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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06
Divide Estate Of Sugar King

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb CT 10 will of Millionaire Erwin, who died here a few days ago, was opened to- day and the widow of the Hawaiian sugar king is to receive $5,00O. 900 of the fortune, his daughter guar ter of million, while the coachman, who has been with the family for many years, receives S1,000, and the Chinese cook was left $500.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06
Cold Wave Strikes Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 6.-The cold est snap of the year has this city in it's grip and the thermometer reg isters six below zero. The schools have been closed, as they cannot be kept heated and the children are un- able to attend The cold wave is general throughout the state.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

Father Van der Pol, of the Catho- lie church, returned to Valdez this afternoon from Cordova, where he went to hold church services. Father Shepherd will leave on the Mariposa tonight to spend few days with members of his church at Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

John H. D. Bouse, chief deputy marshal of this division. returned from Cordova on the steamer Maripo- sa after having made arrangements in the railroad town for the holding of a term of court there to begin March 3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06
ParaIy.i. Kill. Seattle Merchant.

SEATTLE, Feb. 6.-Julius Reidel- sheimer, one of the pioneer merch- ants of this city. and largely interest ed in Alaska, where he invested con- siderable money in the fishing and mining industries. died here today from the effects of stroke of par alysis which he received few days ago. =, .. ',. '..
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

Lars Holland, foreman of the Alas ka road commission bridge construc- ton in this section. and who was called to Seattle as < witness in the Munday-Shiels coal cases, is return ing to Valdez on the Sampson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

......... N%zsG The board of directors of the Val dez Electric company ordered the payment of one per cent dividend at the meeting of the board last Mon day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

Cashier Edwin Eckern, of the Val deg Bank & Trust Company, is con- ing north on the steamer Sampson after month spent in the Spirit City on business.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06
DECIDE: 10 o!'t|PDR1 1
 PEMCe PRESIDENT
BilIinoshurst Loses His Palace and the Job of Ruling South Amer
 ican Country.

LIMA, Peru, Feb. 6.-The victorious rebels who yesterday captured the government palace, assassinated the secretary of war and imprisoned President Billingshurst announce to- day that the former president is not 10 he tried and hung but is to be de ported from the country and his es- tates confiscated.
 The announcement was made after a long conference between the lead CTS of the rebellion and the repre- sentatives of foreign countries and Billingshurst will be placed on a for eign ship in few days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

Louis Schaeffer, father-in-l:" c>s Jack Miller, is a north bound ? ~- senger on the Sampson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

General Agent Tracy is making the round trip on the Mariposa. .''
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

Frank Eckels is coming north on the Sampson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

Frank Wagner. the Valdez mining man. is north-bound passenger on the Sampson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-02-06

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
PISTOL TOTING
CASE TO GO TO
STATE COURTS

His motion for a new trial overruled.
Joe vilIarreal. tried and convicted BY q
jury in the county court on a charge Of
carrying a pistol. gave notice that he will
appeal his ease 10 the court of criminal
appeals. VilIarreal was fined 500, but did
not pay, having been released on bond as a
result of his appeal.
NilIarreal claims that he carried pistol
under special police appointment from
the city of Brownsville. County Attorney
A. M. Kent stated that the appointment
was a one-day election appointment. and
claimed that it became of no effect follow
ing the expiration OF the purpose for which
il had been issued.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

London, Eng, August king George
sent an urgent message 10 the Russian en-
peror to try to avert war. The German
embassy here said that this tended to re-
VIVID hope"
Ne Bank OF England today raised the
DISCOUNT rate to 10 per cent. The National
Penny bank, one Of the largest IN the coun-
try, closed today announcing that u sus-
pended to protect depositors.
Klnu Georges message was sent after
two conferences this morning with Premier
Asuuith, when the war clouds were black
sst' The italian embassy here said that
the possibility that Italy might turn
aoaInst Austria and Germany should deter
Austria from entering into general war.
France was reported ordering a general
mobilization. The French Russian treaty
makes II practically impossible for France
70 remain neutral.
telegraph communication between
France and England Is interrupted. The
censorship held back military news
throughout Europe.
German ships have been ordered to seek
neutral ports throughout the world.
t. Japanese answered they viii mol
ene unless actual fighting begins IN
r east
Is reported that the German ambassa-
ulr left ST. Petersburg.
The ureat rush OF persons to obtain gold
continued at the Bank OF England today
MANY women and clerks are in the wait
ina line for gold
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
GERMAN JILTIMATIlM EXPIRED
ENGLAND WOULD AVERT WAR
[BH AssociaIcd Pressl.

