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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
HOUNDS LOSE SCENT
pou. Trace Ore Of ths Mon Who Killed
CITY Marshal at Missouri Valley lnta
Council Bluffs-ssoond One Hiding
in River Bottoms-May ~ smitch
and HE 0rother.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs, Aug 17.-Bloodhounds
on the trail Of two men who last night
shot and killed City Marshal Butcher.
of Missouri Valley. while resisting ar
rest. traced one Of the men INTO this
city today At Avenue A. and Twenty
Ninth street. where the Omaha and
Council Bluffs car line passes. the trail
was lost, and 1t Is supposed the fellow
caught car to Omaha at that point.
The second bandit is believed to be
hiding on the Missouri river bottoms
near Honey Creek, and viii attempt to
elude his pursuers at nightfall.
There is reason to believe that the
two men who murdered Marshall
Butcher are Convict Smitch and the
man who shot Guard Hanamaker when
Smitch made his escape from Anamosa
prison Had not the men been anxious
to avoid arrest for some crime they
would not have been so ready to do
murder.
Every available officer and about fifty
special officers from this city were
sworn in today and have gone out to in
tercept and aid the Harrison county
officers and posse in the attempt to
capture the murderers. In addition
scores of curious people in autom obiles
have driven In tho direction the fugi-
tives are thought to have taken.
(The story Of the murder Of Butcher
appears on page three OF this issue
Editor.)
That the bloodhounds were on the
trail Of one Of the men wanted Is indi-
Gated by the devious way in which the
dogs travelled into Council Bluffs from
the starting points. Frequently the
dogs would follow the trail into corn
fields or into the timber. then come
back to the road, indicating that the
hunted man had detoured to escape
being seen by some one passing in a
vehicle. The dogs trailed the fugitive
to the Illinois Central bridge here,
thence to the car line.
The bridge tender reports having
seen a man answering the description
of one Of those wanted approach the
Iowa end of the bridge early this morn
ing and after hesitating depart to-
wards the center OF the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17

London. Aug 1.-THE time limit Of
twenty four hours within which the
railway men demanded that their en-
ployers agree to consider their griav-
ances expired at s O'Clock this morning,
but the threatened general strike on the
railroads OF the United Kingdom failed
to materializc at that hour. Instead
representatives of the four railway so
cieties involved went into conference
with the board of trade. Traffic pro-
ceeded as susual.
Officials Of the railroad mems soci-
cites on their arrival today held meet
ing and adopted n resolution announc-
ing their determination not to return
to work until the lockout az those who
supported railway men during their
strike Is removed.
Traffic Under Guard.
At Liverpool traffic was maintained
under guard OF soldiers with fixed bay
onets. The armoured cruiser Antrim
has been sent to the Mersey to protect
the shipping there.
Tom Mann, the strike leader. sum-
narized tho mems demands as follows:
- Reneral lnCTe0Se III WaRCS or ~ cents
n week. n work week OF flfty-four hours
and the recognition OF the union.
Conference Proves FruitIess.
Long conferences at the board Of
trade proved fru!:Iess The representa-
tivcs OF the unions were irremovabls
from their standpoint that the man.
ayers of the railroads had broken the
letter and violated the spirit Of the con-
cillintton agreement.
we have unanimously come 60 the
conclusion" they told Sydney Buxton
president OF tho board OF trade, ''that
the only way that will now be an ef-
fective road to peace Is that tho com :
panies shall consent to meet ,ia"
1t was at this point that Premier
Asquith intervencd and offered to ap-
point Immediately n royal commission
which should investigate and repor,
what amendments II any were desirable
for the conciliation plaS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
EvANoELlcALs IN CONFERENCE

Iowa Association and Young Peoples
Alliance Meet in Waterloo.
Waterloo, Aug. 1.-THE nineteenth
annual meeting Of the Iowa Evangeli-
cal Association conference and the
Iowa branch Of the Young Peoples Al
lance opened here today with an at
tendance Of 500. This number will be
swelled to nearly 5000 before Sunday
Among the prominent speakers will be
Bishop 9. p. Spreng. Of Cleveland. o..
and Rev. Walter A. Schultz. Of Napor-
willie, III. The gathering will close We'd
nesday night. The meetings are held
in chautauqua park.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
coNFEREEs AGREE TO ELIMiN
ATE RECALL FEATURE FROM
ARIZONA CONSTITUTION.
STATEHOOD FOR TERRITORIES
At PRESENT SESSION
Senate Unexpectedly Taeks Steel
Amendment 20 Cotton Tariff Bill, -
Desired by cumnins-cahinst Ap.
proves prssidsnt's Contemplated Veto
Of Wool Tariff Bill.

