Franklin and Darrow tied to McNamaras case at hearing
The article notes investigator Burt H. Franklin, bail set at 10000 provided by McNamaras' counsel, and an upcoming information filing likely replacing grand jury proceedings. Assistant District Attorney W Joseph Ford indicates no early trial, with Clarence S Darrow named by witnesses at the preliminary hearing.
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Los Angeles
Cail
Burt H. Franklin
McNamaras
Franklin
California
W. Joseph Ford
Clarence 8
Darrow
Federal Commission Chairman Gary Questions Senate Committee
Gary, chairman of the Federal Commission, testified before the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce. He promised reforms when pressed for details. The remarks came from Washington as the hearing explored regulatory changes and industry oversight.
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Gary
Senate ‘Committee On Interstate
Commerce
Explosion in Cross Mountain mine leaves only two survivors
Terrific blast traps miners as rescue teams race to reach twenty-two men reported entombed. The Cross Mountain mine is deeply breached with debris. authorities fear no one may have escaped. In other news, James B. Me m, linked to the Los Angeles Times bombing, heads to San Quentin for life, while his brother faces fifteen years for complicity.
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Cross Mountain
Ingie
McNamara
Evens McNamara
Hese
Ional Secietios
San Quentin Penitena
James B. Mem
Los Angeles
Llewellyn -Tron
Yale Expert Warns Federal Control Impractical on Stock Watering
Head Off Stock Watering Arthur Hadley of Yale University reports that placing railroad securities under federal control would be practically impossible. The commission recommends enforcing publicity for all financing as the government's most effective weapon against stock watering.
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Arthur * Hadley
Yale University
Commission
State House Proceedings Cover Stock Inquiry and Holiday Recess
The House reports on stock muster and railroad securities, with the president of Columbia proposing. Legislation debated includes holiday recess from December 22 to January 3. Fayette county election frauds and Lorimer inquiry feature in committee work. A Democratic caucus may decide on revisions or anti trust bills with adjournment around 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Railroad Securities Committee
Presider of Columbia
Senate
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
Maine Wreck Caused by Exterior Explosion Navy Confirms
The naval board reports the Maine sank from an external explosion in Havana harbor during February 1898. The finding matches earlier assessments and the Navy Department states no extended explanation is needed. Secretary Meyer stands by the brief announcement.
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Washington
United States
Maine
Havana Harbor
Naval Board
Navy Department
Meyer
Indians as Agriculturists
Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs Fred H. Abbott displays ears of corn as trophies at his Washington office. Visitors note the change in the status of the first Americans as they observe the agricultural evidence.
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Washington
Indian Affairs
Fred H. Abbote
Senate Closes Noon Session on Lorimer Probe
Senate resumes inquiry into Lorimer case with defense witnesses under subpoena from the sugar trust committee. The session convened at noon as investigators seek to counter testimony given by subject parties.
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Sugar Trust Committee
Testimiuisenen
Controller Bay
Sugar Trust
Burgest
Graham
Urged reforms target rural education roads and elections
The organisation advocates better facilities for agricultural education in rural schools federal aid for country roads and inland waterways conservation of soil fertility and direct election of United States senators opposing ship subsidies and interstate liquor traffic into dry territory. Chicago L Albins Nance 63.
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United States
Congressional Adjournment and House Debates Feature Day
Thursday sessions included a president’s foreign relations message and references to the sugar trust inquiry. Hearings on Clayton bill for jury trials in indirect contempt proceeded as Lorimer inquiry expanded. Senate not in session amid testimony and internal finance debates. a letter about unused salary credits from the Latta district surfaced.
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Sugar Trust Commission
The
House
Permanent Tariff Board
Notable murder trial and national inquiry reported
A fragmented dispatch notes the recent murder trial of J. B. McNamara in Chicago ending after eight years. It mentions a nationwide jury investigation led by Lon Agnes into alleged nationwide activity. The text also references Russian workers and a catastrophic collapse that left 150 to 290 laborers affected, with ambiguities in the damaged report.
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Lonewarten
Lon Agnes
Bikel
J. B. McNamara
Labor Conditions In Bad Shape Prompt Salvation Army Leader Says
Salt Lake City Utah report quotes Thomas Betilla commissioner of the Salvation Army who supervised western operations stating labor conditions are poor and in need of improvement amid ongoing worker hardships and organizational oversight.
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Salt ‘Lake City
Utal
Thomas Betilla
The
Salvation Army
Oper Bes
Organ West
Fragmented satirical lines from a late article
The excerpt presents a garbled dialogue about optimism and pessimism, mentioning Huey and Was Willing, a Scot, and a faded reference to a panorama of South Africa. It includes quirky dialogue about not grunting a penny and spectators reacting with mirth.
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Huey
South Africa
Sandy
Frigid Note Found After West End Wire Incident
A damaged fragment mentions a boy burned by live wire in the West End. A reporter found a frigid note on his desk the next day asking about the event and the quick reply suggested a grim outcome.
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West End
Live Wire
Paradoxical Doctor Bills Rise Amid Swelling Costs
A fragmented passage notes a paradox where a doctor reduces swelling yet bills increase. It mentions a woman from a small town visiting the city for a cow and hints at months of travel or visits, though details are unclear.
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