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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1911

Page

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Darrow Made Offer in McNamara Case, DA Says

District Attorney John D. Fredericks outlined negotiations leading to James B. McNamara and John J. McNamara pleading guilty. He said defense counsel refused to accept terms earlier, and that Darrow and colleagues pressed for a plea to save the brother's life. Sentence expected next Tuesday.

James McNamara Los Angeles Cal Acronooy John D. Fredericks McNamara James B. McNamara Jobo J. McNamara Lieweliyn Peace Ane Society James B. McNagmara John J Fredericks Jota J. McNamiata Darrow Darrew Lincoln Btalfens Steffena T.0 Defense J. J. McNamars Davis Cutty Franklin Bart H. Franklin Aribery Harry T. Gare McNamaras Tacney Burns Chicago Schmidt Caplan End Orhers Joan J James B McNaemiras Lecompta Davis John J. McNamara International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers United Traparingha

Labor Belief and McNamara Confession Stir Unions

In Urick of the Iowa Labor Federation notes organized labor's support for the McNamara brothers during their trial, now eroded by their confession. Mayer of the Western Federation of Miners argues capital could weaponize the confession against labor, while Roosevelt offers no comment beyond referencing his Outlook piece. Morrison of the AFL criticizes the brothers, and Gompers signals the executive council will review the confession.

Des Melacs Dec Urick Iowa Federation of Labor McNamara Organized Labor McNamaras Councils of Labor Chik Moyer Denver Colo Charles H. Mayer Western Federation of Minory Wr Haywood Jota Arettibono Stunenberg Ortle McManigal Haywood Pettibone Asmost Moyer Orchard 15 Idaho Mayer Job Harriman Lo Angeles Western Federation of Miners Iy McNamara Defende Fund Roosevelt New York Theodore Roosevelt Wat Veas Morrison Washington, D. C Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Tovey McNamara Brothers Law and Order Troy Dec. S McNamars Brothers American Federation of Lavor Washington Samuel Gompers

Criticism Hurts Decl: Labor Leaders Face Speculation

A disputed Labor Department gesture sparks debate as critics argue the move harms public confidence while supporters say the course taken protects workers. The article notes speculation on motives and potential political fallout for labor leaders.

Geaders

Labor Leaders, Go-Betweens Weigh Plea in McNamara Case

Clarence Darrow, aged and weary, comments on guilty pleas by James B. and I. I. McNamara amid Labor leaders’ reactions. He notes the plea’s practical solution to months of anxiety and hints California held more indictments. Nockele confirms awareness. business men pushed a continuance, but the state and defense reached a decisive agreement after ten days of conferences.

Los Angeles Cal Clarence S. Darrow Darerow Trig Darrow California McNamaras Tha Inbor Nockela Jedward Nockele Chicago Woale J. B. McNamara Committee of Business Men iDatriet John D. Fredericks

Independence or Nanking fallen rebels' deaths slogan

News from Teneran and Nanking reports revolutionary forces seizing Nanking after capitulation terms. Imperial troops retreated or surrendered under protection, with Li Yuer-Mong and Lin key leaders guiding capture. No large-scale killings anticipated as rebels take control and aim for moderation.

Nanking China Jon Fort Li Yuer-Mong Igor Fort Shai-Kwan Sah Lion Hill Lin Taiping Tegan Feng-Kwa-Chang

Fraternity Men TC Form Pan Hellene Association Meeting

Fraternity men of Muscatine plan a Pan-Hellenic association to unite college and university members from national fraternities. A Sunday 2 PM meeting at the Commercial Club will initiate members and organize a permanent body, with about thirty local fraternity men believed to be involved. The gathering aims to arrange a Christmas charitable function inviting current students.

Muscatine Pan-Belleule Association Commercial Club Tita Pan- Hellenic Association

Officers Chosen by Odd Fellows Encampment

The annual election of officers of the I.O.O.F encampment was held last evening after the regular business meeting. A large number attended and, after the election, a social fire and smoker followed. Elected: Chief Preist George Winters High Priest L. Smith Senior Warden Henry Concat Teno Turner Warden Charles Blots Recording Secretary A J Pier son Financial Scribe M S Stirlen Treasurer C J Hackett.

Chiat Prest George Winters L. Smith Henry Concat- Te Charles Blots A. J. Pierson Stirlen C. J. Hackett

Big Muscatine Journal edition to be published soon

The Muscatine Journal announces its big annual edition will be published in a few days. Editorial work has been finished with care and readers will note a splendid showing. Space is limited in the closing pages, and advertisers are urged to reserve space to reach about 10 000 homes in Muscatine and surrounding areas.

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Hughie Jennings Seriously Hurt In Pocono Auto Crash

Detroit manager Hughie Jennings was seriously injured when his automobile plunged from a bridge into the Lehigh River near Gouldsboro Pennsylvania. Rev Peter Lynett and the Holdens were also injured. Jennings suffered many broken bones but is conscious, with Mrs Jennings later notified. The party was en route from Matamoras after a wedding.

Scranton Hugh Jennings Detroit American League Baseball Club Gouldsboro Pocono Mountains Peter F. Lynett Matamors David Holden Matamoras Lynett Tennings Pocéna Mountains Gouldshoro Erterlay Wather Lynett Jennings Lehigh River Father Ineto Holdens Jy. A. Webb St. Peter's, Cathedral Wey

Des Moines Man Accused Of Murder Cites Broken Engagement

Dr Harry D Kellytestified that his narcotic problems grew from a broken Seattle engagement The father testified as the sole witness in one trial noting Harry blamed him for interfering with the practice and waking to attend a drunken carousal before the alleged murder case resumed.

Des Moines Harry D. Kelly Kelly Seattle Harry

Four Sentenced to Be Hung for Crime in Chicago

Chicago, Dec 2 Tudee Petie today sentenced to be hanged Dec 9 4 men found guilty of murder of Fred W Guelzow Jr truck farmer The men named Ewald Shiblawski 24 Frank Shiblawski 2 Phillip Soumerling 35 Thomas Schultz 14 Luo Suchomeki and Frank Cita 11 were sentenced to life in prison The scene was dramatic as the judge asked each man if he had anything to say before being condemned to death Ewald Shiblawski declared he had not had a fair trial.

Chicago Ill Tudee Petie Fred W. Guelzow, Jr Ewald Shiblawski Frank Shiblawski Phillip Soumerling Thomas Schultz Luo Suchomeki Frank Cita Pottad

Weather Outlook For Town Tonight And Sunday

Unclear forecast notes a fair night and Sunday with little temperature change. Sunrise at 7:00, sunset at 4:20. Minor garbled data includes stray numbers and terms not forming a clear location or period.

Groonser

Drew Says Fight Only Commenced

Walter Drew chief counsel for the National Erectors Association states the fight over the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case has only begun. He says the aim is to uncover the men who financed and directed the McNamaras, with federal authorities in Indianapolis continuing the probe and full cooperation expected from local officials. He asserts no personal vengeance against the McNamaras, urges prosecution of those who paid and incited the outrage, and notes congratulatory messages from across the country.

New York N. Y McNamazas Walter Drew National Erectors’ Association William J. Burns Los Angeles McNamaras Mr. Drew Indianapolis McNamarasa National Brecture’ Association Drew Charles BE. Cheney Association Tndianapolis Burns Chicago Decive McNameras Ortle McMavigal Whicch Vanda McNemaras Samuel Gampers Los Angeles Times Petretive Wri J. Burns

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