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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
State Prison Commission
Now Holds the Fate of
Atlanta Factoryman.
THOUSANDS APPEAL
Letter of Dying Judge Is
Stressed by Counsel for
Convicted Man.

A TLANTA, May 31.-The hearing
L N Of Lee NJ. Franks application
for Communication Of sentence from
death to life Imprisonment which be-
gan before the state prison commits
sion here this morning was completed
late today 1t Is expected that the
commissions recommendation will be
transmitted within ten days to tho
governor, who then will take final
action in the case No one appeared
to argue in opposition to Franks ap-
pliCation.
The principal features OF today's
proceedings were letter written "A
few months before his death by
Judge l.. S. Roam, who presided at
Franks trial, i'm which he sought
clemency for the prisoner, and a
statement by Mrs, Frank describing
her husbands actions on the night
following Mary Phagan's murder and
denying rumors of an estrangement
between herself and Frank. Judge
Roam in his letter stated that at the
Continued on Page Seven)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
P. J. WHITE WILL
NOT MOVE TO K. C.
Millionaire Banker Will
Store Household Goods
For Awhile

2. j. White is having his furniture
In the Williamson home on South
Cheyenne packed and stored. When
asked by q representative Of The
World yesterday IL he was preparing
to ship it to his newly acquired home
in Kansas City he said he was not and
did not yet know whether he would
ultimately take up his residence in
Kansas City or elsewhere or not.
at is impossible for high-grade
furniture not to suffer from disuse,
and l am merely having my household
goods packed to protect and preserve
them, and | do not know whether |
shall finally conclude to locate in Kan
sas City or some other city or build
home here in Tulsa. In no event
will my interests or relations to Tulsa
be affected in the slightest degree.
am mighty strong for Tulsa and al
ways shall be, and will probably con-
tinue to spend as much OF my time
here as l have in the past, no matter
where my official residence may be
located"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01

Studied in Solitude.
The president-upon whom rests
the burden of deciding the govern
ment's foreign policy in the absence
of congress- sought solitude during
the early. hours Of the day, as he did
in the trying days Immediately after
the sinking Of the Lusitania. He read
the newspaper text of the note, the
editorial comments, scores of mes
sages, and went motoring-his ia
Vorite diversion when desirous Of un-
disturbed application to problems of
state.
The official text of the German
k0te, differing only in phraseology
from the press translations, reached
the White House just before noon, as
the president started for Arlington
cemetery to attend the memorial eX-
ercises of the G. a. r. and the dedi-
cation of the Maine memorial.
On returning from Arlington, he re-
mained in his study for two hours
reading the official text of the Ger
man note. After a short ride tonight
he returned to his work, mapping
plans for the cabinet meeting of to-
morrow
Note to he Brief.
Just what the president will pro-
pose to his cabinet was n matter of
wide conjecture tonight in official
and diplomatic quarters. There was
a noticeable confidence, however, that
Germany having failed to yield in
principle or fact to the American
point of view, the president would
suggest a course following logically
the strong expressions in the note Of
May 49, Some Of those familiar with
the position of high officials, said the
note to be sento by the United States
would probably be brief and would
be dispatched by Thursday, or before
the end of the present week.
Reiterating that the Lusitania was
q peaceful merchantmen. entitled to
the right of transfer of passengers
and crew previous to any attempt to
destroy any contraban of war aboard
her in accordance with prize law, 1t
is believed the United States will in
sist upon a dlsavowal of such acts
and n guarantee that German subma-
rine warfare will be conducted in the
future along humane lines, assuring
Americans of the safety of their lives
and their ships on the high seas.
Cite NebraslSan Case,
Proposals on the part of Germany
to protract the argument with affida-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01

Wits alleged to be in the possession of
the German embassy here to prove
that the Lusitania carried guns will
not be considered, in view of official
knowledge here that the ship was un-
armed. However, the government is
expected to point out that during the
present discussion the American
steamer Nebraskan has been torpe-
doed by German submarine.
The admission of the German ad-
I1rialty, announced officially today in
report from Ambassador Gerard
that the commander of the submarine
which torpedoed the Gulflight did
mot notice The American flag" or the
Gulflight until after he had fired the
torpedo, Is another circumstance to
which it was thought probable the
United States would advert.
Bcmstorff for Peace.
The conference between the presi-
dent and Count Won Bernstorff ar
ranged for noon Wednesday. after the
note has been prepared, was the sub
ject of much comment tonight. From
well informed sources it was learned
the AMBASSADOR asked for the inter-
view of his own initiative, without in
structions from his government, and
that he wishes to impress the presi-
dent with his desire to do evrything
possible to avoid rupture in friendly
relations between Germany and the
United States. The ambassador has
had some difficulty in communicating
with his foreign office as the cables
are in possession of the allies, and
some of his friends state that. his eff
forts to induce the German govern
ment to send conciiatory answer to
the American note of May 13 failed
largely on that account.
Embassy officials did not talk for
publication, but there was a distinct
disappointment manifest at both the
Austrian and German embassies here
at the character Of the German re-
ply. Both ambassadors were under
stood to have endeavored to obtain a
response that would satisfy the
United states. There was some inti-
ration that the American note Of
May 13 might have been interpreted
n Berlin as meaning a demand for
the cessation of all submarine war;
fire against enemy ships instead Of,
as the note was intended to convey, a
suggestion for the modification Of
submarine activity so that noncom-
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
CENTRAL NATIONAL
PUTTING ON STYLE

