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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1911
Page
4
A bill passed Oregon legislature prohibiting use of Masonic lodge rites signs and insignia unless authorized by the state grand judge. The measure targets a new Masonic body operating in Oregon and reflects state control over fraternal symbols.
New York district attorney said medical experts deem Joseph Robin incurably insane after his suicide attempt with poison. He will not be arraigned for the Northern Bank wrecking.
Citizens of Chehalis lodge vigorous protests against a proposed oil tank facility near the railroad, fearing danger to homes. A petition with 15 signatures asks the city council to block the project, while acknowledging potential revenue and prestige benefits for the town.
United Press dispatch from Wheeling dated January 24 reports Frank Yrlen, counsel for Mrs. Schenk, pleading for her life in court as he attacks the testimony of detective-nurse Klein who infiltrated Schenk’s circle and helped trap her. O'Brien labels Klein an abominable spy aiding a family conspiracy against Mrs. Schenk.
Michael O Malley a Scranton shoe merchant announced plans to travel to the Pacific Coast and visit his brother P J O Malley's family in Chehalis. The Chehalis report confirms the intended long promised visit to his brother and relatives.
In Sacramento on January 23 the house and senate pledged Congress that funds used for the 1918 Panama Canal exposition would be asked for, reacting to San Francisco’s bid and urging aid to prevent New Orleans from capturing the expo site. The resolutions were sent by telegraph to Washington.
In Cincinnati Joseph Chilton sought to persuade 15 exiled West Virginia Republican state senators to return home and back Governor Glasscock’s slate. The exiles reply they will stay in Cincinnati indefinitely, despite Democratic pressure and talks of restoring the state leadership.
Mrs Harmon Jones hosted an afternoon in honor of Miss May Kahler ahead of her wedding to Claud Gladson on the 25th. The event featured pink and blue decor, hemming and embroidery, and gifts of linens and china. Refreshments were served at five with numerous guests including Mrs R. J. Reid, J. G. DeVore, and many others from the community and surrounding areas.
Olympia January 23 Resolutions urging a probe of the state highway and land commissioner's departments have been prepared for introduction at the current legislative session.
El Paso dispatch reports that more than a hundred people have been struck by Federal troops in Galena South Casagrande as troops held the town. Many victims are women and children, with several fatally harmed within twenty four hours.
Report from Presidio Texas dated January 23 indicates rebels attacked near Ojinaga two days earlier, killing 106 federal troops and forcing Gen Dorantes to retreat in disorder. The texts describe a sharp engagement with insurgents driving back federal forces.
Representative Rosenhaupt of Spokane introduced a measure to retire supreme court judges after eighteen years on the bench with a life pension of half salary. Other items note post office appropriations totaling 250 million dollars and steel cars, plus a missing 12 year old pupil Willie Bagley last seen with a man matching his father's description.
A 12 year old son of J. J. Baxter was shot in the right thigh while playing with a gun near Centralia by the Chehalis river. The bullet deflected downward, sparing vital organs. He was taken to Banks Hospital and is recovering.
Marshfield Missouri January 24 Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith were convicted of the murder of Stanley Ketchel pugilist and sentenced to life imprisonment in the case that shocked boxing fans.
Auditor Swofford's office Saturday displayed pelts collected for bounty money. Deputy Broderick, needing a wash, removed bones to prevent thieves taking pelts to other counties. Farmers including Charlea Oakes, Barry Steltner, J W Blankenship, and A J Beveron donated wildcats and cougar in a report on bounty enforcement and slips in earlier practice.
Real estate transfers listed with numerous names and parcels across Chehalis Centralia Winlock and nearby towns. Transfers include mortgages sales judkins lots blocks and parts of sections with dates and amounts, naming buyers sellers and lenders.
The list records various land deeds and and financial transfers including parcels in East Sida, Boulevards addition to Contra-Ma, and multiple lots in bik 1 27, 1 24, 2 lots, and 1419 bik sections. It notes stock and mortgage transactions among individuals and businesses, such as West Winton Motor Gar Co sale and security bank dealings, with dates implied in the registry entries. Further entries show executory actions and notices involving heirs, livestock, and marital property claims, reflecting routine convener activity in property and debt settlements.
The south end of the Fair Grounds fence is dilapidated after heavy rain. Much of the fencing was washed down and repairs will wait until spring. Travel conditions worsen as damages mount with daily rain.
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