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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
7
Chehalis base ball club directors raised an extra $1000 after weighing resignations. The treasury was depleted and fan and business support spurred the rescue effort, following internal strife and the firing of Manager Miller. The team aims to regain form and win more games this season.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon from the office of Auditor Swofford in Chellis to WP Schenfier of Granger and Miss Gladys Bates of Geniralia. The bride is well known locally and the marriage promises to be a major social event of the week.
Reporting on the Tenino area, work near Hereuies quarry and Hercules site hints at a large coal vein between slate and sandstone. Locals watch the development as it could boost Tenino's commercial activity and bring substantial coal reserves to market.
A new Doty Y. MCA building, largely funded by local youths, will be formally opened Monday night at o’clock. Speakers include Secretary Stone of Portland and National Secretary Dummear, with Aug. 4 noted in the schedule. In other news, Kaneh, a former Daily Chronicle employee, faced checks charges but several complaints were withdrawn.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate plans to reopen the Cowlitz convent in September. References mention religious order, local context, and unclear details about operations or leadership. Further readable facts are insufficient to specify date, method, or participants.
A man arrested yesterday on a public nuisance charge appeared in the local police court. Judge Moss assessed a fine of ten dollars plus costs totaling 13.06 after hearing the evidence. The defendant posted the fine and was released.
The Ed Gallagher residence on his ranch east of Tenino was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. A defective light caused the blaze, forcing the family to escape in their night garments. Tenino Volunteer Fire Department arrived quickly but could only save a barn and nearby buildings. The home, barn, and contents were partially insured.
A highly garbled OCR fragment mixes random words, partial phrases, and distorted names. The readable bits mention places and generic terms, but no coherent event, person, or date emerges to anchor a clear news item.
Hoquiam hosts the Washington Press association where George A. Lee of the industrial commission argues that most newspaper people want to be fair. He cites workmen compensation flaws, calls for careful reform, and notes costs, delays, and ambulance-lawyer tensions. The event includes receptions, banquets, and a plan to draft resolutions on postage and editors’ gatherings.
A Centralia man L. Walte recalls thrilling experiences during a Mexican insurgent revolt. He served as a first lieutenant, enlisted at Mesiealli, and fought with about seventeen others, skirmishing at Little's ranch and near Tacate. Generals Berthold and Levya are named in the chaotic aftermath.
Senator Bourne argues for direct primaries and recall of judges to empower people in Arizona as part of a broader call for direct democracy. He contends statehood should rest with voters and opposes the judiciary’s control over political outcomes.
In Tacoma yesterday Justice Beaufort’s court heard the dispute over an $81.88 balance on $400 goods involving Johnsson & Company of Tacoma and Chehalis firm Lerman Murphy Furniture. Sherman & Macphy admit owing about $40 to Lacuma firm and seek to pay, but contest Johnson & Co.’s larger claim. The decision was postponed to Monday.
Olympia Aug 7 To maintain all sheriff offices in 1910 the state spent 19873750. Lewie county expended 5193 47. State bureau of inspection shows total sheriff receipts 55911 02 with Lewis county receiving 31145 5. No sheriff office covered its disbursements by receipts. King county receipts included 4572 65 for feeding outside prisoners totaling 16546 10 while disbursements reached 42187 07 Wahkiakum receipts were 88 25 with expenses 1066 49.
Nearly four hundred sheriffs are in Omaha for the national sheriff's convention and the Nebraska Sheriff's Association meeting. The events open today with most of the time set aside for recreation as well as business, with members from across the United States and Nebraska attending.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions a man of wealth and a wife with bright children and a wife less son, hinting at a dramatic, possibly scandalous narrative. The text is garbled but implies a wealthy family with tensions and ambitions influencing events at a broad social level.
James Donovan was arraigned after Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster arrested him in the Chehalis railroad yards on a charge of stealing flour from a Santa Fe freight car. Evidence suggested he may have broken the car seal to access contents. Judge Westover bound him over to the Superior Court with bonds set at $1000.
Word reached Chehalis that Mrs. W C Green wife of councilman W C Green died at her son’s Seattle home from heart trouble after years of illness. Remains brought to Chehalis today. funeral planned for Monday. She is survived by her husband a son and two daughters all of Chehalis.
A group of six young Chinese students depart Hong Kong to study four years in leading U S colleges. Expenses are paid from the Boxer indemnity fund returned by the United States to China. The project reflects the government use of funds to educate Chinese youths in America.
Mr O'Dognkes Centmadle and ig Koln plan to live in Centralia and explore local opportunities. They have brought an automobile and consider engaging in business here but have not decided on the exact venture.
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