Court Seeks Proof Against Dynamiters in McNamara Case
The United States court weighs evidence linking dynamiters to the McNamara plots amid Interstate explosives shipments. Prosecution cites 17 transfers of dynamite within a year of the Los Angeles Times building blast, tying unions to a broader conspiracy while focusing on shipment violations rather than killings. The argument proceeds as officials name figures such as A. Clancy and W. Ley, with Ryan and others implicated in the conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spea Remy 4
Ind
Ex- Attornay J. W
Indl
United States
Los Angeles Times
Indianapollo
Miller
Tronkers’ Union
A. Clancy
San Francisco
Onry W. Leyfellner
Denver
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers’ Union
Eugenic Bride Sought By Bowen
Denver November 1 advertisement seeks a young healthy attractive wife with good disposition to enter a eugenic marriage with M. D. Bowen reading clerk in the house of the last general assembly and secretary of the Denver Baseball association. Dr. Hunter secretary of the state board of health notes Bowen is 6 feet 1 inch, well built and popular and meets eugenic requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Paul
Hunter
State Board of Health
Seane
M. D. Bowen
General Assembly
Denver Baseball Association
Actenoce
Bowen
Vast Trade Awaits Opening of Panama
Washington reports that once the Panama Canal opens vast trade will reach American manufacturers and merchants. Pacific ports in 1912 imported over 2.33 billion dollars as consuming power in the region nearly doubled in a decade. The United States preserved a steady share of imports with manufactured goods dominant, while Japan and China bought more raw cotton. Trade with Central and South America rapidly grows.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Bureau of Foreign and Domastic Commerce
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Bureau
United States
Japan
China
Central
South America
New Jersey Campaign Test Highlighted by Bryan Visit
William Jennings Bryan spoke for James Fielder in New Jersey touring Penn Grove Balam New Brunswick and Perth Amboy. He urged voters to support reform and the nominees while noting New Jersey’s pivotal role in national affairs and progressive policy under President Wilson.
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New Bamwick
N. J
William Jennings Bryun
New Jerey
James F. Fielder
Penn ‘Grove
Balem
New Brunswick
Perth Amboy
Bryan
New Jersey
Wilson
Merion Encounters Rough Atlantic Voyage
The American Line steamship Merion faced gales and fog on its trip from Philadelphia to Queenstown. One day’s passage proved very trying as seas carried away several lifeboats and wreckage was blown over the bridge, injuring an officer.
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Queenstown
American Line
Merion
Philadelphia
Waoh
Address School Children Campaign Push In Chicago Wards
Chicago teachers staged a public safety event in six wards as part of the mayor's campaign. About 125 speakers warned schoolchildren about dangers from solumobiles and other fire risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wood Named Attorney for Southern Pacific
Wood, now general attorney for the company, was appointed general counsel and commerce counsel for the Southern Pacific, effective November 1. He succeeds James G. Wilson in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Rrive Tine
Southern Pacific Company
Domes G. Wilson
Mania for speed blamed for wrecks at railway meeting
Washington reports the National Association of Railway Commissioners urged stronger safety at speeds. Commissioner Kilpatrick of Illinois called for decisive action on safety appliances while noting human factors in operations. Bagus of New York argued standard signaling with overlaps could have prevented New Haven accidents and endorsed slower speeds to reduce risk.
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Washington
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Kilpatrick
Tilinois
Bagus
New York
New Haven Road
Reany
Duquesne Woman Causes Mass Steel Mill Walkout Flurry
Misa Sylvia Pendleton sparked 6000 mill workers to quit, two freight train crews to halt, and crowds to swarm Grant Street when she appeared in a sheer skirt with exposed legs near the Carnegie Steel Duquesne plant. Police charged the crowd to clear streets and Pendleton surrendered to a department store.
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Duquesne
Misa
Sylvia Pendleton
Grant Street
Carnegie Steel Company
Embezzler Schildknecht pleads not guilty to theft charges
John C Schildknecht a $20 a week clerk for Washburn Crosby is indicted for grand larceny and forgery after allegedly stealing $56,000 from his employer in six months. He remains in jail on $10,000 bail awaiting trial aboard a New York case that reveals a lavish early life and romance with Eme Minn.
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New York
John C. Schilda&necht
Washburn Croaby Company
Schildknecht
John C. Schildknecht
Efe McMinn
Tennessee R
Garen City
M. Michael Elatein
EmerMinn
Lamport & Holt
Montevideo
Paraguay
Achildknecht
Garden City
Diaz to Havana voyage of the Michigan ship
General Felix Ding and companions sail from Vera Cruz aboard the American ship Michigan bound for Havana. The vessel was transferred from the Seau in Louisiana and set course to its destination with mixed convoy arrangements.
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Vera Crus
Mexico
Felix Ding
Michigan
Heen
Fletcher
Seau
Louisiana
Havana
Revolutionary plot uncovered in Nicaragua arrests
In San Juan del Bar and Managua authorities report uncovering a revolutionary plot tied to the president Adolfo Dias and cabinet ministers. Conspirators were captured and the plan thwarted last night officials say. The details remain to be clarified by official statements.
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San Juan del Bar
Nicaragua
Republic
Adolfo Dias
Managua
Pulse
Rede Anuec
Eulogy Stir Over Brewer Busch Eulogy Sparks Protest
Washington lawmakers clash over a Congressional Record eulogy for Adolphus Busch of St Louis. Critics call the private citizen tribute inappropriate and urge expunging the record amid temperance and anti alcohol groups nationwide.
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Busch
Washington, D.C
Hecatae
Dyer
St. Louia
Wieder
Adolphus Buach
BL. Laowhe
Charles Nagel
DIES CHARGING MAN WITH TRIPLE CRIME
Dying Dillon accuses Culbertson of the triple murder before death. Authorities guard Culbertson in jail as the case unfolds. Millon, a man from India, and the victim’s family were at the scene days earlier.
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Say
D. T. Oe
E Jion
Millon
India
Msine
Dillon
T Steve Oertan
Filtaton
Culberteon
Culbertson
Chihuahua Falls Massacre Feared as Federal Troops Reach City
Reports say Chihuahua City was evacuated by federal forces after Pancho Villa’s rebels surrounded the outskirts. Troops under Generals Telles and Maas arrived from Laredo, Texas, while thousands of American and Mexican civilians gather in flight from the stricken area fearing reprisals from Villa’s forces and concern for Orozco supporters.
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Forte
Monterey
Macy
Telles
Maas
Laredo
Tex
Pallan News
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Federala
Pancho Villa
Villa
Chihuahua
Juares
Orosco
Traina
Orozco
Huerta and Blanquet Likely Elected in Mexico Vote
Mexico City reports indicate Gen. Victoriano Huerta and Gen. Aureliano Blanquet won a majority in the presidential election. Washington hesitates as Americans prepare to evacuate, fearing upheaval and uncertain policy from the new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Aureliano Blanquet
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Blanquet
Congress
Senor Moheno
Senor Modeno
Congreaa
General Blanquet
Porfirio Dias
Francisco de la Barra
Francisco Madero
General Huerta
Cabinet Talks On Mexican Situation Ahead Of Vote
President Wilson and Counsellor John Hassett Moore discussed the Mexican issue today as cabinet members largely away. With Wilson traveling to Princeton to vote next Tuesday no official cabinet meeting is planned until late next week. Moore provided no details on his talk with the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
John Hassett Moore
State Department
Princeton
N. J
Moore
Aviators Fall 400 Feet and Escape Death
Versailles France Oct 31 Victor Btloffier German aviator and his mechanic escaped death when their aeroplane capsize and fell 400 feet. Btloffier bruised and mechanic with broken leg. Canvas wings spared further injuries as the machine broke the fall. They had just left the aerodrome at Villacoublay for Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
France
Victor Btoeffier
Hie
Hid & Hfrow
Man And Wife Die In Effort To Save Dog
Chicago October report states JL Crafton Blovens and his wife wealthily living in Wilmiott suburb perished early today while trying to rescue a pet dog from their burning home. They entered the blaze to save the animal and were trapped as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Crafton Blovens
Wilmiott
Stevens
Vart
Charles City
Hockin Blamed Alone for Dynmite Plot in Appeal
Chicago Oct Herbert B Hockin and John J McNamara faced claims they bore full responsibility for a dynamite plot as 83 men were convicted in a trial tied to the Iron Workers union. Attorneys argued to the United States Court of Appeals that Hockin and McNamara acted solo in the strategy.
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Chicago
Oct
Herbert B. Hovkin
John J. McNamara
United States
Elrcult Court of Appeals
Hockin
Leavenworth
Kan
Copeat
Chess I Krum
Frank Ryan
Pee
Workers’ Union
Troy
Mr. Krumante
Ortie McManigal
James B. McNamara
Iron McManigal
Iron Workers’ Union
Krumanie
Ryan
McNamara
Make Compact for Marital Harmony in California
Los Angeles October 31 Mr. and Mrs Earle Maddock the youngest married couple in California have signed a detailed agreement outlining daily duties. The husband lights the fire, makes coffee, and leaves for work. the wife prepares breakfast and cleans. They plan to share dishes, kiss goodbye, and attend theater or read aloud if needed. In disputes Mrs Maddock will not speak back.
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Los Angeles
Earle Maddock
California
Colorado militia takes the field in strike clash
In Trinidad and Walsenburg Colorado the militia arrived to curb violence from the coal strike. Attacks on the Empire mine and nearby camps followed the destruction of the Southwestern Mine tipple. 24 hours were given to strikers to lay down arms as hundreds dispersed to tent colonies.
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Trinidad
Colo
Aguilar
Empire Mine
Berwind
Tabasco
Ludlow
Walsenburg
John Chase
Tle
Chase
Edward Vereenners
Huerfano
Methodist Mission Costs Mounting Up At Session
Topeka Oct 1 The forty fourth annual session of the executive committee of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened with 100 missionaries, 60 returning from foreign lands and 60 awaiting departure next month, plus 200 delegates from across the country. Mrs William McDowell wife of Bishop McDowell of Chicago opened with the president’s address. The budget for the coming year was set at 642000 with most expenses in China and India.
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Topeka
Kan
Women's Fere! Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
William McDowell
Bishop McDowell
Chicago
China
India
Six Months in Jail for Sweet Smack in Washington
Washington October 31 Kissell noted as part of a case where Edward Broadax an insurer offered to pay a fine after kissing Mia Grace Edwards, a client, on the lips. The court records show a short duration sentence of six months in jail for the offense. police objected to the act noting its seriousness when directed at another man's wife and in a household setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Kissell
Edward Broadax
Mia
Grace Edwards
Broadax
Church Plea for War Holiday Sparks Debate
The National Council of Congregational Churches appealed to President Wilson in four resolutions urging a wartime holiday. The measure passed after opposition. Also noted: London pawn shop values, Japanese soldiers' gymnastic training, and W Meldleman of Harrisburg Pennsylvania fasting 60 days after a relative's death.
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Kansasity
The
Nation Council of Congregational Churches
Wilson
Conarose Call
W. Meldleman
Harriaburg
Boston records show over 106000 pupils in public schools
Boston officials report more than 106000 pupils enrolled in public schools, reflecting ongoing school enrollment trends. The figure highlights substantial student presence across district programs and grade levels.
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Boston
Thorne argues for government ownership of railways
Washington C Oct 36 a former commissioner contends the government could buy all outstanding railroad securities at market prices borrow at a per cent cost and save substantial annual sums. He warns of rising freight rates and public costs if ownership remains private, while others urge federal state supervision and clear rate principles.
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Washington, D. C
Ont. N
Clifford Thorns
Thorne
Prairil
Interstate Commerce
Association
M. B. Malthie
New York
George A. Henshaw
Oklahoma
Max Thelan
A. F. Weber
Edward W. Bemin
Chicago
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Samuel Untermeyer
Kansas City Southern
Commission
Railway Committee
Eshelman
California
Congress
Public Service Commission of
Fliat District
Thelan
California Railroad Commission
Mr. Thelan
George Henshaw
Chicago company nets 24000 on 1000 loan in four years
Mina Helen M. Foster of Winthrop testified at a Boston trial for small loan act violation. She said four years ago she was hired by mail to run the company's loan business in Boston and received 1000 capital. Since then she had returned 24000 to the Chicago head.
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Boston
Chicago
Mina Helen M. Foster
Winthrop
Jersey Cow Crowned Grand Champion at National Dairy Show
In Chicago on a national dairy show day, the Jersey cow Ma of Fair Cows from Monmouth Ore earned grand champion honors. Noble's Eminent Lad of Falfurrias was selected as the champion Jerney al.
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Chicago
Oct
Monmimoth
Ore
Noble
Falfurrias Wes
Jerney al
Anxious Talk Over New Orleans Letter Case
In Chicago at the Mull house officials report Henry Lunker has been arrested in New Orleans. He is charged with writing annoying letters to Miss Jane Addams for two years. The case centers on repeated correspondence raising concern.
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Miss Addams
Chicago
Mull
New Orleans
Henry Lunker
Jane Addaina
Preachers in Quarrel Lead to Warrants
Jublet Minnesota area minister of the United Brethren was arrested today on a warrant sworn by fellow clergyman New John Picks alleging concealed weapons. The dispute centered on a quarrel over a state ment with Scull and Hicks regarding a woman, with tensions spilling into legal action.
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Jublet
Stey
Bell
United Brethren
Brother
New John Picks
Huran
Hicks
Judge Ju- Bo Cross Dies in New Jersey District Court
Judge Ju- Bo Cross of the United States district court for New Jersey died here yesterday. Cross, a Princeton graduate of 1865, served on the bench for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliauboth
N. J
Ju- Bo Cross
United States Diatries Court
District of Nowdevacy
Judge Cross
Princeton
Kidnapping Charge Declared Farcical
In Dublin on October 31 a magistrate heard that the kidnapping charge against Mrs Lucille Hand daughter of Henry T Gage of California and Mrs Dora Montefiore London philanthropist was unfounded. The defense claimed the women acted to aid children during a strike and meant no crime, merely an act of mercy with a touch of humor.
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Dublin
Mra
Lucille Hand
Henry T. Gage
California
Dora Montefiore
London
Englang
Irteoh Trana
Pneland
Cefendanta
Wife of Admiral Eaton Goes Free
Plymouth Mass October 1 Mrs Jennie May Eaton was acquitted of murdering her husband Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton by a 6 10 verdict A jury stayed overnight in the court house and thanked Mrs Eaton as she left The verdict ends a widely watched capi tal case and leaves unexplained the admiral s death The trial began October 14 and the admiral died March 8 at Assinippi Mrs Eaton spoke of hoping for a new life and care for her mother and lame child
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Jennie May Eaton
Joseph G. Eaton
Eaton
Aiken
Mrs. Eaton
Morse
Santiago
Assinippi
Expenditure Politic Dominates Newfoundland Election
In St Johns Newfoundland Oct 21 the general election centered on government spending. Premier Sir Edward Morris campaigned on railway and development policies while Sir Robert Bond’s opposition argued costs were too high. With many districts remote results will take days.
