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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
IL Killed in Storm.

Logan.-Walter Goodwin, a railro6d
eating house proprietor, was killed
at Missouri Valley when the Mason
& Seabury garage collapsed in a
violent wind storm. The Chautauqua
tent was blown down and badly dam
aged.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Farmers Hold Picnic.

Newton-The Union Changers So
ciety Of. Jasper county held its annu-
! al picnic at the fair grounds with l.
300 farmers present. The principal
address was by Senator Malmberg OF
,Ottumwa. Readings and music were
given by the farmers. N
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Sights More Than Fifty Iceberqs.
New York, Aug. 2O.-More than so
icebergs floating in the Atlantic near
Newfoundland were sighted by Cap
tain Amundsen of the steamer Rag
narok, which came in Sunday from
Botswocdville. N. F.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Woman Shoots District Attorney.
New York, Aug. 21.-Albert C. Each,
district attorney of Richmond county.
was shot and seriously wounded Mon
day in his private office in Stapleton.
S. l.. by Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Edmunds,
thought to be crazy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
pullman Porter 4 Cause. Suit.

misunderstanding that j. E. Hal
ey, porter on a Pullman car attach
ed to Burlington train No. 2, opened
the curtains Of her berth and fright
ened her to such an extent that she
had to 60 to sanitarium for treat
ment OF her nerves, Miss Rose Spiwak
has filed a suit for $4,000 damages
against the Pullman company and the
Burlington road in the courts here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Five Killed Two Hurt by Train. RI
Cumberland. Md. Aug. 20.-A Bal,
timore and Ohio passenger train
struck an outing party of eight on the
Western Maryland railway extension
one mile west Of ,Frostburg station
near the Borden water station. killing
FIVE and injuring two
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
:. 10, ls-t ST - q htHs fgtH 3s .g'Az ''
4 Attacks Sunday Schools.

e. Ottumwa.-The Ottumwa Trades
and Labor assembly has passed a res
olution criticising the Sunday school
council of Ottumwa for having pa
5rade of school members here on La
Dor day, claiming it will effect the
attendance at the joint celebration of
Ottumwa, Abba, and Oskaloosa at Os-
kaloosa. 81, Fl e z.sE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
~ n 1t Lei.hman,s Family Hurt

3Ambassador Leishman's Family Hurt.
Berlin. Aug. 23.-Mrs. Leishman.
wife Of the American ambassador, and
her two daughters, Miss Macy and
Countess Gontaut de Biron, were bad
" injured in an automobile accident
near Reicherhausen Wednesday. Mr..
1.eishman$l left for Reicherhausen i'm
mediately on receiving a telegram
telling him OF the mishap. It is un-
derstood that the car collided with
another vehicle and Mrs. sLeishman
and her daughters were thrown out.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Iowa Soldiers In Camp .,

Iowa Falls-Nearly $500 soldiers
are In camp here and will participate
in the maneuvers. On every side at
brigade headquarters 3. nothing but
remarks are indulged
in regarding the appearance and dis
cipline Of the various companies of
the national guard. :J2s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
As,embIy Elects Officers

NSSemb1y E1eett On1ceFs.
Iowa Falls.-At the annual meet
ing Of the Iowa State Baptist Sunday
School assembly, which has just clos
ed it's annual convention, the follow
ing; officers were elected President,
the Rev. L. R. Bobbit Of Pella, secre-
tary, Miss Searcy of Lake City;
treasurer, A. S. Clark of Iowa Falls.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Gets Cash in Bold Day Theft.

Toledo, O.. Aug. 21.-Nearly $1,000,
mostly in currency, and the rest in.
checks, was f1lched from the Office Of
the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation
company Office here Monday in bold
taylight robbery. An hour later the
robber returned 500 to the company.
through a third person.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Railroad Man Injured,

Mason City.-Herman Rettinghouse,
division superintendent for the
Northwestern, was seriously injured
near Hanlontown when his speeder
was derailed at crossing. He has a
broken ankle and many cuts and
bruises.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Two Killed In N. Y. Aqueduc,

Two Killed In N. Y. Aqueduct.
Newburgh, N. Y, Aug. 21.-Two
workmen were killed, two others in
jured and score had narrow escapes
when cavern occurred Monday on
the New York aqueduct, sixty feet be-
low ground.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
5000 Truckers on strike.

Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 22.-Canadian
Northern railway truckers on docks
and in freight sheds at Port Arthur,
Ont, struck Tuesday for higher wages.
They demand 271s cents an hour.
Eight thousand men are affected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

nramweIl Booth Salvation Army Head.
New. York. Aug 23.-Bramwell
Booth was officially proclaimed as
head of the Salvation Army Wednes-
day, succeeding his father, General
Booth, who died in London on Tues
day morning, after long illness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
portsmouth Bank Looted.

Logan-Robbers cracked the safe
of the Portsmouth bank, few miles
east of this place, and obtained The
sum of $3.50. The yeggmen We're
fired on by citizens. but they made
their escape.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
,,nch counter on rrain.

San Francisco, Aug. 22.-Built for
travellers of moderate means, the first
lunch counter car" ever put into the
service by an American railroad was
attached Tuesday to trains running
from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Agree on Naval Bill.

Washington. Aug. 21.-The confer
ees on the naval appropriation bill
reached an agreement Monday. to au-
thorize the construction OF one new
battleship to cost $4,000, 900, inclusive
|of armor and armament.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Raptists to Meet.

Ottumwa-The Oskaloosa Baptist
association, composed of eighteen
churches in Mahaska and Wapello
counties, will hold it's sixty-fifth an
niversary here Aug. 20, 21 and %, in
a, convention in the South Ottumwa
Baptist church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Schools Discard Text Book.

OV''Vo'0 s~t"~o7O WI oVV'~' =
Davenport.-The school board has
discarded the physiology text book
in use in the public schools here for
a number of years, claiming that the
evil effects of alcohol and tobacco
are grossly exaggerated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Fined for Killing Dog.

Cedar Falls.-Orval Evans and E.
D. Church, both hailing from Cedar
Rapids, were fined s25 and costs each
by Justice Charles S. Cummins for
killing the bird dog Of William Bent
on, while they were driving along
the public highway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Two Killed By lnterurban.

=
Iowa City.-An interurban freight
train struck three men in the yards
here. Andrew O'Donnell was killed,
Charles Emmons had a leg cut off,
dying soon after, and James LAWN an
arm cut off. They were dragged 100
Yards 100 r.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Tar sions Pension Bill.

Washington. Aug. 2o.-President
Taft's first official act Saturday was
to sign the $16O.ooo.oO0 pension ap-
preparation bill. The pension Office
sent telegraph orders to the eighteen
outlying agencies to start payment.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
p.n.n, cr..h Sinh. sh,,

Panama. Aug. 20.-Part of the new
American wharf collapsed here Sun
day and two electric cranes fell on
the Pacific mail steamer Newport,
causing 1t to sink. Blasting had weak
ened the piers foundations.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Crippled Ship in Port,

Liverpool, England, Aug. 23.-The
Allan line steamer Corsican, which
struck an iceberg east of Belle Isle,
near Newfoundland, August II, while
on her voyage from Montreal to this
port, arrived Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Webster County Rural Fairs.
FIT. Dodge.-One of Webster coun-
TVS two rival fair associations has
decided to stage q fair this year and
has announced the dates will be Sep
TENDER 24-27, inclusive.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
U. 8. Troops In Manaaua.


Managua. Nicaragua. Aug. 19.-Capt.
Warren J. Terhune. commander OF the
United States gunboat Annapolis. with
a force of American marines COM
poerd of II officers and 1854 men, ar
rived in the capital Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

Senator kenyon's Brother Held.
K. Sioux City, Ia: Aug. 22.-Accused
OF forgery in connection with land
and gravel company, F. A. Kenyon,
brother of United States Senator Ken.
yon, surrendered himself here Tues,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Alien cIansman Goes to Prison.

Allen clansman Goes to Prison.
Wltheville. Pa, Aug. 20.--Sidna Ed.
wards. one OF the Hillsville court
house assassins. pleaded guilty to sec
ond degree murder Saturday and was
sentenced to fifteen years IN the pen
.iteatiary.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
First Exhibit Arrived.

