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Barre Daily Times

Location

Barre, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1911

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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.

McNamaras Los Angeles

McNamara Pleads Guilty in Los Angeles Explosions

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.

Los Angeles Times John Llewellyn Iron Works Los Angeles

Gompers stunned by guilty plea in McNamara case

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.

John J. McNamara Darrow Anvn Notir Janes B. McNamara Tank 4 Uan Joseph Lent Scott McNamara New York Samuel Tempers American Federation of Vp Gompers Washington Pennsylvania Railroad New Jersey Weime Gomperé

Gompers Comments On Los Angeles Case And Fund Refunds

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.

American Federation of Labor Los Angeles Gompore Gompera Jac Mlabions William 4. Burns Chicago Burns Hurne Thirns Pennsylvania Terminal Tenio Gompere

McNamaras dynamiting case linked to backers, Decoy says

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.

New York Walter Decay Coumnel Natena Erocters’ Association William J. Burns Los Angeles McNamaras Howe Decou

Indictment and Defense Face Off in Los Angeles Inquiry

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.

Micieny Willem Associated Press Ton Nationial Develote Angelia Samuel Gompers Otters Los Angeles

McNamara Brothers Plea Leads to Cincinnati Stopover

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.)

McNamara Los Angeles Yeaterday Cincinnati John J. Namara John J Himsellf Eal Cleveland International Association Kansas City Toronto Stockyfeller New York Wassiel Indianapolis Ufe

Additional Maine appropriation urged for battleship work

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.

New York Maine Mae Vann Harbor House of Representatives Havana Panama Cuba Tormer Cristobal Canal Zone Toran

Irish Nobleman Dies Mysteriously at Careaghmore

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.

Dublin Ireland Dee Waterford Clodegh Careaghmore

Boys firearm accident mars dirt season start

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.

Tinchester N.hl Dees Per

Nanking Surrenders to Revolutionists in China

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.

Latta Nanking China

Death of George W Howes in Moretown

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.

Moretown Dee George W. Howes Charles Pred

Orange Grange Officers Elected in Orange Meeting

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.

Orange Annie Bus Orange Grange Just Ringer J. B Emerson K. Downing D. K. Peake Luvie Peake T. A.lord W. J. More TK. Peard Ednn L. Beard Erenest Flanders

Suncook Valley Railroad to Operate Itself in May Run

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.

Portsmouth N. Hy Suncook Valley Railroad Charles Melien Boston & Maine Woll Suncook Valley Company Suncook Pittafield

Tragic Ilinois Control Train Accident Near Paducah

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.

Paducah Dee Here Simon Stevens Mine Boas Atentral City

Auto Plunges Into Lehigh River Near Scranton

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.

Scranton Hugh Jennings Sania Giuliaborm Peter Lynett Davie Holder Lehigh River

Killed When Thrown From Automobile Near Pawtuxet

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.

Warwick Edwin FP. Aleen Roxbury Mass Pawtusct Police Wey Allen Henry Grwm Harold Buxton A. Storre & Merment Co Previ

Manslaughter Charge After Auto Crash Deaths

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.

Toston Beng John J. Gormley Gormnder Julia Galvin An Mra Jamea TL Gormley Henbury Galvin Mary Gaffney Love A. Nathan Williams Restury Lenurt Williame

Eastern Steamship corporation formed in Kittery

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

Augusta Athe Fantern Steamship Company Eastern Steamship Corporation Kittery Frederick A. Jones Toston Low Corporation

Fire destroys Fort Plain plant leaving 200 unemployed

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.

Fort Plain N. Y Pultonville Sik Company Pultonville

TALK OF THE TOWN LISTS DECEMBER NOTES AND VISITORS

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.

Louis Tiabarini Northfick Mamie Cassidy Burlington God Seminary

Sues mother in law in alienation of affection case

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.

Burlington Julis Bohannon Virginia Pearl Street Matthews. Leary Allen Hw Mra. Carr Christie Bohannon John Bohannon Chittenden County Court Mohannon Mirel Mes Bolannon Mra. Car Mra Currin M. Gi Leary F. G. Webster J. B. Brown Morharmon Joba Tehanoun K.wiaya Carr

Rail Policeman Severely Injured In Train Accident

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.

Horace B. Bolton Vermont St. Albans Athans Central Vermont Wellleys New Englan States Limited St. Kenex Holton Bolton Aukhe Ieee Inlee Street

Rutland Sees New Break In Robbery Ring

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.

Rutland Aitioe Breakerx Sheriffs Department Rutland County John H. Polley Yair Haven Serview Lake View Pines Lake St. Catherine Parker & Son Fair Haven Walter Atkinson Poultney Poultney Sheriffs Deporment John Kennely Elegand Janes Rinn Hoosick Falls Waris Slayton Sheriff Fish Paxen Ricot C. A. Barker Slayton Tan

Dynamite Found in Port Leavenworth Yard

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.

Leavenworth, Kan Dee Federal Penitentiary Port Leavenworth Pententa WB. Belt Taget

All Get Out Unharmed In Maverha Fire Incident

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.

Maverha Haverhill Mark Dee Hfpur-atory Pentucket

Mrs Julian Tilden Austin Dies at 2 A M

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.

Julian Tilden Austin W. A. Drew Orange Street Manas Northfield Austin Louis Milly North Yiki Ama George C. Keith Fillmore Mien Laura Seit Spain Austin Toal Hancock Drew Dallas Tex Ian Universaliat Ehurch Widleck Edward Universalist Elvuret

Change in Management at Montpelier Journal

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.

Monty New England Parker Pubseter Vermont Bradford Opinion Pres Montpelier Journal Armory Main Street Parker Ces

STILL LARGEST CLAN Gorton Holds Large Shovel Meeting

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.

Clan Gorton Clan Gordon United States

Deputy Sheriff Seizes Man Over Unpaid Fine

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.

Sheri George L. Morris Chil Binclair Five Mile Chelsea Bernard Flynn Flynn Graniteville Sheri Morrie Montpelier

Also Mentioned on This Page

John J. and James B. McNama James Calif Don John J. Mc-Nemara Demos B. Mc- Nowara Lewellye Iron Works McNamanax Clarence McNamaran Bers James B. McNamara Dave Row Sili Pert H. Franklin Vradericks Jim Harris Gray Otis Elargel Toenday Harriman White Marrinian Pelea Predericke Colleaguies John J. McNamari Ortis McManigal Therfore Bordwell Jobe J. McNamara International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron’ Workers Llewellyn ‘Iron Works James B. McNamnara Charles M. Haggerty John D. Fredericks James T. McNamara Ale Tiwin Bert H. Franklin McManigal Malcolm Melatren Burne McManipal Fredericke McLaren Revericka Ant McMani Fredericks MeLarety Frabericke McNamaria John J, McNamara Los Angeles Cazes Ara Ge Miengora National Erectors Association McNamara Brothers Marquis of Waterford Miles George Howes Alory Ilinois Central Gouldsboro Edwin F. Allen R. 1 Talk OF the Town Sues Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary Mrs Mra. W. A. Drew Frank T. Parsons Om Montepelier Journal KE. Parker
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