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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
3
A reorganized board of trustees and committees met to discuss plans to help Centralia's poor families. The charity asks for donations of goods clothing and toys to Scales grocery for distribution before Christmas, hoping community support will sustain the effort.
Lieut. Clyde AW Crusan of the Second Lalted Stairs Infantry conducted an inspection of the local militia company in Ventralia. The army officer praised the drill and the armory, stating the unit ranks with any he has seen. He will stay until Saturday as the guest of Capt David Livingstone.
The county hospital expense of Bla Blanchard, recently moved to Emplores Hospital by local police, will be presented to the county commissioners for payment. The bill totals $18.05, with the commissioners typically attending these meetings, though emergencies allow police action in similar cases.
Al K. Hamer from the revenue service is in Chebulie today on official business investigating a man who crossed the Canadian border in an automobile without first securing a passport from the proper authorities. The Hamer family resides in this city.
Boston December 21 Minister Richeson, charged with killing his sweetheart and attempting suicide, rested easier today and is expected to recover. Medical Examiner Geary said Richeson cannot go to trial on January 25 as the district attorney had warned.
In New York on December 20, United Press Learned Wire reports Delaware Lackawanna and Western stockholders of record December 1 will receive a 26 percent stock dividend in the Lackawanna Railroad of New Jersey. The distribution was announced today.
N W Gray proprietor of the Mint and din received notice of his grandfather's death. He will leave for Tennessee Sunday night. The estate totals about £79,000 in money and roughly $70,000 in real estate, belonging to Mr Gray's mother and to be divided among three children including Mr Gray.
Wallington D C December 21 A navy department decree official and signed prohibits chewing gum by sailors at training stations and aboard ships. Cant William P Pullam former commander of the Mississippi Defends the ban as essential to military discipline and order.
Applicants for service in the U S army air wing must hold pilot licenses from the International Aero Club and pass a strict army examination. An army aviation commissioner audits flying ability and grants the license if proficient ensuring every army aviator meets high standards. Additional tests include cross country 20 miles, 3600 feet altitude with engine shutoff, and precise landings.
United Press Leased Wire reports Washington D C December 20 Navy aviators have been ordered to Cuba to conduct a winter route mission and will likely depart within ten days to two weeks. Santiago is slated as the second sight for the U S birds. For months the navy fliers have been engaged in trials of different aircraft at Anhapella and will return there in the spring.
In Newton Dec 2 Reverend C V Wieheson pastor of Cambridge Baptist Church, accused of murdering Avis Quinnell, attempted suicide in jail by cutting groin with tin. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition after officers and ministers reached his bedside. No confession given. Edmunds family dispute reportedly resurfaced as authorities tried to hush the incident.
United Press reports ongoing fighting between Russian and Persian forces in Teheran. Kashin dispatches say about 400 troops are ordered to advance on Teheran tomorrow if the Persian parliament does not dismiss Shuster.
Taft urges rapid action on the monetary commission report and backs banking and currency reforms. He calls for canal zone legislation and a broad employer liability law, postal savings banks, and a rural parcels post law to extend government reach and benefits to all classes.
Dec 20 report shows Marlon Craig, part of a trio detained for a youth gang’s spree that endangered bone and business districts. He made a full confession to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bishop after his grandfather refused to post bond. other two may not get plea chances this term.
A liquor ordinance setting a 300 dollar annual license fee received its second and final reading last night. It distinguishes retail sales to under a half gallon and wholesale to over a gallon, with posting and police enforcement provisions included.
A garbled Denver dispatch reports fear and mentions wolves, numbers, and an upcoming event tied to Willkie. The text is severely corrupted with unreadable phrases and stray words, yielding little coherent information beyond mood and scattered references.
At the first meeting of the newly appointed Chehalis library board on Monday afternoon James A Urga lark was elected president Mrs A Reynelds was named vice president bud Mise Ethe Nicol appointed librarian and secretary The board also includes Prof WM Duffield Miss Gertrude Marshall and Mov A UH Chittenden.
Mrs Clark sues for 1000 dollars claiming personal injuries from a pedestrian collision with a train at a crossing in St Martin Parish. The case, filed in the Superior Court, alleges the incident occurred during repairs and involves the Pantie Railway.
City council learned that firefighter Hlajne Weaver remains hospitalized after a fall into a street hole. Doctors expect a long recovery with return to work not before January 1, and the city will cover Weaver's hospital expenses.
Judge Moses Yoder a pioneer attorney of Chehalis was adjudged insane before a raity commission and committed to the Steilacoom asylum. Once prosperous, Yoder left Kansas for Lewis County over 26 years ago and declined in health and habits, leading to decline and filth near Chehalis High School.
Boe. 20, Carl i M. Harkins to former employee of Veness Lumber Co at Winlock, who sought damages for alleged negligence. Jury in Lewis Canty Superior Court awarded $4000. verdict announced about 9 o'clock Monday night.
City officials told police officers they must not attend theatres while on duty. Fire Chief urged ensuring all theatre exits remain clear during emergencies.
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