16 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1911
Page
1
The Public Service Commission will hear a complaint from Hoquiam against Hogniam Water Co about charges for an unrequested connection. It marks the first such case since water and other public services fell under commission jurisdiction.
Amid a local Temperance Legion event, a parade traced the city streets led by the Ame Tie group of women’s children, signaling a festive procession before a community holiday gathering.
A special train of 32 cars passed through the area loaded with lumber from Aberdeen bound for Des Moines. Each car bore signs stating the lumber comes from the Pacific Lumber Agency and is cut by the Silo Aberdeen Co. of Aberdeen Washington.
Gov. M, by accord with a law endorsed by the last legislature, names the following mining code commissioners: George Tampler of Roslyn, Peter Henretty of Jonesville, F. A. AML of Wilmington, and J. R. Warriner of Tacoma.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the proposed rate increase for transportation of cattle and sheep over waterways until December 13. The decision affects existing gate charges and shifts timing for the contested tariff changes. The action comes amid regulatory review of tariff fairness and impact on shippers and farmers.
The case reports an action by George Geisler against the city for five dollars claiming unlawful retention. The suit seeks refund of the filing fee and related costs, with a ten day period mentioned for action.
Justice of the Peace Perry Watson bound Michael Levanowsky over to the Lewis County Buy Court under $5000 bonds in Pe Essterday morning. He reportedly set a state high hand record on an assault in the second degree charge. Levanowsky, arrested Monday for savling his wife, was arraigned in Waitt fou's court. Constable Bennett turned him over to Sheriff Crauhart. Trial set for September term of the superior court.
Secretary A D Eaton and E F Gantenberg led another Commercial Club drive posting road signs in Bowis County via the De Commercial Chay route. The route extended through Nuapavine Eveline Winlock Little Falls and Toledo with sign coverage near Centralia. A final eastern trip is planned before completion.
Olympia Aug 9 In King county case Burton W Kalberg junior by J K Kalberg guardian ad litem against Bou Marche appeals at lower court is affirmed and the boy will recover damages amounting to 1500 dollars The boy was at work when run over by a wagon of the appellants in an alley in Seattle The supreme court holds that since injuries were serious the verdict is not excessive.
Olympia Aug The town of Bucuda in Thurston county is described in a state bureau inspection as being in good condition with town hall valued at 900 dollars and liabilities amounting to 2.20 dollars. General fund warrants appear outstanding. The dock cost for the period July 20 1910 to July 27 1911 was 15.70 dollars.
An odd obituary style item describes a famed millionaire who died today amid scattered phrases about stock exchanges, loans, and a grand spectacle. The garbled account mentions a Seventh annual Gulf Division conference and a dramatic 23,000 throw, with references to steel and a mysterious house question.
The prominent multi millionaire John W Gates dies leaving an estate valued in the millions. He was known for his ventures in American Steel and Wire and his ties to various railroad interests. His career drew public fascination and scrutiny, with reports of lavish risk and large stock holdings. He is survived by a son Gilbert Gates.
Chehalis library board voted to examine 18 vouchers tied to the building project and charged the building committee with reporting expenditures since contract let. The issue concerns lack of annual financial reporting to the city council and missing project cost details.
United Press Leased Wire reports Senator La Fortelle and Representative Lind erwood, forming the subcommittee on the farmers' tax bill, reached an agreement. Underwood said passage is almost certain but must be submitted to other conferees. the exact text has not been made public.
United Press Leased Wire reports Senator Smoot, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, announced an adverse vote on the cotton revision bill. He sought to treat it as unfinished business and grant it right of way, but opposition halted that move and the bill was referred to the calendar.
A fire at a Taylor area mine was reported with minors initially entangled but later confirmed all miners escaped. Springfield dispatch states no rescue car was needed after verification of safe exits from the Christian Goal miners' operation.
Paul Allen of Kopiah arrested four months ago for a beer incident faces a postponed hearing in Chehalis before Judge Hoss. Allen claims the seized beer belonged to Brickson and intends to pursue recovery of the property. G D Cunningham represents Allen. Baxta prosecutes.
A charter commission inquiry led by City Studebaker and the finance committee found flaws in the petition process. The election date was set to be September 25 or sixty days after the petition was first filed with the city council, to determine the people's will on the matter.
Fragmentary text references a colonial ward, legal matters within twelve months, and a person named Jenny. Mentions includes Lehi, Tosia Midland, and Nag math er Ti years. No clear event dates, outcomes, or identifiable organizations.
On September 1 W D Bay county superintendent of schools will be relieved by M L Carrier. Bay will become principal of the Edison School in this city for the coming year and is arranging his affairs before handing over to the successor. A dispute with the county commissioners arose as they cut off pay for Bay’s deputy Mrs Bay who has acted as deputy. Bay says she must work for nothing until month end to finish the handover.
The deer season starts September 1 and runs to October 31 as hunters prepare for the new season. For the first time in state history dogs are not allowed, drawing opposition from longtime hunters who relied on this method in the past.
A Pueblo Fruit & Produce Company protest reads against Wash i Corporation building on South Tower avenue. The company objects but offers to pay for paving portions its property would occupy, proposing to cover part of the paving costs for the road and adjacent tracks.
Funeral services for Sherman French of Grand Mound were held in the afternoon after the death at his home. The community, notably Centralia, mourns the loss of a well known resident with services at the Grand Mound cemetery.
A local council prepares the annual city expenses for the upcoming year. Officials outline projected costs across departments and discuss revenue sources to balance the budget.
Unclear OCR text describes a bridge project near Omuorun Chuck with references to Bhomer Was Gfeid Mat de murphy and local route placements. It suggests a bridge on BL street with construction over the coming week and connecting a county line, though many names and terms are garbled.
An ordinance prohibits storage of gasoline and similar fuels in quantities greater than one gallon, outside wide ground areas. The measure was read and approved by the city council at last night’s session.
A 1917 letter to the Daily Chronicle from an unnamed writer disputes a prior article about a boar killed weighing a half ton. The writer clarifies that Curtis Tiowell did the shooting, not Curtis Howe, and asks for credit correction in the next issue.
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