Arrests Tie McNamara to Los Angeles Times Dynamite Plot
Los Angeles and Indianapolis report three officials of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers are in custody over alleged dynamite schemes. John J. McNamara secretary treasurer leads the group with James McNamara and Ortie E. McManigal as associates. Detectives allege storage of explosives in a Central Life Building basement and a rented Jones stable as a moving center for planned blasts.
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Indianapolis
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
John J. McNamara
James McNamara
Iron Workers’ Union
Ortie BE. McManigal
McNamara
Los Angeles Times
T. F. Jones
Central Life Building
International Union
Iron Workers
Life
American Central Life
Harrison Gray Otis and the Los Angeles Iron Workers
The account recalls Harrison Gray Otis the Los Angeles newspaper man linked to a dynamited plant. Ortie McManigal narrates the case with John McNamera of Indianapolis, an IA B and S Iron Workers secretary, and his brother James W McNamera involved.
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Los Angeles
M'Manigal Confesses Document Reveals Mass Killings Plot
Chicago April 24 The public learns of a ninety page typed document detailing how 112 men were killed and over 3.5 million in property destroyed. It describes arch plotters in secret council and the condemnation of innocent workers.
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Chicago
Dynamiter Attacks Hit Bridges and Buildings Nationwide
Pittsburg reports say McNamara linked to Los Angeles Times blast has boosted contractor morale. Over five years dynamite outrages damaged about a hundred sites tied to the National Erectors' Association, including Heyl Patterson works in Milwaukee Duluth and Erie. No dynamiters found. suspects labeled unionists.
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Pittsburg
McNamara
Los Angeles Times
American Bridge Company
National Erectors' Association
Milwaukee Fuel Company
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Brown
Peoria
Court House
Omaha
Drake & Caldwell
Columbus
Ind
Drake & Caldwell Company
Detroit
Heyl & Patterson
Erie Railroad
Randall, O
Pinkands, Meathew & Co
Hey] & Patterson Company
Duluth
Erie
Old Copper Vein Found in Monticello Village
A large vein of copper was found at fourteen feet in Monticello by the S. Lambs company during sewer work. Local experts call the sample high quality and a test sample was sent to New York assayists. Residents believe a substantial copper deposit may be uncovered.
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Monticello
N. Y
S. Lambs Company
New York City
Fire causes major loss in Lake City business block
Lake City Michigan April 24 fire of unknown origin started in the pool room of Austin Torrey destroyed the poolroom the Decker opera house Charles Davis restaurant Warren nes barber shop and Oscar New tons residence with losses around 50000 dollars
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Lake City
Mich
Austin Torrey
Decker Opera
Charles Davis
Warrennes
Oscar Newtons
WRECKERS LINKED TO LOS ANGELES TIMES BLAST
William J. Burns traces explosions to three men tied to the Times building destruction. James McNamara, known as J B Bryce in San Francisco, leads the alleged plot with two others to be arrested as accomplices. Burns sent cipher telegrams to secure indictments.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William J. Burns
Los Angeles Times
A. Louis & Sons
Peoria
Burns
Times
Harrison G. Otis
The
F. J. Zeehandelaar
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Zeehandelaar
James McNamara
San Francisco
J. B. Bryce
Fiant
Bryce
David Kaplan
M. A. Schmidt
Schmidt
Kaplan
Precautionary Diversion Amid Possible Mob Demonstration
Authorities plan a diversion to protect individuals from a mob or demonstration by workers who believe them innocent. It is feared an attempt will be made to smuggle the individuals into the city.
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Gudith
Baseball Results National League Summary
In St Louis Chicago played RWB while St Louis scored 7 to 2. Weaver Archer Col den tan dermilk Bresnahan noted. In Cincinnati Haile Pittsburg faced Cincinnati with 6 to 1. Adams Gibson Gaspar Clarke were the pitchers and batters involved.
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St. Louis
RWB
Chicago
Vuntovoso
Ude Oo
Weaver
Archer
Colden
Tandermilk
Bresnahan
Cincinnati
Armistice Prolonged Amid Peace Hopes and Food Exports
Armistice between insurrectos and federals extended five days from signing in Juarez El Paso border reports allow insurrectos to fetch food, horses, and clothing across bridges without duty while arms are subject to search. Peace talks move to El Paso as Mexican officials and insurgent leaders gather.
