McNamara tied to dynamite probe in union cases
Government officials probe 100 quarts of nitroglycerine moved from Albany to Muncie by J J McNamara alias J W McGraw for explosions linked to McManigal in a widening dynamite investigation. The scope includes alleged payments for organizing and timing explosions at Omaha and Columbus and possible ties to fees for Ordo Mantgal. The grand jury questions whether funds from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers financed the conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Federal Grand Jury
Ordo 1
Mel Mantgal
Muncie
McManigal
Albany
J. W McGraw
Cty
Eden
Peoria
Miller
McNamara
J. A. G. Badorf
National Erectors’ Association
J. J. McNamara
Omaha
Neb
Columbus
J. B. McNamara
Uame
Second mistrial in Childers murder case at Amoricus
In Amoricus Georgia on December 15 after about fifty hours of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict in Mort S Childers second trial for the murder of his wife by poison. The jury stood nine to three for conviction before being discharged marking the second mistrial in two months in Lee county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childers
Amoricus
Mort S. Childers
Lee County
Mine disaster toll rises in Cross Mountain Mine
Rescue parties located twenty one more bodies bringing total dead to eighty four with five rescued. Knoxville Iron Company president Stephenson says the count likely covers all who entered the mine Saturday. Sixty nine widows and one hundred forty seven fatherless children result. Attorney General Buttram on scene orders grand jury probe. relief fund surpasses twenty thousand dollars as churches plan special offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briseville
Tenn
Cross Mountain Mine
Stephenson
Knoxville Iron Company
W. H. Buttram
Anderson County Grand Jury
Knoxville
Wheat or corn contest results from Oconee district
The county committee tabulated the Oconee wheat oats and corn contest results. Corn yields averaged just under 72 bushels per acre among eight contestants, with M. G. Holland winning first in both wheat and oats and J. C. Vollrath taking first in corn. Prize winners and notes on land type are listed, with officials certifying the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconee
M. G. Holland
I. M. Smith
A. Tl. Olison
A. Wood
J. O, Moore
M. M. Morris
Thomas Lumiin
Two Bandit Suspects Nabbed in Mail Train Robbery
Georgia line detectives arrested white men George H. H. and Henry Wiehorn for the Atlante Coast Line No. 80 registered mail robbery near Mardeville. They were brought to Savannah and jailed in Chatham County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Atlante Coast Line
Mardeeville
8. C
George H. H
Henry Wiehorn
Chatham County
Buck-Jon Arnica Salve Promises Swift Wound Care
An old advertisement touts Buck- Jon Arnica Salve as the prompt healer for knife or gun wounds burns sores and skin conditions to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. It claims quick healing and lists the price as 25 cents at all druggists.
Townville Police Chief and Officers Arrested for Welborn Murder
Four Townville men led by H W Holcombe chief of police are jailed in Anderson charged with the murder of Dock Welborn after the guard house fire of September 28 1910. Detective M G Long aided the case claiming Welborn was killed before imprisonment and the fire was to cover it. The four men surrendered willingly and demand bail as townspeople rally to support their release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
Anderson
H. W. Holcombe
Townville
BE. Woolbright
Baskin Sears
Jim Baldwin
Dock
Ark
M. G. Long
Walhalla
Welborn
Holcombe
Mr. Long
Cantrell
Gaines
Angel
Emerson
Wal Walla
But My
Long
Arrested U S Collector Scruggs Case Heard Here Monday
Deputy United States Collector John P. Scruggs faced Magistrate A P Crisp in Valhalla after a hearing. The case moves to the Court of General Sessions in March over a dispute on selling seized corn whiskey and applicable liquor laws. District Attorney H I Cochran defended Scruggs as a federal officer acting within duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John P. Scruggs
A. P. Crisp
Valhalla
Crisp
Court of General
Oconeo
Scruggs
Internal Revenue
Mr. Scragss
Crisy
Court of General Sessions
H. I. Cochran
Anderson
New Discovery Aids Newark Man in Lung Trouble
Jas B. Mershon of Newark describes using Dr King s New Discovery after eight months of weakness and blood loss from lung hemorrhages. He claims the remedy cured his persistent cough and breathing issues and notes a trial bottle is free with the 50 cent to 1 dollar price, guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Oconee Boys Corn Club Contest Results Noted
