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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1911

Page

4

Daring Daylight Bank Robbery In California

Five armed masked bandits robbed a Japanese bank in Sacramento, California, early today, taking about 7000 in gold and jewelry. A bystander was shot while attempting to intervene. night watchman and another man were injured. The crew fled amid a panicked crowd as investigators and officials reacted.

Japanese Financial Institution California Sacramento Cal Sid Annaline Lystander Curly Palani Seselon Albert Allison

Macon Denounces Peary as a Fake Hero in Congress

Washington February 13 Congressman Robert Bruce Macon denounced Captain Robert B Peary as a fake hero claiming his north pole tale was an impossible fiction aimed at congress. He attacked newspapers and cited petitions and letters opposing Peary earning honors.

United Press Sense Wire Washington Congress North Pole House of Representatives Robert Bruce Macon Democrat Arkansas Committee On Naval Affairs Macon Peary Perry New York Times New York Post Pole Macan Boole North Pols San Juan Hill Megro Africa Peary Arctic Club

Snohomish County Plans 1.25 Million Bond Issue for Roads

United Press reports Snohomish County will spend 1.25 million dollars for road improvements across populated areas, following a Monroe Commercial Club initiative to bond the county for highway construction. The draft includes local sentiment about taxes and development amid a mix of unrelated local recitals.

Eyrprett Wash Snoiomish County Commercial Club Monroe Hue Shamish County Por Jiang

Celebrating sixty years of wedlock in county

The Rev C D Spencer and his wife mark sixty years of marriage on February 14. Pioneer couple well known in the county, the Spencers will celebrate Friday night with relatives and friends. Spencer, born in 1896, Civil War veteran and Baptist minister, married Tovien R Inglandam in 1887 and moved to Commalte in 1887. Six children blessed their union and no deaths in the family. The couple enjoy good health for their age.

C. D. Spencer Mr. Spencer Ste Spencer Fa

Girl Ends Life Over Bequest Disinheritance Rule

Katherine Haines, 18, faced disinheritance if she wed before turning 25 under her father’s will. She died by suicide at her Udall Kansas ranch home, believing she would have inherited $50,000 if she remained single until the specified age.

United Press Udall, Kas Les Katherine Haines

Deaf couple seeks divorce amid cruelty claims in Seattle

Seattle Feb. 14 A deaf and dumb couple Andrew and Bessie Garrett filed for divorce. The complaint details cruel treatment after marriage including head against the wall beating choking and striking. Garrett allegedly refused support actions left her near starvation with others helping.

United Press Seattle Andrew Bessie Garrett Garrett

Menicans Fight On Border Near Juarez

El Paso dateline reports the conflict near Juarez continues with regulars and revolutionists in sporadic clashes. Troops remain encamped near Samalogoza and await Navarro, with the interior fighting a few days distant.

United Press EL Paso Tex Juarez Samalgoza Navarro

Miss Muriel Miller Shot While Rabbit Hunting

United Press reports in Spokane that 17 year old Miss Muriel Miller daughter of Mrs W R Miller was accidentally shot in the back during a rabbit hunting outing with her sister Lillian 19 in the hills behind Fort Wright The shotgun fell striking the ground and fired the victim is believed to die Maj Den and two aides rushed the wounded girl to the fort hospital where she lay exhausted and near death.

United Press Spokane Muriel Miller W. R. Miller Lillian Fort Wright Maj Den Star Huntress Drolsht

Real Estate Transfers in Centralia and Surrounding Areas

Numerous conveyances and mortgages recorded across Centralia, Chehalis, Napavine, and nearby towns. Transactions include parcels in Ward and City Garden additions, lots 2 and 3 in various blocks, and multiple West and North sections with values from 10 to 600 dollars, listing buyers such as Geo Myrtle Con, Wm Hageman, Anna E Marple, James Logan, and Frank Clark, among others, with parties like United States and Chehalis River Shingle Co.

