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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
5
City council last night revised the 191% levy plan for Centralia, reducing old indebtedness and setting current expenses at 21 640. The total levy becomes 2 200, keeping millage near this year, amid protest over a proposed 50 percent tax increase.
The Chehalis library board debated a year late building report and a disputed $700 insurance linking to former member H C Coffman. A resolution urged full pro rata insurance and listed agencies with varying sums while Power and Newland opposed heavy charges and proposed amendments.
Members of the Daniel Gray Fishing club and the Mount Kisco Gun club fished in Kensico Lake Westchester after the Aqueduct commission drained it to build a larger dam. They moved large black bass and pickerel to new waters while weaker fish were left to die in the mud. photos show the process and the relocation effort.
In a teletyped message dated October 3, Governor Al wants Taft not renominated if he fails to redeem party pledges. He endorses La Ful Jette for President and criticizes Taft for not meeting future expectations. Aldrich charges Taft has not redeemed past commitments.
United Press Leased Wire from London reports Italy will not consider accepting intervention by powers until Turkey relinquishes Tripoli. Cable from Malta notes Turkish garrison hardships and Arabs marching toward the interior as Italian forces approach. Contingent battles expected with the Turkish fleet anchored near Magar.
Constantinople reports Turkey makes a third appeal to the great powers seeking intervention to stop Italian advances in the war. The Turkish government accuses Italy of breaking all international norms by declaring war and warns of full retaliation if peace steps are not taken.
United Press reports on the Tripoli shore as Italian cruiser Marco Polo and other ships engage Turkish transport Savah and seize ammunition from beleaguered forces. The action unfolds near Tripoli with Berlin reporting dated October 3.
Portland Oct 3 United Press Leased Wire General Manager O'Brien of Harriman lines Oregon issues an ultimatum to Northwest striking shopmen. All rights to be forfeited if workers do not return by Wednesday at 4 o clock. Strikebreakers to arrive. shops being provisioned. No disorders reported as men picket Northwest shops.
Milwaukee, Wis. Oct 3 A statement by B A Edmonds campaign manager claims that much money was wasted in the Stephenson primary campaign. Stephenson admitted spending 2107,000 to win the nomination but denied knowing how the funds were applied.
In York Delaware, General Wickersham arrives and plans to reassemble trust arrangements. He will return to Washington in a week. The Electrical, Powder, Harvester, and South West Wholesale Association trusts are among those with agreements. It is believed he is also reorganizing other corporations.
Terrifying disaster in a valley town leaves numerous dead and missing after a catastrophic event. Rescuers work amid wreckage as relatives search for loved ones. Officials report extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, with survivors recounting the chaos and immediate dangers. The incident remains under investigation as authorities assess causes and response effectiveness.
Fragmentary text indicates a prisoner seating dispute or standoff at Anery Court with unclear details. Mentions possible police action and a bank robbery context. Names and exact events are obscured by garbled OCR, but the general scene involves legal proceedings and security concerns.
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