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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
3
The unknown man who brutally assaulted Miss Agnes Bishop on Tuesday afternoon remains at large. Sheriff Urquhart and local marshals have pursued him to the Chehalis River bridge area, where a planned trap failed as he took another route. Search efforts continue.
Alexander Orman, jailed in Chehalis on a statutory charge, was declared insane by a board of physicians and sent to Stellacoom asylum. Officials say confinement and trial stress worsened his condition. he attempted suicide by jumping from a cell bank. He is a 32 year old German worker formerly at Mendota mines.
Dr A S Oliver of the Western Washington Hospital for the Insane, visiting Olympia, reports the noses and throats of children at the Chehalis state training school are in bad condition. He plans multiple throat growth removals and other operations on inmates, unsure how long the work will take.
A motor caravan of 40 cars from Seattle stayed in Chehalis on August 3 as guests of the Citizens Club while en route to a key meeting in Portland. Attendees included J. T. Ronald, F. M. Fretwell, Joe Blethen, George V. Miller, X. B. Abrams, W. A. Avery, G. E. Plimpton, P. H. Lyons, A. Warren Gould, and A. E. Todd.
United Press Leased Wire reports Olympia August 3 star Fire Warden J. H. Welty announces John M. Jones of Morton and H A Purcell of Chehalis named assistant deputy fire wardens for Lewis County. They are among the first named in the new program.
Yesterday at Auditor Swofford in Chehalis four marriage licenses were issued. AV Otis Hill and Eva Wit bearing Buckler were wed by Justice Westaver. Malcolm Turner and Biella Karth of Raymond tied the knot with Justice P C Heanfort officiating. James Stubbe of Raymond and Maria Richiward of Prosser, and Dane Dunenia Bedy of Higaiam with a third couple completed the day’s ceremonies. A chicken reportedly contained about $200 in gold.
Washington August 3 astronomers worldwide await Hacke's comet due this week. Though modest in size, it offers observer interest as a Jupiter family body with a three and a third year orbit. Encke's comet and potential space resistance theories frame the coming viewing chance.
Death Valley Scotty, famed for the Coal of Johnny exploits, plans a final continental train dash after which he aims to settle down. He claims a rich gold ledge in the mountains funds his ventures and promises to reveal the mine location this month.
The Lewis County County Assessor reports totals for real and personal property valuations for taxation across all districts towns and cities. Real estate totals 14 436 884 and personal property 2 112 019 with a grand county total of 16 549 803. School District No 9 Centralia shows personal property 523 442 and real estate 1 770 411 for a district total of 2 293 853. The six largest Lewis County cities valuations are listed.
In Chehalis John G. Rutledge obtained a license to wed Elizabeth Schmitz after filing for arrest of her mother Mrs Elizabet Schutz. The judge urged arbitration and the daughter consented. Rev Hall performed the ceremony with Mrs Schmitz expressing willingness for her 16 year old daughter to marry Rutledge.
Information was filed today by Prosecuting Attorney John M. Wilson against George H. Wilson Reinier section foreman held at the county jail on suspicion in the Coble murder at Rainier He will be charged with first degree murder and arraignment is set for the September jury term.
In Independence region there is a belief that a new logging road is a branch of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad with the aim to connect Rochester to Willapa Harbor. Locals cite straight right of way, land purchases, and OM P s paychecks as signs. The route would pass west of Independence then Lincol n Creek to the North River Valley and toward Willapa Harbor, potentially boosting Centralia's commerce.
Cleveland report notes Denton Young known as Old C Young began with Cleveland 21 years ago on August 3 1890. Now at age 61 he remains a pitching presence as the last of the old guard from the nineteen nineties era. Many contemporaries like Anson Ewing and Pfeffer fade from view.
United Press dispatch from Augusta notes Maine liquor dealers vow to oppose any repeat of the prohibition measure in the September election. Despite long state prohibition, officials say liquor interests helped fund anti tax campaigns and now seek influence as the issue gains prominence in politics.
United Press Leased Wire reports a lean Thanksgiving for moderate earners as Cape Cod cranberry crops are ruined by drought. Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont and other New England centers report turkey shortages likely. overall supplies may fall short of demand this fall.
Anna Langley, 19, says she killed her husband Jim Langley after a five month marriage marked by abuse and aims to start a new life. She bought a revolver and fired four shots, killing him on the way to a hospital. She defended the act as justifiable, recounting years of hardship and control. Public reaction followed as reporters and photographers documented the arrest.
Washington report says in the director's absence a woman, Miss Margaret Kelley, will oversee mint operations. Treasury Secretary confirms her salary at 2000 dollars per year and the change in management of the money making process.
In Winnipeg on August 3, a vote by about 1000 Fernie Coal miners shows a large majority favor ending the strike. The result signals a shift toward resuming production after the week long labor action.
Washington dispatches report no official confirmation of a revolt led by General Acavedo in Cuba. In Havana, the U S minister and the state department await formal information before forming judgments on the unfolding crisis.
A daughter was born today to Mrs Angeline Neapolitano the convicted slayer of her husband who was sentenced to hang next Wednesday but his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment in Sault Ste Marie Ontario.
Pittsburg reports a $22 000 ball player and a $22 500 beauty set to report for duty. Marty Toole and Barney Crefase are named, with Catcher James Wally possibly arriving at the same time for the state assignment.
United Press reports a clever scheme to smuggle opium from the liner Manchu Ria. Customs inspectors seized $1200 worth of opium found in a rowboat under a pier, with 300 tins transferred from the liner to the boat. The concealment location on the liner remains unknown.
United Press Leased Wire reports a Lord Mayor reception in Dublin at Mauilan House for thousands of Tra men and Women at the Gaelic League convention. Attendees include Douglas Hyde and other Irish and Ulster supporters as the movement aims to revive the native language songs and pantomime.
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