Berlin, August LIT was officially an
nounced that the time limit OF the German
uItimatum to Russia expired at noon to-
day. II Is reported this uItimatum asked
Russia TO suspend mobilization within
twelve hours. II Is reported that another
uItmatum was sent to France TO state
within eighteen hours whether she will re-
main neutral.
An official publication here says that the
Russian emperor on July 29 teIegraphed
Emperor William asking him to restrain
Austria from going too far. William con-
sented to become a mediator, but prac-
ticalIy dropped the mediation activity when
he heard Russia was mobiIizing.
The German imperial chancellor address
ing a huge procession from his office win
dow today said: We wished to 20 on lIv-
ing In peace The whole work OF Emperor
William has been devoted to the mainten-
ance of peace. Ne Is still working for
European peace Should all his efforts
fail we will take the field with clear con-
science and the knowledge that we did not
seek war. remind you of the words OF
Prince Charles, Let your hearts he for
God and your fists for the enemy"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
RADIO STATION
EQUIPMENT FOR
FORT BROWN
War Department Notifies Military Author
tiles That Equipment for Tw0-klI0
Watt Station ~ En Route Does Not ln-
terfere With Point Isabel Station.
WILL Be POWERFUL ENOUGH TO
COMMUNICATE WITH NEW ORLEANS
Location for Station Not Selected, Bot
viii Probably he Installed In Some Fort
Brown Building Not Being Used for
Other Purposes.

A radio station, popularity termed n
Awireless" station, a. shortly to be- e.
tabIished Nv the war department in Fort
Brown. Word ha~ been received by ths
commanding officers that q radio set has
been ordered shipped frcm the stock at
Fort Wood, N. Y, and bills Of lading for
part or all of the equipment have already
been received by the quartermaster's de-
partment IN Fort Brown
II was announced today that a. soon ~
the equipment for the radio station is re-
eeived it, erection will begin Provided all
the material l. received in due time n will
require about months time to complete
the erection of the station. IA radio er-
pert stated that the station ~ be- erected
in Fort Brown will cost approximately
$500.
Just where the station win be located I'm
Fort Brown hnS not been decided a. vet.
though to protect N from the moist nt-
mOSphere W will necessarily be installed in
one of the unused buildings III the post.
The sexton building in the abandoned ma
tional cemetery was suggested, but il was
stated that Il probably will not be- used. mt
least "A this time, for this building ~ now
occupied A. the headquarters Uf the coast
ARTILLERY corps.
The radio set to be installed here IA ~
the "station type" This il explained 10
distinguish il from the "field type" which
= portable apparatus, aud may be- ear
ried from point ~ point by the pack meth
od- The station type may range anywhere
from low power 10 high power station,
the one coming here being a two -kill0wntt
station, enabling Il to carry a. far as San
Antonio at all hours, and in the night un-
der favorable conditions with New Orleans
approximately 500 miles away On an mir
line.
The aerial provided for the station is
that of the umbrella type sustained NJ
the center by hundred foot galvanized
iron tower, built something on the order Of
wind mill tower
Army officers stated that they were nm
certain whether the station will M per
manent one IN Fort BrUwn. They said
that though Il l. not "A portable apparatus,
il requires but comparatively short time
TO dlsmantle II and removv il to any point
desired. II i quite likely, il was stated.
that in the event Fort Brown was made
permanent post that the station would be
retained and used In connection with the
nearer army stations, San Antonio and
New Orleans.
Asked whether It was possible that the
navy department had abandoned il plan
70 establish the proposed huge radio sta
tion NJ Point Isabel and had decided to in-
stead establish the station M Fort Brown.
an army officer said that the two had nu
connection, that one was IN the hands ~
the navy department while the one now
coming = war department proposition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
FRED K0WALSKI
WAS IN WRECK
NEAR TAMPIC0

A telegram was received today BY Louis
Kowalski, district clerk, from his son,
Fred, telling of the latter's narrow escape
in wreck on the National Lines of Mex
leo between Monterrey and Tampico. The
wreck occurred on Thursday and ten peo-
pie were killed. Fred Kowalski was not
injured and at the time ne filed his message
was en- route to Laredo with friend who
was injured.
Fred Kowalski was on his way to Tam
pieo. where he expects to make his home
for the present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

New York, August I.--Th.. suspension
Of steamer service between American
ports and the West Indies and Panama,
and the probable suspension Of the i'm
port business of this country are the de-
velopments resulting today from the
European war situation.
The Hamburg American steamship
line service between American ports and
the West Indies and Panama was order
eel suspended today. Seven vessels which
were in this seryiee are affected. The
German steamer Neckars which sailed
for Galveston Wednesday, has been re-
called here BY wireless. Messages BY
wireless are also securing the sen for
other German vessels, all of which are
10 be ordered home for possible service
in the war which threatens Europe.
The situation threatens practically
the compuet suspension Of the United
States import business. Many large i'm
porting houses have stopped buying, for
eign prices having already risen ten 10
fifteen per cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
LONG WAITED raElSHT
DECISION IS fHUMISED
BY COMMERCE COMMISSION

Washington. ID. G., August 1.-The In
terstafe Commerce Commission this
morning announced that Il expects 70
push the long waited decision i'm the
eastern freight rate advances al three
o'clock this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
FOR PROTECTION
US. INTERESTS


Washington ID. a., August Ia meet
ing of the clearing houses Df New York.
Chicago and e. Louis was summoned
today by Secretary OF the Treasury Mc
Adoo, to be held here Monday, 10 consid.
er measures for the protection Of the
United States financial interests during
the European crisis Secretary McAdoo
said today
intelligent cooperation NV the EorD
er1>ph and the banks IN All that II nee
zary 70 guide American financial IN
'terests safely through The Europeon
troubles" He said me- felt positive thi,
cooperation would NV rivGnl
Thr cities summoned to Mondays cnn
fere1'f are the three central reserve ris
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
CAMERON COUNTY
DEMOCRATS ARE
IN CONVENTION
Resolutions Are introduced Endorsing the
Wilson Administration, the Colqultt Ad-
ministratlon and Work OF Congressman
John N. Garner.
CONVENTION IS HELD IN
DISTRICT COURT ROOM


As The Herald went ID press this aft
ernoo nthe resolution committee appoint.
ed IN the county democratic convention
IN the county courthouse was abont 10
submit its report endorsing the Wilson
administration and the manner in
which the administration l. adhering 20
the campaign platforms. The resolutions
included also an endorsement Of the Col
quit administration, and the record Of
Congressman Garner, and the committee
was also considering the advisability Of
endorsing the county authorities
The committee appointed 10 select n
list Of delegates 10 the III Paso convcIi
ti0n was also In session. and was about
% report with long list of prospective
delegates 10 the state and district con
ventions. Cameron county IL il under.
stood will be permitted three votes In
the convention. one for each five hun.
dred votes east IN the last preceding pri
mary election. IN ~ understood aIro ~
delegation will 20 instructed for Frrru
son. and il. II probable also that II will
vote under the unit rule.
The Cameron Comfy Democratic con-
vention opened IN the district court room j,
, o'clock this afternoon with Judre lanes
lB. Wells nrss.dina. Judpe Wells Wa elect
"a permanent chairman upon motion NJ
Oscar &. Dancv and MrNfurrav R;tch;e
secretary upon motion of ! T. crawforJ
A committee Of five was appo;pted nv
the chairman "a seIect dalacates ~ 49,
III Paso convent;op. irrlu.l;ng rord
~ v Iones N. IN r. r. 60
and n. n. Chaudo;,
The follow;rg ware aIa.,aa aa,o,.a,as !,
the State convention
I.amor Gin Ravmondv;ua
RI. chandoir Osco Morris Jul;.n v;,la
raal Harl;ngen '''''
ID "A. Temnletop Ra;Iav nunlan W. 49,,
II.
a r Wbntlasav ~ Ruass;n
Golsbv. ]. /. Crawford San Ran;,o
Jose viIlareal. Anastacio Trev;po San
la Mar;a
A.E. Cavazos. Fncantada
Tomas Tvierina. Iul;an yarIa
Telesfero Pena. IA. IaRoeba. ~ ri.
wards. Point isabel
Fernando Glaeveeke. SANTIAGO Tv;ar;r.
Las Yescas.
J. G. Van Kirk. Lyford.
=. III. Bell. III. i. Yates. Geo. Champion.
j. =. Ford. II. VII. Bates. IN. n. Jones. III ~
Wells. j. b. Wells. Jas. A. Graham. j. y.
DeBruin. H. Davenport, j. T. Canales. w.
IT. vann, r. s. Mccain. ". B. Walton. =
w. Seaburv. A. NJ. Kent. r. C. Kitchen.
Brownsville.
George Whittlesey of San Benito then
moved that each precinct delegation eau
cus and select prospective delegates ~ ~
sent to the convention. The various dele
cations were then given recess 10 accom-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

