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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20

Cardiff, July 19.-G1:50 D. m. 1.-The center of the negotiations in connec- ton with the great strike of coal miners shifted suddenly to Cardiff to- night with the arrival of the minister of munitions David Lloyd d-George; the president of. the Board of Trade, Wal ter Runciman, and the president of the board of education, Arthur Henderson, for a conference with the miners lead CTS
 Henderson is leader of the labor party in the House of Commons. The cabinet members were snet at the train by officers of the South Wales Miners federation. They held preliminary talk and arrangements were made for an address by Mir. Lloyd George to- morrow befQre the whole body of rep resentatives of the miners in the South Wales field. It is thought some agree ment may be reached then. although the mon are still obdurate in the mat ter of accepting the terms offered in conceding that they are subject to the governments compulsory arbitration act
 great crowd gathered at the station to greet Lloyd-George, who Is popular throughout Wales.
 Lloyd George told the executive of fcers of the federation that it was i'm possible to wage a successful war abroad with strike at home and that no government responsible for q colossal war could positively allow the continuance of a conflict between la bor and capital to imperil the chances of victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Slaton Surprised

Seattle, Wash. July 19.-Surprise and regret at the attempt on the life of Leo M Frank by a fellow convict at the prison farm at Milledgeville. Ga., were expressed by former Gov John M Slaton of Georgia, who was here today on his way to San Francisco,
 ''I do not believe the attack on Frank could be traced to any outside Influence working for Franks destruction" he said. "I believe that the criminal mind. aroused perhaps by newspaper reports. was respon- sible. Frank was put in the safest place for him in the state,
 He said he had no reason to regret com muting Franks death sentence to life im- prisonment.
 'T would do 1t again tomorrow If con frcnted with the same possibility of mis- take in the evidence by which he was con- vtcted." declared MT. Siaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
GERMANS
 BEHIND STRIKE
United States to Investigate Activities of German Sympathizers Whom England duplicates As Cause of Labor Unrest In
 MunitiOn Factories

wahngton July 1s-At the instance the
  certain employing unlawful ne to at allie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Cruiser Sunk

Rome July ls.-tvia LondoA " 90 12:42 a. mD-An Italian cruiser ron. comprising the Varese. FrancesA 'er- rucio, Giuseppe Garibaldi and the or Pisani.N proceeded at an carly hour h> : day morning to Cattaro .an Austrian sea port in Dahnatia, and opened fire.
 During the course of the operations tho Italian commander discovered that a number of Austrian battleships had taken refuge in the harbor. These, although not of modern type would have been able effectively to face the somewhat slow
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
Gompers Calls Conference

VIZ shington, July 19.-Samuel Gompers. t~ lent of the American Federation of fkssr. announced tonight that he had
 (Csntiausa en Pass Tsn.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
DAVID LLOYD-GEORGE ADDRESSES COAL
 STRIKERS IN WALES
Says He Hopes for Settlement of Joint Coal Strike, But Can
 Make No Predictions

Cardiff, Wales, July 1O.-(6:3O D. m.)--The minister of munitions, David LIoyd-GeOrge, arrived here tonight and addressed n deIega- tion of miners. He presented a let ter from Premier Asquith.
 Mir. LIoyd-GeOrge said he hoped for a settlement of the coal miners strike, hut could make no predic- tiOns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-20
London, July 20.-(3:36 a. m. )-The Morning Posts Budapest correspondent re- ports that the gradual evacua- tion of Warsaw has been order ed by Russians.

