davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1906-03-09

document, because the disease
known as 'scab" or "sca bbies" is
epidemic among the sheep in Ger
tain localities in each of the Dor
dering states.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
MoRES c0EvrcTs PARDoNED.

SALEM, August l3.--The hearts Of
Two conyicts serving time In the peni-
tentiary we're made glad at 2 o'clock
this afternoon through the exercise Of
executive clemency In their behalf by
Governor Chamberlain. One Il Thomas
Leonard. who has served I5 months Of
minimum sentence 81 three years upon a
plea Of guilty To charge of burglary
on the Fast Side, at Portland, in April.
1904. The other II G. ]. Smith, having
served one year of a two-year sentence
for assault with dangerous weapon,
from Curry County. The former was
granted pardon upon the recommenda-
tion Of Circuit Judge Frazer and Dep
uty District Attorney H. b. Adams. Of
Multnomah County, and the latter upon
the approval Of Circuit Judge ]. w.
Hamilton and District Attorney George
NJ. Brown. This Is the first time Judge
Hamilton has recommended pardon for
d convict.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Mrs. Scheck Confesses to How
Husband Was Murdered.
HEARD THE BLOOD "GURGLE"
Testifes to Shooting of Her Husband
by Stackpole and of Plans Made
TO Collect $500 Life In.
surance.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, August ia
long expected sensation in the trial of
Ernest Staekpole for the murder Of Joel
Scheck developed this afternoon when
the prosecution called to the stand Mrs.
Arilla Scheck, widow of the murdered
man and who is under arrest as an ac-
complice. Mrs. Scheck testified as to
the proposals for killing her husband
made to her by Stackpole. When this
should be accomplished she was to COL
lect the $500 life insurance and marry
her slayer. After confessing to illicit
relations with Stackpole and describing
the final plans for the murder, to which
she consented, Mrs. Scheck testified as
follows:
MY husband and / retired about II
o'clock that night June 18th lastl.
About 1880 Stackpole's step outside the
house awakened me. / got up and
opened the kitchen door for him. He
came in. He wore a big black mask over
his face. l turned and stood a little
distance from the bed and put my hands
up over my face. ! heard the click of a
revolver, then | heard my husband rise
np in bed and say, why, what's the
matterg then l heard two reports. [
went over to the bed and said to my hus-
band Honey, for Gods sake, say some
thing;' but he did not say anything. All
| heard was running Of blood and that
awful gurgle in my ears. Then rushed
out and told the neighbors that two
burglars had shot Joel, as Stackpole had
made me promise TO do"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Fire Now Rases In Linn County,
Threatening Hoover's Saw.
mill Above Detroit.
CAMPERS FLEE FOR LIVES
Britenbush Hot Springs Endangered by
Severe Fire-Seventy Square Miles
of Timber Destroyed-Fear
For Campers Lives

ALBANY, Ore, August l3.-The fire
la the Santiam Mountains Il burning
this evening "a hercely as ever and is
absolutely beyond control.
The flames have crossed the Santiam
River into Linn County, burning fine
stretch OF timber. and are now ten miles
from the point where they crossed the
stream. This fire is now threatening
Hooyers saw mill, above Detroit, and
tonight Is travelling toward the summit
Of the Cascade Mountains.
Another fire has travelled up the Brett
enbush river In the direction Of Breiten-
bush Hot Springs. II has covered ten
miles and has burned over wide area.
Up to tonight, fully 70 square miles Of
timber are destroyed.
Many campers are coming post haste
to towns. and others, which 1t IL thought,
have been temporarily cut of by the
flames, II Il believed, win later make
their appearance, though they are now
In some danger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Defunct Chicago Bank Situation
Grows Complicated.
LEGAL CONTEST IS EXPECTED
On Creditors Application Judge of Cir
cult Court Appoints Receiver to
Replace One Named by the
Superior Court.

CHICAGO. August l3.-The banks Of
the Chicago Clearing Association have
offered reward Of $1,000 for the appre-
hension of Paul O. Stensland, the fugi-
tive president Of the Milwaukee Avenue
Bank. The failed bank has two re-
ceiyers tonight. Jude Gibbons in the cir
cult court this afternoon appointed the
Chicago Title & Trust Company receiver,
the appointment being made on petit
tion Of one Of the creditors Of the bank.
The new receiver has made formal de-
mand upon Receiver Fetzer, that he turn
all the books and papers. Fetzer has
refused and a bitter contest is expected.
1t is declared BY the attorneys, who
asked for a new receiver that Judge
Bretano Of the Superior Court, was With
out proper jurisdiction, when he appoint
ed Fetzer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
CAPTURED by A RUsE.

