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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
5
Theodore Roosevelt leads a new national party after a Rip convention in Chicago on Saturday night, following the Regular Republican convention that nominated Taft. The move signals a split from the Taft ticket and signals a major third party challenge in the upcoming race.
Chicago June 24 Roosevelt adherents meeting at Orchestra hall endorsed Theodore Roosevelt as their presidential choice amid claims of illegal delegation in the Republican convention. The gathering signals a possible Roosevelt led third party with a committee to organize and plan a mass convention to formalize the movement. Governor Johnson of California presided and a committee of seven was to be named to direct organizing efforts with Roosevelt.
Chicago dispatch reports the Republican National Committee adjourned after a brief session. Officials expect Taft to lead campaign organization while Roosevelt supporters face possible dispensation. The committee plans to decide on pledges to support the ticket and how to handle Roosevelt men who decline to pledge.
G A Berlin, a Curtis School of Aviation graduate, is set to fly at Alan race track on June 20. Northwest manager William J Heiman and F W Smith arrange aviation stunts as Berlin tours from Spokane to Tacoma and Centralia in early next month under a government paid exhibition contract. Berlin, currently in Soudan South Dakota, will use a 60 horsepower Curtiss machine and aims to fly for army maneuvers between Centralia Aberdeen and Tacoma.
George W. Merrill, 72, longtime Centralia resident, was found dead in bed at his West Main street home by neighbors who grew concerned when he did not respond. Death dated last Friday. coroner deemed inquest unnecessary. Funeral at Newell chapel tomorrow afternoon with Rev. R. J. Reid. Merrill, unmarried, leaves brothers in Chicago and Indiana. He owned property on West Main and belonged to the G A A and Masoule lodge.
Fred Marshall, a Koplih coal miner, was arrested at the Lewis county jail in Chehalis for contempt of court. Prosecuting Attorney Baxter led the case. Marshall was convicted and given a suspended sentence, but later terrorized the Knylith Kish area and threatened violence.
The city installed three new street lights along Contra street routes. One at Brookwoodek near Detroit, one at the junction edge of West Main street, and one on Chehalis Avenue, improving visibility and safety at night.
Centralia’s new passenger depot was occupied last night with the first train arriving at 8:28 PM to load and unload passengers. Telegraph office, lunch counter, baggage and express rooms moved to the new quarters. the depot presented a fine appearance from Tower avenue.
The Centralia city commission passed an ordinance prohibiting retail fireworks with a minimum wholesale price of ten dollars and amended Ordinance No. 246. The panel also approved improvements to Locust Street and Washington Avenue with sanitary sewers, and discussed Pearl Street work. B S Evans urged Pearl Street changes but was advised to delay. Police costs for the Mud City Festival were authorized for payment.
Word reached Centralia of the death of Hamilton Thicher, a Centralia resident. He reportedly died in Seattle after an illness and a medical procedure. His passing was attributed to a gang-related event and authorities expected no recovery.
In Portland the Northwest League Morriy, with residents in the northwest city area, prepared for a Sunday matinée of improv. A public event at Lugsen chapel opened a drive featuring dancers Pacoma and Jick Rovle, with plans for a new add-on to the Hilo chapel underway as part of rapid regional growth.
William Howard Taft was renominated for president by the Republican National Convention in Chicago on Saturday, signaling continued party support for his campaign. Delegates gathered to affirm Taft's leadership as the party eyes the upcoming campaign season.
United Press reports at Chicago on June 24 that William Howard Taft for president and James Schoolcraft Sherman for vice president were chosen on the first ballot at the Fifteenth Republican National Convention. The session, tense and bitter, saw Roosevelt delegates resist the inaction plan. When G Warren Harding nominated Taft, cheers erupted from delegates and balconies, creating a moment of high display.
A brief field report notes a California transfer player joined by George Dy Shetem to compete for a first prize in Chehalis. The event drew a modest crowd as the field showed uneven play and the team aimed for a strong start despite imperfect conditions.
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