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The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
WARRANTS FOR 20 ALDERMEN
Are Taken in Custody on New
Evidence Covering Years
PREVIOUSLY ACCUSED ARRESTED

Detroit. Mich Aug. 9.-There were
] sensational developments in the alder
manic graft scandal today when Pros
| ecutor Shepherd announced that be-
fore night twenty aldermen will have
been placed under arrest on charges
Of conspiracy to defraud the city in
connection with their official positions.
The nine aldermen recently arrested
also are included among the twenty
new arrests
1t is said the arrests will be based
on entirely different evidence than that
procured by Detective w. j. Barnes
few weeks ago. which led to the ar
rest Of nine aldermen The latest ar
rests. At is alleged. will be based on
evidence covering the city administra-
tion years back.
Detectives were sent out To- arrest
the aldermen and the prisoners were
at once locked in cells. "They are
coming in so fast I'm afraid we will
have % put three each in cell pret-
ty soon,' said the doorman.
tsixtcen ARRESTS were 7rrFde bcforo
room. Eight OF these aldermen also
face the original bribery charges az
follows:
Aldermen-walsh. Brozo. Tossy.
Mason, Gilman, Ostrowsld Rosen-
thai, Watson and Skrzcid.
The new Hindle William
Koenig candidate for mayor), Ellis.
Lynch. O'Brien. Merritt and Zoeller
Several were released on bonds soon
after they were arrested. The newly
arrested We're required to furnish bonds
for five thousand dollars and those
formerly taken into custody were re-
leased on a surety Of two thousand.
Charged with having accepted bribes
nine members of Detroits council were
arraigned in police court this week.
Eight of the aldermen stood mute be-
fore Justice Stein. Ala. Frank J. Ma
son entered a plea Of not guilty and
demanded an immediate examination.
but his case with the others was ad-
Journed until August 20 Bond i'm each
case was purchased at $4,000 with one
surety and each alderman furnished
one.
Council Committee Secretary Eddie
Schreiter appeared before Justice JEFF
fries on q remand warrant, and his
$4,000 bond was continued until Aug.
1S at the request of Prosecutor Shep-
herd. Arthur Schrcitcr, brother of the
accused. appearing as his counsel, con-
senting TO the adjournment.
Prosecutor Shepherd refused to giye
snv ason for not securing a warrant
for Sch, liter or for asking for post
poncment OF his case. Asked point
blank if Schreiter had turned states
evidence. he refused to commit him
self
II is stated however. that there viii
'e warrant for Schreiter although
he complaint made against him viii
be different from the enc on which
The aldermen will be examined
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
AUxeERG sExTET TONIGHT.

The Auxberg Sextet of the Auxbers
college Ia Minneapolis will entertain
in the Norwegian Lutheran church OF
Seventh street this evening. This will
be the second visit of the AuxbeTe
sextet and those who remember the
first visit several years ago. look for
ward to an entertainment of excep-
tional merit. The six college younS
men who compose the sextet have eT-
cellent regulations and II is believed
their program will be o. exceptiona!
interest.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
THREE BATTLES FOR FLYNN.
Jimmy Coffroth Has Signed Up West
errer for Year

Chicago. Ill.,. Aug. 9.-The matching
Of Jim FLYNN. recent victim of Jack
Johnson. and Charlie Miller Of Sai.
Francisco on Wednesday, brought "a
light two other battles in which the
Pueblo fireman is to engage before
1912 turns into the following year.
James Coffroth has signed the west
erner for the three contests The Mil
Ter match is set for Labor day, Sept.
..
If Manager Jack Curley will permit
his charge to 80 into the ring seven
days later. Flynn will be sent agaius,
Al Kaufman on Admission day. on
Thanksgiving day Coffroth proposes to
use Flynn and Tommy Burns as his
star card. Curley isn't too willing 10
take on Kaufman with seven days he
tween, but will try and reach an agree
ment With Conroth
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
U. S. NAVY HAS 4,tt3
NEGROES ON ROLLS

