davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
CHARGE TEACHER
WITH ABDUCTION
MISSOURI PROFESSOR HELD
BY POLICE
RAN AWAY WITH HIS PUPIL
j. A. Cakes Is Arrested While Going
to Pay Visit to elrl-she
Admits Her Love
for Him
RAN AWAY WITH HIS PUPIL

While on his way to visit fifteen
year-old Opal Knaus, whom he Is ac-
cused by the police of having abducted
from her home in Urich, Mo-, three
weeks ago, Prof. j. A. Oakes was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Detec-
tives Mcnamara and Jones near Uni
versity station.
When arrested Cakes strenuously de-
MED his identity, but when confronted
with the charge that he had left wife
and two children in Urich to run away
with his pupil Cakes broke down and
is said to have admitted his identity.
Cakes is 35 years old.
Two days ago the local detective de-
partment received information from
Sheriff j. D. Hall of Clinton, NO. that
oakes, principal of the Urich public
schools, was believed to be in Los An
gees with one of his pupils, who had
been left by him in care of relatives in
Los Angeles. The address of the girl
was given but the local police feared
that she might warn the man and she
was not molested until after his cap
ture. Detectives lay in wait near
where she was staying and yesterday
afternoon made the arrest.
Girl Has No Regrets
After arresting Cakes the officers con-
fronted the girl, but she refused to talk
until she learned that they had full in
formation. "All 1 have to say" was
Miss OpaPs reply to the questions of
the officers, "is that 1 love him and I
am not sorry that ran away with
him." No further statement could be
gained from the girl.
On the day Cakes left his home sup
posedly for Ell Dorado Springs his wife
departed for Caplingers Mill, Mo-, with
the children. The following day Miss
Knaus also left the city, ostensibly to
visit friend. Several days later the
little village was startled by the sensa-
tional report that the principal had run
away with his 15-year-old pupil. The
sheriff was notified and a posse secured
the country.
In a few days letter, written from
a town in Texas, came to Mrs Knaus,
Opal's mother, telling her that her
daughter had run away with the school
teacher and that the couple were going
to Mexico. The police of the Texas
town were notified but the couple had
disappeared. Mr.. Knaus next received
word from her Los Angeles relatives
that her daughter was visiting them
Immediately the local police were COM
municated with and the arrest fol-
lowed.
1t was learned from Oakes that they
went directly to San Diego and re-
mained there as long as their funds
lasted. All efforts to secure employ
ment failed and Cakes and Miss Knaus
came to Los Angeles. While here
Oakes has been employed at various
kinds of work. He was unable to
maintain himself and the girl on the
salary which he was receiving and was
finally forced to leave her with her
relatives, telling them that Miss Knaus
was travelling under his care.
Immediately after the arrest the Mis-
souri, officer was notified and it is ex-
pected that he will send for the pris-
oner at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17

1--charged with abduction.
2-one man killed.
3-May gain fortune.
4-Sports.
5-Southern California news.
6-EdltorlaI.
7-Strides made by schools.
s-e-cIasslfied advertisements.
10-Scott's wife drinks poison.
11-Markets.
12-Happy day for orphans.
EASTERN
Peace ENJOYS dispose of two more ar
ticles.
National reciprocity conference meets
Secretary Cortelyou reported slated for
treasury portfolio.
FOREIGN
Attempt made to assassinate dowager
empress of China.
Order for mobilization of troops in Rus
Ambassador Reid leases magnificent
country seat near London.
COAST
Fight expected in transmississippi con-
gress over question of Chinese exclusion.
Six Mexicans killed; others injured In
tram wreck IN iklVefSlue county.
Annexation of Terminal island to Long
Beach carried by one vote.
Howard Z. Huntington married at Ber-
kelley.
LOCAL
Principal of public schools OF Urich.
Mo, arrested here. on charge of having
abducted one of his pupils.
''Scottys" wife drinks poison.
Ten persons injured In collision on
Pasadena line. DR.. ]. w. Trueworthy one
of the victims.
Chief OF Police Hammel not willing to
continue In office after September 1.
Election TO decide question OF annexa-
tion OF Terminal island to Long Beach
carries by one majority. Result may be
contested -
woman seeks her rights through strange
plea OF illegitimacy
Long Beach officials believe Davies IA
Orphan children spend happy day az the
beaches.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
CARS CRASH,
TEN PERSONS INJURED
DIR. J. W. TRUEWORTHY is TERRIBLY HURT
Collision Near Oneonta Park Endanger Lives OF $50 Pas
sengers-Troley Leaps Wire and One Coach Strikes
Another, Causing Bad Wreck a

