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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
PRISONER ATTACKS Leo FRANK
Alleged Slayer Of Mary Phasan az.
tackled by Fellow Convict.

MilledgeviiIe, Ga.-Leo N. Frank
whose death sentence for the murder
Of Mary Phagan recently was com
muted to life imprisonment, was at
tackled by another prisoner at the
state prison farm here Saturday might
and seriously injured by being cut IL
the throat. His recovery is said to be
doubtful
Prison officials said that the attack
on Frank was made by William Green
who also is serving a life term fol-
murder. Frank was attacked while ir
bed asleep.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Pope Plant is Purchased.

Westfield, Mass.-A New York syn
dictate, through attorneys. purchased
the automobile and bicycle manufac.
turing plant and business of the Pope
Manufacturing company at receiv-
er's sale Tuesday,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Many Iron Crosses Bestowed.

Berlin.-As illustrating the bravery
of the German troops in the present
war the fact is noticed that since the
war began $500 iron crosses of the
first class have been distributed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
FALL or WARSAW FEARED.
Reported That Russians Have ordsrsd
Gradual Evacuation.

Graduai EVACUATION
London.-The Morning Posts Buda-
pest correspondent reports that the
gradual evacuation Of Warsaw has
been ordered by the Russians.
The Morning Posts PetrOgrad cor
respondent says Emperor William has
sent his sister, the Queen OF Greece,
the following telegram:
Il have paralyzed the Russians for
at least six months and am on the
eve of delivering a coup on the west
ern front that will make all Europe
trembIe"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Fear str.ke n cum Mork..

Geneva. Switzerland.-A report
has reached Basel that strike is
threatened at the Krupp works at Es-
sen. Germany. the movement being
headed by. the Union of MetaIlurgieal
Workmen
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
peerease bal Rulldlnu.

Chicago.-Building construction in
the United States In June showed a
decrease compared with year ago.
according to an snlysis which pub
lished in the Construction News on
SATURDAY.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FIGHT.
Two Meet Death in Pistol Duel al
Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City-A. c.. Hargrove,
formerly a patrOlman on the Salt
Lake police force, and a stranger, be
heved to be Sam Lyon, who has been
employed in mines near Phoenix.
Arfz., were instantly killed in duel
here Wednesday. 1t is believed that
a third man, companion to the stran.
ger took part in the fight. but es.
capped. The shooting occurred when
HargroTe discovered burglars at
work
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
American Arresteds in Berlin.

Berlin.-George S. Speets. an Amer
lean, and understood to represent
American copper interests. was ar.
rested here and is held at police
headquarters on charges that have
not been divulged.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Ship Crashes Into Iceberg.

Montreal.-With bows crushed in
riding high, the steamer Agenoris
crawled into port. Sunday morning
she crashed into an iceberg while run
ming through the straits of Belle Isle
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Woman Murdered in Home,

Los Angeles, Cal.-The body of
Mrs. +. l.. Harrison, aged 50. divorced
wife OF Theodore r. Harrison, an In
dianapolis broker, was found dead in
her home with blankets wrapped
around her head.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Proteat Aoalnat Bread Priees.

Berlin.-The executive committees
of the socialist party and of the fed.
Grafton of socialist labor unions, have
united in protest to the minister OF
the interior against any rise in the
maximum prices Of grain and flour.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
woodworth Heads 5. S. A. R.

Portland, ore-Newell B. Wood
worth of Syracuse. N. Y. was unani-
mously elected president general OF
the Society of the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution at their twenty-sixth
annual convention here Tuesday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Kansas WIN Protect Allens,

Topeka. Kan.-Aliens are given the
same rights of protection under the
Kansas constitution as are citizens OF
the United States, according to rul
ing by s. NJ. Brewster, state attorney
general
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Champ clark Favors suffraqists.

San Francisco-Champ Clark.
speaker of the house of representa-
f1ves, blithely, if tardily. faced
band OF suffragists in a hotel lobby
here Thursday and pledged allegiance
70 their general cause.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23

New York.-Two deaths and fifteen
prostrations resulted here Saturday
from temperature that reached a
maximum of SO degrees. A high humid
ity increased the suffering
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
LusItanla Victim Reeovered.

