Dynamite Cases Go to Jury by Night in Los Angeles Trial
Indianapolis dispatch reports on the dynamite conspiracy case as forty union men face possible guilty verdicts. Judge Anderson plans explicit instructions to jurors, with verdicts expected after deliberation. Prosecution links officials of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers to the plot, naming figures like McNamara and McManigal and detailing explosions across cities including Los Angeles Seattle and Boston. The jury will be sequestered in the federal building, and returns are anticipated only after thorough review of evidence and separate verdicts per defendant.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Rial
Dine
Charles W. Milter
Albert B. Andreson
Inter State
Anderson
Poolshed
Pug Tne
Federal Building
Miller
Orue E. McManigal
Interhiutional Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Sonapincy
Wei AeNamura
Tus
Alm
Frank M. Ryan
New York
Preliic
Mat A. Trelimoo
Lugenea
Clancy
Sin Vranuluco
Los Angeles
Salt Tale City
Munney
Jack Brilgea
New Orleans
Phil A. Uooley
Wrankly Webb
Boston
Michael J. Young
Unien
Yourd
New England
Buffalo
Ty Butehor
AL Gleveland
Peter 3
Stalth
George Anderson
Jotar J
James
RB McNamara
Ortie EB. McManlyall
Edward Clark
Agaipat
Seattle
Chiney
Four Miller family killed in buggy train crash
Four members of Ed Ward H. Miller's family perished when a Panamax Limited train struck their buggy four miles from Champalen. Edward H Miller, Maud Miller, Luther Miller, and Wayne Miller, aged 26 to four, died. neighbor Scott, 1, was fatally injured. The family had been returning from a Christmas celebration when the accident occurred at a crossing as their double seated buggy crossed the tracks.
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Champsten
St. Dee
Ed Ward H. Miller
Imlinole Central Panamax Limited
Champalen
Edward H. Miller
Sears
Gia
Luther Miller
Wayne Miller
Onl Scott
Millers
Scott
Investigators to Refer Todd Confession to U S Attorney General
Chicago officials say the investigation team will refer the Todd confession to the U S Attorney General for possible criminal prosecution. William J. Todd, investigator for a reform association, admitted he had perjured himself after testifying that Daniel A. Campbell paid workers in his home ward during a recent election.
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Chicago
Vec
Daniel A. Campbell
U.S
Wm. J. Todd
Ful
CIGARGO OFFICES ENTERED AND ROBBED
Burglars entered and robbed CIGARGO offices securing five dollar money. No clue to the thieves. W A Janning motorman injured in the worst street car accident here in years is recovering and able to sit up for the first time since the crash. Anson Degoro of Rosie Island died from injuries after being struck by a Rock Island railroad train. Cyclone Tommy Champion and Farry Brandell resume dating for New Year celebration at Timeis Theatre in Rock Island.
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Diveniort
Clear Company
W. A. Janning
Tri-City
Anson Degoro
Rosie Island
Rocksland
Cyclong
Tommy Champion
Rock Island
Farry Brandell
Davenport
Timeis
Rocke Island
Crushed Rock Moving to Islett Avenue Bridge Site
A portion of vat crushed rock on Walnut Street is being moved to Islet Avenue Bridge for ballast in the recently connected pulls. The old switch is being seen in use near Walnut Street, indicating a shift from street car service to the new alignment.
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Walnut Street
Stralghe Cra
Avenue Bridge
Counterfeit Coin Ring Tied to Christmas Rush
Secret Service reports a surge of small coin counterfeiting in the past weeks linked to the Christmas season. Three counterfeit half dollars were recirculated in the East, and Louis Julien was arrested in New York for making and passing bad money. A complete counterfeit setup including moulds for coins and dolls was seized with Julien.
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Warrington
Secret Service
New York
Louis Julien
Fovith
Julien
Clapp seeks broader probe into 1912 presidential fight
Senator Clapp chairing the inquiry aims to extend its scope beyond 1908 and 1912 campaigns to include the presidential contest of 1912. Lawmakers plan to seek a new resolution granting expanded powers as the investigation consults with counsel.
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Chaiman Clapp
Washington, D. C
Dew
Sanati
Senator Clapp
Congress
Senate
Saloulki Suggests Peace Move on Adrianople
London dispatch reports Adrianople remains the major obstacle in peace talks between the Balkan allies and Turkey. Saloulk has proposed a compromise to curb Bulgaria's claims to the northern city, possibly keeping the fortress under Turkish control while offering concessions elsewhere in European Turkey. Delegates at St James Palace near future talks may address Adrianople's status and a western road corridor while seeking a broader agreement to end the conflict.
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London
Adrianople
Turkey
Alkay
Bulgaria
Ened
Saloulki
Dollagares
Saloulk
Aball
Sevres
Midia
Dardaneles
Viere
Doubt Robbery Motive in Murder at Diamond Dealer Office
Chicago, Der 2u An inventory today convinced police that Logue the diamond dealer was killed in his office Friday with no prosperous risk linked to him. Diamonds found in his office, police say, and Logue had opened a mail order department recently. Detectives seek use of the stones as part of the investigation. Captain Halpin noted an associate tied to post office thefts and street crime was arrested. other suspects had explanations for their past actions.
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Chicago, Jr
Hede
Joseph H. Layo
Halpin
Logue
Fogue
Shivtempton
Retires With Higher Ank General McClernard Named Brigadier
Washington announces General Edward J. McClernard will retire next Sunday at statutory age with brigadier general status in the army. He heads a cavalry board inspecting foreign military establishments. Appointed by Taft, Senate inaction prevents confirmation before retirement.
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McClernard
Beigut
Washington, D. C
Army
Secretary of War
Edward J. McClernard
Inn
McClernmd
Taft
Senate
La Follette to Speak in Minneapolis public address
Wisconsin Senator La Follette plans his first major public appearance since the election in Minneapolis at an event Monday evening. The talk titled A New Deal in Politics will address farmers groups and include North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin members of the Equity Society.
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Wisconsin
Borst
Madison
Wis
Dee
la Follette
Minneapolis
Minnesota Progressplo
Republican League
da Follette
Minn*nesota
Farmers, Equity Society of North
Union Feud Yields Another Union Man to Death
Chicago Illinois December 26 James Conway official of United Steam Fitters and Helpers Union local 320 shot and killed by Thomas Freer secretary of the organization at union headquarters. Freer claimed self defense and the shooting stems from a long running factional dispute among union labor leaders. The feud echoes past killings linked to the same factional wars in bars and saloons.
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Chicago
Til
Des
James Conway
Untteit Steam Fitters and Helpers Union
Thomas Freer
Quarro
Union
Freer
Zone Appointments Await Taft Return
Washington dispatches report an explosion near the Tivali hotel during a dance for President Taft in Panama. Jealous business rivalry among Spanish rivals cited as motive. Col Goethals expected to be named Civil Governor with Taft planning a Panama visit and return to the U S.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Tivali
Tall
van Lions
Panama
Pan- Ama
Districk Trive
Taft
National Theatre
Panama Canal Zone
United States
Henry Morgan
Charles II
England
Colon
Arkaneus
Key ‘West
Suncas
Col
Goethals
Delaware
Weshington
Parma
Gosthaly
Goathalsteen
Iinq
Gove Arner
Football
Ambassador Calera Plan to Retire to Mexico City
Washington December 24 Ambassador Calera of Meco expects to leave Washington for Mexico City December 31. Proposals indicate he plans retirement and practice in Mexico, with embassy officials noting his desire to return home.
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Washington
D. C
Amassador Calera
Meco
Mexico City
Dat Hn
Sud Practiqu Taw
Governor Wilson Remains Restful Amid Cold in Princeton
Governor Wilson stays in his room at Princeton after a light cold strengthens into influenza like symptoms. Doctors say he is much improved but will remain indoors with engagements delayed. secret service guards a new shelter near his residence as he spends Christmas quietly while plans for currency talks are tentatively moved to next week.
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Princtan
N. J
Det
Wilson
Plata House
Aig Phiysician
James Garnach
Crippe
Staunton
Cartier Ginsx
Virginia
Chaimat St
Princeton
Trenton
Carnaghan
Wroth
Glass
Lao
Langford Knocks Out McVey in Thirteenth Round
Sydney report details a heavyweight bout in Australia where Ybor Sam Langford defeats Sam McVey in the thirteenth round after a fierce exchange. Langford dominated early and continued punishing his opponent to a decisive finish on the ropes.
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Sydney
Australia
Sam Langford
Sam Mc Vey
Langford
McVey
Ferecely
MeVey
MeVey Shaw
Juangford
Caen
Mercy
Drowned Men Sought After Dauphin Island Fishing Trip
Searchers in Mobile Alabama hunt for William Wheeler John Garwag and Miss Isle Barnes missing after a fishing trip to the western end of Dauphin Island. A gale Saturday and rough seas are blamed for their disappearance last Friday afternoon during the outing.
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Myo
Mobile
Ala
William Wheeler
John Garwag
Miss Isle Barnes
Dauphin Island
Fire threat in Janesville business section extinguished
Janesville Wis Dec 26 fire of incendiary origin threatened a large business district but was put out with minor damage. Fire chief says it is the second incendiary blaze in a week and the fourth in five weeks. State Fire Marshal Purcell has been notified.
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Janesville
Wis
Purcell
Twenty-Five Prisoners Released From Polk County Jail
Des Moines December 25 twenty five men were released from the Polk County jail as part of the Christmas celebration. The holiday event lightened the county's mood and followed through on prior traditions in the Des Moines area.
