davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

The Charles Theatre has been sold, ac-
cording to announcement made by Geo.
Collins and Mrs. Anderson this morning
who with Charles Lyons were interest
ed in the Devils Lake Motion picture
playhouse which has been a financial
success.
Mrs. Davis has purchased the theatre
and from this time forth will operate
the business on the same high scale as
have the former owners, showing moth
ing. but the best in the motion picture
world.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

rs
Washington. Oct, M-taeorge W. Per-
kins appeared on the sand today before
the investigating committee and denied
making any three million dollar oontri-
button to Rooseyelt's campaign fund
and that up to the present time he
knew nothing of more than $l22500 being
spent and no money was secured from
the International Harvester company.
Perkins stated that any statement made
by Chairman, Hille1 OF the Taft cam.
paign was falSe and he demanded that
Mr.. Hilles be required to testify.
Thomas F. Ryan also appeared before
the committee today; and stated that in
1904 he contributed $4,000 to make good
debt of the Democratic national, COM
mlttee. while prior 10 that he had given
two sums of $4,000 each. for the DEM
ocratic campaign. he said he contribut-
ed to the campaign not because Of his
personal interest in Parker's election but
rather to preserve the Democratic cause.
He said that the money was his own
| personal contribution.
/ Pfior to the 1sf1 nomination Ryan tes-
titled that he contributed $4,000 for Har-
mons nomination and $4,000 towards I'm.
derwoods campaign. He said he did
this Immediately upon his return from
Europe when he realized the chances for
a democratic victory were bright provid-
ing Bryan did not butt in. He put forth
his efforts and money for Underwood
or Harmon or any other good man to
lead the democratic party realizing that
! TO havn prvoD a 0ain a ftor fhrao I7oPoofr
would leave nothing but cloud on the
democratic horizon with no possible
chance for success:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

er.I Z . y .
Attorney Stuart Of Minnewaukan re-
turned home today after attending to
business matters in the city and visiting
friends here over Sunday. Mr.. Stuart
was accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
mond, Mrs. Richmond remaining here
to have some dental work done.
Mr.. Stuart stated that Judge Cowan
had gained great strength in Benson
county, the people there having great
faith in him since he was able to carry
Minnewaukan, the home of his oppon.
ent at the primary election. Mr.. Stuart
stated that there was no question but
what Judge Cowan would carry Benson
county at the general election his many
friends who failed to vote because de.
tanned by business at the time of the
primary having rallied to his support.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

The barn, u head Of horses; six cows,
several tons of hay. all harness. and
some machinery was destroyed by fire
last Saturday night on the Ole Larson
farm. eight miles directly east Of De-
wills Lake and just north Of Crazy. the
loss is estimated at $780, covered by
about $1,000 insurance. The origin Of
tho IRE is unknown.
The blaze started shortly after 8
o'clock after the Larson family had re-
tired. Before retiring Mr.. Larson had
made trip to the barn but found every
thing in good order. "A search was made
Of the ruins yesterday, it being thought
that some straggler had gone in the
hay loft to sleep, starting the flames
and perhaps being creamated. The build
ing was still burning and it was with
difficulty that the searching party car
ried on its work. No person however
was found in the ruins.
The building was mass Of damea
before the family was aroused too late
to do any good as far as saving the
stock was concerned. The calamity
coming at this. time is very critical at
erations were not completed. The as
the Larson farm where threshing op
sistance Of farmers in the community
however may help him in saving some
of the crop.
The Larson barn by its destruction
recalls a sad affair which occurred ,ther.
a couple Of years ago by rope which
he tossed over the rafters to pull him
self up.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Wahpeton. N. D., Oct. Ex-senator P.
J. McCumber's itinerary for his tour Of
the state in behalf of the republican
today in-sutincoe cmfwypp hrdlu mfwyp
ticket in the campaign was given out
today in its complete form. The sena-
tor will commence his tour tomorrow
with his speech to be made at James
town.
Wednesday he will speak at Dickin>
son and Thursday at Beach. On Friday
he will appear at Valley City, Saturday
is open and it is believed he will rest
both days of the week end.
Senator McCumber will begin next
weeks trip at Harvey on Monday
night. On Tuesday he will deliver a
speech at Minot and at Williston on
Wednesday, Oct. 80. Friday, Nov. l, he
will be at Devils Lake and Saturday,
Nov. 2 he will appear at Grand Forks.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
<<++*++<<>+<~+%a

