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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1912

Page

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Luncheon in Hotel Central Outlines Southwest Development Efforts

About 40 attended the fourth weekly luncheon at Hotel Central where speakers urged investment in Washington and California links. Carson discussed west coast growth, E C Shields touted sourcing capitol for a state capitol with Washington materials, and a large explosion at Tenino quarries was previewed. Tlarnes urged support for The Girl Left Behind Me at the Rose Theatre.

Hotel Bader Cargyn Ure RB. É& Ny Calefyrnia Olympic Peninsua Development Leagus Carson Tald Fa Eagat Chine Republic Paetlie Atlantic California Washington E. C. Shields Tenino The Capital Commission State Capitol Teniuo Tlarnes Southwest Washingtoy Development Association

Roosevelt Boosters Issue Call for Feb 22 Delegates

A call to Republican state delegates was issued to attend a Seattle conference on February 22 to push for Roosevelt's nomination at the National Convention. The notice is signed by Mayor Pilling of Seattle, Senator W. Paulhamas of Puyallup, and C White of Chebalis, with a dollar handler to be held in connection with the conference.

Seattle Roosevelt Mayor Pilling W. Paulhamas Puyallup White Chebalis

Washington Oregon firm to occupy rear room in new building

Boh Vai Wok Mavelas, a leader of the Washington-Grogal Corporation, closed a deal with C I Fowler for Washington Oregon to occupy the rear room of the new Wow building at Mayle Street and Tower Avenue. Washington Oregon will handle light and water on ground floor, with Worshay to have an upper suite. Lighting switch expected by March 1, offices to be reorganized after occupancy.

Wok Mavelas

Auditorium Seat Contract Awarded for New High School

On February 14 bids for furnishing about 740 auditorium chairs were opened. Chapman Bros. of Seattle won with $1.98 gallery chairs and $2.62 main floor seats. Other bidders were A H Andrews & Co Seattle Heywood Bros Wakefield Co Portland Sugetior Manufacturing Co Mokkee. Chairs are five ply birchwood finished in dull green with delivery promised by April 1.

Iward Chapman Bros Seattle Cancera A. H. Andrews & Co Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co Portland Sugetior Manufacturing Co Muxkeege Mich

Garwood to Start Morton Newspaper in March

Morton gains a new newspaper as L D Garwood plans to publish his first issue in March. A former Santa Cruz resident, he believes Morton will grow into an important trade center with a limited but budding field for his venture.

L. D. Garwood Santa Cruz Cal Morton Garwood

Hotel worker pleads guilty to grand larceny scene

Prosecuting Attorney J R Buxton filed information in the Superior Court against Jack Chambers former Centralia Hotel employee who pleaded guilty in Justice of the Peace court to grand larceny. Chambers is charged with stealing two overcoats valued at 65 dollars from Licreoni of B D Carson on February 7.

J. R. Buxton Jack Chambers Centralia Court of Justice of the Peace Charles Hosa Chambers Licreoni B. D. Carson

Drowning Boy Rescued After River Incident

Raymond Schwartz of Chehalis narrowly escaped drowning Monday afternoon while wading with companions near the Chehalis and Watkuma rivers. A companion’s capsize pulled Schwartz into the water, but 14 M Edwards and three men from the neighborhood pulled him to safety. Nearby officials described a tense rescue as cries cut through the river air.

Raymond Schwartz Chehalis Newatkuma M. Edwards Fne

Unions Plan Defense Fund for Indicted Iron Workers

In Indianapolis Bel, leaders of rival unions seek fair trials for about fifty four ironworkers charged in a nationwide dynamiting conspiracy. James M. Leach of the International Iron Workers Union pushes a defense fund conference. the union already has thirty eight thousand dollars. Forty one indicted have been arrested. seven more are expected to be taken today including Young Moston Benson Melway Bavis Irwin Painter and Polivan from various cities.

Indianapolis Bel James M. Leach International ‘Irposraphical Union Iron Workers’ Union Mr. Young Moston Tron Workers William Benson Drinell Federation of Labor John Melway Wheeling Miron Bavis Philadelphia J. B. Irwin Peovie Frank Painter Omaha Patri Lvan Chicago

Troop train crashes in Mexico near Guerrero

United Press dispatches report 37 federal soldiers killed when a troop train derailed after crossing a bridge dynamited by rebels over the Inaeka River near Guerrero. Rebels destroyed a second bridge. Dispatches say Vasquitos surround Terreon. 400 Americans evacuated by special train last night with no further news. Terreon may fall unless Gen. Treving arrives with 1,500 federalists.

United Press Mexico City Mex Inaceka River Guerrero Vasquitos Terreon Treving

The Girl I Left Behind Me Amateur Militia Show

The Rose Theater hosted an under directed militia company performance of The Girl I Left Behind Me last night. Attendance was fair yet the cast delivered strong work with Abe Flower as General Kennion and Ed Tawkonwerks and others turning in professional style performances. Tonight offers one last chance to see the play.

