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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06
TIP TICKLED AT OUTCOME
President of Western League Likes
Way Was Handled,
BOOST OF $500 FOR DRAFT PRICE
VIII Give Western League Owners
More Heart I'm Developing WIN
ming Transatlantic for
National body.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 5,--tspecial Tele-
gram)-"I am more than ticRled over the
concessions procured by the minor leagues,
of which our league is an important mem
Der, from the national commission at to-
days meeting" said President Tip O'Neill,
representing the Western league at the
meeting OF the national commission.
"The national commission acted favor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06

charge OF the operations Of the Denver
& Rio Grande, but, according to a state
ment made by Mr.. Gould, management of
the finances OF that road win devolve
upon Mr.. Jeffrey
In order to qualify as a director of the
Denver & Rio Grande Mr.. Rush sue
ceeds j. G. Andrews I'm the board. 1t is
possible that other changes I'm the per-
sonnet OF the Denver & Rio Grande man
agement will soon be announced. but on
that point no confirmation was obtain
] able today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06
STRIKING IRON M0LDERS y
WILL GO BACK TO WORK

WATERLOO. la, Jan. 6.-(Specal Tele-
gram striking iron molders OF Head
for Bros. Hutohins and the Hawkeye
foundries viii return 10 work Friday
morning Al conference last night be-
tween Manager Iieadford and Lawrence
O'Keefe, International vice president OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06

the iron holders union of Cincinnati
and other labor leaders tentative com
promise was affected. Both employers
and employees made concessions and
articles of agreement were signed that
concluded the strike at least temporarily.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06
MERRY HAS BEEN SECURED
BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

IOWA CITY, Ia, jan. b'-IhpeuIHI TUE
gram -Gieun Merry. assistant professor
OF the public speaking department OF the
University OF Illinois, was today secured
by President John q. Bowman OF the
University OF Iowa as assistant professor
in the English department TO be the head
OF Iowa's public speaking staff Merry
is a graduate Of Northwestern and con-
sldered one OF the most brilliant debat-
ers the middle west has ever produced In
collegiate circles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06
nrynn club at IOWA CITY.

IOWA CITY, Jan. b.-(special ieie-
gram Democratic students grouped
themselves together at the University OF
Iowa tonight and organized Bryan Tor
president club. Their endorsement has
been sent TO Mr. Bryan as the first boom
Tor the Nebraskan,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-06
scrionn LncerntIona

and wounds are healed without danger
of blood poisoning by Bucklens Arnlca
salve, the healing wonder. Only Csc For
sale by Beaton Drug Co
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-22

WHAT HAPPENED
San Antonio, Tex. = Gomez,
former provisional president of
Mexico, will be arraigned on
charge of violating U. S. neutral
ity laws. $4,000 bail.
Boston.-When hrernen dashed
to Is Cornhill st. in repsonse to
alarm they found proprietor had
extinguished flames and put out
sign, CLOSED on account of fire"
Observation-Disclosures v. Debs
ripped tar out of all other parties
but own before $4,000 people.
Shanghai.-China may be split
into 2 republics, Northern and
Southern, as result of recent cab
met mess.
Milwaukee.-Mrs. Chas. For
ner, II, Duluth, Mimi, wrote to
Geo. Elsner, abandonment officer,
to send her divorce by mail. Hub
by, 46, has gone away.
Mexico, Mo.-Physicians are
studying case of Bessie Sewart,
p, Wellsville, who suffers hys-
terra spells. When in them she
can read in totally dark room. At
other times she thinks she's a
man, dons fathers clothes and
smokes pipe.
Cripple Creek, Col.-Members
of I. w. w. may quit Western
Federation of Miners as result of
few miners charges against Pres
ident Meyer.
Pittsburgh, Pas deaths and
thousands of dollars. property
damage as result Of washouts and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-22

