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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1911
Page
8
Mrs. Giovanni Spaddierina of Centralia files suit for divorce citing her husband’s failure to bathe as unbearable. He counters that his breadwinning duties prevent constant grooming and notes his wife’s conduct. Case set for Judge Rice to decide later.
Wilber Clampit of the Twin City Light Traction Company and Miss Eula Bennett were married yesterday afternoon by Justice of the Peace Beaufort. The ceremony, kept secret from both families, was witnessed by friends with the bride’s brother as best man and Miss Kittie Larsen as bridesmaid.
January 13 report states the county courthouse requires one ton of coal daily to heat offices. The county has directed the auditor to publish bids for the current year, indicating a substantial fuel purchase. Commissioners instructed the auditor to advertise the bill at the next board meeting.
County Commissioners order the county auditor to advertise for bids to re grade and macadamize the A J White road. The route runs toward Belatfort country as an important thoroughfare and work is expected to start soon in January.
In Chobalia and Seattle area, Josaph Wending and Misa Roalna Tushalt were wed by Auditor Swofford this morning. The couple then sought a clergyman to perform a second ceremony for their romance.
United Press reports on January twenty fourth, the death sentence was imposed on twenty four of twenty six anarchists convicted for a plot to assassinate the Mikado in Japan. The remaining two received long prison terms and many socialists vow protests arguing the men were socialists not anarchists.
Aldrich successor Henry Lippitt, former Rhode Island governor, is elected to the U.S. Senate in Providence. Colen Colt, Newport millionaire, and Brown opposed, with Lippitt receiving 72 votes on foul ballots, Colt 23, and Brown 44. the required majority was 75.
United Press report from Columbia on January 17 describes Governor Livingston Blease of South Carolina denouncing newspapers that opposed his candidacy and endorsing lynching under certain circumstances. He criticized press, claimed ministers aid slander, and opposed using white tax funds for educating Black Americans.
Freeman's store was burglarized last night by intruders crawling over the transom at the back door. Two dollars in money and several boxes of Clare were stolen. Estimated loss about six dollars. Believed the thieves were boys.
Twelve men are adrift on lake ice near Lexington Michigan as a rescue effort unfolds. Ham and Herbert Walker as anchors and ten lifeboat crews join the attempt to reach the stranded men on Lake Huron. Port Huron is expected to assist in the rescue operation.
Billy Eastman, born near Centralia fifty years ago, spoke at the Salvation Army hall about his path from crime to religion. After fifteen years behind bars in McNeil's Island and other states, he reflects on wasted years, forgery, and the pull of fate. He plans to preach on the streets tonight with Chief of Police Fred Ingalls' approval.
In Walla Walla Washington on January 18 Frank Breed, a noted Valley poultry raiser, said 200 hens powered a 400 acre Wheat ranch by paying all groceries, fuel, meat, and threshing costs last year. The hens ended with a $82.60 profit balance at a local grocery, owned by GC Parker of Davies ranch on Wry Creek.
Principal Dougherty of the Logan school resigns to pursue further study at the Normal School in Milwauke, Wisconsin. A successor will arrive in a few days. Miss McNamara, grade three and four teacher in the Washington building, resigns due to ill health. Miss Ellis from Kent arrives as her replacement.
Boston January 18 Henry Lodge was reelected to the United States senate on a joint ballot amid strong opposition from Governor Foss and Congressman Ames. The final tally stood 146 Lodge 121 Whipple 5 Ames, with 141 needed, marking a hard won victory after yesterday’s near miss.
Olympia January 18 Miles Poindexter was quickly elected to the United States Senate at noon under the direct primary law. The formal ballot coating drew labor representatives and others to the galleries who spoke for the employers Mobility Law with a movement forming to give them a chance to speak.
County supervisors appoint F. W. Porter to the fourteenth district and C. B. Mauerman to the twenty fifth district. Several districts remain to be assigned, with likely action at the upcoming meeting.
Olympia, Jan 18 1911 state treasurer deposits averaged 1,506,540 and 2 percent interest yielded 25,987.01 in the past year ending January 11. The balance supported running expenses for three years including salaries bonds and incidentals while funds were distributed to their respective state accounts.
A delegation from the Good Roads Association Snohomish County officials and Everett city officials toured Chehalis last night to inspect county seat streets and adjoining roads. They praised Warren Construction firm for Warrenite hard surface paving and expressed confidence public improvements in Snohomish and Everett will follow this model. Participants included Dr C W Cox J W Hoover J Thurney John F Binney James McCullough A L Wilhite Thomas Fleming and other road experts as they returned from Vancouver.
The sham artist, known as artist 3, is active in this area and adjoining towns. George Barton lost 10 on Monday due to a forged signature and endorsement. he did not file a report, blaming his own carelessness. Two saloonmen in Chehatis also fell victim, with the crook then moving to South Bend and taking 50. In Kelso a resident, a brother of Patrolman Trackwell, was swindled for about 250 recently.
Mayor Gingrlen of Chehalis faced a late night scare when a presumed burglar prowled near his home. A noise prompted him to grab his revolver but no intruder was found, only a sleeping household helper in disarray and unrelated chatter about conversation and plans.
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