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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

5

Memorial Day Observance in Centralia Park Honors Soldiers

Large crowd gathers for Memorial Day in Centralia City Park with music, a parade to Washington Lawn Cemetery, and remarks by C B Cunningham and Lloyd Dysart. Veterans, school children, and civic groups participate. talk emphasizes Civil War principles and civic duty.

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Montreal May 26 Veatican execution report

A garbled Montreal dispatch notes the first execution of a condemned man named Chrisoppe Onbie for murder. It mentions efforts by authorities to delay the death, and references Emllata and a five year pattern of rim-related incidents, with no clear coherent details due to text corruption.

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Poanerey for Horan’s Family Benefit Game in Chicago

Large crowd gathers at the ballpark to watch Chicago and Philadelphia teams play a benefit game for Jamon Uaran's family. Funds raised will support the family. officials note the event honors the late figure associated with the stockyards.

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Italians fined after Chehalis riot court hearing

Antonio Gelach, one of three Italians arrested in Chehalis for rioting, was fined $45 and costs by Judge Beaufort after a disorderly trial. The court found no proof he fired the shot that wounded Sessa and released him after the fine was paid by his countrymen. The other two Italians await trial once the wounded man recovers to testify. A fourth foreigner remains at large, suspected but not proven involved.

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Olympia Couple Marry in Gebalis

Mayr 30. A marriage license was applied for and granted yesterday afternoon at the office of Auditor Swofford in Chehalis by William Stevens and Ida Moldenhauer, both of the applicants gave their residence as Olympia. After the license was granted by the clerk, Judge West performed the ceremony, and the couple boarded the train back to their home city.

Swofford Chehalis Wiliam Stevens Ida Moldenhauer

Washington Fr Will Be Used In New Office

The Washington Oregon Corporation prepares a new office in this city nearing completion with occupancy set for May 30. Manager Tice leads interior decorations as the city gains an office long needed and the express service installation underscores the demand.

Washington Washington Oregon Corporation Tice

Training School Boys Break Away in Chehalis

A group of young boys escaped from a Chehalis training school yesterday afternoon after inquiring about Shorty Uiaueart and others. Authorities mobilized about a dozen men to pursue them along Walker Avenue as the chase extended through the town center.

Ito Chehalis Travan Sehaut Drake Shorty Altizona

E v i s c o p a l Convention Roanoke Report

United Press dispatch from Roanoke Virginia notes the E p i s c o p a l diocese convention convened with about 200 delegates and visitors present. The three day sessions began with opening remarks and planned agendas for the gathering.

United Press Roanoke Ntiouaanes

Gilbert Dies at 87. Creator of Sullivan Pair Homeward Fame

Sir William Schenk Gilbert British author and librettist died this afternoon in London. Born 1836 he was knighted by King Edward in 1507. He and Arthur Sullivan began collaboration in 1878 producing Pinafore Pirates Patience Iolanthe and The Mikado. Their works were clean clever and widely popular.

London William Schenk Gilbert Edward Arthur Sullivan Sullivan Gilbert Kipling

Twins Die From Phosphorus Poisoning At Olympia

Phosphorus poisoning caused the deaths of Cora Belle and Dora Della Kline, 21 month old twins of H. J. Kline, in Olympia after they ate matches last Tuesday. Initial diagnosis suggested measles until a physician confirmed the poisoning. The parents are unsure how the children obtained the matches.

Olympia Wash Cora Belle Dora Della Kline H. J. Kline

Fire department praised for rapid response at hotel

May 30 report says a fire Saturday afternoon broke out at Gay's Harter hotel, not the Ocean dental as first stated. Mr Hoard commends the fire department for arriving within four minutes and using chemicals rather than a heavy water stream, limiting damage. Total loss estimated at $250.

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United States and Canada Represented at Fisheries Congress

United Press from Rome reports the International Fisheries Congress opened today with Dr. Moore of the United States Bureau of Fisheries leading the American delegation and Prof. BM Pines representing Canada as vice president of the congress.

United Press Rome International Fisheries Moore United States Bureau of Fisheries Canada BM. Pines Congress Conte

Mot Day Toa BiLath reminds of Mobile’s colonial origins

Fragmentary notes recall Mobile’s early settlement and a hoped for celebration. Mentions of Frenchmen, Canadians, and early leaders hint at creation of a Bran empire and historic clashes that shaped the city’s founding. The passage preserves a glimpse of the colonial mix and civic memory.

Centralia Hosts Summer Normal School for Teachers

Centralia prepares to host a summer normal school affiliated with Ellensburg with seventy five or more teachers from Pacific Thurston Clark Cheballs and Lewis counties. Professors Bay Kellogg Klemme and Miss Meisner will lead courses in math literature geography psychology reading and primary methods. The program runs June 19 to July 38 and aims to certify first and second grade teachers while boosting local commerce through visiting scholars and housing needs.

Centralia Ellensburg Washington Pacific Thurston, Clark Cheballs Lewis W. D. Bay R. B. Kellogg E. J. Klemme Department of Education Mise Clara Meisner Gay Kellogg Klorame Censtralia

Policeman alleges city officials shield pool room gambling

Night officer Jerry Bowers claims mayor and chief discharged him after he reported a Chehalis pool room where minors gambled. He named about a dozen youths and noted a boy won 4.40 in five minutes. He filed the information with Prosecuting Attorney Buxton, who had not acted, and a Chronicle copy details the names and amounts involved.

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Chehalis Prepares for June Southwestern Washington Development Meet

May 30. Chehalis gears up for the June meeting of the Southwestern Washington Development ocation visitors will view improved downtown streets after recent mayoral cleanup orders. Renovations and decor efforts aim to present a neat, orderly city with enhanced displays.

Chealis Washington Gingrich Mars Che Mecines Chehalis

Memorial for Priest Amid City Centennial Dedication

In Boston on May 30 4 the memorial service for Reverend Lawrence P Mecarehy was conducted by Dean Doster marking forty years of service to the city. The event honors the priest’s impact on the local community and church.

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Mankato Elks Club Dedication Ceremony Opens

The Mankato Elks Clubhouse was formally dedicated May 16 with an elaborate program of exercises and festivities. Members from nearby towns including Saint Paul and other Minnesota cities attended the ceremony and the grand officers led the event.

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Fine Private Painting Collection Becomes Auction Item

One of the finest collections of paintings, ancient and modern, will be sold at auction here beginning today. The canvases belonged to the late J. Rob Coe De Kuyper, who spent thirty years assembling the collection with notable care. An American collector’s presence was noted among bidders.

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Tacoma Men Detire to Build Center for Prospectors

In Centralia a growing group of Tacoma businessmen with strong building ties has moved in to aid local prospects. Potter & Morrill operate from Previd Hye with offices in THOGIAN, asserting capacity to advance construction efforts and support regional development.

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