Washington, Aug. 17.-The senate
and house conferees on the statehood
sdtuation today reached . complete
agreement to eliminate the judiciary
recall feature Of the Arizona constitu-
ton, and to provide for making the
New Mexico constitution easier OF
amendment This is said to conform to
President Taft's wishes and undoubt-
edly means statehood for the two terri
tories at this session.
cummins' Plan Wins.
There was an unexpected move In the
amendment to the cotton bill offered by
was adopted by vote Of % to 25. The
Bacon amendment was exactly similar
to the amendment originally offered by
Senator Cummins, Of Iowa. progressive
republican. who withdrew 1t today.
1t had generally been supposed that
the senate would adopt the LaFollette
amendment. and 1t is likely that this
amendment will be offered later as
substitute for the Bacon amendment.
An amendment offered by Senator
Simmons. Of North Carolina. reducing
the duty on certain kinds Of cotton
machinery to 80 per cent ad valorem
was carried, SO to ~.
The democrats, disregarding caucus
action and thru deliberate aid Of req
ular republicans. put thru the steel
and iron amendment offered by Mr..
Bacon. of Georgia.
Progressive republicans voted
against the Bacon amendment. tho II
was Identical with the Cummins pro-
posed amendment. because OF the i'm
piled breech of faith in the democratic-
progressive republican alliance. The
senate is prepared to pass the bin be-
fore adjournment.
The house today adopted the confer
ence report on the farmers free list
by 100 to 102. after eliminating thu
house lemon amendment and concur
ring with all the senate amendments.
Wool Bill Veto Certain.
Following special meeting Of the
cabinet today, the fourth Of this week
the last remaining doubt Of President
Taft's attitude on the wool bill was
swept away. It was stated that Mr.
Taft's veto message might go to the
house late today. One or two cabinet
officers, who heretofore had held to
the opinion that it might be wiser for
the president to sign the wool bill. were
said to have been entirely won over to
Mr.. Taft's views at today's session.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
WINS moNEYoN cumMINs
Two Msmbsrs Of Lower House Gamble
on Talkina Abilities Of io~an and
Senator Heyburn-Eithsr Usually
Found on Floor.

Senator Hsyburn-Eithsr Usually
Found on Floor.
Washington. Aug. 1.-Two members
of the house Of representatives who
occasionally drop into the senate
chamber have reached the conclusion
that at least two members Of the high
er body are 'some speakers
One Of the representatives is James
NJ. Gudger, Jr, of North Carolina. The
other is southern colleague OF
sporting turn Of mind. who is willing
to take chance.
The story runs that the two dropped
into the senate some days ago and
found either Senator Cummins. OF
Iowa, or Senator Hepburn. Of Idaho
speaking. A day or two later one or
the other of the Westerners again had
the floor
Look here" said Mr.. Gudger. you
or l will drop in upon the senate every
day at 1880 o'clock. II Hepburn or
Cummins has the floor you pay me 80
cents. If any other senator. pay you
25 cents"
The southerner agreed. Now they
say Gudger is $3.50 ahead of the game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
Badger. Body At Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Aug. 17.-The> body OF
William R. Badger, who was killed
Tuesday afternoon at the Chicago avia-
ton meet, when his aeroplane fell. ar
rived here today, accompanied by cap
tain Baldwin and John Goettman. IL
was taken to the Goettman residence
on North Highland avenue. for many
years the home Of the unfortunate
aviator. Arrangements for the funeral
have not been completed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
TRAIN STRIKES AUTOMOBILE.

Tive Dubuque Men Fatally Hu4 h 40.
eidsn< Near oyssvilis.
Dubuque. Aug.37-R l. Malone and
N. N. Brant, Of Dubuque. were fatally
injured today when an automobile in
which they we're riding was struck
by an Illinois Central train, near Dyerst
Vile.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
Girl Witnesses Fats, st.bbino

Chicago. Aug. lin quarrel over
the affections of Miss Margaret O'Don-
nell today. James Griffin was stabbed
and probably fatally wounded by
James Buckley. The girl witnessed
the attack and tainted at the sight Of
0riffin's bleeding form on the side
walk. The police are searching for
BuCkley
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
ROOSEVELT A GRANDFATHER.

