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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
Wife Of Herman Rosenthal,
Slain Recently, Appears
Before Grand Jury
KNEW OF MONEY PAID
FOR POLICE PROTECTION
Man Said To Have Been in Auto
On Night of Homicide
Gives Himself Up

NEW YORK, July 23.-The inside
story OF her murdered husbands rela-
tions with the gambling situation In
this city was related TO the grand jury
today by Mrs. Herman Rosenthal The
widow OF the gambler murdered In
front OF the Metropole hotel a week
ago today had no hesitancy in declar-
ing she intended doing everything
possible TO avenge her husband. She
insisted that she had been his conf
dant and that every dollar he paid for
police protection was known TO her as
well as every movement In his at
tempt TO secure immunity from the
police so that he could continue his
illegal trade.
Mrs. Rosenthal was brought before
the grand jury by two process servers
from the district attorneys ONCE who
had orders to prevent anyone talking
TO her. District Attorney Whitman
said her story as related TO him was
very lengthy and that she would be
the only witness the grand jury would
have time to hear today. Because he
was busy with her, Whitman did not
appear in person TO fight the writs OF
Eeabeas corpus sued out TO secure the
release OF Sam Paul and Gridgie Web
ber, held for homicide, and against
whom their lawyers declare there is
no evidence. Whitman sent Assistant
District Attorney Johnson to ask JUS
tice Seabury 10 continue the cases un-
I'll he would appear in person.
A young man, twirling a cane,
strolled leisurely into police headquar-
ters early today He asked reporter
where the detective bureau was and
went there. accosting Lieut.. McNally,
In charge with:
rs Commissioner Lougherty in?"
Told he was not. the man stood STILL.
and finally the officer asked him II
anyone else would do.
We'll, I'm Harry Vallon and heard
was wanted" was the reply. Nc
Nalley gasped. Then he escorted his
visitor inside and later in the day he
was arraigned on charge Of homi
eide. Vallonh, 1t was asyeged, was one
OF the men no rode in the mrder car
shortly before Herman Rosenthal was
murdered In front OF the Metropole
hotel general alarm had been
sent out for his arrest, but appar-
emily the police could not find him.
The police had reports of other sus-
poets seen In certain New England
cities. While the police looked for
the actual murderers, District Attor,
ney Whitman continued his grand
jury investigation OF tie entire gam
bling situation On peremptory or
ders from Mayor Gaynor the police
department is now cooperating with
the district attorney.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
PROGRESSIVES WILL PUT
FULL TICKET IN FIELD
IN DETROIT AND COUNTY
Committee To Suggest Candi-
dates Named in Mass Meet
ing, Monday Evening
NICHOLS QUITS THE C. o. P.
City Clerk Comes Out Squarely
For Roosevelt Party-Cass
Benton in Squabble
NICHOLS QUITS THE C. 0. P.

Monday nights meeting of the Ma
tional Progressive party of Wayne
county, il Bamlet hall, followed the
lead OF Saturdays state convention in
Jackson, and marked completS
breaking away OF the Wayne county
Progressives from the Republican
party
City Clerk Charles, A. Nichols
whose attitude toward the new party
had been matter OF speculation for
several days. announced In the meet
Ing that he was no longer Republi-
can, and could be counted as loyal
member of the Progressive party.
Deputy Register OF DEEDS Cassius
Benton appealed TO the meeting to
recognize candidates for ONCE who
were known as thorough Roosevelt
men, but who were not going into the
new party, and he referred TO Regis
ter OF Deeds Otto Stoll as a man who
had always tried to do his duty
But the gathering did not receive
these remarks In kindly spirit, and
though attempts to shut off Mr.. Ben
ton from speaking, were suppressed
and he was allowed to complete his
remarks. his concluding declaration
that there are good men on other
tickets won no favor and there was
great applause when Charles A.
Nichols replied that there are good
men in the Progressive party for all
the Offices.
A nominating committee was
named to suggest candidates for the
city and county tickets, and will re-
- I'm ~ hn haI WnHn
day evening. This committee which
began Its work promptly Tuesday
morning, consists of p G. Davis, DR..
Howard Baker, Frank Kennedy. Will
liam Range, Wesley Mutton, Richard
Reading, John McCarty, Ari Wocdruff
and Harvey Simmons.
w. H. Hill, of Detroit, was prom
inently mentioned as a candidate for
congressman -at.large and petition
has been circulated for him. Leroy
Nelson, candidate for state senator in
the first district, declared that le
would cast In his lot with the new
party and Ari e. Woodruff announced
his candidacy as Progressive in the
fifth district where Senator George G..
Scott, is running for denomination as
a Republican.
One of the most sensatinal an
nouncements of the meeting was that
of National Committeeman Henry NJ.
Wallace. who said that the entire Re
publican organization OF Jackson
county had gone over into the Pro-
gressive party, leaving the Republi-
cans without candidates and without
any local organization
The state committee OF the new
party will hold meeting in the Girls
void hotel, Wednesday afternoon at
8 o'clock.
Among the speakers in Monday
nights meeting was former Mayor NJ
n. Chamberlain, Democrat, who
said that he was thoroughly in sym
pathy with Progressive principles but
had not decided as yet how he would
vote this fall.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
THIRD PARTY ADHERENTS
IN LEAD IN CONVENTION
G.. o. P. Progressives in New
Jersey Expected To Recon-
mend Complete New Ticket