THE DALLES, Ore. August i3.~-
Rock Allery, the man who has tcrrorized
Mil Greek neighborhod for years, and
has resisted arrest, was captured
Saturday night by Sheriff Chrisman ami
Deputy I'd. Woods. He had barrscaded
his house. and TO avoid bloodshed clev-
er ruse was worked. H. Bonomi, q cattle
buyer on friendly terms with Allery. was
sent ahead and eoaxed Allery to the
barn on pretense Of buying a calf The
officers, concealed In the brush, leaped
out and cut Allery or from the house.
where hiS weapons were kept, and hand.
cuifed him.
Examination OF the house disclosed a
knife, hatchet and a N rife. He had
dagger when captured. He was exam.
lned today by DIR. Logan and committed
TO the insane asylum.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
PRICE FIVE CENTS

anti-injunction, and other measures of
the unions. Because they did 10, the
unions are trying 10 defeat Mr.. Little-
field and Others. Mr.. Taft Il opposing
this purpose of The unions and II endeav-
oring to return Mg. LittIefeId and others
To Congress where they will have op-
portunity to again oppose the measures
Of the unions. There would not seem to
be any material difference between the
attitude 81 Mr. LittIefeld, and of Mr..
Taft towards the unions. And. there ID
every reason to believe. Mfr. Taft has
the support 81 Mr.. Roosevelt and the na-
tional administration In the stand he has
taken.
Thus the issue il sharply drawn at the
very inception of organized labor's entry
into politics. LAbor's campaign will bs
puerile and pusilIanimous II It fights
the Littlefelds and ignores the Tafts and
Roosevelts who are upholding the hands
Of the Littiefelds. II on the other hands
labor picks up the gauntlet which the
Rooseyelts and Tafts have thrown down,
there il going TO be some mighty inter-
esting doinings in this country during
the next few years. The labor party win
shows it, strong hand. and probably de-
feat all candidates who are unfair to
organized labor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
SALEM WAS IN DANGER.

SALEM, August l3.-For two or three
hours, late Saturday afternoon, the en-
tire residence portion Of the southeast
ern part of Salem, was threatened with
being wiped out by compile Of miniature
prairie fires which sprung up at about
the same time in the tall grass Of two
open fields, 1t required the efforts Of all
of the aavilable help that could be mus
tered to subdue the flames, which wers
slowly but surely eating their way to-
ward thickly settled district, which
was accomplished after an exceedingly
hard fight. Scores Of men, including
crew of Southern Pacific worSmen, rlsh-
ed to the scene and participated in the
fight. About 80 acres of field were burn
ed before the FIRE was put under con-
troll.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
SALOON ROBBED.

BAKER CITY, Ore, August l3.-Un-
masked men entered the club saloon at
ii o'clock tonight and with q large gun
ordered the proprietor and occupants to
hold up hands. They first thought II
joke, but the dozen occupants saw IN
minute the man was in earnest and all
hands went up. The robber secured be-
tween three and five hundred dollars and
made his escape.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Consy island Scene Of Terrible
Shooting AlIray.
ASSASSIN MAKES Ills ESCAPE
Unknown Man Empties His Revolver
Into Crowd Of People--Four Are
Hit--Angry Mob Hunts For
the Assassin.

