Roosevelt seeks Senate action over Idaho court ruling
Col. Theodore Roosevelt telegraphed progressive Idaho leaders and senators expressing outrage at Idaho court actions that he says deny a large minority the right to select the chief executive and punish protesters. He praised jailed activists and urged recall of judges and federal recourse to spotlight the outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Senate
Dixon
Borah
Poindexter
Bristow
United States Senate
Damages Suit Filed In Montesano Slander Case
J S McKee real estate dealer sues Hoquiam druggist Frank A Gillett in Superior court for 10000 alleging slander. McKee says Gillett spoke against his business conduct. Adjacent suit: David Endresen sues Chris Andresen and son David for 15000 over a Hoquiam street fight.
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Montesano
Superior Court
Frank A. Gillett
Hoquiam
J. S. McKee
McKee
Gillett
Martin F. Smith
Morgan & Brewer
David Endresen
Apar
John McFeeley
McFeely
Chris Andresen
David
Grays Harbor Lumber Output Hits Yearly Peak in 1912
Grays Harbor and Chehalis county mills produced about 1 billion feet of lumber and shingles in 1912, up 15 to 20 percent from 1911. Aberdeen and Hoquiam mills led gains with hundreds of millions of feet. Western Cooperage and Cosmopolis mill added tens of millions. Over half a billion feet shipped by cargo, about 80 percent coastwise, valued near $5 million. Prospects for 1913 appear brighter amid strong orders and hopeful cash outlook.
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Grays Harbor
Chehalis County
Aberdeen Lumber Mills
Hoquiam
Western Cooperage Company
Local option in force closes Chehalis County saloons
The local option referendum to close saloons outside municipalities in Chehalis County becomes effective at midnight December 31. County commissioners will be asked to refund any unearned license money due to each affected party.
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Chehalis County
Sawmill to be Sold by Sheriff at Cedarville
Payette sawmill to be sold by sheriff in Cedarville on January 15. Ferndale Lumber company plant may be bought by a company being formed for the purpose.
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Payette
Montesano
Ferndale Lumber Company
Cedarville
Factories Arrive on the Pacific Coast After Panama Canal Opens
Frank P. Dunham, Seattle Chamber of Commerce commissioner, reports that U S manufacturers expect bold Pacific Coast industrial growth after the canal opens. Westward expansion, lower Atlantic-to-Pacific freight, and new branch plants are planned as iron and steel, forestry, and other sectors brace for a major shift in production and distribution.
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Seattle
United States
Panama Canal
Frank P. Dunham
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Middle West
East
South
Dunham
Industrial and Exploitation Bureau
Chamber
Mr. Dunham
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Atlantic
Iron and Steel
Pacific Seaboard
Alaska
Pittsburg
Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Seattle Territory
Idaho Line
New Coast
Dakotas
Puget Sound
R. H. Mattison
Industrial Bureau
Aberdeen Republicans to Gather at Hotel Tacoma Banquet
Prominent Aberdeen Republicans have received invitations to a banquet at Hotel Tacoma next Friday evening. Officials elected in the state and the stalwart contingent are expected to attend to discuss party reorganization urged by State Chairman W. A. Rupp after recent elections.
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Aberdeen
Tacoma
W. A. Rupp
Tornow Seen In Old Haunts Drives Two Hunters
John Tornow, the alleged slayer linked to the Bauer boys and deputies McKenzie and Elmer, was spotted near an old Simpson Logging Co. camp near the Mason county line. Two hunters reported the sighting to Sheriff Payette, who formed a posse to pursue the outlaw as snow blankets the area.
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Tornow
Montesano
John Tornow
Lathrop
Simpson Logging Co
Mason County
Turnow
Gardner
Payette
George Storm
Two Men Cut In Saloon Affray In Aberdeen
Mike Martin a stocky Finn enraged by liquor slashed two men with a long jack knife at the Board of Trade saloon in Aberdeen. John Selberg a giant was slashed as he stood overpowered by fear. a beer bottle struck Martin and he collapsed. Selberg required 22 stitches at St Josephs hospital. Martin bound over to Superior Court for assault with deadly weapon.
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Mike Martin
Board of Trade
Aberdeen
Martin
Finn
John Selberg
Bowman
Selberg
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Dr. Goodnow
Drake
Grays Harbor Country Highlighted by Aberdeen Herald
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald informs eastern readers about Grays Harbor country features. It notes local geography, economy, and notable towns shaping the region. The piece aims to attract interest from distant readers through concise regional portrait.
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Aberdeen Herald
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen Lodge initiates five at Hoquiam gathering
U W Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen members attended in Hoquiam last Friday, five new initiates welcomed. J H Hemer Grand Recorder of Washington spoke on growth and finances. He noted last year’s surplus after death losses, $60,000, moved to an emergency fund now $350,000, largely loaned on Eastern Washington farm lands at 8 percent. A banquet followed the lodge meeting.
