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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17
ALLIES INSIST ON HEAVY
INDEMNITY FROM TURKEY

SOFIA, March 14.-The Balkan al
fes today formally replied to the
powers offer to mediate in the Turk
ish trouble they insist that Turkey
surrender Adrianople, Scutari and the
Aegean islands and pay cash in
demnity Of $3OO,OOO,oO0.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17
TO BE TRIED FOR KILLING FOUR

QUINCY, ILL.,, March 14.-On Tues
day the case of Ray Pfanschmidt, ac-
cused of the Pfanschmidt quadruple
murder, will be called for trial. The
attorneys for the defense some days
ago withdrew their motion for con-
tinuance, and it is believed that both
sides will answer "ready" at the first
calling. Judge Guy r. Williams of
Havana has been assigned to preside
at the trial. Some of the best legal
talent in this section of Illinois has
been engaged in the case. Many wit
nesses are to be called and it is ex-
pected that the trial will occupy sew
eral weeks.
No murder committed in this part of
the state ever attracted more atten-
ton and comment than the Plan
schmidt murdeS did at the time, and
it was by the narrowest margin that
young Pfanschmidt escaped mob vio-
lence at the time of his arrest. The
feeling at the time was so intense that
Governor Deneen wired Captain w. A.
Long, commander of the local COM
pany of the Illinois National guard,
to have his company in readiness to
repel any mob should one be formed.
Charles A. Pfanschmidt, the head
of the family and one of the victims
of the quadruple tragedy, was a we'll
to-do and highly respected farmer re-
siding about twelve miles southeast
of this city. In addition to Mr.. Pfan-
schmidt the family consisted of Mrs.
Mathilda Pfanschmidt, their daughter,
Blanche Pfanschmidt, and one son,
Ray Pfanschmidt, who is to be tried
for the murder of his relatives. At
the time of the tragedy the household
also included Miss Emma Kaempen, a
young school teacher.
Early on the morning of Sept. 30
last neighbors discovered that the
Pfanschmdt home had been destroyed
by fire during the preceding night. A
search Of the ruins revealed the re-
mains of the father, mother and
daughter and the school teacher, Miss
Kaempen. There was evidence to in
dicate that the four victims had prob
ably been murdered in their beds be-
fore the house was fred.
The first theory was that the quad
ruple murder was the work of the So
called FAX murderer" who some time
previously had wiped out entire fami-
lies at various points in Colorado,
Kansas and Iowa But suspicion soon
turned to Ray Pfanschmidt, the only
surviving member of the family, whose
story of the tragedy was far from sat
isfactory to the authorities who were
investigating the case. About week
after the murders the popular sus-
picions were vastly strengthened by
the discovery of suit of Ray Plan.
schmidt's clothes saturated with blood
The clothes had been hidden beneath
the barn.
The elder Pfanschmidt carried con.
siderable life insurance and in addi.
ton his estate was valued at about
$4,000. 1t is expected that the prose.
/ cutting attorney at the coming tria
will endeavor to prove that the sor
wiped out the family in order to in
herit the estate. A desire to marry {
young woman with whom he had beer
keeping company is also believed t.
have figured in the young mans cal
culations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17
MANY DEAD AND
INJUDER IN STORM

GREELEY, Colo, March IA
fierce blizzard is raging in northern
Colorado which began last night. The
temperature has dropped and range
cattle are suffering.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17
WANT CONDITIONS IN
DENVER INVESTIGATED

DENVER, March 14.-That the con-
ditions which have been revealed by
the Chicago white slave" and low
wages probe exist in all Of the larger
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17
DENVER, March

DENVER, March 14.-The local
weather bureau reported the coldest
weather in the state at Durango and
Corona, where it registered a below
early this morning.
The storm is centered at Des Moines
where cyclone areas were developed.
Heavy snow fell in northern Iowa.
Heavy snowfall with firece wind
throughout Nebraska is reported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March A.
Weather conditions in eastern Wyom-
ing and western Nebraska are fearful.
All railroad traffic east of here is par
alyzed. Laborers are unable to get
through the storm to assist the stalled
trains.
Early this morning Union Pacific
extra, No. Sol, in charge of Conductor
Gus Buckingham, collided with extra
No. 504, demolishing the latter's ca
boose, twelve miles west of Sidney,
Neb., the blizzard being responsible
for the crash.
Conductor Ray Phillips, Brakeman
Cradditt, and three unidentified stock
men are missing since the wreck, and
their bodies are believed to be buried
under the wreckage.
Wires are all down east of here.
A Union Pacific passenger train is
stalled at Kimball, Neb., and another
at Lodgepole, Neb.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 14.-Late
this afternoon tornado reports from
the south indicated that the death
list might reach fifty with hundred
injured. Two and one-half million
dollars is the estimated property dam
age. The storm extended north to
Wisconsin and south to the gulf.
A Nashville, Chattanooga and St.
Louis railway passenger train is lost
on the Duck river branch near Lex.
ington, Tenn. Railroaders fear that
the train was blown from the track
by the cyclone and swept into the
Tennessee river.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17

