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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

5

Thompson and Galvin Lead Centralia Municipal Primary

Centralia voters cast a record 1425 ballots in a municipal primary. Nominees include mayoral candidates H. W. Thompson and John Galvin and commissioners A. J2 Bears George Sevlin J. W. Downing Witlum Kier. Thompson leads Galvin by 65 votes amid low turnout. 700 of 2125 registered did not vote. Ward results follow.

Centralia H.W. Thompson John Galvin A. J2. Bears George 2. Sevlin J. W. Downing Witlum Kier Thompson Galvin

Four Blamed For Deaths Of 11 Persons

In Odessa Minnesota December reports blame four for a Milwaukee Columbia Limited wreck that killed 11 and injured 24. Night Operator Adams testified he briefly left the office with the block signal set clear, the train halted for a danger signal, then a rear collision occurred.

Odessa Minn Des Milwaukee Columbia Limited Tecovener Adams Apecin

Powers Tell China To Stop Intervention

The United States joined world powers in addressing a note to the Shanghai peace conference. It warns delegates that unless peace is agreed upon intervention may follow, though the note stops short of stating actions directly.

China Washington, D. C United States Shanghai

Transfer of dynamiting evidence to Indianapolis after holidays

Indianapolis, Dec. 14. Announcement says all dynamiting evidence held by the Los Angeles grand jury will be transferred to Indianapolis after the holidays. Special Prosecutor Miller aims to perfect cases against a dozen Ehrur leaders tied to the plots. Testimony of Pvictmov and Antone Johansen, who arrived to testify, is that they know nothing of the dynamiting operations.

Indianapolis Ind Los Angeles Pvictmov Antone Johansen

Plumbers Trust to Answer in a Week on Dissolution Plan

United Press reports that all defendants in the government suits to dissolve the Pacific Coast plumbers' trust will file an answer within a week agreeing to the dissolution plan proposed by federal officials. If they resist, punishment will be meted out, and the cases may end.

Los Angeles Pacific Coast Plumbers’ Trust

Young Girl Dies Suddenly in The City

Ie 19, mid Emabeth Compton daughter of J A Compton, a white resident of this city, died at the family home 222 Cedar Street last night. Funeral services will be held from the Heathin church tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock with Rev Rion officiating. interment at the Washington Fat Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from the girls from the deceased’s Sunday school class at the Chatelan church. Miss Compton is survived by her mother, a brother and two brothers-local list.

Emaabeth Compton J. A. Compton Fame Ily Cedar Street Gonadas Washington Compton Hee Tatter Aother Son Afatamn Hres Brothers

Sheriff Marital News Delayed Amid Agency Wires

In Stontown a wedding notice reports Lucy Upoet joining the sheriff’s department as the first woman deputy after eleven months of service under Mayelte County. The groom is John C. Gret of Pilisbungty, Alas.

CONG Tstontown Misa Lucy Tiacetry Ohn C. Gret Pilisbungty Johns Nioe

Record week at postoffice angers announces Christmas rush

A chaotic post office scene in Angers reports record week with unprecedented Christmas shipments and extra clerks. John Benedict explains handling capacity and substitutions for holiday orders while promises expeditious delivery on Christmas Morning amid peak demand.

Record Week Angers Pagster John Benedict Benedict

Untitled Local Row Notes A Fiery Family Dispute

In Tiinola a heated clash over a love affair ends with a man punching another and a partner eloping with a new lover during the fight. Police report tensions rising as community members react to the scandal and shifting alliances.

Tiinola

Russia Angered as Taft Treaty Push Fails

St. Petersburg reports government officials bitterness toward the United States over Taft's policy on the Russian treaty. Antisemitic agitators denounce Americans and discuss boycotts. Indications point to Russia letting the present treaty lapse without new negotiations.

United Press ST. Peterssburg Pec Taft United States

Ruston Tunnel Franchise Granted for PN Railway

Tacoma dispatch reports Ruston town council granted a 99 year franchise to the Northern Pacific for the Point Defiance line. Work on the Ruston tunnel to pass the railroad is to start within 90 days with bids due by December 30. Construction crews may begin along the right of way and tunnels by February or March next year.

Tacoma Ruston Northern Pacific Railway Company Point Defiance L. A. Nicholson

British Plot Alleged to Seize Letters on Wilhelmshaven

The Rhetish Westphalian Zeitung claims a plot by Great Britain to seize Wilhelmshaven harbor entries and ship equipment. An official source says postal authorities uncovered suspected mercy orders for deck officers and chief mates, with details of secret codes and water access plans.

Cologne iWestphalian Zeitung Great Britain The Zeitung Wilhelmshaven War Harbor Ofen

Divorce ring fad signals status in Chicago colony

Mrs Marion Del Gada Parke, a divorced woman, touts a plain gold ring worn on the right little finger as a universal symbol of divorce. She argues the “divorcee ring” reduces awkward questions about marital status and offers a economical, discreet indicator now catching on among some women.

Chicago Marion del Gada Parke Board of Supervising Traction Engineers

Wife Takes Blame For Bribery In High Profile Case

A fragmented report from United Dress Leased Wires shows Dee, wife of Rotwrt Thin, facing blame in a bribery matter linked to a prominent legal proceeding in Los Angeles. The account notes a trial underway with Christ Witness In Prank Jing mentioned in connection to the case.

Dee Byankiin Bhan Christ Jing

Death of noted journalist and diplomat Bigelow Dread

New York December 19. Dee st Hirten a celebrated American jib ney journalist and aliplomat died at his home at Geamercy Park today after a short illness. Born in VE.

New York Dee Hirten Geamercy Park Hater Trontle

Miss Jane Addams New Vice President of National Women Sulftane Body

Miss Jane Addams is named vice president of a national women suffrage body amid efforts to organize support ahead of upcoming campaigns. The appointment highlights leadership roles for women in the movement and signals a push for coordinated activism.

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