McNamara confesss to massive dynamite campaign links to Times blast
McManigal described a broad conspiracy led by John J. McNamara to bomb multiple targets from 1906 to 1911. He testified about the Los Angeles Times wreck in 1910 killing 21, and named various dynamiting acts across Ohio, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Wisconsin with payments to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Road
Cleveland Short Line Railroad
Lucius County
Ohio
Blackwell Island
Pennsylvania Steel Company
City of
New York
Illinois Central Railway
Calumet River
Chicago Junction Railroad
Jerry Lynch
American Steel, Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Struthers
Los Angeles Times
Otis and Zeehandelaar
West End
Kansas City
Charlies K. Henry
Portland
Ore
Llewellyn Iron Company
Los Angeles
Iroquois Ironworks
Chicago
Western Fuel Company
Milwaukee
Hyle & Patterson Construction Company
Pittsburg
Municipal
Springfield
Union Men Claim McManigal Mirrors Orchard Case
Angeles April 28 The confession of Ortie McManigal is hailed by local labor leaders as a boomerang to the prosecution The McNamara brothers are cited as behind the scheme They allege McManigal was Weeks in the employ of Detect Burns and was paid for a false confession Attorney Job Harriman says McManigal knew Burns and was promised protection regardless of outcome.
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United Pres
Angeles
Cal
Ortie Mcwill
McNamara Brothers
Igal
Detect Burns
McManigal
Contesthey
Harry Orchard
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Job Harriman
Burns
NIST FOUND GUILTY IN Patrolman Davis shooting
Axel Nist was found guilty of second degree murder in the shooting of Patrolman Davis. Witnesses, including E. Boyden and Albert Tyler, testified about the shots and conspirators Ford, Nist, and Grover Twitchell. Patrolman H. C. Smith said Nist fired at him twice. a large jimmy was found on Nist at arrest. The jury deliberated late into the night.
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Axel Nist
Davis
Nist
Alex. Nist
Ford
E. Boyden
Wee Wepseees Ys
Albert Tyler
Grover Twitchell
H. C. Smith
Jimmy
Rebels March on City in Mexico Action
Washington reports Francisco and Diaz representatives agreed to extend the armistice for additional days Ambassador Wilson says fighting is again in full. About five thousand rebels have left Waca and march toward Mexico City.
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City
Washington
Francisco
T Diaz
Wilson
Waca
Mexico City
Park Concerts Return This Summer Starting June 20
The park board plans additional outdoor music in the parks this summer beginning June 20. Details are incomplete but it is expected to mirror last summer’s arrangements and performances by the band.
Freddie Interviews Dugdale About Baseball and the Pennant
Freddie, The Star office boy, interviews Mr. Dugdale president of the Giants on the baseball business. Dugdale praises the team and predicts the 191 season pennant while hinting at the money in the baseball business. He remarks on fan support and notes his long tenure in baseball from player to owner.
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Freddie
Dugdale
Mr. Dugdale
The
Giants
B. B
B. B. Bugs
Jacobs
Cold Kisses Cost Wife and $10,000
In St Louis on April 28 a Kansas City jeweler Michael Oppenstein faced divorce after his wife testified that he refused affectionate kisses and was emotionally distant. The court granted her a divorce and awarded $10,000 alimony, saying the husband stood like a statue and showed indifference.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Michael Oppenstein
Kansas City
Robbers Stage Late-Night Hold Up After Pool Game
Two highwaymen entered the Old Home saloon in Portland Oregon just before midnight. They marshalled the bartender and seven patrons into the cellar at gunpoint and rifled the till of 150 dollars after buying a round and playing pool for half an hour.
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Ity United Press
Portland
Ore
Old Home
Hicktown Puts Off July Festival Rivalry Ignites Potlatch Talk
The Hicktown Chamber of Commerce cancels the usual four July celebration this year sparking a rival Potlatch event in Seattle. McCarthy's Trained Goat Show comes to Hicktown next Tuesday, advertised as a strong act by the advance agent. The Bee notes the editor's seventeen years in journalism and his ongoing rent hopes.
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Hicktown
Woman Wins 9000 Dollar Verdict For Husband Love
In King County Superior Court a jury awarded Mrs. Ethel Richti 9000 dollars in damages against Mrs. Florence H. Neal in a suit alleging loss of her husband’s affection due to Neal. Neal’s husband died in a Spokane River accident while employed by Spokane Mill Co. Richti, once married to the man, had divorced him amid claims of abandonment and lack of support. Richti has two children while Neal has one.
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King County
Ethel Richti
Plorence H. Neal
Richti
Neal
Montana
Bryan grills Yakey as disbarment hearing continues
Special Prosecutor Cum mings objects as Judge Yakey is not on trial but Bryan dominates the proceedings. The exchange covers passes used for Port Orchard travel, ownership of saloon buildings, lodging and meals expenses, and Yakey’s wharf land ties. The session shows Bryan pressing Yakey on expense accounts and propriety.
