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Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
SCANtoN AND HIS NURSE
Frightened Out of Fl Paso by Tue
 son Pursuers.

Fl Paso. April 4.-Learning that searcherS were on the trail of John Scanlon. a wealthy miner. and busi- ness man of Tucson, and were hunt ing them. the old man and young woman, who have been living here under assumed names. left hurriedly tonight for Guadalajara, after admit ting that they were the parties sought. The young woman. Miss Marion Markaley. is trained nurse. Both said that Scanlon had deeded the young woman all his property, and had voluntarily placed himself in her care. SCanlon had been missing for several months. It is declared that those seeking him will charge him with insanity. and Miss Markaley with abduction.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
OIL PROSPECTING BILL.

Washington. April 4.-To meet q popular demand, Senator Shoot intro duced a bill today authorizing pros pecting for oil and gas lon any land open to mineral exploration including lands withdrawn, pending legislation.
 The measure would authorize the secretary of the interior to grant q per init to individuals or corporations for such prospecting on areas not exceed ing 1.2S0 acres. The permits would be good for one year. and if sl.000 worth of work were done they ur1ght be re- ucNed.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
FURTHER GATHERING IN
 0F BUCKETSHOP DEALERS
Twenty Seven Of Them Being En-
 closed m the Dragnet.

Washington. April 4.-Twenty- seven of the tWenty-nine persons indicted here in connection with the operation of bucketshops in various parts of the country will have been arrested before tonight if the plans or the department of justice do not go awry.
 Sixteen of the defendants were in the hands of the government officers as q result of it's raids Saturday. and the department has it's dragnet out for the remaining persons today.
 Two of the Washington men indict- ed-Henry R Duryee and Charles F. Alley-surTendered to the district mar shal here this morning and were held in bail Two others in this city will surrender when called on.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
NEVADA R. R. STRIKE.
The Entire Force Of the Tonspah
 Goldfield Road Out.

Tonopah April A general strike of all the men operating the system of the Tunopah and GOldfield railroad was declared today All the conductors. brakemen. firemer. and engineers walked out at the appointed hour The strike vote was unanimous in each union.
 Four armed strike breakers Were arrested today and Governor Dick ers0n has issued or ieTs that al striker breakers carrying concealed weapons shall be arrested.
 A recent order for d reduction of wages and the refusal of the com pany to Orhitratr the question when the men objected to the cut brought the walk-Out The Tonopah Min ing company is the owner 0f ts- road.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
PLUNGED INTO MICHIGAN.
Narrow Escape of Five People From
 Drowning.

plunge of an automobile into Lake Michigan, two were badly injured and three narrowly escaped drowning Rounding a curve at the edge of the lake a machine driven by William Gray knocked over a bench on which q man and woman sat. throwing them into the lake.
 The car then jumped into the air turned somersault. plunged into the water. It's three occupants were res clIpd
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
WIFE LOANED THE MONEY.
Husband Bought the Revolver With
 Which he Killed Her.

San Francisco, April 4.-In the presence of their three little chil- dren, Alexander Szafczur. tailor, age forty five, shot and killed his wife tonight. Then he walked to the Park emergency hospital nearby and standing outside the door shot him self in the head
 Attendants rushed to his aid inn mediately and he was placed in the care of surgeons. He will recover. Szafczur had been drinking heavily. This morning he borrowed from his wife the money with which he pur- chased the revolver to kill her.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
AFTER SOLDIERS
 SERVING TWO FLAGS.

Washington. April 4-The charge that commanding officers of the United States army for months have been and are now serving as officers in the army of Cuba, and draw salaries from the Cuban government. in viola ton of the law, is contained in Il resolution introduced in the house today by MT. Slayden. democrat, of Texas, a member of the committee on military affairs.
 The officers alleged to be con- nected with the Cuban army are Captain Frank Parker of the Eleventh cavalry, Captain Kat ley Of the Third artillery, and Captain Philip Golderman Of the coast artillery.
 IL is asserted they are receiV- ing from $l50 to 3200 q month each from Cuba. in addition to the regular pay In the United ., States army.
 Mir Sllyden'S resolution calls upon the secretary of war to fur nish information in connection with these officers
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
AN AFFAIR BETWEEN GENTLE

Detroit. April 4.-BishOp John FO- ley of the Roman Catholic diocese of Detroit in speaking of Theodore Roosevelt's failure to have an audi ence with the Pope. said: Tt is an affair between gentlemen, and to make a religious issue of it is ab- surd.
 T have too high regard for Mir Roosevelt to take the slightest of fense at his attitude. He has shown marked courtesy to Catholics whenever he has come into contact with them, and all realize that he would never Intentionally offend those of our faith"
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
WOMAN WITH HoRsEwHlP.
Attacks a Probate Judge at Roswell
 New Mexico.