NEW ORLEANS, La, March IA
Wire service in the south is demoral-
lied. Latest meager advices from the
southern states where a tornado
struck last night indicate that thirty
three were killed and property dam.
aged to the extent of 100000.
Five persons were killed around At
]anta, Ga.
A cyclone struck Columbus, Ca, this
morning, destroying several city bust
ness blocks. Several deaths are re
ported and many injured. The Racine
hotel where the st. Louis National
baseball club was quartered, is badly
damaged, but the players escaped un
hurt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17

OMAHA, March 14.-Four passen-
gers were killed and eight injured el
midnight when Union Pacific train No
IL collided with the rear end Of No
a rear Cozad, Neb., during the bliz-
zard. The sleeper and day coach were
derailed.
Rescue trains are enroute to the
scene of the accident. Wires are Grip.
pied and details of the wreck are
meager.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 14.-The
worst blizzard of the winter is raging
in Wyoming and Nebraska along the
line of the Union Pacific. The teri-
perature is dropping. Twenty feet oi
snow in drifts surround Kimball, Neb
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-17

division Of range and Attorney Rus
sell claims that this agreement has
never been broken by Mr.. Cox. In
the years 1909 and 1910 no trouble
existed as Mr.. Cox ranged his sheep
on Pine river. But when Mr.. Cox
came back to his old range all kinds
of trouble occurred Mr.. Russell re-
cited numerous indignities which were
visited not only on Mr.. Cox but his
children and herders. Things went
from bad to worse until Cox shot and
killed Bill TRULY, which was decired
upon by the jury to be an act of jus
tifiable self-defense.
In Mr.. Russell's remarks, detailed
account Of the assault upon Mr.. Cox
by Andrew Ripple followed. He told
of the trial which followed and of the
statements regarding Mr.. Cox made
by Sam TRULY Immediately following
it. How he was quoted as saying t.
different people "I'll get Ike Cox yet
or statements to that effect.
In order to avoid further trouble
Ike Cox sold his property down il
the Cox canon country and moved t.
Pagosa Springs. Here it is claimed
that the Trubys sent a hired ASSASSIN
to hound his footsteps. Cox Learned
of the mans mission and was also in
! formed that the fellow was to receiv,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
POLICEMEN REFUSE TO
OPPOSE THE STRIKERS
INDIANAPOLIS OFFICERS RESIGN
RATHER THAN ESCORT THE
STREET CARS

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 4Thirty
patrolmen Of the indianapolis police
force turned in their badges today
rather than ride on street cars and
protect strikebreakers. A squad of
50 more policemen detailed to guard
a car which was made ready to start
protested so strongly against riding
on the car that the effort to resume
traffic was abandoned and the police
returned to patrol duty on the streets.
Members Of the police force oJined
In the cheering which followed the
order sending The strikehreakers back
to the barns. Means Of preventing
rioting are being discussed BY the
sheriff
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
WOMAN Will TEsrlEY

Dallas, Tex, Nov 4.-Grand jury
investigation continued today into the
Meade Barr confession involving him
self and Mrs. Ellie NJ. Lake in the
murder Of Miss Florence Brown here
last summer No action was expected
today.
Mrs Lakes attorneys issued a
statement that they had urged her to
60 freely before the grand Jury with
whatever information was want
ed and that they we're confident the
charges By Barr reflecting on her,
the nature Of which was still kept
secret, would prove unfounded,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
ship COLLIDES WITH
IMMENSE ICEBERG
FREIGHTER MANCHESTER COM
MERGE" HAS NARROW Es-
CAPE FROM SINKING

