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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1911

Page

7

Darrow Denies Selling McNamaras to Save Self

Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for the McNamaras, denied in an exclusive UPI statement that he sold out the McNamaras to save himself from prosecution for bribery. He said only the aim to save his clients’ lives influenced the negotiations and called other claims lies.

United Press Wibe Los Angeles Clarence Darrow MecNamarag Darrow McNamaras Tribery

Letter Awarded Athletes by Coach Wolf at Assembly

After the declamatory contest, Coach W. F. Wolf awarded the C letters to football players Elmer Noble Charles Hoss Harold Clark Lyie Mullen Men Evans Join Watson Russell Leuden William Miller Orris Munson Joseph Orr Lester Temple Gerald McManamon Ralph Vergur and George Barner. Monogram winners met in Room 2 and elected Johny Watson captain for next year. Watson thanked the team and pledged to strive for a winning season. Retiring captain Elmer Noble offered closing remarks before adjournment.

W. F. Wolf Mr. Wolf Elmer Noble Charles Hoss Harold Clark Lyie Mullen Men Evans Join Watson Russell Leuden William Miller Orris Munson Joseph Orr Lester Temple Gerald

La Follette Opposes Budd Details in Autobiography

New York dispatch reports La Follette’s autobiography reveals dramatic tenge era motive and an alleged attempt to influence Judge Slebevker. The account links prior Wisconsin bribery rumors to state treasurers bondsmen and political bosses in a tangled money fight.

New York Wier Wisconsin Lafollette Slebevker la Follette Retaulre LaFellette Sawyer Ind Fone

Banquet Plans Feature Prominent Leaders At Washington Event

A garbled Union press note lists a Washington banquet featuring notable figures from Hawley Oregon and Italy. The program mentions a men’s twelfth annual event and anticipated turnout, with broad references to address speakers and funding. The fragmentary text limits specifics on names or dates.

United Press Denen Washin Hawley Italin Yard Oregon

Aichesur Trial Begins January 16

Aicheshur trial set to begin January 16 as Roy Richardson recovers from surgery and is expected to face trial for the alleged murder of his wife. United Prose Leased Wire reports from Houston with the date noted as December 2.

United Prose Hoston Aulfomasculaion Roy. Richnson Hin Awootheart

WOCKLE AGAINST DARROW

Los Angeles December 23. District Attorney Fredericks said Clarence Darrow will not be prosecuted for bribery stemming from the McNamara trials. He stated only a fraction of a case exists and that linking Darrow to the bribery would lead to immediate prosecution if sufficient evidence were available.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Clarence McNamara Fredericks Darrew Connert Darrow

Brigands capture brigands seize $900000 ransom

Newswire report from United Press describes a raid near Irvine where gunmen killed guards, fought off pursuers, and escaped with $900,000 after disguising as revelers. The capture of the robbers by rival brigands is noted, with authorities continuing inquiries.

United Press Win Lee Hrisands Witarkelie Dingerda Tie Duanion Irvine Revel

Grand jury adjourns for holidays

Indianapolis December 23 The federal grand jury resumed investigations into the dynamite conspiracies involving McManus and Fourier Goa and will reconvene after the holidays. The jurors plan to resume January 3.

United Dress Leasril Uxdianapolis Ind Federal Grand Ji Niel G8 McNanviras Ad- Fourier Goa

Two Arrested and Fined for Drunkenness in City Court

Two individuals were arrested and fined for drunkenness by Judge Tose after being held overnight in the city jail. The women identified themselves as A. Mrfvkson and A. Anderson, with proceedings heard by the Toepoles Met court.

Ag A. Mrfvkson A. Anderson Ars Yostad Nleht Enen Hare Ake Ness Py Wen Tose

Conflicting Reports on Shuster’s Status at Work

Reports from Tehoryn offer mixed updates on Shuster. Some say he quit, others claim he is still at his job amid unclear circumstances.

London Nee Shuster Tehoryn

Newton D. Baker Will Continue Tom Johnson Policies

Newton D. Baker, newly elected mayor of Cleveland, vows to carry forward the policies and program framework established by former mayor Tom Johnson. Baker emphasizes continuity in city governance and reform initiatives while signaling his own leadership approach.

Cleveland Tom Johnson

Drownings In Mine After Reservoir Breach

Scores of miners believed drowned as a reservoir broke through a retaining wall at the Cross Tetley mine. The breach flooded the workings where about 200 men were employed. hundreds of relief workers and rescue teams operate at the scene.

United Press London Cross Tetley Humdreds Tans Saane

Gifts Pour In At White House Across Nation

Washington December 23 parcels flood the White House as express and mail wagons deliver a wide variety of gifts. Officials and personal friends of the President and family send tokens, with many valued items retained for record and display while some will be returned or kept as keepsakes.