ASBURY PARK, n. j., July ca
The New Jersey G. O. p. Progressi .es.
divided into rival camps over the
question OF ignoring entirely the regu-
lar Republican organization and go
ing II alone" Interest In the conven-
ton. which assembled in the new au-
ditorlum at noon today, was Intense.
The committee on arrangements was
In session from early last evening un-
til after o'clock this morning, and
resumed its sessions at 10 o'clock
without having reached a definite con-
clusion on what TO recommend to the
convention The advocates OF the
new party were in the majority, how
ever, and ii was certain that they
would recommend complete state.
congressional and local ticket.
Opponents TO the new party plan
were led by former Gov. Edward c.
Stokes, former Congressman Charles
y. Fowler and George l.. Record, OF
Jersey City. while the advocates OF
the complete Independent movement
were led by former Gov. Fort. He
said Just before the session was re-
sumed that the majority OF the conf
mittee would recommend independent
action, but he could not say whether
there would be minority report.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
MISSING MAN RETURNS
WITH HIS MEMORY GONE

MARION. Ind, July 22.-BenJa-
min Frazier. alias Frank Redman,"
arrived in Fairmount in response to
letters from his wife written him
under the name Of Frank Redman, at
Aurora, Ill. Frazier did not recog-
nize his wife or three children when
he met them. at Fairmount and said
he had no recollection OF ever seeing
them before.
His family will care for him in the
hope that his memory may be re-
stored
Frazier formerly lived in Fair
mount, but for two pears has lived
with his family at Mount Vernon,
o. He left his home there May II,
without any word to his family.
Mrs. Frazier, with their children,
came to the home of her father, n.
J. Winslow, at Fairmount A letter
was received by the postmaster at
Fairmount from Frank Redman,
written at Western Springs, Ill,
June IL. announcing that the writer
had no recollection Of a former ex-
lstence, but had dreamed OF a woman
and children who seemed to be near
him.
The name OF a Fairmount firm on
his necktie caused him To write there
TO see IL any one was missing
The description fit Frazier and his
VIII eanswered the letter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23

CRESSON, Pa, July 23.-"Most per
sons think that Helen Kellers life
has, been lived-that 1t is enough
that a blind, deaf and dumb girl
should have won her way through
school and college, should have writ
ten books and should finally have
learned to speak with her lips woI ds
that she may never hear-but they
are all wrong,
Helen Keller's life has, as a mat
ter Of fact, only just begun.
"All the rest that has gone before
has been as nothing. Only the mer-
est preparation-the getting ready TO
do really great things that shall, per-
haps, help all mankind"
Helen Keller, herself, leaning for,
ward In her chair. spoke the words.
Her great blue eyes, though unseeing.
blazed with eagerness and her new
found voice thrilled with intensity.
She sat on the broad, cool veranda
Of the summer home of Harry Thdw's
mother. where she is spending the
summer. And as the questions were
propounded to Miss Keller regarding
the social work she Is to take up this
fall for the Socialist mayor OF Schcn
ectady, n. Y, Mrs. John Macy, her
lifelong teacher, read them into the
palm and instantly, in clear, ringing
voice. she gave forth her answers.
brilliant and clear-cut.
II am blind and deaf in my actual
senses, you know" said Miss Keller,
but there are many who are blind
and deaf in their minds-who have
never heard nor seen the light OF
truth. And 1t is of these whom am
now going to seek out to try to set
the eyes and ears of their minds free.
Rev DR.. George unn, the new
mayor Of Schenectady. has offered me
a fine chance to do this thing He
CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
OPENING OF CAOIllAQUA
|FETE MARRIED BY WRETCHEO
STREET CAR FAClLlT| ES
}. u. R. Unable To Handle
Crowds That Fight For Chance
To Get To Belle Isle
THOUSANDS LEFT BEHIND
brilliant Fireworks Display the
Acme of the Art OF the
Pyrotechnic Experts
THOUSANDS LEFT BEHIND

