McNamara Trial Opens in Los Angeles Building Bomb Case
Jas B McNamara faces murder charges over the Los Angeles Times building dynamite blast that killed two men. John J McNamara, a leading Iron Workers official, is central to the case as jury selection begins in Los Angeles County Court. A crowd gathers as the pair are transported in handcuffs to await proceedings.
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United Press
Court House
Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles Times
State Today
Jas. B. McNamara
Chas. J. Haggerty
John J
Jas. Bo McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structuraltion Workers
The
Hall OF Records
Bng
John J McNamara
Iron Workers of America
California
John D. Fredericks
Los Angeles County
United States
California Voters Approve Recall Amendment in Landmark Vote
California voters adopt the recall of public officials including judges by a wide margin while the woman suffrage amendment loses by a substantial margin. Early returns show recall leading in most counties with about 150000 total votes on amendments and 80 000 for suffrage versus 86 000 against.
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United Presse
San Francisco
California
Gail Laughlin
Denver
Shows That People Mean Business in California Votes
In Cali, Congressman Stanton Warburton celebrates initiative referendum and recall wins as a lesson in popular government. A. V. Fawcett of Tacoma backs recall and judicial accountability. In Yreka, Siskiyou County reports 16 of 62 precincts with a 151 vote lead for woman suffrage.
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Tacoma
California
Stanton Warburton
A. V. Fawcett
Yreka
Gal
Siskiyou County
Armistice Declared Between Italy and Turkey
An armistice has been declared between Italy and Turkey amid ongoing talks. The high official source says peace was secured mainly through German efforts and no further hostilities will occur, though the proclamation is not yet official.
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Berlin
Italy
Turkey
Germany
California Recall Victory Sparks Seattle Progressives
Seattle progressives hail California's adoption of initiative direct legislation and recall as a step toward popular sovereignty. Leaders like Ole Hanson and Prof. J Allen Smith praise the vote as the start of a broader Pacific coast push for amendments and greater public control in government.
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Seattle
California
Ole Hanson
J. Allen Smith
University of Washington
George H. Walker
Washington
George F. Cotterill
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Despotism Fears Public Scrutiny and Free Speech
A plainspoken warning that tyranny falters when faced with publicity and open media. The text asserts authorities resist freedom of speech, but daylight truth weakens oppression. It emphasizes the enduring power of an informed public.
The Peacock Glide Walk Opens A Fall Fashion Trend
A 1920s fashion feature promotes the peacock glide as the new fall walk for women under 200 pounds. It explains a longer skirt hem enables pedaling, creates a wave like rhythm, and contrasts with the hobble. A modiste notes it is graceful and proper yet urges private practice before street use.
Plan to Remove Mrs. Mason Sparks Labor Fray
Telegraphic notices from the State Federation of Labor warn that union labor in the state will resist Governor Hay's contemplated removal of Mrs. Blanche Mason as assistant state labor commissioner. Sentiments split on her record with some saying she enforced federal labor law, others praising her despite alleged obstacles from Commissioner Hubbard. A local leader cited a case where Mason secured convictions after Hubbard allegedly ordered the case dropped.
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State Federation of Labor
Hay
Blanche Mason
Mubbard
Mason
Hubbard
10 Acres For $500 Near Paulsbo
Sale ad offers 10 acres of bottom land across the sound near Paulsbo. Describes level subirrigated volcanic ash soil suitable for a small ranch. Price $500 with $20 down and $7.50 per month. offer from Ole Hanson & Co, 414-316-316-317, New York Block.
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Sound
Paulsbo
New York
Taft Farewell Tour Fails to Impress Seattle
The article rails at Taft’s farewell visit, claiming capacity crowds did not form, attendees showed indifference, and local newspapers allegedly misrepresented the reception. It asserts Taft’s presidency is ending as he tours the West with vacant Armory seats and waning public support.
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Taft
Seattle
United States
Armory
Man’s Own Wife Delivers Him To Law On Murder Charge
Norman Eddie, a mechanic from Argo, is arrested on a murder charge after his wife informs a Louisiana sheriff where to find him. Eddie, described as quiet and steady, denies guilt as extradition papers are sought.
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Norman Eddie
Eddies
Argo
Eddie
Shreveport
Hodge
Sternese
Louisiana
Tacoma Man Plunges Eight Stories Breaks Arm
James Neismith a painter fell eight stories from a scaffold on the new Commercial club building landing on a scaffold over a sidewalk hole. He was rushed to the hospital where doctors found only a broken arm as injury.
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Tacoma
James Neismith
New
Commercial Club
Rebounding Bullet Strikes Man In Seattle Shooting Gallery
Walter W. Clark, a Seattle barber, sues H. D. Elderfield and the city for 12000 dollars claiming a rifle shooting gallery at 1110 First Ave allowed shots to rebound off a target and injure his left eye while he passed by. He says the incident left him blind in the left eye and impaired the right eye.
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Suel City
Walter W. Clark
H. D. Elderfield
Seattle
Taft Backed Little in Illinois Mayor Says Favor Wilson
Mayor Dilling, after touring Illinois, reports weak Taft sentiment there. He says voters have grown independent of parties and will not care about Republican or Democrat labels. He notes considerable favorable comment toward Woodrow Wilson.
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Taft
Ilinois
Dilling
Woodrow Wilson
Stephenson Campaign Active Among Catholic Voters
In Milwaukee on Oct 11, the Heyburn committee heard testimony that Stephenson backers paid Catholic figures to mobilize voters. Father Samuel Perrin, a Catholic father superior, testified he received 5000 for the 1908 Wisconsin primary efforts.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Stephenson
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Heyburn
Samuel Perrin
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