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Aberdeen Lodge
Order of United Workmen
Hoquiam
J. H. Hemer
State of Washington
Washington
Transforming Business Block Into Theater on Heron Street
Ed Dolan and Phil Locke, owners of the former Boston store block on Heron Street, employ a force to gut the interior and storefront to convert the building into a modern theater. A theatrical architect from the region oversees the project, estimated at $20,000 with seating for 1,200.
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Dolan
Phil
Locke
Boston
Heron Street
Dry goods stores adopt earlier Saturday closing
Beginning last Saturday night dry goods stores closed at 9 o'clock by agreement and will continue. The move aims to ease weariness among clerks, many of whom are women. Signatories include Kaufman Brothers Company George J Wolff J S Waugh Jerome Walter Mrs Marsh I Friedlander and Dry Goods Emporium.
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Kaufman Brothers Company
George J. Wolff
J. S. Waugh
Jerome Walter
Mrs. Marsh
I. Friedlander
Dry Goods Emporium
Chehalis River Navigation Movement Gains Steam
A dozen Chehalis citizens urge reopening steamboat service on the Chehalis River to Grays Harbor. They propose light draft boats and barges to haul lumber and coal, estimate half a million dollars to render the river navigable, and plan a permanent club to rally Cen tralia Elma and other localities for ocean transportation benefits.
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Chehalis
Grays Harbor
Elma
Lewis County
Tidewater
Chehalis River
Inauguration of Governor-Elect Lister Planned for January 15 1913
Chairman L B Bignold of the Democratic County Central Committee reports a formal program for Governor-elect Lister's inauguration on January 15 1913. Seattle Tacoma and other Sound cities charter boats to Olympia with the militia boat Cheyenne carrying Lister from Tacoma. Delegations from multiple towns escorted to Olympia join a parade with a women’s political group and marching clubs. Invitations to the inaugural ball available from F T Houghton Olympia.
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L. B. Bignold
Democratic County Central Committee
T. M. Daulton
Lister
Seattle
Tacoma
the Sound
Olympia
Hay
Cheyenne
Bellingham
Port Townsend
Mr. Lister
Capitol
Wilson Marshall League
Elks
Odd Fellows Masons
F. T. Houghton
Olympians
Clerks Union Formed in Aberdeen and Yoquiam
Charles Perry Taylor of the Washington State Federation of Labor organized Aberdeen and Yoquiam retail clerks into unions last week. Initially planned as one union for both cities, officials decided to form two separate unions.
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Aberdeen
Yoquiam
Charles Perry Taylor
Washington State Federation of Labor
Democrats at Festive Board in Chehalis County
Reports from Chehalis county describe a Jackson Day banquet at Hotel Washington next Wednesday. About 150 to 200 attendees from precincts across the county will share a feast of reason and flow of soul with liberal Republicans invited. Maurice Langhorne of Tacoma will deliver the principal speech. J. J. Carney toasts. Ernest Lister declined due to inaugural duties. Menu includes Oyster Cocktail, Chinook Salmon, Lamb Chops, Green Pepper Salad, Ice Cream, Coffee.
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Chehalis County
Washington
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Aberdeen
Haing
Ernest Lister
Maurice Langhorne
Tacom
J. J. Carney
State Wins Hoquiam Bond Issue Bid
The state of Washington was the successful bidder for Hoquiam’s $100000 bond issue voted by citizens. State bid par with interest at 41.5 percent. Funds to build a high school now available and contracts will be let.
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Montesano
State of Washington
Hoquiam
Death of Mrs Gladys Green Randolph at 32
Mrs Gladys Green Randolph wife of City Plumbing Inspector Shirley Randolph died from peritonitis at a local hospital aged 32. Funeral arrangements unclear but likely tomorrow. Survived by husband three daughters ages 7 5 and years, father two brothers and one sister in Michigan, and one sister in Aberdeen Mrs James Bowes.
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Gladys Green Randolph
Shirley Randolph
Randolph
Michigan
Aberdeen
James. Bowes
Abedeen
Rand
Typhoid claims Mrs. Mercedes Peel in Montesano
Mrs. Mercedes Peel wife of John Peel Everett died yesterday morning after a two month typhoid illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis B Bignold and had married about a month before her death, a circumstance that deepens the family sorrow in Montesano.
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Montesano
Mercedes Peel
Lewis B. Bignold
John Peel
Everett
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Roosevelt
Theodore
Hoquiam Men
John F. Shafroth
Colorado
U. S
Democraty
Bassett’s News and Drug Store
East Heron Street
Steel Industrie
Republican
Fitz
Chicago News
U. W. Lodge
Particular Printers
Aberdeen ‘Printing Co
Hast Wishkah St
Clerks Union
Democrats AT Festive Board
A. Randolph
Aberdeen Printing Co
East Wishkah St
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