Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Centralia Weekly Chronicle in Centralia, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

Page

6

Life saving crew near Bay City feared drowned

A seven man life saving crew and their captain drifted from a Nebalem river bar drifting out to sea. It is feared they have drowned after their boat was cut loose from a whistling buoy Thursday morning. The crew were from Garibaldi life station aiding Bay City in floating the Vosvurg wreck at South Nehalem.

United Press Bay City Ore Nebalem Garibaldi Life Station Vosvurg South Nehalem

Wanted 9 On Ort For Sig May 16 Chehalis Case

C A Andrews was arrested in Chehalis after attempting to obtain $2 on a $175 draft by pressuring a rooming house proprietor. The draft was drawn on a local concern, and Andrews was arraigned before Judge Benfort, fined $25 plus costs, and sentenced to 10 days for false pretenses and nonpayment.

C. A. Andrews Chehalis Urquhart Andrewe le Andrews Benifort le Savertion

Lebann Will Have Fire Protection

Residents of Lebann will gain an enhanced fire protection system after a prediction of a disastrous fire that could destroy much of the town. The Rebar MAL & Tiber Company will lay pipes and install hydrants, supplying water for full protection at an estimated cost of about $500.

Luba Rebar Mal & Tiber Company Wherdbey Me Intier Almoel Simoturt Ent & Repo

Political cartoon sparks clash over university explanation

A minor incident arises as a man debates a cartoon in Viersity with a friend and his wife. The quarrel escalates after the friend asks for an explanation, prompting a heated exchange about archenemy politics and personal conduct.

Arsenies Aks

Mrs McGill Breaks Down With Ill Health Says Cardui Helped

Mrs McGill of Jonesboro Arkansas recounts a complete health breakdown and severe weakness. She credits Cardui with easing headaches and tears, enabling her to do housework again. The ad portrays other women’s testimonials and urges readers to request a Home Treatment Booklet.

Jonesboro Ark Mrs. A Cardin Chatiavonza

New Street Clock Erected by A A Woelfel on North Tower

Finishing touches are today applied to the new clock erected by A A Woelfel in front of his jewelry store on North Tower Avenue. The clock features artistic design and will enhance the block’s appearance. Woelfel guaranteed the timepiece will keep correct time at all hours as part of his city agreement.

A. A. Woelfel North Tower Avenue Woelfel

Rochester Hag Weekly Newspaper Review Notes

The Rochester Hag weekly newspaper, a four page seven column folio, is praised for appearance and news quality. Editor Thomas Harlan has long experience, and with merchant backing in Rochester, the paper is expected to steadily improve.

Rochester Thomas Harlan Merchants of

Chehalid Beats Aberdeen in Open Game

In Chehalia yesterday afternoon Chehalid defeated Aberdeen in the opening game of a four game series. Archer pitched magnificently for Chehalis, securing the win as Helmecke contributed a Wheegilime two run effort. Kelly, Ladd, and Misteries-Hetmecke provided notable hits for Chehalis.

Chehalia Taylor Ualey Chehalis Archer Mit Helmecke Misteries Hetmecke and Kelly Archer Nnd Ladd

Continued Jurist Archibald Probe Involves Erie Coal Plot

In Washington May 10 a judge questioned Archibald of the Court of Commerce as the committee pressed charges tied to a coal scheme. The case centers on plans to buy coal from the Erie railroad and resell it for twenty thousand dollars.

Washington, D. C Jinlge Hebert Archibald Court of Comanree Geere Tward Willams Erie Railroad

Revolt at Mack Vil PEA Convention Report

Chaos described at a Republican convention in Chicago with delegates loyal to Roosevelt reportedly opposing Taft and calling for reform. The piece notes dissatisfaction among factions, threats of disruption, and expected Southern mobilization against Roosevelt supporters.

Mack Bon Apc Tient Chitage Movida Ito Atte Pakidia Aste Aitvir Taft Wintea Roosevelt Chtenysa

John Burroughs at Seventy Five in West Park Residence

John Burroughs, vigorous at seventy five, is described as a leading American naturalist with lasting popularity rivaled only by John Muir. He resides near West Park, NY, at a fountain retreat overlooking the Madison, living simply and writing in his fields amid wildlife as he criticizes nature writers who anthropomorphize animals.

