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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
CHARGE AND DENIAL
Franki;n's Testimony Ia Barrow Trial
That compsrs sent Bribery Money
Direct TO psfsnes Attorney Flatiy
contradietsd by Labor Loader
Claims Possession Of Documents
Which p,sprovs Charge.

Los Angeles. Cal. June 4.--Samuel
Gompers, head of the American Fed
Grafton o. Labor sent direct to Cllr-
erce S. Darrnw the none: which tha
prosecution alleges wes used In the
bribery Of George n. Lockwood. ac-
ccrding t. Bert Franklin under cross
examination ;oday in the trial Of Dnr-
row for alleged Jury bribery In con-
ncc,ion with the Mcnamara case.
t'rank.in said Dar,rw had given Atrn
this information. r'rnukli testified nj
the same time that Darrow Ind toll
him he need no. Worr' about job Aar-
riman icing implicated In the case.
Hartman, Darrow told the witness.
could account for his visit to the SAFE
deposit vault the morning he secured
the $4,000 oy the fact that he took out
$500 to pay mortgage. SAID FRANKLIN
Samuel Gompers. president OF the
American Federation of Labor, today
said of Detective Frankli,'s testimony
in the Darrow trial at Los Angeles;
That Is an absolute falseliood made
of whole cloth. | do not know Frank :
lin and i have ncve" had any dealings
with him. did not scrd money to him
or to any oody. l do not handle anV
money. There Is nothing I" this ana II
is absurd "r. the cT..e Of II. rave dosn
rleutury proof which disputes his storS.
do rot care TO give the correspond
ence out al this time"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
PLAN COUP IN pARRow CASE.
McNamara Confession Agreed on 3d.
fore Alleged Bribery.

Los Angeles, juno THAT Clarence
s. parrow the former Mcnamara law
YER now on trial accused OF having
brtbod Jurors IN that case, VIII base his
defense on the assertion that the
agreement for the Mcnamara brothers
to plead guilty had been ninde before
the conclusion OF the alleged negotia-
tions for the bribery of Juror George
y. Lockwood was indicated yesterday.
A speciaI session OF the county grand
iury for the purpose of further IN
yestigntion of the alleged corruption OF
Jurors by the Mcnamara defense was
the only other important development
in the trial of Darrow.
The grand jury session was dcs!S-
mated by a member of the prosecution
as n "nshing expedition. which might
result in the return OF several indict-
merits against persons heretofore not
charged with completely in the alleged
unlawful operations OF the Mcnamara
defense.
In continuing his cross examination
Of Bert H. Franklin. former chief de-
tec,ive for tho Mcnamara defense.
Chief Counsel Rogers asked Franklin
concerning his meeting with Mr OAR
row and Lincoln Steffens In local
hotel. account OF which was given on
direct examination.
II was at this time. said tho witness
in his direct examination. that Darrow
showed him the list OF names compris-
ing the ninth special venire OF McNa-
mara talesmen. including the names OF
Lockwood and Kruger.
Mr.. Rogers said at the conclusion OF
the session that Lincoln Stehens would
testify that the arrangements Tor tho
pleas OF the 'McNamara brothers had
been concluded before the evening OK
Nov. 25. 1914. the time Of the meet
ing testified to By Franklin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
ROOT ROW CAUSES unEAs,Nxsa,
Politicians Oisturbsd 0sesuss 0ooooA
vsIt Proposes 20 Make Fight.