Ten persons were injured last night
when a Pasadena car crashed into the
rear end of a south-bound Monrovia
car at Oneonta station on the Pasadena
short line. While none of the passen-
gers on either car was killed all were
severely shaken up by the force of the
collision, and DR.. John w. Trueworthy,
president of the Los Angeles public
library board, suffered conclusion of
the brain.
The rear end of the Monrovia car and
the front end of the Pasadena car were
wrecked and there was blockade of
traffic for nearly an hour on the short
line to Pasadena.
List of the Injured
Those injured were: DR.. John w. True
worthy, so years old, 742 Garland ave-
nue.: conclusion of the brain, confusion
of the right side and abrasion of the
right elbow; removed to his home
Mrs. John w. Trueworthy, 742 Gar
land avenue; right side and right leg
severely bruised.
M. L. Raftery, Ga year sold, 763 East
Pico street; cut on left side of face and
right shoulder severely bruised.
Mrs. Bessie MacHale. 1o4 South Olive
street: fracture of left knee cap and
bruised right leg.
DR.. John E. James, Pasadena; right
elbow and right side bruised.
L. S. Calvin, 120 Pine street, Long
Beach; bruises about head and face.
c. L. Calvin. 12O Pine street, Long
Beach; bruises about head and body.
Miss Della Wier, Hotel Bellevue Ter
race: left cheek bruised and cut.
Miss Mabel Devos, Hotel Bellevue;
forehead, nose and lip cut.
Unidentified Russian woman, living
on Anderson street; severely cut about
the head and face; refused medical
treatment.
Miss Harriet Pearne, 629 West Thirty
eighth street; face cut.
Trolley Leaps Wire
The cars were running toward Los
Angeles and the collision occurred
when the Monrovia car was stopped by
the motorman to have the trolley re-
placed on the wire. The Pasadena car
was following so closely that 1t was
impossible for the motorman to bring
his coach to stop before the crash
came.
The cars met at Oneonta station, but
the Monrovia car, having the right OF
way, was allowed to pass on in front,
followed closely by the Pasadena car.
It is said that both cars were running
fast and they had gone but a short
distance when the trolley guide leaped
the wire on the Monrovia car.
The motorman stopped the car at
once to allow the conductor to replace
the guide, but in doing so 1t is said he
did not give the Pasadena car following
sufficient warning. and in an instant
the collision had occurred.
The conductor Of the Monrovla car
was in the front end and escaped in
Jury, but the motorman OF the Pasa-
dena car leaped for his life when he
saw that the collision was unavoidable.
Or. Trueworthy Severely Hurt
DR.. Trueworthy who was the most
seriously injured. was on the Monrovia
car, while his wife and sister were on
the car following. In passing the sta
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
RURAL FREE DELIVERY
ESTABLISHED AT GLENDoRA

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON, Aug 16.-Rural free
delivery has been established at Glen
dora, Los Angeles county. route 1,
length sixteen miles. Population
served, 269.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
FIRE DESTROYS DWELLING
ON EAST FIFTY.THlRD STREET

