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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
THREE MEN CAUGHT IN
SEWER TRENCH ARE BADLY
BURNED BY EXPLODING GAS
Earth Rocks and Residents Rush
From Homes, Fearing
an Earthquake
FLAMES REACH THE RIVER
Crowds Are Treated to Spectac-
ular Display at Sewers End
NO Deaths Result

Three men were badly burned, and
had narrow escapes from death when
oils and gases In the sewer at Mack
and Coucord-aves., were ignited by a
candle which one OF the men was
using, early Friday night.
Manholes were blown high into the
air for blocks along Concord-ave., and
the explosion, shaking the ground.
caused residents to rush from their
houses. thinking that an earthquake
had caused the shock.
Meanwhile, three d. p. w. en-
ployes, stunned and painfully burned
by the explosion. were caught in the
sewer trench Their groans finally
attracted attention, and police who
were rushed to the scene rescued
them from their perilous predicament.
John Bulshoviatz, aged 45, of 1449
st. Aubin-ave., and Petro Caro-, 35, OF
No. 1876 Russell-st., were semi-con-
scious, and badly burned about the
arms, faces and heads, and were
rushed to st. Mary's hospital In an
auto patrol. Joseph Rosa, No. GA
was only slightly stunned,
and suffering from painful but super
fetal burns. He was attended by
DR.. p. B. Taylor, No. sos Mack-ave.,
and then sent home.
The theory that escaping gas from
q Gas company main had caused the
explosion was disproved by the fact
that the sewer runs far below the gas
main, and investigation showed that
oils and gasoline, believed to have
been drained from the Packard Motor
Car plants at the end of the sewer,
had caused the big eruption.
That theory was strengthened In a
spectacular display at the sewer
mouth at the river, nearly a mile from
the scene OF the explosion. Blazing
oil and bursts of burning gas poured
from the mouth and caused blaze
on the water which attracted nearly
a thousand spectators, who viewed
the scene from the nearby docks, and
from canoes and small craft in the
river
The FIRE department fought the
blaze for some time, attempting to
save the docks, which were quite bad
ly scorchcd.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
FIVE ARE HURT IN AUTO
CRASH ON THE BOULEVARD
One is Rendered Unconscious
But None in Wreck is
Seriously Hurt

Five persons were injured last mid
night In a crash between two automo-
biles at Charlevoix-st and the East
Boulevard, Grosvenor Wright, No. 112
Broadway was driving one machine,
and was accompanied by Miss Maude
Pardo, No. 83 Winder-st. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Dixon, No. 81 Fort-st. west.
The other car was driven by Michael
McCleavey, a Krit tester, who had as
passenger, Max Menig, OF No. 1866 Mt.
Elliott-ave.
McCleavey was the only one who es-
capped injury In the wreck that follow
ed the collision. Menig was thrown
to the pavement and rendered uncon-
scious, while the occupants OF the
Wright machine were also thrown out,
amid a shower OF broken glass from
the windshield. All wer cut and
bruised, but none was seriously hurt.
The injured were taken to the Of
fee OF DR.. ]. w. Harrison, Kercheval-
ave. and the Boulevard, where their
wounds were dressed and they left for
their homes on a street car.
Wright said that the accident hap
pened so suddenly that he could do
nothing to avoid it.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
GRAFT FOE GETS
| WARNINGS TO STOP
SEARCH FOR GUILTY
District Attorney Whitman Re-
ceives Many Letters Threat
ening His Life
PUSHES PROBE OF CASE
INVOLVING N. Y. POLICE
Men Who Perpetrated Rosenthal
Homicide Plot Are Known
to Prosecutor

