Unionism stands firm against labor crooks and McNamara
The piece argues that the McNamara case will not harm unionism and may even help by removing crooks and dynamiters from union ranks. It stresses workers seek a square deal, denounces violence, and calls for purging corrupt leaders while maintaining that honest labor remains essential to fair wages and reform. The author labels the McNamara brothers as traitors and urges labor solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
McNamara Brothers
Organized Labor
Washington
Grange
MacNamaras
Ism
Manamaras
It is more blessed to give than to receive quote
A home edition column reflects on Christmas generosity and the wish for broad reciprocity during the season, contrasting the blessing of giving with expectations of reciprocal goodwill.
Blood demand echoed in Steffens dispatch relics
Lincoln Steffens reports from Los Angeles that the cry for more blood follows the McNamaras case. He notes peace is halted as capital and labor fail to respond. Fredericks is seen as driving more victims, with the East backing the push for further clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Steffens
United Press
Chicago
Los Angeles
Chicago Daily News
de Steffens
Fredericks
National Erectors’ Association
Progressives urge Hay to call extra session for primary bill
A strong progressive delegation will press Gov. Hay in Ta tomorrow to convene an extra legislative session. They seek a direct primary bill to let people select delegates to national conventions. Delegates from Seattle include Mayor Dilling and Ole Hanson. Meetings at 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. are planned with costs cited as 10 000 for six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Temple of Music
Loren Grinstead
House of Representatives
Seattle
Mayor Dilling
Geo. H. Walker
John H. Perry
Paul Moher
Thomas Murphine
Ole Hanson
Austin E. Griffiths
Philip Tworoger
Joe Smith
Mr. P. B. Hughes
Julius C. Herbaman
University of
Thanksgiving Week Theft Strikes Gamma Phi Sorority
Police report a burglar forced entry at 4522 17th NE during Thanksgiving day activities of Gamma Phi sisters. The thief fled with four pink plumes, two gold fountain pens, a gold necklace, a brooch, and several assorted items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Phi
Neb
Innocence Claim in Bribery Case Behind Franklin Trial
Former Governor Henry T. Gage told Justice Young that his client Hert H. Franklin is innocent and asked for a continuance after stating he could disprove bribery allegations regarding Franklin's dealings with eGo. Lockwood, a prospective juror in the McNaamra trial, is noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hall OF Records
Los Angeles
Henry T. Gage
Hert H. Franklin
Justice Young
Franklin
Lockwood
McNaamra
There's Money in Everything Says Vail He Knows
Theo dore Newton Vail built wealth by spotting profits in telephony and related ventures. His career spanned telegraph work, railroad mail service, Bell's telephone potential, Argentine deployment, Buenos Aires street railways, and a Vermont farm before leading AT&T Western Union merger after a 10 year retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Theodore Newton Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union
Seattle
Shasta Limited
Osler
Union Pacific
Bell
Argentine
South America
Buenos Ayres
Vermont
Fish
American Telegraph and Telephone Co
McNamara Brothers Scheduled For Sentencing Tomorrow
Los Angeles reports that Jas B McNamara will receive life imprisonment and John J McNamara up to 15 years for their case. The younger brother is not to be hanged, and no state evidence will be offered by the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Los Angeles
Jas. B. McNamara
John J. McNamara
James B
John J
Jas. B
Ture
McNamaras
McNamara Brothers
George Lockwood
Cap” White
Lockwood
Justice Young
Franklin
Fredericks
Jim McNamara
McNamara
First Socialist Elected Here in Seattle School Board
The first socialist ever elected to public office in Seattle, Judge Richard Winsor, led the school board ticket with 2 907 votes. EF Shorrock followed with 2 568, and Dr Maud Parker, once a strong candidate, failed amid dissension in women's groups and a weak women’s vote. Winsor and Shorrock secure seats. pole results show 3 896 men and 2 521 women voted. Winsor to assume January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Winsor
E. Shorrock
Edmund Bowden
Crosby
Maud Parker
Jacob Madea
Seattle
EF Shorrock
Winsor
Everett
Tacoma
City moves ahead on Cedar River dam foundation borings
City Engineer Dimock announced that borings have begun in the Cedar river to assess the foundation for the new 1,400,000 dollar power dam. Coffer dams are being constructed in the riverbed to allow borings, with the number needed and bedrock determination to follow plans of former City Engineer Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Thomson
Acreage Near Seattle Promises Fine Lake View
Buyer urged to start toward independence by purchasing a parcel north of Seattle east of the Country Club, offering a fine lake view and a step toward self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Country Club
Demand to Impeach Congressman Littleton Filed
Washington December 4 A demand that Congressman Littleton of New York be impeached and expelled from Congress was presented to Speaker Champ Clark to be filed in the House by H B Martin of the Anti Trust League. The memorial accompanies league resolutions calling Littleton a trust ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton Washington
Littleton
New York
Congress
Champ Clark
H. B. Martin
Anti-Trust League
League
Fine View Acres Offer Seeks Quick Buyers
Real estate notice advertises Fine View Acres with a $400 price and terms: $10.00 cash, balance $7.50 monthly. Encourages immediate action with two trips to land daily regardless of weather.
