McNamaras to Face Federal Inquiry in Dynamite Case
A federal grand jury probe into the McNamara dynamite conspiracy is expected to begin here within two weeks. U S District Attorney McCormick and detective officials anticipate hearings targeting top AFL leaders, with Samuel Gompers named in dispatches though not confirmed.
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McNamara
United States Attorney
Federal Grand Jury
McLaren
Burns Detective Agency
McNamaras
United States
McCormick
McNamara Brothers
Edward Regan
District Attorney’s Office
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Burns
San Francisco
Burns to push McNamara confession in dynamite case
Walter Drew counsel for the National Erectors Association urges the McNamaras to make a frank and full confession. He questions labor groups sincerity in demanding harsh punishment and suggests ulterior motives behind that stance.
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New York
National Erectors’ Association
William J. Burns
McNamaras
Walter Drew
Drew
Telegram to Fredericks on McNamara case urges caution
The telegram from Walter Drew to Los Angeles District Attorney J. D. Fredericks argues against swift death penalties for the McNamara brothers. It notes no human life was proven killed by their explosions and urges questioning those behind the acts. Drew predicts indictments of labor leaders and cites Gompers' lack of knowledge about the dynamiting.
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Drew
J. D. Fredericks
Los Angeles
Cal
McNamaray
National Erectors’ Association
McNamara
McNamaras
Walter Drew
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Butler Denies Union Funds Used for Dynamite Plot
John T. Butler, first vice president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, denies the union supplied a dynamite fund. He claims no crimes were planned within the union, backs McNamara innocence, and notes a $50,000 contribution to the McNamara defense fund. He expects a board meeting in Indianapolis soon.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John T. Butler
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Iron Workers
Burns
Gompers
McNamaras
Mr. Butler
John J. McNamara
James
Butler
McNamara Defence Fund
Indianapolis
Calls Gompers Unsafe Take Charge of Unions
United States District Attorney Charles W. Miller in Indianapolis declares an earnest government effort to prosecute everyone involved in the Mc Namara dynamiting case. He labels Samuel Gompers an unsafe leader and urges labor leaders to reform and uphold law and order. The attorney promises full disclosure of facts at the proper time and calls for those on honest ground to lead unions.
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Indianapolis
United States
Charles W. Miller
Federal Grand Jury
McNamara Brothers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Miller
Gompers
Brou
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Wife of Bribed Juror Bain Tells of Veteran's Efforts to Pay for Home
District Attorney Fredericks says Bert H. Franklin paid Robert Bain for juror Bob Bain to vote for acquittal or a hung jury. Mrs. Dora E. Bain swore to a rich bribe scheme, detailing $1400 paid with $3500 promised and another $400 referenced. The hearing for Bert H. Franklin was extended for a week.
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Bain
Los Angeles
John D. Fredericks
Associated Press
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
George H. Lockwood
Robert F. Bain
A. R
Franklin
Bob
Mr. Hill
Fredericks
Mr. Fredericks
Janey
James B. McNamara
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Boston Iron Workers Leader Returns From Atlanta Conventions
Michael J. Young of Boston and member of the I A W Union executive board returns home after two weeks in Atlanta attending the A F L and Building Trades conventions. He is Boston local business agent and addressed the hall with a review of convention actions and inner workings.
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Michael J. Young
Boston
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Atlanta
American Federation of Labor and Building Trades Department
A. F
Young
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
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Knowlton
McNamara case cited as bombshell. LA mayor race looms
Committeeman Young defends the international organization against claims of a $1000 monthly fund for McNamara. he asserts all expenditures were accounted for and unrelated to the crimes. Voters, primarily women with 8000 votes, face a choice between Harriman and Alexander in a tense Los Angeles mayoral contest amid campaigning and arrests for fraudulent registration.
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McNamara
Young
James B
John J. McNamara
J. J. McNamara
International
Burns
Ohio
Lkely
Los Angeles
Job Harriman
McNamara Brothers
George Alexander
Arthur Harper
Harriman
Alexander
Alexander Irvine
Bradner W. Lee
Citizens’ Committee
Socialist Councilmanic
Los Angeles Vote Clouded by Weather and McNamara Trial
Los Angeles voters head to the polls tomorrow amid unsettled weather and a rain forecast. The city faces choices on socialism or the current regime, prohibition of restricted licenses, and the fallout from the McNamara trial plus uncertain women voters.
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Los Angeles
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