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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
2
The piece argues the Republican convention at Aberdeen shows a split between extreme factions and predicts seating battles based on scheming rather than voters. It blames Governor M. O. Hay for failing to convene the legislature to enact a presidential preference primary law.
Washington state politics show a strong Progressive current with reactionaries conceding the shift. In Lewis County and Aberdeen, conventions produced two competing platforms, forcing county and state candidates to declare whether they stand with Progressive or Reactionary ideals as the campaign heats up.
The Lewla County union convention produced a largely complete report with one critical omission. The main outcome was a walkout by the Pragrusago Repphicana, affecting the roll call and overall results.
A readable fragment notes a claim that refusing a roll call breaches parliamentary rules, implying broad recognition of strict procedure even amid political disputes. The quote hints at a tense debate over legitimacy and orderly conduct in legislative procedure.
A column argues that dredging and straightening the Chehalis river could curb frequent floods in Centralia and Chehalis, enable navigation for larger boats, and create water rate potential for the towns and harbor. Gravel from dredging could cover dredging costs by sale, aiding regional road building and benefiting Lewis County and others along the river. Commercial bodies are urged to investigate.
A historical note argues Senator Lafollette gains ground for the Republican nomination as Taft's Ohio prospects dim. It predicts Lafollette could move from third to second place if current momentum continues, with Roosevelt and Taft shifting alliances as supporters reevaluate who can defeat Roosevelt.
The piece argues that among Progressives the most viable nominee appears La Follette due to his long advocacy, fewer enemies than Roosevelt, and broad cross support including Taft factions. Expediency so far has crowned Roosevelt, but shifting factors may elevate La Follette to the top in the nomination race.
Chehalis high school presents The Captain of Plymouth a comic opera by students. Proceeds go to the school entertainment fund under Miss Elaie Dean Marshall the production director. The show runs at the high school auditorium with performances tonight and tomorrow.
May 138 report from Mossyrock describes Iman an insane man entering homes with a pass key. Deputy located him. he turned out to be Henry Lohmann, an escaped Stellacoom asylum inmate. He has a wife and three children in Everett. a guard later escorted him back.
At a good roads meeting in Riffe the week’s start of a subscription aimed to fund a road from Rife to Morton. Only 13 present and $125 raised. contributors will be solicited further to cover the balance needed for construction.
A large road rally is scheduled in Toledo under the direction of the Preffleighway Association of Toledo. Town residents are urged to participate, donate labor, and support the event aimed at financing community improvements. The route appears to run from Toledo toward local community units.
Centralia pitched a near flawless game as Boyle and the defense stifled Aberdeen. Centralia broke through in the sixth with three runs on timely hits and two misthrows, then added two more in the seventh. Vivian and Ettedborough sparked the offense, while Gleason aided with sacrifice bunts and two wild throws by Aberdeen.
Centralia produced six runs while Aberdeen tallied four in a tense game. Key moments included a two-base hit by K Kelly, stolen bases by Vivian Miller Hill and T Kelly, and a double play from Reams to Giddings to Dill. Callahan earned the win with five strikeouts despite a hit by pitch from T Kelly.
Winlock schools closed yesterday while activities marked a field day and fitness events. The entire teaching staff was temporarily out and reassigned with plans to rehire for the next year.
Te Ting Was appointed Mayor T. W. Thompson to represent Union Atteat at the Development Congress to be held in Seattle on June 5 6. James will attend as a delegate from the city.
Centralia hosts a three day Hub City Festival May 30 to June 1 with the Southwest Washington Development Association and the Southwest Washington Bettlers Agency meeting. The events include dedication of the new Union Depot High School and Post Office and cornerstone laying at the library, plus parades assemblies and numerous programs across the city.
San Francisco May 18 eighty bribery indictments against Abe Ruef former political figure in San Francisco and now serving a San Quentin sentence were dismissed by Judge Duane under a writ of mandate from the appellate court The San Francisco Bulletin will publish the story of Ruef life started long ago but delayed pending the dismissal A petition to the governor for release on parole is expected soon.
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