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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1912

Page

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Italian worker bound over for second degree assault

Medura Guido, an Italian, was bound over to the superior court under 500 bonds after being accused by M. F. Thompson of threatening to shoot. He appeared before Justice Charles Hoss and was angered when a bank car he lived in was dumped too hard during railroad construction work in the north end.

Medura Guido M. F. Thompson Charles Hoss Guido North End Bes Thompson Qentralla Henry White

New Bridges Planned at Morton and Benner

A. L. Preston county engineer oversees construction of two larger steel bridges in the eastern end of Lewis County. The Rendle bridge spans 250 feet with a 60 foot approach, about 600 feet of approach completed, while 200 feet of approach is being added at the Benner bridge.

A. L. Preston Lewis Fount Handle Benner Rendle Bewier

Deaf Woman Struck by Train In Chehalis Area

An elderly deaf woman named Batus, residing in Frances, was struck by a train yesterday at a local crossing. She suffered a badly crushed arm with amputation expected. She is the mother of A. A. Hates, a Chehalis resident.

M W. Batus Frances Hat Pisce A. A. Hates Chehalis

Hold-up sentenced to death in Portland murder

United Press Leased Wire reports that Jack Rob webs was sentenced to hang August 23 for the murder of Donald Sewart. Sewart and George Hastings were shot after an automobile party, whose members were the murdered persons, refused to stop at his column and he opened fire.

United Press Portland Jack Robwebs Donald Sewart George Hastings Perons

Socialist Speaker Joseph Jarvis Plans Tonight Talk

Joseph Jarvis, a leading Socialist speaker who has given several addresses in Centratta and nearby areas, will address the public at the corner of Tower Avenue and Main Street tonight if weather permits. otherwise the venue will be Mercantile Hall.

Joseph Jarvis Centratta Jwho Tower Avenue Main Street

Boy Struck by Car in Chehalis Bystanders Mediate

A boy hit by an automobile in Chehalis yesterday was found only frightened after examination. The car, driven by two California men passing through town, was involved in the incident.

South Dakota Republicans Elect Roosevelt Electors

Byron D. reports South Dakota Republicans adopted a Roosevelt slate, voting 2 to 1 against Taft and the Chicago convention. Five presidential electors were chosen pledged to Roosevelt, signaling possible Teddy nomination in states where Roosevelt control exists.

South Dakota Roosevelt Byron Taft Chicago Roose_ _velt Teddy Republican Party

Eastern Lewis Pushes Rail Line To Randle

J A Steele former resident of Randle says western Lewis county seeks completion of the Chehalis and Cowlitz Railway to Randle to provide growers with a nearby market. Land owners near Randle reportedly would grant right of way for the line through their property.

Cavenaus Yeneralay J. A. Steele Hving Randle Lewis County Chehalis & Cowlitz

Thought Fire Boys Could Oettle

An argument over a drag at the M and B bar yesterday afternoon escalated. A bystander phoned for police but dialed the fire department by mistake, since wires were crossed. No fire occurred and the crowd dispersed after the department arrived.

Fire Department

Tono Developments Turn Mining Camp Into Model Town

Tono develops into a model mining camp on the Pacific Coast, with a company town under Washington Union Coal Company control. Electrification plans, new houses, a large power plant, and a massive coal vein multiple square miles deep signal vast growth, while payroll and legal troubles loom in the background.

Pacific Coast Daly

Miners Hospital At Toto Shows Prevention Over Cure

A Toto mine praises safety with a hospital built for 4000 dollars and a resident physician, yet no patients have used it as prevention succeeds. Rescue drills featured oxygen helmets while a pulmotor aids revived unconscious workers. In Washington a House approval funds regular army participation in state militia encampments and maneuvers.

Toto Pactite Washington, D. C House

Police Power Granted to City Officials for Health Infractions

City commission yesterday granted police power to L. F. Doerch city plumbing inspector and Dr. Theodora Madison deputy health officer. They will serve without additional pay. The rest of the text appears garbled and contains unrelated phrases.

