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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

4

Centralia Takes Second Victory Over Chehalis in Tilt

Centralia triumphs over Chehalis 6 to 4 as Krause steadies mound and Callahan falters in a heated game. Chehalis led briefly with three runs in the second on singles by Moore and Taylor, a Wetzle triple, and Brown RBI. Centralia answers with a fourth inning run and three more in the sixth including a Brown two-base hit, then a stirring seventh defensive play by Ste Dick.

Stoler Pases Wilkins Weizel Berke Stebick Brown Guyn Kane Russ Hall Chehalis Centralia Miller Callahan Krause Moore Taylor Wetvel Noden Etter Heebe Wetzle Gleason Hare Newell Anderson Deehe Callastia Stedick Wah bin Grounuder Himeelé Krause Failet Firet Iby Wilkin Cheah Steulen Milter Basy Wetzel Gavyn Berry Krauses Stehick Abehalis Scott Centrara Patton

The Game That Was Lost in Central Forty's Rout

A chaotic baseball clash featured Cent- ra and Cheah tallying runs in scattered innings. Pitcher Krause struggled as Scott, guiding Centra, allowed early hits while Abeha and Wetzel led with key hits driving a 13-run outburst.

County Will Take Railroads Mineral Lands When Surveyed

County officials from Pierce and Lewis counties seek immediate survey of coal lands to settle taxation on mineral rights. A state tax ruling allows assessing mineral rights upon land sale, but method to value not defined. Governor Hay and geological board to aid, with Professor Landes returning to oversee field work for accurate assessment.

State Tax Commission When & Hig Corporation S.C. Davis Isscor John 8. Ward B. Teachner Lewis County Olympia Northern Pacific Tax Commisssin Whiig Pierce Hay State Geological Board Lewis Professor Landes Geological Board

Diaz Holds Firm Under Muddled Wire Report

A garbled United Press lensed wire from Mexico City yields unclear phrases about Diaz, Timaatoun, and Wininee amid a referenced relay. The fragment hints at statements, moves, and old figures but lacks coherent facts or dates.

Protest on Pringle Street Paving Dispute Echoes City Council

Two residents living beyond the street end and Ex-Mayor William West presented an oral protest to Chehalis council arguing the Pringle street paving is impractical and costly. West notes repeated flooding, stumps, and alleged beneficiary motives, with abutting owners lacking funds to improve. A committee will report next week on advisability.

Chehalis Willam West West

Remonstrance Over Cost of City Improvement in CU

A remonstrance was presented to the city council of CU behalis last night opposing the high cost of the proposed Pacific avenue improvement from Main to John street. The district includes four blacks and the engineer’s estimate of 12000 dollars does not cover the 7 foot center strip to be paid by the Washington Oregon Corporation. Assessments may exceed property values as owners seek reductions. The council and engineer rechecked the figures, but deemed the cost minimal. remonstrance was filed for future consideration.

CU Behalis Pacific Avenue Main John Street Washington Oregon Corporation Don

New Building for Gherals on Market Street

A petition by White and Gabel to erect a modern brick building on Market Street was presented to the city council. The old wooden structure will be moved across the alley. Insurance agent Lee McKenzie said rates would not rise and may fall. Council granted permission contingent on a $5000 bond to ensure brick construction.

Tonnell White & Gabel Market Street Lee McKenzie White & Gabel Gly

New Factory for Chehalis Sparks Ditch Fill Plan

Chehalis council approves filling an open ditch at the site of a new Pacific Tank and Lumber Company factory. The Citizens Club petitioned for the fill to allow a rail spur for car loading during building, after prior objections by local representative C. J. Cogswell. The ditch closure was ordered at the last meeting.

Chehalis Pacific, Tank and 80E Lumbur Citizone Club Connell C. J. Cogswell

Chenalis Couple Matiy A Marries In Chehalis

The Chehalis couple wed yesterday at the office of the auditor. John A. Higgins of Chehalis attended the bride, Vorglo M. Hors. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace GC Henufort. The couple left for a short honeymoon after the ceremony.

Anditor Awiffard

Real Estate Transfers Across Centralia Area Realigns Holdings

A long list of real estate transfers records numerous parcels across Centralia and adjoining towns including Union Pacific and Washington Additions. Transactions include deeds, mortgages, quitclaims, and adjustments among individuals and companies such as Twin City Light & Traction Co, Centralia Imp Co, Union Pacific Addition, and Henderson Land Co, with values ranging from small lot transfers to sizable sums around 875 dollars and higher. Prominent names include Meyers, Smedley, Bartholomew, Sommerville, and Williams, reflecting a busy land market in the period.

