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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1911

Page

5

Centralia Census Error Understates Fifth Ward Population

A Centralia article argues a major census blunder undervalued the Fifth ward population. It compares ward voting records and census counts, estimating 1,009–1,500 people omitted and suggesting the city’s total population was misreported by federal figures.

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Feud Between Greek Laborers Ends in Violent Shootout

A clash yesterday near Fanothe and McPadden in Cheballs left 40 Greeks involved, several seriously wounded including Gatane, and three foreigners jailed in Lewin County. Wounded man Sessa faced possible murder charges. ringleaders Antono Gelich Credis Mouneca and Frank Wseo were arrested. The fight divided Greek clans and whites, with shots fired at a construction crew amid mystery over the trigger.

Lewin Antono Gelich Credis Mouneca Frank Wseo Gatane Fanothc McPadden Wil Sheriff's Office Old Country Chehalis Court of Justice Heaufort Ge'lack Monica Vissso Sessa Chotalis

Europe May Seek Revenge For Slaying

Europe considers collective action against Mexico after reports claim Mexicans killed several foreigners. Nations including Japan Germany China and Spain are mentioned in protests with potential demands for monetary reparations and formal apologies. Chinese Japanese Spanish and German nationals are cited among the deceased and injured.

Japan Germany China Spain Alleng Kovern Menta

Resolution on Senate case prompts attorney general report

Amid a Senate session, a resolution calls for the attorney general to report on whether proceedings should be started against named individuals. The measure awaits further action and references potential Supreme Court involvement.

Senate Lavkes Daha Archibald Supreme Court Fastraeta

New York Public Library Opens In Marble Glory

In the presence of Taft and city and state officials the Astor Lenox library system became the New York Public Library housed in a grand marble building at Fifth Avenue and Forty second Street. It houses about 3.5 million volumes across a main reading room nearly 200 by 77 feet with 63 miles of shelves and 200 smaller rooms. The project traces to 1886 with Tilden’s bequest. cornerstone laid in 1902. building cost over 8 million, land value excluded.

New York Taft Mfth Avenue Forty-second Street Astor Library Astor Lenox Samuel J. Tilden Carnégie New York Public Library Seth Low Hirth Avenue Fortieth Forty- Second Street Bryant Park Ite Ind John Jacob Astor James Lenox Tilden Trust Samuel Jones Tilden

Ministers and Wives Assemble at Chehalis Banquet

The Twin City Ministerial Association closed its Spring session with a banquet last night in the basement of First Methodist church, Chehalis. Attendees included many members and their wives, with reporters noting a diverse geographic background among ministers. Many names and details were recorded, though portions of the text are garbled.

Twin City Ministerial Association First Methodist Church Chehalis Michigan Indiana Illinois Crom Iowa Dakota Rider Spencer Syedu

Oklahoma Bank Holds Annual Convention in Wisets

The Oklahoma Bankers Association held its annual convention in Wisets today with Ferguson Jot Ent among the attendees. The morning session featured remarks from Harrelson and an address by New England Sundowt Tank on Kaneas Oly.

Oklahoita Cvpy Oklahoma Banke Proakteng Ferguson

TONGS BRIGHT FUTURE ASSURED

A mining boom in the colliery town of Towo is tied to new mines and two proposed tunnels. Population may reach 1000 in months as 102 Mikado engines run, with Washington Union Coal Company officials and A J Walter of the Bureau of Mines praising prospects. The town's company interests may deter other businesses while attracting settlers.

Tone Omaha Towo Needham Harriman Clark A. J. Walter Bureau of Mines

New O-W Depot Opens in Seattle to Wide Praise

About 15 000 people attended the formal opening of the new Oregon-Washington depot in Seattle last Saturday. The station impresses with size, interior beauty, and modern comforts including ample waiting space, escalators, advanced heating and ventilation, and superb lighting. Total current cost stands at £600 000 with £700 000 more planned for nearby improvements, aiming toward what officials call the finest terminal in the country.

Seattle O-W Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company

New O W station opens on Jackson Street with broad amenities

The new O W station on Jackson Street at Fourth and Fifth Avenues opens with commodious accommodations for travelers and women. Trains from Seattle now operate from this depot, featuring efficient handling of large crowds and upgraded dining and luggage facilities. Building materials were locally sourced with priority to NorthWest manufacturers.

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Portland case notes from a crowded county court

A garbled pane of text reports on a local court scene in which an individual named Murhey faces a preliminary hearing in a magistrate court after a late night arrest in Portland. The piece references a bounty or offer of compensation and hints at a family connection to a local business.

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