Dynamite Case Prosecution to Gall Woman
The McNamara brothers face dynamiting charges as the prosecution and defense keep plans quiet. Ortie McManigal’s wife may testify, while the defense expands its headquarters. Jail meals from outside were denied, though outside food is allowed. District Attorney Fredericks waits for Joseph Ford to arrive from Indianapolis for arraignment.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
James B. McNamara
O Ortie McManigal
MccNamaras
Haywood Calls General Strike For McNamara Trial Day
William D. Haywood urged a nationwide general strike to coincide with the McNamara brothers trial in Los Angeles. The Socialist Labor Party meeting in St. Louis drew about 1000 attendees, with IWW backing cited as the movement origin. Delegates were appointed to mobilize both organized and independent workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
William D. Haywood
Steunenberg
Idaho
United States
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles
Socialist Labor Party
Haywood
Industrial Workers of the Industrial Workers of the World
Chicago
Frame-up claim in dynamite case by Gompers in Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers called the dynamite case a frame-up and said the men are innocent. He pledged AFL defense for the imprisoned in Los Angeles and vowed full counsel and pursuit of kidnapping charges, warning McNamara might be brought back to Indiana for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Los Angeles
McNamara
Indiana
Darrow to Defend McNamars in Chicago Case
Clarence Darrow has agreed to defend John J. McNamara and James B. McNamara after receiving word from Los Angeles. The Chicago attorney plans to represent the McNamaras in the looming trial, signaling a high profile defense team for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
John J
James B. Mc
Arraignment of Namara Conspirators May Be Deferred
Officials say the arraignment for the Namara dynamite conspirators may be deferred past Wednesday awaiting the arrival of attorneys for the National Erectors Association who will aid in prosecuting the McNamaras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namara
National Erectors’ Association
Garner Believes Texas Will Not Be Gerrymandered
May 1 report notes congress members fear redistricting may unseat incumbents. John N. Garner of Brownsville, Texas, dismisses alarm, saying the Fifteenth district will defend its best representative. He cites strong support from his constituents who won’t let a gerrymander unseat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
John N.garner
Brownsville
Texas
Garner
Fifteenth District
Texas labor rejects Haywood sympathy strike plan
Samuel Haywood proposed a sympathy strike in support of J J Mc Namara. William Hoefgen, president of the Texas State Federation of Labor, said Texas unions would not join, citing contracts and opposition to socialist groups. He called Haywoods plan foolish and said labor would guarantee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
San Antonio
Texas
J. J. McNamara
D. Haywood
William Hoefgen
Texas State Federation of Labor
Haywood
Moefgen
Grand Jury Sworn In For May Term In Federal Court
The May term of the federal court opened with Judge Maxey presiding as the grand jury and petit jury were sworn in. Names include Richard Glaeser Seguin E V Johnson Floresville George Passmore San Antonio August Witenbaum Seguin and others from Seguin Floresville New Braunfels Kerr and Comal counties.
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Federal Court
Maxey
Richard Glaeser
Seguin
E. V. Johnson
Floresville
George Passmore
San Antonio
August Witenbaum
Charles Offer
Sisterdale
Frank KeHer
Lacoste
P. G. Paschal
Otto Pantermuehl
Comal County
N. A. Webb
Charles H. Herbst
Comfort
L. H. Schrader
Boerne
Bud Bading
New Braunfels
R. P. Patterson
Louis Herble
Hugh Woods
Hondo
Louis Polk
D. Johnson
Ewald Praeger
Co. J. Duggan
H. R. Colbath
Kerr County
Louis Nagel
Arthur Moses
Hugo Schaefer
John Dawson
Wrightsboro
Dave Dubose
Gonzales County
William Pflenhaupt
G. M. Atkinson
Pearsall
Charles Lucas
Gus J. Kray
Henry I. Wurzbach
Medina County
W. G. Wagner
Kendall County
Willie Bremer
V. A. Crow
R. Stevenson
Lorenz Schmidt
R. Vegus
Wilson County
George R. Kargers
Jacob Riley
D'Hanis
Report Direct Election Bill To The Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 5 to report the House resolution for direct U S Senate elections. All Democrats present and three progressive Republicans supported it. An amendment for federal supervision of elections was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
House
United States
Chilton
Overman
Culberson
Bacon
Cummins
Borah
Brown
Clark
Wyoming
Dillingham
Sutherland
Brandegee
Root
Borah and Cummins
Tariff Debate Continues In House On Free List Bill
Washington May 1 Representatives Moss Indiana voiced support for the free list bill and praised the Canadian reciprocity measure. Representative Longworth Ohio criticized the bill as vague and loosely drawn and questioned what industries it would affect and which Payne Aldrich provisions it would touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Representative Moss
Indiana
House
Longworth
Ohio
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Debates Tariff as Canadian Reciprocity Bill Moves
The finance committee began consideration of a tariff program while the Canadian reciprocity bill was before them. Hearings were planned with time for advocates. The house kept up work on the free list bill, marking April 29 as a legislative day after a Saturday recess to avoid recall calendar duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Lorimer Inquiry Referred to Expenses Committee
Senator La Follette's resolution for a new inquiry into Senator Lorimer's case was referred to the committee on contingent expenses. The measure had remained on the table since it was introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Associated Press
Washington
LaFollette
Reciprocity In Committees Aide Discusses Reci procit Bill
The finance committee gave informal consideration to the Canadian reciprocity bill today. Tomorrow plans will be made for extensive hearings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Birth Records Share Several Newborns in City
To Mr. and Mrs. Otto Loret a girl born April 29 at 122 Ruiz street. Mr. and Mrs. John Senton a boy born April 17 at 19 W. Comal street. Mr. and Mrs. H. Rogers a boy born April 29 at Tilden and Pinkney streets corner. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thraskill a boy born April 28 at Early street. To and Mrs. A Sylboun a boy born April 26 at Cincinnati avenue.
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Otto Loret
Ruiz Street
John Senton
W. Comal Street
H. Rogers
Correee Tilden
Pinkney Streets
W. R. Thraskill
Early Street
Sylboun
Cincinnati Avenue
Burial Permits For Four Local Residents
Four burial permits issued for local residents. Ramoes Felix aged 60 died April 27 on San Juan road. Mrs. Manuela Guerguin aged 63 died April 30 at 403 5S Flores street. Dennis Lb. Drake aged 42 died April 30 at 426 Frasch street. Martin Richter aged 64 died April 29 at 604 Micklejohn street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramoes Felix
San Juan
Manuela Guerguin
Flores Street
Dennis Lb. Drake
Frasch
Martin Richter
Dizi
Micklejohn Street
Proposals for Printing Office of Chief Quartermaster Texas 1911
Sealed proposals in triplicate for furnishing all printing ruling paper and board required for Headquarters Dept of Texas for fiscal year ending June 30 1912 will be received until 11 am May 29 1911 and opened. The U S reserves right to reject or accept any or all bids. Envelopes marked Proposals for Printing addressed to Col John L Clem CQM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Texas
Dept. of Texas
U.S
Col Jno. L. Clem
Committee to Meet Today on Brownsville Road Project
A committee of twenty business men appointed to study the Brownsville road project will meet at 4 PM. George W. West was elected general chairman, with sub committees to be named. One will tour the country along the proposed route as members report progress at today’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
George W. West
Amusements Prove San Antonio a Top City for Fun
San Antonio demonstrated its status as a premier amusements hub with several theaters and parks drawing capacity crowds. More than a dozen picture shows and about half a dozen theaters or parks reported strong business on a sunny day, with owners satisfied by the quality and volume of patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Grand Opera House Opens Vaudeville With Strong Reception
The Grand Opera House launched vaudeville with the Sullivan Considine bill drawing packed crowds. Five act performances at popular prices pleased patrons as Wheelers drew roaring applause and George Trump the wire walker opened strong. Morrissey and Rich sparked an uproar, while some back seats muffled dialogue. Manager Weis pledged even stronger bills next week, the classiest yet in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Sidney H. Weis
George Trump
Gage and
Hart
Goldwin Patton and Company
the Devil
Morrissey
Rich
Wheelers
Weis
Yard of Music and Midgets Shine in Royal VaudevilleBill
The Royal showcased strong vaudeville acts with Boutin and Tillson in A Yard of Music featuring farmyard instruments and a bells finale. Two midgets impressed, Wolford’s dogs impressed but offered little new, Carroll and Carroll performed The Hebrew and the Soubrette, and the crowd enjoyed a balanced, well arranged bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Boutin
Tillson
Wolford
Carroll
Star Presents Entertaining First Half Week Show
The Star features two splendid acts with clean entertaining performances and good pictures. The Two Mascotts deliver acrobatic dancing with graceful moves, a wooden shoe dance, rope jumping, and other feats. A neat wardrobe and strong songs complete the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by San Antonio Citizens
An advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and urinary issues. A San Antonio resident, W. A. McGowan of 106 Nathan Street, testifies they cured his lumbago and kidney trouble after ineffective Illinois treatments. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. is the U.S. sole agent in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
San Antonio
W. A. McGowan
Nathan Street
Texas
Illlinois
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Death notices from San Antonio area include Henry and Guerguin cases
The paper reports George L. Henry 35, formerly Joliet, found dead in bed in San Antonio with heart failure suspected. Funeral plans for Joliet parents. relatives include brothers William E. Spokane and O. D. Detroit. Manuela M. Guerguin, 63, wife of Charles Guerguin, dies at home on South Flores. services at San Fernando Cathedral with burial there. Edwardee Grothaus, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grothaus, dies after brief illness. funeral at 8 PM at home, burial in Cemetery No. 4. Dennis A. Drake, 42, dies in his apartments after arriving from Corpus Christi. pulmonary trouble. Burial in Marion, Ohio.
