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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-04
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-12-04

Any old barnyard hen that lays an egg these days,
ranks with the thoroughbreds
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Owner Of Automobile.

In September. 1912. he received $1,000
as insurance money following the de-
struction Of his West Seventeenth street
home and this money was deposited in
the First National bank II is said that
practically all OF the fund has now been
withdra wn, only a few cents remaining
on deposit. AS Martin owns an automo-
bile. IT Is supposed that a portion OF the
insurance money was expended for the
vehicle.
Some interesting facts have been re-
vealed by the officers while investtgat
Ing Martins past record, In June OF
last year Henry Martin, accompanied by
his cousin. Harry, one OF the suspects ar
rested last night and afterward released
departed from Ogden over the Southern
Pacific. Their first stop was at Reno.
New, where they were arrested for some
trivial offense and released within a few
days. They then proceeded to the north
west visiting Seattle, Wash, Baker City
Ore, and other cities before returning
In the latter part of the month.
Soon afterward both again departed
from the city. this time going east over
the Union Pacific. While in Grand
Island, Neb. they were suspected By
railroad special agents as box car
thieves and. both were arrested after q
fight with the officers. By obtaining
good character statements from severa
prominent people OF Ogden. r. +. Mar
tin. the father OF Harry. was able TO OBJ
tain the release OF both men.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
EVIDENCE AT HAND
AGAINST SUSPECT
Special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN, Dec. 5.-A summary OF evil
dence against ]. Henry Martin, arrested
as blacllmail suspect, follows:
N-Ray photographs disclose one buck
shot embedded in left leg and particles
OF lead In right ankle.
Buckshot in flesh declared by Detective
David Edwards TO be the same size
which he used In his shotgun on night
OF November .,
Detective Edwards also declares that
Martin answers TO the description OF the
man whom he shot at and has always
believed that he hit,
Pinkerton detectives break down at
tempted allbi Of Martin for night OF the
West Seventeenth street shooting
Martin Is personal friend of Ray Shurt-
In. proprietor OF Ogden Novelty works
and was often left alone in the shop
Could have easily secured the steel ball
bearings with which Detective Edwards
was shot,
Suspected man was not at his Ogden
avenue home on Sunday afternoon fol-
lowing West Seventeenth street shooting
and broke engagement TO referee cock
fight that afternoon.
Mrs. Martin and the three children
were met at the Washington avenue car
line by the uncle. J. +. Martin early
Sunday morning. November 8, and driven
with horse and buggy to the latter S
home. The wife is said to have carried
clothing belonging TO her husband,
Martin did not leave Ogden after the
for work In Evanston and Green River,
Wyo., and is said by detectives to have
been concealed In or near Ogden.
Martins voice declared by Leroy
Ecces TO be that which he heard sew
eral times over the telephone.
Handwriting OF Martin said 10 he al
most identical with that Of the blackmali
letters.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
STATE is EXPECTED
TO PROSECUTE FIRST

With the federal and the state govern
ments determined TO pursue them Into
enforced retirement from public life. those
who have been engaged In blackhand op
erations In ogden would seem to be
doomed TO suffer without delay every pos
sible penalty for their terrorizing work.
So conclusive is tho evidence consid~
cred against one Of the men arrested that
but one determination Is TO be made by
federal and state officials before def
mite move shall be made toward Bringing
rigid prosecution.
1t was learned yesterday that represen-
tatives OF the government OF the United
States and that Of Utah held a consulta-
ton for tho purpose OF determining one
nation or the state should proceed first
with its prosecution. There was one con-
cluson reached. and that was that both
would In turn prosecute the alleged Of
tenders now in custody.
There was a prevailing opinion among
the conferees that the state should press
it's prosecution flrst, Tho offenses COM
mitted against the state II was pointed
and II conviction shall be had under the
state law the criminals will nnd home In
the state prison for a long period TO
come. But notwithsta ndlng this fact, the
federal government will stand ready to
rearrest the offenders Immediately upon
expiration OF their terms. In the event
that the state shall fall in its prosecu
ton: the ,,I United States government will
ernment's evidence is imperisha bie," said
a federal official after the conference yes
terday. "If It shall prove to be sufficient
for conviction today. IL win be equally
potent in a hundred years from now, X
necessary, The government never relin-
uuishes a chase. and its custom will be
followed in these cases. We think, how
ever. that the state should proceed
first"
II Is probable that another conference
Will be held today, when definite deter
nrnatlon OF the only question now In mind
will most likely be had. II was intimated
yesterday that the state would have the
would ensue upon arrival at that conelI-
sion in the proposed final conference OF
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06

