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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
LIEUT.. BECKER IS
DOOMED TO die;
COUNSELAPPEALS
Court Sets Execution Of Convict
ed Police Officer for Week
Beginning Dec. 9
MAY BE YEAR BEFORE
HIGH COURT DECIDES
Meanwhile Condemned Man
Must Remain in Death
House in Sing Sing

NEW YORK. Oct 30-Former
Lieut.. of Police Charles Becker, con.
Nicted last week OF murder In the
first degree for having brought abou
the death OF Gambler Herman Rosen..
thai, was sentenced by Justice Con
today 10 death in the electric chair in
Sing Sing prison during the week. be-
ginning Dec. 3. Becker took his SEN
tence calmly, standing imlnssively.
lie had no word OF comment, and the
proceedings were absolutely formal,
the attorneys for the prisoner max
ing the various motions in low tones
and duly noting the exceptions as
each motion was denied by the JUS
tee
Becker stood alone at the bar, His
wife had been denied permission TO
stand by his side This denial was
an act OF mercy as the little woman
collapsed utterly under the strain as
she stood in the sneriff's office and
slid TO the door ia a dead faint Il
was necessary 20 call physician 10
care for her. The doomed mans
Brothers also remained outside OF the
court room and his chief counsel,
John +. Mcintyre was unable TO be
with him. The strain OF the trial hal
absolutely broken Mcintyre and A.
was today that his doctor had warned
him IL be hoped 20 1--we ne must leave
New York FOR long rest in another
climate.
Becker was not given tile usual per.
mission to stay in the Tombs fol-
lowing his sentence. Instead Sheriff
julius hamburger, for reasons best
known 10 himself. rushed the con.
demned man to the Grand Central
station in the prison van and took
him TO Sing Sing on the train leav-
ing here at 1850. Con in his SEN
tence made il clear that Becker might
remain III the fomUs Ten days II the.
sheriff so willed, but Hamburger, who
was the court OF last resort decided
otherwise.
II was 1921 when Justice Con took
his place on the bench. The courJ
room was damned even the aisle be-
ing crowded. The police were iii
rected TO get every one seated and
CONTINUED On Page EighD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30

These opinion were given 10 the
Wayne county board OF supervisors
in the final session OF it's annual meet
ing. Wednesday morning. The sub
mission of Mr. Fraser's opinion was
made by County Auditor Charles A.
Buhrer, and the supervisors wrangled
for upwards OF two hours on the
question of receiving II. There was
strong opposition 10 It's reception, on
the ground that il had not been asked
Tor By the board. Mr. Buhrer having
taken ii upon himself TO get II, mas
much as he differed with the opinion
OF the prosecutor on the point OF au-
thoritv in regard TO the control OF the
county building officials and EN-
ployes The upshot of the fight was
that the opinion was ordered read,
en- a vote OF 81 TO Is.
Prosecutor Shepherd made vigor-
continued ON Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
SAYS OFFICER AIDED
IN ROBBING CARS

A mild sensation is promised when
the eight west side women. charge.
with receiving stolen property. taken
from freight cars by l4-year-old LIZ
zie Juhasz. have their police court
examinations. Nov. I.
Attorney Peter Nass. representing
the women, says that he will sub
lena a special olicer for the railroad.
who Is charged by Mrs. Elizabeth Mil
ler. OF No. 307 Mackie-st.. one OF the
prisoners. with having aided anu
abetted in the robbery Of the ears
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30

escapes. There was wild rush lor
the stairWays and windows and the
sisters neroically rallied III an at
tempt To save them.
FIRE nets were stretched about the
building and score OF the children
leaped 10 safety Others appeared al
the windows, heSitated, but were
urged TO make the leap by the sis
tiers
Sister Monica leaped from a win.
dow from one of the upper floors She
missed the fire net and was instantly
Killed
Another sister appeared at a win
dow with child in her arms. Smoke
and flames leaped about her OH every
side. as she struggled toward the wiz.
(ContInued on Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
THE WEATHER

