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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

MT. and Mrs Charles Browning and family of Plain Hill took the Newport trip Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Lewis Bussey of Meriden is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Burrill Lathrop of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Mir. and Mrs, Archibald Kyle and daughter Alice spent Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Georse B. Whitferd of Wiiiimantie at their cottage at Ocean beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Miss Gladys Rathbun of Baltic pass ed Sunday with Taftville friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Napoleon Pippin of Taftville has re- turned after a visit to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

MT. and Mrs. Southworth of Hart ford are guests of MT and Mrs. C. w. Grant of tho Canterbury turnpike.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Albert Smith, formerly employee with the Norwich Electric company has accepted position with the Pon emah company as electrician.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Louis Olsen of the Norwich Electric Go. has been in Hanover wiring the handsome house recently erected for William Park.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25
Personal Items.

Frank Lathrop spent the week end with friends in South Coventry
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water 1t Is low tide, which IS followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Alphonse Teller is passing tv weeks in Salem.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

After passing a few days here with relatives Sydney Fleetwood has re- turned to his home in New Bedford, making the journey by motorcycle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25
To Canada and the West.

Fred Dugas. the popular roller skater Manchester and the latter part of the week MT. Dugas will go to Montreal whence he will work westward to Chi cago and Detroit, appearing in many of the large theatres of those cities.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

John FitZmaurice and J. Smith were visitors at Atlantic beach Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25
yJtle BuIlRtin.
Norwich, Monday, Aug. 25, 1913.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today

Forecast for Today. For Southern New England. Fair Monday. somewhat cooler, Tuesday fair; moderate southwest to northwest winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Monday it will be clear, with light variable winds, becoming mostly south and nearly stationary, followed by slowly rising temperatures. The outlook for Tuesday is generally fair and warmer, becoming unsettled.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Saturday and Sunday: Saturday,
 Ther. Bar. a. m. .............t...... 6S 29.Ss IF m ..'........ la 6S.sU Highest "A. lowest sS. Sunday
 Ther. Bar. a. m.......... 90 9V.OV 12 m. Ia 5U-OO D. m. 10 IS.SV Highest 79. lowest 61.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Showers. Saturdays weather: Rain in early morning. followed by clearing and fair weather.
 Predictions for Sunday: Fair and cooler.
 Sundays weather: Fair, warm, southWeSterly winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

William Aberg has returned afte spending two weeks in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

John Donovan and Bernard Hasler are spending a week in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Miss Abby Harrington of Harland road is in Pittsfield, Mass, for her vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Miss Mabel Loveys of Boston has left for New Jersey after visiting Miss Grace Harrington of Harland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Mrs. Everett Tubbs and little daugh- ter of Fort Point, were the guests last week of Mrs. Abner Bennett of Verga- son avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Michael Murphy of South A street is spending week in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25
?ersona:s.

Horedon Fregeau is spending & wee in Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Mrs. George Geer of Plain Hill spent last week at the Willimantic camp ground, Mir. Geer being there for over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-25

Chester Comstock of Montville has returned after visiting his uncle, Fitch I. Allen at his home on Town street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14
Obituary,

Ralph o. Miracle was born in
Webster City June 25, 1876, and was
the youngest son of Judge and Mrs.
D. D. Miracle. He received his edu-
cation in the public schools of this
city and at the Shattuck military
school of Fairbault, Mimi, gradual
ing from that institution in 1895.
AS boy he endeared himself to his
associates and acquaintance and
was very popular among his friends.
He possessed good business ability
and won success in the business
world. For a number of years he
was engaged in the lumber business
in Iowa and in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota. During his residence in
Sioux Falls he was married to Miss
Nancy Leavitt. Later, in company
with his cousin, o. U. Miracle, for
merly Of this city, he organized the
Pressed Stone Company of Minneap-
OilS tuu the tOHupdus ulu IL ioi sc ahu
business, securing large
contracts for cement work in Mon
tana and other western and central
states. This firm put in the combin-
ed curb and gutter in this city in
1910. Mr.. Miracle died at Hudson.
Wis. on the morning Of the 18th
inst, after an Illness dating from
last February. Funeral services
were held in Minneapolis, where he
resided the past few years, Thurs
day, Oct. Sth, and the remains were
brought to this city for burial, the
funeral services here being conduct
ed at the home OF his mother, Mrs.
L. L. Estes, on Wilson avenue, FRI
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14