Rose Theater Npa Centra' Jlia Agel Militia Boys al Flowersling Abe Bob Gen. Kennion Tommy Wile Kingan G. F. Cummings Major Ouvcieh Speinger Aucient Edgar I Heritage Pearance Rosa Theatre George Mineher Suegeantty Leo Northup Orderly Medlyn Ilonry Andrewa Trivate Joneg Fred Stobarte Arthur Penwick Henkle Fred Roberts Willie Brown Dick Burleigh Frank van Gilder Clarance Burrng Clifford Sayre Clarence Patton Inez Patton Centralia Frances Metsenvah Wilburs Aun Gertrude i Knecht Fawn

Committee forms for bull league with regional talks

A committee was chosen at Gentvalla Handall Cla to organize a bull league. Members Jack Sevitta M Vaughan and N W Wills will travel with similar groups from Chehalla to meet enthusiasts in Olympia Aberdeen and Hoquiam with Montonano to plan a four or two team league. They will go to Olympia Mugsday and then Gray's Harbor.

Gentvalla Handall M. J. Vausan Jack Sevitta M. d. Vaughan N. W. Wills Wid- Hiemat Wiernates Comitee Chehalla Baselul Enthusiassis Olympia Aberdeen Hoquiam Wit Montonano Commilla Olympia Mugsday Gray Darhor

Train wreck halts Great Northern Oriental Limited near Doyen

A Great Northern Oriental Limited passenger train derailed east of Doyen after striking a mule, injuring two unidentified crew members. Rescue units reported the accident scene active with a train lie still. No other injuries reported.

United Press Devils Great Northern Oriental Limited Doyen Endwear Printerville Firaman Tat+ arrow Ware Paanengora

Keir uses diplomacy to split street duties

Commissioner W G Keir tactfully resolved a turf dispute between Ford and Walters after the switch to commission government. He divided Magnolia Street into north and south halves, assigning each man to his own section, restoring order in the street department. The two men reportedly dined together afterward.

W. G. Keir B. Ward Peter Walters Ford Walters Kier Magnolia Street Boas Keir Tord

City Moves To Enforce Street Sign Ordinance

City commissioners today notify Tower Avenue merchants to remove sidewalk signs in front of stores. The ordinance, passed at Tuesday's session, targets signs after police complaints that storefront placards provide hiding spots for thieves evading officers.

Tower Avenue Imust

Yuan Ig Elected President In Chinese Assembly

Nanking February 15 The National Chinese Assembly elected farmer Promiat Yuan as president following yesterday's resignation of Dr Sun Sun will retain the presidency until Yuan is inaugurated and ministers are chosen likely tonight.

Nanking National Chinese Assembly Farmer' Promiat Yuan Chinese Thepublic Sun Yuan Sun Yuan

Radical at head of Relhostag Hurlin

Feb 1 report from Relohatas notes Jonans nog Maan as president. Macon Deputy worried the emperor's Matricl cat at Vertin. Dr. Pater Spahn of the Clorleay Cantor resigned after a Social event. Behindumann was elected deputy wioaldont, Totnrich Boye became second county president in place of Hermann Paagcheo.

Hurlin Uduy Sta Jonans Nog Maan Macon Vertin Pater Spahn Clorleay Cantor Behindumann Wioaldont Totnrich Boye Tahoral Hermann Paagcheo

Brick Making Starts at New Hub City Plant

The Hub City Brick Company completed a new plant to replace the fire destroyed facility. Bricks will be produced starting tomorrow with an 18 000 brick daily capacity and 20 workers planned. The plant, located east of the eastern mill, is under new management by a company formed after taking over J F Alexander and son. Officers are H Allan Turner president and treasurer Dan Salzer vice president Albert Sears secretary. Turner will leave the Eastern Railway and Lumber Company to run the plant. Construction cost 15000 to 20000 dollars.

Hub City Brick Company J. F. Alexander H. Allan Turner Dan Salzer Albert Sears Tome

Survey crews face hostility along Cen tralia to Olympia line

The Washington-Oregon Corporation survey party reports rough handling and mistaken identity as they map an electric line from Centralia to Olympia. Landowners sometimes refuse access, and the crew endures unwelcoming reception while three possible routes are evaluated to obtain a workable right of way.

Washington-Oregon Corporation Centralia Olympia

Georgia Republicans Endorse Tart at Atlanta Convention

Georgia Republicans at Atlanta endorsed Tart for president with delegates voting to reaffirm his renomination. The convention, reflecting a diverse membership with substantial Black participation, seated two challenged delegates on the China delegation and solidified Tart's position amid contested representation.

Archdere May Be Visitor From Far Empire

Vienna reports that Archdere Pranela Joseph, potential future emperor king of Anairia Tungery, will begin an extended journey next month. He plans to circle the globe and return via the United States, spanning continents and years of imperial strategy.

United Press Vienna oArotadilea Chiles Pranela Joseph Anairia Tungery Asin United States

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