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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
BIG YEAR AHEAD.
Employment Will Be Given tc
100000 Idle Men
At Once in Iron and Steel Mills
of the Country.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. with the be-
ginning of 1912 fully 100000 idle
workmen will find employment in the
iron and steel industries of the coun-
try. Every plant in operation will
largely increase their complement of
workmen and scores of idle mills and
furnaces viii resume operations.
Among the plants in this vicinity
that will go into operation with the
first of the year are the following:
The Carnegie Steel company will
start its Edgar Thompson rail mill for
"a long run.
The American Steel and Wire com
pany will put its Schoenberger plant in
full operation
Brown and Company has ordered it's
pudding and rolling mill on full time.
The National Tube company has
been working it's Shelby plant at ELL
dered to be operated to capacity.
The same company has ordered tie
skelp mills at Lorraine, o., started to-
day and its shape mills by Wednesday,
the latter giving employment to over
1000 men
The American Tin Plate company
announces that over 5000 employees
at Newcastle, Pa, will be put to work
with the beginning of the year, when
the fifty tin plate mills at the Greer
and Shenango plants will be operated
full time for long run
All the mills at Washington Pa, will
go on Tuli time, among them being the
Griffith Charcoal Tin Plate plant and
the Jessop Steel company's crucible
plant
The Westinghouse interests have
taken a number of large contracts and
will add several thousand workmen to
their force
Fourteen blast furnaces that have
been idle will resume during the
month as rapidly as they can be gotten
ready. During January there will be
237 blast furnaces in operation as
against 211 with the beginning Of De-
cember.
Reports from eastern, western and
southern iron and steel plants indicate
Increased activity with the beginning
Of the year
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
GUESTS OF TAFT
Barnard and Senator Kean Spend
New Years Eve With President.

Washington, Jan. President Taft
spent New ears eve chatting with his
friends, Otto Barnard, New York po-
litical leader, and former Senator John
Kean of New Jersey, who are house
guests at the White House.
The president refrained from dis
cussing the political situation. although
the irritation rendered Mr.. Barnard to
accompany Mr.. Taft back to Washing
ton from New York gave credence to
the belief that Mr.. Barnard is to take
an active part in the political affairs of
the president
The president did not take UP with
Mr.. Barnard the proposition that he
assume charge of the pre-convention
work of the coming campaign. This
matter will be gone into later. 1t is
said Mr.. Barnard will not assume the
duties of chief of the campaign to be
begun at once, but that he will sug-
gest to Secretar-- Hflles the names of
several men who are con- petent to be-
gin the work for the presidents re-
nomination.
The plan already discussed includes
the opening of headquarters in Wash
ingtOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
GAS CASES SO
Are Ordered Removed to the Federal
Court.

Five damage suits against the Consum-
ers' Heat, Light & Power company and
the city Of Topeka, were removed late
Saturday afternoon to the United States
district court, under rulings issued by
Judge Dana and Judge Whitcomb, who
sat concurrently in the arguments of the
case. The five actions against the gas
company aggregate claims for $4,000 dam
ages.
Arguments in the motion for removal
were heard last week in Judge Whit
combs division of the district court. The
matter was then taken under advisement
and passed on by the two district judges
Saturday afternoon.
The cases which will go to the federal
court include one by Leila M. Finson
against the gas company for $4,000. She
sued the city in a separate action and Sc
cured judgment for $1,000 for the death Of
her husband, Claude E. Finson. Other
cases are suits by A. It. Potts, for S. ~;
J. f. Snyder, for $4,000; E. L. Robinson
for 5000, and Jacob A. Dice, for IS, 900.
All of the cases grew out of the gas ex-
plosion in the Seventh street sewer cis-
tern In December, 1909.
Another removal case brought to the
federal court is that of Henry and Mary
Miller against the Rock Island railway for
$40, 900 damages. This case came from the
Leavenworth county district court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
ards and letters. didn't you?" was

