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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
5
United Press bulletin from Memphis confirms widespread flood damage with reports of many killed. Communication lines are down and Madrid Missouri area appears destroyed, with reconfirmed reports considered impossible due to severed links and disrupted contact.
United Press Leased Wire reports at 6 o clock tonight the Miners Federation vote on accepting the government minimum wage scale and returning to work. Supporting resumption 128000 votes against 124000. About 40000 miners who favored resumption retired to work today. If the proposal is rejected operators predict a wholesale desertion from the striking miners.
Objections to the trseasment rolls for Lownd Improvement District No 22 were not filed and the rolls were approved by resolution TL. Hopkins was appointed to the central paltec forea. City Engineer Macomtee's March report shows city costs for businessing over $21 for the month.
Brigadier Omani, carrying Salvation Army credentials, arrived from Seattle and faced a hostile reception as he began canvassing in Centralia. A tense afternoon followed with locals protesting and some urging restraint while the effort to complete the canvass continued and a planned gathering was relocated to a church hall.
Ou County foreman with broad Pacific Coast plant experience announces the Tian Chu Brick Company's plant is operating at full capacity. Allan Turner, president, states the prospects for the concern are exceptionally bright this morning.
March turnout shows Lincoln Building led by Miss Brewer in grade 7, Edison and Logan entries among top performers. The list names many teachers including Miss Mellish, Miss Cooper, Miss Crockett and Mr. Well, with several High School entries and multiple buildings achieving high attendance percentages.
Mayor Thompson announces a nightly curfew to start at one o'clock in the evening for all children under mature age accompanied by adults. The Master Railway and Company agree to sounding the whistle at eight o'clock each night to notify residents, making parents responsible for their children under the city ordinance.
Centralia Woodmen camp prepares for a large Thursday celebration and district convention with an industrial parade billed as the longest yet in town. A Woodmen initiation, police and fire displays, bands, and lodge members join torchbearers and visiting dignitaries for a day ending with a banquet and evening bell at the auditorium. Weather may allow public talks by Head Advisor Revell in downtown business districts.
An old Centralia resident, Awie Miler, returns after a years stay in Alaska arriving in Seattle yesterday morning aboard the Northwestern. Miller, once a local law practitioner, plans to resume his practice in Centralia and renews acquaintances with old residents. Dr Titus, president of the Centralia Commercial Club, called to congratulate and promised support if he resumes bonds. April marks the timeframe for renewed activity in the Hut City and its territory.
The superintendent of Schools RB Kellves reports the new building will be occupied in May. Carpenters finished their work and interior finishers are completing details. The slate blackboards are due soon and the building should be ready for use once installed.
The text recalls April 1 and mentions or references Titus and another figure in the region, noting awareness of a Seattle agitator’s arrest for an alleged offense. It hints at early morning recollections and reactions among friends after the Daily Chronicle’s publication.
Delegates from Centralia and Chehalis plan to recruit in Aberdeen to form a team for the Stary League. If funds are raised at Aberdeen merchants on Friday and Saturday, a delegation will return next week to finalize the move, with A. B. Ford stating Aberdeen may reverse its prior decision and adopt Class D.
The report notes a strike at Grays Harbor with William D Haywood, leader of the Western Federation of Miners, involved. Details mention the LW Wyfall closure and related firings amid evolving strike conditions and labor actions in Aberdeen Washington.
Seth Nichols, a former Navy sailor, confessed to police that he and a man named Knight killed Dr. Helen Knabe after a night of drinking. Nichols claimed Knight paid him 136, and he stabbed the victim. Police remained skeptical and continued the investigation.
Paris reports aviator Gustav Hamel completed a London to Paris flight in a single leg. He landed safely in the suburbs after taking off from London with a passenger aboard, marking a notable early cross channel air voyage.
Severe flooding in Mississippi halted all trains as water overwhelmed levees and damaged infrastructure. Authorities work to prevent a collapse of one-third fort, with drivers and crews operating under emergency conditions.
United Press dispatch reports Ash's $500000 appropriation aimed at flood defense in Washington as Congress debates funding to strengthen protection for levees and related facilities amid rising water threats.
United Press reports Roosevelt campaigns in Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland and West Virginia for a three day speaking tour in support of the Republican presidential ticket. The trip includes stops in key states as part of his broader campaign effort.
A cleaingty dated report from Francisco notes dynamiters face indictment for dynamite trafficking. The defendants are charged in connection with explosive materials linked to delicated Chinese factions and emerging tensions. Legal actions proceed as authorities pursue the case in court.
Report says widespread strike action in England, Sealand, and Wales may continue as workers vote against returning to work. Government officials brace for potential violence and economic disruption while labor leaders demand wage concessions and a policy shift.
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