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Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
-FOUR PERISH IN
NEW YORK FIRE
MOTHER AND BABE FALL TO
THEIR DEATH
Owner Of FIve-story Flat Where the
Catastrophe Occurred Arrested on
Suspicion of Having Set
Fire to Building
Rv Associated Press.

by ASSOCldteu GIeShL
NEW YORK, June 11,-Four persons
are known to be dead and several 9th
ers are missing as a result OF a fire In
a fve-story tenement house on East
Ninety-seventh street today
Two flremen were injured by falling
from the building and one Of them can
not live.
Scores of thrilling rescues took place,
and just as the firemen were about tc
take a woman and her 2-year-old baby
from the fire escape on the third floor
the woman fell, overcome by the smoke,
and dropped the child. 1t was dashed
to death on the pavement thirty feet
below.
The other bodies were found on the
top floors of the tenement. All of them
were so badly burned that identification
was difficult.
The building was occupied by twenty
one families. The fire spread SO rap
, idly that most of the inmates were cut
off. except by the fire escapes.
Bodies Identified
The four victims of the fire were iden-
tilted at the morgue late tonight at Re-
becca Rabmowitz, SO years old, and her
children, Abraham, Z months, Ada, 8
years, and Fannie, years.
The police tonight arrested Angelo R.
Palladino, in whose fiat on the first
floor the fire started, and his children,
Louisa, II years. and Pasquale, aged
10, on suspicion of setting fire to their
apartment, which when the fire was
discovered was locked, the family being
absent
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
FATHER CAUSES SONS DEATH
Russian Compelled to Choose Which
One of His Two Boys
Shall Die
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, June ia pa
thetic story comes to the Associated
Press from Riga of the military authori-
ties compelling father, a veteran of
the Turkish war, to choose between his
two sons, who should be executed for
participation in the disarming of the
policemen, the authorities being un-
able to identify which brother was inn
plicated.
After the father had reluctantly
selected the son and his execution had
occurred 1t was discovered that the
other son was the real culprit.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
AMENDMENT z
PASSES SENATE
Governor Pardee Sends List Of APP
polntments to Senate Made DUR
Ing Last Session Of
Legislature
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, June 1.-THE sem
ate devoted the first two hours of the
evening session to consideration of as
sembly constitutional amendment No.
9. passed by the lower house during
the day, and which increases the pow
ers of the San Francisco supervisors
with respect to widening and changing
streets and the handling of public
property.
Senator Curtain of Tuolumne vigor-
ously opposed the measure as passed
in the assembly, and proposed three
amendments further restricting the
control of corporation franchises and
privileges.
The amendment was supported by
Senator Wolfe of San Francisco, who
addressed the senate at length. The
amendments, however, were carried
and the bill went to the printer shortly
before IL O'Clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
OHIO MINERS DESIRE CHANGE
Would Desert U. M. w. A. to Join the
Western Federation at
Denver
BY Associated Press.

DENVER, Colo, June ia letter
was read in the convention of the
Western Federation of Miners today
from the coal miners unions of Ohio,
offering to desert the United Mine
Workers of America and enter the
Western Federation in a body.
The letter stated that at a mass
meeting held May 27 at DillonvaIe, o.,
it was decided to ask the Western
Federation to take them in. 1t was
further stated that all the coal miners
of Ohio and West Virginia were ready
to make the change of allegiance. The
proposition was submitted to COM
mittee.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
APPOINTMENTS MADE PUBLIC
Governor Sends List to Senate for
Confirmation
BY Associated Press.

