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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1911
Page
7
Huber B. Grimm known as Pally Grimm and Emma J. Nome chek were married at the bride’s sister’s Seattle home. Grimm, captain of the University of Washington football team last year, played tackle for four years and was a well known former gridiron star.
The James E Page Lumber Mill near Keleo changed ownership and closed Saturday for a restart planned next Monday. The new owners will invest substantially to overhaul the plant and install modern improvements, aiming to boost business prosperity and employ a large workforce. Bleck will supervise the new plant.
Twenty Waihi laborers started work this morning grading for a few tracks to be laid east of the present rails, which will be removed to make room for the new depot. The scene pleases Centendla residents though initial depot work cannot begin yet, and tracks are laid in order.
Washington officials in Virginia and the capital say moonshining is growing, with more distilleries and stronger smuggling efforts than ever. Revenue Service agents report intensified operations as authorities vow to curb the illegal trade despite public skepticism about reform.
The wife of famed boxer James J. Jeffries sparked a search in Alaska for her husband after he vanished during travel. Rescue teams and local authorities conducted inquiries across remote communities seeking any sign of the prizefighter and his companions.
A 38 year old timber worker died Friday while riding between logging cars during a derailment at Matawde. He was head brakeman at the logging road and crushed after logs ran together. Efforts to locate his relatives failed. he was unmarried and employed by the Lumber gain company.
San Francisco officials and striking workers remain firm as negotiations continue. Leaders claim enough treasury funds exist to cover strike benefits, while no settlement is reached on the sixteenth day of the dispute.
Lawrence Dableven, a resident, gathered a crop of strawberries on Ford's Prairie Saturday afternoon. The harvest occurred on the Gsttger property and is noted as part of Lewis County's latest local fruit yield as the season wanes.
United Press reports Anne Leon arranged the alliance for Milas Mildred Sharman and Lord Camoys of England. The ceremony is planned in New York City in about two months.
Philadelphia defeats New York in a world championship game, final score 38 to 1. Baker belts a sixth inning homer after Collins doubled, Marquard wild and Crandall finished for Athletics. Plank pitched well with solid defense. crowd of about 30,000 watched as game ended with late call.
Probable that information will be filed direct against Young in the Superior Court. Details of the incident involve a fire and attempts to cover up evidence. Preliminary bearing to Chehalis was not yet called. Attorney Buxton presses for conviction as supporters and detractors await the outcome.
Twenty eight states back U S Senator La Follette as Progressive presidential nominee at the first national conference in Chicago. Medill McCormick of Jersey City named permanent chairman at the opening session, with talks favoring direct legislation and the initiative referendum, and broader reforms in judiciary and politics.
A Centralia gathering plans a Fruit Day with sessions in the Elks badge hall and postponed speeches by notable figures including state agricultural officials. Committees arrange evening and afternoon meetings, with Elks’ hall and nearby Trust Company building hosting events.
Contantinodle reports a claimed holy war declaration against Italians with Arab forces marching. The text mentions a hazy ward against Tallans and general hostilities, reflecting chaotic wartime rumors.
Sam Cartier of Mendota was arrested on a warrant for wife desertion. His wife Mrs. Carter swore out a second complaint against Mrs. Porter for unlawful cohabitation. Hearings set before Judge Charles Hoss. Mrs. Carter claims motive was to humiliate her husband.
Fragmentary text notes Ray Baker drafted by the Philadelphia Americans. Mentions a pivot in Chottalis by Oh J. Albers, president of the State League, and references Baker as a promising high level player. Details are garbled and uncertain.
In a hot contested game at the Fair Grounds on Saturday afternoon the Contrathy Tikh School defeated the reform school by a score of PY tof. A wildly excited crowd of local roaters cheered the outcome and the teams left the field amid the noise.
Oct. 17 reports from K C Ssowers and R M Hardy that the Meskill rock quarries project progresses well with officers quarters bunkhouses and stockade nearing completion. The superintendent’s house will be ready soon. Bunkhouses are modern and sanitary with guards able to observe prisoners from outside. A larger rock eraser and complete screens will improve grading. Steam power currently used. Washington Oregon Corp transmission line will supply power and light after completion.
Several Little Falls merchants report losses from Northern Pacific checks that appear worthless. Authorities investigate a former railroad employee believed to have stolen a pad of blank checks and is distributing them. No arrests have been made yet.
Tacoma labor leader Laema G Johnson, state organizer of the Woman's Labor League, spoke at Owl Hall and a Methodist church addressing government by commission. She urged honest officials and public gratitude toward those who support workers, praising the plan's potential impact on efficiency and governance.
A garbled 1920s style clipping lists names and phrases about adoration, education, and public service. It mentions a signer Do NL Sullivan and a quirky line about a “duck” doctor while praising education that educates with a humorous, disjointed tone. The readable content centers on civic advocacy and instruction.
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