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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1911

Page

1

McManigal to Be Star Witness in Los Angeles Bomb Case

Ortie McManigal, linked to dynamiting plots, signals intent to guide himself via detectives and cites distressing remarks about the labor movement. He is poised to testify for the prosecution while James B. McNamara and John J. McNamara face defense involvement as details unfold in Los Angeles.

John J. McNamara Conkction Bridge McNanillien Indianapolis Los Angeles Judge Hilton Job Harriman Ortie Bk. McManigal James T. McNamara Los Angeles Times Burns McManigal Chicago Fredericks John H. Baker Giant Powder Company Giant Cal Times James B. McNamara Clarence Darrow Sy Dr. Hilton McManthigal

Indianapolis Prosecutor Signals No Indictments in Kidnapping Cases

Public prosecutor Frank P. Baker stated that there would be no indictments in the alleged kidnapping cases unless the law and facts justify them. He explained he has not authorized grand jury actions related to J. J. McMamora's arrest and will not sign indictments until he reviews the testimony. The remarks followed efforts to rush witnesses before the grand jury.

Indianapolis Frank P. Baker J. J. McMamara Grand

Eight Die in Roanoke House Fire in Southwest Roanoke

In Roanoke Virginia on April 29 Mrs J I Nunn and seven children perished when their southwest Roanoke home burned. Three children escaped by leaping from windows. The dead include Georgia Nunn twenty two Stafford thirteen Dillard eleven Lucile six Helen five Mary three and a baby. A ninth victim William Nunn twenty two died later in a hospital.

Roanoke J. I. Nuon J. H. Nunn William Nunn

Lawmakers lock in debt committee to probe public utilities

In the Sprite Wisconsin April 29 report masked by guards and doors lawmakers passed a resolution to appoint a joint committee of debt members from both chambers to question control of public utilities. The measure, urged by Senator Potter, was moved through the house amid clashes over the plan.

Sprite Gotan House of Met Potter

Boy burned at stake shocks Foston readers

In Foston Mississippi on April 29 Max Tatlel was bound to a stake by playmates who burned him with a candle after a mock Indian war dance. Clothes ignited and he died from the injuries. Two little girls freed him and carried him home as the others fled. Also news from New York that Sncohus became vice president of United States Steel and Ward B. Perley named assistant to President James A Farrell.

Foston Miss Max Tatlel Tadjie

Return of Reyes Clouds Mexican Peace Talks

El Paso April 29 insurrecto leaders fear Diaz bad faith after General Bernardo Reyes returns to Mexico. Francisco Carbajal named peace commissioner. Madero says a treaty must satisfy the nation and invites all leaders to discuss negotiations at a camp near El Paso across from Juarez.

Reyes Diaz el Paso Tex Mexico Bernardo Reyes New Orleans Francisco Carbajal Supreme Court of Mexico Madero Juarez Dr. Gomez

Woman beaten to death near Lakewood New Jersey

Mrs Charles Noe Turner disappeared from her home on Wednesday. Her body was found by her nephew Arnold Turner in the woods, beaten to death with a wooden club. Officials hunt a colored man they suspect.

Lakewood N. J Charles Noe Turner Arnold Turner

Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois Wisconsin today and tomorrow

Indiana shows unsettled and warmer today with generally fair skies and a bit cooler conditions tomorrow. Illinois sees unsettled conditions today then fair and somewhat cooler tomorrow with moderate southerly winds. Wisconsin expects unsettled weather today with local rains tonight or tomorrow and southerly winds shifting to the northwest.

Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin

Taft Denies Pardon for Nebraska Cattlemen

President Taft refused to pardon four wealthy Nebraska cattlemen Bartlett Richards William G. Comstock Charles C. Jameson and Aquilla Triplett convicted of conspiring to defraud the government of grazing lands along the Wyoming border in a case heard in Washington on April 29.

Taft Washington Bartlett Richards William G. Comstock Charles C. Jameson Aquilla Triplett Nebraska Wyouching

Kern arrives in Indianapolis mocks presidential nomination talk

Senator John W. Kern reached Indianapolis from Washington and quickly dismissed the movement to nominate him for president as a joke, signaling a light reaction to the prospective bid.

Indianapolis John W. Kern Washington

National League Baseball Results Amid Messy OCR Fragments

Incomplete report lists NL games with teams like Cincinnati New York and Philadelphia. Scattered lines mention pitchers and players such as MeIntyre and Simons, with unclear scores and order due to damaged text.

Cleveland Beats Detroit As Harkness Leads

In a midseason American League report Cleveland tops Detroit 8 7 3 behind Harkness and Stanave while Krapp and Sith secure wins. Boston and New York split, with Caldwell Blair Collins and Nunsmaker contributing for the visitors. Chicago faces St. Louis in a wet rounds matchup.