voIe Vr0p0oOO 60 wave .pt0uSs
Chicago. juno s.--Theodore RooseA
velt's determination to renew the fiAh4
on Senate Root for temporary chair-|
man and to bend every effort to HID
defeat when tho republican national
convention is opened June Is cnuse6
general unrest today among the re-
publican leaders and national commits,
tecmen who have already reached ChiA
cago for the pre- convention work.
It was apparent that the RoosavelS
leaders in tho west had expected no
fight against Senator Roots appoints.
rnent, but Alexander II. Revell and Ed.,
ward w. Sims declared themselves to.)
day In hearty accord with Colonel,
Roosevelt
Victor Rosewater. OF Omaha. actink
chairman OF the national committee,
who arrived today. said the action Or
the sub committee on arrangements In
picking Senator Root for the tempo !
rary craftsmanship was final unless
some member OF the national commit (
tee demanded that II he reviewed by
the full committee.
Fight 20 Go TO Floor.
1t ia said that an active Roosevelt
man on the national committee may
bring up for review In the full COM !
mittce meeting the appointment OF
Root. but the committee II Is believed
VIII sustain Chairman New and his,
subcommittee. throwing the nght or
the floor of the convention.
Open hearings OF the contest cases
which are to be taken up by the ma
tional cornmitte Friday are apparently ,
assured. Acting Chairman Rosewnter -
favorable to such action since both
Colonel Roosevelt and President Tnfe'
Rave asked for It.
Mr. Rosewater said tho ornrlittce
would undoubtedly reach its decision
on each contest case behind closed
doors after the arguments had been
made t-p to today contests I'm sS0
cases have been announced and moro
are expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
kENYoN's HOME VOTE.

Sweeps Webster County But Holden
Has Lead Thore Over Clarke.
Special to Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. June 4.-Webster county
total vote gives Kenyon $3.50. Young
1873. Twenty-nine precincts out of
thirty give Holden 2,097, Clarke 1.175.
Proudfoot 306. Harding majority of
s33, Chasseli plurality Of AL. Otto
sen majority of 1912, Woods ma
jortiy of 543, Bleakley majority Of
7s1. Representative Campbell ma
jority of 529. Dunn got $50 votes
Hamilton 1876.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
AFTER LoRIMeR AGAIN.
Noted Election Case Likely to Absorb
Ssnats's Attention For Two Weeks.

Washington. June 4.-With senatos
Lorimer holding conferences with his
friends ard organizing his defense and
the fight against him with speech in
the senate late today attention has
focused upon the noted election case
Of consideration in the senate for at
least the next two weeks and possibly
may prolong the session of congress.
Senators Lea and Kenyon. who with
Mr.. Kern are the minority Of the Lori
mer investigating committee holding
that the Illinois senator's election was
brought about by corruption. are ready
to Join in the fight against the majo--
ity report exonerating Mr.. Lorimer.
The second trial of Senator Lorimer.
of Illinois. on the charge Of having been
elected by corrupt methods was begun
in the senate today with speech by
Senator Kern. Of Indiana. a member Of
the investigating committee who signed
the minority report against Lorimer.
Senator Kern gave especial attention
to the plea that the case had been
settled by the senate's vindication last
year That plea. he said, had been
raised only at the last moment. He
said he would not admit It's validity.
Senator Lorimer occupied seat near
Mr. Kern. giving careful attention to
his arraignment There were many
visitors In the gallery.
Senator Kern praised the personal
reputation OF Mr. Lorimer and said that
for his conviction regarding the gravity
of the charges he would not be found
engaged in the disagreeable attack Of
a prosecutor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
PopuLAcE RISES IN PROTEST
AGAINST PREsENT
GOVERNMENT.
TROOPS FIRE ON RIOTERS,
KILLING AND WoUNDlNG MANY
General Discomfort Among Socialists
and Workers and Many Strikes Called
70 Exprsss Dispisasurs With Rulers
-c'ashes With Soldiers in Several
Cities.

