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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
5
Six inmates escaped from the county jail overnight by picking room bars on the upper story. One remained at a local salon after drinking whiskey. authorities pursued with Sheriff Urquhart and deputies. Noted fugitives include J. Taylor for burglary and Frank Goodwin linked to a white slavery case.
A Greek camp riot this morning near Mendoza sparked by Athenians clashing led to several injuries and a pursuit by patrolmen McCarter and Blackwell. Consta ble Caries arrested ring leaders and a hearing was set in the Justice court this afternoon.
The Chehalis city council met with three absent on fire water and health committees delaying votes. They approved repairing a drainage pipe on Chehalis Avenue and finished Market Street improvements. A water main for hydrants was requested for Nor End addition near Coal Creek. City warrants valued at 325.25 were under settlement by L E Coffman, to be paid from General Fund, with attorney review.
Alfred Benson wed Miss Jennie Borst in a simple ceremony at Old Hanson House Central Hadast West. The Rav HW Thompsen officiated in the presence of relatives and close friends. The report also mentions a separate note on a disappearance case involving Mrs Anne Condor and a confrontation with Mr Cole over alleged actions.
The New York state council of the Royal Arc met in New York City for a two day session. The gathering aimed to report on finalizing labeling conditions and advancing council objectives.
John Bloomstrom of Riffe sought a marriage license in Chehalis but was refused when Miss Della P Hunt aged fifteen was not present. Her father consented to the union. Alfred Benson and Jennie Borst of Centralia received certificates, as did David E. Cust of Gate and Cora FE Fields of Centralia. The couple from Gate and Centralia plan a noon wedding tomorrow, with wide friend attendance across Chehalis and Centralia.
An April 2 blaze at the corner of Folsam and Stady Streets in Chehalis damaged a landmark tied to California origins and destroyed the interior of the building. The fire began on the second floor and, despite prompt department response, the structure burned before crews could contain it. Later, a separate call to Superintendent Wy Wy Ray’s residence found only a small fire in a rear ash barrel.
Centralia Eagles hosted a large gala last night with several hundred By rs gathering for initiation and festive events. The Eagle Band performed while refreshments were served as local members and visitors enjoyed a memorable evening, with transportation provided to return home after the late hours.
A fire of unknown origin burned two acres of uncut timber two miles east of Chehalis Sunday afternoon. The wood burned briskly in view of many city spectators as fire crews fought the blaze.
In Chehalis yesterday afternoon Jesse Harrews and his father Joseph Barrews fought after a dispute over proceeds from selling a house. The younger man allegedly struck the father with a bottle breaking it, prompting a retaliation sting in the ribs. Both men previously worked in Chehalis mines.
Centerian Baker, once connected to Centralian Lond, died in San Francisco after a long illness following years of public service. He will be remembered as a former graduate of Cerceadla Hall School and for his work related to governing cranadie tea.
Chehalis council hears health commissioner report on city cleanup and garbage hauling. A new firm proposes burning refuse to produce a clear bright gas at 50 cents per thousand feet, offering free waste hauling but would need to breach the city's gas franchise. A Centralia style plan was considered but ruled too costly.
Governor M. E. Gay named J. W. Roberts of Medford Oregon to be the state highway commissioner, succeeding Will R. White who was temporarily appointed after N. L. Bowlby's term expired. Roberts, formerly on the faculty of the State College at Pullman, is noted as highly regarded in engineering.
After an executive council meeting the California State Federation of Labor issued a statement asking a suspension of judgment concerning the Times dynamiting suspects until after the trial.
A chaotic scene reports a doctor rushing to attend a patient after a fight. The patient, tossed from a window during a beauty scuffle, survived a hard fall with only a scraped scalp and minimal injuries, though a similar fall could have been fatal.
Merrill, secretary of the Citizen's Club, opposed two plans for supplying artesian water to the city hydrants. A previous bonding company proposal and a private outside corporation both pledged to furnish water free of charge, but the committee rejected both as unsuitable, preferring none.
The Federal Inspection of Company WN in Centralia Washington during a review led by Captain Townsend found fine physique and strong military bearing despite minor defects. Captain Livingstone praised for contagious enthusiasm and executive ability as commander guiding the young Washington company to a high showing among state units.
A distressed girl reportedly ended her life this morning by ingesting hair. She had been engaged to a man named Gray but previously troubled, with family stating she faced severe agitation before the death.
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