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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
6
June thirtieth update reports J L Laporte grocery on South Tower avenue completed extensive store improvements. Interior redecorated floors refinished walls repapered while exterior repainted improved. Laporte, a leading Centria grocer, now operates a building rivaling any firm in the city.
On June 20 Mayor Peterson issues a proclamation calling Tenino residents to clean up the city park for the Fourth of July. Citizens are asked to bring picks wheelbarrows shovels and brooms to slick up the town. Work starts at 2 PM and ends at 6 PM.
United Press dispatch from Glendale reports passengers on a southbound Southern Pacific train from Poland heard shots in Cow Creek Canyon. Alberti's posse is pursuing the Oregon Express bandits. It is unclear if a battle occurred as bloodhounds lost the trail near Cow Creek siding and efforts to relocate it continue.
United Press reports more than 100,000 children gathered at the Crystal Palace for the Children’s Coronation fete. Each child received a token heaker bearing portraits and autographs of the king and queen. That night the royal couple dine with Premier Asquith. Calgary exhibition opens.
Calgary Indus Exhibition opens informally with formal ceremonies to follow tomorrow tied to Canadian Day. Exhibition features improved grounds at Victoria Park Avenue and new snow buildings. Vendors and displays are reported to be notably extensive and attractively arranged.
The resignation of Deputy Education Commissioner Brown is effective today. Next fall Brown will assume the duties of chancellor at New York University.
SAN DIEGO June 30 A plot to blow up a United States gunboat was uncovered this morning. Twelve cages of dynamite were found in the coal hold aboard the vessel. No responsible crew identified. Coast artillery moved from San Diego to Port Roosecrans. Wireman Mac White made the discovery as the boat took coal. The plan sought to hide the explosive as coal to ignite the engines.
English London reports the shipping federation deciding to lay up half their tonnage and apportion the legal workmen to the other half as part of a last ditch effort against the Seaman's Union.
Wireless reports place the Spokane ashore on Seymour Narrows rocks after last night’s voyage. AM passengers from Plumpers Hay were landed except two missing. The Prince Eurge and Admiral Sampson are aiding the wreck.
Strikers retaliate against a decision by ordering a general port tie up. Premier Asquith’s peace talks are urged to prevail to avert a widespread maritime struggle. At Liverpool a White Star liner will discharge all sea employees except officers and engineers and hire only non union men, signaling paralyzed shipping apart from trans Atlantic liners. Riots and disturbances report from other major ports.
The State department confirmed a man has been arrested in London in connection with the Los Angeles Times bombing. Officials indicate the suspect could be David Caplan or a man named Schmidt, both sought in the dynamiting case.
In heavy fog off Quebec on June 30 the Steamer Aramore sank in thirty fathoms of water after collision with the Steamer General Wolfe. Both vessels are owned by the Holliday Brothers. The Verse also sank shortly after rescuers found the last survivors. Cargo losses were reported and several passengers were locals from the coast with narrow escapes noted.
The Superior Court at Kalama hears the case of H Ashley charged with assaulting night Marshal Scott here weeks ago. The defendant is accused of beating the officer, breaking his jaw and maiming him enough to keep him from duty for days. Both sides have summoned many witnesses.
New York report says a promised fight between Tommy Murphy and Shockout by Brown could occur after a prior bout ends quickly. Negotiations hinge on Brown demanding 33,000 and his share, with a possible next move if terms fail.
United Press reports the thirteenth annual convention of the Federation American Atonists held in Mountnota. Delegates will be chosen to represent the American STEM at the International Alonlat congress to be held in Basel, Switzerland, this coming September.
Baltimore June 29 United Press reports Cardinal Gibbons completes fifty years as a priest and twenty five as a member of the Sacred College a combined milestone unmatched in American church history. The jubilee was observed with special masses across the diocese and congratulatory telegrams from many friends including messages from the pope and Vatican officials. A Brent non sectarian gathering in Baltimore honored him earlier with notable attendees and President Taft ex president Roosevelt Chief Justice White and other leaders. An ecclesiastical celebration is planned for mid October when more prelates are expected to attend in Baltimore. Cardinal Gibbons will be 77 next month and remains active in church duties.
Eleven pilots representing six nations will take part in the International Aviation meet at Grant Park on August 11. Participants come from the United States England Canada Ireland Russia and France to showcase flying skill and aircraft demonstrations.
The court heard the case against a contracting firm accused of selling sash to various subsidiaries. Allegations involve diversion of funds and dividends paid from stock sales. The trial centers on corporate practices and liability of the main corporation.
A terse Roseburg report states Edward Unwin Graham and Ven North were fined $200 in Croatt Court for operating soft drink establishments in Rosebury. The text is garbled but indicates violations of liquor law related offenses.
In London on Dominion Day Sergie Lord Strathcona chaired a notable dinner with the Duke of Connaught as guest of honor. A reception at the Imperial Institute followed, drawing nearly five thousand attendees including many Canadian coronation visitors and representatives from across the empire.
In New London on June 30 thousands watched Harvard and Yale split the first two events. Yale took the Freshmen race by two lengths over two miles while Harvard won the four car race by a half length. The varsity race is set for this afternoon amid windy, choppy water.
Melbourne June 28 reports the new census places the commonwealth of Australia at 4 1449 496, up from 3 773 801 in 1901, including New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania.
London June 30 Sir Wilfred Laurier the leading figure at the Imperial Conference and coronation events sails on the Empress of Poland. He leaves to return to Ottawa to be ready for the reassembling of parliament, foregoing much of the Colonial premiers entertainment.
In Mobile Alabama Mrs Sigurd Hansen writes of long womanly troubles eased by Cardus after surgery and renewed appetite and sleep. The ad touts Cardus as a fifty year old remedy for female constitutional issues and invites readers to request Home Treatment to Women and a 64 page book.
A local advertisement from Star Paint Shop promotes Peerless Felt at 130 per rode and Columbian Paint at 1.65 per gallon with varnish offered at the same low prices. The shop is located at 828 Tower Avenue and can be reached by phone 286.
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