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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
Fl fletcher TOLD TO SEIZE VERA CRUZ

tions that the republicans were "lack-
ing in proper regard for the honor Of
the flag"
"But we must also think of that
which the flag covers-the citizens Of
the United States.r he said. "One hun
dred and fifty American citizens have
perished on Mexican soil l can not in
atonement of the insult at
Tampico overlook these outrages. I
can not pass these murders silently by
without saying that here is greater
wrong to be atoned and a wrong which
must not be and shalt not be repeated.
II can not be put in position where
I appear to pick and choose between
the factions that today tear Mexico
asunder. I can not join in any resolu-
ton which puts the United States in
the position of preferring one murderer
and cut throat above another murderer
and cut-throat.
Lodge Raps Villa.
II have no desire to criticise Presi-
dent Wilson for his failure to recognize
General Huerta. He no doubt pro-
ceeded on grounds appearing to him as
sufficient l condemn as strongly as
can the methods of treachery and
bloodshed by which Huerta reached
his present position, but the fact that
condemn his methods does not lead
me to put myself in a position which
by distortion of the acts which we take
here or of the words which we utter
here would put me behind Villa-Villa.
who began life as hired assassin and
whose pathway has been marked with
bloodshed. rapine, punder5 and by un-
nameable crimes which are disgrace
to the country in which he lives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
COAL MINERS AND MllirIAMeNkS
IN sANoUiNARv CONFLICT
NEAR TRINIDAD, COLO,
RESUMPTION OF FIGHT
MoMENTARlLY ExpEcrgU
Minors From Various csal Camps
Come tos Reinforce striksrT Army
and Fresh Troops Are Hurried %
seene Of strifs-Firins From osrik.

Trinidad Col, April 21-Thir<esn
were believed to be dead and the num.f
ber OF wounded unknown when day
dawned on the Ludlow battlsdeld,
where yesterday 100 militiamen and
sherin's deputies fought saneuinary
battle with strikers.
Thru the night bodies Of strikers,
heavily armed moved from various
coal camps toward Ludlow and . re-
newal Of the conflict was expected
momentarily. Eighty seven miiitiamsa
from Lamar and walsenburg. ordered
out last night by General Chase, reached
the scene Of conflict during the foeos
noon.
The known dead:
Private. A, Martin. Company A. Dsns
yer. -
Louis Tikas, Greek strike laborsr.
Wounded: Private Lewis Purcell
Colorado Springs. condition improved.
Scsns Of Death and Dssoiat,on.
The Ludlow tent colony presented .
scene Of death and desolation today
only four or Ave Of the tents remaining
standing. Soldiers declare that quanti-
ties of ammunition were exploded by
the blaze that swept the tent colony
during the night. Il
An unidentified man driving horse
to light buggy dashed from the teutss
white flag just after the nre stnytad,s
When ordered to halt he 10 SID u
have opened Arc with = revoivar an1
was killed by return volley FROM
the militia = :.
Yesterdays battle ceutered about the
big trestle Of the Colorado = 0outh-
eastern railroad and several dead were
said to he lying along the tracks bo@;
hind which the strikers had taken5
refuge. ~ :
BattIefisids Three Miles Square.
Thruout the day an intermittently
during the night the nghting ragged over.
an area Of Approximately three square.
miles. bounded on the west by Berwinds
and Hastings. on tho east by Barnes
Station. on the north by the Ludlow
tent colony. and on the south BY
Rameyville. Tho battlefield was oon<
pletely isolated by the cutting Of telsss
graph and telephone wires.
The fighting began early yesterday
when a militia detachment under
Lieutenant hnderfelt started 10 ins
| vestigate the cause OF firing near Cedar
| Hill. g
Women and ch;idrsn Perish.
Three women and n number of chile
dren. possibly ten. were smothersd %
death In the fire that swept the Lud>
low tent colony last night according
| to a. statement given out at union
headqua rters. The party had taken
| refuge In casey. The statement 10
confirmed at the military camp AZ
+, Ludlow.
The battle lasted fourteen hours ana
was engaged in by 100 ni!!!tiamen and
fully 400 armed strikers. The dead In.
cluded eleven strikers, ono soldier ana
one non combatant.
An effort to send recruits from
Trinidad was delayed by the refusal
of the train crew to take out the train
The master mechanic and the dis
patcher and superintendent finally
took out the special. The entire dis.
trict is in n high state OF excitement.
Citizens are arming themselves In
| Trinidad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
Why Wilson i. Satisfied.

The language of the amended resolu-
ton adopted by the senate committee
is satisfactory to the president because
it specifically disclaims any purpose Of
making war on Mexico. The admin
istration expects the house to accept
it promptly.
The cabinet meeting engaged the
president during the forenoon. Mexi-
co was the chief topic Of discussion.
Fletcher May Have Acted.
A we'll defined report circulated in
official quarters that American ma
rines had taken possession of Vera
Cruz to prevent the landing Of muni-
tions of war to Huerta. Secretary DAN
iels was asked to confirm it as he en-
tered the White House.
II can say nothing until after the
cabinet meeting said he.
There was report that Fletcher's
forces would not be resisted and that
the Huerta force intended to retire to
the railroad trestle twenty miles west
OF Vera Cruz. Officials refused fatty
to discuss it.
At ISIS p. M. navy officials dis
claimed having any information OF
whether Admiral Fletcher had acted at
Vera Cruz.
FIetcher Given Broad Authority.
The orders went out to Admiral
Fletcher at daybreak after President
Wilson and cabinet officials had been
in conference since 4 q. M, mostly over
the telephone. The orders to the ad-
miral, 1t was said, conferred the broad
est authority on him and directing that
II necessary to take tho town Of Vera
Cruz as well as the custom house to
prevent the landing Of munitions.
Officials here said the admiral might
act In several ways. He. might wait
until tho German steamer had landed
her cargo unmolested and then take
the customs house and the munitions
CT --he. the German steamer comes to
the port he might seize the customs
house and II the guns were landed they
would come into possession OF the
American forces. That the steamer
might take her cargo to some other
port was . possibility OF which off,
cials were eognizant.
Order Arousss Enthusiasm.
Some report from the admiral was
being awaited momentarily. When
news reached the capitol .hnt the or
der had gone to Admiral Fletcher 1t
aroused considerable enthusiasm
among senators and representatives.
Democratic senate leaders believed
an order to the American commander
| = - -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21

wash;nston. April 21-Orders went
!, Admiral Fletcher today to seize
me vera Cruz custom house in tune
to prevent large shipments OF arms iof
uuerta' about to be landed there, from
,,a;n, Transported to Mexico City.
The orders did not stipulate Wnen
a,;ra, Fletcher should take the port,
but simply left It to his discret'on as
5.a x.ben hest to prevent Huerta from
petting several million rounds OF am
r,unition and 200 field guns from .
German steamer about to arrive.
o9,cials pointed out that the president
- I, .,nn,a authority for his action
without approval Of congress and thae
I'm mediate action had been imperative
Mornentarily officials expected dis-
3. rom the admiral announcing
that he had taken the custom mousse
and possibly the city.
Cannot Seize Ship.
-e..-e.ory Bryan said just before en-
- the cabinet meeting that there
,.s ! general exodus OF Americans
g" ,,sax,co city.to Vera Cruz and that
r,anv Americans at the latter pace
eve getting aboard the Ward nner
Esperanza. .u.r.a
Many officials declared they Dehevea
mad been playing for time
..-a,v 70 get in the large shipment OF
-. - which Admiral Fletcher has been
...ad 70 cut OF. AS there IS no
.,acr.de the American forces can n. not
..,za the munitions until after tney
nave been landed.
Congress Delay sothsr'en'.
nth administration officials said
VII. no blockade could be ordered
ra.n foreign vessels from landing
c.rroes without declaration Of war.
: =, -, |. 6, nation Of Vera Cruz by
a.r,ra. could prevent any munitions
Z, ,v.r being rushed to the Mexican
capital.
..r.verv minute Of delay by congress
.,unt. said white House officials. It
q. ,ntimated early today that Rear
\ ..,,,,,.l fistther would be instructed
~, t.ta action some time today even
ss,,o,,,d prolonged debate delay adoption
81. -. toint resolution. It was made
s.,.,n bv secretary Tumulty that the
,-..,dent approved the resolution as
.,n.nded by the senate foreign rela-
..a,. conomittss, that the president did
s,,.t 3. xt,h to individualize against
s1s...t. becauss OF any personal re-
e.utmsat. but to direrentiats from the ne
naixd,r Of the Mexican people
1900 whom TIE American people
asxe - 1uassel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
EXPLOSION KILLS NINE
Hotel Wrecked by Mysterious Blast,
Causing Death to Guests in Dining
Room-Sever Others Removed to
Ho.pi.al For Treatment For Injuries
-lnvestia ation 10 Begun.

Macoun, Sask, April 2l.-An inves-
tigation into the cause Of the gas ex-
plosion which wrecked local hotel
yesterday, kl ing nine persons who
we're In the dining room, was begun by
the authorities today. So suddenly did
the floor and walls Of the dining room
collapse into the basement that few
persons in the dining room escaped
death or injury. Most of those who did
not escape were pinned beneath tho
debris and burned almost beyond rec
ognition. Seven persons we're taken
to Estevan where they we're placed
in a hospital. u - believed all will
recover. .ff,f3. 4@3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21

Washington, April 21-While congress was de-
batting the Mexican situation President Wilson or
dered Rear Admiral Fletcher to seze the Vera Cruz
custom house and prevent Huerta from getting sew
eral million rounds Of ammunition and 200 field guns
on a German steamer bound for that port.
The orders went out from Washington early to-
day when it became apparent that the delay in con-
press was accruing to the advantage OF Huerta
At noon the cabinet was in session and 50 far as
was known no word had been received from Admiral
Of lis The orders, officials SAID LETT
tosthe admira1s discretion when and how to. .act. AS
+bera 4 no blockade the American forces could not In
+a,fere with the German steamer The orders were to
seze the guns and shells after they had landed or to
seze the customs house to prevent their landing and
thus keep them from going to Mexico City.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
LEE NOT DISQUALIFIED
Eligibility Question Pertinsrs Only
Whom Candidate Qualities For aAd
Takes Office According to suprsms
Courts Ruling.

Special to Times Republican,.
Fort Dodge. April 2l.--Judge Lee this
morning signed the affidavit that will
accompany his nomination papers for
governor today. Local attorneys who
have looked up the eligibility question
find that the supreme court has ruled
in iowa and other states that the elig-
ibility question 10 pertinent only when
a candidate qualities for and takes Of
fee and NOT at the time g: Ills .:!!:s e!ecttnn-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
CHAFfs AT DELAY OF CONGRESS

dmiral Fletcher Believed to Have Speedily Carried Out
Instructions House Passes "Just Short of War
Measure Requested by President Wilson But Senate
Delays Action: Committee Favoring Changes in
Wording Of House observation-disclosures in Lengthy
Session Discusses Latest Phase of Situation-Ameri
can Refugees From Mexico City Reach Vera Cruz
Huerta Aide Declares Reserves Will Be Called Out
and United Front Presented When Invasion is Under
taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
Am.r;cans LEAVING Chihuahua.
E.a.r.,s Sack Coalition.

Laredo, Texas. April 21.-It was au-
thoritatively reported here today that
two federal officers from Nuevo Lare-
do garrison, bearing a flag OF truce,
went down the river yesterday to par
lev with rebel officers. Coalition OF reb-
els and federals against the United
states was said to be their object.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Tslegraphic News:
Admiral Fletcher Ordered to Seiss
Vera Cruz.
President Does Not Await Action BY
Congress.
House Passes Resolution Of Ap-
proval.
Senate Delays Final Action.
Rebels Inclined to Side With Huerta.
Thirteen. Killed in Strike Battle In
Colorado.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Seeding Of Small Grain Finished.
Entire Factory Stolen.
Allen Offers Prizes For Youths.
Iowa Given Earnest Boost.
Wheat Six Feet Two.
Millage Tax Becomes Issue.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
Where There's Will.
PAGE SIX.
Editorial:
Her Trade.
What Cannie Mack Said.
Interstate Matrimony.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa opinion and Notes.
Looker-O On In Iowa.
PAGE SEVEN.
lows and General NeWs:
"Bilr Richards Back to Prison.
Baseball Results.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News: ;,
Local BOYS May See Mexican Fun.
One at Tampico: Others Await
Orders.
City Finances Shown In Reports.
Council Orders Mile of Water Mains.
John Laughlin Dies in North Dakota
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Decreased Wheat Supply.
Improved Demand For Corn.
shippers Out of Hog Market.
Liberal Supply Of Cattle.
Many Soldiers Required to Subdue
Mexico. 1ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
5000 CATTLE BURN At PEORIA.
Blake Sweeps Feeding Barns and Nay
cL~l- >E A>laAa AAeeia GAaaanase I

