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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
Official City publication lists subscription price and time schedule for Northern Pacific Railway service to Portland. Weather and travel details accompany the timetable, with notices of residence and beat boundaries as part of the transit update.
The text argues that William Jennings Bryan lacked proven leadership qualities and that his key issues free silver imperialism and government ownership failed to win lasting support. It contrasts his uncertain campaign rhetoric with Theodore Roosevelt’s record of principled action across public roles, suggesting voters will favor Republican policies over Bryan’s future supposed paramount issues.
Local committee reports town fundraising surpassing two thousand dollars but decides to pause the project for twelve months. Business leaders advise delaying street and public improvements burdens until conditions improve, urging county residents to prepare for a stronger joint effort next year.
Wisconsin Lumber Company of Littell resumed operations after weeks of disruption. Eastern lumber markets remain dull while local demand remains limited. Chehalis Lumber Company has stayed steady through recent financial difficulties, ranking among the state's few mills thriving despite the downturn.
A Peruvian revolty hijacked a Central Railway engine near Cerro and took control to move toward Cerro de Pasco. Rebels freed prisoners, looted cash at Oroya, and forced the engine to run toward Cerro, with American engineers Reid and Guth assisting before authorities prepared defense at La Fondillon.
Eyewitness reports from the Peruvian rail system describe attacks by revolutionaries near Oroya and the Central line. Bridges blown, a baggage car wrecked, and trains derailed with few injuries. authorities struggle to restore service while leaders and supporters face capture or flight.
In Centralia, Wn, Macy Gentrelts Houstholn reports his wife suffered two years with kidney trouble and backache. After one box of Doan's Kidney Pills from Red Cross Pharmacy, her severe pain ended and she could resume housework. Fortier Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, markets Doan's in the United States at 35 cents.
A reader recalls a California sermon arguing no spiritual truth is contradicted by scientific fact and questions whether alcoholic wine can represent Christ's blood. The letter cites Leviticus and argues unfermented wine should be used to avoid temptation and decay symbolism.
In Cleveland Ohio a national superintendent of the Department of Unfermented Wing in Sacramento was named to lead a new regional division. The appointment signals organizational changes and expands oversight across multiple states.
At an adjourned Chehalis city council meeting the decision to pursue a Carnegie library project moved forward. A resolution dedicates a ten percent annual maintenance fund from Carnegie’s $10,000 gift, designates Block 7 and the Chelalis Land and Timber Company addition as the library site, and commits the city to provide maintenance funding.
A family from El Paso credits Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Des Moines with saving a life. Now in Nereoseoes, Florida, they promote the product in mercantile trade, reporting growing local demand and favorable results.
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