Manila, P. l., Oct. ia typhoon 4
+ which swept the coast here Octo- 4
+ Der 18th, did damage to tho extent 4
I of 6000,0ON. 4
+ No American lives are reported 4
+ lost but the loss Of life among the :,
+ natives 10 enormous. 4
+ One hundred light coast vessels I
+ were destroyed in the storm and 4
I. five larger vessels were wrecked. l
+ The logs is thus far unestimated. 4
+ out property along lie coast was 4
+ terribly devastated. 4
+ 2 4 q q = Z 4 4 e + = 4 Z e 4
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Matt Peterson, 30 years of age passed
away at nine o'clock this morning at
the hospital having suffered fo- several
weeks with typhoid fever. Though Mr..
Peterson has no relative living here he
has many friends who mourn his loss
he having been a straight forward and
conscientious man during his life. He
was employed for : time at the 8 .villa
in this city where he won the admiration
of all Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Miss Maud Denoyer. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. David Denoyer Of Grahams
Island died early Sunday incoming at the
home of her sister, Mrs. William Hines.
Miss Denoyer was one Of the long time
residents of the county and her many
friends Of this section extend sympathy
to the bereaved family. Funera' arrange
ments have not been maze.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Lidgerwood, N. D.. Oct N-Jacob Os-
ter. thresher living near Lidgerwood,
had narrow escape from death at the
hands Of holdup men as he was RETURN
ing home late at night. AZ he was driv-
ing along the river. two men stepped In
front of his team and ordered him to
throw UP his hands. instead Of comply
ing with the demand Oster fred Q shot
at the robbers and whipped up his team
The highwaymen fired two shots at Oster
one of the bullets going through his
hat, but he escaped. and the authorities
have been unable to find any trace OF
the robbers who disappeared in the dark
ness.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

day when Mr.. Hanna polls one Of the
biggest votes any eubernatoriaA nominee
in the state ever received.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25
FRESH FROM THE WIRES

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-Jack Johnson, heavy
weight champion pugilst of the world
was arrested this morning, charged with
the abduction Of 10 year old Lucille
Cameron, daughter of Mrs. Cameron.
Falconette, of Minneapolis. The girl had
been working in Johnson's cafe, on the
East Side for some time and had be-
come infatuated with the big negro.
The warrant was sworn out by the
mother of the girl who had tried in
vain at different times to have the girl
return to her home in Minneapolis
When the warrant was served on John
son he exclaimed, "How can I help It,
if the girl is crazy about me-" He also
told the authorities that hereafter he
was going to pick out his own girls. and
would brook interference from nobody.
He will be given hearing tomorrow.
The arrest caused considerable excite
ment, and feeling is running high where
the facts are known.
Milwaukee, Oct. 1S-"Why shouldn't 4
sleep well? There's nothing bothering
my conscience"
This was the remark Of John schrank,
the man who fired the 50 calibre bullet
into Theodore Roosevelt's breast in Nil.
waukee Monday night, when he was
asked by an attendant at the county
jail whether he rested we'll during the
night. schrank apparently slept through
the eight hours without a break, al
every time the turnkey made the rounds
he found the prisoner resting easily and
without indication Of discomfort
Washington. D. c.. Oct. 1s-Medill Nc
cormick, testifying before the senate
investigating committee today. dropped
q bomb in the ranks Of the republicans
ana created something Of sensation.
when he said that character assassins
like c. D. Hilles and Others by their
the character Of Colonel Roosevelt were
responsible for the attempted assassin.
alton Of that gentleman:
The declaration caused a hot discus
sion among the members Of the com
mittee, and an effort was made to have
Accormick's remarks expunged from
the records. This move failed and the
statement will be entered with the res,
Of the PROCEEDINGS had by the committee
Rawlins, Wyo., Oct. 1s-Richardson
Baxstrum and Burke, three Of the con
victs who escaped from the state peni
Tertiary Sunday are repxted to have
been located in a mountain fastness OF
Bridger pass, IS miles southwest Of here
The men robbed several sheep camps O.
food, arms and ammunition and are pre-
pared to Withstand prolonged siege.
Bridger pass is narrow trail across
the mountains where few men coult
hold off regiment as long as their fooe
supply held out. Marshal Hayes of Raw
Inns left here today with a large poss
intending to surround the three mer
and starve them out.
The capture at Slater, near Saratoga
{ last night Of Convict "Red" Jones leave
only ten of the twenty eight men win
escaped Saturday and Sunday still a
liberty. ~
!Wahpeton, NJ. d., Oct. 17.-Peter La
{. man, night patrolman at Breckenridg
B was charged by Great Northern dectes
tiyes last might with the theft of $500
L in an express package sent to the Grea
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Mrs. Joseph Herrick who has been a
resident here on the east side Of the
city for some time passed away yes
terday afternoon having suffered fog a
long time with cancer. Mrs. Heroes
leaves a large family to mourn her loss.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed. @ass
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

