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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
2
A fragment from Centralia commentary shows rival papers opposing city policies then aligning with steady reforms. It urges a shoring of water supply via municipal gravity system and calls for converts from the “Unwashed” to unite for public health.
The piece notes a split between Taft and Roosevelt factions at the Chicago National Republican convention. It suggests the split may reflect personal ambitions more than policy rifts and contemplates Taft bolting, a potential Progressive platform, and the likelihood of nominating Taft or another Progressive if Roosevelt exits. The analysis weighs possible outcomes and the political maneuvering shaping the party's direction.
Miss Catherine Buxton Miss Bessie Gillam Miss Marian Camp Miss Ethel Black and J L Layport delegates from local society of Christian Endeavor left for Tacoma to attend the 18th annual state convention opening tonight at First Christian church. About 500 delegates expected over four days with meetings daily at Pantages theater Dr William Shaw of Boston will conduct theater meetings. Delegates from Cheballa include Miss Edna Clarke Miss Christina Hermans and Miss Cora Lindcamp.
United Press Leased Wire reports Chicago June 22 platform draft opposes special privileges and monopoly supports protective tariffs opposes recall of judges but supports simpler removal of derelict judges favors international peace promises workmen compensation laws and vows to uphold court authority and dignity after committee minority report adoption at the convention.
Logged-off and improved lands are in demand through the Southwest Washington Development Association Settlers Agency. Call for parcels with legal description, price, terms, and improvements. Write Southwest Washington Battles Agency Chehalis, Wash, with details.
Men and teams started work this morning on the J. P. Symons property at the southeast corner of Tower Avenue and Maple Street. Stanley Mecomber directs the ground breaking process with about three weeks of excavating ahead, removing over 1,000 yards of dirt before construction of a one story concrete structure that can support an added floor later.
The Socialists of Lewis county will hold a mass convention in the Mercantile hall in this city on July 29 and 30 to discuss party conditions and plan for the campaign.
William Carrier of this city was arraigned before Justice Westover in Chelals court Saturday on two charges of third degree assault. Carrier was fined $25 and costs. A notice of appeal was cited by Carrier's attorney for appealing the verdict arising from throwing stones at his neighbor Mrs Ellen C Jousa on Seminary Bill.
The Chehalis mattress factory opened a branch in Centralia, located in the Turner building at 24 Mast Magnolia Street. The structure has been thoroughly refurbished and the company plans to operate both plants for the foreseeable future.
A Toledo water dispute continues with the town council meeting this week to consider a new tariff, following an April filing rejected by public utilities officials. The fight centers on 47 claimant rates and the ongoing investigation into the Toledo Water Company.
Centralia and Chehalis each won two of four games in the weekend series. Saturday saw Chehalis win 7 to 4 and 1 to 0, with defensive miscues and a late rally deciding matters. Sunday Chehalis collected 5 to 2 and 9 to 6 defeats as Centralia rallied in the ninth to claim a victory. Lomond was sidelined for two weeks after an infield collision.
Yesterday afternoon the locals won in ten innings 2 to 1 after a tense comeback. Callahan allowed eight hits with perfect defensive support while Archer also gave up eight. Ciatrulla opened scoring on Vie wlan’s free pass, Glexton sacrifice, and Hausman's error. Centralia tied in the eighth on Byrnes double and Callahan and Gleason singles. The winning run came in the tenth when Gleason was walked with the bases loaded.
Aberdeen won the game on a charter from Hoquiam by a score recorded as to 1. Smith of Aberdeen was the box artist, delivering a lone hit. Kane was hit freely. The lineups included Butteries Kane Troeh Smith and Gleason for Aberdeen.
Hoquian rose to third place in the State Logo pennant chase after a hard fought series with Aberdeen. The team, under Joe Wilkins, has played a steady, improved game and is projected to finish strong as the season closes.
Starkell pitched a complete shutout for Hoquiam as they defeated Aberdeen 4 to 0 yesterday morning. Hoquiam had errorless defense supporting Starkell, with Troeh and Kelly driving in runs and Tatterles adding.
Hoquiam defeated Aberdeen 6 to 4 after 18 innings in a dramatic away game. Hott Berger and Smith collected 14 hits combined as Hoquiam’s defense sparked key plays. Batteries HGorgar Trooh, Smith and Kelly contributed behind the mound in a crowd-filled harbor showdown.
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