On land. a wild scramble to get to
Belle lsle on water, thousanus OF
pleasure craft with myriads OF lights
leaning against the ashore ana the
osom OF the river. and against the
|1ky, Intermittent splashes OF light and
Lares OF fire amid these scenes Cau
tlaqua came oficially into being
Tuesday night.
The display OF fireworks was gorge
bus and enhancing to thousands who
Witnessed II from the American and
canadian shores, from Belle Isle and
from the boats of all sizes, from the
sanguorous canoes to the great, pun
tng passenger steamers. But, after
tt was all over the topic OF most con
\ 3ersation was that dreadful, terrifying
am!
In the sight in the skies thrilled
he crush on the island, on the bridge
fJn Jefferson-ave., reaching all the way
the end OF the line, chilled. Thou
lands OF people got to the island and
pther points OF vantage along the
american shore only by hghting, and
hosands more didn't get there at all.
Hen circuses In town at once, a falr
bnd Blue Ribbon race meet could
hot have created the congestion OF
raffic" which the initial performance
Spf Cadillaqua produced. 1t was more
fthan congestion, II was bad case OF
"a analysis.
The sun, the same sun that Cad
lilac had witnessed as 1t descended
.over the city, 2ll years ago, was still
'g,igh in the heavens when the throngs
began vending their way to Belle Isle.
STheye were fortunate in their fore
Thought, as were those who boarded
1.-The boats in ample time. At sunset,
III seemed as though the entire popu'
.lation was determined to get to the
lisland. People on the east side walk
4 ed, because il was impossible for them
Ito get aboard the cars that reached
.them. The cars were crowded long
shefore they arrived down town.
Street Car Men in Panic.
At 7:l5 D. m. II was impossible TO
get aboard street cars that passed the
{. city hall, although cars marked lief,
fferson" were coming from all direc-
lions. Hundreds OF people stood at
each street corner, hoping against
aope that the next car would AFFORD a
footing. The street car men we're In
ancient design were pressed into SER
vice. They were moving along so
closely that tenders almost touched
Eack- platforms, but still the bulk OF
Nthe crowd down town could not find
Dom. Most Of the cars were OF the
closed door variety and the doors
wuld not be opened.
On the open cars, men and boys
were clingiag by toes and fingers, rid
ing in window sills and on top the
cars. At $3.50 o'clock the crowds In
the downtown streets seeking to get
70 the island were undiminished In
size. They began walking out Grand
i,iver-ave., TO get aboard cars before
they reached the center OF the city,
but once begun, thousands followed
the practice and each corner mile
out on Grand Riyer-ave. had its
crowds. waiting for room. Then the
more determined ones boarded cars
Continued on Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
UNION DEPOT SCORCHED,
WITH LOSS OF $4,000
Short Circuit of Electric Light
Wires Blamed For Early
Morning Blaze

A short circuit of electric light
wires in the new western wing OF the
Union depot, a three-story building,
caused a fire which threatened the
depot with destruction. and did about
$4,000 damage, shortly after / O'CLOCK
, Tuesday morning.
Special officer Fred Kisser smelled
smoke, and opening door, was greet
ed by, flash OF flames and a dense
pail OF smoke, hich filled the room
occupied by the claims department OF
the Pere Marquette Kisser, burned
about the arms, and ith his coat in
flames, hurried to turn in an alarm
,'iremen quickly turned in a second
alarm when they arrived.
The first floor the wing Is occu
pied by the Western Express Co.
whose safe, containing $4,000, was
left closed, and was finally dragged
cut OF the danger zone by a gang oil
men.
The second floor was occupied by
railroad conductors as their headquar
ters, and on the third floor. some un
important records OF the claim de
\ gartment were stored
Information from the presndent's
of1ce, tuesday morning. was to the
effect that the fire did not prove az
disastrous as was at first feared. as
very little damage was done except
ing to the building itself. and none
Of the important records of the rail
.oad were involved.
only about 30 eet of claim depart
Nment records were destroyed" ives
stated, "and these were not OF an i'm
portant nature. None OF our really
valuable papers was stored in the part
OF the building burned. The roof was
turned away. and the building Itself
was badly damaged"
The estimate of $4,000 damage IL
expected to -coxerthe loss-----
: Four thousand feet OF extra fiool
space In nearby buildings has beer
obtained by the railroad, which will
rot be greatly hampered by the fire
through that arrangement, II was
stated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
M|KAOO CL|NGS TO LIFE;
NO HOPE is HELD OUT
Sovereign Passes Restless Night
and His Fever Continues
High

