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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1912

Page

5

Call to United States delegates for National Progressive convention

United States Senator Dixon of Montana issues a nationwide call for delegates to a National Progressive convention to open August 5 in Chicago. The list of signers includes Roosevelt supporters from 40 states with some states expected to participate while territories are excluded.

New York United States Chicago Dixon Montana Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Mule Delaware North Carolina Arkansas Nevada Mississippi South Carolina National Progressive Ume Live Ole Few Smaderh Val Binal Taxl Provisional Committee Congress Alabama Oscar W. Hundley Arizona Dwight B. Heard California Hiram W. Johnson Chesster HH. Rowell Charles S. Wheeler Colorado Ben B. Lindsey Connecticut Joseph W. Alsop Michigan Theodore M. Joslin Minnesota Milton BD. Purdy Missouri W. H. Nelson Joseph M. Dixon Nebraska Arthur G. Ray New Hampestre W. J. Beat Ithe New Jersey Everett Colby George L. Record Franklin Fort New Mexico George Curry Miguel A. Otero W. A. Prendersagt Oscar S. Straus Woods Hutchinson Timothy L. Woodruff Chauncey J. Hamlin Henry J., Stoddard North Dakota A. ¥. Moore Oregon Henry W. Coe L. H. McMahon Ohto James R. Garfield Oklahoma George L. Priestly Pennsylvania A. van Niegkenberg Willam Plyon Gifford Pinchot Willer Draper Lewis Rhode Island Henry J

Taft Eyes Re Election Plan After Baltimore Talks

United Press report from Washington says President Taft returned from Beverly and will study his correspondence as Secretary Hilles prepares materials for a campaign meeting with the Republican National Committee. Taft feels more confident about winning in November and is expected to announce Hilles will lead the campaign. Strong business and party leaders express support and anticipate no third party risk.

United Press Washington Taft Beverly Hilles Republican National Committee Baltimore Ite Wilkies Mr. Taft

Benefit dance for Sidney Thompson at Auditorium

Camp No. 609 W O W hosts a Wednesday night benefit at the Auditorium to aid Sidney Thompson of Fords Prairie who suffered a serious accident with both legs broken from a building collapse. The W P Clark orchestra will play, dancing starts at 8, tickets are $1, and printing hall and music are donated.

Sidney Thompson Fords Prairie W. P. Clilis Iprchestra Wworthy Valse

Plan to Withdraw Taft and Roosevelt From Race

Washington July 9 Republican leaders cannot find the source of a report that petitions to withdraw Taft from the presidential race are to be circulated nationwide. Roosevelt may also be asked to withdraw to allow a harmony candidate. The plan envisions a national drive before August 1, with petitions circulated by party leaders and canvassers, aiming to unite factions and prevent defeat in November.

Washington Taft Roosevelt Tan Ig National Committee Harmony Wader Tutt Congress State Legislatires Chicago Organization Republicana Noutell

Fog Shrouds Pilot in Fatal Fall Near Cyr Chalon

An aviator named Rebel perished when a foggy encounter while attempting a monoplane flight from Cyr to Chalons caused him to lose his way and crash into a hillside today. The accident occurred in fog near St. Cyr, France, with no survivors reported.

St, Cyr France Tuiy Crom &T. Cyr Chalons

Elk convention fills Portland with visiting members

About fifty thousand Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks members descend on Portland for a eight day reunion at the Armory. Delegates arrive from across the country, with California sending oranges and wine. The gathering features a city-wide parade, naval pageant with ships, and a bid for grand exalted ruler with several candidates.

Portland Ore Ifty Benevalent Protective Order of Wks Armory Alies Multones Mal Hotel Brother Elks Calfornia Order Avery

Centralia Sash and Door Factory to Reopen At Once

E Harmon, formerly a factory operator from Bellingham, has purchased the sash and door factory in Centralia from the Northern Pacific Railway. The sale price is undisclosed. Harmon will move buildings back from the railroad property to Gold street and place under one roof. The plant will be overhauled with new machinery as needed and may add an addition. It will be ready for opening in about two months. Harmon has operated sash and door plants in Bellingham and Minnesota and expects to hire 30 to 38 workers initially, with capacity for more if demand requires. His opening is expected to boost Centralia manufacturing activity.

E. Harmon Bellingham Northern Pacific Railway Harmon Gold Street Minnesota Bald Centralia Succesa Piere

Centralia Team Withdrawn If Albers Not Resigns

Centralia State League baseball directors voted to pull the local team from the league after the next two series unless O. J. Albers resigns or is ousted. The move follows Albers authority over a June 7 game and umpire choices cited by directors. Present were President Dysart and directors Scuitta Mille Muck and Cole.

Centralia State League Baseball Directors O. J. Albers Lami Hoquiam Zimmerpan Aberdeen Charles Gilchrist Chebatts Albers Centralia Joe Wilkins Dusty Miller Golden Russ Halil Wan League George Dysart Jack Scuiltta Norman Mille Guy Muck Fred Cole

Tono Miner Joseph Grundy Found Dead in Bed Post

Joseph Grundy, a coal miner living in Tono, was found dead at his home late yesterday afternoon. He reportedly hanged himself to a bedpost in his room with a short rope. No motive is known. liquor may have influenced the act. The coroner of Thurston County declared an inquest unnecessary and the body was moved to Sticklin parlors in this city.

Joseph Grundy Tono Grundy Thurston County

Man Disappears From Train While Wife Buys Fruit

G R Long, son of a longtime local settler, vanished from a Portland bound train while his wife bought fruit. Police across the Coast search centers from Los Angeles to Portland after a Centralia contact failed to locate him. Mrs Long and relatives circulate handbills to publicize the missing man, with foul play ruled out and temporary insanity suggested as a possibility.

G. R. Long Mr. Long Los Angeles Centratin Perth Portland

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