New York, Oct. 2-When Colonel Roose
welt arrived at New York at s:16 o'clock
this morning he was eating Breakfast
There was no demonstration at New
Oyster Bay.
Roosevelt walked into his house un-
aided and the physician pronounced his
condition very satisfactory. He will be
able to engage in the campaign in a
week. ~:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Ainot. Oct. 19-Judge Leighton today
granted the application Of E. G. Warren
county superintendent of schools Of this
county. for writ of mandamus COM
pelling the county auditor of Ward
county to put Warren's name on the
ballot as both a democratic and repub-
hcan candidate. Warren received the
most votes at the primary lection, both
as democrat and republican. The
county auditor. In making up the ballot,
refused to recognize Warren's right to
two places on the ballot, aence the suit.
The case will very likely 60 to the su-
preme court.
London, Oct. N-According to News
dispatches received here an entire regi-
ment Of Bulgarians were annihilated as
result Of an explosion of Turkish land
Mines following . battle along the hor-
der.
Fargo. N. D.. Oct. e-congressnan Z.
B. Hanna left the city for Hettinger
county, where he will begin a speaking
tour through the group Of counties of the
southwestern part Of the state, which
will probably last the entire week.
His itinerary will include most all of
the towns in Hettinger and Adams, Bow
| man and Billings counties. and he will
return to Beach and Dickinson the lat
ter part Of the week on his way back
to Fargo: where he will spend next Sun
| day.
From the outlook in all SECTIONS OF
North Dakota Mr.. Hanna feels the
prospects for his election are particular
ly bright this year. Many people VINO
have visited the republican state head
| quarters in the last few days have ex,
pressed the opinion that everything is
ttt&over but. ;,tha shouting now. That will
come. they think. two weeks from to-
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Athens. Oct. n-rhe Turkish troops
have been put to flight by the Greek
troops. At Elassona where a battle was
wased yesterday. it is said that the Tur-
kish army in their hasty retreat left a
million cartridges. much clothing and en-
DinesrinS tools.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

4Wahpeton, NJ. D., Oct. 17-Peter La.
man, night patrolman at Breckenridge
was charged by Great Northern dectee.
itives last might with the theft of $1,000
[ IN an express package sent to the Great
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

New York, Oct. nJustics aoH de.
nanded to hear further evidence in thu
Becker trial today with reference to tn.
alleged conspiracy among tho gun mel
-, get Rosenthal, at Beeksrs direction.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

Grand Forks, Oct 22-The decided lack
Of college spirit, caused the rumor to
prevail here today that the balance OF
the University Of North Dakota football
schedule would be cancelled. Men high
in athletics at the cur denied the story
but the work of the football team has
caused considerable hard feeling between
the student body and the members Of the
football team. The game next Saturday
is with Manchester.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-10-25

st. Louis, Oct. 22-Roger Bresnahan of
National League fame was released from
the National league here today at a
meeting Of the commission, the trouble
arising over his difficulty with Mrs.
Britton. Bresnahan has only been on the
job one year and has four year con-
tract.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26
CONSER WORK
OF MR.. SUNDAY
CONFERENCE AT BOARD OF
TRADE THIS AFTERNOON.
Topics viii Be Discussed and
Voted Upon.