ure was about that which a clever
criminal would allow to elapse in
order to prevent his leaving being
in any way connected up with the
murder.
Local police officials are not Will
ling to connect Spencer with the
murder, but they agree that the the
DRY of his having committed the
crime is possible one. E. E. John
ston, former chief of detectives, who
was active in the efforts to solve the
Peterson murder mystery, agreed
last night that the hammer end of a
Ratchet might have made the
wounds which were found in the
heads of the Peterson children.
Spencer has admitted to the Chicago
authorities that he used a Ratchet
in one of his attacks upon persons
here.
Local police were never able to
fathom the Peterson mystery. They
worked for months on different the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14
SPENCER WAS
IN DIES MONIES
Chicago Slayer's Story Shows Posi-
BILE Connection With Peterson
Murder.
1870
HE USED A RATCHET HERE
Nine Robberies and Three Assaults
is Claimed by the
Murderer.
HE USED A RATCHET HERE

Des Moines, Oct. 1.-THE theory
that Henry Spencer, now in jail in
Chicago for the murder of Mrs. Mil
dred Rexroat, tango teacher, may
have murdered the Peterson chill
dren here in 1902, gained decided
support yesterday when John j. Hal
pin, chief of the Chicago detectives,
wired to Des Moines that Spencer
had been in Des Moines between
April 80, 1901, and April %, 1902.
The Peterson children were murder
ed the night of April 10, 1912.
Chief Halpin's message follows:
Spencer visited your city during
the year April 80, 1901 and April
%, 1902. Claimed to have committed
nine robberies and assaulted three
persons. Used Ratchet in one case.
Also visited several towns near you.
John Halpin, chief of detectives"
According to Chief Halpin's mess
age, Spencer was probably in DeS
Moines at the time the murder was
committed. BY his own confession
of numerous killings of women it
was his habit to attack women and
to kill with a Ratchet or hammer.
The heads of the Peterson children
were found crushed in at the back
as If by a hammer or other blunt,
hammerlike instrument.
The Peterson girl was 16 years old
and large enough that Spencer
might have attacked her in the hope
of finding upon her jewelry Or
money, as he usually did on the
women he claims to have killed. His
killing Of the boy could be explain
ed as a part of the scheme Of COW
ering up his crime which he pro-
fesses to have followed in all his
killings. ..........
1t is significant also that Spencer
left Des Moines shortly after the
murder was committed. The time
between the murder and his depart
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14
Personal Briefs
From Yesterdays Daily:

From yesterdays Daily:
&. Isham and sons Ray and
Howard left on the early morning
train for Sioux City to buy feeding
cattle
--Hoyt A. Holmes of Omaha, Ne
braska, left this morning for his old
home in Perry after a short visit
with his sister, Miss Frances Holmes,
at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Eiean-
or White, and also with other rela-
tiveS.
Mrs A. F. Schrader Miss Mile
Johnson, and Mrs. c. Sabin OF Rake
are spending the day in Fort Dodge
Edwin Garth, Mrs. Elizabeth
Thompson and Miss Lou dublin
spent yesterday in Eagle Grove, go
ing overland in the Garth car.
Mrs. l.. E. Lester and baby
daughter returned to their home in
Angus today following a visit with
Mrs. Testers mother and sister, Mrs.
a, c. Morgan and Mrs. w. B. Thomp-
son.
Miss Hazel Harker of Cedar
Falls spent Sunday in this city with
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14

