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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
4
At a meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in New York on April 80, the society will confer membership on Rudolph Dingel director of the Verein Deutscher Innenteure and inventor of the Diesel angina.
California celebrates its annual Raisin Day with raisins on menus nationwide. Fresno promotes the event through the Raisin Bay Committee and widespread distribution of stickers and posters. Chicago hosts the California Society of Minors first annual dinner with raisins on the menu, supported by a widespread baking campaign.
United Press Leased Wire reports that the Modern Woodmen of America approved new insurance rates at the Chicago convention. The fraternal policy increase of 47 percent will take effect after today and affect about 1,207,605 members nationwide.
Florida voters head to the polls for a presidential preference primary in Jacksonville. The contest is a two man race between Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Congressman Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama.
United Press reports a Democratic municipal primary in Richmond Virginia to select a mayor and all council members. The election is held today with residents voting across city wards for key local leadership and future policy direction.
Shrined leaders from New York and eastern cities plan an exodus to the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine national convention in Los Angeles next week. Special trains, including an all steel train from Bullain Shriners, will carry delegates with service from Philadelphia, Roeten, and other cities.
A Baltimore convention will be conducted by the state party with delegates from both major factions to represent telegraph interests. The leading figures and district selections are outlined, aiming to finalize the national representation.
Nova Scotia April 49 Mackay Bennett docked with 196 Titanic victims aboard only five of them women identified John Jacob Astor by jewelry and cards in pockets One hundred sixteen older bodies could not be brought due to condition and were buried at sea Bells tolled and ships at half mast Captain Lardney said many buried at sea were crew Embalming fluid shortage limited preparations Reverend Hind conducted funeral services for sea burials
Heavy rains across the southern United States caused rivers to overflow their banks and flood Augusta. The Savannah River rose high flooding cellars and delaying business as merchants moved goods to safety. Damage to crops statewide, with Georgia noting significant losses and one coastal storm adding to misery.
The Lewis County Democratic convention affirms continued allegiance to the party and endorses leaders like Champ Clark, Woodrow Wilson, and William J. Bryan. It condemns excessive state spending, supports tariff reform, and urges intelligent, efficient candidates while opposing Weylian influence and partisan ambition. The resolution later amended to include support for a graduated income tax.
An old remedy advertisement touts Williams Kidney Pills promising relief for nerve strain, liver, bladder, and urinary issues. The copy seems to promise frequent use and suggests a Cleveland-based producer with limited legible details.
Notice outlines ward by ward Republican primaries in Centralia Lewis County Washington to elect delegates for the county convention. Events specify dates May 4 1912 and May 13 1912, locations Hughes Real Estate office Randle Hotel F H Miller Sam Nissley place with committeemen named for each ward.
Republican caucuses will be held in the Skock umchuck precinct at Yords Prairie tall on May 4 from 2 to 4 pm. The notice lists location and time for the event.
In Lewis County Washington the Superior Court schedules a hearing on the final account of Susan A Cruttenden administratrix of Alfred F Cruttenden deceased. The hearing on the petition for distribution of the estate and for setting aside the homestead is set for April 19 1912 at 10 o clock at the Chehalis courthouse. The notice invites interested parties to appear and file exceptions in writing. Witness Judge W A Westover court commissioner and the seal of the court. March 19 1912.
Public notice from the county auditor announces timber sale on school land described by township range and section, with cash payment terms and a bid process. It cites the state land commissioners and public lands office, listing dates Apr 24 May 20 and noting the timber's value and sale conditions.
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