NEW YORK, August Is. = While
Oceanic Walk, In the Bowery, at Coney
Island. was still crowded early today,
mn unidentified man pulled revolver,
fred two shots into the back of a
waiter at Stauch's restaurant, and then
turned the weapon into the crowd and
fired four times as quickly as he could
pull the trigger Four persons were
writhing in agony on the board walk
when the man fled toward the ocean,
threatening any person who would pur-
sue him. The injured, three of whom
may die, are;
FITZPATRICK THOMAS, 25 years Of
age. els East Fourteenth street, Brook.
lyn, shot in the breast and side; may
die.
MCDONALD THOMAS, 10 years old,
100 Conners street, Newark, n. j., shot
in the back; may die.
ANNIE SMITH, 20 years old 293
Eckford street, Williamsburg, shot in
thigh and leg; serious.
GEORGE WHITE, 20 years old, Rail.
read avenue and Twenty second street,
Coney Island. shot in the back; may die,
AT the time of the shooting crowd
was pouring from the restaurant. In
the throng were many women. AT the
sounds of the shooting, and the screams
Of the women who witnessed the shoot
ing the crowd broke in all directions. As
they fled the man deliberately turned
the weapon toward them and as fast as
he could pull the trigger, fired the leaden
messengers in their backs, As shot after
shot rang out. and the men and women
fell to the walk, screaming, panic broke
out. The stranger dehed anyone TO follow
him. He held the revolver In his right
hand and laughiugly shoutedi
aThe man who follows me | viii
kill"
No one yentured to approach him.
Fully 10000 persons stood at the en-
trance 10 The Dnwery and from them
cry swelled that the murderer must be
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Seemingly Does Not Fear Hatred
OF Labor Cares Not for
Consequence.
ROOSEVELT SUPPORTS TAFT
Every Reason to Believe That Presi-
dent Fully Approves Course Of
Taft in Going to Congress-
man LittleGeld's Aid.

WASHINGTON, August l3.--If Secre-
tary Of War William Fl. Taft is cam
didate for the presidential nomination,
he il going about his campaign in q de-
cidedly novel way. 1t is not the usual
thing for man with presidential as
pirations to deliberately offend very
large body of the electorate, especially
when those electors are thoroughly or
ganized and promising to play a strong
hand in the game Of politics. Yet, ii
reports be true. Mr.. Taft eontemplates
doing that very thing
Word comes from Murray Bay, in Cam
ada, where Mr.. Taft is spending his vaca-
tion, that the war secretary will 60 to
Maine and take the stump in behalf Of
Representative Charles L. Littlefeld.
Now, the republican plurality in Mr.. Lit
tlefield's district is normally between
5000 and 1000. and ordinarily it would be
unnecessary. not to say absurd, for
member to the cabinet to rush to his
support. 1t must be, therefore, because
of extraordinary conditions In Mr.. Lit
tIefeld's district that Mr.. Taft feels
called upon to address the Maine elec-
tors.
That extraordinary conditions do exist
in the Second Maine District is most
true They were brought about by the
fact that organized labor has decided
that Mr. Littlefield is unfriendly to Ia
bor's interests, and the labor unions have
set out to encompass his defeat. From
the Washington headquarters of the
American Federation of Labor the edict
went forth that Mr.. Littlefield must not
be returned to the Sixtieth Congress,
and as labor unions are numerically
strong in that part of Maine there is ap-
prehension that, despite the tremendous
republican plurality, the successor Of
Blaine and Dingley is in danger Of re-
tirement.
In agreeing to 60 to the succor of Lit
tlefeld, Mr.. Taft shows fine disregard
Of personal consequences, though politic-
ians would condemn his move as hid
eous blunder. Mr.. Taft's course smacks
strongly of Rooseveltism, and, indeed, it
is alleged and generally believed, that
the president advanced and approves Of
Mr.. Taft's contemplated invasion Of
Maine.
The question from the viewpoint of
the practical politician IS: what will the
labor unions do about it? Will they
write Mr.. Taft down as unfair" and
mark him for slaughter should he ever
seek the suffrage Of the peoplef That
would be the natural thing for them to
do. II Is solely because the unions are
fighting Mr.. Littleheld that Mr., Taft Is
going to make speeches in the Second
Maine district Therefore, Mr.. Taft il
armying himself directly against the
unions and what they conceive to be
their interests. II was because Mr.. Lit
tleheId and other members of congrNss
opposed what the unions conceived to be
their Interests that the American Fedora.
tlon Of labor decided 10 take hand In
politics. Mfr. Fiitlefeld and others op.
posed the passage oi lhe eight-hour, The
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14

put olf and took The names Of wit.
aesses. M
Az an outcome of the days doings 4
committee of citizens IL being formed In
Brooklyn 10 enforce Justice Gaynor'.
ruling. Sheriff fiaherty Of Kings
sounty was informed last night of the
purpose Of the committee and that the
committee intended TO call on him. a.
sheriff, 10 protect them an citizens In up
holding their rights. Sheriff flaherty
said;
II have not been requested to act ~
yet, and have not taken the matter
under adyisement. II such demand
was made and | felt that should act,
my force Of deputies II 20 small that /
would be compelled TO call upon the gov.
ernor Of the state to give me some Of
the militia
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Fire Starts Saturday.