W JILL S4AAN(fA0O
linger, IA, who was thought to
have been kidnapped when he
disappeared from his home in
Washington, picked up here. On
way to Wheeling for work.
Washington. = Baseball bug
surely has stung town right. Two
preachers praised Walter John
son from pulpits yesterday.
Anderson, Ind.-Gustav Bartel,
50, dying with fractured skull.
Ezra Ruddle, Is, arrested. Some
body shaved BartePs dog to re-
Semble lion. Fight started.
Washington.-Moving picture
concern wants women employees
"who don't paint, powder or wear
puffs."
Boston, Mass.-Central Labor
Union officials explained that rea-
son they didn't call sympathetic
strike of $4,000 members to aid
Boston elevated was that Gov.
Foss will soon settle trouble in
way that will be satisfactory to
union men.
Washington. - State depart
ment has commenced investiga-
ton of alleged mistreatment of
American missionaries by Kor-
cans.
Washington.-Civil appropria-
ton bill proves that we're surely
intend to carry out tina tpart of
Hay-Paunceforte treaty that
grants US powe rto protect Pan
anna canal.
Williamson, w. Va.-William
Jennings Bryan endorsed for
Orac;danf 1Q16 h1y Stb district
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

o all men and particularly interested
the moral. social and industrial
lplift and advancement OF our people.
is these traits as a fellow towns
nan. both in private and public life.
that have earned for him our favor
and confidence; therefore. be 1t
Resolved. that We. as citizens and
voters Of Jacksonville. Morgan Coun-
ty. Illinois. do in mass meeting Assem-.
bled endorse the candidacy Of Mr..
Andrew Russell for the Republican
nomination for State Treasurer and
e commend him to the consideration
Of our fellow men throughout the
State as At for their support and vote:
and be IL further
Resolved. that copy OF these resolu-
tons be sent to al Negro papers
throughout the state. a copy to our
friend and townsman. Hon. Andrew
Russell. and one to each of our city
papers.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

in the highest excellence. while on
the other hand. the same law is silent
in the protection OF Negro woman
hood. and unless she consents to
drop TO concubinage or whoredom.
i'll defense OF herself. she is left to
the clemency of the governor. As
evidenced in this case The informa-
ton in the case of Mrs. Lily Hill
shows she was convicted last Octo-
Der and sentenced to serve eleven
years and twenty-nine days. Her
friends naturally sought the pardon
ing powers OF Tennessee in order to
free her. She was recently freed by
Governor Hooper. and the opinion of
the case as expressed by the Attorney
General of Tennessee. should encour-
age all Negro women everywhere,
who are importuned by white men,
without protection of law therefrom
TO go forth and do likewise. The At
torney Generals opinion is as fol-
lows:
1t appears that this Colored woman.
(Mrs. Lily Hid. is a respectable and
well-behaved married woman, and
had been previously molested by the
prosecuting witness in the case; that
she was assaulted by said prosecutor
in a public street because she resented
his attentions a second time and
when she was pressed by him. drew
a pistol from handbag and shot him
in the arm" For these reasons Gov.
Hooper justihably extended pardon.
Eek.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

The primary campaign that now
confrontS the Colored people partic,
ularly. and wherein success can be
hoped for. resolves itself into sup.
porting Hon Edward ID. Green. Mai
Robt. K. Jackson and other candi
dates for the popular branch of the
Illinois General Assembly. all being
excellent men, though the candidacy
of some of the gentlemen in the First
Senatorial District is perhaps unfor-
tunate
Turning aside to the more general
~ important Office of States Attor-
ney, the Colored people are privi-
legged to take advantage OF the stu
alton in the first analysis presented.
Ever since he has been in public Of
fee, State Senator Samuel A. Ettel-
son has always lent his influence ana
best efforts TO any measure or meas
ures in the interest of the Colored
people. This feeling on the part of
the Senator is born of his long ass
citation among them and his advent
into public life through them and
their leaders. Some very warm al
most indissoluble ties exist between
Mr.. Ettelson and Negro leaders. and
though such an alliance has been at
times costly to the Senator and has.
at times, embarrassed him. he has
nevertheless. proved true to the peo-
pie in which he takes so much inter
est. Insulted on the floor of the SEN
ate because of his defense of the
rights of the Negro, ne has stood
Gibralter-like and never flinchcd. Pic
ture him. white with rage. restrained
by rules of parliamentary courtesy
being charged by fellow-senator as
The Niger Senator from the Third
District" Such a one is Samuel A.
Ettelson. and it is indeed a privilege
and honor to have the opportunity to
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
Mr.. CARNEGIE GIVES AGRI.
CULTURAL TROPHY.

