Denver union man denies knowledge of explosives
Henry Legleitner of Denver testified at the dynamite conspiracy trial that the Iron Workers National headquarters guards blocked papers and denied knowledge of explosives in the vaults. The defense firm denied involvement in the alleged plan as other witnesses linked to McNamara cases testified.
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J. J. McHomara Waa
Los Angeles Times
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Heaver
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McNamara
Legleitner
Pittsburg
Henry W. Legleitner
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. J. McNamara
Legleltner
Leglettner
Iron Workers
Frank M. Ryan
Trst
William M. Harding
Tron Workers’ Union
McNamaras
Los Angeles
James B McNamara
Union
Miller
William F. Reddin
Milwaukee
Frank J. Higgins
Boston
New England
The
Michael J. Young
Hartford
Recall Demand for Ambassador Reid Sparks House Debate
Congressmen Mitchell Palmer and Lewis demanded the recall of Ambassador Whitelaw Reid after a Welch University speech in October in which Reid allegedly hurled jibes at Thomas Jefferson. Palmer protested alleged impropriety and misconduct by a U S ambassador misrepresenting the first secretary of the department. The debate grew heated as President-elect Wilson’s references to Jefferson were discussed and Lewis warned Reid would not be safe in his post if the president did his duty.
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Whitelaw Reid
Mitchell
Palmer
Lewis
Congress
Reid
Thomas Jefferson
Welch University
Jefferson
Department
Wilson
Maryland
Mr. Reid
Opium Smuggling Tied to Low Wages Claims
San Francisco December 5. United States attorney J. B. Mc Nab told Pacific Mail and Steamship Co official R. P. Schwerin that opium smuggling results from the small wages paid to Chinese workers aboard ships chartered by the Pacific Mail and Steamship company.
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San Francisco
Calif
Pacific Mall and Steamship Company
J. B. McNab
United States
R. P. Schwerin
Pacific Mail and Steamship Company
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Fair This Weekend
The Weather Bureau in The Washington DC reports fair conditions for Wyoming on Friday and Saturday. No significant storms expected and temperatures likely mild for early December. Continuous clear skies may persist into the weekend with light breezes.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Milliken’s Millions Saved Patrick From Electric Chair
John T. Milliken, St Louis financier and mine owner, narrates in a letter how his funding and relentless efforts helped Albert T. Patrick escape the electric chair and a life sentence for the murder of William Marsh Rice. Milliken cites twelve years of legal battles, 900 New York trips, and vast expenditures, asserting Patrick’s innocence and vowing to continue the fight.
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Colorado Springs
John T. Milliken
St. Louis
Cripple Creek
Colorado City
Albert T. Patrick
Dix
New York
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Milliken
Milken
Kaya Milliken
No Plan of Dissolution Yet Evolved in Rail merger
New York Dec 5. A protracted Union Pacific executive committee meeting produced no tentative plan to dissolve Union Pacific and Southern Pacific as ordered by the Supreme Court. The discussion focused on possible readjustment to retain Central Pacific control, facing strong opposition from Southern Pacific stockholders. A Southern Pacific stockholders committee was formed to protect public interests and will issue further announcements.
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Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
Supreme Court
Union Pacific Executive Committee
Lovett
Harriman Lines
Harriman Properties
Frealdent Vanderlip
National City Bank
Mortimer L. Sehitf
Kubo, Loeb and Company
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
James N. Wallace
Henry Evans
J. Horace ‘Harding
Frederick Strauss
Albert Wiggin
Southern Pacific Company
Thas
Harriman
Harrimain
Secretary Meyer Calls for Expanded Navy and New Battleships
Secretary Meyer warns the United States must build a larger navy to deter war and protect commerce. He urges three new battleships this year and a permanent force of 41 capital ships, arguing current two ships annually risks falling from first to fourth among naval powers. He seeks removal of aviation funding limits to let the navy compete globally.
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United States
Meyer
Navy Department
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Moyer
Hia
Congress
Conscience Forces Navy Man to Confess Murder
John Werley Derr a 20 year old apprentice seaman at Yerba Buena Island narrates a long suppressed crime three years old in Richmond Kansas. His conscience forced a confession after a master at arms offered money to reveal his location. Derr pleads to be taken back to Kansas for trial.
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John Werley Derr
Theaval
Yerba Buena Island
Richmond
Kan
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Armas
Mose
Derr
Mater At Arms
Lsten
Kansas
Navy
Island
Worland Wins Reform School Site in Wyoming Vote
The state canvassing board completed the Nov. 5 tally on the reform school site and the initiative and referendum amendment. The Worland area secured the institute location by a clear margin, while the amendment failed in Wyoming by 22 votes, with 41,202 ballots cast in the state.
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Worland
Reform School
Terday
Wotikag
Chosonhe
Rvor
Institute
Ind Ta
Cnat
Blease Declares “To Hell With The Constitution” At Conference
Gov. Blease of South Carolina shocks delegates by saying he would resign his commission and tear up the constitution when it blocks defending white virtue. The remark drew sharp censure from other southern governors present at the conference in Richmond.
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Richmond
Blease
South Carolina
Jose) McArey
Wyoming
United States
Bease
Armistice Report Signals Balkan War Pause and Conference Moves
Armistice proclaimed in the Balkans with Servia ordering commanders to cease hostilities on Turkish soil. Delegates named for the peace conference as Britain and France push for a cleared path to European peace. Albania protests bombardment while Greece prepares an armistice. Austria-Hungary signals support for a London conference. Turkey considers autonomous Albania under imperial review.
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Servia
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Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Europe
Servin
Austria- Hungary
Edward Grey
Greece
Turkey
Constantinople
Ipmail Kemal Hey
Vienna
Aviona
Aretrian
International Telegraph Office
Budapest
Hungary
Der
Jury Still Deadlocked in Maggie Au France Case
The jury failed to reach a verdict by midnight and was locked in for the night. Proceedings resumed in the morning with prosecution and defense arguing over the alleged crime and the roles of the mothers of the alleged victims.
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Au France
Kilkenny
Maggie Au France
Bourne
Ball
Ridgley
Wilson Not Troubled Over Rumors
President elect Wilson dismisses rumors of factional splits as foolish. He says his mind is made up on key issues and that he will not be beset by immediate advisers. Upon his return he will meet many party leaders, with only a Bryan engagement noted.
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Hamilton
Wilson
Trowlie
Bryan
It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive
Christmas spirit urged in The Leader as readers are encouraged to study daily advertisements to learn where to buy gifts and how to give wisely. The piece honors elders and families, noting Santa Claus and holiday ads appearing each day.
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