Labor leaders gather to discuss McNamara case in Indianapolis
Washington reports AFL president Samuel Gompers and William J Spencer will join a national labor leaders conference in Indianapolis to review the McNamara dynamiting case. Attorneys for both sides prepared for an early arraignment of John and James McNamara and Grtle McManigal in Los Angeles. The defense argues the dynamite was government tested and would not ignite fires, while a gas explosion would. Dr. Holmes of the U.S. Bureau of Mines to testify on gas vs machine causes The Times building blast.
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Merriam Spent $133,254.80 In Chicago Mayoral Campaign
Chicago university professor Charles E. Merriam reported spending 133,254.80 in his bid to become mayor. Final disclosures show total expenditures near 136,000 with varied contributions from Julius Rosenwald to a single cent and notable female donors including Mrs. Nettie Mee Curmick and Louise Bowen. Women’s clubs backed the Republican candidate’s fundraising efforts.
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Miss Dasher Joins Macon Choir at First Baptist
In Macon Georgia on April 2 a special report notes Miss Eva Dasher a gifted violinist joins the First Baptist Church choir. She will perform on the violin in upcoming services enhancing musical offerings for Sundays.
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Millions in it for Wells Fargo Express Company
St Paul Minn April 39 Continuing the investigation of the Wells Fargo Express Company Attorney General George F Simpson introduced evidence showing the company has an earning ability equal to any US firm with assets of 43 million dollars of which 24 million is in stocks bonds mortgages notes loans and deposits. The company pays a 40 percent dividend and is rapidly accumulating a large surplus. Expert witness G W Hillman said if the company went out of business today it could pay seven percent on capital stock. Evidence also showed payments of five percent of gross receipts to railways could yield about 15 percent on its investment. Wells Fargo now shares 55 percent with White Star Great Western and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul roads, up from 40 percent previously.
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Four Men Die In Railway Telegraph Wire Accident
New York April 29 a telegraph pair fell across a third rail on the New York Central near Spuyten Duyvil. A 12006 volt arc burned foreman John Trumbull as others were killed or injured. John Casey Daniel Sullivan died. James Caffray badly burned. four others stunned.
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Probation Ends For 24 Juvenile Deliquents In City
Twenty four juvenile delinquents appeared at the station house to close probation terms. Judge Preston dismissed them after noting good conduct during probation ranging from six months to a year. The proceedings occurred in the court room with Judge Routes presiding.
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Divorce Granted Mrs Emma Tenney in Richmond Case
Richmond April 29 Special Mrs Emma Schoenmaker Tenney was granted a limited divorce from her husband George Tenney. His cross-bill for a divorce is denied. Major E C Gordon of Georgia named as co respondent. Alimony left to be decided later. George Tenney’s counsel not sure of appeal.
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Southern Mills to Meet Over $10 Million Merger Plan
In Charlotte North Carolina a meeting of southern yarn spinners will discuss a proposed 10 million dollar merger of cotton mills. About 500000 spindles are reportedly enlisted with more expected. mills are mainly in the Carolinas and Georgia. Frank L Underwood of New York, a leading figure in the merger, will attend the gathering.
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Senator-Elect Mann Attends Grand Opera in City
Coleone W. S. Mann of McRae Georgia, senator-elect from the fifteenth district, visits the city to attend grand opera. He stays at the Piedmont hotel and greets numerous friends during his appearance.
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Banquet for Senator O Gorman in New York
Two hundred fifty Manhattan club members hosted a dinner for newly elected U S senator James A O Gorman with notable attendees including William F Sheehan and Supreme Court Justice Victor J Dowling presiding. Congressman Martin Whitfield attended from Washington.
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