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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

7

Centralia Wins three straight to lead State League pennant

Centralia takes its third consecutive victory over South Bend by 6 to 3 to maintain the lead in the State League pennant race. A ninth inning triple play and solid defense fueled the win as about 1,000 fans watched. Beach and McGinnis sparked early with timely hits while Charley pitched effectively after a rough start. South Bend, hampered by fielding miscues, must strengthen its lineup to stay competitive this season.

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Supreme Court Keeps Standard Oil Dissolved Death Sentence

Washington May 15 The Supreme Court upheld the November 1909 ruling branding the Standard Oil Company a monopoly and ordering its dissolution under the Sherman anti trust law. The decision, delivered after a long legal battle, ends the reign of what was described as the greatest octopus in business, dissolving the holding and related interests and signaling the breakup of numerous smaller monopolies.

Washington Itandard Oil Trust Supreme Court of the United States Eightieth United States Circuit St. Louis A. G

Score by innings in rough baseball line score

In a contested game the line score shows runs by inning with errors and miscues. Stolen bases credited to Newell Brown Gleason Reed and Whittemore. Double play Brown to Stebick. Pitchers Baker and Krause struck out counts and walks noted. Three base hits by E Anderson Ueme and others. Time of game two hours. Umpire unspecified.

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Death takes him at last chance

The article reports the death of an elderly man, due to neglect and possible foul play after wandering into the woods. It notes absence of medical attention and mentions officials exploring the circumstances and timing of the incident.

Death Petar Curie Atlekly Intermont Solbacke Yonra Nage Aaa

Target Practice Brings Higher Score For Company M

The May 15 target practice of Company M, 2nd Infantry, drew the local militia team to the range. They averaged over 35 out of 50, higher than last week, with Blood leading the scores.

Ethel Forebush Buried After Fatal Fall

Miss Ethel Forebush, a sixteen year old of wealth, died after a fall and subsequent paralysis. Her funeral at the family home on Wabash and Locust streets was conducted by Rev. Thompson, with six girl friends as pallbearers and many relatives in attendance.

Ethel Forebush Mr. Thompson Wabash Locust i Ruth Ricker Ruth Ballou Sylvia Wishop Wiode Garland Lat Dalrymple Winnie Wistford Miss Farebush

Settlement Reached for Injured Man in Accident

William T. Winstead of Perds Vraivls received a settlement of 235 dollars from the Brotherhood of American Toors for injuries to an ankle after an accident.

William T. Winstead Perds Vraivls Brotherhood of American Toors Eldim

Promotions for Soldierg of Centralia

May 13 promotions in Company M 2nd Infantry by Captain Livingstone elevate Corporal E. Pearson and Corporal Frank Van Gilder to sergeants and Corporals Clarence Burris Henry Andrews and Charles Hoss to fill corporal vacancies. New recruits will fill private vacancies, boosting company strength. esprit de corps rises as weekly range practice and summer maneuvers spark military interest in Centralia.

2Nd Infantry David Livingstone BE. EH. Pearson Frank van Gilder Clarence Burris Henry , Andrews Charles Hoss Centralia

Olympia Defeats Chehalis in Season Opener

The Chehalis High School baseball team lost 4 to 10 at Olympia in a tough, close opener. The defeat does not hurt Chehalis title chances, as they have beaten Olympia before and already defeated other strong opponents in Southwestern Washington. A future matchup with Pe Ell is postponed to next Wednesday and is expected to be highly competitive.

l@hehalis High School Olympia High School Olympia Chehalis Southwestern Washington Pe el Antil Moenpang Chehalis Olympia Witting Lawrence Davis Eesak Pia Bukretts Billings Mitchell LaPabette Haley Hanna Jp Walters Stousen Michinel Sin Baton Nicholson Mortainty

Constitutionality of Liability Law to Be Tested

A historical note reports that attorneys argue the constitutionality of a liability law. The piece mentions state and federal questions and potential Supreme Court involvement, with references to commissions, compensation, and ongoing legal scrutiny.

Defrauding Case In Chehalis Court

The state of Washington v. Patrick Burke was heard in the Court of Justice P. C. Beaufort in Chehalis yesterday afternoon. Burke was fined $25 and costs, with 10 days in county jail for nonpayment. He was arrested on a complaint by A C Johns, proprietor of the Germania rooming house, alleging a debt and property damage.

State of Washington Patrick Burke Court of Justice P. C. Beaufort Chehalia Burke A. C. Johns Germania Chehalis

Sheriff heads to Portland for fugitive Boyer extradition

Sheriff Urquhart traveled to Portland to seize R. R. Boyer alias several names, wanted for shortchanging and other fraud charges. Governor Hay issued the paperwork, but Salem delays keep the extradition in abeyance as Boyer’s attorneys press legal tactics.

Urquhart Portland R. R. Boyer Hay Salem Oregon Fnvernor Boyer

Marriage licenses issued by Chehalis auditor office

Three licenses were issued yesterday from Auditor Swofford’s Chehalis office, the only certificates granted that week. Robert Cheadle of Seattle wed Vir tres Sanders of Eveline, Ben Swishe and Minne unter of Montesano, with Rev La Violette presiding. Dan J. Graves of Raymond and Grate Hsassell of The Dalles were married by Judge Westover.

Swofford Chehalis Robert Cheadle Seattle Virtres Sanders Eveline Ben Swishe Montesano Minne Unter la Violette Dan J. Graves Raymond Grate Hsassell The Dalles

Jail note arrest shows a tramp jailed for crimes

A sentenced tramp named John Towis age unknown was jailed for twenty years in the county in an early morning hearing. He was delivered to the sheriff and arrived at the county jail by afternoon marshal. The case appears legally unsettled with a questionable outcome and no clear misdeeds stated.

John Towis Aditi

Cheralis Wins Pair as Chehalis Tops Raymond in Local League

Cheralis rises to second with two Chehalis wins over Raymond in a doubleheader. Saturday’s pitcher duel ends 1 to 0 with Milljer driving in the lone run for Chehalis. Fechtner exits early amid umpire protests. Callahan twirls strong for Chehalis in game two as Chehalis again tops Raymond 2 to 0. Sunday’s finale features close scoring and Raymond miscues, Chehalis holding on for a 5 to 4 victory.

Guggy Upsets Family Horse in Accident Near Chehalis

A. J. Porter and his wife with their young daughter were injured when their frightened horse bolted on the Coal Creek incline near the streetcar repair shops. The buggy tipped and the occupants suffered bruises and scratches, while the child fell safely on her mother, who sustained a head cut.

A. J. Porter Chehalis Coal Creek Bugsy

Dredging Plans Mentioned for Cowlitz and Toledo

In a garbled wartime style snippet, references hint at dredging work affecting Cowlitz and Toledo areas. The fragment mentions ports and operations loosely connected to the phrase dredge activities, with unclear dates and actors. The readable bits underscore possible infrastructure work but lack concrete details.

Missourian Celtic Women Lead In Biannual Event

Misso ure Celtic women prepare for a biennial gathering seen as a key test for a revered figure. The piece notes prominent leaders and a slate of distinguished attendees, including a state party official overseeing women’s civic actions, with expectations of notable display and early favorites emerging in the contest.

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