McNamara brothers face sentences after dramatic court case
In Los Angeles, James and John McNamara face life imprisonment or short terms following a guilty plea in a bomb case tied to labor violence. Attorney Clarence Darrow defended them, noting the incident was meant as a scare rather than a murder plot, and prosecutors indicated life terms for the two men while downplaying the risk of execution.
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LOS Angels
Dev
Jamee B. McNamara
Bordwell
Life Olamier
Epost Coniusel
Clarence B. Dervuw
Ron
Darrow
James McNattara
McNaniards
James Iy
John J
Mitten
Union Lahore
Clare One
Rothera
McNamara
Marriman
Standard Oil breakup completes as subsidiaries gain independence
In New York on December 2, Standard Oil’s structure ends as the United States Supreme Court required subsidiaries to operate independently. The holding company transfers stock to owners of the old Standard Oil, severing central control. Each subsidiary will run from its home state with separate officers. shareholders receive proportional stock in each unit. Long-term effects on prices and competition remain uncertain.
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New York
Abelay
Standard Ual
Angnati
Tock
Broadway
Oacy Corporation
Substitute Ritchie Fills In For Wolgast In Vernon Bout
Dee 1 Los Angeles A lightweight from Packey McFarland’s circle, Wille Ritchie gained rapid notice by fighting Freddie Welsh to a twenty round draw substitute for Wolgast who was hospitalized. Welsh won on points, fans debated how long he would last against Wolgast, and Ruehle’s late arrival added to the night’s drama. Welsh showed ring generalship and control, while Ritchie pressed hard and stifled many of Welsh’s advances.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Wille "Ritchie
Packey McFarland
Freddie Welsh
Ad Wolgast
Vernon
Rittchie
Wolmist
Welsh
Ritchie
Wolgast
San Francisco
Ruehle
Death of Capt John Birmingham on Pacific coast
San Francisco reports the death of Captain John Birmingham inspector of steam vessels on the Pacific coast aged 1. The notice provides obituary style detail and suggests subscribing to the home paper for full coverage.
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Marenet
San Francisco
Der
John Birmingham
Pacific Coast
Impressive Decor at Elas Memorial Event in Nevada
A detailed plan outlines decorations for the Elks memorial ceremony at the Nevada theater. The American flag and colors will feature prominently. Elks from all lodges will assemble at Tonal Lodge No. 2002 before marching to the theater, with doors opening to the public.
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Elas’ Memorial 10
Nevada
Juimertow
Penopalis
Elks
Govrloeke
Nevada Theater
Pablo Als
Freight cars received for Tonopah and Goldfield aid
Yesterday and today thirteen cars of freight were received by the Tonopah aid and Goldfield district, including hay, coal, bone meal, flour, explosives, and steel. Named shippers include Nevada Packing and Tonopah Mining, with transfers noted at Rad Wocate and related depots.
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Tonopah Aid Goldfield Ritrand
McLeat & MrSwenney
Nevada
Hoar
Wittensberg
Ming Mik Hmber
Tonopah Beinant the Velopment Company
Ihe
Montatefonopah Mining
Tonapal Mining Company
Atruvtintal Steel
Ponuguili Bulmon
Montaia
Pal
Fleur Pleads Guilty of Forgery in California Case
The defendant Fleur Pleads Guilty to forgery charges in a case linked to Tim and H R Cooke. Sheriff Malley delivered swift action, with two days before sentencing and potential transfer to the state prison. A Presbyterian church notice follows the report.
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Fleur
Netolock Pettieur
Oierney H.R. Cooke
MR. Averill
Tim
Cotsen CO
Jome
Sherif Malley
California
New Patriotic Song Debuts at Hatter Theater
Blair composer J M Jones unveils In the Markets of the World a new patriotic song to be sung at the Hatter theater tonight. The piece is expected to be well received as residents hear a timely morale boost.
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J M. Jones
Blair
Hatter Theater
Five Years Time Given Is Far Too Short Says Homesteaders
Lee VHLAQUO of Arizona and Fulton M. Sears of Fallon urge extending the five year limit for repaying irrigation work costs. They argue the current term imposes too great a burden on homesteaders and propose a 15 to 20 year extension, seeking petition support to alter the government loan terms. The group notes the government has spent about twelve million on irrigation with a plan to reach two billion dollars, and they want more input on repayment terms.
