Tragedy Near Chehalis Ends Life Of Conductor Hanley
John H. Hanley, acting yardmaster of the Chehalis section, was killed in a collision near the Fair Grounds on Dec 30. Brakeman J D McMillan was seriously injured as engine 975 struck another train. Hanley, about 46, was a well known railroad man who had recently faced financial loss and was planning to resume independent contracting. The accident prompted a coroner’s inquest with witnesses subpoened and the injured transported to Tacoma hospital. Hanley’s death was mourned in Hoquiam where he had long been known for wealth from real estate and contracts and his cheerful philosophy in the face of misfortune.
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Tacoma
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Wash
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Northern Pacific
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Scwe Time
Middle West
Churchill Leads London Mob Battle in Slums
United Ireland leased wire report recalls Winston Churchill directing three Scotland Yard units as a violent clash erupts in a London tenement. An anarchist assault lasts hours with shots, water jets, and arson threatening civilians and police, seven officers and citizens killed, seven attackers die when the roof collapses.
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Scote Guards
Rhodes Resigns as Lewis County Superior Court Commissioner
In Centralia on January 3 Attorney B. Rhodes resigned as Lewis County Superior Court Commissioner after five years in office. Justice of the Peace W A Westover will fill the vacancy. Westover, Chehalis attorney, has 26 years in the county and previously served as city clerk and police judge.
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Centralia
B. ¥. Rhodes
Lewis County
Justice of the Peace
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Rhodes
Bfe
Westover
Chehalis
Way
Wedded in County Last Year
Dan Cupid did pretty well last year though not as active as the year before. The jump in marriages came near year’s end with holidays such as the fourth of July Thanksgiving and Christmas bringing the biggest batches of couples. The notices then spoke of unions and Hymen alike.
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Centralia
Dan Cupid
Inia
Cupid
Dog Answers Whistle Meets Death On Car Track
Passengers on the 11 o clock north bound street car yesterday witnessed a tragic scene on Tower avenue and Main street. A dog heard a whistle and dashed across the street, was struck by the car, and its hind legs were crushed. The animal cried and attempted to crawl away while bystanders and other dogs expressed distress. A bystander then humanely killed the suffering dog.
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Tower Avenue
Main Street
Car Company to Sell Out Likely Change in Ownership
Rumors point to a change of ownership at Twin City Light & Traction Company within days. Officials deny firm details while noting Eastern capital is involved, and the matter may be settled quietly or soon.
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Centralia
Twin City Light & Traction Company
Eastern
Lew is County sewer contract advancesChehails to gain public works boost
The Lew is County council approves a main sewer contract worth 512,216 for completion by October 1911 with start planned around April 1. Tet J Murphy heads the Tacoma firm awarded the job, promising employment and the creation of a modern sewer system to spur Chebalis' growth and further public improvements.
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Centralia
Lewis County
Chehails
Momeil
Tet * J. Murphy
Tacoma
Chebalis
Robbers Beset Train Crossing Salt Lake Shore
United Press report from Ogden says Sheriff Wilson and a posse pursue three bandits who stopped a Southern Pacific train. They fired upon the Pullman, killed porter William Davis and wounded another, while beating several passengers. a clash is anticipated as authorities close in.
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Salt Lake
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Ogdon
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Old North Road
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A. W. Taylor
Abolition of State Tax and Related Commissions Proposed
In Olympia on January 3 a plan would abolish the state tax commission and the boards of control and highway, land, and inspectorates, creating a Dow commission to oversee all public service bodies under the state railroad commission. A second plan would dissolve all commissions and create a single commission to handle the functions of the various boards and departments.
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Olympia
State Tax Commission
State Board of Contral
State Land Commissioner
Highway Commissioner
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Public Ser Vie
State Railroad Commission
Diaponae
Naneatora
The Beginning of the End for Chronicle Contest
The Chronicle promotes a four day vote incentive offering prizes in four districts. Candidates urged to use spare time to gain daily votes, with district managers and sub memberships expanding the prize pool. District prizes include $550 Hamilton piano, $456 Howard piano, $400 Howard or Monarch piano, and other scholarships rings watches.
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Chronicle
the Chronicle
Hamilton Plana
Howard Mano
A. S. Parton
Baldwin Company
Zimmer Bldg
Centralia
Jackson
Modern Business College
A. A. Woelfel Co
Camtraia
Burnett Bros
Challis
Chenally
Central‘a
Seventeen Prizes Promised in Controversial Vote Drive
A clubbing offer touts seventeen prizes and urges readers to recruit friends to collect votes. The scheme promotes easy gains by inviting others to participate and promises payment for successful participation.
Daily Chronicle and Weekly Chronicle Vote Offer Details
Advertising text outlines bonus votes for club subscriptions to The Daily Chronicle and The Weekly Chronicle, with quantities for new and old yearly and six month subscriptions. It urges readers to organize clubs to gain a competitive edge, encouraging action and social share.
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