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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
8
A press digest reports Pe Bil booming with full camps and rising employment. The Farmers Telephone Company has poles set and will install a locals system. Central Power crews work on the plant and electric lighting wiring, with operation in about four months. Building continues, including C. W. Boynton’s residence, signaling new life with good weather.
March 23. In Clarence Ipe’s home a 12 day old baby died and father remains critically ill from injuries after a prior horse kick and operation. The infant Clarence was buried at Butterworth cemetery after services at Charles Spa residence conducted by Rev Mr Thompson.
At the groom’s parents’ home in Centralia a wedding joined Miss Philma Raymond to Earl C. Johnson. The ceremony was by Rev. Thompson of the Presbyterian church with many family friends present. Guests gave gifts and a luncheon followed the ceremony.
The article reports Frank Ward rapidly recovering from a serious head injury and mental illness after hospital care at Mountain View Sanitarium in Oregon. Dr. Williamson notes signs of improvement with rest and treatment, expecting his full recovery to return him to health and activity.
Telegrams from the War Department urged immediate enlistment and keeping recruiting stations open day and night. In Chicago, commanders ordered 10,000 handbills and 50,000 more, with stations cancelled engagements until further notice. Soldiers speculated whether deployments would target Mexico or the Philippines.
Sacramento dispatch says the state senate passed the land ownership bill but faces strong assembly opposition and is expected to be buried. Opponents push to smother the measure while noting individual or corporate stockholders may hold land five years before sale. Debate touches on potential Japanese sentiment impact.
New York report details a remedy for seasickness involving consuming raw onions aboard ship. Anna Davids, superintendent of Kinga County Hospital, endorses the onion method as a preventive measure for travelers, noting its nonfatal appeal to passengers.
Committees of the Southwest Washington Development Association met in Elk Club rooms to organize for the year. W J Patterson of Aberdeen presided. S A Eaton appointed temporary secretary. A resolution barred outsiders from deliberations, allowing a later open session for general discussion if time permits. Committees organized: Publicity chaired by C Little of Raymond, executive chaired by H B Coffman of Chehalis with C O Scates of Oakville as secretary, and Good Roads led by Ed Finch of Aberdeen with E B Beard of Vancouver.
United Press report says after a Taft Uchida conference the Japanese envoy promised Japan would withdraw from Mexico and not participate in Mexican affairs. Mexico City dispatches support this, noting the Mexican Japanese alliance is abrogated. A secret treaty allegedly framed last April raised fears of control of Mexican ports and trade concessions, prompting mobilization to block it.
United Press report from Cincinnati notes William Harrison head of World Manufacturing Company and subsidiaries found guilty on seven counts. Sentencing could reach 35 years plus extensive fines. an appeal is planned as wealth and influence loom large. The case stems from a detective office raid related to deceptive advertising of a vacant cleaner sold through the firm.
Washington reports that Britain would welcome U S acquisition of Lower California and northern Mexican border states. An English confidential agent found Mexico dominated by anti Diaz sentiment and discontent with labor conditions. Britain favors American influence to safeguard investments and stability.
Members of Montrose post No 98 G A R have tendered their services to the governor in the event of war. The formal communication emphasizes Civil War veterans’ patriotism and lists signers who served in the Fourth Iowa cavalry First New Hampshire infantry and Twelfth Vermont infantry.
The Daily Chronicle is popular in Chehalis with residents seeking timely news each day. Substantial complaints from subscribers at ends of routes prompt a routing revision to serve all customers in good time. Increased subscriptions have driven the need for broader carrier coverage.
One of the largest Masonite funerals in Centralia marked the burial of Edwin Nelson. Services were at the family home on North Rock Street, conducted by the Presbyterian church, with burial by the Masons honoring a member. Many friends attended to pay respects and offer condolences to the relatives.
John D. Fass, a 75 year old pioneer of Cine bar, was fatally injured while clearing stumps on his farm and died yesterday morning. Surviving relatives include Frank Fass, deputy treasurer for Lewis County. Visitation was held at Sticktin's Undertaking Parlors and the body was moved to Cinebar. funeral plans are set for tomorrow.
Archir Stoy, 18, of Chehalis, was acquitted of robbing an elderly man named Max Arbolowski. The trial heard that the accused appeared intoxicated and had support from a family, while Deputy Prosecutor Uithow argued for conviction. The jury found him not guilty on March 24.
Chehalis resumes flax production as a factory restarts under David Yule of Seattle. Arrived two days ago, he promises perfected arrangements and operations beginning next week with machinery from the east and early products including lath twine. Old flax straw stock remains for immediate use at the Millett Field site.
The Centralia police report unusually low crime as Lent proceeds. Chief Frank Roberts notes little activity at Police Headquarters and Maple Street penitence center records show fewer incidents. City on the main line between the Columbia River and Puget Sound boasts crime levels lower than similar size cities, though dangers persist and vigilance remains.
March 22 Father Francis Catholic priest of Frances village was seriously hurt in a fishing trip accident when a buggy overturned near a steep cliff as the harness broke. He was rushed to St Helen's hospital in precarious condition with two companions uninjured and friends awaiting word on his fate.
A near fatal incident is reported as a man narrowly escapes danger while traveling in Wis Binheae. He is aided by Joss Torsoni and others after a tree fell, injuring him and blocking the road.
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