Washington. Aug. o.-There are All;
negroes in the United States navy, re.
ceiving a total salary of $2.16S, 900. The
figures were compiled today by Beck
man Winthrop, acting secretary OF tho
navy. In response to a request from
Cyrus T., Adams. assistant registrat OF
the treasury. who is a negro. 1t is un
derstood that Mr. Adams wishes t9
use the information as campaign ma e.
terial TO show members of his race
that they are being well cared for un-
der the Taft administration.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
SUFFRAGETS ARE AROUSED
BY SEVERE JAIL SENTENCES

London. Aug. 9.-The Women's So
cial Political union. which heads the
militant suffraget movement. issued a
statement today regarding the Jail
sentences pronounced by the Dublin
court "Wednesday on three suffragets.
The union defies the authorities. call
ing the sentences an outrage, not de-
vised as a punishment to III the Of
lenses, but to terrorze other women
OF Glasgow.
a suffraget today. with a hatchety
smashed the glass of "A valuable paint
ing in the Glasgow art gallery. She
escaped.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
ASSIGNED TO FLAGSHIP.

Robin Young. ensign in the United
States navy. who visited his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Young here re-
Gently, has written from Manila of his
assignment 10 the Rainbow. the flag
ship of the Asiatic fleet. He is great
~ pleased with his new post. In Man.
lila he met Fri Spencer. who is i'm the
commissarv department of the army.
At Honolulu Mr., Young found the FIN
est residences he has seen anywhere
I'm the world The residences are
owned by wealthy plantation owners.
Mining Journal.
Ensign Young Is a brother of Roy
Young. manager for Gay a. Sturgis.
Calumet.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
COMMITTEES TO REPORT.
Further Plsrs for Kewecnsw County
Fair to Be Made Tonight.

There will he meeting of the exc
cutive committee of the Kewecnaw
committee of the -keweensw Counts
.hgrioultural association this evening az
which the various committees vii,
make their reports of the progress
made towards the arrangements for the
rs. ~ aud 20 AT the Glaciadom at Mo-
hawk. II is possible the amusement
committee Nill bc able 10 announce
the attractions secured.
II Is reported that a number of es-
pecially attractive exhibits are being
arranged for the l(ewcenaw Fair an0
thar II will be one of the best evet
attempted in this district.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
CALUMET MAN TREASURER.

At the business session Of the Luther
League district convention at Ishrcn-
ins, the following officers wer, elected
for next year President ReN. Sir.
N%man. lshrcming; vice president.
Mir. EckstroG. Hancock So ecettry.
Miss Grun0 Ishpeming; treasurer,
Rudolph strand, Calumet.
An appropriation of 5000 for mis-
sions was made. This is 60 be collect
ed during the coming year
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
KAISER TO FORBID DUELs.

Berlin. Aug. Am order will BE
issued by the kaiser In a few days pro-
hibiting army and navy duels after
disputes have been submitted To q
court of honor. II is said officers who
disregard this crder will be imme-
diately dismissed. But the kaiser -
reported to hope he can kill duelling
without affecting the military trad =
tions surrounding 1t.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09

skirmishing. accommodating, etc., and
the task will not be an easy one In
view of the fact that the line of at
tack will be unusually long. extend
ing practically from the southern lln9
Of Massachusetts TO New York city
Presumably the less densely settled
portions of the State Of Connecticut
will form the principal seat of the
imaginary war. Ample provisions have
been made for the feeding Of the troops
in the field and ambulance. signal and
hospital corps will accompany boiL
armies through their various opera
tions in the field. as they naturally
would in case Of en- actual war;
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
ACTOR NoRWoRTH I'LL.

New York, Aug Jack Norworth.
the vaudeville actor. has been COM
pelled to cancel all engagements and
TO save his life owing TO n sudden
attack of acute Bright's disease. His
wife, who is his partner i'm the vaude-
Vile team of Rayes and Norworth. viii
join him In Europe.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
AMERICAN LIVES CHEAPEST.
Mexico Pays Five Times as Much for
Cinnamon Killed.

Mexico City. Aug. "a study in
the value of human life was presented
In the payment of damages by tho
Mexican government for foreigners
killed and wounded, owing to lighting
in the republic.
According to Mexico's scale for the
payment of damages, a Chinaman is
worth five times as much as an Am
erican and a German more than twice
as much as Chinaman.
Mexico paid 10000 for each china
man killed and $4,000 for each Ger
man. For Americans $4,000 was paid
for each one killed and $500 for those
wounded.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
BIG SUM FOR CATCHER.

Chicago, Aug 9-Ray Schaik. catch
sr for the Milwaukee Association club.
was purchased today by the Chicago
Americans He win report tomorrow.
The consideration is said to be cash
and players" involving fifteen thou
sand dollars.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
POOR PEOPLE LOSE MONEY.

San Francisco. Aug. 9.-The Con-
tinental Building and Loan associa-
tion. well known on the Pacific coast.
DAY State Building and Loan Com
missioner Walker says experts report
shows a shortage of three hundred
thousand dollars. The shareholders
are mostly persons of small means.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
CORONATION ANNIVERSARY.

Rome, Aug. 9-The ninth anniver-
sary Of the coronation Of Pope Plus
X, was celebrated today with spe-
cia mass and reception in the Sistne
chapel. Many cardinals. bishops. dip
lomats. heads of the religious orders
and representatives of the Roman
aristocracy attended the ceremony.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
GREAT EXPOSITION PLANNED.
Agricultural Development to BE Pro
noted in 100000 Structure.

Chicago. Aug. "a s5.0OO.O00 agri
cultural and industrial exposition
building to adorn the luke front, in
which aliens will be Taught the agri-
cultural possibilities OF the country
and the back to the farm" movement
accelerated has been planned by Off
cials of the national immigration off.
cials' association.
The building Is To cover an entir,
block and will contain several conven =
tion halls ranging in capacity from
$500 to $4,000 people.
The entire lower floor will be de.
voted to the exposition of the agricul-
tura products and manufactures of
the various states of the country.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
NOTHING TO CONFESS
SAYS LIEUT.. BECKER.

New York. Aug. 9.-'Lieuten-
ant Becker made a brief state
ment in hts cell this morning.
denying the reports he contcm-
plated making a confession. He
said Il have nothing to con-
fess.'
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
KNAPsAcK WIRELESS.

West Point n. Y. Aug. "a ccm-
plete wireless installation which can
be carried in the kaapsacks Of four
men is the latest development of rn-
dio telegraphy adopted by the British
army. according to advices received
here. A "Knapsack station has
range of about 10 miles.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
SAYS CUBS WILL WIN.
Frank Chance Thinks the Giants Are
GOING Back.

Philadelphia. Pa. Aug 9.-Frdnll
Chance. manaser of the Chicago cubs,
said today that he believed the New
York Giants were out Of IL for the Ma
tional league championship Following
their defeats by the Pittsburshs.
Chance said the Giants are done for"
The Cubs are going strong" he
said. "and Il looks as though they
would land the pennant And with
Washington coming apparently strons b
er every day Il is quite likely thar
the worlds series will be fought out
between the Senators and the Chtca
60 Cubs
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL.
Monument in Memory Of Gray I'm
yelled in Mississippi.

Columbus, Miss, Aug. "a hand
some monument erected i'm memory of
the Confederate soldiers Of Lowndes
County was unveiled here today with
impressive exercises. Governor Brew
er of Mississippi delivered the priu
cipal grafton The other speakers in
cluded Mrs. s. +. r. Rose. president
OF the Mississippi division of the Unit
ed Daughters of the Confedcracy; Gen.
l.. r. Sykes. commander oi the DEPART
ment Of Tennessee of the United Con-
federate Veterans. and Blewctt Lee OF
Chicago. son of the late Gen. Stephen
u. lee.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
Y. M. C. A. CAMPERS.

