15 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
1
United States District Attorney Miller asks a federal grand jury in Indianapolis to identify who contributed money to the dynamite conspiracy. The inquiry seeks financial backers and supports ongoing prosecutions related to the case.
Indianapolis December 14 The federal grand jury heard testimony on who funded the dynamite campaigns tied to John J. McNamara. Edith Winebrener now Mrs Andrew Hill previously kept books for the Iron Workers union and was questioned about receipts and disbursements over five years. McManigal described payments of up to 225 for various jobs, with John J McNamara handling money and cash stubs noted for several mines and plants across the country.
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles examined witnesses in dynamiting outrages as Doug McManigal and Andrew Galloway testified. The probe followed the Los Angeles Times bombing, with Galloway overseeing security around the plant. McManigal, linked to the McNamaras, is slated to begin testimony on Monday.
Information says Olaf Tveitmoe and Anton Johannsen, executive officers of the E nte building trades council, have subpoenas from the Los Angeles grand jury and are traveling by train from the east via Ogden to San Francisco. A telegram from Tveitmoe is reported to confirm plans, though SF officials deny knowledge of his location.
Senator Page's proposal to raise federal aid to agricultural colleges and normal schools is endorsed at a Washington conference with Senators Fletcher and Hoke Smith and Henry G. Williams attending. The plan aims to increase annual federal support to agricultural colleges to about 12 million dollars.
Paris reports foreign ministers and ambassadors from Germany Britain Russia and Spain witnessed Foreign Minister DeSelves outline France’s stance in the Moroccan dispute. He defended the Franco German accord, argued it frees foreign policy from Morocco and noted tense moments over German demands. Count de Mun’s motion to ratify the accord failed 44 to 9.
Morning Journal dispatch from Phoenix reports early returns from five of fourteen Arizona counties. Democratic leaders claim likely wins for U S Senators Henry Ashurst and Mark Smith and for governor G W Plant with margins of about 1000 to 2000 votes, while Republicans concede the Democratic ticket though rival estimates vary.
New York December hearing in the Stokes case sees Lilian Graham and Ethel Conrad on trial for alleged attempt to murder W B E Stokes. Prosecutor Buckeer to sum up. defense argues wealth and manipulation by the millionaire.
Senator Lorimer's defense faced a temporary setback as Elbridge Hancey argued the corruption charges were urged by International Harvester officials who alleged Lorimer aided the Chicago tax fight. The committee ordered stricken testimony by Maxwell Edgar unless a direct link to Harvester belief in Lorimer's interest could be shown. Hancey planned to pursue such testimony when the campaign resumes.
Former Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, chairman of the national monetary commission, met with the President at the White House for a half hour to discuss necessary financial reforms to be sent to Congress after the holidays. Aldrich pledged a January report and hinted at retirement after completion. Earlier, the commission reviewed examinations of state banks under the Aldrich plan, considering fines similar to national banks.
Briceville Tennessee December 14 rescue teams press fire from Cross Mountain mine where no miners have been saved today and fifty six bodies have been recovered. Fire raged through two cross entries as rescuers labored to control the blaze and locate more victims with eight to nine additional deaths believed inside.
The 38 foot long Hurley monument shaft weighing 60 000 pounds arrived in Topeka for the memorial to J F Hurley. Dunstin Moulton of Montpellier Wisconsin is in Topeka to erect the shaft purchased by Santa Fe employees where Hurley was former general manager.
In Pierre, South Dakota, alleged Black Hand gang extorted money from ranchers Henry Esselbrugge and Sam Thorpe of Sully County. A $1,000 check placed for ransom vanished after sheriff watchers left. Banks were alerted to stop payment. bloodhounds failed to track the suspects. officers remain on guard as threats of arson continue.
Washington December 14 W A Mears of Beattle representing business men of that city and Portland urged the house committee on military affairs to halve the Alaskan cable rate currently set at 5.80 dollars for ten words.
