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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
4
The House passed a resolution to continue government appropriations by voice vote. The Senate unanimously adopted it extending funds to July 21 as Taft urged. without it the postal department would have had to suspend operations by midnight.
Oak View Sunday School members and friends gathered at the Grange hall for a reception and social honoring Rev. and Mrs. Herbert E. Ryder. A program of elocution and music pleased a large audience, ending with a silver take dish presentation. Levi Jenkins praised the Ryder ministry and the community’s affection before the couple spoke brief replies. A banquet followed with cake and tea, and the group adjourned around midnight feeling the event a success.
United Press report from Seattle cites John Bathuret a former U S commissioner to Tanana Alaska who testified in the impeachment inquiry that Judge Hanford appeared drunk or ill and staggers while crossing a street testimony detailing behavior amid the investigation into the federal judge.
Motorman George C. Shinolt aged 32 was killed and six passengers injured when a Broad line street car ran out of control on a grade near Eastlake junction, tipped over after striking a switch. Shinolt died instantly as the car crushed him against the pavement. other injuries were not considered serious.
Lavina Randall, aged 16, will begin walking lessons next week. Plaster casts holding her crippled limbs will be removed, enabling her to stand with support for the first time since infancy. She has not walked in her life until now.
GREENSHORO N C June 29 Delegates arrive for the annual Southern Textile Association convention with over 200 manufacturers expected. President W P Hamplek of Columbia SC will preside as cotton mills across the south affiliate with the group.
At a city commission meeting a petition for paving West First Street from Tower Avenue to Bridge City was presented. Nearly all affected property owners signed, 27 signatures in total. July 23 was set as the hearing date for objections to the proposed improvement.
Fred Brendlinger, an inmate from Bleiboom asylum, gave himself up to Deputy Sheriff Tom Foster in Cheha Hills. He claimed to have worked as a cook at an Aberdeen logging camp and asked for telegraph money from relatives to return there, saying he had regained his senses.
Perth A Gach announces candidacy for county clerk of Lends County on the Republican primary ballot. The notice outlines the candidate’s intent to seek the office and participate in the upcoming election.
In a pitchers duel yesterday afternoon Aberdeen defeated Chehalis 2 to 1. Frink struck out nine while James held the line. A highlight was Houseman’s one handed catch on Frink’s long drive. Davis, a high school recruit, left the plate unable to deliver in the ninth with bases loaded.
Domicio da Gama serves as Brazil ambassador actively defending coffee valorization policies. He stresses cooperative measures with producers, exporters, and international bodies to stabilize prices and support the sector amid volatility. He outlines Brazil's stance in regional and multilateral forums.
In a Sunday match between Wintock and Littell, Sam Holycrose of Wintock received a $10 fine after a scuffle triggered when Frank Michael of Littell moved a base. Justice P.O. Beaufort presided in Chehalie as the witness described a violent exchange with Michael the complainant.
Robert Pickens, a youth from Aber, was treated at St Helens hospital after an old revolver fired Friday night. He believed the weapon unloaded but missed one shell, the bullet lodging in his hip and entering the abdomen. His condition was updated this morning.
London June 28 Mme Patti the famous singer will receive the freedom of the borough of Swansea the first time such an honor has been conferred on a prima donna.
Seaside July 1 Aloha Stock Company opened its summer engagement to a mob scene when a shoebox was hurled on stage aimed at lead actress Miss Angela May. A garter snakes emerged from vegetables, prompting an abrupt curtain and a fruitless search for the prankster.
News notes Gov. Wilson’s nomination triggers cautious approval and concerns about party unity. The report highlights quotes about responsibility and unity, while fragmented text references individuals and phrases about political alignment and scrutiny.
Commissioner R Brunswig said yesterday the appraisers chosen for water plant number 4, owned by the W Oregon Corporation, will file their report in a few days. Figures are secured for the plant, though one appraiser is in Montana and two more work on the Tacoma plant.
Chehalis decorates streets for a three day July Fourth event opening Thursday. The Commercial Club plans a big parade with a $26 prize for best altered car or host machine. Local lodges from Mika and Moore back the effort as Compnay M ends the parade with Lone games between Contin and Ghohalia.
California Republican Senator Works launched a fierce criticism of both Taft and Roosevelt and their conventions. He labeled Taft's nomination fraudulent and illegal and said he would not support Taft. He praised Bryan's Baltimore efforts for civil righteousness and opposed a new party.
Willam Christensen and Will am Scales have formed a hardware partnership in Centralia. Christensen has long operated a hardware store on North Tower. Scales leaves the grocery business to join, with plans to run two stores, one on North Tower and another on West Main Street after September 1 following a deal with Harper Hardware.
Montreal July 3 Proposals now due for a new Canadian government dry dock to be built at Levis or Quebec as the largest in the world. The government will not build it. the winning bidder receives a 34 percent subsidy for 35 years on 5 million dollars. The dock will measure 1240 feet long 187 feet wide and 37 feet deep. Potential sites include the St Charles river Beauport flats or St Joseph de Levis.
A local note indicates plans to buy four pianos with Remembert supplying either second hand or first class instruments to meet the needs of buyers seeking affordable options. The ad emphasizes variety and ready supply.
The Logan chapel in the northeast section of the city will be dedicated with ceremonies tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Reid, Rev. Dorris, Rev. Flanigan and Rev. Mathewson will assist in the dedication.
Roy Armstrong Earl Brown Glen n Haker and Charles Wella four Claquato boys arrested Saturday for damaging the Claquato school house were released yesterday morning. J H B Brown father of one of the boys settled the cost of damages which amounted to 10 pounds.
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