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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1912

Page

4

Unger Splits Over Beauty Claim In Alimony Suit

New York July 13 United Press Leased Wire Max Unger a professional strong man known as Lionel Strawfort faced wife Melanie Unger in a alimony suit before Justice Brady. She seeks $25 weekly alimony and $590 counsel fees. Unger said he married for beauty but found it superficial and artificial. He claimed his wife changed after applying a cosmetic treatment and that she could mystically move objects under her pillow. Mrs. Unger produced a photograph of her natural self and offered to appear in tights as further proof, but the offer was not accepted.

United Presa New York Max Unger Lionel Strawfort Melanie Unger Singer Justice Brady

Avaitor Victor Morris Smith Dies in Air Exhibition

Victor Morris Smith, holder of the world's amateur aeroplanes record, was killed this afternoon in an air exhibition fight at Palo Alto California. The accident occurred during the display, ending the event prematurely.

United Press Palo Alto Calif Victor Morris Smith

Italian Pleads Guilty in Centralia Assault Case

Madero Guidi an Italian arrested in Centralia two weeks ago on a revolver threat to M F Thompson was bound over to the superior court by Judge Hogs and arraigned before Judge Rice on third degree assault. Guidi pled guilty and paid a $75 fine plus costs.

Madero Guldi Centralia M. F. Thompson Hogs Rice Guidi

Call bids for new factory in Centralia

The Pacific States Automatic Announcer Company called for bids to erect a concrete factory in Centralia. The proposed plant sits on Third Street just west of the Northern Pacific tracks, with City Engineer Macomber drawing the plans.

Pacific States Automatic Announcer Company Centralia Third Street Northern Pacific Macomber

Teens Arrested In Bicycle Theft Case At Vail Pitener

Henry Westfall a 15 year old boy living in the southeast city was arrested on the charge of stealing a bicycle from Vail Pitener. The alleged theft occurred weeks ago. Westfall was arraigned before Judge this afternoon, but the hearing was continued until Thursday.

Henry Westfall Vail Pitener Young Westfall

W. G. U. to Hold Institute in Suittle Falls Tomorrow

The WGTU will conduct a large institute in Suittle Falls tomorrow following two weeks of similar meetings in county towns. Mrs Wade and Mrs Wayness are named principal speakers. Today’s institute occurred in Winlock.

W. GT. U Suittle Falls Wade Wayness Winlock

Roosevelt Charges Theft of 1912 Delegates in Editorial

Theodor Roosevelt argues in an Outlook editorial that the 1912 Chicago convention was tainted by fraud in California Arizona Washington and Texas. He asserts Taft’s renomination was stolen and warns that more fraud would overturn the will of the people. He calls for breaking from the conspirators and affirming direct popular rule through primaries.

New York Theodoric Roosevelt Chicago Taft Massachusetts California Arizona Washington Texas Jwieh !T Tait Roosevelt Northwest Saft

Denver Flood Toll and Damage From Cloudburst

ILUUL Denver reports a wall of water 25 feet high swept Cherry Creek causing massive destruction. Officials fear many lives lost though only one death confirmed, with property damage estimated from four to six million dollars and mayor directing relief efforts amid uncertain totals. Paris Femina to publish women's faults judged by readers next week.

United Press Denver Cherry Creek Arnold Paris Femina

Publicity of campaign funds urged by Texas representative

Washington July 23 Representative Henry of Texas urged the Senate to act on his bill requiring publicity of campaign receipts and expenditures before elections. He argued the Senate Investigating Committee cannot obtain detailed information and emphasized the need for disclosure laws.

Washington Senate Cain Paign Funds Henry Texas

North End Property Sold Near Centra Ha for City Lots

W F Kelling sold the old Reynolds place just north of Centra Ha to Kullen Investment Company for 9000 dollars. The tract will be divided into city lots and named part of the North Park Addition, opposite the new railroad machine shops, serving railroad employees.

W. F. Kelling Reynolds Place Centra- Ha Kullen Investment Company North Park

Auto with no lights crash near Russell farm

A Port Angeles auto without lights ran off the county road west of the Russell farm last night while trying to reach Centralia. Instead of reaching Centralia it left the road and plunged into a ditch, sustaining heavy damage. Two passing motorists towed the vehicle into Centralia.

Port Angeles Arset Russell Farm Centralis Centralia

Suspect Charged With Grand Larceny in Lewis County

Information filed in Lewis County Superior Court charges Harry White with grand larceny. White, recently arrested in Tacoma, is accused of stealing an automobile and $25 from Wa. Mitch of his city.

J. R. Buxton Lewis County Superior Court Harry White White Tacoma Miteh Cits

Aviator Hubert Latham Reported Killed Near Nile

Paris reports the famous aviator Hubert Latham killed on June 7 near the Nile source after a government advisory. Verification from officials forthcoming.

United Press Paris Hubert Latham al Huffato Nile River

Destruction of Bastille Celebrated in Paris Tomorrow

French Republicans in Bastille celebration planned for July 14 marking the fall of the Bastille. Locals vow a safe, sane event with no fireworks, focusing on liberty fraternity equality.

