Federal Prosecution Promises Sensation in Labor Plot
Indianapolis reports a nationwide conspiracy to destroy property and lives over union labor demands led to 36 labor leaders including 34 Iron Workers officials being indicted and arrested nationwide. The MacNamara brothers confessed to dynamiting the Los Angeles Times Front Page, now serving time in San Quentin. Attorney Miller says arrests will continue and more sensational charges may follow as cases unfold nationwide.
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Los Angeles Times
James
John MacNamara
Iron Workers' Union
Times
California
San Quentin
Caee
United States
Miller
Rullty
Matty
Federal Grand Jury
McNamara Brothers
Tvlemoe
Clancy and
Munsey
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ryan
Hopkin
Butler
Mileler
Inter
Union Teal Arrested in Indianapolis Web Case
President Frank Rutin and Merbert Hock n, a former member of the executive, are named in connection with an arrest case in Indianapolis. The report notes ongoing legal actions and involved parties as details emerge from the city’s web records.
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Union Teal
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Rutin
Merbert Hockn
Labor federation officials exonerated in dynamite conspiracy case
President Samuel Gompers and other leaders of the American Federation of Labor have been formally exonerated by the department of justice from any connection with the alleged dynamite conspiracy. The action clears AFL officials of allegations linked to the case and confirms they acted independently of the improvised plot. The report notes date February 14 and Washington as the context for the exoneration.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Department of Justice
Dynamite conspiracy indictments target union leaders
Board members of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and Buffalo union officials were arrested on federal indictments. Charged with involvement in the dynamite plot, John Butler and Fred Sherman, along with Spurgeon Meadows, were detained with bonds set at 10000 and 5000 dollars respectively. Arraignment and preliminary hearing set for March 12. All defendants deny any link to the McNamara dynamite outrages.
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Internatonal Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
John Butler
Buffalo Union
Tater
Fred Sherman
Spurgeon Meadows
Ryan
Hockinena Butler
Sherman
MeadowWe
Five iron workers arrested on federal indictments
In Chicago on February 14 five labor members of the iron workers union were arrested on federal indictments. Their names are being kept secret by authorities. The arrests occurred in Chicago and involve charges connected to alleged illegal activities within the union.
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Chicago
Iron Workers
Two Detained in Dynamite Indictments in St Louis
In St Louis on Feb 14 business agent Paul Morrig and John Barry, ex business agent of the Iron workers, were arrested on federal dynamite indictments.
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St. Louis
Paul Morrig
John Barry
The
Iron Workers
Three in Gotham New York Feb Fourteen
Three people are reported in Gotham New York on February fourteenth. The item mentions Frank Webb and indicates continuation on page five.
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Gotham
New York
Frank Webb
Elks Minstrel Program Promises High Class Entertainment
Pendleton residents anticipate two evenings of Elks minstrel shows featuring a large cast headed by Jack Keefe and a lineup including Jack Watson, Jack Urquhart, Jack Gibson, Jack Vincent, HB Bailey, Roy Buchanan, Lee Drake, Clarence Miller, Estes, the Commercial Club quartet, and George Borden. The program, titled Elkland in Black and White, opens with a Grand Opening Chorus and End Songs.
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Pendleton
Jack Keefe
Jack Watson
Old Erin
King Pin
Shamrock
Jack Urquhart
Dynamo
Jack Gibson
Jack Vincent
HB. Bailey
Bingville
Roy Buchanan
Lee Drake
Clarence Moller
Him Estes
Commercial Club
George Borden
le Cherrier
George Ferguson
Little Eva
Edminston Brothers
Elkland
Packers Claim Big Loss in Armour Trial
Chicago on February 14. Bernard Rammer, Armour expert accountant, testified as hundreds of cost sheets were identified. He argued Armour lost money on dressed meats because selling agents could not keep prices up to request costs. The government contends the cost sheets were doped and inflated.
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Chicago
J. Ogden Armour
Carpenter
Bernard Rammer
Armour Firm
Armour
Freewater Churches Unite Into Federated Community Church
The presbytery of Pendleton at Freewater Or. unites the Presbyterian and Congregational churches and others into one federated church while preserving denominational affiliations. Dr W H Bleakney will be pastor, staying at Freewater, with the plan guided by a joint committee and a magnanimous cooperative spirit.
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Freewater
Presbytery of
Pendleton
Freewater, Or
W. H. Bleakney
F. Harper
J. F Vernon
T. J. Timblin
J. Campbell
Bleakney
Reakney
Preewater Presbyterian Church
Federaion
Dr. Bleakney
Ellis Will Again Run for Congress
Ex congressman Ellie of Pendleton, in Portland feeling out political sentiment, has decided to run for Congress again. A conference at the Imperial hotel with Taft supporters yielded plans to line up solid for him. He would be the fifth candidate for the Fifth Oregon congressional district.
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Portland
Ore
Ellie of
Pendleton
Imperial Hotel
Taft
Oregon
Empress Thanks Yuan for Saving Her Life in Feb Visit
In Peking on February 14 the aging empress granted premier Yuan a last audience and thanked him for loyalty and statesmanship that she said prevented rebels from executing the empress and the emperor. She wept and denounced younger Manchu princes who opposed abdication while Yuan vowed all courtesy from the imperial canal.
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Peking
Premiser Yuan
Bourne Opposes One Cent Postage Plan
Washington Feb 14 Senator Bourne of Oregon, chairman of the committee on post offices and postroads, announces opposition to the current drive for one cent postage. The statement outlines resistance within the committee and signals likely hurdles ahead for the proposed rate.
