Gompers Not Summoned In Dynomite Conspiracy Probe
Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor may testify next by grand jury as government probes the dynamite conspiracy. District Attorney Miller notes no subpoena for Samuel Gompers and calls Morrison’s appearance crucial to determine use of $225,000 raised for the McNamara defense.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Federal Grand Jury
Miller
Gompers
Morrison
Flather
Washington
McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Federation
Moe-Namara
McNamara Case Witness Franklin Vows Truthful Testimony
B H Franklin the so called McNamara detective says he will not perjure himself and expects to tell the truth if placed on the stand. He denies leniency or prior arrangement with the district attorney and faces trial on February 27.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Marence Darrow
McNamaras
B. H. Franklin
McNamara
Franklin
Robert Rain
George N. Lockwood
Bert Franklin
Ford
Fredericks
Conners admits prior conviction in old case
Associated Press reports in Los Angeles that Conners on trial for conspiring to dynamite the hall records in September 1910 admitted on cross examination a prior term in the Missouri penitentiary for grand larceny. He says he was eighteen when convicted and paroled through the judge who sentenced him. Convicted at Lamar, Missouri, in fall 1900.
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Y Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Conners
Hall
Missouri Penitentiary
Irdee
Lamar
Nered Conductor Sails to Lead Wagner Opera Tour
Felix Weingartner, renowned Munich conductor, sails for New York to lead six Tristan und Isolde performances in Boston New York and San Francisco. He stopped in Berlin to conduct the Pluthner orchestra for several shows, praised by audiences and critics.
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Nered
America
Berlin
Felix Weingartner
Munich
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Pluthner
Sveral
Chief Witness of State Near Death in Fort Worth
Edward Throckmorton son of a former Texas governor and principal witness in the J. B. Sneed trial is dying in a local hospital. He has been ill for several days and kept in the company of two strangers reportedly private detectives.
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Daily News
Fort Worth
Tex
Edward Throckmorton
Texas
J. B. Sneed
Throckmorton
Georgia Woman Jars Senators at Liquor Bill Hearing
Mrs. Mary Harris Armour of Eastman Georgia nicknamed the Georgia Cyclone challenges the U S Senate hearing on a proposed law to ban liquor shipments into dry states. She says senators are arrogant and urges them to listen and consider the common sense of the measure.
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Associated Press
Washingtn
D. C
Mary Harris Armour
Eastman
Georgia
Hardwood Lumbermen Meet Opens in Cincinnati
The Hardwood Manufacturers Association of the United States opened its annual convention in Cincinnati with about 790 members in attendance from across the country. Sessions will continue over tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
Hardwood Manufacturers' Association of the United
Explosion in Business District Shakes Polk Street Area
A blast near Polk Street rattled business blocks yesterday sending debris onto the west sidewalk and drawing pedestrians under shelter. Authorities reported the blast originated in a basement area used for soil loosening but no serious injuries occurred as industry activity continued. University Opens Farmers Course at Madison Wisconsin with larger turnout than prior years as ten day program invites farmers and families to learn from agricultural experts.
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Polk Street
Isaac Newton
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Premier Yuan Ready to Accept Any Peaceful Solution
The Empress Dowager and ex-Premier agreed on abdication with imperial family retaining titles and pensions of two million dollars annually. Power transfer aims to preserve dignity. cabinet to finalize details. Yuan Shikai pledges peace and confidence in China’s future as violence erupts with bombs on troop trains injuring soldiers.
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Ity Associated Press
Peking
Imperial Famly
Yuan Shi Kai
Interstate Commerce hearings on grain transit privileges begin
Special to Daily News reports hearings begin in Washington to settle transit privileges for grain. The issue centers on millers bringing grain from producing regions, milling into flour, and shipping under through rates from farm to market.
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Daily News
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Or Headay
Erantins
Mail Robberies Cleared in Denver Arrest of Electrician
Denver authorities arrest W T Johnson a Union Pacific traveling electrician between Omaha and Denver. He allegedly confessed to mailsack robberies puzzling investigators for two years after purchasing a revolver and fifteen cents in postage stamps. Saranac Lake NY Jan Morris and professional skater Ken ael Lams meet for races to determine professorial world championship.