morning when Detective Edwards was
shot. This was disclosed when Ray
Shurtliff, proprietor of the ogden NOV
pair shop, gave a signed statement 70
the Pinkerton detectives to the effect
that Martin was In his place as late as
II o'clock on the night In question, and
also that the man woro a dark soft shirt
and other clothes which did not corre-
spond with his usual neat appearance Ia
tho matter OF clothes IL was also as
certained that Martin failed 10 keep an
engagement 10 referee a cock fight on
Sunday afternoon following the shooting
Of the detective In the early morning.
whereas he had never before been known
to miss an affair OF that character.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
BELIEVE MARTIN IS
BLACKHAND CHIEF
Continued from Page One.)

the efforts to secure evidence against
Martin and others has assumed double
front. The two factions. so far as could
ba learned today. are working separate
ly on the case md much valuable iufor-
mation Is being une1rthed by both sides.
According to the evidence disclosed TO-
day, the information obtained oy the
Pinkerton detectives Will prove very ma
terial II Martin Is ever placed on trial
for alleged blackmail.
II is probable that federal complaint
charging Martin with the crime OF OBJ
tanning money frsudulentiy by use of the
United States malls Will be issued tomor-
row. Accompanied by Postoffce Inspec-
tors Ralph Smith and Frank Fitch, OF
Denver. Leroy Eccles, Royal Ecclcs and
others concerned in the blackmsil plota-
wore in Salt Lake today for conference
with United States DiStric, Attorney II.
II. Booth. Upon his return this evening
Leroy Eccles eaid that no definite une
had been arranged for hling tho COM
plant.
One OF the principal features OF today's
disclosures was the breaking down Of
Martins alloi with regard 10 his state-
nent that he was home at 9 o'clock on
Saturday night previous to the next
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Banker Gives Clew.

The clew upon which the federal In
spectors and local officers went to work
is said 10 have been obtained through
local banker from a man who WAS AFRAID
10 30 TO the authorities with the iufor-
nation because Of the iear that he would
not be protected should his neme become
public. The Identity OF this informant is
not known except TO the banker and he
gave his promise not to divulge II even
10 the officers. OF Just what this cew
consisted. neither the banker nor the po-
lice are inclined TO give out Information.
although II is said to have consisted OF
the fact that Martin he'd been limplnG
since tho West Seventeenth street shoot
Ing and that his past record and actions
were such as to arouse suspicion
The Pinkerton force In Ogden at pres
ent consists of Superintendent Willsie. j,
Gaylord. assistant manager OF the Salt
Blair, Edwa rds's friend. who accompa MED
him 20 Washington avenue and Seven
teenth street on the night OF tho shooting.
So far could be learned there has been
no conference OF the federal and local au-
thorlties with the Pinkerton operatives
since the arrest OF Martin,
Superintendent Wtllsie declared tonight
that he was we'll pleased with the dis
covery OF the buckshot evidence against
Martin and still moro pleased with the
fact that one of his men probably sup
piled such material evidence as the buck
shot.
The officers failed to get confession,
or even an indication Of weakening, when
they confronted Martin tonight with the
discriminating evidence shown by the X
ray photosra ph. He refused to offer
any explanation Of how no received the
buckshot wound In his leg.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
CRIMES NOW CHARGED
TO THE OGDEN GANG
Special TO The Tribune.


