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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1911
Page
8
Eugene Villa, a Clark Creek Logging Company worker at Kelso, was struck in the face by a loading hook while loading logs yesterday morning. The hook tore flesh under his right jaw to near the ear. five stitches were needed. A lower strike could have been fatal per the physician.
The Tenino Light Power and Water company plant and millinery operations were formally transferred to the Weslington Oregon corporation. The tz owners have purchased a lot on Tenino's business street and will promptly erect an office and station building.
Abi, a longtime resident of the city, died at his home on Tin F. Streat early this morning after advancing years. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
Thurston County supervisors and officials viewed a ten ton road roller at a county facility. The machine passed an initial test but will receive another trial next week before a final decision.
Eleanor Sears is reported engaged to Harold Vanderbilt in a society notice. The announcement highlights the forthcoming marriage and mentions the prominent Vanderbilt family in high society circles.
Beale 24, Yesterday Tacke Brave, the Cwirlen who played a strong season for WIM, joins Victoria in the Northwestern League era. Krause, bought by Centralia from Chehalis for 23, then sold for about ten times that, heads a trio of year’s team members receiving offers. Other players consider moves as local ties limit what can be accepted. Gren continues strong for the Tigers, finding a home with Tacoma.
A Washington Oregon Corporation communication to the city council notes four new hydrants installed and in service. They occupy Fourth and J streets, Fourth and Mestroots, Washington and Bing Streets, and Washington and Huckner at Ropta.
An ill fated attempt by a transient to board freight cars ends with the man losing his leg. The incident occurred near a station on a November night as the train moved slowly. Rescue crews transported him to a hospital where surgery was performed. Local authorities began an investigation into the accident and safety around rail yards.
Aberdeen police and Seattle officials link three men to a Bank of Montreal robbery in New Westminster. Detective Calhoun heads to Seattle with new photographs and evidence. Men lodged at the Cock Hotel in May or June, used false names, and left money orders to Vancouver. Letters and a cache of explosives suggest preplanned activity.
President Heguin and Harriman line officials await news from the Davenport IA machinists convention. A sanction vote on a proposed strike and benefits is expected. if benefits fail, a strike is doubtful.
United Press dispatch reports Madrid authorities threaten swift punishment for strike leaders. Decisive measures include court martials and harsh penalties as pressure mounts to end the industrial action.
Article discusses the Michigan battleship's armament and propulsion, detailing weaponry including twelve inch and ten inch guns, torpedo tubes, powder cost, and projectile costs. It notes the ship's 10,000 ton displacement, 16,000 horsepower engines, and speed around eighteen knots, with an estimated cost of about five million dollars.
Gentralia Washington September 22 1911 readers hear a reply to an anonymous roast aimed at the Public Amusement Committee. The letter defends the group over alleged self interest noting a July Fourth surplus of 7.28 and a failed carnival due to weather and Chehalis clash. The piece insists committee members acted for communal service without reward and criticizes Mr Letz for attacking their efforts.
Chehalis moderator A H Chittenden was elected at the Columbia River presbytery fall session held at St John's Presbyterian church in Camas. Ministers from Vancouver Kelso Centralia Chehalis South Bend Ridgefield and others attended. A report by Rev J C Ghormley noted work within bounds and a popular meeting featured Hoy Henry Marcolle of Portland speaking on Home Missions. The next meeting is planned for Vancouver in spring.
Work at the H. H. Martin mill began today but will not continue beyond three or four days. Logs already on hand are being sawed to replenish stock for total consumption. The saw mill will probably run four days and the planer a week.
Yesterday in Chehalis Judge sent Leona Hedrick aged 1 year to the State Training School after Gosts the Greek restaurant keeper pleaded guilty to abduction. The case, involving Miss Hedrick and the twin cities, attracted much interest as the Superior Court sentenced Gosts to the Monroe Reformatory.
World famous painting the Mona Lisa is reported missing from the Paris Louvre in a sensational claim. Authorities say a security breach may have occurred but details are not yet confirmed by official sources.
Public health authorities led by Dr Madon announce action to curb drinking in town. Efforts focus on sanitizing premises and enforcing new safety measures to reduce alcohol use and associated health risks.
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