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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
ITALIANS WILL ANNEX TRIPOLI
Chamber of Deputies Passes Bill by
Large Majority. Opponents Of
Measure Being Roundly Kissed.

Rome.-The chamber of deputies
Friday night passed the bill for the
annexation of Tripoli by vote of 431
to 38. amid enthusiastic cheering from
the floor of the chamber and the pub
lie gallery. Afterwards the members
who voted against annexation, includ.
ing teh Socialists, few Republicans
and one Radical, Prince Gaetani, were
roundly Kissed. Only one member alb
sta ned from voting.
The entire sitting of the chamber
was a succession OF ovations for the
orators who spoke in favor of the an
nexation of Tripoli and of noisy dem
onstrations against thoes who op-
posed
When the result became known en-
thus,asm prevailed everywhere and
the populace began celebration
FLAGS were hoisted throughout the
city and shops were closed. Placard:
on their doors announced that bust
ness had been suspended for ma
tional rejoicing" Clubs and resi-
dences were Illuminated
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
PROBE WALL STREET METHODS
Resolution Ordering an Investigation
of the Money Trust" Passed by
the House Of Representatives.

Washington.-An investigation to
determine whether there is money
trust" in the United States operating
through or in connection with the ma
tional banks, was ordered by the
house on Saturday by a vote of 270
to 8.
While Republican regulars and in
surgents protested that the in
quiry as proposed was a sham"
and a 'delusion." the Democratic
forces united in support of a com
promise money trust resolution and
succeeded in securing all but eight
Republican votes in its support.
Another branch OF the investigation,
TO co, er any possible violation of the
antitrust law, was announced during
the course of the debate by Chairman
Clayton of the judiciary committee. A
third resolution. for an investigation
of railroad monopolies, was presented
by Chairman Adamson of the inter
state commerce committee. These are
expected to form the basis for the sec.
ond and third branches of the great
investigation of financial, Transports
ton and industrial affairs.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
ROOSEVELT WILL
Be A CANDIDATE
FORMER PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES
THAT HE WILL MAKE THE
RACE AGAINST TAFT.
IN Answer to Letter of Seven Western
Governors, Colonel Roosevelt De-
eIares He Will Accept Nomina-
tion II rendered Him.

New York; will accept the nomi-
nation for president if II is rendered
me and will adhere to this decision
nntil the convention has expressed its
preference" is Colonel Theodore
Roosevelts reply to the letter of sew.
en- Republican governors asking him
to stand for a nomination.
The eagerly awaited reply was
given out Sunday night at Colonel
Roosevelt's offices during his absence
on a trip to Boston 1t was unexpect.
eddy brief. but definite 1t follows
New York, Feb. "a, 1912.-Gentle.
men: l deeply appreciate your letter
and I realize to the full the heavy re-
sponsibility it puts upon me, express
ing as it does the carefully consid
cred convictions of the men elected by
popular vote to stand as the heads oil
government in their several states.
Il absolutely agree with you that
this matter is net one to be decided
with any reference to the personal
preferences or interests of any man
but purely from the standpoint of the
interests of the people as a whole.
will accept the nomination for presi
dent II it is rendered to me and will
adhere to this decision until the con
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
JUAREz THREATENED
REBELS SERVE NOTICE THAT
THEY WILL ENTER CITY, EVEN
THROUGH BLOOD AND FIRE.
Many Residents Flee Across River.
Where Boys in Blue Are on Guard
and In Case of Firing Over Line
May Attack Mexieans-

