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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1912

Page

7

Big Southwest Washington Roads Meeting Slated May 30

A large good roads meeting is planned for Friday night May 1 as part of the Southwest Washington Development Association summer assembly beginning May 30 for a three day session. Acting Secretary Robinson has sent letters urging a delegation from Southwest Washington’s commercial clubs. Chaired by N B Coffman the executive committee urges broad participation to discuss road improvements, promising one of the region’s largest gatherings for this purpose.

New Creamery Sale Planned To Farmers Co operative

An agreement details the Glendale Creamery in Centralia selling to the newly formed Farmers Creamery Co operative. Papers sent to Glendale members for signature, transfer to occur once returned. J Q Norton, president of the cooperative, said the new firm would be ready for business by the end of next week.

Glendale Creamery Company Centralo Farmers Co-operative Creamery Company Glendale Company J Q. Norton Co-Operative Company

WHELAN GOLLDES WITH CA WHELAN GOLLDES WITH CA

No Mills, proprietor of the Daim ermen's Employment Agency, was badly injured this morning when he fell from a car driven by E J Scott on No Tower Avenue between Maple and Magnolia. Mills was treated by a physician and then taken to his rooms. his wheel was wrecked.

A. No Mills Daimermen’s Employment Agency E. J. Scott No. Tower Avenue Maple Magnolia Streets Mills

Levee Break Drowns Whole Families in Louisiana

United Press reports that a levee breach in Cupee Parish, Louisiana, today drowned dozens of people, many of them whole families. Rescue teams were dispatched as refugees fled rising floodwaters, with government officials noting thousands affected and ongoing danger from heavy rains.

United Press New Orleans Coupee Parish Abedsiriel Siriigiorgs Hood Polit Comporda Maree Becton Doles

Two Men Arrested in $90 Theft Case

May 6 authorities arrested Ellery known as Curley and John Doe after a plan to name the thief. Ellery is charged with concealing the crime while Doe faces theft charges for a $40 robbery from John Kelley. Kelley, arraigned, pleaded guilty but awaiting Doe’s arraignment. Ellery to be held as a witness.

Awan Curley Ellery John Doe John Kelley Kelley Hoss Gilty Doe McCormick

Insurgent Republicans Elect Delegation to State Convention

In Seattle on May 5, about 400 insurgent Republicans met to elect 121 delegates to the state convention at Aberdeen. Former Mayor George W. Dilling was named permanent chairman. Roosevelt and La Follette factions vied, but the delegation was un instructed. Resolutions denounce Governor Hay for refusing a special legislative session to enact a presidential primary and blocking Republican pleas.

Seattle Aberdeen George W. Dilling Roosevelt LaFolette la Follette Hay

Trust Attorneys Fight Desperately in New York Suit

In New York on May 6 the government's case to dissolve United States Steel Corporation proceeds as trust attorneys fight back. Special Examiner Henry T. Brown oversees proceedings at the customs house amid a volatile legal confrontation.

New York Trust United States Steel Corporation Wire Agun Custom House Henry T. Brown

Shriners Dayfest at Pasadena Draws Thousands

Thousands of Shriners gathered in Pasadena for Imperial Council activities amid marching patrols and festive displays. Notables include Mrs. Charles Palmer of IMA and local residents attending funerals, visits from County Commissioner J A Van Maton, and social events at the Ladies Embroidery Club.

Los Angeles Cal Pasadena Charlie Palner Ima Grand Mound Grats Futteral Preston Ware Sehinol House Clyde Dawalt Haenda J. AL van Maton Pugl News

Centralia captures 2 of 3 in Clarke County baseball

In a Clarke County scene at Vancouver and Chehalis, Centralia won 9 to 1 over Chehalis as Frink and Smith dominated on the mound. Clarke Republicans at Aberdeen chose Theodore Roosevelt with 72 votes to 22 for Taft and 31 for La Follette, with delegates elected to the state convention.

Vancouver Wash Clarke County Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Taft la Folletta Hughes Cummins H. A. Blackmore T. L. Simmons W. Ryan Glenn Ranek John P. Riggins N. R. Rashford C W. Bates A- Higdon I. W. Emery Marion McIrwin Oscar McBriie United States Robert M. LaFollette Congress Washington Indores Donald McMaster Chicago Nlne Centralia Chehalts

Local team tops Chehalis in pitcher’s duel on muddy day

Centralia edged Chehalis 2 to 1 in a muddy diamond battle before about 1000 spectators. Frinke and Smith pitched well for both sides while Guyn and Berry provided key hits. Centralia scored in the second on Hill’s single and a miscue, Chehalis tied in the fifth on Haley Berry and Taylor, and Centralia won with a seventh inning double steal by Vivian and Gleason, Gleason scoring. Edinborough made a running catch highlight in the fifth.

Chehalis Frinke Smith Victoria Patton Centralia Hill Murray Gleason Haley Berry Taylor Vivian Guyn Carrigan Jong Fily Edinborough

Lew County Concludes Progressive Caucuses Spread

Lew County Republican caucuses wrapped across precincts with mixed results. Progressives gained in several precincts while others favored sand-pat delegates. Chelialis and Claguatu sent the largest delegations to the county convention as races emerged in multiple wards and precincts.

Lewis County Chelialis Claguatu Senator Fishback Land J. E B. Bush Republican County Central Committee Whelwing Ma. Fishback Mr. Bush Jenunry Kiig Willeek South Bend Toledo Ip Bop Ide Het Vetere Anamior

Roosevelt Wins Entire Delegation in Walla Walla County

Roosevelt forces captured all delegates and instructions in a bitter May county meeting. C Gose resisted Taft while W J Kirkman led Progressives. after a vacancy vote, Khan succeeded Gose. Delegation split 20 to 1, giving Roosevelt two district delegates and strong-armed statewide backing.

Strike Rumors Ripple Through Chicago Newspapers

In Chicago papers the strike rumors spread as workers call for action. Editors reportedly face pressure while unions and management clash over coverage. A central figure, AN Hanberg, is mentioned in circulation discussions amid turmoil downtown.

Chehalis Tops Centralia In Downhill Scrap 9 to 7

Chehalis came from behind to beat Centralia 9 to 7 Saturday afternoon after five runs by Centralia in the first inning. Key plays included Taylor's four hits, Lomond and Wakefield driving in runs, and a Chehalis triple play in the infield. Wakefield started for Centralia. Archer and Williams relieved.

Centralia Tung Jn Chehalis Byrnes Centrilia Yadls Vivian Gleason Guyn Milter Hauseman Hill Pettus Ample Roche Berry Taylor Lomond Wakefield Murray Oracea Hollis Haley Central Ha Williams Foui Edinborough Vivien and Ladd English Patton Tacoma Archer Williama R. H. E. iChehals

Poultry Exhibit Prize Announced By Mill Company

FR B Hubbard president of the Southwest Washington Fair Association said Eastern Railway and Lumber Company will prize 25 in lumber and shingles for the best poultry exhibits at the annual fair. Hubbard and George Walker secretary express strong optimism that this year's event will be the finest in the association’s history.

B Hubbard Eastern Railway & Lumber Company Hubbard George Walkler

Wilson Carries Texas in Precinct Convention Vote

United Press reports in Austin that Wilson defeated Champ Clark by a large margin at the precinct convention. He secured about three times as many votes as Clark in the rough returns, signaling strong support for Wilson in Texas.

United Press Austin Tes J Wion Champ Clark Clark

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