London. July 19.-G1.25 D. mi With the German Field Marshal vor iindenbnrg on the north and vor Macl>ensen on the south whipping for ward the two ends of great ar around Warsaw. it is realized in Ems lnnd that Grand Duke Nicholas. i. defending the city has the most sever task imposed upon him since the out break of the European war. Some mil itary writers seem to think the flea Is well-nigh impossible.
 There was sustained confidence that Germanys previous violent attacks along the Bzura- -Rawka front never would pierce the Russian line. but the present colossal coordinate movement was developed with such suddenness and carried so far without meeting se- rious Russian resistance that more and more the British press Is discounting the fall of the Polish capital and while not giving up all hope of It's retention is pointing out the enormous difficulty the Russian armies have laid under from the start by the existence of such d salient
 Warsaw Must Go
 Unable to straighten out their line by an advance through East Prussia, in the north. and Gaicia. in the south, the Russians perpetually have faced the pincers of the Austro- Germans, and If these can be sufficiently frightened Warsaw must go and with 1t the en- tire line.
 As was the case Saturday. when the Avstro Germans recorded the success of their offensive in the east, no off cial communication from either Berlin Vienna reached the London news papers today. Saturdays communica- ton was released Sunday for publi cation and up to nearly midnight to- night no new communication has come to hand. In the absence of additional official information from Petrograd there Is nothing to throw fresh light on the eastern front but the Austro- German advance could hardly soon have lost its momentum.
 According to the latest accounts the Austro- German forces. advancing from Prasznysz. were within 40 miles of Warsaw, while to the south Von Mackensens center at points was within 10 miles of the Lublin-cho rai1rpad
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
THOMAS A. EDISON GIVES
HIS GENIUS TO U. S,
triotic Duty-WilI Serve With
out Pay.

West Orange, N. j., July 14.-Thom-
as A. Edison has accepted an invita-.
ton from Secretary Daniels to head
an advisory board of civilian inventors
for bureau of invention and develop
ment to be created in the department.
His acceptance will go forward at
once to Washington where the new
plans await word from the man "who
can turn dreams into realities
Mr.. Daniels idea of utilizing in
ventive genius of Americans In and
out of the military and naval service
to meet conditions of warfare shown
in the conflict on land and sea In Eu-
rope is outlined in a letter written
last Wednesday,, asking Mr.. Edison
whether, as a patriotic service to his
country, he would undertake the task
of advising the proposed bureau.
The plan Is to have several men
prominent in special lines OF invent
i've research associated in the work.
Among the great problems to be
laid before the investigators the sec
Rotary mentioned submarine warfare,
adding that he felt sure that with Mr..
Edisons wonderful brain to help them
the officers of the navy would be able
ito meet this new danger with new
devices that will assure peace to our
country by their effectiveness"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
THAW SANE; WILL
KNOW FATE FRIDAY
Decision to Free Slayer Held Up
by Court.
ONLY TWO BALLOTS BY JURY
Jurors Are Out Forty-Eight Minutes
Crowds Pleased by Verdict
State Announces 1t VIII
Appeal.
ONLY TWO BALLOTS BY JURY

New York, July 16.-Harry Kendall
Thaw was declared sane on Wednes-
day by jury which for nearly three
weeks listened to testimony given in
the supreme court here before Justice
Peter Hendrick. Forty-eight minutes
were consumed and two ballots were
taken in reaching verdict
Justice Hendrick will announce later
whether the commitment upon which
Thaw was incarcerated in the State
Hospital for the Criminal Insane at
Matteawan shall be vacated, thereby
giving to the slayer of Stanford White
the liberty for which he has fought in
the courts for nine years.
Justice Hendrick read the verdict
and handed it back to the clerk.
Gentlemen of the jury" said the
clerk, "the question you have been
asked is this: Is Harry K. Thaw sane?
Your answer is yes"
Thaw went to where his mother was
sitting a few feet away and, throwing
his arms about her neck, kissed her.
The verdict recorded, John B.
Stanchfield, chief counsel for Thaw,
made motion that the commitment
signed by Justice Downing, following
a verdict of not guilty on the ground
of insanity, which was returned by the
jury at Thaw's second trial for the
murder of White, be vacated. Deputy
Attorney General Becker in reply re-
quested time In which the state might
prepare an appeal.
Justice Hendrick reminded the law
yers that he had not given his de-
cision.
AS soon as the jury was dismissed
Thaw crossed to the box and shook
hands warmly with each of the men.
His mother also shook hands with the
jurymen, saying to each: THANK you
so much for all that you have done"
Outside the courthouse wide fight
of steps had been crowded all after
noon. When Thaw, fianked by dep
uty sheriffs, appeared in the doorway
a great cheer went up and those who
did not cheer applauded with their
hands.
In explaining why two ballots were
taken one of the jurors, Jaul J. Marks,
said that on the first ballot the vote
was eleven to one that Thaw was
sane. The vote was unanimous on the
second ballot.
Mr. Marks also said that he and the
other members of the jury believed
that Thaw was eccentric and, posi-
bly,, mentally weak, but that they did
not believe that he would harm any
one
Thaw has said nothing SO far as to
what he will do if freed. The only
thing he has said was that he was
first going to Pittsburgh to visit his
mother and then go to California to
see the exposition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
CARRANZA TROOPS TAKE
THE CITY OF MEXICO
Capital Is Captured From Zapata
Forces After Fierce BattIe-3,5oo
Fall In Struggle.

