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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
Explosion in Store in Cleveland
Ohio, Attended by Disas-
trous Results
SIX EMPLOYEES ARE KILLED.
Five Floors Of Building Crowded with
Clerks and Customers and Panic
Ensues-Five Girls and One Boy
Dead and Number Of Others Injuries
stampede Follows Explosion.

Cleveland, July 3.-An explosion 0f
fireworks in the five and ten cent store
of Kresge & Co. this morning was im-
mediately followed by flames bursting
from the windows Of the building. Ten
or tweive of the girls employed In the
place Jumped from the upper windows.
At least four were seriously injured.
A large number of customers were In
the store when the explosion occurred.
Six bodies have been removed
from the store. Henry Miller
an emrloye Of the store. soon discov-
cred the fire and ran hastily to the
top floor, then went down the fire es-s
cape in the rear At each floor Miller
stopped and opened the windows, call-
ing on the girls to come out. He pulled
many girls thru the windows 70 the
fire escapes and in that way, q least
Sc, ents five. he says. got out.
The bodies of the five women and
that OF one boy were discovered on
the first floor and in the basement
after the flames following the explo-
sion were subdued All the customers
escaped death, but several were more
or less seriously injured by the ex-
ploding fireworks and by inhalins
smoke About score Of persons suf-
fered from hurts and burns.
The fire started when one Of the
clerks was demonstrating piece OF
fireworks. A spark igntted other
pieces The noise Of the explosion
startled those upon all i've floors and
panic ensued. The smoke and names
lswere drawn UP the stairways by the
draft. This added to the panic and =
rush was made by the panic-stricken
clerks and shoppers for the stairways-
Many Compelled 70 Jump.
Many were trampled upon, and others
were tumbled down the stairways. Sew
! eral jumped from the second and third
story windows. A number who jumped
escaped injury by being caught In life
nets held by firemen.
Two girls were working ~ the fire.
works counter, which Is situated In the
center of the store and was box shaped.
The girls were inside the enclosure.
When the explosion occurred they
could not escape. The girls dropped to
the floor and sought safety under the
counter. Flying rockets and crackers
were exploding about them. Customers
about the counter had an opportunity
to escape No one stopped to save the
girls They were burned to death In
this trap. The boy who lost his life was
identified as James Parker. He was II
the store with his mother when the ex-
plosion occurred. The mother escaped
uniniured. None Of the bodies of the
dead women have been Identified. They
evidently were smothered, - the bods
les are not badly burned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, July 3.-The bank state
ment Give days), says the banks hold
$54, ,695, 900 more than the requirements
of the 25 per cent reserve rule.
Loans, increased, $9.S7S,000.
Deposits. increased, s294,000.
Circulation, decreased, $4,000.
Legal tender, decreased, $1,283,0O0.
Specie, decreased, $1O.047.000.
Reserve, decreased, $11 100000.
Surplus, decreased $11 .404.100
Eek u S. deposits, decreased, $11,-
667 900.
The statement of the banks and trust
companies not members OF the clearing
house, shows aggregate deposits OF
s993. $50, 800; cash on hand $50 $500;
loans. 1907, 1862 500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
muRAr HALsTED DEAD.
Prominent American Journalist Pass
% Away in Cincinnati.

Prominent American Journalist Pass
% Away in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, July s.-Murat Halstead,
journalist, politician, lecturer and
traveller, died at his home in this city
late Yesterday. The distinguished
writer's health had been falling for a
year. and a cerebral hemorrhage yes
terday only hastened a gradual weak
enin1 process. He was 7s years OF age.
Mr.. Halstead's once robust constf-
tuition was apparently broken for
months before the end came. The
members Of his family have been pre-
pared in measure because Of his ex-
treme frailty, especially since the death
Of his son Marshall few months ago
left him shaken in health and spirits.
His wife, his son Robert and daugh-
ter. Mrs Arthur Stem, were at his
bedside at the end.
The physicians announced yesterday
morning that death would probably
come during the day, and members OF
the family at distance were notified
at once. Albert Halstead, a son, Is
American consul at Birmingham. Eng
land.
Mr.. Halstead was one of the great
figures in American journalism and
obtained signal recognition In political
life. Connected successfully with the
Cincinnati Commercial, the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette upon the consol-
idation OF the two papers, and the
Brooklyn Standardization. and more
lately as an independent writer, his
influence was always great In his field.
He won special honors as war cores
pondent in two conflicts and In 1883
was appointed American minister TO
Germany by President Harrison, his
nomination being rejected by congress
because Of his fiery attacks on that
body.
He was born in Ross township, But
Ter county. Ohio. Sept. 2, 1929. Pad
dy's Run, fhe nearest postoffice, was
made famous by Mr.. Halstead In later
wears thru series OF newspaper
sketches called "Paddys Run Papers.
He was brought up on his fathers
farm, attending school during the win
ter months. He attended select school
one term. and after teaching for two
wears was graduated fnom Farmers 3
College, near Cincinnati.
He toined the staff Of the CONNER
clai in 1853, bought an interest In It
the next year and became chief owner
in 1865, retaining his interest until
long after the Commercials consolida-
tion with the Gazette, nearly twenty
years later. Later he was editor Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
U. s. TROOPS CAPTURE MExlcANs
Revoiutonists Taken at Del Rio and
Watch on River Is Maintained.

RevoIutionists Taken at Del Rio and
Watch on River Is Maintained.
San Antonio. Tex, July g. Seven
alleged Mexican revolutionists have
been captured by United States troops
at Del Rio and the surrounding coun-
try, according to w. E. Weatherbee.
-Four of the revolutionists we're cap
tured night before last by detachments
of troops" said Mr.. Weatherbee. "and
were taken yesterday morning. They
have all been placed In the county jail
at Del Rio. BY this time 1t ls not I'm
probable that several more have been
captured by the troops. Of which there
are about 200 now at Del Rio and along
the river
"One hundred men went over to
Mexico from Del Rio, but not half that
number have rturned, and It Is thought
the remainder have either been killed
or are being pursued by Mexican
troops"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
LIBEL SUIT CAUSES DUEL.

Quarrel Follows Action Brought by
Senator Humbert In Paris.
Paris, July 3.-A duel with swords
was fought in this city between M.
a brother Of the present edi-
tor OF, the Matin, and a lawyer named
Baudelot. M. Baudelot was wounded in
the right arm. The quarrel between the
two men is an outcome OF the libel
suit brought by Senator Humbert
against the Matin for involving him In
the swindles recently conducted in
Paris by Henri Rochette. The case
was called Monday, and while it was
being heard, Mr.. Baudelot slapped M.
Jouvenal in the face. The latter re-
taliated by smashing his cane over M.
Baudelot's head, and a. challenge fol-
lowed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
DEFENSE OF HEARST.
Bryan's Article in tho commoner IL
Chief Topic Of Discussion.

Bryan's Article in the Commoner 10
Chief Topic Of Discussion.
Lincoln, Neb., July 3.--That Bryan
would have q busy day today, was ev-
idenced early in the morning, when
delegations en- route to Denver began
arriving on incoming trains. The topic
which became of keen interest, was
Bryan's defense in today's Commoner,
of William r. Hearst and his independ-
ence party. The article is considered
significant by many. that he should at
this time take up and defend Hearsts
attitude and sincerity. The wording or
the article leaves little doubt that
Bryan is in sympathy to great ex-
tent with the reforms advocated by
Hearst, and sums up the platforms OF
Hearst in manner which many say Is
purely In the way of extending an olive
branch to Hearst
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
MOYER EXPOSES PLOT
President Of Western Miners Fedora
ton Charges Conspiracy to Start
Bloody Riot During Fourth Of July
Celebration at Telluride.

Grand Junction, Col. July 3.-That
a conspiracy has been formed to start
a riot during the Fourth of July ceie-
bration at Telluride. which is to re-
suit in bloodshed and re followed by
deportations, is the gra, charge made
by President Charles II. Meyer. OF
the Western Federation Of Miners, in
an open letter to the members OF the
federation,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
THE PLATFORM IS READY.
Draft Is Sent to Denver-Many
Pledges for Reform.

Draft Is Sent to Denver-Many
Pledges for Reform.
Lincoln, Neb.. July 3.-Opening with
a sharp challenge to the republicans
for failing 10 put into their platform
specific declarations upholding the poll
icies, '.professed" by the Roosevelt ad-
ministration, the platform that will be
sent from lincoln to the resolutions
committee of the democratic national
convention at Denver has been about
completed. 1t follows closely the lines
of the Nebraska platform, as written
'hy Mr. Bryan last March, and is one
OF the shortest enunciations of the kind
IN the modern political history of the
country.
Following the arraignment Of the re-
publicans for retreating from the "ad-
vanced position taken by their titu-
lar" leader during the last four years,
the document will contain fitting ref
erence to the death of Grover Cleve-
land. Platform builders at Denver Will
have these subjects TO deal with, as .
basis for their operations:
1--WE favor an immediate revision OF
the tariff. Articles entering into COM
petition with articles controlled by
trusts should be placed upon the free
list.
I'VE favor an income, tax
and national inheritance tax to reach
the swollen fortunes already in exist
ence.
Both nation and states should as
certain present value of railroads,
measured by cost of reproduction; pro-
llibit issue of any more watered stock
or fictitious capitalization; prohibit
railroads from engaging In any bus'-
ness which brings them in competition
with their shippers, and reduce trans
portation rates to point where they
will yield a reasonable return on the
present value of the roesds.
Emergency currency should be is-
sued and controlled by the federal gov
ernment.
eve favor such modification of the
law relating to inJunctions as VIII.
first, prevent the issuing of the writ
in Industrial disputes except after no.
ice to defendants; second, permit trial
before a Judge other than the one who
issued the writ, and third allow jury
to he summoned in all cases where the
alleged contempt is committed outside
the presence Of the court.
.'We insist upon legislation, state ana
national, making 1t unlawful Tor any
corporation to contribute to campaign
FUNDS and providing for publication be-
fore the election, of all individual con-
4ributions above q reasonable mini
num-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
POWER REGATTA OPEN
Hundreds Of River Craft Assemble at
Muscatine for the First Meeting Of
the Mississippi Valley Association.

Special to Times-RepubltcAn.
Muscatine, July s-The st. Louis
Peoria fleet Of twenty-five motor boats,
after a run thru the Illinois river at
the Hennepin canal, arrived here this
morning to attend the first annual
regetta of the Mississippi valley power
boat association here today and the
Fourth. A hundred people are in the
party. Fleets from Davenport, ROCK
Island, Dubuque, Clinton and Red
Wing, Burlington, Keokuk, Quincy, Ft.
Madison and other points are here.
The first race is over a course OF SIX
ty miles to Davenport and return this
afternoon. The greatest launch carnl-
val ever held in the west will result.
There are over 100 entries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
INDICTMENT is ouAsHED.

Plea Of Abatement Saves Virginia.
Carolina Chemical Company.
Nashville, Tenn, July 3.-Federa
Judge Mccall today quashed the in
dictment on the plea Of abatement.
against the Virginia. Carolina Chemi-
cal Company. The Indictment charged
some fifty odd corporations and indf-
yiduals with constituting fertilizer
trust, in violation of the Sherman an
ti-trust law. What course the govern
ment will now pursue. Is a matter OF
much speculation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
ORGAN FORDEMOCRATS
Sale Of pes Moines Tribune Practically
Closed - Rinehart to Be Editor -
Will Be Changed to a Morning ls-
to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, July 3.-1t Is reported
here today coming from good authority
that the democrats have closed the
deal for the purchase of the Des
Moines Tribune and will make 1T
morning daily. That they are now en-
gaging the force Of employees and will
take charge in about ten days.
George Rinehart, who is to be the
editor of the paper, maintains that the
deal is not closed and that nothing
more will be done on it till after the
Denver convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
Henley REGATTA Concluded.

Henley, July 3.-This was the last
day of the Henley regatta. The finals
for the grand challenge cup evoked
much enthusiastic attention. Elton and
Christ Church rowed and after
splendid race the latter won BY one and
one-haH lengths. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03

ably TO, the presidency. The placard is
MT specific on that point, but merely
announced McClellan's headquarters in
TIA Brown Palace hotel. A nasty search
failed to locate the sponsors of the
boom, but New Workers who when
seen professed ignorance as to any
move in McC.lellan's favor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
REFUSAL WILL NOT DAuNr.
Judge Gray's Followers Ask Use Of
Name for Vice Presidency.