Dauohtsreern 70 M. and Mrs. Thso.
dors Roosevelt, Jr, at San Franeiseo.
San Francisco. Aug. ia daughter
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt. Jr., at 2:30 O'Clock this
morning. The mother and child are
reported to be In satisfactory health.
Since their marriage the Roosevelts
have been making their home in this
city, where Mr.. Roosevelt 10 engaged
in business. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
COMPANIONS OF DEAD AlRMAN
pREsENT At SERVICES FOR
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT.
snoNoPLANE OF FLoWERo
AMONG LAVISH TRIBUTES
Dsdy Of Badssr Sent to Pittsbursh-
Three Aeeidsnts Mar Flights Of We'd
f. nssday Evsnins-stons's Machine
props in Lake and Airman is ssri-
eusiy injured.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-The funeral OF st.
Croix Johnstone, who, like William h.
Badger, was killed by q fall from an
aeroplane Tuesday, was held today
Several Of his late companions at the
international aviation meet here were
present A monoplane made Of flow
ers appeared among the lavish floral
tributes. The body will be cremated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
EMPLOYEES OF ALL RAIL ROADS IN
GREAT BRITAIN TO BE CALLED
OUT At ONCE.
CONFERENCE At LAST MOMENT
PROVES OF NO AVAIL
Employees Claim Managers Havo Vio-
lated Cancellation Asreem ent - De-
clare They Will Remain IdIe Until
Lockout Of Brother Unionists 10 Re-
movsd-Crusier to Protect Shipping.

London, Aug. 17.-An industrial war
has been declared and tho employees on
all railroad lines Of tho United King
dom will be called out At once.
Tho railway managers accepted
the proposal for . commission TO
consider matters at issue, but tho
employees refused Tho unions at
once ordered tho men to strike to.
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
wN, IOWA, THURSDAY AUGUST II 1911

IN ERNEST will ascertain II the fugi-
tives will return without requisition
papers. If 80 he will leave for Denver
this evening to bring them back for
trial. II not he will wait until he OBJ
tains the papers and then start west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17

corded yesterday afternoon by the
seismograph at that institution and by
other Instruments in different parts OF
the country, was 4.S47 miles distant
from New York. The movement was
east and west. The record began here
at 1891 p. M. the first shock lasting
ten minutes. the second eleven minutes
and subsequent disturbances continued
for twenty four minutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
pr,,;d,ot Appoints consuIs.

Washington Aug. 17.-President Taft
today sent to the senate the following
diplomatic aud consular nominations:
Willing Spencer, of Pennsylvania, to
be secretary Of the embassy at Berlin;
Arthur H. Frazier Of Pennsylvania. to
be second secretary OF the embassy at
Vienna; George C. Parler. New York,
to be secretary Of the legation at Mon
tevideo; consul general, George Horton.
Illinois, at Smyrna, Turkey; Edwin D.
winslow, Illinois. Copenhagen, Dem
mark: Roger 9. Greene. Massachusetts,,
Hankow, China.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
Arrival In Toledo.


Toledo. O., Aug. 17.-Exactly $50
miles from his starting point, Harry N.
Atwood. Boston aviator, who ie at
tempting to break the worlds long dis
tance aeroplane record by flying from
st. Lonis to Boston. ahehted in Toledo
yesterday afternoon, after completing
the third day Of his trip with a spec
tacular fight 1000 feet above the city
He covered the 1873 miles from Elk
hart, Ind, to Toledo with only one stop
and in an actual flying time Of two
| hours and fifty-six minutes. He start
ed from Ell1hart at sos a. M, was
! compelled to stop at Pettisville. O., for
more than five hours because he ran
out Of gasoline, and. continued his Jour
ney. guided by the tracks Of the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern railway, he
arrived in Toledo at 1902 p. m.
Between some Of the stations, At
dinary trains. Thirty-three miles from
five minutes, including time for start
ing and time lost in circling around the
city.
The Boston mans arrival here was
as exciting as his trip over northern
4uVla1AA dlIO OuiO xnSIS0O Oh 6ll8HlAlS
In the west end, he shot clear over the
city and landed near the mouth of the
Maumee river in the eastern section
Intense interest marked his progress.
When swooping low to read the names
of the railroad stations. great crowds
fantically yelled for him to come down.
Someb rought bouquets and lunches for
the aviator
Going toward Pettisville. Atwood
noticed that his gasoline was giving
out and he was compelled unexpected
ly to land. While attempting to rise
again, with A. Leo, Stevens. Of New
York, as passenger, the wings Of his
machine brushed against nearby tree
tops and both men were knocked out.
Stevens was knocked against fence.
hut escaped without injury. 1t was
necessary to abandon the passenger
carrying project.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
Rob Ill;no;. Po.+off;e.,