by Associated PreSS.
SACRAMENTO, June 11.-Governor
Pardee this afternoon sent to- the SEN
ate for confirmation the following ap-
pointmentsf made since the last regu-
lar session of the legislature:
Tirey l.. Ford of San Francisco,
state prison director, vice r. M. Fitz-
gerald, term expired
j. f. Campbell of Maxwell, trustee
of the state normal school at Chico,
vice Richard Belcher, resigned.
Thomas Addison of Berkeley, trustee
of the state normal school at San Jose,
vice self, term expired.
j. M. Allen of San Francisco, trustee
of the state normal school at San
Francisco, vice Frank w. Marston,
term expired.
George I. Cochran of Los Angeles,
trustee of the state normal school at
Los Angeles, vice C. d. Willard, re-
signed.
John Wasson of Pomona, trustee of
the state normal school at Los An
geles, vice self, term expired.
S. G.. Irving of San Francisco, di-
rector for the home of feeble minded
children, vice William Thomas, re-
signed.
Frank M. Wilson of Berkeley, di-
rector of the California institution for
the deaf and blind, vice John G. Mat
tos, jr., resigned.
C. c. Desmond of Los Angeles,
trustee of the Whittier state school,
vice Walter Lindley, resigned
Eugene de Burn of San Diego, mem
Der of the board of state harbor COM
missioners of the bay of San Diego,
vice self. term expired.
Herman Silver of Los Angeles, bank
commissioner, vice self, term expired.
N. Blackstone of Ventura, bank COM
missioner. vice self, term expired.
E. Myron Wolf of San Francisco, in
surance commissioner, vice self, term
expired.
Robert Wankowski of Los Angeles,
brigadier general, First brigade, Ma
tional guard of California.
John A. Roster of San Francisco,
brigadier general, Second brigade, Ma
tional guard of California.
The appointments were confirmed at
caucus of the Republican members
of the senate held after the afternoon
session.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
SCHOOLS OPEN AT MANILA
tutions of the Islands Have
100000 Pupils
By Associated Press.

BY AsSOCIdIt Itu fIeSS.
MANILA, June 1.-THE public
schools opened today throughout the
islands. 1t is estimated that half a
million pupils attended, though the ac-
commodations are limited to about
100000.
school at Lucena, province of Tayabas.
He delivered a short address, advis-
ing the people to educate their chill
dren. He said that the future of the
islands depends on the way the rising
genera ton meets its responsibilities,
and that education best fitted them for
the duties they might be called upon to
assume.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
NINE MEN FACING
DEATH ON PACIFIC
BY Associated Press.

EUREKA, Cal, June 1.-THE gaso-
line schooner Corinthian. Capt. At
water, is in the breakers off Humboldt
bar tonight. She was disabled by the
sea while crossing the bar and drifted
onto the beach.
The nine men aboard of her are be-
lieved to be doomed, the life savers and
tugs being unable to get near her. Full
details cannot be obtained tonight. The
wreck is seven miles distant from
Eureka. The life savers are trying to
shoot line aboard and have failed
twice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
Gunboat Now Training Ship
~ Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO June 1.-THE
United States navy gunboat Alert was
yesterday turned over to the naval
militia of California, and hereafter
will be used as a training ship for that
organization. She is to take the place
of the old Marion, which has been in
this service here for many years. She
will be stationed at this port.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
ENGINEER. KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK
By Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY, June Eastbound
Missouri Pacific passenger train No, 2,
running between Denver and Kansas
City. was derailed near Martin City,
Mo-. twenty miles from here. today.
evidently the work OF train wreckers.
The engine and baggage car turned
over and the front trucks of the first
coach left the tracks. John Dunovan of
Kansas City, the engineer, was killed;
II. Forstund. Kansas City the fireman,
was seriously injured
The officials IN this city say that none
of the passengers was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
GEORGIA WOMAN ENDS LIFE
Distant Relative of President Theodore
Roosevelt Commits Suicide
at Macon
By Associated Fress.

Ioy NSSUCIeLIUU TIUaS.
MACON, Ga, June 11.-Mrs Felix
Dunwoody, wife of Felix Dunwoody,
one of the leading citizens of this city,
shot herself shortly after midnight
while locked in room at her home
alone. Her husband belongs to the
Dunwoody family to which President
Roosevelt is related
The suicide, who was is years old,
was formerly Miss Mary Parker OF
Ozark Ala, niece of Congressman ID.
l.. Martin of Alabama. No cause for
the suicide is given.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
MURDERER JETT CoNFESSES
Special Dispatch From Winchester
Says kentucklan Has Given
Particulars of TRAGEDY
RY Associat ed Press.

BY AssOCIdIeu FIesb.
LEXINGTON, KY, June 11.-A spe-
cial from Winchester KY, reports that
Curtis Jett, now In jail awaiting his
second trial on a charge of assassinat-
ing James Cockrell in Jackson three
years ago, has made full confession,
telling of the assassinations of Dr. b.
N. Cox, James Cockrell and James b.
Marcum.
1, is believed here that Jett has inn
pllcated persons not indicted In con-
nection with the Brethitt case.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
Take Prisoner to Kansas
BY Associated Press

NEW YORK, June ia guard OF
eighteen priVates and three non-com-
missloned officers, under command OF
First Lieut.. Mcnamara of the Twelfth
infantry, left Governors Island yester-
day in charge of forty-two prisoners
who We're going to the United States
military prison at Leavenworth, Kas
The party went by an army tug from
the island to the Pennsylvania rail-
road station in Jersey City, where they
took train.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
FIRE THREATENS BIG PLANT
Armour G. Co. Sustain 100000 Loss
at Omaha-Member of
Firm Killed
By Associated Press.

