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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
5
Fire early Sunday destroyed Al Parry’s McIntosh lumber mill, a major town employer. Loss cited between 76 000 and 100 000 for equipment. insurance carried, rebuild planned. Mill near Northern Pacific tracks, flames forced NP train No 2 to detour via Olympia.
Coroner Sticklin returned from the mountains north of Little Falls to attend the last rites of a notable Northwest Indian known as In an Promonter. He owned valuable property and had a wide progeny, with many relatives arriving from across the county. The burial was Catholic and his estate will go to his widow and numerous children.
Journal reports Rear Admiral Edward Berry faces court action amid moral charges affecting the Pacific Squadron. He will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Thomas, with investigations and potential retirement moves tied to testimony. Navy officials expect formal action, while other items note Masonic lodge sessions in Washington with notable speakers and a public meeting at Glide Rink.
Three well known cartoonists G D Helsley G D Wilson and S C Villeneuve visit Centralia to publicize Progress Magazine of Fort and Chehalis Their satirical drawings aim to promote local interests without charging for their work and could boost publicity for Centralia and Chehalis with strong regional newspaper ties.
Four residents of Lowla County presented themselves at the County Auditor's office this morning to seek marriage licenses. The group included Ketch ell and Misa Dalay Landay of Centralia, Tanner Browning of Coptrolia, and Misa Georgia A. Rosa of Chohalts.
Berlin dispatch says Countess Muriel von Schorr-Thosa, daughter of former American ambassador Henry White, was the victim of a sensational blackmail attempt at her castle in Brotngelfora. The incident highlights political intrigue surrounding ex-diplomats and allied nations.
The funeral of Henry Elder, pioneer resident of Centralia, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the family residence at 114 Washington Avenue North. The services will be conducted by Rev. Holbrook and Martin. Given Elder's wide acquaintance, a large attendance is expected.
Four people died and twenty were injured in a rear end collision on the New York Central near Batavia. A Pullman car on the station track was struck by another train, trapping passengers in debris before rescue crews cleared the wreckage.
Centralia expects Andrew Carnegie to give $15,000 to build a free public library once the city council passes an ordinance for a library board and establishes $1,500 annual maintenance. Kellogg has been in contact with Carnegie's secretary James Bertram confirming plans and site approvals, with council meetings likely tonight or tomorrow to act on the measure.
A violent disturbance in a dry town ends with a man fatally stabbed and lying on the ground for hours. Police report a furious affray as a weapon was used, leaving the stomach area severely injured. Authorities describe the incident as a brutal homicide stemming from intoxication and disorder.
A chaotic Saturday night in Pe Ell ends with John Lent stabbed and near death. Police arrest a Polish suspect after a melee in a dry town. the victim, badly injured, is hospitalized in a critical condition.
Hungarian and Ruselan element of Pa IM fa breathing easier as the singher of Jotun Links ta antoly is caged in the county jail by Sheriff Urquhart. The arrested man, Bay Will Hye, seems doubtful as his victim, and no con siderable future is assured. In the penitentiary, Jack Noviniski, reputed bully of his community, known for short stature and long arms, faces a possible murder charge as the case unfolds. The bully resisted at the sheriff’s office but was restrained by Urquhart and Deputy Pouter.
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