Des Moines.-The first exhibit OF
draft horses for the state fair to ar
rive belong to Finch Brothers OF Jol-
let, III. They came here from the
North Dakota fair. In all the Finch
Brothers will exhibit sixty horses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
stork Leaves tTriplets.

Marshalltown.-The stork was Gun
usually generous when he visited the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Dahlstrom
at Swaledale, in northern Iowa, and
left triplets. Two of the babes are
girls and the other a boy. They weigh
four, six and eight pounds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
SMOKING Craze. Woman

Tampa. Fla. Aug. 19.-Crazed by
excessive and constant smoking, Vic
torial RUIZ. a Cuban woman. poured
a gallon of kerosene on her clothing
and put lighted match to it Friday.
She was burned to a crisp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
State Historical Society.

Iowa City.-Charles NJ. butcher, OF
this city has been elected curator OF
the State Historical Society of Iowa
to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Prof. L. G. Weld, who
leaves Iowa to carry on his work as
president of Pullman institute.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Train Hurled Into Ditch.

Chicago. Aug. ga derail on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul tracks
Wednesday, at Mayfair station, caused
the ditching Of the Minneapolis fast
mail as 1t was nearing the city limits
at a speed of so miles an hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Almost Loses Life In Thre.l,er.

Almost Loses LIE III IHTeSHer. z
Council Babe" Scherdh OF
sCass county, had his clothes entirely
torn from his body and escaped death
in miraculous manner while max
ing repairs inside a threshing ma
chine near Griswold. The engineer
did not know Scherdin was in the
thresher until he heard his cries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Thomas c. Moves is Dead.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Thomas C.
Moves, president of the Washington
American League baseball club. and
news manager of the Washington Star,
died suddenly Wednesday of pneumo-
mia at hospital here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Rox Hurt In rhresher.

Pomeroy.-Paul George, 15-year-old
son of R. G. George, suffered the loss
of his left foot when oats On which
he was standing slipped off the load
and let the boy fall into the cylinder
of the threshing machine. M
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
700 FREIGHT Handlers Strikes,

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 19.-Seven hun
dred freight handlers went on strike
here Friday for an increase in wages
and a Encouragement of their working
hours Thirty policemen have been
detailed to the docks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
JpennsvIv,nI. STORM ktII,-

PehnsyIVan1a STORM k!IIs.
Pittsburg. Pa, Aug. 22.-Pittsbure
and western Pennsylvania was visit
ed by most disastrous series OF
electrical storms and cloudbu Tues
day, and immense damage and loss OF
life resulted. 40,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Pacific Freiohter eoe. Ashore

Pacific Freighter Goes Ashore.
San Francisco, Aug. l9.-The steam
er Pleiades. which sailed for Balboa
from this port August II, went ashore
on the Lower California coast. near
Magdalena bay. Friday. as wired to
the merchants exchange e
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
c.r,nan Emnresa verx IlI.

Berlin, Aug. 2O.-1t was reported
Sunday that the kaiserin's health
continues SO unsatisfactory that her
complete retirement from court and
public life may be necessary during
the coming winter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
struck Ry a Train.

Iowa City.---Michael Purcell, 50
years of age, was found dead with his
skull crushed in the Rock Island
yards at Elmira. 1t is believed he was
struck by a passenger train.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
keosauqua Woman Burned.

Keosauqua-Mrs. Fred Rigsby, 80
years old, died of burns received
when a two, gallon can of coal oil ex-
ploded, setting her dress afire. 4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Brings 10000, 900 Herr,no.

New York, Aug. 21.-The largest
shipment of kippered herring ever re-
ceived in this country was unloaded
Monday from the liner Caledonia. The
shipment consists Of 10000 barrels or
about 10,000.0 900 fish.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Nat Goodwin Is IMPROVING.

Los Angeles, Aug. 19.-Nat C. Good
win, who was severely injured by
the overturning of boat in the surf
40 miles north of Venice, was better
Friday than at any time since the
accident occurred.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
hou.e Vote. One eattle,h,n.