NEW YORK, July 20.-District At
|torney Whitman, who is endeavoring
to uncover the conspiracy alleged to
exist between the underworld and the
New York police, has been warned
that he is marked for death II he does
rot let up In his work. Others VINO
ere active In the case have received
similar warnings.
Today the murder of Gambler Ros-
enthal is a mere incident. The men
who planned that murder are known.
Whitman says they will be punished.
y District Attorney Whitman admitted
today that he has received many
threatening letters since he announc-
ed that he was going to send the men
who killed Rosenthal to the electric
chair, no matter how influential their
backing. Ordinarily he would laugh at
these threats but the open murder OF
Rosenthal, slain in the reflection OF
,Jhe bright lights OF one Of the best
known hotels in New York, with six
policemen almost In arms reach or
the murderers, has shown just how
desperate these criminals are.
Assembly Aaron j. Levy, attorney
for Libby and Shapiro, owners OF the
murder car, himself product OF the
east side who knows the gangsters
and their habits from personal obser-
vation had no hesitancy today in de-
claring the situation acute. Since he
has publicl y announced that he will
aid In the solution OF this latest or
gang killings he has received letters
saying he is marked for death. He ad-
mitted today that he is taking no
chances and that he will protect him
self.
mo little gamblers feud brought
about Rosenthars DEATH" Levy said In
his once today. The gamblers who
hated him--and there were many OF
.them--could have slain him months
ago IL they had wanted to. They could
have had him killed secretly.
"But this tragedy has the marks OF
terrorism II was staged and arrang-
ed to strike terror into the hearts OF
informers. II was designed to silence
friends OF Rosenthal. who had been
expected TO show up at the district at
torney's Office TO back up RosenthaFs
story OF protection Afforded by the
police in return for a share OF the
money earned by crime. The shadow
of the police Is over this crime
The solution OF the situation seemed
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
SLEOGE-HAMMER BLOW
KILLS DETROIT ITALIAN
Victim of Northern Michigan
Crime Dies in Ambulance
on Arrival Here

With his forehead crushed In by q
blow from a sledge-hammer in the
hands OF fellow workman on q sec.
tion gang In Alton, northern Michi-
gan, Friday.night Ignatz Bruno, of No.
267 Mullett-st., this city, was brought
all the way from Alton on a train,
only to die in the Detroit ambulance
as he was being rushed to st. Mary's
hospital from the depot, early Satur-
day morning.
Samuel Colombo, of No. 262 Wood
bridge-st. east, Brunos chum, accom-
panied the dying man back to Detroit,
and furnished Coroner Rothacher and
the local police with the story Of the
crime.
Tony Petz, address unknown, was
another member OF the section gang
and had teased Bruno for weeks, chan.
ing him about his ability as a work.
man, and accusing him OF being lazy
Colombo says. Friday evening, Petz
resumed his tactics, and the long-suf.
fering Bruno seized shovel and
threatened violence IL Petz did not
stop his bantering talk.
Colombo says that Petz suddenly
grabbed a sledgehammer, and swung
It with terrific force against Brunos
forehead, crushing Bruno's skull like
and egg shell. That the injured man
survived the allnight trip from Alton
IL regarded as a miracle by Coroner
Rothacher.
Colombo says that Petz dashed out
OF the camp and disappeared after the
crime.
The two Detroiters left hara twf
months ago TO join the section gang.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
HIS BOAT OVERTURNED,
SAVES LIFE BY SW INNING
Fred Squires Has Close Call in
River at midniht-Reaches
Shore Exhausted

Fred SQuires, member OF the
crew of the steam yacht Dolphin, had
narrow escape from drowning in
mid-river, of the foot OF Belvidere-
ave., shortly after midnight. Friday.
but saved himself by swimming to
shore, which he reached in an ex-
hausted condition. A patrolman
picked him up from the river bank,
and called an auto patrol in which
he revived while on the way to Nc
Clellan station.
Squires started for a row on the
river In the yachts dingy, when a
speeding motor boat cut across the
bow Of his frail craft. swamping it 70
suddenly that Squires found the boat
drifting far down the river when he
came to the surface.
He struck out for the shore, and
after q swim OF nearly an hour, reach
ed the river bank. thoroughly ex.
hausted.
After drying his clothing at tMcClel.
Ian station, he returned to the Dolph.
In, which came to Detroit from Chi.
cago for Cadillaqua.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
RIDDER TO GIVE OUT
CAMPAIGN DONATIONS

SEA GIRT, N. j., July 20.-Gover.
nor Wilson today received the follow
Ing telegram from Herman Ridder,
treasurer OF the Democratic national
committee:
The senate committee has tele.
graphed me to appear Saturday morn.
ing, with the books as treasurer OF
the Democratic national committee
covering the campaign Of 1908. | will
present an itemized, detailed account
giving the date, name. address and
amount OF all. the contributions receiv
ed and also a similar itemized &C
count Of all expenses.
Il have preserved all my books and
records; my memory is good and my
health Is excellent"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
UNIDENTIFIED BODY
TAKEN FROM RIVER

