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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

2

Dark horse talk and tax praise mix in local column

The piece discusses Republican dark horse talk around Taft and possible nominees with Progressive strength for Roosevelt or La Follette. It notes La Follette could unite progressives if nominated and cites Lewis County tax data praising County Treasurer FR F Arnold for economical office management and tax relief potential.

Taft Chossa Roosevelt la Follette Lewis State Bureau of Accountancy FR. F. Arnold

A PRELEY WEDDING AT Garlord HOME

Areta F B Waters and Roy A Fisk united in marriage at 30 South Tower avenue yesterday afternoon in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev C E Flanagan. The bride, a fourth grade teacher at the Lincoln, wore white and carried brides roses. The groom works for Seattle Carnival Co. A wedding luncheon followed with friends serving. Out of town guests included E F Woerth Guy Thompson Hazel Thompson and Karl Fisk of Beale. The couple will live in Seattle and take a wedding trip north.

W. W. Garlord South Tower Avenue Areta FB. Waters Alr Roy A. Fisk C. E. Flanagin The Baptist Church Happy Hearts the Lincoln Seattle Garnival Co Mary Galvin Ruth du Hoss Alice Langworthy Alice Damon E. F. Woerth Guy Thompson Hazel Thompson Karl Fisk Beale Seattle

Local State League Team Rises in Batting Averages

Practically every member boosted his batting average after four games with the halls. The squad totaled 45 hits, lifting the team average to .263. Gleason leads at .285, with Callahan and Vivian at .292, Miller at .291, and Guyn at .286, among others.

Thehalls Gleason Fa Etill Callaghan Vivian Miller Guya R. H. Ave Gleason Callahan Guyn BRG Hollis Jorgatad Rocho Hill Byrnes Smith

M A Brotman Dies. Eastman Funeral Planned in Centralia

M A Brotman died today. M R Eastman, long-time Centralia resident and former attorney, died in Tacoma this morning. Eastman's body will be brought to Centralia for burial, with funeral services to be held from Sticklin undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon. Hastman had no local relatives.

M. R. Eastman Centralia Tacoma Sticklin Undertaking Par jJers

Denny 15 Taken To Chehalis Jail After Alleged Assault

William Denny held on $1600 bond for alleged Friday night assault on 17 year old Florence Robbins. Denny moved from Sceal jail to Lewis County jail and faces arraignment before Judge Hoss next Monday. Bond denial preserved. District 138 near Morton reports perfect attendance with 11 pupils, seven boys and four girls, taught by Miss Clara Beard.

William Denny Florence Robbins Sceal Lewis County Denny Hoss Morton Bovn Clara Beard

Banquet Telegrams From Varying West Coast Figures

During the banquet, telegrams were read to prominent visitors of the festival. Queen Wilhelmina congratulates H. Mulder on a grand celebration. Vancouver citizens urge B. Bears to return to contest for Congress. Portland Commercial Club teases Centralia errors. Tacoma Ad Club comments on Tigers and festival security. Republican Party urges W H Paulhannus to run for governor.

H. 5 Mulder Holland Wilhelmina B. BR. Bears Vancouver Congress GC. C. Chapman Centralia Portland Hub City Tacoma AD Club W. H. Paulhannus Hay State of Washington Republican Party

Man Struck by Auto Expected to Recover

W. W. Long of Waulnches Prairie was hit by a car at Tower avenue and Walnut streets Saturday. He was taken to Techimployees' Hospital and reported much improved this morning. He is expected to be discharged tomorrow or Wednesday. Earlier reports claimed he had died.

UNH W. W. Long Waulnches Prairie Tower Avenue Walnut Streets Techimployees’ Hospital Long

Darrow Took Money From Sam Gompers Trial Testimony

Los Angeles June 4 United Press Leased Wire Bert H Franklin testified in the Clarence Darrow trial that Darrow claimed to have received funds for bribery from Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. Franklin said Darrow offered a plea deal and a $3 000 payment if he pled guilty and paid a fine.

United Press Los Angeles Bert H.franklin Clarence Darrow Darrow Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Franklin Tre Davis McNamara

Hoquiam Beats Aberdeen In High-Scoring State League Game

In a hard hitting State League contest Hoquiam defeated Aberdeen 12 to 9. The nine innings featured 37 total hits with Aberdeen at 24 and Hoquiam 12. Both clubs used two pitchers as the game stayed tight through the ninth. Batteries: Bayle Helmeeke Gleason Ofstad Kane Wilkina Lorch.