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Denver
Col
W. T. Johnson
Union Pacific
Omaha
Johnson
Saranac Lake
Jan Morris
League forms to advertise Colorado in public campaigns
Denver based business groups unite to create a central advertising bureau for promoting Colorado. Moving pictures showing the state will be showcased and lectures held in Western Indiana and the southwestern states. C. W. Adama named chairman.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Colorado
Indiana
C. W. Adama
McGoorly Wins Narrowly Over Colury in Ten-Round Bout
Eddie McGoorly of Oshkosh defeated Walter Coffey of San Francisco in a ten round fight tonight. Spectators saw the Wisconsin man gain a wide margin of victory in the bout in New York.
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New York
Eddie McGoorly
Oshkosh
Walter Coffey
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Taft Pressed by Ohio Republicans During Columbus Visit
President Taft, in Columbus, touts party unity and addresses against judicial recall. At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon he dedicates a new federal building and speaks with Governor Harmon amid GOP friction with progressives. Tonight he attends the Columbus Glee Club event, ending his Ohio trip in Akron tomorrow.
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Columbis
Taft
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Building
Columbus Glee Club
Cleveland
Akron
Harmon
Columbus
Cost of Cross Ties Over 75 Meleeons
Washington DC reports that railroads in the United States bought 148 271 000 ties for 75 889 000 dollars in 1910. Texas is estimated to account for five million dollars of tie purchases, reflecting its large railroad system. Portland officials face charges under Maine's corrupt practices act in a city election case.
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Daily News
Washington
United States
Texas
Lone Star State
Portland
Ore
Oakley C Curtie
Thesepreme Cour
Vogel
Elty
Tiein
Maine
Navy chief warns for a strong sea power tone
Secretary Meyer urges a national fleet to defend the United States with a strong sea-going navy. He asserts the Monroe Doctrine justifies vast naval power and calls for action beyond local interests, noting England and Japan invest heavily in seagoing forces.
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Washington
Meyer Tofsay
Meyer
United States
Panay Cones
Alaska
Poto Rico
Philippines
National Fame Gavel Made From Old Hickory Tree
Washington reports the gavel for the Nashville Lathorn Commercial Congress will be carved from a hickory tree planted by Old Hickory. The piece, created by the Ladies Hermitece Association, honors Andrew Jackson and the War of 1812 era as the Congress convenes in Nashville.
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Washington
Lathorn Commercial Congress
Nashville
Ladies’ Hermitece Association
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Shiloh
Tennessee
Cmmercial Congress
Tony
Atlanta
South
West Virginia
John Quincy Adams
New England
Sneed Counsel Loses Second Move In Fight
Defense witness will allege Boyce Sr. helped his son elope with the wife of a man who now faces a murder charge.
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Sneed Counsel
Will
Boyce, SR
Son
Wiff
Sneed Murder Case Motions Highlight Court Action
In Fort Worth the Sneed case sees Judge Swayne overrule a motion to quash the indictment. The defense seeks to intercept Western Union messages to Sneed from A. G. Boyce Sr and plans a continuance. The crowded courtroom includes the Boyces and Sneed family as proceedings unfold.
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Daily News
Fort Worth
Tex
J. B. Sneed
Amarillo
A. G. Boyce
Swayne
A. G. Bowes
Lena Sneed
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dalhart
Boyce
Omaha
St. Louis
New York
Winnipeg
Sdge Swayne
Renal
Sneed
Len
Will Boyce
Strike Leader In Law's Toil
Joseph J. Etter a New York leader of the textile strike was arrested at midnight by state police. Rtter, a striker seriously injured in the clash, died tonight. No effort toward settlement. governor Foss urged a return to work for thirty days. Twenty one infantry companies and two cavalry troops guard the city.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Jane
Joseph J. Etter
New York
Rtter
John Rami
Covernor Foss
Ender Guard
Amhrok Remembers Martyr President Willam McKinley
Washington observers marked the birth anniversary of President William McKinley with carnations at government buildings and official ceremonies. Senators and officials joined many citizens in placing blooms, honoring a president noted for wearing a carnation as a boutonniere on travels.
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Daily News
Washington
2D. C
Willam McKinley
McKinley
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