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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

8

Identification of assaulted man Forbes in Tenino

The man known as Scotty who was beaten and cut by an unknown assailant has been identified as Alex D. Forbes a Tenino resident. Sheriff Urquhart and Prosecuting Attorney Buxton announced the identification after a trip to Tenino. Forbes came to Centralia for the circus and carried money. two endorsed checks were taken but not yet cashed. Clues point to imminent custody as Forbes remains in dangerous condition.

Scotty Employes Aléx D. Forbes Tenino Urquhart Buxton Forbes Centralia

City Seagrave Auto Fire Truck Update

A council read a Seagrave Company letter from Columbus, Q stating the purchased automobile fire wagon is complete, painted, and ready for shipment in twenty days. It notes a three week transit to Centralia, with possible factory-held delivery if needed.

Seagrave Company Columbus Centralia

Chehalis Business Men Hand Defeat To Traveling Men

Chehalis businessmen beat the traveling team 9 to 0 in a State League game watched by a large crowd. Seven pitchers were used by both sides with Mitchell of Chehalis noted as the best performer.

Chehalis We Centralia Huon Travelera Uwe Mitchell Chohalls Innig Sunnery

Assault charge and warrant involve Chehalis court case

An assault case in Chehalis led to immediate arraignment and a state charge label. The defendant was given a sentence and remanded to authorities with the warrant under review for execution.

Washington Oregon granted permission to build power line

The Washington-Oregon Corporation was granted city council approval to run a high voltage power line through the city to connect with its line to Tenino. The company had held the Hoag power franchise and sought authority to build pole lines, with the council only requiring streets or alleys to be designated.

Washington Oregon Washington-Oregon Hoag

City Rejects Foreclosure Request On Warrant Case

City Attorney explains that unpaid local improvement assessments do not affect the purchaser’s title after tax deed. Council refuses to foreclose on Tower avenue lot for holder of a local improvement warrant, directing funds in the district to be used for the warrant instead.

Beal Tower Avenue

Bones Only Remain as Evidence in Kopiah Chicken Steal Case

Aug. 24. John Iraki, Kopiah coal miner, arrested Tuesday night for stealing seven chickens from Mrs. J. B. Minnix of Kopiah. He was arraigned yesterday afternoon. case continued to Sept. 6 to gather stronger evidence. Mrs. Minnix compares chicken tones to identify fowls. An accomplice, unnamed, fled Kopiah and is believed to be in Seattle. warrant issued.

John Iraki Kopiah J. B. Minnix Husk Ruston Ruxton Joekt Seattle

Tobacco crop planning meeting to be held in Breen sboro

United Press dispatch reports a convention in Breen sboro under the Farmers cooperative and Vocational Union in North Carolina and Virginia. The meeting aims to discuss plans for this year's tobacco crop with speakers including Charles J Barrell, president of Mehattansl organization, and Joel B Port, president of the Tennessee hiIhheh.

United Press Lr Breensborg Norrow North Carolina Virginia Farmers’ Co-operative and Vetucational Union Charles 3. Barrell Mehattansl Organization Joel B. Port The Tennessie Hiiheh Mt Cle

Funeral Services of Indian Youth in Rochester

Funeral services were held from the family residence in Rochester for an Indian youth. The tone recalls old community leaders and a respected farmer from Thurston County. Family attendees and local residents gathered, with survivors noted as well attended and well known.

Rochester Angeh Wiscenry George Denry

Mrs McGoogan Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Addia McGoogan died after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Continent Undertaking. The cortege will proceed to Washington Lawn Cemetery for interment. Reverend Robert RoktoMotating to officiate at 205 W Pine.

Addia McGoogan Gontratin W. Pine Robert RoktoMotating Wash- Jonton Lawn

Aviator Atwood Breaks World Cross Country Flight Record

United Press Leased Wire report from West Point details aviator Harry Atwood breaking the world long distance cross country record by reaching Shine Cliff after 1176 miles from St. Louis, with a prior 1164 mile mark. He suffered a hotel room mishap but planned to continue toward New York, while maneuvering near Hudson and Highlands after starting from Cold Springs.

United Press West Point Hudson Harry Atwood Shine Cliff St. Louis Konig Germany Atwood South Castleton New York Wira Nyack Cold Springs Highlands Searhoroteh

Pay Streak Found North of Moclip s Coast on Beach

Aberdeen dispatch reports Heness of Moclips returning from a coast trip with news of pay dirt along the coast north of the Quileute river. Miners work near Granville Point and Quillete river with four in camp, two owners, two lessees, paying 50 percent to owners. Deposit estimated at three dollars per square yard, with no excavations yet and supplies reachable only by favorable seas.

Aberdeen WNI Heness Moclips Quileute Tce Alaska Fiields Mr. Hewess Granville Point Frank Smooth Ran Quillete River Hennes Henesa Nome

Beattie Murder Trial Opens On Anniversary

Chesterfield Va August 24 Today marked the first anniversary of the charge against Frank Beattie for his wife Louise's murder. Beattie viewed blood stained garments with no emotion as witnesses testified. Uncle Thomas Owen recounted the night of the warder and Beattie’s quick exit, and Beattie remained unmoved through the proceedings.

