Mass convictions for 38 union officials in McNamara case
After three months in luxury at union expense, 38 labor union officials were found guilty in Indianapolis in the McNamara dynamite plot. All 38 received unanimous guilty verdicts. two others were acquitted. Sentencing set for Monday with possible fines up to 60 thousand dollars per man and total fines potentially reaching 2.28 million dollars plus prison terms. Families prepared for jail visit as authorities tightened security and reactions noted from leaders and prosecutors.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marion County
Herman G. Seiffert
Daniel Buckley
Anderson
United States District Court
Leavenwoth
Kew
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. E. McGlory
Cleveland
Edw
Lewis
San Franzo
Herman Seiffert
Milwaukee
Houh
Earth
Felus
Davenport
Owa
Ryan
Frank M. Ryan
Come
Eharges
McNamarathers
California
Iron Workers Union
Treitmoe
Twoen
Los Celes Times
Pacific Coast
Burns reacts to Indianapolis verdict in dynamiter case
IST LOUIS Mo Dec 28 William Burns head of the detective force active in bringing alleged dynamiters to trial arrived in St Louis and told reporters the Indianapolis conviction will be a splendid act showing no man or group can be above the law He credited the conviction of Tweit e believed to be the instigator of the Los Angeles Times bombing and the pressure that led to McNary r a confession or cooperation in the case
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Ist. Louis
William Burns
Oney
Ared
St. Louis
Eporter
Indianapolis
Tweite
Timoe
Los Angeles Times
John McNary
Weather outlook for East and West Texas
Washington weather bulletin from December 28 notes East Texas should be cloudy with Sunday and Monday likely fair, while West Texas forecasts fair conditions Sunday and Monday.
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Washington, D. C
East Texas
West Texas
Weekend weather notes across major cities
Observations at 8 p m show temperatures from 34 to 60 in cities including St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington. Winds range 4 to 22 miles per hour with sunny to partly cloudy skies and Sunday forecasts of fair cooler or possibly snowy conditions.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Gompers Says Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union Will Be Sustained
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told a New York reporter at the Hotel Victoria that the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union will be sustained and strengthened despite most of its executive board being convicted of conspiracy and unlawfully transporting dynamite. He refused to discuss the convictions and said a statement would be issued from his office tomorrow.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hotel Victoria
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Bridge and Structural Tron Workers
Gompers
Detectives arrest burglary suspects in San Antonio
A half dozen men are jailed on nine burglary charges in the last ten days with nearly $500 in stolen goods recovered. The detective department, praised by Police Lancaster, notes increased efficiency since the reorganization and cites several cleared cases across Mission Laundry and other downtown addresses.
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Miller
San Antonio
Mission Laundry
South Flores Street
White Star
West Houston Street
Rusk Street
New Process
East Commerce Street
Theodore Maggot
W. M. Reuter
Avenue D
A. Knoll
South Mesquite Street
Schlaudt & Kropp
Sapere
Lancaster
Wilson says put on war paint at Staunton Jubilee
Woodrow Wilson’s Staunton visit culminates in a large birthday jubilee with a Mary Baldwin Seminary ceremony, a monster parade and a Staunton Military Academy banquet. He vows swift action on Philippine independence as about 25 000 people attend events.
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Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton Military Academy
Mrss Wilson
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Rosewater
Wilson
Manse
Mann
Virginia
Epi Caval
Fifteenth Cavalry
Allen Caperton Braxton
Wayt
H. D. Flood
W. R. Nichols
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Virginia Assembly
McCombs
Philippines
Representative Jones
Committee On Insular Affairs
Clark men vow to fight Bryan cabinet plan
Clark supporters deny names, claim Bryan would seek to reward loyalists with federal posts if named to Wilson’s cabinet. They warn such moves would embarrass Wilson and trigger a swift fight, with Underwood faction backing Clark foes if Bryan enters the cabinet.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Bryan
Clark
Underwood
Charter May Be Presented In Election For City Charter
A San Antonio charter drafting panel expects a special election on the new city charter after the attorney general ruled that charters are self executing and need not go to the legislature. The draft is near final with a meeting held to review its rough form.
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Commission
Attorney General's Department
San Antonio
R. J. Boyle
Theatro Pais Des Foo
General Committee
Suffragette Pilgrims Reach Albany After Long Journey
Seven suffragists ended their 18 mile trek to Albany on December 28 arriving at the Hampton Hotel by 4 30 pm to rest. General Rosalie Gardine Jones led the group and will deliver a secret message to William Sulzer ahead of his inauguration. Local supporters plan receptions as the delegation begins a new campaign for women’s suffrage.
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Albany
N. Y
Hampton
William Sulzer
Rosalie Gardine Jones
Lavinia Dock
Ada Craft
Jessie H. Stubbs
Gladys Coursen
Sybil Wilbur
Evelyn McCullough
General Jones
Bany
Valatie
Sulzer
Will Renew Bonus Campaign in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi officials report the Franklin railway committee will restart the push for a city bonus to secure the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railway after Christmas. On Monday the twenty seven committees named by a three member sub committee will begin an energetic subscription drive.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Franklin Railway Committee
San Antonio, Uvalde & Gulf Railway
Castro arrival sparks regional revolutionary gathering in Havana
Ex Castro era notes Texans, lambian, Mexican and Venezuelan revolutionists converging in Havana awaiting Cipriano Castro. locals discount rumors of a New York bound trip, instead suggesting a possible transfer to Haryana.
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Castro
Havana
Havan
Cipriano Castro
New York
Haryana
Walker earns a dollar per mile for 20000 miles
W H Chapman aged 64 completes a 20000 mile foot journey, started May 31 1911, with eight companions, to collect one dollar per mile. He traveled through Denver Chicago New York and New England visiting capitals, securing governors’ credentials, and finished in Springfield with Governor Deneen signing the final credential. The wager was funded by the Stockmen’s Association of Denver.
