NION HEAD ACCUSED OF AIDING ESCAPE OF ACCUSED DYNAMITER
Frank M. Ryan of the Tron Workers union testified in the dynamite conspiracy trial that he resisted removing evidence and acted on his counsel's advice. He denied knowledge of McNamara's dynamite activities yet admitted the union funded legal help for O Donnell after an explosion. The cross examination linked Ryan to alleged efforts to help dynamiters escape and to arrange later explosions while the union funds were strained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank M. Ryan
Tron Workers Union
McNamaras
Los Angeles
Miller
Ryan
J. J.mcnamara
McNamara
William E. Reddin
Milwaukee
Frank J. Higgins
New England
Michael J. Young
Hartford
Springfield
Iron Workers’ Union
Frank ©. Webb
New Yor
George O'Donnell
Somerset
Mags
Webb
O'Donnell
Mr. Miller
J. J. McNamara
Philip A. Cooley
New Orleana
Cooley
Houston
Tex
Fryan
New York
John J. McNamara
Denver
Legleitner
Henry W.legleitner
Execpeter Motat “Ab Ltsburg
McKee's Rocks
Pittsburg
Hockin
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Herbert S. Hockin
Davenport
Peoria
Legleltner
Dayton
Ohio
Edward Clark
Cincinnat
Clark
Secretary of the Treasury urges radical banking reform
Secretary Franklin MacVeagh calls for drastic changes to the US banking and currency system warning Congress that the present setup invites panics and social disasters. He proposes central bank cooperation, elastic currency, and a relief framework while detailing projected deficits and surpluses for the coming fiscal years and noting canal finance considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
Congress
MacVeagh
Rovision
Treasury Department
Wilson
Close vote in Converse county state senate race
In Converse county Douglas Wyo on December 4 voters chose between Democrat Clelland and Republican Irvine in a tight state senate contest. The county contest centered on sealed maverick votes and disputed ballots, with Irvine declared winner by one vote amid accusations of improper influence and irregular handling. Independent voters condemn the board’s actions as biased, foretelling a Democratic tilt in the next biennial election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Wyo
L. W. Clelland
W. C. Irvine
Converse County
Tindoy
Clelland
Republcan
Douglas County
Irvine
Friends of
Melland
Wade Fowler
Converse
Johnson
Oclelland
Roy Gillem
Ross
Glenorch
Montana
Gillem
Republican Board
h@ptng
Johnson County
Witter
Clalland
Greatest Financial Transaction in History
Washington December 4 The greatest single financial transaction in the history of the nation was completed at the treasury department when C A Thompson the new treasurer presented Leo McClung the acting treasurer a receipt for 1 51 286 080 67 all in his own personal custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
C. A. Thompson
United States
Leo McClung
Archbold Trial Opens With Witness on Coal Claim
Edward J. Williams of Dunmore Pa testifies as Archbold impeachment proceedings begin in Washington. He says a letter from Judge Archbold to W A May of Hillsdale Coal Iron concerns an option on the Katy did calm claim. Williams states Archbold had no connection to the coal dump option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward J. Williams
Dunmore
Archbold
W. A. May
Hillsdale Coal Iron Company
Will Me
Katy
Williane
City Council Rejects Ice Cutting Franchise Proposal
In Cheyenne a proposal from B P Eisey to lease the right to cut ice on lakes north of the city for five years at 800 annually was rejected by the city council due to legal technicalities. The article argues the city should obtain a fair rental and set maximum retail prices to protect consumers and sanitary conditions. It notes the city pumps mountain water to the lakes and highlights the potential for new enterprise among newcomers.
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Eisey Fe
Wisey
Eleventh Infantry
Port D. A. Russell
Aisey
Cheyenne
Fee
Bivey
Heaney
Fort Ruussell
Union Pacific Railway System
Fort Russell
Great
Rocky Mountain
Longworth Family Peace Restored After Turbulent Feud
Washington report says Representative Nicholas Longworth visited the White House to assure the president that peace has returned to the Longworth family after Mrs Longworth allegedly gave a thousand dollars to the Bull Moose party. The piece notes tensions with Longworth Sr and Jr over political loyalties and a Taft defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
White House
Congress
Fy Longworth
Cincinnati
Longworth Familly
Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Bull Moose Party
Longworth Sr
Roosevelt
Longworth Jr
Taft
Rouse Simmons Sailed Into Great Lakes Distress
A three master schooner with sixteen aboard is believed lost on the Great Lakes near Kewanee Wisconsin after a fierce gale. The revenue cutter Tuscarora departed Milwaukee to search for the missing ship but life savers could not reach her due to the storm.