Brussels. Belgium. June 1.-THE pos:
election riots in Belgium have taken on
a revolutionary character. Following
last nights troubles at Liege and other
places the socialist central committee
declared today that 1t would proclaim
general strike tomorrow.
A number Of persons were killed and
a score wounded in the exchange OF
several volleys between mounted gem
darmes and rioters at Liege.
In addition to the troubles at Liege
and Gerviers. where gendarmes fired
upon a crowd killing or wounding over
fifty persons, among whom were two
children. there was less serious rioting
at Biugcs. Journal, Client. Louvain.
Antwerp and in this city.
A number of Jesuit colleges and
Catholic Institutes We're attacked by
mobs and the windows OF the buildings
smashed. The gendarmes charged the
rioters with broadswords.
At Antwerp one battalion OF scouts
and a section of artillery of the civil
guards Joined the manifestants They
rebelled against the police authorities
and vented their feeling in demolishing
windows. The clerical press demands
the dismissal OF these troops.
Soldiers Fire on Mob.
The fatal encounter occurred In the
vicinity Of the socialist headquarters
known as "Populaire." Firing revolvers
into the air. the protestants advanced
slowly thru the streets to "Populaire. "
sacking stores and cafes as they went,
After they arrived at the headquarters
several shots were fred from within
the place upon the mounted gendarmes
In the streets.
The commandant. thinking that tho
soldiers were about to be overwhelmed.
gave the order to fire at will and sew.
eral persons fell in the hail OF bullets
that followed. some being instantly
killed.
Much Damage At Lisss.
At Liege enormous damage was done
by the rioters last night Today the
streets in the city were piled high with
broken tables. chairs, beams planks
and stones. the arms used by the mob
in attacks upon the police.
The tramways were wrecked. In the
Place st. Lambert the rioters over
turned the street cars and used them as
barricades from behind which they
hurled missiles at the police fnjuring
several
The favorite cries of the manifest
ants are those demanding the admin :
istration separation Of the Flemish and
Waltoon provinces. Some Of the news
papers report a growing sentiment
among the working classes in the Wal
toon district of the southeast In favor
~ tho appavatiOn of their provinces to
France.
Fifty thousand additional reserves
will be called out 1t was given out to-
day The agitation is spreading thru
out the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
GAS FATAL TO FIVE
Owner Of Grain Pit Overcome by
Fumcs Whi;e Securing Feed for
Cows and Rescue Attempts Result
in -Four Subsequent Fataiities-Gas
Generated by Fsrmerted Grain.

Cincinnati. o., June 4.--t'ive persons
perished as the result OF peinS over
come by gas fumes in a grain well at
the dairy of Jacob Sachs in Farmont
this city today
Henry Esterman, fireman. VINO went
into the pit to get out the bodies was
also overcome and lies at the city hos
pital in a serious condition.
Four OF the victims forfeited their
lives in efforts to rescue Mr.. Sachs. the
first victim.
The pit was used by Sachs for the
storage OF wet malt feed. which he fed
TO his mich cows, The grain had fer
mented and generated deadly gases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Vote in Winrebaao.

Special to Times -Republicana
Forest City. June 4.-Ccmplete re-
turns in Winnebago county on senator
and governor give Kenyon 1929;
Clarke 919; Holden 79s; Prondfoot A..
Incomplete returns on the balance Of
the ticket with four precincts missing:
Harding 423; Van Law 232: Allen 232:
Chassell 302; Van Duyn 900; Ketchum
1874; Ottosen 4S7; Congressman Woods
$50: Stillman 294. Kingland wins over
Russell for representative by 800 votes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
EXTRA SESSION BEGUN.

Minnesota Io1isestors Convene to Con-
sidse Primary Law.
st. Paul, lure Am extra session
Of the MinnesOta legislature called by
Governor EbeYhart will begin today
The primary reason given for the ses-
sion is the enactment of a statewide
primary election law including all state
officers and for presidential delegates
but it is evident that several other
measures win be considered including
woman's suffrage and a reapportion-
ment OF the legislative and senatorial
districts Of the state. Both Of these
measures were defeated at the regular
session in 1911
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04

