Pedestrian Charles King Aims 56000 Mile Global Walk
Charles King a former Port Arthur interpreter and Munsey and Strand representative begins a 56000 mile world tramp to reach London by May 1912. He travels by land and sea via North America Europe Africa and Asia skipping begging, funding his trip by advertising work. Born in Detroit he plans routes through Seattle New York Buenos Aires Lima Melbourne and Cape Town before returning.
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Wenatchee
Port Arthur
Seattle
New York
Munsey’s
Charles King
Manchuria
King
Munsey
Strand
London
E. P. Weston
A.Y.P. Fair
Great Northern
Spokane
St. Paul
North American
Montreal
Vancouver
Sumas
Siberia
Hungary
Austria
France
England
Buenos Ayres
South America
Lima
Peru
Melbourne
Sidney
Cape Town
Africa
Durban
Japan
Asia
Waterville Sends Membership Fee to Development League
Secretary Stechhan received a letter from A. L. Rogers president of the Waterville Commercial club with a $45 check. The payment covers $1 per member for 45 members joining the North Central Washington Development league. Waterville led with the first payment and other Chelan Douglas and Okanogan county clubs are expected to follow.
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Stechhan
A. L. Rogers
Waterville Commercial Club
North Central Washington Development League
Waterville
Chelan
Douglas
Okanogan
Liar accusation sparks clash at Tammany club
Assessor Osborn confronts local press, calling reporters the unmitigated liars amid claims of Wenatchee valley prosperity. He argues deputy assessors show little cash despite bank deposits over a million and headlines of wealth.
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Tammany Club
Assessor Osborn
Wenatchee Valley
Crown Prince George Renounces Servian Succession
Belgrade march 25 george the crown prince of servia renounced his right to the throne after a bitter campaign accusing him of causing the death of a servant.
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Belgrade
George
Servia
Coyotes Multiply as Deer Die in Cascades Report
Oliver Bates of Wenatchee reports many deer killed during the past winter in the Cascades by coyotes. He notes coyotes were rare there before sheep were introduced and that deep snow makes deer easy prey, with carcasses found throughout the woods.
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Oliver Bates
Wenatchee Lake
Wenatchee
Cascades
Mr. Bates
Malaga Seeks Higher County Road Funds Share
Malaga asserts district road funding shortfalls and forms a statistics committee to obtain disbursement figures. The Great Northern’s extensive trackage affects the Malaga area value as local officials pursue a larger share of road money.
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Malaga
Great Northern
Kidnappers Indicted in Cleveland Case Over $10000 Ransom
The county grand jury indicted James H. Boyle and Rena Boyle for blackmail related to a $10000 ransom paid by J. P. Whitla to recover his son Willie. Thomas F. Boyle of Sharon identified James Boyle as the suspect in the kidnapping. Extradition to Pennsylvania awaits signing of papers.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
James H. Boyle
Rena Boyle
Faulkner
J. P. Whitla
Willie
Billy Whitle
Sharon
Thomas F. Boyle
Washington Weather Forecast Tonight and Friday
Fair conditions in Washington tonight with a few showers near the coast on Friday. Light frost is expected in the eastern region, with winds turning from the south to the east.
Sears Roebuck Shipments Reach Wenatchee Area
A local freight office received a Sears Roebuck carload of goods including dry goods hardware washing machines and farm implements. Some items were bound for up river points though not all destined for Wenatchee. The text notes that catalogue representations tempt buyers but may not match delivered goods.
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Sears-Roebuck
Wenatchee
Frank Martin Held on Burglary Charge After Spokane Chase
Frank Martin, a 45 year old man described as short with a mustache, was arraigned before Justice Sumner on three burglary counts. He pleaded not guilty, waived a preliminary examination, and was bound over to the superior court in a $500 bond. Police describe him as an experienced crook.
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Frank Martin
Spokane
Sumner
Martin
Eight Workmen Die in Wall Collapse at Stock Yards
Eight workmen were killed when walls collapsed at the Darling Co warehouse site in the stock yards. Three bodies were recovered as crews demolished the ruined warehouse that had been damaged by fire earlier.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Darling & Co
Malaga tract drawn in by Wenatchee speculators
Speculators crowd Wenatchee Realty & Investment seeking details on the Malaga Land company tract now under its control. The 900 acre parcel will not open for sale until next week with five and ten acre plots planned. Water supply and clear title secured, prices likely from 100 to 1000 dollars an acre with liberal terms. The tract sits west of Malaga, near the post office, offering irrigation ready land for up to 200 families.
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Wenatchee Realty & Investment Company
Wenatchee
Malaga
Malaga Land Company
Daily World
O. B. Fuller
Columbia Valley
Columbia View addition planned near Wenatchee
The Wenatchee Valley Land Company announces a Columbia View addition on the J. P. Ward Place southwest of the city. The tract, currently bearing orchard, will be platted for residence lots with easy terms to attract business people seeking suburban luxury. Prices will be set to ensure sales as Wenatchee enters a strong building era, with homes expected to rise near the Columbia River and city views. Interested buyers are urged to contact the company in the coming weeks.
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Wenatchee
Columbia View Addition
Wenatchee Valley Land Company
Highwaymen Rob Pullman Car Near Denver
Two highwaymen stopped a Denver Rio Grande Pullman car in the yards south of Denver and stole 400 dollars from the occupants this morning before escaping.
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Denver
Denver & Rio Grande
Methodist Brotherhood Formed By Local Church
Last evening the Methodist church men met and formed a permanent Methodist brotherhood adopting the standard local constitution. Officers elected include President Fred Kemp, first vice president J I Thomas, second vice president Guilford Marr, third vice president George L, fourth vice president C C Bacon, Secretary Irving Smith, and Treasurer I R Brubaker. Regular meetings will be on the first Monday each month with power to call special meetings. the first regular meeting is scheduled for Monday evening April 5.
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Methodist Church
Methodist Brotherhood
Fred Kemp
J. I. Thomas
Guilford
Irving Smith
I. R. Brubaker
Tramps Dead as Freight Train Derails Near Los Graves
Three men described as tramps were killed when ten cars derailed from a Southern Pacific freight train at Los Graves flag station in November. Traffic was blocked for hours. none of the train crew were injured.
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Winnemucca
Los Graves
Southern Pacific
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A. J. Linville
Mr. King
Paris
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Osborn
President Taft
Jacob McG. Dickinson
Mississippi
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
St. Louis
Texas
Missouri
Malaga Commercial Club
Washington Weather
Frank Martin, Hesro,arranged
Fuller
Millerdale
J. P. Ward
Rob Pullman
Marr
George L
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