OGDEN, Dec. 5.-Chronology Of the
many crimes charged TO the Ogden black
mailcrs and for which they themselves
IN their various blackhand letters, have
taken 90 credit:
JUNE. 191o-Oreson Short Line train
No. !, beld UP by three men at Five
Points. just inside the north city limits
OF Ogden The train was stopped by Civ
Ing the usual danger signal with burn
Ing fuse The booty amounted 10 nearly
$4,000 in cash and jewelry valued at
similar amount
MARCH, 1s1I-BIackhand letters re-
ccived by Mrs. Thomas D. Dee and Mrs.
Ralph r. Bristol demanding $500 from
each OF the women. The $1,000 In gold
was delivered by John Lambert. imper-
sonating Mrs. Bristol. and Pinkertou
detective on the Canyon road near Glen
wood park.
JANUARY, 1a11-OverIand Limited
over the Southern Pacific held up at
Reese. eighteen miles west OF Ogden.
Only two men figured In this robbery. A
negro porter was shot and instantly
killed by one og the bandits, while an
other Pullman porter was shot and seri-
Ously wounded, The booty from the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Wife Is Frustrated.

II was found impossible today TO OBJ
tain further information from the stand
point of the wife She is prostrated as
result OF the serious charge brought
against her husband and has been taken
w. II. Hamlyn. PISS Pacific avenue. The
authorities will make no further effort
to question her until she has partly re-
covered from her present condition
tins pocket last night led TO the dis
covery today that lie had evidently
pawned valuable diamond ring for
s27 Also. II Is said he has pawned
other jewelry In the past and the officers
have NOT been able 10 learn OF a possible
legitimate source OF these valuables,
Whether a recent trip by Martin and his
cousin, Harry Martin. 10 the northwest
and another trip to the east were for q
similar purpose will be ascertained by
tho officers and detectives at work on
the case
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06

Continued on Page Twelve.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06

David c. Eccles during one OF the latter's
trips to Baker CITY. Ore. and Informed
him OF the girls alleged charges.
Returning 10 Ogden, Mr. Eccies Is said
Pinkerton detectives who Immediately
set TO work on the case. That they were
at work OH tho Martin clew when the
arrest was made Is proven by tho fact
that tracings had been made OF Henry
Martins signature from checks At tho
First National bank
with regard to the possible reward
which has been offered for the arrest and
conviction OF the blackmailers. Superin-
tendeut Wlllsie declares that not one OF
his men, with the exception Of Dave Ed
penny OF it II the Martin evidence holds
good, In the case OF Edwards. he said,
a special dispensation had been obtained
from headquarters because OF the fact
that the man was not asked by his su-
periors 10 take the chances which he took
Oh West Seventeenth street.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Has Suspicious Look.

Following down the information tur-,
nished by the wife upon the arrest OF
her her husband IL was ascerta!ned that F.
]. Martin. the uncle OF the man under
arrest and father OF Harry Martin. drove
With a horse and buggy TO the Washing
ton avenue car line Ut Seventeenth street
early on the morning OF the shooting
and met Mrs. Martin and the three chill
dren Superintendent Willsie declares
that on this occasion Mrs. Martin car
r.ed clothes belonging 10 her husband 10
the home OF the elder Martin. After
spending the entire day at the home OF
tbe uncle on West Seventeenth street,
Mrs. Martin and tho children were taken
hack TO the car line and returned TO their
home on Ogden avenue.
Easing their belief on the Information
obtained from railroad sources. the de-
tectives declare that Martin did not make
the alleged trip TO Green River and Ev.
anston, Wyo, as no told the officers last
night, and that no has not been outside
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Close Friend of Martin.

Although suspicion is in no way d.
rected toward Shurtliff. the repair shop
proprietor, tho detectives have estab.
llshed that he Is a personal friend OF
Martins. and he declared In no uncer-
tain terms today that he believes the
man under arrest absolutely innocent OF
any connection with the blackhand out
RACES OF tho past three years.
The blaclimail suspect. It was learned;
spent much time al the repair shop and
was often left alone in the place for an
hour or more. This. It Is argued by the
authorities, would have given him ample
opportunity 10 obtain the ball bearings
with which Edwards was shot. 4 search
Of the shop today revealed loaded shot
gun shells OF the same size and make
used by the bandits in the Canyon road
and West Seventeenth street affairs. n!-
though the shells were loaded with bird
shot. In both of the olackmail affairs
buckshot or bali bearings were used.
ShurtIiff at the present time resides
only half block from the Martin home
on Ogden avenue The two men have
been friendly for several years. even TO
the extent OF associsting together. and
the families associate at the present
time
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
First Information.