Richland December 19 report shows 14 of 35 contestants submitting reports in the Oconee Boys Corn Club with J C Vollrath and Dock Tollison posting top profits and yields. Other prize winners include Otto Cantrell Stiles Stribling and James King with honors for best profit, yield, and written history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keowee
Richland
Oconee
J. C. Volrath
Dock Tollison
Otto Cantrell
Stiles Stribling
Robert Davis
Bruce Stribling
James King
Richard Lewis
Micajah Dickson
Roy Walker
Ben Dickson Seree
William Davis
Fred Dickson
Bryan Voster
Volrath
Nea
Tollison
Seesiseeen Armrb
Lowes Hest
J. G. Volrath
Stiles C. Stribling
Rushell
Pate
Stiles C. Striblings
Abon Ben Adhem
J.C. Vollrath
Brouth
Prof. Altman
Clemson College
Marshal Abbott
J. G. Ramsay
County
Wade C. Hughs
J. A. Steck
Courier
Revenue Officers Destroy Alcohol Equipment in Multiple Raids
Revenue officers Merrick Orr Reid and Langston raided Battle Creek Oconee on December 12 destroying a 100 gallon copper still nine fermenters and 600 gallons of beer. A December 14 raid near Whitewater led to destruction of stilling gear beer and mash near Silas Burrell and discovery of a doubling keg. On December 16 in Mountain Rest area officers seized a copper still and eight fermenters with 600 gallons of beer. James Reid Frank Reid and James Nicholson were captured and bonded for appearance before Commissioner Shelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Oconee
R. Q. Merrick
W. I. Orr
A. T. Reid
H. G. Langston
Whitewater
Omcers Orr and
Reid
sUilling
Silas Burrell
Sam Ory
Burrell
Shortt
W. M. Kay
Geo. J. Jones
Keowee Alde
Southern Railway
Sam McCall
Omcers
Merrick
Orr
Langston
James Reid
Frank Reid
James Nicholson
Walhalla
Bond
J. W. Shelor
Peace conference opens in Shanghai between Wu and Tang delegates
In Shanghai the peace conference between Wu Ting Fang and Tang Shao Yi opened at 2:30 pm with five delegates from each side. Delegates arrived early as armed British police guard the town hall and public access remains restricted. Both principals are natives of Santon and old friends. Much mediation is favored over intervention as Britain and Japan consider next steps. London meanwhile notes mediation aims to gain clarity on the conference outcome before broader action, with all powers to be informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Wu Ting Fang
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan Shi Kai
Santon
London
Twelve Die As Two Train Sections Collide At Odessa
A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train wreck near Odessa Minnesota killed twelve people and seriously injured ten or more. The second section known as the silk train rammed into the first after signals failed and a brakeman did not flag the approaching section. The rear car of the first section telescoped, with the last car housing most of the fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Minn
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Seattle
Not Guilty Verdict In Stokes Shooting Case
The New York jury freed Dillon Graham and Ethel Conrad of charges in the June shooting of W. E. D. Stokes after about an hour of deliberation. The brief trial concluded with a verdict of not guilty, allowing the defendants to leave the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dillon Graham
Ethel Conrad
Spootsman
W. E.D. Stokes
Yeggs Strike Fitzgerald Post Office Safe
Overnight burglary in Fitzgerald follows a planned safe cracking. Five registered packages stolen including $1500 in new twenties. about $2400 in cash and valuables reported missing. Police pursue three unknown men seen near the post office Sunday night as investigators recover scattered goods and remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Fitzgerald
Bop
Wihtman
Fewoer
Matters Up On Sypple River News Notes and Local Events
Local column notes a series of community happenings around Six-Mile and Little River. John Lee loses a barn by fire with fodder, corn, peas and livestock losses. W. M. Kelley moves to Walhalla Cotton Mill. Martin Hopkins relocates near Little River church. Sam Orr’s burial follows a fatal incident linked to whiskey. Charlie and Mrs Charlie Grant relocate to Townville. Ida Talley leaves Smeltzer after a long teaching term. Katlo Harrison ends a long school term at Walhalla. testimonial on Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets curing constipation. promotions and local hospitality extended to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Piro
Little River
Bee
Alford Nix
Walhalla
W. M. Kelley
Ida Talley
Katlo I. Harrison
Smeltzer
Walialla
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Cc. W
J. E. Bauknight
Sion
Court House
Pension Board
J. W. Holloman
Cross Mountain
N.Y. Chalmers
George
Jomy Khorn
U. S
Mr. Scruggs
States
State Penitentiary
Oconee Boys’ Corn Club
Revenue Officers
BABY
Chamberlain's
Yeggs
Sypple River
Bristol
Thos. J. Willams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
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