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Springfield, Jr
H. Chapman
Chapman
Dickey Brothers Ranch
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Chicago
New York
Weston
New England
Kansas City
Springfield
Deneen
Harry W. Dickey
Stockmen's Association of
Fort Worth Killing Prompts Diplomatic Probe
Diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Mexico follow the death of Gregorio Puente in Fort Worth. Puente, a Mexican national, was shot in a saloon after allegedly being refused service due to a language barrier. Consul General Manuel Esteva reports the case to County Attorney Baskin and says he will present facts to the State Department if local officials neglect action.
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United States
Mexico
Fort Worth
Gregorio Puente
Manuel A. Esteva
San Antonio
John W. Baskin
Tarrant County
Esteva
Puente
American State Department
Forwarding order sent for 3000 marriage proposals
Elgin Illinois December 28 reports a forwarding order for 3000 marriage proposals to Miss X Z Radcliffe tied to a San Francisco mayor's threat of a $30000 inheritance loss. The letters, mailed from Elgin, were redirected to the dead letter office after no reply. Officials say the forwarding originated from a Texas post office.
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Elgin
Ill
Washington
X. Z. Radcliffe
Rolph
San Francisco
Postoffice
Texas
Escapee Metzner Shot Dead by Deputy in San Francisco
Peter Metzner, an escaped prisoner, was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Henry Bergeloh on Pacific street after a pursuit that drew a large crowd including women. Metzner had escaped from the county jail yesterday in an automobile. the deputy said his aim was to wound Metzner in the leg. The bullet struck the heart, causing instant death.
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San Francisco
Cal
Peter Metzner
Henry Bergeloh
Pacific Street
Metzner
Bergeloh
Roosevelt Urges Urgent Military Readiness for War
Theodore Roosevelt told a Massachusetts conference that the United States must be ready for immediate war, far better prepared than in past conflicts. He criticized War Department officials for Spanish American War failures, blaming the system and outdated practices rather than individuals.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Military Historical Society of Massachusetts
Roosevelt
War Department
Army
Navy
Cuba
State Seeks Injunction in Texas Oil Case
No action was taken today on the state of Texas injunction request against the Houston Oil Company due to Judge Wilcox’s absence. The suit seeks 88 000 acres of East Texas timber land and 1 000 000 dollars in damages. Next week may see the injunction application considered.
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Houston Oil Company
Austin
Tex
State of Texas
Houston
C. A. Wilcox
Twentysixth
East
Texas
Waithall
Passenger Agents to Meet in Austin January 17
H C Webb president of the Passenger Agents Association informs the Austin Chamber of Commerce the annual meeting will be held in Austin on January 17. The railroad commission members are invited and about 100 members are expected to attend.
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Austin
Tex
H. C. Webb
Passenger Agents’ Association
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Railroad Commission
Poll Tax Payments Slow in Travis County
In Austin Texas on December 28, poll tax payments are slow with 1429 issued thus far, including 483 exemptions. With just over a month left, voters may obtain receipts. Travis County’s voting population is about 8300.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County
Building Permits Show Increase for Austin in 1912
The Austin city tax assessor and collector issued permits totaling 504 511 dollars in 1912, with 470 permits issued. This compares with 365 permits and 365 000 dollars in 1911, marking a notable forward step in the city’s development.
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Austin
Tex
Actress Martha Pennoyer estate favors Actors Fund
Martha Brizac known as Mrs M A Pennoyer left Chicago real estate to a nonexistent Dramatic Fund of America. Judge Grant in probate court ordered the residue go to the Actors Fund of America. She died at 90 in Dorchester two years ago after a career with Edwin Booth Modjeska and Julia Marlowe.
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Boston
Mass
Actors’ Fund of America
Martha Brizac
M. A. Pennoyer
President to Let Mexican Affair Drop
State Department reports say rebellion in Mexico is broader than any since Taft remonstrance. Taft would act only with Wilson's advice, and action may await Wilson's term. border uprisings resume with Durango and Vera Cruz raided, towns sacked, rail lines cut, and federal troops withdrawing.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
State Department
Taft
Madero
White House
Senator Fall
Wilson
Durango
Vera Cruz
Tary Knox
Paine and
Avino
Rebels seize train passengers near Chihuahua and rescue train vanishes
Reports say rebels captured a train full of passengers en route to Juarez while a rescue troop train sent to free them disappeared. The incident sparks alarm in Chihuahua and Juarez as rebel forces advance toward Chihuahua City with plans to seize the railroad and move on Juarez.
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Chihuahua
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Salazar
Caraveo
Roids
Hua City
EL Paso
Tex
Orozco
Ican Central
Mexico
Pascual Orozco
Rebel Outrage Report From Mexican Train Hold Up
An American held up near Os, Mexico, recounts the attack by rebels on a passenger train of seventy. He describes shots, deaths, and injuries as the train was attacked south of Ga rebels, with a coach burned. The witness, a shipyard engineer for S Pearson Song Company, is at the Bowie Hotel on the way from Santa Rosa.
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B. E. Shell
S. Pearson Song Company
Mex
Bowie Hotel
Santa R Paso
Laa
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West
Organized Labor
Charles W. Miller
Whitman
Becker
Burns
Times
Detective
Mrs. Wilson
A. M. Fraser
St. James ‘Palace
Dondon
Apie
Novakovitch
Nece
Rechad Pasha
Wyoming
Mexico City
Gregorio Puentes
U.S
Actors Fund
Gaieace
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