07 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
5
A runaway flat car dashed down the track at night and struck Work Car No 104. The flat car sustained heavy damage while the work-car escaped major harm. Foreman Cooper acted quickly, throwing a tie to halt the runaway, which then jumped the obstacle and continued until reaching the next. No additional injuries or damage reported.
Don C. Prentiss, advance agent for Charles F. Walsh, is in Centralia today planning an aerial display. Walsh has gained fame with spectacular feats and will soon perform in the area using a Curilise-Farmin machine.
After a department shakeup Tacoma police brace for a transient influx and exodus. Centralia expects a share of newcomers moving south from Puget Sound toward the Columbia river field of enterprise. Officers will flag new arrivals who do not seem settled and redirect them promptly to avoid disruption.
A damaged wire service fragment describes electoral matters in Washington and New York with references to voting dates and regulatory details. Names, places, and events are scattered, showing a late stage notice about payment or funding topics affecting officials and agencies. The text is garbled but centers on money issues and upcoming political processes.
An 8th grade promotion event at the Christian Church will feature a band concert by the State Training School Band under Dand Master Kimnes, plus an address by Prof. Klemme on The Army of the Reserve. The large class, nearly one hundred pupils, will hear musical numbers and receive certificates, with proceeds funding playground apparatus for grade buildings.
In Centralia a man named L. Miller burst into Silas Parrott’s barber shop at 118 North Tower Avenue just before noon and slashed his throat with a razor. He was restrained, disarmed, and rushed to Employee's Hospital where nine stitches were required. His life was saved, but excessive drinking worsens his fragile condition. motive remains a mystery.
emergency escape as revolution leader Madera narrowly survives an attempted assassination during a chaotic banquet in Caliente. lights go out. he is sheltered by allies and escorted to a waiting train two miles away. Madera to arrive in Mexico City tomorrow as a private citizen amid grand welcome preparations.
The press summary reports a probe into Lorimer methods by a named committee. It notes officials Witten, Pedy, and others, with focus on Senate committee meetings and the investigation’s progress. Names such as Powter and Maher appear, indicating inquiry into procedures and possible irregularities within the Lorimer case.
Salonica Turkey June reports say Professor Richter, a leading archaeologist, is captive of Turkish brigands near Mount Olympus Thessaly. Ransom set at 75000 dollars. Turkish troops reportedly unmoving, sparking fears of delays or collusion. Efforts to raise funds accelerate as captors threaten harsh rites if demands aren’t met.
DETROIT June report says Clare C. Smith, year-old son of Carl C. Smith, was gored by a bull while picking daisies on his father's farm twelve miles south of the city. The child suffered severe injuries. the father used an axe to drive off the animal as bystanders tried to help.
Amid election reporting confusion, the article notes Cino’s defeat to Rushlight in a Bart county race with scant readable details. The brief dispatch stresses campaign outcomes and local political dynamics, mentioning unauthenticated fragments and unclear candidate positions.
United Press dispatch reports a beleaguered update from a game broken into garbled text. Names such as Yoenn Eri and Teer appear among scattered phrases describing midline action on a table or court. The fragmentary note mentions a pace, leverage, and a Podiatry reference without clear context or outcome.
The sheriff’s office in Giehalis is overwhelmed sending delinquent tax notices to slow payers in Lewis County. Many taxpayers who owe personal taxes have sold possessions and moved away to parish known. About 800 cases have occurred in Centralia alone, notices retained unclaimed. an extra deputy handles delinquent taxes. Each case of selling out and moving will be investigated and the buyer of goods will be compelled to pay.
Twenty eight magonistas opposed to Madero were summarily executed in the Altar district near Campania and Altar. Refugees report the area cleared of bandits as provisional government classifies them as bandits and depredations are unlikely. One wounded magonista bore a note allegedly signed by Magar in Los Angeles urging plunder.
United Press reports the Sugar Trust inquiry moves toward action as chairman Kardwick of the special committee says the panel will scrutinize the government settlement and the aftereffects of short weighting. Data in the committee’s possession will guide next steps.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Horo, Heir, Gad, Gward, Shei, Mamba Titty, and Snowhig amid garbled phrases. No clear event or outcome emerges. unable to determine a coherent news item.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions an NLRB veto and references individuals and places in a partial labor related report. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine full names, dates, or the exact event.
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