McNamara Case Ends With Guilty Pleas In Los Angeles
The McNamara brothers confess to charges tied to the Llewellyn Iron Works explosion and related crimes after a campaign by business leaders for a compromise. District Attorney Fredericks says the pleas reflect guilt. sentencing likely a bargain with life for James B. and a lighter sentence for John J. The labor council supports lawful process while noting past abuses.
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Los Angeles
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
James B
Llewellyn Iron Works
Los Angeles Times
John J
James
Goxte
Wins Fight for Life by Newark Man James Mer shon
Newark resident James B Mer shon survived a lung hemorrhage ordeal after eight months of weakness. He credits three weeks of Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life. The testimonial promotes the remedy for coughs colds asthma hay fever and other lung troubles with 50c to 1.00 price and trial bottle offered.
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James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Dr. King
Not a Word But Roosevelt Comments on McNamara Case
New York on December 2 Theodore Roosevelt refused to comment directly about the McNamara case saying only not a word and directing readers to his Outlook editorial Murder is Murder to compare past statements with current remarks, highlighting public debate over the case.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
McNamara
Untitled Antiseptic Ad Urges Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for dreadful wounds from various causes. It promises prevention of blood poisoning or gangrene and touts the salve as a "great healer" for pains and injuries.
St John Lutheran School Staff Details Highlight Fort Wayne
A group of four instructors at St John Lutheran schools in the city includes Rev H P Dannecker superintendent William Wiggert principal and teacher C F Knauer and A F Oelke. Wiggert has eight years here after earlier posts. Oelke is the longest serving with nineteen years. There are 140 pupils, and the building sits beside the church on Washington boulevard west with four classrooms and a large hall.
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St. John Lutheran Church
H. P. Dannecker
William Wiggert
C. F. Knauer
A. F. W. Qelke
Wiggert
Fort Recovery
Youngstown
Woeedville
Knauer
Woodville
Fort Wayne
Sandusky
Saginaw
Mich
Oelke
St. John's
St. John
Pomeroy
Mr. Dannecker
St. John Lutheran
Washington Boulevard
Verdict Brings Cheers And Tears In Denver Trial
Mary Patterson leaves Denver bound for Chicago after Gertrude Patterson is acquitted of murder. Jurors say verdict hinged on her European trip with another man, amid intense courtroom drama and public reaction.
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Denver
Colo
Mary K. Patterson
Charles A. Patterson
Gertrude Ibsen Patterson
Chicago
Gertrude Gibson Patterson
Mary Patterson
East
Allen
Carlton M. Bliss
Tside
Assault on Rezin Orr in Toledo Injures Union Leader
Toledo reports describe an attack on Rezin Orr international secretary of the Amal gamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes in Toledo while he organized Toledo Traction Company workers. Orr and ally John J. Scannel both suffered severe blows. Orr alleges company hiring to force him out, recalling his Fort Wayne days with the street car service.
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Toledo
Rezin Orr
Orr
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Toledo Traction Company
Traction Company
John J. Scannel
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Fort. Wayne
Lipe
Fredericks in New. Statement on McNamara Pleas
Los Angeles district attorney Fredericks described the negotiations leading to the McNamara pleas in the murder and dynamiting cases. He said outside influences failed, defense terms prevailed, and both McNamaras pleaded guilty. He noted possible defense counsel changes and hinted at a clemency statement by James B. McNamara next Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Fredericks
McNamara
James B. McNamara
John J. McNamara
Llewellyn
John J
Burns
Chicago
Schmidt
Kaplin
Times
McNamaras
No Defense for Colored Troupe in City Court
In Harrison Street club raid case eleven Black defendants waived jury trials and venue challenges. John Davis paid 10 dollars and costs for running the poker game. four others paid 5 dollars and costs. six cases continued. Bohannon fined 10 dollars and costs for concealed weapons. Other entries note a Chicago embezzlement contortion, a disorderly conduct incident, and two drunks fined one dollar and costs each.
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Harrison Street
John 4. Davis
Bohannon
William Bohannon
Claude C. Renner
Chicago
Western Woolen Mills Company
Ryan
James Oliver
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cited for croup relief
A Canton New York family praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for stopping hoarseness and severe croup episodes in children. The testimonial from H. W. Casselman claims the remedy is invaluable and routinely kept at home. Dreier Drug Co.
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Foley
H. W. Casselman
Canton
N. Y
Dreier Drug Co
Dogs Ordered Shot In Logansport After Health Crisis
Logansport Indiana moves to curb dog issue by authorizing city officials and police to shoot all muzzled dogs found within the city from December 1 to January 1. The drastic measure follows a spike in canine fatalities and a local health order.
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Logansport
Ind
Anaport
Jane
President Taft Regards Tariff and Reform Views
New York December 1. The Outlook prints an authorized Taft interview on tariff policy. He recalls the Winona speech, defends the tariff board, pledges to push measures via Congress, and supports a general income tax in principle while avoiding inquisitorial collection. He notes Alaska development, peace treaties, and possible re election.
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New York
Taft
la Follette
MacVeagh
Emery
Page
University of Virginia
Sanders
Reynolds
Howard
Congress
Philippines
Bryan
White
Supreme’ Court
Supreme Court
Mrev
Tariff Board
Executive Board
Alaska
England
France
Honduras
Nicaragua
Darrow Hints at Leniency for McNamaras
Attorney Darrow suggested leniency may be possible for John J McNamara with a brief term if parole laws apply while James B faces a life sentence. He noted the McNamaras had not been interviewed since leaving the courtroom and would not speak before sentence Tuesday.
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McNamaras
Fredericks
Hall of Records
le Compte Davis
Davis
Franklin
Darrow
Chicago
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
McNamara
Job Warriman
Attorney Darrow
Job Harrision
District Christian Endeavor selects new district secretary
The annual Fort Wayne District Christian Endeavor convention closed its two day session this afternoon electing O S Dilleon of Fort Wayne as district secretary. The post has been held by Irvin Bitner who left for California, with Irene Bosler serving as secretary pro tem.
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Flerne
Christian
Endeavér
Chumibusee
Ind
Christian Endeavor
Union For
District of
Fort Wayne
Siatrics
O. S. Dilleon
Gees
Irvin Bitner
Hie
California
Iréne. Boshler
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WcNamaras
Burt H. Franklin
Lawrence Sullivan
Sullivan
Clarence S. Darrow
Brother
Scott
J. J. McNamara
Christ
Los Angeles Tribune
Los Angeles Examiner
Bert Franklin
Labor Council
Central Labor Council
Central Labor Council of
McNa- Mara
Indianapolis
E. H. Misner
San Francisco
ST. John Lutheran Schools
Wm. Wiggert
A. ¥. W. Oetke
C. F. Rnauer
Man
of Justice
Mrs. Patterson Free
Tin
Tme
Wheh
Thia
Bliss
Patterson
J. Flint
Europe
Soas
Taf
Winona
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