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George L. Henry
Joliet
San Antonio
J. A. Henry
Henry
Mr. Henry
Detroit
Third Street
Joliet, Ill
William E
Spokane
O. D. Henry
G. L. R. Warren
D. T. Holt
Leopold Guerguin
Dolores Morales
Mexico
Monterey
Bryan Callaghan
Adolph Heusinger
J. C. Scott
Hart Massey
Frank Burbank
Paul Mueller
Jay Phillips
George Mayer
Albert Huth
A. W. Hartman
F. A. Chapan
J. G. Griner
Grothaus
Edwardee
W. H. Grothaus
River Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Frederick Bowen
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Death of J Q A Bay Near Blanco At Age Near Ninety
J Q A Bay died at his son in law W B West residence two miles west of Blanco Texas on Thursday evening. Rev T A Edwards conducted the funeral services. Mr Bay was near 90 years old.
Pleasant short play delights crowd with witty dialogue
The review lauds Lehman and Herbert for a clean comedy with light pathos and a compact plot that ends neatly. It suits both discerning patrons and general audiences, while the South ern Tunis and Persian Andes scenes are praised as part of an excellent bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman
Herbert
Tunis
Andes
Persia
Exposition Park Opens Amid Great Public Interest in San Antonio
Opening day crowds flood Exposition park in San Antonio for amusement concessions including a human roulette wheel damaged in a train wreck awaiting repair. The carousel will be installed this week and a theater opening is planned for next Sunday. A grand military ball is set for Tuesday night in the dancing pavilion with officers from the post and camp expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
San Antonio
Across the Mexican Line Invasion Staging at Crown Theater
A Mexican officer seeks American troop plans via Juanita who seduces Lieut. Harvey and learns telegraphy. Decastro subdues Harvey and abducts him to the Mexican general while Juanita plots a rescue. The screen reels are shown at Crown with daily program changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decastro
Juanita
Lieut
Harvey
The
Crown
Victor Herbert to Appear at the Grand This Saturday
Victor Herbert with his celebrated orchestra and vocal artists will perform at the Grand in matinee and night shows on Saturday. His new grand opera Natoma premiered in Philadelphia on February 26 and in New York at the Metropolitan on February 28, drawing record season crowds and selling many orchestra seats up to fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Herbert
Herbert
Natoma
Philadelphia Opera House
Metropolitan Opera House
New York City
Webb Ticket Urges San Antonio Vote For Change
A political ad urges voters in San Antonio to back the Webb ticket in the final campaign week. It argues against Mr Callaghan, claims broad opposition to the charter and calls for full turnout and poll protection to defeat “one-man rule” and improve Civic management.
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Callaghan
Voter
Webb
MR. Callaghan
Vater
Shiner
Beze
Klaus
Alderman Smith
Church
Spindel
San Antonio
Citizens’ Ticket
Bribery Probe Grips Ohio Legislature Amid Scandals
Detectives in Columbus reveal covert bribery investigations within the Ohio general assembly. Bonds set for three men, including A. C. Bailey and F. S. Harrison, as investigators claim to hold stenographic and audio proof of bribery involving Representative Nye and numerous lawmakers. Governor Harmon to confer with the attorney general. investigation committee to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio General Assembly
Harmon
Hogan
Bond
A. C. Bailey
F. S. Harrison
David Berry
General Assembly
Bailey
Harrison
Grand Jury
Berry
Nye
Dr. Nye
Pike County
Narrow Escape From Salmon Poisoning In Gonzales Family
GONZALES Texas May Ligg Scoggins Mrs Scoggins their four year old daughter and Miss Fannie Cardwell narrowly escaped death from ptomaine poisoning last night from eating salmon. They were out of danger today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Tex
May Ligg Scoggins
Scoggins
Fannie Cardwell
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Eppstein
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the Royal
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Blanco
Crown Theater
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