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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-21

A peculiar situation has developed
in the labor world at Seattle, WASH.
The next convention of the Americai'
Federation of Labor is to be held
there Recently the charter of the
American Federation to the Central
Labor Council of that city was taken
away by a federation organizer. The
Council refused TO abide by a re-
quest of the federation to hseat
two electrical workers unions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-21

Pacific coast wireless operators
demand an increase from the pres
ent wage of s75 a month to $95 and
1925 for shore operators and $35 and
$45 on ships to $50 and $50.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-05-21

Society women of Paris have form
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
SIGN CONTRACTS
WITH THE ST0Rk
Demand for Orphan $ s In Chi
caso is Always .er Than
me 7
sANITAl M SECRETS
Legislative Committee Discovers
Something When Or. Briney
Tells Of His In.
stItution.
SANTA. M SECRETS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. l
CHICAGO, April 1S.-That the de-
mand for orphan babies" in Chicago
is always greater than the supply and
that girl mothers are hired out by In
stltutions to nurse strange babes
while their own infants are fed with
a bottle was the testimony offered to-
day by DR.. F. w. Hriney, head Of a
local sanitarium, in testimony before
the legislative committee investigat-
ing home finding institutions.
We cannot furnish all the babies
we are asked for" DR. Briney said.
We advertise babies for adoption but
these ads are really to solicit patron
age Of girls and women who expect to
become mothers.''
At the present, DR.. Briney declared,
his sanitarium had eight married wo-
men and seven unmarried girls under
treatment for expected maternity.
The committee ascertained that DR..
Briney contracted with unmarried
mothers so that after they had given
birth to children, they hired out as
nurses. The physician declared the
unfortunate girls were asked to sign
contracts to this effect before their
babes were born.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
CHARGE WIDOW
WITH MURDER
Mrs. Dietz and Her Friend, the Har-
ness Maker, Arc Accused Of
the Death Of
Dletz.
ANOTHER AFFINITY CASE
Theory Evolved Which Link the cou.
pie in the Commission Of
the Terrible
Crime.

! United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, April 18- Protesting
through her tears that she knew moth
Ing OF her husbands murder, that the
stories of her alleged improper rela-
tions with George Nurnberg. harness
manufacturer, were all "a horrible
mistake" Mrs. Augusta Dietz, widow
OF George Dietz, wealthy tailor mys-
teriously slain In his bed Monday
morning, today prepared for second
trying ordeal when she is arraigned
this afternoon to answer to the form
al charge of murder.
Nurnberg, her alleged affinity, who
admitted at the coroner's inquest yes
terday that he had taken Mrs. Dietz
to hotel two or three times" was
to be arraigned on the same charge.
Neither Mrs. Dietz nor Nurnberg was
locked up after the testimony before
the coroner's Jury They spent the
night under close police surveillance
but were booked on the charge of
murder. 1t was agreed that they will
be held until the coroner's jury which
is still Investigating the case, re-
turns its formal verdict.
The coroner and police congratulate.
ed themselves today on the success
of yesterdays inquest. From the tes-
timony Of eleven witnesses they evol-
we'd theory linking the widow and
the harness manufacturer, an old
friend of Dietz, in the commission OF
the crime. They have nothing thus
far however, to prove that either
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
Democratic Tariff Makers Discuss the
Star Feature Of the I'm
Sherwood Bin
Today.
A REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS
Minority Has Not Decided Whether
to Present Complete Bill or
Criticize the Other
One.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, April 18-Conside.
ration Of the star" feature Of the Un-
derwood tariff bill-the free list,
declared the greatest potential factor
in reducing the cost of living planned
by the new administration, was given
today in the house democratic caucus.
Seven additions to the free of duty
products were planned
Completion Of the tariff bill tomor-
row by the house democrats, is sched-
uled. 1t Is hoped to report the bill
to the house Monday an6. there open
the debate which will precede its
passage and transfer to the senate.
The democrats OF the house ways and
means committee met today to make
some minor amendments in phrase
ology to the bill by polishing Off
process. No material changes in the
income tax provisions are expected,
except an amendment freeing life in
surance incomes from excessive tax
alton.
The house republicans held another
caucus this afternoon tc decide wheth-
er distinctive republican tariff bill
should be reported to the house, or
whether the minority should content
themselves with criticising the Under
wood bill. The latter plan seemed
generally favored. The republican
caucus today was open to the public
! following adoption Of a resolution by
| the caucus last night declaring for
the publicity of it's features.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
STRIKE KILLERS
ARE SENT FOR
Crisis is Faced Today in Silk
Industry Where I. w. w.
Are on the Job.