Chicago. Aug. 15.-Three burglars
entered the postoffice at McHenry. Ill,
early today. blew the safe and fed
with $500 in currency and quantity
of stamps They escaped IN an auto
mobile and are believed to have come
to Chicago. The police are searching
for the thieves here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
ATWOOD At sANDuskY
Aviator Compelled 70 Land Outside
City In Order to Get Dsarinos-
Leaves Late for cisvsiand.

sandusky, Ohio. Aug. 17.-Three
miles from the end Of the first stage OF
his st. Louis-New York fight today
Harry N, Atwood alighted in field
near Venice at 1928 a. m.. in order to
get his bearings. He had just com.
pleted fight Of ffty-five miles from
Toledo.
The landing at Sandusky was diff
cult. as Atwood was obliged to descend
in the court house yard. An automo-
bile picked him up and conveyed hin,
to Sandusky so that he could look over
the grounds and prepare for land.
ing.
Atwood took the air again at lis p
M, and leaving Venice behind arrived
here at 1928 p. m. He circled over the
fair grounds several times and landed
at 1882. He was then escorted to q
hotel. He will leave here for Cleveland
at $3.50 p. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
RACE RIOT FEARED
Negro Assaults Syrian Girl on High
way Near Ogden and 10 Captured
Feeling Intense and Citizens Are
Armins, Fearing Attack on Black
Miners.

Special to Times Republican.
Ogden. Aug. 17.-Race prejudice
which has been at the breaking point
at the Ogden Coal Companys mines
two miles north Of this place was ag-
gravated almost to the breaking point
this afternoon. because Of an assault
by negro upon a Syrian girl.
Harry Parker. negro mine employe
about % years Of age. is accused Of
assaulting Cecilia Kouri, a young
Syrian who was travelling about the
country peddling. and who resides In
Des Noines. The alleged attack took
place on the highway about q mile
from the mine. The girl was not SER
iously injured and the negro escaped
into corn field. but was soon over
taken and captured by armed men, in
Guiding negroes from the mine, head
ed by G. w. Montague.
Sheriff John Reed. Of Boone, who had
been summoned. started immediate
ly for Des Moines with Parker. fearing
to leave him in Boone county because
OF tne leeuHS a8aN1St tne negroes az
this mine.
The negroes were sent in here to
take the places Of white miners, who
quit work one at time after their
strike had been declared illegal by
the union officials. Altho the negroes
belong to the union, the feeling against
them IL. intense, and trouble has been
feared for some time
Everything is quiet this afternoon,
but clash Is probable tonight be-
tween the negroes and whites. Tho
citizens are all armeQ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
poce Improves Beyond Soup Diet

Pope Improves Beyond Soup Diet.
Rome. Aug. 1.-THE physicians found
the pope With a normal temperature
and otherwise improved today. and &C
cordingly for the ftrst time since his
illness became serious permitted a de-
parture from liquid diet. They ordered
for the patient little rice well cooked
in chicken broth and some stewed fruit
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
C., q. 4 q. BRIDGE BURNS.

suspsnds Traffic Between oskaIoosa
and Tracy, Ssvsral Hours.
Oskaloosa, Aug. 17.-Three hundred
feet Of the west approach Of the c., b.
& O. railroad bridge was destroyed by
fire from an unknown origin today.
Traffic between Oskaloosa and Tracy
was suspended for several hours.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
HIGH LIVING sEsrs TOGO.
Jap Admiral III With Attack Of Acute
Indigestion.

Boston, Aug. 17-An attack Of acute
indigestion, declared by his attendants
to be slight, caused the cancellf lion Of
the program Of entertainment in honor
Of Admiral Togo. the Japanese naval
officer, here today. The proposed trip
Of the admiral to Provincetown to re-
ceive the courtesies Of the United
States fleet at that port was also aban-
doned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
ch;,dr.n Perish in ouieksand.

Carlton, MINI. Aug. 17.-Caught in
tho ouicksands Of a beach which was
supposed to be safe. two little girls.
Pearl and Florence Dunphy, screamed
In vain for assistance and were
drowned. :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
Wanted Tor Arson and Robbery.