Blaze sweeps Feeding barns and Hay
Sheds Of Nelson Morris Company.
Peoria, H.. April 21.-Fire last nightS
swept over three blocks. destroying theE
cattle feeding barns and block oe.
baled hay belonging to the Nelson Nor
ris Company.
Six thousand head OF cattle wee
housed In the sheds and II IL estimateAl
that 5000 OF them burned. The otheee
were turned loose and many with hide
scorcned raced thru the streets In tho
stock yard district. One bunch Of Afty;
plunged into the Illinois river a1G
swan to the opposite shore. 81
The loss 10 estimated at eA0os -. 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
cerm.ns ordered to Leave.

Juarez, Mexico. April Z1.-MaS
Weber, German consul here. was il
structed today to get German subjects
out Of his district in Mexico.
An official report received today
states that the smelter and the brew :
cry at Monterey have heen occupied by
the rebels, who began their attack yes
terday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
Bryan Informs Foreign Ambassadors.

Washington, April 21.--SecretarS
Bryan asked the foreign ambassadors
to confer with him at 2:3o p. m. 1t was
generally accepted that he would ad-
wise them of the situation In detail. +
- ( Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador. was the first TO confer
with Secretary Bryan. He told inquir-
sers he could not discuss his visit and
that he was without any information
Of the German ship carrying munitions
nf war to Efuerta 1t Vera CruS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
In Case Of War Every Citizen Would
Be Called For Duty.

Mexico City, April u, 1U:3U a. M
The federal capital is quiet today.
General Aureliano BANQUET the min
lister of war Of Mexico. asked today
whether the reserves would be called
to the colors, replied:
I'm due time IL 1t should become nee
.essary they will be called as will ever.
citizen in Mexico"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
Americans Flee Mexico City.

Vera Cruz, April 21.-A large number
of Americans and other foreigners arc
on their way here from the capital to-
day. The regular train Is being run
in two sections and special train Is
also enronte. Everything remains quiet
in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises April % at 5:13. sets ut s:4o.
Iowa-Unsettled tonight and We'd
nesday; possibly showers: cooler In
west portion tonight and IN east and
central portions Wednesday; moderate
shifting breezes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
PROBABLE cARRANZA FOLLOW.
ERs CAN NOT BE HELD FROM
TAKING SIDES.
DECLARE BLOCKADE OF PORTS
Is AFFRoNT TO NATION
Rebel Capital Gives Indications Of Dis
position to Combine With Huerta to
Repel Invasion by United States -
Americans Being Ordered to Leave
Rebel Territory.

FL faSO, lex, April Zl.-SlN Amer1-
cans, eight Germans and nine French
men and women arrived here today
from Chihuahua. The Americans con-
firmed the statement that they were
instructed to leave by Marion Letcher.
the American consul. They said that
Americans in Chihuahua held the be-
lief that the rebels will be unable to
remain out Of the Huerta Washington
complications. and added that rebel
leaders feel compelled to accept the
view that the blockadinE Of Tampico
and Vera Cruz will be . national mat
ter affecting the honor Of every Mexi-
can regardless of political affiliations.
To Leave Quietly.
Letcher. they said. was endeavoring
to get the Americans out without at
tracing undue attention. and his ef-
forts in this direction were being as
sisted by General Carranza. Most Of
the latters conference with General
Villa yesterday. they asserted. was de-
voted to consideration of the Tampico
incident and It's developments as at
fecring the constitutionalists.
Grave Vsws Held.
The gravest view was taken. accord
ing to reports. In the cafes, clubs and
other gathering places Mexican citt-
zens, practically all Of whom are rebel
sympathizers, declared openly that
President Wilson's course Is an affront
to the Mexican nation and that COM
mon enemy must be met by united
tcountry. Meanwhile there was no defin-
lite announcement OF policy on the part
of Carranza, the Americans reported
adding that 1t seemAd to be his purpose
by silence to imply the truth Of reports
that he would continue with the revolu-
ton regardless of foreign complica-
ton. This, they said, in view Of the
excited talk in the cafes and elsewhere,
deceived nobody
In Ell Paso prominent rebel SYM
pathizers were unanimous so far as
they could be questioned in the view
that not Huerta alone but the national
honor was at stake.
Americans Leaving Chihuahua.
Chihuahua. Mexico. April 20, via Ell
Paso, April 21.-Consul Letcher, on in
structions from Washington. Is notify
ing Americans in this city and other
towns of the state of Chihuahua to
leave the country as precautlon
gainst possible unfortunate eventual
tiles growing out of the decision of the
Washington government to sieze Tam
pico and Vera Cruz.
They will be sent out in small bod
les II time permits, as general exc
dus, it is feared, might precipitate
trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21
APPEAL TO ALL MexIcANs.