Chicago, IT,, August 1.-The wheat mar
ket was almost normal today.
Wheat rose slowly after the opening, A.
though al first there were slight losses
December wheat closed at 91 ga.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
CARRANZA AT SALTlLLO.


Saltillo. Coahuila. Mex. August L.
General Nenustiano Carranza arrived
here Thursday night. The commissioners
sent by Provisional President Carbaial
to confer with him have been delayed.
and are not EXPECTED here until Saturday
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
AMERICAN TRADE
SUFFERS FROM
EUROPEAN WAR
Nine Transatlantic Lines Suspend.
Steamship Service by Hamhury-Ameri-
can Lines to West Indies and Panama
Ports Suspended.
U. s. IMPORT TRADE
IS ALMOST SUSPENDED
F0reiQn Prices Have Risen Enormously,
and United States importers May Have
TO Suspend Buying as Result OF the
Austrian Servian War.

New York, \. T., Augustl.-Nine biz
Trans Atlantic lines have announced the
total or partial suspension o. their sery-
ice The Cunard and other British lines
today stopped sailing for continental
ports o Europe, but will be- continued
10 England.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

pe,,onally We would be rather glad %
49, ~ Cupid has laid Oft from hs reg
'',sr * and j. taking shots al the man
Who induced Us to bet box OF elgars on
~ aection lest Saturday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
THE NEW YORK
STOCK EXCHANGE
STILL CLOSED
fBg Associated Prcss) .

New York, August 1.-The stock ex-
change still remained closed today. Trade
conditions are about normal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
OIL EXPORTS
FOR EUROPE
ARE STOPPED

Wv Yor, August 1.-The Standard OIL
v n. ordered an exportaiIsu Of petroleum
Europe stopped They declare i will
80 ss;red as a contraband of war in
Europe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

Moreover, we doubt X any ma nhas a
right to wear whiskers and be giddy at the
same time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

Washington, ID. G., August l.rYhe
senate today passed the CummiPS amend
ment for . limited court "A review of the
proposed trade - 80 ,ions was order
ed BY 35 10 y ..t1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01


LONDON AUGUST ISSUED uIuk TODAY SAYING THAI RUSSIA DID NOT STOP
THE n
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
CONST|TUT|ONAL|STS
WILL MARCH On
MEXICO CITY
0bregon Notifies Provisionl President
CarbajaI That His Army VIII Start for
Aztec Capital Tomorrow, Disarming All
FederaIs He May Encounter.
FOUR MORE IMPORTANT
TOWNS REPORTED TAKEN


Monterrey. Mexico, August 1.-The
headquarters here today
received reports of the capture Of four
important towns. Irapuato. Leon. Silao,
and Legos.
An official denial was issued by Gen
eral Villa today Of the report made TO
the United States state department that
some Catholic priests had been killed al
the capture Of Zacatecas-
Guadalajara. Mexico. August 1.-Gen-
eral Obregon. the constitutionalists com
mander. today wired Provisional Presi-
dent Carbajal that he will begin march
ing on Mexico City tomorrow, and that
he will disarm all federals that he meets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

FRIEND.

One favor qualities for another.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

New Orleans, La, August l.
Coast weather: Tonight and Sunday
partly elondy: light, sontherly
winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01
WAR A QUESTION OF
HOURS, ANDHOPE OF
PEACE MERE FOLLY

France Orders General Mobilization To Begin Tomorrow
And Germany Threatened Mobilization Telegraph
Communication With Continent Was Stopped
Suddenly Following Germany's Threat
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-01

fie Who hunts with eats VIII cat
mice.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-20
ERIE'S HEAD misunderstood.
President Underwood Says lie
Didnf Criticize Auto Business,