The FIRST real information connecting
the Martins with the blacEmaii plots out
SIDE or a few vague rumoTs among the
residents OF the northwest section OF the
city. Is believed TO have been given by
woman. the supposed sweetheart OF
Harry Martin. residing in a northwest
city. ~ vas not until letters had been
received By members of the Eccles fam
iiy that an ex-sheriN 20 whom the siory
had been related IL said TO have visited
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06

the vicinity OF Ogden since the shooting
OF Edwards. II Is true. they believe, that
he was concealed for week or more
while possibly recovering from the ef-
fccts OF his Injuries. They refuse to
venture an opinion as TO where he was
during this time.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Rivalry Is Keen.

Although the balance OF doubt seems
10 be in favor OF the Pinkerton opera
lives. II could not be definitely estab-
lshed today which faction OF the trail
Ing forces received tho first authentic
Information pointing to the possible guilt
OF Henry Martin or the Martins. Super
intendent WIllsie OF tho Pinkertons. al
though refusing 10 disclose the source OF
his information, Ia positive that he and
his men were the FIRST 10 start active work
leading Zip 10 the arrest last night. This
clew, he declares. was received abou, ten
DAYS ago.
Chief Of Police ". I. Norton, who was
the first TO receive another and distinct
clcw In reference TO Martin. asserts that
he had the Information two weeks ago
As agreed previously, the sherlfrs forces
and the postoffce inspectors were I'm
mediately notified and entered Into the
search. AS opposed TO this statement
Superintendent W;llsie contends that
Chief Norton received the Martin clew
only nve days ago The controversy NAV
develop into an interesting tangle II II
Is allowed 10 go far enough TO affect tie
claiming OF the reward should Martins
guilt be established.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Is a Chicken Fancier.

The marriage OF Henry Martin took
place about nine years ago. after which
he resided on West Seventeenth street
up to year ago. when his house was
destroyed by fire. He then moved almost
Immediately to Lincoln avenue and later
TO the present home on Ogden avenue.
While the uncle. j. F. Martin, has al
ways born an excellent reputation among
the persons residing IN the northwest
part OF the city, the nephew. Henry has
not enjoyed that distinction. He was q
fancier and breeder OF game chickens.
the birds having been reared at his un-
cle's farm since he moved to the main
section Of the city. This necessitated
frequent trips to the uncle's home.
According to Assistant Superintendent
II. L. Bell, OF the Southern Pacific com
pany, Martin was discharged from the
service OF that road three years ago for
falling to show proper courtesy to pas
sengers. he having been employed as a
passenger brakeman. This. It is believed
by the officers. Is not the real reason
for the mans dismissal. With the eN
ception OF his infrequent Jobs as a car
pentcr. Martin has performed very little
work since leaving the railroad COM
pany's employ. In spite OF this he was
always supplied with money and lived
yrpl1
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-06
Other Arrests Expected.

The intimatiou that other and equally
important arrests may follow tho FORMAL
charging Of Martin with the blackmail
crimes was given by superintendent
WIllsle Of the Pinkertons this, evening.
re claims TO have discovered clew
showing that Information was carried
between Henry Martin and the man
under arrest and al least one other per-
son. who Is regarded as most des-
perate man.
Investigation OF the past life OF Henry
Martin has brought out the fact that he
war, having participated under Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt in the memorable
battle of san Juan hill. He is regarded
as crack shot and possessed OF the
necessary nerve 10 participate In des-
perate undertakings, Martin Is also
member OF the knights of Pythlas. with
membership in a local lodge OF that Or
der.
Martin was reared by the uncle. J. It
Martin coming TO Ogden with the fam,
ily about twelve years ago. For, several
wears he resided at the home Of the elder
Martin on West Seventeenth street, al
though the location probably would be
on West Fifteenth street II the latter
street were extended west from It's pres
every side by railroad tracks. the main
lines Of the Southern Pacific. Oregon
Short Line and the old line Of the Cen
tral Pacific the home OF the uncle may
be regarded as located In an out-of-the
way place about two miles west OF Wash
ington avenue. There Is not another
house within q quarter OF a mile OF the
place, As a rendezvous for those VINO
committed tho two trnin holdups and
every blackmail outrage, its location
could be regarded as nothing less than
tdeal the officers say.
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The daily sentinel., 1913-04-17

See Fred Mantey about saddle