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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
2
The excerpt links a cascade of political upheavals with unusual weather events, noting eruptions, storms, and shifting centers from Alaska to Chicago to Baltimore. It argues party quantity vs quality in legislation, hints at looming political suspense, and questions the impact of a potential Democratic National convention.
Tacoma Commercial Club and Chenier of Commerce push a resolution to urge Gov Hay to ask the legislature next January to establish a state commission for the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1914. They argue Washington already bears heavy, needless commissions and costs and call for abolishing the useless bodies first before funding a new one.
The article argues that government has long been run by two main parties with others never gaining lasting strength. It notes a possible shift as the Progressive and Socialist movements gain momentum, potentially creating a multi party dynamic beyond the traditional two parties.
The piece argues Taft is the Republican nominee from a machine and steamroller faction, not the voters. It claims delegates from democratic states and territories without electoral votes dominated the Chicago convention, ensuring no viable president can emerge. It warns that the party machinery will be crushed by voters in November.
Hundreds call the Settlers Agency seeking logged-on, partially improved, and improved lands under the Southwest Washington Development Association. Those with land for sale or knowledge of such lands are urged to write with legal descriptions, price, terms, and improvements, addressed to the Southwest Washington Farmers' Agency in Chehalis, Washington.
Regina Canada July 1 downtown buildings turned into morgues hospitals or refuges as volunteers clear wreckage from a cyclone last night killing about fifty and injuring four to five hundred. A two block wide path ripped through the wholesale and retail districts. City under mounted police and regular officers.
William Carrier, fined $25 by Judité Weatover, was jailed after failing to pay by last Monday night. He has been prominent in Centralia's public eye and was arrested at the Martin mill where he has worked for weeks.
A pleasant Lin coln Creek picnic at Hoskin Grove Saturday honored Mr. and Mrs. B. Hows and daughter Opal. Guests included multiple local residents, a hearty dinner with cream, and plans noted for the Howes' move to California. Mr. Hilbourne of Seattle bought the Howe farm and moves today.
Funeral honors for Frederick VIII proceeded to St Vitus Abbey with Danish royal family members and foreign representatives in attendance. The procession included Crown Prince Frederick and princes of the king’s brothers, while the late king’s bier was borne aboard a royal yacht by Danish service colonels.
Fragmented clippings joke about wit and music timepieces, wireless phones, a New York hen claim, cigarette smokers' health, a Mississippi belle marrying a Chinaman, and stray phrases, all hinting at a curious, unsigned newspaper collage from a bygone era.
City Engineer Stanley McComber presents three cost estimates for Main Street improvements to be reviewed by property owners before a July 9 hearing before city commissioners. The plans include 30 to 40 foot full-length widening and a third option with 249 feet on Bridge Street and 20 feet beyond. A remonstrance against the paving is circulating and will be submitted to the commission a week from tomorrow.
Centralia residents Frank J. Harrison and Miss Bertha Van Gilder wed in a Chehalis Justice of the Peace ceremony conducted by P. C. Beaufort. Also in Chehalis last Thursday, Robert Oakford and Mae J. Perking were married by Rev. F. A. LaViolette, who was asked to keep the event discreet until further notice.
United Press report from Baltimore July 7 notes dwindling funds among convention delegates and supporters. Visitors, marching clubs, and other attendees rush remittances home as expected expenses tighten. Telegraph quotes and weary travelers frame a changing mood as events wind toward Friday night.
July 1 report from Baltimore describes efforts to conclude the party convention with nominations for president and vice president. William J. Bryan and other leaders discuss possible tickets and the roles of Harmon Underwood and Woodrow Wilson or Clark, with a Hat of potential names including Kern James Gorman Culbertson and Rayner.
United Press dispatch from Boston reports about two hundred Republicans who supported Theodore Roosevelt forming the Progressive Party of Massachusetts at a Wordhall meeting. The event signals a split from the Roosevelt-led Progressive Republicans and names Roosevelt as a potential prominent figure in the new party.
Boston reports Miss Harriet Quimby first American woman licensed aviator and first female English Channel flyer dies in a Dorchester bay crash with manager W. A. Willard while returning from a 20 mile harbor flight. Monoplane fell into the bay from about 1000 feet as gusty wind toppled the tail. Both were thrown clear and disappeared in the water near Savin Hill Yacht Club.
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