Hoquiam Aberdeen R. H. EL Anerdeen Pe Aes Bayle

Automobile Demolished at Grays Harbor Crossing

An auto driven by Archie Davis of Bucoda was struck by box cars at a Grays Harbor tracks crossing on Saturday night. The car was dragged 50 feet and completely demolished. Three passengers aboard escaped with only scratches and bruises.

Archie Davis Bucoda Grays Harbor

Centralia athlete Grimm takes third in state shot put

Willam Grimm of Centralia High School, brother of War Tren and Polly Grimm, finished third in the state interscholastic meet shot put in Tacoma. The winning mark reached 4% feet, 944 inches, a notable high school record.

Willam Grimm Centralia Wartren Polly Grimm Washington University Tacoma Grimm

Kern Denounces Lorimer Fight Sparks Senate Denunciation

Senator John W. Kern of Indiana denounces the election of Senator Lorimer as political crookedness, vowing a two day denunciation in the Senate and continuing renewed fight against Lorimer amid Washington turmoil.

United Press Washington, D. C Lorimer Ihinals America John W. Kern Indiana Toftay Senate

Tariff Bill Debate Opens Ahead of National Conventions

House Ways and Means chair Oscar Underwood will introduce a tariff revision bill identical to last year, proposing reductions from 26 percent to 4 percent. The move signals continued fight and likely delay of adjournment before the conventions.

Wallington House Oscar Underwood

Congress seeks probe into Hanford case in Washington

Washington inquiry motion by Congressman Victor J. Berger calls for investigation of Hanford from Seattle, noting nationwide demand to remove from the Wall Street state, with plans to address the attorney general and seek federal action.

United Proan Washington Truto aMye Midge Corvillis II Hanford Seattle Wash Gate Hanford Victor J. Berger Soclallat Wise le Will Attorenay Gereral Wickersham Inventi

Centralia blank Chehalis at fairgrounds in big crowd

Centralia shut out Chehalis 8 to 0 at the fair grounds amid a large Hub City Festival crowd. Smith allowed two hits with perfect support as four runs opened the game in the first inning. Key moment featured Vivian and Gleason producing early base hits and Miller and Hollis driving in runs.

Fairgrounds Centralia Chehalis Smith Mith Ocala Vivian Taylor Gleason Guyn Liston Houseman Miller Hollis Hill Roche Contrella Haley Thehalls Fair Grounds Hub City Claude Berlin Ascenson Tacoma Ad Club Centralia Ad Club Olympia Ad Club

Hoquiam Falls to Aberdeen 8 to 5 in Hard Fought Bout

The Hoghiem State League game ended in Aberdeen’s 8 to 5 victory despite Hoquiam’s late six run surge in the sixth inning. Joss and Gleason to Kane and Wilkins behind the plate, with a loose, unpolished play throughout the contest.

Hoghiem Bands of Aberdeen Hoquiam

Pay Davis Dies in Skookumechuck Valley

Fay Davis, longtime resident of the Skookumechuck valley, died yesterday after a prolonged illness. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the family residence.

Fay Davis Skookumechuck Valley Yesteriday Familly

Automobiles Parade Showcases Hale Million Outlay

Nearly 250 automobiles formed a parade on Centrallia streets signaling a half million dollar outlay. Cars from Chehalis Montesano Olympia Aberdeen Longview Rochester and other towns joined. Mayor Thompson and Commissioners W. B. Keir and A. F. H. Sours led the procession amid decorated vehicles including a car bearing Princess Stockamchock and a Centralia State League hall team car.

Centratt Hab Portrval Chehalls Montesano Olympia Aberdeen Toulne Rochester W. B. Keir A. F H. Sours Uno Princess Skockamchock Centralia State League Hall Idock Milay

Early settlement of big strike likely

London June 1 United Press Leased Wire reports early settlement of the Tirideh transport workers strike, affecting 100,000 men, seemed likely as the union ordered a vote to back the government plan for a canalisation board. A referendum on the government’s proposal was expected to show a strong majority in favor.

United Proas London Attike Tirideh Walone Inka Tile

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Editor Centralia Weekly Chronicle Dark Horse Faft M.A Brotman Yoo Sam Gompers Grimm Arores Attagoma Sen Kern Congression Pex Chehals A Pea Abr H. PO iRoche Burny Murray Neeee Berry Carrigan H. Carrigan Hausman Gosasee Archer Ables Hoquan H.H.E. Aberdeen Joss and Gleason Kane and Wilkins Pay Davis Thomp
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