Fl Paso. April A special from Roswell, N. NJ. Says that Mrs. F. F. Fisher, assisted by her husband, at tackled Probate Judge Evans on the street last night and horsewhipped him.
 Mrs Fisher alleges that Evans in suited her. Evans denies the charge and has sworn out a warrant for the Fishers.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
ATE EXPERIMENTAL WORK.
And MT Carnegie Couldn't Go to a
 Later Banquet.

Pittsburg, April 4-Mr. Carnegie to- day ate heartily and fearlessly Vf the experimental work of a class of young girls in cooking at the Margaret Mo reyson school. which is a department of the Carnegie Teen"
 The Laird of Skibo admitted no III effects. but il was significant that to night he excused himself from han quet of the Civic commission. which he promised h attend. In the letter of apology to the commission he en- closed a check for $IO009
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
UNFELT TAT CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati. April 4-There were no disturbing signs in alleged buoketshop circles in Cincinnati today. The half dozen commission houses, the one wife house and the one straight bucket" house that does not depend on wires of any kind except the ticker. were busy and the notoriety given them by the proposed government expose did not seem to hurt them in the least
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05

 MOTION TO QUASI , PITTSBURG BILLS

Pittsburg. April 4.-William Brennan, an attorney repre- senting several councilmen whose cases were called for trial, l,sprung a surprise today in the form of q motion that ninety-one indictments against present and former council men on charges of graft, be quashed on the ground that the foreman of the grand jury. Harrison Nesbit. president of the Bank of iPttsburg. is not an elector of Alleghany county and therefore not eligible to serve as foreman.
 Brennan argued that Nesbit was recently q national bank examiner with a legal resi- dence in Washington. Judge Frazer took the matter under consideration.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
WIDER APART.

Philadelphia. April 4.-Following the refusal of the striking car men last night to accept the terms of settle ment offered by the Rapid Transit company. the directors of the company today practically withdrew it's offer to take back all the men.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05

in declining to seek an audience with the pope because of the conditions the Vatican imposed.
 The resolution was later with drawn. The resolution was strong ly opposed. not on the ground that the conference did not approve the action of the ex-president but that approval ought to be taken for granted and to pass such resolutions would add fuel to the flame Of con troVerSey.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
PITCHER WAppELL MARRIED.

St Louis. April 4.-George Waddeil. pitcher of the St. Louis Americans. and Miss Marge Mcguire. of Hatties- burg. Miss, were married tonight. Waddell recently obtained a divorce from his first wife, q Boston woman.
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
PiNcHoT'S MOVEMENTS.
Leaves Copenhagen for London-W'il
 Later Meet Roosevelt.

Copenhagen. April i-Pinchct will leave on Saturday for London H. expects Co meet Col ROoseveit later.
 The United Steamship company has place dthe new steamer King Haakon at the disposal of Jht former presid'-Tt during his sea travels in northern IfIyoup
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
APPROVAL UNNECESSARY

Middletown. Conn. April A spir- ited debate followed the introduction today in the conference of the Meth odiSt church of a resolution com mending Colonel Roosevelt's action
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
A DROUTH IN MICHIGAN.

Detroit, April 4.-More than 300 saloons were voted out of business in nineteen Michigan counties today. Sixteen voted wet. '"
Arizona republican., 1910-04-05
WEATHER TODAY.

AriZOna-Fair, warmer
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
'DR. IDA N. GUTHRIE,
ALLEGED DYNAMITER,
FACES A TRIAL JURY
Accused of Blowing Up Home
Where Former Lover and
Bride Were Sleeping.

