McNamaras Confessed Dynamiters to Be Sentenced
The McNamaras confessed as dynamiters and the Los Angeles trial halted yesterday afternoon. Sentencing is scheduled for December 5th.
02 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1911
Page
1
The McNamaras confessed as dynamiters and the Los Angeles trial halted yesterday afternoon. Sentencing is scheduled for December 5th.
John J. McNamara and James B. McNamara pleaded guilty to the Llewellyn Iron Works dynamiting in Los Angeles. John faces a likely lighter sentence, while James faces life as prosecutors seek. Darrow denied external pressure and said no motive beyond confession. Sentencing set for December 5 with expected life term for James and years for John.
New York December reports Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was astonished and incredulous upon learning of the guilty pleas in the Los Angeles dynamiting cases. He was awakened on the Pennsylvania Railroad train and read that the defendants admitted guilt after assurances of their innocence from trial participants. He expressed that his faith in the defense had been shaken and that such a change had not been communicated to him.
Union leader Samuel Gompers defended the condemned in the Los Angeles crime case while noting a $110,000 American Federation of Labor defense fund had been turned over to the chief attorney and may be refunded. He spoke with reporters on the train, insisting he never accused Nail Burns of planting dynamite and expressing disdain for sensational charges as he urged calm and patriotism.
New York December 2 Walter Decay chief counsel for the National Constructors association says the key issue is identifying who supplied money and who backed the plan behind the McNamaras. Detectives employed by William J Burns were used to investigate the Los Angeles dynamiting case.
The article reports Willem McNamara and associates denying frameup charges in a Los Angeles graft case. He says he was hired by the Los Angeles mayor to conduct a thorough inquiry and asserts the prosecution has not been fair, amid widespread press framing allegations. The piece cites Associated Press dispatches and notes labor leaders like Samuel Gompers in the broader context.
Two McNamara brothers whose guilty pleas closed their Los Angeles trials spoke briefly in Cincinnati as John J. Namara, the elder, recounted their “uneventful lives.” He described birth in Cincinnati on December 25, 1874, six siblings, a long union career, and roles from secretary‑treasurer to various conventions. He noted moves from New York to Cleveland, Toronto, and Indianapolis as he traced a life shaped by labor and international office duties. (Continued on eighth page.)
A House committee recommends an extra 2 million to finish raking the hull of the battleship Maine from Havana harbor debris. The inspection party, including Rep Fitzgerald and ex Speaker Cannon, toured Panama and Cuba, studying cost cuts for next year.
Morning Dublin reports the death of a Waterford marquis who was found drowned in the Clodegh near Careaghmore. The abrupt event has sparked questions about a possible foul play or accident. Local authorities say the marquis was among Ireland’s prominent nobility and the details remain unclear.
In Tinchester New Hampshire two 14-year-olds, Dagpod son of Frank and Rearmand Page and Orrin son of Vale Hut, attempted to fix a 24 caliber revolver. The weapon discharged, injuring Cagond tail in the leg as they prowled near their homes during Thanksgiving week.
Nanking, China fell to revolutionary forces this morning after negotiations with the imperial government. The city was entered without fighting as terms of capitulation are being settled, with confusion over exact arrangements delaying final details.
George W Howes died after four months of stomach illness. He was born May 4 1880, son of Frank and Flora Howes, brother of Charles and Fred. A Ring fan of sterling character, he was a Modern Woodmen lodge member. Funeral from his late home Sunday Dec 3 at 1 o'clock.
The Orange Grange held its annual meeting electing Master J B Emerson Overseer LF K Downing Steward D K Peake Lecturer Luvie Peake Chaplain T A Lord Loyalist Steward W J Morehouse Treasurer TK Peard Secretary Ednn L Beard Gate Keeper Ernest Flanders Lady Assistant Steward Lonlee Morehouse Cores Agnes Kierston Campus Ada Whitcomb Flora Abbie Peake.
Portsmouth report states Suncook Valley railroad directors rejected Charles Melien's lease terms for renewal and will operate the seventeen mile line from Suncook to Pittsfield. Boston & Maine has agreed to loan the needed equipment to the Suncook Valley company.
A passenger train collision injured more than twenty in Kentucky near Paducah with a second fatality earlier as Simon Stevens, a mine boss in Central City, Ky, threw himself onto the track. The incident occurred about 28 miles east of Paducah yesterday.
A car veered off a road near Giuliaborm and plunged ten feet into the Lehigh River. Hugh Jennings, manager of Detroit's American League baseball team, was seriously injured along with Rev. Peter Lynett and Mr and Mrs Davie Holder who were also hurt. The auto crashed through a bridge railing and occupants were rescued.