Fire caused by lamp explosion to-
tally destroyed the dwelling occupied
by A. M, Riobell. 1177 East Fifty-ffth
street. at 70 o'clock last night. The
loss on the building and contents was
$500 which was fully covered by in-
suranca
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
C0RTELYOU MAY GET
TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Special to The Herald.
OYSTER BAY, Aug. 16.-Post-
master General Cortelyou is ex-
pected here tomorrow to confer
with the president. The nature of
the conference is not definitely
known, but 1t is believed the
president viii tender TO cortelyou
the treasury portfolio, to be taken
after Secretary Shaw retires in !
February.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
ATTEMPT ON LIFE
OF CHINA'S EMPRESS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
FRANKFORT, Aug. 16. - A
Tientsin dispatch to the Frank
furter Zeitung says an attempt
was made on the life of the em-
press Of China today as she was
passing through the northwest
gate of the city to her summer
palace.
Her assailant was dressed as a
sailor and was bayonetted by the
guard.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
FRENCH No5LEMAN INJURED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

soISsONS. France. Aug. 16.-Henry
de la Rochefoucauld, son of Count Quiz
de la Rochefoucauld, was seriously in
jured today in an automobile accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-17
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California;: Fair Thurs
day; fresh westerly winds. Maxi
mum temperature in Los Angeles
yesterday, II degrees; minimum,
SO degrees.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

the rounds, says the Sioux Falls
Press. During the civil war, Cole
Younger and Frank James, after
wards notorious outlaws, saved Mr..
Elkins from death at the hands Of
the Quantrell band of guerillas and
now Mr.. Elkins is going to finance
an electric railroad building project
for Cole Younger to get rich. The
two men followed dfferen. path
ways after the war ended. Younger
went out with gun and held peo
pie for their money and became dis
reputable. Instead OF q gun, Ell.
kius used the corporation weapon
and has become reputable. He is
now assisting his preserver into the
corporation business as means OF
protecting him from the require
ments Of society without impairing
his usefulness as an expert hold-up
man
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

ALL the anthracite in this comfy
is in a patch of land eight miles wide
and sixty long. Railroads and oper.
ators got hold of this land by corrupt
ing Legislatures and the result is
every consumer is in the grasp OF
the coal trust, which is identical with
the railroad trust. Twenty-Five bill.
lions is the aggregate capitalization
of trusts. - Extracts from recent
speech by Gov. LaFollette.
In this connection it is instructive
to consider the capitalization, per
mile, of the coal roads. Philadelphia
s. Reading Railway, S239, ,S39; Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western Rail
road 500, ,5l9; Central of New Jerse y
$791,l05. A protoplasm question
must be dealt with before congress
acts, to-wit: Shall charges be based
on the theory that railroads may ex
act from the public unlimited revenue
to pay unlimited dividends on un-
limited fictitions capitalization Pol,
'iticians are timid about discussing
this question publicly, but so many
are doing so privately that presently
every one, except those receiving
reward for misleading the public
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

The investigation of the Equitable
life insurance company is still going
on. The man who keeps posted as
to all the details made public M ust
devote his whole time to the m after.
One OF the recent discoveries is that
j. Ell. Hyde, president of the Equit-
able, entered into syndicate with a
number of associates in 1904 for the
purpose of buying Union Pacific
bonds with Equitable money. In
July 1906, after it became apparent
the matter would be brought to
light, Mr.. Hyde assigned his share
of profits to the company. What
Mr.. Hyde would have done with the
profits, and perhaps the principal,
had he not feared the investigation,
is matter of conjecture. To the
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

The railroad press bureau has
written and sent out to the machine
papers in this state long article
comparing the rate per ton per mile
charged by European railroads with
the average rate per ton per mile 10
this country, showing to the satis-
faction of the aforesaid railroad
bureau and the aforementioned ma
chine papers that the rate per ton
per mile in this country is far less
than in European countries. All of
which is no doubt true. But the in
justice of the comparison comes
from the fact that practically all
the freight traffic of the European
roads is of the short haul, or local
freight class. TheyEttempt to lead
US astray by comparing freight by
car lots across a continent, or from
the great Northwest to the seaboard,
with the rates on local freight in
Europe. There is practically no in
ternational traffic by rail in Europe.
What freight is hauled in Germany,
for instance, is confined to that en-
pire. In this country such traffic is
"short haul" and under the local
class the rate is by the hundred
pounds and not by the ton. But
the machine papers will not push
the comparison further--it might
shed the light of truth upon the sub
ject.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
KEEPING UP THE INTEREST.

