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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
6
Washington February 2 House Leader Underwood announced the Democratic caucus would back a substitute to the Henry measure to probe the money trust. The plan would divide tasks among at least seven standing committees, a move Henry opposes as diluting the investigation.
New York magistrate orders Jennie Lowenthal to pay $25 to charity by tomorrow to drop charges. She faced accusations from Dr. Charles Pollack that she stalked him on the street and accused him of causing her bat’s death, while crying and harassing him at his home. The doctor agreed to withdraw the complaint if the payment is made.
February report notes W A Roney bound over for mayhem in connection with ear injury to Francis X Pare. Police investigated suicide claim as groundless. Roney seen with a Winchester at Main Street Park last night. He reportedly spoke with Chief Roberts on Tower Avenue this morning and appeared unsettled.
The Juarez garrison will surrender control to the government after Col Estrada reports agreement. The terms require the government to pay mutineers all owed wages and provide deportation home for discharged soldiers.
Transcribed dispatch reports General Orozoy ordered to march on Juarez with 4000 troops from Chihuahua. El Paso factions claim Casas Grandes garrison heads to Juarez to join rebels while Orozco forces march from Chihuahua. proclamation in El Paso pledges to support Madero era reforms and plans a junta with named leaders.
A fragmentary item describes Mielev and Campbell, noted figures, with a voyage and tour of the United States. Campbell asserts a return to America at once and hails California as the best country, praising a paradisal view of the world.
A vast blaze devastated the Equitable Building in Hawndal, New York, once a landmark eight story structure completed in May 1870. The fire caused at least nine deaths and about $2 million in property tax loss, with the building valued at $18 million. The disaster, feared to have been started by a pile of rubbish, exposed the era’s heavy reliance on vaults and legal firms, as many securities and documents were believed stored there.
The British navy submarine exploded off the Princess Shoals near the Isle of Wight. Eleven crew members are missing and presumed dead. Portsmouth Naval staff described the loss as a likely catastrophe with unknown fate for the crew.
London Feb 2 Raaghbe Len Homalit a noted Socialist suffragist will visit forty U S and Canadian cities to deliver lectures on civic reform and suffrage topics March 12 in Corpeglo Hathh New York Also titled Wonati Ruffrage and Celebrities I Have Known remain among subjects. In Chelle the Lewis County Superior Court case for Peniaerty framed by John Royle Fortiey and Ponder of Chohalia proceeds with Attys Murphy and Ch A Stinlebaker plus Preston Thorgillson of Seattle representing the city The aunt is expected to be sent to the jury later today.
A Chinese girl confessed to killing Bing whose body was shipped from Portland to Seattle. She told Bing Rack, an uncle of the murdered man, after a half hour with Detective Seid Back. Police arrested Wang S$ Sam of the Dalies City for complicity and seek another Chinese man in the case.
The case of M E Marlan versus Central Power Company of Fa Ell was heard in Justice Westover's Chehalis court after transfer from Pe Ell. Harlan represents the plaintiff seeking $30 damages for alleged shade tree cutting on his property. The judge took the matter under advisement and will render a decision tomorrow.
A petition bearing 75 signatures seeks Napavine city incorporation and will be presented to Lewis County commissioners in Chehalis. Opponents circulate a remonstrance while advocates argue incorporation would attract industries, centralize taxes, fund public improvements, and provide fire protection.
Mrs. Cox entertained at 1009 Tower Avenue with family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Dun ning and Misses Dunning and Roundtree plus Elder Johnson of Seattle. A reader praises local rural improvements at Ford’s Prairie and asks Gunner Club for road aid and paving Midn Street to improve trade and transport.
Glen Sheldon a Chehalis newsboy was arraigned after Tacoma complaints about boys boarding trains at the Chehalis depot and disturbing passengers. Justice Beaufort ordered the case to gauge future behavior of the Chehalis newsboys as a group.
Federal court action in Lewis County Superior Court dismissed A H Brown as receiver for Semmerrike Bros Milling Co Napavine following creditors petition. The firm owes about 40 397 75 with assets to be restored. judge approved resumption of business under Somerville control.
Communications woes arise as Silver Creek Company disconnects Northwestern at Whleek and links with Roll Company. Central exchanges shift to four distant centers, leaving local lines in the county without routine service and forcing long distance reliance.
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