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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
5
A Vancouver fire destroyed six business blocks early today, causing an estimated loss of half a million dollars. One fireman was severely injured by a fall during firefighting.
Former Senator Scott of West Virginia testified to a senate committee that George W. Perkins gave him 15000 dollars in 1904 to aid the Republican governor race. He denied knowing contributions from Morgan, Hayemayer or other trust magnates.
Washington reports that a Senate foreign relations committee inquiry into alleged mistreatment of American missionaries in Korea is underway Senator Bacon protests to Japan over the issue at the embassy in Washington D C The investigation announcement was made by Japanese authorities and the state department today.
The Give army breaks camp at Grand Mound and marches toward Gate City to engage near Elma. The Hed army stays at Elma awaiting the Dive arty attack from Col. Young. Armies remain about 20 miles apart with advance guards sighted near Gate City. no shots yet.
Company M of the Washington National Guard received praise from Army Commander Col. Yours for its march drill and inspection. Nine troops were found with issues in feet and discharge concerns noted. Centralia’s unit member stood out in the unit’s Blue Army representation.
SEATTLE July 22 Fudge Hanford telegraphed his resignation to President Taft citing inability to endure physical strain and a wish to retire while still healthy. The congressional committee will decide on impeachment steps after judging startling evidence of a financial deal with the Northern Pacific. Evidence presented in federal court suggested Hanford planned to quit the bench amid accusations.
Victor Berger said he will not let the men who he believed forced Hanford to resign escape as they themselves faced exposure. He threatened to introduce a House resolution to urge the United States grand jury in Seattle to probe the Hanford affiliations if Wickersham ceases the investigation.
Chicago launches first passenger airship route to Milwaukee under Capt. Horace B. Wild. The dirigible, similar to a Zeppelin, offers morning and evening trips about eighty five miles each way, weather permitting, with two hour round trips.
Brigadier general Mays issued orders for officers to participate in a 90 mile test ride on July 30 near Gate West. The ride will start at Gate under General Mays supervision. Officers include H Miller assistant quartermaster general, George S Young, Lyman Kennon, Joseph Clarke, Charles W Porter, James Cante, Arthur Yates, James McLachlan, Abraham Buffington, J J Morrow, James Cavanaugh, J J Clayton, E B Schreiner, E Smiley, EL A Detm, C E Macraw, D J Garr, J B Hughes, HL Gose, Major Vo AL Clad, well, Barnes Medical Corps, Ves learian, and others.
Two armies move from Centralia and Montesano toward Gate City as skirmish lines form. Blue and Red forces push toward the front with infantry, cavalry, and artillery while Gen. Maus limits marching distances for guardsmen amid supply convoys and imminent engagement expectations.
Washington July 23 Congressman George W Norris of Nebraska an early progressive nominee for US senator says he will not back the Chicago convention ticket. He denounces the alleged renay of President Taft and urges withdrawal from the ticket. Norris proposes a new statewide primary to determine if Republican voters want recalled nominees to remain on the ticket.
July 22 reports from TORI describe a court noting the patient’s condition is unchanged and that death may come at any moment. The statement indicates he could linger hours or minutes, with no change in his prognosis.
San Francisco reports July 2 that President Taft supporters face a split in California primaries. State Attorney General J B Webb declares progressives and regular Republicans may back Roosevelt or Taft but cannot use the Republican label on the November ballot. The ruling outlines ballot placement rules for electors and petition signatures amid party lines.
This afternoon George Cook of 720 West First Street presented a sample bottle to the city commission. The water drawn from the city system appeared to be of poor quality, deemed unsuitable for domestic use.
A fragment from a 21st Infantry report notes a soldier suspected of desertion near Centralia on a Sunday morning. The text references a private or noncom officer remark about a “Britlek Co” and the deserter.
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