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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1911

Page

7

Barley Price Surges Above Wheat in San Joaquin Market

United Press Leased Wire reports barley bids in Stockton California rise above wheat for the first time in years. Prices opened at 1.37 12 and climbed to 1.40 as buyers rush to secure a larger crop yield and quality. Farmers gain profits while speculation raises fears of a market correction.

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Balloonist Turner to ascend at Olympia on Aug 16

Aug. 13. Turner, well known aeronaut of this city, has been engaged to make four balloon ascensions at Olympia on the sixteenth of the month. The ascent closes the features at the convention. Weather favorable. Turner promises the highest ascent ever attempted on the Pacific Northwest. The noted balloonist has given numerous successful flights in the past year and enjoys wide demand wherever balloon ascensions are desired.

Turner Olympia Pacific Northwest

Chehalis Bankrupt Talks Move to Carstens Hold

T Mallory auditor for Carstens Packing in Chehalis arranged for a takeover of Gon To Market as the firm seeks to cover mortgages. A writ of attachment affected the meat market and foreclosure proceedings. A Centralia Carstens official assured the mortgage was satisfied.

T. Mallory Carstens Packing Company Chehalis Conpany Cotcern Carstens Dory Carstens Company

Diaz Urged to Return and Restore Order

A garbled foreign dispatch claims Io Diaz urged to return to Mexico and restore order. It notes influence from French apparatus and mentions a Mexican factory in New York and various political figures, with language implying instability and calls for action by military or executive forces.

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Probate Day in Chehalis Yesterday

Probate proceedings in Chehalis yesterday settled numerous estates as local officials supervised the day long sessions. Court records indicate several cases were finalized with commissions and attestations completed amid light rain.

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Mangled by Binder Tragedy Near Sears Place Accident

Yesterday evening at the Sears site across the river from Guerrier's mill a mobbed terrify incident occurred during threshing. Pastor Wood of Centralia, while helping move the harness, was dragged under a team and crushed. Dr. Banka and Dr. Sargeant attended him. he is improving in Itahoma with recovery to take weeks. Jobin Anderson also suffered serious injuries. A note: for sale wild mallard ducks by E G Brown Dryad Washington 40 41 2tp.

Sears Guerrier’s Tey Wood Brethen Chooeh i Centralia Jobin Anderson

Toledo Expects Rail Lines From Tacoma To Portland

Feverish talks in Toledo claim the O W R N and GC M P lines will reach Portland via a new crossing from Tacoma. Rumors say the North Coast line would pass North Yakima Cowitz Pass and Cleque, near Toledo, triggering a regional boom after years of waiting for a railroad.

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Ten Figure Expenses of Chehalis City Council

City council members prepare a statement of estimated expenses for the coming year. If the commission form of government is adopted, one of the three commissioners will oversee the fees, per the first September meeting.

Ang Uity Clark Prewict Momberg Chetally Vorneil

Lost Ex-Wanager and Police Return Disputed

An incomplete report explains a fishing party including W. Patton and W. Mids, with several ruval police patrolmen, failing to return to the city. A witness asserts the party were deep in the woods and may have ventured farther than before, with uncertain sightings and vague location details.

Ana W. IR. Patton W. Mids Ruval Police Department Grave River Jersey

Unknown Inmate Critically Ill In Centralia Jail

A severely ill IO named an unknown individual is reported in Centralia Jail. The station doctor found the patient in critical condition and prepared for transfer to a hospital this afternoon. The physician stated the inmate’s condition is life threatening and that authorities plan further care.

Uknowa AN Centralia

Riffe Couple Marry in Local Ceremony

A couple named Rigsby and Cosby Water tied the knot in a small town ceremony yesterday. Officials from the auditor’s office verified the marriage license and recorded the event, noting the couple’s status as prominent local volunteers.

Taft to visit Pacific Coast for exposition events

President Taft has definitely decided to visit the Pacific Coast this fall to personally attend the ground breaking exercises of the San Francisco exposition. It is understood he will visit Oregon and Washington.

Washington Taft Pacific Coast White House Oregon

Death tax scandal called for grand jury in Seattle

Seattle Superior Judge Wilson J. Gay urged a special grand jury to probe the undertakers’ price fixing after the Washington State Funeral Directors association backed a fund to appeal probate court rulings reducing excessive charges for unclaimed burials. He criticized costs from 74 to 400 dollars to bury a dead man and warned of a rising death tax scandal.

United Press Seattle Wilson J. Gay Undertakers Combine Washington State Funeral Directors’ Association Supreme Court Ndliman Gay I King County

Compromise Reached on Wool Tariff

Washington reports a historic compromise on wool tariff after a day of conferees from the Senate and House. The agreement sets a 2 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool and revises classification to match House language. The conference adjourned after 18 minutes, with a full report expected to the Senate and House tomorrow.

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Centralia Youth Narrows Drowning at Hoduiam

Raymond Armentraut of Centralia narrowly escaped drowning at Hoduiam Ave as he swam farther from a companion. Real estate agent Lachlan Macleay of Hoquiam threw a rope and helped haul both men to shore amid onlookers' horror.

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Kansas Woman Released After Mayor Powers Exposed

A Kansas woman confronts a controversial mayoral order as the sudden discovery of the mayor's power prompts her release. The case centers on a contested action tied to local authority and civic process.

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Minot to host nationwide homeseekers regstration event

Minot North Dakota hosts a large registration for homesteaders from across the country to settle Molanda in the Fort Herbold In Man reservation area. Registration begins Monday with a projected homestead tract value around $42,000.

Minot N. Dy Fort Herbold In- Man North Dakota

Land opening appraised per acre in Great Northern region

The land near the Great Northern transcontinental route is appraised from 4.40 to 38 dollars an acre. It includes some of the choicest tracts for agricultural use in North Dakota and the Ping Ridge and Rosedak Indian reservations of South Dakota. Registration begins in October for 662 acres of government land.

Dekot Government

Centralia Drops Two Of Three To Raymond In Pennant Race

Centralia fails to eliminate Raymond from the pennant chase as Raymond gains two games while Venetians post a quick spurt. With ten games left, the gap to leaders widens to nine and a half games.

Centralia Raymond

Berger Invincible Yesterday Let Raymond Down in a Shutout

Berger dominated with four scattered hits as Raymond was held scoreless. Callahan suffered a tough loss due to poor offensive support while Centralia extended its league lead to five games.

Raymond Deserv Callahan Centralia

Centralia Dominates Venetians 5 to 1 in Sunday Game

Centralia rebounded from two losses to Raymond by routing the Venetians 5 to 1. Berger was dominant on the mound allowing four hits while Hill and Berger led the offense with strong batting and sharp infield play.

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Michiganders Plan Picnic Big Gathering Week

Michiganders organize a large community event week with a picnic in the seaside park. The article lists attendees including local residents and leaders from multiple towns and clubs. It notes scheduling, participating groups, and expected turnout across the county.

Forty Years Without Seeing His Relatives Aug 18

RB Long of North Pearl street left today to visit brothers and relatives he has not seen for forty years. He plans to visit in Philadelphia and Scranton, Pennsylvania, and then return home. He will likely travel by train, spending time at his old mine and reconnecting with family. The trip costs about $40.

Long North Pearl Street Brothers and Historn Pennsylvania Philadelphia Scranton

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