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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
8
City attorney reports the latest petitions for the commission form of government as faulty and insufficient in three respects. Of 182 names, only 96 were registered voters with proper ages and affidavits. New petitions are being drawn and will be circulated tomorrow. signers are urged to register with the city clerk first.
Excitement in Chehalis over the death of a man thrown from a southbound Northern Pacific train on July 13 who died in Tacoma with both legs severed. Authorities pursue whether the victim Andrew Juine, missing for a month after leaving home to seek work, is the same person. Investigations span Chehalis and Pierce counties as to identity and disposition of the body.
At a Chebatlsety vormell meeting in Mandar aight the council voted to deny Councilman Delekma a leave of absence and to elect a new member to fill Tigiekman’s seat. The vote split with Fechtner and Corwin opposing the leave, while Delekman Green and Sullivan supported it. Velckman accused rivals of trying to sideline him to block the Washington Oregon fifty year water franchise. The new appointee will take office within three weeks with no name identified yet.
Daly Oh says W C Waller fire warden for Lewis County Ar Coan was arrested at Meéskill yesterday morning for operating fire logging engines without spark arresters. Engines ran without safeguards as sparks caused timber fires. case set for next Monday in Chehalis court with heavy fines possible. He claimed efforts to keep fires down and blamed passing locomotives with arrester equipment for most recent damages.
Mississippian voters faced a farcical scene as a parade mocking ex Governor Vardaman featured 80 oxen pulling a wagon, part of a July primary campaign event organized by opponents amid a heated political year. The stunt was intended to disrupt the planned big July 4 demonstration and draw attention to the race for the U S Senate.
The shirtwaist ball given by Co. M at the auditorium West Wieht proved the most successful such event in Centralia. Ideal weather and huge attendance surpassed expectations with about 10 couples per attendee. Dancing lasted until 1 o clock with militia boys urged to report before summer ends.
Severe heat over the last days hit Centralia and Chehalis. Five Warren Construction Company workers were overcome on Monday with one taken to hospital. two others in Centralia too were prostrated but later rest easily at home. No fatalities reported as heat subsides.
George Talbot president of Merchants Bank of New York City arrived in Chehalis for an official visit to local banks. He is touring major cities to study banking practices and gauge western prosperity, with a stop planned in Seattle tonight.
A Cheballe meeting of the Citizene' Clov authorized trustees to convey a warranty deed for the Sound Foundry property on the west side of National Avenue just north of Market Street. The sale of the east side parcel to the Chehalis Liederkranz was approved and deed handed to the buyer. Minor matters were also settled.
George Brown, a coal miner, was arrested Monday in Mendota for attempting to whip a man involved in a dog fight. In Chehalis court Judge Beaufort fined Brown five dollars plus costs after testimony. He stated the fine would not be higher given Brown’s two days of mining work weekly and his wife and three children to support. Brown paid the fine and was released.
In Portland Oregon on May 23 the Phoenix Mutual Fire Insurance Company filed for voluntary bankruptcy to avert court action. Liabilities are about 2.0 million dollars with assets around 2.1 million, and cash on hand is roughly 3.75 dollars. The firm had been tied to its business conduit prior to the move.
D L Calahan of Centralia unveiled a successful column lathe at J P Symons foundry demonstration before Commercial Club members and others. A nine by two inch column was turned in under two minutes, with two lathes already produced and two more under construction. Patented in four parts and exported to Canada, the device yields royalties per column and promises rapid profits.
Pierce county coroner will compare a photo sent yesterday to identify the man who died at Tacoma railroad hospital on July 14. Officials hope the image reveals if Toby Hill the Finlander is Andrew Juine, missing from Chehalis. Hoquiam lodge members arranged to forward the latest likeness.
Mike Lynch Warts shortstop from Chehalis is discussed as a probable sale to the Tigers this season. Moore has improved with the ball and recently hit well against Raymond twirlers. Fans and teammates in Chehalis wish him well if he joins Tacoma.
Miss Molen Smith chief clerk for the Washington Oregon Corporation at Chehalis learned in Portland that her brother died suddenly of heart failure. A peculiar note accompanies the tragedy as a telegram arrived minutes after he wrote to say not to worry, prompting her urgent trip to take charge of his remains.
Railroads reach agreement with Mrs J Lantz to buy nine acres just north of the old fairgrounds. The option was exercised after terms were accepted. The land joins a larger tract between the fairgrounds and Martin’s mill. It will host new railroad machine shops and related improvements.
The fate of the fifty year water franchise sought by the Washington Oregon company rests with Chehalis councilmen. Local residents doubt the ordinance will pass without property owners showing organized objections, echoing past Centralia events. An attorney notes votes stood four to two before Deickman’s resignation, with a five vote majority needed. The new council member will be appointed, likely aligning with current views. A campaign by property owners to defeat the measure is expected.
The Lewis County jail in Chehalis is overfilled with 16 inmates, most awaiting the September term of the Superior Court. Prisoners are described as educated, with Sheriff Urquhart and Deputy Foster finding handling difficult. A jail annex may be needed due to ongoing violations of the law.
Ben Moore, a Centralia youth, was arrested by Constable Carter for assault. Lennox, a young woman from the city, was also involved. Moore pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence due to minor charge and jail crowding. Judge Hoss ordered future good behavior.
Unique target practice will be provided for battleships of the Atlantic fleet next week. Canvas shapes resembling kites will serve as targets for marines rifles and small breech boat guns. The ordinance bureau has not yet produced a large gun that can be elevated to shoot into the sky. An unrelated line about married couples is included.
Coroner Sticklin received a telegram from a Fort Smith police chief about a possible near relative of Daniel O Connell who died in custody weeks ago. A letter from the woman requesting details arrived, suggesting she knew of O Connell's residence in Washington. Logging county workers had planned a respectable burial, with a funeral next Sunday, now possibly altered by the new information. O Connell had hinted at a large eastern estate, but the estate may be used to cover interment expenses if true.
Herbert C Hurd United States deputy forest supervisor missing since June 17 was found yesterday floating in the Nisqually river near Alder Hurd. Companions Brown and Kinports connected to Bailar forest reserve. Brown sought aid while Hurd bled. Brown later disappeared while pursuing help. Hurd likely died after drowning following injury and loss of blood.
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