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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29

ordered two carloads of collins from Cincinnati
 The present mine disaster is the hrst | of considerable extent in West Nir- ginia tn several years. Il probably is second only in fatalities to the Monon- gahela explosion In December 190f. when s6e miners lost their lives
 Relief for Families
 While the loss of life here will he heavy there is a relief for families of victims that was not in force at the time of former disasters. The new workmen's compensation act provides SEQ d month for widows. and each of the surviving children, not to exceed three, is entitled to Sb a month
 Gov Henry D Hatfield. accompanied by Earl Henry, chief inspector of the states department of mines Dr. l. II. Mccullough. chief medical examiner un- der the worl<men's compensation act. and w. l.. Thomas, chief assistant to Henry, were expected here at midnight. The governor a physician himself and Dr. Mccullough will take charge Of af- fairs on their arrival
 thorough search of mine No 6 has failed to disclose the 13 men known 10 be in that operation. It is believed their bodies will be found under tho debris.
 General Manager $ A. Scott of the New Rivers Galleries company and T. II. llnddN, general manager of the sun day Creek mines, were due here before morning to give assistance. i This little mining community cf lao0 per- sons was shaken by the mufried rumbling of the explosion Al first there was no smoke but men on the tippes knew that I far nndereroand the toll of deatli ~ass | being takrnl
 l Superintendent Thomas Donaldson of i mine No. 3. another operation of the oom- panv, local Superintendent M E. Kent and General Superintendent r. B. Bayles of the New River Galleries company, were at the scene of the dsast within short time. Superintendent Donalds and an expert rescue crew were lowered down the shaft of No. mine.
 Wait in Suspense For a time the crowd of frightened women and children at the tipple waited in suspense. but soon the signal can , to hoist away and the cage appeared. IL bore two men badly hurt d few of the rescue party and two bodies. Other trips were made as rapidly as possible ana each time blackened and burned miners were brought to the surface nntil 6s men had been brought up, four of them dead. The injured were assisted to nearby houses where physicians waited to cara for them. The rescued men expressed doubt that any of the l3 miners still in No. shaft would be taken out alive some of the men said portions of No. ! mine were badly wrecked and they believed that the entrance connecting with No. mine had been entirely destroyed or the bodies recovered two are Ameri- cans, one a foreigner and the fourth negro. large portion of the miners employed are Americans.
 A United States government rescue car reached the mines from Bluefed w. Va. at o'clock and another will arrive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Explosion In Ne7v River Col- lierieS Conpdny's Mines
 Takes Heavy Toll
RESCUE WORK HAMPERED
 BECAUSE OF FIRE AND GAS
Fifty Nine Men, All Burned Severely Taken Alive From Single Shaf-Thirteen Men In Shaft No Yet Unaccounted Disaster Second Largest In Mining History
 of West Virginia
of West Virginia

Ecces W Va, April 2sGeneral Manager Il. C. Bayes of the New River Galleries company announced at midnight that miners entombed in mine Mo- wrecked today by an ex posion dead Mr. Bayes said the disaster was to dust explosion
 Eleven bodies have been from mine No G. con meeting operation, and six missing Fiftynine men, all seriously burned, rescued from this operation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Unconfirnled Report to Fletcher Says Six Are Taken From
 Jail and Shot
ANOTHER REPORTED PUT TO
 DEATH AT COSAMALOAPAN
Consul and Americans Who Were Thrown Into Jail At Aguas eaentes Reported Safe At Mexico CtyRebel Vanguard
 Occupies Piedras Ncgras- Refugees Expected

Vera Cruz April 2S.An unconrmed report received today the effect that had had been put death at Cosamaoapan about sixty miles south of Vera Cruz
 Neither Rear Admiral Fletcher Consul Canada had what they regarded conclusive information the execution of the Americans but they Investigating the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
MEXICAN CRISIS NOW CENTER|NG
 ABOUT EFFORTS
 FOR MEDIATION
A. B. c. Republics Continue Work Looking to Peace full Settlement Between
 the U. $. and Mexico

Washington, April 2s.-The Mexi- can crisis now is centering on the is- sue between those who are seeking through the good offices and inter mediation of Latin America to find some middle ground for pacific adjust ment, and those who regard a resort to arms as an inevitable consequence of what has occurred.
 Throughout toflay two distinct branches of activity were manifest here-that of the envoys of Argentina, Brazil and Chile. in formulating plan or adjustment to be submitted to the United States and the Huerta regime, and that of the mill itary and naval forces of the United States. which continue to go forward steadily in preparation Tor any eventual ity which may develop. The arrival of General Funston and a brigade of 5000 troops at Vera Cruz was one of the notable military developments of the day.
 Chief interest was directed to the ses- sions of the South American envoys last ing through the day and late into the evening. The meetings were held at the Argentine legation, where, seated about a long mahogany table the three envoys deliberated much as an International court would weigh a case Of supreme i'm portance.
 At the White House President Wilson and his cabinet advisers held lengthy meeting, devoted chiefly however to the Colorado situation, although the Mexican crisis continued in the foreground.
 To large extent, however. it was felt that the Mexican situation was now be- fore those who had undertaken to exercise their good offices and care was taken not to embarrass the efforts of the en- voys by any announcement of conditions of settlement which the United States would insist upon. spirit of optimism over the progress of the negotiations was apparent in executive quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Free fn Denart

Vera Cruz. April 2s.--consul Canada was advised today by the Brazilian min fster at Mexico City that the embargo or Americans at the capital had been en- tirely raised. and that they were free to depart as they pleased
 The American consul also ascertained that the women among the refugees de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
SEVEN DAYS
 MAY ELAPSE

While the mediators are not ready to announce their plans, or even to indi- cate when a proposal might be complete for presentation to the two parties, yet 1t became known that probably three or four days, or even a longer time might elapse before they would be ready to take their next step.
 Secretary Bryan was called upon by ambassadors and ministers of European as well as South American countries Among the visitors was the French ann bassador. M. Jusserand. who expressed the warm sympathy of his country in the cause of mediation. With the ex- ception of the three South American countries, no power has ,aken any off cial action, although the European dip- lomats are doing their utmost to fur ther the cause of peace
 Sir Cecil Spring Rice, British ambas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29

Washington, April 28.-Gaston Schmutz, United States consul at Aguascalientes, and no other Ameri- cans who were thrown into jail by Mexican federals at that place last week reported to the state department Hate today their safe arrival at Mex leo City en route to Vera Cruz.
 Rebels Arrive
 Eagle Pass, Tex, April 2s.-The van- guard of the rebel forces late today oc- supied Piedras Negras. General Guajar- do the federal commander, whose forces were defeated at Allende. and who was wounded in the battle, died last night near the Rio Grande, as he was being brought to the American side.
 General Murgia, the constitutionalist chief with the main body of his com mand and 300 federal prisoners is expected to arrive early tomorrow. He announced that he would hoist an American flag ana fire a salute in Piedras Negras to show his friendship for the United States.
 The advanced guard of rebels which . entered Piedras Negras late today mum hbered 10 men. They rode at once to the bridge and halted the exodus of fugi- tiVes who feared the rebels arrival an- nouncing that all property and citizens would be protected.
 Small attachments of federal soldiers crossed to the United States today for protection. Twenty-Five federals, includ- ing several officers, are detained in the Seventeenth infantry camp. Other de- ? tachments have been. captured by the cavalry border patrol.
 General Murgia did not cxecute any of the federals captured at Allende. He said he had no interest in Huerta $ quar- rse with the United States and declared all Americans in his district would be protected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Refugees to Leave

Vera Cruz, April 2s.-Rear Admiral NFletcher was advised by telegraph from Mexico City today that several trainloans of refugees were ready to leave the cap ital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
TROOPS ORDERED ID MINE
 DISTRICT ID QUELL
 LABOR DISORDERS
Wilson Extends Federal Aid to State of Colorado to Help Check Indus-
 trial War

Washington, April 2S.-President Wilson today extended the protecting
 arm of the federal government to the state of Colorado, where because of
 riots and pitched battles between
 strike breakers and striking miners,
 Governor Ammons had found the state
 militia unable to cope with the situa-
 tion and asked for help. The Colorado
 delegation in Congress, mine owners
 and miners themselves joined in the
 request. II was one of the rare occurrences in American history when state found itself impotent to assert its authority but the President. in a telegram to the | Colorado governor, expressly stipulated that the federal troops would confne themselves to maintaining order only "un- til the state reassert it's authority and
 resume the enforcement thereof l The President issued proclamation 1 ordering all persons engaged in domestic violence to dsperse and retire peace | ably to their abodes' before April y, SeCIeldTy 'itrTlS0n. aIlef conference | with the President. ordered three troops
 of the F'lfthr cavalry from Fort Leaven- l worth and two troops Of the Twelfth cav I airy from FortsD A. Russell Wyoming | to Trinidad and Canon City, respectively
 SAY TROOPS WILL
 PREVENT RIOTING
 Colorado members of congress say the
 mere presence of federal troops will pre- 1 vent rioting. Efforts of the federal gov | ernment to settle the strike thus far have l failed On this point the President made | 1t clear that federal troops were being sent merely to preserve order and not to l interfere In the strike controversy itself. l 'I shall not, by the use of the troops, ? the President wired Governor Ammons today, "or by any attempt at Jurisdiction. 1 inject the power of, the federal govern ment of that controversy falls strictly duced the present situation. The settle l ment ofthat controversy falls strictly within the field Of state power''
 The President asked that the militia be withdrawn tefnporarilvs until the egisla- ! ture. which will meet Monday considers the situation and arrange for it to resume its police duties in the state.
 LONG MEETING
 OF THE CABINET
 The situation in, Colorado occupied the President and his cabniet at long meet 1 ing after which the Presidents telegram to Governor Ammons and the formal proclamation calling on malcontents to disperse were made public.
 The Colorado situation was brought to the attention of Congress again, Rep
 resentative Bryan of Washington intro ducing ; blu declaring that a state Of anarchy aud sinsurrection against the 1 United States exists in the state and di- | recting the President, as commander-in- lchlef of the army use federal troops to restore order, and that he acquire con tro] of the stocks in mining companies af- j'fected.s The measure wond appropriate sl0,og ooo.
 Rockefeller Gives Position New York. April 2s--John D. Rocke- feller. Jr. tonight. Issued statement defining the position he, as a director 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Mines Not Damaged


 The four dead and 59 injured were taken from mine No. 6 through one of the four shafts of the mlAes not damaged by the explosions. Thirteen men still are in No. 6.
 Governor Hatfield of West Virginia, high officials of the company. together with government and state mine experts are at the mines rendering assistance.
 There is little excitement. Scenes usual 1y attending such disasters are lacking Relatives of the miners. convinced there is little hope for the recovery alive of their loved ones sought their homes early in the night, leaving only rescue crews at the mouths of the mmes.
 The explosion occurred in mine No 5 The two shafts of this mine were demol- ished It is believed the explosion travel ed through this mine into No 6. One shaft of the latter mine was wrecked, but the other remains intact and was the sal vation of at least 59 of the worl<men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
JUDGE -THOS. c. JONES
 DIES IN MONTGOMERY

Federal Judge of Middle Alabama District Former Governor and One of Most Prominent FigTres In .lasab Tor List Half Century Passes Away Tuesday Afternoon
 Following Long Illness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Hone Abandoned

Eeeles W. Va. April 2s.-All hope for the rescue of the 2o3 miners entombed by an explosion today in mines Nos, and ( of the New River Galleries company here was abandoned late tonight. Res cuers were unable to force their way into the burning shafts.
 Fifty-nne men, all severely burned were taken alive from No mine and arc receiving medical treatment In impro- vised hospitals. Four bodies were recov- cred from the same shaft
 The disaster. the second largest in the mining history of West Virginia was caused by a gas explosion in the 60O-foot level of mine No ,. It was followed five minutes later by a second explosion which wrecked this mine and partially demolished mine No. 6.
 One hundred and ninety men were a. work in mine No. , and not one of them reached the surface. The mine imme- diately caught fire and attempts at res cue work were futile. Late tonight res- cue parties. driven back by the intense heat and deadly gases. were forced to halt their efforts to reach the entomhed
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
LONG MEETING
 OF THE CABINET

Rockefeller Gives Position
 New York. April 2s--John D. Rocke- feller. IT, tonight. Issued statement defining the position he, as director
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-03

being carried in the arms of burly
policeman to aapatrol wagon.
Arrested in the precincts of the
palace!" was the exultant cry when
carted off to Jail.
She had just led an assault on the
gates of Buckingham palace, Lon
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-03

Anew bride always has queer feel
ing about. spending any of her hus-
bands money. But it is wonderful
how soon she gets over it.-Cincin-
cati Enquirer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-03
INDIANA CHEAP LABOR

Mitchell, Ind, wants little gin
ger and has plenty of cheap labor.
Read this from the Tribune of that
town: -...
"At North Vernon a company has.
been organized for the manufacture
of concrete silos. The business
could be carried on in Mitchell at
a much greater advantage than at
North Vernon, or anywhere else. We
have the material, the shipping adj
vantages and the cheapest labor this
side of China. We need little gin
ger"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-03

don-ene of the. most daring enter
prises ever attempted by the mill
tantS
The picture was obtained by
lucky photographer just as Mrs.
Pankhurst cried out her defiance,
grasped tightly by the policeman,
with her feet off the ground.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-03
OUR OBJECT LESSON