George u. Dixon. former day ser
gcant of tho Tulsa police department
and an officer of long and varied eN-
pcrionce was yesterday employed by
the Central National bank as night
Watchman at that institution. a
metropolitan system has been installed
by the Officers Of the bank, which in
cludes private telephone communica-
tion with the police headquarters re-
port board The bank can get into
instant communication with the police
at any hour Of the day and at nights
Waterman Dixon viii report every
hour If he should fail to report at
the appointed time officers would be
hurriedly dispatched To the bank to
find If he had been ovorpowered or
otherwise attacked by burglars
The Central National has also re-
Gently installed bookkeeping ma
chine that makes for speed ana in
sures absolute accuracy In the keep
ing of its customers accounts.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
The Heavy Reinforcements
Gradually Make Their
Force Felt by Enemy,
IN WESTERN ZONE
BATTLES ARE MINOR
Channels Leading to Trent
Reported in Possession
Of the Italians.

THE heavy reinforcements which
Il have been coming to the support
OF the closely pressed Russians in
middle Galicia apparently are making
themselves felt, as the latest reports
from the Russian war office declare
that the battle on the San river is de-
Neloping in favor Of the Russian
troops The fortress of Przemysl, now
held by the Russians, has been the
object Of an Austro- German envelop-
Ing movement for some weeks past.
ana against the completion of the
circle the Russian commanders have
been striving.
A strong offensive has been un-
tertaken by the Russians on various
fronts, and In the Dniester region they
report the capture of seven thousand
prisoners and nearly nineteen thou
sand between the river Pilica and the
upper Nistula in the period from May
II to May "a.
The fighting in the western war
zone during the past day or two has
been of minor Importance
Italian Invasion.
The Italian invasion Of Trent is
proceeding steadily and reports from
the frontier say that the group Of
1ortltlcations commanding the passes
leading to the vest entrenched capt.
tai, which has its center at Trent, have
been occupied by Italian troops.
There are indications Of an air raid
Of possibly large proportions by Yep
pelin dirigibles on London in the near
future. The British official press bu-
reau, in late announcement, says
Heppelins are reported to have been
seen near Ramsgate and Brentwood
and in certain outlying districts Of
London At the same time the warm
ing is issued that no statement what
ever should be published in the Eng
lish newspapers dealing with places
in the neighbOrhood of London
reached by aircraft except such in
formation as the admiralty would is
sue.
According to advices from Washing
ton, the American government prob
ably will dispatch a brief note to Ber-
lin In response to Germany's reply
to the American demands in connec-
ton with the sinking Of the Lusitania,
before the end Of the week, which
will leave no doubt as to the countrys
purpose.
Inc German government has Offi-
cially notified the American ambas-
sador at Berlin that the American
steamer Gulflight, torpedOed in the
English channel on May !, was mis-
taken for a British vessel, and that
she was attacked because of this error.
Although recent reports from Con-
stantinOple have favored the Turkish
troops in the operations cn the CAL
lipoli peninsula the British war office
announces that In furious engage
mcnt Of recent date the Turkish cas-
ualties numbered 1000, while the al
lies lost only 300,
Drop Bombs on Base.
An Italian dirigible has dropped
bombs on the Austrian naval base Of
Pola, the arsenal. according TO the re-
port Of the Italian ministry Of marine,
being set on fire.
Sir Edward Grey. the British for
eign secretary, has temporarily left
his post because Of an affection OF
the eyes. He will be replaced by tho
Earl of Crewe, assisted by the Mar
quis of Landsdowne.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01

DAMAGE THREATENED
City Refused to Supply De
mands of "Summer Wheat
Field Tourists -