from Iowa had been renoniinated.
Definite returns on the republican
senatorial contest are not expected be-
fore night and perhaps not before
morning. It is certain the returns on
the gubeY material race and the state
ticket will not be available tefore to-
morrow.
chasssil- -vanDuyn Race Close.
The returns In hand relative to the
republican nomination for secretary Of
state are Of a character plainly to in
dicate that the race is close between
E. r. Chassell and e. w. Van DuyE
with slight advantage for the for
mer. His friends. however. are not yet
confident of the outcome.
The railroad commissionership is up
in the air. The candidates are running
we'll together. tho In many of the re-
ported precincts N. s. Ketchum seems
to have decided lead over Chris Otto
sen.
Chances Favor Harding.
The vote on lieutenant governor was
a surprise to the friends Of Senator c.
H. Van Law. w. L. Harding seemed to
would. 1t still seems to be anybody 8
fight, with the chances favoring Mr..
Harding at the outset.
Holden Expects Boost in Country.
Altho; Clarke has a lead in the cities
over the state Holden's managers re-
fused to concede him the nomination.
q. E. Stayner, Holden's manager. said
at room today that he still expected the
Ames man 70 forge to the 'front.' He
says the rural precincts will overcome
the Clarke lead.
Managers for George w. Clarke
claim that he won the republican NOM
ination for governor yesterday by a
vote equal or exceeding that Of the
other candidates combined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Weedburx soo.t. Harding.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, June 4.-Returns show
the denominations OF the late Congress-
man Hubbard over George Scott by a
vote of about 2 to 1. Kenyon wins in
Woodbury. county by the same propor-
ton. Clarke got 1911 to Holden's 500.
In Sioux City Harding, who lives here.
secured 1852 to Van Law GA. Chassell
and Bleakley were big winners. Only a
few country precincts have been heard
from, but incomplete and county re-
turns are in line with the foregoing
figures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Wright County Nominees.

Special to T1meS-RepuDllcan.
Clarion, June 4.-Wright county OF
icers nominated were: Auditor. +. f.
Ogier; treasurer, G. l.. Webster: at
Iorney. L. n. Archerd: clerk, b. A
Banks; sheriff, Dan Leonard: superin-
tendent. NJ. L. Howell; recorder is very
close between c. H. Hudelson and
Mrs. c. v. Lucas.
Kenyon carries Wright county three
to one. Clarke is running ahead OF
Holden. ]. H. Reese, of Belmond. is
ahead Of l. ID. McVicker. Of Eagle
Grove, for representative Congress-
man Charles E. Pickett, OF Waterloo
is running ahead of Sumner, of Water
loo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Franklin Nominees.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. June Eighteen precincts
out OF twenty give Shepherd and VIII
liams q tie for treasurer. Miss Nc
Swiggen is elected county superinten-
dent. Proctor has the lead over Pops
for clerk of courts. and sis' probably
elected. Harry Luke wins IN the Third
district for supervisor by four votes.
and Hatton is close winner in the
second district. Bert Lane is elected
recorder by big majority. The vot-
ing machines gave satisfaction and u
g heavy. vote was cast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
lsMAY DEFENDS SMITH.

Tells Inquiry Court That Captain Was
Justified in Speeding Titanic.
London. June 4.J. Bruce Ismay told
the British court Of inquiry today that
it had been planned to drive the IT.
tanic at full speed during few ia
vorable hours Of her maiden trip and
that he considered Captain Smith fully
justified at going at full speed thru the
ice region as long as weather condi-
tions made 1t possible to see ice ahead.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
MARsHAILTOwN, IOWA, TUESDAY JUNE 4 1912

safety Of the. ship - not IN danger.
A report 10 she navy department.
says the Skin. Of the ship was badly
dented but NOT broken by reef or
ridge In its course. but that efforts Will
be made to continue tile trial trips re-
gardless OF the, accident. The report
does not say how the accident oc-
CURED.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Kenyon carr;es Linn.

