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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
8
Taft plans a Chicago stop en route from Washington to Toledo to address Roosevelt rivalry. The trip signals a campaign push as Taft seeks to solidify support and influence the path to the Republican nomination. Roosevelt supporters react to the confrontation over party unity and policy.
A report claimed Lavollotti was deported by Compress man LeProot of Wisconsin. The statement was denied and the speaker affirmed continued support for Lafollette and his policies, asserting commitment to the cause despite rumors.
Community groups in Aberdeen launch a Taft Club initiative aimed at organizing local supporters. The effort, led by several civic figures, seeks to enroll members citywide and promote party activities.
Government officials disclosed details from the Mandazaan Temple seizure from Supp Worshiper followers. They say Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay of Philadelphia and her son Billie, valued at up to 1 million dollars, were spirited out months earlier amid emaciation and reports of a diet of sour beer and grapes. Investigators claim letters between Lindsay and Dr Otoman Zar Adusht Hanish were seized. The government also says the “Little Master” Prince of Adusht faces charges over sending books and pamphlets to a faux woman, a federal agent in disguise, threatening a fine of 17000 and five years. Additional raids on temple ranches nationwide are planned.
London reports Mina Christa bel Lanklurst, a suffragette leader, disappeared after an arrest rumor for inciting destruction. Edwin and Fredrick Pethick-Las, joint editors of Votes for Women, along with Emmeline Pankhurst and Tule, faced Dow Street Police Court for conspiracy and inciting property damage. Archibald Bodkin led treasury prosecution as officials pressed for strict action to curb unrest.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that U S intervention in the Mexican trouble is likely before week’s end. Preparations for invasion are complete and 50,000 troops could be sent after Congress acts. foreign powers urge immediate action while Taft and Stimson discuss the crisis and militia mobilization near the border.
A Superior Court jury ruled in favor of the local school board in a condemnation case against Mrs. Mary Sawall to obtain a site for a school on Washeh Prairie. The property will be acquired for 800, the price offered. A jury panel and witnesses testified on value with a real estate dealer placing worth at 1,400. The trial lasted about two days.
Chaos looms as Roosevelt backers clash with Taft camp at a state party convention. factions erupt over delegation selections and alleged steamroller tactics. rioting and ejecting delegates feared before the conclave finalizes its slate.
State Agricultural Experiment Station lists 10 fruit varieties recommended for planting west of the Cascades. The guide notes early mid and late ripening types with initials indicating season. It covers apples cherries and other fruits suitable for general planting based on experiments and practical orchards.
Fred Marshall, a cont rep of Tobit, faced arraignment before Judge Alee n in Superior Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty to assault and received a $90 fine plus costs with a third degree charge not pursued.
London reports a Wellington cable from New Zealand stating Captain Scott planted the South Pole and that Amundsen confirms Scott reached the pole. Royal Geographical Society seeks verification, puzzled Amundsen would mention Scott and not his own expedition. The two expeditions began their race at McMurdo Sound.
In Lynn Massachusetts on a street near her home, Mrs. Jessie Chapman fired six times at neighbor Mrs. Florence Ingalls with a revolver from a handbag. Ingalls died quickly. Chapman was arrested and admitted the shooting claiming her husband was not involved.
United Press report describes a fatal electric shock to an electrician and injuries to a chief engineer and bystanders after a live line outage. The incident occurred near a power plant and left witnesses in shock as rescuers carried the injured man from the scene.
New York March 7 Advices from South Africa to Maid en Lane jewelers indicate that the attempts of the big diamond magnates Sauction of the German and De Beers interests have failed and that prospects of consolidation are not promising. De Beers seeks agreement with the German interests to control output at the diamond fields in Southwest Africa where large quantities of small diamonds are found.
The passage mentions lodge members and officers including Titus, Roberta, Cary We, Alugk, Danbury, Meld, Mao, and Mason. A banquet followed a stated event with delegates to a Brand lodge and other ceremonial terms, though the text is garbled and details are uncertain.
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