Joan Turroughs John Muir Slibsides Burroughs Madson West Park

World Exposition Exhibition Plans and Timelines

A fragmentary report outlines a grand world exposition with international participation led by Pam Pagg. It mentions aviation displays, athletic contests, military parades, and large public funding from California and San Francisco bonds. The piece references China, Japan, and other nations contributing and hints at a major postwar cultural event with extensive public interest.

Yellowstone Exposition Of World S Wonders Draws Crowds

A fragmented account describes a vast exposition showcasing American and western states assets. It mentions Yellowstone, Alaska ventures, roads, forests, rivers, and monumental buildings, with plans for a grand reconstruction and ambitious displays, drawing global attention to new pavilions and modern architecture.

Centralia to Host 1912 Western Washington Sunday School Meeting

Rev. Robert J. Reid returned from Seattle with 14 delegates from Centralia reporting the Western Washington Sunday School convention voted to hold next year’s meeting in Centralia. He noted Centralia received strong publicity at the convention, with about 600 delegates expected to attend here next year and invitations extended by the city commission and Commercial Club.

Robert J. Reid Seattle Centralia Western Washington Reid City Commission and Commercial Club

New High School Occupied in Centralia Opening

May 10 marked the relocation of Centralia High School from the Washington building to the new 126000 dollar structure. The auditorium remains unfinished yet classes resume Monday in the new view building, while the campus notes limited growth and hopeful progress amid the partial completion.

Centralia High School Washington Jinto View

Case and Lawrence Talk Here At Centralia Hotel

May 10 drew a large crowd to the Centralia Hotel for guber­natorial candidates Col Otto A Case of Seattle and Hon J C Lawrence of Olympia. Case pressed a state loan fund to aid farmers clearing lands while Lawrence urged cheaper hard surface road methods, noting a $22,000 pier mile cost and calling for durable, high travel roads.

Centralia Otto A. Case Seattle J. C. Lawrence Olympia Col. Care

Hurt in buggy accident on D Street near Dr Bank’s hospital

Theodore Hoss suffered a painful cut after the harness broke and a horse kicked over the buggy dustboard. The hoof narrowly missed his knee cap. Pringle of Seattle, accompanying Mr. Hoss, escaped injury in the incident near Dr. Bank's hospital on D Street.

Theodore Hoss Hoss Pringle Seattle Afr Hosa D Streat

Riot at Cayuga coal mine injures rioters and police

In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 10 rioters attacked the Cayuga coal mine area. Police fired shots to disperse the mob and two men were beaten. A special train of state troops arrived to halt hostilities.

Scranton Cayuga Afteen Tius

Canada to launch national Brotherhood Federation

Under the Brotherhood Federation of Canada a new national federation will be formed from existing evangelical and related brotherhoods across the dominion. Delegates from provinces will attend inaugural proceedings linked to Methodist, Baptist, and other evangelical groups joining a united federation to coordinate activities nationwide.

Wee Erhood Freast Brotherhood Federation of Canada Nacional Federation Tyre Tony Mike Young Me Drews Am

Fragmented OCR Notice From Obscure Text

An unclear OCR passage describes a dated or damaged item about a person and events with scattered words. The readable content hints at a historical notation or notice but lacks coherent names, places, or dates to identify specifics or outcomes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chen Wisi Ort Lebann Mrs. Magill Broke Dow Iter Row Rochester Hag Weekly Ghehalid Aberdeen Aberdern Chehatts Archibald Probe United Press Louse John Burroughs Phote American Press Association Pam Pagg Awit Enmiek Infantry and Cavalry Svegne Tarlie Tonak Sports Prapeam Karen Cis California Pypair San Fraverson China Japan Far East le UL Yellowstone National Park Jake Alaska Columbia Gree Aner Hetwest Astrun Ins Brildines Hays Mods San Penis NEW High School Case Lawrence Violet Keppel Lontion George Keppel Seit England Edward Theay
Search Courier

Search the Centralia Weekly Chronicle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Centralia Weekly Chronicle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication