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Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1911

Page

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Burns Held on Kidnaping Charge in McNamara Case

Indianapolis April 25 Detective William J Burns was served a warrant charging complicity in the alleged kidnaping of J J McNamara secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and three attorneys. Attorneys Drew Badorf and Ford were released on bonds of 10 000 each and Fox the chauffeur on 5 000.

Indianapolis William J. Burns J. J. McNamara International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Walter Drew J. A. G.badorf New York National Erectors’ Association W. Joseph Ford Los Angeles Burns Court of Justice of the Peace Manning Drew Badorf Ford Frank Fox McNamara Fox W. A. Ketcham Indiana Conetodies Drew and J. R. Bryce J. B. McNamara Ortie E. McMantgal Detroit Los Angeles Times Erectors’ Association

Los Angeles reacts to Ford kidnapping arrest in Indianapolis

Assistant Attorney Fredericks calls Ford arrest in Indianapolis an absurdity and says he is not an arresting officer. He notes extradition papers signed by both states governors and that Ford had no involvement, vowing Ford will handle the matter.

Los Angeles Fredericks Ford Indianapolis

BARES SHAME TO SAVE HUSBAND

Albany reports Governor Dix granted a respite until the week of June 26 1911 for Charles L. Green who faced electrocution for the July 1910 murder of his stepdaughter. The reprieve followed Mrs Green's affidavit confessing her infidelity and claiming it spurred the tragedy as Green sought to shield her testimony.

Albany N. Y Dix Chas. L. Green Clinton Prison

Child's Jaw Fractured After Horse Kick

Four year old Paul Swigel son of Mr and Mrs John Swigel residing on South Smith street was kicked in the race by a horse at nine o clock Tuesday morning fracturing his lower jaw in two places. The child wandered onto the commons and was found unconscious by his mother. He was taken to St Josephs hospital where Dr Rosenthal and Dr Titus wired the jaw after dressing the injury.

Paul Swigel John Swigel South Smith Street St. Joseph’s Hospital Rosenthal Titus

Penny Postage Near Future Hints From Postmaster General

Postmaster General Hitchcock says penny postage is a probability in the near future due to reductions in the 17.6 million dollar postal deficit remaining when he assumed control of the post office department. He issued the statement in response to letters about the postal situation.

Washington Hitchcock Post Office Department

Wrong Man on the Line Ex Gov Yates in Lorimer Probe

Sensational testimony before the Springfield senate committee alleges Edward Hines told Governor Deneen he would be in Springfield with all the money needed. W. H. Cook, a Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber official, described calls from Hines at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago about Lorimer’s election and a plan to secure political favors. The testimony includes misdialed lines claiming the governor was on the line and Hines warning of consequences if the matter was exposed. The committee also moves to cite Edward Tilden George Benedict and William Cummings for contempt for defying subpoenas.

Springfield Edward Hines C. S. Deneen Yates Senate Wm. Lorimer United States Senate W. H. Cook Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company Duluth Minn Grand Pacific Chicago Lorimer Cook Hines Turrish Washington Grand Pacific Hotel C. F. Wiehe Jackson Boulevard Wm. O’brien Wm. O'Brien Wiehe Grand Browne O'Brien Deneen Minnesota Haineis Winnipeg Wm. Burgess Burgess Virginia United States William Lorimer Edward. Tilden Geo. M. Benedict Cummings

Free List Tariff Bill Sparks Long House Debate

Washington notes the free list tariff bill triggers expected protracted debate in the House as amendments arise. Speaker Underwood argues the plan lowers living costs and reduces schedules while preserving revenue through economies. The GOP minority labels the move as political capital and notes the Canadian reciprocity measure’s push.

