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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
6
P Munese, a mill builder based in Centralia for four years, claims possession of a German Bible printed in 1737. The aged leaves are yellow yet intact, bound in wood and leather with rotted clasps. He seeks endorsements from locals before contacting a Carnegie library to arrange sale of the relic valued highly by its owner.
At a congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church Rev F L Doris of Tacoma was chosen as successor to Rev H W Thompson. Doris will assume his duties in April. About 400 members attended the meeting and Doris received over 40 percent of the vote.
Mayor J W Thoatpoon received a letter from Eugene R Kelley state beets commissioner with the bacteriological result of water samples from the North Fork of the Newaukum River. The test shows no colon germs. a chemical mineral analysis is pending.
Marth and Glanta will tackle the Texas leaguers again tomorrow at Dallas and on Sunday will play a game with the Fort Worth team.
March 8 report from the focal high school notes baseball as a recognized sport this year. Harold Clark is captain, nightly practices for two weeks with about 25 candidates. Coach Wolfe says prospects for a winning team are bright. Barner, Mullen, and Temple bring prior experience. a 12 game schedule is set including Chehalis, Hoquiam, Olympia, Centralia, and Kelso with dates in April and May.
Two Centralia youths, Joe Carew and James Raymond, facing robbery charges linked to the Shain Case, had their trials dismissed due to an information filing error. A new information will be filed and they will be arraigned in the June term. Marion Craig, tied to the case, is serving time at Monroe Reformatory. authorities traveled to Monroe to bring him back.
Rumors claim a new large railroad seeks right of way through Centralia adjoining the Oregon Washington line. Report says entry may come via a smaller Centralia railroad, but confirmation is lacking. Two railroad men reportedly sought options on East Main Street properties, possibly private investments.
The Senate ratified Taft Knox peace arbitration pacts with Britain and France by 76 to 0 after stripping a clause feared to invade treaty-making power. Bacon amendment bars arbitration on immigration, education, state sovereignty, debt, and Monroe Doctrine issues. Remaining disputes go to The Hague for arbitration.
In a four day battle near Acatlan about 1,500 federals faced 1,000 rebels. Rebels march toward Vera Cruz, the port city, as fighting continues. Orozco's force nears Mexico City with a decisive clash anticipated early next week. Ambassador Wilson and 500 Americans aid defense plans.
A chaotic typed report chronicles a Lawrence strike settlement with references to workers and unions, noting skilled labor demands and the ongoing tensions. The account mentions mistreatment of strikers, calls for reforms, and potential abolition of a speeday system amid pressure from organized labor.
West Lebanon March 8 A check of passengers aboard the westbound train on the Wabash line shows fifty believed killed with about five more missing after the wreck near St. Louis. Survivors described a broken rail as the cause and the train plunging into Redwood Creek. Mrs. Ro Grane of Adrien, Met, is named among the dead as authorities confirm four others injured.
Portland reports show heavy colonist movement toward Oregon and Washington for the 46 season. Northern Pacific and Great Northern officials note large numbers leaving Atlantic states and Eastern states with preparations on the O W R and N line and additional cars f or extra capacity. Farmers in Iowa Illinois Indiana and Ohio respond to Great Northern exhibition cats tour. many landseekers plan to visit Oregon.
The I O O F Hall hosted a Woodmen lodge entertainment last night with about 350 attendees. The program, led by the Ford Prairie Dramatic Association, featured a minstrel show directed by Prof. F. A. Marley, with names like Prof. Marley Frank Ipe Fred Harvey Roy Flaskins Ellsworth Pearsail and several ladies. An address by state Insurance Commissioner J. J. Schively followed the performance, and the event closed with a banquet and dance to promote the upcoming Woodmen convention in Centrali in April.
A damaged building near the Houston tozas Central Railroad line is reported with unclear details. The incident involves local authorities and workers at Grant Leeaniosive Works, with minimal readable names and places due to OCR errors.
State audit report praises Lewis County books for accuracy with only clerical shortages. Board members from old and current commissions show minor shortages totaling 37.50 each for surety bonds paid from expense funds. Assets total 219,468 while liabilities reach 373,126, largely from outstanding current warrants.
In Superior Court Roy Ross a 16 year old boy recently arrested in Chehalis on indecent assault allegations involving a 1 year old girl was found guilty by a jury after extended deliberation. He was sentenced to the Monroe reformatory by Judge Rite.
The owner, builder P. Munson, reports possession of a Bible printed 184 years ago in 1728 in Switzerland. The book, bound in lead-seovered wood with chased metal, is in German and written in Swiss language. It has been handed down through generations and valued highly by current owner.
Paroled prisoner from Aepgarator is charged with a new offense following his release. Unclear details describe involvement with a Wade wheel, a vehicle incident, and subsequent authorities statement. Names and places are unreadable in the fragment, but the record notes legal action and ongoing investigation.
The readable fragments mention a person named Gein and refer to emotions and actions involving a wife. Details are scattered and the overall narrative is unclear, with no decisive event or date to anchor a concise summary.
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