The body of an unidentified man.
thought to be a sailor. was found in
the river at the foot of Flrst-st., Fri
day afternoon. and was taken TO the
county morgue, where Il awaits iden-
The body was that OF a man about
80 years old, but was IN bad state
of decomposition, having evidently
been I'm the water for several weeks
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
EXPRESS WAGON DRIVER
RUNS FOR MAYOR TALKS
POLITICS BETWEEN TRUNKS
Edward r. Speppard, of Mime
apolis, Has Already Spoken
to 10000 Men
HAS NO ORGANIZATION
Unique Campaigner is Working
on "Minute-a-Man"
Schedule
HAS NO ORGANIZATION

MINNEAPOLIS, July 20.-Edward
r. Sheppard, expressman, is running
for mayor OF Minneapolis, making his
kcampaign from his express wagon,
talking politics between trunks. He
has already spoken to 10000 men. "A
Minute tc Man" Is his motto.
II am q candidate for mayor" he
says. Il am a workingman. II you
elect me I'll serve you as faithfully
as did In delivering this trunk.
am as poor as Lincoln and cannot
give up my work to campaign. Here
is my card. want to make this
city safe for your children and mine.
II elected I'll be honest and true.
Give me a chance"
A hsndshake, q card, word, and
he Is OF again.
Sheppard is running for the Repb.
lican nomination. He has no organi-
zation, not even a committee. There
is Just Sheppard, his express wagon,
HIS card and the tremendous earnest.
ness that CLEANS in his eyes.
Sheppard never went to high
school, but he Is an educated man.
He was brought up on books, read
Shakespeare at 10, knows the Bible
almost by heart, taught school In Da-
kota, and was clerk OF courts at High.
more, 8. d.
Born in Indiana OF family In
which preachers predominated, his
GUS moral activity.
II have a little boy asleep out In
the cemetery" he says. Il think OF
him often. | believe in hereafter.
| want 10 carry into the hereafter the
consciousness that helped TO make
this world a little brighter and bet.
ter"
Have our lawyers made such q
success OF government that a work
ingman would fail in comparison?
think not. Must a man have money
TO run for office? Lincoln didn't.
want to find out whether we have yet
decided definitely that Office Is the
spoil of the rich.
81 have no money. Therefore every
vote I get will mean something.
Government Is growing corrupt
and glutted on privilege. Unless We
call a halt soon, 1t will be too late
peacefully to solve the problem.
am not socialist. am jsut for the
square deal.
II know life from the angle OF the
man who tolls. | have learned what
I know In the hand-to-hand battle for
existence. | want to get a little plain
horse sense into our government IL
can"
Sheppard is essentially home
man, and when the days work Is done
can always be found sitting with his
wife and children on the porch OF his
little home out toward Lake Harrlet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS
IN NEW YORK COMBINE
TO OVERTHROW MURPHY
Struggle for the Same End De-
sired by Wilson Support
ers in Michigan
FIGHT FOR PRINCIPLES
Activity of True Democrats
Alone Consistent With Action
Taken in Baltimore.

From q Special Correspondent.
NEW YORK, July 20.--The Wood
row Wilson league In Michigan Is
pursuing In Michigan an object lden'
tical with that OF the Empire State
Democracy" new political organ
ization In New York that aims to
overthrow Tammany Leader Charles
f. Murphy, and give the progressive
Democrats of New York an oppor-
tunity to get out from under toe
domination OF the machine and work
fearlessly and unhampered for the
principles embraced In the candidacy
OF Woodrow Wilson for president.
State Senator Franklin ID. Roose-
velt, who was chairman OF the Wood
row Wilson conference, presided at
tine initial meeting Of the new orgar-
ization at the Hotel Belmont In New
York, and SO great was the enthusi-
asm of progressive Democrats 10
Join any movement TO overthrow the
machine that while only 30 were
formally invited to attend the meet
ing. about 100 appeared at the ap-
pointed time and place. Plans were
set In motion for a state convention
to put in the field a complete set OF
nominations for every ofice to be
voted on this fall.
Ex-Mayor Thomas M. Osborne. OF
Auburn, sounded the keynote OF The
meeting when he declared that Wood
row Wilson stands as the symbol OF
true Democracy and that the accept
ance for the sake OF harmony OF any
sort of a state ticket that Tammany
might choose would not be standing
for Wilson.
Murphy and his clique are always
found blocking the way" said MT
Osborne, whenever we try to get the
sort of Democracy that Wilson typt
fies."
Fears were expressed that the con-
tinued domination of Tammany might
endanger the success of the national
ticket in New York this fall.
Among the matters referred TO the
executive committee was an address
to the people Of New York atata pro-
posed by ex-senator Thomas c. Whit
lock. Of Brooklyn, which charges the
machine with bringing "a once great.
fiourishing and representative politi-
cal organization to the verge OF ruin
and the borderland of disgrace" and
reducing great, majority, political
organization to hopeless minority.
The machine leaders are character
ized In the address as representa-.
tives and agents Of big business
which knows neither parties nor prin-
ciples save that of gain"
AT Baltimore" says the address.
they opposed the nomination OF Gov.
Wilson, because they believed he
would defeat President Taft, and sup
ported any candidate whom they be-
lieved President Taft could defeat.
They have pursued the same po-
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
MAN IS ARRESTED
FOR WOMAN'S DEATH

