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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31

nounced the night Of July IS that he
had denied the application and Beck
er's only hope remained in possible ex-
ecutive clemency by Governor Whit
man.
Throughout Becker's troubles his
wife remained loyal to him and was
his constant adviser. She labored ap-
parently without firing in his behalf.
assisting his counsel in every way pos
sible. She appeared to be crushed
when the Court of Appeals upheld his
second conviction, but soon turned her
energies toward eleventh-hour work
to save him. It was largely at her
urging that he joined in the plan to
ask Governor Whitman, his prosecut-
or. for clemency
There was one other woman who, if
reports are true, followed Becker's ca
reer through the courts as closely as
his own wife did. This was Herman
Rosenthars widow. Soon after Beck
er's second conviction she disappear red.
Not long ago she was found. broken in
health and spirit, anc living with an
old-time friend.
L am living for only one thing" she
was quoted as saying, ito see the day
that Becker pays the penalty"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
WIDESPREAD CHANGES IN LABOR
CONDITIONS ANNOUNCED FRIDA|

New York. July So.-Oficials OF the
International Paper Co. announced to-
day that John Lindragan, industrial
superintendent of the company, has
negotiated new working agreement
with the paper makers and pulp ma
kers. which trades embrace % per
cent of the $500 employees in tie 81
mills operated by that concern. The
new agreement supersedes an old one
which provided for arbitration of all
disputes between the company and it's
employees.
officials of the International Asso-
citation of Machinists said the new
agreement would have no effect on
their demands for an eight-ho work.
ing day.
Seven thousand employees in the
mills of the Alexander Smith G. Sons
Carpet Co in Yonkers were notified
today of a 10 per cent. increase in
wages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
FAvOR|TE IN LONGWOOD
TENNIS TOURNEY ARE HARD
PUSHED TO WIN VICTORY

Boston, July 30-It was only after
Two nVe-set matches that the favor.
ite combination of r. n. Williams
md, of Boston and w. NJ. Washburn
OF New York. Won their way RI tho
maj OF the Eastern doubles la wn ten
ms tournament on the courts of the
Longwood Cricket Club TODAY They
mad dropped two sets. playing listIeA;-
~ 10 II. H. Hackett and T. r. Pel Of
New York, in the semi final match this
afternoon, when Williams the nation
al champion, recovered his contro,
Ihen he turned the tide decisivelv
MS 1ore1and drives being largely re-
sponsible for his team winning the
next three sets and match. Williams
ana Washburn will meet Irving c.
wright of this city and w. F. John
ston of Philadelphia in the final The
summaries:
Eastern doubles, semi finals:
+. N. Williams, End, Boston. and W.
NJ. Washburn, New York, defeated H
II. Hackett and T. R. Pell, New York
80, 3-6. 60. So, 6-3.
l. c. Wright, Boston, and W. F
Johnson. Philadelphia, defeated G. G
Gamer, Philadelphia, and H. H. Bundy
Boston, GO, 60, 60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
A STAY OF the
.ExECUTI0NOh
five MExI


Phoenix, Ariz., July. 30.--Bx
ing his own order, denying q
haheas corpus in the case ~
Mexicans condemned to hang tod
the state penitentiary at Elorendl
Judge McAllister Of the superior coud
opened the way for an appeal to u
state supreme court, which will serv
as a stay of execution ut least unit
September, when that tribunal n
convenes. F9.
Action was taken by the court a
er it was shown that his earlier 4
der denying the writ OF hsheas S
yesterday prevented an appeal
would act as a stay OF ax4c
The Mexicans were charg1dT
murder of four white personS1f
Ariz. A reprieve was grants&R
May only a short time before Thea
set for the hangings on the L.
of w. ]. Bryan, at that time seen
of state. ssjz
An appeal previously had been
en- in the case Of the fifth condemal
Mexican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
PRAYER FOR PEACE
(continued from Page y

anniversary Of the outbreak Of t1!
tremendous conflict. there issues frdr
our hearts an earnest prayer Tor >
cessation of the war.
1T must not be said that this confie'
cannot be settled without armed violence
Put away mutual desire for destruetaa
and reflect that nations do not die. Il
Inundated and oppressed they prepare u
retaliate by transmitting from generaa0'
to generation hatred and a desire for ~
venge.
why should not direct or an indlfs'
exchange of views be initiated in an r
deavor if possible to arrange aspratloh
sol that all should be contented? Tan
is our cry for peace and we invite 81
friends of peace to unite with us in ol
desire to terminate this war and esta'
lish an empire of right, resolving hehee
forth to solve differences, not by u
sword, but by equity and justice.
I'VE impart our apostolic benedlctv.
also to those not vet belonging to "
Roman church."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
CASUALTY LIST
OF THE BRITISH
OFFICERS PUBLIC

