McNamara brothers jailed after life and fifteen year sentences
James B. McNamara received life imprisonment for murder while his brother John J. McNamara was sentenced to fifteen years for the Llewellyn Iron works case. The judge cited clemency due to their guilty pleas and service to the state.Crowds filled the Hall of Records as the sentences were handed down in a dramatic, tightly managed court transfer.
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Los Angeles
James B. McNamara
Sac Quentin
Bridge of Sighs
Alda
James H. McNamara Wis
Brocaer
Frederickegreed
Dudge
Bordwell
McNamara
Jatin D. Fredericks
Ase
Hall of Records
Court House
Paul McCormick
Gagani
Samuel L. Browne
Coun~ass
Romanley
Hall of Justice
Sterns
Ulard
Mny
McNamaras
Frederick
Thalt
Darrow
Jall
Hammel
San Quentic
Peo
McNamaria
Partly True Confession in McNamara Case Sparks Debate
Cleveland reports Detective Burns says the McNamara confession is only partly true. He questions why Jim McNamara did not reveal how the dynamite was set and the extent of the plan. Burns continues investigation while pending arrests rumors fade. John Kirby Jr. arrives in Ohio consulting on Ryan fund matters. Frank Ryan’s fund allegedly sustains disbursements without full accounting. Darrow’s fee not less than 50,000. AFL secretary notes ongoing defense funding despite safety pleas.
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Cleveland
Jamen
McNamara
Los Angeless Times
Burns
Jim McNamare
New York
John Kirby, Jr
Barton
Ohio
American Manufacturers’ Association
Ryan
Thdianapolis
Ind
Frank M. Ryan
Iron Workers’ Association
Leo al. Rappaport
Darrow
Nec. i
Clarence 8. Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Frank B. Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Morrison
McNamara * Brothers
China Nears 19th Irrigation Congress Amid Political Chaos
Shanghai reports rising pessimism over China’s revolutionary movement due to lack of cohesion funds and a strong leader. Deser tions and infighting threaten unity at Wu Chang and Nanking. Meanwhile Taft and experts outline irrigation goals at Chicago congress with 12 million acres already irrigated and 36 million still to reclaim.
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Shanghai
Eschay
China
Sin Yat Sen
Kocking
Wu-Chang
Nanking
Wan-Yan
Hu-Nan
Hu- Nan
Hu-Peh
Praltlefeld
Ih Hasi
Jlarge
Chicago
Ill
Mexico
Canada
Central
South America
National Irrigation Congress
United States
A. Fowler
Congress
Taft
F. H W. Newell
United States Reclamation Service
RH. Teely
He Bureau
Cennna
Win Ey Borah
Idaho
Gifford Pinchat
I National Conservation Association
Harvey W. Wiley
Cnier
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Isham Randolph
Washington
U. S
Irrigation Congress
Lumber Dealers File Answer to Government Suit
The Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers Association filed in federal court an answer to the government suit alleging Sherman Act violations. The group admits many contentions but denies restraint of trade, stating it operates without unlawful restraints.
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Colorado and Wyoming Association
Penger
Colorado
Wyoming Lumber Sealers’ Association
Defendaat Association
Wasington
D. C
Taft
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tobacco Trust
Snow
McNamara Confession Opens Trial Amid Courtroom Tension
The Chicago case unfolds as District Attorney Fredericks and Judge Bordwell prepare for the McNamara defense team to face jurors. The courtroom hears James B. McNamara’s confession as a large crowd and police guard the scene. The proceeding resumes with Clarence Darrow and others present.
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Tredericka
Oas
Inchea Atross
Jona D. Frederieks
Brown
Bordwell
Clarence
Darrow
Coungel
Lecorpte Davis
Joseph Scott
McNamaras
Fredericks
James B. McNamara
McClaughry Named Iowa Warden Over Barr
Des Moines reports the State Board of Control appointed Charles C. McClaughry to succeed Warden Marquis Barr at the Anamosa reformatory. McClaughry, 48, previously supervised the Missouri training school at Booneville. The board aims to enlarge industrial reforms and shift the reformatory toward rehabilitation, ending Barr’s tenure unexpectedly.
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Des Moines
Dee
Charles C. McClaughry
Mc GlAughry
Yeas
State Informatory
Anamosa
Marquis Barr
State Board of Control
Harré
McClaughry
Missouri Training School
Booneville
Tan Deen
Warren
Robinson
Reformatory
Barr
Judge Quashes Fraud Indictment in Twin Insurance Case
St. Louis December 5 United States District Judge Jacob Trobar quashed the indictment against J G Lewis charging him with using the mails to defraud and upheld pleas in abatement for Harry M Coudrey and other defendants in the Twin Insurance cases except Harry B Gardner, ending the charges against Lewis.
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St. Louis, Mo
United States
Jacob Trobar
J. G. Lewis
Harry M. Coudrey
Harry B. Gardner
Wabash Railway Reorganization Decided at Directors Meeting
New York December meeting of Wabash Railway directors led to a decision on reorganization. The plan would affect the Wabash Pittsburgh terminal and Wheeling and Lake Erie roads, relieving the Wabash of heavy financial responsibility, but the proposal was not accepted by Wabash.