NEW YORK, July 20.--A young man
who said he was George r. Harkness,
living with his wife and family at Sea
Cliff, L. l., was held without bail to
await the action Of the coroner in the
west side court today on charge OF
homicide. He is charged with shoot
ing Mrs. Florence c. Hopp, decidedly
prepossessing young woman, whose
home, the police say, was In Lewis
burg, Pa, in a room In the Hotel York,
at Seventh-ave. and Thirty-seventh-st.
early today. Hardness admitted the
shooting, but insisted 1t was acci-
dental
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
IN PROSPERITY, FIRST
THOUGHT OF BROTHER

Charles weigel. stenographer OF the
New Jersey supreme court, secured
the release of his brothr, William.
from tn asylum at Eloise, through
his petition to the probate court,
asking for the custody OF his unfor-
tnate brother.
William weigcl was committed to
the asylum Sept Is, 1909, on petition
OF his stepfather. John II. Stahelin.
Charles -Meigel has since worked his
way to a good income, and a position
OF trust. and one OF his first thoughts
was OF nis brothers comfort
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
JAPANESE MIEA9O
is FAILING AND CONDITION
CAUSES GRAVE ANXIETY
Ruler is Said To Be Wreck Both
Physically and Men
tally
is TOOL OF oLIGARCHY
Sovereign Has Little to Say Con-
cerning Conduct of Gov
ernment Affairs
is TOOL OF oLIGARCHY

TOXIC. July 20.--The mikado, 1t 10
now officiaily admitted. has been fall
ing rapidly for some time, shows no
Improvement today. His condition ID
causing grave anxiety.
II the illness from which the MI
kado h suffering, ends fatally, 1t is
said he'e today among those who
know Japan well. 1t will hardly make
a ripple upon the surface OF Japaa-
ese or international politics.
Mutsuhito Is nothing like the ruler
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20

he has been represented. He has had
little to say concerning tne govern
ment. Everything has been done for
him by the little oligarchy which sur
rounds him. His pictures, represent
ing him as vigorous man, were
taken years ago. He Is 60 years old
and feeble, mentally as well as phys
ically. His health also has been
shattered by his mode Of life, and
he has seldom been seen of late ex-
cept by his close advisers. His life
has been passed in secluslon and he
10 little more than a name to his
people. The governments policy has
been to make him an object. OF wor-
ship to the Japanese. but the belief
that there Is anything sacred ABOUT
him is rapidly disappearing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20

ponents OF the Thompson-Hally fran
chise, believing firmly in municipal
He will make his cam
paign on a municipal ownership plat
form.
Four candidates are now in the
fleld for the Republican nomination
for mayor. Besides Mr.. Dust, Oscar
B. Marx, Proctor X. Owens and Aid.
William Koenig, OF the Third ward.
Are avowed candidates. AID. Thom-
as f. Gilman, of the Eighteenth wnrd
viii not make Anal deeIsion in the
matter OF his candidacy until next
week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
MAN STEPS INTO TANK
FSCALDING WATER

James saber, aged 20, OF No. 141
Otis.st., stepped into tank Of scald-
ing water at the Timken.Detroit Axle
Co. plant, Friday afternoon, and was
badly scalded about the legs and the
lower portion OF his body. DR.. 8. X.
Williams, No. 395 Clark-ave., attended
him, and ordered him removed to his
home.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
PRIZE FIGHT MOVIES"
MAKING LAST STAND

WASHINGTON. July 1e.--Nothing
remains but President Taft's sigma.
ture to ban from the United States
all Imported prize fight movies"
The house yesterday passed the Sim.
mons bill, previously approved by the
senate, forbidding transportation or
importation OF such films A fine OF
1000 and imprisonment for one
year are the penalties for violation of
the law.
Representative Fowler (Dem., ILL,
sought to include under the ban
movies" OF cock fights, dog fights
and bouts between men and bears.
but failed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
WILLIAM 7. DUST WILL
Be CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR
-Four Republicans in Field When
He Makes Formal An
nouncement Monday

|. William T. Dust will make for
NAL announcement of his candidacy
for the Republican nomination f7r
mayor, Monday. Mr.. Dust decided to
be a candidate before leaving for his
summer cottage at the Flats, Friday,
and his associates and friends were
informed of his decision.
Mr.. Dust was one Of the active OPP
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
VETS WANT ANOTHER
VOTE ON LIQUOR QUESTION