The indictment and conviction of
certain Chicago packers for conspir-
ing to solicit rebates from the rail
roads reviyes interest in the campaign
for rate regulation which the rail
roads fondly believed was dying
out says the Minneapolis Journal.
They have go persistently told the
public that rebates were no longer
given, that the quietus to this pract-
ice had been dealt by the Elkias law,
that the public had begun to be-
lieve it. Unfortunately the Great
Northern Winnipeg rebates and the
Chicago cases came along just in
time to topple nice little wall of
confidence which was being erected.
tn public now believes that the
RAILROADS, like good many others,
obey the law when they have to obey
it. This conviction carries with 1T
the idea that il the laws were little
clearer they would be obeyed with
less hesitation. This naturally re-
news interest in the campaign for a
national rate law. 1t is unlucky for
the railroads, but perhaps just as
we'll for the public that events are
happening from time to time which
maintain the interest in the general
subject.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

RAIN IN-THE-F FACE is a "good In.
diau" now, having departed this life
at the Standing Rock agency few
days ago. The big dailies have de-
voted columns to telling how he
killed Custer up on the Little Big
Horn back in the seventies. While
they undoubtedly give him more
credit for accomplishing that sad
page in history than he is entitled
to, there is no doubt about Rain in
the face having been one of the
most blood thirsty and one of the
best fighters of the last generation
of the Sioux.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

IT begins to look as if the South
Dakota Central railroad meant busi-
ness in regard to their proposed ex
tension to the north. Though ex-
Senator Pettigrew deal was made
whereby the S. d. G.. secures the
material OF the old Gettysburg &
Forest City line. The rails of the
old line are so pound steel and in
good condition and will be used in
the much talked of extension.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

judgement, will favor wringing out
railroad water. Milwaukee Free
Press (Rep)
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

ordinary man it looks as if he intend
ed to put the profits, at least, in his
own pocket.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
THE DIFFERENCE.

Quite an interesting story of the
gratitude OF Senator Elkins is going
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
= II 9 .
$3.50 KIMBALL PIANO FREE.
To the most popular young lady in Kingsbry County

The will give to the most popular young lady Kings
stool piano scarf absolutely This instrument manuc
@ and guaranteed by the Kmb Company of the largest manuac
the world The Kfalai first
respect and 0 few standard makes of pianos
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29

FoR RENT House on First street
for rent, r. A. Boast.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
RULES

Each be a resident Of Kingsbury County.
Every young lady the county eligible candidate
this voting contest.
Each coupon when properly filed out
will the lady whose shall be written in the
when the shall be received a this office.
Every dollar paid subscription either for advance
will entle the 40
candidate.
reming will allowed Al when
accompanied by $l00 be applied subscription
Sample the INDEPENDENT will Each vote
must a subscriber
absolutely
all young unmarried ladies IN Kngsbury
Contest Friday 18TH 1905 and will to exceed
five months.
The factory distributing point for W. W. Kimbal goods
in this territory has been located with
Mrs. Jessie e. Kelly, Manager,
BROoKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
I'm Other Words

Our grocery department. during this sale, will offer
you greater bargains than before quoted in this
ton of the state.
You have probably purchased more or less in this de-
parment and therefore know from experience that the
quality is the best and the prices right
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
Our Furniture

Occupies the entire second floor and contains all the
ideas in dressing tables parlor tables chairs couchcs
brass and iron beds. Everything in this line and the
prices will bring trade for miles around they
are knownt See iron bed for SI.o8 before paying
$500 for others.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
We Can Furnish

that are ready to
Your kitchen with utensils to and eatables
in them.
Your house complete with everything necessary to
use wear and
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-29
Don't W ait.

There will be bargains around that will be worthy trouble
neighbr negbors We
things sleeve they good astong We dom
advisable all sale We
Many weeks with
endin n should accomplish good resnls.
idea of good Satisfaction and enthusiastic
Special Hourly Sales both morning and afternoon all week
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-04-21

The size of hats this season is some
what diminished change which will
be welcomed. The trimmings are about
the same as last year, many flowers be-
ing used, also foliage and ribbons.
Fancy braids, maline and chiffon are
most popular. The colors most effected
are i'm shades of green's, browns and
blues. Many black hats are seen, but
have lost somewhat in popularity.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-04-21
EVA j. BLACK & 90.