BY ASsOcIateu F'TeSS.
OMAHA, June ia fire which
started just before midnight threat
ened to destroy the plant of Armour
& Co., the largest plant in South
Omaha.
The fire started in the oleomargarine
department. Cornelius Denny, mem
ber of Armour & Co., was killed by
falling timberS.
At o'clock it was reported that the
fire was under control and it will be
confined to the oleo plant. The loss Is
estimated at about 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
GUATEMALA LOSES
GOVERNMENT GUNS
BY Associated Press.

CITY OF MEXICO. June 11.-Private
advices received here from the Repub-
lie of Salvador show that General To-
ledo, leader of the revolutionists in
Southern Guatemala, after sustaining
six hours artillery fire ON June s, made
a dash June 9 and captured all the guns
of the government of Guatemala. This
victory, 1t appears, was won in a mas
terly manner.
The news from Northern Guatemala
shows that the reVolutlonists organized
by Gen. Barillas. the former president
Of Guatemala, have captured Ocos ana
Ayutla.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
MUST FACE MURDER CHARGE
Man Accused of Shooting Oakland
Woman Is Held by
Court
By Associated press.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 11.-Chris-
tian b. Rademacher, who was arrested
following the death of Mrs Gussie Mum
roe in Oakland last week, was for
mally charged with her murder to-
day.
The man is accused of having shot
Mrs Munroe last February He has
lost the sight of one eye and it is be-
lleved will become totally blind as the
result of a self-inhicted gunshot wound.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
INSURANCE MEN
FACING PRISON
FORMER MUTUAL OFFICIALS
INDICTED
Forgery and Perjury Charges Made
Against Or. Walter @. Gil.
Iette and Robert A.
Granniss
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, June 11.-Indctments
for forgery and perjury against DR..
Walter G. Gillette and for forgery and
fling false statements against Robert
A. Granniss, both former vice presidents
of the Mutual Life Insurance company,
we're returned today by the special
grand jury which has been Investigate
ing insurance affairs for the past six
weeks. The indictments were returned
to Justice Scott in the criminal branch
of the supreme court when the jury
went before him for dismissal having
ended it's labors.
Six indictments were found against
Dr. Gillette, five for forgery in the
third degree and one for perjury. Mr..
Granniss was indicted for forgery and
for making false statements in the de-
partment, the latter being a nisde-
meanor.
Both defendants Immediately surren-
dered themselves and were admitted
to bail, Mr.. Gillette in $4,000 and MIR.
Granniss in $5000 their cases being put
over until the first Monday in Sep
tember.
Makes False Entries
The first Indictment against Gillette
recites that while vice president of the
Mutual Life May 4, 1904 he caused to
be made in the account book of the
company known as the blotter false
entry that $450O had been paid to the
firm of George McKibbin & Son for adj
VertiSing Indebtedness, when as mat
ter of fact neither that sum nor any
other sum was paid to George McKibbin
& Son.
The second Indictment charges that
on the same date a fraudulent entry Of
$50.601 for printing and stationery was
made, when as matter of fact only
$12,701 was paid for that purpose. The
third indictment charges that on May
IL, 1904, the defendant made a false
entry in the cash book indicating the
payment of $63S7 for advertising when
as matter of fact only $2S76 had been
spent for that purpose.
The fourth Indictment charges that on
May 4, 1904, the defendant caused to be
entered in the blotter a fraudulent
entry that the sum of $4,000 had been
paid to Charles e. Parsons for station
cry and printing when as matter of
fact neither that nor any other sum had
been paid.
Indictments Charge Forgery
The fifth Indictment charges that on
May IL, 1904 fraudulent entry was
made in the blotter that $3511 had been
paid to George McKibbin & Son,
when in fact no sum at all had been
paid. All five indictments charge forg-
cry in the third degree
The sixth Indictment, charging per-
jury, recites that the defendant for two
years prior to April 1, 1906, was an
officer of the Mutual Life and that on
May IL, 1906, he appeared before the
grand jury and under oath swore that
a certain bank account at Dobbs Ferry
was his personal account and that it
had been obtained from his personal ac-
count elsewhere, when as matter OF
fact the account was as trustee of the
Mutual Life and the money deposited
had not come from the defendants per-
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
POISONED CREAM
CAUSES DEATH
BY Associated Press.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. June 11.-Mrs.
Susan Charlotte Underwood is dead,
Bryan Underwood her son, is fatally
i'll, and #. x. Brunner son-in-law, is
seriously i'll from the effects of eating
cream purchased at a local dairy, which
they drank at the Brunner home at 906
Benton boulevard In this city today,
Mrs. Underwood was the widow of
Drury Underwood. well known con-
tractor OF this city, who was killed In a
railroad accident few years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
DUPONT DEFEATS ADDICKS
Former Elected United States Senator
by Delaware Republican
legislators
BY Associated Press.