For Detroh and vicinityi wednes-
day nlGht, unsettled and coIdert Thurs
day, fairi moderate westerly winds.
For Lower M!chiEnnt Fair tOnigat,
colder I'm the east portions Thurrday,
fair weather.
For the Upper Lakest Moderate
" westerly winds with fair Weuther To-
night md Thursdays colder tonight con
HurCa-
For the Lower Lakes Moderate
westerly winds and fair weather to-
night and Thursday colder tonight.
oae year age today Highest tenn
perature. -, lowest, 37i mesn, ~,
cIoudy skies With rnin during the at
ternoOn and evening amounting To .OO
% an inch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
HAMTRAMCK FARMER
KILLS SELF WITH ACID

Charles Birnbaum, q prosperous form.
er living on Broom road, Hamtramck.
cnied his life with carbolic acid, in
bis home nj midnight, Tuesday, when
bic flew into a frenzy OF rage because
bnembers of his family scolded him
Tor kicking the family dog.
BIrnbaum. who was 81 years old
hnd own much property. including the
k0-ocre farm on which he lived. went
no market, Tuesday. and returning
hn the evening, under the influence
bf liquor.
he was in ugly mood, and his wife
hnd grown children ordered him TO
fea-e the house and stay away until
DE sobered up.
4 lie returned at 1880. and vented his
wrath on the dog, which was kicking.
when members OF the family protest.
I'd. Then he produced two-oune1
|ph!ai OF carbolic acid from his poe
Bot. and swallowed all Of the poison
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
WILSON FUND GOES
PAST $500 MARK
Contributions of Those Who
Wish to Help Must Be Re-
ceived by Saturday

II you have not contributed to The
Times fund for Woodrow Wilson and
wish to be represented among the
contributors, we should hear from you
not later than Saturday.
IL will be necessary for us TO close
The fund on Monday. No 4, when the
last remittance to the national com.
mittee Will be made and the list OF
printed in full.
lr this last call let us urge upon
you that it is your patriotic duty to
give SOMETHING toward this fund
Whatever YOU can AFFORD TO give
is your FULL SHARE.
the manner in which Woodrow vii.
son elected TO have his campaign
financed puts the proposition square.
" up TO the people of whether they
want their presidents to take offics
under obligations TO big corporations
and wealthy individuals for big cam
paign contributions.
In order 10 meet this test the PEG.
pie must respond within the next few
days
The Times is immensely pleased
with the showing represented in the
fund 1t has collected.
With this issue and acknowledge
nent, the total number OF contributors
reaches 2l1 a..d the amount OF their
contributions reaches total OF 1928
les.
! Following are the latest contribu.
tors:
PreViouly Acknowledged, $50
contributors 1850. S4s4.65
! Maraaret MeAuIeN a2o p.noL
Dn-sVe. (second contribution. 100
Anonymous ................... 500
William irish. Charleston. 100
John A. Groean. recorders
court Observation-Disclosures. 25 M
A. G. Davis, Box "a, orion 800. LOO
Burr r. Hail, Whittemore .... 100
Total, 2tt contributors s52s ss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
OIL TRUSTS COUNSEL
ARGUES AGAINST RULING

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3O.-A big
array OF Standard Oil lawyers, includ
ing John G. Milburn and VI. r. e.
lott, general counsel for the company,
appeared in the commerce court to-
day 10 argue against the interstate
commerce commission extending its
Jurisdiction over the big pipe line com.
panios and the commissions decision
that they are common carriers"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
BROTHER OF SUICIDE
TAKES CHARGE OF CHILD

Earl Potter. OF Toronto, Ont, broth
er OF Mabel Potter, or Mrs. MaOet
Green. as she was known. who allied
herself IN her room at No. ~ Abbott
st Tuesday, came to Detroit, " ed
nesday, to take charge Of her little
bov. and also 10 make arrangements
for her burial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Is
Woodrow Wilson today spoke 10
$4,000 voters within radius OF
Is miles OF Philadelphia city
hail and wound up tonight with
the largest meeting OF the cam
paign IN this city when he ad
dressed 1900 persons in the
convention nail
Previously he had addressed g.
500 in the Academy of Music
Long before the governor reached
the academy, the doors had % be
closed and GORDON OF police was
stationed outside the building TO
keep out persons rampant TO hear
the Democratic nominee for presi-
dent
In his two big speeches tonight
Gov. Wilson ran the whole gamut
of the campaign. At one time he
declared himself an absolute free
trader and Challenged persons
who had accumulated money un
der the unit OF control system to
open the markets and allow free
competition. Again. ne advocated
public monopoly He pleaded
for placing the Democratic party
In control.
Were the Free Press disposed to b
IConsinued on Page Eight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
TURKS CLAIM THEY
REPULSED BULGARS

LONDON. Oct. 3O.--In battle
which lasted early yesterday until
midnight. the Turks repulsed the BuI-
garians at Vista, TWAS stated in an
unofficial report 70 the Turkish en-
bassy here, today. The Turks had
500 killed. the message said. the Bul-
garians far larger number.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
THE CANDIDATES TODAY.

