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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

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Judgment by default against ex county official McDonald

A default judgment was entered against A. Te McDonald former Lex County assessor for excess salary during his term. He was served on September 21 and no answer was filed. He is among four ex county officials sued to recover overpaid salaries due to a higher assessed mass declared by the county board.

Te McDonald Lex County McDonald Turmer Board of County Commissioners Lewis County

City Attorney W N Beal Marries Missing Bride

City Attorney W N Beal married Miss Grhel M Siwith of this city after a marriage license was issued this morning at Chehalis. The couple was seen leaving for Centralia, then lost to sight. Beal’s colleagues knew nothing of the union as he planned a trip to Portland, a ruse to conceal the true honeymoon plans.

W. N. Deal Grhel. M. Siwith

Chehalis Police Fines Rise in October Report

The Chehalis police reported October fines reached 450 dollars, indicating higher efficiency. The council retains four officers, including the chief, with costs lower per month and overall city orderliness improving.

Greaer Chehalis Polce Fire Department

Centralia Boy Dies Suddenlly at Home

The seven year-old son of W M Olmsted died at their home 110 South Gold Street after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 10:00 AM with WW Thompson officiating and burial at Washington Lawn Cemetery. The funeral will be private.

Nava Jas and Jones Olmsted W.M. Olmsted Binefty South Gold Street Thompson Washington Lawn Cemetery Privat

Presivent Tafi Travel Record Highlights Extensive Global Tours

A historical travel log chronicles extensive journeys by an Irish colonial governor, later returning to Washington to testify. It lists miles traveled between 1904 and 1910, including trips to the Philippines, Panama, Cuba, Russia, and across the United States, with several presidential campaigns and state visits noted.

Tafi Philippines Islands Washington, D. C Rowe Pape Orient Panama Ywittt Party of Congress- Bruien Nicholas Longworth Oliv Aites Rensevelt Ohioan Cuba Siberian Russia Iis Pacific Coast Cincinnati Trawisville Frankfort Lledgenvile Wy Niville Richmond

Roosevelt Takes Sell With Taft Editorial Dispute

United Press leased wire reports Theodore Roosevelt condemning arbitration of national disputes in a New York editorial. He argues agreement would be foolish and wicked, citing past pacific settlements that harmed nations through losses to interests and honor. Roosevelt contrasts Taft's advocacy for arbitration with his own stance on national honor.

New York Chiniook Theodore Roosevelt Taft

Funeral Services Held for Robert Morris in City

Four lodges attended the funeral for Robert Morris, a city resident, held at the Presbyterian church in the afternoon. Rev. T. W. Thompson officiated, with interment at Washington Lawn Cemetery. The Odd Fellows, Rebekah, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Yeomen, organizations Morris belonged to, conducted the services in a corps.

Robert Morris Robert Moria Presbyterian Church T. W. Thompson Washinghon Lawn Odd Pallows Rebekalhe Modern Wood‘men of America The Yeemen Deceasor Wah la Gervicos

President Taft reviews night fleet from Mayflower

In New York on November 2, President Taft observed a grand display of United States battleships with a 21 gun salute as the Mayflower led the parade past the flagship Connecticut. Rear Admiral Osterhaus boarded the yacht and Taft praised the impressive showing before the review began.

New York Taft Great Assembly of United States Tersey Connecticut Osterhaus

Separate Pipe Line Plans From Joint Water Meeting

The Cantralia and Chehalis water committees met at Quenatis to weigh uniting for a shared dam and two pipelines. Centralia and Chehalis would run separate lines, with costs estimated near 100000 for each city and about 22000 for the intercity link, yielding modest savings of around 20000.

Cantralia Chehalis Quenatis Newavukum Centralia Eastern Railway & Lumber Company Atterbury

Aviators Resuming Westward Flight From Tucson Meet

From Tucson Uniz Nov 2 Aviator Rodgers resumed his westward flight after greeting Fowler at Tucson. Reports say a monument may be raised in Tucson to mark the historic meeting point where the two transcontinental flyers passed yesterday.

Mariposa Uniz Fowler Tucson Rodgers

McNamara Case Court Session Wasted by Defense Delays

In Los Angeles on November 2 United Press Leased Wire reports that defense attempts to qualify Wimsyle by stating Avye Misamata is guilty led to nearly the entire morning session in the McNamara case being wasted. Hayes and Romanes were excused, several witnesses examined but released.