Denver July s.-Some of the i'm
mediate followers OF Judge Gray have
wired him requesting permission 1os
the use of his name for the vice pres
idency. They admit that they do not
expect a. favorable reply. and say the
move will not prevent them from con-
tinuing to press the Judge for first
place,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
"uNcLE REMusp CRITICALLY ILL
Joel Chandler Harris Said to Have Lit
L.

Joel Chandler Harris Said to Have Lit
tIe Chance for Recovery.
Atlanta, Ca, July 3.-Joel Chandler
Harris. known by the children of the
world as Uncle Remus," is critically
i'll at his home in West End, where
he has done all his work for many
years, and the doctors are doubtful
of his recovery. MIR. Harris has been
confined to his home for about a
month, his illness assuming critical
stage about ten days ago. Mr.. Har-
ris was only 2S years old when ne
started the series of animal stories
which gave him his literary start.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
,raphie News
- re Panic Kills Six.
5 fireworks Explosion in Cleveland
Cleveland Eulogy to Promote Row
Negro Question May Make Trouble
Cortelyou Says Deficit Is Not Real.
Hamilton Put Up to Defeat Garst.
Iowa Democrats to Have Organ.
Another Rockwell City Fever Victim
Dead.
Power Regatta Opens at Muscatine
Moyer Exposes Alleged Plot.
PAGEs TWO AMI THREE.
lowe Now:
Taft a State Fair Attraction.
Desert Flyer" Fast in Mud.
No 90-Cent Gas for Dubuque.
Seick Held without Bail.
Dead Man Identified.
Iowa May, Raise Rice.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial:
What's the Matter With Business?
Cupid's Magic Charm.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES FIVE AND SIX.
City News:
Short Course Is Assured.
Granger Clubs for County.
New Business Enterprises for City.
More People Come to Town.
Brakeman Injured by Fall.
Local Comment.
General News of City and County.
PAGE EIGHT.
Markets and General News:
Wheat Close Easy and Lower.
Firmness in Corn Market.
Cattle Are Slow.
Hogs 5@1O Cents Higher.
A Roast by Watterson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
JAP CABINET TO QUIT.
Forced to Retire Because Of Attacks
on Financial Policy.

Toxic July 3.-The cabinet will re-
sign tomorrow The nominal reason is
the i'll health of Premier Marquis
Saionji. The real cause is the at
tack by the secretary of the home de-
partment on the governments re-
trenchment policy in the matter OF
finances. This includes retrenchment
in the army and navy. postponement
of public works, demand for sinking
fund and yearly payment of loans
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
HAND NEARLY SHOT OFF.

Mrs. Phil schradler, Of Washington, In
jured in Peculiar Way.
Special to Times Republican.
Washington. July 3.-Mrs. Phil
Schrader accidentally shot her right
hand nearly off. Pulling the sheets
from under a bed, string caught the
trigger and discharged shotgun, the
shot entering the wrist. 1t may be pos
sible TO save the hand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
MANY FAMILIES DRIVEN OUT.

Two F;remen Overcome In chiease-
Fire Loss $4,000.
Chicago, July 3.-The members OF
more than fifty families were driven
from their homes early today BY = hre
which destroyed the Schultz dance ana
lodge hall in West Biacbhawk street..
Two firemen were overcome By smoke.
The loss is $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
THIRD VICTIM TO DIE
William w. waIdon Was Among the
Many People Poisoned at Church
Festival at Rockwell City, Re-
ean%lv

Special to Times Republican
Des Moines, July 3.-William W..
Walden, Of Rockwell City, one of the
people poisoned at the chicken dinner
at the church festival in Rockwell City,
some weeks ago, died at the Methodist
hospital here this afternoon. He is the
third. OF the victims to die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
OPERATE ON "soB" EVANS.
Physicians Weld Knife on Admiral for
Eouf

New York, July 3.-Dispatches from
Poughkeepsie say that Rear Admiral
Robley D. Evans, who is spending the
summer at Lake Mohonk, has submit
ted to an operation for gout The re-
suit of the operation greatly relieved
the admiral, who, apart from this COM
plaint, is well and cheerful
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
MUST Paw FINE or ,s.oooooc.

