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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
THE SENTENCES.

Los Angeles. Dec. flames Barnabas
aieNamara and John J Mcnamara,
brothers. natives of Cincinnati, Ohio,
today, felt the strong hand of justice
which they long had sought to eFade.
James B. Mcnamara was sentenced To
life imprisonment for murder commit
ted in dynamiting the Los Angeles
Times building in which u persons
We're killed. and his brother to 10
years in the penitentiary for blowing
up the LlewellYn Iron Works.
It was the retaliatery action of the
law against those Iawless methods
which John J. Mcnamara, secretary
and treasurer of the international AS
soeiatioa Of Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers. pursued in fighting employ
ers who kept open shops.
Though the younger brother, James
r, IN formally presenting his confess
sion q the court today. declared that
re intended no murder Wien he placed
IL sticks of dynamite beneath the
Times building on Oct J. 1910, John J,
Mcnamara. recounting. tonight, TO his
attorneys his principles, broke down as
he muttered that he fought against
great odds IN the best way he could.
It was Il sequel 70 The court scene
earlier today, when he received his
sentence IN tears of abject surrender.
a few hours after tie sentences were
pronounced by Judge BordWeu, word
went forth thtIt sabpoeHas would he
issued fer both McNamaras to appear
before federal grand jury to divuige
further details of their synamiting
ceasBiraeies.
"The United STATES government viii
demand of them information concern
ing interstate trafticking IN dynamite
which is alleged to nave resulted in
more than Toe explosions at bridges
and factories where labor warfare was
involved.
Something Of the same fear of ter
rorisn wrought by these explosions
filtered through n crowd of nearly 15r
Geo persons today, as it surged back
ard forth around the Jail, expecting to
sec the McNamaras taken To the Hall
of Records. where previous scenes in
the trial had been enacted. But the
court counsel, taking cognizance of
possible lawlessness, held the final ses-
sion in Il court room adjoining the Jail
ami the prisoners We're taken thither
over an interior bridge passageway.
Il never carried gun until today,
since the McNamara affair started, .
ccniided Samuel /. Browne. chief of
the states department of investigation
when his detectives reported to him
that suspicious characters by the
scores were scattered in the crowd.
Judge BordweH changed his mind sew
Grad times, but took final precaution
and held court in the small chamber
beside the Jail
Outside the crowd begged for en-
trance. An army Of policemen fought
its efforts.
70 the Hail Of Records, not FAR dis
tant, the mass of humanity moved
lack ard forth in confusion and even
many who really were entitled 10 adj
mission were denied that privilege.
Continued ON Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
MCNamara's Confession.

81, James 8. McNamara, de- :.
PENDANT IN the case of the people,
having heretofore pleaded guilty
to the crime of murder, desire to
make statement, and this is the
truth:
ION the night OF September
80, 1910, at 5.45 P. NJ, placed
in Ink Alley, a portion of the
Times building, suit case con-
tanning is sticks Of so per cent.
dynamite, set to explode at
O'Clock the next morning. 1t was
my intention to injure the build
ing and scare tho owners. |
did not intend to take the life of
anyone. sincerely regret that
these unfortunate men lost their
lives. # the giving of my life
would bring them back I would
gladly give It. In fact, in plead
ing guilty to murder in the first
degree, I have placed my life in
the hands of the state.
(si1ued)
JAMES 3. MCNAMARA"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Fires Three Shots with Rifle
Al Boys Playing in Field.
Bean Held Under Special Siai-
ute for January Court.
One More Tragedy Due to Criminal
CareIessness OF Hunters.

Belfast, Me, Dee. 5.-Gleked and
miserable because of his act. with the
tears rolling down his cheeks, Earl p.
Bean of East Corinth, one Of the two
young men arrested, last night. con-
fessed 1t the eoroner's inquest, today,
that he misteok Ralph Emerson, the
12-year-old son Of Frank Emerson Of
Liberty for q deer and shot him. sun
day. death resulting, yesterday. The
shooting was accidental. and he did
not know his shots had taken effect
until last night. The jury returned a
verdict that death was due to aeci.
dental shooting. Bean was to be ar
raigned on Il mansIaughter charge
later in the day
Bean told tie coroner that nc ana
Abcrt Boynton Of Liberty who also
Was arrested last night, were following
Il deer when Bean fired three shots
from a repeating rifle. He Was about
to fire again when Boynton exclaim-
ed
MY God. you are shooting at young
on $.
He referred to Ralph Emerson and
CONTINUED on Page segen.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS Mes
SAGE WELL RECEIVED
In Both Branches Of Congress--Bi|| 10
Repeal Canadian Reciprocity Law
No Litt|eton Impeachment AC--
tion--WiCkeTSham Is III.