Republican - President Tat
In New York city.
observation-disclosures Will
son speaks at Wildwood and
burlington y. j.
ProgTesive-Colonel Roose-
vet comes from Oyster Bay TO
speak in Madison Square Gar,
den tonight
Socialist Eugene V. Debs in
Minneapolis, Mimi
Prohibitionist - Eugene w
Chain in FL Paso, Texas.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
SHEPHERD and
FRASER CLASH
ON LAW POINTS
Former Says Supervisors Gov
etn County Employees, While
Latter Says Auditors
EX-PROSECUTOR'S
OPINION CAUSES ROW
Loud Protests Against Its Be-
ing Received Finally Over
ruled on Vote

The ways and means commit
tee OF the board OF supervisors,
not the county auditors. has the
right and power TO employ and
govern county building officials.
Prosecutor Hugh Shepherd.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30

The county auditors. not the
ways and means committee or
the BOARD of supervisors, have
the right and power 10 employ
and govern county building OH
Gals Allan n, Frazer, former
prosecuting attorney.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
wom.. Ends LIfe In Hotel.

'Trfpn who had been employed as
IN sitress IN the Hotel Hodges. died I'm
|rhe Hotel Columbia from nm overdose
N on Of tansy she had feparaten
|r.,fn her husband but was not d.
..rIrd. Ma Trfpp was the. daughter
81 EIor1r RaEmqna OF hsRe. Alee.,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
Windsor R. and A. Club, Limited
BOXING, Wednesday, OCT. Goth

Curtain Raiser. Hounds. 40 lbs
John Farmer. Detroitj Young scotty.
Windsor 4. &.
A Round., ia Ibs.-Joe sheridan. De-
troIt, Riily smith. windsor A. G.
Semi-Finnl, Rounds, ia lbs.-Lew
GIowney, Detroit' Young Frank Ernc'
Philadelphia. Pa.
Final. y Rounds. I33 Ibs.-Pat DrOuil-
lard, windsor 4. Ct Paul sikora'
Detroit.
Entertainment starts at si15 p. nm.
Detroit Time.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
ARTICLE is PRINTED
TO DECEIVE VOTERS
The Times Wires Gov. Wilson,
Who Answers In
truth
DEAR FREE PRESS:
YOU'RE ANOTHER!
PUBLICATION:

PHILADELPHIA, oct. IS
In his two big speeches to-
nizht Governor Wilson ran the
whole gamut OF the campaign
AZ one time he declared him
self an absolute free trader
and challenged persons who
had accumulated money under
the unit OF control system TO
open the markets and allow
free competition Special go
the Detroit Free Press.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
REPUTATION

Montclair. y j. oct %
The Times. Detroit. Mich.
Report that declared for free
trade absolutely false
WOODROW WILSON
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
EXPLANATION:
The Free Press Is no longer pub
Iishcd nv William T.. QuImby,
gentlemen.

The following special to the De-
troit Free Press appeared in Tues
day mornings issue Of that newspa-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30
SIX SISTERS DIE
TRYING TO SAVE
CHILDREN in FIRE
Fight HerOically to Save Or
phans When Flames Sweep
Through Institution
TWO TOTS PERISH
IN ASYLUM FIRE
Eighty-eigh Others Are Res
cued From Building at San
Antonio, Texas
THE DEAD.

