Labor Leaders Condemn McNamaras as Imposters Amid Setback
Reports from New York Denver San Francisco Indianapolis and Dayton recount Gompers Moyer Roosevelt Marshall Kinny and other leaders denouncing the McNamaras as imposters. They warn confessions may set back labor but insist unions remain on trial, with officials predicting pressure from opposition and a broader probe.
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Denver
Charley Moyer
McNamaras
Labor
San Francisco
Plot to Defeat Harriman Unions Claim Confession Was Planned
In Los Angeles December date followers of Job Harriman the socialist mayoral candidate charged that the McNamara confession four days before the election was a deliberate plot by big business to deny Harriman victory. Steffens says the confession aimed at harmony not politics while Harriman asserts the plea was part of a broader scheme to discredit the socialist movement.
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McNemaren
McNamara Defense
Steffens
McNamaras
Hartiman
Job
Job Harriman
O W Schedule Changes Slightly Delay No 18
La Grande notices a new timetable effective tomorrow for the O W line. No 18 from Portland now arrives at 8 45 p m marking a 15 minute delay. No 25 from Baker to North Powder and back maintains current times with minor shifts.
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Baker
North Powder
la Grande
Darrow Talks to Press on McNamara Case Motivation
Clarence Darrow told a United Press correspondent he took the McNamara case to save lives and defend the poor in the capital versus labor struggle. He said Jim did not intend murder and he sought to help his friend. socialists accuse confessions of a plot regarding Job Harriman, a claim Fredericks and Darrow deny.
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United Press
McNamara
Los Angeles
Jim
Darrow
Chicago
Byrne
Pacific Coast
Thirty Five New Houses in City Construction Progress
School Census taker Rogers tonight completed enumeration of school children, noting five new houses under construction throughout the city. Most residences are comfortably large and conveniently located, with finish of many homes not yet completed.
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Takey Rogers
Court awards full ownership of 80 acres in land dispute
The circuit court rules in Svenneen versus Blockland granting the defendant complete ownership of 80 acres of school land south of La Grande. On appeal to the supreme court, each man had been assigned a half interest, with John Hodgin acting as attorney for Blockland.
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la Grande
Supreme Court
John Hodgin
Blockland
Bribery Cases Focus of Monday Prosecution
Federal inquiry into a California affair intensifies as prosecutors prepare to pursue higher officials. Grand jury convenes in Indianapolis amid heightened tension and public interest.
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California
Grandairy
Indianapolis
Steffers-Apeair Denied in McNamaras Case
District Attorney Fredericks denied Lincoln Steffens influenced the plea. He asserted the defense offered James confession in July in exchange for freeing John J., but the prosecution refused.
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Fredericks
Lincoln Steffens
McNamaras
James
John J
Federal and local probes span McNamaras case web
Reports from Los Angeles and Indianapolis outline ongoing federal and state actions linked to the McNamaras and related graft and dynamite plots. Fredericks admits additional bribery funds, Byrne aims to the Pacific coast, and grand jury activity in Indianapolis signals broader investigations into labor unions and iron workers.
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California Federation For Labor
International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers
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McNamaras
Jamey
John
United States
Miller
Laten Miller
Structural Iron Workers
Investigton
Ortie McManigal
Confession in Detail Ends Murder Trial Mystery
In Los Angeles dated December 2, the McNamara brothers transcripts conclude one of the era’s greatest murder trials. A tense court scene follows a long defense prosecution negotiation with Judge Bordwell as Clarence Darrow and District Attorney Fredericks confer. James B McNamara speaks with attorney Davis amid whispered courtroom chatter.
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Congress Opens Amid Busy Agenda for 62nd Session
Washington dispatch notes the 62nd Congress beginning with routine steps and a pledge of vigorous work. Major topics include tariff revision, rail regulation, interstate commerce, arbitration treaties, Panama Canal tolls, and proposed reforms to reduce duties while protecting key industries.
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Nanking Falls to Rebel Hands amid Persian Turmoil
News from Shanghai reports Nanking captured by rebel forces while Persian unrest grows as Russia advances toward Teheran. U S seeks protection for Shuster the Persian treasurer general as threats rise and assassins loom.
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Steamer Tees Hangs On Amid Rocked Stranding
The Canadian Pacific steamer Tees with 42 aboard is in danger of breaking up on rocks off Vancouver Island in the Kyuju sound. Revenue cutter Tahoma and the Nbnoose tug are among vessels searching after a distress call last night. The ship vanished Wednesday and only now is the passenger count confirmed, heightening urgency for rescue.
Opium Probe Expands as Richards Suspect Flees
In San Francisco authorities unearthed a distribution "gonut" during the opium probe. A warrant is out for Clayton Richards, a leading wholesale drug merchant, amid claims that $40,000 worth of opium is distributed annually from his establishment. Richards has disappeared.
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Clayton Richards
Richards
Detroit Americans Manager Injured In Auto Crash Near Goldsboro
Hugh Jennings manager of the Detroit Americans was seriously injured in a midnight automobile crash near Goldsboro. Rev Lynett David Holden and wife were also hurt. Lynett is probably fatally injured. The car crashed through a small bridge. Jennings suffered a deep head gash and body bruises. Lynett has broken arm and leg.
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Hugh Jannings
Detroit Americans
Goldsboro
Lynett
David Holden
Wwe
Jennings
Storm winds cause major damage in Wallowa county
Heavy rains and strong winds hit Saturday night causing damage. A large plate glass window at Sounsa vell Maryin's store was blown in and broken. Several hay stacks in the countryside were toppled by the gusts.
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Sounsavell & Maryin’s
Wallowa
Rooseveltesque Silver Wedding Quietly Celebrated
Former President and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt marked their silver wedding anniversary in New York with close relatives and intimate friends. Mrs. Roosevelt, born Edith Carew of New York, wed on December 2, 1886 at St George's Church in Hanover Square, London.
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New York
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Edith Carew
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Hanover Square
London
International Livestock Show Opens With North American Entries
In Chicago on December 2 the United States Canada and Mexico began a week long international livestock show with teams from three nations competing in multiple classes.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Royal couple land in Bombay to start Durbar tour
King George and the queen arrived in Bombay marking the first stage of the Durbar tour. They stepped ashore at Appello Bunder amid royal gun salutes, greeted by Sir Sydenham Clarke the Bombay governor and other officials.
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