Correspondence Of Associated Press
London, July 2O.-Officers' casualty
lists for the fortnight ended JULY 10
show that the British army lost 1876
killed, 407 wounded and 46 missing a
total of 649. Since the beginning Of the
war the total officer casualties amount
to 1921. Of whim 4o61 have been killed
or died Of wounds; soSs wounded and
1161 are reported to be missing.
During the fortnight casualties have
been heaviest amongst those reei-
ments participating in the Dardanelle
fighting, the Camerinians (territori-
als) having four killed. IS wounded and
20 missing; Royal Scots (territorials1
20 killed, "a wounded. 9 missing: Ans,
tralians Is killed. "a wounded: New
Zealands, three killed, 10 wounded ana
Royal Engineers, killed and -
wounded
The Indian contingent suffered to tho
extent OF 20 killed and 4s wounded. The
Lancashire regiments lost y killed and
20 wounded and the Royal Field Arti1-
lery had three killed and Is wounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
BLUEJACKETS LOSE LIVES
CONTINUED From Page ~

rival at Port Au Prince. when the ma
rines and bluejackets encountered
slight resistance on landing. Admiral
Caperton asked for an additional regl-
ment of marines. The men were need
ed, he said, to police the city and sur
rounding district adequately.
. He suggested that the additional
marines be sent on the cruisers North
Carolina or Tennessee. fast ships, in
dicatine that he expected some diff
culties. These vessels were not avail
able and the department ordered the
battleship Connecticut at the Phila-
delphia yard made ready to sail to-
morrow. The Connecticut was taking
on stores tonight. The department is
sued this statement:
Department Responds
"At the request of Rear Admiral
Caperton, now in command of the
forces exercising military control of
Port Au Prince, Haiti. for the protec-
ton Of lives and property in that city,
tho following reinforcements have been
sent him:
1.-THE U. s. S. Connecticut, Captain
E. H. DureT commander. has been d.
rected to proceed Port Au Prince
without delay. A regiment of marines.
about 500 in number. will be embark
ed on the Connecticut and will be un-
aer the command Of Colonel F. K
Cole, United states Marine Corps. Up
on the arrival Of the Connecticut at
Port Au Prince. the marines will be
disembarked and the Connecticut Will
return for necessary maneuvers with
the Atlantic fleet
Daniels Optimistic
Secretary Daniels felt no great ap-
prehension about the situation. The
extra force was sent primarily. he
said, to permit short hours Of guard
duty.
Admiral Caperton has advised u.s.
said Secretary Daniels. ':tnat it is very
hot at Port au Prince and that he did
not deem 1t advisable to keep marines
on shore duty constantly. He said he
wanted q sufficient force so that he
might operate the shore guard in relays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
A NEW TIME
SCHEDULE AT 4
WINCHESTER CO,

New Haven, CT, July 30.-A new time
schedule was announced at the plant
of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
in this city today, based upon a re-
duction Of the normal schedule from
55 to AZ hours week, effective Aug.
Is.
Employees on piece work will receive in
creases in wages and 50 per cent. bonus
will be given for overtime to all excent
piece workers. There is to be a bonus
for night workers of 10 per cent. Tho
company states that the changes are
voluntary on its part.
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GRAND CIRCUIT
Continues from Page y

