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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
2
Citizens question county officials about paving a two and a half block county segment between city streets and the Pacific Highway. They urge disclosure of who supports or opposes the project as work aims to finish hard surface roads within weeks.
A candidate rails for Progressive reforms promising a wage cap for women, bans on night work, eight-hour days, and stronger safety and health standards. He urges executive action to prevent industrial accidents and guarantee sickness and old age coverage, urging a society focused on family welfare and future national growth.
The speaker argues that both Democratic and Republican platforms of the year contain only vague pledges to remove women and children from business influence. He accuses party leaders of courting corporate interests and questions if either party truly serves the common people.
The News-Examiner defends its criticisms of Ferguson speech and labor insults while accusing Ferguson and the Jews-Examiner of Republican loyalties. It characterizes Republicanism as criminal in origin and notes its own confessed crimes in the name of Republicanism.
The Centralia Chronicle urges county commissioners to declare publicly whether they will pave the eight hundred feet of connector road linking the county paving with the city street system. If plans exist, the board should state when. if not, they should explain why. Each member’s position should be disclosed to the voters.
The article notes Bob Hodge led in Progressive primaries, earning the Bull Moose banner. It cites his King County sheriff tenure with reforms, honesty, and care for his men, shaping his governor candidacy while acknowledging he lacks major party backing. A side comment mentions a new paper and vision aids, plus a coroner’s jury in Washington.
Frederika Rohs Bertha Heinrich and Emma Geisch two or three women arrested in Portland for shoplifting over several years totaling about 6000 dollars, alleged to have shipped loot to Chehalis. Police found a freight receipt and detectives from Portland followed the lead to Chehalis but did not disclose findings.
On September 10 at the Northern Pacific right of way near Walville a worker named R. S. Lewis lost his footing and fell about 40 feet to rocks in water below. He suffered a fractured spine and internal injuries and was taken to the railroad hospital in Tacoma. Lewis is married and brother of Jay Lewis of Chehalis.
Chehalis public schools opened September 12 with a big enrollment. Superintendent Defield estimated yesterday's attendance matched last year's total, with the high school enrollment at 200 and expected to rise to about 250 in the first weeks.
The Kosmos district completes the foundation of a new 16 thousand dollar schoolhouse. Four rooms, basement, manual training and domestic science rooms, assembly space, and frame construction are planned. Four teachers will be employed in the consolidated district, with bus service for students within five miles.
State wire report states no burning slashlogs permits are needed after heavy recent rains. Lewis county deputy Wallace must still be notified if a slash fire starts and kept from spreading. Irregular text mentions a New Jersey mosquito and rheumatism as unrelated notes.
The government to auction about 1.4 million acres of Shoshone, Uintah, and Crow lands starting Sept 19, Oct 19, and Oct 22, 1912. Prices range from $1 to $1.50 per acre with varying cash terms. Purchasers may hold up to 640 acres per reservation and may bid through agents or in person. Maps not provided. schedules and land office locations listed for Lander, Vernal, and Billings.
J A Baird of this city sues Northern Pacific Railway in Lewis county superior court seeking 6000 for injuries while employed by the company. He claims the railroad, which furnished a caboose for workers, failed to stop an engine on May 25 1912 as he signaled, causing a fall and a broken wrist with lifelong effects.
The Sockitists party sends two speakers through Lewis county for the fall campaign Wil fred Gribble in the east end and Warry Ferguson in this end Les sie Aller candidate for congress speaks Centralla September 17 Anna Maley October 27 Marty Ferguson speaks Lincoln Creek tonight and at Grange ball on Fords Prairie tomorrow Emil Seidel ex mayor of Milwaukee and candidate for vice president speaks here October 15 or 16
Wyth and Blyth, one of Aberdeen’s largest clothing houses, will open in Centralia within days after leasing the old Sehorer store room on North Tower. A. J. Haigh will be manager, bringing vast experience from Tacoma. The store is expected to open about September 19.
After the police announce enforcement of the wheel bell requirement, Centralia shops report bells exhausted. Hardware dealers rush orders to Portland and Seattle for more bells while officers will allow riders time to equip bicycles before any arrests are made.
United Press report from Spokane says engineer A Q Morrisette of Milwaukee, living in Maiden, Wash, is hospitalized after train No 63 struck two deer near St Joe. A large buck rammed the cab, punching his chin and wounding him. jaw fracture was at first feared. The double headed train continued to Malden under engineer Clark.
United Press Leased Wire reports John Bjorom was instantly killed in Los Angeles when a high tension 36 000 volt cable arc struck him as oil-soaked clothing caught fire. The incident underscores extreme danger from exposed electrical lines and poor safety conditions.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church will entertain the teachers of the local academy with a reception and musical at Andrews hall tonight. A decidedly interesting program has been arranged and ample time is promised for the pedagogy’s appreciation.
The town league night saw HGH scores posted as players from the defending club posted 2,467 pins to the Picket team's 2,489. Wilkins led with a 251 high and 208 average, Mille and Farris also posted solid 214 and 209 respectively. Team totals show strong marks across SOTANO Mills and Guerrier, with notable individual scores listed for Noel Rickert Viking and Aldridge Little.
Clyde M. Palmer and Mrs. Edith James, both residents of the city, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at Albert Moss's Diamond street home. Rev. H. W. Thompson officiated the services.
Notice of sale for Application No 8041 of 80 acres in section 14 town 13 north range 1 west with improvements appraised at 1771 dollars and land at 5208 dollars. Sale set for Sept 12 with bids at ten and four. Terms require one tenth at sale, annual payments with six percent interest, and full payment possible any time. Location in Lewis County and governed by Chapter 100 1911 and Board of State Land Commissioners order.
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