DOVER, Del, June 11.-Henry A.
Dupont was tonight decided upon for
United States senator by the caucus
of Republican members of the legisla-
ture.
Dupont received twenty votes and j.
Edward Addicks ten votes. The vote
was then made unanimous for Dupont,
on motion of an Addicks man. The leg
islature will vote for senator tomorrow
and Duponts election is conceded by
the Addicks following.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
OYSTER STEW POISoNS FIVE
San Jose and Los Angeles People
Have Narrow Escape
From Death
By Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Cal. June 11.-Mr and
Mrs. Levi f. Sanderson and Frank L..
Smith of this city and Mrs. Alice Put
nam and daughter Blossom, of Los
Angeles, guests of the Sandersons,
after eating canned oyster stew yes
terday were all taken violently i'll with
ptomaine poisoning.
Mrs. Sanderson and her daughter for
a time were unconscious. All are bet
ter today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
FALLS IN DITCH AND BROWNS
Infant Loses Life at Bakersfield While
Playing With Brothers
and Sisters
By Associated Press.

BAKERSFIELD, June l1.-Harry
Anson, the 2-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis Anson, was drowned in an
irrigating ditch that runs near their
home last night
The boy, with his six brothers and
sisters, was playing around the premises
and was missed at O'Clock. There
was a hasty search for him and the
body was discovered by the father lyins
in the ditch beyond help.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
FAIL TO REACH AGREEMENT
Sailors and Water Front Federation
Unable to Come to Un-
derstandlna
Rr Asanciated Prea-

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1t.-Al-
though the owners Of the steam schoon.
ers and other vessels along the water
front conferred for more than three
hours with the committee from the
water front federation today. no agree.
ment looking toward the settlement oi
the disagreement that has tied UP ship.
ping was arrived at
When the leaders Of both sides saw
that the meeting would not result In
any definite understanding an ad.
journment was taken until tomorrow
morning. The feeling on both sides is
that an agreement will be arrived al
at the coming conference.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
Three Hurt in Collision
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. June 11.-Three persons
were seriously hurt and two score
slightly injured in collision of eXcur-
sion trains near the Stapleton station
of the Staten Island railroad last night
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
Thousands Await Opening

BILLINGS, Mont. June 1t.-More
than 10000 people have arrived here to
take part I'm the registration for land on
the Crow Indian reservation, which be-
gins Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12

-Four perish in New York fire.
2-Gambing grows In Chinatown.
3-Demand recall of Fred L. Ford.
4-Candldates are ready to fight.
5-Southern California news.
6-EditoriaI.
City news.
9-Sports.
e-Markets.
1o-Classlfied advertisements.
11-12-13-PubIc advertising.
14-Ask for help from railroads.
EASTERN
Charles l.. Tucker, murderer of Mabel
Page, dies in electric chair.
fire.
ington to secure aid of congress.
FOREIGN
Assassinations continue atfWarsaw, be-
ing of daily occurrence.
Russian compelled to choose which Of
two sons shah be executed.
COAST
Amendment No. 2 passes the senate fol-
Lowing spirited argument
Kern river again approaches high wa
ter mark and Bakersfield citizens are
alarmed,
Three seriously injured at San Fran
cisco in trolley accident
LOCAL
Merchants plan to abolish trading
Council turns down voters league on
franchise question.
Three hurt by fast moving San Pc
First warders demand recall of Fred
L. Ford.
Two arrests wame in Pasadena mur-
der mystery,
Leo V. Youngworth appointed United
States marshal for Southern California.
Council considers establishment OF
abbatoir.
Edison officials sue Pasadena on
contract
Aged man dies from wounds inflicted
with suicidal intent last Friday
Political candidates line up for fall
campaign
Meat market man fined for using
preservative.
Police drop Investigation into poison
ing of Myrtle Champion.
President Butler sends amendment
texts to Senator Pendleton
n M. c. A. Will increase building
Anthony sc6wamm appointed as fire
commissioner
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
Senators Favor PendIeton
Ry Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, June 11.-A majority
of the members of the senate today
signed a petition directed to United
States Senators Perkins and Flint, re-
questing the appointment of State
Senator c. w. Pendleton of Los An
geles as collector of customs for the
district of Los Angeles, to succeed John
C. Cline, whose term expires in
January.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
ONE KILLED, THREE INJURED
Wreck Occurs on Missouri Pacific
Near Comiskey, kansas-Names
Not Obtained
BY Aesociated Fress.

