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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1911

Page

3

Lewis County Love Tangle on Stage in Rustic Melodrama

A brief note previews a three act rustic melodrama titled Lewis County Love Tangle. The plot follows Sheriff Urquhart and William Blackman of Littell as a tense pageant unfolds with a Texas connection, warrants, and a dramatic ride to Chehalis theater, ending with a deferred hearing in Judge Westover’s court.

Sherif Urquhart J. N. Workman Littell William Blackwan Texas Litte Chronicle Breathie Blagionan Bahimers Uren Tilactiman Tarnation Sun Diliewliy Westover Tle Blackman Texas Urquhar

City Attorney Charges Alig Seeks 5 From Geisler

The Chehalis city faces a pending suit over a $1 fee that Geisler was to pay. An earlier action sought $8 from Geisler, with $5 not received and placed in the estate, prompting another filing by the city against the alleged party.

Izsan Maily Chronicle Seh Impression Atorney Chehalis George Geisler Helwer

Opposes Grease If Fate Opposes Grease If Fate

The article reports President Sominis of the American Federation of Labor addressing a crowd. It notes his stance on labor issues and public concerns, including trade policies and anticipated public reaction. A separate brief mentions the infant son of Ed. Swhalall, from Ghehalls, interred at Urquhart cemetery. The piece closes with a proverb advising against borrowing trouble.

New York Ang Sominis American Federation of Labor Ed. Swhalall Ghehalls That Ciy Wmagel Parhors Chetalla Urquhart Cemetery

Lenhart Case Moves Courts After No Guilty Finding

In the State of Washington v J B Lenhart at Napavine a transfer occurred from Justice Westover to Justice Perkins after a court hearing. The prosecution failed to prove guilt as the star witness refused to swear the bird in Lenhart's sack was dead. Lenhart claimed the birds were his tame fowls.

Lenhart

Record year for Beaufort's Chenalis Court

Justice P Geau fort presided over a record seven months with well over a hundred cases heard and settled, averaging nearly one daily. The court, serving a wide Chehalis area, marks its busiest period since January 1 and underscores ongoing activity across its jurisdiction.

Governor Hay Plans Southwestern Washington Trip

Governor M B Hay will be absent from Olympia from August 16 to 27 as he tours the state. The itinerary includes Lyle White Salmon Stevenson Vancouver Clark County Woodland Astoria Kalama Kelso Castle Rock South Bend Raymond and other stops, with a note of the North Bank road claim of 5175 against the state tied to the deposed Highway commission.

United Press Olympia Washington M. EB. Hay Lyle H. L. Bowlby North Bank White Salmon Stevenson Vancouver Clarke County Woodlang Kaluma Kelso Castle Rock Astoria Waco Long Beach Bouth Bend Rayurond

Man Armed With Revolver Arraigned in Pe Hil Case

John Dial, resident of Pe Hil, arrested Wednesday night for wielding a revolver and threatening the town. He appeared before Justice Perry Watson in Pe EM yesterday, found guilty, fined $90 with costs totaling $160, and sentenced to county jail for 22. He was brought to Chehalis and turned over to Sheriff Irquhart.

John Dial Pe Hil Justce Perry Watson Chehalis Irquhart

Nototrial In Ourange Assisted Unclear Text

United Press Teletype reports Seattle as Chairman Lees and Mr Pryte of the industrial mission with the various insurance, power, telephone and graph rimpank panics. They have completed the work of segregating payrolls from other expenses, a great help to the cova.

United Press Olympia Seattle Lees Pryte Furance Cova

Charges against aged foreigner are dismissed

Aug 17 morning the children of Michael Lewanowsky bound over to the Superior Court on an assault charge. The court withdrew the case after Lewanowsky paid costs, leaving no further action. In Olympia state land sales will be lighter in November than June, with low demand expected.

Michael Lewanowsky Superior Court Perry Watson Sheiff Levanowsky United Press Qlymppa

Centralia State League plans postseason tour

The Centralia State League baseball team organizes a state tour starting after Labor Day. The trip will visit Everett, Bellingham, Snohomish and other northern cities with first class teams, and may extend into October to face Northwestern League clubs. Captain Boettiger recalls the Aberleen tour as financially successful and enjoyable.

Everett Bellingham Snohomish Washington Bill Boettiger Aberfleen

Marriage licenses rise across state with varied county totals

United Press Leased Wire reports from Olympia indicate 12 843 marriage licenses were recorded statewide last year at 4 40 each, totaling 54 00. The average shows one license per 9 6 residents, with Currie County notably high at about one per 30 residents. Chehalis and other counties show lower counts despite population differences.

