McNamara Case Shocks Labor Leaders Worldwide
Sam Gompers voiced disbelief and said the guilty pleas by the McNamara brothers will have little effect on unions. Chicago and Cincinnati leaders expressed shock, while Burns called it a personal vindication for his investigation. The GOP era and labor movement face a crisis as donations and support are reevaluated amid calls for accountability.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
McNamara
Labor Movement
Burns
Chicago
William .T Burns
Los Angeles
Jalist
John Mitchell
McNamara Brothers
Cincinnati
James R
John R. McNamara
Mrs. McNamara
Miley
Mary McNamara
Mission Worker Speaks Tonight at Cedar Rapids Church
Frank Ward in charge of the Sunshine Mission at Cedar Rapids speaks at First Baptist on "The Management of Mission Work." He has 16 years of experience and will share insights. Ward and Parker will sing "Life's Like a Mountain Railroad" with M. R. Hughes aiding in coordinating the event.
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Frank Ward
Sunshine Mission
Cedar Rapids
First Baptist Church
W Ward
Ward
Parker
Vesper Services Begin at 5 O Clock This Sunday
Pastor Walter Dr. Rollins of First Congregational Church announces Sunday vesper services moved to 5 o clock for the winter months. Evening songs will start later from 3 until 8 o'clock and the musical aspect will be emphasized. The Christian Endeavor society will begin at 6. Dr Robins chosen as the speaker tomorrow with remarks on The Spirit of Subtiets.
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Walter Dr. Rollins
First Congregational Church
Yvespers
Chinige
Bo Crelork
Kristian Endeavor Society
Dr. Robins
Toumorreaver Petting
History of the Southern States and their national impact
A Leslie's Weekly essay notes Virginia as the early political centerpiece from Washington to Monroe, with figures like Hayne Calhoun and McDuffie shaping policy. It cites Texas actions provoking the U S Mexican War, territorial gains including Arizona and California, and the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation. Florida and the Wautauga colony mark early settlement and self government in the west.
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South
Leslie
Virginia
Washington
Monroe
John Adams
Hayne
Calhoun
McDuffie
South Carolina
Texas
Mexico
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
California
Colorado
Mississippi
France
Louisiana
Florida
Wautauga
Tennessee
Building Wisdom From William A Radford on Foundations
William A Radford offers free building advice for readers, stressing inspection at every stage, the value of an independent inspector, and practical caution on excavation, drainage, and contract enforcement. He cites a flat under construction settling after a trench error, warns against overreliance on contracts, and urges attention to health and safety details during building.
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William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Local Leaders React To McNamara Guilty Confession
Prominent city labor leaders react with shock to James B McNamara confessing to dynamiting the Los Angeles Times building. E G Pullen says guilt warrants punishment and a fair trial. Ll M Hunter calls for official confirmation before judgment. W J Brayton notes likely impact on California elections and labor unity. Dozens express surprise and reluctance to accept McNamaras’ guilt.
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Courier
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
E. G. Pullen
Waterloo Central Labor Union
State Federation ofLabor
Ll. M. Hunter
District Lodge of Machinists
I. C. Railroad
Hmit
Los Angeles
Joh Harriman
Alexander
W. J. Brayton
Electrical Workers’ Union
California
Moyer-Haywood- Pettibone
McNamaras
Bank Clearing House Reserve Drops in New York Week
New York Dec 2 Banks report a reserve excess of 4 173 000 under legal requirements. Week shows declines in loans 15 649 000 specie 11 386 000 and legal tenders 607 000 while net deposits fall by 25 341 000. Aggregate cash reserve reaches 398 708 600 with excess lawful reserve down 5 200 950. Trust companies hold 63 637 000 in vault. clear ing house members retain 52 994 000 reserve. State banks and trusts not reporting show loans up 28 007 300 and deposits up 3 727 000.
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New York
Greater New York
New York Clearing House
Eccentric Betting at White's Club in London
The White's club betting book records strange wagers from 300 years ago. Mr. Methuen bets Colonel Stanhope 10 guineas that a baronet will not part with his gold ice pails within a year, a bet unsettled when pails are pawned.
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White's Club
London
Methuen
Stanhope
White’s
Alvnnley
Joseph Copley ii
Ste Joseph
Mr. Butler
George Talbot
White's
Napoleon
Butler
Christian Science Monitor
Bluff among the Negroes
A first person account of a heated early morning confrontation between black men, one armed with an axe and another with a blackjack, interrupted by beer bottle throwing and a shotgun discharge. The scene ends with the crowd dispersing after a bluff by an older man, leaving the narrator wounded by birdshot.
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Darkey
The Art of Carving Through Ages in Dining History
From the sixteenth century to the eighteenth, carving evolved from a professional craft to a hostess led skill. Masters taught serving etiquette, with guests ranked by status guiding portions, sauces, and pacing. Historical figures like Lady Mary Montagu exemplified the social pressures of the dining table in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Mary Montagu
London Chronicle
Arabia's Laughing Plant and King Corn
The article describes the laughing plant in Arabia whose seeds induce temporary laughter and disorientation. It notes bright yellow flowers soft woolly pods and small black seeds. It also discusses corn as the king of grains with corn oil cake used for animal feed and substantial 50 million pounds shipped annually to Britain and Germany.
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Arabia
Great Britain
Germany
Competition in trade and the privilege to buy
Mr Dustin Stax asserts that competition aids trade yet children the idea of selling goods by vying for customers who have money in hand. The Courier notes the tension between competing for buyers and the desire to secure a market through price and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Stax
Commerce Body Annual Meeting Seeks Quarters Retention
The Commerce Body and Waterloo club plan their annual meeting on December 13 to decide on retaining Pinkerton block quarters for three years and to consider naming a paid secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. Arthur Stitz will retire as club steward and club features will be run by the association. Membership remains 25 dollars, with a new 10 dollar social option for travelers largely absent from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo Club
Pinkerton
Arthur Stitz
Attorney praises Waterloos growth during factory district tour
Clarence J. Loftus a Des Moines patent attorney met in Waterloo on legal business and praised the city's rapid manufacturing progress. He noted Waterloo's aggressive business leadership, recent factory district growth, and financing by local capital as strong endorsements for Waterloo's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Loftus
Des Moines
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Wagner-Smith State Factor Commission
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International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers
Namaras
John Itypatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
McNawaras
Guiljity
Organized Labor
M.A. Deutsch
Vilding
Macerial, Des’ Council
Prion
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Roanoke
Dee
Jon Mitchall
United Mine Workers of America
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Times
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Com
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Mnamaras
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Home Park
R. C. Pedersen
Grant Avenue
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Bluff Street
Care Courier
Joder’s Corner
A. Brink
Wellington Court
West Side
W. R. Cote
Wat Lerley
Big Commission
Care of
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J. G. Willams
First National Bank
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Kent
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