venszueIan Judgment Asainst Asphalt
Company u Affirmed.
Caracas Venezuela, July 8. The
court OF cessation confirmed the decis-
ion of the civil courts Of first instance
condemning the New York and Bermu-
dez Asphalt company to pay . hne of
s5. .o0o. 900 to the Venezuelan governs
ment. No appeal from this last judg.
ment Is possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
Volume Of Payments Thru Banks sti
Below Normal,

New York, July s.-Dun's review to-
morrow will say that the bank ex-
changes this week at all the leading
cities are s2,255,738,0 900. or 11.3 per
cent less than year ago, and 14.9
per cent under the corresponding week
in 1906. Losses appear at majority
OF cities reporting. and the volume OF
thru the banks Is still some-
what below normal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
TRAIN RossERs ESCAPE.

Get $4,000 From Train Running D..
tween Ufa and Zlateust, Russaa.
Samara, Russia, July 3.-A tram
running between Ufa and ZIaeoust
wa, robbed Of $4,000 today. The rob
bers escaped. N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
SHERMAN STILL IMPROVING.

Representative Will Receive no Visit
ors Before Monday, However.
Utica, N. Y, July 3.-It was reported
from the home Of Representative Sher-
man this morning that he slept well
during the night He will remain In
bed during the day and will receive no
visitors before Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
LIFE SAVER scoLDED BY WIFE

Pulled Two Boys From Water, But Re-
buked for Getting Clothes Wet.
st. Louis, July S.-John Hesse. a
teamster, after saving two lives, got as
his reward scolding from his wife be-
cause hewent home with his clothes
wet. Hesse and James Smith, also
teamster, saw the two boys struggling
in the river They had gone down twice
when Hesse jumped into the water and
saved them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
poLLlvER,s LAST TERM.

Can Never Be Re- elected, Says East
ern Political Writer.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 3.-In a dis
patch from Fort Dodge Iowa, Agnus
.McSween, political writer for the
North American. says:
1T is a safe prediction that Senator
Jonathan p Dolliver will not be re-
turned to the United States senate.
This is one of the foreshadowed re-
suits of the recent mix-up in the Iowa
delegation over the vice presidential
nomination, which permitted the nom
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
Bishop Potter Vet Conscious.

Cooperstown. N. Y, July 3.-Bishop
Potter was still conscious this morn
ing .altho apparently near death !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO.

Ten Others On Oil Tank Barge Hurt at
Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, July 3.-Two mon were
burned to death, and ten others were
injured today in a fire which followed
an explosion on the oil tank barge
shanago, while undergoing repairs at
the Cramps shipyards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
SILVER SERVICE TO CRUISER.
North Carolina Citizens Make Presen-
tation to Vessel of Same Name.

washington, July 3.-Today, hand-
some silver service was presented To
the armored cruiser North Carolina. on
behalf Of the citizens OF the state OF
that name. The presentation took
place. eff Cape Lookout
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
RECEIVERS NAMED TODAY.

United Box soard and Paper c,roary
Has Mills Widely Located.
Trenton, II. j.. July 3.-Vice c,a:.-
caller Howell. t. day appointed In ,;ras
i Raymond OF Newark, N. J.. and
Sidney Mitchell, Of Chicago, re .etv-
ers for the United Box Board and Pa
per Company, concern having mills
located in different sections of the I'm
tied States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF TODAY
Tn. Weather.

Sun rises July at 4:46. sets at 1888.
Iowa - Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday, with showers in the east to-
night.
South Dakota--Fair. tonight and Sat-
urday; warmer tonight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
TRUCE is BRIEF.
Trouble Again Breaks Out in Tabrix
Shortage of Bread.

Tabr4z, July 3-Trouble in this city
broke out again today, when the reac-
tionaries and revolutionists. after
brief. truce yesterday evening. again
started shooting at each other. There Is
a serious shortage Of bread In Tabriz
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
NO PAPER TOMORROW

Following its e-honored
custom Of giving it's employees q
holiday on the Fourth Of July,
the Times-Republiean will not
be issued on Saturday. Sub
scribers will be given q twelve
page edition on Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03
Loe AnoeJoe Reports Sheoje.

Los Angeles, July "A slight eArth-a
quake shock occurred here this nara-:
inS. Ne damage II reDorteA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-03

the Brooklyn Standard Union. He was
the author of numerous books and
Lat rba-