davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
EFFORT MADE TO
LOOT TREASURY
Four Bandits Invade State
Capitol Building and
Dynamite the Safe
CHARGE FAILS TO
BLOW DOOR OPEN
After Second Trial Bandits
Quit in Disgust; Night
Watchmen Gagged

Des Moines, Feb. 25.-An unsuc-
cessful attempt to dynamite the vault
In the state treasurer's Office here was
made early today. after two of the
state house watchmen had been bound
and gagged. The safe blowers short
ly before daybreak left the capitol
building with only SIS, which they took
from cash drawer in the treasurers
office.
The safe contained about $1,000 in
currency and more than million dol
lars worts OF securities. including
100000 worth of capitol extension
bonds, according to William c. Brown,
state treasurer.
Two separate explosions were
caused around the door OF the vault.
The watchmen who were overpowered
were Mills Russell and George Car.
penter A. J. Gay, another watchman,
was said by the police investigating
the affair to have been peacefully
asleep in the supreme court room,
while the attempted robbery was in
progress.
The cracksmen, four in number and
masked, entered the building about
midnight After binding and gagging
the watchmen. they drilled four holes
in the vault and set off the charges
which failed to open the door.
After they had left Russell succeeded
in releasing himself from his bonds
and telephoned the, police who i'm
mediately began work on the case.
- .e.i Watchn,en QverpcWered.
Detectives working Oh the case TO-
day said there was considerable mys
terry as to how the bandits got into the
capitol building. They were hid in
the board of parole rooms when
Watchman Russell. an old soldier
came along. Without warning Rus.
sci said. they jumped upon him, over
powered and tied and gagged him, and
dragged him into the treasury offices,
where they Immediately began work
on the vault Two of the men were
posted as lookouts and as Watchman
Carpenter, also an old soldier came
along on his rounds, they grabbed
him and tied him up and took him to
the treasury room alongside of Rus
sci, where one Of them stood guard.
Beyond scuffle there was no fight in
either case, according to the watchmen
De-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
SNOW STORM DELAYS
LABOR DELEGATES

Peoria, H., Feb. 25.---The opening
session of the convention OF the
United Mine Workers of Illinois was
held today. having been postponed by
President Joseph Pope late yesterday
afternoon when it was found that but
few Of the delegates were able to
reach the city owing to delayed trains.
Three hundred and siXty-five dele
gates have voting privileges at the
convention. but more than this mum
ber are expected to attend. The con-
vention may continue for two or three
weeks -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
TRAINS COLLIDE;
NOB0DY|NJURED
Passenger and Freight
Come Together on the
Milwaukee Road
WRECK TAKES PLACE
NEAR BLAKESBUKG
Broken Draw Bar Delays
No. GA Blocking Way of
No. 80 Out Of OttumWa
Trains No. 33 and 64 on the Nil.
waukee came together in a headon

Trains No. 33 and 64 on the MIL
waukee came together in headon
"ision Tuesday evening at 6:1o
'l1o11sSalRO s,p,''es east OF Blakesburs
49, ~ eap,s rt but the two engines
will ne,e>. 20 into the shop for re-
pairs as each of the locomotives was
considerably damaged. The line was
not cleared until l 80 this morning
thus tying up traffic for time but no
serious delays were suffered by pas.
senger trains except No. SO.
The cause of the trouble is ac-
credited to the pulling out Of few
draw bars on the freight train that
was headed toward Ottumwa. In
the train by the use of chains, the de-
Ga being on the time of No. 33, the
Seyn our passenger train. Fortunately
the passenger train was not going
real fast when the freight was sighted
and the collision while severe enough
to cripple both engines, Cid not de-
rail either train nor injure any of the
crews or passengers.
The wrecking force from the Mil
waukee junction was hurried to the
scene Of the wreck as soon as possl-
ble and encountered a dihicult job in
trying to clear the wreck because Of
having to work from the other end Of
the freight train, the two disabled
engines being OF no help In the work
Of clearing the tracks. The broken
draw bars that led to the trouble in
the first place made the work Of the
wrecking crew more difficult In get
ting the disabled freight train back to
Blaliesburg.
Passengers on No. 33 destined for
Blakesburg and vicinity walked into
town rather than wait out In the coun
try on the train The wreckers We're
able to clear the line at an early hour
and traffic was resumed about go
The two disabled engines will both
have to be taken to the company's
shops at Dubuque for overhaullng as
the nature of the repairs will not per-
NIT Of the local shops doing the work.
The engineers We're w. F. Exceen on
No. Cd and Tom Kemp on No. 80.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
TELEPHONE GIRL
f0|Ls BURGLARS
-..... lbu ~ EHVlhJ nIInN
HEARS YEGGS CUTTING WIRES
AND CALLS UP SHERIFF.;
BANKS is SAVED.

