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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

7

Aged Millionaire Must Tell How He Spent

Milwaukee reports the United States Senate hears the Stephenson election probe begun in the city. Heyburn chairs with Sutherland and Penrose. Stephenson denies wrongdoing while witnesses including campaign manager Edmonds and banker Puelicher are named. The inquiry reviews 1908 primary spending and possible violations amid La Follette tensions and prior state probes.

Milwaukee Heyburn United States Senate Stephenson Sutherland Penrose Bradley Paynter Littlefeld Hhis Isaac Stephenson Senate Hig EB. A. Edmonds Appleton Wis Stephersome Caimpaien John Ho Paulichey Stephenson Camepalen Fund Wait Knell Leutenants Widmonds Puelicher Wisconsin Lirce

Unionists predict near complete railroad tie up across West

United labor reports indicate nearly full disruption of rail service along the coast. In San Francisco and Los Angeles unions claim 98 percent of railroad workers idle or on strike, with many replaced by strike-breakers in Southern California shays and Pacific Coast shops. Oregon and Idaho see tied up division points as workers stay out, while Portland ships employ strike-breakers and no disorders are reported.

Los Angeles Arizona Southern Pacific Eigin Beyer United Dress Portland Southbern Pavilie Oregon Idaho Tod Northwest Albina

Women Escape Serious Harm After Rapid Runaway Horse Incident

Mrs. W. Phifer and her mother Mrs. John Hohl avoided serious injury when their horse bolted and hit a car on South Tower avenue. Mrs. Phifer and Mrs. Hunt suffered scratches and bruises but were not seriously hurt. Mr. Hunt, the buggy driver, was unhurt. The pair were taken home for rest this morning.

W. Phifer John Hohl South Tower Avenue Munt Phifer

September Team Closed On Saturday

The September team of the Lewis County Supertuy Core closed Saturday afternoon with a case involving AM SVinth over a contract dispute. Ludwig Company was the defendant charged with violating terms. The jury returned a $100 verdict after brief deliberation. The next jury term will open in December.

Ludwig Svinth

Schley Dies at 72 in New York

Admiral Schley collapsed on Forty-fourth Street and died of heart disease at age 72. Born in Frederick County Maryland he entered the United States naval academy in 1860, rose quickly to rear admiral by 1899, served in the Civil War and commanded a fleet during the Spanish American War following Devers's fleet destruction.

New York Admiral Schley Forty-fourth Street Frederick County Maryland United States Naval Academy Devers

Man Identified After Three Weeks Of Effort

After three weeks of work Coveney Charles Sticklin identified the unknown man found on the Northern Pacific right of way one mile south of the city. The body is Tony Pilch, a Doty lumber mill employee. Coroner Sticklin had no clue beyond description. letters from possible relatives failed to match. A driver who helped move the body recognized Pilch but could not confirm due to mutilated features.

Coveney Charles Sticklin Tony Pilch C. O. Olsquarny Pitch Walville Peel Stickiin Pilea Sticklin Porgne Pileh

Liability law in effect claims workers' compensation progress

The Moyes compensation act becomes active with Supreme Court backing. Commission members Lee Pratt and Wallace oversee registrations and audits. The law shifts injury relief from courts to a state commission funded by assessments, covering hazardous labor injuries with a future appeal path to higher courts.

Olympia Get Supreme Court George A. Lee Charles Pratt Amt J. H. Wallace Pst Washington Iken Mveibst Pt Ak Lease Lwe Comidashin Elias

Dance at Lincoln Creek Saturday Evening

The Hooaler Club of Lincoln Grove, an active Ivo organization, will host a dance at Rennet Hall Saturday evening October 7 with supper included for $1. The invitation is general and a good time is expected.

Lincoln Grok Rennet'a Hall Uckata

Augustus Post Ballonist Holds Long Distance Record

Portrait of Augustus Post, renowned balloonist, as the holder of a long distance flight record. The feature highlights his achievement, era, and the significance for aviation milestones.

