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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1911

Page

8

Fleeing From Mt Etna As Lava Flows Advance

On September 14 United Press wires report that twenty thousand residents are fleeing Mount Etna’s advancing lava. The molten stream nears Castignonle and Francaville, threatening the Alcantra Valley as towns suffer sapid damage and residents carry scant possessions.

United Prese Cantania Lay Mt. Tuna Diateiet Sions Castignonle Francaville Alcantra

Merger of tidewater mills from Oregon and Washington

The proposed merger, led by Henry J. Pierce of Spokane, would consolidate tidewater sawmills across Western Oregon and Western Washington. More than 50 percent of Columbia River cut and over 85 percent of Grays Harbor input have joined. If 68 percent of output sign on by January 1, 1972, the plan proceeds with Pierce to organize a company by March 1, 1912. Total investment edges near 200 million dollars for mills and timberlands to ensure 13 years of full-capacity operation.

Portland Tidewater Sawmills Oregon Washington Henry J. Pierce Spokane Columbia River Grays Harbor Tidewater Pierce Pierce J

Advocates Call for End of Human Suffering

A United Press wire report describes advocates urging states to allow end of suffering for the terminally ill. Governors discussed patient rights, with varied views on physician assisted decisions and regulatory safeguards amid ongoing national debates.

Hay

Taft Commends Wiley Work On Pure Food Board

President Taft issues a letter to Secretary Wilson affirming Dr. Wiley's right to hire Dr. Iby and noting precedents. The decision seeks to curb opponents hindering the pure food move and suggests reprimands for Dr. Kehler and Dr. Bigelow while sparing Wickersham on partial evidence.

United Press Beverly Taft Dr. Wiley Wilson Wiley Iby Wiler

Damaged Records Describe Suit Involving Martin and Slater Firm

Fragmented text outlines a seven thousand five hundred dollar damage suit against Martin Lauber Company of UMS oil. Mentions substitutes and dismissals, a court setting, and employee actions with vehicles. Names and details are garbled but indicate a civil action and related allegations.

Hern Campane Turners Ark Jide Wierit Asm Fe G. Gi. Slater Martin Lauber Thes Andlangs Wetenek Abd Ettikius Vie Oulatus

Welfare Union aims to oppose social tyranny with literature drive

A fragmented report notes Mrs Mulvemla announces Welfare Union plan to combat social oppression by distributing literature and launching a broad campaign at the Southwest Pairs, led by Mes. My A. McKengzie and involved parties, to mobilize support.

Welfare Gillin Mes A. McKengzie Mulvemla Yesterslay Welfare Union

Mexican War Veterans to Disband in Chicago Reunion

Two aged survivors Branels Renton and Thomas EH Wood will disband the Western Association of Mexican War Veterans at its final campfire reunion in Chicago tomorrow. The association of California Monterey will also be dissolved.

Chicago Branels Renton Thomas EH Wood Raunion California Moncora

Campaign Getting Hot In Chehalis

Campaigns for and against adopting a commission form of government in Chehalis spark fear and heated public debate. The Chehalis Nugget pushes a fierce anti commission stance while supporters promote reform as a cure for graft and mismanagement seen in nearby cities, urging voters to express their choice at the polls.

Chehalis Chehis Eis Phov Seattle Mattea Senate Mission Farm Tacoma

Pathfinders on Long Tour in Centralia

Dr. Charles C. Percival of New York and George D. Brown of Detroit arrived in Centralia this noon on a globe encircling trip. After 14 months on the road they have covered 32,683 miles. Their machine bears names of visited cities and drew wide interest during a one hour stop. They were at the Elks Gib last night and Chehalis earlier, were invited to the Southwest Fair but were refused admission, then headed to Olympia at 1 PM.

Charles C. Percival New York George D. Brown Detroit Centralia Chehalis

Statewide School Debt Drops Under New Budget Rules

Olympia reports ongoing efforts to reduce school district warrant debt. State superintendent H. B. Dewey notes last year’s cuts totaling 64,118.75, with 1914 debt at 32,808,875 compared to 2,872,409.47 in 1910. Since 1908, districts publish estimates, keep within limits, and levy accordingly. Records show large increases earlier, then steady declines due to budgeting laws, with figures for 1905 and 1910 cited.

Olympia H. B. Dewey

Man Arrested After Threat to Kill Wife and Damaged Chinaware

Carl Seifert of this city was arrested by the local police on a complaint by his wife who said he threatened to kill her and in a fit of passion broke a large quantity of chinaware. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace court this morning and bound over to the Superior Court. Bail set at $1,500.

Carl Seifert Seifert Court of Justice of the Pesce Hoss

Alleged Huge Brig Offer Shocks Ottawa War News

A leaked wireless report from Ottawa claims a large bribe offer was made related to United States issues. The item references a meeting of veterans where only twenty survivors remain, with an average age around eighty two. The Western Association of American War Veterans disbands today.

Dtutelkiss Tls City Western Association of Mest Gan Proust Bon Ton Amusity

Settlers Suit Resolved in City Lumber Case

The case of George D. Slater against the Martha Lumber Company of tila city was heard by the Superior Court. It was settled by a promise Tuesday night, Slater received $200 and the suit was dismissed.

George D. Slater H. Uy. Marth Lumber Company Tila City Superior Court Yrate Slater

Young Man from Here Killed in California Auto Crash

Mary Gondrich of this city learned this morning that her son Robert Gondrich was killed in an automobile accident in Maxwell California yesterday afternoon. No details were given. The youth formerly lived here and had many friends in this city.

Mya Mary Goodrich Robert Gondrich Maxwell California

Irrigation bonds vote approves county water project

In Ellensburg Kititas County voters pass a 350 to 5 election to form an irrigation improvement district to build a canal and water 90,060 acres. The plan expects a second bond election in 60 days with spring construction, while Interior Secretary Walter L. Fisher visited the valley and pledged first access to storage water from Lake Kachees Keechalous reservoirs.

United Press Ellensburg Wash Kititas County Walter L. Fisher Interior Lake Kacheés Keechelous Bolge Hllensburg

Three Men Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Chehalis

James Mayes of Adna We My Simms and Tony Swetz were arrested Wednesday night for excessive celebration at the carnival and drinking. They were arraigned in Police Judge Prewitt’s Chehalis court and each fined $13 plus costs.

James Mayes Adna My Simms Tony Swetz Chehalls Shrdge Prewitt Chehalis

Train derailment near gas plant disrupts southbound line

An engine in the southbound Oregon Waslington line derailed after an incident near the Ceymuline Canal gas plant this evening. Four hours were needed to repair track and restore service. no injuries were reported.

Oregon

Superintendents of Schools at Olympia Convene

Officials from Olympia prepare for a statewide educators convention opening Monday Sept. The event, to be hosted in the city, will run Sept 2 as part of a September meeting series. Governor Thuy will address attendees. attendance includes public education leaders from New Jersey.

Oyalvla Willer Sevanel Gevettor Nebsby Buthia New Glersey Chause

Military Post Tour Planned by Army Leaders

Washington Sept. 2 The Secretary of War Stimson and General Leonard Wood head the Army in a planned tour of military posts across the South and Southwest. The trip precedes a broader inspection program, with departures set for early next week to review facilities and operations.

Washington Wae Stina Leonand Wood War Department

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