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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
2
The Centralia Commercial Club promotes developing local agriculture and publicity to tie city and country. It notes farmers add wealth and value, while factory locating is speculative. Emphasizes honest promotion to attract homeseekers with soil, climate, market, and fair land prices, benefiting both city and nearby farms.
The YMCA project in Centralia is postponed after a conference between Rev Robert J Reid of the Methodist Episcopal church and YMCA leaders in Tacoma. The delay aims to allow time for donors to catch up, reducing drain on subscribers and boosting future support for the YMCA fund drive.
In Southwest Washington three towns Aberdeen, Centralia, and Chehalis lead as the living cities with a baseball pulse, while Olympia is probed for vitality. Doctors report uncertain signs of life in Myopia and consider testing Olympia further despite inconclusive findings.
A vandal damaged flowers and a garden at the Town Frat house, with no clear motive. Police are investigating, urging residents to report any witnesses or clues to identify the culprit. Disorderly behavior and potential mental health concerns are noted in early statements.
The News-Examiner faces accusations of false declarations about Theodore lloss and city lots. Critics say the paper misleads readers by avoiding a published map and by arguing lease terms differ from claimed rights, framing the dispute as an overblown controversy.
An invitation is extended to enfranchised voters by the Jewish County Republican Central Committee to participate in the May convention selecting delegates for the county conference. The wording hints at possible militant factions and a broader enfranchisement discussion that could shape the May 1 event.
The text argues against restricting women to caucuses while excluding them from county and state conventions. It notes the Lewin County Republican Committee should not withhold participation based on prior party affiliation and supports extending invitation to all women as full party members.
On April 23 a municipal gravity water plant proposition will go to voters. Registration is required several days before the election, with books open now. Proponents cite new rail and bid work, local labor, and cheaper, better water as reasons to register and vote for bonds.
The depot brickwork is nearly finished with second story over the waiting room remaining. Roof framework is done and exterior work is advancing to prevent weather delays on interior finishing.
The interclass debate at the local high school Friday afternoon featured four teams from freshman to senior levels arguing the Cuba annexation proposition. Freshmen won the affirmative in the first debate. juniors claimed the second debate on the negative. final debate between freshmen and juniors set for April first.
W Brown, a convict who escaped from Megkill rock quarries last fall, was located at Arlington but disappeared before a guard could reach him. He reemerged after the guard left, suggesting aid from friends shielding him. Authorities fear a violent end to the pursuit may follow.
A petition seeking rural free delivery from the Wilhel post office through Ethel and Salkum districts was denied by the Post Office Department. The justification cited only 77 signers on the petition and noted many already have free delivery on the route.
The Centralia Gun Club in the process of organizing held a clays shoot yesterday on grounds south of the Southwest Washington Fair Grounds. The Chehalis Gun Club, also in formation, will use the excellent ground. A lease on a nearby duck marsh is sought to ensure duck season sport. Members are urged to join by contacting Harry Gilchrist Sid Reaves or A A Woelfel. A big school for several regional gun clubs is planned.
Elaine Presnefl, a native of Virginia, was detained by Centralia police for carrying a .44 Colt automatic and brass knuckles. He was arraigned before Judge Huig and fined $25 plus costs, with the weapon confiscated.
The March term of the Siperion Court will close this week with only one case remaining on the docket. The remaining matter is the Chehalis & Cowltz Railroad versus Niedlander et al, a condemnation suit to secure additional right of way northeast of Chehalis for the rail line. The case progress has been light as owners refuse to sell for a figure seen as just by the plaintiff company.
Chehalis High regroups after losing last year’s players and aims for the Southwest Washington championship. About 40 players have shown up, with Capt Lowry near selecting the infield. outfield unsettled. Key candidates include Davis Mulford Michael Lowry Golf Brunswig La Folleute Scott Nicholson Boone Miles Nowland. Schedule features games against State Training School Centralia Olympia Kelso Puyallup Hoquiam and more as coach Wright targets a state crown.
Reported incident traces two men from east of the mountains after admitting hat checks. A search is underway for the two suspects described as wanted for related wrongdoing in other parts of the state. A discharge and estate notice appears for Alfred F Cruttenden in Lewis County Washington with a court hearing set for April 4 1802.
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