Washington Congress Senate House Republican Committee On Committees Gallinger Underwood Ways and Means Committee Democratic Party Ways and Means

War news from Mexico day by day amid peace talks

Reports from Juarez and El Paso describe Díaz urging peace and insurrectos readying commissioners. Observers in El Paso expect a peace conference, with negotiations likely to take at least a fortnight. Mormon colonies express concern over arms and pasture as tensions ease.

el Paso Texas General Madero Mexico Madero Juarez Narvaro S1lis Cane Colonia Dublan Casas Grandes Dublan

Jury refuses to yield up documents in Indianapolis case

In Indianapolis, Leo M. Rappaport secured a writ of replevin for association books seized by police. Grand jury probes officers knowledge of dynamite, possible conspiracy by employers, and reopens last year’s arson probe. Additional arrests linked to the Los Angeles Times explosion are anticipated as authorities pursue explosives depots and suspects.

Indianapolis Leo M. Rappaport International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Association American Central Life Grand Jury Baker Hyland Iron Workers’ Organization Grand Iron Workers’ Association Iron Workers Ryan Tron Workers’ Association J. J. McNamara Frank Dr. Ryan International Association of Bridge and Structural Tron Workers Marion County Marshall M. Ryan Structural Tron California Indiana Los Angeles James A. Collins Collins

Crisis in Senate War on Standing Committee Seats

Washington April 25 insurgent senators led by LaFollette press for seats on standing committees as the committee on committees weighs their demands amid a crisis in the regular versus insurgent fight.

Washington LaFollette Committee On Committees

Christ Franke Wins City School Addition Contract

Christ Franke of this city has secured the contract to build an addition to the New Haven public school building with a bid of 5763 dollars. Other bidders ranged up to 8459 dollars and work must be finished before September 1.

Christ Franke New Haven J. C. Smith Charles H. Rodenbeck H. C. Wehrenberg Henry Jacquary William Wallace

Option Elections Friday in Indiana Townships

Elections under the new Proc tor law are held today across several Indiana townships and counties including Patoka Pike Hamilton Sullivan Root Adams Washington Brown Posey Washington Penn St Joseph Cicero Tipton. Voters in Patoka Pike Hamilton Sullivan Root Adams Washington Brown Posey Washington Penn St Joseph Cicero Tipton counties participate in the option elections.

Indianapolis Patoka Pike County Hamilton Township Sullivan County Root Township Adams County Washington, Brown and Posey Washington County Penn Township St. ‘Joseph Cicero Town Iabip Tipton

Arrest of Frank Spangler on Theft Charges

Frank Spangler was arrested Tuesday by Detective Sergeant Pappert on charges of stealing fifty chickens and five hams from his stepfather Daniel Spangler. He is jailed in default of bond. The elder Spangler had reported the losses and the officer traced the goods to a grocer. The grocer bought them in good faith, Mrs. C. F. Stahl and her niece Miss Florence Bolyard of 2602.5 Hanna Street have returned from a week in Chicago.

Frank Spangler Pappert Daniel Spangler Spangler C._F. Stahl Florence’ Bolyard Hannaith Chicago

Grand Jury Returns on Dynamite Case Charges

A grand jury is convening to consider the dynamite case with multiple charges. Details indicate continued proceedings and potential indictments as authorities pursue the matter.

Aeroplane Proves Success by Fort Wayne Aviator

Arthur Smith, a young Fort Wayne aviator, confirms the aeroplane construction after multiple flight attempts, showing the machine to be a practicable design.

Arthur Smith Fort Waynes

Pilot Demonstrates Aeroplane Flight at Local Grounds

A small crowd watched at the old golf grounds as Smith gave a preliminary demonstration of the aircraft. He performed a flight of 200 yards or more before the piece continued on page two.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woessner Henry Seyfried Justice Manning M¢Mamara Hossick Liewyn Iron "Works Anad J. J. Keegan Indiana Legislature Burt New Lew Ellingham Edward Ramsey Martin J. Hyland Frank M. Ryan Iron Workers’ Union Chi Cago Hotel Says Underwood Diaz Jaarez Nation Thea Associated Press Mexico City Porfirio Diaz Edwards State Department Tiffin Willam J. Burnsa J. A.G. Badorf Walter - Drew Sia the Erectors’, Association Sarg i James McManigal Ortie E. McManigal France Stone Company Bloomville Christ Fanke Fort Wayre
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