Darrow Demands Ruling of Court in McNamara Trial
Los Angeles October 28 Attorney Darrow chief counsel for the defense declares he will not proceed until the court rules on two pending challenges. Nineteen new veniremen were secured yesterday from the second venire. eleven others were excused, and ten were not served as they were out of the country. The present panel includes A C Winter and four talesmen passed for cause. Jury questions focus on views on capital punishment and opinions about the defendant and the Times building explosion. Fixed prejudice against labor unions has not yet barred tailsmen when not linked to the defendant’s case.
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Los Angeles
Darrow
McNamara
Venice
A. C. Winter
Talesmen
Times
McNamara Cawe
Cal
Indianapolis
John J
James B. McNamara
John D. Fredericks
Clarence
John J. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Indiana
Fredericks
James
John
United States
California
Aloysius McCormick
Vault blown at Macomb state bank in Oklahoma
Three men blew the vault at the Macomb state bank near Shawnee Oklahoma using nitroglycerin five charges to steal $3000 the only money in the vault They cut telephone and telegraph lines trapping residents while deputies hunted for the suspects a speeder was used to reach the town which has about 600 people and no night watchman
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Shawnee
Okla
State Bank
Macomb
Perce
Tecumseh
Powell and Woman Found Dead in Cane Hill Home
Fort Smith Ark Oct 28 The bodies of William Powell a noted farmer and Jennie Burke of Vinita Okla were found in Powell s Cane Hill Washington County home Friday morning The woman was shot through the breast and head A bullet in Powell s temple was found He clutched a revolver A coroner s jury ruled Powell killed Burke then shot himself A neighbor found the bodies.
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Fort Smith
Ark
William Powell
Jennie Burke
Vinita
Okla
Powell
Cane Hill
Washington County
Requisitions Issued for Fugitives Murray Robb Nor man Cohescher
Gov Cruce issued requisitions for the return of Murray Robb held at Lavina Montana and Norman Cohescher in Arizona. Robb is wanted in Craig County Oklahoma for alleged criminal assault and Cohescher is sought for the alleged theft of a domestic animal in Creek County.
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Oklahoma City
Montana
Oklahoma
Murray Robb
Lavina
Monte
Craig County
Arizona
Norman Cohescher
Creek County
Shriners Dedicate New Bedouin Temple in Muskogee
Bedouin temple of eastern Oklahoma was dedicated in Muskogee with 140 novices initiated and a parade marching 1,200 Shriners. Indian temple of Oklahoma City sent a Shrine band. George Green of Dallas led contingents past the imperial potentate.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Temple
Oklahoma City
George Green
Dallas
Tex
Imperial
Haperlal Shrine
Rodgers crosses border line four times in flight
Sunderson Tex Oct 27 C P Rodgers Atlantic to Pacific aviator flew from Spofford at 1 08 pm and landed Del Rio at 1 42 pm after 37 miles. He re ascended at 2 50 pm and landed Sanderson at 5 02 pm. From Del Rio to Sanderson he followed the border crossing the International line four times. To replenish lubrication oil he hopped fifty minutes at Dryden. Distance Spofford to Sanderson by road is 168 miles. He expects to resume his flight to El Paso this morning.
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Sunderson
Tex
C. P. Rodgers
Atlantic
Spofford
del Rio
Sanderson
Rodgers
Dryden
el Paso
Capitalists May Buy Cobb Hotel
Rumor says St Louis capitalists may acquire the Cobb hotel from Captain S. Cobb after inspecting the building this afternoon. A purchase price agreement was rumored, with plans to remodel and outfit the property as a first class hotel if the sale proceeds. The buyers have withheld details, leaving the outcome speculative.
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Cobb Hotel
St. Louis
8. S. Cobb
Wilson Seeks Fusion of Progressives and Democrats
Madison Wisconsin October 28 Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey told a thousand Democrats and La Follette progressives that he sees no difference between his principles and theirs and urged a fusion if Taft is renominated He hinted at broad support from progressive Republicans who would back a platform based on common aims He warned labels are mixing and urged matching efforts to unite big business with the people in politics and to get together on shared goals
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Madison
Wis
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
la Follette
Taft
Wilson
Wisconsin
Enforcement of Game Laws Warned to Wardens
Oklahoma City October twenty seventh Secretary Don Lawhead of the state game and fish department mails letters to assistant wardens urging strict enforcement as the big hunting season opens. Wardens are told to stop shipping game out of state, ensure hunters stay within bag limits, require licenses, and enforce the Sunday hunting ban.
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Oklahoma City
Don Lawhead
State Game and Fish Department
Fish and Game
Oklahoma
Legal status of McNamara case may change with federal probe
Reports from Indianapolis indicate a federal grand jury could probe the McNamara dynamiting cases, potentially altering the defendants status. Clarence Darrow sought more information while Indianapolis actions may affect book and record access and possible extradition issues if an indictment results.
Burglary at Bank of Walnut Stolen Money Suspected Case
Foster Missouri October bank burglars blew the safe at the Bank of Walnut taking three thousand two hundred dollars and a leather case valued at thirty five thousand in notes. Witnesses heard the blast around midnight. Tracks lead toward the Kansas line six miles away. Insurance covers the loss. a deaf and dumb suspect was believed to be involved.
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Foster
Bank of Walnut
Kansas Line
Missouri Pacific
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Gov. Cruce
Wiator Rodgers
Louis Men
Kansas City Star
Sues
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