Galveston, Tex, July ia cable
gram from Vera Cruz on Sunday gives
particulars of the battle at Mexico
City and it's occupation, which Pablo
Gonzales effected
Gonzales wired Carranza Sunday
that the occupation of the city began
with, heavy fighting between Guada-
lupe and Rio Consulate, within the
city limits.
AS result of the fight the Zapatis-
tas lost over $500 men in killed and
wounded, four cannon and immense
quantities of arms and ammunition.
After their defeat the Zapatistas be-
gan evacuating the city, fleeing to-
ward Cuernavaca, to the south. They
were followed by a portion of Con
zales' army, while other forces were
dispatched to flank the fleeing reac-
tionaries and to cut their retreat sew
eral miles south of the city.
Fearful carnage is said to have re-
suited when the retreat was cut, al
though particulars of this fighting are
lacking.
Reports stated that Gonzales already
has rushed several trains of provisions
into the city to the relief of thousands
of destitute civilians, and that the ar
rival of these trains caused great DEM
onStrations in favor of the constitu.
tionalists.
The permanent establishment of
the old capital is expected in a few
days.
Gen. Lopes de Lara has been ap-
pointed governor of the federal dis
trict.
Messages to headquarters at San
Antonio, Tex, of the American Red
Cross said Monclova, Coahuila, had
been captured by Carranza soldiers,
but that sharp fighting continued to
the north of the city.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
WILSON'S ANSWER
TO Be READY SOON
President VIII Lay Subject Be-
fore Cabinet.
RETURNS TO CAPITAL SOON
Telegram From Cornish to Tumulty
Indicates Executive Has Arrived
at No Decision as to Policy
of U. S.

Washington, July 15.-The first off,
plans of President Wilson for deal
ing with the situation that has arisen
between Germany and the United
States came on Tuesday In telegram
from Cornish, N. H., to Secretary
Tumulty, stating that the president
would return to Washington soon to
lay the entire subject before his cabi-
net. 1t indicated that the president
had not yet arrived at decision as
to the policy of the government.
The White House statement was as
follows.
Referring to statements appearing
in certain morning newspapers with
reference to the attitude of the presl-
dent toward the reply to the German
government, Secretary Tumulty this
evening gave out the following tele-
gram which he had received from the
president
Please say that from the moment
of the arrival of the official text of the
German note l have given the matter
the closest attention, keeping con-
stantly in touch with the secretary of
state and with every source that would
throw light on the situation; that so
soon as the secretary of state and l
have both maturely considered the sit
uation l shall go to Washington and
get into personal conference with him
and with the cabinet and that there
will be as prompt an announcement as
possible of the purposes Of the govern
ment'
Official opinion here continued to
regard the situation as grave. Secre-
tary Lansing and other members OF
the cabinet who are here hold this
view. Mr.. Lansing and his assistant
have been canvassing the entire field
of law and policy presented by the
German note and the president al
ready has received some of the
memoranda bearing on important
points.
The statement from the White
House has made it apparent that the
PRESIDENT has
the idea of summoning Mr.. Lansing
to the summer capital. 1t is assumed.
however. that Mr.. Wilson will return
here the last of the week and that
the subject will be laid before the
cabinet next Tuesday
Emphasis has been laid In off1clal
quarters to the fact that the issues
involved are of such seriousness and
importance that consideration for
week or more of the kind of reply that
should be made ought not to be con-
strued as meaning that the necessity
for a firm definition of American pol
icy was underestimated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
JOSEPH A. HOLMES is DEAD.
Head of U. S. Bureau of Mines Elk
pires in Denver.