today. DR.. Delaney, President Taft
physician. was summoned from the
war department. Mr. Wickersham was
reported not to be in serious danger.
After working with his patient for
l. minutes, with the President and
other members of the cabinet doing
what they could to aid him, DR.. De-
laney ordered the attorney general to
be removed to his home. His waiting
automobile was taken to the rear of
the White House and a small gate.
rarely used. was broken open Unas-
sisted Mr. Wickersham walked to the
automobile. DIR. Delaney entered with
him and they We're driven rapidly to
the attorney generals home in 18th
street As an Indication that the ill
ness was not serious, the cabinet con
tinued in session.
1t was said that Mr. Wickersham
was suffering from u slight attack OF
Indigestion and that no serious con-
sequences We're feared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Mayor Merrill of
Auburn Is Dead,

Auburn. Me-, Dec. Mayor Irving l.
Merrill died, today. after an illness OF
two months with heart trouble. He had
been at the head of the municipal gov
ernment four years and previously had
served as an alderman. He was Re
publican His last public appearance
was at the October meeting of the city
government
Mayor Merrill was born at Raymond
in 1864 Eighteen years ago he entered
the employ Of the late II III. Quincy, an
Auburn nurseryman, as bookkeeper, and
later became a member of the firm and
continued the business In secret soeie-
ties. especially Masonry. Mayor Merrill
took a deep interest holding offices in
the several bodies up to the Knights
Templar.
A widow and son, Clyde Merrill, sur
vive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
SANFORD Party
Reaches Portland.

Portland, Me, Dec. with 10 men,
bers of the Holy Ghost and Us Society
who, it was understood, had been called
as witnesses before the grand jury IN
the United States court now in session,
in connection with the charges against
their leader, Rev. Frank w. Sanford
for the death of members of his party
on the recently completed cruise on the
yachts Coronet and Kingdom, on board
the Shiloh yacht Barracouta, arrived IN
the harbor, today, from South Freeport.
1t was understood that the party
which includes several women, will lve
on board the yacht while the grand jury
is in session or until the case against
Sanford has been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Peter Tconanakos, a Greek, aged 10,
arrested AT Waltham Mass. Sunday, at
the request Of City Marshal John T.
Coughlin of Saco, was brought there
Monday noon. IN the afternoon he was
arraigned and entered a plea Of not gull
ty to the charge of altering and utter
ing a written instrument and his hear
ing was continued until Wednesday, He
furnished $500 bonds for his appearance.
Monday afternoon he admitted, the po-
lice claim, that he was present when the
two checks signed by NJ, J. Collins were
raised. He took the checks to the Saco
National Bank and received $685. which, 1t
is alleged, he divided with the man who
altered them. 1t was expected the other
party would be taken into custody before
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

Boston, Dec. 5.-Thirteen Massachu-
sets cities held their annual elections
today, and although the license ques-
ton was a live issue in almost every
instance all but one held firm to their
position. The exception was Gloucester,
where a license majority of 81 was
registered as against no license ma
iority, last year. of 2S3 OF the 10 cities
but three now remain in the DRY"
column, Brockton, Quincy and Wal
than, other cities voting, today. We're
Fall River, Fitchburg, Gloucester,
Haverhill, Holyoke, Marlboro, New
Bedford, Northampton, Springfield and
Taunton.
Three of the cities, Fall River. Hav-
erhill and Springfield, did not elect a
mayor, today, and what little interest
there was centered upon the choice of
aldermen and school committee. In ev-
cry city where q mayor was elected.
there was d contest.
Mayor Charles 5. Ashley of New
Bedford won the most notable vic
tory. He was a candidate on the Citi-
zens' ticket for n 18th term and won
by a comfortable margin from a field
of three. There was also q three-cor-
nereo fight in Brockton, where Mayor
Harry c. Howard was reelected. 9th
err mayors reelected were: Isaac
Patch of Gloucester and John j. White
of Holyoke. Mayor OConnell of Fitch
burg, who was a candidate for re-elec-
ton, was defeated by Frank O. Hardy
who ran on a Citizens ticket. Mayor
O'Connell's party, the Independent
Citizens, retained control of the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Ralph Paine, who is expected to be
one of the most important witnesses for
the government in the case against Rev.
Frank w. Sanford of Shiloh at this
term of court, is i'll and threatened with
typhoid fever at the residence of Rufus
w. Springer of Lisbon Falls. Paine,
who is 10 years old. was removed from
Bethesda, the Shiloh hospital, several
weeks ago by his sister, Miss Ida Paine.
He was at that time suffering with
scurvy and starvation as result of his
voyage on the yacht Coronet 1t is
doubtful If his condition will warrant
his appearance at this term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

Washington. Dec. 5.-President
Tafts message on the trusts was read
in both branches of Congress, today.
and was generally well received. The
Presidents objection to repeal of the
Sherman law was approved by some
of the leaders on both sides, although
the Democrats held that his first mes
sage should have dealt with the tariff.
THE message is an able one from
the President standpoint said Mr.
Underwood, the Democratic leader
but we feel that the leading message
should have dealt with the tariff
There seems to BE an effort on the
part of the President and the admin
istration to force trust issues ahead.
| am opposed to Il repeal of the Sher-
man law, but there may be supple
mental legislation to define it. I do
not think the House fayors a federal
incorporation act"
Speaker Clark said he could not dis
cuss the message until he had studied
it thoroughly.
Republican Leader Mann, who has
not always agreed with the President,
praised the message, saving it prob
ably was the strongest utterance Pres
ident Taft has ever made.
In the House. the reading Of the
message was Interrupted ~ applause
from tho Republican side. The Senate
reading Of the message was heard
with its usual dignihed attention. The
Senate then adjourned until Thurs
day, in respect 10 the memory of the
late Reps. Madison of Kansas and
Latta of Nebraska.
The House will meet at noon. to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Prisoners Scored by Judge, Who AtterWard Issues
Statement Guilt Was known Weeks Ago and
Confession Ready Gompers Denies, But Burns
Says He Knew Of the Mems Gull.
DARRoW'S STATGMENT.


Los Angeles. Cal, Dee. 5.-.NothirG
but the galows at the end" is the out-
come predicted, toss, gilt, BY Attorney
Clarence 5. barrow, as chief Of eoun-
sci for the defence. if the trial had run
to a verdict and to subsequent appeals.
For the first time barrow cited specific
instances Of evidence which he said
it would have been impossible to re-
tute
Even to have put James b. McNa-
mara on the stand in his own behalf
would nave been hopeless, he declared.
Judge Bordweils statement says
that Il was proposed by the defence
that James B. Mcnamara should plead
guilty and even take death sentence
if his brother could be free" barrow
was told.
Well" replied barrow, Il have de-
MED that charge SO often that I'm not
going to do it again now
Mr.. Darrow's statement follows:
81 entered this case with the greatest
reluctance and only after the most
earnest persuasion did it unselhshly. l
have been here six months, and have
spent raany troubled days and sleep
less nights trying to run down every
clue and make every possible investi-
gation, and trying to do the best
could for my clients and the cause
that l served. 7 had able assistants,
who gave me their best efforts and
| tt1t8-=-igpsr service tbrousffit al.
"Frcn7 tho first, there was never tie
slightest chance - win Tie these who
say 4 would have teen better 10 have
CONTINUED on Page TweIve.>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Smallpox in Auburn
May Close Schools.

Auburn. Ne. Dec, 5.-The School
Board will take action, tomorrow eve
ming, on closing the schools on ac-
count OF the smallpox epidemic now
raging in this city. The number Of
cases is now over 80, and the closing
Of the parochial schools in New Au-
burn has been necessitated. Five cases
ofsscarIet fever and one of diphtheria,
all the patients heing school children,
are also under quarantine The only
death from any of the diseases % date
has been that of an 11-year-oid boy
whose death was due to diphthsria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Several Warning Elements
That Must Be PaCified.
No Bright Prospects Ahead for
The Maine Delegation.
Farmer Gardner TOO Late on
His PET Theories and Plans.
New Congress Opens with Pros.
pect Of Political PuII.hauIing.