The twenty-five Y. M. G. A. camp
crs who have been at Grand Marais
for the past ten days will arrive home
Tuesday The camp. which has been
In charge of Physical Director john
son. has been very successful and
pleasant one despite the poor wealth
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
INSIST ON HIGHER WAGES.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-The ultimatum of
The street car and elevated railroad
employees that the traction officials
must answer definitely this afternoon
was in the hands of the railway OIL
cials today. No threat of an imme-
diate strike was made, but the union
men, declare a walkout inevitable If
their demands for higher wages are re
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
WILSON is POSING TODAY

New York, Aug 9.-Woodrow VIII
son anticipated spending most of the
day posing for a special picture to be
used in. the national campaign. The
Governor said his speaking engage
ment probably would not begin before
the first OF September.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
ENGAGEMENT is ANNOUNCED

The following which appeared in the
Kalamazoo Gazette Of sunday. August
4. will be read with interest here:
Mr.. and Mrs r.. w. I.ounsberry an
noucne the engagement of their daugh-
ter. Lillian Myrtle 10 Frank Il. Rowe.
of Detroit, Mich The wedding will
take place Tuesday. August %. at the
home OF DIR. and Mrs VIM. r. $. Gregg
of Calumet. Mich"
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
SUPREME COURT BAR
TO AID FAMILY or
LATE JUSTICE HARLAN

Washington, y. C.. Aug. g.
Prominent members OF the bar
of the Federal supreme court
have started movement TO
raise forty thousand dollars cor
the relief Of the widow and two
daughters of the late Associate
Justice Harlan. They have sent
a letter 10 members Of the bar
asking for ive hundred dollar
contributions. II is said the
death of the Justice left the
family wholly unprovidcd :or.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
STATE WOULD KILL WOMAN.

Chicago. Aug. 9.-Miss Florence
bernstein. aged 22. the first woman for
whom the state has asked the death
penalty in years. was placed on trial
today charged with killing her hus-
hand. The woman claims self de
Tense
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
FINDS OLD BANK ACCOUNT.

t'ishkill Landing. ~ Y. Aug. a
John Flannery. a well-to-do land own
or hcre. mas Just discovered that his
father. who died 30 years ago, had a
deposit of 100000 In tire Newbursd n
Savings bank. The sum has more thar
doubled since II was placed there.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
WEALTHY BROOKLYN
MAN is ACCUSED
OF SHOOTING WIFE.

New York. Aug. 9.-Mat-
thew O'CalIaghan. cotton
merchant, living i'm a fashion
able section in Brooklyn, was
arrested today on the charge of
shooting his wife. Lillian.
whom he declared he mistook
for a burglar. Mrs. O'Calla-
CHAN said her husband was in
toxicated and the shooting was
deliberate.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
MEXICAN BANDITS IN TEXAS.

I'll Psso, Texas, Aug. 9.--Mexicsn
bandits crossed into Texas today and
began raiding near Sierra Blanca. ac-
cording to a telegram from Sheriff Ed
wards.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
eArrLEsHIP is DAMAGED.

Washington, Aug 9.-The battle
ship Nebraska ran into an uncharted
so seriously damaged that she was or
dered TO dock at the Boston navy
yards.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
NEW HEAD OF EAGLES.

men of Pittsburg. on the organization
ticket. was elected grand worthy pres-
ident Of the grand aerie of Eagles to-
day.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
QUAKE FRIoHTENs TURKS.

