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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
4
Caller reported a fire at the Bash and Door factory on Saturday night. Auto truck responded but firemen found no signs of a blaze.
Delegates from the United States and Canada assemble in Toronto for the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention starting tomorrow. An exhibit of police equipment will be among the feature attractions at the gathering.
In Atlantic City the Akron airship wreck was raised from Absecon Inlets after it exploded Tuesday at around 1000 feet. No bodies were found aboard only a piece claimed to belong to Walter Gest, a hobby mechanic.
A United Press Leased Wire report from Rome dated July 8 states that all defendants in the Camorra murder trial have been found guilty. The wire notes a message from Viterbo confirming the verdicts and marks a decisive outcome in the high profile case.
Seattle July scene cites former United States Senator Piles attempting to persuade Attorney John H. Perry to drop impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Sanford. The discussion suggests Perry's arrest following the Dreamland rink protest mass meeting would be settled per Piles' proposal, as he testified for Hanford.
The Bungalow theater will hold its opening performance in its new Robinson building tomorrow night. The Criterion Quartet Brooke well Albrecht Sargent and Haunton donate their services gratis for the opening. Interior furnishings are being completed today. The verse ends with a playful tale on courtship and marriage etiquette.
Despite an accident Friday balloonist Davidson completed his last flight Saturday for the Chehalis celebration. The final ascent ended when he landed amid trees and stumps. a parachute snag on a tree deflated the opening and left him with injuries.
Police admit bafflement in solving the brutal killing of 12-year-old Jana Connors found in a vacant lot after being tortured while held prisoner in an unoccupied hat. Two men are under arrest on suspicion.
The WCTU opened a four day institute at Mrs Dora Greeley’s home in Centralia. The program lists sessions in the Latter Day Saints chapel on Wednesday, Logan chapel on Wednesday, and Ford’s Prairie school house on Thursday afternoon.
The body of a former Columbia River boat captain who ran a Portland line was found in Chehalis. He was well advanced in years and will be sent to Portland for interment.
Atlantic City July 8 The Southern classification committee met to discuss new schedules. Representatives of commercial organizations and mercantile firms protested the change. The classification was agreed and carriers decided to delay its effect to August due to shipper opposition.
A major Tonopah fire today struck the town’s business district causing extensive damage. The blaze destroyed a large portion of the area with estimated losses around $160,000. Local authorities and fire crews fought the flames and warned residents to avoid the area.
Washington July 8 A judiciary committee report to the House calls for impeachment of Judge Archibald of the Court of Commerce for misbehavior high crimes and misdemeanors. Thirteen articles allege he used office for personal profit in coal property deals with railroad connected firms and benefited from transactions through associates. The panel accuses him of abusing his position and seeks removal. action postponed to tomorrow.
Mrs. Nancy M. Bates, 73, deaf and dumb, was fatally injured when struck by a train at Frances Friday. She died in a South Bend hospital after arm amputation. Funeral set for tomorrow in this city with Rev. W. H. Miller officiating. Interment Mountain View cemetery. Survived by A. J. Bates, two sons including Chehalis barber A A Bates.
Centralia hosts Hoquiam at the fairgrounds next week and Aberdeen the following week. The back-to-back home series aim to boost fan support and help close Chehalis's five game lead in the standings.
The city endures a severe heat wave with six deaths and thirty prostrations reported by 10:45 this morning. Officials warn the 93 degree high may be surpassed as vulnerable groups like the elderly and children suffer most.
City commissioners adjourn the remonstrance hearing on Main street paving for one week as property owners fill the room with petitions and remonstrances. The petition and remonstrance counts are nearly equal, with the remonstrance slightly higher in front feet.
Unitedness Leased Wire reports a Catteby England mine explosion in Conisbrough. early fire caused the outer workings to be destroyed. Thirty six rescuers and thirty five miners died. four more explosions trapped the rescue party deeper in the shaft.
Gert Baker of the iSalzer Valley Lumber Camp suffered the loss of a middle finger on his right hand in an accident at the camp yesterday. He was transported to Emplores hospital where the injury was dressed.
Claud Graham White and his wife, formerly Misa Worothy Taylor of New York, who spent their honeymoon in France, returned to England yesterday by air.
The feature today for the Portland Elks motor boat race starts at 9. The course runs on the Columbia and Willamette rivers. Entries include Wiggam and the Oregon Wolf among others.
City commission opened bids for LID No 24 this afternoon. Two bids were received with J W Phller offering 2569 dollars and Fletcher Johnson offering 2470.25 dollars. The contract was awarded to Fletcher Johnson.
London reports eight weeks of transport workers strife has left about 80,000 out of work. Strike leaders warn funds are exhausted as organized charities struggle to aid applicants, with a rising death rate among young children.
Washington July 9 Progress in the Lorimer case continues as Senator Fletcher of Florida keeps speaking in support of Lorimer. It is likely the debate will run for three days with further speeches planned.
Five more deaths from the intense heat were reported in Chicago today, bringing the five day toll to 35. The heat wave worsened conditions across the city as officials urged residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated.
Portland July 3 Thomas B Mills of Superior Wisconsin was elected grand exalted ruler of the B P O E at the grand lodge session. Charles H Ward of Pasadena California was named grand esteemed loyal knight with further elections planned later this afternoon. The item ends with a stray market note about a broom trust threatening price hikes.
A period promising three years of exchange protection appears, with prices starting at $260.00 and rising. The brief note emphasizes a robust guarantee accompanying the purchase or upgrade option.
The School of Mines at the University of Washington will offer a coal mining engineering course starting in 1912 13 to prepare men for mining work in Washington state. The curriculum covers origin distribution and structure of coal fields, coal classification, testing and uses in power production, and engineering aspects of mining operations.
Chiia G. Smith a 27 year old chauffeur for Seattle Taxicab Co was struck by an inbound street car at 1 40 am and died in Seattle General Hospital about three hours later.
Dudley E. Kilmer a local transfer man and G A R member committed suicide at his Olympia home by drinking carbolic acid. The death was reported today. Hubbard returns from Chicago after serving as a Republican delegate to the National Convention and trips to Montreal and other points.
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