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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

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Centralia Hotels Inspected for Fire Safety

Deputy state hotel inspector JH Grixiter Snyder arrived in Centralia to examine the city hotels for fire safety. He visited four hotels over two days and found several tower-class properties careless about exits and alarms. After completing the survey he warned owners to improve fire escapes and alarms before he returns, as he travels annually with a 16 county mandate.

JH Grixiter Centralia Snder Hom Snyder Blale Thes

A Real Woman's Teeth Sold After Death

United Press reports Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard convicted of manslaughter in the starvation death of Claire Williamson. Prosecutor says Williamson’s teeth were sold for a few dollars postmortem, a detail blocked at trial by a judge’s ruling, marking a climax in alleged abuses by the defendant in Kitsap County.

Port Orchard Feb. T Linda Burfield Hazzard Claire Williamson Thomas Stevenson John R.yakey Aleges Kitsap County

Woodmen to Fight Ingreace in Minneapolis Meeting

Minneapolis February 7 Thous bids of circulars issued by the Modern Woodmen assembly to oppose increased rates adopted by the Modern Woodmen of America Leaders nationwide urged to send delegates to a mass meeting February 22 to plan action against the Mobile Bill passed at Chicago convention

United Press Minneapolis Woodmen Assembly Woodmen of America Chicago

Hodge Denounces State Militia In Turbulent Washington Entry

Fragmentary report shows HERIT HODGE denouncing the state militia amid political friction in Tacoma. The governor cites conflicts over appropriations for soldiers as central to the dispute. A separate note mentions Sunday school activities and appreciation for youth participation at a church event.

Tacoma Shere Washington Howe

Big blast at Taino on Feb 17 at Hercules quarries

The Hercules quarries at Tenino plan a February 17 blast breaking nearly 1,000,000 tons of rock with a single two and a half carloads of black powder. Officials will host a banquet for visiting state and federal officials and newspapermen.

Hercules Tenino Tembe Washington

New Officers Named for Twin City Medical Association

At a Hotel Centralia banquet, Dr. W. B. Hotchkiss of Chehalis was elected president, Dr. M. Sleicher of Chehalis as vice president, and Dr. Rush Banks of Chehalis as secretary treasurer for the ensuing year. The group voted to hold four banquets annually, replacing the prior single yearly event. The next gathering is planned for Chehalis in May.

Twin City Medical Association Hotel Centralia W. B. Hotchkiss Chehalis 7. M. Sleicher Rush Banks City Chehalle

Centralia Elks Announce Annual Ball Date

The Centralia Lodge of Elks sets the annual ball for February 16 in the Auditorium. The event, a highlight for Centralia’s younger crowd, aims to outshine previous years with a grand social affair.

Centralia Lodge of Elks Elks Centralia Lhe Lodge

Healty Company Sells To Local Investors

Wh. W. Vabuillon yesterday sold his interest in the Valentine Realty company to Marvie and Dixon, two Centralia residents with years of experience. The new owners will continue the business at the old location, aiming for success and capable of guiding the investment through.

Vabuillon S Inter Valentine Realty Company Marvie & Dixon Reed Centralia Old Island Haisine Areticipate

May Ask Uncle Sam To Intervene

Washington officials say the state department plans to warn Americans to depart Mexico. Diplomats suspect Mauro will seek US assistance to restore order and Taft may comply, seen as a factor in reported wariness that rebels might target Americans and property if intervention occurs.

Uncle Sam United Press Washington, D. C State Department Mexico Mauro United States Taft

Miners Entombed Alive In Amador City Mine Disaster

Amador City Feb 8 62 miners were rescued from the Bunker Hill mine after a 24 hour separation. Rescuers cleared the 200 foot shaft and all rescued workers were uninjured. Families reunited amid emotional scenes as debris was cleaved away.

United Press Amador City Cal Willy Bunker Hills Bunker Hill Restusa

Dr Hazzard Sentenced for Manslaughter at Port Orchard

Port Orchard February 7 Mrs Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard the last cure specialist was today sentenced by Judge Yakey to from two to twenty years in the penitentiary She was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Miss Claire Williamson a wealthy English woman who died at Hazzard's sanitarium under the last cure A defense motion for a new trial was denied and notice of appeal was given Bond was set at 10000

United Press Port Orchard Linda Burfield Hazsard Yakey Hazzard Claire Williamson Mra. Hazzard Elven Beriberry

Madero Says American Interests Have Nothing to Fear

President Madero in Mexico City assures American interests are safe and calls the Chihuahuan troubles mutinies of undisciplined soldiers without political aims. He expects to restore tranquility in a few days, per a telegraph to United Press.

