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Centralia Weekly Chronicle

Location

Centralia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1912

Page

3

Tragic Hotel Fire Claims Two in Raymond Case

A hotel office blaze in Raymond early yesterday morning killed Mrs W A Davia aged 40 and her father C D Osborne aged 72. Police say a family quarrel sparked the fire with Davia awakening a neighbor and Osborne attempting to assist his daughter before smoke overcame them. Osborne had recently moved from Hoquiam to live with his daughter.

United Press Raymond W. A. Davia C.D. Osborne Davia Callis Osborne Hoquiam

Roosevelt criticizes Wilsons Progressive platform at length

United Press dispatch from Trinidad Colorado quotes Colonel Theodore Roosevelt rebutting Woodrow Wilsons Minneapolis speech. Roosevelt defends trust regulation methods, cites parkins and Gray, notes cross-party support among steel and harvester interests, and argues Wilson misstates the Progressive plan's impact on labor and markets. He says the interstate commerce act already controls railroads and warns against reckless competition.

United Press Trinidad Colo Theodore’ Roece Minneapolis Woodrow Wilson Parkins Gray Bisel Neltner Wilson Congress Steel Corporation Harvester Trust Taft George W. Perkins Minnesota North Dakota Wison Atee Corporation Wilcon

Lister Wins Lewis County Nomination by Narrow Margin

Official Lewis county primary tally shows Ernest Lister of Tacoma with 253 first and second choice votes to 200 for Judge Black of Everett. Col James A. Munday wins county nomination for congressman 2A, Waite tops for congressman at large with Connor second. two county contests see Grant Wright sheriff and F P McCann engineer.

Lewis County Ernest Lister Tacoma Judge Black Everett Col James A. Munday Vancouver Waite Connor Grant Wright Sam Gheer F. P. McCann J. W. Kelly

Judge Black Ineligible For Governor Race

Tacoma Sept 19 Judge W W Black of Everett would be ineligible to run for governor even if nominated and elected on the Democratic ticket say Theodore Stiles and P Sullivan Seattle attorneys who were members of the 1889 constitutional convention They base their view on section 15 article 4 which bars judges from holding other offices or public employment during the term for which they are elected They note no precedent has been before the state supreme court for ruling on a similar case

United Press Lease Tacoma W. W. Black Everett Theodore Stiles P. ©. Sullivan State Supreme Court Supreme Court Superior Court

Committee preparing funds for Commercial Club work

A committee of 15 appointed by Dr. FL G Titus to draft an assessment roll met at theWike Club. Eight members attended. Charles Gilchrist was elected chair and Victor Jackson secretary. The plan seeks to raise dues proportionate to each business, aiming to balance the burden and prevent a possible club abolishment. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday night in the Commercial Club room.

Tim FL G. Titus Commercial Clib Clty Wike Club Charles Gilchrist Victor Jackson Commercial Club Commereial Club Couras Parang Jn Chib Raoma

Tacoma GRE O visit here TACOMA GRE O VISIT HERE

David Day a Tacoma resident visiting his daughter died at his son Taw W J Morticott 806 South Pearl Street yesterday from heart trouble. He was 74 and survived by a son in California a son Roy and two daughters in Tacoma and Mrs Morticott. Remains are held at Newell parlors pending arrival of a son.

David Day Tacoma Th. Taw W. J. Morticott South Pearl Street California Roy Tadoma Mra Morticott Newell Parlora

Paid 1300 For Chance to Keep His Job

The sworn campaign expense statement shows Governor Hay spent 13,100.99 for his Republican gubernatorial bid. Postage totaled 2,534.56, printing and stationery 4,667.28, travel 458.90, and 6,439.85 for rent and clerical costs. He financed the campaign from his own funds.

United Press Whrr Olympia Wash Howell Hay Yas

County Treasurers Seek Limits on Commissioners

Spokane report: Washington County Treasurers’ Association in convention urged lawmakers to ban county commissioners from exceeding appropriations for bridges and roads and to make them personally liable on bonds for excess spending. They also backed simplifying personal property tax collection by basing current year taxes on prior year assessments and have delinquent collections handled by the assessor rather than the sheriff.

Spokane Washington

Ulster Men Rally Against Home Rule in Belfast

Thousands of Ulster protestors led by Orange Order banners gathered in Belfast to oppose Home Rule. The march echoed chants of Ulster will fight and Ulster will be right as leaders reaffirmed loyalty to the British crown. Troops were stationed and precautions taken to prevent rioting amid heightened security.