Constantinople, Aug. "a severe
earthquake shock lasting ten seconds
drove the whole population from
houses to the streets this morning
Many houses were violently shaken.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
CROWD WELCOMES ROOSEVELT

New York. Aug. 9.-The Roosevelt
party arrived this morning. A cheer
ing crowd greeted the colonel who
went Immediately to his editorial Of
fee.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
Canal Bill Vote Today.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The fight to
keep railroad owned ships from using
the Panama canal was resumed In
the Senate today.
The vote on the Panama canal bill
and amendments is set for o'clock
this afternoon.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-09
WOULD SEND VI0LAT0RS OF
SHERMAN LAW TO PRISON

Washington. Aug. 9.-Senator Ken .
yon's bill to compel Federal courts to
impose iail sentences instead Of fines
upon convicted violators of the Sher-
man law sokout Of the committee to-
day and was placed on the Senate cal
endar. Kenyon will work for its pass
age at this session
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-13
MEXICAN REVOLTOS
AROUSE IRE OF
UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT
Heavy Reckoning Awaits
Leaders Of Uprising Should
They Fell Into Hands Of
American Authorities.
EXECUTION OF FOUNTAIN
CAUSES INTENSE ANGER


thy Evenimg Hernia y. v Leased Wtrcl
Washington, April 1s.-Mexioan
rabals are rapidly r0usnR the IRE OF
this government and, while no steps
Of retaliation have been discussed u
Is almost certain tho revolufionists
will never obtain sympathy or rec.
ognition. Interference OF the rebels
with official mail OF American conauis
and the summary execution Of Thomas
Fountain, an American gunner, IN deii-
ance OF protest from this country,
have caused feeling of aggrayation.
Though the United States Is prac-
tlcally powerIess al present TO compel
more courtesy from the rebels, u Is
felt that a heavy reckoning IS await
ing some OF the insurrecto leaders
II is the official view IN Washington
thar II the rebels, made desperate BY
their failure 20 obtain supplies neces-
sary 10 successful campaign. are
trying 10 force Intervention tn Mex.
leo. their deliberate intentions are
doomed 20 failure.
As notice has been served on AM
orleans to keep out OF harms way In
Mexico. Il is argued that the admlnls-
tration can not be held accountable
for evil results following a disregard
OF President Tafts warning.
Military leaders In Mexico, federal
or rebel, who, In violation OF lnterna-
.tional rules Of war deliberately bring
about the execution OF a prisoner OF
war, are considered guilty OF murder
under International law II rebel
leader, having caused the death OF an
American comes within the iurisdic.
tion OF the United States he Is certain
TO be arrested and turned over to
the Mexican government with the
expectation that he will be tried on
the charge OF murder.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-13
MANY MORE HOTELS
NEEDED IN SAN DIEGO
FOR EXPOSITION TRADE

san Diego. Cal, April 1.-THE ex-
position city, San Diego. Cal, Is bus
Ter than ever making preparations for
IS great exposition 20 be held In cell
obration OF the opening OF the Pan
anna canal In 1915.
Part OF this preparation II IN pro-
wding accommodations for the thou
annda Of visitors who will be In the
city on that occasion.
New hotels have boen erected, but
the prospect is that there VIII be
need OF many more. Last year 5000
new houses were erected. but they
were all filled very promptly and this
year building operations are iucreas-
ing by great bounds. The number or
trnnsl6nts Ia San Diego Is now about
forty per cent greater than the NUM-
hof that was there last year az this
time. In fact. the city is growing 80
fa2t that what were Intended 60 DC
accommodations for trangients COM
lng to sec the exposition are being
taken up BY permanent Inhabitants
and the need OF building faster 10
accommodate the real exposition vis-
itoFs 10 INCREASINGLY apparent. Presi-
dent ID. @. Collier say the exposition
will draw more people than aFy O,her
OF similag magnitude ever held, ana
as ne ~ constantly travelling about
the country his estimate ig entitled
10 great consideration. Certainly, no
other exposition was ever bulh on
such novel and Interesting lines, ana
none other ever had so united ana
enthusiastic community behind q
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-13
REBELS DEVOTE EFFORTS
TO HARASslNo TRAVEL ERS

