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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1912

Page

7

Taft Nomination Battle Moves to Congress

United Press dispatch from Washington reports intensifying Chicago convention controversy as Taft backers plan speeches in Congress. Senator Root and Rep Bartholdt and Mondell to present defense. Roosevelt supporters vow counterarguments and exposure of alleged frauds in Taft victory.

United Press Washington Taft Chicago Congress Tait Root Senate Bartholdt Mondell House Crane Massachusetts Roosevelt Mandel Credentials Committee Norris Nebraska Clapp Cummins

Youth Guilty Of Stealing Bicycle In Juvenile Case

The State vs Harry Westfall, a 15 year old, was charged with stealing Carl Ditzner’s bicycle. Witnesses testified to the theft and the judge found him guilty, suspending judgment until the following day after levying a 25 cent fine and costs due to being a first offense.

Esse Harry Westfall Carl Ditzner Wee Hoss Hose Gual Chavier

Home Grown Peaches Exhibited at Swisher Event

At 1117 G Street this morning Swisher showcased what officials call the season’s first home grown weighs. The Crawford variety peaches are described as fine, promising a strong start to the local fruit display.

Q . Swisher G Street Crawford

Chehalis Woman Appointed as Dog Show Judge

C Israel, president of Imperial Powder Company of Chehalis, named judge for the Ladies Kennel Association fourth annual dog show in Los Angeles from August 27 to 29. Mr Tarnet will judge bull terriers at the event, with top entries including South End Lone Brave and Woodland Daddy.

C. Israel Imperial Powder Company of Chehatis Ladies Kennel Aseociation Los Angel Mr. Tarnet Wdgewood Wil

Train Races Flood Through Perris Canyon

United Press Leased Wire reports a passenger train fleeing a wall of floodwaters racing down Perris canyon after a cloudburst near Perris California. The engineer throttled to safety at Perris while the flood damaged tracks and surrounding areas.

United Press Riverside Cal Patsengers Perris Valverde Canyon Anderson

Bounties Paid by County Auditor in June Quarter

During the quarter ending June 30 County Auditor Harry Swofford paid out 169 in bounties. Bounties were paid on 17 coyotes 26 wild cats and one cougar.

Harry Swofford

Ranch Purchase Near Centralia Reported At 25 000

Joby Harm county commissioner sold the ranch just west of Centralia to a man from Alaska. The deal passed through the real estate firm Edwards Montgomery for about 25 000 dollars.

Joby Harm Hia Centralia Alaska Sla Edwards & Montgomery

Chehalis Defeats Soldiers In Low-Scoring Exhibition

In a Miller field exhibition yesterday Chehalis beat a 1st U.S. Infantry selection 14 to 0. Harsted pitched for Chehalis and allowed only one hit while 14 soldiers fanned. Davis led the attack with a home run and Murray scored, Berry hit a circuit and stole a base amid three errors.

Miller Field Chehalis U.S. Infantry Harsted Chehatis Yina Davis Amit Murray Berry

Teamster Morley Injured in Hay Wagon Accident

William Morley, a teamster in Chehalis, was seriously injured Saturday when a wagon carrying hay overturned after a cramp in the wagon. His right leg was broken at the knee as he was thrown clear of the wreck.

Willian Morley M. H. Gibson Chehalis Mistua Morley

Smokin Funeral Directors Offer Modern Equipment

Clark Smokin professional funeral director at 209 North Pearl Street advertises comprehensive services and a wide stock of funeral goods, emphasizing modern equipment and 24 hour availability for prompt response.

CL. Smokin Pearl St Wallington

Wyoming Sets Speed Record In Naval Trials

Broken Rockland Maine July reports Aldspeed records for big gun battleships during standardizing trials. The battleship Wyoming, sister to the Arkansas, achieved 22.045 knots, hailed by naval experts as the fastest in the world with 12 inch guns. Arkansas had reached 21.493 knots a month earlier.

United Press Rockland Wyoming Arkansas

Seven Korean Christians Banished Without Trial Seen

Reports from Seoul confirm summary exile of seven native Christians by Japanese authorities in Korea, without trial, adding to 126 Christians already on trial for alleged conspiracy to assassinate the Japanese governor-general.

Ited Press York Corea Seoul

Open air labor rally to back imprisoned strike leaders

In New York Brownsville Ettor and Giovannitti Defense Conference plans a large open air demonstration in Brooklyn. It will gather at Sara toga and Pitkin avenues for a four block square, with capacity for about 26,000. William D. Haywood is among the main speakers.

United Press New York Brownsville Ettor and Lawrence Saratoga and Pitkin Avenues Brooklyn William D. Haywood

Chehalla Hosts Holiday Baseball Parade Game

This afternoon Chehalla marks a holiday with a street parade and a baseball game against the Portland Coast League team. Stores close for the event and a record crowd is expected due to heavy advertising across the section.

Chehalla Portland Coast League Clu

Horses and Owners in a Muddle at War Maneuvers

A set of 25 of 30 horses submitted for mimic war maneuvers has been fast. Owners are in doubt about ownership as those who supplied the animals are asked to identify their property at the fair grounds.

