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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
3
On October 6 two foreigners attracted concern on North Tower Avenue near Grays Harbor tracks. One shorter man peered into several homes through blinds while his partner watched for police. Residents warned them away. no burglary was reported, and authorities were not alerted.
At McCormick on Thursday a worker named Lippincott fell from a height of six feet while handling lumber near scrap iron. He sustained two fractures and probable internal injuries. His coworker Wat Striking received injuries but the report notes Lippincott’s are more serious and require medical attention.
The United Artisans assembly of Chelalis will be in open session in the evening in the city. A free entertainment will be provided and refreshments served. An invited speaker will deliver an address to attendees at the event.
United Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy held their annual state reunion in Heaumont. Thousands of visitors arrived as the city dressed in gala attire to honor the old soldiers in gray. The reunion will continue through tomorrow.
Milwaukee report states Rodney Sackett of the Stephenson publicity bureau testified that $9,927 was spent on postage and that 42 girls handled mailings, totaling 60,000 letters in one day. He could not produce any sample letters and showed little knowledge of who prepared the Stephenson advertisements.
The piece surveys a wave of railroad turmoil with indictments against Louisville and Nashville for bridge ownership, Canadian Northern’s acquisition of Carillion and Granville, shifts in broad gauge systems, Texas cotton shipments to Japan, and proposed tests of Atlantic type engines. It notes policy disputes, protests by the Denver tourist bureau, unusual locomotive experiments, and cross continental implications of rate divisions.
United Press reports Hatfield Wisconsin flooded as the LaCrosse Water Power Company dam broke after heavy rains. Wires down and unknown fatalities feared as Black River waters surge and Mississippi River rises. Hatfield evacuated despite the company denying a dam burst with no confirmed casualties.
Report from the National Lumber Manufacturers Association cites 24 states reporting stronger activity as August shipments rose only 3.12 percent above production. Despite weather and labor constraints, overall output aligns with demand, with stockpiles growing in Washington and Oregon and price pressures easing in the yellow pine districts.
London reports strained Austria Italy relations easing as Italy orders its navy to stop provocations along the Adriatic coast, agreeing to Austria's terms. The move confines ongoing operations to Tripoli unless Turkey acts elsewhere.
New Orleans dispatch reports General Reyes denying claims of plans to start a new revolution in Mexico. Secret agents employed by Madero are said to be shadowing him as the story develops.
Royalists report gains as they mobilize in Portugal to challenge Manuel’s throne. Two detachments totaling about 8,000 royalists move toward Oporto while a force of 2,000 peasants reportedly revolts in Portugal. The situation reflects a bid to restore Manuel to the throne amid unrest.
Ottawa reports the Laurier government ends after years in power as Nerden leads the conservatives to take over the administration. Last night the Laurier cabinet wound up and the valedictory praised its record and service.
Wireless operators in San Francisco intercepted a long distance call from the Toi station on Kokusho to the Chivo Maru liner bound for Honolulu. The transmission, in Japanese code, could not be read at this end but yielded a confirming reply from Jol station. This marks the first trans pacific wireless communication. The stations are about 000 miles apart.
The piece notes Atlanta voters rejecting a commission plan, plans for a municipal holiday on October 10, and broader discussions of civic duties and political strategy. It references jury service by women, national politics for 1912, and campaign dynamics across several states.
Gustavo Madero brother of the president elect threatens to urge the Mexican people to rise again against those opposing the incoming administration if officials fail to quell the revolt. He claims two generals are already in the field and that calls to arms will be made again.
Thirteen numbers on the program of entertainment and a thirteen cents admission to raise thirteen dollars as the balance of payment for a lot. The event is planned for Friday October 13 by the fireboys of Oakville. Oakville lies about thirteen miles from Elma and the company has thirteen members.
A warrant was issued by Court of Justice W. A. Westover in Chehalis for the arrest of William Mackay after a complaint by Florence Mackay wife claiming he deserted her and their family. The warrant was sent to the sheriff for execution.
The body of Mary DeWitte, seven years old, who died from typhoid fever at St. Uetens hospital in Chehalis, was sent to Everett for interment today. She has a brother Charles DeWitte and other relatives living in the eastern part of the state.
The Democratic party in this article lists its governor candidate and slate for November ballots. Waterman leads as the governor nominee facing his opponent Water Wan, with the contested ticket presented at the party convention.
Texas women’s auxiliary delegates gather in Dallas for the annual state convention. Sessions open today and run through Friday with conferences among leaders including Mr. Bryan and Mr. Hearst regarding potential support in Democratic and national campaigns amid Socialist influence in New York and local contests.
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