Edwin F P Allen of Roxbury Massachusetts died instantly when thrown from a car that skidded on a sharp Pawtuxet corner. The other occupant fled before police arrival. Allen’s body was found roadside by a passerby. The machine was registered to Henry Growm and operated by his son Harold. Allen worked as a salesman for Buxton Store & Mercant Co.
In Toston a pursuit auto crashed near Henbury killing Mrs Galvin and Mrs Mary Gaffney and injuring others. John J. Gormley, owner of the pursuing machine, faces a manslaughter warrant following examinations by Judge A Nath an Williams in the Restury district.
Augusta Maine December 2 The recognition of the Fantern Steamship company was perfected with the filing to form the Eastern Steamship corporation at Kittery with authorized capitalization of 6 100 000 Frederick A Jones of Tos ton is president The purposes include owning steamships conducting transportation business and holding stocks and bonds of other companies
Fort Plain New York December 1 The plant of the Fultonville Sik company at Fultonville was totally destroyed before late yesterday causing a loss estimated at 800000 and throwing 200 hands out of work.
Louis Tiabarini visits Northfick to spend the weekend with relatives on the first Saturday in December. Miss Mamie Cassidy of Burlington visits L. J. Carroll on North Main Street. Andrewe of Richmond spends a few days with his son Ce Andrews in Maple Grove. Ella Calef of Washington is delayed from God seminary due to illness. The term ends at God seminary soon and the school orchestra will perform. City bakery introduces a new item or location in the text.
John Bohannon sues his mother in law Mrs Carrie Carr for alienation of his wife Christie Bohannon's affections. The suit seeks 1 00000 damages with weekly alimony of 82 pending divorce proceedings. Mrs Carr and Christie reside at 39 Pearl Street Burlington. The case follows Christie Bohannon's petition for divorce and alleged interference by Carr.
Horace B Bolton, new railroad policeman for Central Vermont, was crushed under six cars when a tramp on the New England States Limited attacked him during an arrest. Bolton lost both eyes and a leg, but remained conscious and gave details of the incident before doctors operated. The tramp escaped.
In Rutland county sheriffs pursue a fresh series of thefts as a Lake View Hotel break-in at Lake St. Catherine yields little loot. Three suspects linked to Poultney jewelry theft, including John Kennely and James Rinn, are brought in for questioning while Slayton is held for vagrancy as investigators probe the cases.
A September Port Leavenworth discovery uncovered 12 loaded revolvers and four sticks of dynamite in the federal penitentiary yard. The cache, hidden beneath a pile of wheelbarrows, was found by guard WB Belt who reported no immediate chase or injury. The incident recalls the November 7 escape attempt when 26 convicts fled and three were killed. One conspirator reportedly broke through a tower friar’s line of sight to smuggle the arms inside. Ste ve Belt, a guard, is at his Washington home for the weekend.
A four story building in Maverha, Haverhill, occupied by Pentucket clothing and tenement dwellers, burned this morning in an incendiary blaze. Fire officials report no injuries though residents fled in nightwear. The cause is under investigation with authorities pursuing possible leads.
Mrs Julian Tilden Austin died at her daughter Mra W A Drew’s home 60 Orange Street at 2 this morning after a lingering illness. She leaves her husband of Northfield two daughters Mrs Charles Dole and Mrs W A Drew, two sons Dr Charles E Austin and Fred J Austin, a brother George C Keith, a sister Mrs Laura L Smith, and several grandchildren. The Universalist Church member resided in Hancock Northfield Dallas and eventually Orange Street. Funeral will be held on Orange Street with burial at Riverside Cemetery.
B T Parsons relinquishes two and a half year role as Montpelier Journal manager. New business manager is Harty FB Parker from Capital City Press Montpelier. Parsons remains in Montpelier to oversee state printing and work with New England Partner. Parker moves from Bradford Opinion to publish the Journal from Capital City Press plant in Montpelier Armory.
Clan Gorton No 12 held a well attended shovel meeting in Nolater block club rooms last evening. Officers elected include Chief James Patterson tall int George Cormack chaplain Donald McLeod secretary James Elrick treasurer William Stephens and Dr W D Haye s Graniteville. Four candidates were initiated and seven more applications were received. Reports showed progress, healthy finances, and growing numerical strength. With a membership of more than 676 Clan Gordon remains the largest Scottish clan order in the United States or Canada.
Deputy Sheriff Morris and Chil Binclair detained Bernard Flynn at a Chelsea farmhouse after a November court find for intoxication. Flynn paid a $16 fine plus $4.84 costs. when late, he was ordered to serve 72 days in Montpelier jail as alternate sentence.
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