Ell Paso, Texas.-Thls city speedily
took on a martial appearance Monday
night upon announcement that tele.
phone conference between Mexican
Consul e. C. Llorente and Emilio
Campo, commanding the Vasquistas
army at Bauche, regarding the fate
of Juarez had terminated unsatisfac'
tory. Six hundred United States
troops OF the Fourth cavalry and
Eighteenth infantry, together with
machine guns. were stationed at
strategic points, although Colonel
Steever stated that he had no instruc'
tons to do other than protest should
Mexican bullets be fired into Ameri'
can territory.
Americans in Juarez responded
promptly to the warning issued by
United States Consul Edwards and
crossed the Rio Grande to Ell Paso.
together with hundreds of Mexican
non-combatants.
These preparations were fastened
by the report that Campa's troops al.
ready had begun their advance from
Bauche.
i That the rebels intend to attack
Juarez is indicated by dispatch sent
to Juarez by General Campo, Colonel
Gomez and Major Loza, in which the
statement is made, "If there Is re.
sistance offered, we will enter the city
through blood and fire, IL need be-"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
SPRINGS A SURPRISE
NATIONAL CASH REGISTER Of
FiciALS AND THE ADAMS Elk
PRESS COMPANY INDICTED.
Two Great Companies to be Prose
cuted on Charge Of Having De-
stroyed Competition and Exactins
From Shippers More Than
Published Rates.

Cincinnati. Thirty indictments
charging conspiracy to obstruct and
monopolize the cash register business
in violation of the criminal provisions
of the Sherman antitrust law We're
returned Thursday against officials
and sales agents of the National Cash
Register company.
At the same time the first move of
the government to prevent violations
of the interstate commerce law regu-
lating express charges resulted in an
indictment with eleven counts against
the Adams Express company. The
company was charged with having ex-
acted more than the published rates
from shippers.
Six Cincinnati manufacturing con
Germs were indicted on charges of
having violated the interstate COM
merce law by obtaining low transpor'
tation rates through differentiation,
and there was nearly score Of minor
individual indictments.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
IDAHO RANcHER SUICIDES.
Hangs Himself After Having Made
Careful Preparation.

Nampa, Idaho.-David Townsend,
rancher, residing twelve miles south
of this city, committed suicide We'd
nesday morning by hanging.
Townsend formerly was a real es-
tate dealer in this city and was well
known here. He was so years of age
and leaves a widow. He made care
full arrangements in his barn in prep
aration for his gruesome deed, and
when asked by his wife what he was
doing at the barn, he replied that he
was doing a little work and that it
was not all completed. He then re-
turned to the stable and putting a
suspended halter about his neck, he
tied his hands behind his back and
stepped off a wagon.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
CRISIS IN CUBAN AFFAIRS.
Veterans in Ugly Mood Over Prospect
of Loss of offices.

Washington.-Another crisis in Gu.
ban affairs apparently is at hand. Re.
ports from the island indicate tha,
the unrest temporarily quieted by Sec
Rotary Knox's recent note of warning
is about to break out anew as re-
suit of the Cuban supreme court de-
cision invalidating the law ousting of.
fice-holders who were Spanish sympa'
thizers during the revolution.
Literal execution of the courts de-
cree would involve the reinstatement
OF large number of displaced office
holders and dismissal of the so-called
veterans who were put in their places.
With this in prospect the leaders o.
the Veteran association are said to be
in an ugly humor. and If they should
attempt to resist the decree, serious
trouble would ensue.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01

During his address in the theatre Mr..
Bryan announced that "in 1904 the
Democracy was defeated because the
money power selected its candidate.
Three times l was defeated by this
same money power. That is the
tyranny and despotism of the pirates
of Wall street, who strangled the
people. Now is the opportunity for
the Democratic party to serve the
nation. We can prove by Mr. Roose-
welt that Mr.. Taft ought not to be
nominated. We can prove by Mr..
Taft that Roosevelt ought not to be
elected"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
kIlbane is Champion.

Los Angeles. GAIA new champion
was born to pugilism in the Vernon
arena Thursday, when Johnny Kilbane
fought, out-gamed and out-punched
Abe Attell in their twenty-round con
test, and at the close was awarded
the featherweight title by Referee
Charles Eyton. Kilbane led from
start to finish, and at no time was
the result in doubt.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Boise to be Commission City.