Parie France

Cenorita Campaigns in Trousers at Carnegie Hall

Senorite Luisa Conetilia editor of a Porto Rican newspaper plans a meeting in New York City at Carnegie Hall to promote women’s suffrage and organize an international effort for women’s rights.

United Press New York Luisa Conetilia the Nomad Votes For Women Porto Rico Carnegie Hall

Halo Family to Paris for Two Month European Tour

Chehalis attorney H. Fornes and his family will depart Chehalis for Paris on July 26. They plan to visit several European countries before returning home. The trip is expected to last about two months and the travelers will be accompanied by a companion.

H. Fornes Chehalis Paris

Northwestern Bath Company Seizes Property for Factory Work

The Northwestern Bath Company has foreclosed the George Rhodes property at Second and B streets near the old passenger depot. It will convert the site into a factory and assembly room with machinery to be installed and active work to begin immediately. The company’s office remains at 724 North Washington Avenue for the present.

Northwestern Bath Company George Rhodes Second and B Streets Jutho North Washington Avenue

Meeting of Progressives in Lewis County Chehalls

A meeting of the progressives of Lewis county will be held in city hall in Chehalls Wednesday afternoon. Letters have been sent to all known progressives urging attendance. The advisability of placing a third party ticket in Lewis county will be discussed, following a Seattle meeting today that debated launching a national ticket.

Lewis County Chehalls Seattle

Eagle band leader plans Centralia celebration trip

Johan Promtt, leader of the Eagle band, returned to Centralia from Seattle Saturday where he was in conference with Golden Potlatch managers about the Centralia band's appearance at the celebration. The band will depart Centralia Wednesday night, perform in Seattle Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Johan Promtt Eagle Band Centralia Seattle Golden Potlatch

San Jose High Seeks Local Data for School Plan

A Southwest Washington bureau will be kept in the San Jose California high school library. In a morning letter to Herbert Robinson, secretary of the council, faculty member Re E H. Bluain requests all data on advantages offered by the locality for the plan.

Washington San Jose Cal Herbert Robinson Etul Froni Re E H. Bluain

Napavine Motorcyclist Narrowly Escapes Death

A. S. Holt of Napavine rode Wednesday when crossing the Northern Pacific tracks in front of a switch engine. His motorcycle backed into the car, dragging him about 150 feet. He suffered scratches and bruises but no broken bones and was treated at Sha Employes' hospital.

A. S. Holt Napavine Northern Pacific Cara Holt Sha Employes

Meeting After 45 Years Bridges Family Ties

Mrs Lizzie Holmes and Mrs Lot tie Davia of Portland visit nephew H Jordan. family recounts 46 years since Mr Jordan last saw his aunt Mrs Holmen.

Lizzie Holmes Lottie Davia Portland H. Jordan Jordin Holmen

French Independence Celebration Highlights in San Francisco

San Francisco marks France's Independence with a statewide celebration tomorrow including a grand program and a brilliant French ball as the fitting close to the day’s events. French citizens in the city participate in the festivities showcasing cultural exhibits and social gatherings.

San Francisco France

New Orleans Prepares for Bastille Day Celebration

Tri colored flag and streamers adorn New Orleans streets as residents gear up for the Bastille fall celebration tomorrow. A lengthy parade and a nighttime fete are planned in local parks.

New Orleans

Walcott ordered committed to asylum after sanity commission

M A Walcott proprietor of the Queen Rooming House in Chehalis was examined by a sanity commission in the Chehalis Court Commission Westover today. He was ordered committed to the Stellacoom asylum. Commission doctors were Drs J T Coleman and Hoteh Kiss.

M. A. Walcott Queen Westover Chehalis Af Stellacoom

Confession Not Wanted Opens Miner Convention in Victor

The Western Federation of Miners meets in Victor Colorado. Delegates plan to outline laws for state legislatures and oppose attempts to extract an alleged confession from Clarence Darrow that would implicate big labor in lawlessness.

United Press Victor Colo Western Federation of Miners Clarence Darrow

Local shoe merchant William Toles gains weight swiftly

A Westport letter reveals William Toles, a local shoe merchant, has rapidly increased in weight from ninety pounds to ninety and a quarter pounds since leaving Centria a few days ago. The note notes his sudden change and origin.

William Toles Westport Tales Centralia

W C T U Meeting Hosts Prohibition Session

The W C T U met at Mrs Creelys home on South Yew Street Treaday afternoon for a county institute session led by state treasurer and county superintendent Mrs Wade and Mrs Anna Lyn The program included prayer scripture reading committee appointments reading on National Prohibition proclamation drill on National Leaflets and child training topics with readings by Mrs Bates Mrs Kinser and Mrs Lynegs A social half hour followed with light refreshments and good attendance reported

Creely Wade the Pather Bates Tha Miother Mra. Kinser Thea Mra. Lynegs

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Little Fall Iadosevelt Maine Coa C.om Barnes ILUUL North End Baptale Avator OOM F. M. Hanford Hanford John GC. Whitlock Whitlock Judge Hanford Young Hanford W. J. Kerrigan Clarence Holden Cenorita Cheralig EAGLE HGH School Ota Walcott Toles W.C.T. U Meeting
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