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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
3
Vienna reports a rise in child self harm cases amid a long term decline in overall personal crisis reports. The 1930 to 1931 data show children as young as nine taking their own lives or attempting self harm, including three twelve year olds and three slightly older girls, prompting concern among scientists and ecologists.
The Commercial Club reviews Tenino rock for the new federal building at Walla Walla. It weighs Tenino stone versus Bedford stone at the Tenino Stone Company’s request, hoping to influence the choice in favor of Washington material.
United Press reports Maine remains dry after a September vote affirmed prohibition by 376 to 120,000 plus totals. In Bangor and Portland liquor flows freely in large cities, with Lewiston saloon growth worryingly high. At the recent criminal court term, liquor cases were pardoned. no dealers jailed or suspended. A saloon keeper defended his establishment as a clean, respectable place, while the broader scene showed widespread openings and lax enforcement.
A fragmentary report notes a man met with elation or fear amid Fatows activities. Authorities advise caution as locals discuss strange behavior and potential misdirection.
Abe Ruef former San Francisco political boss will appear before Superior Judge Dunne on Saturday to personally plead for liberty. He argues it is an outrage to imprison him while co-defendants in graft cases have been released.
New York state club women in Troy urge creation of a federal public health department headed by Dr. Wiley. They claim club action will sweep state federations and prompt a million petitions for immediate inauguration of the department.
Victoria B C March 7 Sister Marie Hybrem a nun died a martyr to duty in the wreck of the steamer Tathra lost with 24 hoes in the New Hebrides recently Advices from Makura say the nun was en route to the mission station at Pentecost Island with four native girls and an infant in her care She returned to the Tathra to save her charges and went down with the ship
Washington March 7 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce did not reach a decision on Panama Canal tolls in today’s meeting. It is likely the bill will be reported without a full provision with a majority favoring a paragraph giving the President authority to set rules and regulations governing tolls.
A stark line from the era notes that in the struggle of life every person faces mortality. The refrain emphasizes universal fate and the inevitability of death as a shared human condition.
Mrs Mabel V D Bell of Kentucky gains prominence in federal commissions work. Her career advances as she secures a notable role within federal regulatory agencies, reflecting increasing regional influence and public service commitment.
The Nepal ruler presents King George III with a baby zoo including a baby elephant and a young rhinoceros. The Nepalese state, within the Indian sphere of influence, is semi independent with a 45000 strong army and a British resident overseeing affairs. India’s rains and hunting in Nepal are noted, with missions to China every five years.
The horse hired from George D. Baylin’s stables last Friday and not returned was found running loose in Chehalis last Monday by J. A. Ludwig. Mr. Berlin was notified of the recovery yesterday. The sheriff’s office has a good description of the animal and a search is being made for the person who hired it.
In Paris on March 7 millinery shops show Easter hats of many styles with no fixed theme. Parisian milliners urge women to decide for themselves while referencing modern revivals and diverse influences from Greek to American, including floral accents and director styles.
State Superintendent Henry Dewey toured Centralia public schools visiting the high school assembly praising students and teachers. He noted the new building’s quality and fire safety, hoped to attend its dedication, and spoke of strong student work in sixth to eighth grades observed during his visit.
The Texas State Welfare Commission opened its first convention in Houston for a three day meeting. Leaders will discuss economic, industrial, agricultural and educational issues affecting Texas progress. Chairman R. Duff presides as officials review policies to boost welfare and attract factories to use $407,000,000 in raw materials.
Roy Ross a year old youth recently arrested in Chehalis on the charge of assault on a 10 year old Chehalis girl is being tried before the Superior Court today. Albers and Alien attorneys who defended Ross have withdrawn forcing Judge Rice to appoint counsel this morning.
Walla Walla March 7 The son of a dutiful Michaelis wearing a locomotive whistle remembered placing a rock on the track while playing. He rushed to remove the rock and was struck by the engine, hurled 20 feet. Doctors say he will recover.
Mrs Riley Laramore of Goodwater Maine describes suffering from dyspepsia and severe heartburn after meals. She credits Thedford's Black-Draught for relief after nightly small doses, saying two packages cured distress and allowed normal eating. The ad touts the product as cleansing the system aiding digestion and bowel regulation at a price of 2 cents.
The Chehalis Liederkranz plans a two story hall on National Avenue with a dining room bar card room lobbies kitchens men and women rooms on the first floor and a 600 seat auditorium on the second floor. A ball in April will raise funds for the building with bids expected around April 1 and plans held by Robert Pechtner.
A bond buying representative met with the city commission and mayor to review the water ordinance and advise on the best method to dispose of the bonds. The session, lasting the afternoon, was described as highly beneficial by the commission.
Chicago March 7. After being wheeled into court Joan Snvilid and Ma Louise Verimllyn were freed of the charge of murdering Policeman Hisonette to secure his life instruments. She was later rearrested on the charge of murdering Richard Smith for the same motive.
Declaring the government's conspiracy charges against the Packers are unproved, defense attorneys continued their arguments. The document shows garbled OCR with references to lawyers, a verdict suggestion, and unrelated notices about land sales and settlers.
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