United Press New York Madero Mex Ico City Chituanna

Accuse Madero of Incompetency

United Press dispatches from Chihuahua report that Gen. Orozco accuses Madero of disloyalty and incompetence. Orozco cites broken revolutionary promises and widespread Chihuahua discontent with Madero’s leadership. He reserves personal opinion but says he would die for the government.

Madero Orozco

Roosevelt to campaign with Progressives in politics

Theodore Roosevelt announced he would take an active part in the coming presidential campaign. A message to the Progressives stated he would not desert the cause and would fight side by side with them to the finish.

York Alexander Moore Theodore Roosevell Ing Roosevelt

Unpaid Imperial Troops Mutiny at Wuchow

Angered soldiers mutinied at Wuchow today over unpaid wages, looting the native quarters while foreigners were unharmed. The unrest marks the first serious outbreak since the emperor abdicated.

Unite Press

Presidential Candidate to Defend Dynamiters

Indianapolis dispatch reports that Judge Alton Parker, former presidential hopeful, will be indicted for involvement in an alleged dynamiting conspiracy. Parker faces charges connected to the 1904 Bonnovelt incident, as announced by United Press Leased Wire.

Indianapolis Ind Alton Parker Damar Cruiie Bonnovelt Will ‘Onyon

Headlights for Baby Carriages Delayed by Tacoma Rule

A Tacoma traffic ordinance error risks requiring baby carriages and toy vehicles to carry headlights at night while excluding motor vehicles. Police Judge Arnison says the misprint makes the ordinance invalid as written, pending department endorsement.

United Press Vacoma Tacoma Arnison Sayat J. B. Agner City Water Mains

Bricklayers Begin New Depot Express Office

Bricklayers started work on the new depot express office on February 8 with a force already at the site. Window and door frames were set Monday night and the stone base work completed. Once walls rise, foundation shapes will form, giving a clearer view of the building’s appearance to daily observers.

No Defense Funds for Indicted Men in Indianapolis

Indianapolis officials said no concerted effort would be made to raise defense funds for indicted men connected to an alleged dynamiting conspiracy. International unions with headquarters in the city reported they already operate a $35 defense fund and copies of the indictments are being mailed to cities where the indicted men reside.

Indianapolis Ind

Raymond Ponsars Forms New French Ministry

Raymond Ponsars, newly named premier, has organized a fresh French ministry. He announces a reshaped cabinet focusing on economic reform and domestic policy.

Aged resident dies suddenly in Centralia at 79

Albert Brown, a Centralia resident for eight years, died at 1415 Oxford Avenue at midnight. He was 79, survived by his wife in Centralia and children in Minnesota and North Dakota. Services Friday at the Methodist church, Rev. Robert J. Reid presiding, with interment at Mountain View cemetery under the local Magons lodge.

Albert Brown Oxford Avenue Mr. Brown Centralia Minnesota North Dakota Robert J. Reid Mountain View Lodge of Magons

New Chehalis City Engineer Named F Q Blair

F Q Blair appointed Chehalis city engineer by the city commission in a Monday meeting. Salary details were not disclosed. Blair, formerly with Missouri Pacific Railroad, has lived in Salter Valley ranch and is familiar with local engineering issues.

F. Q. Blair Cty Commission Chehalis Beng Blair Missouri Pacific Railroad Salter Valley

Intruder Loots Chehalis Home. Suspect Detained

Mrs White returned home from shopping to find an unknown man inside her Chehalis residence on February 8. The intruder fled before identification. Deputy Sheriff Tom Wester coordinated the arrest of a tramp near a railroad junction south of Chehalis, but Mrs White could not identify him as the intruder, and he was released.

CO. White Chehalle

Lewis County Officials to Appeal Excess Salary Decision

Lewis County officials to appeal a Superior Court ruling ordering ex-commissioners to repay excess salaries drawn through a blunder of the board. Judgment reaffirmed in the Lewis County circuit last week, with the matter pending before the Supreme Court.

Lewis County Graed Lewis

Formed Tur Drunkenness Formed Tur Drunkeness

A resident of Lincoln Creek was arrested by local police last night on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He appeared before a local magistrate this morning and was fined and costs assessed.

Bord Lincoln Creek Ihlyetty

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Woodnen Herit Hodge Sanday Mra Jordan Mine Juneheon Far Sanday School Board M. 2 Wioxo Taino Medical Association Healty Company TV Het van Chat Coursa DR. Hazzard Orezoa Chihuahua United Prensa Raymond Ponsars Forghehals
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