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Newspaper
Centralia News Examiner
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
6
The Centralia News Examiner 2006 is listed as the official paper of Centralia, published every Friday morning. Subscriptions are one dollar per year, with contact phones shown in the display. The snippet references proprietors Dunckley and the newspaper’s postal registration details.
The piece surveys a decade of Washington politics highlighting the Cushman Mead Jones and Bumphrey coalition, Senator Wilson, and Rockwell. It recalls McGraw’s 1880 bid, King county’s McGraw Club, the Populist surge, and warns against past party missteps that toppled the GOP in 1893.
The piece surveys three Republican gubernatorial contenders McBride Atkinson and Cosgrove. It lauds McBride as a strong autocratic yet reform minded leader while criticizing Mead. Atkinson is praised as idealistic industrious and prudent with potential statewide support. Cosgrove is described as the most deserving veteran with enduring Republican zeal and robust leadership qualities.
About ten days ago the Post-Intelligencer released a statement opposing a proposed measure. The brief note references earlier editorial criticism and notes ongoing public discussion among local officials and residents.
Pierce county republicans back McCormick over Cushman amid party discontent. Jones pursues a split alliance while railroading, tax commission figures, and Mead grow wary. John L. Wilson senses the combine breaking up and aims to aid Ankeny’s defeat.
At the last Centralia Choral Club gathering a plan was set to secure a permanent home by purchasing land and building a concert hall. A committee will draft details, and the hall would serve concerts and lectures. The club credits Mr. Hiller and its members for rapid strength and shared purpose.
A fragment from Uncle Tom's department showcases poems by Frances Demorest, Merel Hansen, and Nancy Cleveland from Centralia and Cantralia. It includes playful verses about summer days, uncles, a boy of ideal grace, a pet kitten, and a testimonial for Dr. King’s New Discovery.
W E Reynolds a Cantrada resident was jailed in Chehalis city jail after a July 10 incident distributing banned literature. He appealed, but transcript issues and legal delays cloud the case. His supporters offered funds, yet he refused aid and remains jailed, citing Socialist aims and public cost. CHAS I MATHIB.
Seattle supporters raised funds quickly after The Times highlighted HK E Grimm, a University of Washington wrestler, as a strong Olympic hopeful. Grimm trained with Roller at the YMCA, drawing backing from Duncan Inverarity and the Seattle Athletic Club to compete in San Francisco for a San Francisco tryout.
Last night reports confirm tryouts occurred on Stanford track yesterday afternoon preventing Grimm from taking part and stopping Wave Seattle from naming a team. May notices had listed a tentative May date with Saturday now identified as the day. Forrest Smithson shown as likely to join the squad, representing the Pacific Coast. The rest is a mix of local ads and health claims for Electric Bitters and other items.
The fragment promotes Hamberlaka Pain Balm as a remedy for muscular soreness rheumatic pain sprains and stiffness. It claims quick relief at low cost and lists P R Stallil as the seller with pricing in 25 and 60 cent sizes.
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