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St. Johns
N. F
New Foundland
Edward Morris
House of Assembly
Robert Bond
Social Service Commission Formed by Congregational Churches
The national council of Congregational churches established a nine member social service commission to extend church aid to labor and pursue industrial justice. An annuity fee for aged ministers was adopted. Henry T. Atkinson of Chicago will head the new committee. The next council meets in New Haven in 1916, with Los Angeles withdrawing for 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Social Service Commission
National Council of Congregational Churches
Brotherhood of the Church
Henry T. Atkinson
Chicago
Church
New Haven
Conn
Low Angeles
Cal
Fortune Teller Dies After Refusal to Change Predictions
Mamielayton, a Kansas City fortune teller, died in a local hospital after being shot three weeks earlier by an unknown Italian who feared her forecast for him and demanded she alter it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mamielayton
Burns and Pelkey Cases Dropped in Calgary Fight Death
Calgary October 29 Tommy Burns who promoted the May bout between Luther McCurty and Arthur Pelkey will not face trial for the death of McCurty in the punch ring. Crown Prosecutor Short announced the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
Tommy Burns
Luther MccCurty
Arthur Pelkey
McCurty
Short
Relics Destroyed in Transit Fire Hazard
A valuable collection of Kevotian relics recovered by Prof. George A. Helsner of Harvard was partly destroyed by fire in the hold of a German liner en route to America. The items were bound for Cambridge Massachusetts for the university collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
George A. Helsner
Harvard
America
Death of Missing Person Found Nearby in Sterling
Police report the badly decomposed body of a man identified as Pulver of Lisuelng Micb found in a corel near Sterling. Pulver, once park commissioner and register of deeds at Iunsing, had wandered from home several weeks ago. authorities continue to investigate the death and its circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
God
Pulver
Lisuelng
Micb
Park Connbssowr
Register of Deeds
Iunsing
Secret wireless invasion sinks cruiser Terpaichore
Portamouth reports a secret invention resembling Olivia Fraya leads to the Terpaichore cruiser being blown from eight miles away. A metal box fixed to its hull was detonated by a ray from a battleship, creating a large breach at the bottom of the 3,400 ton vessel.
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Portamouth
Olivia “Fraya
Terpalchore
Terpaichore
Nas
Powers Urged to Support America and Oust Huerta
Secretary Ryan Wald sent a formal note to European governments asking them to pause policy toward Mexico until the United States defines its stance. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan discussed next steps, with expectations of a push for Huerta's removal and free elections, possibly via a provisional authority in Mexico City. Four U.S. battleships sail from Hampton Roads to Vera Cruz to back a new approach, while reports from Monterey and Magellan indicate ongoing federal control and federals' losses. Felix Dias and party were aboard the Castile Louisiana. calm remained aboard.
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Washington
Oct. C
Ryan Wald
Mexico
Tnited
England
France
Germany
United States
Wilson
Hrgan
Huerta
United
Mexico City
Fyran
State Department
Felix Dias
Louisiana
Hampton Roads
Vera Crus
Mexicas
Rhode Island
Virginia
Nebraska
New Jersey
Mexican
Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Monterey
Magallan
Morro Castle
John Lind
New York
Bitter Mexican press rails at United States meddling
Mexico City reports quote El Diario attacking U S influence in Mexican politics as meddling while praising Huerta and condemning rebels. Independiente cites Felix Diaz defeated and criticizes Díaz’s backers. Bebopareclal mocks Porfirio Díaz's nephew as cowardly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Blanquet
Tates
el Diario
Rgan
United States
Felix Diaz
John Tind
William Canada
Bebopareclal
Porfirio Ding
Seven Diaz Followers Brought to Vera Cruz Conspiracy Case
Seven followers of Felix Diaz arrested at Veracruz were brought to the district court in Mexico City on charges of conspiracy. They are accused of planning a revolution in Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Get
Felix Diax
Verwrug
Vera Crus
Switchman Killed In Iowa Yard Accident
John Bunpter a switchman for the Great extern fell between two freight cars and died two hours later at the hospital. He formerly worked about four years for Rock Taland in Council Bluffs Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Hiuffs
John Bunpter
Rock Taland
Rights of shippers temporarily upheld
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended cancellation of shipper privileges by northwestern railroads for sending butter eggs cheese and Roma poultry to St Paul Minnesota for concentration. Shipments to Oregon Washington and other Western states were halted pending investigation beginning January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ort
Northwestern
St. Paul
Minn
Oregon
Washington
HoldUp Man Dies After Hatpin Stabbing Incident
A man identified as John Niemeta died from a hatpin wound after an attack in Chicago. The assailant struck him while another reported victim, Josephine Hurtumeniek, was stabbed earlier. Police describe the incident as a violent hatpin assault with fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Niemeta
Hoking Tan
Niewets
Mim
Joaephine
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D. T. Dillon
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Methodist
Simpsy
Admiral Eaton
Burns and Pelkey
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Switchman
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