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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
CoNFESSES TRAIN ROBBERY
Man In Denver Jail Admits Robbing
Train Near Reese, Utah.

Denver.-Frank M. Watson, suf-
fering from a nervous collapse, has
made a full and complete confession
to the robbery of the Overland Linn
tied train at Reese, Utah, the evening
of January 2, when William Davis
and A. N. Taylor, negro porters,
were shot to death and more than 100
passengers robbed of their valuables.
Watson is in Jail in this city. He
says the other two men who were
with him were Joseph Collins of
Omaha, and r. NJ. Roberts of Null
len, Neb.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
PRESIDENT PLANS LONG TRIP.
Expects to Travel for Six Weeks
Through the West and Northwest.

"OoSV AuC VCSI anu
Misunderstanding for President
Tafts coming trip through the west
and the Pacific coast practically were
completed Sunday. The journey will
be almost as extensive as that taken
by the president on his famous
"swing-around-the-circle" in 1909,
when he Travelled more than $4,000
miles and visited thirty-three states.
He will break ground for the Pan
m canal exposition at San Fran.
cisco, make scores of addresses and
attempt to scale the $4,000 feet of
Mount Ranier's slope.
The president probably will leave
Beverly September II, returning east
about November L. He will go west
through Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska. Colo
RADIO, Utah and Nevada to the coast.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
New Work for Aviators.

Chicago.-Oscar A. Brindley scared
from the ground on Friday
than aeroplane has ever been and set
a new worlds record at 11,726 feet.
Phillip O.. Parmalee followed him in
the air, passing the former American
and reached 10,S37 feet before
he was forced to descend.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Youth Killed by Horse.

Reno, Nev.-Stanley Clays, young
est son of E. w. Clays, one o. Nv
most prominent woolgrowers OF w
western Utah firm OF Clays -
James, was killed Monday, his Saul
being crushed, while trying 10 10Y
ture a wild horse in Hayden caS'0N'
near Ely.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Soldier Inventor DEAD.

New York.-General George onsr
pell, aged 81, past grand comm Ia. !,
of the Grand Army OF the RepuDiN.
New York, died here Monday. IT,
the inventor of one of the hrs' "a
ers by which a white light coN-
obtained from Illuminating oil.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Republican Leaders in Wreck.

Washington. - Attorney General
Wlckersham, former Speaker Can
non, Representative Mann of I'LL
nois, Republican leader of the house.
inc several other Republican mem.
bers of congress had a narrow es-
cape while riding on the Great Falls
d Old Dominion railway Thursday
night when their special cal, travel
ing at high speed, ran down a COW.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Asphaltum In New Mexico

Albuquerque, N. M.--Prospecting for
Oil In Valencia and Mckinney coun.
ties near Seven Lakes country, where
oil wells were recently found, a party
found an immense deposit of fine as.
phaltum believed to be the only one
OF its kind In the United States.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Child Killed by Falling From Car.

Butte. Notwithstanding with her
five little children, the a
oaoy IN arms, from the first days out
ing she had enjoyed in three years.
Mrs. Robert Warning lost her 5-year.
old girl Susan by death when AN in
bound Columbia Gardens car left the
track, hurting the little girl to the
ground.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
SHOP Work CurtaiIed.

oheyenne, Wyo.-The Union Pm.
enc railroad company has issued ar.
ueis closing down the shops at this
pace all day every Saturday md
homra Tue other five days eight
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
rwo Killed In Auto SmasnuP'

Pilger, Neb. - George MIN
brother of Federal Judge W.. and
ger of the Nebraska district
Lewis Hopper. a prominent Du even
man, were killed here Monu'
ing in an automobile accident
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Bathing at Saltair.

The general verdict Of perosns who
have bathed at Saltair within the
past week Is that the water is more
pleasant and enjoyable now than at
II time In years. The water has
receded to the point where it is Just
deep enough for comfortable bathing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24

Chicago.-Three schools for little
mothers are to be established hv
the Chicago health department to
teach girls from 8 to II years old how
to care for babies. Relief for over.
worked mothers is the object sought
by the health officers.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Quiet Election In chihuahua.

Juarez, Mexico.-An election was
held throughout the state of Chihua-
hua Saturday for the state ticket. I'll is
evident that Abraham Gonzales, the
present provisional governor, Is elect
ed with all his ticket.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
storm in Kansas.

Leon. Kans.-A severe W." sffer
swept over this district Mohaa' n.rts
noon, destroying a NUMBER Iacu
and other small buildings NJ
two buildings were blown
one was injured.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Army Officers Poisoned

Lisoon.-Thirty army officers were
poisoned at their mess dinner at Tor
res Novas, apparently from arsenic.
Prompt use of stomach pumps saved
'he ives OF all. 1t is thought revenge
was the motive.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Kermit Is Safe.

