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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
2
The Centralia Weekly Chronicle is represented for foreign advertising by the American Press Association with general offices in Chicago and New York, serving all principal cities.
A columnist argues that investment quality harms or helps the community through newcomers. Positive outcomes encourage others to migrate, while failures deter peers, making truthful guidance crucial to attract sustained growth and curb unscrupulous real estate brokers in Southwest Washington.
The State Capitol Record argues taxes rose under Governor Hay, but figures cited rely on valuation and levy methods. It notes 27 percent valuation rise, 31 percent levy rise, and over 67 percent total tax increase during Hay’s third year, with debt to banks added for the general fund.
The city passes a water ordinance and schedules May 7 for two bond votes totaling 75,900 and 178,000 tied to the water plant and receipts. The Daily Chronicle urges voter approval to own and improve water service with no tax increase, while addressing a concurrent lighting contract issue and opposing efforts to merge the two questions.
A garbled historical print discusses a proposed advisory election on a housing or infrastructure issue. It notes public worry over costs and phrasing, with references to a city commission and the idea of a binding or advisory vote and its political implications.
The Daily Chronicle reports an unsigned communication criticizing certain persons and enclosing money to pay for publication. The letter is not guaranteed to be truthful, and anonymous letters will not be published even if paid. The newspaper will return the money to the writer upon proper identification.
The health department reports a surge of waterproof flies infestations in Washington city. The pests resist drowning and have spread from Bed Walter Street toward South Water Street, disturbing homes and attracting expert attention as officials plan targeted controls and public notices.
London March 25 Continued suffering among England's poor was set to continue after a meeting between Premier Asquith, coal owners, and miners ended without agreement. The mineral committee signaled willingness to drop district schedules. Edwards for the miners maintained demand for a five shillings per day minimum wage for adults and two shillings for minors, urging employers to concede.
United Press Leased Wire reports three members of the phantom bandits robbed the Chantilly branch of Societe Generale in Paris. They killed two watchmen and a chauffeur, seized cash, and escaped in a car, later vanishing into a crowd.
Senator Borah of Idaho forcefully defends the primary system in Washington saying the old caucus method is corrupt and that money and exposure will punish corrupt practices. He argues a primary with safeguards prevents manipulation and emphasizes accountability over the political money used in races.
An article notes Tong Cual miners will hold a commemorative anniversary event at a local hall on Saturday. Prize giveaways are planned by merchants for event participants, with several contests and games listed for attendees.
United Press Lossed Wire reports a Great Northern extra freight plunged into a ravine after hitting a dirt and rock slide sixty three miles east of Spokane. Engineer Wicklin Fireman Summers and Head Brakeman Orcan, all of Hillyard, Wash., were killed. Engine and six cars were smashed. wrecking crew from Spokane at the scene.
The Ampour case and nine other Minnesota packers charged with conspirac y in contravention of antitrust law will go to the jury this afternoon. Assistant U S Attorney General Pierce Butler opened the case against the defendants. Judge Carpenter then gave the jury charge.
Iatn Ackley of Toledo announces candidacy for county clerk on the Republican ticket to succeed D W Montfort who has served two terms and is not eligible for re election.
Inmates of the Children’s Home at Des Moines will give a concert in Winlock on the night of April 7. M A Draper, superintendent, traveled to Winlock yesterday for the event. Proceeds of the concert will be applied toward the school.
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