Shadowlawn founder remembered in Norwood Avenue portrait
A Norwood Avenue resident preserves a signed portrait of John A. McCall of New York Life Insurance, builder of Shadowlawn, with a dedication to James Cloughly, master builder. Local items mention a Monmouth Beach mayor, a Thanksgiving charity effort, a dog gift to Horace W Sherman, and a note about a trolley coming to town.
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James Cloughly
Norwood Avenue
John A. MecCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Shadowlawn
Mr. McCall
Horace W. Sherman
Citizens’ National Bank
Detroit
Mich
Inlaw
George H. Woolley
Horace
New York
McNamara Pleads Guilty in Times Dynamite Case
In court Judge Bordwell presided as James B. McNamara and his brother J J McNamara entered guilty pleas to indictments connected with the Llewellyn Lion works dynamite plot. Sentencing set for 10 o'clock Tuesday, with all remaining charges to be dismissed per agreement. Clarence Darrow acknowledged a grave burden but hoped for life for one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordwell
McNamara
O'Cloek
Fredericks
John J. McNamara
Llewellyn Lion Works
Disttrict
J. J. McNamara
McNamara Brothers
Clarence Darrow
Litive
Jim
McManigal
Horton
Baker Ironworks
Darrow
Davis
Dramatic Courtroom Sessions In Los Angeles Bomb Case
The article describes tense courtroom scenes as James B McNamara and John J McNamara face charges related to a dynamite attack. Prosecutors weigh leniency for a confession while defense counsel and deputies manage crowd rumors and security. District Attorney Fredericks notes potential rewards for cooperation. Prominent Los Angeles citizens had pressed to end the McNamara case amid mounting tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McNamara
Dny
John J. McNamara
Fredericks
Los Angeles
McNamara
Gompers Denounces Imposed News on Labor Leader
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, reacts to shocking reports he heard en route to a Wagner Smith commission hearing. He says his credulity was misused and denies a $1,000,000 defense fund, noting $190,000 raised for lawyers and witnesses has been dispersed to counsel.
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Los Angeles
Mr. Gompere
Tam
Mr. Gompers
Otis Receives Congratulatory Messages Over Unions Fight
In Los Angeles on December 2 hundreds of newsboys cried out in the streets as General Otis faced a flood of congratulatory telegrams. He commented on the McNamaras plea of guilt saying confessions were expected and that significant pressure was applied, including threats from the Saratists.
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Times
Los Angeles
Cal
McNamaras
General Otis
Israel
Wost
Seeklets Snd Oilers
Saratists
It Many a Wife Knew About Orrine
Local notes warn of the dangers of revitalized tonics and alcohol, describing how husbands and sons fall into addictive patterns. The piece frames the issue as a social problem affecting families, urging readers to seek help and support at Wertsa Pharmacy on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine
Conviction Versus Confession in Organized Labor Purge
The Times argues that expelling lawbreakers from organized labor is its duty and benefits the movement. It distinguishes confession from conviction, noting confessions are unchallengeable while convictions may be contested by biased partisans.
Mothers Faith Unshaken In Guilty Verdict Claims
Cincinnati reports Mrs Mary B McNamara refuses to believe her sons James B and John J McNamara confessed to dynamiting the Times Union in Los Angeles months ago. She vows she will not believe the charges until she hears it herself. The piece also notes Mrs Mary Ava Burdick’s death at age 100 in Rochester and lists Thanksgiving visitors from Bay Section and nearby towns visiting Middlesex and Port Monmouth communities.
