
G. F. Plamondon
M J. Lord
F. A. Bird
T. J. Kerns
W. AL. Yanosy
L. R. Hubbard
Alvesto Burcham
Three Cornered Argument Ends in Two Arrests
Oct 18 at the local depot saw a drunken altercation between J Scott transfer man and Charles Cameron bus driver. Cameron fled after a profanity warrant and Scott pleaded guilty to assault with a nominal fine. Mrs Ingalls obtained a warrant for Cameron’s profanity. Cameron to face hearing later this afternoon.
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Tate
Fogn
J. Scott
Charles Cameron
Centralia
Cameron
Sahara
Scott
Ted
Scotts
Engine drawing executive special in Centralia parade
The engine that drew the President's special through Centralia yesterday was in charge of J. Nrew vn of Tacoma and H. T. Melsenzacht of this city. The locomotive, number 213, was an oil burner and had been polished and decorated for the occasion.
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Centralia Yessterday
J. Nrew Vn
Tacoma
H. T. Melsenzacht
Brother Pentreath IO In Error Again
A chaotic town dispute over newspaper circulation and printing capacity. The Chronicle disputes claims by the News-Examiner and News- Examiner about genuine circulation and printing capabilities, offering to assist in study if given access to a microscope and outlining production limits.
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Brother Pentreath
Priest Cot 5000 For Campaign Fund Investigated
United Press Leased Wire reports in Milwaukee that Senator Stephenson's 1908 primary campaign involve Catholic support. Samuel Perrin, a Catholic father superior, testified he received 5000 dollars from Stephenson's forces and spent 4500, keeping the rest and reporting actions to campaign managers.
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United Press
Milwaukes
Stephenson
Samuel Perrin
Centralia to host Lewis County school institute
The Lewis County school institute will be held in Centralia in the West Christian church from October 24 to 27. Teachers will visit local schools and attend six half day sessions, with enrollment urged in the Bible school room before arrival. The program runs Wednesday morning at 4 o clock to Friday 3 p m with instructors including Henry B. Dewey J H O Sisson J Klemme Clara Meisner and others.
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Lewis County School Institute
Athuuls
Visitaton
Bible School
Henry B. Dewey
State Superintudent of Public Instruction
BH. O. Sisson
University of Washington
J. Klemme
State Normal Sulelay Eiensburg
Migs
Clara Meisner
Mise Larey Ole
Suntile
Misa Phoebe Wadsworth
Supim Er
Centratia
Selents
Mra Hickey
Nyrse
Seacthe
Lo Re Teaver
Uy Seatabd
Chehalis
Five Oolong Explains Votes In Scandal Probe
Testimony from Jona Poets and lawmakers reveals shifts in support during a Larime investigation. McCormick claims backing Tug itlets while denying any direct evidence from White's confession. Henry Terrill recalls a prior assassination claim and a hush money figure tied to a vote.
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Cimoagg
Jona
Wapkins
Larimer Wien
Lothver
Downing
McCoremick
Wid
Hurgert
Lawreary
Fieldstack
Larime
McCormick
White
Henry Terrill
Lorlitier
Wanted for forgery yields himself to county officer
Det Ed Scott, long sought by Cow Miz County authorities on forging names for checks, surrendered to Sheriff of Cowlitz County after a trek through Ostranitar and Wools land. He is linked to forged notes at Murphy Johnson, Chehalis area, with two-year-old charges and recent printing of the same. Also notes Miss Alta Cotton and George Wheat wedding news in the area.
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Charles S¢oll
Cow- Miz County
Stewart
Ostranitar
Wools Land
Sheriiff
Chehalis
Tom Foster
Seale
Sherif
Cowlitz
Iguso
Scott Sasha
Murphy & Johnson
Chehudls
Misa Alta Cotton
Hla
George Wheat
Mselty
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