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Newspaper

Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

8

Witness testifies in anti trust case against lumber group

F H Martin a Centralia lumber maker testified in Seattle as the sole witness in the government anti trust hearing against the Western Retail Lumbermen's association. He discussed shipments to Idaho Falls and interactions with A L Porter and J L Broat, noting threats of dealer boycotts and warnings about incriminating evidence if called in court.

Seattle F. H. Martin Centralia Retail Lumbermen’s Association Martin A. L. Porter Spokane Western Retail Lumbermen's Association F. H. Martin Lumber Company F. GC. Drury Idaho Falla Ténho Drury Idaho Falls Western Retail Lumbermen’s Association J. L. Broat Hhis Idaho Falls. In This Letter Mr. Broat Asked the Martin Lumber Company Supplydiag Deury Montana Washington Porter Brogt T. H. McLafferty Southwestern Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association McLafferty Martin Company

Industrial Workers Call Strike Over Arrests of Ettore and Giovannitti

William D. Kaywood, a leader of the Industrial Workers of the World, announced that all members would strike on September 30 in protest of the imprisonment of Joseph Ettore and Arturo Giovannitti in Lawrence Massachusetts. He alleges the two are unjustly jailed on murder charges in the fatality of a woman in the Lawrence mill area.

New York Industrial Workers of the World Joseph Ettore Arturo Lawrence Mass William D. Kaywood Wood Ettore Giovannhtti

Woman Starts Probe Into West Hammond Deaths

Chicago reports Coroner Hoffman, States Attorney Warman, and Assistant Police Chief Schuettler plan to unravel the mysterious death of John Messmaker. Miss Virginia Brooks accuses knockout drops used in West Hammond resorts. A murder warrant against Ethel Parker alias Frankie Ford is sworn, with more warrants expected tonight.

United Prose Chicago Cin Migs Virginia Brooks West Hammond Hoffman Warman Pollee Schuettler John Messmaker Miss Brooks Mess Ethel Parker Frankie Ford Messmaker Miss Grooks Ford

Warburton Teats Speak At Chehalis Tonight

A Progressive party meeting is set in Chehalis tonight with Congressman Blanton Warburton and Governor Teats as speakers. Warburton recently left the Republican party and seeks the Progressive nomination for re election. Teats runs for lieutenant governor and supported workmen compensation. he favors adding the eight hour or similar reform. Citizens urged to attend.

Chehalis Blanton Warburton Onior Teats Geisler’s Bo|lloning Warburton Rawpublican Party Progressive Bove Congress Govnor Teats Nolb

Monoplane Midair Crash Kills Two in London

United Press report from London describes a midair monoplane collision that killed two occupants. The crash occurred during ascent and the aircraft split apart, with authorities noting immediate deaths and investigation pending.

Queens and royal figures tied to London hospital scene

The report notes Amelia of Portugal and Manuel in exile at Wood Norton near London with Queen Melandra of England. It highlights their charm, Europe’s beauty, and charitable activities while describing a photograph of Menzies operating wire in a London hospital.

Per Foerind Carlos Portugal Amelia England Wood Norton Manuel Qreen Europe Dimacer Melandra Besnies Roth Spain Menzies London

Fierce Gale Drowns Ten Fishermen in Scotland Storm

United Press dispatch from London reports a brutal northwest gale off Scotland's coast sinking several fishing boats and drowning ten fishermen. Many others are missing as crews scramble to recover wreckage and secure survivors.

London Scotland

Oregon Senator Bowrie Backs Roosevelt Support

Washington dispatch reports Senator Johnathan Bowrie announced support for Roosevelt on September 4. He has not decided to take the alumn.

Oregon Roosevelt United Press Washington Johnathan Bowrie

Thomas Coupe Confesses to Whitman About Rosenthal Murder

Preston Sept 6 Thomas Coupe former Elks Club clerk in New York admitted sending a sworn statement to District Attorney Whitman detailing all he knows about the Rosenthal murder The statement is said to contain damaging evidence against Police Lieutenant Beker who is charged in the case.

Preston Thomaso Coupe the Elks Club New York City Whitman New York Rosenthal Beker

Robber Holds Up Express Near Micheaud

A lone thief robbed the mail car and passengers on a northbound Louisville and Nashville express near Micheaud, 12 miles from here, at 8:20 last night. He was struck on the head by Engineer Baer as he attempted to flee, and was captured.

Orleans Louisville & Nashville Micheaud Baer

American Federation Refuses To Endorse Proposed Strike

The American Federation of Tabor declines to join a general strike urged by Industrial Workers of the World proponents protesting the imprisonment of Joseph Ettore and Alvamnitti. Secretary BLUEFIELD reports rising tensions as word spreads of possible labor unrest amid the Law oxtile strike.

Washington American Federation of Tabor Industrial Workers of the World American Federation Joseph Ettore Alvamnitti

Prison guards quell revolt by convicts in Jackson

United Press report from Jackson Michigan describes guards using force as convicts from a recent revolt are restrained in the jail yard. The scene centers on the use of restraints and the blond spurts observed during the intervention.

United Press Jackson, Mich Fider

Will Ask Morgan About Teddy's Fund

Washington Sept. 6 Chairman Clapp of the senate campaign contributions investigating committee said J Pierpont Morgan will probably be a witness before the committee to sell what he contributed to the Roosevelt campaign fund in 1904.

Will Morgan Teddy United Press Washington Clapp Senate

Crusading Governor Targets Saloonkeepers in Oregon

Portland report says Gov. West acts against saloonkeepers and intoxicated patrons under city and state laws. Rokese Hirst named to gather evidence. violators may face revocation. A proclamation against breweries shipping to dry territories or evading laws is anticipated.

United Press Portland Ore West Rokese Hirst Bie Vancouver Waal Oregon

Cyclist Injures Two Women On City Street

On F street between First and Hangen streets Mrs verge Martin and her mother Mrs We K ales were struck by Teddy Patton riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Both women fell. Mrs Cowles sustained humemous shvete injuries though not life threatening. Patton’s speed and lack of light cited as factors.

First Hangen Eisht Verge Martin We Kales Teddy Patton L. P. Patton Cowles Soung Patton

Police Shakeup Rumors Grow In Philadelphia

Rumors of a major police department shakeup surface as Superintendent John B. Taylor and detective Harry D. M. Jacobs resign to Director George D. Forter amid ongoing scandals and wholesale raids in the city.

Philadelphia Tetderlion John B.taylor Harry D. M. Jacobs George D. Forter

Concrete bottom work in China ditch at Tower avenue

A crew is flaring a concrete bottom in the China ditch at Tower avenue to prevent gravel accumulation under the bridge during rain and high water. The city commission awarded the contract for the work to Matt Albert.

China Ditch Tower Avenue Matt Albert

Commercial Club Banquet At Centralia Hotel

A big banquet will be held at the Centralia hotel on Friday September 20 at o o clock under the local Commercial Club. Tickets are one dollar per plate with each attendee paying for themselves. An attendance of around 100 is anticipated. Banquets have been successful and this one is expected to be the same. Tickets go on sale in the next few days.

Centralia At & O Phe

Black Hand agent shot in Tarrytown chase

Joseph Drago, Cortland street frit joint proprietor and Rockefeller estate employee, was approached in Tarrytown by a Black Hand member demanding 500. A pistol duel occurred in Fountain Square, Drago shot the agent in the leg, then fled holding the crowd at bay before escaping along the railroad tracks.

Joseph Drago Cortland Street John Rockefetler Sit Neon Hlask Bia M Provolyor Mad Hia

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