London.-A body supposed to be
that OF Lindon w. Bates. Jr., of New
York. who lost his life on the LUST
tania. has been washed ashore on the
Limerick coast
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
Drouth Follows r4orrFcane.

Washington.-The island of Rota In
the Ladone archipelago near Guam.
recently devastated by hurricane, now
is suffering a drouth and 500 people
are threatened with starvation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23
RUSSIANS SINK TURKISH SHIPS.
Great Victory Of Cars Torpedo Boat
pestrOyera Reported.

- selb WIWHV1J q O@WI FUFNgNU DU@I
DestrOyers Reported.
London-A feet Of fifty-nine Turk
ish sailing vessels, laden with wal
materials for the Turkish army of the
Caucasus, has been destroyed by Rus
sian torpedo boat destroyers, accord
ing to q dispatch from Sebastopol tc
Reuters Telegram company. The
sailing vessel we're on a voyage to
Trebizond, a seaport of Asiatic Tur
key on the Black sea- The crews
the Turkish ships were made prison
ers by the destroyers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-23

MIRA William S. Lambeer of Long
island City brought suit against the
Long Island railroad for 100000 dam
ages for the killing Of her husband.
MIR. Lambeer lost his life when an
automobile in which he was riding
was run down by a train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26

there was so little dissent from the
view that the American demands
were impossible as to leave little room
for the theory that the newspapers
failed properly to represent public
opinion throughout the Fatherland.
Reports of the violent renewal of
Germany's submarine warfare, in
voIving in one instance the sinking of
an American Ship-the steamer Lee
lanaw-was taken in some quarters
as in the nature of an official intima-
ton that Americas wishes could not
be regarded
Still the tone of the Washington
comment was not entirely pessimistic.
To end a profitless conversation
which. with undue prolongatiOn,
threatened danger, it became neces-
sary. it was pointed out. for the Wash
ington administration to assume a
certain peremptOrineSS of tone in it's
last two communications to Berlin
This tone, it was predicted immedi-
ately after the notes dispatch, would
cause considerable momentary anger
in Berlin.
Many of the same persons who
made the prediction, however. eX-
pressed the opinion that the Germans
would get over their annoyance soon.
They continued to think so today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
FIGHT IN SHADOW
Becker's Lawyers Argue Today
for New Trial.
Sing Sing Attendants Make
Ready for Execution.

New York, July 26.-CounseI for
Charles Becker, condemned to die
Wednesday in the electric chair at
Sing Sing prison for instigating the
murder of Herman Rosenthai, ap-
peared before Justice Ford in the su-
preme court here today toSbegin the
last fight to save their clients life
w. Bourke Cochran, chief counsel
began by reviewing the ground upon
which new trial is desired. Then he
recalled events Immediately preced-
ing the killing of RosenthaI, laying
particular emphasis upon the affidavit
Rosenthal caused to be published. In
this the gambler charged that Becker
was his partner in gambling house.
When Rosenthal was killed and
Rose, Weber, Vallon and Schepps
suspicion naturally pointed toward
Becker and the district attorney de
of the four men under arrest
that they disclose Becker's guilt
Mr.. Cochran read a statement in
which the district attorney was quoted
as saying he had held the four in
Jail and had pounded them day after
day, as he had considered his duty
before God to do"
This explains the whole character
of the trial. said Mr.. Cochran. Here
were four men avowedly guilty and
the district attorney pounded at them
to compel them to disclose somebody
else's guilt
were in progress here preparations for
Beckers execution were being made
at Sing Sing prison today. II was
planned to take Becker from the death
house for a short time and during his
absence 10 remove from his cell all Of
mis- personal possessions and ANYTHING
from which a weapon might be fash
oned.
A black prison made suit, which he
will wear to the electric chair if new
rial is not granted, was to be fur
lished him when he returned to the
leath house. An extra guard was or
Tered at the cell doors. Relatives said
hat Becker refused TO believe he was
o be executed, but was preparing for
he worst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
BRITAIN REFUSES
Turns Down e. s. Protest
Against Ship Seizures.
Orders Lawful; 'InvOIye New
Application of Principles"