Cedar Rapids, June 4.-Linn county
with one precinct missing gives Kenyon
1862 votes and Young 1,544: Clarke,
1852; Holden. 1,O45; Proudfoot, 703:
Harding carried the county by 1,5o0.
In twenty-eight precincts out Of thir-
ty-nine Hamilton for governor on the
democratic ticket has $50 and Dunn 92
Benton county Kenyon. 1,oo1 /:
YOUNG. ST.; Clarke, s52: Holden: 52s:
Proudfoot, 413; Hamilton, 329: Dunn,
7S.
Jones county-Twenty- three Of twen-
ty-six precincts: Young, 545; Kenyon,
2s6: Clarke. 353; Holden, 1898; Proud
foot. "a: Hamilton, l3e: Dunn, 231.
Tama county-Kenyon. 1861: Young,
3s4: Clarke. s4S: Holden, sos; Proud
foot. 100: Hamilton, 323: Dunn. 113.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
k.,dali Win. bv 5.ooo.

NON0aJJ WINS by o1OVV'
Ottumwa. June 4.-Rcturns from five
Of the seven counties in the Sixth dis
trict give Representative Kendall a
majority OF 1000 over H. b. Allfree. OF
Newton. Kendall will probably have s.
900 majority In the district.
Complete returns from Wapello
county, with three precincts missing
give Kenyon 1885; Young LOIS;
Clarke 1856: Holden 500; Proudfoot
298; Dunn 1853: Hamilton 556.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
e;o.;n, IN Chant.

Ghent belgium. June IA score or
persons were wounded in fight with
gendarmes hero today. Mohs attacked
several converts. breaking the windows
of the buildings. The rioters also
sma shed all the windows in the stores
on several streets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Thirty Of Mob Killed.

verviers. Belgium June "A mob
today assailed gendarmes with mis-
siles The gendarmes charged repeated
lv and when the rioters refused to dis
perse opened fire. Thirty Of the mob
fell killed and or wounded. Seven gen.
darmes were injured Many arrests
were made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
lBy Associated Press.l

Des Moines June 4.-Returns col
lected today from $40 scattering pre-
cincts In the state outside of Des
Moines and Polk county shows that
United States Senator w. S. Kenyon,
Of Fort Dodge. received $4,000 votes
and Lafayette Young, of Des Moines
approximately $4,000 votes in those
precincts in yesterdays Iowa primary.
In Polk county. with four Des Moines
precincts and fourteen rural precincts
still uncounted this morning, Kenyon
lead 3,445. His total vote that far
tabulated In Polk county was 6,955 and
Young's was $3.50.
Comparatively few Of the judges
in the -7.s0s voting precincts in the
state completed their work last night
and It will be late today before the
returns from the majority of the pre-
cincts have been compiled.
cjarlo's Lead About 10000
The gOvernorship contest on the re-
publican ticket was extremely close.
Altho George w. Clarke held a good
lead In the returns at hand today.
campaign managers for p. G. Holden
declared they expected Holden would
be returned winner when final results
were known
ClarkSs friends place his possible
plurality over Holden at more than
10000.
Because Of the meagerness of the
returns It was impossible this morning
10 get an accurate line on the success
ful candidates for the contested Of
fees on the republican ticket below
the office Of governor.
Hamilton Leads Dunn.
The democratic vote thruout the
state was the lightest that has been
registere4 in q number OF years. John
r. Hamilton, Of Cedar Rapids. on the
face OF Incomplete returns led E. G.
Dunn, Of Mason City, for the demo-
cratic nomination for governor.
Kenyon Has ovsr $1,000 to Spare.
Meager additional returns from over
the state 1t noon today had not ma
terislly changed the situation with ref
erence to Senator w. 8. Kenyon's vic
tory over Lafayette Young in yester-
days state wide primary. While the
absence OF figures due to the slowness
with which returns are coming i'll
made somewhat uncertain the republi-
can nominee for governor, reports in
hand indicate that George w. Clarke is
ahead Of Ills nearest opponent. Perry
g. Holden.
senator Kenyon's majority estimate
still remains between $4,000 and co.
600. The senator 10 to be the recipient
Of a reception when he reaches here
this Afternoon en- route from his home
in Fort Dodge to Washington.
Dunn Takes Lead.
On the democratic side the few later
,enorts tabulated during the morning
showed Z. q. Dunn. OF Mason City. to
be leading his opponent. John +. Ham
iiton. OF Cedar Rapids, for the guber-
Material nomination.
- 4 .:s.. enough reports had been
received % justify the statement thai
III - M1Don3 uaAmbars oS congress
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04