Washington. April 1S.- Mexican
rebels seem 20 have been confning
their efforts recently TO harasslng
railroad trains, Kiling officials and
delaying traffic. They held up a train
on the Tehuantepac railroad near
Santa Lucretia yesterday and demand
ed arms. and below Juchitan on the
Pam American railroad traffic again
was Interrupted,
The action OF Yaqul Indians IN firing
upon trains and the burning OF n
bridge on the line running southward
out OF Gwaymas, sonora. has caused
the complete abandonment OF service
on that road.
zaohariah Farmer. the American,
was not shot by rebels but was killed
In a train wreck al lrapauiO. Guiana.
iuanto, according TO Official reports
IA Nroken rain caused the wreck, but
tho responsibility has not been fixed
on the rebels.
Federal troops who have been pur-
suing the rebels who wrecked the
train running beiween MSrfl and Siloa
also IN Gnnnaluani0. which resulted
In the death OF the American conduct
or and Injury TO others have captured
several avspecis.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-13
FAITHFUL OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY OF
JEFFERSON'S
B | R I H
Governor Mcdonald Pays Flo.
quent Tribute to Life and
Labors of Third President
of United States.
CRIsT JOINS IN EUL0GY
OF APOSTLE OF LIBERTY

Especial TeIeEram ca Eveniag aewaldl
santa re. a. NJ, April IA meet.
ing was held in the hail 81 the house
OF representatives losi night to cele-
orate the iG9th Anniversary of the
birth Of Thomas Jefferson. The meet
ing was attended by large number OF
Democrats and people OF other pollt-
Teal faiths, the meeting being under
The auspices Of the Democratic club
OF Santa Fe. Governor Mcdonald
acted az chairman OF the meeting and
delivered short address. The gov
ernor said In part,
The Declaration OF independence
has made the name OF Jefferson im-
mortal In the minds OF our people.
And yet there are really some who
would like to outgrow aud forget that
ali men are born freen and equal
with certain inalienable rights,' that
all government derived It's just pow
ers from the consent OF the governed:
and that there should be. equal rights
for all and special privileges for none.
Jefferson was not Il spoilsman. He
did not believe that everything In his
brand was thoroughbred and all the
others scrubs II ls said on good au-
thority that ne did not consider mere
party service He made appointments
conaolentiously for the public good
He stated his position plainly and ad-
hered 10 Il.
mo party that ignores the welfare
OF our people can be kept In power
for any length of time. Parties must
be used for the benefit Of the state
and not the state be made an instru-
ment 20 build up political party and
advance of selfish interests Of men
who are not always honest. sincere,
and patriotic"
Governor Mcdonald, at the close al
his address. introduced Hon. .. II.
Crist OF Santa Fe. who delivered the
address Of the evening. Mr.. Crist's
address was an eulogy OF Thomas JEFF
ferson and of the life and public SER
vice OF the great Statesman. He
spoke from the text, The pen il
mightler than the sword"
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-04-13
CANADIAN WOMAN VICTIM
or SHOCKING INDIGNETV

Mexico City April l3.-passengers
who we're on the rain between siioa
and Marfl. which wRa attacked by
bandits Thursday when the conductor
IN. g. Kane an American. was killed,
report that a Canadian and his wife
were robbed of 400 pesos. The woman
was beaten on the s0loa Of the feet 90
force her to give up some jewels that
were hidden IN her clothing lt is re.
ported that she was badly injured and
Is unable 10 walk
Conductor Kane was shot through
the head because be declined 10 pro-
duce the cash
Thomas Fountain os las Cruces. N,
M.. the captain of q federal gun under
General villa, who was captured and
shot by rebels of General Salazar's
command at parral was not a citizens
OF the United States, according 70
the NJ lmparcial. The paper says II
has learned on relia1ls authority that
Fountain was born IN Texas. but some
years ago az rarral, became a nat.
uralizeG Mexican citizen.