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Vhlaquo
Lee
Corertor Riehint Oh Blane
Arizona
Yeaterdas
Declan Ter
Wieral
Directors Meeting Notice For December Seventh
John J. Mackenzie consulting engineer and quieting director of Consolidated Mines travels to New York for the quarterly directors meeting at the Waldorf on the seventh. He praises the property condition and management’s cost-cutting gains. A. H. Howe and H. M. Hoyt depart to join the meeting. President George Wingfield is en route from Reno to Chicago to meet in New York.
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Holbpteld
Dod
John J. Mackenzie
Consoidated Mines Company
Las Vegas & To- Wow
New York
Waldorf Hotel
Mackenzie
A. H H. Howe
H. M. Hoyt
George Wingfield
Reno
Chicago
Austrians Buy At Old Glory Horse Sale in New York
At Madison Square Garden the Old Glory sale saw Austrian buyers bid on Al Stanley to ship to Austria for 5000 dollars. Kinney Lou failed to meet expectations, selling for 2500 to R B Stitler. General Watts offspring brought strong averages across consignments, while Horoneus Helen sold for 5000 to Charles Hean.
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New, York
Madison Square Garden
al Stanley
Austria
Kinney Lou
G Reat
San Jose
Budd Doble
R. 8. Stitler
Lexington
General Watts
O. ©. Watts
Charlestown
W. Va
Horoneus Helen
Charles Hean
Palatine
Trial testimony portrays Alfred Levison as Goodwin front man
In a New York trial proceedings, A B Levison testified the Goodwin company used a blind office to promote Rawhide Coalition and other stocks. He stated he handled mail for the Goodwin office, that circulars were financed by Goodwin & Co, and that he never owned stock or loans. Evidence showed transfers of treasury and option shares to the Goodwin entities and related bank deliveries.
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New York
Dee
Wittens Li
A. B. Levison
Levisom
George Graham Rice
Miller
Nati. Goodwin Company
Goodwin Company
Alfred Levison & Co
Rice-Goodwin
Goodwin & Co
Levison
Goodwin
Aus
George Graham Kier
Rice
Moritz Sheeline
Sheeline
Treasury
Mining Financial News
Rawhide Queen
Rawhide Coalition
Goldfield Florence
Goldfield
Goodwin & Scheffels
Jacob Neiman
Scheeling Bank
Reno
Soldiers May Be Sent From the Philippines
San Francisco dispatch reports a Shinyo Maru message from the California squadron bound to Honolulu for coal and then Shanghai. In Washington, Admiral Murdock says gun boat Quiros and collier Pompeii moved to Nan king where General Chang faces siege. foreigners may take shelter aboard warships if bombardment continues. In London, more American marines reach Tianjin for Peking guard. Britain, U.S. and Japan discuss mediation and neutrality remains.
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San Francisco
Orient
Honolulu
California
Pacific Coast Squadron
Shanghai
Washington, D. C
Murdock
Mat
Quiros
Pompeii
Yangtse
Nanking
Chang
Manila
China
Council of Ministers
Peking
Ultimatum of the Czar rejected by Persian council
The Persian national council rejected the Russian ultimatum by a large majority in open session. A secret sitting was nearly unanimous against compliance. British Foreign Minister Edward Grey urged compliance in a cablegram. Verbal reports note Iran’s internal tensions as Ala-Ed-Daweb, former governor of Fars, was assassinated. Russia ordered troops to advance on Teheran from Resht after the rejection. W. Morgan Shuster Sr. discussed his son’s position with U.S. state officials. no statement issued. Also Nye County Bar meeting announced for December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at J. S. Dennis’s office. Bonanza ads offer housing rentals.
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Teheran
Persia
National Council
Edward Grey
Engand
Ala-Ed-Daweb
Fars
W. Mor
Gan Shuster
Petersburg
Persian National Council
Russia
Resht
Ghilan
Hazeli
Caspian Sea
Washington
W. Morgan Shuster
State Department
Nye County
J. 3. Dennis
J. PB. Dennis
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Presbyterian Church
St Patrick Street
Servie
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Schurel
Herman Ft
Burnham
Waldore-Astoria
Honanta
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Philippines
Altonds
London
Tien Twin
Amercan
Legation Guard
Taku
Foreign Office
Great Britain
United States
Japan
John Jordan
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