Cleveland Detroit Latte Harkness Stanave Krapp and Sith Boston New York Lucius Hot Caldwell Blair Collins and Nunsmaker Philadelphia Washington Luunueue Johnson and Ainsworth Coombs and Lapp Chicago St. Louis

Unclear Scoreboard Fragments From City Matches

Fragmentary sports notes show scattered team pairings and scores including Milwaukee and Minneapolis contests with unclear results and partial city identifiers. The text lacks complete matchups, dates, and outcomes to form a coherent game record.

Steward Restored to Civil Service and Chicago Post Office

The Treasury Department announced that a former Chicago police superintendent under Mayor [iese will be restored to the civil service rolls and to his former position as superintendent of general deliverers at the Chicago post office. The notice came from the post office department in Washington.

Washington Chicago Civil Service Thies Postolice

Arrests of Tilden and two bankers in Illinois scandal

Edward Tilden president of National Packing company George M. Benedict cashier of Drovers' Deposit National Bank and William C. Cummings president of Drovers' Trust and Savings Bank were arrested under Helm committee warrants. All three were released on a habeas corpus writ issued by Judge Petit. The case will be fought in Chicago court.

Petit Chicago Edward Tilden National Packing Company George M. Benedict The Drovers’ Deposit) National Bank Cnd Willam C. Cummings Drovers’ ‘Trust and Savings Bank Iliness Hjelm Leimer Nathaniel C. Sears Til Internations Harvester Company Howard Hines Lorimer Tilden Springfield

Commander in Chief Gilman Order at Rochester N Y

Fragmented wartime dispatch reports a Bernion held at Rochester New York with military commands and a death toll. Names such as Colonel Williony Mo Gini and Elias Con appear in unclear handwriting amid a chaotic report of orders and personnel.

Gilman Bernion Rochester, N.Y Wentiehky Elias Wtait Williony Mo Gini

Escapes From Gypsy Camp Highlight Missing Girl Case

A girl identified as Jessie Maven escapes a band of Gypsies near Meymour claiming they beat her and forced theft. She says she has no knowledge of her parents. Police Chief Coops and others seek to return her home as General Nernarde Reven departs for London on orders from President Diag.

Columbus Old Girl Snfethr Kiel Meymour Jessie Maven Eshe Fedgo Paria Nernarde Reven London Meteo Diag

Saginaw Worker Found Dead in Prairie Farm Field

In Saginaw Michigan on April 29 Andrew Corde an employee of Prairie farm south of the city was found dead in a field where he had been working.

Saginaw, Mich Andrew Corde Prairie Farm Saginaw

Roosevelt Seen as Only Man to Save Republicans

Washington correspondent for the Globe reports a strong movement among some Republicans to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for president. Roosevelt, while not declaring, suggests he would accept if nominated and would not shrink from duty. Prominent progressives and regulars alike say he is the only figure who can prevent a sweeping Republican defeat.

New York Washington The Globe Telegripie Vheodore Roosevelt Moi Congress Roosevelt Hae Moutikh Republian Roosevelt Republican Party Senate

Railroad Exonerated In 1908 Metz Forest Fire Case

Onaway Michigan April 29 The Detroit and Mackinac railroad was cleared of damages in a circuit court decision related to the cremation of sixteen women and children in the Metz forest fire of 1908. Joseph Komeeosey sued for 25000 alleging train crew negligence. a prior case by George Cicero resulted in a similar verdict later upheld by the supreme court.

Onaway Mich eC.ond Detroit and Mackinve

Baby strangled in yard gate near Kokomo

Virg Worden two year old daughter of Alvah Worden, living west of Sharpsville, was found dead in Kokomo Indiana after her head was wedged between gate pickets. Police believe the child climbed the gate while playing unattended and became strangled when she could not free herself.

Kokomo Ind Virg Alvah» Worden Sharpsville

Burns May Result Fatally in Kokomo Incident

In Kokomo Indiana on April 29 Mrs Bridget Rice suffered severe burns after flames from a backyard bonfire caught her clothing. Neighbors Noah Heady and his wife used a carpet to smother the fire and aid her. Despite efforts, her condition remains critical due to burns shock and age.

Kokomo Ind Bridget Rice Noah Heady

Memorial Tablet Unveiled by Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie assisted at the unveiling of a bronze tablet honoring the eighty-one volunteers from Allegheny County who served in the U S Telegraph Corps during the Civil War. The ceremony was held in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall in Pittsburg on April 29.

Pittsburg Andrew Carnesie Allegheny County United States Telegraph Corps Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Hall

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