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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
6
Indiana report notes Eugene V. Debs appears certain to receive the presidential nomination from the Socialist national convention as delegates convene. The dispatch frames the scene from Opos, Indiana, with May 17 dated coverage and ongoing deliberations.
Public timber sale scheduled for June 1 1912 in Chehalis Washington. Timber described on NB 1-4 and NW 1-4 of section 36 township 13 north range 4 east WM totaling 320 acres. Appraised values 19 640 00 and 7 840 50. Sale to highest bidder with cash payment, easements noted, under orders of Board of State Land Commissioners and Commissioner of Public Lands.
Mrs McGill of Jonesboro Arkansas describes long standing illness and debility, praising Cardul Aidne as a cure all. She says it helped with headaches backaches and fatigue, enabling her to do housework again. The ad features testimonials and urges women to try the remedy.
May 47 report notes contractor on county road one mile west of Centralia appealing to County Commissioner E. E. Teachner about speeding motorists. He warns that speeding vehicles hinder work and endanger workers and that the road could be closed entirely to the public during the improvement if traffic does not slow.
Wytheville Virginia May 17 The jury in Floyd Allen case returns a verdict of first degree murder marking Allen as the gang chief known for the March Hillville courthouse shooting that killed Judge Thornton Massey and others The verdict carries the death penalty and the scene reflects broad sentiment against trusts in the region
W B Waddell administrator of Robert Waddell’s estate announces sale under a 1912 Thurston County Superior Court order. Property includes lots 11 12 13 and 14 in block four Eastern Land Co first addition Centralia Lewis County Washington. Private sale at 112 West Magnolia Street Centra lia at 1 pm May 25 1912 with minimum bid 2509 cash.
Centralia opened the State League season at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon by defeating Aberdsen 5 to 2, jumping into first place as the fair crowd watched Mayor Thomp raise the 1917 pennant. Smith and Helmécke led a pitchers duel, with Centralia breaking through in the first and eighth innings as Gleason Guyn Hollis and Reams starred on offense and defense.
Gleason, Guyn and Holderman contributed two-base hits while Smith and Helmecke divided pitching duties. Strikes out totalstandings show Helmecke fanning 3 and Smith 8. Bases on balls tally near four for Centrals. Aberdeen left on base four. Wild pitch by Helmecke and steals by Gleason Hollis and Dill. Miller sacrifice fly. Umpire Hall. Game time 1:30.
May 17 noon luncheon of the Commercial Club at the Centralia Hotel drew a large crowd. Mayor Thompson pledged that during the Hub City Festival city streets and highways would be in top condition. EH H. Teachner urged $15,000,000 for the Pacific highway, resolutions urging postponement to the next legislature. W J Weiman discussed baseball and ball ground progress, noting ongoing negotiations and forthcoming progress reports.
Frank Berry, 16, a driver for a local grocery, was arrested after allegedly assaulting Rena Curry, six, in a hay loft at the rear of a tenant house. Berry pleaded not guilty, was arraigned before Judge Hoss, and bound over to Superior Court under $1,000 bond posted by his father.
John Turnow, longtime forest hermit suspected in the year old double murder of his nephews and the spring deaths of deputies, has fled his upper Wyncocie river haunts. Seen at Simpson Camp No 5 near Mason County, deputies hunt from east side with Mason and local sheriffs assisting. Turnow camps traced. hunter dogs persistent. he appears out of meat and vigilant pursuit widens.
Washington May 17 Edward J Williams chief witness in the House judiciary committee inquiry into Judge Archbald and the Erie railroad denounced William Deland as a traitor and a dangerous man He claimed Deland duped a Scranton lawyer and repudiated a letter to Vice President Conn Williams testified Archbald urged him to tell the truth and denied any reward for favorable testimony Roosevelt denounced Washington state Republicans as scandalous for plans to steal delegates at the convention in Paulding Ohio.
Reported incident recounts a group of youths stealing coins from a machine at a local location last night. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for suspects and motive.
Submerged in fourteen feet of water the submarine Tuna lies aground at Egg Harbor with Capt. Dunn haver Lieut. Hyatt and four others aboard. Lifesavers cannot approach due to high seas as the revenue cutter Ithaca speeds to the scene. Captain Daan hauer reports no leaks aboard.
Hoquiam defeated Chehalis 4 to 3 in a fast harbor game yesterday afternoon. All runs were earned as Berger, formerly of Centralia, limited Chehalis to no walks while Frink matched him closely. Errors did not affect the scoring. Batteries Frink and Laddfer ger. Troeh.
In Los Angeles on May 7, Darrow faced charges linked to a bio war affair. McNirit had secured a warrant or lead, while rival officials argued over procedural actions during the tense proceedings.
Information filed by the prosecutor alleges Tim was assaulted in seven degenerate acts during a disclosed incident. The document lists the names and dates involved in the matter and names the attorney handling the case.
A memorial service will be held for a 16 year old local resident who died following a mining accident in San Valley. The funeral is set for the afternoon at Wheelock Church with several local officials and community members attending.
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