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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
7
In Lewis County William Beggelke’s two and a half acre potato field south of Mitts yields an unusually high bushel-per-acre, with plans to sell for home consumption. The adjacent Drew place rapes will bring substantial profit, showcasing local cultivation success in this city.
Kelso is rapidly developing with two modern business blocks under way, miles of new sidewalks, many residences and a new depot. Additional blocks of paving are planned and 31 blocks completed in two months. A new sawmill started today and a large logging enterprise is set to begin, with a major population project in prospect.
Archbishop of Palermo Cardinal Lualdi, renowned Italian church leader, dies at an advanced age leaving a legacy in Catholic hierarchy and diplomatic circles. He served as a distinguished papal diplomat and led the Palermo archdiocese through decades of ecclesiastical affairs. He was a prominent figure in church affairs and international relations.
United Press leased wire reports Pekin servants sending families to countryside and requesting leaves, fueling rumors the emperor fled the capital and the regent may be dead. Tientsin consular note hints a planned revolutionary outbreak postponed, with Yangtse Valley tensions rising and imperial troops moving toward Kwang Su.
Fragmentary notice from a local paper notes Chatlys Wall of Mewlitts County died after a long illness. Funeral services reportedly held at Kelsa with I. O. Q. F. in charge. Survived by unspecified relatives.
An original copy of the Ulster Chronicle from Kingston New York dated January 4 1000 combines accounts of George Washington burial and possession by Mrs Walle of Kelso. The paper, handed in mourning, circulated across the country with Mrs Heille identified as holder of the original. It traces heritage from Mrs Belt and depicts early American colonial ties through family lineages and foresting heritage.
Petitions in Chehalis name A Judd and John W Giblin as candidates for city commissioners in the November 6 election. Judd is a real estate dealer with Urquhart Judd. Giblin runs a grocery business and formerly published a county-seat newspaper.
The town of Tanu observed the marriage of Charles Eke and Elizabeth Wigley on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony, led by Rev Robert Reid, united the couple before relatives with rituals from their native lands. Guests enjoyed a 2 o'clock dinner, gifts, and a lively evening of music and dancing at the Wigley home.
At Hall of Records in Los Angeles on October 23 Judge Bordwell ruled a juror may be disqualified if his opinion formed by newspaper reading could bias the verdict in the McNamara trial. The decision unsettled defense counsel Darrow and Scott, who had sought to challenge jurors and fill vacant seats.
About one thousand Local unions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and several railway conductors and engineering orders will strike November 2. H D Yancey, LA advisory board chairman, says the walkout is to gain recognition of an independent system federation and is done in sympathy with the broader movement.
Sidney Moore Heath of Hoquiam, a defeated mayoral candidate, defends the commission form for cities like Aber deen and Houuam, claiming it works well there and could suit larger towns. He says no one in Hoquiam would vote to revert to the old system and insists responsibility cannot be dodged.
A Boston police inspector asserts that circumstantial evidence links Rev. Chinen Richeson to the murder of Miss Lindell. The force fears the minister planned to eliminate his confidant for money as retracing statements and new testimony suggest an ex lover’s involvement and a mistaken identity.
United Press report from Kansas City details the murder trial of Dr Hiyde for the death of Col Thome Swope. The defendant allegedly poisoned the inventor with strychnine to secure medical favor. A large crowd gathered but Judge Porfield barred entry to those without admission tickets.
At least sixteen are reported dead after a mine disaster with many entombed workers. Rescue teams work amid fumes and a powder explosion at Ogura Mine No. 8 as bodies are recovered and storage areas secured. Local authorities and safety units are coordinating the recovery effort at Cotetook.
San Francisco dated dispatch reports Japan has decided to stay out of the Chinese revolution. Tokyo assures it will not harass the rebels under pretext of protecting Japanese interests, a promise seen as boosting rebel confidence.
Portland clinched the Coast League pennant after a tight contest with Vernon. The race was nearly decided last week when Vernon suffered a heavy defeat to Oakland. The final standings and yesterday’s results are listed, showing Portland’s narrow edge over Vernon.
At a Kelso city council special meeting on Saturday afternoon, women were appointed to the primary election election board for November 7. The slate shows a total of King Women chosen to handle ballot distribution recording and counting, marking the first time women have been appointed by the council to serve on Kelso election boards.
George Savich pleaded guilty before Judge ALeKentley to burglary charges tied to August events. He received two to fifteen years and forfeit $250 in money plus $150 in jewelry taken from James Wallare during a broken leg incident. The report notes the crime involved a train stop at Oak Polit and includes unrelated commentary.
United Press dispatch from Shanghai reports Changsha in Henan province seized by rebels after 15 000 workers demand wages in silver. Eyewitnesses cite the recent Hankow clash while officials note shells used were wood, not steel, similar to 1894 war practices and contracted pricing.
The district convention of the Rebekah lodge in this city Saturday afternoon and evening was highly successful with delegates from nearly every Southwest Washington lodge and several grand lodge officers in attendance. Saturday night Chebatis and Lebam teams initiated a large class of candidates.
Centralia High School football team was overwhelmed at Aberdeen as the Aberdeen squad dominated on offense with repeated long gains. The final score favored Aberdeen 36 with Centralia’s line and ends repeatedly breached. The defeat disappointed local supporters hoping for a closer contest.
Taft visits South Dakota in a campaign swing as leaders and supporters react to his progress stance. The article notes opposition remarks and private conversations with Burke and Congress members, and mentions plans to bar at Ad ford with Tess and Pate. It references national convention dynamics and Losttte's ten delegates.
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