Natrisony United Press Olympia State Bureau of Inspection Thorty Ada Rhesie Crear Currie County Wing County Spa Chehalis County Bag Burston Lad

Prosecution Cleared After Mill Fire and Fine Paid

Charles Wy fulherd, site labor commissioner, reported that the Cogsball Maizker mill Bedro-Wolley paid a $25 fine for failing to install safety devices and obtain a certificate of insane son, as required by law. The factory faced prosecution for six years until the mill burned and the planing mill was saved, with the Mindwerm fine imposed.

Charles Wyfulherd Bedro-Wolley Hinery Po County Mt Int Machigver Bay Fle Planing Poreh Colon

Chehalis Woman Adjudged Insane at Home

A Chehalis sanity commission examined Mrs. G. A. Waller at her home yesterday and adjudged her to be insane. She was taken to the Steilacoom asylum today. Waller has suffered mild insanity for some time, and despite family efforts, doctors believe a few months at the state institution may cure her.

G. A. Waller Chehalis Yesterda Steilacoom

Strike Report Improves in London Amid Labor Talks

London and Liverpool report better strike news as talks progress. Carmen workers strike action eases with negotiations underway on workers demands while authorities hold troop moves in reserve. Labor tensions affect shipping and urban unrest in both cities under United Press Leased Wire.

Federal trust commission urged to curb interstate entities

G W Perkins head of United States Steel Corp proposes a federal trust commission to regulate all interstate corporations under investigation as a solution to the trusts issue. Rep Littleton plans a resolution for a comprehensive industrial inquiry as a prelude to Sherman act changes, with big business and labor invited to help resolve the problem.

United Press Washington Federal Trust Commission Stanley Committee G. W. Perkins United States Steel Corporation Perkins Littleton Aif

Settlement On Wool Tariff Reached In Conference

Washington January 11 A wool schedule settlement was reached by house conferees led by Congressman Underwood and senate conferees chaired by Lafe Tollette. Agreement sets 33 1/3 percent tariff on raw wool with a 39 percent ad valorem duty on woolen cloth and related products. House favored 40 percent duty while senate proposed 30 percent. Further differences remain but leaders expect final agreement before night.

United Press Washington House Underwood Senate Seusaine LeTollette

County Board Chooses Attorneys to Recover Salaries

At a Cle Elum meeting the county board appointed John Ponder of Chehalis and C D Sune of Centralia to pursue suits against Hicks County to recover salaries. The move shifts work from the Prosecuting Attorney to ensure timely action and potentially compel payment.

Suxton Board of Coynety Commissioners Cle John Ponder Chehalis C.D. Sune Centralia Hicks

Tragic boating accident shocks community at Sawdr Pay

A couple from Lavtle camp drowned after their boat overturned on a windy river near Sawdr Pay wood. Rescue crews saved a man, with police and witnesses aiding at the scene as investigations begin.

Cynited Press Haxyberg Wyerick

Home Rule Hopes Revived In Irish Parliament

London August 1 Irish members of Parliament react with unbounded enthusiasm to the Lords veto bill. They see it as nearing the rapid realization of Ireland's dream of home rule, envisioning constitutional government becoming a reality and likely perpetuating Liberal control amid Conservative opposition.

United Press London Ireland

Man Hurt In Driverless Horse Incident

Aneua Wille attended a gathering when George Degner of Nenina was struck by a runaway horse. Degner suffered a serious accident with multiple injuries and unconsciousness for about two hours before doctors assessed the extent of his injuries.

Ane UA Wille Dorsés George Degner Nenina Dernor Ivor Dagner

Unclear Post Office Report From Bremerton Area

A garbled wire service dump from Bremerton hints at postal overload issues and disrupted records. The fragmentary text names individuals and a bank but lacks coherent details or verifiable events.

Bailey Peeved: Resigns after heated senate filibuster

Bailey resigns amid a spirited filibuster as the senate debated filling a vacancy on the commission. The move comes after a tense session where tensions ran high and party lines dominated the discussion.

Wiley denies charges in congressional probe

Dr Kebler of the Bureau of Chemistry tells the committee there is no difference between Dr Wiley's employment and that of other government workers. Wiley asserts the charges are a conspiracy to "get" him and defends his actions amid the investigation.

Ctumedt Washington Ana Wiley Kebler Wiley Npiats

Earthquake Reported in Banthernardino Calf Area

An early morning earthquake struck the Banthernardino Calf region with no damage reported. Local authorities and residents noted shaking but found no structural harm or injuries to date.

United Prest

Gotthig Wad Dost Gives The Thor Fellow A Chance

The passage offers a skeptical view of a person urged to seize an opportunity. It warns that someone unable to manage themselves is easily fooled or misled and may fail to improve their position. The tone implies caution about self-control and judgment.

Thor

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