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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
8
Five workmen were killed and eleven injured when a gas explosion wrecked the furnace at the American Steel and Wire Company plant in Cleveland on May 9. Two injured are said to be fatally hurt.
Mexican federal troops hold Mabhal and Bermejilla as rebel forces under Orozco close in. Both sides prepare for what could be the decisive battle of the campaign with fierce fighting anticipated.
Jackson Mississippi May 8 Fractions of complete returns from Democratic primaries show Underwood ahead of Wilson by 3,506 votes with 3,010 for Wilson. The early results reflect contest statewide.
United Press reports new breaches in the Mississippi levees as flood conditions worsen at Torras where 1,460 feet of embankment collapsed. The resulting crevasse measures about three months and feet wide, expanding the area at risk.
Mundreda of calla are coming to the Sattlers Agency under the Southwest Washington Development Association for logged-off, partially and improved lands. If you have such lands for sale, write with full description, price, form, improvements, and contact SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SDT TLRS AGENCY, Chohalia, Wreh.
The government alleges illegal combining through price fixing and market division by United States Steel subsidiaries. Samuel J. Bailey, secretary of the Horseshoe Manufacturers Association, testifies that rules set monthly sales shares and cash penalties. He identifies letters fixing government bid prices and notes the pool dissolved in March 1904 after American Steel & Wire withdrew.
Cleveland W. Speer of this city, twice blind in recent months, suddenly lost and then regained sight in a strange pattern. Pain in the forehead caused total blindness within minutes, with doctors finding no cause. After weeks of partial recovery, a fresh onset left him blind again, followed by a rapid return of vision within minutes.
In Minneapolis Minnesota on May 4 the quarterly general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church decided to create twelve new bishops and establish episcopal appointments in Felons Los Angeles Pittsburgh Kansas City and Cleveland. For sale thoroughbred Rhode Island Red roges by nettings one block north of Eastern RR depot April 8 4.
May 30 to June 1 events slated in Hub City with Southwest Washington Development Association ties. Committees report strong progress as organizers prepare a three day program featuring depot dedication, post office, high school events, Carnegie library ceremony, Berlin’s airship flight, and multiple band performances to entertain visitors.
United Press reports a riot at Pine Hill colliery in Pottsville as non-union miners clash with supporters. Police dispersed about 2,000 protesters after shots wounded four people including one woman. crowd violence followed an attempted repair action at the mine.
United Press dispatches report thirty four killed and half of Zapotlan destroyed by a quake last night. Sixteen killed at Ciudad Guzman and thirteen injured. Twelve shocks followed an eruption of Colima volcano which hurled lava and sand. Mexico City is in terror, fearing another quake.
United Press dispatch from Delphos and Van Wert Ohio reports W. J. Bryan reiterating bribery charges against Judson Harmon a Democratic presidential hopeful. Bryan accuses Harmon allies of attempting to bribe Bryan delegates to aid Harmon's candidacy.
The Hu City Festival aviation committee outlined a three day program beginning May 4 with the christening of the airship Centralia by Miss Genette Stlick at the depot lot. Mr Berlin will make a noon flight over the city and a 4000 foot ascent over the high school while dropping champagne. The event includes a spiral descent to the depot and return to the fair grounds. The committee members are W Herman, Jen Struck, George B. Mason and Dan Salzer.
In New York on May 4 George Craggin assistant sales manager for the wire trust admitted that evidence was burned after the government began its probe. He contradicted earlier testimony and confirmed Harry Whitney’s claim that Knackes ordered destruction of the evidence.
Clyde Paton, 19, son of Rochester postmaster, began April 1 on a cross country trek from Centralia, Washington to Albany, North Carolina to deliver a letter from Governor Hay to Governor Dix. He averages 24 miles daily, carried Golden Potlatch literature, photographed scenery for sale, and hopes to reach Albany by September 1 with funds from donations and photos.
New York May. Mayor Gaynor announced plans for a summer visit by the German squadron and official recognition of Vincent Astor as head of the Astor family. The youthful millionaire’s name appears on the list of citizens tapped to assist in entertaining the officers and men.
San Diego reports crowds of I. W. W. moving north along the Santa Fe tracks as police declare the city free of disturbers. Joe Mikolash, said to be an I. W. W. member, died after being shot by Officers Stevens and Heddron following an attack Tuesday night.
May 10 reports from the Mothers Day International Association say observances occur today in public and private settings across the United States and Canada. Adults observing the day will wear a white carnation and may send a card or letter to honor their mother.
A Peruvian Turkish telegraph and a Smyrna voice report that Italian troops were routed on Rhodes island. Claims say about 1000 Italians were captured with many casualties. Rhodes governor allegedly confirmed a victory to Turkish authorities awaiting official confirmation.
On May 9 the logging road bridge over the Chehatis river at the Wisconsin Lumber Company mill in Littell collapsed under two cartloads of gravel. The cars toppled into the river but no one was hurt. Damage estimated at $1,000.
Actual work has started on the new Liederkranz Hall on National Avenue in Chehalig. Grading is nearly done and foundation work will follow. Plans for the cornerstone laying are being prepared with date to be announced soon.
A traditional stance argues a girl should delay marriage until she is certain whether a man is preferred as number one or number two, reflecting era values on matrimony, companionship, and social expectations.
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