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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

Page

5

Commission Rejects Minnie Green Damages Claim

The commission unanimously rejected a $7 025 claim for injuries Minnie Green suffered from a sidewalk fall. Bida opened bids for city printing and Centralia Chronicle won the one year contract beginning April 1. A local improvement district was created in the northwest city for street grading curbs and concrete sidewalks. A dog catcher was appointed to begin funding the service April 1.

Mra Minnie Green Bida Centralia Chronicle

Guardian for Ayr to Guy F a pplied for

Mrs Renu Ayres seeks guardianship of her five year old son Charles A Ayr in Superior Court. Hearing set for April before Court Commissioner W A Westover. Applicant requests waiver of costs. Albera and Ren attorneys to represent. Custody fight expected.

Charles A Renu Ayres W. A. Westover Albera & Ren Cheha- Ms Mrs. Ayres

Eastman Speech Draws Large Chehalis Crowd

A sizable Chehalis audience heard Eastman, an ex-canyon and musician, at the Riverside church. G. Maclaren of Ingieningia and others criticized statewide touring plans, with Eastman prepping further talks in Chehalis on Thursday night at the Methodist church.

July Wastman Spa Fo Aerowe Raptige Billy Pela Gark G. Maclaren Ingieningia Hetinion Seattle Sonviereraugsdist Kisronin Chehalis Ohavete

Formation of a Southwest style land settlement discussed

A group led by Tenine Commercial and Tans plans to form an organization to settle small tracts near Loghte Land Agency. A meeting in Whe stone apnaprdess, NC, May 10 aims to outline inducements for settlers and workers to locate on lands off Winds in the nearby valley. Key figures Mayer Met Metersoo, William McArthing, and A Kenwarthy attend. The War committee must report back to leaders tonight.

Tans Redeville Elise Phon Ueelib Mayer Metersoo Fladihitin Willian McArthing Threlny Prib Vis OG. A. Kenwarthy Oti ‘Pentin

Sulzer Emerges As Likely New York Governor Hope

United Press reports at the March primary in New York that Congressman William Sulzer will have his Democratic backers launch a gubernatorial bid. Sulzer, long seen as presidential timber, is praised for reforms and pro-worker appeal.

United Press New York William Tee Sulzer Dix Congress Tamemany Hall

Young Pe El’s Matron Dies Suddenly

Mary Rescue Parker wife of L E Parker of Pe El died at the family home shortly after midnight. She was 22 and survived by her husband and a two year old son. Daughter of Mrs Joe Colley, an old Pe BM resident. Remaing will be held at the Shighlin parlors until tonight, then sent to Pe EM for funeral tomorrow afternoon.

Mary Rescue Parker L E. Parker Pe el Wom

Fire at Seales Grocery Narrowly Survived

A fire in Seales Grocery at the corner of Main and Pearl Streets was quickly discovered and contained last night. The blaze started in a basket of waste paper and was prevented from spreading by prompt action from the fire department.

Seales Main Pearl Streets Jess

Game Report On Rough Baseball Match

A fragmented account shows Peell J and Tiaty leading early with brisk batting. The Batys lost in a fielding battle as Derm and Nicks featured strong pitching and defense, while Coleman pitched late for Dery and Kotte faced Ovielina in crucial at bats.

Derm Anatet Tub

Glee Club To Bring 40 Members On Spring Trip

Centralia student Tavera leading a 40 member glee club on an April tour to Washington Clee and ASU Collebs. The group plans performances in Aberdeen and Olympia, with consent from Hat heniger and other organizers amid a schedule of trips and events for the troupe.

Tavera Centralia Tin Washington Ptayeluh

Water bond election discussion set for May seventh

A special election on May 7 will decide whether to issue bonds for a Municipal gravity water system. A public meeting is planned at Lincoln school Friday evening to discuss the proposition and answer voter questions. A registration drive is under way to maximize turnout and ensure full discussion.

Lincoln School

Striking coal miners face prolonged starvation risk

London march 26 with mine owners refusing concessions the coal strike affects about 1,000,000 directly and nine million indirectly. No community in Ireland Scotland or Wales is spared as government officials acknowledge the toll in lives and money is appalling while millions face slow starvation.

London Mmine Ereland Scotland Wales

Bridge firm charged with bribery in county contract

Whitlock of Coast Bridge Company and engineer C W Raynor were arrested in Portland for bribery connected to a Davenport Lincoln County bridge contract. Indictment claims Whitlock paid Commissioner Rifle 200 dollars for the job, and Raynor paid two other commissioners 200 dollars each. Extradition and legal steps pending as officials seek bonds and counsel.

