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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1912

Page

3

Relatives of Murdered RS Locate Relatives in Winlock

Jan 17 Daily Chronicle reports Charles Smith a Winlock carpenter learned of his sister Edith Smiths death from a friend in Warren. Edith, a former school teacher in Warren TL, was killed last week by a rejected suitor. Smith confirmed the tragedy with Chicago and Warren authorities. Ediths mother Mrs Smith lives near Winlock. Edith stayed East before moving West with family.

Charies Smith Win Eilith Smith Daily Chronicle Miss Smith Warren Mwoonicle Aister Chicago Smith Winlock Bliss Edith Smith

City Fish Market Sold to New Ownership

The City Fish Market, long run by McElhose and Scott, was sold yesterday to W. J. Adkins through McCleary & Clark. The firm notes the business has prospered under new owners and remains profitable. Separately, W. C. Peck of Eugene, Oregon bought three acres in the Southwear part of the city from G. L. Mintter.

Dan McElhose & Scott W. J. Adkins Me Rhorld McCleary & Clark Engineered & Dea W. C. Peck Eugene Qre Bouthwear G. L. Mintter

Bath Tuy’ company seeks investment from eastern capital

Jan 13, B. C. Buttin departed for Chicago and New York to pursue funding for the Northwest Bath Tuy’ company. He has secured patents on his inventions and will pitch the venture to eastern capital over the next two months.

B. C. Buttin Chicago New York Northwest Bath Tuy’ Company

Publicly Strangled Crime Plot Reported in Tan News

A Tan era account describes Huan Tai Pong and three accomplices attempting to pass by a public guard with a staged plan. The article notes a public confrontation and the alleged involvement of Promier Yuan in the scheme.

Wmen Tan Huan Tai Pong Promier Yuan

Open Air Wedding Ends Inirl Storm of Emotion

A Tone Tone wedding planned for a forest setting was halted when the bride refused to marry after her mother fell ill. Pastor Robert J. Reid witnessed the moment as guests watched, and the planned departure for a honeymoon was canceled. The bride’s decision followed the mother’s sudden illness, which faded after the revelation. The couple remains engaged, with plans for a future ceremony.

van. Ly Robert J. Reid Methodist Episcopal Church Tone Min Reid Centralia

Ex Mayor Cuertier Family In Oakland Car Accident

A morning report from Centralia states ex Mayor J F P Cuertier and family were in an Oakland crash when their car collided with a streetcar on a daywhown street. The auto suffered heavy damage but everyone escaped injury. After repairs a fire south of Oakland forced the Guerrier family to trek to a farm house for aid.

Centralia J. F P. Cuertier Oakland Guerrier Camiry

Taft says US not need to intervene in Cuba

The White House announced President Taft believes direct U S intervention in Cuba will not be necessary. He expects the island government to handle its own problems without outside military action.

D.C Taft United States Cuba

Former Centralia resident James J Smith dies in Doty

James J Smith a former Centralia resident who worked at a lumber mill in Doty died last night at that place from tuberculosis. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon with Robert Ross officiating at Mr and Mrs C G Sullivan arriving to mourn. Interment will be in Mount View cemetery.

Dan James J. Smith Vaty Methodist Church Tina Cententia Robert Ross C. G. Sullivan Nerviews San Mraneizco Mounttula View Cemetery

City appoints Dickerson as city electrician

The city commission has employed Dickerson as city electrician to replace C. A. Harmony who resigned Tuesday. Dickerson comes from Pacific Telephone & Telegraph and has eight years in the trade. He began today amid plans to fill remaining vacancies if other workers do not return.

Dickerson C. A. Harmony Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company Centralia Ght

Indictments For Thirty Labor Men

United Press report from Indianapolis states that about thirty prospective indictments against labor leaders have been prepared by the U S grand jury as the federal probe nears its end. Witnesses discussed dynamite transfers out of the state by the McNamaras and investigators tied to Darrow during the McNamara trial.

United Press Indianapolis Ind McNamaras Darrow McNamara P. Cooney Chicago

Millionaire Wedding Brings Unprecedented Gifts to Bride

Mrs. Oliver Cromwell wed Edward W. Statesbury of Drexel & Company in Washington. The dowry of gifts included a four million dollar securities treasure, a five hundred thousand dollar pearl necklace, a forty thousand dollar diamond necklace from J Pierpont Morgan, and an extensive trousseau of eighty Parisian gowns and sixty house gowns. President Taft attended the ceremony at the bride's home on New Hampshire Avenue.