THE DEAD.
Mother superior Mary of the Cross.
sister Mary kostak.
sister Francis Posteur. native Of
France.
sister PeterR stevens. native OF Ire
land.
sister Leonidas Nolan, native OF Ire
land.
sister Monica MONIES. native %
Mexico.
Two orphan children.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct. 30.-Six
sisters OF charity OF St. John or
phan asylum here sacrificed their
lives that they might save the chill
dren in their charge when fire de-
stroyed the orphans home here cary
today.
The fire was first discovered at 4 so.
It spread so rapidly that many of the
children were cut of from the fire
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-10-30

The ,sn VII, rs. .s, 100. today ss 80 s.2s y. m
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1912-11-22
A Pleasant Mid.Year Social.

The Mid year social of the L. ii. >.
Alumni association was pronounced
success. A goodly number of former
students gathered in the new High
School Assembly hall to meet the pres.
ent teachers in town, in whose honor
the reception was given. While the
guests assembled, the High school or
chestra under the direction of Miss
Leayens played several selections,
which were well executed and justly
merited the applause given. The main
feature of the program was farce en-
titled "Somebody's Deaf, which was
presented with snap and dash and
afforded much opportunity for laugh
ter. Mr.. l.. o. Williams as Singleton
Coddle was easily the hit of the even
ing, portraying the deaf and eccentric
Father to perfection. Miss Marion
Warren as Jane, the Goddess domestic,
was a splendid partner in the fun
making Miss Marjorie Mann played
Byzantine, the daughter Of Coddle, in
natural and pleasing manner, while
Mr. Merrill Paine as the prospective
son-in-law, was equally effective. After
the farce there was brief formal re-
ception by the teachers, after which
there was dancing in the gymnasium.
Morse's orchestra played during the
evening. There were many present
from out:of town, several members Of
the class of 80 coming from away 10
make theirs banner-class--in attend
anee. All the members of the associa-
ton are very enthusiastic and the ban
quet in June will be largely attended.
The executive committee already are
making plans for the after dinner
speakers. This association aims 10
arouse and continue an interest in this
town and its schools and ii is hoped
that all students, whether graduates
or not, will enroll at once by notifying
Miss WheelOck.s Cor. Secy.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1912-11-22
Fires Continue

The series of fires which started with
the blaze of October S0th still contin-
We. After the fire in the Mnllsn build
ing Wednesday night the next to &C.
cur was on Friday night in the old
Quinebaug House building directly
across a private way. This fire unlike
the preceding ones started inside of the
building. 1t was extinguished before
it had gained much heauway.
This building is now owned by f..
c. Rogers. On the ground floor there
is saloon and some vacant rooms.
The upper floor is used as sleeping
quarters for the emdloyees of the Put
nam Inn.
About l. O'Clock Friday night, the
porter, Frank Bellfontaine, went TO his
room, and within few minutes smell
led smoke. Investigation disclosed a
burning mattress in an unoccupied
room on the ground floor. IL was
thrown out of a window into the yard,
and when the department arrived the
fire was out. An inspection of the
room disclosed greasy substance, APP
parently lard or cottonseed oil.
About IL O'Clock Sunday night fire
destroyed an unoccupied house on
Priests Island, south of the city,
What caused this fire is unknown, but
IL is thought that 1t may have been
from fire started by tramps TO get
warm
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1912-11-22
NO AZ


There are large number of tickets
being sold for the Elk's charity ball to
be held in Union hall next Tuesday
evening. There are two reasons that
assure the success of the affair First
IL Is for most worthy object. This
benifieent lodge have each year been
distributors of good cheer among the
poor of Putnam and this good cheer
takes the torn of substantial bodily
comforts to the needy. This alone
makes the ball appeal to the public.
Second the lodge is offering a big re-
turn for the money spent for tickets in
the shape of a most enjoyable evening
OF good music and dancing.
Collins orchestra Of Marlboro needs
no introduction in Putnam. They have
been heard here many times and they
are always welcomed back. They will
give a concert from 5 To $50 and will
play for. the dancing. Twelve pieces
have been engaged. At ii o'clock
there will be an intermission of ~
minutes and light refreshments will be
served by the committee. Dancing will
then continue until one o'clock. The
affair is to be informal and all are In
vited to come and enjoy themselves
and AT the same time lead their sup
port to worthy object.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1912-11-22
Machine Printers Dine