Washington, July 26.-Great Brit
aims reply to the American note of
March 80, protesting against enforce
ment of the orders in council which
restrict neutral commerce, was receiv-
ed here today.
1t holds that the orders are within
International law, although they may
involve a new application of princi-
Piles and argues that it is proper to
await a judicial Interpretation.
The new note, in the most courteous
language, holds that Great Britain's S
action is justified by the decisions of
the United States supreme court in
case arising during the Civil war. Any
differences with the United States
over what is termed the new applica-
ton of principles are held to be prop
er for submission to judicial settle
ment.
Secretary Lansing today announced
receipt of the note, but made no an
nouncement of it's contents. 1t will be
forwarded to President Wilson at the
summer White House at Cornish, N
H. and will be given out in Wash
ington for publication later
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
PURSES Are OPEN
Chicago Quick to Extend Relief
to Stricken.
Red Cross Speedily Given $780,
coo for Distribution.

Chicago. July 26.-Chicago opened
its heart and its purse today for the
immediate relief of the survivors of
the E&stland.
Three hundred thousand dollars was
put at the disposal of the Chicago
branch Of the Red Cross, which will
act diSburSing agent. Special
Health Commissioner Robertson is in
general charge of the relief work. Tn
der hlm are working half dozen spe-
cial committees. health department
nurses. city welfare department en-
ployeeS and q dozen volunteers.
Cash in Whirlwind Campaign.
Needed funds were raised in
"hlrIwind campaign among Chicago
bankers, department store owners and
capitalists. Popular subscription funds
are now being made up through ap-
peals in the newspapers, but the
amount needed was felt to be too great
to wait for even the quick response
of the general public.
President Thayer of the Western
Electric company. who rushed here
from New York. Immediately an
nounced that his company had placed
100000 at the disposal of the COM
mittee.
Large Sums Telegraphed.
d. F. Kelley. F. W. Upham and
William Wrigley teleSraphed large
subscriptions Wrigley later announced
coming into Chicago on the Million
aire Special from Lake Geneva.
The Peoples Gas. Light & Coke
company gave $4,000 and Chicago
newspapers save several thousand
dollars.
The moving picture department of
the Chicago Tribune obtained several
thousand feet Of film of the disaster
and this Will be shown and the pro-
ceeds given to help the survivors.
Over long distance telephone from
San Francisco Mayor Thompson
pledged $1,000, and declared he would
be IN Chicago Wednesday.
Ernest Bicknell, national director of
the Red Cross. is in Chicago working
with the local committees in an ad-
visory capacity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
BOARD OF CIVILIANS To
PROBE EASTLAND HORROR

Washington. July ga board
of civilians and naval officers prob
ably will be asked by the depart
ment of commerce to investigate
the EaStIand disaster, in addition
to the Investigation by the board
of federal steamboat inspectors.
Acting Secretary Sweet today
prepared to make a recommended
ton for s1ch an additional investi-
CATION to Secretary RedfieId.
The inspections required by law
of the local board of steamboat in
sDectors in such disasters deal only
with questions of carelessness, III
any. or incompetency of licensed Of
ficcrs. and with the judgment of the
inspectors in passing the vessel on
inspection
Mr.. Sweet said there will be an
investigation with broad scope.
conducted by men i'm whom the
public would have greatest conf
dence because of their standing and
experience.
Should Secretary Rcdfield decide
not to appoint a special board, Il
is probable that Solicitor Thurman
of the department will be sent to
Chicago TO assist in the inquiry ny
the local board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
Are Planning
on Levy of Three Mills.
Seven-TenthS of a Mill Higher
Than Last Year.
TO COVER FLOOD LOSSES
Also Mothers Pensions and the
Free State Fair.
Payment of Fees to County Has
Not Helped.

