Hundreds Implicated in Iron Works Explosion Trial
In Indianapolis a federal grand jury will review tabulated exhibits alleging hundreds of men nationwide knew of and aided a string of explosions aimed at harming employers of nonunion workers. National Erectors association members trace letters from J J McNamara’s office and Ortio McManigal to supporting evidence while subpoenas issue for all Trem Workers union stenographers since 1905.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Erectors’ Association
Bodrof
J. J. McNamara
Ortio McManigal
areNamaras
Wotoms
Tron
Tnion
Federal Grand Jury
Change of Nagem Pittsburg Silver Peak Mine
Ed Juessen resigns after three years as general manager of the Pittsburg Silver Peak mine. W A Bradley, his assistant, will succeed him. Juessen cut production costs to 3.24 dollars per ton, enabling profitable mining of low-grade ore. Directors accept the resignation with regret.
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Ed Juessen
Pittsburg
Silver Peak
W. A. Bradley
Juessen
Juror Claims Darrow Back of Bribery Case
Juries and sensational defense swirl as Porter Charlton awaits a definitive ruling on his appeal against extradition to Italy for the 1910 Lake Como wife murder. Courts anticipate a protracted delay into 1912, while Charlton’s comfort in jail contrasts with the heavy potential sentence and ongoing legal wrangles.
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Jersey City
J. Dee
Hudison
Porter Charlton
Lake Cote
Italy
Paul Chariton
Porto Rico
Scott
Chirlton
Supreme Court
Chariton
Finda
Interesting Lectures by Professor Yoder At Nevada Theater
The illustrated lecture last evening by Professor Yoder at the Nevada theater drew a large audience and proved very instructive. It is proposed to hold these talks at intervals on various topics.
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Yoder
Nevada Theater
Nineteen Bodies Recovered in Cross Mountain Mine Disaster
Briceville Tennessee December 12 The discovery of the first body in Cross Mountain mine marked by a sitting miner Andrew Sanson who died likely from lack damp. By nightfall 19 bodies were recovered including Charles Kesterson Albert Rowland and Eugene Peters. Rescue parties faced falling slate and continued to find victims as the toll rose with many workers unaccounted for.
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Briceville
Tenn
Big Cross Mountain
Andrew Sanson
Cross Mountain
J. A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
J. J. Rutledge
George Sylvester
W. Dp, Richardson
L. C. Btone
Knoxville Coal Company
Christmas Turkey Shoot At Tonopah Rifle Club
The Tonopah National Rifle Club plans a three day Christmas shoot starting two days before Christmas, using government regulation targets and corn fed birds staged at J Crumbleys barn in California Heights. Army rifles will be provided to interested patrons, and a comfortable house on the grounds will be ready for the event with stoves installed though no steam heating by Christmas.
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Tonopah National Rifle Early
J. Crumley
California Heights
Club
Darrow Named in Bribery Hearing Testimony
In Los Angeles on December 12, the name of Clarence S. Darrow surfaced during the preliminary hearing of defense investigator Bert Ham Franklin charged with bribery. Witness George Lockwood testified Franklin referred to Darrow and planned how the money would be paid. District Attorney Fredericks insisted Darrow’s name was not legally implicated, calling the remarks hearsay, while Franklin and Lockwood described negotiations and the amounts involved. Darrow denied any involvement or knowledge of juror influence.
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Los Angeles
Chavence
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Bert HM
Franklin
William Young
George XII
Lockwood
Tan
Clarence
John
Fredericks
I Darrow
Franklin Heating
Jurehee
Charity Ball Set By Elks Amid Turbulent Crime Report
Tonopah nevada organizers confirm final plans for the annual Charity Ball with the Anvil Chorus to perform at Casino Theater. Ticket sales show strong public support while a separate report from Fallon details Harry Hehr jailed on murder charges after Jennie Fitzgerald was beaten fatally. witnesses described a violent assault and bruised, torn clothing.
