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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
3
Washington February 15 The protracted task of raising the sunken Maine is finished. The hull will be sunk at sea with naval honors after removal from the harbor. Furnishings, armor, and equipment were moved to Annapolis and Arlington for distribution.
E. J. Duffield, superintendent of Chehalis city schools, has been reappointed for two years. The selection meets with general approval as he uses modern methods and places Chehalis schools on a high plane.
In Midland Texas on February 15 Judge J T Knowles clashed with a man in commissioner's court. The judge demanded decorum then adjourned as the accuser hurled insult. After a pause he resumed court and defended his actions as an object lesson in dignity.
Chpmbera, a former guest at the Centralia Hotel, pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing two valuable coal joints from a guest room. Judge Rice sentenced him to a term in the Monroe reformatory.
United Press Leased Wires reports tests of canceling machines for postal use in Washington. A committee of experts evaluated about a dozen devices, examining jacket stamping and textile applications, with a contract award pending.
Youngsters gathered in New York for a Texas trip as spring training nears. Manager McGraw plans a 35-man group at Marlin Texas with pitchers like Tesrenu and Groh among those set to report. regulars depart early next week and practice will ramp up soon.
A large blast is planned at the Hercules quarry with nearly 1,000,000 tons of sandstone to be blown by a massive charge. A city delegation led by Mayor Thompson will attend, with delegations from Chehalis, Willapa Harbor, Grays Harbor, and Olympia. Governor Hay is unavailable due to North Yakima commitments, but many state officials and railroad officials will be present. A banquet for 100 guests will follow at the Oasis Hotel. Maj. J. B. Cavanaugh of Seattle has accepted the invitation to touch off the blast.
Local Elks Club invites community to attend a night at the auditorium with performances and social activities. The event promotes fellowship and charitable fundraising opportunities for the lodge and neighbors.
The BiKR WT annual grand dance in Centralia is set for tonight. Preparations are complete and the organizing committee anticipates a highly successful event with nearly 1000 invitations issued, marking one of the season’s premier social gatherings.
A fragmented note describes reconstruction efforts and track work in a city area near Cah Te, listing teams, schedules, and personnel. It mentions Nor-dan routes, HyeKa personnel, and a possible plan for improved routes and safety measures. The text is garbled but points to ongoing infrastructure fixes and project coordination.
Northern Pacific O W R B and N begin $760000 railroad upgrades at Centralia. New passenger depots rise while brickwork and steel framing advance. Roundhouse planning calls for 80 stalls, with 20 now planned. Five viaducts to be built, trackage extended to accommodate dozens of trains, boosting payroll and city population by thousands.
Myrtle Cothrim of Newburg Alabama recounts years of back and head pain, sallow skin, and a doctor’s limited relief. She says two bottles of Cardul cured her, and notes her mother and aunt also benefited. The ad promotes Cardul as a gentle vegetable tonic for women of all ages with mild ingredients and broad praise.
Walter attends the farmers meeting in Poyaltap as Terbet Robinson seeks a loan for the Cannery owned by the Continental Fruit Growers Association. The lease may run one to two years with nominal rent and a condition involving stock purchase. Officials aim to reduce debt by selling an existing asset to cancel the transfer.
Prince Gustave Dik van of Alhava, in native general’s garb, spoke on Turkish customs to high school students on February 15. He described Turkey’s caste system, revolt era, and exile of Dikran. He plans further study at the University of Chicago, and students gave a spirited high school yell in appreciation.
Announcement from Washington-Oregon Corporation district manager W Th Foshny states no personnel changes in Centralia and Tenino. George Turner will take on active managerial duties in Chehalis while Harry Gall departs for Eugene to join the Portland, Mogone and Western Railway auditing department after brief overlap.
Fragmented OCR text references the Washington Development Association and various name fragments. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities form a coherent report. Summary focuses on potential discussion of land issues by associations with unclear participants.
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