Tentative figures compiled by the
board of county commissioners show
that the 1915 tax levy for Shawnee
county will be approximately mills,
an increase of = of a mill over the
1914 levy of .23 mills. The commits
sioners will make the official levy
next Monday.
The necessity of making good about
S30,0 600 road and bridge losses caused
by the flood waters this year and of
providing IA of a mill for the free
state fair of Topeka, in addition to all
lowing an amount for mothers pen
sions under the recent act of the legis-
lature. is the cause for the raise, the
commissioners say.
THE county has been taking back
seat in the past and getting the little
end. but this year we have to have
the money" said j. G. Sinner this
morning in explaining the increase in
the levy.
This business of all fees to the
county. which is the result of the fees
and salary bill, hasn't helped the coun-
ty any and the added expense caused
by the loss of so many bridges and
roads by the high water has caused us
to figure on an increase in the levy
this year" explained F. e. Nipps.
''Then the quarter mill levy for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26

lished here yesterday morning.
The first feeling among the Ger
mans was one of surprise-surprise
that America has failed to grasp the
German viewpoint and surprise at the
phrasing of the American note. This
feeling even overshadowS the indig-
nation felt in some quarters over the
statement that any further submarine
attacks resulting in loss of American
property or life would be regarded as
deliberate and unfriendly
The German people will not sanction
the abandonment of the submarine
policy. however much they desire the
friendship of America.
Despite the air of finality about the
latest communication from Washing
ton, political experts here believe that
the negotiations are not at an end.
Sentiment generally favors d reply to
phrased in friendly terms, but
reasSerting the German viewpoint
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26

pletion and laid before Secretary Gar
rison and Daniels within a few days
Upon his return from Cornish, N
H, President Wilson and the two sec
retaries will formulate a comprehen-
Sive defense scheme.
Plans for the navy include a large
increase in submarines, from 80 to so
being recommended; several battle
cruisers; at least four dreadnaughts;
a large increase in the auxiliary and
aerial fleets, and several submarine
bases.
Army plans contemplate an army of
half a million regulars and militia.
A scheme for the reorganization of
the militia reserves to provide a force
for instant service will be urged, it is
believed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
WEATHER IS NORMAL.
Light Showers Have Fallen in Sew
eraI Parts of Kansas.

There have been light scattered
showers in Kansas in the last twenty
four hours. All sections Of the state
reported q cloudy condition this morn
ing. The forecast calls for unsettled
weather with the possibility of show
erS.
The stage of the Kaw river at To-
peka this morning was 81 feet. a 6
of a foot fall since Saturday morning.
Normal for July is 81 feet. sand bars
are now showing in the kaW.
The minimum temperature of 6S
degrees which occurred at six o'clock
this morning was normal for this date.
he n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
RED CROSS QUITS
Lack of Funds Causes With
drawal From Europe.
Officials Express Re-
gret Over Situation.

Washington, July 26.-Decision of
the American Red Cross to withdraw
on October l its doctors alIa
nurses from the European battle fields
was being discussed today by office RS
of the society. who expressed regIe
at the necessity for the action. Lack
OF funds is given as the reason by
Miss Mabel T. Boardman. chairman of
the Red Cross relief committee, who
announced that on the date mentioned
the general fund agSregati1S SIG5O-
600 Will have been exhausted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
MANY SEEK JOBS LEFT
OPEN BY SHIP HORROR

Chicago, July 26.-Hundreds of
unemployed assembled in front of
the Western Electric company's
plant at Cicero this morning, seek
ing positions left open by deaths
in the Eastland disaster. They
were denied admittance to the en-
pIoyment office and were told that
the company had no positions for
them. Police were called to dis
perse the crowd and clear the pave
ment in front of the company's
offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
FIRE AT POUCHKEEPSIE
Police Investigate Blaze That Sgept
Packing and Other Plants.

Poughkeepsie. n. Y, July 26-
Damage estimated at s250,GO0 was
caused early today by fire which swept
an entire city block and destroyed
the Wilbur Lumber company the
plants of Armour & Co., Nelson Nor
ris & Co, and several warehouses and
dwellings.
Regular soldiers from Camp Whit
man, nine miles away, were called to
aid firemen in preventing further
spread of the flames which tins fore
noon were still burning fierceiy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
WASHINGTON AGAIN JARRED.
Germany Again Ignores Note Rights
Guaranteed by Treaty.

Washington. July 26.-The torpedo
ing of the steamer LeelanaW is
shock to American officials, who see
in the incident further aggravation of
the situation between Germany and
the United States. Although they hes
itated today in the absence of details
to construe the act as coming within the
warning of the late American note.
which pointed out that further viola
ton of international law affecting
American citizens would be regarded
!ConIinutd rage Iwo-I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
Considering Indian Blood.

