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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

8

Hotel Centralia thief arrested at depot for clothing theft

Jack Chambara, former Hotel Centralia employee, arrested at the local depot by Policeman Compton as he tried to board a train to Tacoma. Charged with buying two overcoats and other items from B. D. Carson, Carson's property, including a garment worn by Chambara, is claimed. Police expect more evidence linking him to a month of petty theft. hearing before Judge Hoss. Chambara suffered injuries in the arrest and will be held pending the local justice court hearing.

Jack Chambara Hotel Centralia Compton Tacoma B. D. Carson Chambers Compter Carson Seattle Bis Hotrol Centralia Hoss

Monroe Street Bridge Cracks Reported in Spokane

Long cracks from shrinkage after the cold snap appear on both sides of the Monroe Street bridge across the Spokane River. The $500,000 structure shows cracks in the superstructure at north and south ends, and the east sidewalk near the south pier has moved enough to expose a track. City Engineer Macartney says the cracks are not serious.

Spokane Monroe Street Spokane River Macartney

Local baker changes hands as Christensen takes over

The Model Bakery, previously owned by J. P. Lambert, was sold yesterday to H. C. Christensen who assumed possession this morning. Christensen, a former employee, is described as capable of running the business. The report notes the transfer occurring in February with Christensen as the new proprietor.

Model Bakery Ty J.P. Lambert Gohl H. C. Christensen Christensen Lambert

Seattle Nuptials Tie Gentralia Attorney to Mayme Joack

Renowned Gentralia attorney, long a Southwest Washington figure, wed Miss Mayme Joack of New Prague Minnesota in Seattle this afternoon at Hoy Walher W. C. O Dwyer home. The couple plans a short honeymoon along Puget Sound before returning to entertain friends locally. Hampton Steele served as best man.

Dinning Gentralia Washington Seattle Mayme Joack New Prague Minn Hoy Cunningham Hampton Steele the Chronicle

Poisoners Active in -Gheralis Threaten Chebalis Dogs

Chebalis reports multiple canine deaths as poisoners strike weekly. Chief Doyte and the sheriff pursue suspects with no arrests yet. State Training School guard loses a bull terrier offered for bounty. Dr S G Morris finds a shepherd dog dead in its kennel.

Chebalis Doyte Sheriff's Office State Training School G. Morris Poleon

Tom Foster Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination

Thomas Foster, deputy sheriff of Lewis County for three years, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff next fall. He has served in a creditable manner in the deputy post.

Thomas Foster Lewis County Foster

Wilson Plans Flying Western Trip

Woodrow Wilson prepared to leave Sunday on a flying trip to Chicago, with a return planned after a longer Western visit to address leaders of the Midwest.

Wilson Trenton Noy Ave Woodrow Wilson Chicago

Ward plans modern apartment house on Maple View property

B Ro Wart, a former Seattle resident, intends to build a modern apartment house on a corner lot at South West corner of Fine and Rilver Street in Maple View, after leaving Catholic church and purchasing nearby farmland. The plan includes a ~ Tanttd feet lot and references to local contractors.

B. Ro Wart Seattle Maple View Fine Rilver Streat Min Ward Ward Giraud Mawr Timmerman

Imminent Battle Report in Region Amidst Armed Forces

A distorted paragraph reports an imminent clash between rival forces in a frontier area. It mentions a proposed confrontation linked to factions with names resembling Comoxara and Madoro, and hints at a refugee movement and arrival of troops. The text is fragmented and reads like a battlefield alert.

United Presa Anal Baro Arriv Chihwahin Comoxara Madoro

Brothers Captured After Three-Year Oklahoma Wanted Chase

William and Jesse Halcomb brothers, long sought in Cherokee County Oklahoma for attempted murder, were arrested near Collins ranch two miles north of town after a cross-state pursuit. Sheriff Urquhart and deputies confirmed the capture and that authorities were notified by wire. The men admitted being wanted in Oklahoma and await transfer at the county jail.

Se Halcomi John Collins Cherokee County Ohka Silas D. Meigs Whe Mien Pacific Coast Halcamb Brothers Sherif Crquhart Sehawarty Holcomith Williaa Hotes Shievift Urquiarts Collins Vaatomoldlei Denyty Porter Reiher Brothers Web al Unie Viton Havnafoud Malloy Thor Fae Walnan Pho Heoleaiaba Thie Towia Oklahom Owhe Shori Urquhart Oklahoma Snaont Fem Jie Temakane Ty Cho Neroat Holeomba

New Manager Named for W-O Corporation Properties

W B Foshay formerly of Yan has been appointed district manager of the Insten-Oregon Corporation properties from Vancouver worth, overseeing the proposed electric line to Glynypla. He will reside in Cent.

W. B. Foshay Yan Insten-Oregon Corporation Vancouver Worth Glynypla May Cen

Lawyer Maton Reopens Practice in Pocahontas Arkansas

A. D. Hafon returns to law after attempting farming near Brockett and joins J. J. Lewis in Maton and Lewis. They occupy the old Waton offices in Pocahontas, with Hafon back in the profession and residing in the former family home. Sad is sentimental about Arkansas.

The Daily Chronicle Ls A. D. Hafon Brockett, Ark Pocahontas, Ark J. J. Lewis Maton & Lewis Waton Haton Noo Pocahontas Sad Arkensaw

Centralia Woman Dies in Mesa Line Washington

The remains of Myrtle Harbert age 29 died at her Mesa Line home after a brief illness. She arrived in Centralia for funeral services to be held tomorrow at 10 from Centralia Undertaking Company. She was the daughter of James Ramsey and leaves a husband three children including a newborn.

Myrtle Harbert Mesaline Wash Centralia Portors Centralia Undertaking Company

Commissioners will change county road route decision

Feb 3 3 W Bazore and L Painter from the Good Roads Association of Drrad met the Chehalis county commissioners to discuss changing the Dryad Colby road after a petition was presented last month. The board plans to visit Dryad on Monday to determine the best route.

W. Bazore L. Painter Good Roads Association of Drrad Board of County Commissioners Chehalis Colby Dryad

Roosevelt Quotes Lincoln in Talk on Letters and Policy

Col Theodore Roosevelt used Lincoln's letters as a guide in a lecture to correspondents and reporters, citing cautious replies to charges and the danger of political misinterpretation. He read Lincoln notes about avoiding public explanations and emphasized a measured approach to debate. He warned against arousing adversaries and keeping a wary eye on mischief from both North and South.

New York Abraham Yincoln Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Lincoln Col Roosevelt A. Jonas Amercans G. D. Prentice Col. Roosevelt South Mr Roosevelt

Vote tie on Aspinwall petition and a physician's death

The article reports a tied vote on Aspinwall's petition and the death of a son from pneumonia. It notes that the election was observed yesterday with judges deciding the outcome, while unrelated musings on kindness and thrift appear in the surrounding text. The piece blends political result with fragmented prose and local reflections.

Aspinwall Paeumoni

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