wood taking that heat and the next
two.
Three Year Old Trot
The Swain Hotel sweepstakes for
3-year-old trotters went to Colorado
Range after three heats. He won the
first rather easily and was beaten ac-
cordingly to the photographers decis-
ion by Deroche in the second. These
two raced the third heat alone, Colora-
do Range winning inside the distance
flag. Summaries:
2.1s PACE-sIN 5-PURsE $1,000.
Ben Locanda. b. h. by Locanda
Bingen Pointer, b h (snow). .2 ,
.Major Byers. bl (Cox)........:4 8
'Flaxy B.. b m Cares. -
Great Onard, CHI (Crummer). % DIS
Time-2.os IL, 30 1-2. 200 IA. 2.lo.
.Divided third and fourth money.
Frs STAKE-2.OS TROT-3 IN o
PURSE $4,000.
Lee Axworthy. b h, by Guy Axwor-
thy (Andrews) .......................1 l l
Peter Scott, br h (Murphy). 2
Worthy Prince, b tCoD: :.........a ! 5
King Clansman, br (McHan). ...4
Peter Mccormick, br h valentine
Shuler) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Bennington. CHI h Dickerson........s 3
Duchess, m (McDonald). ..........1 II
Albaloma, br (Quinn). .............. ID
Reusen, VII (Rodneyl.. ...........:9
Miss Directed, b m (McDevitt). IL 10 5
Willgo. h (Marvinl. :........!2 Y
Lucille Spier, m (Shankl: .......1o IL II
Time-206 IA. 2.0l ga, 2.04 "a.
2.1s PAGES IN 5-PURSE $1,000
Altawood, & m. by Allen Wood
(Naientlne)
Presolite, bi m (Geers). ............2 9 8
Billy Law, bl 6 (Sauires).; ....4 2
Pat Carmody, br (Whitehead)..l ds
Time-2.0S IL, 200 IA, 2.0s IA. 200.
HOTEL WAYNE. 3-YEAR-oLD SWEEP
STAKE-2.12 TROT-2- IN $500 ADD
ED.
Colorado Range, C. by Colorado.
Deroche. CHI c iGesrs) ................5 2
Lenore Mckinney. b f lNuckols)...2 no
Lillian the Great. m (McDevitt..4 70
General French. b (MurraO......3 70
Denali, COX.
Time-2.o9 1-2, 2.l0 IA, 2.13 L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31

Toxic, July 3o.-no.15 A. M).-The Jap
as premier, has rendered its resignation
to Emperor Yoshihito. This action fol-
lowed the resignation yesterday OF Wis
count Kanetake Oura, minister OF the
interior, following an investigation by
the ministry of justice into bribery
charges resulting from the parliamentary
elections last March. Viscount Oura S
resignation was sanctioned by the En-
peror after a report on the situation had
been made to him by Count Okuma.
Premier Takes Initiative
Premier Okuma, believing he should
hold himself responsible for the acts sof
members of his cabinet, was first to ten
der his resignation. The other ministers
Immediately decided to follow the exam
pie of their chief.
After receiving Count Okuma. the En-
peror summoned the elder statesmen for
conference. A cabinet change at this
time is unpopular with the public be-
cause of the war.
Suspicious Of Bribery
Two causes are mentioned as RESPONSE
BILE for the crisis. The first was the
charge that 1o,o20 yen (s50oW had been
offered Viscount Oura by candidate for
the house as the price of keeping a rival
candidate out of the field. The minister
of the interior denied having accepted
this, but X. Hayashida, chief secretary
of the lower house, who was arrested
yesterday, has been quoted as admitting
ha wing received the money and distribut-
ing it for campaign purposes.
The second case incolves two represent
atives charged with accepting brides to
desert the Zeiyukai or Conservative par
ty and support the government in its
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
BURR0WES. COMPANY UNABLE
TO- MAKE RIFLES AS STIPULATED
IN LETTER RECEIVED ON FRIDAY

The letter, which came from New
York state, was not an order for the
rifles, but was sent for the purpose
of sounding the company on its capa-
bilities 1t contained nothing to indi-
cate for whom the rifles are to be fur
nished.
The Burrowes Co. replied that they
did not have the equipment and there
fore would be unable to accept such
an offer. 1t was understood that SIM
liar inquiries have been made of other
large manufacturers in this city, but,
as far as known. no orders have been
executed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31

Portland, Me-, July S0.-A letter di-
rected to E T. Burrowes as. president
Of the E. T. Burrowes Co.. manufac-
turers Of screens with a large factory
in this city, was received yesterday,
asking if that company would be in a
position to manufacture 1000, 900 rifles.
AS it was intended for the company
from which he retired two years ago
rather than for Mr.. Burrowes person.
ally, it was turned over to the Bur-
rowes Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
TIDEWATER OIL
co. TO ALLOW
WAGE INCREASES