Leat County Farmer Killed In Runaway

Lewis County farmer John Fra was killed when his team ran away near Napa Vine. He suffered fatal injuries likely from being kicked, as Coroner and inquest were reported. The body was taken to Chehalis, then Winlock for funeral services scheduled for this afternoon. Fra leaves a wife, father, and two sisters residing at Meth.

John Fra Lewis County Napavine Esaiy Stik Chehalis Winlock Afernoon

Aged Man Injured in Fall From Car at Main and Tower

Griffith, a Che resident over 70, was thrown from a moving car at the corner of Tower and Main streets this afternoon. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and was taken to Fielding Lease bank before receiving medical attention. His condition may worsen beyond initial reports.

Th Griffith Che Trartina Orner Tower 1 Main Street Griffith Fielding Lease Bank Griffin

Man Confesses to McNitt Store Robbery in Walla Walla

Oct. a Wittidar Durke, not arrested in Svavam, confessed to robbing the McNitt store in this city. He was bound over to the Superior Court in $1000 bonds by Justice W. AL Westover. Durke pleaded guilty to Pure Mel and faces up to five years. A supposed confederate, Tecoma nawabrokee, is linked to the case as well.

Wittidar Durke Svavam McNitt W. AL Westover Priday Nook Walia Wahmed Durke

Valuable dog 19 killed by auto on North Tower

On Oct 2 at 10 30 this morning a valuable log owned by J.8 Chambers a local plumber was run over and killed by an automobile in front of the ABC Cafe on North Tower Avenue. The dog had been brought from Pennsylvania by its owner and was highly valued.

J. 8 Chambers ABC Cafe North Tower Avenue Pennsylvania

Where Is Turk Navy

London October 2 The Turkish fleet status is a mystery with the navy admitting one cruiser loss while claiming the rest at Constantinople The Italian fleet reports sinking three Turkish battleships and damaging others Diplomatic circles note plans to dismantle the Ottoman Empire Russia watches Trebizond as Austria shifts troops in the Novibazar frontier The Balkans stir for revolt anew

United Press London Dardanelles Constantinople Ottoman Empire Trebizona Austria Novibazar Balkans

Turks May Return And Give Battle

Constantinople on October 2 reports that the Turkish garrison evacuated Pravesa as 1600 Italian troops landed from the Duke of Abruzzi. Reinforcements have arrived and the Turks are returning, with a battle expected.

Constantinople Pravesa Abruzzi Leety

Two destroyers sunk and one captured off Corfu

Reported today two destroyers were sunk off Corfu with one taken as a prize. Turkish commanders claimed losses and a captured vessel indicating heavy action in the naval theater.

Corfu

Austrian Fleet Sails Under Secret Orders T

Trieste, Austria, Oct 2 The Austrian war squadron sailed today under secret orders. It is assumed the mission relates to the Turko Italian situation and its potential impact on regional tensions.

United Press Trieste Austria

Italians Seize Tripoli Cables Halt News Leaks

Rome reports Italian forces have taken all Tripoli cables and destroyed wireless links at Berna, effectively stopping news leaks in the Tripoli war. It is unclear if Tripoli has been shelled or captured.

Rome Tripoli Berna

Violence Begins in Chicago Strike at Winds Central

United Press Leased Wire reports the first violence in the Winds Central shopmen strike as four pickers assault carpenter John Thomas who refused to join. He was struck by a brick and surrounded by about a hundred strikers. police intervened. About two hundred strikers moved to Burnside and railroad officials say 164 return to work from 4,000 who quit.

Chicago Winds Central John Thomas Lim Burnside

Madero Elected Amid Questioned Victory

The article reports that Porfirio Diaz Madero was officially proclaimed president after the national election, the result seen as more than a formality since he ran unopposed following the withdrawal of rivals. It notes the vice presidency vote for Jose Pino Suárez of Yucatán received a plurality, and details preliminary ballot counts and district results with references to Juárez electors and low voter turnout and absence of disorder.

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