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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
7
More than fifty shots were exchanged last night and early this morning between United States soldiers and Mexican rebels in El Paso. Four American homes were riddled with bullets but troops reported no injuries. The clash began near the El Paso foundry when a rebel force opened fire on American troops.
John Doe, described as unable to tell his name, was taken into police custody at the Hub City hotel. He was turned over to Sheriff Urquhart and sent to Chehalis for evaluation by a sanity commission before Court Commissioner W. A. West.
South Bend prepares for the Southwest Washington Development association convention on August 28 to 31. The meeting will focus on immigration, land development, roads, and transport with sessions inviting integration agents and regional organizations. A clam bake at Tokeland and a countywide holiday on August 21 accompany the event, with state candidate appearances and campaign activity allowed on the good goods platform.
A concert scheduled for North Park next Friday faces delays after city commission action and complaints from residents and neighborhood groups. Local women report trouble and expense due to the park event, with organizers planning future performances there.
Chicago Aug 3 Professor Charles Merriam served as temporary chairman as the Bull Moose party formally launched in Illinois. The main issue is whether to place a third party in the field to oppose Governor Dennern, who has been renominated on the regular Republican ticket.
SEA GIRT N Y Aug 3 Gov Wilson says there is harmony among his campaign managers as he prepares to confer with W McCombs in New York on campaign plans. He plans to return to Sea Girt tonight where he is based for the start of the party convention season.
Chicago reports 10000 workers voting in favor of a strike. Leaders claim the move could pressure concessions unless management meets the workers demands. The note mentions elevated surface linen production and uncertain future actions.
Private secretary of Comeresatiin Warbarton reports sentiment toward the reelection of Mr Warburton. Dispatches indicate mixed views with political maneuvering notable in Semtralia and local towns. The afternoon session featured Mr Hitt and a double act from Preasant Tatt amid temperance chatter.
A Tacoma Tacoma August 4 call from the Roosevelt progressive movement urges Washington electors and delegates to form a state central committee and convene a state convention by August 12 1912 to nominate presidential electors and congressmen favoring the party. It details committee appointments and authority to organize district conventions across Washington.
An airman was instantly killed today near Pleet when his plane plunged about 100 feet. Moran is reported to be responsible for the accident.
Charles R. Chae, president of the State Federation of Labor, was in Centralia yesterday and today to discuss the workings and interests of the organization and local unions.
United Press report from Washington notes Congressman Graham and fellow lawmakers urging Judge Hanford resign and to drop impeachment. The House judiciary committee votes to advise Taft on Hazard's resignation while Taft himself does not recognize the committee recommendation, closing the case.
Macon Ga Aug 3 Emory Speer United States judge of the southern district of Georgia may be compelled to defend contempt charges arising from a letter by former Mayor Huff of Macon. Huff alleges Speer sought to court action to benefit himself and relatives and that the Hull bankruptcy case funds have been tied up without interest for years. Huff accuses Speer of inactivity and demands investigation.
SEA GIRT New Jersey August 3 1916 General Wilson says he will not stump the country broadly during the campaign. He plans a few speeches at points chosen by the campaign committee and expects to begin speaking about September 1.
Snyidor has located notable ledges of Anosumistone near Morton Lawra county. Color matches Redford Hmnestona, with architects favoring its color. Snyder reports the find and notes efforts to improve rather than darken the stone color.
Chehalis police report a man named George Danna arrested for attempting to steal a bale of wiring from the E H Morgan warehouse. A second man fled as police arrived. a grand larceny charge is likely. The wiring valued at 250 dollars. Also, Chehalis Shingle and Lumber Company mill three miles from Chehalls burned at noon. loss not yet determined. The mill droper valued at 10,000 dollars, previously operated by Stackey and Southwick.
At a local trades council meeting last night an open gathering was set for next Friday night. Union men are urged to attend as a program will be outlined and plans promoted for the proposed Labor Day celebration. Strong overtures will be made to Eugene V. Debs to stay briefly in Centralia during the event.
A school election in District No. 202 Winlock district is set for next Saturday to decide whether to buy a new site costing 3100. The plan would keep east side Statler children from crossing the railroad tracks by avoiding a crossing.
New Bedford Mass Aug 3 A second expedition of the invading army of 1 000 000 men landed near this city as the Blue division defending New York, recently formed, raced to Danbury and Bridgeport. Red forces occupied Waterbury New Haven and Worcester was traversed, with New York and Albany curbing rail traffic for troop movement.
The Farmers' Co operative Creamery Company directors met in the Commercial Club room this afternoon to discuss improving plant conditions. It was announced the plant is on an exceptionally sound financial basis.
SV Hughes, also recorded as Cather Hughes or A J Hughes, died at his son’s home on G Street yesterday afternoon. The body will be sent to North Yakima for burial on the 1:50 train forrowing the trip.
In Copenhagen the king of Denmark accepted at city hall the Naploanal park donated by Danish-Americans in Jutland. The park spans about 340 nerves of terrain and moorland. Dr. Hentus of Chicago led the Danish-American committee with a dedicated address and a specially written song. Copenhagen officials plan further festivities in Rabid next Monday.
The commission has placed a force at work repairing the approach to the Skookwmehuck bridge at Datreet. The road is in a decidedly bad condition and complaints have been lodged.
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