ST. Johns, N. F., Nov 1.-The Fur
ness line freighter. Manchester Com
merce, dragged her way into the hars
obr here today. her bow mass Of
crumpled wreckage and her pumps
racing madly to defeat the flood Of
water which poured in through the
shattered hull.
The steamer, which carries no wire
less apparatus, crashed into a giant
iceberg at 2 o'clock Sunday morning
while about 100 miles east Of Belle
Isle.
Ire night was dark and the berg
loomed out Of the blaclzness 30 sud
denly that there was no time to
change the course Of the steamer
which drove at full speed into it. The
force Of the impact was terrific. The
steel PROV Of the liner was crumpled
like a piece Of tin as tar aft as the
collision bullxhead. The decks were
coFersa Win great fragments o. ice
and wreckage.
Captain Couch hastily headed his
ship for ST. Johns He succeeded in
notifying his agents al Montreal by
means Of FLAG signals. The sea was
swept by a heavy storm and the
steamer had hard struggle making
port. The ship reached here II q
sinking condition, Repairs win re
ouire about two months. The steamer
carried 5000 tons Of general cargo
Her lower hold, above which the water
did not come. was filled with timber.
while grain, flour and food shiffa
were on the deck above The Man
chester Commerce carries q crew of
20 OFFICERS and men She is built Of
iron and registers 5.s63 tons grass
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
AN ASSEMBLY in new YORK
sULzER's CANDIDACY FOR MEN,
RERsHIP IN THIS BODY ADDS
TO THE INTEREST
new MAYOR FOR GOTHAM
THE FIGHT AGAINST TAMMANY is
THE PRINCIPAL FEATURE OF
THE CONTEST

Seven states hold elections today
Three Massachusetts, New Jersey
and Virginia choose governors. Mary
land elects a United States senator
and state controller; Pennsylvania
two superior court judges; Kentucky
two circuit judges and a legislature;
New York nine supreme court JUS
tees, chief justice of the court of
appeals, associate justice, assembly
and two state senators. New Jersey
also elects a new legislature
Congressman are to be elected in
four districts, the Third Massachu-
setts, Thirteenth and Twentieth New
York and Third Maryland.
Many cities choose new officers,
notably New York, Philadelphia and
Cincinnati.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
GAS WAS NOT PRESENT
INVESTIGATION A WEEK BEFORE
THE EXPLOSION SHOWED
CONDITIONS GOOD
IGNITION is A MYSTERY
OFFICIALS ARE UNABLE TO FIND
OUT WHAT SET THE PARTl-
Giles AFIRE

Dawson ~ NJ, Nov. Goal dust
was the predominant rorce in the ex-
plosion that wrecked mine No. 2 oe
the Stag Canon Fuel company here
October 20 and resulted in the death
OF 26S men, according to a statement
issued today by Rees II Beddow. state
mine inspector. It has not been de.
ternnined what ignited the dust
The statement declared that gas
played very little, il any, part in tie
explosion; that a week before the ex-
plosion he had taken samples Of air
which were analysed BY the United
States bureau of mines at Pittsburgh
and showed only 1880 Of per cent
Of menthane. This, the inspector
points out, is very low for mine of
that character. He says that il the
last ten days experts nave been
searching for gas but have not found
enough anywhere in the mine to show
in a safety lamp test
Inspector Beddow's statement fol-
lows:
Gas played very little part ia ths
explosion of the Dawson mine. Tho
mine was the best ventilated mine in
the state There wepe nom $50 oas
e 10000 cubic feet 81 air ravalins
through the mine per miniII r6is
air was divided into many different
splits. going into all parts Of the
mine, thus preventing any accumula-
ton Of gas. For the past ten days
many Of the best gas experts and min
ng men Of the country have been ex-
amining the mine and hunting for gas
'ut not enough has been found any-
where to show up IN safety lamp
est.
"A week previous 70 the explosion
took samples Of the main return air
ind had It anaiyzed by the United
states bureau Of mines at Pittsburgh
'a The analysis Of the air showed
nly 19-10O Of i per cent Of menthane.
h-4. which is very low for mine Of
his character
Goal dust was the predominant
orce that propagated the explosion
throughout all the mine, and IS the
lost serious and difficult problem the
oaa operators have to contend with
] operating their mines. What sffrred
p and ignited the coal dust has not
cen determined up to the present
me. This may be revealed later on.
,hen some Of the rooms and pillars
vhich are now inaccessible have been
leaned out, and ii which further e.
estigation win be made"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
aMetu or aprxv in Ohio

Columbus, o., Nov. 4.-Fine wealth
er and brisk voting marked elections
in this state today at which munich
pal officers for all cities, towns and
villages, and several proposed consti-
tutional amendments are being voted
on
The wet" and dry issues attract
ed much attention along with fierce
political fights in Cincinnati, Cleve-
land, Columbus, Toledo and other
large cities. In this city. Mayor
George J. Karb. democrat, is being
opposed by former Mayor George S.
Marshall, republican. and L. Benton
Tussig, non-partisan.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
is AN EDUCATIONAL FORCE
LAWYER ASSERTS THERE NEVER
WAS ANY DESIRE. TO CREATE
BIG COMBINATION
PERKINS HAD AN IDEA
HE SHOWED Mr.. MCCORMICK HE
MUST MAKE PARTNERS OF
ALL HIS COMPETITORS

