Waiter Tells How Times Building Blew Up
Edward Gillham a Phoenix waiter was arrested after confessing to the Times building dynamiting in Los Angeles. He claimed to be drunk and to have drawn jets in a union setup but repudiated the tale, offering an alibi. Los Angeles grand jury investigations prompted papers to print no discussion of the case.
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Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ari
Ward Gillham
Salvation + Army
Times
Union
Gillham
Amebt
Barwell
Superior Court
Grand Jury
Grand
K. J. Zephandelaar
Merchant’s and Manufacturer's Association
Roosevelt Campaigns Through Snow For Grilk in Iowa
Des Moines reports Colonel Roosevelt slogged through snow and sleet in Iowa campaigning for Chas. Grilk and the Republican ticket. He avoided local politics and urged voters to support the party principles he described.
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Teddy
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Iowa
Chas. Grilk
Repubean
Republican Party
Girl Admits Murder in Frisco Case
A 11 year old Texas girl, Effie Wilson, who confessed to killing Guido Varsi in San Francisco, will be sent back to her mother in Texas. Despite protests from Varsi’s relatives, Judge Conlan released her to Texas custody, and no new warrant could be signed or served.
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San Francisco
Effie Wilson
Texas
Guido Varsi
San Antonio
California
Varsi
Conlan
Moving Pictures for Prisoners at Leavenworth and Lansing
Moving pictures may be introduced at the federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas and the state prison at Lansing to entertain convicts. Warden R W Mc Laughery and Warden J K Codding favor the plan and support weekly film exhibitions. Prisoners have already enjoyed holiday showings and the plan would keep inmates informed about outside events. Weather forecast calls for fair conditions Saturday and Sunday.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Lansing
R. W. McLaughery
J. K. Codding
Sunday School Workers of County in Convention Here
Sunday school workers from the county convene at the Methodist church for talks on methods. Speakers include Miss Brown and Mr. Cork, with programs from 2:30 to 7:00 p m featuring music, stories, and a model Sunday school. Local workers attend. a union service closes the day.
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Sunday School Workers OF County
Punty
Methodist Church
Mies “Brown
Hugh Cor
Miss Brown
Lewis
Clovck
Cork
Mise Brown
Wyoming Tribune Attacks County Board and Maps Claims
Critics charge the Wyoming Tribune with deceitful figures to discredit County Commissioners Dunstan and the Democratic board. They accuse Republican graft on previous bridges, defending current measures that saved taxpayers money and increased state tax transfers while condemning past misuses and patronage.
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The
Wyoming Tribune
William Dunktan
Board of County Commissioners
Tribune
Dansten
OK Public Treasury
Board of Commissioners
the Tribune
Larramif County
Puotio Bridge Company
Chugwater
Dunstan
Arizona Republicans Attack Initiative and Referendum
In Phoenix on November 4, Arizona Republicans at the constitutional convention denounced direct legislation as repugnant to the U S Constitution. They warned Taft and Congress would not approve if initiative and referendum were adopted. Debate followed a plan setting a 10 percent annual threshold for initiative and a set percentage for referendum before adjournment.
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Phoeni
Ariz
United States
Taft
Congresa
Racing Plukon Union Organized in Washington
Delegates from several cities attended a meeting in Washington yesterday to organize an American Racing Pigeon union. The gathering concluded with a banquet last night and plans were announced for records, trophies, and prizes to be awarded by the new organization.
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Racing Plukon Union
Washington
Fan Cora
Patio Hy Bes Attack Stuns Local Crowd
Unclear readable fragment describes an incident at a patio where a person was attacked as bystanders watched. Details are unreadable and names or places cannot be confirmed from the text.
Connecticut Supreme Court frees 72 year old wife from conservator
In Martford Connecticut a Connecticut supreme court decision releases Mrs Lucinda M Cistman Treat Goddard 72 from a conservator and grants her the right to live with her husband Coariea M Goddard a 22 year old Yale law student who married her two years ago Her son argued he could not manage her affairs and opposed her youthful attire and makeup in public.
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Martford
Conn
Connecticut Supreme Court
Lucinda M. Cistman
Goddard
Coariea M. Goddard
Yale
le Wuld
Destructive Fire At Manitoba Insane Asylum
Winnipeg reports a blaze at the Manitoba government insane asylum with six hundred patients in the building. A heavy snowstorm raged as guards and firemen fought the flames. all inmates were saved though several were injured and chilled. The fire, started by a woman patient playing with matches, caused about a quarter million dollars in losses. Temporary quarters will be set up in armory and winter fair buildings.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Government
Fires at Public Safety Director in Philadelphia
Harry Clark, described as demented, drew a 22 caliber revolver on the Director of Public Safety Club in Philadelphia and fired two shots. Clerks overpowered him. blanks were found in the cartridges. He sought a peddlers license at the office.
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Philadelphia
Harry Clark
Director of Public Safety Club
Acquitted in Fatal Runover Case
Edward T. Rosenheimer was acquitted today of the charge of causing the death of Miss Grace Hough by running over her with a car. The trial drew attention as a juror was seen to attempt a bribe to vote for acquittal.
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Kiltang
New York
Edward —T. Rosenheimer
Grace Hough
New York Express Strikers Stand Firm After State Mediation Hint
In New York on November 4, express strikers reject recognition talks and vow to stay out until the union is acknowledged. Mayor Gaynor enforces a city licensing rule for drivers, blocking strikebreakers, while interstate firms claim exemptions. Union president J Tovin says a nationwide strike could involve 170000 workers if the dispute persists.
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New York
ex + press
state + board of meditation
Gaynor
Parler J. Tovin
Guilty of Second Degree Murder Found in San Francisco
San Francisco on November 4 jury verdict finds Robert Thompson guilty of second degree murder in the case of Eva Swan a young stenographer whose body was hidden under a cement floor of a vacant house. Witnesses testified Thompson cut off the feet of the body and concealed it in a trunk after a hospital operation.
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San Francisco
Robert Thompson
Eva Swan
Thompson
Man With Broken Back Is Cured After Hospital Stay
Frank Rankin, a railroad worker from Sacramento, had his back broken by a motor last April. He was discharged from a local hospital cured and, after gradual recovery, regained use of his legs and began walking once the plaster was removed three weeks ago.
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Sacramento
Cal
Frank Rankin
Mwe
Civil Engineer Fatally Wounded In Accidental Shooting
William Geddes civil engineer with the city department suffers an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound near Union Pacific depot late last evening. Geddes in critical condition this morning and expected not to recover as Moulton another city engineer accompanied him to the Willlandwon ranch seven miles from Granite Springs where the accident occurred.
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Lnlon
Wiliam Geddes
Department of City Engineer C
Viste
Mr. Geddes
M. W. Moulton
Sane Vite
Willlandwon
Aviators Race for $2500 Prize in Baltimore Challenge
General Felix Angus, owner of the Aipertean and Star, offers $2500 for the flyer reaching 10000 feet. Hoxasey is expected to attempt the aviation contest, with preparations reported as of Monday night.
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Baltimore
Felix Angus
Aipertean and
Star
Hoxasey
Aviation Twins
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