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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1911

Page

8

Aging Woman Seeks Shelter Enduring Abuse by Stepchildren

In Albany on June 28 an elderly woman identified as Mrs. Marie Hotze sought relief after alleged brutal treatment by her two step-sons and a thirteen year-old stepdaughter. She says she was whipped, struck with a strap, kept locked in a mental house, and deprived of food following her husband’s death, and that the family tried to force her to deed property. Authorities have taken up the case for investigation.

Albany Ben Marie Hotzie

Gertrude Outrage Over Dance Attire At West Side Court

New York June 28 Morris Gest and J F Cass faced West Side Court after Police Captain Bur find cited a dance by Gertrude Hoffman and her Russian troupe as improper for the stage. Complaints to Mayor Gaynor prompted the court appearance as Gertrude’s attire showcased jewels and strings of beads during the performance. A separate note reports a wedding reception at the bride’s former Grand Mound home for Mr and Mrs Winter Padden following a Seattle cathedral ceremony.

New York Morris Gest Gertrude, Hofmann J. F. Cass Winter Garden West Side Court Burfind J. A. Dully Miss Garfinkty Seattle Tenino Bucoda Centralia Grand Mound

Storm Force Adjourns Senate as Taft Faces Tempest

A severe storm with rain hail thunder and 60 mph wind struck Washington on June 27 forcing the adjournment of the Senate. Lightning damaged a Soldiers' Home stable causing about 50 000 dollars in losses while Taft stood outside on Chevy Chase Golf Club. The heat index hit 102 degrees and the Senate chamber glass roof rattled during the disturbance.

Washington Senate Taft Chevy Chase Daley Cnittol Hora

Britain Replies On Arbitration Treaty Ahead Of Congress

Washington reports the British government has sent its answer to the American general arbitration proposal. The reply signals willingness to sign a treaty with the United States and aims for Senate approval before the current session ends. A near agreement covers the Syria–American clause and the Franco-Anglo convention, forming the basis for negotiations to be presented to the Senate.

Wasthington Tatt Senate Congress Trontiog

Fugitive Murderer Hammond Captured in Portland

Charles W. Hammond, alleged killer of Edward C. Bardydt at Belle Mountain, was arrested in Portland by detectives Day and Hyde on a Vancouver sheriff Cresap description. Hammond, claiming to be under 21, fled home four years ago. he confessed to severing Bardydt's throat after assault with an axe. Traditions note Cresap and Urquhart's earlier pursuit near Chehalis.

Sherif Cresap Vancouver Wash Chehalis Urquhart Charles Hammond Barhydt Sherrif Urquhart Sherp Sherri Cresap Roy Portland Charles W. Hammond Edward C. Bardydt Belle Mountain Day Hyde Cresap Hammond Tacoma Thehalls

Mismated Couples Divorces Filed in County Court

Several divorce suits linger in the Superior Court. Mrs. Annig L. Kinsland sues James H. Kinsland for temperance issues and non support after a North Carolina marriage two years ago. Walter West seeks divorce from Katherine West after three years of marriage with desertion. J W Johnson sues Julia Johnson for custody of a seven year old son from an eleven year marriage begun in Grass Valley Oregon. Eva J Morris seeks divorce from James Hardy Morris after fifteen years of marriage and two children due to cruelty drunkenness and non-support.

Annig L. Kinsland Jamea H. Kinsland North Carolina Walter West Aginst Katherine West J. W. Johnson Julia Johnson Grass Valley Oregon Eva J. Morris James Hardy Morris Croetty Texas

Great Northern Introduces Free Observation Car Service

Jie 29, The Great Northern Railroad Company has given in service on train No. 44 The Southern Express. Observation compartment cars pass through Kansas City without change. The observation car is free to passengers holding first class tickets, together with first class sleeping car accommodations. In the observation car every afternoon at 4 o'clock, free of charge, desserts are served. June 29. One of the most pleasant birthday parties of the season was enjoyed by many friends of Serena Armentrout on Wednesday afternoon in honor of her sixth birthday. Various ice cream treats and cake were served. Mrs. Smith Dalrymple and Mrs. Ano Slugger assisted Mrs. Hinte. The guests included Noma Daltonville, Noli Marker, Lert Smith, Mite Tunington, Wasel Slusser, Vos Stusser, Robert Kob Ding, Wants Wheeler, Serena Armentrout.

Great Northern Railroad Comepany Southern Express Kansas City Serena Armentrout Witte Hastes Smith Dalrymple Ano Slugger Hinte Noma Dalgynvnle Noli Marker Lert Smith Mite Wasel Slusser Vos Stusser Robert Kob Ding Wants Wheeler Serena Atinentrout

Death notices for Prewitt family gathered at Chos home

The recent death of Whealaghter Mra Bald Win is noted with services and family arrangements. Dollee Fadga Prewitt of Chos and Mra Prewitt are mentioned as relatives hosting the bereaved family. Children and grand children are described as staying at the Prewitt home with Mrs V. OP Senlas of Coner M Alone and Mrs Lottie Pettigrew and her three little daughters of Momphia nearby.