In session at 2 p m Brandeis urged competitive regulation before the interstate commerce committee. Final hearings opened at the employers liability Commission with railroad counsel seeking inclusion of interstate business under the act. Works pressed for federal care of soldiers homes. Taft submitted Maine Board report and Hitchcock introduced a two wireless operator bill for steamers. Lorimer inquiry trimmed Darrow testimony from the record. Adjourned 3 40 p m until Monday.
The meeting examined miscellaneous bills and steel trust traffic agreements with southern railroads. Representative Heflin attacked New York cotton speculators. The eight hour work bill for government contracts was debated and passed. Public buildings committee to frame omnibus building bill despite opposition from the Democratic leader. Adjourned 4:45 a.m. until noon Friday.
Washington reports the 1832 Russian treaty abrogation may pass into law before Christmas due to discrimination against American Jews. The Sulzer resolution directs termination after a year’s notice, with Senate debate over referring to foreign relations or acting now. The House sent the measure to the foreign relations committee for Monday consideration.
In St Petersburg officials anticipate limited public interest as Russia considers abrogating the 1832 treaty with the United States. Some see risk from admitting Jewish refugees, others note potential trade impact and the government’s stance on permitting foreigners. The foreign minister classifies Jews by type, but ordinary citizens appear overlooked. If no strong objections arise, admission may proceed without race-based segregation.
William H. Frasier of Boston told the House committee that most Atlantic coast passenger ships lack enough crew to man life boats. He said boats cover only about 75 percent of passenger capacity. He urged passage of the Wilson bill to inspect seafaring work conditions.
Hardin B. Littlepage, a rare survivor of the Monitor Merrimac engagement, died at his Washington home at seventy. Born in Virginia, he resigned the Naval Academy as a midshipman to join the Confederate Army at the Civil War outset.
Chicago December 14 ten av eniremen were almost agreed for the trial of ten Chicago packers charged under the Sherman anti trust act and the case was continued until Monday to summon more veniremen. Persistent peremptory challenges left ten jurors in the box as the court adjourned and a third venire of fifty was planned.
Elgin Illinois December 14 News reached here of the discovery after a 25 year search of the body of David Tallent in a snow covered unmarked grave near Arlington a mining camp in Wyoming Tallent a member of the Gooden and Watcher prospecting party was among the first white men to penetrate the Black Hills in South Dakota and disappeared in 1888 He left deeds to copper mines near Arlington and 160 acres near Salt Lake City He was a pioneer settler of Elgin.
Western governors visiting Cincinnati for an eastern tour are greeted in heavy rain. The delegation, arriving from Dayton, attends a dinner at the Business Men's club with impromptu speeches on western agricultural wonders. A suffragist protest targets governors from states with women’s voting rights demanding distribution of suffrage literature.
Special Dispatch reports the heaviest snowstorm in years across the southwest including southern New Mexico, most of Arizona, Texas Panhandle, and northern Mexico. Deep snow blankets mountain ranges. cattle and sheep are said to suffer severely while travel and communication are disrupted.
Frita Holmagle, a wealthy Wilkesbarre saloon keeper, said to be swindled in Bridgeport by W. J. Keenan of Chicago and others out of 15000. A Luverne county jury awarded him 15180 including principal and interest. Keenan remains on $30000 bail with the bail attached for collection.
Times Tehran correspondent notes Shiraz unrest as Mirza Ibrahim stirs fanaticism against the British. Religious leaders resist Russia and urge holy war while the cabinet clings to power, making a full Russian victory seem unlikely under the current mood.
The second trial of Dr. B Clark Hyde for killing Colonel Thomas H Swope ended in a mistrial after juror Harry Waldron escaped custody and was deemed insane. Hyde is granted a new trial date of January 2 1912 with the defense arguing double jeopardy.
Washington D.C. reports Woods Krutchinson of New York described a joint threat from house flies and hookworms at the American Civic convention. He cited typhoid fever tuberculosis and other scourges spread by flies and urged continued swat the fly campaigns. Edward Hatch Jr. of New York reported on progress and results of municipal and newspaper fly-killing tests and methods.
The Daily Enterprise a republican paper was sold today to a local Democrat syndicate led by State Senator Jolly BB Hendricks.
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