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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1912

Page

2

Tower Avenue Building Prospects Bright for Two Projects

D Robinson, buyer at North Tower site once housing Centralia Bakery, plans a brick structure starting mid March with 25 by 25 feet frontage and 1 to 2 stories but will tailor to lease needs. Peter Burpham, who bought Borat Property for 11000, may erect two to three story brick buildings on Fort Tower if liquor license is obtained, or possibly regardless.

Tower Avenue D. Robinson North Tower Centralia Bakery Robinson Peter Burpham Borat Fort Tower City Con Mission

Laundry Strike Reveals Long Hours and Low Wages

Inquiry into the New York laundry workers strike uncovers women and girls toiling eleven hours daily for weekly pay of four to seven dollars, averaging about five. Employers and wagon drivers fared somewhat better, though drivers faced even longer hours.

New York Maieem- Aployer

Mrs Hazzard Witness Tampering Case Goes To Jury

In Port Orchard on January 27 the murder trial of Mrs Linda Durfield Mazzard progressed as Judge Jota B. Yakey excused the jury after reports of witness interference. Both sides urged the court to direct acquittal, but the judge denied and the case moved toward a jury verdict following cross examination of Clarence A. Smithy of Seattle amid defense appeals.

Port Orchard Linda Durfield Mazzard Claire Willianson Jota B. Yakey Seewien Hr. Clarenes A. Smithy Seattle

Carrigan Appointed Tax Commissioner in Seattle

Olympia January 27 Governor Hay Thursday named M. J. Carrigan of Seattle to the state tax commission to fill the vacancy caused by Thomas A Parish resignation. The appointment takes effect February 1. Carrigan, a former newspaper man, has been prominent in King County politics.

Olympia Cartigen Seattle Tax Commission Thomas. A. Parish Michael J. Carrigan Lfe Ohio Toledo Cincinnati Clites Port Angeles Tribune Times Milwaukee Road Peninsula Carrigan King County

National Child Labor Day Observed Across States

United Press Leased Wire reports a national observance urging churches and charities to focus on child labor today and tomorrow. Ministers will preach on child labor and public sentiment will be shaped against it. The National Child Labor Committee notes new laws passed in thirty states and a model uniform child labor law prepared by the American Bar Association.

United Press New York National Child Labor Committee United States Commission On Uniform Laws of the American Bar Association

Not Guilty Of Assault On Student

Jan 27, E W Rose a Turner district school teacher was tried in Justice Brooks court Toledo for assaulting pupil Arthur Peoples. The jury acquitted Rose. The pupil was said to have cursed whipped and given a black eye. Rose had posted $6 for a jury trial, which the court refused to refund after acquittal.

E. W. Rose Turner Rank Donahue Chehalia

Police posts list of drunks as city records grow

Desk Sergeant Ingalls reviews records on drunkenness arrests since the posting ordinance. The first name likely John Matz, a Francis mill employee, cited as a regular offender whose fines have funded the city treasury, per Police Trudge Hoss.

Ingalls John Matz Francis Mill Matz Hoss

Posthistress Appointed at Little Falls

Abs oat My Heh lit Tawghtin as the apr Late Pal rely, who hs Qlia wivisioansly sighed Miss HulArs petition.

Pal Rely HulArs

220 Acre Farm at Oakum to Be Sold

The notice announces the sale of a 220 acre farm at Oakum through a disposal auction. The fragmented text cites names and a lawyer or official involved but key details about the transaction and party names are unclear due to OCR errors.

Oalkum

Lewla County Paves Own Roads To Cut Costs

Lewla County plans to build a mile of road on Bridge Street using county crews with a six teen foot width. The project will layer crushed rock, asphaltum, and final rolling, costing about 16000 dollars and aim to last longer than contracted work. If durable, it could save future repair costs and reduce road trouble.

Lewla County Haa Rosing Gamle Cheha Hs al Jeash Lie Skoakumehne Bridge Bridge Street George Miller Corner Warran Construction Company Warcreb Construction Phe

Tenino Delegation Wins Southwest Washington Pennant

The Southwest Washington Development Association awarded a pennant for the largest proportionate attendance at a Friday Olympia meeting. Tenino Commercial Club led with 61 attendees of 141 members, accompanied by the Tenino drum corps. Centralia and local clubs registered 153 and 134 respectively, yielding a near attendance percentage just behind Tenino.