EeolAI7S eIIM pesesI sseId pe1lunl
PATTERSON, N. j., April 1S.-Pater-
sons great silk industry today faces
the crisis in the strike of it's $4,000
workers. Rendered desperate by
more than eight weeks of idleness,
certain branches of the strikers have
become daily more difficult to re.
strain, particularly the dyers and
their helpers. These men form the
bulk of the unskilled labor and, as In
previous silk strikes, have been the
first to resort to violence in disobedi-
ence to the commands of their leaders
and the l. w. w. organizers.
The action of the silk manufactur-
ers in sending to Newark for "detec-
tive Jerry OBriens band of strong
arm" men and strike killers
aroused the fiery dye house workers.
Two of O'Briens men are under ar
rest today for the shooting of Antonio
Vischio, during disturbance in front
of the Weidmann Dye Works, Vischio
is said to be dying and the private de-
tectives are being held to await the
outcome. Another striker is in criti-
cal condition from a fractured skull
and half dozen We're hurt in the bat
tie that followed the attempt OF the
police to disperse the crowd.
So serious has the situation be-
come that the |. w. w. leaders are
rushing plans to remove five thous.
and Of the children whose parents are
strikers, to New York, to be cared for
by sympathizers until relief comes
The plan was announced at mass
meeting of mothers and children and
was received with acclaim by the
youngsters as we'll as their parents.
An attempt was made to sound the
city authorities as to whether they
would make any attempt to prevent
the deportation of the children, but
no responsible city official would dis.
cuss the question.
The strikers are hoping today that
the appeal of the strike leaders to
Washington for federal interference
and investigation will be answered.
There appears no prospect under pres
ent conditions that the manufacturers
will agree to concede the right of
their workers to organize.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
AN ARMY OF 700
MEXICAN REBELS
Have Taken all Important Towns and
are Marching Toward
Monterey.


UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
HIDALGo, Texas, April 1S.-An
army of seven hundred rebels arriv-
ed this morning at a point on the
railroad, leading to Monterey from
Matamoras just across the Rio Grande
from Hildalgo. This military force is
now moving toward Matamoras, which
they will attack, probably some time
tomorrow. All towns of Importance
in the state of Tamaulipas have fallen
into the hands rebels during the
last few days. Railroad communica-
tion with the interior of Mexico is en-
tirely cut off and Tampico, where
four thousand Americans live, is iso-
lated. except by boat transportation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
MAKING A HERO
OF PFANSCHMIDT
Silly Women Flock to Court
house and Write Letters
to the Attorney.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
QUINCY. ILL.,, April 1S.-That the
sentimentalist has taken hand In
the trial OF Ray Pfanschmidt, the
young contractor, charged with the
murder of his parents and sister, and
a young woman, was evidenced today
when attorneys for the state and the
court received numerous letters in
the morning mail, pleading with them
to have mercy on the former Illinois
university student. The letters were
anonymous.
Attorneys for the defense received
threatening letters. They were ac-
cused Of conniving dishonesty to pre-.
vent the conviction of guilty man.
States Attorney Wolfe said today
he was sure Of conviction He said
the only question was whether it
would be the death penalty or life
Imprisonment. Attorney Covert. for
the defense, would make no state
ment.
The nonchalant attitude OF Ray
Pfanschmidt seems to have fascina-
tion for the crowds that attend the
trial. The same faces are seen daily
In the courtroom. Women come daily
and wait in line and elbow each other
for place of vantage where the pris-
oner can be seen. They are believed
to be the letter writer's. When Ray
appears they watch him, paying little
attention to the attorneys or the jury.
Ray chatted as easily with his at
torneys today as on the first trial day
The case probably will go to the jury
Saturday.
Last Argument.
QUINCY, H., April 1S-That the
murderer of the three Pfanschmidts
and Miss Emma Kaempen is known,
and that he is other than Ray Pfan
schmidt, the young man now on trial
for the quadruple murder, was the
emphatic statement today of Attorney
Lancaster, for the defense, in his
plea before the jury.
Gentlemen, the defense knows the
name of the real murderer in the
Pfanschmidt case was the dramatic
statement, "and his arrest will fol-
low within year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
confesses to Several Grimes After
Being Sentenced to Life for
New Years Fatal
Shooting.
ARRESTED FORTY TIMES
slames the Police With Starting Him
on the Downward Path Which
Ends at Prison
Gates.