New York, July 30.-Notices Of i'm
mediate increases Of from to Is per
cent. in the wages were posted today
at the Bayonne, n. j., plant of the
Tidewater Oil Co., whose 1900 employees
were on strike last week in sympathy
with the employees of the adjoining
plant of the Standard Oil Co. The Tide
water employees returned to work this
week without asking any wage in
crease or reduction in working hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31

crease of 20 per cent. in the wages Of II
employees who have been in the servin
of the company Is days. =
The Hercules company was one Of thos
separated from the Du Pont compn1rn
a result of the governments q
suit against the Du Pont corpora
has several plants and lar1
of men are employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31

Sing Sing Prison. Ossining, n " July 30Chares Beck
er was put to death electric chair here this morning for
the killing of Herman Rosentha the New York gambler The
former New York police eute nant retained his and
protested his the last He went to his death with
photograph of wife pinned his shirt his heart
Three shocks given before the prison physicians
nounced Becker dead at $50 O. clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
ONE CRISIS OVER !,
CHINESE ACTION
JUST AVOIDn

Toxic, July 3.-(Corresponden..
The Associated Press. Japan
this month just escaped a mini.,.y
crisis which grew out Of the hor.a
of Japanese in China. The n.
statesmen assembled at Toxic !,
considered the advisability of c.-.I
changes in the cabinet. includin, nj
post Of foreign minister. believing n,
the retirement of Baron Kato, thu /.
cupant, might ease the situate,
China and pacify those who blsu.
Baron Kato for the unfavorable stu
ton in that country.
Foreign Policies
The fact that ex-Premier Mann.
Saionji came out of his retirement I'M
was in frequent consultation susA
a great stir and created the b4s
that he was returning to power.a
The elder statesman, howevet
IDENTIFY did not desire to should
responsibility Of conducting
future foreign policies and TIN
of a crisis was temporarily av
framing series of measures
peasing the Chinese who res
boycott as an answer to s<|l
termed Japan's AGGRESSIVE q ~
policy in their country.
Premier Count r. ~
speech to encouragekl 8Sz.m r
OF Japan, some Of @4ssRre losi
heavily by the Gb6H sboycott. 4
declared that the 34ghg war real
offered Japan ~ opportunity /
strengthen her edshjmic situation. 4
Wars Possibilities
The end of the war, which he q
sidered still very distant, would u
the European belligerents exhadsts
Japan's foreign trade would bend
even if Germany should be successf1
which he said was not probable.
The premier said he was not fearfy
of the outcome. Germany could nj
send troops to the Far East and,
added, 1T would not be impossible
make some arrangement with Ge
many to place the peace Of
Orient on a lasting footing" ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
Representations
TO VILLA REGARDING
MALLORY ASSAULT

washington. July Misrepresentation
were sent by the state department TODAY
to General Zapata via Mexico CITY. re.
garding the reported assault by Zanata
soldiers on Allan Mallory, an American
citizen' near Puebla. The communication
inquired as to responsibility for the at
TACK and asked protection for the future
Secretary Lansing said today late adj
wees indicated it soon would be possible
10 &c provision trains into the capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
Washington Report

Washington. July 3O.-Federal con-
ciliators today reported to the depart
ment of labor that the controversy be-
tween the International Paper Co.
and 5000 employees had been settled by
an agreement and that the lockout Of
pattern makers in Bridgeport, Conn.
had been amicably adjusted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
JAPANESE PREMIER TAKES THE !;
Initiative IN THE RESIGNATION ]
Of ENTIRE CABINET As
CLIMAX TO BRIBERY RUM0l

campaign for an increase in thu a.
One Probability n
Tne elder statesmen will meet b.
row and it is considered prob,h,.
will advise that Count Okuma h. -
to retain the Office Of premier ana
struct the cabinet. The name O, y
Gen. Count Terauchi. governor -
of Korea. also has been sugges,.d !
ever. for the post of premier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
LAST MESSAGE
FROM BECKER
Beckers message, given out
Just before he went to his
death, read:

JUST DclOTc Ilc WCAIt " IAAS
death, read:
"GentIemen: stand before you
in my full senses, knowing that no
power on earth can save mo from
the grave that is to receive me. In
face Of shat, in the teeth Of those
who condemned me and in the
presence Of my God and your God,
proclaim my absolute innocence
Of the foul crime for which ! must
die. You are now about to wit
ness my destruction by the State,
which is organized to protect the
lives Of the innocent. May Almighty
God pardon everyone who has con-
tributed in any degree to my un.
timely death. And now, on the
brink Of my grave, l declare to the
world that l am proud to have been
the husband Of the purest, nobiest
woman that ever lived = Helen
Becker. This acknowledgment is
the only legacy can leave her. !
bid you all good bye. Father, am
ready to 90. Amen
(Sisned) "cHARLES BECKER"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
MILTON, MASS, BUSINESS
MAN DIES AT SUMNER
HOME AT NO. BUCKSPORT

Bangor, Me-, July 3o.-Frank a.
Graves, aged Sc, prominent business
man of Milton, Mass, died at his sum-
mer home in North Bucksport today.
A wife and one daughter survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
BECKER'S BODY AT
HIS WIDOWS HOME

New York, July 30.-The body of
Charles Becker was brought to his
widows home in the Bronx late to-
day from Ossinning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland. July 30.-Arrived: Stes
ers William Chisholm, Baltimore; Ns|
teor, Newport News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
THE HERCULES co.
POWDER PLANT TO
INCREASE WAGES

y, wilmington. Del. July so.-rhe Heron,
= z9Eaef Is Sc. today announced an IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31

At ONCE A KITCHEN GIRL. AP-.
ply 20 e. cco1 2; sanborn at Island Rfrk Inn.
k0AaAAa -nasos Ha1ly31d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
CHARLES BECKER FORMER n Y. POLICE
LIEUTENANT GOES TO HIS DEATH WITH
PICTURE OF HIS W|FE PINNED over HEART

Met His End as He Said He Would, "Quietly
And Without Trouble to Anyone" -Declares,
II Am Not Guilty by Deed or Conspiracy or in
Any Other Way Of the Death of Rosenthap'
Three Shocks Needed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

wanted-Kitchen girl.
Wanted Miscellaneous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-31
Unusual Resistance
Review Of Case

Herman Rosenthal. the gambler for
whose murder Charles Becker was
sentenced to die In the electric chair,
was shot to death by hired gunner
in the early morning Of July Is. 1912,
in front of the Hotel Metropole on
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-07-02

They rushed out and into the conser-
vatory in time to see the crook, who
had broken away, knock out Jennings.
He sprang to his feet and darted
away.
Kennedy's mind was working rapid
ly Had the man been after the other
model? The detectives went after
him. But Craig went for the torpedo.
AS he looked into the tank, it was
gone! He turned and followed the
crook.
was still in the garden with Elaine
and Aunt Josephine when / heard
sounds of struggle and moment
later man emerged through the win
dow of the conservatory, followed by
two other men. went for him, but he
managed to elude me and dashed for
the wall In the back of the garden.
The secret service men fired at him,
but he kept on. A moment later Craig
came through the window.
The crook by this time had reached
the top of the wall. Just as he was
about to let himself down safely on
the other side, shot struck him. He
pitched over and ran forward.
But he had just enough of start.
In spite of the shock of the wound
he managed to pick himself up and,
with the help of a confederate, hob
bled into waiting car, which sped
away just as we came over the wall.
We dropped to the ground just as
another car approached. Craig COM
mandeered 1t from its astonished
driver, the secret service men and /
piled in and we we're OF in a few Sec
ends In hot pursuit.
Down at the terminal where trains
came In from Washington. WI, much
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1915-07-02
ZACk WILLIAMS, OF GIBSON, Is
KILLED AT JACKSON WHEN
MACHINE skiDS.
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETS
Annual Convention Of Tennessee At.
torneys 10 Held on Signal Noun
taln--Attendance Ia One Hun
dred and Fifty.

Jackson. --Zack Williams, an elderly
Gibson county farmer, was killed on
June 25, when an automobile in which
he was riding skidded and left the
road, falling over five-foot embank-
ment in front of the Vantrees home,
three miles north of Jackson.
B. A. Barnett, who was driving the
car, Will Hudson, proprietor of the
Humboldt Wagon Factory; Jim Cook.
farmer, and H. H. Warmath, dairy
man, were more or less injured. but
not seriously.
The men were on their way to jack
son to attend the meeting of Gibson
and Obion county farmers at the West
Tennessee Agricultural Experiment
Station when the accident occurred.
Mr. Williams was ~ years old, and
1t is believed the shock Of the accident
was responsible for his death more
than the injuries, which consisted OF
broken ribs and internal injuries.