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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
4
United Press reports racial tension and labor conflict in Kentucky as white firemen demand control over promotions and pay. Negro railroad workers are killed in shootings, with threats to blow bridges and derail trains unless Negro hires are discharged. a regional shutdown and looming general strike follow.
The Supreme Court of the United States today upheld the constitutionality of the corporation tax law. Justice Day read the decision, with all judges concurring. The ruling affects federal court cases nationwide and states that the tax is upon the privilege of doing business, encompassing interstate corporations in real estate, manufacturing, insurance, and merchandising.
Abraham Ruef, former San Francisco political boss, starts daily grind as a bobbin boy in a Sacramento prison mill. He accepts the routine of confinement, becoming a numbered object to guards, cell mate, and prison books at the morning bell.
Calurivo March 12. An investigation follows after Joseph Weber 84 ex-employe r at Hob works in San Francisco is found with an arsenal for infernal machines including dynamite and dry batteries. Capt Frank Odell 8th infantry overheard anarchistic utterances. Weber confined in guard house while authorities sort facts and next steps.
A fragmented report describes a man named Dixon Cel Marek who reportedly had a strange dental event. His teeth allegedly loosened and were pulled out by hand, followed by the immediate growth of a new set. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
Delbert Strickland, young son of Elba D Strickland of Chehalis, was fatally burned last night at the family residence. His mother tried to smother the flames with a coat and rug but the burns were fatal. The attending physician says survival is unlikely.
In Chehalis on March 1, 1910, a new restaurant complex on lower Chehalis Avenue opened in a rented building through a real estate dealer. Proprietors plan immediate occupancy and promise a modern, inviting venue for locals. The move comes amid growing business activity as residents anticipate a lively addition to the town.
The Presbyterian church concert last night, hosted by the Ladies Aid Society, featured vocal and instrumental pieces. Dr. and Mrs. Nelson performed virlin and piano, Miss Narm Platt sang, Miss Tallmadge and Miss Sedohr Knox played piano, Mrs. Bowers presented readings, and Mrs. Martin and Miss Taylor also performed songs.
Taxpayers face higher taxes despite a bond issue of 200000 and a new courthouse with roads, as tax rates are reduced by half a mill yet overall levies rise 50 to 100 percent. Rebate on paid taxes offers 3 percent relief but anger grows over inflated values and unequal assessments in Pacific County.
United Press dispatch from St. Louis reports Gould interests winning central control of the Missouri Pacific railroad. Directors representing Gay Interests were ousted. Rockefellers and Kuhn firm faded. Pryor and Bark retained posts. Pryor of Wabash elected vice president, with Bloomin representing the Goulds.
A long list of real estate transfers, mortgages, and chattel deeds across Centralia Chehalis Napavine and surrounding towns. Transactions include Jno West and others adding lots and tracts, many mortgaged properties and vendor payments, with figures ranging from 10 to 4000 dollars and multiple additions to Centralia and Chehalis.
Numerous property deeds and mortgages recorded in Winlock and Chehalis areas, listing transfers of lots, blocks, and subdivisions. Entries include lot sales, chattel and land mortgages, and assignments among residents and local firms, with figures ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
A series of real estate deeds and mortgage actions are recorded, noting transfers to multiple individuals and entities including Urquhart, Welton, Berry, and others. Transactions involve lots, blocks, rail right of way additions, and various parcels in Chehalis, Centralia, Santee, and Olympia with values ranging from $1 to $10,000 and dates implied in 19th or early 20th century records.
The State Department filed a formal application for the release of Edward Hintt and Harry Converee, two Americans imprisoned in Juarez whom the Mexican government claims were arrested on American air. The request for their immediate release was sent through the Mexican embassy in Washington.
Indianapo lis grand jury indicted Fred Bonner on charges of bigamy after his wife in Long Branch New Jersey reported his sleep talking revealed past marriage. Fred Bonner had married Ad dia Foulk in Covington Kentucky last fall and the case centers on letters and alleged prior nuptials. The investigation followed suspicions raised by Mrs Bonner about Bonners past relationships with women in New Jersey. The case name and trial details appear in United Press dispatches from Indianapolis.
March 14 Edison Cubs beat Lincoln Tigers 4 to 3 in a tense host game. Mercier held the Tigers in the first three innings while Machen shut down the Cubs late. Lineups featured Cohen, Machen, Taft, Rohingen, Lettwick, Farrala, Hodge, Dent, and Jowell among others. J Cohen and Machen led batting for their teams as Lincoln pressed but fell short.
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