Yuma, Ariz.-Kermit Roosevelt.
fears for whose safety we're express
ed here Friday, has been heard from
n Is safe. Kermit and his party of
hunters are enjoying themselves to
the utmoat.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Teddy Not a Candidate.

Pittsburg.-Theodore Roose'e'' N.
ready is taking the initiative " :,
all talk of his nomination in IVA IA
a letter received here MONDAY NV
clared that he would resaiu ..o.
movement to nominate him.
uine calamity"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
is ENDED.
President Signs Bill Admitting New
Mexico and Arizona to Statehood.

Observation-Disclosures Taft signed
the joint resolution for the admission
of New Mexico and Arizona into the
Union at 1903 p. m. Monday.
Senator Penrose, Representatives
Weeks of Massachusetts and Barch-
field of Pennsylvania, he delegates Of
the two territories and a number Of
citizens from New Mexico and Ar.
iona witnessed the signing. There
was but n resolution, SO that the
president used three different pens in
order that relic hunters might be sat.
iSfied.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Estrada Declared Legally Elected.

Quito, Ecuador.-Congress on Sat.
urday declared hat Emilio Estrada
had been legally elected president of
Ecuador by a plurality of more than
100000 votes over General Flavio Al
faro. Estrada will assume office on
August 81.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Chief Forester DROP, Dead.

Chicago.-William r. Gillette, grand
chief ranger of the Independent Order
Of F~oresters, dropped dead OF heart
failure while attending the aviation
meet at Grant park thursday,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Faker Escapes Prison sense',

Observation-Disclosures se and
committed the two-year se..a On
SIC, 900 fine which was ~ axhs.
Harry Forbes, a Chicago .s,,h ths
ar, convicted of connection WIZ
famous Maybray gang.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
Beat to Death by Thugs.

Boston Lieutenant Whittier, exec
utive officer OF the United States rev.
enue cutter Androscoggin. died at the
relief hospital Sunday of injuries a 8
tanned at the hands OF thugs Saturday
night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-08-24
viii Discharge Thousands Of Men.

Omaha. Neb.-At the office of the
general manager of the Union Pacific
Saturday night the information. was
given out that $500 employees of that
Will be laid off during tho com.
ing week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
Iowa Girl to Help Garry
Vassar's Classic Daisy Chain

To carry the daisy chain At Vassar
Is the highest social honor that can
be had at that school. Girls may
make the team" and do other
stunts that win gain them social
prominence, but to be one OF tne
chosen crew to take part in the
classical ceremony that Is the most
Significant feature OF the commence
ment week exercises Is a distinction
10 which each girl looks forward
from the time she enters the school.
1t means for her that she excels in
beauty and personal charm, and mas
the social grsces that sntitle her to
recognition, even az a college where
the choicest OF fsmininity is assem-
bled. II Is a purely social distine-
ton. but II 10 aii the more sought
and cherished for that reason.
Twenty-fOur girls are thus honorsd
each year This year they are Sc
lected from a class OF 264 One OF
the number Is Miss Miriam Lane
Winter. daughter OF Ar. and Mrs.
George h, Winter of Mason City. Ia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
Erdman Sentenced
to Fifteen Years in
the Penitentiary
Judge Estelle 0verrules Motion for
New Trial-Attempting to Dyns-
mite Dennison Home.

Frank Erdman, convicted two weeks ago
OF attempting murder by placing dynamite
on the porch OF Tom Dennison, was SEN
fenced yesterday afternoon by Judge Lee
Estelle to fifteen years in the penitentiary
at hard labor.
When Erdman was asked by the judge
IL he had anything to say why sentence
should not be pronounced upon him he
said
II have just this to say. / am absolutely
innocent Of this crime and feel that
have not had a fair trial For that reason
have no request to make for leniency."
Judge Estelle in sentencing the prisoner
said that ne did not feel called upon tc
give him lecture and added: you have
had an absolutely fair trial. L also wish
to state that have probably gone farther
in the trial in your favor than / wa'
Justified"
Most of the afternoon was consumed II
arguing a motion for a new trial, Johr
o. Yeiser and Charles E. Foster repre-
senting Brdman. and ]. P. English, county
attorney. the state. The motion was over
ruled and the prisoner sentenced,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
Burbank S Famous
Fruits Coming to
Omaha Land Show
California Will Send Most Complete
Collection Of Santa Rosa
Mans Work.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25,-Cspecial
Telegram. )--Californla's state display at
the second Omaha Land show in October
viii include the greatest collection Of the
products OF Luther Burbank's plant labra-
tories that has ever been gathered.
Mr.. Burbank. after a conference with
wilber Walker secretary OF the Alameda
County Exposition commission, has agreed
to permit the display Of his plant creations
in connection with the state exhibit to
advertise California.
The season at which the Omaha Land
show viii be held this year win permit
the display OF large number of speci-
mems OF natural fruits and flowers. Winter
exhibits, are by climatic differences. re-
stricted to the preserved specimens In jars.
New plants now under development by
Mr.. Burbank will be included IN the dis
play to be made at Omaha. Thus It is
possible that the seedless watermelop viii
be on display at Omaha for its first ap-
pearanoe before the public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
P -vsher Balks at the
Union Pacific Office Rules