BY AHsocIateu f-EtNS-
Topeka, <as.. June 11.-One man
was killed and three others seriously
injured in wreck on the Missouri Pa
cific near Comiskey, Kas, small sta
tion in Lyon county
The men were accompanying ship
ments of goods on the wrecked train.
The dead and injured. were taken to
Council Grove. Kas. Their names have
not been obtained.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
TUGS FLOAT BIG STEAMER
Westernland Reaches Delaware Break
water After Being Aground
for Several Hours
Rv Assoclated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CAPE MAY, N. j., June 1t-The
steamship Westernland, from Liverpool
and Queenstown for Philadelphia,
which grounded on shoals at the en-
trance to Delaware bay early today,
was floated at 1t:40 p. m.
After the futile attempt to float the
big liner on the noon tide today, moth
ing was done until the night tide came
up, when several tugs fastened hawsers
to the steamer and the vessel was
pulled off the shoals without much
difficulty.
After clearing the shoals the Wes-
ternland swung around and steamed to
the Delaware brealkwater, where the
liner will remain until morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
LIGHTNING STRIKES FOUR
New Workers Who Seek Shelter Under
a Tree During Electrical Storm
Have Exciting Experience
Rx Associated Press.


NEW YORK, June 1.-Four persons
were struck by lightning while standing
under tree in Jamaica during last
nights storm.
They were all burned but none fatally.
The party was composed of William
Block, aged 2S years, his wife Laura, 25
years; Max Schinhole, 80 years, and
Nathan Dhenferbelt, 25 years, all of
Manhattan. Dhenferbelt suffered most.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
FLAMES MANUFACTURE ICE
Freezing Cans in Big Plant Produce
Finished Product Following
Fierce Fire

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June ia dispatch to
the Tribune from Hopkinsville, Ky,
says:
When the ruins of the ice factory,
which, with three city squares was de-
stroyed by fire last Thursday, were ex-
amined yesterday 1t was found that
$4,000 pounds of ice had been made dur
ing the progress Of the flames.
Just before the fire started thirty Of
the freezing cans each with a capacity
Of fifty pounds of ice, were lowered into
the tank of brine beneath the floor. An
examination showed that each can con-
tained block of pure ice.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-12
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California: Fair Tues
day, continuing warm; light SCUM
wind. Maximum Temperature In
Los Angeles yesterday, 81 de-
grees; minimum, SO degrees.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02

There is more Catarrh in this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a lacal disease and prescrib.
ed local remedies. and by CONSTANTLY
falling to cnre with local treatment. pro-
nounccd it incurable. Science has pro.
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and therefore requires constitutional
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edo, Ohio. is the only constitutional cure
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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
PERSONAL

PERSONAL
Mr., J. T. Thomas has on,
thanks for favors.
IT.. w. Boucher, ESD, visited
Charleston last week.
Elder j. II. Crawford, of Mil
No 5, has our thanks for favors.
Mr.. r.. J. Bruce Of Parnassus
was up Saturday and called tc
see us.
MIR. Jacob isaacsohn Is in New
York looking after his spring
stock.
Mr.. d. r.. Bundy, of Clio, was
IN town Saturday and made us q
pleasant call.
Rev. Thomas H. Leitch the
Evangelist will preach at Pine
Grove next Sunday at II a. m.
Mr.. Nj. 9, Harper, of Browns
vile, was up Saturday and call
ed. He has q bad case of rheu.
matism.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1906-03-02
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