Wanted ter Arson and Robbery.
Burlington, Aug. 17.-1rwin Buxton
and Fred Peterson. u ana 20 years OF
age. who are alleged to have burned
and robbed the house Of Frank Bum
gartner. Of Aus',xts. this county. were.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
ROOSEVELT ACTION
AVERIED BIG PANC
FORMER LLloGNT IN NeAoAs
ZINE ARTICLE ,pEFENpo Alo
ADMINISTRATION.
TENNESSEE COAL DEAL
PREVENTED FINANCIAL SCARE

Roossvslt psolasss Ne DID Net 0Doee
After Motive Of o4osi Trust in peos
r,otina Sale, But Sought Reouits ag,d
Obtained 7hem-Expialns his A..
swsr Before irquisitors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
WANT TAFT TO Ely.
.Harvard Association Asks President to
Ride IN Airship,

Boston, Aug. I-President Taft will
have an opportunity to take an airship
ride 1t the aero meet at Squantum,
which begins next week. Officers Of the
Harvard aviation association have de-
cided to present an invitation to the
president to take his first trip into the
air on the day that he visits the ex-
hibition. The president has already
promised to attend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
sa,seRv CASES DISMISSED.

JUDGE Bows TO Writ Of Mandamus In
Frisco Trolley indictments.
San Francisco, Aug. 17.-In Accord
ance with the imperative writ Of man
damus issued by the district court OF
appeals, Superior Judge william p.
Lawler dismissed today the indict-
ments iu the trolley bribery cases,
against Patrick Calhoun. rirey Ford,
Thornwell Mulally and w. NJ. Abbott,
officials Of the United railroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17

No Mans Land
PAGES SIX, SEVEN. EIGHT. NINE.
City News:
Old Settlers of County In Reunion.
Thief Steols Nearly $500 IN Checks.
See Shakeup on Iowa Central
Greek Lahnrer Succumbs to Injuries
City's Suit Against 1ngledue Filed.
Albion Boy Disappears.
Joe" Spence Die at crookston.
News of Marshall County Towns.
General and Brief city News.
PAGE TEN,
Markets and General:
Reaction Follows Wheat Decline.
Little Trading In Corn Pit.
Packers Reject Hog Advance.
Choice Steers Steady.
Farmer Moss Has Laugh on Col.
leagues.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
PAGE ONE.

PACE ONE.
Teeeraphio News:
Congress Surrenders to Taft.
Recall in Arizona Eliminated.
Railway Strike Ordered In Great
Britain.
Wiley Shows Juggling Of Reports.
Roosevelt Says He Averted Panic.
Aviator Johnstone's Funeral.
Atwood Reaches Sandusky. O.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Ic Grand Army Favors Peace.
80 ty Officials at Mason City.
= mps Murder Marsha! at Missouri
= faliey.
legged Poisoners Arrested.
= PAGE FOUR.
ditoriaI,
Why Givo the Fag the Best of It?
Talk 1t Over.
Five Days or Seven.
Topics OF the Times.
Iowa Opinions and oNtes.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Harmless Consumptivcs.
Hail Ruins Corn Crop In Two Cotin-
ties.
PAGE SEVEN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-08-17
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News d Today
The Weather,

The Weather.
Sun rises Aug. IL at o:la, sets ~
6:55.
Iowa-Generally fair tonight ana Fri
day: cooler In north portion.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Friday; cooler tonight.
South Dakota--Generally fair tonight
and Friday; not much change Of tenn
perature.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-01-04
SITE OF The
CITY CEMETERY
MAY BE MOVED
NEW SITE FOR THE BURYING
GROUND MAY BE CHOSEN
BY COMMISSIONERS

A move is now on foot to re-
move the city cemetery to a section
of ground about three-quarters of
a mile below the spot now used as
burying ground. The present
graveyard is situated on ground be-
longing to the Tonopah Extension
Mining company, and as the COM
pany is planning to operate on a
section adjoining it on the west, it
is desired that the graveyard be
kept from encroaching on any ad-
ditional territory.
Genral Manager John G.. Kirchen
appeared few days ago before the
county commissioners and at that
time stated that he would donate a
new plat, part of which would be
given to the city and additional Sec
tions to the different societies or
organizations. He further stated
that the present cemetery could be
kept intact and that none of the
graves would have to be removed.
1t is probable that the commits
sioners, as a town board, will ac-
cept the proposition of Mr.. Kirchen.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-01-04
IN CHURCH
KILLS SEVENTEEN
MASS DECORATIONS TAKE FIRE
AND NEW YEARS CONGREGA-
TION UNABLE TO ESCAPE
by Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. "A fire
and panic which occurred while a
New Years celebration was in prog
ress in the church of the Hacienda
ranch, near San Luis Potosi, cost
the lives of seventeen, and seriously
injured more than eighty, chiefly
women and children. News of the
disaster reached the city today.
The victims were working people.
The small church was packed. In
the course of the ceremonies can
die fell and ignited the dry moss
with which the building was dec
GRATED, and the flames spread rap
idly
Those who escaped death by
burning or suffocation were injured
by being trampled on in the rush
through the narrow entrance.