McNamara Brothers Sentenced in Timely California Trial
James B. McNamara received a life sentence at San Quentin for the Los Angeles Times bombing murder. His brother John J. McNamara got fifteen years. District Attorney Fredericks and Judge Bordwell denounced them, noting no extenuating circumstances and citing a pre-election bargain.
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Los Angeles
Calif
James B. McNamara
San Quentin
Bordwell
John J. McNamara
John McNamara
Fredericks
McNamaras
McCormick
Bulding
Hall of Records
MecNamaras Brothers
Jim
Jas. McNamara
James
John J
McNammaras
Hammel
Jal
Joel James McNamara
James B McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Lfe
John D. Fredericks
Caplan Sought in Times Dynamite Case Behind Bars
Perth and Deck report that David Caplan, wanted for participation in the Times dynamiting, is imprisoned in a small northwest town jail. Otto Kulper of Burns Detective agency says Caplan is in the middle West under surveillance and will be arrested when authorities are crowded.
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Perth
Deck
David Caplan
Otto Kulper
Burns Detective Agency
Caplan
Middle West
Attorney General appoints Oscar Lawler for LA dynamiting probe
Washington on record today announced the formal appointment of Oscar Lawler as a special attorney general to oversee the federal investigation into the Los Angeles dynamiting cases. The Justice Department said little on developments, with Fredericks Through in Los Angeles reporting from December 6.
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Case
Washington
Der
Wickersham
Oscar Lawler
Warge
Los Angeles
Department of Justice
Settlers Demand Prompt Decision on West Umatilla Extension
Special correspondence from Hermiston Oregon reports landowners within the proposed reservoir limits for the west Umatilla project held a Dec 1 meeting. A resolution was drafted to urge the President Taft and the Interior Secretary to avoid further delay on building or rejecting the extension, with a committee appointed to send the petition and copies to press.
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Hermiston
Ore
Umatilla
Taft
Cinl
West Umatilla
Butter Creek Echoe House
A. Gardiner
Peter Sheridan
Frank Sloan
D Smith
Shaw
James Kyle
Zooth Houser
D. Teel
J. T. Hinkle
W. B. Hamilton
John Canfield
Peter Sher
Millionaire Daughter Among Teens Held in City
Deputy District Attorney Pruitt continues efforts to protect young girls from harmful influences. Esther Dunnington 15, of Helix, with Esther Groom 16, ordered to Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Portland. Alma Peck, daughter of a late Kansas City millionaire, found at Empire lodging house. mother contacted for possible action.
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Pruitt
Kansas City
Esther Dunnington
Helix
Esther Groom
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
Porthind
Idaho
Empire Lodging House
Dunnington
Taft Defends Sherman Anti-Trust Law in Congress
President Taft defended the Sherman anti trust law as effective and called for supplemental legislation while supporting Supreme Court decisions. He urged a federal corporation law granting charters at the commission’s discretion and said more measures would follow before Christmas. The message appends a summary of government anti trust cases totaling 37 since Harrison’s administration.
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Washington, D
Supreme Court
Taft
Congress
Harrison
Lodges Held Responsible for Jewelers Death
San Francisco December 5 coroners jury found John Rogers guilty of murder in a jewelry robbery that netted $5,000. Hazel Smith, the woman who betrayed him, smiled and chatted during the session.
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San Francisco
John Rogers
Benjamin Goodman
Hazel Smith
Incendiary Fire Destroys Nooval Reception Tent
Delhi dispatch reports an incendiary damaged a reception tent prepared for the arrival of King George and Queen Alexandra from Bombay. Extensive precautions are in place to guard the lives of their majesties as the royal visit approaches tomorrow.
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Delhi
British India
George
Alexandria
Bombay
Beat a Prince and a New Mayor Matlock Speaks
W. F. Matlock, newly elected mayor, thanks supporters and pledges to uphold his platform. Opponent J. R. Raley congratulates Matlock, notes his own strong showing and thanks friends for their efforts despite defeat.
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Maatlock
W. F. Matlock
Raley
J. R. Raley
Farmers Union Sessions Open in Armory Hall
The second annual Farmers Educational and Co operative Union convened with over seventy five delegates from across the state and many delegates wives in attendance. J W McAllister Sau Grande and Jack Keefe led enthusiastic remarks praising cooperation while W P Davis discussed the death of the middleman. Absent C S Barrett of Georgia was hoped to speak soon as Misses Helen and Vers Sikes and Charles Meighan provided musical interludes. A business session continued through the afternoon and a banquet was planned for the evening in the Christian church basement.
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Delates
Farmers' Educational & Co-operative Union
Armory Hall
Dan FP. Smythe
Commercial Association
BR. J. Murphy
C. & Curry
Portland
Tri-Terminal
W. P. Davis
la Grande Grange
C. S. Barrett
Georgia
Inton
Oon
Helen
Vers Sikes
Charles W. Meighan
The
Christian Church
Supreme Court rules against Chicago Packers
Washington December 5 The United States Supreme Court denied the Chicago Packers application for a stay of trial. The case, charged with violation of the anti trust law, will proceed in Chicago before Judge Carpenter unless further action is taken. The Packers appeal contends the anti trust law is unconstitutional. The plea remains on the docket.
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Washington
Unthter Slo Supreme Court
Chicago Packers
Carpenter
Chicago
Senator Introduces Bill to Abolish Court of Commerce
Washington Senator Poin Dexter introduced a bill in the senate for abolishing the court of commerce. He cited the Spokane decision as the direct cause and noted it aims to eliminate the court that has been docking the Interstate Commerce Commission. The setting was Junction.
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Washington, Dee
Poindexter
Senate
Court of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Junction
Italians Win Two Tattles Near Benghasi and Darna
News from Tripoli dated December 5 reports two Wattles near Benghasi and Darna. The Italians were victorious though details are unclear as the Turkish forces suffered heavy losses while Italians lost far fewer men.
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Tripoli
Benghasi
Darna
West Fl Docket Chose Mayor. Commission Plan Fails
John Siebert and Charles Cole representing Third and Fourth Wards are new council members after the election. Other candidates ran unopposed in their races while the commission plan was defeated, reshaping local leadership and policy direction.
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John Siebert
Charles Cole
Election results show rejection of charter and key races end
Yesterday's election finalized with Mayoral and Treasurer results listed alongside Water Commissioner candidates ee eer. W. FL Matlock, Lee Moorhouse, Will Moore. Council seats filled by First Ward John Dyer and R. F. Kirkpatrick, Second Ward J. BE. Montgomery, Third Ward John Siebert, Fourth Ward Charles Cole. Proposed Commission Charter rejected by 46 vote margin.
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John Dyer
R. F. Kirkpatrick
J. BE. Montgomery
John Siebert
Charles Cole
W, FY. Matlock
Pendleton
J. Roy Raley
Wil Moore
James Johns
Water Commission
Board
E. L. Smith
Strain
W. Stroble
R F. Kirkpatrick
John E. Montgomery
Lee
Commi Sion
Commission
Will Moore
Milver
W. F. Matlock
T. Stearen
W EL Brock
Joseph Ell
R.E. Kirkpatrick
Lee Moorhouse
Water
1. Brown
G.I Ia Dow
John R Dickson
T. C. Taylor
Kirkpatrick
Gcouncilman
Montgomery
Pendleton Election Yields Back Matlock Victory, Commission Reform Loss
Matlock wins Pendleton mayoral race by 71 votes over J Roy Raley in a bitter contest. Will Moore sweeps water commission, commission form defeated by narrow margins. Several ward contests elect Cole, Siebert, Montgomery, and Moore. voter turnout strong with notable betting on mayor’s race.
Van Vactor Chosen Mayor of Heppner
Sam P. Van Vactor was elected mayor of Heppner over EF Farnsworth by a two to one vote. J P Wiltlima won city recorder over Walter Richardson. No opposition for council seats. Van Vactor serves as district attorney for Amity and Morrow counties and may aid both offices without conflict of interest.
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Heppner
Ore
Sam P. van Vactor
EF Farneworth
J. P. Wiltlima
Walter Richardson
Mewers
van Vactor
Farnsworth
Ampetina
Morrow
Bo Salar
Patterson Witnesses Perjury Charge Casts Shadow Over Trial
Denver March 1 Prosecutor Benson accuses Mrs Patterson of murder obtained by perjured testimony. He says defense star witness Francis Easton aided by Judge Hilton manufactured testimony. If sustained Easton faces perjury trial.
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Denver
Colo
Mee
Patterson
Benson
Bar Association
Francis Euston
Hilton
Easton
German Army Officer Arrested as Spy in Portsmouth
Alleged spy case reports Captain Meinrich Grosse of the German army, on leave, arrested in Portsmouth for mapping dockyards and harbor. He was remanded for trial next week without bail, and public excitement grew amid fears of an imminent England Germany war.
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Arrestert
Portsmouth
Meinrich Grosse
England
Germany
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Darrow
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Npon
Times
Dec
Hinkle
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