Dynamite Plot Arrests Expand as Indictments Hit Labor Leaders
Indianapolis and multiple cities report mass arrests of more than 40 labor officials and workers linked to a nationwide dynamite conspiracy. Indictments target the Iron Workers and bridges crews, naming Frank J. Ryan and John T. Butler among top figures. bail amounts reach up to 10,000 dollars per defendant, with many held awaiting further action.
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Freish
Empry Labor Union
Ternational Association
Ugw
Indianapolis
Frank H. Ryan
International Associaties of Bridge and ‘Stendaral Ironworkers
John T. Butler
Drat Vier
Felemved Wader
Herbert H. Heekin
Detroit
Omd
Amd
Jake J. McNamara
Informationsl Association
Meadows
Disietet Council
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jennersy Elewved Smder
Fred Sherman
Ioeslanton
Bridge
Milwaukee
International Ironworkers’ Union
Cleveland
International Association
Indianspolls
Cooley
New Oricars
Brophy
Hrook- Tye
Rochester
Dowd
Waeh Yueeday
Mence
Virane Cline
Brotherhood of Carpentera
Denver
Colo
Henry W Lechenger
Pitie
Denverjren' Union
Minnapolis
Minn
N. Beam
Minnesports Buffsin ‘ Comnett
Tewawarkern
St, Lous
Tom H Barry
Beard
Paul J Marton
Wnion
Chicago
Menlihmn
James Cooney
Wiliam Skupe
Schooge
Cicago
James Coumslin
Threaco Yorsh
Karnas City
D. M
Bert Brows
International Trewwockers
Mimouri
William J McCain
International Bridge and Structural Treuwerkers
Syracuse
N.Y
Laward FE
Phillipe
Izparworkern
T' Len
Peifiipe’ Beoks
Cimcinfatt
Ohto
Balward Clark
G. W. Bane
Quaimens
Wiliam Bernhardt
Clactamact Local
Daston
Scranton
Pie
Wiebael J. Hasson
Scranton Central Labor Untum
Irem
Ravenport
Iowa
Dante! Beckley
Dante! Beckley, Bustmess Agent of 10- Cal Ironworkers’ Union
Te Jaf
Buluth
Busisnaps
Detrott
Prorta
Ill
Dumen KL Hay
Tocal Irentwerkers
Edward Smythe
Feortaleonworkers
Ander
Judge Defers Action as Clemency Case Moves Forward
New York Feb 16 grand jury examined two witnesses in Brandt case. District Attorney Whitman voiced satisfaction while Woolridge admitted basing a report on unverified hearsay from an employment agent. Judge Rosasaky deferred further action as Justice Gerard considers habeas corpus and Gov Dix appoints a new clemency commissioner.
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New York
Brandt
Whitman
Heariay
Aaa
Woolidge
Woolridge
Graph
Johnstone Wooldridge
Schiff
Rossisky
Wooldridge
Woolridge 4
Folke
Supreme Court
Gerard
Gov Dix
Brandts
Tustice Gerard
Rasalaky
Acton
Mortimer L Schiff
Coplea
Martimer L. Schiff
Alton B Parker
Hosalsky
Parker
Parker T
Myehalf
Tay House
Richs Slayer in Cell Murder Trial Update
A Cleveland millionaire lawyer Willam L. Rice was killed August 6, 19013. A Pittsburgh detective reported from Columbus that a confession was obtained from a murder suspect’s partner while both are jailed for robbery. Rice confronted the trio during a robbery. one man shot Rice twice, killing him. The third man remains under arrest with details unavailable.
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Milhonsire
Cleveland
Ohio
Fed
Willam L. Rice
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Floe
Death on Ice Cake in Hudson Drowning Incident
An unidentified man is believed to have drowned after riding a moving cake of ice in the Hudson River near Yonkers on February 14. Police state the ice chunk likely broke up before rescue could reach him.
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Washington Post
Yonkers
Hudson
Roosevelt Campaign Opens New Headquarters Amid Party Feud
Roosevelt supporters open national committee headquarters here with a blistering attack on the Taft administration. Medill McCormick to run the Washington office as Roosevelts and La Follettes clash with Taft loyalists. The Raleigh Hotel hosts Taft headquarters while Roosevelt and La Follette factions push for Chicago.
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Raleigh
Taft
California
Northwest
Texas
Chicago
Peat
Sacramento
Cal
White House
Tattleade Roosevelt
la Follette
Hiram Jatmoon
Orige Jinal la Follette
Roosevelt
Taft campaign gains as Republicans rally behind party
A vigorous Taft appeal has strengthened core Republicans and drawn lukewarm supporters. Taft backers, including Crane, Hille, and Rep. McKinley, reported positive momentum to the President who expressed confidence in the campaign. Senator La Follette maintains his presidential bid against Taft, while Roosevelt organizers prepare statewide momentum in West Virginia with a February meeting signaled by Republican leaders.
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Ing
Washington
Taft
Facht
Errator Crane
Hille
William B. McKinley
Taft Praconvention Campeige
McKinley
la Foliette
Minnesota
Progressive Republican Legae
Explorer reports African tribes with doglike faces
Special to The Washington Post from Los Angeles February. African explorer Dr Krumm describes tribes with startling features and speech resembling dog barking, birdlike sharp faces in swamps, and a tribe that never ages. He plans to present findings to the Geographic Society of America.