Vail, Feb. 25-Six men early today
attempted to rob the Traders bank
here, but We're frustrated by a call
sent to the sheriff at Denison by the
telephone operator. ..
When Mrs. Edward Quirk the night
operator heard the men cutting wires
about twenty feet from the telephone
she called up the Denison sheriff be-
fore they completed their work.
Three charges Of explosives were set
off in the walls Of the vault but citi-
zens aroused by the explosion caused
the men to leave hastily The bank
rooms were badly damaged but no
money was obtained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
DIVINITY STUDENT
FALLS FROM GRACE

New York, Feb. 25.-Rev. Francis G.
Baker, formerly Congregational
minister in Waterbury, Conn, will be
sentenced on Tuesday for grand lar
ceny in connection with a loan swindle
for which his partner, William Harney,
was sentenced to ten months in prison.
The two men induced their victims to
pay fees for the work of searching"
titles to properties offered the defend
ants as security for loans. The titles
were then declared unsatisfactory by
Baker and Harney.
graduate of Oberlin, Baker was for
a time secretary of the Young Mems
Christian association at Lansing,
Mich, and later went to the Yale
divinity school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
LABOR LEADERS ARE
PLEASED WITH LAW

Washington. d. c., Feb 25.-Condi-
tions in business houses and industrial
plants here underwent sudden
change today following President
Wilson's signing of the bill limiting
the hours of labor Of women In the
District Of Columbia to eight hours.
Labor leaders declared the sighifi-
cance of the law would be felt immed-
lately throughout the country.
The fact that it passed both houses
of congress without dissenting vote,
they said, showed it to be an auspic.
ious sign of the times.
Under the law, no female under 18
years old shall be employed, domestics
and government employees being ex-
cepted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
ALLEGED RIOTER
is FOUND GUILTY

Oskaloosa, Feb. 25.-Mark Bosworth
was today found guilty Of malicious in
jury to the electric railway company
after the jury had been out only two
hours. Bosworth is alleged to have
participated in the Oskaloosa street
car riots last November at the time
when the strike breakers were driven
from the cars and much property was
destroyed by the mob. Bosworth was
indicted and tried in the Mahaska
county court. Seven other defendants
are under Indictment. Il"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
FIGHT ON GOE ETHALS BILL
Rival Delegations Go To Albany to
Give Views of Increase of the
Police Chiefs Power.

New York, Feb. 25.-Rival delega.
tions went to Albany today to appear
at the legislation hearing on the so.
called Cocktails police bills. Mayor
Mitchell headed a group of prominent
citizens who wished to see the bills
passed William B. Ellison, a former
corporation counsel. was the chief rep
resentative of the opposition, which is
backed by organizations in the police
department.
The purpose of the bills is to enlarge
the powers of the New York police
commissioner. They were introduced
to pave the way for Col. George w.
Goethals to accept this offer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Scientific Methods Urged
to End Slack Work Periods
+ + + + + + + ~ i = + + = + + +


Washington 25-Scienhc management suggest
ed D.
commission
industrial srecentl
Mr. Brandeis public today He said
methods he
oed opposition labor organizations scientific
caing the
new efficiency methods personally opposed to labor
Orsanzed labor scientifically
business Methods
and determined all
dtermina
ton Just much 1t in
ITO introduce scientific
for the labor
with
employees individually where intel
benevolent rights
of his employees should wholly his will Both sides should
be represented this trade essential
Mr. Brandeis would penaize those
their
their time
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
FAILS IN EFFORT
TO TAKE OWN LIFE

Keokuk. Feb. 25.-Phillip Schatz,
man. laborer So years of age, OF
Anaconda, Mont, attempted suicide
THIS morning by jumping into the
,Nk6esippi river from the draw Of the
~ yW'ik and Hamilton bridge. He
Was rescued by boatmen in skiff and
will recover. III health is assigned as
the cause
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
TO BURY LOUISA MAN.