cards and letters, didn't you?" was
surely 1 didn't" exclaimed the
Young woman, who again sent warn
ings of general precipitation, and her
ewes appealed to the relatives for re-
lief 7 sure never sent him letter in
nv life. No, sir. And George never
carried any either, did you George 2"
Then the door opened. Attorney
Hamilton appeared on the scene. He
was glad to see his clients He was
perfectly delighted to see a reporter
irving to squeeze an interview from his
clienfs=but surely the reporter would
be glad to call again, later. Then the
LAWYER led his clients to an inner room
and the real merits of the case were
discussed.
IF there is anything to be given out
about the case said Hamilton, "I will
give it out myself. I will also likely
advise them not to talk to reporters in
the future
over the telephone an hour later.
Senator Hamilton intimated that the
fair defendants answer would be in
the nature of a general denial 1t will
not be filed for sometime.
s'I haven't gone into the case much
as yetv said Hamilton. but for the
love of a man nearly SO years old,
think that Mrs. Stewart is asking too
much money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
Continued on Page -
WOLGAST ILL AGAIN
Air of Secrecy Causes Report That
Condition Is Serious.

Venice, Cal, Jan. Lightweight Cham
pion Ad Wolgast, who has been con-
vaIescing at his home here since his re-
cent operation for appendicitis, is i'll
again.
Dr. B. Palmer, who was called, pro-
neunced WoIgast to be merely suffering
from "a bad cold and added that the
champion would Sbe all right again to-
morrow"
The air of secrecy about the Wolgast
home and the fact that Manager Tom
Jones refused admittance to a Los An
geIes newspaper man gave rise to the
suspicion that the Illness of the cham
pion might be more serious than was re-
ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
Mile. Dutrieu Wins a Cup.

Etamps. France, Jan Mile.
Helene Dutrieu Sunday made a flight
of 254 kilometers (158 miles) in two
hours and 58 minutes, thereby winning
the Femina cup and beating all wom-
ems records for distance. The Fem
ina cup is offered for the longest con-
tinuous flight made by a woman dur
ing the year It was won last year by
Mile Dutrieu. who in that competition
covered 167 kiIometers- At Compiegne,
Mile. Jeanne Hervieu in competition
for the Femina cup covered 248 kilo-
meters (154 miles0 in two hours and
Al minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
Money causes Two Deatbs.

and S100, 900 damage was done by a fire
which destroyed big milk depot on East
Twenty-seccnd street today. The two
men who lost their lives were companions
known to their fellows as Tony" and
joe After leaving the burning build
ing Tony went back to get his money
and Joe lost his life trying to rescue him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01

Buren,, Ark, on Sunday evening and had
driven it to Muldrow, where it was derail-
ed by the station agent who had been ad-
vised of its coming.
Turner two miles further on reached the
Casey home at which he applied for ad-
mission, pleading he was half frozen. Mr..
Casey let him in to sit by the fire and
returned to bed.
Later Turner, it is declared, murdered
Casey as he lay asleep, using an ak and
then overpowered Mrs. Casey When the
black fell asleep Mrs Casey made her
way to Muldrow in her night clothing
and told of the crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
FALLS DOWN STAIRS
1Sear Admiral Potter Badly Hurt ON
way to White House.

Washington. Jan. 1.-Rear Admiral
tary of the navy, fell down the long
Ilaght as OF stone steps leading from the
ItsANy tt department today on his way to
a,,i+ one nlte House reception and was
eoI,e e0ree padly hurt. He was picked up
= 0l1sslous r,s's's out bleeding profusely from
number of cuts and bruises on his
u. aSte. and hurried to his home in an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
SHE DENIES 1T ALL
Edith Reser, ROssville Heiress'
Indignant Over Stewart Suit.
Says That Mrs. Stewart Was
Jealous That Is All.
DIDN'T WRITE LETTER
Neither Did She Pose for Those
Naughty Pictures.
Hires a Lawyer to Defend the
Action.
DIDN'T WRITE LETTER

Edith Reser, the Rossville heiress and
defendant in 5000 alienation suit
came to Topeka today and announced
that she would fight the sensational
action brought by Lillian e. stewart
for the loss of her husbands love. The
Rossvflle woman denies generally all
the allegations made by the former
postmaster's wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
RECALL FOR WARDALL
Former Topeka Boy in Trouble With
His Constituents.