United Press Chesterfield Frank Beattie Thomas Owen

Mortgage Not Good Ir County Goes Dry

Fragmented OCR text describes a land dispute and alleged mismanagement in mortgage handling. The story mentions a person pushing for a written claim on a mortgage fare and a dispute over land adjoining a right of way in Wisconsin, with references to financial improprieties and audits.

Wis Toon Vis Ander

Aruttotchint Heads Harriman Roads Chief

Dispatches from New York report a key resignation within Harriman Roads leadership. Lavety plans to retire as legal adviser while Lovett remains interim presiding officer and general manager, with joint confirmation of a reassignment.

Ager Lovett Lavoty

Southern Pacific Cuts 500 Jobs Across System

United Press report from San Francisco states Southern Pacific will lay off about 500 of its 8400 employees by tonight as part of a company wide reduction policy amid poor business. Some workers may avoid discharge through reduced hours.

United Press San Francisco Cal Department of Economics The Routhery Pacific Nera Pacifia Digiaton

Mother Sues Southern Pacific Over Boy's Death

Mrs. Alice Walker Howell of Tacoma sues Southern Pacific for 50000 damages for the death of her 11 year old son George who was killed on a Pullman coach of the Oregon Express between Delta and Reading. Railroad policeman Daniel Fleming is awaiting trial on murder charges with Morgan and John Doe Dellus named as co defendants.

Reduing Cal Alice Walker Howell Tacoma Wash Southern Parific Company George Oregon Express Daniel Fleming John T. Morgan John Doe" Dellus Southern Pacific

Woodmen of World to Buy Bonds for City Water System

The Chehalis camp 192, Woodmen of the World, plans to purchase a $25,000 bond issue if the municipal gravity water system for Chehalis and Centralia is built. The order of water bonds mirrors prior municipal investments in Port Townsend and Seattle. Clerk P. C. Beaufort will pursue bond talks with the proper parties after the water project terms are settled.

Chehalis Centralia Chehalis Camp Woodmen of Plantatr Port Townsend Seattle P. C. Beaufort Chehalis van

Benedict Named Postmaster in Centralia

Benedict is appointed postmaster of Centralia amid a formal ceremony at the residence of the presiding officials. The event included masked attendees and a brief acknowledgment of his readiness to assume duties.

Mrs Crouch Buried Today in Chehalis Area

Funeral for Mrs. Delila Flora Crouch of Newankim Prairie was held this afternoon at 2 from Suckiin parlors de Chehalis with Rev Daley officiating. Survivors noted, and burial in I.O.O.F cemetery, Chehalis, following strong Lewis County ties.

Delila Flora Crouch Newankim Prairie Chehalis Daley Sorvives

Kalman Bride Weds Richard Edward Blaque Bey in St Paul

Miss Josephine Kalman daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Kalman of St Paul wed Richard Edward Blaque Bey chancellor of the Turkish embassy in Berlin in a St Paul cathedral ceremony attended by about a thousand guests including European and American dignitaries. Cecilia Kalman served as bridesmaid and Lady Kathleen Beresford attended among others at the reception hosted by the Kalman family. The groom born in the United States rises in the Ottoman diplomatic service and the couple met two years ago in Burla at the US embassy events.

T, Paul, Miny Josephine Kalman Arnold Kalman Richard Edward Blaque Bey Berlin St. Paul Cathedral United States Europe Cecilia Kalman Kathleen Beresford Lord Charles Beresford Washington Tirst Burla Scholle Kasser

Chief seeks confession from Scotty Forbes after hotel attack

On August 24 Chief Frank Roberts visited Alex Forbes known as Scotty at Employer Hospital to press for the attacker’s identity in the Michigan rooming house assault last Saturday. Forbes refuses to name his assailant, citing lack of knowledge or stubbornness. Forbes remains weak and not out of danger as hospital attendants report.

Frank Roberts Employer Alex Forbes Scotty Michigan Forbes M. A. Munson Michigan Hotel Frank

Successful Dance By Co M At Auditorium

The dance given at the auditorium last night by the Co M band of the Washington National Guard was well attended and a success. Directors forbade male members from appearing on the floor in coats, a rule gratefully received by fathers and other male attendees as summer heat rose.

Bors of Co. M Washington National Guard Yeourser

Michiganers Organize Club For North District Meets

A fragmentary local item notes that residents in the Michigan area planned to form a permanent organization. The report lists several names including Thompson and W. HL Thompson and mentions a Michigan Day near the Southwest Washington path with tent provisions offered for a gathering.

Athens Pasket Michican Cih Spencer Syeye Walser Thompson W. HL. Thompson Michigan Washington Anl Henheed Heter Phonmsen

Tariff Proposal Affects Western Pacific Routes

United Press Leased Wire reports the Western Pacific road plans a new tariff cutting rates from California to the Black Hills region, impacting major distributing points across Wyoming Nebraska and South Dakota and affecting traffic to western destinations.

United Presa San Francisco Cal Western Pacific Road Oday California Black Hills Wyoming Nebraska South Dakota

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