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Elks
Anvil Chorus
Casino Theater Orchestra
Julius Goldsmith
J. P. Monahan
J. Love
A.evans
D. Young
Tonopah
New Antelope Springs Gold Find Attracts Leases
The Jordan Bros. have issued 12 leases at Antelope Springs where a shaft reaches 15 feet and surface trenches expose 10 to 42 feet of rich ore. Ledge spots reach up to 1400 dollars per ton, suggesting a growing gold and silver camp 50 miles southeast of Tonopah with 60 miners already employed. Downer Bros. and other assayers have leased adjacent ground, reporting free gold and bets around 400 dollars per ton.
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Antelope Springs
Jordan Bros
T. Howle
Downer Bros
Asnayers
Goldfield
Eldorado
Tonopah
Christmas Tree For Little Ones In Tonopah
The Tonopah Miners union will host a Christmas tree at 1 30 p m Christmas day at their hall. Santa Claus will arrive with presents for every boy and girl in Tonopah. A large tree will display toys and sweet treats for all local children. Children are asked to attend at the stated hour to receive their gifts.
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Tonopah
Santa Claus
MRESEYTEREAN Ladies Aid Bazaar In Watiding
The Mreseyterean Ladies Aid Bazaar will be held in Watiding three doors north of the best of ics. Fancy work of all kinds for sale and sale of wares from noon until evening. Thursday, Leceuter Lath.
Train Wrecker at San Quentin Granted Parole
D Worden, jailed for murder tied to 1894 labor strike wrecking plot that killed five in Yolo county, was paroled by the California prison board. He plans to join a younger brother in Japan who will care for him. His commutation stemmed from a personal acquaintance with then President Cleveland.
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San Quentin
Cal
D. Worden
State Board of Prison Directors
Japan
Ife
Yolo County
Rover Cleveland
Sheriff to Sell Ely Central Property
Sale of all property owned by the Ely Central Copper company will be made by Sheriff Crain at the front floor of the court house. An order to this was made by Judge Coleman of the district court. Interests in 28 claims in one group and all other property will be sold to satisfy the judgment and likely transferred to the new corporate reorganizing committee’s representatives.
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Ely Central Copper Company
Sheriff Crain
Court Hom
Coleman
District Court
1 Lodge
Harry J. Ayer
Jay Cheliner
Aly Expositor
Four Ely Men Arrested on Gambling Charge
Four Ely men were arrested for gambling early Saturday by Nevada state police officer John P. Doe. Three were jailed, one posted bail. Those named were Joe B. Burke Tom Murray Frenchie the Chingman and James Hazlett proprietor. The gambling ring operated on Indie Place with ongoing activity and Hazlett faced a felony charge after being released on bond.
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Wly
Nev. Tee
John P. Doe
Nevada State Polce
Doe
Joe B. Burke
Tom Murray
Frenchie
James Haxlett
Indine Place
Kambling
Hazlett
Thaw Jewelry Recovered After Negotiated Reward
Jewels worth 25000 stolen from William Thaw in Pittsburgh January 24 were recovered after negotiations with thieves of international fame. Thieves fled to Chicago and offered to return the jewels for twenty thousand dollars.
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Ptsburg
Dee
Mere
William Thaw
Chicago
Sensations Rise as Republicans Debate 2012 Roosevelt Nomination
Washington reports a push to nominate Colonel Roosevelt for president in 2012, with national committee members weighing feasibility. Rivalries flare over a five member sub committee to run the convention as Hitchcock and Hilles clash, while Roosevelt talks draw in leaders from New York and Nebraska. Ohio factional splits focus on delegate selection methods ahead of the national committee meeting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Committee
Hilles
Hitchcock
Hill
Sive Tel Haywar
White House
Colonel New
Willes Sinself
Victor Rosenator
Nebraska
Cecil Lyon
Texas
New York
Ahar
Hit
Roansevelt Row
Washington, Pee
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Wet Known Miner Dies After Long Illness
John Hatton, a well known miner in the city, died at his home Saturday night after a long illness from miner's consumption. He worked at the shaft for years before health broke down, left for Southern California, then returned. Survived by two sisters, Mrs Ralph Golding and Miss Mamie Hatton. Virginia Chronicle
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John Hatton
Shaft
California
Mtv
Mia
Ralph Golding
Mamie Hatton
Virginta Chronicle
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Ely
Sainb
Thaw
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