Miss Mary Kearns and other friends.
e Prank Richards, a player on the
Webster City White sox team this
summer, now attending the Cedar
Falls Normal, was here visiting
friends over Sunday.
Miss Eta Grant, who has been
dem onstrating electric hair curriers'
at Metcalf's the past week, left yes
terday for Fort Dodge.
will Biernatzki and Garry
Breitenkamp spent the week end Wis
iting friends in Mason City.
MIR. and Mrs. Isaac Smith left
today for Orange, Texas, called by
the serious illness of Mrs. Smiths
brother.
Mrs. Frank McComb of Blairs-
burg and Mrs. J. P. Talcott and Mrs.
Ida Laude of Williams are visiting
friends in this city today.
Miss Margaret Hanrahan re-
turned Saturday from a business trip
to Renwick.
Mrs. w. ]. Hubacher and Mrs.
N. j. Mattice are spending the day
in Fort Dodge.
Mrs. w. M. Thompson went to
Duncombe today for a visit with
relatives.
Mrs. J. J. DERRICK and daugh-
ter, Miss Hattie, returned to their
home in Storm Lake today following
visit with the H. S. Allen family,
north of town.
Mrs. A. D. Bailey and daughter,
Miss Verna, went to Fort Dodge this
morning for few days stay.
Miss Margaret Hall returned to
her school duties in Kamrar after a
week end visit at the A. G. Kellogg
home in this city.
&C. A. Hanmack of Chicago is in
the city enroute to Los Angeles and
is spending few days at the A. G.
Kellogg home.
MIR. and Mrs. Bayard Pringle Of
Livermore left this noon for their
home after spending Sunday at the
home of Mr.. Pringle's father in this
city.
WIN. Anderson of Jewell is a
business caller in the city today.
Judge c. G. Lee arrived in the
city today to hold the October term
of the district court which convenes
today.
DIR. Slater of Jewell is in the
city today on business. ~
-Chas. Younkee left today for
Lake Crystal, Mimi, for a few days.
Deputy Sheriff Carl is a busi-
ness visitor in Jewell today.
Mrs. Mary Tyler and niece, Mrs.
Joe Poland. returned to their home
in Clinton, Illinois, today after Wis
1t at the Sanford Tyler home, north
east of town. -.- ..,s
Miss Iva Hall of Williams is a
guest of Mrs. A. G. KEEL ogg.
MIR. and Mrs. E. B. Miller went
to Waterloo today for visit at the
w. 7. McComb home.
w. T. Gross and Mr.. Linnell re-
turned to their home in Winnipeg,
Canada, yesterday after
brief visit at the G. T. Chamberlin
home.
Mrs. T. Dodge, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. E.
Hall, near Homer, for some time,
went to Marshalltown today.
Duke Kolfage arrived here yes
terday to join his wife in visit at
the Nels Olson home.
Harry A. Rick of Williams Wis
tied in this city with friends yester-
day, going on from here to Chicago,
en- a brief business trip.
Mrs. w. r. Cole returned to
Waterloo today following visit at
the w. C. Burleson home.
Mrs. Eva C. Strong, who has
been visiting at the E. Isham home,
returned to Des Moines this morn
ing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14
PASSENGER GIVES A
GRAPHIC account OF
THE BIG SEA DISASTER

crew. This boat was smashed against
the ships side. Just as it reached
the water it broke in two and all
were drowned.
meanwhile attempts were made
to lower the second boat. I cannot
say who was in charge of this, but
I do know that after the chief stew
ard had thrown provisions in he
jumped in himself. There were more
men than women and children in
this boat, which was broken against
the ship. All were drowned. These
boats were amidships. Three others
we're put aft. The fourth officer was
in one of them, but ! cannot say
which one. All was confusion. The
ropes broke and the people were
thrown into the water and drowned
or killed. When the captain saw
what had happened he cut the tackle
of the other boats so that they could
not be launched.
1--WE were so glad when we saw
the Carmania coming, for we said:
Now we shall all be saved
1.-THE firemen rushed up from be-
low and refused to go back. The
captain drew his revolver and drove
them below, but soon after, as the
fire was spreading, they were oblig-
ed to abandon the engines.
CAS- soon as the Carmania was
sighted the captain made all the
women and children go to one side,
and the men to the other side. He
had been compelled to leave the
bridge and 60 aft because it was too
hot. Women wept, shrieked,
laughed and became hysterical.
1--WE had not thought Of food, but
in the afternoon we considered it
better to get something and went to
the kitchens, which we found DESERT
ed, made coffee and helped ourselves
to biscuit and beef. But most Of
the passengers refused to eat. We
saw RATS sent from the Carmania,
but nobody told us to Jump in. In
fact, we knew what they were there
for. About 6 o'clock the decks aft
began to get very hot, but we did
not seem to feel the heat
When shown his boot with the sole
half burned through, Trintepohl
said:
81 don't remember this, but it was
awful when the flames burst out.
Some of the men and women tore
their hair, but others were quite
still.
AFTER the explosion I thought it
better to jump, for l am good
swimmer, and an English passenger
and one of the crew said they would
accompany me. l jumped first, they
followed, but 1 never saw them
again.
81 made for the German ship, but
they did not hear me. Then l came
towards the Carmana and shouted
Help and was seen by aid of the
searchlight. l was about an hour in
the sea and became half unconscious.
know not how I was got out.
During the day five sailors and
one steward fell into the fire and
were burned to death. know moth
ing more. l came away because it
was too hot to stay any longer, and
l feared the whole ship would blow
up
When Trintepohl was told that ac-
cording to the captains wireless
message six boats had been launched
and two got away, he said:
ut is not so. I was there all the
time and saw everything. No boat
got away"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14

