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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1911

Page

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McNamara case probes dynamite plots and clerks questioned

Denver and San Francisco grand juries pursue the McNamara dynamite conspiracy. Former union officials and clerks are questioned as probes target insiders and potential collaborators. Reports detail payments, letters, and planned attacks tied to the International Brotherhood of Iron Workers and related unions.

Tnitlananotls Ind of Fess International Bridge & Servetural Iron John J. BleNamara Federal Grand Jury Andrew J. Hull Kimball Neh Union McNamara Thiserier Charles W. Miller Orda Memanizal Patel Tun Mny Mel Mauival Nolaaring Konsa Boston Grand Oprie Rouge Hoboken N. 1 McManigal Heanys National Erectors’ Association Federal Hare Wrison Los Angeles Calli Dee Grand Jury San Frenglaco Oakland James B. McNamara Misa Evel Gil San Francisco John WeNanmars Galifornia

PENTIES DENIES MARSHAL REAPPOINTMENT RUMORS

United States Marshal Frank B. Clark of the southern district, now in Des Moines on federal business, refutes reports he will withdraw from the marshal race to become Fort Leavenworth warden. He says he remains a candidate and expects normal reappointment. Mrs. Clara Clark dismisses the gossip as unfounded.

United States Belt Maines Frank B. Clark Towa Incha City Fort Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Clara

Trials and talk as Stokes case nears jury verdict

In New York, Lillian Graham and Weber Conrad face a jury today over charges tied to the shooting of W. Y. Stokes. Prosecution paints a money motive and a plotted scheme, while defense awaits verdicts possible tonight or tomorrow. The case carries counts of attempted murder and assaults with varying penalties.

New York Lillian Graham Weber Conrad Stokes Buckner Justles Marcus Yusterdnay Luckner Ty Pioney Conrad Econo Miss Conrad Graham Misa Conend Ind Cathns Tase Lw Dary

Man of Mystery 5 a Victim of Wreck

Marion Indiana dispatch reports George A. Kimmel of Nijea Michigan one of the “men of mystery” injured in a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train wreck. He suffered two broken ribs and injuries to the spine, with paralysis of the legs developing but expected to recover. Charles M. Bansy of St Henry Ohio was severely injured and about 20 other passengers were hurt when a wheel flange fractured.

Marion Ind George A. Kimmel Chesapeake & Ohio Khumel Charles M. Bansy St. Henry Ohio

Congress Session Notes and Investigations Unfold

Reported activities from Washington show Congress in session with testimonies on a range of issues. Witnesses include Edward Hines and others as committees discuss leg islation, an interstate commerce matter, and a proposed banking or trust measure. A push to adjourn and an ongoing inquiry into alleged letters and obscure indictments dominate the scene.

Reni Mond Hdward Hines

Rep Lindbergh Calls For Money Trust Investigation

Rep Lindbergh of Minnesota urged the House Rules Committee to form a special five member panel to probe the so called money trust. He charged a syndicate of bankers and capital controls the nation’s reserve system, criticizing financial power in America.

Oliver Pittsburgh Lindbergh Mhun Money Trust Crozier Ly Army Controller Bay Ren. Montell Wynn Trust Sweer Trust Investicadlage Committee Eubor Philadelphia Stamford Conn House Rules Committee Rep. Lindbergh Minagotn Mie Lindbergh Mnancal World Lingbergh

London stirred by assassination tale

A London rumor claimed King George had been assassinated in Delhi, triggering huge public stir. Officials called the reports unfounded, noting sensational telegrams and fires in Delhi Durbar camps likely inflated by rumor.

London Ming George Delhi King George George Delhi Durbar India

Sunday School Officers Elected at Most Baptist Church

The Most Baptist Church held a major meeting electing officers for Sunday school work. Z W Hutchinson was reappointed Superintendent with Gael C Schmidt as assistant, Mrs Carl Schnidt as secretary, Edwin Westrate treasurer, Harry Sample librarian, and Miss Gertrude Briggs pianist. A financial plan and outline for the coming year were adopted, led by Pastor Rev J B Smith.

The Baptist Church Y. W. Hutchingen J. B. Smith Gael C Schmidt Carl Schnidt Edwin Westrate Harry Sample Gertrude Briggs

Verdict Directed Jurors On Strike In McDermott Case

Jurors refused to return a verdict per Judge Withrow s instruction in the McDermott matter, remaining noncommittal as they deliberated. Mrs Farrington contends undue influence by Father White, executor of Bridger s estate, but evidence failed to prove it, and the judge directed a verdict for the defendant.

Bk Louis Dee McDermott Ciect Withrow Hanes Que P. P. Smith Isha Mary Farrington Father White Bridger. McDermott

Abington and Muscatine Rivalry Shapes Up for January Contest

Abington high school faces Muscatine and Wilton on a busy January schedule, with a key January 20 game in Abington and a prior January 19 clash with Rock Island. The Muscatine turnout is noted after last season’s setback at Evanston where illness and injuries hampered their play.

Clan W. B. Rose Abingdon Abngdon Rock Island Muscatine Evanston I Chicoago Bloom Lohr Ottumwa

Threats loom over Fort Riley officers as plot rumors grow

Threatening letters reached Brig. Gen. Schuyler Col. Citas Hanfield and Col. Hoyle since last March amid incendiary incidents at Fort Riley. A fortified guard and strict controls were ordered. a sergeant was shot by mistake and several others were fired at. Rumors claim most Battery members are involved in a plot to destroy the fort. Battery E prisoners remain confined. Government casualties and losses run high, with the quartermaster storehouse burned on March 14, costing about a million dollars.

Tanction City Kansas Fort Riley WS. Schuyler Citas Hanfield D. Hoyle Battery E Kansas City Jordan Anna Jordan W. Zykargore Mrs. Jordan

Mrs John Danner Buried in Illinois

Funeral services for Mrs. John Danner of Rock Island County Illinois were held at a Methodist church in Winois City. The ceremony included pastor Ratiem of German Lutheran church at Wrar ville and Rev Leacherman. Interment followed at Windy City cemetery with pallidars John Brayton Vernon Tyler Louis Krieger Ferdinand Mewes Fred Mewes and Edward Huber listed as pallbearers.

John Danner Rock Teland County Ilinois Uys Winois City Eeless Charse Tev Ratiem Wrarville Leacherman Swindy City John Brayton Vernon Tyler Louis Krieger Ferdinand Mewes Fred Mewes Edward Huber

New Library Books Readied For Patrons

The local public library will soon offer a new list of books just received. The librarian is compiling a list of the new literature to be ready for circulation in a few days. The collection includes varied works that are well used and expected to boost reading demand.

Ion Tias

Weathers forecast for Illinois and Weathers area

Weathers JOWA-Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with moderate temperatures. Illinois unsettled with rain in the southern portion tonight or Saturday sunrise, moonrise at 2 and sunset at 4:22.

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