Must a man sign his name as a
corporation dictates, or as he pre-
fers2 The Interstate Commerce COM
mission has ruled that he must A.
II. Bewsher OF the Bewsher Grain
company was yesterday engaged in a
controversy with the. Union Pacific
over the point He signed vouchers
presented by the railroad company,
"BeWsher company, A. II. Bewsher."
The railroad company insisted that
he sign It "Bewsher company, A. II.
Bewsher, proprietor" Because he
would not sign il this way the rail-
road company refused 20 honor
took the matter before the courts
neither side would yield. and the
Interstate Commerce commission was
asked 10 settle the most momentous
question. In addition 70 the matter
OF procedure as regards the signing
OF vouchers, claims for a consider
able sum OF money represented by
the dishOnOred paper. were involved
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
ESCAPE FROM THE LOWER FLOORS
These on Upper stories Have NO Time
in which TO Reach Place of
safoty-stairvvays Are
Choked.


NEW YORK, March S.-Cspeoial TeIe-
gram.)-Fifty men and women Jumped to
their deaths late this afternoon and 100
others were burned to a crisp in fire
which started on the seventh floor of
big factory building at % washington
Place. The fire fighters on the scene
estimate at least l5O perished.
Most Of the dead were employees Of the
Triangle Waist company on the seventh,
eighth, ninth and tenth floors Of the build
ing.
The fire started in the electric motor
box which supplied power to the hundreds
OF sewing machines on the various floors
1t spread SO rapidly that ali escape was
cut off on the stairs and fire escapes below
the seventh floor.
p Men and Women Craed by Terror,
Crazed by terror. the men and women
operators abandoned ali efforts to fight
their way through the smoke filled hall
ways TO the stairs or fire escapes. and
leaped madly from the windows.
within ten minutes after the blaze was
discovered thirty-nve crushed and mangied
bodies we're lying below on the pavements.
-Four alarms were sent In As soon AZ
the first battalion chief who arrived on
the scene noted the rapidity with which
the flames were spreading,
Ambulance calls were sent to all the
hospitals in the lower part Of the city.
But neither the firemen nor the surgeons
we're able 20 cope with the terrible holo-
coust which they found awaiting them
Crow dUncOntrOlIable.
To add TO the horror OF the scene the
police found themselves unable to control
the gigantic crowd which speedily gath
cred. The men and women in this crowd
erazed by the sight OF the blazing bodies
hurtiing down from the top floors OF th'
burning building, fought their way through
the FIRE lines and hampered the work oi
the firemen and surgeons.
The building. which is at the corner Of
Washington Place and Green street. Is one
of the biggest in the clothing manufactur
ing district,
There were $500 men and women EN-
ployed In it when the fire started. bu
virtually all OF those below the seventh
floor managed TO escape,
women choke staIrways.
Those on the upper floors, however, ha'
no time in which to reach a place o.
safety. The first burst OF flames sent I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
Miss Kelley Will Have
Charge Of All Mints

WASHINGTON, March B.-Secretary
MacVeagh today approved an oreer which
will place a woman in direct charge OF all
the mlnts and assay offices in the United
States, for short intervals at various times
within the year She is Miss Margaret ".
Kelly Of the mint bureau. one Of the three
highest paid women ia the government
service. George E. Roberts, director OF the
mint, Is obliged TO be absent from the
treasury much of his time, and r. e.
Prestum, the mint examiner, is away much.
In such cases Miss Kelly will be acting
director Of the mint with full powers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
NE START
Events Of the Week as viewed by The Bee Artist

