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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
2
On February 1 1912 readers learn Centralia will gain 35 miles of sidetracks totaling 184 840 feet of car room to handle up to 154 freight trains at once. The new depot, shops and roundhouse are planned with eighty stalls though only twenty built now. Rail officials stress full yard capacity will be used if demand rises, signaling Centralia’s rise as a major railroad center.
The Centralia and Chehalis water committees meet in Chehalis to push municipal gravity water systems fed from the North Fork of the Newad kum. City commissions in both towns back the project as talks continue with engineers and proposals, while baseball league plans expand with a six club circuit tour to Olympia Montesano Aberdeen and Hoquiam to attract fan support and establish lasting play in Centralia.
Turmoil surrounds the league as key clubs push divestiture amid ongoing season efforts. The scene centers on a dominant club pressing reforms while other teams respond to shifting financial and competitive dynamics, with a focus on leadership and schedule impacts.
City commission aims to prove Chehalis can pave streets with the same material used locally at reduced costs. Observers in Centralia and Chehalis expect substantial savings if pricing was previously inflated by one company. If proven, property owners in both cities could gain thousands, with future paving tied to county projects and bids by local contractors feared to be cut.
In a garbled OCR snippet from a historical page, readers see scattered phrases about land values and increas(es) amid mixed, unclear wording. The readable fragments hint at property worth rising, with mentions of financial terms and places but lack coherent names, dates, or events to establish a clear report.
The city draws laborers and other workers, but a new wave arrives in Centralia and nearby areas of homesteaders who will till the soil. Western Washington lands offer superior opening and returns, with rapid land-value growth predicted over the next year as buyers seek to invest now.
Frank Helsey, city engineer, reports cost estimates for a water line from the North Fork of the Newaukum River to Centralia. An 18-inch pipe delivering four million gallons daily costs about 124 218 dollars, while a 16-inch line delivering three million costs 122 116 dollars. The plan is feasible and financeable from receipts, with a water ordinance to be submitted soon. Citizens are urged to register and vote when the proposition comes up.
A disrupted wedding in a small town ends with tragic events as the bride and her mother confront a fatal outcome. Waller B Covell and Mina Erickson were the couple, with the ceremony postponed amid family conflict and a shocking turn that leaves the community reeling.
United Press reports Mahlon Pin nes, chancellor of New levser and former congressman, was officially announced by the White House as the replacement for the vacant head of the United States Supreme Court.
The final dismissal of reserve calendar indictments against Abe Ruef was ordered by Judge Lawler in San Francisco on February 19. Ruef, serving a 14 year sentence, becomes eligible for parole and is expected to testify against former Mayor Schmitz, who faces trial.
President Taft will travel to Chicago on March 9 and deliver five speeches, with the announcement made at the White House. The visit underscores a busy political schedule as Taft engages audiences in a major city.
The Daty high school beat Raymond high school 2% to 17 Friday night in a clean exhibition. Daty’s teamwork gave them a slight edge, with Coleman and Marr standout performers for Duty and Staymond respectively.
Local police search for Ford, a Michigan man who came to Centralia, posed as a bachelor, became engaged to another woman, and later claimed South Bend as his destination. His wife discovered letters proving the deception and alerted authorities. Ford remains at large.
A six year old boy was killed in front of the Winlock depot when a train struck him. The incident occurred this morning as Doroney Charles Sticklin was reported detained. Parents' names were not provided in the report.
United Press Leased Wire reports Congressman Henry of Connecticut compares the money trust to the blackhand menace in a fiery speech in Washington. He urges Congress to study the criminal methods behind currency and bank reform before debating the Aldrich plan.
Coroner Charles Sticklin held an inquest in Winlock into the death of Clarence Viste six who was struck by southbound train 861 and killed Saturday morning. The jury ruled accidental death. A newspaper woman wed, Roma J Sturge, to Ernest Ford, with small ceremony after a days work at the News Examiner.
Washington Feb 20 Many important decisions are expected as the Supreme Court reconvenes at noon after a three week recess. Antitrust actions loom in the hard coal cases over alleged combines among coal companies and railroads in the anthracite region. Other matters include the St Louis bridge cases tied to rail coal combinations and a cotton corner case involving right to corner a cotton market.
In Renton and Chehalis area youths ran away from homes in Rtowlon and Tad week ago. Police traced two boys, aided by a Slowieki, to QChehalia and finally returned them to their parents. Chief Doyle of Voliea confirmed the youths admitted running away from an I mm flo and stated the home is in Renton.
A New York court decision clears cabaret shows from conflicting with prohibitions on certain performances. The ruling notes no teenie or improper acts are required, and eating and drinking venues remain open. The entertainment scene continues with music and dance as a modest evening program.
The Commercial Chamber denounces fake advertising in a heated meeting. Merchants complained about misleading outlets and deceptive ads, calling for strict action and a public review by authorities. The discussion aimed to curb false claims and restore trust in local commerce.
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