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3 stories matching william
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:williamson, willi, williard, willsiam, williamston, mcwilliam
- City Water Profits Set to Retire Debt
Colville’s public water utility expects to pay off its infrastructure bonds in just four years as user fees hit a record high.
- Two Caucuses, One Name, and a New Newport Party
After rival caucuses claimed the same ballot name, Newport's People's Progressive Party met at Judge D. R. Lusher's office and nominated a full municipal ticket for December.
- Two Caucuses, One Town, and a Fight Over Water
A planned Citizens' Independent caucus split into rival meetings, producing two tickets and a resolution that candidates oppose the town's pending water-rights purchase.