United P Belfast Dublin Agene

All American Girls Born With Valeas Exchange Remark

An exchange states that all American girls are born with valeas and that no one will likely contradict this claim. The remark invites no criticism and urges letting go of critique.

Valeas Anyon

Injunction Denied Over Local Option Election Request

A judge denied an injunction in a ENR R 7 case yesterday afternoon challenging a local option election call. The petition lacked 3 percent voter support and valid street numbers. attorneys for both wets and drys argued the issues as other petitions in Winlock and Pe Ell faced similar hearings. The decision affects whether the local option vote occurs alongside the November general election.

County Superior Judes Ri Wete

Lewis County Warden Makes Quick Arrest in Game Law Violation

John T. Jones, a Lewis County warden famed for enforcing game laws, arrested four men yesterday near the Lewis Thurston county line shortly after the violation occurred. He was within 100 yards of the shooter when the shots rang out and quickly captured the violator.

Tembhr John T. Jones Lewis County Lewis Thurston

Centralia Man Sentenced in Chehalis Court

W. L. Davis, listed as a Centralia resident, received a 20 day sentence from Justice P. A. Beaufort in Chehalis yesterday. He had no visible means of support, had dodged the draft, and refused to register. He was ordered to report within 10 hours to appear before the court.

W. L. Davis Centralia Justine P. A. Beaufort Chehalis Davis Eer

Runaway caused by Apostles disrupts Chehulls street

A group of Apostolic faith advocates on a water truck caused a uproar in Chehulls yesterday. Their noisy demonstration frightened a Risdon Transfer Company horse, which bolted and wrecked a buggy. The advocates settled the damage claim today.

Chehulls Risdon Transfer Company

Four Onions Exhibit Weigh Four Pounds Near Bolstfort

W. , Cook, and Carmer residents near Bolstfort displayed four onions weighing four pounds in the halls yesterday. The onions, not typically large, were shown at the Southwest futr.

Iptember Cook Carmer Bolstfort

Negro found unconscious along railroad right of way

A negro named Hirowning was found unconscious by railroad workers north of the city. He was revived at a section house and later taken to a hospital. Police and Dr. Damon were notified as the case remains a mystery with no obvious cause or injuries.

Hirowning Damon Umployes Hoapital

Chehalis Woodmen Plan $40,000 Lodge Hall

A Chehalis Woodmen of the World lodge votes to erect a $40,000 lodge hall. A five member committee studies feasibility and site options and will report at next weekly lodge meeting.

Chehalig MA Chehalls

Moose Lodge Initiation Sparks Chehalis Growth

The Chehalis Moose Lodge initiated new members in a large ceremony with about 100 Moose from Centralia and the local Moose band. A 250-strong parade and banquet followed, with the lodge now over 200 members and plans for suitable club rooms.

Moose Chehalis Lasginight Chehalis Lodge Centralia Harvey Hostetter Clarence Gustavsen Harry Dickson John Packenham Chehalla

Organize Wilson Club In Chehalis Tonight

In Chehalis tonight a Wilson club is organized following Cen tralla Demoerals. Committees have been active two weeks in building enthusiasm in the county seat as the campaign advances. Some politicians fear wireless politics may connect broadly. A French doctor notes insanity can arise soon after waking.

Centralla Demoerals Woolhuw Wilson Uh Chehalis

Wilson Attacks Roosevelt on Trust Plans in Minnesota

Gov. Wilson today sharply criticized Roosevelt and Progressive plans for trust control in Minneapolis. He argued monopolies are not inevitable, denied that combinations are necessary, and called for criminal penalties for selling below cost to squeeze rivals.

Minneapolis Wilson Roosevelt

Water Rights Refile and Water Availability Study Update

A September 19 delegation including Mayor H W Thonpoon and city officials revisited the Newaukum River headwaters to renew filing for Centralia water rights and assess supply for a municipal gravity system. Measured 20 million gallons per day, enough for a 59,000 population, with the water appearing pure and free of germs.

H. W. Thonpoon W. GB. Kier Stanley Macomber Mabel Lee George Brown Mra. Kier Newaukum Centralia

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Lister Gomiittee TF Lator Game Law Oal Moose Lodge Wilson Club Adam Marstarg Glent Belburg Ibsent M. BR Marty Soliera Gottysburg Gottysaburg C.D Sponchr Mum &T Inter Ifo
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