Boise, Idaho-This city Is to pass
under the commission form of gov
eminent as soon as the necessary
elections can be held At the cleo
ton Friday, after the fiercest cam
paign seen in this city for many years
the present charter was voted dow
and the Black law made to apply tt
the city by majority of 2O1. Thu
Black law was enacted by the las
legislature and provides that any cit,
in the state may pass under the com
mission form of government
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Death Ends Honeymoon.

ewN York-The honeymoon OF
Elijah Marshall Allen, the 74-year-oid
millionaire lumber trader, and his -
year-old bride ended Saturday with
the aged mans death at St. Vincent's
hospital His girl wife, who was Mat,
tie Laura Walker, vivacious bru-
nette in comic opera, is reported to
be near death from pneumonia under
the care of her mother in an uptown
apartment, She was too seriously III
to be told of her husbands death.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01

vention has expressed its preference.
One of the chief principles for which
] have stood and for which | now
stand and which | have always en-
deavored to reduce to action is the
genuine rule of the people; and there
fore hope that so far as possible the
people may be given the chance.
through direct primaries, to express
their preference as to who shall be
The nominee of the Republican presi-
dental convention. Very truly yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
COLOMBIA RECALLS MINISTER.
His Position Regarding knox's Pro-
posed Visit Repudiated.

Bogota. Colombia.-General Pedro
Mel ospina, Colombian minister to
the United States. was recalled by
the Colombian government Thursday
morning.
The action was taken because
neither the government nor the Co.
lombian people hold the position TAX
en- by the Colombian minister at
Washington in notifying the state de-
partment that the proposed visit to
Colombia of Secretary of State Knox
would be inopportune, because Co
lombia claims in connection with Pa
mama have nto been arbitrated
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Farmers Wear Dress Suits.

Salina, Kan-Kansas farmers no
longer are native to overalls and top
boots. That the old caricature is en-.
tirely pushed into the past was dem.
onstrated at the meetings of the Far,
mers' Alliance here last week. At
the evening functions dress suits
we're much in evidence. The men at
tended could be well represented
only by tailor's fashion plate.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Earthquake in Costa RIea.

San Juan Del Sur-Reports re,
ceived from San Jose, Costa RIGA.
state that earthquakes have been felt
generally over the whole of the high
plateau, but no serious damage has
been done SO far The shocks, how
ever, continue at frequent intervals.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01

Philadelphia - A $l0.000.00a In
crease in their expenses is involved
in the demands OF locomotive engi-
neers, 1t was said Friday by officers
of the forty nine eastern railroads af-
fected. The demands were made on
all roads east of Chicago.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Prosperity in Philippines.

Washington.-Unpr pros.
perity is being enjoyed by the Philip
pine islands. principally as result Of
free trade between them and the
United States, and the cry of hard
times" there no longer can be raised
say the members of the Philippine
commission in their report for 1911.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
KNOX ON POLITICAL MISSION
Secretary of State Will Visit Capitals
of Central America.

Key West. Fla.-Secretary of State
Philander C. Knox sailed from Key
West Friday on board the cruiser
Washington, on a political mission
that will take him, according to pres
ent arrangements, to the capitals of
Central America, to Caracas, Venezu-
ella, and possibly to Cartagena, Co
lombia, and also to various points in
the West Indies.
When the secretary was taken on
board he was given the usual salute
of nineteen guns. This is significant
of the Importance attached to Mr.
Knox's mission by President Taft and
the state department
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Seven Killed by Tornado.

Little Rock, Ark.-Seyen persons
are known to have been killed and
more than a score injured in tor
nado which late Sunday afternoon
swept portions of Lincoln, Jefferson
and Arkansas counties. The greatest
destruction was reported near Almy-
ria. in the prairie and rice lands OF
Arkansas county.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Mine BEING Flooded.

Lehigh, Oklo.-With the exception
of nine men, all of the miners at
work in mine No. of the Western
Coal and Mining company when fire
broke out in 1t Thursday answered
roll call Friday evening. Eight bodies
have been recovered. The mine is
being flooded to quench the fire.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Llfe Sentence for Murderer,

Salt Lake William Mcyey
ex-convict, pleaded guilty to the
charge of murder in the second de
gree on Saturday. He was sentenced
to life Imprisonment in the state
prison. McVey was charged with the
murder of William A. Sandercock al
Garfield on the night of November 81
1911, while in the act of robbng Q
grocery store conducted by Sander
cock
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Aviator nreaka Record.