Wapello, Feb. 25.-The funeral of
w. T. Williamson, one of the best
known residents of Louisa county, who
was born in the county March Is, 1S45,
will be held from the home tomorrow.
The local G. A. r. will have charge Of
the services.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
ACCUSED OF HITTING
WOMAN WITH POKER

Atlantic, Feb. 25-Lee Carson is in
the county Jail, awaiting the action of
the grand jury at the April term on the
charge of assault with intent to COM
NIT great bodily injury on Mrs. Gillie
Gould at her home. The assault it is
alleged, was made Saturday night. 1t
is claimed that Carson struck Mrs.
Gould on the head with stove poker.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
G. o. P.LLooks GOOD.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 25.-Asher G.
Kinds, who recently announced that
he would not be candidate for re.
election to congress, has receded his
decision and will enter the republican
primaries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
GENERAL VILLAS CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS
HELD As EVIDENCE THAT He MURDERED BENTON
Britons a waiting
Safe Conduct For
Cons Percevul

London, Feb. 25.--The British
government. it was announced
today, is still awaiting an an
swer from the state department
at Washington to it's request
that the United States govern
ment secure safe conduct
from General Villa to enable
Consul Perceval of Galveston,
to participate in the investiga-
tion into the death of William
s. Benton at JuareZ. Francis
Dyke Acland. parliamentary un-
der secretary for foreign affairs,
stated today in the house of
commons that the foreign office
was not prepared to order Mr..
Perceval to leave Ell Paso for
the dangerous districts of Mex
leo until it had received some
assurance that he would be safe
in doing so.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
CANDIDATE DIES.

Renwick, Feb. 25.-R. r. Smith, a
well known banker here, died sudden
ly of pneumonia last night. He had
recently announced his candidacy for
state representative on the republic@a
ticket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
rRAINMAN INJURED.

mer, brakeman of Albert Lea prob.
ably was fatally injured here late yes.
terday when train crushed him
against the depot platform.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
To Mail Subscribers

Do not let your subscription expire, This is just
the season of the year when you want your
COURIER. The date on the name tag on your
paper shows when your subscription expires
money order at once to ----------.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
JURisT is CALLED.

Pittsburgh. Feb. 25.--Jndge James S.
Young of the United States district
court for the western district Of
Pennsylvania, died suddenly at his
home here today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
HUNTING MARAUDERS.

Muscatine, Feb. 25.-Local author
tiles are looking for three youths who
broke into five cottages at Geneva
Island, the summer colony north of
here and wantonly wrecked the inter-
iors Of the buildings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
NORRIS CHARGES CRAFT
Congressman Says Stockholders Of
New Haven Have Been Robbed:
(. Asks Investigation.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 25.-The
Norris resolution calling on the at
torney general for information re-
garding the New Haven dissolu-
tion agreement was virtually de-
feated in the senate today, being
laid on the table.
Washington, D. c., Feb. Ex-senator
Norris of Nebraska, author of reso.
luton calling on Attorney General Nc.
Reynolds to submit certain information
bearing on the negotiations. between
the department OF. Justice and officials
of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad on the proposed re.
of the system today at.
tempted to bring the measure to final
vote. Several members were disposed
to continue debate however, and Sen.
ator Lodge had announced his inten-
tion to speak on the resolution.
Norris statement that the stock.
holders Of the company had Deen
of $200,000,000 drew caustic
comment and criticism from New Eng,
land congressman. = =
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26
NEW CHAMP BORN.