This afternoon at 1 o'clock. a small
group OF especially interested people
from Martins Ferry. Bellaire. S,euben-
Vile. Glendale and this city will meet
in h Wheeling board OF trade audi
forum. The conference will look to-
wards conserving the forces set into
motion by the Billy Sunday cam.
palgn so hat some important move
ments in the city may claim a share
OF the spirit OF service now being
aroused throughout this city and
~ncirhbOring towns on both sides of
the river.
The conference Is held this early so
as 20 have r. 6 ROutzahn. Of New
York. as leader. There will be no ad-
dresses. but questions Will be dis
cussed very briefly by leaving ont the
beginnings and the eudings OF the
talks and giving simply the heart
OF the subject. After the audience
gathers th"y viii vote or . selection
from the following topics TO decide
which shall be taken up:
How AN clubs. church societies and
other Women's organizations do tuber-
culosis and other work and be true 10
their original purposes?
Can the lodges. mems organizations.
etc. do any real work for the good OF
the community
How can the visiting nurse co.
operate with the women's clubs and
church societies.
What ought 10 be known and what
ought to be done about the moving
picture shows in this city?
Who should be responsible for the
Fairgrounds and other public recrpa-
tom
How can educational campaigns be
conducted 70 support the play grounds.
tuberculosis and other welfare move.
ments?
How can more work hc done for the
good 81 tho city without forming any
new organizations?
What is tho hest wav 81 starting
some new work which has been ncr.
lected up TO tho present time
What Is the part Of the mon and
The par - the women en- making the
cry q better place In which 70 live
can We Cooperate with the
newspapers 80 as 20 help them IN helm.
ign us - do our work.
l. there any method FOR knowing
whether or not our plans arc good
plans
Can tho state fair be 80 greater uso
20 me movements for helping the sick
the poor. and Tho neglected?
How can business mon. professional
men. housekcepcrs and other bus,
peopl" DO more work for tho common
good y not feel IN" burf,no
What is the foundation ~ an src
c"ss'ul oT"rt for helping other people
Those who attou! this round 'ahl.
3 con'ercnc" w'll be- entitled 'o rrasar,
other questions in writing which vii
D" considered u approved 10y fra con
i'r"nc" Any p who l1s mo- dir.
'~ii''"s nr who socks licht on arv So
cial problem viii DO invited IN hand .
hr'"i mem" a. their troubles 20 Oh,
chairman Of Tho meet nr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26
YUAN KEEPING
CHINA STIRRED
SAID TO DE BEHIND AGITATION III
NAMING CAPITAL.
Plans Being Made TO Notify Premier OF
Late Empir He 70 Repub-
Les President.

PEKTNGa Fob e5-The government -
pr'IHrirg an elaborate reception for the
delegation % .puhllcsus VINO are com
iu- nor" under the leadership OF Tang
a" VI from Nt.klns - notify Nutn
SHi kai - hi~ election as president Or
90" republic. The people. however. aecin
- bee indifferent rcsYcrtinE the momeu-
inHiS Ni-.' Tel'giaWs uav. been re-
90. cd tr'u NaGufuS sections ~ the
country 'mhudytrE various proposals
win respect t. tho future capital. u IL
.'.i't.-t t.lt i4an ~lI kai - secretly
Ia ring 'ulS with tho object 90 dIyid-
ing tl" south ON the matter OF the Iaca-
t',u "f tie capital.
VIE Yuan Sii Raj realizes the I'm
I"taftt'u'-~ - uniting fhe country. lie
- proceeding confidently I'm tho ku1wl-
"4-" mat l" possess o." means OF con-
Nrftins or politically defeating his ou-
I~OHeufly Apparently the country Is
very strongly ~ favor Of Yuan sal Kal
a. president Mary prisoners who are
T'f Tfrurl an. lave given full a.ler-
eucc 70 tie president eject. and Yuan
~i kui holds Tire -nufierre - both
Mnrcrus nuI CAinese. witch prob-hlv
indicates Tat tho suspicious tnaf 80 was
do4hl" dealing for tle courts Overthrow
were urWafTautsl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26
GLASSCOCK SILENT
Refuses 20 Discuss Candidacy Q
Roosevelt Until He Reads the
Colonel's Letter.

special dispatch 20 teh I~nteliFencer.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Feb. IS
When asked tonight for an expression
OF he reported announcement OF Colo
mel Theodore Roosevelt's candidacy
for the presidential nomination. Gov
ernor William r. Glasscock SAID
II have not read the answer OF Colo
mel Theodore Roosevelt 10 the govern
ors. and therefore cannot say any.
thing about his reported candidacy
tonight"
The governor plainly showed that
the report made him feel good. ana
was hoping the report was true. and
20 show that he has no personal griev-
ance against President Taft. but that
he believes Colonel Roosevelt 70 be
the strongest man II Is only necessary
20 recite an oft repeated %utterance OF
his. We love President Taft. but We
low" Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
more"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26
IRON AND STEEL
Orders Falling OF. With Warmer
Competition BY Smaller Plants
For Business.

