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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
3
Seven men aged from Woodland Ridgefield Wooland Yacolt died when a log raft overturned on the Lewis River headwaters near Yood Jang. Noy, TR reporter notes 19 aboard, six swimmers reached shore as coroner Bird from Kelso surveys the tragedy. Victims include T. S. Arnold Cam O Conner WN Pay ton Alex Taylor and two unnamed men.
Information was filed yesterday against Fred Reige a Chehalis resident arrested November 3 for an alleged felonious assault on Mrs Emily Eller wife of a traveler near Adna Reige has been released on $100 bonds and is currently in California
Newport residents report the dedication of the New Army and Navy YMCA building in Washington Square with army officers and educators attending. The $250,000 stone structure, funded by Mrs. Thomas J.mer y, provides dining, sleeping, gym, and entertainment facilities for sailors and soldiers, with rooms furnished largely as memorials by prominent donors.
In a Tampa letter Mrs B C Corum credits Cardui with restoring health after illness and exhaustion. She reports improvement from the first day, describes herself as feeling like a new woman, and recommends the herbal remedy to friends citing fifty years of use and testimonials. She includes advertising details for the Chattanooga Medicine Co. and a request for information.
Washington November 16. Getters Leonard Wood telegraphed the commanders of army posts along southern state borders to hold troops in readiness to dispatch to the Mexican border at short notice. The State Department was informed of reports of a revolution by the Registas and the United States will enforce neutrality. Nearly 6000 troops are on the border now.
Chief of Police Roberts rerouted a telegram from Superintendent Albee of the Northern Pacific about the killing of a G. P. & S. brakeman at Butler on Tuesday night. Authorities believe the fugitives are moving toward Centralia and will be watched closely by sheriffs and local officers.
Information filed in Superior Court names Joseph Milanowski and G. M. Kessing, barbers with shops at Peel, after a raid yielded liquor. They are charged with possessing liquor with intent to sell.
bootleggers arrested by warrants yesterday in Superior Court for the Peel charters G M Kessing and Joseph Milanowski. deputies from Sheriff Urquhart’s office took the men into custody at Pe Ell. Kessing and Milanowski to be arraigned before Judge Rice.
The United States Land and Irrigation Congress opens in Chicago November 1 and runs to December 9 with expositions from every Western state plus Southern states and Canadian provinces. Louisiana’s exhibit and Harriman line display occupy major space. moving pictures and lectures are daily. The national freight and tire store expo begins December 4, expected to draw over half a million visitors.
A vast naval display valued around 190 million dollars drew hundreds of thousands as 100 vessels of the fleet rested in New York harbor. The Florida and Utah lead the line of modern ships, with the Florida making its public debut during the sea fighters muster before being towed to the North River rendezvous.
In a mud drenched game at New Haven Princeton defeated Yale 6 to 8 to claim the 1912 Big Six championship. Princeton scored in the first quarter as White sprinted through tacklers for a TD, Baker added a goal. Yale’s Howe kicked a field goal from Princeton’s 2 yard line and Yale’s only points. It was Princeton’s first win over Yale since 1899.
London dispatch reports Japan asking major powers to allow it to act on their behalf in China with the understanding that any action would serve the interest of all. The move aims to prevent United States foothold in China, seen as within Japan’s sphere of influence.
Los Angeles November 19 Judge Bordwell qualified the eight venire for the McNamara trial. Six jurors had been accepted while one, J. H. Marshall, a retired hardware man, was passed by both sides. He opposed being guineantral evidence. A recess was taken for new venire. fifty nine more will be drawn to report Monday.
Residents of Tone and the extreme southwestern section of Thurston County presented a petition to the county commissioners requesting the creation of Tone precinct from part of the Twenda precinct. It is very probable the petition will be granted.
Wendell Geaches rides momentum as he fends off rivals to claim a decisive victory in the big battle event. Harverd Geaches led supporting cheers as the crowd watched the dramatic finish at the arena.
Belgian Socialists met in Brussels to finalize a campaign against the government with no interruptions through May. They predict a socialistic cooperative commonwealth after parliamentary elections. Municipal results show strong socialist majorities in Brussels, Liege, Namur, Charleroi, and Antwerp, with Bruges leaning clerical. Eringels hosts the international socialist movement guiding aims of a bloodless revolution as a model for others.
Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel arrives from Europe to consult lawyers on divorce terms and alimony. Friends doubt costs will be awarded quickly. the move may be lengthy though Mrs. Drexel’s health and family ties suggest a short Philadelphia stay and a prompt return to London.
Noe VR. William Howell, a bartender at Lie Paeliieber in Osefty, who faced a warrant sworn by J. W. Watsean of Yelm for allegedly refusing to return a watch left for security, will likely escape prosecution. Howell says the owner sold him the timepiece for $38 and, not wanting to keep it, he resold it for $2.50, with the original owner to be sought to reclaim the watches.
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