ENID, May 31.-Supported by the
Il militia, the combined forces OF
the sheriff and the chief of police es-
corted 5000 men to the railway sta
tions tonight and ordered them to
board freight trains The authorities
took action after threats of violence
had been uttered against officials and
merchants who refused to feed them.
The militia Is under arms tonight
awaiting orders from Sheriff Hume,
while the latter assisted by deputies
is engaged in ridding the city of dis
turbers. The trouble began today
when Mayor Glover served notice that
the city would no longer provide food
and lodging for men who came here
in answer to calls for harvest help.
For about a week the city officials
provided for those who were stranded
and in a short time several hundred
were receiving two meals day and
lodging quarters The county refused
to furnish supplies. Then |. w. w
agitators began to arrive, and the dis
content spread rapidly
Would Hold Up Price.
The leaders began attempts to or
ganize the men for the purpose of
forcing farmers to pay SO per day.
State Labor Commissioner Ashton and
Local Superintendent Feger have been
attending to the agitators, picking
them out and seeing that they left the
city. But when notice came from the
mayor that no more food would be
distributed committee visited that Of
fetal and finally demanded that they
> Ia
informed Mayor Glover that they
would have it one way or the other.
Cali for Help
During the afternoon the police
closed the building that had served
as quarters, while scores Of sullen men
gathered on the outside. Many went
up town and attempted to obtain sup
plies from merchants, but in most
cases were refused. In some cases it
is reported the merchants were in
timidated, and representations were
made to Governor Williams in the
afternoon by Sheriff Hume, after he
had been called up by Mayor Glover
for help. The situation demanded inn
mediate action and the county author
tiles Joined in placing the matter be-
fore the governor with the result
that Captain Ralph Jarboe was or
dered to call out Company X and
await orders.
The company is under arms today
ready to assist the officers IL further
trouble develops tonight with the 200
or more harvest hands still in the
city Early tonight the officers
placed 125 men aboard a north
bound freight train, among them
being |. w. w. agitators who, accord
ing to the officers, precipitated the
trouble
shortly atterward other groups
CONTINUED On Page Two.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
ANOTHER BIG REAL
ESTATE DEAL MADE
Main Street Corner on Sev-
enth Sold for $1,000
Yesterday.

Tho record for the month ot May,
already the largest month Of the year
in the amount OF real estate deals.
was augmented again yesterday when
it was announced that the vacant lot
at the southwest corner Of Seventh
and Main streets had been sold to
Ross 4 Grels, well-known oil opera.
tors Of Tulsa. The property was for
merly owned by +. l.. Rhodes OF Nc
Keesport Ohio.
The sale was made through Russell
e Abbott, one OF the leading firms OF
the city. The price paid was $1,000,
a record breaker in this vicinity. The
lot has a frontage of 70 feet on Main
street and runs back i40 feet.
It is understood that Ross & Greis
will improve the property by building
a store and office building on the
front end and modern garage in the
rear. fronting on Seventh street
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
CREW OF BRITISH
STEAMER rs SAVED

CARDIFF. Wales, May 31-The
crew of the British steamer DiXana,
torpedOed off Ushant last Saturday,
was landed today at Barry dock.
They said several shells were fired
at the steamer and this was the only
warning they had After the crew
got into the boats torpedo was
fired at the engine room. A guam
tity Of wreckage fell into one of the
boats from this explosion and two
Of the crew were injured.
The tOrpedoing occurred at 1880
a. m. Saturday. The following day
the crew was picked up by a Greek
steamer.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
SUSPEND ATTEMPTS
TO LIFT THE F-4

WASHINGTON, May S1.-The hole
ound by divers in the forward COM
partment of the sunken submarine
IA at Honolulu was caused by the
salvage operations and not by the ac-
cident which disabled the craft ac-
cording to a report today from Rear
Admiral Moore. The cause Of the
disaster will not be determined until
the vessel is brought to the surface.
Operations have been suspended
temporarily owing to a heavy swell.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
In a Friendly Tone.

Milwaukee Daily News-The reply,
on the whole is void OF atmosphere
than that of friendly purpose. It's
good faith, however, will be questioned
by many, insofar as it relates to the
case Of the Lusitania and viii be held
as an effort to spart for time. It is
disappointing in this respect. How
ever, while 1t has the appearance
somewhat OF maneuvering, it is to
be hoped the mater will be pursued
in a maner to uphold the dignity and
the justice OF its course
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
Rigid Policy Toward the
German Governments
Now the Definite Plan
Only Immediate Concessions on Part
Of Germans Will Deter Action;
Mexico MuddleS Affairs