Newton. la, June lS-The trial of
Or. Ida Nj. Guthrie. charged with dyna-
hitting the home OF G. A. Quick. near
gas called in the district court yester-
DAY afternoon. The jury was COM
aleted Yesterday afternoon and the in
PRODUCTION of evidence began TODAY
The front portion OF the Quick home
Was badly wrecked by the explosion,
which investigation showed had been
placed under the porch. Sleeping in
Me house at the time We're Mr.. and
Mrs. Quick and Or. Alexander Hall and
Quicks,
Investigation of tho crime had not
progressed Very far when DR. Guthrie
vas arrested at her home in Prairie
City. She had arrived in the town only
day or two prior to the explosion. and
II developed that she had made a trip
In q buggy IN the direction of the
Quick home just before the bomb ex-
ploded. Another bit of evidence tend
the finding OF a lady's glove in the
gard near the house which matched one
found in her possession.
DIR. Guthrie had known DIR. Hall In
medical college in Missouri. and II is
The theory OF the prosecution that the
attack on the home WAS prompted by
jealousy.
Or. Guthrie. who has been In jsil here
ever since her arrest. has from the
first strenuously denied her guilt. ad
uniting only that she was acquainted
with Hall in school. She SCOTS at the
talk that there was anything more than
passing acquaintance With them. Her
home is in Illinois and an attorney
from that state is here 10 defend her.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
REBATING CHARGE
AGAINST PACKERS

Washington, June 14-On application
OF Attorney General Wickersham, Will
lam S. Kenyon assistant to the attcr-
ney general is expected to Ale today in
the United States circuit court at Chi
cago bill In equity against certain OF
the Chicago stock yards companies for
alleged rebating on freight charges
The bill of the attorney general was
prepared at the request of the Inter
state Commerce commission, which is
the complainant in the proceedings. 1t
Is directed against the Union Stock
Yards and Transit company, the Chi
cago junction Railway company, the.
Chicago junction and '.nion Stock
Yards company ana louis Pfaclscr &,
Sons.
II is alleged in the bill that the tracks
OF the Chicago Junction Railway com
pany are controlled by corporations
subsidiary 10 the Union Stock Yards
company The railway company han
dies all incoming and outgoing stock
for the Union stock yards at Chicago.
1t is alleged that the I'VE stock freight
is delivered to the Chicago Junction
from all the trunk lines entering Chica
60 and by it delivered TO the Union
stock yards; that specific sums per car
are paid by the trunk line carriers for
this service, including the loading and
unloading OF stock cars; yet no tariff
Is filed by the Junction company.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
WARDEN SANDERS
IS KNOCKED DOWN
BY IRATE farmer
Horse Sale Results in Fistic
Contest in Which the Farmer
Wins the Victory.

For: Madison. Ia. June 14.-Warden
Sanders, head OF the Iowa penitentiary
at Fort Madison. was knocked down
twice yesterday morning and both his
eyes blackened by William Schenck,
farmer, living near Sawyer. Lee
county.
Schenck not only laid the warden
low. but mounted his PROSTATE form
and proceeded to pummel him with his
fists in the good old fashioned manner.
Lusty calls for help from the warden
brought several convicts to the scene.
These men pulled the angry farmer of
and helped Sanders to his feet.
The row was over a horse DEAL Re-
Gently, the story is. Schenck sold a
horse to Sanders for the use of the
state. Schenck came to get his money
and he says Sanders repudiated the
sale Words passed between the two.
Schenck was ordered off the grounds
and went. Sanders following him to the
street. Here 1t is said that Sanders
raised his fists and Schenck promptly
responded with knock down. He fol-
lowed 1t up with another. Then. violat-
ing all Marquis of Queensbury rules,
while the warden was down. he
,pounced upon him and beat a tattoo on
his head and face until pulled off by the
TRUSTEES, who came in response to the
warden's calls for help.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
UNIVERSITY MAN IN
JAIL AS BURGLAR

Los Angeles. Cal, June 14.-Ramon
W Wiley. the former University of
PENNSYLVANIA man, was repentant when
he awoke today in the city prison,
where he was incarcerated last night.
after his capture in the residence of
James NJ. Yankie. which he had been
caught in the act of footing.
Wiley declared today that he had en-
barked upon his brief career OF bur
glary after quarrel over finances with
the proprietress of seaside hotel at
Venice. nearby resort. He became
desperate. he declared. and resolved
that he must have money.
Aiming himself with a revolver. he
came to this city yesterday. visited a
number of saloons. and in the evening
walked into the residence district and
selected the Yankie home for the be-
ginning of his operations. Following
the athletes surprise by Mr.. Yankie,
and the summoning of assistance. it
required the efforts OF ~ men to sub
due and bind him.
Wiley when searched had three dia-
mond rings and gold stick pin, and
a gold necklace which he had taken
from the Yankie home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
HAwARpEN MAN COMMITS
SUICIDE IN DAKOTA