Humboldt, Feb. 25.-A new "wrest-
ling champion" entered the home of
Frank A. Gotch today, when son
was born.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Continued on Page 50
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

Continued on Page 5.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-02-26

(N:ontinsed on Page 81
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

Twenty years ago only small schoon-
ers Of light draft could enter the har-
bor A cargo of 100000 feet was the
maximum. Today large steel steam
ships load from three to four million
feet at Aberdeen mills and sail for
various parts Of the world, chiefly to
South American and Australian ports.
The first appropriation was for a
light house at the entrance Of Grays
Harbor, about twenty-five years ago
Since that time the sum Of $500, 900
has been appropriated for two jetties,
one at the south and the other at the
north point of the entrance. The
south jetty was completed some years
ago, and work on the north jetty is
being completed. The construction
OF those two jetties have so confin'
ed the waters that the bar has been
washed out until maximum depth al
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

ly increasing with each succeeding
year, insures a much greater harbor
in the near future.
With the great timber resources
bordering on the harbor. and with a
great fertile interior country tribu-
tary to it. it may be likened to the
mouth of a funnel, through which
are constantly pouring the riches of
earth. This flow of trade and COM
merce will constantly increase as the
great state Of Washington becomes
more and more developed, and the
future will see Crays Harbor one of
the important seaports of the world.
All Of the advantages, environments
and possibilities are here. and when
the great empire which lies back OF
the harbor, and which constantly
pours its products Of forest, field and
America and the South Pacific can
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

be carried on. This and the fact
that next year our products will find
a cheap transportation to the Allan
tic Coast through the Panama canal
will prove the far-sighted wisdom of
those pinoeers who settled in this
region when it was very remote from
civilization, and to whose efforts the
present generation is deeply obligat-
ed for having blazed the trail to this
land Of promise.
Government Recognition Of Grays
Harbor
That the importance Of Grays Har-
Dor has been fully recognized by the
federal government is shown by the
fact that nearly $5,000,000 has been
either expended or is appropriated for
expenditure in it's improvement.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

sumed are shipped in from Califor-
the fishing of which has just been
commenced by the Chris. Endresen
Co., Of HoQuiam, the product Of
which bids fair to equal that Of the
salmon In value within . few years.
Wonderful opportq qnitiss In Farming
Thousands Of acres Of fertile lands
await the coming Of the rancher, who
will reap . harvest, such as he never
dreamed of in the more settled parts
Of our country. Berries grow here
in abundance, and Of good quality,
and there is q market for every ber-
ry that can be raised in Chehalis
County. The demand is far greater
than the supply. Garden truck, fruit.
and in fact all kinds Of food stuffs
can be raised here at profit, and
as at the present time about 80 per
cent Of the products that are con-
MIA, and other Coast points, it will
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

the Harbor region excites most in
terest. With all the vast shipping,
commerce., manufacture and other
production, this region commands the
admiration Of all who see it. Includ-
ing saw mills, shingle mills and 9th
er woodworking establishments, To-
Gated on this great harbor, $1,000
men are employed, and the annual
payroll Is over 100000.
Prior to 1880, there were but a few
inhabitants scattered along it's shores.
Today the growing towns Of Aber-
deem, Hoquiam and Cosmopolis, with
a population of more than 10000.
presents a scene of great business
activity which speaks of progress
and development. The sea-going COM
merce of this region, which is rapid
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

Grays Harbor Is q fine and we'll
sheltered body Of water, from three
to ten miles in width and about fif-
teen miles in length. 1t is an inlet
from the Pacific ocean. 100 miles
south Of Cape Flattery, and 40 miles
north Of the Columbia river.
In addition to impressing the mind
with its prime importance as a great
harbor, it delights the senses and
moves the Imagination by scenic
charms, and compels the admiration
OF all beholders. Kaleidoscope in its
natural features of scenic beauty, it
yields fresh delight with each pass
ing moment, always changing, yet
ever constant in the dominant out
lines of shore and wave.
But it is as business element that
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

mine out through the funnel Of this
silent body Of water. shall reach that
development predestined for it, the
shores Of Grays Harbor will present
one vast hive Of human industry.
and every throb of this industrial
heart will send its impulses across
the waves Of the Pacific until they
meet response from every land, and
bring returns from every shore
Geographical Position Of Grays Harbor
A glance at the map of the Pacific
Coast, from the Mexican border to
the British Columbia line, shows in
all that coast line but few indentures
in the way Of harbors through which
the commerce and immense trade,
not only with out opposite neighbors
in the Orient, but that Of South
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03
Dalryino