MILWAUKEE. July Ie-"I have no cor
troversy with Mr. Abbott over the merits
Of the great automobile business which
gives employment to tens OF thousands Of
men" said President Underwood of the
Erie Railroad to-day. "T have been mis-.
understood, however, in my reported
statements that the automobile Is tho
cause Of the present depression In bust
ness. ! have named the automobile rs
one Of the incidents in raising the cost OF
living That is all"
This IL the. answer Of Mr. Underwood
TO Mr. Abbotts threat to stop his auto
mobile shipments over tho Erie because
OF the reported criticism Of the auto
mobile craze" by President Underwood
81 am glad to set myself right in THE
SUN" continued Mr. Underwood, Il said
In the much quoted interview that the cost
Of living to-day is higher because OF the
many new elements witch have entered
into business life, such rs automobiles
moving picture houses ana chewing gum
"lt costs NJ NOR" to live to-day because
We live better, and for that reason / no
icvc in higher cost - living Tho auto
mobile as a necessity or rs pleasure
vehicle is only one VI he new modern
elements"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-20
FIGHT IN ROWBOAT;;
TWO LOST; ONE HELD
Lighthouse Keeper Says lie Saw
Survivor Beat OFF Strug-
glers in Sound.

FAIRFIELD. Conn, July l9.-rhree men
went out fishing Ia a rowboat to-day and
two OF them were drowned. The third
Louis Kaulu OF Bridgeport IS prisoner
charged by George Mauders. assistant
keeper of the Pennold Reef lighthouse,
with having beaten his companions or
with an oar after they had fallen over
board durirg a fight
KauN told Justice King, before whom
he was arraisned. that the two men--Paul
Auslich. - years old. AMID Steve NHrgo.
80. both of Fairfield, fell overheard and
drowned and mat he didn't sec them be-
cause he was rowing.
Later he chauS.d the story and said
they fcll overheard while he was pulling
up the anchor HIS manner was NO con-
fused and his explanation so palpably
untrue that a charge of being criminally
responsible for the deaths was lodged
against him
It was due to Mauders that Kauk was
captured The lighthouse keeper had no.
ticed The three fishermen and finally his
attention was attracted by quarrel
among them. The next time he looked
he saw two OF them noundering In the
water, ard, he says. the third man was
beating them over the heads with an oar
when they tried desperately to struggle
back into the boat Finally they sank
and then Kauki sat down and started TO
row away from the spot.
/ Mauders FROM a window Of the light
house called ous TO the fisherman and told
him that II no did not row directly to the
liSht he would ne shot. At the tame time
the keeper s!guullcd TO the occupants OF
another boat for assistance.
7 kauki ubnyed orders and got to the
lghthouse first. Mauders detained him
and then turned him over 20 tho other
men. who were Or. l.. II. Holeman, New
York physician l.. NJ Woodwork a New
York lawyer, and John T. Boyle, presi-
dent OF the Fairfield volunteer life saw
Ing station. who saw tho figh, in the boat
from shore and set out in a motor boat
to stop It.
After taking KauN aboard the three
men went 20 the spot of the drowning and
dlvcd several times, but failed to recover
the bodies Then they went ashore and
turned their prisoner over to the police,
The Coroner is investigating the case
and Kauld was held without bond pend
ing his report
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-20
NO HOPE FOR sTEFANssoN CREW.
wrsuscu Isiand Surrounded NY 100
Ntt~ pack OF Ice.

TACouA. July 19.--No hope OF reach
ing the men Of the Stefansson exploring
expedition marooned on Wrangell Island
since the steamer KarluE wus crushed in
the Arctic lee last winter is held in Nome
~ a result OF word brought 10y the Ice
breaking steamer Kit which arrived last
night from a whaling cruise In the Arctic.
The ice field was So heavy that the Kit
was unable to approach nearer than 100
miles to Wrangcll Island and finally
abandoned the attempt.
lee In the Arctic this year is worse than
over before. and FOR this reason the reve-
nuo cutter Bear. which Is to take Capt
Robert Bartlett. master " the wrecked
Karluk, to Wrangcll Island to take of
thc karlu<'s men. has delayed sailing I'M
III more favorable conditions prevail
The Bear may ret away from Nome on
July %. Schooner curtains returning from
the Arctic believe the Bear will bc lucky
II 1t succeeds In reaching Point Barrow.
Last May the Kit bucked the ice
through Bcrlng strait MP to Icy Cape.
reaching that point on May % Finding
open water In several places. the Kit made
a successful hunt Then the vessel started
for Wrarsell Island, hut after fourteen
days gave up