The officers OF the American Land
and Irrigation Exposition. which was
held in New York City last fall. and
which is to be held again, November
IS to December 2. 1912. in the 7lst
Regiment Armory. New York. an
nounces that Mr.. Andrew Carnegie
has just given trophy valued a,
$4,000 to be awarded for the best
cotton grown in the United States
Mr.. Carnegie makes a special CON-
sideration of his award that the Col
ored people of the country NAV be
permitted TO enter into this compe-
tition.
The prizes for staple products. 70
be warded at the coming Exposition.
will be the handsomsst in the history
OF the worlds agriculture. The Ex.
position will be open for sixteen DAYS
and It is confidently expected that
over half a million people will at.
tend. In addition to the prizes al.
ready offered, others are as follows.
President Stilwell of the Exposition
has already donated to the Exposition
a $l'OOO trophy for the best exhibi,
OF white potatoes; Mr.. Horace Have
meyer has given a $1,000 prize Gun
for the best exhibit of sugar beets
and the Exposition Management will
offer a $1,000 prize for the best ex-
hibit of apples-twenty-hve boxes Of
any variety or varieties grown any.
where.
The exact terms of the awards and
full list of prizes. together with any
information regarding the various
competitions. win be sent upon apol;-
cation by Mr.. Gilbert mcclure. Gen
erai Manager. the American Land and
Irritation Exposition. Singer Build
ing. New York City.
The Colored people are especially
urged to enter for the Carnegie trophy
Tor the best cotton grown as Mr.
Carnegie desires.-E. ]. S.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
POLICE OFFICER F. A. ARTS
DENIED BEFORE THE TRIAL
BOARD THAT HE EVER CIR
CULATED EVIL REPORTS
CONCERNING MRS. GEoRGT
c. HALL.

One month after the Scandalou
story concerning Mrs. George Cleve
land Hall. put in circulation. The
Hon. James A. Quinn. a member o.
Mayor Harrison's official cabinet
made personal investigation to dis.
cover whether there was the merest
foundation of fact for the contempt
BILE rumor Mr. Quinn had his inter.
est aroused. first because of his Off
cial and intimate relations with
Mayor Harrison. secondly. the fact
that if the story was true. it was a
terrible indictment against the police
force inasmuch as the rumor in
volved the police department to the
extent that it would be impossible
for a bond To be forfeited at any sta
ton house or an arrest smotheret'
without the conivance of the police
officials. thirdly, because of his long
years OF personal acquaintance will
the family of Doctor Hall. Mr.. Quinn
got in touch Immediately with every
police station in Chicago. had the rec
ords searched OF all of them from
December 1911 to the date OF DR.
Halls offer OF the reward OF the
500 for the name OF the person re
sponsible for the lie: also every d
partment store was investigated. a.
well as their several detective agen
cies, including the McGuire's. which
had been mentioned as the one thai
made the arrest; Marshall Fields:
Carson, Prizes; Mandell Bros: Roth
schild's; The Fair: Siegel. Cooper's:
Boston Store and Hillman's. Now
since Officer Artist. who had been
given at authority for the statement,
denied that he had made or repeated
such report, IT is up to the next per-
son to say it is true, prove it and OBJ
tain the reward offered. which stin
stands good as to the originator OF
the rumor or to prove its truth. This
statement is made at Mr.. Quinn's
express request and, direction. Now.
Next!
Before the Police Trial Board on
Wednesday under oath officer Artist
made his denial of ever in any man.
ner. shape or form, circulating the
evil reports referred to.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
The Negroes of Morgan
County 5 nd out d
Plea for Their
TOwnSman.

They Call Him Friend and ask
The Help of Their People
Throughout the State in Secur-
iLE for Him the Party NOmina-
ton.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
MoSELEY ENDORSED BY
THE ITALIANS AND JEWISH
VOTERS OF THE CITY.
His Nomination Certain.

The campaign is beginning to take
on final dash appearance. Meetings
are being held nightly by the various
aspirantS for the numerous Offices,
State, County and City, to be filled in
the April and November elections
next The large number of names
upon the Primary ballot will make It
impossible for anyone to cast his
vote other than for individuals and
herein lies the strength of our candi-
date, HONORABLE BEAURE-
GARD F. MOSELEY. The friends
of Andra Filpi, candidate for County
Commissioner secured Mr. Moseley's
endorsement by the Italians of the
County. last Sunday. and the Jewish
friends of State Senator Ettelson
have also endorsed him and as he Is
favorably known among the regular
organization workers, and the Lin
coin League Workers and being
specially endorsed by the Pro-
gressiVes, his chances for success are
brighter than those of any other can
didate for County Commissioner on
the ticket and it behooves every
Colored man to cast his vote for him
on Primary Day, to the end, that the
Race viii have, in truth. represen-
tative on the next County Board.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

