15 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1911
Page
1
A historical notice announces E A Zinmer's mayoral candidacy in Centralla. He pledges independence from political factions, urges reform, and supports early installation of a universal water system. He states twenty years as a resident and seeks to serve without external influence.
In a case tied to Mrs Vermilya, coroners continue exhumations after three verified deaths. She faces fresh charges of wholesale poisonings as investigators probe ten potential victims. The suspect, ill but improving, claimed surprise at arsenic in the conductor and her son Frank Briakani.
Warrant issued for arrest of Mr Kesslitig a barber of Pe Eli on charge of selling liquor with one a vessee. Warrant sworn 19 by Prosecuting Attorney J. Ro Buston following raid by two barbers on two shops in Pe Bi. Kessing has not yet been arrested.
A young woman from the Catholic church organized a dance at the Auditorium last night. About 100 couples attended, many franchehalis, and the event raised funds toward the church's new building. Wealthy guests from America and England continued to exchange social favors as a silver lining tradition persists.
Hoquiam Mayor Harry Ferguson will headline a Friday evening meeting in the Auditorium, November 17, to discuss the municipal government commission plan. Ferguson, noted speaker, has studied the subject and supported its Aberdeen campaign. he is regarded as a strong advocate on the topic.
Metewif Suingi¢ Company works near Toledo to secure non day options for a line through Layton's Prairie. The route would bypass Toledo but run west of the town, boosting land and timber values and enabling Eastward capital to fund construction. The line would traverse Western Washington’s best country.
John Strom, a logger visiting Centralia, drank heavily and insulted a fellow inmate at the bull-pen. He was fined $6 and costs by Judge Hoga in the local police court.
United Press report from Shanghai and Pekin describes fierce violence as Manchus slaughter notables and civilians in Nanking with infants and women killed. Rebels reportedly plan retaliation if they seize the city while Yuan Shi Kai pondered the rebel offer of the Chinese presidency.
In Chehalis a suit filed in the Superior Court by A. G. St John against Charles Deickman seeks a restraining order preventing Deickman from acting as councilman until the case is resolved. Deickman was ordered to appear and show cause on Monday. The court will hear the petition Monday with a full decision to follow after, as the commission form government approaches.
A coastal editorial reflects on the debate over commission versus ward-based government. It notes deadlocks in Chehalis and Aberdeen councils, critiques excessive ward influence, and argues that too many elected officials hinder efficient city governance, risking waste and debt.
Dr lout of Chehalis and Flastings of Gentrilia return from a fishing voyage with more than six hundred pounds of salmon across three varieties. The catch is described as plentiful in small streams, with locals noting potential large reds when streams run. A record effort by Hoyt with a single horse and buggy covered 51 miles in eight hours, gathering over eighty pounds per mile.
New York police set barricades across principal streets to protect strikebreakers from mop attacks by striking garbage men. Streets blocked for miles as crowds jammed the area. Police threatened to fire if barricades were stoned while the mayor presses to win the strike.
A cable from Beattle dated November 11 reports the Unor Min negotiates the Pacific largest ship floated safely from shore off Kurushim Japan and now sails toward Seattle.
Poor weather left the Rosa Theater dark last night as manager Belden wired Seattle for extra radiators. They are expected to arrive and be installed this afternoon to restore warmth and lighting.
A Canton China dinner address by P.O. Letarr, YMCA general secretary, links imperial turmoil to missionary work, education reforms, and railway control. Speakers note Manchu resistance, provincial and private interests, and student influence driving unrest as the empire faces upheaval.
Twelve miners were rescued with difficulty after a fire broke out in the Adrian Mine of the Forest and Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company. The origin of the blaze is unknown and workers were evacuated under safety procedures.
United Press Leased Wire reports from London say King George and Queen Mary left Portsmouth for India to attend the coronation Durbar. It will be the first English monarch visit to India, with lavish pageantry amid drought and famine protests. Officials list costs from 22 to 20 million pounds, with Parliament budgeting 600,000 for expenses and India spending about 5.6 million. critics deem the trip wasteful while aiming to project imperial prestige.
City ministers report a drive for clothing including underwear and sandals to aid the vulnerable. Citizens are asked to discard wearable items at designated Salvation Army collections or notify local officials to arrange pickup while the effort continues.
Tonino reports 282 total registrations to date with 84 women. City Clerk Velones aims to double last year’s 189 registrations before November 14, closing the books.
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