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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
7
Centralia and Raymond split four games in a tense series with each team winning two. Raymond trails Chehalis by three and a half games as locals chase pennant hopes while Arv's decision keeps the standings in flux.
In Raymond and Centralia matches over the weekend the weary marathon game ended after fourteen innings with a 3 to 3 score. Callahan pitched strong for Centralia then Krause relieved. Baker hurled for Raymond, while both teams battled weather impacted grounds and late scoring. Centralia leads pennant race by three and a half games with seven remaining.
August 21 registrar requests set of catalog cards from UW students. Each card lists estimates of effort across lectures, laboratories, collateral reading, and study time from last year. Ranks may be unsigned if the student wishes.
Niederlander, a rancher, was arrested on a charge of burning slashings without prior authorization from the warden. After hearing the case, he was fined $26 plus costs totaling $28. He claimed he notified Wallace to come to the ranch and that weather delayed the fire. Wallace arrived, and Niederlander was taken into custody. For sale notice follows.
The funeral for Frank Porter of Lewis County, who died at St Helens Hospital last Thursday night, was held at Slicklin parish in Chehalis Wednesday at 2 PM. The Rev Brown officiated with Russ Crithyte Qilek and Miss Brown in attendance. Porter was well known in Chehalis, having lived there many years.
A tight contest went Chehalis’s way at noon with a 4 to 3 victory over River Tats. Duke Campbell and Frinke held the mound, while late hits by Reid, Baker, and Murray sealed the win. Key plays included a three-run ninth, a single by Prinke, and a long left field drive by Murray.
Archer pitched masterful ball for South Bend, allowing three scattered hits and no River Rat reach third. Anderson homered in from center field and played well, while seven South Bend errors aided Chehalis' score. Outside of Archer, the game lacked highlight plays. Batteries Anderson and Packing for Chehalis, Archer and Winescott for South Bend.
Washington state records show 12 823 marriages across counties in 1910 with a license income totaling 67 703 50. The state bureau notes variability in prices and missing receipts, yet counts indicate one marriage roughly every 40 minutes and more than 275 marriages in the year with King County having the most.
Scotty, a well known resident, was beaten at the Michigan hotel and rushed to Employer hospital Saturday. Police sought a coherent statement as investigators pursued the unknown assailant who befriended him the prior night. Stolen clothing and possible cashing of papers are under watch as the case develops.
Chehalis won a 7 to 6 contest over South Bend at Miller Field on Saturday afternoon. Frinke and Baker pitched well though untimely errors hurt, while Wineholt and Drer provided timely hitting including a triple and a double. The late innings were played in a driving, fast pace.
The body of Gus McHwen, a loggers worker, lies at the Newell parlors after a hospital transfer in Chehalis. Authorities hold the remains while tracing the missing man's family, following a telephone tip from the region near the Fork of the Newaukuwni river area. Local officials plan disposition when the family is located.
Senator La Follette urged immediate Alaska resource development under government ownership of railroads ships and utilities. He proposed a public works board to own operate mines and transport, acquire private lines and expand coal output to boost naval power and lower living costs.
The joint Arizona New Mexico statehood bill was signed today by Speaker Clark and Senate Speaker Sherman and sent to President Taft for signature. The territories must meet Congress conditions within three months, otherwise entry to the union may be delayed. New Mexico must veto constitution amendment changes and Arizona must end recall of the judiciary.
Henry Beattle pleads not guilty to murder as the Virginia capital case begins. Judge Watson denies motions to quash indictment. Veniremen are being examined and a large crowd fills the Chesterfield courthouse on August 21. The case is expected to be a major Virginia sensational trial.
A Paul preacher aims to speed return by setting a time for a birchds ritual. The note calls for quicker action and mentions husbands and community expectations in a context of social discipline.
United Press Leased Wire reports that railway and dock workers returned to work after a settlement. Britain saw heavy union triumphs as a royal commission and government promise of legislation addressed wage and rate concerns, with immediate troop withdrawals planned.
An unclear incident describes a cougar stealing a melon and related confusion. Several phrases reference a water feature, a person named Tol yl Galvin, and neighbors reacting with a payment or fine. Details are fragmentary and lack clear dates or locations.
Donna Girord of the city and Albert Q. Stockwell of Hoquiam were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at Frank Roberts Central station. The Rev. Henry W. Thompson performed the ceremony and the couple plan to live in Houulam where Mr Rockwell owns a half-lot near a national bank.
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