Forbids Times Disaster Report
Los Angeles authorities reject a purported complete grand jury report on the Times building catastrophe of October 16 in which 21 people died. Judge Bordwell says publication is unjustified and that no grand jury report will be submitted. The draft accuses an explosion in Ink Alley and hints at union involvement but cites no solid testimony.
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The
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Ink Alley
Representative Humphrey seeks port exclusion for rate collusion ships
Washington Representative Humphrey introduced a bill to bar every foreign vessel involved in combinations that control rates from U.S. ports. The postmaster general would cancel any mail carriage contracts with a steamship company or vessel owner tied to such combinations.
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Washington
Humphrey
United States
Turn Immigrants West to Boost Western Development
Omaha organizers call a meeting between January 18 and 28 to form the Western Development Association. Officials from Nebraska and ten western states will press to steer immigration toward fertile, promising areas in the U.S. and away from southern and Canadian routes.
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Western Development Association
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Colorado
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Utah
Idaho
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Oregon
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California
Arizona
United States
Judge Voices Admissibility of Homicide for Libel
Nevada Chief Justice James G. Sweeney says justifiable homicide could be admissible when a man avenges a libel. He plans to work on a law to make libel an excuse for killing.
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Carson City
Nev
Nevada
James G. Sweeney
Nevada Supreme Court
Sweeney
Income tax demanded on halibut steamers in Canada
Judge Alexander rules that officers on the New England Fish Company halibut steamers, an American firm with Canadian offices, owe income tax in British Columbia. The decision places tax obligations on all aboard despite the firm’s American ownership.
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Vancouver
B. C
New England Fish Company
British Columbia
Alexander
Gill Recall Halted in Seattle Election Enjoinment
United States District Judge Cornelius H. Hanford barred Seattle city council members from appropriating funds for the February 7 special recall election aimed at removing Mayor Gill. The injunction halts the financing and deployment of election resources pending further order.
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Seattle
United States
Cornelius H. Hanford
Gill
Bandits Captured After Hotel Robbery and Officer Slaying
Duluth police capture William Muzzard and Al Johnson, two young bandits who robbed a hotel clerk and night porter and killed Officer Clesmore during the arrest. The fugitives were nabbed in a lumber camp 22 miles north of the city.
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Duluth
William Muzzard
Algot Johnson
Clesmore
Runaway Horse Causes Bruising Mishap on Guide Meridian Road
Near Ferndale last Sunday a horse shied at lumber on a bridge, throwing Earl White from the rig. Baxter suffered a badly bruised leg while the horse bolted through town, hitting a telephone pole before being recaptured next morning near Worthen station. Baxter recovers slowly and pain persists.
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Earl White
Ferndale
Guide Meridian Road
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Baxter
Quinby
King
van Gelder
Worthen
Peel
Mr. Baxter
New Lawyer Armitage Opens Lynden Practice
Robt. A. Armitage, 52, arrives in Lynden from Coeur d Alene Idaho to practice law. A former County Attorney in Galveston Texas from 1902 to 1904, he also worked in Seattle and San Francisco. A criminal lawyer and violinist, he reflects on farm life and modern innovation in a closing Farm Journal notice.
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Armitage
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Chicago
Fromllinois
Galveston
Texas
Be ingham Man Jailed for Grand Larceny of Tuba
Albert Aurich, formerly employed by 4 Junker last summer and now of Be ingham, is jailed in Lynden awaiting trial for grand larceny. He allegedly stole a large fifty horn valued at 150 dollars from Lines Lewis and traced across Lynden toward Blaine before being arrested in Bellingham.
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Lynden
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King
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Wig King
Cusr
Bellingham
Lire
Officer King
Justice Shoemaker
Rial
Washington State Legislature Opens Its 12th Session
Olympia. Members convene for the 12th session with House Speaker Howard D. Tayor and Senate President W. H. Paulhamus. Key reforms loom including a sweeping insurance law overhaul and a broad employee compensation bill. A report on state offices urges land office revisions, including a three-member board and new funding moves.
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King County
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Pierce County
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A. J. Hoskins
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W. W. Swine
Jefferson
John D. Logan
Douglas
Arthur Prague
Spokane
Insurance Code
Washington
Office of Insurance Commissioner
Lynden audience applauds Jolly Entertainers in robust show
The Jolly Entertainers drew a full Lynden house with exceptional performances by Mir, Draper and wife. Draper is praised for launching a fine production and locals show strong support for the show and its backers. The piece also notes ongoing debates in the 1911 legislature on state aid, road funding, and a public service commission to regulate rail, electric, and telegraph networks within the state.
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Draper
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Bos
Public Service Commission
State Railroad Commission
Six Women Detained in San Francisco Pool Room Raid
Under Mrs Madeline D Arcy of the police detective department a women pool room was raided. Six women and six men were arrested and the premises were seized.
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San Francisco
Madeline D’arcy
Police Detective Department
New Creamery for Lynden by Royal Dairy Co
The Royal Dairy Co of Bellingham bought land from ER E Baxter near the depot and plans a new one story 40 by 60 foot corrugated iron structure with modern improvements. A D Fish of Burlington, recently with the Royal Dairy Co, will be there as butter maker.
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Bellingham
ER. E. Baxter
A. D. Fish
Burlington
Denver Officials and Board Indicted on Corruption Charges
Denver County grand jury indicts Secretary of State James B. Pearce County Attorney Smith and three Fire and Police Board members plus Frank Kratke. Pearce accused of taking interest money from a local bank for state funds deposits. Board accused of neglecting to enforce saloon laws. Smith accused of collusion.
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James B. Pearce
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Denver County
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Fire and Police Board
Explanation of the Warren Case and a Judicial Test
Walt Dyer writes to the Tribune arguing that Fred Warren editor of the Appeal to Reason helped kidnap and transport Moyer Haywood and Pettibone to Idaho. The letter claims a Supreme Court mandate and a reward episode tied to Gov Goebel's murder case.
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Kentucky
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Indiana
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Coastwise shipping urged and canal tolls debated in Washington
Congress considers reapportionment to 433 seats with several states gaining one to six seats. Senate backs free passage for coastwise ships through the Panama Canal except those owned by rail interests. Ballinger pushes timber sales to cut costs, and Umatilla project surveys advance in Oregon. Cabinet dinner for Canadian officials. ICC hearings on railroad rate hikes proceed. Pershing notes native troops for Philippines defense. Knox opens reciprocity talks with Canada, negotiations likely to take a week with tariff and export data under review.
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Canada
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Garment Workers Strike Near End After 100 Days
Chicago report says the general strike committee of garment workers signed an accord that signals the potential end to the prolonged labor dispute after its 100th day.
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Garment Workers
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