The fire started Saturday afternoon
and swept four miles OF timber in two
hours Everything In the station OF
Berry, near the mouth of the Breiten-
bush River, was soon destroyed except
the big hotel. The buildings burned in
clude a store, some dwelling-houses, two
old saw mills not in use and large
bunch Of deserted houses and cabins for
merly used by a logging camp.
Famed by strong wind, the flames
ran straight toward the town nf Detroit,
the terminus of the Corvallis & Eastern,
and village of 200 people. The town is
surrounded by large clearing and this
saved it. but for hours smoke was 50
thick in Detroit that one could not see
20 feet, and the citizens had a hard fight
for their homes.
Though in the center of the path OF
the fire, the Corvallis 4 Eastern track
Is said not to be seriously damaged It
is bordered by clearing on both sides.
The only loss of the railroad company
thus far IL a few fiat cars, which were
standing on siding near Berry
Origin is Unknown.
The origin Of the conhagration Is un-
known. II il rumored that 1t grew from
a fire left by fishermen in an old shack
That nothing but rain can check the
great fire all familiar with IT agree. II
has acquired such start that 1t can
never be stopped by human efforts,
Whether there has been loss of life Is
MS vet unknown. II knowledge OF the
approaching fire was gained by camp
ers soon enough to enable them to reach
Detroit, they are believed to be safe,
although terrible ordeal confronted
them IN the way OF enduring heat and
DENSE smoke.
The are IL The topic Of conversation m
Albany today, and people famIllar with
the burning district are Specializing as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
DOCTOR KILLS DOCTOR.

NASHVILLE, l, t. August l3-Dr
Patterson shot and instantly killed DR.,
Herrod here today The scene Of the
shooting was on the main street, The
killing Is the result Of bad feeling, which
has existed for some time over business
alfalre tho farmer haNlun anlh his nFaa.
tice 10 Dr. iierTod and later cane back
Into town and re-entered the practice OF
his profession
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
RUSSIAN COURT MARTIAL.

CRONSTADT, August l3.-Trial by
court martial OF the first of the group
Of mutineers here, the sailors, was be-
gun today. The sappers will be tried
later. The proceedings are behind closed
doors, and even officers in the rank,
even to that OF colonel are not admitted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
ASTORIA OREGON TUESDAY. AUGUST II. 1906

to the possible avenues Of escape for
campers and residents Of the neighbour
hood. 1t ii Impossible for human agency
to render any assistance at the present
time. the fire being between the valley
and the settlement At the terminus Of
the railroad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
MAY CHANGE CAPITOL.

TANGIER, August l3.--It Il reported
IN official circles that the Sultan intends
10 transfer the capitol from Fee to
Morocco City. ewing 10 the strategic
insecurity 81 the former place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Company Demands Ten Cents for
Fare -JudseSays Five and
People Resist.
THOUSANDS PUT orr CARS
Fights and EIectments Along Route Of
Cars Continuous .- Over 10000
Persons Were Compelled to
Get on and walk.

NEW YORK, August l3.-~The deter
mination of the people TO resist the pay
ment Of ten cents TO the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company, for passage to coney
Island. Supreme Court Justice Gaynor
having decided that . cents was the
legal fare. led 10 further excitement TO-
day. Late tonight the transit company
relaxed H. enforcement Of the rule that
double fares must be paid.
Numbers Of passengers on the ears
bound for Coney Island, who would not
paw the extra fare were allowed by the
conductors and inspectors to proceed on
their way. That the officials Of kings
county and Brooklyn Borough are pre-
pared TO enforce Gaynor's decision, be-
came apparent during the day. District
Attorney Clarke Of Kings county detail
cd one OF biz assistants to hear COM
plants Of rough treatment by the COM
pany's employees because they failed and
refused to pay the extra fare. Clarke
announced that prosecutions would FOL
low every proven case Of maltrcat'
maut
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14
Sunday a Strenuous Time.

