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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
8
During February, the first under the new city commission, the police and fire departments showed a net saving of 88.59 over the prior month. Salaries for the Mayor and commissioners totaled 266, resulting in a net city saving of 121 under the new government.
United Press report from London on March 21 notes the coal strike era is the gravest in British history. A. J. Balfour urged rejection of Asquith's proposed minimum wage, arguing no remedy exists as the House of Commons met to debate the issue.
President Roosevelt will stump the Midwest and reiterate the Columbus speech. He will discuss the recall of the judiciary. He departs Chicago on Tuesday for Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis and likely Detroit.
Two desperadoes who escaped from a police boat after attacking and wounding Roehe and Ashton were captured today and taken to Vernon jail, expected to remain there through the day.
At the Methodist church a male-led entertainment program was presented for about ten women. Refreshments were prepared and served, reflecting a cordial social at the event.
Report from the 1912 record notes a frigid night at the local jail with an unusual number of inmates entertained during the evening. The subjects were brought to the city hospital the following morning and advised on their paths forward.
The St Urban Telephone Companyreceived a 26 year franchise from the county board to operate in Lewis County. The proposed line will start at the Winlock city boundary and run seven miles along Nevis Road to its end and along parts of McCorkle Military and G I Meier roads. J T Taney is listed as president and John Christison as secretary.
March 21 dispatch reports Deputy Sheriffs Colin McKenzie and A V Elmer slain in an ambush near Matlock Mason County. John Turnow, the accused killer of two nephews, is believed nearby. A posse of 15 to 24 men recovers bodies, with authorities offering a 37,000 reward and Governor may add. The case remains active as searches resume in the woods location.
The Chehalis Citizens' Club accepted the invitation from the Local Commercial Club to send six delegates to monthly luncheons. Delegates chosen yesterday for tomorrow's luncheon include A. A. Hull, B. R. Merrell, A. B. Judd, Dan W. Bush, D. W. Montfort, and C. O. Gingrich.
One of the era’s largest lumber transactions was recorded by the Cum Auditor Swofford. Stille water Tamitec Company of Little Falls transferred its entire lumber stock to Salter Valley Tub er Company of this city for a consideration of fifty thousand dollars.
The county commissioners will decide on April 1 whether to grant a franchise to the Washington-Ove son Corporation to operate a power line south of Naprvines. If approved, the company gains a continuous right from Fenind to Kelso to build the line from Tening to Kalama, adding to an existing Kaslain to Kelso segment.
A minstrel show is announced by the inmates of the State Training School for March 27. Proceeds will benefit the school’s home and athletic teams. The event is described as well organized with anticipated strong attendance.
At the Centralia Hotel luncheon a large turnout heard speakers from the Citizens' Club of Chehalis discuss plans to raise funds for land acquisition to support the Southwest Washington Similars' Agency. They described efforts to open unsettled land, fund a new hall, and back local baseball teams with projected dividends and improved county roads.
Registration to 692 for bond election March 22 shows ward totals with Fourth Ward at 168 and Sixth Ward at 163. Overall, city wards list 80 in First, 59 in Second, 107 in Third, 168 in Fourth, 118 in Fifth, 163 in Sixth, and planners expect total registration to exceed one thousand by late next week for the municipal gravity water system bonds vote.
Rehearsals for Hicks at College stage in Chehalis by local talent proceed smoothly. Miles Woodcock, Chehalis high school English teacher, directs the production featuring a cast of young locals with prior experience in county seat theater.
Washington March 22 Representative Jones of Virginia, chair of the house insular affairs committee, proposed probationary independence for the Philippines from July 4, 1913 to July 4, 1921. The bill, backed by Democratic members, would grant qualified independence under a U S system with presidential veto power over laws, voting rights for those who held it before 1898 or own 500 pesos property and can read and write, and would prohibit polygamy.
The source describes concerns about a pond's unsanitary condition raised by Dr. Madison and others. It mentions calls to action from the Southwest Washington development group, attempts to clear the pond, and related land offers and public notices seeking legal consent and proposals for improvements.
Olympia March 22 A ruling by the state tax commission holds that a boy who is the sole support of his mother qualifies as head of the family and is eligible for the $300 exemption under Washington tax law. If the assessor denies the exemption the county commissioners may remit taxes, but cannot overturn the equalization board’s decisions.
United Press reports a major tong conflict erupting in San Francisco Oakland and Sacramento with multiple murders, including Yee Chow Woo of the Kim Lum Society. The Chee Koy Chinese Free Masons are said to be drawn into the violence influencing the spread and severity of the clash.
London officials of the National Woman Suffrage Societies condemn the militant Hooligan campaign. Mrs Millicent Fawcett says the actions of a few misguided women should not erase the cause’s justice, as they seek to counteract Parliament pledges on votes for women.
Mare Woo. Rose oe Mossyraok announces candidacy for county commissioner Crook district. Rose is known in eastern part of the state and aims to run with strong local ties.
The text describes a Citizens Club serving as a clearing house for farmers and merchants with role of the secretary determining prices and actions. It mentions officials and duties but is garbled with unclear names and events.
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