assist him To a position ui urr.,rr
power and influence.
In case Senator Ettel,un should b,
successful in his candidacy and ele,-
ton to the office Of States Attorney
the COlOred People will have an Off
cial III a special department Of the
County wherein much can be dome
for the unfortunate Negro criminal
who might be "railroaded 10 the
pen indicted or convicted On Sigh,
evidence and often on account Of in
sufficient preliminary investigation
Some prejudiced persons are pleased
TO quote criminal statistics in this
count which show a deplorable state
OF affairs as regards Negro criminals.
and are thus wholly unjust. for. as
suggested. many Negroes are charged
with crime and the statistical figure,
remain the same whether indictment,
are denied or acquittalS follow.
Consider well his support Of leg
iSlation calculated to do away with
such plays as the "Clansman" and his
untiring efforts in behalf OF the apprO-
priation secured for the Eighth regi-
ment. and arouse yourselves, Colored
voters. in behalf of this fearless
young man and give him the largest
vote you possibly can. The race owes
him debt of gratitude
The Colored people of Cook COun-
ty therefore. would do wisely. and
they are earnestly admonished to do
so. to support Mr.. Ettelson's candi-
dacy and get their voting acquain-
tances to do likewise. The oppOrtun-
ity is here and advantage should be
taken of it.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
GOV. FoSS BREAKS COLOR
LINE.

. 1t IS the custom at the State House
for the Governor to send all mes
sages to the Legislature by his pri-
vate secretary, who must be accom-
panied by the Sergeant-at-Arms. Dur
ing the eleven years Mr.. Reed has
been the Executive Messenger, the
Secretary to the Council or Cover
nor's stenographer has always been
given the honor of bearing these
messages when the Secretary to the
Governor was not present On last
Wednesday Governor Foss prepared
a message to the Legislature on the
Public Service Commission. The Sec
rotary being in Washington, the
question arose among the attaches of
the Governors Office as to who
should be the bearer of the message.
The Governor came up while the sub
jeet was under discussion and imme-
diately cut another Republican color
line BY deciding that Mr.. w. L. Reed
was the proper person to take the
message from the Governor to the
Legislature, accompanied by the
Sergeant-at-Arms with his mace and
badge of ofiee.-The- Guardian, Bos-
ton. Mass, March l6.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
poSr-LENrEN DANCE.

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Eighth
Infantry Illinois National Guard. at
meeting this week decided to give a
lance at Masonic hall. Tuesday even
ng April 10th.
This organization is composed OF
the wives of the officers of the regi-
nent, the object of which is to assist
~ entertainments of the above char
,cter in raising funds TO furnish the
officers quarters and drill rooms in
he new Armory.
This will be among the first OF the
post-lenten dances, and is under the
Management of Mrs. John R. Mar
shall, president of the Auxiliary and
,Irs. r. r. Jackson. chairman of the
entertainment committee.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
NEGRO WOMAN PROTECTS
HER HONOR.
Against Advances of White Man
PardOned BY Gov. Hooper Of Tennes.
see, After Conviction and Sentences
of over Eleven Years

The case of Mrs. Lily Hill of
Washington County. Tenn. has been
one of intense interest to the Negro
citizenship Of Tennessee. especially as
It touches upon the vital point in the
preservation and protection of the
home life of that class of citizens.
The case particularly should appeal
TO Negroes. as it is well known that
the laws of the Southern States are
so framed. as TO throw around white
women every scintilla Of local. eoun-
~ and State authority TO preserve her
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

Ho0orable and straightforward
business man and the peoples esndi-
date for Alderman Of the Sand Ward.
Mr.. Melville G. Holding. the peo-
pies candidate for Alderman of the
Sind ward, is well and favorably
known IN this city and most espe-
cially On the south side, where he
has resided for many years.
He b . property holder and with
his lOReable family live in a beanti-
full hone, which he constructed sew
eral years ago at 97l6 Longwood
avenue
In every sense of the word Mr..
Holding IS an up-to-date business
man, for some years he has been the
Chicago representative for several
extensive plate glass and window
glass eoneerns. and being a man Of
affairs and at all times approachable
he viii be an ideal Alderman for ali
the people residing in the SIND ward.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23
COL. AUG. w. MILLER,
Republican Candidate for Member Q
the Board of Assessors.
Concluded from Poge H.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.