The disturbances on the Ccney Island
surface cars and elevated trains that
Deputy Police Commission okeeie and
the Brooklyn Police looked forward to
yesterday because Of Justice 6aynors
statement OF Saturday that the Brook
lyn Rapid Transit Company did not have
q right to demand double fare to the
island, took place ON schedule time. They
lasted from early morning until early
today, when the overweight nerves o.
the people permitted n panic following
a shooting ARRAY in which four persons
were dangerously injured by an .un-
known man who escaped At daylight
belated ones were stll making their way
to the city. More than quarter Of .
million people started to Coney Island
during the day and most Of them got
there, but only after most trying exper'
fences. And while this enormous crowd
was fighting Its way to the pleasure
resort--incidentally making the record
dav Of the summer--ears were stalled In
lines that extended for miles while the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit inspectors ar
gued and pleaded with passengers to pay
the second fare, and finally wound mp by
dragging obstreperous passengers from
the cars and throwing them into the
streets by thousands The company did
this with the aid OF $50 special police
men and a corps Of chairs. A similar
number of regular policemen were on
hand to preserve order but failed to
do so.
Over 10000 Have to Walk.
Men, women and children were fore
ibIy elected from the carsi from 10000
to 10000 were compelled TO walk for
distances Of from one to three miles
The first steps we're taken 10 scores Of
damage suits, and the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit representatives deaed Deputy
Police COMMISSIONER o'Reefe Of Brook
lyn. Lawyers and lawyers clerks swarm'
about lbe points who're passengers were
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-14

Continued On page 81
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05
mrs. CROKER IS DEAD
| AT Ter STORMY CAREER
Tried Murder and Suicide, and
Had a Reputation as a
Letter Writer.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
:, Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 4.-Mrs.
FANNIE Smith Crocker, well known here
for many years, who has figured in
day at Trinity hospital. a member Of
one Of the most prominent families in
the clty's early days, she developed
into woman of remarkable traits.
Later signs of insanity were noticeable,
but, on account of her prominence no
action was taken. f.
In 1870 she attempted to kill her
stepmother in lawyers office here,
but the bullet went wide of the mark.
While demolishing the office furniture,
she was overpowered by dozen men
and arrested: Later she was sent to an
insane hospital. r~zs,, .~. = 1. ,r
While in the asylum Mrs. Croker
was the author Of scores of sensational
and threatening letters which caused
nearly every prominent business man in
milwaukee to apply to the police for
assistance and protection. Women
were not exempt from her writings, and
said when she heard of Mrs Croker s
death: "Thank God,' and then added
obviously, els she really deadg'
After several years spent in the
asylum, Mrs. Croker was sent to Cal
ifornia by her relatives. She returned
unknown to anyone here and attempted
suicide at the Plankington hotel with
poison. This finally resulted in he1
| death. Recently she lived in st. Paul
| Mrs. Croker was the daughter Of J. B
Smith, prominent in railway and lum
Der circles in the early western DAYS
| She was born in Maine, Sept. 12, 1888
a brother, Colonel Charles Smith
killed himself here some years ago be
| cause of mental arrangement resulting
from service in the civil war. When
young woman, Mrs. Croker married J
II. Croker, then prominent New Yorl
| hotel man.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-05

to secure experienced men to take
charge Of them.
Ore will be hoisted thru the new
shaft at the Mary Charlotte mine in
the next. few weeks. This is a prop
erty at Neguanee operated by the
Breitung interests at Mar
quette..
Helen Mine In Good Shape.
Advices from the Helen mine of the
Lake Superior corporation are that this
property, the only producer in the
Michipicoten district of Ontario, is in
better condition now than it has ever
been and is preparing to increase it's
output materially. Thirty rock drills
are to be added to the present equip.
ment, and twenty nine cars added to
the underground haulage system.
The fire experienced last May, althc
1t has caused sixty-day tie-up at the
mine, has not affected shipments for the
reason that loading has contioued from
the stockpile accumulated last winter
and all orders have been filed. The
plants destroyed have been replaced by
new and better buildings, and the latest
and most improved machinery has beer
| installed. All work underground il
done on a contract basis, and the
miners make from $3.50 to as high al
So day.