St. Paul. Mimi, July 26.-Testimony
of famous anthropologists from lead
ing universities throughout the coun-
try, concerning the blood of a Chip
pewa Indian, was in prospect here
today. Under the CIapp act mixed
blooded Indians are allowed to sell
their lands. while full bIoods must
hold their land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26

water" said Peterson. The partition
above me gave way-at least some of
the windows did-and I went up
through the cabin. l caught hold of a
long beam supporting the upper deck,
with some others. This beam gave
way, though, and l had 20 swim
again. One man who had been hang
ing on With only his head out of the
water disap ppeared when the beam
broke and l did not see him again I
saw women and men come up all
TContfnued on Page Two1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
BIG REWARD POSTED FOR
WRECKING OF DIRIGIBLES

London. July 26.-Eive thousand
dollars each for the first ten diri.-
ible balloons destroyed. is the prize
offered British airmen today 10y
Baron Michelham.
The only prOvisO is that the air.
ship must be destroyed while in
the air.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26

men and women through the port
holes, but the port holes were too
small and they were forced to drop a
number of them back"
Swept Through Boat: Lives.
J. Peterson, his wife and her sister
were on tho second deck on the port
side and had the experienced of be-
ing washed completely through the
boat after partition had given away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
VENEZUELAN REBELLION
Government Troops Capture General
Mona2as, at Head of Rebels.

Willemstadt, Curacao. July 26.-
Venezuelan government troops on
July %, captured at Guanta, General
Monagas, who. according 70 advices
reaching Curacao, had placed himself
at the head of a force of rebels
Guanta is Venezuelan seaport
town, twelve miles northeast of Bar
celona-
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RUSHING PLANS
TO STRENGTHEN
ARMY and NAVY
e. S. Officials of Both Arms
Hurry Gathering of Data.
Reports Before Garrison and
Daniels in Few Days.
GREAT SCHEME OF DEFENSE
Large Increase in Number of
Plungers Urged.
To ReOrganize Militia Reserves
for Instant Service.
GREAT SCHEME OF Defense
Large Increase in Number of
Plungers Urged.
To ReOrganize Militia Reserves
for Instant Service.

Washington, July 26.-Officials of
the army and navy today were assem-
bling data upon which the administra-
tion's program of national defense will
be based.
Preparation of army and navy re-
ports on the needs of the respective
services likely will be rushed to COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
DON'T LIKEIT
Surprised That Americans Fail
to Grasp Their Viewpoint.
Practically Unanimous i'm Dis
approval of American Note.
BY Carl w. Ackerman.

Berlin, July 26.-The German peo-
pie are practically unanimous in their
approval of the editorial utterances of
the press in commenting on the latest
American note. l have learned this
through extensive conversations with
representative men in all walks of life
since the text of the note was pub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-26
TORPEDO HURLED
AT u. S. VESSEL
TEUTON REPLY?
Many Officials Think Renewed
PIunger War Significant.
Sinking of LeeIanaw Indicates
KaiSer'S Answer.
BERLIN PAPERS ARE DEFIANT
Washington Not Encouraged by
Notes Reception.
Editors Reflect No Desire to
Yield to Wilson.
BERLIN PAPERS ARE DEFIANT
Not Encouraged by
Notes Reception.
Editors Reflect No Desire to
Yield to Wilson.
BY CHARLES p. STEWART.

Washington. July 26.-Officialdom
was not encouraged today by press
accounts of Germany's reception of
President Wilson'S latest note.
1t was agreed that this reception
seemed almost unanimously unfavOr-
able.
On the German newspapers part
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$40 BODIES RECOVERED:
EASTLAND TOLL, 1880
DISASTER AT GLANCE.

CAOSElS GIVEN FOR DISASTER
defective construction of hull;
defective water ballast: overload
ing.
FIXED INVESTIGATION.
BY federal steamboat inspec-
tors. state Attorney Hoync. COrO-
ner Hoffman. Federal District At
tOrney Cline, Chief of Police
Heaiy and Acting Mayor Moor
head.