Washington, Aug. 22.---By vote 81
ISL to so the house adopted the con.
ference report on the naval appropria,
ton bill Tuesday. The measure,
which will now go to the president.
provides for one battleship.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Arrest $4,000 DefauIter.

New York. Aug. 23.-After a two
years search John A. Flack, wanted
for the Sembezzlement Of $4,000 from
the State bank Of Abilene. Kan, was
arrested here Wednesday by Nationa!
Surety company detectives.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
seven Dead; Three Dying,

seven Dead; Three Dying. ~
Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 23.-Seven men
died Wednesday in Montreal. and
three others are lowering between life
and death, resultant Of gangs of labor.
ers near st. Lambert, Que, drinking
wood alcohol through a mistake.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Sheldon Is TAFT Treasurer.

-"-,t- 0H0VuVII 70 CIT ITSdeUICT. 1900
Washington, Aug. 22.-George R..
Sheldon, treasurer O. the Republican
national committee in 1908, was select
ed Tuesday as treasurer of the com.
mittce for the present campaign by
Charles D. Hilles. .,t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
M.d,c,, society viii Meet,

n MEDICAL Society VIII Weee' q n
Council Bluffs.-The twenty-httn
annual meeting Of the Missouri VAL
ley Medical society, composed OF lead
ing physicians and surgeons in four
states in the middle west, is to be
held in Council Bluffs Sept. and 8.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
BURNED In EXPLOSION.

Keosauqua.-Mrs. Fred Rigby of
this place was terribly burned by the
explosion of two gallon can of kero-
sene in her hands while she was pour
ing oil to start a kitchen fire.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
CAPTAIN Kills Family and SELF.

Eastbourne, England. Aug. IL
Capt. Hicks Murray OF the Gordon
Highlanders killed his wife, three chill
dren and himself Monday. After
shooting he poured petrol over the
house floor and set fire to it.,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
To Buy Up Religious Press.

r. To Buy Up Religious Press' @
Baltimore. Md, Aug. 20.-Word was
received here Sunday from Chicago
that a $1,650,O00 syndicate is being
formed there and in New York to
reorganize and buy up the religious
press of the country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Nan w.oenen for conaress

Spirit Lake.-The eleventh district
democratic congressional convention
in session here nominated Judge A.
Van Wagenen of Sioux City for the
democratic candidate for congress.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Several Barns Destroyed.

Mount Ayr.-Lightning destroyed a
number of. barnss in this county Mon
day. o. E. Gleason lost $1,000, c. B..
Humphrey $1,000, A. Harris s1,10o,
Mcdonald, near Knowlton, $1,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
con nm Ere a. FairfieId.

Fairfield. The big McElhany de-
partment store on the east side Of
the square in Fairfield was complete
ly ruined by fire. The loss is estimat-
ed at 100000, but is practically COW
cred by insurance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Heat Ieada 70 Suicide

Harlan.-Arthur McCord, promi-
nent young Center township farmer
committed suicide by shooting him
self through the head with a 80 cali.
Der revolver and died instantly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
President Receive. Bow Scouts.

Washington, Aug. 21.-A large dele
cation of boy scouts who arrived in
Washington Monday on bicycles from
Burlington. Iowa. was introduced to
President Taft by Representative Ken
nedy. Gaa
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
YOUNGEST Mother In Iowa.

Iowa City.-The youngest mother
recorded in Iowa medical history is
an 11-year-old girl from near Daven-
port, who delivered healthy eight
and one-half pound child at Univers-
ity hospital.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28

NaticaYou aren't thinking Of mar
rying Reggy, are you g. Il, I5s5 q.
Evelyn-Of course ! am. Hasn't
he future? s6S ;}ss;., & al 4
Natica-Yes, to be sure. But why
teopardize it? ~ EzsE ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-28
Arrested on Federal Charge.

