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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
3
At 3:99 this afternoon a flat wild demonstration erupted for Gov Hadley during the Missouri delegation, lasting about fifty minutes. Cheers for Hadley and a Roosevelt image drawn by women sparked the crowd as delegates resumed remarks amid credential and platform disputes.
At Chicago convention chaos grew as 500 uniformed officers and many more plainclothes guards filled the arena. Debate opened by Gov Hadley centered on contest rules and the status of Roosevelt and Taft delegates, with fierce exchanges over Washington and King County contests and the legitimacy of a February primary.
Fragmentary report mentions Gov Miley and Gov Hadley proxy ruling and a record roll call. The text references a credentials committee and voting restrictions for seat disputes, with a substitute motive discussed. Sparse names suggest a political meeting or session with adjournment by roll call.
United Press report from Chicago details a convention test vote as Watson moves to refer Hadley substitute to credentials committee while Gov Deneen proposes limiting voting to committee members not under question. Watson’s motion to table Deneen wins on a call vote, marking a Taft victory amid regulars backing Taft and Progressives opposing.
Doty residents voted for a five acre site and a building cost not to exceed 1500 dollars. The board considers bids for land clearing and architects as consolidation with a nearby district enables better schooling. Population growth and public spirit drive a rapid rise in Doty schooling conditions.
In Chicago on June 19 Frank B Kellogg told Progressive leaders Francis J Heney was a detriment to the cause. He argued Heney stirs trouble and is a fire-brand, and the group agreed to gag him regarding the Hadley motion.
Herbert Robinson secretary of the local Commercial Club canvassed central business houses to determine monthly payrolls. The effort began Monday morning and aims to include mills and manufactories in Centralia and vicinity, with completion expected tonight.
C A Studebaker of Chehalis Washington replies to the News Examiner Centralia Washington accusing the paper of mocking his candidacy for prosecuting attorney. He compares hush money offers to ad rates and notes he will publish his letter elsewhere. He contrasts News Examiner 5 dollars for the season with Chronicle 65 cents per month citing circulation differences.
Work is ready to begin on a new brick schoolhouse at Adnn. The building, authorized at a recent election, will cost about $10,000 and include four classrooms four auditorium a principal's office and modern conveniences.
Two divorce actions were filed in the Lewis County Superior Court. Isaac Fisher seeks to end his marriage to Lizzie Fisher on grounds of desertion, while Madeline Jackson seeks dissolution from Hert B. Jackson on grounds of cruelty.
At the request of A B Judd Chehalis Citizens Club the Fourth of July committee receives street concessions and extra police protection from the Chehalis city commission for the upcoming celebration. Commissioner Deggelier will oversee the special police detail.
Tower avenue will gain a new one story concrete building on the J F P Symons property at the southeast corner with 30 foot frontage on Tower and 102 feet on Maple. Excavation starts this week under City Engineer Stanley Macomber, operations to finish in about three weeks with over 1,000 yards of dirt to be removed. The two large store rooms face the depot and a cigar stand may be included. First floor cost estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars, with a full glass frontage on three sides except for the rear. The structure will be constructed so a second story can be added later.
President Taft granted pardons to Franklin P. Mays and Willard Jones after prosecutors led by Francis J. Heney were found to have used improper methods in obtaining convictions in Oregon land fraud cases. The decisions cited government misconduct and echoed in related Michell and Hermann land fraud probes.
Chicago June 19 The Republican convention opens amid a Roosevelt split with progressives and conservatives at odds over continuing the fight. Taft forces prepare to push a regular ticket, while Roosevelt supporters threaten walkouts and separate conventions if contests are not resolved. Legal experts say progressives cannot be forced to accept the Roosevelts.
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