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Bardo
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Africa
Veritable Swamp
Tony
Oater
Dr Kromm
Washington
Geographic Society of America
Mutiny on Vermont Aboard Over Typhoid Serum Resistance
Unconfirmed reports say sailors on the battleship Vermont in Guantanamo Bay mutinied over typhoid inoculation. Hundreds resisted, two hundred were placed in front, illness rumors spread, Minnesota sent reserves, order restored, and a special court martial is planned.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Thin City
Vermont
Guantanamo Hay
Montag
Minnesota
Trofis
Yuan to Be President in China and Other Dispatches
Report from Nanking states Yuan Shikai to be elected president of the Chinese republic as Sun Yat sen resigns. Shanghai dispatch notes Teng Shou Yi declines premiership. British and American officials align on non-intervention in China. Separately a New York motion aims to curb motor vehicle theft by dating manufacture labels.
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Nanking
National Assembly
Caycua
Pan Shi' Er
London
A. Shanghai Dispatch
Sun Yat Sen
Yuan Shi Kai Teng Shao Yi Hen
Shanghai
Daily Telegraph
China
Fengchoutu
Shangtung Province
United States
Cincinnati
Samuel 9. Robinson
Navy Department
Great Britain
Bart
Taft Plea to Gar Veterans on Peace and Defense
President Taft addressed more than 200 Grand Army of the Republic members at the Arlington Hotel banquet urging vigilance against reductions in army and navy. He warned that peace requires a prepared defense and that a soldier per thousand citizens is not excessive for national integrity. He noted World Power duties and urged support for reserve strength while resisting premature cuts.
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Taft
Grand Army of the Republic
H MM. Trimble
Omanigation
Department of the Potomac
Arlington Hotel
Congress
United States
Thomas H McKee
Republic
Bey
Penman
Isaac HR Sherwood
Ohlo
Washington
Grand Army
Senate
Trimble
Nefoon A Miles
John Ireland
John Black
Civil Service
Mas Fay
San Trancisco
Manx
Remarkable Night of Tribute at Grand Army Meeting
The program honored the commission and noted the Grand Army of the Republic role in nation building. Speakers drifted into war reminiscences as a bouquet of American Beauty roses was presented to the Terrible by a Woman's Relief Corps delegation. Music included a piece titled Uncle Bam Is Good Enough for Me by Thormag Calver. Contributors listed: Liften Koechting, Maton McFalr, George H Ublebridge, and B A Lange.
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Grand Army
Republc
Bam
Miss Liften Koechting
Misa Maton McFalr
George H Ublebridge
B A. Lange
Mrs Asquith Appears in Trousers in Fancy Dress Ball
A World cable from Marten Switzerland describes Mrs. Asquith organizing a lavish fancy dress ball in New York. She wore an old gold brocaded trouser costume and danced a passepied in the center while guests marveled at the British prime minister's wife’s unconventional attire. The report recalls her past as Margot Tennant entertaining a Melton hunt pall with a skirt dance.
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Washington Post
New York
Marten
Switzerland
Margot Tennant
Melton Hunt
Roosevelt May Run If Delegates Favor It
Former President Roosevelt signals willingness to accept Republican nomination if a majority of delegates at the national convention desire it. Prominent supporters in New York and Pittsburgh discuss a progressive campaign, with calls for a Roosevelt headquarters to remain and a likely campaign lead by William Loeb Jr. A constitutional address in Columbus Ohio is planned to outline his views and the campaign strategy.
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Hig
Washington Post
New York
New York World
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Roosevetts
Chicago Tribune
Oscar & Straus
Commerce and Labor
Finn
Pittsburgh
Friends of the Colonel
Nelnon
Giffort Pinchot
van Valkenburg
William Losb
Asay
Loeb
Taft
Washington
Maj Ray Paymaster Accused Of Targeting Clerk's Wife
A War Department inquiry hears a paymaster Maj Ray accused of pressuring a clerk's wife, with letters from the clerk and Gen. Mills. The case includes a Atlanta June 1910 note and a graphic confession outlining coercion, threats, and ambition to ruin the clerk's career. The testimony references Manila troubles and a Chicago to Atlanta journey, with continued accusations and requests for secrecy.
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War Department
Gen. Mills
Big
Bumnells
House
Bob Ray
Whipple
1Ions Committee On
Mus Ray
George F Downey
Theetter
Mel Rays
Wri
Atlanta
Gen Whipple
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Prac
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Tron
Thy Eutire
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Friese
Frank M Ryan
John T Butler
Lutfelo Noy
Ane Hirtort S Toeckin
Noise
McNamara
Secre
McNamaras
Ortle & McManigal
Massachusetts
Low Ani ‘Times
Tafts
Santa Barbara
Ocobher
Mat
H. Craze
Senator
Columbia Theater
Valet
Rosalaky
Guy Dix
Commission For
Banker Schiff
Richs
Breskent
Roose
le Folletts
West
Medill | McCormick
Turpa
Roosevelt National Committee
Medill
Republican Party
Cutumins
la Félletti
Col Hoosevelt
F Ycome
Col Roosevelts
McCormick
Col Roosevelt
Seaator Lodge
Longworth
Sumnon
Champ Clark
Missouri
Judson Harthan
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Heyex
Pacific
Perkins
Works
Indiana
York
Charleston
Wo Va
Ieb
Parkersburg
Glastcotk
Reignal
Yuan
Nanking Assembly
Xomr Brothers
Xerk
Tie
Dalttaare
U. S
Nabon
Ho OM. Tsimble
Mrs. Asquith
England
Ball
Ark Aegenia
Webber
M. Daily
Maj. Bayris Target
Clerk
Gen. Whipple
Employe
Mia
Maj Rass
Bays Hin
Maj Ray
Mai Ray
Manila
States
Mrs. Rey
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