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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1911

Page

7

Rush of Water May Sweep Yakima Valley

United Press dispatch from Ellensburg reports 500 workers combating flood waters at the Wake Raches dam. Fear grows that releasing the stored flood could devastate the Yakima Valley, wiping out Northern Pacific tracks, damaging bridges, and endangering towns as the river rises. Dynamite is being used to manage the situation.

Yakima Valley United Press Seasasl Ellensburg Wake Raches Easton Yakimia Northern Pacific North Yakima Lake Kaches Wauk Horligk Maston Cascades Lester Maygood Hal Aprings Wagle Gorge

Rivers and Rails Disrupted by Cascades Washouts

Cascades region suffers widespread damage as bridges wash away and rail lines tie up. Puyallup and other streams recede slowly while Tacoma experiences a 15 minute blackout caused by a transmission line washout. Heavy snowmelt and recent rains threaten further flooding and disruption today.

Greek Laborer Drowns Near Chehalis After Flood

November 20 Coroner called to Chehalis to investigate the drowning of a Greek laborer in high water a mile north of Chehalis. The man, part of a 30‑foreigner railroad crew, apparently slipped and fell into floodwaters after recent rains and could not be saved by coworkers.

Chehalis Coronor Charlos Stlck Northern Pacific Chehavs Deiog Tila

Warm fight on commission government

Voter turnout is expected to be the largest in Contra city history as supporters and opponents of the commission form of government mobilize at polls. The outcome will decide the city’s future governance and impact the water system project. Election day activity reflects intense interest and broad public engagement.

Commission Watteen Unis Hangiesne Thie Hefen

Pioneer of Lewis County Passes Away

Obituary notes the longtime Lewis County resident Tietuy Carr died after a brief illness. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Nap Tumor, with burial in Loni the inklin quarters. The family resided in the county for many years.

Lewis County Paoot Tietuy Carr Lews County Rauelie Nagerye Carr Inklin Roan Roe Rae

Funeral of Henry Carr at Napavine

Henry Carr died in Keanicatt hospital at 86. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Napavine with Rev Blanchard officiating and burial in Napavine cemetery. He is survived by two daughters and one son. This is the best century on earth to sell at with ta.

Henry Carn Napavine Lospital Ihehalia Fhem Niupavitte Blanchard Oleiaterd Garr

Seattle Water Supply Cut Off by Floods

United Press Leased Wire reports Seattle flood damage as Cedar Lake water intake cut, bridges washed out, rail service demoralized, and power plants near Moncton disrupted. Rivers rising in lowlands while mountain snowmelt drives rising waters and fears of further damage persist.

Bwat'nl Beattie Municipal Light Mart Seattle Cascade Mountains Freigh Cedar Lake Moncton Cedar River

Menican Rebels Seized in Texas Raid by Troops

Unized Press Leased Wire reports Major Hudugorn with four U S troops raided a house in Larelo Texas capturing Captain Tuanrigo and two rebels. They found dynamite bombs ammunition and forty mines. Twelve revolutionists escaped. Also Washington dispatch notes General Wood says US troops in Texas found abundant preparations for a Mexican revolution but no mobilization on the border.

Larelo Tex Muaijor Hudugorn United Tes Trooos Tuanrigo Washington, D. C Wood United States Texas

Library Plans Approved Despite Opposition

Andrew Carnegie Blinsell announced that the Centralia library plans drawn by Watson Vernon of Aberdeen have been approved after a lengthy effort. A motion to appeal directly to Mr. Carnegie bypassing his secretary was discussed as the ruling stood.

Carnegie Blinsell Centralia Library Vol Yester Watson Ver Aberdieen Carnegie

Gigantic Lincoln Statue Erected in New York City

An oversized Lincoln statue, designed by Adolph Alexander Weritman, was unveiled in New York as part of a tribute to Abraham Lincoln. The nine foot tall monument depicts Lincoln facing forward with a resolute expression, symbolizing the nation’s turbulent era and guiding the country through its challenges.

Sevcky Lincoln Euphol Ag Frankfor Adolph Alexander Weritman Luis New York John

Mysterious Sate-Maln ostreet property clearing listing

Fragmentary ad describes a seven room house on ath mulinery street with modern improvements and ribbons and rollings. It mentions Miss Mel's and inquiries through AL W. S. at Cheontely, Field & Lonao ill, Gat.

Ath Mulinery Tustulton Miss Mel's

Aldrich Explains S-Bankers Plan At Bankers Meet

United Press notes the seventh annual American Bankers Association convention opened with delegates from 12,275 banks. President Watts submitted a report endorsing Aldrich’s monetary plan. Aldrich argued the monetary system fails when banks do not cooperate in stress and that the proposed system would not compete with banks but protect their interests.

American Bankers’ Association Watts Reserve Association Aldrich Nations Mereglary Commission

Valley flood disrupts train service across Puget Sound region

Flooding in the Puyallup valley on November 24 causes severe disruption to rail lines. Southbound trains run up to six hours late, Great Northern tracks east of Everett are submerged, and Great Northern trains between Seattle and Spokane are diverted via Centralia and Portland then north over the SP and S.

Puyallup Valley Cenatralia Great Northern Everett Seattle Spokane Centralia Portland S PL & S

Young to Be Arraigned for Murder in Superior Court

In Superior Court this morning Judge Rice overruled the motion to quash the information against L. B. Young, Adna blacksmith charged with the murder of O. E. Santhuff. Young will be arraigned for trial on December 5.

Junge Rice C.D. Canningham L. BL Young Adna Oo. E. Santhuff

Pedagogue Thought 10 Loat In More Parental Notice

Walter Meikle’s parents received notice about a school teacher involved in a testing incident in the woods near Jefferson County. The report mentions a feud and a young person named Lisa, with unclear details about hunting and events at the wedding. Further specifics are not provided in readable form.

Walter Meikle Hsacher Jeffersay County Asein Lisa McLivis

Cheralis Factory Man Loosens Finger Incident

Dan Guatrich, supervisor at Cheralis Bovniture, Maui Huding Company, was sharpening mantle whides on Saturday. A forefinger near the fist knuckle was severed but blood poisoning risk appeared low. no danger to patient reported.

Dan Guatrich Cheralis Bovniture Maui Hank

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