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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
4
The Lewis county commissioners announce the completion of two bridges near McCormick on the new State Aid Road No 5 connecting Lewis and Pacific counties. The structures are fire outslain structures.
August file notes Neils Peterson of Claquato as latest Progressive candidate for Lewis County in the upcoming three-nominee race. The September 7 Progressive primary will select among Geo A Barnes Skookumchuck Mm Botzer Daniel Dupertuls Adna Leonard Sowers and Neils Peterson.
United Press Leased Wire reports Lord Grey Be Ruthrin died in Galway Ireland on August 31 triggering the transfer of the Ruthrin title and estate to his brother Cecil Clifton a Montana rancher. The succession follows the late lord's passing creating a new line of heirs in the clan.
Postmaster John Benedict Jr received a departmental order to discontinue Sunday service at the local post office. General delivery and morning box distribution will end on a set date, with only special delivery letters delivered. Charges will start a week later. box distribution continues until further notice.
Judge McGinn ruled in quashant proceedings that Governor West had no right to remove Cameron. Cameron is declared the rightful district attorney and special prosecutor Esterly is empowered to conduct the vice probe. The two will lead the grand jury by alternating weeks. Cameron and West greeted the decision.
Numerous Centralians left for South Bend this morning to attend the Southwest Washington Development Association meeting. A special train with a large Tenino delegation departed at 7:20 a.m. to pursue the silk Lanner prize for best attendance. The program included four big clam bakes at Tokeland under the South Bend Commercial Club. A return train will bring delegates home tonight at 7:20.
Ambulances rush to Ohio State University athletic field as 50 to 75 people mostly women and children collapse from heat while watching a children's pageant closing the Ohio Centennial Celebration.
United Press Ceased Wire reports Clarence Darrow, recently acquitted in the McNamara bribery case, arrived by steamer to San Francisco. A brass band played the Marsellaise and labor leaders welcomed him as hundreds of workers cheered. He will speak Monday at a Labor Day event at Shell Mound Park.
Socialist presidential nominee Eugene V. Debs is in Everett today on a campaign tour. He will arrive in Seattle tonight and hold dress meetings at the Moore theater and Dreamland rink tomorrow.
One man was killed and two others fatally injured in a collision between an auto and a streetcar on August 41 near Wheaton M11. The dead man is Tt. B. Landon of South Migin, while A. Herndon and C. B. Landon, brothers of Syracuse, are severely injured and expected to die.
It C Button of Portland Oregon, inventor of the Button Perfect Bath and Northwest Bath Company, today received official notices that patent allowances have been granted for his invention in the British territories.
At South Bend a Southwest Washington Development Association meeting passed two highway resolutions urging state trunk road funding. The first seeks quick completion of Hood Canal road No. 14, while the second calls for starting lines from four harbors and directing funds to connect with county roads and assist counties lacking funds, with Postmaster Bush urging higher raid-construction salaries.
Liverpool dispatch reports Thomas Coupe, the eye witness to the Rosenthal murder, refuses to return to New York citing fear of police. He will not assist District Attorney Whitman in convicting the alleged murderers.
Des Moines September 3 Senator Albert B. Cummins said he would vote for Roosevelt over Taft for president, criticizing Taft's administration as failed. He opposed a third party ticket in Iowa, expecting one to be fielded at the Progressive state convention, where Roosevelt planned to address delegates and push for a third ticket. Cummins accused the Republican National Committee in Chicago of stealing delegates for Taft.
Gordon C. Corbaley outlines the Progressive contract pledges to reform tariffs and trusts, regulate monopolies, and protect workers. He argues business prosperity depends on nonpartisan tariff schedules, public knowledge of trusts, and safeguarding women workers and child labor, urging voters to embrace Progressive reforms.
City commission opened bids for Flrat Street paving. Lowest six and five inch concrete bids came from several firms led by American Contracting Company on Dollarway. Contract awarded to American Contracting Company for Dollarway paving. Notice in Superior Court Lewis County Washington announces administration of M. R. Bushman estate. Frank R. Clark named administrator. Paid advertisement states state senator candidate seeking Republican primary in 20th district.
In Montpelier on September 3, Vermont holds its first election since the birth of the Progressive Party. Early voting is heavy as the test of party strength against Republicans unfolds statewide.
Former Ho quia mayor Varry Ferguson lectured in Chehalis on Why I Am a Socialist and shared anecdotes from Ioquiany during recent troubles. The court notice also details administration of Margaret J. Smith estate and claims deadlines.
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