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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
6
J Hyde Harris and Mark Duckworth were arrested after stealing a case of intoxicants from Murphy and Johnson refreshment bazaar. Both appeared before Justice Beaufort. Duckworth received 60 days in Lewis County jail, Harris 15 days for possession after theft.
Sheriff Urquhart returns to Chehalis after a swift search for a Japanese man who abducted a wife and child and stole £200. He and the husband traced the pair to Tacoma, where the woman and infant were found with Tanu Che and another Japanese man. Most of the $300 had been spent. the woman and child were returned, while Tanu Chewan was allowed to go free after the man refused to prosecute.
Honolulu dispatch reports former Queen Lilludkolant turning 73 today. In keeping with custom, she hosted a quiet celebration reflecting royal traditions and public duties.
G E Blacher known as Hicken thief, previously jailed for large scale chicken theft, escaped from Sheriff Urquhart in Vancouver, was arraigned in Lewis County Superior Court and pled guilty to escaping an officer, receiving 80 days in the county jail. Urquhart later tracked him to British Columbia and brought him back for trial. The case stands as one of Lewis counties most notable pursuits and convictions.
Fayette L. Thompson, a prominent evangelist, was deeply engaged in a nationwide religious effort. Known for travel and preaching across communities, Thompson influenced church networks and spiritual outreach during his era. He remained active in coordinating religious events and supporting communal faith initiatives.
President Taft’s October visit shifted earlier with stops in Walla Walla Lewiston Moscow and Spokane. The changes trim Seattle time to about three and a half hours and may cancel a Coun try Club golf outing while adding time in Centralia Kalama Vancouver Kelso and other towns.
Centralia prepares a seven night carnival during the fair week starting September 11 with two carnival companies, thirteen shows booked and more to come. Free attractions include a 1000 foot high wire stunt. The Centralia Bugle band will play each evening and fireworks close the final day on September 14.
A six man heist near Redding California involved masked gunmen who robbed a train and fled. Police later stated no one was hurt as investigators tracked suspects from the scene toward San Francisco. Authorities reported a possible prize of funds recovered and noted arrests may follow in connection with the incident.
New York report claims Dr. Cook accuses Peary of sensational charges delaying exploration, as rival claims trigger a congress hearing. The scene centers on ongoing dispute over who reached the pole first and what investigation findings may reveal.
Fragmentary OCR text references a fishing party with seven members and mentions names such as Marey Tulmdo Soph, Fred embers, Carroll, Tate, and theater works staff. No coherent event or clear facts emerge.
Thousands of self styled delegates gather in Washington as the Brotherhood of the Unemployed convenes. James Eads How of St. Louis leads the movement with aims for national employment bureaus and a minimum wage. Expected attendees include Vice President Sherman and several lawmakers.
A young man named Sept Willian was arrested yesterday afternoon on suspicion of stealing a bicycle from a park near Chehalis. The incident occurred as the cyclist rode to a nearby spot, where officers detained him after witnesses identified the suspect.
Government inducements lure trained men and women to teach in insular possessions. Examinations for applicants held today and tomorrow in major cities. Many vacancies exist in the Philippine teaching service as U S efforts focus on Filipino education and expansion of American teachers.
A terse notice notes J Frabuklin Fort, once New Jersey governor, facing an err of beneh. The brief item presents a political figure in a local archival context with minimal details.
O’Conner, jailer theft suspect, was taken by Sheriff Urquhart in Chehalis two weeks ago while trying to sell a wheel at a high price. he faced Judge Rice in Qherialis yesterday after a reform school term at Monroe. court imposed a two year term to avoid trial.
A fragmented notice discusses a Washington based plan to shift second class mail to freight transport to cut costs. It mentions General Fitehoek, publisher wrap printing on wrappers, and new delivery instructions expected to reduce expenses, with public readers and publishers awaiting implementation.
Fragmented OCR reports school programs at the armory in New York and local teaching efforts. Mentions funding support by Morgan Hingle and a prominent city figure aiding the endowment.
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