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Newspaper
Centralia Weekly Chronicle
Location
Centralia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
3
United Press dispatch from Burlington reports governor race in Vermont with A M Fletcher Republican leading 24,509 votes, Harlan B Howe Democrat 18,644, and Frazer Metzer Progressive 14,204. Complete returns could narrow Fletcher’s edge. no majority, legislature to choose.
In California a large primary vote backs Roosevelt and Johnson and rejects Tutt. Roosevelt forces now dominate state Republican ranks, with legislators to name Roosevelt electors at the Republican convention.
Roosevelt will have a chance to testify about Standard Oil Company's contributions to the 1904 Republican campaign fund. Chairman Clapp said Roosevelt would be summoned when the Senate committee resumes investigations in October.
More than one hundred fifty mining companies with millions in Sonora Mexico and Lower California appealed to the state department for protection. They warn lives and property are in danger amid rebel activity.
A vivid look at how New York City's skyline has evolved over decades with new towers and iconic silhouettes redefining the city’s profile. Architects, developers, and urban planners discuss the forces shaping growth, including zoning shifts and skyline milestones.
Perry M. Watson of Pe Ell filed with County Auditor Harry Swofford a petition to place the local option question on the general election ballot in all unincorporated Lewis County. The 1,819 signer document aims to extend the wet or dry decision to Winlock Little Falls Yoleda Po BU Centrala and Chehalis as separate voting units.
September 6 convention in Chehalis elected W. D. Sprague of Gentralia as president C. Erickson of Chehalis as vice president Mrs Millie Wilson of Chehalis as field and missionary secretary and Max Townsend of Little Falls as treasurer Little Falls will be the 1912 meeting place A representative from each Sunday school in Centralia and Chehalis will form a committee to arrange the state convention to be held here in 191%. The county executive committee was told to appoint a committee to raise funds to send Mrs Mary Wilson of Chehalis as a delegate to the world convention in Zurich Switzerland in 1913.
The town of Napavine is near completion of a two story state building erected by M. F. Marshall to replace a structure destroyed in a disaster months ago. The nearly finished 25 by 70 foot edifice is described as thoroughly improved and fitting for a community of its size.
Washington dispatch summarizes a new interior department publication on geyser activity. It outlines the Bunser theory linking boiling point rise under pressure to episodic eruptions, noting how a warming lower water layer reaches boiling, releases steam, and shortens the column to trigger another eruption sequence.
San Francisco Sept. 5 A practically complete count shows Roosevelt Progressive candidates securing over 80 of 100 Republican slots in the state legislature. They also won five or possibly seven of the 11 non presidential districts for Representatives. Democratic leader Wilson won easily. Taft supporters discuss legal moves to place their candidates on November ballot. Webb ruling limits recourse to petitions bearing 11 000 voters who did not vote yesterday.
A large railroad crew began preliminary work on a new grade into the depot. A steam crane arrived yesterday to assist. The project will span several months, after which rail traffic will approach the depot from the north.
The sash and door factory moves to its permanent Gold Street site after railroad right of way work. Carpenters work to put the building under one roof and operations are expected to begin October 1.
A damage suit is filed in Lewis county superior court against Dr. J. H. Damon by J. McNamara. The complaint alleges faulty setting of bones. Attorneys for McNamara are Albers and Allen.
Following Centralia the Democrats, organizers in Chehalis plan a Woodrow Wilson Club. Cards are being mailed to recruit members as preliminary work is completed. The first meeting is scheduled for the first of next week.
Spokane witnesses a heavy wheat movement with 100 carloads daily from the Palouse to Seattle Tacoma and Portland. B R Lillie, superintendent of the Hill electric interurban system, announced the plan yesterday in Spokane Washington.
Beverly W. Coiner of Tacoma has been appointed United States district attorney for the western district of Washington. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Dimner W. Todd after prior confirmation issues and Senate protests from Senator Miles Poindexter.
Up until last night Judge Rice presiding in the Lewis county superior court has averaged a divorce suit per day for the present week. The cases include Estella M Schwartz vs Howard Schwartz a Morton couple Lizzie Venable vs Robert Venable two unsatisfied matrimonials of Pe Belt Melvina Rice vs Alvirous Rice a Centralia couple and Alfred Benson vs Jennie Benton residents of this city.
Registration at city hall grew heavy with 2236 counted by noon and projections suggest 2500 by September 9 close. Ward tallies show First 248, Second 326, Third 591, Fourth 496, Fifth 151, Sixth 696.
A paid advertisement announces M B Harty as a candidate for county assessor, seeking the party nomination in the Reno lean primaries. The notice states submission to primary decisions and underscores the campaign intent.
United Press dispatch from Paris reports that during efforts to rescue forty miners buried by a blast at the Clarence mine near Brnay a second explosion killed several rescuers. Three miners were saved, twenty three bodies recovered, and rescuers resumed work amid fears of further deaths.
Farmers of Ford Prairie prepare for a September 4 meeting at the Ford Prairie auditorium to discuss small fruit and berry culture and local sewing prospects. The Centralia Commercial Club is invited to attend, with a date to be announced.
Greeley H. Baldwin and Mise Flora Mallette, both of Edna, were married yesterday afternoon by Mayor H. W. Thompson. The ceremony took place in the city hall right after the city commissioners adjourned their meeting.
The Baker Oregon Commercial Club president F A Harmon praises R H Treltag the Eagle band leader in a letter. Treltag formerly conducted a bond in Baker and his departure from that place was deeply regretted.
Bept 6 in Alkh City the Western Association of Muleage Agents ended its semi annual convention with a push for a dog muzzle law. Delegates urged stricter measures to curb canine threats and urged officials to consider new restrictions.
G A R calls Gettysburg veterans of 1863 to send name, company, regiment and enlistment state for free pass to Gettysburg. Return date July 1 1918 for reunion on the battlefield. Address Col C D Spencer 141 Palm St Centralia WA.
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