! st. Paul, Mimi, nov. Judge vii
liam D. McHugh of Omaha, tightrne
the federal suit for dissolution OF The
International Harvester company, to
day in the United States district court
pictured the harvester concern as one
of the greatest educational and bene
.icial forces ever created in this coun-
try.
! Counsel for the defense then as.
signed to George w. Perkins mind
credit for this achievement and as
serted that without Mr. Perkins mind
to direct the organization and expan-
sion of the business, the international
Harvester company Of today would
have been an impossibility.
When Mr.. Mccormick wen to New
York in 1902 to enlist the services Of
the house Of ]. P. Morgan & Company
to aid him in getting capital to extend
the foreign trade Of the Mccormick
company, he met Mr.. Perkins, a man
who was Invaluable for exactly the
sort Of thing Mr. Mccormick desired.
he said Mr. Perkins trainihg az 4
experiences as a western & a
his headquarters at Denver Hon E ssassisjy
years had made him thoroughly famil-
lar with the great agricultural situa-
ton in this country. Then later, Mr..
Perkins experiences in Europe had
given him comparative knowledge
of agricultural conditions there.
In discussing with Mr. Mccormick
the European situation he declared no
cne Of the existing companies was
strong enough in capital, credits and
men to properly and adequately real
ize the possibilities of the vast for
eign field. Then he started out to get
interests to form this concern, strong
enough and big enough to go into
this field. When he started he had
in mind no particular companies, aside,
perhaps, from the Mccormick com
pany Now when he went to many
different companies in heeking the
material he desired, his mind was
perfectly open on that point"
Judge McHugh then attacked the
charge that the subject
Of foreign trade was an afterthought
by the officials Of the harvester com
pany, which began to loom large about
the time the federal suit was filed
He declared that the naming Of the
company was done particularly, with
a view to the matter Of foreign trade,
and referred to evidence to show that
Mr.. Perkins named the company en-
ternational'' over the wishes Of the
late Mr.. Morgan, who, he asserted,
wanted to call the company the UNIT
I'd States Harvester company"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
WARp eETs Jos

Colorado Springs, Colo, Nov. A..
o. w. Ward, groceryman here, has
been selected for the postmastership
of Colorado Springs, according to an
official announcement today by Con
gressman seldomridge, who has the
power Of making the appointment. Mr..
Ward has been resident here many
years. He is prominent in business
relations and fraternal~ circles.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
DAVIS wins WITH
HIS LOCOMODILE
Los ANGELES TO PHOENIX AUTO.
MOBILE CONTEST REQUIRES
10 HOURS AZ MINUTES

Phoenix, Ariz, Nov. 4.-olin Davis,
driving a.Locombile car, won the Los
Angeles-Phoenix and San Diego expo
sition automobile race today. reaching
this city at 1:4S p. m.
Davis finished the 574-mile drive in
Is hours and 47 minutes. Vice Presi-
dent Marshall and Governor HUNT
were at the finish when Davis, who is
virtually a novice at race driving, ar
rived
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
sENTENeEp EoR MuRpER

New Haven, Conn., Nov. 4-Mrs.
Bessie J. Wakefield and James Plew
were sentenced in the superior court
by Judge Burpee this afternoon to ba
hanged at the state prison here on
March next for the murder Of Wil-
liam wakefield the womans husband.
No woman prisoner has been hanged
II Connections since 1856.
Wakefield was killed at his home
n Cheshire, Conn, last June. Piew
turned states evidence and confessed
that be had conspirea with Mrs.
Wakefield to murder her husband.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
Llnht Vote in rrenton

Trenton, N. J., Nov A. Voting for
governor and members Of the general
assembly was brisk in some parts Of
New Jersey for an hour Of two after
the polls opened, but in the greater
part of the state it was light. The
managers of the three candidates for
governor expect there will be heavy
voting toward the end of the day.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
Raining in Massachusetts

Boston, Nov 4.ERain was falling
throughout Massachusetts when the
voting began today. Balloting start
ed early in Boston and several other
cities, but as voting will run into the
evening in many places, the returns
in the contest for governor, between
Gardner, republican, Walsh, demo
crat; Bird, progressive. and Foss, in
dependent, are expected to be very
late,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
ARIZONA BANK FAILS