Former President Men story of fendsh and runuS dom
eresng shocking scandous and all that but will the result
good?
stockholders
dead.
did startled,
scandaized it. But, there Morgans?
Morgan
hunting living
o Morgan.
ane practically schemes those which wrecked
railroad
the light!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-18

peared. The shots were 80 close to
Winters that he was powder burned
but other than suffering from the
shock, he was uninjured.
Almost two hours later, Harry
Buckshorn, whose mother conducts an
apartment house on West Ninth street.
informed the police Of the similarity
of a man who rented room there
Wednesday with description given OF
the bandit.
Three policemen called at the room
and upon knocking the door was sud
denly thrown open and the bandit
opened fire, at the same time brushing
past the officers, one Of whom, Police
man Edward knoul, was probably
fatally wounded. He again ran to his
automobile which was standing at
a nearby corner. In rounding cor
ner the machine crashed into tele-
graph pole and was wrecked The
bandit jumped out and opened fire on
the other two officers who had pur-
sued him. In the battle that followed
Hohl fell with four bullet wounds in
his body and died shortly afterwards
at the hospital He was identified by
Cashier Hughes of the Provident bank
as the man who had robbed his bank
and later a comparison of picture of
Hohl TO the dead man was made anu
proved with other signs of Identified
ton to the satisfaction of the police
that the dead man was Fohl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-18
MEN RETAINED az CHURCH.
Triei at oskaloosa Over Question 0
ADMITTING Labor UnioniSts.

Oskaloosa. Dec. 1S.-After being IN
session all day Monday, Tuesday ana
the greater part of Wednesday, the
trial board of the Pentecostal Churcn
of the Nazarene finally came to con-
clusion The several charges that were
brought against Rev. A. j. Benner, the
factor pastor, by Rev. f. A. Clark, the
district superintendent, We're not SUBJ
stantiated and they We're dismissed.
The charges were First, maladmlnls-
ira ton of church law; second insubori
dination and third. unchristian con-
duct Under the charge OF maladmln-
istration the question which involved
the labor unions as an oath bound
organize ton was not proven and SO
this feature also was dismissed.
The members of unions who were
admitted are to be retained in the
church but under the circumstances II
was agreed that no others should De
received until after the meeting of the
general assembly next Call, when 1t IS
expected that a more explicit and def
mite ruling can he secured on the sub
ject. After a final result had peen
reached and a decision secured, ReV.
a. j. Behner presented his resignation
as pastor and it has been accepted.
What Rev. Mr.. Behner's pans Tor the
future are as yet unknown, put ne mas
been of great success as an evangelist
and it is possible that he may devote
his time and talent TO this work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-18
BANK RoRRER KILLED.
Notorious Auto Bandit Shot During a
Battle With Posse,

Cincinnati, Dec. 13-The life Of
Frank G.. Hohl, notorious automobile
bandit, ended here Thursday evening.
following three hours career of
crime which included the rebbing Of
two Cincinnati national banks, the
theft Of an automobile and a pistol
duel with policemen that resulted in
almost certain fatal wounds to one
officer and the death Of the bandit.
Thirteen Thousand and one Hundred
dollars are missing as the result Of the
bank robberies and the poice are con-
fident Hoh1. in his wild automobile
drives, managed to pass this money
along to some confederate.
The beginning of Hollis end started
shortly after he entered the Westend
branch of the Provident Savings Bank
and Trust Company Eighth and Free
man avenues, fired two shots at Cash
Ter Edward Hughes, scooped up $4,000
in currency, backed thru the door,
Jumped into a waiting automobile
Cashier Hughes fired after the robber,
but his shots did not take effect. While
she police were searching for the ban
dit moro than one hour later, he en-
tered the Liberty Banking and Savings
Company at Liberty AMI Freeman ave-
nues. ten blocks away. fired two shots
at Cashier George Winters, grabbed
what proved to be $500 in corrency
gan TO his automobile and again disap-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-18
AesAiI POLITICAL JoBBERY.
owa Members Of Congress Oppos
Proposed Agricultural Census.

Washington, Dec. 1s-Towa republic
can members In The house assailed
what they denounce as piece of po-
litical jobbery disguised as an agricul-
tural census. The Legislative bill con-
tains an item allowing $2,286,100 for
an agricultural census IN 1915. Much
mystery has been current why this ex-
pense should be imposed at a time
when the country is suffering from
war tax.
The country now gets annual agri-
cultural data thru the statistical de-
partment OF the department of agricul-
tire. The new census proposed to be
made by the census office is alleged
to be intended to make permanent
places for about thousand democrats
who have been engaged in work grow
ing out Of the 1910 census in The census
office But unless something more to
do is found for them they will have to
go.
Representatives Towner Good and
Green all made speeches vigorously de-
nouncing the appropriation on the
ground that 1t was unnecessary. that It
would be no possible use TO the far.
meN, because the data would not be
available for several years, and that
the department of agriculture now
gave the country reliable agricultural
information.
Representative Good forced motion
thru the committee OF the whole, ~ to
SO. which would knock out the pro-
posed census. The bill will be in the
house proper tomorrow and a record
vote will be held IN an effort to restore
provision for the agricultural census.