Seattle. Jan. Petitions signed by IL
000 voters for the recall of Councilmen
Max WardaI, president of the city coun-
Gil, and E. L. Blaine. chairman of the
finance committee, have been filed
These councilmen have been bitterly as
sailed by advocates of single tax and
municipal ownership.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
LYNCHED WHILE DRUNK
A Negro Is Hanged by a Mob In
Oklahoma.

Sallisaw, Okla, Jan. 1.-For the murder
of George Casey, a white farmer, living
near Muldrow, y miles east of here. and
a subsequent attack on Mrs. Casey a
negro named Turner was taken from the
Casey home, where he lay in drunken
stupor and hanged Turner, to reach
AIuldrow- had stolen an Iron Mouatain
engine from the roundhouse at A-an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
ATWOOD FALLS IN
travis on Top of His Machine and
Waits for Boat.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 1.-When but a
lev lev. hundred yards from the Point Of
Flnes l at the start of his flight to Port
Land, Maine, today. Harry n. Atwood
met met with an accident and fell into the
ny waters with his hydro-aero plane.
ana at noon was waiting for a boat to
come to his assistance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
Rockefeller Gift Is Secured.

Cleveland, Jan. John D. Rockefei-
ler's gift of $250O00 to the medical depart
ment of Western Reserve university OF
Cleveland, has been secured to the uni
versfty President Charles F. Thwing
announces that the $4,000 additional the
raising of which Mr.. Rockefeller made a
condition Of his own gift, has been sub
scribed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
weather Is Warmer.

The day is bright, and consequently
the weather had moderated consider
ably by noon, but at that the hourly
temperatures averaged IA degrees be-
year. The thermome eter will probably
continue to rise this afternoon and ac-
cording to the weatherman will not
go below IL or / 5 degrees tom orrow
morning. The wind is blowing three
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01
Weafher Indications.

Chicago, Jan Forecast for Kan
sas: Increasing cloudiness tonight
and Tuesday. Warmer tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
MANY ARRESTS ARE
 MADE OF BANK MEN
Practically Every Officer of Institution Under
 Heavy Bond

New Orleans, April 17.-Further investi- gation into the affairs of the suspended Teutonia Bank and Trust company, which failed to open for business Monday, re- suited duling the night in the arrest of A. Wagatha, vice president and former cashier, on the charge of receiving depos- It's knowing that the bank was insolvent. He furnished $1O,0OO bail.
 Eugene F. Buhler, president of the bank, was arrested yesterday twice and four times in all He is out under $45,00 bail to answer two charges of embedding $65OO and $S500, making false statements and concealing the condition of the bank. He is charged with receiving deposits know ing of the insolvency.
 Joseph M. Gomila, director and chair man of the finance committee, made an- other trip to the jail today and decided to stay there rather than furnish $55,- coo. He is held on six charges, two of embezzlement making false statements and conceaing conditions and three of fsrgeries of approximately $14500. All the officers are prominent in financial and social circles.
 Frank J. Braud, former cashier, charged with embedding $60OO0, is in jail in default of $2O,00O bail Emil c. Boehl, W, s. Rogers and P. F. Brue are held as material witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
AWAIT DECISION
 WITH INTEREST

Montgomery, April 17.-(Special.)-At torneys all over the state are awaiting the decision of the supreme court on the Smith regulation bill. The rumor has sev- eral times gotten out that the court has decided this bill unconstitutional, but none of these rumors have been true. The court has not yet passed upon the bill, though a decision is expected with in the near future.
 Prohlbtionists are confident that the higher court will declare the bill uncon- stitutional, while the local optionsts are anticipating decision in their favor. In the event the bill shall be declared un- constitutional it is confidently believed that the governor will call an extra ses- sion of the legislation to make necessary corrections In the bill.
 The decision of the court will probably be announced within the next week or two. In the meantime, politicians all over the state are eagerly anticipating the rul- ing of the higher court on this much mooted question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