Washington B.C White House National Capital

Mass Charity Drive Aims to Feed Hundred Thousand

Affected regions brace for a large scale aid effort as charities mobilize to provide meals to about a hundred thousand people. The effort involves major organizations coordinating with military and relief groups to distribute food and essentials, aiming to reach survivors and families in need.

Perdi Tor Charitattle Bilyatto Artiny

Ray Grass Wing Wins Local Declamatory Try-Out

The declamatory try-out for a representative to Lewin County High School Declamatory Contest was held yesterday in the high school assembly room. Ray Grass won first place with an oration titled Independence of Cuba, while Gertrude Idleard and Gertrude Markell were the next highest in rank. Judges praised all contestants for their fine performances.

Lewin Cownt Igh School Cuba Ray Grass Verres Don Curdick Gertrude Iquard Lasea Gertrude Markell Ben Hur Sarah Watson George Ilar Ole Mistis Otho Woods Her. H. W. Ksompoon G. E. Flanigan Superintendent Kellogg Gertrude Idleard Rev Sayson Yes

Christmas Mail Pile-Up At City Post Office

December 23 report from the post office notes the Christmas rush, with clerks busy at the regis and the iKus counters. Rural and city carriers will sit fate mail to those on their Prow.ca lists tomorrow morning and substitute carriers will cover Christmas morning deliveries.

Tonga Regis iKus Fate

Doty Squeaks Past MeCormick By Narrow Margin

Doty Y. Mca. A boys edged MeCormick 18 10 14 in a tense race. The finish featured a close stretch as Doty rallied after a late challenge from MeCormick and Cijoiski, with spectators noting both teams' strong performances.

Doty Tite Harbad Npehens Cijoiski Grntiek

Kaiser's acts on eve of Christus day detailed

Fragmentary text notes the Kaiser observing Christus Eve with a ritual act advancing a liturgical date. It mentions gifts distributed by the German emperor to servants of the royal household and refers vaguely to Christina and European powers in a ceremonial context.

iDatsal Bross Verilly Christus Christina Kurepo

Jury Rules for Curtis Anderson in Mill Company Suit

A Saturday verdict awarded Curtis Anderson $2500 against the Adug Mill Company. Attorneys for the defense did not appeal to the Supreme Court. The case claimed $5000 in damages from injuries alleged in an industrial accident.

Curtis Anderson Adug Mil Company Tire of Appeal Supreme Court Anderson Mill Company

MABEL WATKING BURIED AT FOREST GROVE

The remains of Miss Mabel A. Wat king, formerly of Centralia Feed Company, who died in this city Friday morning, were sent to Forest Grove for burial. The funeral was held there Sunday afternoon.

Mabel A. Watkins Centralia Feed Compay Forest Grove

Community Holiday Event At Lincoln Creek And Fords Prairie Hall

An invitation announces a Wednesday night special at Fords Prairie Hall and a Lincoln Creek evening show on December 28. The note invites everyone to attend both events and participate in the celebrations.

Secial Fords Prairie Hall Lincoln Creek Y

Fashionable Vote Claim From Elusive Phrase

A fragmented OCR line suggests a voter comment about a fashion term linked to a P name, with unclear meaning and no verifiable context or outcome. The readable portion implies a gendered remark about voting or influence, but specifics are missing.

Notables Touring in Canal Zone

Notables from France and the Netherlands depart for a leisure tour to Panama and Cuba, traveling via Colon to inspect the Atlantic Pacific canal project. Ambassador Jusseraud Minister London and Attorney General Wickersham, with wives, deny government aims and plan a sunny South trip returning around January 10.

New Orleans Bassador Jusseraud France London Netherlands Wickerslam Panama Cuba Washington, D. C Colon Uncle Sam Atlantic Santiago Havana

Shuster Holds On Amid Dismissal Order Questions

St. Petersburg report says W. Morgan Shuster, Persia treasurer, declares no valid orders of dismissal have been received and remains in position, awaiting formal notification from Teheran before leaving.

United Press ST. Petersburg W. Morgan. Shusiter Cencal Persia SGM Dvices Teheran Pergian Paniaciont

Postal Bank at Winlock Opened and Destroyed

The postal savings bank began operations in Winlock on Thursday morning but was destroyed by a fire that night. The fire damaged the post office, yet the safe and all office records were saved. Postmaster Graber has relocated the office to temporary quarters.

Postal Savings Bank Winlock Tha Postfor Graber

Lewis County Swears In New Official Amid Fire Loss

A Lewis County official is sworn in as fire destruction impacts the community. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local government action underway while properties were damaged and a portion of the area assessed for recovery.

Noisy Night at Newbie Pachgaborse Auction

A garbled OCR fragment describes a midwinter event at a Newbie Pachgaborse auction. It mentions a tally of burned “CYERHEATE” and a listing of items including Moltatala cows and coins, with references to a January 10 sale and various unreliable spellings.

Bos. Nash Ghetiale Dla Nuge Tlon

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