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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
2
The Chronicle notes Centralia’s defeat for the water proposal amid local infighting and rivalries, contrasting Chehalis approving the same system by 637 to 42. It argues wrong motives and political grudges shaped Centralia’s outcome and calls for plain talk.
A large abstention reduced civic input as over four hundred fifty registered voters did not cast ballots on Centralia’s municipal gravity water system. The piece notes opposition based on factors beyond the merits of the project and urges influential citizens to find a less injurious path, while affirming a majority support for installing the system. The water question is not settled yet.
Centralia gears up for the Hub City Festival spanning three days, promising the largest celebration yet in Southwest Washington. committees coordinate smoothly, rail partners offer low excursion rates, and two Pullman trains will handle overflow as crowds prepare for nonstop events and hospitality statewide turnout.
Ex Senator John L. Wilson asserts two Seattle newspapers and one corporation can unseat a judge, urging King County voters to curb corporate newspaper power. He targets Taft delegates and Progressive policy, calling for change to improve conditions and cautioning against stand-pat stances in the 1900s-era dispute.
The paper's influence rests on its reputation for honesty and fearlessness, shaping public opinion among readers who trust its reporting more than rival outlets like the Post-Intelligencer or the Seattle Times.
The entire property of the Little Falls Fire Clay Company, a principal local industry, was sold to Standard Clay Company of Tacoma for 75000 dollars, with a mortgage of 250000 dollars. The buyer will assume control immediately. the Little Falls operation had run for five years.
State League by law drawn up this year but ratified Sunday prohibits clubs from agreeing with a player for release at season end. Violations incur a fine of 25 dollars.
Centralia victorious 7 to 0 over Ho Quiam in a Thursday match. Key players include Stolan Karere-Ford Roth Turk Kinkelin and Palmer Holt. Turbulent pitching featured wild pitches and three double plays, as Centralia's defense held Ho Quiam scoreless through seven innings. The Vidzen School team then defeated Houhowtor 7 to 3 in the Titan School League.
United Press Learned Wire reports Federal Judge Hanford canceled Leonard Olson of Seattle’s citizenship after findings that Olson admitted being a Socialist and active in Socialist gatherings advocating radical change. The ruling, if upheld, could set a precedent affecting citizenship rights for thousands of Socialists amid sharp legal debate.
United Press Leased wire reports Oregon City May 11 2. Commenting on Hanford s decision reformer W S Oi Ren calls him a survivor of the dark ages and crazy with stand patism citing the most outrageous decision ever heard of He is a survivor of the dark ages.
May 11 Chehalis high school baseball team defeated Olympia high school 5 to 0 at Midlet Field. The victory gives Chehalis a clean slate after beating Olympia for the second time this season. Next Saturday Chehalis faces Tacoma high school in Chehalis hoping to claim Southwest Washington and state championships.
I L Schultz inaugurated an auto freight service between Winlock and Toledo using a two and a half ton truck. Two round trips will be made daily if the business warrants it, with a possible passenger service to follow.
Aberdeen edged Chehalis 6 to 4 in a late afternoon game marked by strong pitching from Frinke and Smith. Aberdeen broke through with a sixth inning rally, while Chehalis answered with two runs in the seventh and two in the ninth, all after two outs.
Local fire department tackled two small blazes in the North End, one near the Hub City woodpile yard and another at the Glendale Creamery vicinity. The first incident caused minor damage to a woodpile. the second damaged a hot stove area and nearby structure.
A Commercial Club has formed at Mineral with 31 charter members. The first officers are J. M. Bean president, L. I. Watrath vice president, R. C. Wheeler treasurer, and A. G. Hitler secretary. The club aims to purchase a public park, organize a baseball team, and plan a large Fourth of July celebration.
A. E. Yeats of the Asiatic Exclusion League charges that Japan violated the gentlemen's agreement with the United States by permitting Japanese labor to emigrate. The claim was released in San Francisco on May 11, highlighting concerns over Japanese labor and immigration restrictions.
Bruce Lemay, managing director of the White Star Line that owned the wrecked Titanic, returned to Liverpool to cheers from friends at the dock. He was greeted warmly as he left, amid cautious remarks about public bragging and household power.
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