Burns accuses Gompers in nationwide dynamiting probe
Detective Burns charges Samuel Gompers and other labor leaders with knowledge of McNamara dynamiting campaigns since 1906. He says federal investigators will arrest many top labor figures as they pursue cases across New York Philadelphia Indianapolis and San Francisco dating to 1506. Burns attacks Gompers as a bunco man and vows the case will expand to include major union leaders and actions.
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New York
William J Burns
McNamaras
Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Burns
Burny
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Bunco
Labor
John J. McNamara
J. B. McNamara
United States
Labor Union
Evidence McNamara funded dynamiting plots by union funds
Indianapolis reports that federal authorities will use Columbia National Bank records to show that John J. McNamara drew 500 to 1000 dollars monthly from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers funds over more than two years. The findings aim to prove executive knowledge of his actions.
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Indianapolis
International Association of Bridge and ‘Structural Iron Workers
John J. McNamara
Columbia National Bank
McNamara
McManigal Testifies Before Federal Grand Jury
Ortie B. McManigal the dynamiter and first confession in the McNamara conspiracy was taken before the federal grand jury as the first witness. John J. McNamara refused to testify to the jury, with James B. McNamara also expected to decline. The men remain jailed awaiting transfer to San Quentin after Tuesday’s sentences.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ortie EB. McManigal
McNamara
Federal Grand Jury
McManigal
John J. McNamara
Gallagher
Grand Jury
James B. McNamara
San Quentin
Curzon Defends Shuster in Persian Crisis Debate
In the House of Lords Earl Curzon assailed W. Morgan Shuster for poor diplomacy in Persia dealings with Russia. He argued Shuster’s actions did not justify Russian occupation of Persia and warned that England’s territorial aims would be resented by the British public.
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London
Dec
House of Lords
Earl Curzon
W. Morgan Shuster
Russia
Persia
England
Samuel Gompers Detective Burns Claims McNamaras Guilty
Detective Burns asserts he knew the McNamaras were guilty, detailing his convictions and evidence linking the pair to the alleged crimes. He describes the investigative steps and the timeline leading to the conclusion of their guilt.
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McNamaras
Burns
Persians Appeal for U S Aid Read in House
Washington December 8 An appeal from the Persian people to the United States Congress for aid and sympathy in their conflict with Russia was read in the House of Representatives. The message urged support consistent with Persia's dignity and independence.
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Washington
Congress of the United States
Russia
House of Representatives
Persia
Drainage congress to form group for swamp land reclamation
At the National Irrigation congress delegates favor a separate organization to press the government to reclaim overflowed lands as it does for arid areas. The new body likely titled the National Drainage Reclamation congress would cover the Mississippi valley, gulf, and south Atlantic states with about 70,000,600 acres drainable at roughly ten dollars per acre.
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Chicago
National Irrigation Congress
National Drainage Reclamation Congress
Mississippi Valley
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Taft urges new laws on opium trade and civil service
President Taft sent a congress message reviewing last year's world politics. He notes progress with Russia on citizen treatment and signals a post Christmas reply. He cites U S aims near Mexico, near borders to aid Americans if needed, and urges laws to settle the fur seal dispute and to ban habit forming drugs in interstate commerce. He backs extending civil service to all diplomatic posts.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
United States
Russia
Legislative Branch
México
Mr. Taft
Mexico
Earl Grey Defends Bryce as Unpaid Canadian Ambassador
Earl Grey former governor general of Canada speaks to the Canada Club in London defending Ambassador Bryce amid reciprocity attacks. He says Bryce is the unpaid ambassador of the Canadian people and warns Canada would demand its own ambassador if the British envoy does not carry Canadian views.
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London
Earl Grey
Canada
Canada Club
Bryce
Earl ‘Grey
Infanta Eulalie Pleads For Forgiveness From King
Madrid reports Infanta Eulalie has written to King Alfonso asking pardon for an act described as a momentary lapse. She states no intent to wound the royal family nor any political motive and seeks a chance to prove her loyalty to Spain.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Infanta
Eulalie
Ayia
California Women May Hold Office
Sacramento dec 8 the bill making women eligible to all elective offices of the state was passed by unanimous vote. The measure amends the law governing eligibility of officials which previously limited women to educational offices.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Weather Forecast for Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin
Indiana and Illinois fair today unsettled tomorrow with likely rain or southern portion. Wisconsin generally fair today and tomorrow with moderate southerly winds.
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Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
President Urges Amendment to Tariff Law for Fairer Trade
The president proposes amending the current tariff act to allow the maximum and minimum features to be graduated. This would prevent undue discrimination against American commerce and adapt to various levels of discrimination encountered since the law's passage.
Labor Leaders Defend McNamara Case Beliefs
Union leaders publish a formal defense signed by the McNamara ways and means committee claiming they sincerely believed a gas blast, not dynamite, caused the Los Angeles Times explosion and that they acted on the McNamaras’ word. They urge investigations and offer full access to AFL records.
