Dynamite Plot In Pennsylvania And New York
Pittsburg reports arrest of George Bridges at Monessin Pa with 72 sticks of dynamite and fuse in a suitcase. Eight thousand non union workers employed in the Monessin mills. In Rochester two dozen sticks of dynamite with caps and fuse found in a travelling bag like case in barns of McDonald Hartman supply dealers. Dynamite near Pittsburg and Sine railroad bridge alleged to be planted by McNamaras agents.
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Pennsylvania
Rochester
N. Y
Los Angeles
Pittsburg
George Bridges
Monessin
Bridges
McDonald & Hartman
Pittsburg & Sine
McNamaras
Grand jury subpoenas broaden Seattle ties in dynamiting probe
Los Angeles December 27 The federal grand jury resumed the dynamiting conspiracy investigation and issued six subpoenas for Seattle area witnesses. George Haley Seattle Pile Drivers union business agent is named among those summoned, alongside others linked to Caplan and Schmidt. Paul Scharrenburg state federation of labor secretary testified today as the panel adjourned until tomorrow.
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Los Angeles
Federal Grand Jury
Seattle
George Haley
Seattle Pile Drivers’ Union
Caplan
Schmidt
Paul Scharrenburg
State Federation of Labor
Jury Briber Bound Over in Los Angeles Case
Bert H. Franklin was bound over for trial in the superior court on a charge of bribing juror Robert Bain in the McNamara case. No bail was set as Franklin already faces $10,000 bail on another bribery charge involving Veniceman George Lockwood.
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Los Angeles
Bert H. Franklin
Superior Court
Robert Bain
McNamara
Franklin
George Lockwood
Persian populace angry at cabinet and Shuster departure
Teheran December 27 W Morgan Shuster remains to hand over records as cabinet dismisses him causing public anger. Dispatches from Shiraz say a detachment escorting British Consul W A Smart to Shiraz was attacked by Persians near baseroom. Two British soldiers died and Smart is missing after a fierce engagement.
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Teheran
W. Morgan Shuster
Shuster
Shiraz
W. A. Smart
Baseroom
Smart
Man Will Attend His Leg's Funeral
In Minneapolis on December 27 John Moes, who has lost a leg after being run over by a streetcar, plans to attend the funeral of part of himself as its chief mourner. The severed leg was encased in a casket and placed in a receiving vault. The funeral will occur once he recovers.
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Minneapolis
John Moes
Moes
Explosion Hits House During Police Search in Buffalo
Policeman William Hearn and John Flynn were searching a Buffalo house early today for Paul Lutz suspected of assaulting a woman when an explosion wrecked the building. Both officers were thrown clear. the woman was injured but later reported safe.
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Buffalo
Dee
William Hearn
John Flynn
Paul Lutz
Fyne
New Year Riot of Champagne and Feasting in Broadway Hotels
New York on December 27 1911 previews a record New Year celebration for 1912 on Broadway from Twenty third to Forty eighth streets. About 50000 revelers expected at hotels and restaurants with dinners from 10 to 50 dollars per person. Attendants face liquor restrictions due to Sunday and no late licenses. Champagne abundance, extravagant spending, and overflow balls mark the gala while Longacre Square hosts the climax. Also described are a poultry show proposing a hen egg recording device and Mayor Gaynor’s critique of modern schooling with calls for more practical education.
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New York
Lucullus
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
Forty-eighth Street
Longacre Square
Seventh Avenue
Forty-second Street
Forty-forth Street
Reception in Honor of Former Governor Brady
Former Idaho governor James H. Brady returns home on No 17 westbound from St Paul to a welcome at the depot and an informal reception at the Commercial club rooms. A later, larger tribute is planned with boosters from surrounding towns to honor his Governors Special trip and its impact on Idaho.
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Brady
Gem State
St. Paul
Idaho
Pocatello
the Tribune
James H. Brady
East
Mr. Brady
Middle West
Harrisburg
Daily Telegraph
Tener
The
Commercial Club
Southeastern Idaho
Norris
Montana
West
Wheat closes firm as May grain ends higher
Chicago traders on December 27 recorded May wheat finishing at 9 cents higher, signaling modest gains amid the day's activity.