The American war vessels have not
changed their position.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-21

Protection % citixeNp First.
Senator Lodge reseated my imDuta.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-08
WILLIAM OF WED MAY
HAVE TO ABDICATE
Albanians Declare They Will Have No
Foreign Prince to Rule Over Them
Tone Is Defiant.

Vienna, June S.-Influential Alban-
ians with whom representatives of the
powers have been in communication rel
ative to the uprising against Prince
William of Wied, the king chosen for
them at the end of the Balkan war,
were quoted today TO the effect that
Albania absolutely will not accept a
foreigner as ruler.
The suggestion that the position be.
ing given to the Duke of the Abruzzi
or 10 one of the Bonapartes was treat
cd with ridicule. William, the powers
were reminded, viii unquestionably
have to abdicate, and strong assurance
was given that neither the Duke of the
Abruzzi nor any of the Bonapartes
would have any better success. The
Albanians tone was distinctly defiant.
1t was admitted here that what they
said concerning William certainly was
true. He is still in Durazzo, but dares
not stir out of range of protection of
the guns of the Italian cruiser in the
harbOr.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-08
WORK OF COUNTY AGENTS
BRINGS GOOD RESULTS

Oregon Agricultural College, Cor
wallis, Ore, June S.-"The good re.
suits of the work of county demon.
stration agents are beginning to ap-
pear,' said Professor II. r. French,
state leader of farm demonstration
at the Oregon Agricultural college.
" While it is impossible to measure
the value of their most valuable ac-
complishments in dollars and cents,
reports of 1856 agents in the states of
the northern and western parts of the
United States show the value to
farmers to be more than one and one.
half millions of dollars. The work
they did i'll organization, cooperation,
maintaining soil fertility, improving
livestock herds educational work, is
an investment for future benefits the
value of which time only will show.
During the part of the year 1918 in
which they carried ON their work these
agents visited 406S3 farmers on their
own farms, cO-Operated, in agricultural
betterment with One-half that number,
addressed COLA meetings and organized
151 cooperative bodies. They prepared
and published 376 emergency circul.
ars, IVA timely articles for the press,
and wrote 67,O33 personal letters to
farmers on local problems. More than
100000 acres of tield crops were
grown under their direction.
"The agents supervised the planting
and culture of thousands of acres of
orchards, and gave spraying directions
for many kinds of trees. Tnev organ.
lied almost 5000 farms, and made
working plans and crop rotation sys-
tens for almost as many more. They
were directly responsible for the
building of 1904 silos and the improve.
ment of many homes. They assisted
in the purchase of 7l9 registered sires
and tested l6,027 cows for production
They were instrumental in the vacei.
nation of 1O5,SO6 hogs for cholera, in
many cases making the vaccination
themselves.
The system is new in Oregon but
already work of the greatest value
to farmers has been accomplished by
the agents now in the field"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-08
WINDY CITY CAPTURED
BY WOMEN'S CLUBS
Margaret Wilson, Daughter Of Presi-
dent Wilson, viii Speak at Great
Convention-Special Trains Arrive.
By Marie Moore.

Chicago, June S.-Chicago capitulat-
ed today to womenjs clubs. 1t Is esti,
mated that 10000 delegates have ar
rived.
Two hundred and ninety wilted Tex
as delegates arrived here at o'clock
tnis morning, headed by Mrs. H. b.
Fall, of Houston. Late this afternoon
the New York end Pacific Coast spe.
cials will arrive.
The Iowa delegation, 500 strong, the
largest from any state, will arrive to-
morrow.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of
President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, is
scheduled to speak to the delegates at
the auditorium on the evening of June
II, She sent word that she did not
desire any entertainment arranged in
her honor. Her. subject will be "What
Youth Can Bring to the Federation.
Miss Jessica Briggs, of California, will
address the delegates on the same
night.
In the last two years the federation
has gained 677 women S clubs. Its to-
tai membership now exceeds 100000
women.