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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1911

Page

3

Prosecution Listened 10. Dictograph Evidence at Jail Trial

United Press dispatch from Los Angeles reports a dictograph device used to record jail visits during the McNamara case. The wire stretched from an upper window to a lower room, enabling presumed covert conversations with McManigal while the grand jury met. District Attorney Fredericks acknowledged the device's possible use and its potential impact on the trial. The list of visitors, including Mrs McManigal and Clarence Darrow, highlighted the defense’s theory of coerced testimony and prearranged interviews.

Los Angeles Jamies J. McNamara Gtem Grtie BH. McManigal Stte McNamara Charles Hagerty Los Angeles Times Roach McManigal MacManigal

Charity Ball Success Supports St Helen's Hospital

The Chehalis charity ball held last night raised funds for St Helen's hospital and showed strong nurse involvement in selling tickets. A large crowd, including many from Centralia, attended the event signaling a lively social night.

Chehalis St. Jlelens Hospital Centralia

Centralians Test In Thud Bay For Midlay Event

A fragmented report notes George Amon Sid Neeyog Henry Andrews and Henry Novia testing this morning for Midlay. The text mentions firing and waterfowl, with references to musical instruments and enchantment elements amid unclear action and names.

George Amon Sid Neeyog Henry Andrews Henry Novia Trionda Bone

Five High School Girls Run Away From Home

Nettle and Ivy Johnson and three others fled from their home in Chehalis last Monday after allegedly forging their father's name to a $20 check. Father W M Johnson went to Pasco to trace them, with a Chehalis officer reporting two girls matching the description boarded a train to Portland then to Pasco. Confirmation of their identity rests on word from the father.

Nettle Ivy Johnson Pasco W. M. Johnson Chehalis Portland Jahneon Pirla Ward

Taft to Seek Big Wool Tariff Reduction After Board Split

President Taft summoned Henry Emory and Alvin Sanders to discuss the tariff board split as he plans a special message to Congress on the wall tariff. Reynolds is absent while Emory and Sanders push for revenue tariffs, signaling a shift toward a wool tariff reduction.

Baru Ut TAFT Washington, D. C Tariff Board Henry Emory Alvin Sanders Congress Reynolds Sanders Emory

Charities Board Plans Public Mass Meeting

December meeting of committees for the city board of charities, held at Mrs. EB Kniskern’s home, approved a mass meeting open to the general public. Another committee session Friday will draft a constitution to be presented at the mass meeting. Mrs. Kniskern will visit Portland for three days to study the Portland City Board of Charities.

Perfecm Board of Charities Mra EB. Kniskern

Moll Transfer owner reports no hold up

Det. 2 records that Edwin Moll proprietor of the Moll Transfer Company was reported held up for $1.40 by an unknown footpad. Mr Moll denied the incident when police contacted him this morning for description, despite a prior report by a loyal policeman.

Edwin Moll Moll Transfer Company Derry Mr. Moll

Auc hester thieves make get away

A Rochester night break in left the Supshom reviveas office ransacked with express packages stolen. Police say no definite suspect or recovered items yet as investigation continues into the Monday incident.

Teneg Supshom Reviveas Rochester

Three Ghemilis Couples Tie The Knot In London

Fragmentary OCR shows three Ghemilis couples wedding at FaL Holle cheek on Thamesndeiiny day. Names such as Band, Mather, Petersons, Chatoy Wy, Kilohedawit iy, and Priunk Syn appear, with Pruitt Apaln AME Verso Ipply referenced. Ceremony included vows and performances, details hazy due to damaged text.

Ghent

Revival meetings boost Methodist lumber market hopes

Holong Hubbard notes revival at the Methodist church with Evangelist Rev. Charles B. Alle m from Seattle aiding the pastor. Services set for every night at 7 except Saturday, with afternoon meetings. Rev. Me. Reid recovering from a cold but expected to return soon. Dec 4 report quotes F B Hubbard of the Eastern Railway and Lumber Company predicting a stronger lumber market as railroads plan large-scale activity and a brighter market outlook.

Methodist Church Charles B. Allem Neaver Colo Allen Centralia Queen Any Methodist Church Seattle Me. Reid Agin Tyrer Thorstairs F. B. Hubbard Basterru ‘Railway & Lumber Company New York Chicago Welly Chronicle Tumber

Alun Dange is Successful in Centralia Event

A report notes Alun Dange's success at a Centralia gathering with multiple locals in attendance. The record mentions Rene and Milending figures among participants and notes a positive outcome for the event.

Alun Dange

Shade Trees Destroyed and Damages Awarded in Court

A Superior Court session yesterday involved a case about destruction of shade trees on a property. The judge, Perry Warden, set a sum of $90 as damages for the loss of shade trees. The brief note mentions a New York paper and a unrelated anecdote about a Washington man.

Ty My Harkin Yaliadhe Gonteal Power Company le Welie Ie Cone Justics Poaue Perry Warden Te WL Yrawigen

Alleged Forger's Capture In Salem After Claim

Nee. 2. Custer Hubbard, sought on a warrant issued October 24 after GE. Anderson, a bookkeeper at the Exyployea Hospital, cashed a $50 alleged worthless check. Hubbard located in Salem, Cve., last Wednesday. deputy returned to Chehalla with Hubbard yesterday. Hubbard will pay about 175 to settle, including sheriff expenses. Anderson may drop prosecution if he agrees.

Custer Hubbard GE. Anderson Exyployea Hospital Salem Cve Urquhart Chehalla Hubbard Anderson

Excavating Tarts for New Building on Logust and Tower

Work of excavation for the new building to be erected by Joi Galvin on the site of the old Washington hotel at the corner of Logust and Tower Avenues began Wednesday morning. The building proper will not be erected until early spring as Mr. Galvin has not yet decided the exact style. The lot is 98 by 120 feet with a basement 30 by 120 feet. Plans beyond this remain undecided.

Joi Galvin Washington Hotel Logust Tower Avenues

Last Stone Shipment From Tenino Quarries for Aberdeen Jetty

The final stone shipment for Aberdeen jetty work left Tenino quarries yesterday, totaling 17 cars. If laid end to end the shipments would span about 21 miles of track. Preparations, repairs, and dirt removal will resume to ready the quarry and rail setup for spring delivery as weather permits. The contract totals 75 000 dollars, the largest stone contract yet awarded in Washington.

Aberdeen Lia Tenino Washington

Change of Venue for Assault Case Reported

The State of William Dolph case moved after a courtroom dispute in Chehalls yesterday afternoon. Westover faces a charge of verge while Dolph allegedly struck Wally and Debbe during an argument over a section election.

William Dolph Tuatiea W. AL Westover Dalph George Celsslen Debbe Pesulh

Injured Worker Feared Dead After Hay Press Accident

John Tryatt of Tolado or Tolado reportedly injured feeding a hay press when gear became caught. The leg from knee to ankle was badly caught, raising fears of severe injury and possible amputation.

John Tryatt Tolado Kanab Hyall

Cardus Promised Relief for Womanly Troubles

Mrs. Della Long of Pendlergrass Georgia endorses Cardus as a strength building tonic for women. She says years of suffering with womanly problems left her weak and unable to eat, but Cardus restored her energy and enabled her to work normally. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist about Cardus and mentions distributors and a Home Treatment booklet.

Pendlergrass Della Long Cardus Carlus Cardut

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