pires in Denver.
Denver, Colo, July 15.-Joseph Aus
tin Holmes. director of the federal bu-
reau of mines at Washington ana
widely known geologist, died at MS
home here on Tuesday of tuberculosis.
Doctor Holmes had been In poor
health for several months. He came
to Denver about four months ago Win
his family in the hope of regalnlng
strength.
Doctor Holmes was f1fty-five years
old and a native of South Carolina.
He had been director of the bureau OF
mines since 1910.
Doctor Holmes was regarded by MS
associates in the government service
at Washington as the father of the
bureau of mines, which by campaign
of education and experiment, has
largely reduced the death toll among
the underground workers. He also
was credited with making safety
first" a national movement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
GERMANS ATTACK HILL NO. 60.
Kaiser's Troops Take Offensive In
East and West.

Kaiser's Troops Take Offensive In
East and West.
Berlin, July Ia (by wireless). Ger
man troops have taken the offensive
on the southeast of Ypres in an effort
to drive the British from Hill No. so,
which was taken by the English troops
several weeks ago in sanguinary
conflict. The report from the German
general staff on Monday announces
that part Of the English position on
the northern slope of the hill has
been blown up and also reports the
capture of the Souchez cemetery, with
many prisoners.
In northern Poland, west OF the
Niemen and in the region Of the SUI
walki-Kalwarja pond, German troops
captured nearly two miles and a half
of the Russians outer positions.
Paris, July 15.-The official COM
munique admits the loss of the
Souchez cemetery after sharp con-
flict in which the Germans again made
use of poisonous gases to open the
way to victory. After they had loosed
the gas upon the French lines theGer-
mans made fierce attack. This was
repulsed at first. but the Germans re-
newed their assault and took the GEM
etery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
NEGRO KILLED BY POSSE.

Officers and Citizens of Georgia Dyna-
mite Home of Triple Slayer.
Macon, Ca, July ia posse Of citi-
zens and county officers on Wednes-
day shot and killed Peter Jackson, a
negro, accused of killing three white
men near Cochran, Ga. The negro had
barricaded himself in his home and
defied the posse, who, according to re-
ports received here, blew up the house
with dynamite. Jackson was shot
down.
Jackson's work, according TO re-
ports, was criticized by Lynn Sanders,
farm supervisor. Later, 1t is alleged,
Jackson accosted Sanders and killed
him. Later w. s. Hogg. marshal, and
Oscar Lawson were killed by the negro.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
Parade for Wisconsin Day.

PaFa0e TOR Wisconsin Odys
An industrial parade in which Wis
consin-made goods will be shown will
start the festivities in connection with
the celebration of Wisconsin day at
the Panama-Pacific exposition on
August 9, the anniversary of the death
of Solomon Juneau.
All Wisconsin manufacturers have
been asked to notify their California
representatives to cooperate with the
officials in celebration of the day.
John T. Murphy of Superior. one of
the commissioners, conferred with
William George Bruce of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association
recently regarding the celebration and
was assured the support of Milwaukee
manufacturers.
There will be little expense in con-
nection with the parade California
representatives of Wisconsin con-
Germs will take CHARGE of floats. Bands
will be furnished by exposition authori-
ties.
It is also planned to have the prin-
chile stores in San Francisco make
special displays on August 8. showing
Wisconsin made goods in attractive
manners.
After the parade, the visitors will
go the Wisconsin buildings, where
the celebration will be continued.
Speeches will be made and an enter
tainUent given.
Arrangements are now being made
for a speaker. Governor Philip has
been asked to deliver the principal adj
dress, but a previous engagement may
prevent his attending.
Roy L. Donley. president OF the Cali
fornia- Wisconsin society, is taking an
active interest in making the day a
success and will have general charge
of the celebration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
oRvILLE WRIGHT TO AID U. S.
Noted Inventor Will Be Member of
Civilian Advisory Board.