Tnnted Press Portland J.n Whitlock The Coast Bridge Company Railway Exchange C. W. Raynor Leonard and Phillips Davenport Wash Stevens Lincoln County Lincoln County Grand Jury Whitlock R. A. Rifle Rayonar Yate

Packer Jury Finds Not Guilty in Sherman Act Case

A Chicago jury in the U S District Court found J Ogden Armour and nine other millionaire packers not guilty of violating the Sherman anti trust law after an 18 hour deliberation The combined wealth of the defendants is estimated at 190 million dollars The defendants include Louis F Swift Edward K Swift Charles H Swift Edward Tilden Arthur Mor ker Reward Morris Francis A owner Thomas J Gonuors sual Louis Heyman.

Chicago United States District Court J. Ogden Armour Armour Louis FP. Swift Edward K. Swift Charles H. Swift Edward Tilden Arthur Morker Reward Morris Francis A Thomas J. Gonuors Sual Louis Heyman

Indiana Taft Men Score Victory at State Convention

In Indiana on March 26 the Republican State Convention chose four delegates at large by viva voce vote. Taft supporters claimed victory over Roosevelt forces, with Taft candidates securing a notable showing amid contested conventions and party alignment battles.

Indianatols Ted Roosevelt

Huge Fire at Gorge Triggers Traffic Tie Up

A massive blaze erupted at Gorge, closing the road network and causing significant traffic delays. Officials warned residents near the river to avoid the area as emergency crews battled the flames and assessed structural risks. Fire units reported water access challenges and requested additional support from nearby towns. Authorities urged commuters to seek alternate routes and monitor updates for safety guidance.

Four Men Hurt At Doty Day In Camp Incidents

Yesterday at Doty four men sustained injuries in a series of accidents. A logger crushed foot and a man aiding his descent from a 40 foot trestle fell, but escaped serious harm. W A Odell fell from river embankment into rocks, injuring shoulder and sent to hospital. Neil McMullan foreman was struck on the head by a cross arm with a serious burn and other non life threatening injuries.

Doty George Mann W. A. Odell Neil McMullan McMillan

Liederkranz Working For New Chehalis Building

March 27 Chehalis Liederkranz German singing society plans April 13 magical entertainment and dance to raise funds for a new building on National Avenue. Violinist Murr L. Rudolph to perform. subscription drive among Chehalis merchants aims to cover any building fund shortfall.

Chehalis Liederkranz Liedrekranz National Avenue Murr L. Rudolph Chehalis

Nelly Bly In Court Over Refusal To Answer Questions

Nelly Bly must appear in the United States Circuit Court to show cause why she should not be banished for contempt after refusing to answer questions related to Iron Clad Company bankruptcy proceedings. The case accuses her of evading questions and alleges forged statements connected to her former cashier and an assistant.

New York Maret Winherh Seaman Newswater United States Emuet Iron Clad Company Seantau Les

Viking event at Casadenta Val spurs boneball team

Residents attend a local Viking event at Casadenta Val where the boneball team performs. A fund raise raised about £ss. One boy earns $3 while others earn Seoebe ON tre prone. The report mentions tests and a notice about a man named Ora and a weighty protest by officials.

Casadenta Val Dystas Neat Baihd Adk Ud Dante Seoebe Sind Ora Ottleghds Weah Weiidol

Demonstration Farm Seed Purchase Planned

A joint meeting of Commercial Club trustees and the newly formed demonstration farm committee discussed buying seeds and plants for the west city farm donated by P. B. Hubbard. Merchett Robinson, club secretary, was instructed to acquire the seeds, with Q Jayne and Prof. Sparks arriving April 2 to map the farm layout.

Commercial Club commit#8 P. B. Hubbard H. W. Sparks Merchett Robinson Tacoma Q. Jayne Sparks

Doty Literary Society Launches Weekly Paper Dot Sentiment

The Doty Literary Society starts a local weekly titled Dot Sentiment to publish every Tuesday. A temporary staff led by Thurston Stidham Vincent Melebas and F Edgerty will prepare the first issue for the upcoming regular society meeting.

Doty Literary Society Aociety Thurston Stidham Vincent Melebas F Edgerty

Unclear OCR Text Historical Sports Update

Fragmentary OCR from a page segment mentions athletics and dates but is largely garbled with many proper nouns unreadable. Readable fragments reference events, people, and possible venues but lack coherent details to form a factual summary. No verifiable names or dates can be reliably extracted for a proper card.

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