Douglas, Ariz., Nov 4, State Bank
Examiner J. 0. Callaghan took charge
today of the Arizona Bank and Trust
company and the institution did not
open for business. With capital Of
$4,000, surplus Of $500 and $110.-
900 deposits. the bank is said to have
had loans in excess Of $4,000 out
standing. A reorganization is plan
ned,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
Heavy Vote ii InaIana

indianapolis, ind, Mo- 4.-Electior
day in Indiana broKe eiear and brisk
Every city and incorporated town in
the state is voting for municipal off.
GERS.
Early voting in Indianapolis, was
heavier than usual. The four main
candidates for mayor here are JOS
eph p. Bell, democrat; Charles A.
Bookwalter, republican; DR.. w. H.
johnson, progressive, and Dr.. c, S
Wood, citizens
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
MayoraItx contest il RuffaIo

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. A. Election in
terest in Buffalo centered in the
three-cornered mayoralty contest in
which Mayor Louis B. Fuhrmann,
democrat, seeks reelection, and is op-
posed by Thomas stoddart, republi-
can. and United States District At
torney John L. OBrien, on citizens
ticket.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
Riot Feared in Gary

Gary Ind, Nov 4. There were
fears Of rioting incident to the cleo
tion here today. Extra policemen
and deputies were on duty and state
troops of neighboring towns were in
readiness to respond instantly to
call for help. The fight here is over
the mayoralty, the candidates being
Thomas Knots, the incumbent, and
R. 0. Johnson, the fusion candidate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
V0tInl o. Rafersneam RIIIs

Portland, Ore, NOV 4. A heavy
vote was indicated throus hout Oregon
today on bills passed by the last leg
islature and referred to the people
The women vote this year at general
elections, and arrangements have been
made in the polling places for the
greater comfort ol women voters and
Judges The wor Asen compensa-
lion act and the measule pra iding
for sterilization of habitual criminals
are the most important issues in
yolved.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
Reform Element BUSY

Philadelphia, Nov A. Except in
spots the voting was not heavy in early
hours of Philadelphia's city election.
The voting centered largely about
councilmen and the county offices,
the reform administration under the
leadership of Mayor Blanhenburg en-
deavoring to gain, through fusion
movement, control of city councils.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04

that four battleships of the third divi
sion are due at Vera Cruz and Tam
pico tomorrow.
Rear Admiral Fletcher, command
ing the second division. will take COM
mand Of the entire squadron. The
New Hampshire and Nebraska will
keep station at Tampico. while the
Louisiana, Michigan, Rhode Island,
Virginia and New Jersey will await
developments off Vera Cruz. IN addi-
ton to these seevn dreadnoughts, the
gunboat Wheeling ana the cruiser
Takoma are off Vera Cruz. while the
gunboats Ptrel and Nashville. are in
Dominican waters not far away.
On the west coast the armored crui-
sers California and Maryland are at
Guaymas and Mazatlan, respectively.
The gunboat Annapolis also is at
Guaymas and the armored cruiser
Pittsburgh is enroute to that port.
Bryan Denies Report
Later today Secretary Bryan issued
a statement He declined to discuss
the use of the word 'u1timatume or
"adyices, saying he had no more to-
say than the statement itself con-
veyed. 1t was as follows:
Il have made it a rule not to dis
cuss newspaper reports concerning in-
ternationai matters, but the nature Of
the dispatches from Mexico suggests
a departure from the rule At this
time No ultimatum has been sent
IS Mexico and it is unfortunate thar
lConenaed on Page FBe)
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
JOLT FOR HOME RuLE

Belfast, Ireland, Nov IA resolu-
tion to pay no more taxes under an
Irish home rule parliament and to
make government under its rule i'm
possible was passed here today at a
demonstration Of 5000 business men
OF Ulster. Those present included
representatives Of firms with an ag-
gregate capital Of over $3.50, 100000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
oldfield Not klIled

Phoenix, Ariz,, Nov. "A reporr
that Barney oldfield, one Of the lead
ers in the Los Angeles-to- -Phoeniz
race, had been killed 12 miles east
Of Yuma, proved unfounded when
0ldfield's car was reported later
passing Castle Dome, 40 miles this
side Of the scene Of the supposed ac.
cident.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-11-04
only One Candidate

Richmond, va, Nov. Alright
weather ushered in the day for vir-
ginia's novel election. The balloting
is for governor, and there is but one
candidate Henry G. Stewart, a demo-
crat.