Washington, Dee, 5.-(SpeeiaD. The
opening day of another Congressional
session has passed and now for bust
ness. The throngs came TO the Capitol
and the throngs departed. Now the
Legislators must give attention to Sc
rieus affairs and incidentally-very
much ineidentally-to politics. The
first week of a session is not all leyity
and gayety, by any means. All the
country is looking on Tie Democratic
brethren are in trouble. Their first ef-
forts are at pacitication.
Whether they can pacify the trouble
some elements is question not to be
answered yet. The Steel investigation
committee is quarreling. \ breach of Il
grave character must be healed there
IF the House is TO have harmony.
Chairman Stanley is trying to knife
Representative Martin W. Littleton
and Mr. Littleton is trying to get at
Chairman Stanley The proceedings TO
date are not satisfactory to William
Jennings Bryan. He has already told
the country that he is not satisfied
with Speaker Clark or Representative
Underwood, chairman of ways and
means. He exhorts the Democrats to
so ahead and do something that VIII
yirdicate Democratic principles.
All this and more of a like character
has caused the Democrats q rude jolt.
They are trying 20 give an example of
industry but the situation politically
is not all 70 their liking. They are
making bluff about not being ex-
cited but. never since the Democratic
House began its work, has there been
so much anxiety as right now, TO get
into better shape and to hold together
against the numerous schisms
The new corners in Senate and House
CONTINUED on Page Seven.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

government Two other mayors unsuc-
cessfully sought reelection, john j.
Saughnessy ot Marlboro and William
s. Woods OF Taunton The former was
opposed by ]. Henry Gleason and the
latter nv Nathaniel J. w. Fish.
In northampton, Quincy and Waltz
ON all Of thc mayoralty candidates
were new mau. William II. F'eiker, Re.
publican, was elected in Northampton:
Eugene z. Stone, Republican. in Quin-
cy and patl4ek J. Duane, Democrat, in
Waltham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Maine Dairymen
Meet at Norway

Norway Me, Dec. Robert J.
Alley president Of the University of
Maine, was tine chief speaker at the
opening session of the Maine Dairy
mems Association here, tonight, and
in the course Of his remarks declared
that the increase in the cost Of living
was easily explained We are living
better and having more. haid Presi-
dent Alley land I, for one, do not
banker for homespun. butter that is
not colorcd, or tallaw candles
other speakers, including A. f. Kim
ball who welcomed the delegates to
Norway. and G. S. Stetson, master al
tho Maine state Grange, dwelt upon
the bright prospect tor the farmers OF
Maine and the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
CAPT. c. r. PENDLETON.
Well Known Master Mariner Passes
Away at Dark Harbor.

Belfast, Me, Dec. 5.-CSpecfaD-
Capt Charles Robert Pendleton died
at 10 \ NJ, Tuesday. at his home at
Dark Harbor, after a long illness. A
widow, formerly Miss Cora Higgins
Of Northeast Harbor, and several sons
and daughters, Mrs Florence Hall.
Mrs. Mae Randlett, Ralph, Thomas.
Charles. Jr,, Howard and Lloyd, sur
vive.
Capt Pendleton retired from the sen
several years ago and had since lived
at his home in Dark Harbor. where
he owned considerable real estate. lie
was a man highly respected and great
ly beloved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

Daniel Guile of DolseryIle. few
miles north Of Fort plain. y. y. was
hunting rabbits, MondaE when he
was attacked BY mother bear, with
two cubs. and lie killed tie three. Guile
went bacl, 10 camp for help to tote
the bears. on returning TO the scene
OF slaughter a third cub vas discoV-
cred moaning over the bodies and lick
ing them. This one was also killed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
CAPITAL JoTTINGS.