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New York
Dev
Wabash Railrorid Company
Ais
Pittsburgh
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
Supreme Court Refuses Stay in Beef Packers Case
Washington D C December the supreme court of the United States voted refused to grant a stay of the beef packers trial in Chicago until the court could pass upon the constitutional question raised by the packers on habeas corpus proceedings.
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Washington, D. C
Mpreme Court
United States
Trint
Chicago
Wickersham III Attacked by Sudden Illness in Cabinet
Washington attorney general William Howard Taft’s cabinet session was interrupted as Attorney General Wickersham fell suddenly ill. Dr Delaney from the War Department was summoned. officials said he was not in serious danger.
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Washington, D. C
Torney
Wickershamr
Delaney
Taft
War Department
Wickersham
Commerce Court Denies Dismissal in Long and Short Haul Cases
The Commerce Court denied a motion to dismiss further proceedings in the transcontinental freight rate cases. The Chicago Association of Commerce had urged dismissal as arguments began on the motion to make permanent the temporary order issued June ten. The court extended the stay and granted ongoing proceedings, with appeals already noted by the government.
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Commerce Court
Washington
Conte Morea Court
Rimocun Ta
Senters Mountain
Chicago Nayociation of Commerce
Gover
Oche
Lorena Court of the
United State
THREE ARRESTED IN MURDER AND LOYALTY FIGHTS
A Chicago area case reveals seven men tied to Wennerstrom's murder, with Knapp and Mawhood confessing roles and two kin held. three others sought in Coldwater Michigan as detectives press arrests. Separate Los Angeles voting begins as early polls report heavy turnout and party leaders predict victory for both good government and socialist tickets.
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George Birch
Joan Lynch
James Menzer
Coldwater, Mich
Detectves van Natta
O'Sullivan
Chicago Detective Bureau
Caldwiter
Brank Hunter
Joslyn
Balke Michigan
Wammond
Ind
Song
Wennerstrom
McHenry ‘County
Knapp
Madison
Wis
Los Angeles
Cal
Good Government
Alexander
Harwinvan
Harriman
Alexander Forces
Marriman
McNamara
Commerce and tariff actions move forward in Congress
Washington reports that Democratic members of the House ways and means committee will begin revising cotton and woolen tariff schedules without awaiting the Tariff Board report. Representative Underwood calls a conference to set the tariff program. Speaker Clark rejects impeachment petition against Littleton. Bourne introduces parcels post bill raising weight and reducing rates. Treasury denies stricter tea color test. appeal expected.
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Washington, D. C
Underwood
Chamy Clark
House of Representatives
House of
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Henry B. Martin
Anti-Trust League
Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Jonathan Bourne Goon
Treasury Department
Treasury Toda
United States
Customs Court
Beers Destroyed in Public Pouring at Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Kansas on December 3 under the direction of Assistant Attorney General W. E. Montgomery carloads of beer seized for illegal selling or licenses over the last three months were destroyed. A crowd gathered to watch the liquor poured into Cow Creek from a pastor’s area.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
W. TE. Montgomery
Isan-sag
Cow Creek
Ottumwa Youths Missing in River Crossing Fatal Fear
Ottumwa, Tenn. Dec. 5. An active search failed to locate Victor Ekwall aged 19 and his brother Elmer aged 10 who disappeared Sunday after a heating trip. It is feared the boys were drowned while attempting to cross the Des Moines river.
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Victor Ekwall
Ottumiwa
Elmer
Des Moines
Death of Sheldon Parsons at Letts
Sheldon Parsons, longtime resident near Letts, died after a lingering illness tied to a stomach tumor. He lived with his sister Ruth Parsons and was unmarried. Funeral at United Brethren church in Letts Wednesday at 1 30 PM, burial at Old Brick church cemetery Crazelel0R.
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Letts
Sheldon Parsons
Holta
Misa Ruth Parsons
Martha E. Cline
Avid Parsons
Ruth Parsons
Mr. Parsons
Muscatine County
Lette
United Brethren Church
Craz
Firemen Seek Union of Des Moines Members
Des Moines firemen petition to join a national labor union, arguing they are enlisted workers serving the city and should be classified as laborers rather than tradesmen. Union leaders insist they are not tradesmen but servicemen seeking representation.
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Des Moines
Laher
Destai
Comediman Joh
MacVicar
MacNicar
Weather forecast notes for Illinois and Tama region
We The Weathers forecast a fair and warmer Wednesday with increasing cloudiness and likely unsettled night in parts of the region. In Illinois expect generally fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures despite sunrise and sunset changes noted by local observers.
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Towa
Illinois
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James B. Wnamara
Udge
Henleat
Trnce
Eack
Cohveston
Ghent
Pinchot
Dr. Wiley
Lumbdr Dealers
IL. Dee
Prohibition Party
Caramittes
Milwaukee
Destroit
M’claughry
Major McLaughiy
Anamosa Warden
Lewis
Watash
Chicago Packers
Wickersham III
Wes
Nerstrom
Vals
Waukegan
Jan
Winnerstrom
Cary
Til
Jast
Tock
Key
David R. Joslin
McHenry County
Wennerstror
Forest Knapp
Battle Creek
Michigan
Wennerstram
David Mawhood
Fox River
Edward Allen
Mawhood
Woodstock, Til
Bay
Dpd
Sugar Trust
Agricultural Department
Dr. Wile
Senate
T. Lorimer
Stephenson
Monetary Commission
Aldrich
Tariff Board
Ottigmwa
Mr. Parson
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