NEW YORK. Feb. e5-The conges-
ton OF railroad traffic due mainly to
tho unfaN orahle weather Of the last
few weeks has demonstrated the lack
Of sufficient tractive power on lines
where congestion has been most severe
rs a result the New York CENTRAL
has just ordered twenty more loco
motives. the Rock Island fiftv. and
other orders are anticipated In the
near future. The steel mills. among
"tner manufacturing industries. have
experienced some difficulty I'm as
:embliEg raw materials and dis,ri-
buting the manufactured product. The
volume OF new business In steel pro-
ducts has fallen off and competition
for order has been keencr among the
sLlall,. mills.
Railroads on the whole have rom
tinucd 'ouscrI alive in placing orders
Tor c.uiI m'nt and the anxiety TO OBJ
tain sound rails has caused the plac-
ing Of orders outside - the natural
zone OF tho purchasing roads. The
Great Ncrthern has ordered 100000
tons Of standard sections from the
Maryland steel anu the
Chesapeake and Ohio has divided an
order Tor ie.v05O ons between the
Sparrows Point concern and Pitts
burch. y Texas road is said IN have
ordered 1000 tons in the west. In
MI $4,000 tons of rails were ordered
las week.
Export business has been more
prominent with an active demand
for hill'tS for Japan and steel pipe
for lndia The Standard oil com
pany has divided an order for $4,000
boxes % liz plate :or !;s cxpor; ;F&Ga
between the American Sheet and Tin
Plate company and the Phillips Tin
Plate company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26
DR.. CARSON Is y
GREAT PRESIDENT
CENTRAL LEAGUE WILL PROSPER
UNDER HIS RULE.
Cet,ook for the Coming Season Is
Very Encouraging No~-lessue
Gossip Heard.

Or !. r carson. a south Bend. Ind.
Gartist. president OF the only is-club
bcstball league in the country. the new
Central. composed OF Dayton. Spring
field. GAINESVILLE. Canton. Akron and
Youngstown. o: Erie. Pa. Wheeling.
". Va: Terre HaUte. Fort Wayne
and South Bend. lad. and Grand
Hcpids Mich. contends that the l2-
club idea VIII eventually hc the saliva
ton Of minor league baseball.
Dr. tarson says the reduced mileage
that "A l--club league makes possible.
VIII save owners thousands of dollars
on the season. lie believes hat by
having a dozen teams I'm the league
the fans will not lose interest from
sreirg the same players In action too
often.
FIFTH Year as President.
Dr. Carson Is serving his NTH year
OF a fve-year term as president OF
th2 Central league. Although he de-
Clnres he wants to give the league a
good administrator his year and then
retirr. his friends expect him to he a
candidate for recollection. He Is "A
s:ick'r for low salaries and hoN 4
$1,000 n month. exclusive 90 manager.
salary limit resolution through At the
meeting at which the league was re-
ORE. nized. lie also gives notice nc
Will cut umpires' salaries the COM
inc ssuSor.
President Frank r. Carson OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26

Central ieague - IN rccd- With MS
clrsrtort. This 10 worthy % more than
?assirx IN Nie~ % the fact
th-t IL the end % the disastrous sea-
sou = 1871 a straw vote % the league
dI-ector~ a. Dayton. when they gath
cred ." award the pennant 90 the Vets.
Indicated that Carson ~ould be al
lowed gracefully 90 resign.
Ability 10 Rseosnirsd.
The more the directors began TO
IA 70 over the more convinced they
became that Dr. Carson II n big base
lu'l man. and when he advanced the
"doE.n league Idea they quietly gath
cred 40 Cincinnati and took In the
four -. & y. towns. her anne the
Grand Rapids meeting. and the ques-
zion ~ organizing the new circuit was
Gu pr. Carson Was unani mously
chosen president and his salary more
thrn doubled. lie Is TO receive $4,000
a year. the League To supply an orice
and u secretary TO have charge OF the
detail wCrl; and league statistics. More
than hi substantial money considera-
lions included In their recognition o.
his services Is the agreed verdict OF
tac League that Carson Is n big man
on the joL. He will give his entire
tim: To the league 2 year in an ef-
foct tn establish to the major eAgue
owners tina his ideas are sound.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-26
TwELEGRAPHIC TIPS

COLUMBUS. Howard Rhuel.
ased 3r. OF Wheeling. was arrested
her" saturday for smashing q window
When arrested he hurled "a big roll Of
bills away.
WESTON. W Na-Dcmocra'ic
state Chairuou ". G. Bennett has
called % meeting ~ tho committee at
Parkcrshurg for Friday.