German-American leaders OF his
party on the West and North Sides
Lastly he has also been friendly 10
the Afro-Americans and when any
worthy Colored man or woman has
occasion to visit his Office on official
business he possesses enough of
common sense to treat them with the
amount of decency that they deserve,
and that is one of the many reasons
why many thousands of Afro
American voters will help to put him
over at the primaries Tuesday. April
9th and make it possible for him TO
continue to serve as one of the mem
bers of the Board of Assessors OF
Cook County.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

Mrs VIM. Emanuel. 6552 Rhodes
avenue. fell from a 63rd street car
last Saturday eve. and was severely
injured.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

DR.. Edward S. Miller. has with
drawn from the race for County Com
missioner, in favor of Rev. Jordan
Chavis.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1912-03-23

Whereas, one Of our capable and
highly respected citizens is a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
tor State Treasurer Of our great CON-
mOnwealth. Illinois. whose zeal and
va!Or Ne can guarantee as equal to
that OF any American and worthy the
most high trust, confidence and honor.
and
Whereas. We have always found him
~ clean. careful and unpre judicial dis
position, standing fearless for justice
The Detroit times., 1912-04-23
MARRIAGES.

Joseph May, "a Katherine Swapskl'
-
Maciej Mosewlcz 81 Rozalia Ward
Zinska 10. ~,
Howard Osborne. %. Detroit: May
Hood. n. Corvallis. Mich
Joseph SzeZesny, %; Stanisla"a
Wojciechowska, 10. ,.i
Joseph Paciesz. 2S' Mary hre%esi-
Lorenzo Brown. So Bernice shannon
22.
Russell l.. Mautard % Bertha Lenz.
Helge Carlson. %. Gurle Ringkinst
George specht IS, Akron, o.; Hattie
Leaders. 40, same. "a
I.udwik l.adick. %; Mary Pastaia, ~
Oscar - Schiehe, ~ lazy NJ. H'r u''N
Joseph BOSNIAN. %. wyandotte; Rena
Rushlo. 20 same.
stanisIaws Jamesklewicz. 23' stanis-
lava Ronatowska. 20.
Louis a Fribci. 80. Columbus, o.;
Helen r. Goldsmith. ~, Detroit
Earl Lafayette, -, Crosse llei LaVina
Anderson, -. Escanaba.
VIM. H. clark. "a Rochester ~ T.
John IL. Torney, IS. Detroit Marie
Nern. 20. Port Huron.
Adam Barkowski. IS. Lena Misen-
'N Ant In; Mysckier 20: Wanda c.
Francis Chzraszcz, u; Domika
= Joseph Yondras. - Helen GrzelIa,
Vincenty Bienkowsky, %; Jozefa Mi
inhn &. Hughes, 81, Detroit Augusta
Al WatsCh 81 Baltimore
Kasper Budziaszak, 16 Bronisiaw
George Bowersack. 2S; Ruth Fifer,
Joseph purecki 30; Katherine Jaros-
Vaclaw rowlowskL 2l Josie War
Stanley g. Blundel, so Lena w Win
ters. 20,
Benny Ruchberg, &c Ethel Israel. ~.
William + Sunley. Jr.. s6 Grace II.
Morris. %. "a
Elmer e. Adams. -, Detroit; Ella j.
Tonkin 90 Dearborn.
Waldyslaw Golabiewska. "a; Hen
drulla Iwanicka, IL.
William Plat, "a, Pearl Beach; Elsl-
enoro Y. Maynard. Is. Detroit.
William ~ Schrock, "a; Anna NJ
Charles McDermott %; Marie A.
y i HusselI ii. Mcutard. 22 Bertha Lenz.
Bernard czyrzynslSi, q; Karoiina
Sl<rzepczewska. %.
John Their. 20 Elizabeth Mesoros, s..
Jacob Nelson, %; Amanda ChriStcn-
sen. %
Charles t. Dease. 23i Avcril +. Bur
wick, IS
Charles Dolengn, "a; Wanda Pic
korek -.
William W. Dernecour, 49, Anna Es-
Reniamin f. smith, So; Katherine
Kecbler, 81.
Julius Rcska. 2S Mary Ilpke. 49,
Helge Carlson. %; Gurle Ringkyist,
Joseph Krawczak %: Paulina Knign.
25
Joseph MAY "a Katherine Swapski,