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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
6
Special to the Clervaldis. TACOMA Washington August 22 Congressman Stanton Warburton arrived from Washington and announced his withdrawal from the Republican party to seek the Progressive nomination for Congress in this district to succeed himself.
In Washington on August 22 Senator Penrose moved to direct the campaign contributions inquiry committee to examine charges against Bin regarding a facsimile certificate of deposit for $25,000. The document, drawn in favor of Penrose, was signed by John B. Archibald of Standard Oil. Penrose announced plans to press the action in the afternoon Senate session.
The city and Washington-Oregon Corporation both name appraisers to value the local water system ahead of possible city acquisition. City Appraisers Stanley Macomber and G F McDougall join W-O appraisers R E Montigue and J R Thompson with Henry E Gray as the arbitrator. A final five-member meeting next week will fix values, with Gray's ruling binding. Survey work continues on a municipal gravity system from Skookumchuck toward Centralia area for cost comparison with a separate plan by Engineer Kelsey.
Tacoma Washington August 14 1912 Hon J M Howell Secretary of State Olympia Washington Sir On July 18 1912 I filed under the primary law my declaration of candidacy for lieutenant governor subject to the Republican primary to be held September 10 1912 I listed my platform favoring direct legislation direct vote for all offices higher workmen compensation first aid and state industrial hospitals I joined the Progressive movement to oppose rapacious interests I now withdraw from the Republican primary and join the Progressive party I respectfully request you cancel my declaration and not place my name on the Republican ballot
The speaker recounts reform goals including child labor laws teachers retirement funds and Alaska coal field conservation while criticizing the Republican platform. He notes Progressives formed a distinct party in Chicago and vows to fight for unified progressive principles despite divisions within the Republican alignment.
In Gainesville on August 23, Caine and Fortune Perry, a father and son, both Black, faced execution for the May killings of two white men. The crippled father protested his innocence as officials tried to quell unrest at a party, the pair to be hanged today under the cloud of a racially charged crime.
Portland, August 23 Governor West testified before a grand jury amid questions of corruption here He announced plans to clean up Portland and called a conference with the mayor chief of police district attorney and sheriff He insisted he is not seeking reelection or grandstanding but is determined to see Portland cleaned up.
A forthcoming program titled Short Courses for Farmers is planned for Centralia with six instructors from Washington State College and the Paysallan experiment station. Speakers include Prof. Chapin on agriculture, Prof. Blanchard on chicken rearing, Prof. Sail on horticulture, Prof. Nahlstram on driving, plus Prof. Ashby and a domestic science educator for women. The aim is practical instruction in cultivation and fertilization at a surprisingly low cost, following a successful session in Pryvallay and prior Paysallup attendance.
A garbled paragraph discusses rites and parenting, suggesting that following traditions will raise perfect children while noting exceptions. The text is unclear and contains misspellings and broken phrases about brain, pews, and narrow powers, offering no coherent event or identifiable figures.
In New York on August 22 Coroner Feinberg and a jury found Rosenthal died at unknown hands. Police Lieutenant Becker, William Shapiro, Dago Frank Oirofie and Whitey Lewis were rearraigned. Grand jury indicted Patrolmen James Whites and William Steinarg for perjury linked to the arrest of Big Jack Lely.
Otto A Case appeals to Washington voters to support the Progressive cause, announcing withdrawal from the Republican bid and pledging to run on a new Progressive platform. He argues parties are corrupted by wealth and boss influence, urging a direct government approach and a strong Progressive primary on September 7.
A New York party given by Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt at her Newport summer home Heanlien is expected to be the season’s biggest event with East of the Suen inspired decor and performers from New York. George W Perkins is alleged to have funded actions to influence the Chicago GOP nomination while Roosevelt denies Perkins underwrote the primary fund and telegrams to Cortelyou.
Reported incident yesterday noon details a Salter Valley mill employee named Pred Stoddard who fell through a trestle on a logging road breaking his leg. He was taken to Employers Hospital for treatment. In other notes, Collins and Absber were wed by A. LaViolette at a Methodist parsonage, with plans for their home.
A garbled line suggests statistics on 1000 people with 200 blind 100 unable to do tasks and 700 unable to name their eyes. The text is unreadable in parts but implies a survey or claim about sight and capability among a population.
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