Hawa-den. Ia, juno 14.-The Ep-
worth league convention, which closed
here this week, was an especially sue
cessful one. About 100 delegates were
here from other towns. DR.. Freeman, Of
Morningside, and Rev. Jacobs, of Sioux
: City, gave fine addresses Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings.
Miss Lulu Nolan, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. P. Nolan. Of this place. was
married on Wednesday to Mr.. w. C..
i Feyder, of Hartford, S. D. The cere-
mony took place at st. Marys, after
which wedding breakfast was served
at the home of the brides parents.
After wedding trip to Denver, Mr..
and Mrs Feyder will make their home
at Hartford. s. d.
Harry Schumacher, formerly OF this
place, was married at Eagle Grove to
Miss Elizabeth Jones' The newly mar
ried couple are visiting the groom 8
parents in Hawarden.
Mrs. Ed Richards fell from a step
ladder while washing windows and
broke her right arm near the wrist.
Fritz Renlschede, for many years a
resident of this vicinity, committed
suicide by shooting himself at his claim
at White Owl, S. D.. Friday. He was
an elderly man with no known rela-
tives, and gave away his claim and
his personal property few days ago
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
IOWA FINANCIERS
HEAD STuPENDOuS
BANKING VENTURE
Reynolds, Roberts and Van
Vechten Consolidate and
Capitalize Institution.

Chicago. June 15.--Two of the larges
banks in Chicago. the Continental Ma
tlonal and the Commercial National
both now controlled by Iowa men-Geo
NJ. Reynolds and George 4. Roberts
merger have been practically complet-
ed. 1t is understood that George NJ
Reynolds. now president OF the Con
tinental. will be Mt the head OF the
consolidated institution. which will be
known as the Continental- Commercial
The capital stock of the combined
banks will be $50. 0O0. 900 and the surplus
Will be sl2.50O 900. 1t will be the sec
ond largest bank in America. both in
capital and deposits. being surpassed
only by the National City bank of New
York
What connection George E. Roberts,
who has been president of the Com
mercial National since his retirement
us director of the mint. will have With
the united banks has not been dis
.losed
Ralph A. Van Nechten. another Iowa
anancier. who came to Chicago from
Cedar Rapids. was one of the commit
tee OF five directors who carried on the
negotiations on the part OF the Com
mercial.
The main factor in bringing about the
consolidation. which will become efrec-
tive August l. was the desire to have
bank here that can deal with tho
great European houses independent OF
New York This. 1t is said, the new
bank Will be able to do.
Panora Man Rises.
Mr. Reynolds. who will be president
I the Continental Commercial National
pank. was born on farm near Pa
nora. Ia. in 1sed5. He began his bust
>n ha Nc =
boy in the country bank in the Iowa
town.
From that position he rose by sue
cessive steps to the headship Of the
combined Continental National bank
and American Trust & Savings bank.
which at the time of their consolida-
ton had joint capital of SIG. 500, 900
and deposits of $112 900. 000
He was mentioned for the office of
controller of the currency under Pres
!dent Mckinley in 1896. and In Feb
ruary. 1907. he refused the treasury de-
partment portfolio, offered by President
raft The one national Office in which
he has consented to serve was that Of
member 80 the .Altlrich monetary com
mission in the summer of 1908. His
participation in the labors of this COM
mission Mr.. Reynolds has stated to be,
In his opinion, the highest honor he
has received
ChronologlcallN the story of Mr.. Rey-
nold's life forms an ideal history of a
self made and self educated man He
started as farmers boy on the stool
of a village bank and rose by devo-
tion to work to positions of increasing
responsibility in institutions of larger
and larger Importance until he reached
ihe headship of one of the most impor-
tant financial organizations in America.
In 1907 Mr.. Reynolds came to Chi
cago from Des Moines az cashier of
the Continental National bank. In 1902
he was elected first vice president of
the Continental and in 1907 he became
rs president. succeeding John c. Black.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
DOCTORS TO END THEIR
BIG CONVENTION TODAY

st. Louis, June 13-The American
Medical association closed its 61st an
nual convention here today with morn
ing sessions for each of the twelve
sections.
The business Of the associations was
concluded yesterday and many of the
delegates departed for their homes
last night.
Those who remained over and at
tended the meetings today will witness
a double balloon ascension arranged for
them this afternoon. The feature was
postponed from yesterday on account
Of rain.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