L. F. Doerch Theodora Madison

Man Killed by Auto in Chehalis

W Ritchey a 45 year old jogger and Keller mill employee was struck by a car driven by Fred Downs as he turned into Chehalis garage. He died before Dr Petit arrived. Coroner Sticklin held an inquest with a six member jury to determine fault. Ritchey’s Kansas family was notified.

W. Ritchey Keller Mill Jackson Prairie Chehalis Fred Downs Downs Ritchey H. L.petit Sticklin T. C. Rush H. C. Coffman J. F. Loughran William West Jr C. K. Palmer Dan Bush Kansas

Railroads suspended baggage rate rise by 120 days

United States Inter state Commerce Commission halted new baggage regulations for 120 days pending an inquiry. The rules would have raised excess baggage charges for travelers and set dimensional limits, affecting commercial travelers hardest as railroads planned to impose higher rates and tighter size rules starting July 1, 1912.

United Press Washington United States Interstate Commmerce Commission

J. J. Hill Resigns from Great Northern Railroad

New York news says J. J. Hill resigned as vice president of the Great Northern Railroad and W. S. Clough was announced as his successor.

United Press New York J. J. Hill Great Northern Railroad Clough

A Canadian view of Tart's nomination

The Montreal Star editorial laments the victory of a political machine and questions whether the American people will accept leaders who deny their choice. It warns that a faithful electorate can resist despotism, yet warns against mercenary votes and the dangers of oligarchy shaping policy.

Roosevelt Tie Moist

Olympic grounded near Bills Island after noon collision

United Press reports the White Star liner Olympic ran aground in high seas near Bills Island while trying to avoid a steam yacht. The ship faced dangerous wash but posed no immediate danger as divers assess the situation and await the next high tide for potential refloating.

United Press SMW York White Star Olympic Ena Manis Upper Hay Bills Island Taga

Chehalis City Eyes Suit Over Bursting Water Mains

City officials plan a potential action against Washington-Oregon Corporation for street damage in Chehalis caused by burst water mains. Warren Construction Company was asked to repair several large holes after the mains failed, but faults remain disputed as repairs are tied to fixing the water lines first.

Chehalis Washington-Oregon Corporation Warren Construction Company

Fire Chief Long Resigns Again, City Deliberates

Che hullae city commission considers accepting the resignation of Fire Chief Andy Long after he again offered to step down. Commissioners hesitate to lose his services as they review the request.

Andy Long City Commission of Chehullae Mr. Long

Birthday Reception at Grand Mound Honors John Lynn

A pleasant surprise gathering at Mr and Mrs Jus Lyne's Grand Mound home on Saturday evening June 29 marked John Lynn's birthday. About thirty friends attended as Clarence and John Lynn received greetings while P Berley and Ruth Van Eaton of Olympia shared memories from that week..games included progressive pedro with Munson and Loutta Leitner winning first prizes. consolation prizes went to Margaret Leitner and C B Rowley. Dainty refreshments followed as guests departed happy with the evening. Attendees included Mrs Remley Munson Lynn Leitner Longs and many others.

Jus. Lyne Grand Mound Clarence John Lynn John Lyon P. Berley Ruth van Eaton Olympia Pedro Mr. Munson Loutta Leitner C. P. Remley C. H. Munegan James Lynn Bert Watson Clarence Lynn Ben Laltier Marvin Acord Charita Acord Wil Munson Harry Freoch Eha Axtell Norman Grown Carl Masterson Glan Masterson BD. R. Axtell Frank Orris

Ball Fans Injured When Bleacher Rail Breaks

At Chehalis yesterday a railing failure in the rear of the west stands sent several men tumbling about ten feet. One man was reported seriously injured, though hospital confirmation was not available.

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Miss Naiey Cultha Migs BAIT PUL headline

Ruboar Expert, Secretary of International Rubber Expostron announces new duties.

Miss Naiey Cultha International Rubber Expostron

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