Pau, France -Siaurice Tabuteau,
the French aviator, on Friday broke
the worlds aeroplane record for a
two hours flight by covering 227 kilo-
meters 454 meters t141 miles $50
yards), at the flying ground here.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Says Story Was a Faisehood.

Washington. -President Taft on
Saturday denied emphaticaly that in a
speech in New York on Lincoln's
birthday he said that 1.-The people arc
not fitted for self-goyernment." In the
first official statement of this kind
that the White House had ever issued
during the Taft administration. the
president calls the circulation of this
story a "falsehood.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Killed wife and Male Esoort.

Tacoma. Wash.-Willis Brown, "a
years old, confessed here Monday
that he killed his young wife and
John Allen, a young man with whom
she went to theater, by beating
them to death with club The lid.
erly husband was allowed to lead
guilty to murder In the second d. gree
because the state could produce no
witnesses to the crime.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
DISMAL PICTURE OF MILL LIFE.
Sad State of Affairs in Southern Indus.
trial Centers.

Washington.-A dismal picture oil
life among southern cotton mill
workers is painted in a report issued
by the federal bureau of labor. With
scanty food and poor clothing, accord
ing to the report, these people ex'
list in crowded. company-owned houses
looked down upon and ignored by
other residents. 1t is declared that
while the whole family, men, women
and children, work for living, the
table of the average householder offers
in quality and quantity about what the
government gives inmates of the fed
eral prison at Atlanta.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Americans Not implicated.

Toxic No arrests of American citi.
zens have been made in connection
with the alleged plot to kill the Jap,
anese governor general of Korea, Gen
eral Count Tereuchi, and it is asserted
officially that no charges of compile.
ity in the affair have been brought
against citizens of the United States.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Recognition Of Chinese Republic.

Washington-The United States
took one of the first steps toward
the recognition of the new Chinese
republic, when Representative Sulzer
chairman of the house committee on
foreign affairs, after conference
with President Taft and state depart
ment officials. introduced a resolu-
ton believed to be the forerunner of
formal recognition by this country.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Virginians for Taft.

Norfolk, Va.-The Second Virginia
district Republican convention hero
elected D. Lawrence Groner and P. J.
Riley delegates to the national con
vention and instructed them for Pres
ident Taft
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
After Loan Sharks.

Springfield, Ill.-The passage by
congress of the Berger old age pen
sion bill and legislation against
loan sharks" were urged in resolu
lions adopted by the convention OF
the Illinois district, United Mine
Workers
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Cruiser Makes secret rrlp

Washington.-After ten dayt.' abb
sence, the cruiser West Virginia
turned up in Honolulu harbor Mon
day as mysteriously as sne disap-
peared. The navy department de-
clined to make any statement as to
her nrtiisa
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
cyclone Kills Twenty.

New Orleans.-Twenty persons
were killed and at least three score
injured, many of them seriously. in
the cyclonic storm which swept
through northern Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
eLAMEs MONEY POWER.

William }. Bryan Charges His Three
Defeats to "Pirates of Wall Street."
Salt Lake City.-More than 1000
people were unable to gain admit
lance to the Colonial theater Monday
night to hear Colonel William Jen-
nings Bryan, and he was obliged to
stop and speak to them for a few
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Celebrate in Jail.

San Diego, cal-One hundred pris-
oners in the city Jail, awaiting trial
on charges of violating the restricted
public speaking ordinance Joined
Thursday in celebrating Washing
toms birthday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
DENY soMsARDMENT OF BEIRUT
italian Admiral Admits Destruction Of
Two Turkish Warships, But Did
Not Fire Upon Town.

