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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1912

Page

8

Centralia Seeks State League Entry With Olympia Effort

A Centralia committee heads to Olympia to urge the capital city to join Aberdeen in placing a team in the State League. Key figures include E. E. Teachnor and a delegation of fans hoping for a five or seven game weekly schedule, with fundraising under way to start the club and secure a manager amid optimistic prospects for 1913 expansion.

Centralia Olympia Aberdeen E. E. Teachnor Aberdean Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Teachner Bellinghaus Everett North Yakima Walla Walla

Assassin Fires at Italian King Near Pantheon

United Press report from Rome, March 14, details an anarchist Antonio Dalia firing three shots at King Emmanuel II as he left the palace with the queen to attend memorial services for his father. A bullet struck Maj. Langa, a cavalry escort, seriously wounding him. Dalia was arrested.

United Press Rome Italy King Empanuel Antonio Dalia Maj Langa Pantheon Datha

New Electric Plant Ready in Centralia

The Centralia Electric and Traction Company opened its new plant on Eastern Railway and Lumber property. Inspectors report a smooth operation with entirely new machinery. The concrete powerhouse features a five foot floor and heavy walls designed to prevent vibration.

Centralia Electric & Traction Company Eastern’ Railway & Lumber Company Hantern The Chronicle

Billy Eastian to Speak in Chehalis Nights of March 26

Billy Eastian the reformed convict and evangelist will speak in Chehalis on the nights of March 26 and 26. He says he spent most of his life in prison for crimes across the country and now wields a rifle instead of a gun.

Billy Eastman Chehalis Billy

Clark Seizes Kansan Delegation At State Convention

At Hutchinson Kansas the Democratic state convention opens with Champ Clark favored to secure theKan delegation to Baltimore. Wilson supporters remain hopeful as Clark and Wilson vie in county contests. In Allen county Clark wins a key vote after a disruption involving a lone dog, pushing Clark toward the state convention majority.

Hutchinson Kan Champ Clark Baltimore Wilson Cairk Allen County Yola Clark Cam Tle Pope

More Settlers Needed by Agency Says Centralia Club

J E Barnes told the Centralia Commercial Club last night that the Southwest Washington Settlers Agency cannot supply the land demanded by prospective settlers. By law, clubs must buy stock and pay dues to list land, with Chehalis the only club fully paid. Centralia must raise 200 to list its land. 225 more is needed to fund dues to the Southwest Washington Development Association. The agency partners with local real estate men and takes one third of sales commissions. Barnes urged Centralia and Chehalis to pay up before June to spur other nearby towns to follow suit.

J. E. Barnes Centralia Commercial Club Southwest Washington Settlers’ Agency Citizens’ Club of Chehalis i Centratia Commercial Club Southwest Washington Development Association Central Barnes Centralia Chehalis Aberdeen Howcham South Bend Raymond Hhe Association

Baseball committee to Olympia aims to land state league team

A Centralia committee, including J. Mulder, E Teachner, John Venedict, Jack Vaughan, Maurice, J. E. Barnes and Theodgress, was sent to Olympia this morning to secure a State League team. The Commercial Club endorsed the drive at its meeting in Fred Thomas hall last night, with several club members on the delegation. The group expressed confidence in success.

Aberdeen Talae Atock Dick Boettiger iAberdeen Jack Cats Centralia Theanagers Olympia Conarste Maurice Danbeay E. B. Teachner J. S. Barnes E. H. S. Mulder M. J.vaughan Commercial Club Fred Thomas Hall J. 4 Mulder E. ©. Teachner John Venedict Jack Vaughan Mauricr J. E. Barnes Theorgress Tad

Local track meet set for Marely route

A brief note from Cine Ubti outlines a track event to be held on Marely route with top clubs preparing for the meet. Officials mentioned include Dewer and ALA Hull, with two team members expected to participate in Hreesvede forms.

Phesday Cotfaan Yo Dewer Ala Hull Elyetadd Tissees Els

Untitled Historic Political muddle and appointments

Fragmentary dispatch reports hurried political maneuvering in a government, naming several appointments and chairmen after a death. Mentions George Lee, John G. Lawrence, and a governor reshaping commissions.

Reflection on School Teachers and Change

A concise personal reflection notes how many students struggle to adjust to changes in land and schooling, focusing on the impact of teachers and institutions. The narrator observes the lack of opportunities to voice concerns and questions about the transition, urging consideration of student perspectives.

Choles

Massie, Blankenhip, Foster Murdered in Hillsville Riot

In Hillsville Carroll County on March 14, presiding Judge Massie Sheriff Blankenhip and District Attorney Foster were killed in a courtroom riot after Loyd Allen was convicted on a felony charge. The gunfight wounded Clerk Dexter Goad and three spectators. Allen used a smuggled pistol and was joined by allies.

rieyMonth Massie Dlankenship Foster Hillsville Carroll County Loyd Allen Allen Fos L. F. Webb Dexter

German Miners In Big Riot

Berlin March 14 The German coal fields of Westphalia see a widening strike now with over 240 000 miners on strike. Fatal clashes with police at Herne, shots fired, one striker killed. Police strength increased as authorities consider military aid. Disturbances spill over to Hamern and Dusseldorf, with injuries and arrests. Coal shipments fall across Basen and a coal famine is feared at Cassel.

Berlin Coal m Westphalia Herne Modium Lorraine Saxony Silesia Basen Cassel

Packers Stake Liberty Plea By Attys in Trial

United Press report from Chicago dated March 1 notes Sterney Miller for the Packers argued for their liberty as they rest their case. Judge Parker ordered a recess until Monday as arguments resume after a stormy session between Packers and attorneys.

Packers Stake Liberty United Press Chicago Sterney Miller Packers Hon Parker

Fragmentary OCR Note On Local Notices And Entries

A garbled OCR fragment references a police or public notice, with scattered mentions of names, locations, and actions. The readable bits show no clear event or outcome, suggesting a damaged segment focusing on record-keeping or notices rather than a coherent report.

Four Die in Prison Mutiny at Lincoln Penitentiary

United Press report details a prison riot at Lincoln Penitentiary where four people died. Warden Davila was attacked. Deputy Warden Detshunty and another officer were injured as inmates escaped amid the turmoil. The incident followed an extended period of unrest and hints of broader criminal activity behind bars.

Albert Negro Lincoln Davila Thy Eduto Penitentiary Detshunty Schapel Banda

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