Birmingham, April H.--G P. M.)-The weather has been generally cloudy and rainy over the country east of the Mis- sjssipp during the past s4 hours, owing to the prevailing low pressure in that section.
 An area of high pressure overlies the Missouri river valley and as result clear and colder weather has prevailed generally over the eastern slope of the Rockies.
 Rain has occurred west of the Rockies tior and in California. It also has oc- cured over all the country east of the Mississippi, except in the upper lake re- zion.
 Temperatures have fallen somewhat | over the country from the Rockies to the Atlantic ocean except in the southeast gulf section and the western lake region. where a slight rise has occurred. In the cotton states clear weather pre- vailed west of the Mississippi and general heavy rain in central portions. At New Orleans 3G inches have fallen during the past 24 hours. at Mobile 2.9o. at Mont goniery 2.24 and at Louisville LIS inches. to the westward of Birmingham are ex- terding eastward and fair and rather cool weather is expected Thursday. Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations April r. 1912:
 Temp'turs
 Lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
INVESTIGATE PHONE
 COMPANY IN ATLANTA

Atlanta. April 17.-tSpec ial. )-The city government has practically decided for the present, at least, to drop the proposed iovestisa tion into the rates and quality of gSs furnished Atlanta consumers and 10 investigate the Bell Telephone company a little bit. resolution is pending to appropriate sl00o to be placed with the railroad commission for the purpose of making this investigation.
 It is believed the fact that an agree ment was reached with the Georgia Rail- way and Electric company regarding cleo tric current for lighting and power, was responsible for dropping the gas inves- tigation. since the gas company is owned by the street railway company and put mp the claim that the proposed investi- gation would violate the spirit, if not the letter of the agreement
 Nevertheless council, it seems. must have something to investigate, so it is turning to telephones. So far as is known there has been no particular complaint from citizens, but it has always been considered the next subject in the line of investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
JACOBS FATALLY
 CUT IN TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa. April 17.-(Special )--- Following an altercation, the real
 cause of which is unknown. Sam Ja-
 cobs, white man, died in the Tusca-
 loosa infirmary here today as the re- suit of knife wounds inflicted by Joe Channel, who is confined in the Tus- caloosa county jail. The cutting scrape occurred at Elrod. II miles southwest or this city Monday afternoon. Jacobs is well known farmer~of the Elrod
 community. He is about 35 years of
 age and has family. His wounds con- sisted of knife cuts in the region of tho lungs and stomach, with one or two severe gashes in his arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
REV. ROBT. HODGE
 MAKES STATEMENT
Action Obtained in His Partic-
 ular Case Was Marvellous
Excessive Mental and Physical Strain Incident to Vocation, Produced
 Nervous Indigestion

Among the hundreds of statements be- ing made in connection with the remark able new tonic. "Tona Vita" none are more interesting than that given out re- gently by Rev. R. B. Hodge of Steven son, Ala, but who is well and fayorably known throughout Alabama
 Rev. Hodge said. "As a result of eXoes- sive mental and physical strain, typiied all that seemed characteristic of total nervous wreck. l could not sleep or eat we'll my digestion was poor and my stom- ach thoroughly disordered. l didn't get the proper nourishment from my food. I found it difficult to confine mSself for any length of time. l finally heard of the good work being accomplished by a new foreign tonic and decided to give 1t s trial The curative value of this medl- cine has been quick to respond to the needs of the debilitated organs of the body and I can now eat and sleep as l haven for some time. My appetite seems to be improved and I feel better and stronger every day. I am familiar with the merits of 'Tona Vita and l unhesitatingly and cordially commend it as a tonic of won derfu value"
 That thousands of half sick men and women in Birmingham are, as a result Of excessive mental and physical strair, unauestionably affected by the all too common complaint, nervous debility is the statement of the representatives who are introducing "Tona Vita"
 "The chief symptoms of this miserable condition of the body are imperfect di- sestion, stomach trouble, nervousness. de- pression of spirits, little vitality, head ache. backache, sluggish mind and poor memory, poor circulation, cold feet, sus- ceptibility to coughs and colds, dizzy spells, spots before the eyes, uneasy sleep and despondency." said one of the repre- sentatives recently. " 'rona Vita acts like a true specific fin such cases, posi- lively removing the trouble and restor- ing the organs of the body to their health ly normal condition" concluded he.
 The "Tona Vita" representatives will he on hand at the Collier Drug company s store, 109-111 North 20th street, from 3 a nl to D. m., each day for limited time to meet the public and explain the nature of their remarkable medicine.
 increasing interest in the work of ''Tona Vita" marks each succeeding day. The demand of the medicine was so great yesterday that the supply on hand was almost exhausted. However. fresh sup Div was immediately ordered and will ar rive in ample time for Fridays rush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Two merchandise cars standing upon the tracks of the Southern railway were entered last night and a quantity of goods stolen. Detective Wiggins was de- tailed on the case He has clue which will probably lead to the guilty parties.
 The motion pictures made at the open ing game at Redwood will be shown here next week at the Belle theatre. Much interest is being taken in the pictures. as several people who attended the game from here will see themselves in motion besides seeing the players at the bat.
 A joint birthday dinner was given by Mrs W. H. Davis last evening for MT. Davis and MT. Hazen. relative. The birthdays of the gentlemen. although lt years apart, fell on the same day A few friends were invited to the dinner.
 r.. B. Pennington was visitor to the city today.
 II. T. walhng of New Decatur vas Tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
NO ENCOURAGEMENT
 AS TO BUTTS FATE
Yesterdays Dispatches Told Naught of Fate of Man Well
 Known Here