Ting Whealaghter Mra Bald- Win Dollee Prewitt Bistesa Atul V. OP Senlas Lottie Pettigrew

Missing Rainier Reserve deputy forest supervisor Herbert Hurd

Herbert L. Hurd deputy forest supervisor of the Rainier Reserve has disappeared from his cabin at Fife near Tacoma and is presumed murdered. He is known in Centralia where his wife Essie Hinports Hurd once worked. blood traces were found in the cabin and on a trail, with robbery suspected as motive.

Herbert L. Hurd Rainier Reserve Rainier Forest Reserve Fife Facoma Hurd Centralia Agig Essie Hinports Portland Burd

Real Estate Valuation Update for Lewis County Lands

Deputies appraising Lewis County real estate report totals for 1911 and 1910, noting acreage rise to 913,811.91 and valuation at 14.435 million with improvements 1.681 million. 1910 figures show 906,992.64 acres and total value 14.402,556. Decreases stem from timber logging and forest fires reducing land value while timber sales boost personal valuation.

Lewis County

Plan to Rid Chehalis of Foreign Labor Sparks Tense Unrest

Agitation over Greek and Italian labor in Chehalis reaches fever pitch as workingmen push for anti foreign labor groups. Petition by 300 taxpayers urged council to curb influx of foreign workers amid fear of a riot similar to one a month earlier. Police and sheriff struggle to control armed factions of aliens as plans for a new labor body move fast. Three marriage licenses issued by Auditor Swofford affect Dave Thompson and Lucian Shultz, Les Eley and Flora Goodwin, Truman L. Gay and Anna M. Hutt, with ceremonies planned or completed in Chehalis and Seattle connections.

Chehalis iChe Police Depatient Sheriffs Office Swofford Dave Thompson Los Angeles Luian Shultz Centralia Les Eley Flora Goodwin Truman L. Gay Anna MM. Hutt Seattle

Two Barns Burned Belonging to Rochester Brothers

Fire swept two barns owned by James brothers near Rochester within a week. Allen James’s barn burned first around 12 30 am Monday, destroying grain and harness and injuring horses. Charles James’s barn burned earlier, destroying an auto and a horse with loss about $3 500. Authorities suspect arson or coincidence. no enemies known. Allen James, rural carrier, planned to resign but was granted a raise and will take two weeks vacation in July before building a new barn.

Allen James Rochester Charles Charles James James Allen Dimes Tartivr Postal Department Fsa Joly

Seamen Riot Triggers Widespread Strike and Shipping Halt

United Press wires report a sympathy strike by longshoremen from White Star Cunard Canada Philly miners and others causing widespread disruption. Seamen from Liverpool and nearby ports joined the protest with many injured as shipping traffic stalled nationwide.

United Press Taynuen Sea Mens AL Liverpool White Star Cunard Toww Ponintay

Roast for T. Rf United Press Tease

Washington dispatch notes a congressional inquiry into President Roosevelt’s conduct amid reports of a sugar trust trial. Former official Georgia Katel, Philadelphia doctor, and Marlo appear in testimony as investigators press for action and law enforcement renewal.

United Press Washington Mardwicke Genrga Kato Philadelphta Tol Phe

Ball Games Proves Tenino Farce At Coal Camp

The Tono base ball club denounces a game with Tenino as a farce after visiting players aged from eleven to over eighty and one with a wooden runner. The match ended 12 to score, a result Tono spared by pitying the visitors. The Tono manager asserts their team is first class and not seeking games with hospitals or soldiers homes.

Tono Tenino Inaga Phan

Sheriff Arrests Fugitive Jim Stamatopulos in Chehalis

Sheriff Brauhart received a Port land police telegram to arrest Greek fugitive Jim Stamatopulos on a Port land justice warrant. Deputy Tom Foster halted the northbound train at Chehalis and he was seized without trouble. Portland officer Coleman returned him to face charges including a $150 theft. A Spokane ticket was found on him.

Brauhart Chehalis Portland Jim Stamatopulos Tom Foster Coleman Stamatopulos Spokane

New Trick Alleged To Net Stores In Baseball Play

United Press reports Hal Chase of the New York Highthshpers claims a new squeeze trick to score from second on a throw to third. The method allegedly hinges on a big second baseman lead and quick throws. A similar stunt was tried last Saturday in a South Bend series at the Fair Grounds, but was stopped by a catcher.

United Press Newark Hal Chase New York KY Jing Chase Patton South Bend Fairs Grounds Krause Oh

Ex-Mayor West Sends Long Letter From Europe

A letter from ex-mayor West of Chehal to P.O. Beaufort arrived describing travel with his family to Europe. They reached Liverpool on June 7 and plan a tour of England before continuing to the continent. The Wests will be away for nearly a year.

Royal Arch Convenes in Towls County Meeting

Members of The Royal Arete of Towls County met yesterday afternoon in the dive ttl Chelats. Attendees from various parts of the county discussed several matters of interest and importance for action.

Royal Arete Towls Dive Ttl Chelats

Helping Hands Aid For Unfortunate In MACB League

A distressed family in the MACB league area seeks aid after illness and hospital costs. Affected relatives request clothing money and food as they face mounting medical bills and uncertain recovery. Local volunteers mobilize to support the mother and her family through hospital and domestic hardships.

Jane Uslpins MACB Shearer Ra- Jaumella

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