TOXIC. July 23.-The Mikado is
just holding his own today. His fever
continues high and he is very weak.
At least he is not sinking. His mind
has grown clearer. He passed a rest
less night, but had several hours
sleep today. The physicians are is
suing hopeful bulletins. but to the
patients relatives and to high officials
of state they admit that his majesty
cannot recover. He may linger a
number OF days or he may live a mum.
Der OF weeks, but It will be a miracle
II he ever leaves his bed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
WILL DROP CHARGES
AGAINST HANFORD

WASHINGTON, July 2S.--To drop
impeachment prosecution OF Federal
Judge Cornelius Hanford, OF Seattle,
who resigned yesterday, was practi.
caily decided upon today by the house
judiciary committee.
Chairman Clayton's action, ordering
the subcommittee AZ Seattle to cease
taking testimony and return immc
dlately to Washington was ratified by
the committee. II was decided, how
ever, to request report from the
subcommittee before voting decisive
ly upon dismissing the charges.
Rep. Victor Berger. the Wisconsin
Socialist, and George w. Norris, OF
Nebraska, whose resolutions caused
the Hanford investigation, today no
titled the committee that they did not
care to press the charges further.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
THE WEATHER.

For Detroit and s,vicinityt Tuesday
night generally fair, warmers WedDes-
day unsettled, probably Showers mod
crate southerly winds.
For Lower Michlgant Showers to-
night and probably Wednesday.
For the Upper Lakest Moderate
sOut herly winds, except variable ON
superiort showers tonight and Wednes-
day.
For the Lower Lakest Moderate
southerIy windst unsettled with show
ers tonight or Wednesday, warmer -os
OntarIO md east Erie.
One year ago today Highest tenn
perature, 76t lowest, 8It mean, GSl
cloudy weather with 20 Inch Of rain
during the afternoon and night.
The sun sets nc TOO p. m. and Rises
Wednesday st AIS D. m.
The moon sets nd 1859 y. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
MAY DEFER ACTION ON
PANAMA CANAL BILL

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Passage
OF the Panama canal bill 10 which
Great Britain has filed objections may
be deferred until next session. Sen
stor Brandegee, of Connecticut. in
charge OF the measure. today said ac-
ton on the bill Seemed far In the
future
1T is impossible 10 say when II
will be enacted" Brandegee said.
Divergent views exist among sen
ators and will require much time for
argument In the conference com.
mittee the fight will have to be fought
all over again"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
ACCUSED OF PASSING
WORTHLESS CHECK

MONROE, Mich, July PA man
giving the name of A. +. Gibson and
claiming Eylria, o., as his nome,
while in Monroe 10 days ago. secured
the indorsehent OF Monroe man TO
his check on an Elyria bank and sc.
cured the cash The check was re-
turned no funds. Gibson was neard
OF at Lansing and arrested there at
the request of Sheriff Renner, who
brought him here. lie was arraigned
before Justice Mathews, charged with
obtaining money under false preteu.
ces. pleaded not guilty, and his ex-
animation was set for Aug 2, and In
default of $4,000 bail, he was com.
mitted 10 jail.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
N. ]. LEHMAN TAKEN BY
DEATH IN ANN ARBOR
Detroit Attorney Passes Away
From Heart Trouble at
Age of 62

ANN ARBOR, Mich, July 23.--M. J.
Lehman, no has practiced law in De-
troit for number Of years died at his
home here this morning OF fatty de-
generation OF the heart. aged SO years.
Two sons, c. n. and George M.
are located in Detroit, the former be-
ing secretary to Mayor Thompson and
the latter engaged in the practice OF
law. Carl A., the youngest son, Is q
senior law student in the University
OF Michigan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
OHIO MAN MAY GET
DIR. WILEY'S PLACE

WASHINGTON, July Persistent
reports said that President Taft had
practically decided to appoint DR..
James H. Beall, of Scio, Ohio, as chief
OF the bureau OF chemistry, succeed.
ing DR. Harvey w. Wiley. The presi.
Cent is taking his time about select.
Ing a man and II. K. Barnard In.
diana's pure food chief. Or. Carl L.
Alsberg, and w ID Bigelow. both now
In the chemistry bureau. and L. p
Brown. Tennessee state chemist are
all being considered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
ODDS AND ENDS