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el Paso
Tex
Insurrectos
Anther
Francisco Ft Maderé
Jnen J. Navarro
Juarez
Jugiez
Mexico
Vasques Gomez
Washington
Madero
Oscar Braniff
Esquivel Obrexon
Mexico City
Ding
Rafael Alernandez
Jose Yves Limatou
Messrs. Obregon
Braniff
Dias
Diaz
Reneral Atjoberty
Scores From Multiple Cities Have Varying Outcomes
In Indianapolis four to seven for Minneapolis. Columbus hosts Kansas City two to two. Toledo two to one with Milwaukee. Louisville six to zero against St Paul.
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Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas
Town on Taft Ranch to spend big on Portland Texas
Johan Willacy, Texas representative for Charles P Taft, reports Taft approval of Portland improvements. Plans include a model town, a deep water channel, harbor creation, and several large manufacturing plants with total expenditure exceeding 2 million dollars. The 600 thousand plus yearly work begins this year.
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Portland
Tex
Johan Willacy
Texas
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Taft
Willacy
Detective Burks Drks in Lorimer Case in Juarez
Detective W. J. Burks is depicted in the Lorimer case in Juarez Mexico with a view of the city and mention of Madero and his followers.
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W. J. Burks
Drks
Lorimer
Madero
Oil Blast Kills Four and Injures Ten in St Louis
An explosion of a gasoline tank car at the Bell Oil Company plant in St Louis killed four people including a railroad watchman and two pedestrians. Ten others were injured, four fatally, with clothing blown from bodies. Four survivors may not recover as burns endanger lives. The blast also started fires damaging three small buildings.
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St. Louis
Bell Ol Com
O'Connor vows swift Liberal victory in veto fight
The report claims FP O'Connor predicts the veto bill struggle will end soon with a Liberal victory. Across Europe confusion grows as Italy and France react to trials and occupation concerns.
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O'Connor
PAPER MILL TO RISE IN BATTLE CREEK
Battle Creek Michigan April 24 Confirmation is given that the Michigan Carton company will erect a 200000 dollar paper mill this summer on land now occupied by the Dr Perkins Sanitary Refrigerator company. The three story brick building will be torn down. John Driessen of Kalama 200 is hired as local superintendent. One hundred men will be employed when finished.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan Carton Company
Dr. Perkins Sanitary Refrigerator Company
John Driessen
Standard Paper Company
Kalama
Sleuth Burns Linked to San Francisco Graft Case and Lorimer Inquiry
Chicago April 4. Detective Burns who exposed graft in San Francisco that jailed Mayor Eugene F Schmits and Abe Reus is revealed as the man behind the Senate committee probing William Lorimer's election. He has guided the Helm committee’s work while another investigator kept his name hidden. A witness with potentially more crucial evidence than Clarence Funk and William Burgess is sought, and Burns travels to prompt cooperation. Subpoenas to bank officials were ignored and contempt actions loom.
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Chicago
Wttam J Hurna
San Francisco
Eugene F. Schmits
Abe Reus
Hitness Central Rail Road
Wis
Senate
William Lorimer
United State Senate
Uris
Helm
M. Blair Doan
Bcotior
Burns
Springfield
Burne
Clarence S Funk
International Harvester Company
William Burgess
Duluth
HK. J. Burns
Conn
Edward Tilden
Deposit National Bank
Central Trust and Savings Bank
Prince Henry in Peril as Engine Fails Over Darmstadt
Prince Henry of Prussia piloted an aero plane over Darmstadt during a military parade drill when a cylinder failed. He descended quickly and landed amid a regiment of drilling soldiers who scattered to avoid harm. His nerve and presence of mind were praised for the emergency save.
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Darmstadt
Germany
Prince Henry
Prussia
Michael Aggressor in Loganport Murder Trial Says State
In Logansport Indiana on April 24 witnesses for the state say Samuel A. Michael acted as the aggressor when he killed Levi Pippinger. Witnesses state Pippinger retreated as Michael fired the fatal shot and that the shooting occurred without provocation. The defense plans to begin testimony next Tuesday or Wednesday as court sessions remain crowded.
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Logansport
Ind
Samuel A. Michael
Michael
Levi Pippinger
Pippinger
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