United Press Washington, D. C Oliver Cromwell Edward W. Statesbury Drexel & Company Philadelphia New Hampshire Avenue Pridegrooth Stateshury J. Pierpont Morgan Statesbury Europe Taft

New York Celebrates Sun Yat Sen Republic Pride

The article describes a New York celebration by Young China supporters of Sun Yat Sen's republic. Crowds parade the quarter with red, white, and blue banners while children participate prominently in a literary display and allegorical scenes. The piece notes mixed initial views toward reform but overall acceptance of the new republic.

Young China New York New Republic Becama Alnam Butt Honda Floerneyorn Sun Ching Renee Confnciix Jonas Honag Willeh Wan Anon

No Inquest Over Body of Colored Girl

Magnolia Mous a 16 year old colored girl who ran away from the State Training School at Chehalis with Oleana Cochran a white girl died at St Helens hospital after being struck by a Great Northern train north of Napavins. Coroner decided no inquest after reviewing the accident. Cochran said both girls slept on the tracks and the colored girl was struck first then knocked Cochran from the rails.

Magnolia Mous Chehalis Oleana Cochran St. Helens Great Northern Napavins Seattle Sticklin

Jail empties as police make no arrests overnight

For the first time in months the local jail ran empty last night with no arrests by the night police. Over the previous two nights a total of 43 hoboes, travelers and drunks were taken in. Desk Sergeant Ingalls noted a penitentiary court would be held tonight to determine the cause of the patrolmen's apparent lack of energy.

St Nlette Ingalls Pangarans

Hollis May Return to Centralia Jail?

Centralia state league shortstop Gale Hollis, famed for his home crowd appeal, reportedly joined the Tacoma team late season before a possible return to Centralia. Tigers claim he will come back with a higher salary. fans recall his strong play and target a reunion if he stays.

Tagerma Sport Gale Holla Centralia State Taet Pear Lis Tavoma Otter Hgdorts Tacoma Tigers Hollis Hin Tacon Tt Dan Sonver Teron Fins Taro Coutratia

Neloon and Collins 10 Meet Again in Chehalis Night

A wrestling bout is arranged between Carl Nelson and Peter Collins at the Gliderhuk in Chehalis on January 85. Nelson, winner of the previous match, will face Frank Johnson of the city in Pe FM tonight while Collins continues training.

Carl Nelson Feter Collins Seattle Chehalis Nelson Cmen Frank Jotnaon Pefm Colvins

City Treasurer Reports December Finances for Chehalis

At Chehalis city meeting, Treasurer J. J. Atlen presented a December cash balance of 67.69 with a deficit of 8Ra 4G on year end. Expenditures totaled 7A68.06 from lines licenses deposits and other outlays. City clerk Carrie Parhlers also reported December disbursements of 021.27 for payments and 2878.18 for expenses.

Cheokts Guniitiveaion Chehalis J. J. Atlen Demais Misa Carrie Parhlers Elty Anlikos

Printers Mourn Franklin Birthday As Legion Honors Memory

New York printers and many others mark the memory of the greatest of American Legion founders tonight. Ton Franklin, born 1866 years ago today, is honored in a solemn tribute.

New York New York Printera Almertoun Ton Wranklin

Alleged Crook Case Dismissed Amid Weak Evidence

The prosecution moved to dismiss the case against William Risso after key witnesses failed to provide solid testimony. A prior arrest history showed several suspects with no convictions, casting doubt on charges of check passing tied to a South Carolina banking matter. Judge Muxton ordered no jail time as the case collapsed weeks ago.

Ann Ate Haammey Ruxtea Sol Yeaterting Willin Risso Conpalia South Carolina Veta Quel Bissun Alcoud Sen- Sones Felividienas Muxton

Teagh ingr Names AAD Supervisors at Dowle County Meeting

The Chehalis meeting of Dowle County commissioners yesterday appointed supervisors in district No 4 noting Joseph Wyatt of Contratia district No 2 Charing Raymond of Tranaford Valley district Nooa and Coogee Melitha of Agate district No 12.

Dowle

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Buerrier Auto Gentralia Doty CITY American Crass Association Bood Southwest Washington Development Association Peninsula Development League Olympia George Severance H. W. Sparks Herbert Robinson Neloon Collins Dun Tong Viantlin United Press Teaghingr
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