At Mrs. Eva j. Black q Co.'s shop
the interior is very neat with fresh
lace curtains around the show window
and pretty with palms and blossoming
plants. The walls have been newly pa
pered and show off the large display of
millinery and their different trimmings
to advantage. Some pattern hats were
shown here which were perfect beau
ties, one that was much admired being
a picture hat in brown composed of
maline and satin braid with a bunch of
shaded brown silk roses. The Charlotte
Corday hats are much in favor. Mrs.
Black has several styles, all attractive,
one brown with blue for a touch of
color, another was created all in white,
still another was cream lace. \ red
turban was quite catchy thing, made
of hOrsehair braid and chiffon with sat
in ribbon trimmings. There are also
any number of children's and misses
hats and ready-to-wears and a big line
of summer bonnets for the baby. Mrs.
Black caters to the taste of all and has
a large and varied stock from which
to select. If you want a duck cap, a
ready-to-wear or a handsome Sunday
hat, she will be sure to please you.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-04-21
A SAD ACCIDENT.

A most terrible and heartrending ac-
cident occurred Tuesday evening
through which fair young life was
called to the great beyond, father and
mother are desOlated and mourning the
loss of daughter and it is brought
forcibly to all minds that Gin the midst
of life we are in death"
About $50 o'clock on the above ev-
ening four young girls, Melva Smith,
Mona Richardson, Ida Harvie and Elda
Adams started on their return home
from John Richardson's, one mile north
and three quarters west of Yale. Their
homes were all near by but as Floyd
Mason was leaving the same place with
his horse and buggy, he was asked to
take them home. Consenting, they
started for the Haryie place first and
the young man had here assisted Miss
Haryie out. In attempting to regain
his seat the horse started and the line
broke. Finding itself loose the animal
kept on and the girls, unable to reach
the reins, jumped one after the other.
1t is utterly impossible TO get at the
real facts of the case, but it is thought
by the parents of Miss Smith, that be-
ing of very nervous temperament,
SIG ldlllNtQ NllllN DNliiS W JUMP
and fell, striking OH her head. AS evi-
denced by after examination, the in
jury to the head was the fatal cause OF
her death. She was carried home un-
conscious, remaining so until Thursday
morning when death came, during
which time she suffered from convul
sions. 1t was horrible ending to a
short pleasure ride. One of the inscrut-
able and unforeseen things which come
to many, of all ages and in all condi.
tions of life. There is no distinction.
Melva, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Ashton Smith, was born in Yale June
10, 1886, and died April 90, 1905. The
funeral services will be held Sunday at
o'clock p. m. from the Brick Chapel
Elder j. III. Patton will preach the SER
mon and interment will take place in
Elmwood cemetery.
Melva Smith was bright, happy
girl, with loving and lovable disposi-
ton. She was the idol of her parents
and a favorite with all the young peo
pie around. Her early death has caused
sad gloom over the community anC
the deepest sympathy of all goes out tc
the bereaved family and relatives.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1905-04-21
HAD KILLED 5000 DEER.

Alpena, Mich, April 18.-(Special.)- J
Chase Benjamin, the mightiest hunter
in northern Michigan, died at his home
at Hubbard Lake yesterday, aged 80
years. In his younger days he was a
voyager for the Hudson Bay Fur Co.
During the Mexican war he was one of
Gen. Phil Kearney's scouts and in the
cival war he was member of Berdan's
sharpshooters. He hunted deer first in
New York state, then along the De-
troit river and for the last thirty years
in northern Michigan and had killed
5000 deer in his lifetime. The local
gun club was named in his honor.
About twenty-seven years ago Mr..
Benjamin resided in Brockway town
ship and hunted in the territory ad-
jacent. Many old settlers now living
will remember him.