Dynamiters Questioned as Grand Jury Weighs Evidence
Indianapolis officials prepare for the resumption of the federal grand jury probe into a nation wide dynamiting plot. Witnesses are questioned about explosive purchases transport and storage while the Iron Workers office is closed and councilman Hilts faces expulsion over bribery era affidavits and questionable photos.
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Indianapolis
John J
James B. McNamara
Federal Grand Jury
Orne Ik
McManigels
Tiffin
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
John J. McNamara
Association
Rochester
United States
Miller
North Coast Limited to Run Direct Tacoma to Chicago
The North Coast Limited will depart Tacoma and Seattle and travel through to Chicago without a St. Paul transfer. Permission allows use of Chicago & Northwestern tracks between St Paul and Chicago. Harbor access improves by 12 hours with through sleeping and coach service, completing a 72 hour cross country trip.
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North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Seattle
Chicago
St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
St Paul
Harbor
Aberdeen
Quinault and Westport Road Items Advance in Aberdeen Club
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce addressed two key topics at the Fairmont luncheon. The government plans a Quinault river fish hatchery and the Westport road matter. Dec 19 was set for Westport reports with County Engineer C D Robertson and Westport Cohassett North Cove delegation invited. Fifteen new members joined and several resolutions were passed.
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Quinsault
Westport Road
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Fairmont Hotel
Port District
Miller
Westport
C. D. Robertson
Cohassett
North Cove
Blocked B and Second streets force city repairs
The condition of B and Second streets is reported almost impassable and the city will be called upon to make necessary repairs.
Hilts to fight for lost seat
The expelled city council member R. J. Hilts will seek a Superior Court review of his seat vacancy. Attorney F. W. Loomis says the trial was unfair and affidavits prevented questioning witnesses. Photographs tied to selling a lot are disputed as taken without Hilts knowledge.
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H. J. Hills
Fourth Ward
Newell
E. A. March
Washington
Hill
Parks
F. W. Loomis
Loomis
Graham
C. W. Ewart
A. H. Hilts
Ewart
R. J. Hilts
North Aberdeen
Sixth Street
Hilts
D. O. Carter
Sixth Street Bridge
Hills
Lillian McDonald
R. A. Buell
W. H. Duffy
C. E. Arthur
N. W. Stetson
Palm
R. J. Smith
Tenderloin
Tribbetts
Llewellyn
Church
Eva Hayes
Larkins
Sayers
G. Morse
A. I. Alexander
P. C. Paulsen
Hoquiam
Smith
Myles
Council
Council hears terse denial on investigation report
Prosecuting Attorney Campbell refused to present any report to the council, saying investigations belong to the Superior Court or grand jury. He warned that if findings emerge they will be reported later, suggesting further upheaval may target city officials beyond Hilts.
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William E. Campbell
R. J. Hilts
J. W. Parks
Campbell
Superior Court
Council
Hills
Hilts
Aberdeen
Hoquiam River Dredging Plan Sees Federal Backing
Congressman Warburton reports Secretary Stimson will favor the Hoquiam river improvement to create a 100-foot channel with 18 feet depth at mean low water. Estimated cost 12 325 dollars for first construction and 1 000 dollars yearly for maintenance.
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Hoquiam
Congress
Hoquiam River
Chief of Engineers
United States
Oregon
Herald Leads Advertiser Deals In Local Ads
The Herald reports on advertiser partnerships and promotions, outlining who buys space, what products are featured, and the terms of the arrangements for the local market.
Rumors of Assaults on Aberdeen I W W Evicted Members
Letter from R C Cole Tacoma December 9 1911 describes alleged rough treatment of I W W members after eviction in Aberdeen Washington. He notes vandalism of socialist emblem, arrests and beatings of Pederson Piercy and others, and vows action from Vincent St John and legal suits.
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Aberdeen
Vincent St. John
National
Chicago
R. C. Cole
Tacoma
I. W. W. Tramps Invade Ellensburg. Police Move to Clear Town
A group of about forty Industrial Workers of the World hoboes arrived in Ellensburg from Aberdeen Spokane and Pasco. They begged through residences after a dawn arrival, straining the police who jailed fifteen of the more dangerous men and forced the rest to relocate along the Northern Pacific tracks. The group was watched as they boarded a west bound train and were escorted out of town.
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Ellensburg
Aberdeen
Spokane
Pasco
Davis
Port of Grays Harbor Established by Chehalis County Vote
The Port of Grays Harbor was established by a countywide vote of about three to one with low opposition. Commissioners W J Patterson Frank H Lamb and A C McNeil will organize to plan harbor improvements as George M Cornwall Portland editor of the Oregon Timberman sent congratulations and offered aid.
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Grays Harbor
Chehalis County
LTTE
Grantel
Fsse
Feveg
Delazine Psa
Psu S
Coats
Wenleelea
Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce
Chehalis
Wyncodie
Fairview
Delazine
Rayburn
Blockhouse
Summit
Satsop
Porter
Oakville
Montesano
Elma
Connie
W. J. Patterson
Frank H Lamb
A. C. McNeil
Patterson
Geo. M. Cornwall
Portland
Oregon Timberman
Home destroyed by fire in Hoquiam
The residence of W A Medley on Wood Avenue burned yesterday. Fire blamed on trespassers who entered the unfinished house and used a stove to cook stolen chickens. Medley had just completed the building and was moving in his furniture to take up residence.
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Hoquiam
W. A. Medley
Wood Avenue
Slander Case Postponed in Greer Dispute
The slander case involving Percy H. Greer is likely to be continued after the holidays. A preliminary hearing was moved from Tuesday to Friday at Greer’s request amid the holiday rush. The Pfunds may also seek a post holiday setting.
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Percy H. Greer
Greer
Pfunds
Dante’s Inferno Draws Crowds at Rex Theater
Hundreds attended a two day showing of Dante’s Inferno at the Rex theater marking a thriving run for Dane’s Inferno. Film praised as the producer’s best yet with natural scenery and remarkable fire effects. A chilling portrayal of punishment and torture sparks thoughts of reform.
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Rex Theater
Dane
No. Ing Picture
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Ladelantorn
Apolis
Morce
Iron Workers
Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Herbert S. Hockin
Hockin
National Erectors’ Association
Coast
SV Rter
Morris
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Quinault
the Herald
Wash
Piercy
Pederson
Fisher
South 14Th St
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