Supreme Court declares Stacy group of Alaska claims illegal
The Supreme Court ruled the Stacy group of Alaska claims, valued at 10 million dollars, illegal today. The government charged that Charles Munday and Archibald Shields obtained the claims through dummies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Stacy Group of
Alaska
Charles Munday
Archibald Shields
McNamara tied to Seattle blast and subsequent bombings
A Seattle visit by James B. McNamara is linked to the August 31 Lyon building explosion as detectives trace his movements via hotel registers and Lake Bay anarchist sites. Investigators report purchases of dynamite and caps, with plans to blow numerous buildings, then McNamara and Caplan fled to San Francisco and Los Angeles, including the Times building blast.
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James B. McNamara
Seattle
Lyon
Third
James
J. B. Bryce
Yes Y
Bryce
McNamara
Register
Chicago
New York
Lake Bay
Tacomb
Post Office
Backus
Dave Caplan
Angeles
the McNamtead
Beattie
Cooper's
Caplan
Nichols
Tacoma
Tacoma Power Company
Home Colony
Lyon Building
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Times
Berger Seeks Sherman Law Repeal and National Ownership
Congressman Victor Berger of Milwaukee introduced a House resolution calling for repeal of the Sherman antitrust act and for government ownership of any business holding more than 40 percent of a line of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Con Ereéseman
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
House of Representatives
Mayor Dilling Stricken By Ptomaine Poisoning
Mayor Dilling is confined to his home with ptomaine poisoning from downtown restaurant meals during the water famine. He is not in serious danger and is improving after a day of illness. He may be unable to attend city hall for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilling
School Reopens After Water Famine Vacation
Schools resumed this morning after a week of water famine and a prior Thanksgiving break. Students complain of missing lessons as teachers plan to press ahead through the hard work until Christmas vacation starts Friday December 22 and runs to January 2.
Rockefeller resigns as Standard Oil presiding director
At a special directors meeting John D. Rockefeller resigned as presiding director of Standard Oil. Other resignations from Standard Oil of New Jersey included Henry Flagler, Wm. Rockefeller, John G. Archbold, C. M. Pratt, H. C. Folger Jr., and L. J. Drake. New officers elected: John G. Archbold president, A. C. Bedford and W. C. Teagle as vice presidents, F. H. Bedford elected director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Corporation of
New Jersey
Henry Flagler
Wm. Rockefeller
John G. Archbold
C. M. Pratt
H. C. Folger, Jr
L. J. Drake
Wm. G. Rockefeller
High grade woolen garments in attractive patterns
Heavy all wool materials crafted into high grade garments in various appealing patterns.
Bribery Scandal Tangles McNamara Case In Los Angeles
Reports claim Clarence Darrow may be arrested for juror bribery as the McNamara dynamite case widens. District Attorney Fredericks hints at further confessions and possible arrests while Bain’s wife testifies to a $50 bribe amid mounting allegations and delays.
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Los Angeles
Fredericks
Indianapolis
McNamaras
United States
Miller
United of Leased
Hall OF Records
Clarence Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Robert F. Bain
James B. McNamara
Mrs. Bain
United Press
Bain
Franklin
Bert H. Franklin
Headless Body Found in Tacoma Park With Bullet Scar
In Point Defiance park Tacoma a man’s headless corpse was discovered by N L Tallman. The skull lay eight feet away with a bullet hole and a nearby 44 caliber revolver. Police deem it self-inflicted but the victim’s identity remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee United Press
Tacoma
Point Defiance Park
N. L. Tallman
Fire destroys Florence Goldfield mill halting major operations
A blaze at the Florence Goldfield mill completely destroyed the facility. The Florence company, a major district producer, is out of operation for an extended period. The engineer and cage tender acted bravely, bringing miners to the surface with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Goldfield
Florence Goldfield
Florence Company
Williams Jubilee Singers at YMCA Auditorium Lyceum
The Williams Jubilee Singers a double mixed quartet of Negro singers will perform at the YMCA auditorium tonight as part of the lyceum course.
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India
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Sun
Tye Suday
Theodore M
Dimock
Fine View Acres
Walter R. Thayer
William J. Burns
Berger
Sherman Law
Willie
John D
Shafer Bros
Clarance Darrow
Cleveland, O
H. R. Brady
Association
Burns
Capt. Wascher
Federal Secret Service
Erectors
National Agency
Wm. J. Burns
Big Goldfield
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