Rome.-The first official report of
the destruction of the two Turkish
warships Saturday in Beirut harbor
was received Sunday from Admiral
Favarelli, commanding the squadron
to which the cruisers Giuseppe Carl
baldi and Francesca Ferrucio, the at
lacking vessels. were attached.
In transmitting his report to the
authorities here Admiral Favarelli re-
peats that no shot was fired, either in
the morning or the afternoon. at the
town or the military establishments.
1t is officially announced that all
reports regarding damage in the town
of Beirut during the action Saturday
are unfounded. The Italian ships, il
is asserted, limited their action to
the Smelling and sinking of the Turk
fish warships.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Killed at Crossing.

Los Angeles, Call. s. Dudley and
his wife, Clara Dudley, were in
stantly killed when the motorcycle
on which they were riding tandem
struck a Pacific Electric interurban
car at Ivy, near here.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
lakes Poison on STAGE.

Kansas City.-Before the applause
died away after Winifred Green had
sung her song, THE Skeleton Rag
at theatre here Saturday night, the
girl swallowed carbolic acid and died
a few minutes later.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Federals Rout Rebels.

Douglas, Aria company of fed
eral soldiers led by Commissario Cal
les of Aqua Prieta fought brief bat
tie with the rebel band which raided
the Elias ranch near the border. The
rebels were routed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Martial Law Proclaimed.

Beirut.-Martiai law was proclaimed
here Sunday, although all is quiet
within the town. Not less than sixty
perons were killed and 100 wounded
during the bombardment by the Italian
Warships Saturday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Ashamed of His Calling.

London.-Lord Tennyson. son OF
the late poet laureate. appeared in
the unliterary role of milkman at the
isle of Wight petty sessions court,
where the magistrate fined him 81
for not having his name on milk
cans
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Seven Meet Death In Mine.

Lehigh, Okla.-Seven miners are
known to have been killed and the
fate of a score or more imprisoned
in mine No. 5 of the Western Coal &
Mining company. which is afire. is
doubtful
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Many Men Are Idle.

Chicago.-The commission appoint
ed by Mayor Harrison to investigate
the causes for $4,000 men being idle
in Chicago has made arrangements ts
call as witnesses many men who are
now out of work.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Names From Dickens Characters.

Although Dickens is commemorated
m street names abroad there is no
street named after him. in London.
But there is a near approach to it
In Copperfield road, Stepney, not far
from the Peoples Palace. and to prove
that this was inspired by David Cop
perfield," we find Dora street and an
Agnes street In close proximity.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Cutter on Long Trip.

Washington.-The new revenue cut
ter Unalga. now nearing completion at
Newport News, Va, will sail from the
Atlantic coast on July l by way of the
Suez canal for Juneau, Alaska, which
will be her station.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
open Peace Neaotlatlons.

London. = The government has
opened negotiations for peace in the
British coal district dispute, which
threatens to paralyze British trade If
the 100000 miners carry out their in
tention of striking
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Fire on Presidential Yacht.

Washington.-Fire in the cabin of
the presidential yacht Mayfiower
caused great excitement at the Wash.
ington navy yard Monday, but 1t was
extinguished before serious damage
was done
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Favor Champ Clark.

kee.-Announcement of the
complete list of nominees for dele
gates at large to the Democratic ma
tional convention from Wisconsin ia.
vorable to Speaker Champ Clark was
made Thursday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Aged Man Kills AssaIIant.

Goldfeld, Nev.-"Butch" Allen, a
recent arrival from Bisbee, Ariz., was
shot and killed by Dick Goodwin at.
the Navajo saloon, in quarrel dur
Ing which Allen, aged 40, knocked
down Goodwin. aged IS.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
Arizona Wants Troops.

Douglas, Ariz The Douglas Com
mercial club sent a telegram to Pres,
ident Taft Saturday asking that troops
lie sent here to protect American i'll.
terests along the border.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-03-01
May Probe pupont,s Election.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Reed of Mis-.
souri, has introduced in the senate a
resolution directing an investigation
into the election of Senator Du Pont
of Delaware.