City by 3o3 to 81. and will probably
carry johnson county proportionately.
Senator White. democrat. beats Thom-
a. 6tapleton. of Marengo. In Iowa
City. s65 to ls3. and probably 10 re-
nominated by q close vote In the
Johnson Iowa county district. He had
no republican opposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
THREE suFFocATeo az GAS.

Dod;ss Of Dead Trio Taken From
Closed Room in New York Home.
New York, June 4.-The bodies OF
Mrs. G. NJ. Warner her son. 2 years
old, and her granddaughter. years
old, were found today in the Warner
home in the Bronx. All had been killed
by illuminating gas. Cracks in tho
windows and doors were stuffed with
paper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
pRgs,pgN1so VRt9peo0 coogTNo0
CONVENTION " aaAss0ss o.
THIRTY voTgo.
MINORITY REsoIuTloNo
FoR RooosEvEIr -ogFEArau.srs
Convention Delays Namlnoe - oeate
Offices Until Astsr Prssidsntlal Gems
test 10 0setied-Rsssswsats 0sesrs
minatien 70 Fight Rect - rsmpsr>
ary Chairman Distur6s Politicians.

Columbus, O, June 4-pvseade0t
Taft won In the fight fer 0hie's
six dslssatss- at large 20 the re-
publican national convsntisN at
the state convontsen today BY .
vote Of 3ooN 20 302la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Clarke and Kenyon in Worth.
ecial to Times-Republica

Special to T1mes-Republican.
Northwood, June 4.-Complete semi
official returns for Worth county give
Holden 602: Clarke SIS: and Proudfoot
40: Kenyon LIS: Young 1876; Chassell
695; Allen 296 and Van Duyn "a;
Hausen 1894: Adams 12S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
KENYON LANDSLIDE;
CLARKE IS LEADING
Partial Returns from State Indicate Kenyon
Plurality Of About $4,000.
VAN LAW.HARDING RACE CLOSE

cLARkEs MANAoERS 5000 PLURALITY OVER HOLDEN
VOTE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SURPRISE, RE-
suit pousr BUT sTAhoPATTER LEADS HoLDENs
FRIENDS REFUGE cohcEoE oEFEAr-cHAssELL FOR SEC.
RErARY or STATE
TuRhs-kETcHum AHEAD FOR COMMISSIONER DEMOCRATIC
BETWEEN HAMILTON AND DUNN CLOSE AND RESULT IN
DouDT.
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Kennedy Renomina ated.

Kennedy Renominated.
Burlington, June 4.-Congressman G.
A. Kennedy has been renominated by
the republican party by a good ma
jority over State Senator Neal. Of
Washington county.
Mayor Elder, of Keokuk, is the dem
ccratic nominee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
Miner. Strike in Protest

Mons. Belgium. June i.-Two thons-
and miners struck today In protest
against the maintainance OF the present
government
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-04
CLARKE CLAIMS BIG LEAD.

SWOUN9OV0 0Ny S50 VIII wv ~ "
Cent OF Total Vote.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, June 4.-Tabulated re-
turns from scattered precincts in sixty
counties on governor with 10000 votes
show: Clarke, q, 27S: Holden. 1882:
Proudfoot, 1892; Clarke therefore
has SO per cent of the vote. The belief
prevails that the Produfoot vote will
not be as large as that Of John Hamil-
ton four years ago.