Yesterdays dispatches gave little en- couragement as to the fate of Maj. Archi- bald Butt to his numerous acquaintances in Birmingham. Major Butt President raft's military aid, was on the i'll fatel Titanic and his name has so far not ap- peared in the list of survivors
 Few men in America had wider ac- ouantance among public men than Major Butt. A Washington dispatch in these columns yesterday enormously stated that Major Butts mother. Mrs, Joshua Wilmington Butt was still living Mrs. Butt died in England about three years ago Major Butt has one brother, Lewis F. Butt, now living in Augusta, Ga, and . brother, Edward H. Butt, in Liverpool, England,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
SOON OCCUPY NEW I'M. C.A. BUILDING Members Will Meet Tonight to Discuss Plans for
 Opening

The prospect of entering the new Young Mems Christian association building at an early date Is creating much enthusi. asm among the present and prospective members of the Young Mems Christian association. A conference of the members of the association has been called for to- cpening of the building and the varied activities to be inaugurated will be Gis- cussed. Following the business session a programme in charge of Physical Di- rector West has been arranged for, in elading indoor baseball and other fea- lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
PLAN OPENING OF
 NEW COAL MINES Crescent Company Con- siders Big Improvements
 in Kimberly District

The opening of new mine at Kim befly is being considered by the Cres- cent Coal company, of which B. Y. Roden is president, and Pugh Pearson of this city is secretary and treas urer.
 The opening and improvement nec- essary will involve a cost of between S50,000 and S100.000, according to the tentative estimates which will be final lv passed upon during the next few uays It is stated that the mine will be in every feature modern and will be among the most upto-da in the district The Marvel mine of the Rp- den company at Marvel will be pat termed after, to some extent.
 The officials of the company said yesterday they had not definitely de- cided about the new work, but that plans were being considered. The open ing will be near Kimberly, where the company now operates, and will be arranged during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
T|DEWATER LINE
 AT SEVENTEENTH

The Tidewater Street Railway company Is now working at Seventeenth street. along Fifth avenue. and will be about Twentieth street some time this week. The officials of the company announce that the work is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily. The working forces have been delayed somewhat by rains but have to 4 certain extent overcome the time lost bt' the rains
 The workmen at the new Roden hotel were at one time considered in the way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Weather Forecast

Washington April 17.-Weather fore cast for Alabama: Fair and cooler Thursday; Friday probably fair; west to moderate variable winds.
 Georgia Fair and cooler Thursday preceded by showers on the coast; Fri day fair; moderate southwest, shifting to northwest winds
 Tennessee: Cloudy Thursday and cool CT in east portions; Friday fair.
 Mississippi. Fair Thursday; Friday unsettled; light, variable winds.