Washington, July Is. - Orville
Wright is scheduled to join Thomas
A. Edison among the members OF the
civilian advisory board of inventors
Secretary Daniels is organizing, it was
understood in navy circles here.
Edison will devote himself especial
ly to submarine development, it was
said. wright naturally to problems or
fight.
With Edison as the navy's expert
on undersea craft and Wright as its
authority on vessels of the air, 1t was
agreed the department will have the
greatest combination in the world.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
GERMAN RAIDER DESTROYED.
Cruiser Koeniesberg Demolished by
African River Monitors.

London, July 14.--The German pro-
tected cruiser Koenigsberg, 3,34S tons,
which late last fall took refuge from
the British feet in the Ruff river. in
German East Africa, has been de-
stroyed by British river monitors and
bombs dropped from aeroplanes, ac-
cording to an official announcement by
the admiralty on Monday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
CREW OF cHocTAW SAVED.
Vessel Which Struck and Sunk Lake
Steamer Brings Survivors.

Port Huron, Mich, July 13.-Capt.
Charles Fox and the crew of the
steamer Choctaw of the Cleveland
Cliff Iron company, laden with coal,
upbound, which was cut in two in a
collision off Presque isle in Lake HUI
ron during fog, are safe in port at
Sarnia, Ont, opposite here, where they
arrived aboard the steamer Wahcon-
dab of the Canada Steamship lines,
Ltd. The Choctaw sank Immediately
after the collision. The Wahcondah's
bow was punctured and she received a
large hole in her side.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
MAKES PROTEST TO BRITAIN.

Swedish Minister Objects to "Per-
petuaI MoIestation of Commerce"
Berlin. July 16.-From Stockholm
comes a report that the Swedish min
lister has protested in London against
the perpetual molestation of Swedish
commerce." and that Norway and
Denmark sustain the protest
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21

Crop Damage Estimated at $25, 100000.
The passage of the agricultural bill
creating the office of state entomolo-
gist indicates a growing realization of
the tremendous damage done by in
sects and fungi which could well be
prevented if there were a general
knowledge as to the best remedy.
A damage of $25,0O0,t 90 is done an
nually in the state by the ravages of
insects. This injury extends not only
to farm crops, fruits and stored prod
ucts, but to wooden goods and cloth
ing, furs, feathers, shade and ornamen-
tai trees and shrubs The damage
done by the insects such as flies and
mosquitoes to cows and horses also
amounts to huge sum.
A majority of the states have an
official entomologist such as the bill
passed by the senate would create.
The duties of this official consist of
aiding in the control and suppression
of destructive insect pests and fungi.
Information is conveyed to the public
through the medium of the public
press and messages. The Office of
state inspector of nurseries and or
chards would be absorbed by the new
commissioner.
The bill is in harmony with steps
taken by the National Nurserymen s
association acting in cooperation with
the Association of State Orchard In
spectors to secure Uniform legislation
in all states on the subject of nursery
and orchard inspection.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
LAWSON DENIED NEW TRIAL.
Labor Leader, Convicted of Murder,
Sentenced to Life in Prison.

Sentenced to Life in Prison.
Trinidad, Colo, July 14.-John R.
Lawson, labor leader convicted of
murder in connection with strike dis
orders, was denied lew trial by
Judge CRANKY Hillyer in district court
here on Monday. Lawson was SEN
fenced to spend the remainder of his
life at hard labor in the state peniten-
tiary. Lawson maintained his inno-
cence, charged that he had been made
the victim of a corporation-controlled
prosecution and alleged that the trial
through which he passed had been a
'travesty on justice" Lawson was
visibly affected.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
interpretations.

interpretations.
Edgerton Investment company. Ed
gerton, capital $4,000; incorporators,
r. B. Earle, W. e. Atwen, G. W.
blanchard and Henry johnson
Union Canning company, Sawyer;
capitai, $t0,oG0; incorporators, d. L.
Timm. A. A. PauiSoa and Geo $
Leverenz.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-07-21
Aviators Rombard Smyrna.

Athens, July IA Chios dispatch
announces that allied aviators bonn
barded Smyrna Sunday and set fire to
the petroleum depots there.