0alryino
The climate here is identical with
that Of Denmark, where the bulk Of
the dairying products Of England and
other countries Of Europe, come
from. There are men in this section
Of the West that are making good
in the dairy business, and we know
Of several Of these whose gross in
come, from their cows, runs to $1O,-
900 per year. They have ideal homes
good roads over which to haul their
products to the market, and they are
prosperous and contented citizens,
who, although they come from the
East. would not consider going back
under any circumstances.
Immense tracts of lands on Grays
Harbor have been logged of and
burned over and only wait seeding
to provide abundant pasturage the
year round. These lands until with.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03
Greatest Lumber Shipping Port
in the World Invit-
ing Field to the Energetic
Man in Every Line of
EndeavOr=Brief Re.
sumo of Its Indus
tries and Present
Conditions

low water has been increased from
13 to "a feet, and the commerce Of
the port has increased in q larger
percentage than any other port on
the Pacific Coast-which is q broad
assertion when the phenomenal
growth Of the Coast states is consid-
cred, but which is fully borne out
by the record Of four vessels in 1882,
and $40 in 1918.
In common with the commercial
ports Of the Pacific Coast, Grays Har-
Dor Is losing no time in preparing
for the new commercial impetus that
will be given by the completion of
the Panama canal. Already the Port
District Of Grays Harbor, embracing
all of Chehalis county, has been or
ganized, and it's commissioners are
actively at work. Two years ago the
engineer Of the commission, Victor
Bogue, civil engineer of national
mission, reported comprehensive
plan for the improvement of Grays
Harbor, and its waterways, extend
ing from Montesano, the county seat
twelve miles above Aberdeen on the
Chehalis river, to point eight miles
below this city on the harbor. Those
plans will, of course, require years
to complete, but their adoption sig
rifies that Grays Harbor has a plan
along the lines of which all improve
ments will be made in the future
and gives notice to the world that
this port will arrange to meet all
commercial exigencieS as they arise
The Lumber Industry
The greatest body Of standing tim
ber in the world lies tributary to
Grays Harbor. Conservative esti-
mates, based upon cruises, place the
quantity at III, 7,625, 100000 feet B. NJ
and includes Douglas fir, spruce, ce-
dar, hemlock and larch.
Lumber products were carried from
Grays Harbor to the ports of the
world in the year 1913 by IL for
eign steamships, and 70 sailing ves-
sells, while to coastwise ports it re-
quired 425 steamships and 81 sailing
vessels. This fleet carried 425,649,-
900 feet.
In the same year there we're ship
ped by rail 1871 cars of lumber and
shingles, 454,022 manufactured doors,
100 cars piano sounding boards, over
200 cars tubs. pals and tight COOP
erage, valued at 100000; 1880 tons
Of slack cooperage valued at 1884,
900.
Fishing 4 Growing industry.
Although the fishing industry is
but in its infancy. comparatively
speaking. the shipments in 1913 we're
valued at $556,329.60, as follows: 59.-
965 cases salmon, 1924 ,829.60: can
ned CLAIMS, $211 10000: 400 casks and
800 bbls. mild cured and salt salmon,
| $6O,000.00.
Within the year rich halibut banks
! have been located of Grays Harbor,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

and having . combined population OF
over $4,000. Twelve miles above
Aberdeen at the head Of navigation
on the Chehalis river Is the city Of
in the heart Of a rich farming re-
gion, with a population of 5000. Ten
miles further up the river Is the thriv-
ing town of Elma, surrounded by fine
farms and q number of lumber and
shingle mills, with a population Of
over 1000.
The new town of McCleary, but
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-07-03

be seen that there is an unusually
fine opening for the rancher. The
average man in the East has to have
from 40 to 100 acres Of land in order
to make ends meet, and it has been
proven that the rancher in Chehalis
County, can not only make a good
living on from 10 to 20 acres, but
he can put money in the bank as well.