James B. Jennings ("kld") Carters
list of confessed crimes, Including a
number committed In the west:
Strangled Mildred Donovan, New
Years eve
Shot William II. Mcpherson, New
Years day.
Had hand in several murders in
the west.
Took part in murder in Jackson,
Michigan, in 1910, for which his part
ner got a second degree sentence.
Stuck up an old man named Hill,
last year in Everett, and killed Mrs.
Donovan because he thought she
meant to "squeal" on him.
Beat up Edward Cass in Everett so
badly the man is now in an asylum.
Has been arrested forty times.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BOSTON, April 1S.-Both reform
societies and police authorities we're
busy today as a result of dramatic
confession of James B. Jennings,
known as Kid Carter in pugilistic
circles, that he was guilty of murders
of which he was never suspected. He
charged the police with starting him
on the downward path.
Jumping UP In the court room after
he had been sentenced to life imprison-
ment for the killing of William H. Nc
Pherson. in barroom, Jennings cried
Il killed Mildred Donovan. It's
only one of the many murderers I've
committed. What do you think OF
that?''
Jennings asserted that when he was
young the police took him up without
reason, put him in cell and beat him.
After Jennings first wild rush of
words he related the remainder of his
confession with the utmost uncon.
cern. Declaring that he would not
bother with red tape, District Attor-
ney John J. Higgins, of Middlesex
county, today began an investigation
into the truth of the confession.
Il will leave no stone unturned to
cause Jennings conviction of his
confessed crime . said Higgins.
Coolly describing the murder of Mrs.
Donovan, who he feared, because she
knew of another of his crimes, Jen-
nings said:
She died easy. | choked her for
eighteen minutes. She didn't struggle
hard. See this finger and the broken
finger nail. That's the only mark l
bear from the struggle"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
MARTIN IS In HIDING
AND WAS NOT KILLED

VIM. j. Burns, the American detective
withdrew from active participation in
the search for the missing broker.
The news of the financial troubles
OF Martins firm in Memphis had
much to do with the diminished inter-
est in his disappearance also shown
by Scotland Yard. There We're fresh
clues today indicating that Martin
had left London and was on the con-
tinent incognito, Burns. in withdraw
Ing from the case stated his belief
that Martin was alive and had LETT
London.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
Additional Charges.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 49,
Charges of forgery nave been added
to those of shortage made against
Joseph w. Martin, cotton broker,
whose disappearance in London two
weeks ago caused a sensation. Ware
house men allege that the warehouse
receipts for five hundred bales of cot
ton on which Martin secured loan
of s25,000 for his company, are forger-
les. In bill filed in chancery by at
torneys representing the Fourth Ma
tional bank of New York, garnish.
ment is asked against an estate in
which Martin is interested.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
BEAST MAN Is SLAIN
AFTER KILLING SIX

Deputy Sheriff Quimby shot the out
law down after Blair and Lathrop had
been slain. The three bodies are
being brought here today. They were
found last night in the clearing
around Turnow's cabin where the
battle took place.
Turnow killed six men during his
career as an outlaw which began
when he suddenly became deranged
two years ago. After killing his two
nephews he took to the wilderness
where he lived like Wild man
Quimby will be awarded the Ss,ooo
offered for Turnow's capture dead or
alive.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
SUDDEN IMPULSE
TO END HIS LIFE.
Former States Attorney Wayman
Fired Two Bullets Into HI.
Body and Death
Followed.
SPECTACULAR CAREER
overwork Broke Him Down and Weak.
ened Mind Snapped When He
Held Pistol in His
Hand.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. !
CHICAGO, April 1s.-John w.
Wayman, former states attorney OF
COOK county, and a prominent repub.
lican politician, died early today af.
ter shooting himself twice below the
heart, late yesterday.
Boys, must have had little sand
N my gear box" was Wayman's dry
comment when explaining his act to
his friends at the bedside last night
hope | will recover" he continued
Wayman was noted for his meteoric
career in Illinois politics. He recent
~ made strenuous primary cam.
palgn for governor and this is thought
to have affected him. He had also
worked day and night to straighteu
out the affairs of his office before his
retirement.
After quitting the service of the
state as Cook county's attorney, Way.
man re-opened a private law office
despite the warnings of his physi.
clans. Finally, in order to get him
away from the strain of the work. his
physician invented the subterfuge OF
appendicitis, telling the patient he
must cease physical and mental activi
ties in order to prepare for an opera
ton. He was ordered 70 his home.
The revolver used by Wayman is
an automatic. He had been given the
weapon by client who had used it
With fatal effect in q shooting affray
After Wayman arrived home yester
day. he decided to work I'D his de.
Tense for his client and took the gun
from the closet
In examining the mechanism. WAY.
man said he was suddenly seized with
an impulse to end his life. Turning
the gun on himself, he pulled the trig-
ger. The rapidity with which the alr
tomato magazine worked caused it To
fire two bullets, both of which enter.
ed near the heart.
Mrs. Wayman found her husband ls
ing in a pool of blood George C.
Bcur, friend of Wayman's, was pass
ing 'I've made an awful fool of my
self said the stricken attorney, as
Pour reached him. "I just acted on
the impulse and really don't know
why | did It,"
Wayman's last official act was the
most spectacular of his career. Per-
sonally a believer in the segregation
of vice, during his last days in office
he had been bitterly attacked by re-
formers. Finally, few weeks before
his retirement as states attorney, he
conducted with the assistance of his
own detectives, and in defiance of the
police, a series Of raids on the red
light district, which practically clear
ed out the resorts and from which
the segregated district has never re-
covered. He openly stated that he
believed his act would scatter the
social evil over the city and the pub
lie would be glad to go back to the
segregated plan His avowed aim
was to teach the public an object les
son.
Coroner Hoffman today ordered an
inquest into the death OF the former
states attorney. The inquest was to
begin at Q O'Clock this afternoon. Fun
eral arrangements will not be made
until after the inquest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
1873 Years AGO
To-Day

