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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
7
Pendleton Oregon April 8 The dispute over dates for Senator La Follette and ex Representative Cole in the Taft campaign here was settled today. La Follette will speak on April 13 and Cole will move his appearance from April 12 to April 26.
The United States Supreme Court refused a rehearing of the recent patent money decision and also declined Attorney General Wickersham's bid to intervene. The court left intact restrictions patentees may place on use of their devices.
April and Pliny complete plans for two reinforced concrete structures in Chehalis on Main Street opposite the courthouse. The combined cost is $10,000. A 33 by 100 foot building will house the Chehalis Lawn Dry, while a 39 by 100 foot shop will be Carl Buege blacksmith.
A coal mine near Bucoda formerly idle for 24 years was reopened this morning by Portland interests who recently took over the host. A farce of fire and wire work accompanied the event as the operation resumed. United Press Leased Wire. San Francisco April 8. From Manila and Cameroon routes, fourteenth Os ry, commanded by Major Cannun, arrived today from Maeity by the transport Sherman for Mexican border operations.
A public notice states eight days remain to burn rubbish without a permit at present, then permits become required after April 16. Violators who burn without a permit will be prosecuted. Chief of the Fire Department will rapidly issue permits by law for urgent cases.
Pietro, an Italian discharged for a railroad gang on the north of Centralia, was brought back by Sheriff Urquhart from Portland where arrested Friday. He faced arraignment before Justice Charles Hoss as the absence of the sheriff delayed action. Prosecution plans to file information charging malicious destruction of property with witnesses James Monaco Guiseppe Caballo James Sceffick Chief Frank Roberts Sheriff Urquhart and Deputy William Van Bibber to be summoned.
Chicago April 8 Burglars with evident political ties raided Governor Wilson's rooms in the Sherman House while he was away and stole his private letters, watches, and papers. Valuables left behind indicate no general theft, pointing to political enemies as the motive.
Unclear OCR text reports agricultural concerns in Walla Walla about wheat not growing roots and mentions a Visy type overeyie and a great Viland tapite belt. It hints farmers near romance, fuel issues, and potential discoveries or experiments affecting wheat yields.
Eleonor Knox Smith Commissioner of Corporations urges creation of a federal administrative office to supervise interstate sexual corporations. He argues current restraint systems cannot be enforced effectively through courts due to vast complex financial interests and rapidly changing business conditions.
Entombed miner Henry Berman resists drowning for 47 hours at Manitou mine near Arbre, Arizona. Rescuers found him in four feet of water at the bottom of a ten foot shaft, suffering limited injuries but in remarkable physical condition after the ordeal.
The Chronicle reports agitation over Carnegie library site changes after contracts were let. Board member Dr L Kuisheru explains the board’s readiness and risks, noting Carnegie’s possible withholding of funds and contractor obligations if work is delayed, urging unity to avoid past civic strife.
Washington April . Senator Chamberlain of Oregon warns in the Senate that a railroad worker is killed or injured every six minutes and nine every two hours. He argues for a new measure requiring railroads to compensate workers for disability and to pay heirs in fatal cases, brushing aside employer claims of negligence.
United Press report states twenty passengers were taken from a damaged boat near the port after it beached five miles away. The vessel, owned by Merchants' and Miners, remained partly afloat with the captain aboard to oversee rescue operations. One passenger chose to stay behind.
A disrupted field and chaotic eighth inning doomed Chehalis as the late rally by opponents produced seven runs. Key players mentioned include Lechuck, Walter, Davis, Reow, Mallon, and a painter figure amid a crowded student section.
Mississippi flood devastation reaches thirty dead and thirty thousand homeless as two thousand square miles flood. Levee breaks threaten further damage near Memphis, Tennessee, with Arkansas breaks and Golden Lake danger. Rail and telegraph service crippled. agriculture ruined for years.
Albert N Bannister a Centralia youth and United States Marine Corps member drowned in Portland last Friday noon. He was given a military burial in a Portland cemetery after regimental requests. He was 20, son of Mrs J Roberts of Lincoln Creek, with relatives from Blaine McCormick and McCormick attending. The drowning occurred when his rowboat capsized near a steamer on the Willamette River. he attempted to swim ashore but cramps hindered him and his body was recovered after eight minutes.
The funeral of eight year old Tietael of Hanaford Valley, burned at home last week, was held at Newell chapel yesterday afternoon. Rev. W H Zuber officiated, burial followed at Washington cemetery, with six former schoolmates serving as pallbearers.
The Harm-Brown lumber mill and company real estate were sold at public auction by Sheriff Draubatt on Saturday to satisfy mortgages held by Doc Moga and Coal Creek Lumber Company. Personal property sale brought in $0,000 and the estate house for 20,000. D. i. Moss was the sole bidder.
A rough notice states that burglars last night entered the home of Prank M. Wall, an insurance man, and stole jewelry and a vehicle from his wife and infant children. Police are investigating with little usable detail.
Charlea Graser a fireman on a steam shovel grading the new roundhouse shops north of the city was severely burned when a steam cock on the engine blew off Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to Tacoma after medical care in town. doctors say his condition is serious. He is about 45 years old.
Mrs Newton Jones of this city received a telegram stating her brother in law Dr A Lee Saylor died in a Portland hospital last night. Burial will be in Mc Minnville. Saylor was in Central Vin on a visit recently and is well known here.
Crowded churches on 16th Street held morning and evening services with special music. Rev. P. O. Dorring assumed the Presbyterian pastorate as the newly organized choir performed under Proctor Deny’s direction. Baptists and Methodists featured decorated interiors, sermons on Easter themes, and choirs offering two-part hymn tunes. Episcopal and other churches conducted afternoon and evening programs with notable music and congregational attendance.
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