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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1912

Page

3

Four Candidates for Judges Named in Cabinet Report

United Press reports President Taft may select a new Supreme Court judge by January 2 from four hopefuls Hook of Kansas Nagel of Commerce and Labor Sutherland of Utah Kellogg of Minnesota Borah Idaho eyed but not ruled out. The pool includes three eighth circuit figures with Vandeventer already serving on the court.

United Press Washington, D. C Harlan Supreme Court Feld Poshille Senate United States Hook Kansas Judge Hook Hig Wackers Sutherland White House Nagel Taft Kellogg Standard Oil Hay White Justlee Lamar Day Larton Justice Vandeventer

Mongolia to be proclaimed independent under Russian influence

United Press leased wire dispatch from Pekin reports Mongolia will be proclaimed independent tomorrow as China cuts off Turkestan, then placed under Russian protectorates with a grand khan named. Trans-Mmongolian railway will follow, bringing Europe nearer Pekin by days and extending Russian influence toward Manchuria, with possible Japanese balance of power shifts.

Pekin Mongolia China Turkestan Russia Russi Europe Manchuria

Somervilles urged to resume mill operations under installment plan

Dev. 30. A H Brown, receiver for Somerville Brog of Napavine, sends a creditors statement and suggests allowing the mill owners to resume under an arrangement where Somervilles pay their debts in monthly installments after March. With a demoralized lumber market a sale would not satisfy creditors, but a brighter outlook and faith in the Somervilles’ ability may lead to adoption of the plan.

A. H. Brown Somerville Brog Napavine Somervilles

Poultry Club Organized in Chehalis With Sixteen Farms

A poultry club was organized in Chehalis with representatives from sixteen chicken farms in and around Chehalis at a Wednesday meeting. Mrs William Bivin was named chairwoman of the organizing committee which will report next week on the best plan to establish the organization.

Chehalis Chehalia William Bivin

Missing Napavine physician sparks search and fear

Dr G Story, 29, of Napavine has vanished for two weeks leaving his office unlocked. Friends search frantically amid suspicions of foul play while locals note odd fragments of advice and stray lines about laws and pickpockets in Chicago.

Tee G. Story Napavine

Governor Burke Pushes Inland Rivers Improvement Plan

North Dakota Governor Burke urges executive action to enhance inland rivers infrastructure. The call emphasizes flood control navigation safety and regional economic benefits through targeted dredging basin projects and maintenance funding. The proposal outlines coordination with state agencies and federal partners.

New Seating Plan in the House with Two Principal Figures

A captioned photo shows the new seating arrangement in the House of Representatives adopted in December. The desks now feature continuous shelves for books and papers to fit the larger body, with acoustic issues prompting a smaller chamber. Under Champ Clark, Oscar W Underwood is pictured, as the chamber debates tariff reform, currency changes, and arbitration treaties with France and Britain.

Congress Fess Champ Clark Ap Petra Ae Spedkeid Oscar W Underwood Jefu Friove Great Britain

Prospects at Tenino Are Bright in Southwest Washington

Tenino's future looks strong with pending revival in lumber demand as mills await work to resume to full capacity. Quarries and growing coal mine activity add to optimism while the Northern Pacific advances the Tenino Tacoma double track project, boosting regional prospects.

Washington Tenino Bel Northern Pacific Tenina-Tacoma

Young Man Dto After Long Illness

Elia Tleeves, 23, of 620 Alder Street, died after a long illness. Funeral from the home tomorrow morning with Finley officiating. Remains to be shipped to Porter for interment. Local preacher with an aviary comment on sincerity noted.

Elia Tleeves Alder Street Finley

Unions Face Antitrust Prosecution Over Harriman Lines

In Kansas City on December 30, federal orders require M. F. Ryan A Hinzman president and vice president of the Richway Carmen of America and J A Franklin international president of the Brotherhood of Boilermakers to appear January 1 in the Western District of Missouri for a government action aimed at unions protesting Harriman lines. The case targets the International Association of Machinists and its president James O Connell, with Illinois Central Railroad initiating the suit. five unions and about 200 officers are named.

Kansas City United States Harriman Hnes Minot Danville M. F. Ryan A. Hinzman Richway Carmen Ilinois Central Railroad Harriman Hines

Winlock Unusual Building Boom After Fire

Winlock to see a three story fireproof block on the former hotel site and a 50 100 foot building in the same block. Northern Pacific depot work will start soon after bids were opened and contract let. J Warne plans a brick plant on land with rich clay deposits. four rebuilt buildings will replace those destroyed last week. Local merchants push rebuilding to restore the city’s commerce after the March fire.

Winlock Northern Pacific J. ¥. Warne Taat

Aldrich Attacked by La Follette in Wisconsin Clash

Senator La Follette assailed Senator Aldrich in Madison arguing Aldrich never served the public beyond personal gains. He alleged Aldrich sold a grocery and fish business for $50,000 and held the United States Senate worth $50,000,000, claiming his career was devoted to self-interest.

United Press Hamilton Ghig Laohette Aldrich Wisconsin LaFollette United States Senate United States

Taft Delays Pardon for Convicted Banker Morse

President Taft took no action on Charles Morse pardon despite reports Morse, a New York convicted banker, is in precarious condition and slowly dying after conviction. The surgeon's report was not read.

Washington, D. C Des d Taft New York Charles Morse Morse

Twenty Killed In Great Northern Coast Train Wreck

Dec 30 report from Patil Mion states twenty passengers died when the Great Northern coast train plunged down a fifteen foot embankment two miles east of Sharon North Dakota. Wounded eight were hospitalized as bodies were recovered and cremation began. A note at the end asks the thief who took a pocket from the post office writing counter to return it to The Chronicle office.

United Press Patil Mion Great Northern Oregonian Sharon N. D Hospitala Chronicle Robie

Damages verdict in Chehalis lumber suit ends term

Judge A Rice awarded Lloyd Jones six thousand dollars in damages against the Chehalis River Lumber and Shingle Co at the close of the December term of the Superior Court. The suit was heard without injury by consent of both sides. The case may go to the Supreme Court for settlement where Jones could receive five thousand dollars or nothing. Jones allegedly lost an arm while employed by the defendant company.

A. Rice Lloyd Jones Chehalis River Supreme Court Jones

Post Office Hours Narrow for New Year Observance

Post office to close on New Year with general delivery and registry windows operating 9 to 10 9 to 19 am. Money order and postal savings departments closed all day. City carriers conduct only delivery and collection. No rural routes service. rural carriers operate only 9 to 10 from carrier window.

Water System Discussed By Winlock Council

Business leaders in Winlock will push for a city water system to improve fire protection after recent heavy losses. Merchants, especially those with major fire damage, view investment as prudent and necessary for safety and municipal welfare.

Turks Win Big Victory

A 24 hour battle reported from Constantinople describes Turkish troops defeating Italian forces at Tobruk Tripoli. The forward march penetrated fort defenses, inflicting heavy Italian casualties and capturing materiel while Turkish losses included seven killed and several wounded. Lieutenant Nobib Boy led the assault, entering the fort and seizing a quick firing gun.

Unies Press Washington, D.C Constantinople Ministry of War Tobruk Tripoli Nama Nobjib

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