Los Angeles Storney Horton Wimsyle McNamara Hayes

Hunter shoots three men mistaken for deer in dawn hunt

Mays Lansing reports a dawn hunting incident where Charles Norcross of Ionia, New Jersey, opened fire on a party of four fellow hunters. Two men, Conrad Steelman and John Yost, were killed and a third was seriously wounded. Norcross awaits action by local authorities in jail.

United Press Mays Conrad Steelman Tmansantyle No A John Yost Pleasantville William Jarvis Norcross

Six States defend initiative and referendum at Supreme Court

Washington Oregon California Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri urged the Supreme Court to uphold initiative and referendum. Attorneys argued that Oregon's direct legislation is constitutional and that the tax power is exercised by the people via the initiative, countering a challenge by the General States Telephone Company.

Supreme Court Washington, D. C United States Supreme Court Attorneya Washington Oregon California Oklahorna Kansas Missouri States Supreme Court Genadife States Telephone Company V. Pillsburg Initiative Land Referendum Uvangh Tho Initiative

Halloween Vandalism Strikes North End Neighborhood

On November 1 central city police faced Halloween mischief as bands of youths ages 10 to 20 damaged property in the North End. Outhouses overturned roofs torn off fences downed, chickens freed, and drinking fountain tops stolen. Affected owners repaired damage with help from carpenters after a stern police admonition.

North End Hallowe’en North End Park North Tower Numetnana

Interment for Napavine Youth Masshoff Ends Tragedy

Funeral services were held for John Masshoff near Napavine after his death by self-inflicted gunshot. The Stirkiln parlors in Chehalls hosted the service with Rev. Chittenden officiating and Masonic Cemetery interment. Modern Woodmen of America attended, Masshoff 18 or 17, survived by his father and sister Miss Mary Masshoff.

John Masshoff Peter Masshoff Napavine Stirkiln Chehalls Masshoff Mary Masehoff Napaville

Enid Presa Raises Questions On Industrial Insurance Rule

In Olympia reports discuss a new industrial insurance law shaping death claims after a Chehalis powder plant accident killed eight girls. Provisions include a $20 monthly pension to parents of minors, a $4,000 death benefit, and burial expenses capped at $75, with the attorney general to file on this point as claims arise.

Olympia Wiritor Eark Mitor Tueperint Powder Company Chehalis

Taft Begins Short Rest at Tot Springs

President Taft started a four day rest at Tot Springs on November 3, after a long cross country trip of 18,416 miles. He traveled with Mrs Taft and their daughter and arrived to respite hoped for since his lowslip began September 17.

United Presa Tot Springs Taft

RAST VS WEST MEET IN ANN ARBOR gridiron clash

Rosters from United Press report a Michigan squad facing Syracuse in Ann Arbor this afternoon. The hosts, long favored to win, aim to defend a series edge after beating Syracuse last year and dominating the 1909 encounter with a 43 to 0 score.

Rast WEST United Presa Ann Arador Ann Arbor Michigan Syracuan Univoraity Slovan Syracune

Industrial Commission approves 12 claims totaling 303.59

The Industrial Commission allowed 12 days totaling 303.59 for injuries across Washington. Payouts ranged from 2.31 for minor injuries to 75 for the loss of two fingers, with recipients in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham, Shelton, Clear Lake, Camas and Sprague.

Glympia Industral Iicurence Commission Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Shelton Clear Lake Camas Sprague Gainer Young Shanley W. D Teaton John W Farniv Frank Cazags Meller Bridewell M. J Larson Conley Jas Mackenzie John Crunquist Andrew Williams Marry C Deattie

School doors bolted during class in Gdison building

Welloge, superintendent of city schools, said an inquiry found a ground floor room door had a loose bolt used by a teacher to keep it shut without the principal’s knowledge. The lock will be repaired and the bolt will not be used again.

Welloge Gdison

Harbor Mills to Continue Operations Despite Short Holiday

Grays Harbor mills will operate as now with a brief holiday shutdown for inventory and repairs. A canvass by the West Coast Manufacturers' Association confirms the plan, noting a few days off during the Christmas season for all mills.

Unite Press Grays Harbor Deve Peti i Pacowma Tlomier Manufarthers’ Association

Registration totals mark strong turnout in city wards

Registration books closed with 1766 total registrants, about 700 women. Fourth ward led with 444 registrants, followed by sixth ward at 279, while first and second wards reached 194 and 247 respectively, other wards at 290 and ? totals.

W. H. Thedge

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