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Cummings
Yakey
J. W. Bryan
Bryan
Kitsap County
Port Orchard
King County
Diamond Rings for Seattle’s prettiest girls contest
A Seattle Star promotion offers a diamond ring weekly for the prettiest girl photographed by May 6. Judges include two men and a woman, with photos taken in the last year at James Bushnell Studio. Photos go to Beauty Editor and names printed only for winners.
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Seattle
Marie Dressler
Tillie
Theat Company
The
Star
Marie
James & Bushnell
Potlatch Week Promises Large Free Aviation Meet
The town hosts a Potlatch week event promising a large free aviation meet to attract visitors and showcase local efforts. Organizers highlight community support and plans for demonstrations and displays by regional pilots.
Laundry Girls Strike Over Eight Hour Work Limit
Spokane workers at the Washington laundry walked out to protest the new piece work system they view as offsetting a state eight hour work limit for women. The walkout began yesterday as labor action against the change in pay structure and hours.
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Spokane
Washington
Powder plant suspect Bryce identified in Times blast case
John Baker of Giant Powder arrives from San Francisco to verify if J. B. McNamara is J. B. Bryce in the dynamite purchase linked to the Times plant destruction. Baker handed the explosive to Bryce Caplan and Leonard aboard the Peerless and obtained Bryce’s signature on the receipt.
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Los A Angeles
John Baker
Giant Powder Company
Giant
Cal
San Francisco
J. B. McNamara
J. B. Bryce
Real Estate and Ideal Homes Show Opens in Chicago
The Real Estate and Ideal Homes show opens today at the Coliseum in Chicago. It focuses on teaching housewives economy and husbands how to save money and buy a home with displays on building furnishing and decorating.
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United Press
Chicago
Coliseum
Weather Forecast: Clear Tonight and Saturday
Fair tonight with light frost. Saturday remains fair with light westerly winds.
Clara Baumeister Granted Divorce in Portland
Mrs. Clara Baumeister formerly Clara Buligg of Seattle was granted a divorce in Portland on April 28 on the grounds of desertion. She married in 1904 at Seattle.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Clara Baumeister
Clara Buligg
Seattle
Dilling Moves to Halt Jail Probe Amid Bribery Bravery
The Star reports a jail reform crisis as jail matron Mrs. Henrietta Berry is dismissed by police leadership amid accusations of brutality. She vows grand jury testimony and civil service action while Mayor Dilling vetoes testimony power for the efficiency committee. Jailer Corbett denies brutality, admits shoving Elizabeth Daniels, and Berry recalls orders to stay silent. She defies the rule to keep quiet, becoming the symbol of the probe.
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Henrietta Berry
Berry
Grand Jury
Civil Service Commission
City Hall
Progressive Council
Department Efficiency Committee
Dilling
Erickson
Griffiths
Wardall
Hesketh
Police Department
Kellogg
Goddard
Corbett
Elizabeth Daniels
Blaine
Public Safety Committee
Corning
Wappenstein
Mrs. Berry
Auto Tragedy Near Santa Rita Claims Two Rides
James Sexton of San Francisco and his mechanician Paddy Carragher were thrown from their car into a ditch near Santa Rita while en route to Stockton for a hill climbing contest. Sexton likely fatally injured.
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United Press
Oakland
Stockton
James Sexton
San Francisco
Paddy Carragher
Santa Rita
Sexton
Woman’s Wit Saves Her Life In Car Plunge
Mrs. C. B. Rhodes was in an electric coupe when it skidded toward an embankment. She set the brakes and leaped out as the car rolled backward off the slope. The vehicle crashed at the bottom and was wrecked.
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Kansas City, Mo
C. B. Rhodes
Daly’s Daughter Ill on Special Train to East
Mrs. Margaret Daly Brown daughter of the late Marcus Daly suffers serious heart trouble caused by altitude in Anaconda Montana and is en route by special train to seek specialist care in the East.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Anaconda, Mont
Margaret Daly Brown
Marcus Daly
Tells Congress About Seattle's Potlatch
Senator Jones asks Congress to determine if advertising material for the Seattle Golden Potlatch would incur tariffs when entering Canada. Officials believe it will be admitted free. Good morning. Where's your Potlatch button.
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Congress
Seattle
Washington
Jones
Seattle Golden Potlatch
Canada
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Fredericks
John J
James B. McNamara
Angeles Times
Llewellyn Iron Works
James B
Acto McManigal
David Cap
M. Schmidt
Ieee
John J. McNamara
Jim Me
Ink Alley
of the Times
Minigal
John J. Mera
J. McNamara
Mei
Fredare
P. V. Railroad
Claire
Baltimore & Bridge
Youngstown
Office
Chimp
Clerk
Bryce
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