Webster City.-Edward Largent OF
Stanhope, is under arrest by the fed
eral authorities charged with sending
obscene matter through the United
States mails. 80.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-03-07
One Rich Man Fed Poor.
SEVEN KILLED BY
WIND IN SOUTH
Tornado Sweeps Prairie and Rice Lands
in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark.-Seven persons are
known to have been killed and more
than score injured in a tornado which
swept portions of Lincoln, Jefferson and
Arkansas counties, late Sunday. The
greatest damage was reported near Al
myrla, In the prairie and rice lands of
Arkansas county.
Mrs. Ed Johnson, her three children.
hired man named McClain, and an un-
identified stranger, who was at the
johnson home, were killed.
The husband and an infant child
were injured severely. A score or more
persons were injured when their homes
were destroyed.
A child by the name of Hamilton is
known to have been killed near Swan
Lake, Ark. Seven injured were placed
ON relief train to be taken to a hos
pital at Pine Bluff.
AT Terry, in the northern part of Lin
coin county, several residences were de-
stroyed, and DR.. Williams and his wife
We're caught in the wreckage of their
home, both being injured seriously.
All wires are down in the storm IS sec
tlon. Meager reports place property
loss in the Almyria neighborhood at
100000.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-03-07
GOVERNMENT MUST BUY RIGHTS.
oiause IN Patent Reserving Ditch Right
OF Way Is Held Invalid, Says
Judge.

Montrose, Col.-Judge Shackleford of
the United States court has made per-
inanent an injunction preventing Off
GERS OF the reclamation service from
constructing canal through quarter
section OF homestead land which has
oeun proved up by John A. Masters.
:. Enough patents for land issued by
me government since 1900 contain a
oiause reserving rights of way to the
government Judge Shackleford held it
was zoo indefinite to be of any use,
anu 'ne only way the government
0ouid construct a ditch was by due
process of law.
q; Inc question affects every reclama
'lon project in the west.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-03-07
Old Man Goes Up 500 Feet.

San Diego, Cal.-James M. Sears,
aged 70, tourist from Salem, Ohio,
had the distinction Sunday of being
the Oldest man in the United States to
make flight in hydroplane. In
company with w. r. Atwater, in the
new model Curtiss machine, he ascend
ed to a height of 500 feet.
BEST sport ever tackled,' he
said.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-03-07

Bogota, Colombia.-The Colombian
foreign Office has issued a statement to
the press that the recall of General
Pedro Del Ospina, Colombian minister
at Washington, had not been asked for
by the United States government
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-03-07
WERE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE
LAURENCE. MASS, FOR
other CITIES.
Under What Law Have These Pirates
Under Protection of Guns, to Inter
fere With Children of Mill Workers
on Strike Going Where They Can at
Least Get Bread and Butter?

Lawrence, Mass.-Heads were broken
Saturday in riot which resulted from
an attempt to send 80 children of strik
ing textile workers to Philadelphia
contrary to orders from the authori
ties. Police and military took the chill.
dren into custody and arrested several
persons.
Anticipating a possible attempt to
rescue the children, four companies of
infantry and squad of cavalry sur.
rounded the railroad station. The ac.
ton was taken as a result of the or.
der issued by Colonel Sweetser, com.
mander of the militia doing patrol duty
here, forbidding the expectation by the
strike committee of the Industrial
Workers of the World of additional
parties of children TO other cities.
When they learned their children
were being held, the parents rushed
to the police station to rescue them.
but detail of special policemen was
thrown about the building and the
parents were arrested.
NHlle lHe scene at the railroad denot
was being enacted strike pickets were
active in the foreign quarters. So
demonstrative were they that 35 per.
sons, q of them women, were arrested.
Appeal for General Strike.
An appeal Tor a general strike for
all working classes in the city was con.
tanned in circular issued over the SIG.
nature of the strike committee.
Copies of the call have been posted
on every available spot, despite the
fact that the police have been in.
structed to arrest any person seen dis
trlbuting the documents.
One Rich Man Fed Poor.
Walter Sheppard, wealthy philan.
thropist of Fitchburg, came to Law.
renee and began the distribution of sew.
eral thousand cards for free meals for
children. He is having dining room
quarters fitted up and says he will feed
5ooo children three times a day as long
as the strike lasts.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-03-07
China's New President.

Peking.-The government is prepar-
ing an elaborate reception of the dele
CATION of republicans who are coming
here under the leadership of Tang Shao
vi, from Marking, to notify Yuan Shi
Kai of his election as president of the
republic.