ADRIAN, Mich, July 20.-Local
vets are organizing campaign for
the resubmission Of the local option
question at the coming spring cleo
ton. Petitions are being circulated
In every precinct In the county by
-canyassers.- The petitions will be
presented at the fall session OF the
board OF supervisors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
CEMENT WAREHOUSE
BURNS; LOSS $4,000

CoLDWATER, Mich, July 20.--The
Wolverine Portland Cement Co.'S Inn.
mense warehouse, was burned early
today, with 10000 barrels Of cement.
Loss s7e,0eo, insurance s2o.o0o. Or
fgin unknown.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
THE WEATHER.

One year ago todayt Highest tenn
perature, 7sg lowest. 69t mean. s0t
partly cloudy weather.
The sun sets at Tii2 p. ns. and rises
sunday at 4tI5 a. nm.
The moon sets at 10i30 .. M.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
Good AopoIntments For Two.

Ralph Hail, OF walkervllle, has
been appointed chief customs ap-
iraiser and Charles RI. Williams. OF
windsor. assistant appraiser. for the
porlof- Windsor.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
wslkervIlle Girl Wins Honor.

dorothy Sample, of WalkerviIIe, at
taineo the honor of securing the high
est standing in the recent high school
entrance examinations in Windsor,
: baskerville and Sandwich She got
575 marks out OF a possible $50. She
was a pupil of the King Edward
school, of which III. A. Beaton is prin-
cfpaf.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-20
Mrs. Morrow round No, c,,,,,

: CHICAGO. July 20.--Mrs n. Morrow
has been declared innocent CT the
charge OF shooting her husband The
verdict releasing the widow OF Charles
n Morrow eccentric inventor. was
reached by n jury I'm Judge Kersten's
court after three hours consideration
of tho case.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-08-07

passed through, and he was looking
so crushed, so worn and tired you
know-he had just come from up
stairs; and yet he faced me so brave
ly and smilingly"-she shook her
head-"poor fellow"
| stared-puZzled, don't you know
Offhand, dash me if | could see wha-
the judge had to do with our evenings
together-why, | had his own approval
of my suit Then | remembered that
she, of course, didn't know that~-yet
Probably what she had in her dear
little mind was that he might he hold
ing the library-and he wou)G, Ii he
continued to think he was busy; for 1
had heard him say he expected to
work all night But then, there were
dozens and dozens of other places We
could go-well, should just say!
had just bent forward to suggest
this to her when | saw she was going
to speak So | waited, smiling at her
tenderly
And about Arthur" she began,
and I cut myself a painful stab with
my nails-right in the palm-"now
there Is a case where | think you
find"-she nodded toward the house
again-"where you find one of his
superb qualities, the one quality that,
of all, l admire in a mar the most"
by Jove!" l said, leaning forward
] wondered what it waG-and then,
dash it, | asked her.
oh cir mi
her face grew luminous. Faith, per
haps | should say My father has it
larger than any man ! ever knew; it
is something that goes out from him
with his friendship, with his tove,
making a dual gift"-her voice drop
ped thoughtfully-'I have studied IL in
him all my life, and IT. has always
seemed so beautiful to me-so wen
derfuI-the unquestioning peace se
has"-her blue eyes wiCeped, shin.
ing-"has ever in return for the per-
feet, abiding trust that he gives to
the thing he calls his own | know,
for he has made me feel It from the
time was tiny little girl" The last
word was almost whisper, SO tense,
so vibrant with feeling was it-she
seemed to have forgotten my exist
ence. And If ever | find a man"
she breathed.
I cougaed slightly and she started.
stared at me-and then the dimpIe
deepened in her cheek, lost 10 bed
OF Jolly roses. Her laughter pealed
forth, birdlike-delic1ous
e beg your pardon!" she said. But
when / think of papa and OF how he
believes in his children, especially
poor little me, think l must get
Her roguish, puzzled smile searched
my face. How is 1t you say itch,
| know-I think l must be getting
dippy""
And it was the first slang l had
heard from those sweet lips since tn
night she was in my rooms!
(TO BE CONTINUED)