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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
5
United States regulate commerce rights disputed as Britain’s chargé d affaires Mitchell Innes in London filed a formal protest with American objections to the Panama canal bill. England plans to take the matter to The Hague Tribunal asserting the bill violates the Hay Pauncefote treaty.
Gordon C. Corbaley, Spokane public figure and real estate executive, born Healdsburg California June 16 1880, rose from local newspaper work to vice president of Arthur D Jones & Co He led Spokane political campaigns including Roosevelt and Taft era efforts and helped shape the city charter He married Olive Beard in 1900 and has two children Richard and Tom
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the planned rise in freight rates on goods from Atlantic ports to Pacific terminals. Shippers argued against the increase, delaying the higher rates from September 2 to December 31. Commodities affected include furniture,gings, autos, petroleum products, plumbers materials, stoves, and vehicles. The proposed rise would range from ten to seventy five cents per hundred pounds.
An election will be held in Pet El today to decide whether the school board shall build a new high school and whether it will be constructed of wood, cement, or brick. The vote follows a petition with an unusually large number of signatures.
Voters in Cleveland discuss proposed constitutional changes including granting women the ballot. The long effort by women and allies is highlighted as the community prepares to vote on suffrage measures.
United States forces moved 800 marines aboard the cruiser California from Panama to Nicaragua. The total U S troops in the troubled republic reach 1800, supporting General Mena’s rebel army. Managua reported an improved situation as American forces remained in place to deter further unrest.
United States Senator Bacon of Georgia denounces President Taft for sending Marines to Nicaragua. He calls Taft's action unconstitutional and a direct violation of law. The August 31 Atlanta statement criticizes the administration's Nicaragua policy and urges legal challenge.
Centralia’s Labor Day celebration faced rain and winds dampening the parade. Ian Davis led the procession with the Centralia band, while speakers at the City park auditorium included J. C. Lawrence and Harry Ferguson. Mendota beat Tons 4 to 2 in a late soccer match as the fire department staged a dramatic water-sprayed display.
Boston August reports detail the discovery of dynamite alleged to have been concealed by Lawrence strikers. District Attorney Pelletier warned of sensational developments by night as arrests and statements followed. Newsmen questioned about sources and William Wood of American Woollen Company faced arrest amid graft case claims.
A reportedly insane woman named Carolyn Beers from Greenville Ohio rushed at President Taft in the Columbus dining room as he entered. Secret Service restrained her after a struggle. a razor-edged knife and other blades were found on her. She claimed to be the president’s wife and to have married Taft in Dayton years ago.
In county primary politics the Republican and Progressive parties see contests for legislative seats. Six Progressives run for representative with no known alliances. Republicans face two state senate contests and four for representative, amid talks of a “rural ticket” backed by Veness Arnold Biler Field against Leonard and Seales. Meetings across the county endorse the rural slate as Leonard and Seales oppose it.
The final report by County Assessor S. C. Davis states Lewis County’s total assessed value at 19,470,030 dollars for real and personal property. Lands excluding towns amount to 12,507,000 dollars, city lots to 2,997,470 dollars. There are 144 automobiles valued at 42,480 dollars with an average of 294.74 each. Quatches listed as 1,555 items valued at 15,625 dollars, averaging 10.28.
SEATTLE Aug 31 W E. Sio ver engineer E K Glad fireman Seattle and L P Kruts engineer Tacoma were killed last night when exatbound Northern Pacific No and a double header extra freight crashed head on two miles west of Hot Springs. One train had been ordered to take the aiding at Mayfield Station but failed to do so, causing the wreck.
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