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Los Angeles
Rochester
N. Y
Mary Ava Burdick
Bolivar
Bay Section
Daniel C. Hendrickson
Fruit Vale
Middletown
and ‘Oo
Hares J Runyon and Son
Rabway
Mia
Isaiah
Staats
Hares J. Willett
Harmony
G. Henry Willett
New Monmouth
Daniel T. Hendrickson
Port Monmouth
Henry Walling
Susan Lloyd
Edward Boyd
Otis
Wilard Boyd
Tattenville
D. C
Albert Boyd
George A. Sweezy
William Hayden
Patehogue
L. I
D. Y. Stephens
Belford
Mary Stephens
Jersey City
George VanSchotck
Relford
Willian Vaughan
Staten Island
Foreclosure Notice In The Landay Realty Case
Court of Chancery of New Jersey requires Theodore W Meyer defendants Theodore A Meyer Morris Byk Pauline Byk and Landay Real Estate Co to appear by January 30 1912 to plead in a mortgage foreclosure filed by Theodore Meyer on William Hull. Landay Realty Co cited with two deeds to purport mortgage transfer and Joseph J Landay named as second mortgage holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Meyer
Morris Byk
Pauline Byk
THE
Landay Real Estate
Evhriam Byk
Joseph I Landay
Court of Chancery of
New Jersey
Theodore W. Meyer
Theo Sald III
Wiliam & Hull
Willan A. Hull
County of
Monmouth
Morris Dyk
Leeda
Morris Yk
Elaine
Landay Kewt Estate Co
Islaude
New Herney
Maid County
Sid
Denis
Estete
Epholam
Joseph J
Memmowih
Kohrain Vk
Joseph
Pepue
Thrilling 1865 Escape Reunion From Columbia Prison
A reunion marked the 47th anniversary of an 1865 escape from Camp Sorghum near Columbia South Carolina. David Oliphant William Kirby and T H Butler, once Confederate prisoners, recalled night marches 18 miles to Knoxvilles Union lines after 45 days on the run aided by locals and bloodhound evasion tactics.
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Columbia
N. C
David S. Oliphant
Freehold
William M. Kirby
Auburn
N. Y
T. H. Butler
Baltimore
Grand Hotel
31St Street
Broadway
New York
Mr. Oliphant
Leutenant
Regt
New Terecay Volunteer Infantry
Kirby
Angell
3Rd
New York Artillery
Butler
Sth
Indiana Calvary
Oliphant
N. J. Vols
Sidney Meade
Moravia
Texas
Knoxville
Tenn
Jannuary
Horse Drops Dead Near Elkwood Park Road Crossing
Former Fire Chief C P Soffel mourns the sudden death of his road horse after a delivery wagon incident near Elkwood Park. A colored driver jumped clear as the horse collapsed on Mill road crossing, with James H M Hines aiding after the scene drew attention. The animal, valued and in good shape at noon, died unexpectedly. cause not explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Soffel
James HM. Hines
Hance Farm
Mill Road
Soffel
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Long Branch
Frances R. Cooke
Monmouth St
Red Bank
Paul Gha
Steiner & Son
Dolls Hospital
Liberty Street
J. Cohn
Second Avenue
Junbar Avenue
VanTine Studio
A. H.H. Ritzau
N. J
West End Avenue
Frank Wood
Franklyn Avenue
van Huel & Hobson
Monmouth Beach
Hastings
Wm. Dean
Norwoor
J. H. Parker
Record Office
Norwood
W. A. Stevens
Heisley Building
Stockholders’ Meeting
Ivy Beaneh Sewer Company
Compary
Pith Avenue
Treatay
Dorenberth
May Econo
W. M. Lewis
Sixth Avenue
Columbus Place
W. H. Green & Bro
Sea View Avenue
James St
Rockwell Avenue
Atlantic Ave
Branchport Ave
First Avenue
van Huel and Hobson
Westwood Ave
John Lawley
Alpha Cottage
R. H. Hughes
Atlantic
Edwards Avenue
Central Ave
City Water and Gas
Union Ave
Bath and
Westwood Avenues
Aaron BE. Johnston
Ascury Park
Benjamin FP. Morris
William M. Golden
West Long Branch
Phonograph
Edison
Elberon, N. J
Columbia Place
North Long Branch
van Tine Studio
Joseph Juska
High Street
Daily Record
Remeor
H. S. Meyers
Sixth Ave
Frederick K. Ball
Norwood Ave
Sarah
Rockwell Ave
Chester M. Truax
W. C. Ely
Holmdel
Shank
A. 0. Johnson
Johnson
Dept. Store
Wolf Lieberman
M'Namara
Lecompte Davis
J. B. McNamara
American Press Association
Ortie M'Manigal
Gompers
Amd
Wertsa Pharmacy
Clarence White
Reisen
Chancery OF
ExChief Soffel
Elkwood Park Crossing
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