day forenoon at II o'clock. Deceas-
ed is survived by his wife, his moth
er, a brother, Frank D. Miracle, Of
Helena, Montana, and two sisters
Mrs. Belle Goetzman of Lacrosse,
Wis, and Mrs. E. F. King of this
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-10-14

cries, but none of them led to any
real evidence. Spencer's confession
to the Chicago police is not such that
the crime can be fastened directly
upon him. His presence in Des
Moines at the time, however, and
his confessed murderous habits are
regarded as significant.
School report for the month end
ing Oct. 10. Those neither absent
nor tardy: Ira MCGUIRE, Lena Nc
CURE, leila Tyler, Leland Ty-
Ter. Laurence Bailey, Lola Bal
ley, Howard Schuder, vernice
Schuder, Ethelyn Singer. Irene Sing
er, James Garth, Harold Garth, Ray
mond Garth. Bickford school, e. NJ.
VanBuskirk, teacher.
There will be a program and box
supper at Coal or Silver's school, six
miles south of town, on Friday even
ing, Oct cath. Everybody invited
Teacher, Fac Miller.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING

The weekly meeting of the directors
of the Commercial Club was held yes
terday afternoon in the club rooms
with good attendance.
L. M. Hewitt and NJ. Z. Wallace were
appointed committee to arrange for
the special train to bring the Texas
Press Association from San Antonio
to Bryan on next Saturday. They will
also arrange other matters in connec-
tion with the trip.
Messrs. Wallace, Hewitt, Colonel Mil.
ner and Hon. W. c. Davis will go to
San Antonio to extend the invitation
and accompany the editors to this
city.
Mr.. T. X. Lawrence was appointed
chairman of the automobile commit
tee, and 1t is desired that every ma
chine in the city be at the college
Saturday afternoon and at the service
of the visitors. Mr. Lawrence will ap-
point the other members of his COM
mittee.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
COULD TIE UP EN-
TIRE COTTON CROP
President Of Steel Corporation Says
II They Should Stop Manufacture
of Cotton Ties the Crop Would
Lie on the Ground.
President Wilson Non-CommittaI.
tBy Associated Pressl
Washington, May 13.-Presiden
[By Associated Press. ]

New York, May l3-James A. Far
rell, president of the United States
Steel Corporation, testifying today for
the defense in the governments suit
to dissolve the corporation, pictured
the corporation as an industrial bene-
factor, and said were it not for the
policy of the corporation to do a gen!
eral business regardless of conditions,
the cotton crop of the United States
could not be marketed. He explained
that his corporation supplies all the
cotton ties used in baling cotton in
this country. and that there is no profit
on their manufacture. He said
Our competitors have shown no de-
sire to manufacture cotton ties, so it
devolved upon us to supply the de-
mand. 1t is not an attractive business,
but last year we supplied the COM
press men in the South with 100000
bundles of ties at S5 cents per bundle.
If we should stop manufacturing ties,
the cotton crop this year would lie
on the ground"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
CITY SCHOOL
BOARD MEETING
All Teachers in Future Must Hold
First Grade or Permanent Ger
tificates-A Number Of
Teachers Reelected.

The city school board met yester-
day afternoon in regular monthly
meeting.
The building committee reported
concerning plans and cost for the con-
struction of a new colored school
building. Final action on this matter
was deferred pending further investi-
CATION
The four members recently elected
for two-year terms, NJ. H. James, w.
7. James, A. NJ. Waldrop and Eugene
Edge, qualified and took their places
with the board
Reorganization of the board was per-
fected by the reelection of w. R. San
ders as president, also the reelection
of w. T. James as secretary.
The appointment of new standing
committees was temporarily deferred.
The board decided to ballot on the
reelection of teachers holding first
grade or permanent certificates, and
the following were lected: A. w. Kin
nard, George Simpson, Roscoe Bates,
C. NJ. Bethany, Misses Wesa Wedding
ton, Ray Montgomery, Ada Board,
Lucy Christian, Annie Dearing, MAY
Burtis, and Irma Collins.
Other teachers were given additional
time to qualify and their places held
open for them temporarily, the board
having previously passed a require
ment for all teachers in the city
schools to hold first grade or perma-
nent certificates.
The following music teachers were
reelected: Misses Annie Bergman,
Geraldine Kelly and Frances Gillespie.
All other elections will be held later.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
SHR|nERS HOLD FULL
SWAY IN DALLAS
Entire Southwest Has Joined the
Mighty Welcome to Visitors from
Distant Sections Of the
Country.
[By Associated Press.l

