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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

6

Centralia High School Chorus 14 Nautical Knot review stands out

The Centralia Chronicle critiques the 14 Nautical Knot performance by the Centralia High School Chorus at the Rosa Theater. It acknowledges the students' effort and notes the production was among the best by local amateurs yet criticizes lack of “snap and go.” It calls for honesty in future reviews and praises solo work and attire despite overall flaws.

the Chronicle Centralia Rosa Theater Coatukmes Slage Sbruck

Big contract awarded for Tenino stone work

A reliable source reports the Werelues Sand Stone Company of Lenina won the contract to furnish stone for the jetty at Grays Harbor. A two year build is planned with a 150000 price per week and substantial wage payouts to workers. The project will close other major deals and require new derricks, rails, and air equipment. Willam Manarthur of Werelues is credited for securing the contract.

Grays' Harbor Werelues Sand Stone Company Lenina Rusk Torentos Aarhor Enrela Derrieks Herviles Herenes Sand Stone Company Willam Manarthur Tenino Adil

Three Lumber Associations May Consolidate With Centralia Offices

A planned meeting of lumbermen may result in consolidation or closer cooperation among the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association the Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers' association and the Southwest Washington Lumber Manufacturers' association. W C Miles of Globe has accepted general management of the consolidated association, and Victor H Beckman of Seattle resigns as secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association while Thorpe Babcock becomes secretary. The three groups control about sixty percent of the Pacific Northwest lumber market and a central office may be opened in Centralia with the move.

Centralia Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Oregon & Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Southwest Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Pacific Northwest Cauetralia W. C. Miles Globe Morrow Villa Victor H. Beckman Seattle Lumber Association United States Thorpe Babcock Lumbermen's Information Teau Pacific Coast Association Miles Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Assoclation

Elks Minstrel Show Rescheduled To May Dates

Centralia officials urge residents to attend the Elks minstrel entertainment set for May 22 and 23 citing local readiness and amateur talent. The event promoter G T Wilson previously announced July dates but the city will host the show earlier to suit Centralia’s pace.

Centralia Elks The G. T. Wilson Elke Olfo Centrelia

Taft Tries To Reconcile Factions In Turbulent D.C. May News

Washington report outlines Taft weighing New York Secretary of War nominee Newry Stimson while seeking harmony with Roosevelt and Roots aides. Rumor of resignations amid friction over Mexican policy adds to tense political climate.

Washington Newry Stimson New York Roosevelt Taft Rooth Samson Dickerson Freon Kuoy

Two Generals Crave Blood Over Captive Navarro

United Press reports rioting looms in Juarez as rebel chiefs Orozco and Vila clash over the defeated general Navarro. Madera says Navarro must be shot before harm comes to him as tensions threaten serious trouble within the rebel ranks.

Sion Navarro Orozco Vila

Adna Robbery Involving Bloodhound Pups Aids Hunt

May 13 at the Pierce general store in Adna a burglary occurred around 10 36 pm as five men robbed the store main article notes Marshal Dunham and deputy failed to stop the thieves allowing them to depart with goods despite revolvers in the crowd bloodhound pups were used to track the suspects to a point miles northeast of Adna before vanishing traces. Mrs General Coon hosted a gathering May 18 at her garden for Monte Fisher birthday with multiple attendees and prizes noted.

Pierce General Adna Marshal Dunham L. W. Fick Sherbf Urquhart Chehalis Ranypaby Lamlirs Fihely Adwa Dankan Fomibley Consuta Gen

New Doctor for Company Hospital Opens in Centralia

May 12 The Employe s Hospital formerly Damon hospital in Centralia completes its changes with the appointment of Dr Lee A Seace as head house surgeon. Dr Seace is a Walville physician with a wide following his Walville practice transferred to Dr H B Cravens of South Bend. A preacher questions sermons urging rights to end life at church, warning of moral decline.

Employe's Hospital Damon Hospital Centralia Lee A. Seace Seace Walville H. B. Cravens South Bend

Abhnst Uprising Brews in Mexico City Area

United Press reports about ten thousand rebels in Buena Vista facing Guerre as central revolutionists organize and drill. Cannons are mounted near the palace and fortifications are strengthened with a thousand soldiers. Foreign residents move women and children to safety amid fears of an early attack.

United Press Mexico City Buena Vista

Diez Found Guilty Life Sentence In Dam Murder

John Diez of Cameron Dam was convicted of Deputy Harp’s murder by a jury that deliberated overnight. Diez received a life term from Judge Reid, with ten days to appeal to the supreme court. His wife and a co-defendant were acquitted. The defense contested the verdict as the retaliating lumber company conflict over property.

United Press Hayward Wis John Dietz Cameron Dam Harp Dietz Supreme Court

Aldrich Quits Politics and Public Grins

Aldrich declares he is out of politics and notes broad agreement. A chaperone is seen as unnecessary to a sour-faced girl. Jolly is labeled an egotist who fancies himself adored. A wife lifting her husband above his merit can feel Wigby’s praise flatter her strategy as he attempts to meet her view.

Aldrich Wigby Hubby

Star Paint Shop Offers Low Prices on Paint and Varnish

The Star Paint Shop promotes discounted paint and varnish including Peerless Feit at $1.30 per roll and Columbian Paint at $1.65 per gallon. Varnish available at the same low prices. Located at 823 N Tower Avenue, phone 236.

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