Aug & P Christen Chas Johnson Jos Meyers & Wt Chas Benjamine Union Pacific Centralia CR Meyers Et Ux Gelden Rufus W Fielchar Te Nelle Ecklund Lmore M Neeley Smedley & Wi Miller Lot & Blk x Cent Imp Co J Harrison H Keller Lizzie Keller M Pitcher Bartholomew JW Keller Jos & Mary Ann St Germain Dso A Bartholomew G Bartholomew J B Keller oJs St Germain T & ¥ Taucher H Pitcher Jos St Germain AM &M E Sommerville Sommerville Twin City Light & Traction Co Somerville Cwin iCty Light & Traction Co W. Jopp Mauerer Lewis County Gus I &M West West Sponenberg J DB Calison Deming Park Hill Chehalis Hailey Chilcont Lynch Errett Alfred S R .& A Skillfug Et Ux iCty Fens Cond Sale Hattels Anna E Mortinger Td Smedley Centralla Charity Washington Ha May Johnson Fir St Ita Centralia ER Zimmer Mary Suores Lot & Blk J Miller N Jones Donahoe Urquharts Berlin Clark W Dickerson Wortington Worington John Galvin Kullen Riley Morton E. Bp&aarliey G&s Morton Barnees Zandecki Hurset Arnold Mossyrock Zlega & We Manel Myrtle Cotrill J Stoner Chag Clevenger & Wl D Christaln Gia Frank Styger J J Bolinger Ted See RC Alilaon C Blankenahip J Smith JC Snyder Edward Owena Sid Willer Urquhart Amanda TB State of Washington Frank Realnger Ote JB Nolan James Little Mt Little Falls Campbell Little, Falla Aurden Morgan Ignits ‘Rhoemacker Corsar Olly Richart Joseph Sihnmons Biks Parcuyia Otta Richardt & We Wm Wilcox Ms Wicox Otta Richardt Parcuvia Jos Simmons Otto Richardt West Coast Land Co Ilenry Porter Mig Ernest Kupf W W Davis CG Blankenship John Sadyer Mig M C Lowry Sarah E. Steen Mig Wee D J Gleason McNulty Josiah B Philbrick Armentrout Hub City Herman oTepelt MCA Toepelts Doty Twin City Light & Traction Geo Snyder OC J Williams Asaet John Christianson & Wi O'Connel Lbr Tacoma Eastern RR Co Meast JA & A Wright Lenhart Henderson Land Co Sit & M Lewla Co Garlaw Hood Harlow Mtg- Id&br Millet Hunter A Ralty Company Anderson Et al Jod Hancock Anna M Brown Vera Choa F Mathla Calon Pacific Alig Christian Henri Korenean Savage Bros Fidelity Trust Co Nell T Smith Stewell Patterson Howe

Property transfers and mortgages in early records

A string of land transfers and mortgages listed with names such as Calla Parrigh, Geo Ackley, Heriban Oswald, J W Hudson, Levi F Volt and companies including Huntor Realty Co and Dey Co. The entries note deeds and chattel mortgages with amounts like 47500, 1200, and 500, plus fractional property descriptions across blocks and lots in Centralia and surrounding areas.

Calla Parrigh Husbass T. A Milles Bilson John Rlson Geo Ackley John’ LeBlank Geo Drew Heriban Oswald J A Kjeliman Kchattel

Dum-Dum Bullets In Use By Rebels At Border

San Diego reports say rebels from Tecarte captured the Tin Junta headquarters after a four hour clash. The federale force led by Lieut Governor Larroga retreated from the Bull Ring at seven. Ten killed. Wounded Mexicans and several Americans surrendered to American troops. Insurgents numbered over 400 and used dum-dum bullets barred by civilized warfare standards.

San Diego Tecarte Federale Larroga

Cunningham Decision 8 Postponed in Alaska Coal Case

In Washington May 1 the Cunningham Alaska coal case decision was indefinitely postponed. Attorney Hughes for the claimants said he would appeal to the US Supreme Court if the result was adverse. Secretary Fisher and Commissioner Dannett faced two hours of cross examination by the defense.

Wassingtgon Cunningham Alaska Hughes United States Supreme Court Fisher Dannett

Fund for McNamara Defense Sought by AFL

United Press dispatch from Washington reports the American Federation of Labor is soliciting a nationwide fund of 600000 to defend John McNamara. The appeal accuses a detective agency and the National Erectors Association, plus major corporations, of manufacturing evidence to oppose organized labor.

Washington Ag Optem United States John McNamara American Federation of Labor McNamara National Erectors Association

No bail for alleged dynamiter in Llewellyn Works case

In Los Angeles on May 9 Attorney Harriman failed to secure bail for John McNalira charged with conspiring to dynamite the Llewellyn Iron Works. Judge Hardwell ruled the motion could be brought up later as proceedings concluded in under ten minutes.

Los Angeles Harriman John McNaliara Llewellyn Iron Works Hardwell

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