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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
14
The state training school whitewash committee report was released in Olympia. It omits key issues including abuse by the superintendent and raises questions about Gov. Hay’s handling of the investigation. Public concerns focus on investigation authority, disclosed stenographic notes, and sought testimony.
Vancouver hosts the Southwest Washington Development League with 300 to 400 delegates. A plan to create a large land colonization scheme seeks to form a big corporation issuing bonds to settle logged land, promote immigration, and sell land on easy terms. Publicity methods dominated the afternoon, with Portland Club promotion chief GG Chapman noting high east-of-M Missouri inquiries and emphasizing sustained advertising to match Oregon’s exposure.
A garbled report from Rome notes the ailing pope was surrounded by cardinals and secretaries as physicians express cautious optimism for a full recovery within days. The Vatican described improving health and possible return to routine duties.
The Rev. W. H. Thompson of Cen tralia completed his first wedding service since arriving, tying Miss Vannda M. Roberts to W. J. Simpson. He also set a somber record with 51 funeral services in fourteen months, earning respect as a deeply loved Southwestern Washington churchman.
The former pastor of Centralia Presbyterian Church, who arrived from De Pere Wisconsin seven years ago, began ministry four years prior. He served in the Civil War from ages 16 to 19 and fought in 14 riot confrontations, sustaining serious wounds and multiple near fatalities.
The piece describes a baseball match at Isan School between Edison and Lincoln School, Edison winning 2 to 0. It lists players and positions, notes Edison captain Herbert Robinson and Lincoln captain Lyle Dent as stars, and mentions batteries Edison Jack Cohen and Charlie Merchler, Lincoln Oplitz and Charlie Thompson. It also calls for local Young Men's Christian Association branches to support youth activities to curb idle time.
A Sandpoint family reports a young child found a streaming pill from a paste of poison. The mother endured a snowbound trek to a distant hospital seeking aid for the child. Doctors treated symptoms and counteracted the poison, with the patient reportedly improving.
Reports describe a bright daytime meteor crossing between Centralia and Tacoma with a roaring shock and white light. Witnesses including City Clerk Hodge and T R Prather report a dazzling, swift descent heading northeast at about 12:50 PM. officials find no blasting or reservoir explosion evidence. Farmers search for a meteorite as scientists anticipate its value.
Gerald H. Gooding, grandson of Patrolman M. Wilson, was mauled by a large dog owned by Hedges while passing by. The dog tore flesh, five inches long, as the clothing ripped and wounds were cauterized. Officer Wilson and Prosecuting Attorney Brxton discussed action, but the case appears stalled. Also, February 18, Mrs Brown hosted a gathering on Silver Street with many friends and light refreshments.
London reports decree by Cardinal Furneaux to abridge the Ten Commandments for a Vatican concordance. The final wording will keep meaning with numerous abbreviations but no alterations to core sense. The last commandment is to be read as Thou shalt not covet.
Chebalis stunned Centralia 32 to 28 as LaFollettee lit up the floor with spectacular shooting. Centralia led until the final two minutes when Chebalis converted three tough shots to seize victory. Chehatis 27 Centralia 15 in the nightcap.
Denver reports that 2,600 acres of land in Colorado were legally reclaimed from the old Content Pacific railroad and returned to the government. Terms await resolution on 200 acres of gold and mineral tract near Reta as Central Parite passes to Southern Pacific amid a compromise ordered by Mrs Harriman and her attorney.
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