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Polk County
Des Moines
Suffragette March to Capital from New York to Washington
The suffragette army marching from New York to Albany for the cause plans to push on to Washington in February to reach the capital at President Wilson's inauguration. General Rosalie Jones leads the marchers who will deliver a message from the national suffrage association urging Wilson to support enfranchisement. Details on participants, duration, and convoy leadership remain undecided.
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Hudson
New York
Albany
Washington
Wilson
Rosalie
Jones
Mae
Father of Senator Cummins Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa December 26 Special T L Cummins aged eighty nine father of Senator Cummins died at noon after an extended illness. He leaves three sons five daughters all except B T Cummins of Chicago were at his bedside at his death. The funeral was held Saturday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
T. L. Cummins
Senator Cummins
B. T. Cummins
Chicago
Passenger Vessel Blown Ashore off Devon Coast
Dec 26 Plymouth reports Brazils passenger steamer Soyus from Buenos Ayres and two actooners blown ashore by a violent gale along the English Channel. Vessels struck near Baton Bay close to this port as England endures thunder and torrential rain. Six crew from the schooner Aldine, thought lost, reached St Pierre after abandoning ship near Avignenes island.
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Plymouth
Borland
Buenos Ayres
English Channel
Baton Bay
Devon
England
St. Pierre Mig
St. Pierre
Monroe City Fire Threatens City Buildings
Monroe City Missouri battles a major fire that started at 12 30 in the timber yard of Conway and Proctor. A northwest wind pushes flames toward homes while a machine shop and livery barn receive warnings. Few firefighting facilities and limited water from wells hamper efforts as the Quincy G ro department dispatches engines to assist.
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Quincy
Deg
Br Fource
Monroe County
Conway and
Proctor
Tt 13
Quincy Gro Department
Monroe City
Trackman swallowed by quicksand presumed dead near Santa Fe mine
Henry Snive, trackman for Santa Fe, vanished Tuesday afternoon after quicksand caved in ninety feet below the mine. Rescue teams abandoned hopes of recovery as workers feared lethal gas and collapsing earth. Lyle Snive’s wife kept vigil at the site amid the ongoing effort.
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Henry Snvke
Santa Fe
Mina
Luke
Lyle
Dunn Funeral Today for Mrs Tulis Dunn in Greenwood
The funeral for Mrs. Tulis Dunn, once a prominent city resident, was held today at 1 o'clock at Greenwood Cemetery. Rev L M Grigsby of the Metohiss Episcopal church officiated with pallbearers E Davidson Thomas Beard Louis Beard Samuel Borger. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Mes
Junia Dunn
Greenwood
Tulis Dunn
John
Chitero
L. M. Grigsby
Metohiss Episcopal Church
E. Davidson
Thomas Lier Beard
Louis Beard
Aunworth
Samuel Borger
Greenwood Cemetery
Coroner to End 21 Years Service in Union County
Creston Iowa December 26 Coroner James Will will complete twenty one years of service as coroner of Union county when his term ends January 0 He will be succeeded by N Behen and the transition is noted in local records
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Creston
James
Union County
N. Behen
Kellogg Company Accused of Price Control Scheme
In Detroit a federal petition alleges Kellogg’s toasted corn flakes company and officers fixed retail prices through a patent packed carton. The U S government seeks an injunction, arguing the carton was a subterfuge to evade Sherman Antitrust and commodity laws and to restrain trade. The defendants include Will Kellogg and Andrew Rose.
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Detroit
Mich
U. S. District Court
Winkersham
Kellogg Tosted Corn Flake Company
Will K. Kellogg
Wired 5 Loge
Andrew Rose
Baile Creek
Mish
Tt3
Kellogg Corm Flake Company
de VenGer
Ita
Uae
Schrank a Model Patient in Wisconsin Hospital
John Schrank, who attempted to assassin Theodore Roosevelt, is described as a model patient at the northern hospital for the insane in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The superintendent reports he is faithful in work and spends time reading writing and engaged in tasks around the criminal ward as required.
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Oshitesh
Wis
John Schrank
Theogore Roosevelt
Northern Hospital For
Saia
Woman killed in Golden Point runaway in Indiana
Keoluk ta December 1 2 irs Isaac Baxter was killed and her husband fatally injured in a runaway at Golden Point Indiana seven miles northeast of here today. Six small grandchildren in the carriage escaped with scratches and scrapes.
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Keoluk- Ia
Isaac
Baxter
Golden Point
Here
Barridge
Weather Outlook for Towanda and Illinois
Fragmentary weather note details a Friday forecast with cooler night conditions and a sunrise. Mentions minor changes in temperature and a slight chance of drizzle but lacks complete data or locations.
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Todd
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Saloniki
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Conway
Dress
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Wig
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Grippe
Boston Tar Baby
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General Jones
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Schrank
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