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Washington
McNamara
McNamara Ways and Means
American Federation of Labor
Los Angeles Times
MccNamaras
McNamaras
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
James A. Shirt
Building Trades Department
William J. Spencer
James O'Connell
Metal Trades Department
A. J. Berry
John BB. Lennon
Thomas F. Tracey
Union Label Trades Department
Whiff of Poison Kills Chemist at Roosevelt Lab
A whiff of hydrocyanic acid gas killed Arthur H. Keel ker a young German chemist in the G Lyle laboratory at Roosevelt hospital. The accident occurred in New York on December 8.
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New York
Arthur H. Keelker
G. Lyle
Roosevelt Hospital
Types of Potentates Who Greeted King and Queen Mary at Delhi
A varied group of potentates assembled in Delhi to welcome King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Rulers from princely states and local leaders conferred with the royal party amid ceremonial pageantry and lasting diplomatic signaling.
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Mary
Delhi
Royal Progress Through Indian Camp Arrives With Splendor
A ceremonial procession of 150 maharajahs rajahs and nawabs followed by Algerian Pathan guards and troops entered the camp. The king and queen, amid reception crowds, viewed a royal address before retreating to Circuit House near Curzon’s 1903 camp center.
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Lord Curzon
Wallah
Governors Delayed by Train Car Size east of Baltimore
The western governors special train, due in Washington at 10 a m, was halted at Bay View junction near Baltimore while officials were moved to other coaches. Their cars were too large to pass through Pennsylvania Railroad tunnels, forcing the change for the remainder of the trip.
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Baltimore
Washington
Bay View Junction
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tariff Board Bill Shelved In House Committee
Washington December Payne bill to create a permanent tariff board was sent to the Ways and Means committee and action postponed indefinitely on a party line vote. Dies in committee ends hopes for passage this session. Richmond Indiana December Mrs Martha Druley 70 died suddenly during a dental procedure from acute heart disease. No gas used by the dentist. Atlantic City chosen for next year Prohibition party national convention likely June 20 to July 1.
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Washington
Dec
House Committee On
Richmond
Ind
Martha Druley
Pierce
Atlantic City
Chicago
Pekin Campaign Plans and Edict on Queues Cut
Revolutionists in Wu Chang are reinforced by troops from Nankin and Shanghai. An edict prohibits queues as the throne demands. Hau Shih Chang declines guardianship of the infant emperor, while Princes Tsai Tao and Tsat Hsun pledge 1,000,000 taels each for military expenses to stave off bankruptcy.
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Delhi
India
George V
Mary
Bombay
Peyton
Imperial Cadet Corps
George
Wu-Chang
Nankin
Shanghai
Pekin
Hau Shih Chang
Yuan Shih Kai
Tsai Tao
Prince Chun
Tsat Hsun
Oppose Manchu Dynasty Truce at Wu Chang Delegates
Reports from Shanghai indicate provincial delegates at Wu Chang oppose retaining the Manchu dynasty and favor Yuan Shih Kai or another Chinese ruler. News says revolutionists gain reinforcements from Nankin Canton and Shanghai and plan a campaign against Pekin. Sun Yat Sen is expected to arrive in China soon.
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Shanghai
Wu-Chang
Yuan Shih Kai
Wou Chang
Nankin
Canton
Pekin
Sun Yat Sen
Paris
China
New oil field probable near Sullivan Ind
On Simpson Edwards farm seven miles west of Sullivan a well drilled to 765 feet shows fifteen feet of rich brown oil sand. Local oil men estimate a fifty barrel producer. Dr. E R Riggs drilled the well. Hamilton Oil and Gas Co has a field four miles west, suggesting a large new oil region may open.
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Sulivan
Ind
Simpson Edwards
Gill Township
E. R. Riggs
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company
Jury Panel Chosen in Chicago Antitrust Trial
A jury of ten Chicago beef packers on federal antitrust charges has been completed. Judge Carpenter adjourned court after the formal tender to the defense. The defense began questioning the twelve jurors this morning and is expected to outline its strategy.
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Chicago
Dec
United States District Court
Carpenter
Sherman Wants to Retire From Politics Rumors
Utica Ny December 8 The Washington date note that Vice President Sherman may seek the New York governor nomination next year sparked word he plans to retire at the end of his current term. Sources close to him say he is inclined to leave politics. Holland Michigan December 8 Peddler John Hannan was arrested on a serious charge of taking liberties with an eight year old child. He waived examination and was bound over to the circuit court.
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Utica
N. Y
Dee
Washington
Sherman
New York State
Holland, Mich
John Hannan
Hannan
Ligit
Brook lyn Young Republican Club Speaker Invite
An invitation was accepted for a speaking engagement with the Young Republican club of Brooklyn on December 19. The event details remain brief with no further context provided.
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Washington
Taft
Young Republican Club of
Brooklyn
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