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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
2
The piece argues Taft will win fewer delegates than Taft's rivals after yesterday's primaries and should retire gracefully. It contends even his home state shows declining support, warns of a formal party ousting at Chicago, and predicts Progressives rising while Standpatters fade.
The piece argues Taft may stay in race for strategic aim against Roosevelt, while many Taft and Roosevelt supporters doubt the others would back Taft or Roosevelt if nominated. It suggests Senator La Follette, the original Progressive, is the only candidate likely to unite the party and win, with Republicans needing a nominee who can deliver victory in the coming election.
A city aims to boost prosperity through the Hub City Festival, arguing growth benefits merchants and property holders. It highlights direct and indirect gains from influx of visitors and spending, urging effective fundraising to support city advancement.
The article praises Centralia's young women for leading booster efforts for the Hub City Festival. Clerks largely contributed, each giving at least one dollar, while business owners lag behind in proportion to their means. The piece argues a broader civic duty and warns that indifference harms the city’s financial health.
Centralia hosts a gala week as thousands of visitors stream into the city. Residents and guests expect rapid growth and show off Centralia’s progress while skeptics in Washington weigh the city’s early achievements against its rough past.
The Spokane paper notes talk of fraud and bluff in delegate fights, cites Roosevelt asserting party rank and file will control Chicago convention, and warns Taft machine bosses risk a bolt. It frames Washington state and national tensions, urging open contest and popular will over machine strategy.
A commentary argues the flag represents American institutions and ideals, not mere cloth. It contends disputes over flag color and display mask efforts to undermine national principles and highlight foreign influence over labor.
A Friday ceremony marks the cornerstone for the Cate Ve February project to be laid in Main Street Park with a formal program and lodge involvement. Officials describe the event as a fitting start, with expected attendance and community interest noted in local notices.
A critical meditation on how love of country can be exploited for gain. The author warns that patriotic fervor, misused by selfinterested actors, threatens sound judgment and may harm national institutions. Memorial day orators should urge discernment between true loyalty and false alarms raised in the flag's name.
Chehalis gains sole first place after a fast game from Hoquiam. Key moments include a sacrifice by Joe Wilkins, a seventh inning squeeze by EB Carrigan, and a long triple by Ladd. Archer and Ladd stood out as Chehalisites edged Hoquiam 4 2. Farnum broke world air speed record in a later report.
Chicago Tribune reports Senator Lorimer of Illinois refuses to realign as pressure mounts. Vice President Sherman reportedly carried a message to Washington. William Lorimer Jr. voices defiance, saying his father will fight if necessary while suffering bronchitis.
New York May 25. It is revealed that John Jacob Astor was a secret benefactor to many charities besides public gifts. Vincent Astor orders these charities to continue. Col Astor secretly aided injured workers and others, using funds as if hiding a crime.
State League rectors will meet in Chehalis during the series next week to discuss issues including Hoquiam’s protested game with Chehalis where Empiré Dretman was nearly mobbed by indignant Hoquiam fans.
J M Porter was acquitted of contempt of court charged by H Moore and N W Robbins who alleged Porter threatened them to drop the TI W W cases and leave town. The acquittal occurred in San Diego on May 24.
Dr Fred G Tins an appointee of Governor Meme resigns from the dental examiners board effective immediately. He states he will not serve longer on the board.
Attendees from the city included Misaea Florenco Area, Marlo Miraehter, Mirkin Preonat, Nano Phe, Gertende Voor, Clone Floren, Gonstined Green and Jae Cala among others. Freshman refreshments were served after the Chelan Wiel meeting.
Callahan pitched excellent ball for Centralia yesterday afternoon and the hosts won 3 to 2. Centralia played errorless defense with Hollis homering the standout moment. score format shows Centralia 3 Aberdeen 2. Batteries were Callanan and Roche for Centralia against Smih and Gleason.
Hoquiam was held scoreless as Chehalis dominated 9 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Kane endured 14 hits while Joe Wilkins, newly signed by Hoquiam, performed creditably. Batterlee Kane and Wilkins, Frink and Taylor, Ladd were noted in the box score.
Frank Adams a clerk at the Randle hotel sighted a match near a car tail last night gasoline leaked onto the pavement ignited setting the machine on fire The blaze was quickly extinguished but an excited bystander phoned in an alarm and the fire truck responded
Chicago May 25 Twelve hundred policemen remain on duty guarding the newspaper offices and branches hit by the strike. Attorneys for auxiliary employees and for striking newsboys and newsstands asked Judge Brentine to bar non union dealers from operating street corner stands.
In Teru Lima on May 25 three candidates vie in Peru's presidential election. The campaign has been lively as voters choose a successor to President Anate B Leguia, whose term expires in September.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Steinway pianos and a contested musical editica along an avenue linking to an unclear term. No clear date, location, or outcome is readable. The fragment pattern suggests a local notice or brief about a dispute or incident affecting piano sales or display. Further readable facts needed for specifics.
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