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Washington, D. GC
Bourne
Oregon
Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Roosevelt split with progressives over trusts plea
Former President Theodore Roosevelt faces a potential rift with progressive leaders grooming him to challenge Taft. Disagreement centers on adopting a trusts plea for less business hysteria in his Ohio constitutional convention speech. A Columbus appearance this Wednesday is expected to define his stance and outline a prospective platform for a possible presidential bid.
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New York
Olone
Roosevelt
Taft
Outlook Office
Ims
Columbus
Col. Korsevelt
Latin Theatrical Matrimonium Romanum at High School
Students present Latin play Matrimonium Romanum in the auditorium of the iu academy building next Tuesday evening. The Cicero class under Miss Poston offers a novel entertainment with Roman costumes in three scenes. Cast includes Tullia, Piso, Cicero, Terentia, Lucius Piso Frugi, Marcus Cicero, and others with music by Olive Gwinn.
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Iu Academy
Cicero
Miss Poston
Tullia
Beth Smith
Calus Piso
Reuben Beck
Marcus Tullis Cicero
Walter Owen Terentia
Gladya
Satterlee
Lucius Piso Frugi
Clara Straughan Vxer
Lillian Borlen
Marcus Cicero
Adulsceng
Herrick Approved as Ambassador to France
The senate committee on foreign relations today unanimously approved ex Governor Herrick of Washington D C as Ambassador to France.
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Herrick
Washington, D. C
Senate
France
Gordon is Called Down Over Premature Expres sion on Strike
Washington Feb 14 Secretary Nagel demanded an explanation from Immigration Inspector F Gordon after quotations accused him of labeling the Lawerace Mass textile strike as socialistic propaganda rather than protest against intolerable conditions. Nagel said the inspector had not finished his investigation and his alleged attitude could hinder his duties.
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Washington, D. C
F. Gordon
Lawerace
Mass
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel Today
Gordon
Nagel
Smith Withdraws Maloney Will Run for Delegate
Dr C J Smith of this city will not enter the race for a delegate to the Democratic national convention in Baltimore this summer. County Judge J W Maloney will replace him on the ticket and seek election as a delegate from the eastern Oregon district. Maloney is popular, well connected in the county and statewide, and is a progressive Democrat supportive of Governor Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic standard bearer.
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C. J. Smith
Baltimore
J. W. Maloney
Dr. Smith
Oregon
Mike
Maloney Wis
Maloney
Battiimhore
Sheep thief judged guilty in La Grande trial
Dave Johnson of Umntilla county reported a jury verdict found the accused guilty of stealing sheep from the bond of Johnson and Norman Schaggart, Woolchopper on Looking Glass creek in Union county. The trial concluded in La Grande and information reached Johnson by phone this morning.
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Dave Johnson
Umntilla County
Norman Schaggart
Looking Glass Creek
Union County
la Grande
Mr. Johnson
Arizona Becomes State as Taft Signs Proclamation
Phoenix engages in a jubilant welcome as Governor Hunt is inaugurated and Arizona celebrates statehood. Taft signs the proclamation in Washington, awarding a ceremonial pen to Postmaster General Hitchcock. Citizens urged to pledge prosperity to the new state amid nationwide festivities.
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Phoenix
Arix
Arizona
Hunt
Capitol
Taft
Washington
Statehood
Taft Inter
Hitchcock
Madero Plans to Suspend Constitution in Mexico and Restore Order
President Madero telegram from New York states he will suspend constitutional guarantees if needed to restore order. He asserts a democratic republic remains possible but extraordinary measures may be used, and notes this has been applied in several states with likely extension. Meanwhile U.S. troops move toward Columbus New Mexico to counter Mexican rebel raids on Bailey ranch.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
United States
Columbus
New Mexico
Bailey Ranch
Madero
New York
Mexico
German Cruiser Vera Crus Moves Toward Contzivalces
After a long conference with the port commander, the German cruiser Breman was ordered to steam up for Contzivalces and galled. It was expected the German commander would visit President Madero in Mexico City, but the conference apparently changed plans.
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Vera Crus
Mex
Breman
Contzivalces
Galled
Madero
Mexico City
Rebel uprising spreads across northern Mexican states
Revolt spreads from Mexico City to Coahuila Durango Zacatecas and Guanajuato with reports of ranch looting in Durango and calls for more military aid from authorities amid growing unrest.
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Mexico City
Coahuila
Durango
Zacatecas
Guanajuato
Dying Pardoned Wrecker of Bank Walks from Home
New York report says Charles W Morse and family sailed for Germany today. The pardoned convict bank wrecker boarded in stammer last night and walked from his home after being pardoned by President Taft due to illness.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Germany
Stanmer
Taft
Death claims four Pendleton residents in night tragedy
A deadly event struck Pendleton Tuesday night leaving four dead. L. T. Link, longtime county teacher. Ellen Rothwell, wife of optician Dale Rothwell. Francis Allen, a West Alta Street resident. and a two year old child of Indian heritage all died. Link, 64, had taught in multiple districts and lived a mysterious, well educated life. Rothwell, 23, died after a relapse during her honeymoon. she was from Pike County Indiana and had lived in Umatilla County since 1905. The week’s sorrow also touched the patient onlookers at St. Anthony’s Hospital and the Folsom undertaking parlors.
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Pendleton
St. Anthony's Hospital
L. T. Link
Ellen Rothwell
Dale Rothwell
Hinscom's
West Alta Street
Francis Allen
Jim Billy
LL. T. Link
Hls
Eeho
Ukiah
Pilot Rock
Gurdane
Meacham
Folsom Undertaking
Rothwell
L. A Kinmap
South Main Street
Pike County
Indiana
Umatilla County
Methodist Episcopal Church
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