!oes Mo.nes. Ia. June l6.-The fol-
lowing decisions We're handed down to-
day by the supreme court:
State KS. Harrington. appellant,
Woodbury. district; affirmed.
Carr vs.. district court of Van Buren,
county. Van Buren, district; affirmed,
writ dismissed.
Neilan. appellant vs. entity Invest
ment company, Woodbury. district; aft
firmcd
State vs.. Dudley. appellant, Guthrie
district; reversed
Wood VS. brotherhood OF American
Yeonen, appellant, Polk district; re-
versed.
Olippant (Admr). appellant. VS..
American Health and Accident as
ISOLATION. Union district; reversed.
Smith. appellant. vs. Sanborn State
bank Obrien district. reversed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
MAsoNs AND FEDERATION
OF LABOR AT WATERL 90

Waterloo. Ia. June 16.-Hundreds of
Masons are already here to attend the
annual meeting Of the grand lodge,
which opens formally today. The
school of instruction opened Friday and
sessions will have been held three days
before the grand lodge opens.
The city is decorated in honor of the
large number of visitors, and the local
committee has outlined an entertain
ing program.
opens it's annual convention here today,
| and 800 delegates are expected to at
tend. Many matters of Importance to
the laboring classes are to be present
| ed for consideration.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
WIDowER's MARRIAGE 70
GIRL CAUSES TROuRL

Fort Dodge, Ia, June 13.-Thomas
Merris, So years old, six months Wild
over. was married last night in this
city to Mrs. Cassie Good, % years old,
a widow with child is months old. She
had been Merits housekeeper for four
weeks, coming to him stranger from
Chicago. An action on behalf Of the
six children of Merris. one of whom,
a 12-year-old daughter. is still at home,
will be begun Immediately at get 225-
acre homestead near Humboldt, which
was in the name of the mother, who
left no Will.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
JEALOUS LOVER SLABS
BRIDE AT THE ALTAR

Brownsville Texas. June 14.-While
the bridal party were standing at the
altar for the ceremony to be performed,
Basilic Martinez stabbed Bonita Car
ella to death here yesterday. Martinez
was in "A frenzy OF anger because the
young woman had changed her mind
on the appearance of a rival and re-
fused to marry him,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
FALLS FROM WAGON
AND BREAKS NECK

Ida Grove, Ia. June 14.-Henry Sin
gleman, well known farmer of Gar
field township, this county, who recent
ly purchased meat market in Battle
Creek. fell from a wagon about 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon and broke
his neck, the fall killing him instantly.
Mr. Singleman was hauling beef crit
ter In the wagon and the animal be-
coming enraged tipped the wagon over
and Mr.. Singleman was killed in the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
DEMENTED MAN ESCAPES
AND WALKS 400 MILES

Iowa City. Ia. June ls-Philip Nc
Dermott. who escaped from the asylum
at Independence, was recaptured here
by Deputy Sheriff Rowland. and has
been sent back by the commissioners of
ansanity. He made thrilling escape
descending from second story, by
means of an improvised ladder. made
of towels, bedding, etc. After he fed
from the asylum he walked nearly 400
miles. during the three weeks preceding
his arrival herc-his old homeland
covered parts of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri
and Wisconsin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
SIX YOUNG MEN ENTER
DAKOTA MISSION WORK

lowe Falls. la, June 16.--Si1 young
men of this city left last week to take
up missionary work In North and Soutf
Dakota, under the auspices of the Con.
gregational church. OF the six John
Hanson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ
Hanson, will be stationed at Stanton,
N. d.. as pastor, while Dwight Morgan
will take u similar position at Will
son. N. ID. The other four will work
in both states but will have no fixed
pastoratcs for the present. The othera
arc James Trickey. Joseph Harris Ira
Gordon and Francis Gordon
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-06-16
NEGRO MURDERER's
SENTENCE AFFIRMED

Des Moines. Ia, June 13.-The Iowa
supreme court today handed down an
opinion affirming the lower court in
sentencing John Junkin to be hanged
Friday July 20. in the penitentiary
yards at Fort Madison. Junkin, negro,
murdered Clara Rosen, a white girl,
with huge stone as she was return
ing to her home in Ottumwa from choir
practice one night in the winter Of
1908