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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
6
The Rose Brock Company presents Father of the Boys at Centralia theater tonight and through the week. Hubert L. Blyden stars as Lemuel Morewood, a businessman aging in routine who strives to catch up with his sons and rejuvenates dramatically as the plot unfolds.
George Nickels, arrested in Centralia for alleged theft from Alice Conroy at a Hi street hotel, appeared before Judge Rice in superior court. He pleaded not guilty, but on prosecuting attorney’s motion was allowed to plead guilty to a minor charge. He owed $50 in fines and costs totaling $58.60, which he paid. The principal witness against Nickels was whipped by the county.
A man named George Foresti was arrested last week on an alleged attempt to steal wire from Morgan Warehorse. He appeared yesterday afternoon before Justice Hows on the charge and bond was set at 610. The case involved an attempted theft and remains under investigation.
Several prisoners confined in the Lewis county jail will be forced to remain in the bastife until December because there will be no September term of the superior court. Some have already been in since May.
Herbert Robinson secretary of the Commercial Club returned from Puyallup with data on the cannery. He will present findings to members at tomorrow nights meeting. Farmers in the area have been urged to attend to discuss reopening the cannery in detail.
John Ward announces his candidacy for re election as county engineer. A Centralia High School and University of Washington graduate, Ward has lived in the area most of his life and counts many friends across the county backing his bid.
United Press dispatch from Duluth reports labor scarcity hampers Northwest harvests. Despite incentives, thousands of laborers refuse to travel for work in Canada and the American west. Officials fear wages and tape-measure demands limit turnout as bumper crops await, with officials projecting staffing shortfalls.
The former Rolllatim plant at the OW NX area is being relocated from Fuld Street amid heavy machinery and planned additions by Mr Huron. Railroads will straighten the track into the depot through the old factory site as work continues. In local sports, Manaford Valley lost 18 to 10 to a Lincoln Creek club.
in Weaverville California Elba Qoulh 96 and Water Gould 18 were found dead from gunfire. police say George Lorens the rejected suitor is the suspected killer as authorities pursue him. a blind witness describes the case and the survivor hints at a motive, while the town reacts to the tragedy.
Centralia Daily Chronicle editor Ha Steele invites Republican state senate candidates J A Veness and J E Leonard to a joint Lewis county debate with Thomas Crawford on whether William Howard Taft is the rightful Republican presidential nominee. Steele offers venues in Centralia Chehalis Winlock or other Lewis county towns and dates to suit Veness or Leonard.
London dispatches report unrest over Turkey as Serbia Bulgaria and Montenegro push against Ottoman forces. Russia backs Montenegro in a rebellion. Turkey Greece relations worsen. Chicago reports circulated that President Roosevelt was assassinated, but he denied the claim saying he felt bully.
Awoontine Co Mes reports that all county teachers have secured their tenure for the current year. The note suggests this is a pivotal time for school staffing and highlights ongoing practices in local education.
Lewis county Democrats held a large enthusiastic meeting at Goissler's hall Chehalis presided by Chatt oman AOR. Judd and prominent Democrats attended from across the county to perfect plans for the fall campaign.
United Press dispatch from Dusseldorf reports rescuers racing to reach 150 miners trapped by a coal mine fire and explosion at Gerthe. Fifty men were rescued badly burned. hundreds feared dead as authorities confirm a rising death toll and ongoing efforts to reach survivors.
A garbled item discusses Oregon rail plans in Centralia with references to a proposed Vine or transit project. It mentions a Viehtu-way and possible adoption on Oyaipin street railway, with securing a Viehtu-way for some dime and a past easing of a coption.
A reader argues against surgeons leaving instruments inside patients after surgery. The writer calls the practice dangerous and inconvenient, noting risk of tool retention and fear this may frighten even a patient with an iron constitution. A playful remark about a husband fearing his wife's ghost closes the note.
United Press Leased Wire reports Democratic leaders in New York plan to organize against Roosevelt and the third party. They expect to exploit drift and trusts as campaign issues, with Governor Wilson aimed for election, aided by McCombs and others. The progressive movement is discussed as a strategic counterpoint to Roosevelt.
Funeral services were held today at the Methodist church in Chehalis for 17 year old William Cole who was killed by a Northern Parish train Sunday afternoon. The teen, whose birthday was last Friday, was the sole supporter of his widowed mother.
J. Er. Harter, high school principal at Randle, announced today his run for county assessor, challenging Schuyler Davis. State superintendent I. B. Dewey also at Randle confirmed the candidacy as the race begins with local support and expected vote interest.
Paged wire report from Somta writes of massacres in Turkey and Bulgarian protests. Bulgarians urge action while Allies consider a joint move against the Turks. Albania and Montenegro may ally against Turkish forces as tensions rise and Turkey has not replied to protests.
A clipped and archaic note describes lawmakers facing penalties for crafts under restrictive laws, presenting a chance to understand how it feels to be a victim of legislative enactments. The text emphasizes the superiority of commission government over other forms.
President Taft stated after a cabinet meeting that he would veto both the wool and steel tariff revision measures. A single message would cover both bills and declare that neither was prepared with the tariff board, and thus neither reflects a scientific revision.
At an August 3 stockholders meeting the Norths Western Bath Company elected R. C. Button as president G. F. Burdette as vice president Chas Devlin as treasurer and Edwin Harkness as secretary All are noted as city business men The firm plans to market the Button Perfect Bath system which requires no plumbing or bathtub and can be used in any room They expect goods in about six weeks and will use an agency and order system with future manufacturing at other sites.
The Eagle band will not hold further weekly concerts. Residents had hoped to fund and secure future performances at Nertte Park, but efforts appear to have failed, ending the public musical program.
A 1964 Gettysburg reunion notice asks soldiers to send name, company, state of enlistment and promises transport to Gettysburg for a July 1, 1993 reunion at the battlefield. Col. O D Spencer, 114 Flam Bt Centria Washington, requests surviving veterans attend.
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