Together with large number of APP
pointments announced during the re
cess of Congress. President TAFT.
Tuesday. sent to the Senate the nom
nation of John w Garrett of Mary
land as minister of Argentina.
Continued ON Page TWelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

Funeral services for the late Frank
Kavanagh, who died suddenly. Friday,
took place, Monday, at st. Patrick 5
church at Damariscotta Mills. Rev. I'd
ward b. Henry oficiated and was assist
ed by Rev. T. J. Nelligan and
Rev. A. C, La Riviere of Augusta.
The bearers were Frank Webster, John
Cunningham. Jacob Rankin and Thalan
Hodgkins Burial was in st. Patrick S
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
TRAIN rs OFF IRONS.
Pullman and Two Coaches Jump Frog
At Northern Maine junction.

Bangor. Me, Dec. 5.--The Pullman and
two ordinary coaches of train % due in
Bangor at st5 from Boston. jumped
frog 600 yards west of Northern Maine
Junction. six miles west of this city. at
O'Clock tonight, The so passengers
We're brought to Bangor in the baggage
car. No one was injured and there was
no damage to rolling stock. the deraiied
cars humping along on the ties for about
30 feet and remaining upright The cars
were soon replaced on the rails and traa-
fic was not delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
THE WEATHER.
FAIR AND WARMER.

Washington, Dec Forecast for
Southern New England Fair, some
what warmer. "Wednesday; Thursday
fair, moderate southwest and south
winds. Northern New England. fair,
warmer, Wednesday Thursday fair,
moderate southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
conditions and General FORECAST.

Washington, Dec. Marked high
pressure covers the east portion of the
country. Temperatures are still low
fer the season in the Atlantic states.
The weather will be generally fair and
somewhat warmer. Wednesday and
Thursday, in the East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
To Repeal the
Reciprocity Bill.

Washington, Dec. 5.-senator Hey,
burn. to-day, introduced bill to re-
peal the Canadian reciprocity law en-
acted during the special session OF
Congress.
"The battle is over" he said, "but
there may he some unexploded bombs
Wing around on the field. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Highland Grange.

Highland Grange of Brldgton had
a most delightful all-day meeting,
Saturday, Dec, ,. There were interest
Ing talks and discussions and a fine
dinner was served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

The steamship Megantie arrived at
Portland Monday, "a hours behind her
schedule. She brought 80 passengers,
including Mrs. Gustina Willie and eight
children, who had only 81 left when they
took the train for Winnipeg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 5.--Forecast for Bos-
ten and vicinity; Fair and warmer,
Wednesday and Thursday, moderate
southwest 10 west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
1904
10c. CIGAR

Factory output--upward of 900 daily.
Largest selling brand of 10c cigars in the
world.-Fsctorv. Manchester. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
IMPEACHMENT? NO.
Nc Action Taken by Speaker Clark
In the Litteton Case.

III 0Ht LTltIttoH OaSe'
Washington, Dec Speaker Clark
Of the House announced, today.
that he would take no action on the
petition for the impeachment and ex-
pulsion from the House of Rep. Lit
TETON of New York The petition was
filed by Henry 3. Martin Of the Anti
Trust League. The Speakers decision
was based upon the ground that the
petition contained nothing of peril
nent matter of business for the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06
WICKER SHAM Ill
Taken Suddenly with eestion-Hs
Condition Net Serious.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Attorney Cen
eral Wiekersham was taken suddenly
i'll while attending the cabinet session,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-06

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-03-20
BARGAIN IN LAND

l have a. splendid tract of land Oh
the Dunnellon hard road two miles
from the court house that can be had
at a big bargain IL taken at once.
There are $50 acres of the land. SPLEEN
did soil on the nara road and loading
side track of the Ocala & Southwestern
Railway right in 'front.' of the land.
Can be made ready for the plow for
about 81 per acre. IL taken at once
there Is yet time to get in a crop of
velvet beans this season. This is big
snap. IL you are interested will make
the terms right. F.. w. Ditto.
2-20-dw TT Oca1a, Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-03-20

Mr.. Sam H. HartzelI OF st. Peters
burg is in the city, a guest OF the Mon
teZuma. Mr. Hartzell moved from this
city to ST. Petersburg about IS years
ago and few years later went to the
Klondike and spent ten years in the
gold fields. He is now interested in
some of the gold fields in Georgia and
says they look much better than the
average Klondike proposition. Mr..
Hartzel1 was with the old E. W. Agnew
Company in this city for good many
years and is well and favorably re-
membered by all of the citizens who
resided here at that and the present
time.