Sil Theose Fair Grounds

Power line from Kelso to Centralia and Chehalis

The Washington Oregon Corporation plans immediate construction of a 16 mile power line from Kelso to Centralia and Chehalis. Generated electricity from the Yakima river will serve enroute towns and the Twin Cities, aiding Northern County's industrial growth as materials and wire are staged in Kelso for swift work.

Washington-Oregon Corporation Kelso Centralia Chehatis Yakima River Twin Cities Chehalis Cownty County Touino

Largest dry dock in world to be built in Ottawa

Ottawa July 22 The final bids for what would be the world’s largest dry dock are due. The government will provide a 34 percent subsidy for 36 years on a 6 million dollar project. Sites include the St Charles river Beauport flats or St Joseph de Lewis with bids detailing each site’s advantages.

Ottawa Ont St. Charles River Beaupont Flats St. Joseph de Lewis

Senator Works on Taft Roosevelt and Wilson Endorsement

Wastington Suir reports Senator Works and Lieutenant-Governor Wal discuss voting loyalties amid California heritage concerns. He muses on supporting Roosevelt if he ran as a Republican and speculates on a new party breaking with Atokod.

Suir Works California Wal- M1 Taft Wilson Roosevelt Flettis Chicago eHot

Fragmented Kansas GOP Platform Critique by Governor Stubba

Governor Stubba of Kansas denounces the Republican platform as deceitful frauds crafted by party leaders. He condemns the convention’s promises and pledges as worthless, urging Republicans to distrust the document and its authors. The comment targets the tactics used to mislead voters and respect for party integrity.

Iegal Chicago Mey Stubba

Young Astor Plans City Residence After European sojourn

Vincent Astor, heir to the Astor fortune, returns to New York after years abroad with plans for a city house by fall. He now lacks a personal New York residence since Fifth Avenue estate went to his stepmother. He may hire a housekeeper and entertain his mother and sister on visits, while remaining abroad another few months.

United Press New York Vincent Astor Astor America Col John Jacob Astor Thianie Europe New York City Newport Rhinebeck Hudson Fifth Avenue Vincent United States Alice Muriel Mr. Astor Rhinebeck Place

Centralia Man Killed by Logging Engine Near Aberdeen

D E Palmer an elderly Centralia resident was killed by a logging engine in the woods near Aberdeen Saturday. His body arrived here yesterday and the funeral will be from Sticklin parlors with interment at Grand Mound cemetery. He belonged to the Local lodge of Redmen and Rochester lodge of Modern Woodmen. The Redmen will conduct the funeral and Modern Woodmen will officiate at the cemetery. He was 62 and formerly proprietor of the Roderick hotel.

D. E. Palmer Centralia Aberdeen Sticklin Grand Mound Palmer Jocal Lodge of Redmen Rochester Lodge Modern Woodmen of America Roderick Hotel

Interest in Mausoleum At Washington Lawn Cemetery

G Irwin Royee of the Washington State Mausoleum Company visited Centrali a to secure local interest in erecting a mausoleum at Washington Lawn cemetery. Prospects rise that the crypts will be built and sold before construction. Similar mausoleums exist in Seattle and Tacoma with bodies preserved for long periods.

G. Irwin Royee Washington State Mausoleum Company Seattle Centralia Washington Lawn Cemetery Seatlle Tacoma

Three More Candidates for Office Enter Race

Three additional candidates joined the slate after meetings with the county auditor on Saturday. J. E. Leonard of Chohulls runs for state senator, Edward Nowell of Centralia seeks the coroner post, and S. P. Gheer of Napavino aims for sheriff.

Qiere Meir Saurday Ling J. E. Leonard Chohulls Edward Nowell Centralia S. PB. Gheer Napavino

Award Coming to BW Cowner for U S District Attorney

Washington July 20 Beverly W Coiner chairman of the Republican state central committee of Washington is to be appointed United States district attorney as soon as Congress adjourns. President sought to avoid a Senate fight amid protests and expected opposition from Poindexter Bristow Clapp and others. Confirmation could be postponed until December when Congress reconvenes after adjournment.

United Press Washington Beverly W. Coiner Republican State Central Committee of United States Congress Senator Jones Cainer Jones Alaska White House B. W. Colner Tacoma United States District Attorney Elmer B. Todd H. D. Cooley Everett E. B. Cushman Danworth Seattle Coiner Senate Poindexter Bristow Kansas Clapp Minnesota Conner Aberdeen Chicago

New Store Opens in Centralia at Lander Building

The Landers opened a new store in Centralia this morning in the Lander building. Stock and window decorating were finalized last night for an attractive display. H. A. Lander, formerly of Everett, operates the largest five ten and eighteen cent store in the city.

Landers New Lander Centralia H. A. Lander Everett

Grand Mound Beats Rochester In Local Baseball Tilt

The Grad Mount baseball team defeated Rochester yesterday at Grand Mound with a score of 4 to 0. Large crowds watched as the teams played through a clear day, with strong pitching and steady defense contributing to the victory.

Grad Mount Rochester Grand Mound

Wolgast Plans Brief Rest After Training In Oregon

United Press reports boxer Adolf Wolgast to take a short rest after a three month incident. He will not undergo a longer training period and plans to enter the rig again soon as preparations proceed in Oregon.

United Press Los Angie Atite Ad Wolgaut Oregon

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