Hageman & Wt Cournger Chehalis Anna E Marple Minnie & HD Ridenhour Little Falls Markham Edwin D Mark Ward Centralia Geo Lunsford James Logan Mtg Augusta de Spain Provence Breen Mtg John Galvin Chas Chas Mary T Hosa Washington O'Connell Lbr Veness &Wf C F Peterson Nei Myers & Wf Nicholls Melsenzahl Wards Acre Albert Disco Melzengahl Edmond Duby Ll. Fitzegerald Grace Seminary Wu Seggelka & Wi Courteer City Arden M Courteer & Wi City Garden Ventratta Cruson & Wi Frank Clark Mary Howells Napavine United States Wm Yekaw Pal James Yowok Pat ID Darragh J G Gay Jobo Weiss Jas W Gibson AL Chilvers Chase Brittian WC & Belle Davie T P Srb Gallagher Towne & Iwe Mig C I Santee & Wl Luella Wolf McFaddens Cheechalia James Contois Margaret Smith Hus Chas Abel P Henriot Vincent, Peichel East Morton Mishsel Cottenodha Sr Lin Seca Hall Wey Ernest Gee Guntay Salzer Va Jamea M Aberdaen Trewing Co Thos. Tonvers Dohann & Donabo'a TJ Bower & Son Nan Ak

Gage to End Portugal Mission and Leave Duty

United States minister to Portugal Twenty Gage, a former California governor, is reported to have resigned and will not return to duty after his current leave ends. He has not discussed the matter. Rumors circulate of resignation and departure from his post.

Los Angels Tenty Gage United States Portugal California Gage

Multiple deeds and meetings tied to Chehalis area properties

A fragmented list details numerous real estate transfers, mortgages, and withdrawals in Chehalis and surrounding towns. Entities include Holden, Albert Gossltner, Witte TM, Hall, Oregon Washington RR & N Co, Batikel, Mary Best, T A Stephens, Maggie Stockdale, John Galvin, Mrs Maggie Stockdale, Ridgley Lodge, Odd Fellows Cem, and Chehalie Land & Thr Co, with actions from WD and MTG, sums from $10 to $1600, and parcels in sections 8 and 14 2W, noting cemetery and bridge work on the Chehalis River.

P.hunt W M Hubbard Dev Ca John Weise Chehalis Norrié Hall Et al Oregon Washington RR & N Co Sertaln Miller John Miles Eva H Miller Veness Eva Venese Ernest Kopt Wit Clark Plant Standard Furn Circuit Theatre O Con Sale Batitel Mary Best Stephens Mtg McFadden Chehaila N B Moore T A Stephens Parrel Ridgley Lodge Odd Fellows Dickson Odd . Fellows Claguato Hubbard & Wi Minnie Riddenhour OL Santee Chehalie Land & Thr Co

Mixed personal and real property transfers and notices

A fragmented OCR list records multiple property and debt transfers including deeds of sale, chattel mortgages, and notices. Entries mention various individuals and entities such as J W Londen, Glenn L Norman, AB National Bank of Centralia, and Thos Cooling, with page references to parcels, stock, and improvements, plus a water appropriation notice for the Nawau Kum river channel.

Londen & Wd Wilson & Wf AB National Bank of Centralla Chat United States Mary Warner Wiley B Allen & Co Jos New Lisle Plano Thos Cooling & Wf Robins & Wf J A Warford Alexander SH & FM Mathe B. Bennett Dryad Lewis County Water Co Chanel Nawaukum River Francia Yeager John Galvin Gee Joan Galvin J A Haines Centralia Fred Ketelmark Otis Roundtree Chattel Andrew Iylander Et McLaughlin Werman Young Jon Gthsan & Wi W. Gustav Teftrel

Protests Over Proposed Postage Gates Hit Congress

Congressmen and senators faced a flood of protests against a second day gate increase said to wipe out popular magazines. The secretary of the American Federation of Labor says the measure threatens unreadable penalties on reading material for education and will affect 131,000 Typographical Union members.

Washington The American Trederation of Labor

How to Apportion Lewis County for Senate Districts

Olympia reports debate over Lewis county's fate as a senatorial district. Three plans surface: join Pacific county west of Chehalis, join Cowlitz county south of an east west line near Winlock and Napavine, or keep Lewis as a separate district.

United Press Olympia Lewis County Pacific County Fust Chehalis Cowlitz Win- Jock Napavine

Reform School WhitewAghed Investigation Tale in Court

The report centers on whether Joetha Westover was arrested on a warrant or returned to reform school papers. Debate over printing stenographic records and who bears responsibility. The Baker boys and school management face dismissal questions, with Superintendent Aspinwall under scrutiny.

Hanning Joetha Westover Steele Lattly Chronicle Baker Boys Aspinwall

Boosters Banquet Promises Local Club Rivalry

The Vancouver Commercial Club hosts a banquet at the Port and organization main dining room. On Saturday the Portland Commercial Club plans to entertain Washington neighbors with a banquet as part of the event.

Vancouver Commercial Club Portland Commercial Cub Washington Portand Organization

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