Dallas, Texas, May 13.-The
Shriners' convention has been turned
into grand welcome by the entire
Southwest to the mobiles of that order
from other sections of this country
and Canada. Texas and Oklahoma and
Louisiana cities have sent scores of
hundreds of Shriners, each of whom
are joining the Dallas men in making
the occasion a continuous street
carnival.
Dallas not only suspended business
today. but the freight cars had to be
moved out of the city to make room
on the sidetracks for the parking of
Pullman cars in which 5000 persons
are living. Thirty-six dining cars are
used by this Pullman city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
EDGE ETCHINGS.

The weather continues fine, but
farmers are needing light rain.
Quarterly conference was held with
the Methodist Church Saturday and
Sunday with good attendance. Dinner
was served at the church Sunday and
a good time was reported. The Meth
odists have finished their church,
which is credit to any people.
Mr. T. W. Beard has been taking
the scholastic census. We hope to get
a full roll that we may have all the
money possible, thereby having a bet.
ter school,
Hon. j. G.. Minkert and Rev. r. L.
Nash motored out from Bryan Wednes.
day evening, returning Thursday.
Mr.. Walter McWilliams came down
from Robertson County to visit his
brother Lige Saturday, returning home
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. E. Echols went to
Bryan for a short stay Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roster were
down from Macy Saturday and Sun.
day, guests of DR.. and Mrs. Hill.
Mr. E. c. Elliott is spending a few
days with his son, T. c, Elliott.
Coley Elliott and wife were in Edge
Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. Hill spent two or three
days in Bryan last week.
Correspondent.
May II, 1913.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
THREE MEN KILLED
BY FALLING sTEEPlE
Lighting Struck Tall Church Steeple,
Setting 1t on Fire and Causing
Its Fall with Fatal Results.
tBy Associated Press. ]

Stratford. Ont, May 13.-Three men
were killed when the tail spire of
Knox Presbyterian Church here,
which was struck by lightning, caught
on fire and fell. A fourth man was
fatally injured by flying timbers from
the steeple. which was 100 feet high.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
ROBBERS AFTER
MILLIONAIRE BUSCH
Armed Men Attempted to Board He
Private Car Near Scene of
Recent HoId-Up.
IRy Associated Press. I

Kansas City, Mo-, May 13.-Armed
men attempted to board the private
car Of Adolphus Busch, the million
aire brewer, soon after 1t left Kansas
City last night near the point where
Jesse M. Short, the Joplin mine owner,
was robbed in train hold-up a few
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
TO ENTERTAIN BALL TEAM.

Mrs. Wade Cox has issued to the
Dixie baseball team and to the team
of old Bryan stars who are to play
the Dixie team this afternoon, an in.
vitation to supper at her home on to-
evening.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
Favors Currency Reform.
TBy Associated Press

Galveston. Texas, May 13.-Presi-
dent H. r. Eldridge of Houston, in his
annual report to the Texas State
Bankers Association here today, came
out strongly for currency reform, ex-
planning that the country's bank re.
serves are constantly increasing,
weighing down the credit machinery
of the banks. He said the United States
gold stock equals that of any two
European nations.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
NO DECISION ON JAIL CONTRACT.

The Commissioners Court was in
session today, and it was understood
that the contract for the new county
Jail would be awarded, and a number
of gentlemen representing various con-
struction companies were here. The
commissioners did not settle the mat
ter, however, but postponed action un.
til the latter part of the week.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-13
lBy Associated Press. !

Washington, May 13.-The Japanese
Ambassador will take no further steps
in protest against the California anti
alien land bill until Governor Johnson
acts on the bill now before him 1t is
intimated Japan will not move to test
the constitutionality of this law, but
believes it is incumbent on the United
States to take up this phase of the
question.