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Chicago
Yuan Shi Kai Nearing Abdi cation and Terms on Throne
Peking reports Manchus signaled willingness to abdicate the emperor and defer to a national assembly. Yuan Shi Kai plans to resign after securing best possible terms while blaming foreign powers for withholding loans. Shanghai notes Sun Yat Sen delegation from eighteen provinces to meet in Nanking to elect president of the provisional republic.
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Yuan
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Shanghai
Tang Shao Yi
Tang
Dr. Sen
China
Nanking
Sun Yat Sen
Berlin Shelter Poisoning Toll Rises
Eighteen inmates of the Berlin municipal shelter for the homeless died last night from poison and others are ill. Many inmates had brought scraps to supplement the fare and ate spoiled smoked herring. The shelter houses about 5000 nightly in winter.
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Berlin
Rail group seeks lower class freight rates from Des Moines
The Greater Des Moines committee asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut class freight rates from Des Moines to Wyoming Colorado and Utah arguing they are unreasonably high versus Des Moines to Chicago. Eleven railroads are named as defendants.
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Washington
Greater
Vessel Foundered in Bay of Biscay Storm
Reports from Gibraltar on December 27 state the German steamer Chips sank last week during the Bay of Biscay storm with all hands lost except two crew members.
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Gibraltar
Bay of Biscay
Frost Eases Predicted Fruit Frost Damage
Los Angeles reports a warmer night reducing anticipated frost damage to fruit crops. Smudging occurred again, offering ground for growers that losses may be less than first feared this season.
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Los Angeles
Chinese Viceroy Tuan-Fang Reported Slain
Noted Chinese general Tuan-Fang, described as a prominent figure in China, is reported slain in an assassination claimed by a sole hero. Details are limited and information is at hand.
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Tuan-Fang
China
Packer Combine Moves and Collapse in 1903 History
Alfred H. Veeder testifies on the 1902 Armour Swift Morris plan to form a 500 million merger. He describes secret pre 1903 meetings known as Post Office Box 247, ownership stakes, six plants acquired, and a forged financing panic that blocked a 90 million loan from Kuhn Loeb. He notes Cudahy joins in 1902 and National Packing formed in 1903.
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Chicago
Alfred H. Veeder
Swift & Co
Packers’ Combination
Packers’ Pool
Acording
Veeder
Armour
Swift
Morris
Schwartzchild & Sulzeberger Company
Cudahy
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Combine
Jacob H. Schiff
Armour, Swift
Fighter Flynn Caponi Match Sparks Championship Hopes
In Salt Lake City on December 27 Jim Flynn and Tony Caponi prepare for a ten round bout with each aiming at a title. Flynn seeks a shot at the heavyweight crown while Caponi wants a top notch middleweight challenger to claim the title. Both are in good condition for a grueling fight as observers expect Caponi to withstand Flynn’s rushes.
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Jim Flynn
Tony Caponi
Salt Lake
Jack Johnson
Flynn
Johnson
Caponi
Can He Come Back in Fight Tonight
Carl Morris aims for a comeback bout against Tom Kennedy in New York with Kennedy hoping to dodge Morris overwhelming rushes. The December 27 context frames a high stakes return for Morris after his previous defeat to Jim Flynn.
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New York
Carl Morris
Jim Flynn
Tom Kennedy
Kennedy
Oklahoma
Goteh and Monro Set for World Wrestling Title Bout
Kansas City reports Frank Goteh and British champion Alec Monro in top form for the world championship match tonight. Goteh announces this will be his last public appearance before defending the title.
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Kansas City
Frank Goteh
Alec Monro
Goteh
La Follette Arrives to Lead Gop Taft Challenge
In Youngstown Ohio on December 27 Senator La Follette arrives to energize the progressive wing and plan addresses in Youngstown and Cleveland. Senator Clapp of Minnesota is slated to speak at Alliance today.
Cold Wave Grips Great Plains and Texas Southwest
A cold wave spreads across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the lake region reaching Texas and the southwest. Temperatures sink below zero in the Canadian northwest with severe cold elsewhere.
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Chicago
Dee
Mississippi and
Missouri Valley
Lake Region
Texas
Southwest
Canadian
Excursion to Boise Includes Conventions via Oregon Short Line
Travel offer for January 2 to 5 via Oregon Short Line to Boise conventions with limit January 8 for rates and details from agent.
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Boise
Oregon
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