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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
4
A first victim in a decounting geagon incident near Grants Pass, Oregon, is A A Spencer’s son aged about 15. He and three other men tried to dampen a fire around a Kerby homestead. Spencer followed his companions into smoke and rush, emerged into an opening, and a bullet mortally struck him in the right arm.
A pleasure boat named John Sylvester caught fire near Coney Island as it moved from New York Bay. Several hundred passengers were aboard but the crew managed to steer to Fort Hamilton and extinguish the blaze before any damage occurred.
Patrick M Grane is named as an accomplice of Geidel in the New York hotel homicide case. The article identifies legal action related to the murder investigation and notes the involvement of both men in the incident.
In Duluth Minnesota on August 22 the Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments discussed uniformity of food laws across states. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson attended and urged coordinated action, outlining current conditions and pledging to push for standardized legislation.
Cheyenne Wyoming hosts a frontier celebration with Indians, autos and daredevils. Noted cars and drivers compete for prizes at a first class speedway. Aviation pictures show Eugene Ely’s flights at the Rose tonight alongside the regular show.
Washington B. Thomas serves as president of the American Sugar Refining Company, directing policy and operations for the sugar sector. The executive’s role centers on strategic oversight and corporate governance within the firm.
United Press reports from Milwaukee cite strong prospects for a national convention session opening in the city. Officials deputies and travelers from many states discuss proposed reforms for the insurance industry amid investigations into corporate practices that hurt policyholders and beneficiaries.
In Washington on August 13 Senator Pollette charged the Supreme Court with bowing to interests by inserting into the Sherman anti-trust law provisions not placed by Congress. He offered sweeping amendments to define restraint of trade as unreasonable and declared in the same session that the government should own the Alaskan railroad and its terminal facilities, with an explanation to follow Monday.
A wildfire in the Cleveland National Forest, fueled by a stiff breeze, rages through the area burning extensive timber. Rangers report limited ability to contain the blaze as flames threaten surrounding groves and access routes near Banning, California.
August 22 1917 birth year noted for William Kelly the inventor associated with the Bessemer process. The article recalls his early mechanical aptitude and move to Kentucky where he refined a method using a current of air to decarbonize iron. It credits him with priority on the process and notes interactions with Sir Henry Bessemer.
The Rose Company presents a special attraction at the Cortland Rose Festival with a program of spectacular humor pictures running tonight only. Audience is promised a good deal for a memorable show from Royal Players.
A Newburg reader recounts relief from back and head pains and skin woes after using Cardus, praising its herbal, gentle tonic effects. She notes family users also benefited and urges others to try it, offering a Ladies' Advisory request for information and a treatment booklet.
Transactions list numerous property transfers and wills dated August 14 1311 to August 17 1914 across Chehalis Centralia and nearby towns. Names include J M Jensen R Conrad Coffman Dobson Co E P Justice J Tuomala H Koski and many others with lot square sections and monetary values.
A list of property Transfers including buyers and sums such as P D May to J L Roderick WD 880 for Lot 7 Bik in Centralia and other parcels in Washington state. Entries mention Little Falls City Garden Additions Centralia Crosby Waldham Additions and Chehalis region tracts with prices ranging from 75 to 880 dollars.
Rome August 22 The oppressive heat wave kept Pope Pius from issuing a ruling in the Vatican gardens. He attended Mass and spoke with Cardinal May del Val, Papal Secretary of State, then worked longer at his desk than usual. The Pope expressed a wish to resume private audiences as several people waited to see him amid deteriorating health concerns.
Paul Geidel, a Bellboy, has confessed to killing a New York broker. The admission follows prior years of confinement and suspicions surrounding the case. Authorities say the motive and timeline are being investigated as details emerge from the confession.
United Press report from St Paul Aug 22 states 2229 acres of government lands in north central Minnesota opened to entry. Most ceded by Chippewa Indians, with squatters holding first entry rights. Kouchiching county townships excluded, lands sold at 1.25 per acre, near Case Lake and Tie Lake. Additional lands opened in the Dolwyth land office district.
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