time, hundreds we're in line before the
cashiers window
In the officebuildings across Washing
ton Place. scores of men detained beyond
office hours worked at their desks. One
of them saw girl rush to a window and
throw up the SASH Behind her danced
a seething curtain of yellow flame. She
climbed to the sill, stood in black outline
against the light, hesitating, then with
last touch of futile thrift, slipped her
chateTaine bag over her wrist and jumped
Her body went whirling downward
through the woven wire glass of a canopy
to the Tagging below. Her sisters, who
followed, flashed through the air like
rockets.
1t was eighty-five feet from the eighth
floor to the ground, about ninety-five
feet from the ninth floor. 115 feet from
the cornice of the roof and the upward
rush of the draught and the crackle of
the flames drowned their cries.
Six girls fought their way to a window
on the ninth floor over the bodies of
fallen workers and crawled out in single
file to an eight-inch stone ledge, running
the length OF the building
sweethearts Jump TO Death.
One pathetic incident OF the fire occurred
a few moments after the flames started
A young man came to the window Of the
eighth floor holding a young girl tightly
by the hand. They looked out Of the
window at the flames and then the man
enfolded the sfri to his Sresst-snd pressed
Gs kiss on her lips. She jumped TO her
death on the pavement below and he fol-
lowed a minute later.
a great crowd gathered around the scene
Of the fire. Factories In the neighborhood
were soon emptied Of employees. Thousands
Of girls ran through the streets weeping
and tearing their hair
Through the smoke and flames when the
engines arrived in response to the fourth
alarm. people could be seen on the roof o.
] the Dull0tnB. by tuat Atihe ei "hV ny
been at windows had either jumped OF
| fallen back to perish in the flames.
The buildings in the rear and to the west
are only one story high. Some Of the vic
tins jumped to the roofs OF these buildings
When the fire had been burning an hour
firemen made their way to an inner air
shaft and were appalled, by tho sight Of q
score or more bodies lying at the bottom.
Girls Fight for Windows.
A group Of girls fought their way ovei
the bodies OF fallen comrades to the win
dows OF the ninth floor and gained a mo
ment's respite by crawling to a ledge which
4 protruded from the windows. Pressed by
others behind them, they fell in clusters ot
two and three to the ground
A half dozen treaded perilousIy at tbs
edge Of the ledge to q heavy electric feeC
wire that swung across Washington Place
simultaneously they grabbed IL. The wire
gave way beneath their combined weigh
as they swung for a moment In midail
and the entire number somersaulted
screaming. to death.
Ambulances from every hospital in down
town New York were sent TO the scene
Thirty injured, many Of them hurt seri
ously, were taken TO hospitals at o'oloel
and the ambulances were making return
trips Those In nearby buildings say tina
the beginning OF the fire was marked b!
an explosion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26

la Barra, Mexican ambassador to the
United States was today named minister
Of foreign affairs Of the Mexican cabinet
by President Diaz. Senior de la Barra has
telegraphed his acceptance to Mexico city.
MEXICO CITY March 26.-tSpecial Tcle-
gram. )-The most important development
in the political situation here today was
the authoritative statement by a high
government officer that Senor Jos Yves
Limantour, minister of finance in the
cabinet. which handed it's resignation to
President Diaz yesterday, would be the
holder in the new portfolio Of foreign rela-
tions, the most important post In the
ministerial body and one which carries
with Il practical YAH the powers Of
prime minister,
The same officers who made this state
ment ventured a prediction on the cabinet,
which President Daz is already working
20 organize. The ministerial slate. as he
predicted IT, was as follows;
] Minister of Finance--Joaquim Cassuas,
former ambassador to the United States.
Minister of war-General Bernardo Reyes,
/ Minister OF Promotion (fomento)-Manu
Calero, or Andreas Aldazaro.
/
| Minister of the Interior--Miguel Macedo.
Minister of Communication and Works.
Senior Montiel.
The fact that General Reyes has been
sent for by the government is a feature
Of the situation which, when Il was Of
fieially confirmed today. went far toward
calming the fears OF those who dreaded
a 3, ,ia upset of the administration
Senior Creel who has been ambassador to
the United States and also governor Of the
state of chihuahua, has been very un-
popular with the masses, not only because
of his close blood relation with President
Diaz but through his immense riches,
which, Il has been charged, were increased
by means of the heavy taxes he imposed.
Some color is given to the rumor by the
faot that the hotbed of the present revolu-
tion centers in the state Of Chihuahua.
In the midst of all the speculation regNrd-
ing the composition of the next cabinet,
popular opinion seems to agree that Jose
Yves Limantour will be made the head OF
the ministry, with all the powers of a
premier, and that in such a post he will
practically be ruler of Mexico, with Diaz
as a figurehead. In such an event, 1t is
believed, the revolutionists would signify
their willingness to agree to a compromise
ON many OF the demands which they have
made.
To take the place of Vice President Cor
raj who is known to have already laid
his plans to go TO Europe, Miguel Ahumada
is mentioned most favorably. lie is we'll
liked and II is believed that with him and
Iimantour at the wheel q greater state OF
quiet and content would prevail in Mexico
than the country has known in long
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-26
DIAz TO LAW Down REINs

RumOr Has Mexico President Ready
10 GO 90 Europe.
Ell PAsO, Tex, March 25-(special Tele-
gram)-That Yves Limantour will be act
In gpresident OF Mexico, with Bernardo
Reyes as minister of war and Miguel
Ahumada as minister OF the interior and
with Diaz and Corral. the present presi-
dent and vice president, en- route TO Europe
within the next few months. is the guess
in this section by persons who have
watched Mexican affairs.
The insurrectos In the city decline to dis
cuss the cabinet designations, except to