At the Putnam Inn Saturday after
noon, representatives OF the Machine
Printers Beneficial association for Dis
trict No. s, which includes the cotton
printers employed In the works at
Norwich, Jewett city, Webster, South
bridge and Manchester, held their an
nual meeting. Nearly thirty printers,
representing the locals In the towns
aud cities mentioned, gathered nj the
hotel for the conference, at which mat
tiers pertaining TO the organization
were discussed and officers elected for
the ensuing year.
Those present from Norwich were
Charles Fox, director for the Eighth
district; John Haslam, Daniel Gra-
ham, w. Findlayson, William Nc
Glanerty, John McClafferty, John
Scott, Archie GilchIist, William Fer.
guson and Harry Rollins. Jewett City
was represented by Eugene Carroll, G..
Mckay, Herbert LETTERS, Lloyd Miner
md w. Burton. Southbridge sent H..
IL. Butler, George Seldom, Daniel
Moriarty, James Mckay, Abel Chat
terton and T. +. Freeland.
After their business session the
printers were jolly party at a fine
dinner served by Landlord Il. &. Rog-
ers. The visitors were pleased with
their visit and entertainment in Put
nam,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1912-11-22
Interesting Locals

Wealthy people are buying fine
farms and nice property In Putnam
and vicinity. Prices are advancing
rapidly. If you want 10 make good
investment with your money do IL
now. A. Il. Randall, real estate agent.
Bracelets, bracelet watches and PEN
dants and the correct style for the
''smart set"; also exclusive Christmas
cards with your name engraved there
on--all are found at 5haw's.
Select your diamonds, watches or
fine line of jewelry for Xmas now and
| will reserve themsfor you. There are
no articles better suited for Christmas.
Geo. f. Shaw.
The pick of the market In fine Than
ksgiving and Christmas cards are as
usual found at shaw s Art,department
Nuttings pictures or Lamson's nature
prints make line gift.
Thanksgiving bargains in jphono-
graphs AT Shaw's. Combination pho
nographs for both two and four mia
ute records with two dozen records for
only $3.50. A $40 machine with live
dozen records for S54.a5 at Shaw's.
Time is money. Time saved is money
saved. Nothing saves time like The
telephone. adv
In case of emergency the quickest
route TO the source OF relief y oy teIe-
phone. ads-
Telephone service brings you In
touch with the entire state nav
| Have you telephone in your homer
| IL not, why mott ~
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1912-11-22
November Wedding
cARpENTER-THArcHER


A very pretty home wedding took
place on Thursday afternoon of last
week at the Methodist parsonage in
Jewett City, when Minnie Amelia,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Samuel
Thatcher, was united In marriage to
James Clifford Carpenter of 0neco.
The ceremony was performed by the
brides father. Only members of both
families were present. The parsonage
WAS handsomely decorated for the oc i.
casion. The bride received many
beautiful and useful gifts. The young
couple left on the ) O'Clock car amid a
shower of rice and confetti for short
wedding trip after which they will
make their home in Oneeo.
BRENNAN--o' BRIEN
A very pretty wedding and one OF
unusual interest was celebrated at
Sacred Heart church, West Thomp-
son, Monday morning at eight O'Clock
when Miss Margaret O'Brien, daugh
Ter of r. j. O'Brien, Mechaniesville,
and William J. Brennan OF Danielson
were united in marriage in the pres
ence of large gathering Of relatives
and friends from various places. The
nuptial ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. J Elty who also celebrated the
nuptial high mass.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Nellie O'Brien, as maid of honor,
and G. j. Campbell of Dayville at
tended the groom. The bride looked
pretty in white silk dress with hand
embroidery trimmed with shadow
lace and carried boquet Of Gala lilies.
The maid of honor wore cream silk
poplin trimmed with shadow lace and
carried chrysanthemums.
After the mass reception was held
at the home of the brides father In
Mechanicsville. There were many
pretty and useful presents. The new
ly married couple came 10 Putnam
and took the express for Boston and
will afterwards go TO New York. The
bride wore a travelling gown OF green
velvet corduroy with hat TO match.
Upon their return they will reside in a
newly furnished cottage on High
street, Danielson.
The bride has lived many years in
Mechanicsgille and is one OF the popu-
lar young ladies OF the parish. The
groom has resided in Putnam and i
well known here. He has more thar
usual talent as an amateur actor ant
has often been seen on the stage In
Putnam. The couple have the bes
wishes Of their host OF friends.