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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1911
Page
2
The piece attacks President Taft over Ballinger's resignation and a political ally replacement, arguing Taft shows insincerity and weak courage. It condemns his handling of the Mexican frontier crisis and criticizes funding approaches, the Training School, and state spending while noting Hay's recommendations omit highlighted abuses from the investigation.
In a lengthy message to the state senate and house, Governor Hay critiques abuses at the state training school while excusing or masking actions during his own appointee Aspinwall’s regime. The document suggests a political ploy tied to a whitewash investigation and calls out alleged inhuman treatment and improprieties endured by inmates. The piece accuses Hay of focusing on segregation reforms while ignoring more urgent abuses, reflecting partisan maneuvering.
Opinion argues that U.S. troops should limit actions to protecting American lives and property in Mexico. The piece asserts Washington should avoid backing either Mexican faction, respect Mexican sovereignty, and refrain from interceding unless American interests are at risk. It warns past meddling carries lessons.
A columnist questions if Americans investing overseas deserve stronger U S government protection than those investing at home citing cases of property destruction in the south versus foreign territories and arguing that capital should be afforded equal safeguards regardless of location. The piece challenges protection bias toward abroad investments.
A scathing critique of American plans to intervene in Mexico argues the profits go to bondholders and the public bears the costs. It questions Taft's readiness to deploy troops, condemns war as a tool of wealth, and warns that civilians pay the price while leaders avoid sacrifice.
A fragmentary reflective piece discusses war’s grim arithmetic with fictional Dumbrudge and Dombradge villagers supplying thirty artisans each who are sent to fight. After a forced clash, thirty meet thirty, firing ends in sixty dead, and useful crafts yield to destruction, illustrating war’s brutal cost.
The readable fragments hint at a historical debate about unity and cunning among rulers and peoples. Stephen Kings and Greek references appear in disjointed phrases, suggesting a discussion on governance, conflict and manipulation. The text lacks coherent structure or clear events.
Tacoma Ledger argues against shopping away from home as it questions the benefits of a Chicago mail order house issuing a $10 to $16 million stock dividend. It says profits flow outward, hurting local wages and civic growth, urging residents to buy locally to boost community prosperity and property values.
The piece questions US mobilization expenses, estimating $175 per man for 20 000 soldiers, about $3.5 million, and contrasts military spend with large public works like Roosevelt Dam. It muses that funds could buy homes for 25 000 families or transform land in South Wort Washington through labor and logistics rather than conflict.
A garbled excerpt ridicules a sultan visiting the United States, noting punitive declarations and a mock note about a collector seeking only one specimen per species. It mocks a local girl hoarding rocust? insects, turning to a farcical dig at vanity and collections.
A letter argues U S neutrality is violated by Diaz regime and urges recognizing the insurgents as a belligerent power. It contends revolutionary forces are as strong as federalists, win as many battles, and deserve equal rights. warns arms smuggling favors the government.
Thomas Ryan was tried in Chehalis on a charge of stealing a pair of trousers from William Tolon’s store last Saturday. He received a thirty day sentence in the county jail. Roberts and Patrolman Wilson helped capture the suspect and secure a confession.
March notes from Ford's Prairie list the Ladies Ala meeting at Mrs Strain home on Thoraday 16th and announce a Deestrick Skule play at the Ford's Prairie School on Saturday March 18 with 250 admission, 16a for under 14. Items mention Mrs Nichols and children returning from Seattle, a patrol suggestion, Mrs Wiler hosting guests March 8, and a sick Hubert Miller.
Albany March 14. Among the recommendations in the annual report of the state board of charities is the establishment of a state farm colony for tramps where they might be made self supporting. They now cost the state about 2 000 000 yearly.
An elderly man of 69 visited August Gaulke of Chehalis asking for clothing and shoes two weeks earlier. He repaid the loan and left a note with his Tacoma attorney's address promising a final message from his grave. The note expresses gratitude and farewell.
Liederkrantz, a German singing society serving Centralia and Chehalis, prepares a busy program this month. The group, led by Len Kuellner as president and George Mitehall as vice president, promotes German cultural events and social gatherings for Teutonic-American friends.
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