Southwest Washington Development Olympia Tenino Tenino Commercial Club Lhenine Herbert Robinson Tocal Commercial Club Centralia Attendante

Dunston Child Tee Sent To Medical Lake

The court or county supertyioment reports sending Dunston Child Tee to Medical Lake for care amid a string of notes about interviews and influences aimed at placing the child with relatives or guardians. Officials describe winter advisories and a governor interview as part of the process, with focus on securing suitable care arrangements under local supervision.

Dunston Child Tee Medical Lake Goeil Manston Joe Teton Dihs Ely

Fifth Annual Declamatory Contest at Doty High School

The fifth annual Lewis County High School Declamatory League contest will be held Friday night in Doty Auditorium. Schools from Centralia Chehalis Winlock and Doty report candidates. program includes musical numbers by the Y M C A Orchestra and student selections such as The Independence of Cuba and The Soldier's Reprieve.

Lewis County High School Declamatory League Doty Doty Y. M. CG. A. Centralia Chehalis Winlock L. H. Pryor Centralia High School Y. M. C. A. Orchestra I. 1. Pryor wWinlocl Annette Hanna Joansen Eva Bilis Centralia M.C. A Teague Doty High School

Post Office Building Under Way On Main Street

Bricklaying starts tomorrow on the new post office quarters being built by Frank Miller and C. B. Gilchrist on Main Street. Foundations are finished. occupancy expected by May. Plans adjusted after inspection to reduce front room. building will be 35 by 60 feet with four roof lights and a rear court for rural carriers. Total cost about 11000 with 2500 for fixtures.

Frank Miller Gilchrist Main Street Postofice Post Office

Arue Sparks To Be Here February

A meeting of One Commercial Growers has moved to February 9. Prof W W Sparks of the Agricultural College at Palma will address growers on small fruit and berry culture. The talk aims to aid local farmers, with Sparks planning a two week stop in Centralia to explain growing techniques.

WW. W. Sparks Ascultural College Palma Sparke Centralia

Lumbermen to Elect Officers at West Coast Meeting

Trustees elected by the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association will meet in Seattle to choose officers for the coming year. The list includes TF B Hubbard, A C Dixon, G B McCloud, L J Wentworth, and others from Pacific Northwest cities. Observers note mills opened or preparing to reopen with cautious production, fearing overcapacity and price fluctuations as markets adjust after closures.

West Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Centralla Seattle TF. B. Hubbard City A. C. Dixon Jugere G. B. McCloud Astoria L. J. Wentworth Pottjana E. T. Gaudett Raymond W. 8

Plans for New Building on Washington Hotel Site

Plans are being prepared for a new building on the Washington Hotel site at Power Avenue corner. The project includes store rooms and parking areas with excavation work in progress. Local authorities have approved the Lester payment and work proceeds toward completion.

Weil Ometpy Washington Keasever Amravd

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B.S. Peet Mueiger Ate Centradin Vameonyer B.C Th A. Jolingtom Mra Pelester Cilifaria Shasty

Pensioned He Objects to New Pension Law

United Press dispatch reports New York teachers face retirement under a new pension rule. George White, a 53-year New York educator, criticizes the law as ousting teachers in their prime. He will receive 1500 dollars yearly and vows to expose perceived shams and frills in schools.

New York George White

Ohioans at Waldorf Tonight Banquet Scene

A tense dispatch from New York reports Ohioans gathering at the Waldorf Astoria for the annual Ohio Society banquet. William Howard Taft is expected to attend and give a brief address as guests toast the state’s achievements amid a festive atmosphere with notable Ohio figures in attendance.

New York Waldorf Astoria Ohio Society of New York William Trowsil Taft Ohio Tonlekt

Chehalis 8 Defeated By Doty In Sec Meet Thriller

Chehalis high and Doty high clashed in their sectional final Saturday night. Doty led 8 to 1 at halftime, then Chehalis rallied with strong teamwork and accurate shooting by Haller and Colonia to close the gap. Final score shows Doty defeating Chehalis 18 to 2.

Chehindia Doty Iigh Seca Paty Ymg Paty Haller Colonia Tabowa

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