LOS ANGELES-Miss Belle ]. Brit
ton. millionairess. expressed a woman
voters opinion OF chaperons as Bug
aboos" and Useless appendages TO
society"
WASHINGTON his name
was the same as that Of an extensive
real estate owner in Washington, w.
F. Marr's police pension was cut by
error from $50 to 81 per month.
WASHINGTON year old
Paul Denis fathers revolver was
loaded after all Albert Jones, aged
IA, is expected to recover from the
80 calibre bullet wound in his stom-
ach.
CHICAGO-The Water hugger"
who annoys young women at bathing
breaches has appeared again this sum
mer. One specimen was brought be-
fore Judge Caverly. you are the
worst type OF hugger,' said the Judge.
Fine is $50"
COLUMBUS, O.-Gov. Harmon has
received a fine saddle horse from
Sheriff Giles. from Beaumont, Texas
The animal was offered last May on
condition that Harmon be nominated
for president, but Giles made the gift
anyway.
LISBON, O.--Hugh Farmer, 80. was
dragged across a ten-acre field by an
infuriated bull. Farmer keeping his
grip with the fingers OF one hand on
the bulls nose.
BOSTON-Cleveland Nap players
heaved their hats into the Atlantic
ocean enroute from New York here
with hope OF shaking the jinx that has
worked disaster 10 their hitting.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23

One sometimes rygrets the passing
Of the writing master" OF the schools
OF the last century, for even In these
days of typewriting the signature
must be handwritten There seems
to be a sort OF slap-dash. conceited be-
lief among the users of type machines
that everybody can recognize his per.
sonal signature This Is an unbound.
ed belief, and in a drawer by my side
there are letters signed-by unknown
persons who have never learned to
write their name. Their bankers may
possibly recognize the hieroglyphic.
But II would ease matters II the user
OF the type machine would learn to
write his own name distinctly We
are not all everybody's bankers Lon.
don Chronicle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
TRUST BUSTING"
PURSE Is DEPLETED

WASHINGTON. July 23--Depletion
OF his trust busting purse was re-
ported TO the house today by Attor-
-WicKersham tn asking
an appropriation OF $4,000 to meet
deficiency incurred In the powder
trust. .suit it-He also asked $4,000
for United States marshals.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
Gilman HESITATES
OVER MAYORAL FIGHT

Aid Thomas f. Gilman. OF the
Eighteenth ward. was still undecided
Tuesday as 10 whether he would be-
come candidate for the Republican
nomination for mayor. He had en-
pected TO make a definite announce
lment, Tuesday. but when the time
came said there were still some things
TO be ironed out before he could say
what he intended to do. He said that
he would surely reach a decision by
Wednesday morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
HELEN KELLER WILL
DEVOTE HER Time TO
PLAN TO AID OTHERS
VIII Serve On Board of Public
Welfare Which Will Probe
Living Conditions
ACCEPTS MAYORS OFFER
Social Work Will Teach People
How To Get Rid Of Pow
erty, She Says
ACCEPTS MAYORS OFFER
LIFE OF HELEN KELLER.

Helen Keller was born In
Tuscumbia, Ala, June n, 1880,
the daughter OF Capt. Arthur
Keller, an editor. At the age
l9 months she became blind
and deaf as the result OF III
ness, and though her vocal
cords were unimpaired, she also
became dumb because she
could not hear.
When she was seven, Miss
Anne Sullivan undertook her
education and was phenomen-
ally successful, finally sending
her charge through Radcliffe
college.
The last year Miss Keller has
been studying speaking with
Prof. White, Of Boston Conser-
vatory Of Music, anG she is be-
coming a fluent speaker She
has already made a platform
address in the south.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
MANS CONVICTION
FOR CRUELTY UPHELD

ANN ARBoR, Mich, July 2s.-Tne
supreme court in Lansing has sas-
tanned the verdict of guilty returned
by the circuit court jars IN the case
OF Carl fessmeF, Who -Nas- chHrBed
with pulling a horses tongue out f7st
fall. Tessmer will likely De ordered
into court this week and sentenced.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
PAYS HIS DEBTS,
THEN KILLS SELF

LOWELL, Mich, July 23.-Thomas
Mobiles. 45 years old, shot and killed
himself yesterday morning after max.
Ing the rounds OF his creditors and
paying his debts. Tll-health prevented
him from obtaining employment and
this fact is believed to have led him
to commit the act.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-07-23
Purity Air.

Keep a box OF cedar dust in the
kitehen,-H any disagreeable smell
arises from cooking, put a little or the
dust on the hot part OF the range, and
the scene given out will purify the air
Immediately.