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Chicago
Rouse Simmons
Great Lakes
Milwaukee
Kewanee
Wis
Mexican Rebels Attack Train near Chihuahua and Jagres
Rebels under Generals Orozco Jr Caraveo and Rojas moved with over 1000 men along the Mexican Central Railway between Chihuahua and Jagres in a planned strike on key towns. Refugees say they attacked a Mexican Central passenger train near Gallego yesterday aiming at an armed troop train. 44 guards defended it with twelve killed including the captain and two crew wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Dac
Orozco Jr
Caraveo
Rojas
Chihuahuna
Jagres
Gallego
Dewiden
Parencere
Charge Ryan Helped Man to Get Away
The Wyoming Tribune frames a dynamiting trial scene where Frank M. Ryan, Iron Workers leader, testifies amid a web of rogues including the McNamaras. A portrait of Thomas I. Ryan and mentions of Bryan Wilson tie the case to national political drama and prior Baltimore convention tensions.
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Ryan
Wyoming Tribune Dle
New York
Indianapolis
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers
Wolon
Big Ae
Thomas I. Nyan
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Tribune
McNamaras
McManigals
Tom
Honored Citizen of Many Years Escaped Convict
Denton Texas December 4 The death of John Ellis well known here for thirty five years revealed that Ellis was really Joseph A Addison who was convicted of manslaughter in Buchanan county Georgia in 1875 and who escaped after serving three of his fifteen years sentence and came here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Tex
John Ellis
Ellis
Joseph A. Addison
Buchanan County
Georgia
Eddie Mc Goorty vs Mike Gibbone bout at MSG
Eddie Mc Goorty of Oshkosh outpointed Mike Gibbone of St. Paul in every round of a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Mike Gibbone
St. Paul
Madison Square Garden
Evanston Nears Prosperous Growth With Rail Improvements
Evanston enjoys prosperity as Union Pacific expands rail facilities including a new round house and a railroad camp for 200 workers twenty eight miles from Evanston on Mill Creek. A tie preserving plant is also under construction in Evanston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Union Pacific
Mill Creek
Humane Society Urged to Aid Freezing Horse
A horse hitched to an express wagon named Ben Brown stood abandoned at the corner of Fifteenth and Carey avenue during a snow storm last night. Neighbors reported the animal shivered and covered in snow from about seven until midnight, with only a small shelter blown away by the wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Brown
Fifteenth and
Carey Avenue
Greece Has Not Yet Signed Armistice Amid Balkan Ties
London dispatch reports no confirmation Greece signed the armistice though expected, as protocol limits siege provisioning and revocation. Turkey accepts the clause, reducing immediate surrender prospects, with two conferences possible in London next week and ambassadors likely to meet peace delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greece
Turkey
Grove
Weather indications for Wyoming forecast in early December
The Weather Bureau reports indications for Wyoming call for fair conditions with increasing winds. An air mass movement shows fair skies Thursday and Friday, with no significant precipitation expected and temperatures mild for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dev
Wyoming
Maggie Au France and Bourse Girl On Stand
Testimony in the Au France case concluded with witnesses including Helen Bourke and Jessie Hostler detailing travel arrangements, character attestations, and transportation paid by Maggie Au France. Defense witnesses appeared, and the jury was recessed for morning arguments and final deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie AU
France
Bourse Girl
Alden
Au France
Helen Bourle
Mornine
Maggie An Francé
Douglas
Fort Wayne
Helen Bourke
Maggie Au France
Bourne
Miss Au France
Grate Hart
Helen Bourne
Jessie Hostler
Mre~Hall
Chicago
Herem Bourne
Grace Hart
Democratic National Committee Finances Wilson Victory Costs
The Democratic National Committee spent $1,159,446 to run Woodrow Wilson’s 1916 campaign. Charles R Crane of Chicago led contributors with about $40,000, and Cleveland H Dodge of New York gave $35,000. In total $1,110,952 came from 89,854 donors, nearly all under $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Woodrow Wilson
House of Representatives
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Cleveland H. Dodge
New York
Industrial Club Meeting Promotes Cheyenne Growth
Cheyenne heard strong talks from business leaders on attracting new industry. Proposals included an irrigation pump plant from Fort Collins and a non corrosive corrugated metal road culvert. Speakers stressed diversifying industry, rail traffic, Fort Russell, and growing dairying and grain processing locally.
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Fort Colling
Cheyenne
Messrs
Hammond
Dinneen
Carpenter
Hanna
Bresnahan
Hoffman
Hartung
Nood
Tran
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Converse CO
Mr. 1. BP. Eisey
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Wrather
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Ball
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Magele Au
Helen Hourle
Democratic National
Industrial Club
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