One hundred and thirty-eight
years ago today Paul Revere
took the famous ride that
linked his name forever with
the heroes of American Revolu-
tionary history.
A lone man on horseback
stirred up a whole countryside
-"eyery Middlesex village and
farm" as we are told.
II newspapers had meen more
generally circulated the Middle
sex folks would have known all
about the movements of the
kings troops. They would
have been prepared for the
news that Revere might have
sent over the phone to ten
times as many in one-tenth the
time.
In every corner Of this great
country people know what's 60
ing on in all other corners
through the medium of the
daily newspaper.
And the newspaper is the me-
dium that the business world
employs to bring together buy.
er and seller.
When you read the advertise
ments in THE GATE CITY re-
member that this department
represents a distinct service to
you. 1t is the means Of com
munication between the reliable
store and your home. Use it
carefully and Systematically.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-18
POPE IS BETTER
AND LEAVES BED.
Sat up Yesterday for Z Considerable
Time and Signed Church Docu.
ments With Firm
Hand.
IMPROVED TODAY
Confidence Is Restored at the Vatican
and the People Of Rome Are
cheered by the
News.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. /
ROME, April 1S.--Pope Plus x was
said to be much improved today. fol.
lowing night In which he sept tran
quilly except when disturbed by
paroxysms Of coughing.
Professor Marchiafava and DR.,
Amici, on their first visit of the day
issued the following bulletin:
THE Holy Father passed tranquil
night, and today there is no fever. His
temperature is 97.S. The bronchial af-
fection has even ameliorated and his
general condition is improved
BY noon the pope had chatted with
sisters Maria and Anna Sarto, his
brother Angelo and Mgr Parolin of
Venice, his nephew, and he was al
lowed a little nourishment consisting
Of weak chicken broth and piece or
dry toast.
He insisted on leaving his bed
again but by the physicians strict
orders, the attendants persuaded the
pontiff to lie It'll, at least until the
afternoon, when he was told he might
sit up little while If his condition
and the weather continued favorable.
The rally of the pope by no means
restored confidence at the vatican al
though 1t cheered the people of Rome
not little. Cardinal Merry del Val
and the doctors admitted that II
would take a week Of such days as
yesterday to SO restore the pope that
his present attack would not have q
fatal termination and even then he
might never be able actively to oc-
cupy the throne of ST. Peter again.
While the influenza has almost dis
appeared, and the bronchial trouble
that threatened pneumonia is improv-
o., the pope has hourly injections of
drugs to strengthen his tagging
heart, and he is very weak. The ply
sicians make no attempt to disguise
the probability that another relapse
almost surely would kill the pontiff,
and they are doing everything in their
power to make him obey their orders.
One Of the pope's sisters, and his
nephew left the sick room at half
past nine o'clock last night while DR..
Amici, the other sister and Angelo
prepared to spend the night in the
vatican. His holiness dropped into a
deep sleep and at midnight was sleep
Ing more easily than the night before,
but his pulse was weak, and respira-
ton spasmodic. Two hours later he
was seized with fit of coughing that
continued until 1t awakened him. At
a. M. he became very restless. sat
UP in bed and declared he was going
% sit In chair. Attendants persuad-
ed him to remain in bed and admins
tered brandy which mis- stomach refus-
ed to retain He fell asleep md dozed
until a fit Of coughing again awaken
co him. He swallowed the yolk Of
an egg and some milk. which he re-
famed, and went into sound sleep,
which lasted until the doctors came
Tor the days first examination.
The pope was SO much better late
Yesterday that he sat Up for con-
, SIDERABLE time, in private conference
with Cardinal Merry del Val, during
The progress of which he signed ser,
efal church documents. in a firm hand
mat showed no signs OF illness.