Register to vote and sign petitions for city elections
On Wednesday August 2 1911 citizens were urged to register at the city clerk’s office to qualify for voting or to petition for a commission form of government. Petitions for a commission election drew 282 signatures in about one day, but only 110 qualified electors were on the registration rolls, leaving many petitions invalid. The piece also covers railroad depot plans in Centralia, street vacating disputes on Front Street, and a Vancouver Washington municipal wage rule to hire local labor.
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Hirst
Frost Streat
Centralia
Pine Street
Maple Street
Front Street
Eny
Vancouver
Wash
Goon for Taft explanation spurs political debate
Fragmented remarks criticize President Taft’s handling of the Contalor Bay affair and call for clearer reasoning. The donor of the inquiry argues that a transparent explanation would earn public trust and reduce detractors’ leverage while acknowledging benefits already seen from the provoked questions.
Resignation of Centralia Manager Rejected by Directors
The board of directors rejected the resignation tendered by W. BR fatten as manager of the Centralia State League baseball club. Directors cited upcoming season clashes and Patton’s successful management, ordering him to stay on and postpone his fishing trip with family to the mountain streams of Washington until the pennant is won.
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Tuly
W. BR
Ine Centralla
Patton
Washington
Centralia
Desertion Arrest Report Shown By City Police
A man identified as a deserter was arrested Saturday night by city police after a weeks long investigation. He was in custody on Tower Avenue around 9 o'clock and is to appear before Judge Floss in the imperial court for a preliminary hearing.
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Lagat Poltes Aiteers
Tower Ave
Floss
Threatens to Kill Family Arrests Made in Riverside
August 1, John Gisler of Riverside CHenaIls was jailed after midnight Sunday for beating his wife and threatening to kill her and their children. Sheriff Urquhart arrived as the family cried out in alarm. Mrs Gisler filed charges of beating choking and threatening death in Justice Westover’s court. This is his second arrest on the same charges, previous release on good behavior. Hearing date not yet set.
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John Gisler
Riverside
Chenails
Drgshart
Xirl
Gisler
Urquhart
The Muzzled Dog Fights in Front of Bank
A man drove up with his muzzled timid dog in front of the United States National Bank. An unmuzzled dog attacked the muzzled one, drawing a whip from the owner of the attacked dog. The muzzled dog sustained the beating while its owner avoided striking the unmuzzled dog.
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United States National Bank
Buggy Smash Alarms as Child Narrowly Escapes Injury
On a Saturday afternoon near Aberdeen Maine a buggy smashed after a horse bolted to a barn scene causing fragments and chaos. Macy Grantley a child briefly trapped beneath the wreck escaped with minor injuries as adults recount the scene and count the wreckage pieces.
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W. H. Stackhouse
Aberdeen
Mr. Reed
Reed-French Piatto Co
Portland
Macy Grantley
Examination questions sent for August trade tests
Olympia Aug 1 Examination questions for the August Eighth trade examinations are being sent to counties by State Superintendent H. R. Dewer. The exam will be conducted on August 24 23.
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United Press
Olympia
H. R. Dewer
Public Instruction
Beaufort as Pawnbroker Arrest Shocks Town
Martin Dethlegon, wanted in Chebelis for owing a hotel bill, was arrested Sunday night after a tip from Sheriff Urqulac. He was arraigned before Justice P. C. Beaufort, expressed willingness to settle the bill, and was released after pledging payment. He left a gold watch as security.
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Martin Dethlegon
Chebelis
Doard Bill
Germania
Urqulac
Hethleson
Court of Justice
P. C. Beaufort
Perkins Detectives Found Guilty in Mail Fraud Case
Gilbert Perkins and Charles Franklin of the Perkins Detective Company Philadelphia agency were convicted of attempted blackmail and mail fraud. The Perkins group opposed Burns in the McNamara case and blamed Burns for the trouble. They were arrested for sending threats to the family of millonaire Charles Strong to frighten guards at the tomb.
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Briw, Pa
Gilbert Perkins
Charles Franklin
Perkins Detective Company
Philadelphia
Perkins
Burns
McNamara
Jettera
Charles Strong
Signals Misunderstood Cause Train Crash Near Grindstone
Maine officials say a head-on collision north of Grindstone on the Bangor and Aristock Railroad was caused by misinterpreted signals by the engineer. Eight killed and 29 injured according to some reports, with a relief train carrying the dead and injured en route to Bangor.
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Insted Press
GOR
Gareolons
Bangor
Aristock
Napnecoume Centralia Marriage Announced for Two Napavine Residents
An official notice from Auditor Swofford's office announces the marriage of Amuptlige Ueensé to Harvey Brennan and Elizabeth Norton. Both contracting parties are listed with Napavine as their residence and are described as well known young people of the town.
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Swofford
Harvey Brennan
Eliabeth Norton
Napavine
Napaving
Mrs Severson Taken To Seattle For Burial
The body of Mrs Jacob Severson died at the general hospital after a long illness. Her funeral will be held in Seattle at the home of her daughter who lives there. It is likely Mr Severson and his son will move their permanent residence to Seattle.
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Jacob Severson
Centralia
General Hospital
Jake
Seattle
M Severson
Iivin
Standard Giver Time In Which 10 Dissolve Trusts
In St Louis on July 24 the United States Court of Appeals modified its decree against the Standard Oil Company requiring dissolution. The company now has months more to complete the dissolution, with a plan to permit some actions in interstate commerce by a future date. The court notes the trust dissolution must be completed by a set deadline, otherwise further actions may be required.
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United Press
SS. Louis
United States
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Morntine
Lincoln Creek Timber Fires Still Raging
The Lincoln Creek timber blaze near Conialla has burned a substantial area on Lincoln Creek and VWagle properties. Flames consume uncut timber and heavy brush while smoke lights up the western sky nightly. state warden Wolty visited to review firefighting progress and responses.
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Lincoln Creek
Conialla
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