WASHINGTON, May 3l-PreSdent Wilson intends to
shape the of the United States government in the na-
Onal which has leave doubt abroad Of the
country purpose only to speak, but necessary act for the
of humanity.
Two 'lngs determined upon by the president today
First that Germany avoidance of the larger questions of
humanity and the spirit of international law by technical
ment hitherto mdSputed point the statutes of nations
of the right of visit and search craft when
cOmterng merchantmen whether carrying cOntraband
must be met promptly with again setting forth briefly the
facts found by investigation Of officials here the cargo and
peaceful equipment OF the uSltana and eatng the earnest
intention of the United States hold the German government
trct accountability for all violations of American rights
The high Count Won Bestor the German ambassador has
been granted interview with the president for Wednesday
m unless he brings proposal from his government answering
the demands OF the United States differently from the
received from Dr. Won agOw, the German foreign minster-a
circumstance which doubted in well informed quareth pres
lens framed by him in consultation with his cabinet
will not be materially affected
Rigid Mexican Policy.
Second that Notwithstanding the critical situation with Ger
many there shall be issued tomorrow the statement which has been
of all factions i'll Mexico serving notice that unless they them
selves bring early end the dpobe conditions which their
warfare has wrought other will be found by the
United States the interest of humanity millions of
combaant MeXcans from the thoeS of starvation and further
vastaion of property.
The effect of the warning Mexico the president hopes
will be the coalition within the few weeks of the best ee
the southern republic to form provisional government
which the United States and other countries accord early
recognition.
The situation produced by the receipt of unyedng
reply from Germany the request of the United States for repara
the American lives lost in the sinking of the utana and
against the destruction of American lives property
future overshadOwed the Mexican problem well all
other governmental activities today. ..
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01

" , ,,,,s ,,cetir,, of uromnent
~ ,iti,o,. loI1 ,,ostordo,. .,ffsrnoon
-. ,,,,
III the Colhnerclal 'lup IooII'9' II ""'
decided to submit to the voters OF
TuIso in the near future three bond
t.., -, 500 ooo sor
issues III 'he 'o'l SUI" VI S'-1'OO' '''
the construction 81 additional sewers,
a city hall and a li-mile boulevard,
Some Of the heoviest taxpavcrs in
tho aity incIuding most Of The Com
u,o Gi,y' I,,I, diroci ors End ali The citv
@oaIa tTlt,tl V,"p or, nrosent ot me meeting
T!,io,,'S, T,ior', yotnd IN rsyor of submit.
tt,e, ~ ti,roo iss,,ca r9mcd and If
ns una6 nv i,ee rnorI,,nrs aI sentiment mat nil
W. ~ nrnmnsitions ,,o,,id carry
Tulsa must go tor%aru, ,,Ssdsao4 Ho' oocN'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
Meet Demands or United States
Will Act, Is Wilson'S Final Word
CONQUERlNG HEROES
RETURN.

Chief Of Police Burns and
Thomas Quinn, Tulsa police COM
missioner have returned from
Cincinnati bringing with them
the news that the international
Sheriffs association and Inter-
national association Of railroad
agents and police will make
Tulsa their meeting place in
1916. Burns returned Sunday
and Quinn arrived home yester-
day morning.
They made a hard fight for
the national chief of police meet
ing but lost to Newark The
two conventions won will bring
between eight and ten thous-
and delegates and visitors to
Tulsa next year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
BruSt Statesmanship.

New Orleans States-Germany pit
iful lack of tactful statesmen, so often
remarked during the war and re-
sponsible for her present isolation,
again is reflected in the manner in
which she has met the American note.
She has preferred to met the right
eous American protest against her
merciless slaughter by evasions as
weak as they are unworthy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
rrcshAtcrinns WON'T Unitc.

LONELAND May 3l.-TheI pOssi-
bility of uniting at this time with
other churches of the Presbyterian
doctrine was eliminated today by the
general assembly of the United Pres
byterian church when an adverse re-
port Of the committee on bills and
oVcrtures was adopted.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
II. 8 Note of No Avail

Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin,
Evidently the German
marine policy will not be altered
pending the discussion which tho note
invites The note leaves un-
the crisis which called II
forth. With confidence In the fair
ness and wisdom and devotion OF
President Wilson, the American peo-
Pile await further developments.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
VIII Snnnnrt Wilson

Milwaukee Journal - We have
trusted to the president the handling
of this great international business.
Standing behind him today Is the
whole body of the American people,
who will support him in whatever
course he takes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
ignores EVERYTHING.

FL Paso Herald-Germany reply
is no answer. 1t does not meet one
single point in the American note. It
ignores our good will, questions our
good faith, doubts our facts, brushes
aside our arguments, overlooks our
threats, acknowledges no wrong,
transfers all blame, claims full JUS
tifiaction, declares her policy fixed,
avoids the whole question of duty to
humanity and awaits our next move.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
Can We Deny Mediation.

Pittsburgh Dispatch-The points
raised may seem triflins compared to
the main issue set forth in the pres-
dents note, but can we, as consistent
advocates of the arbitration of inter-
national questions. deny the further
consideration which Germany asks?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
PRESS COMMENT ON GERMAN REPLY

ises on which its argument over the
Lusitinia followed to a conclusion,
commits German diplomacy to an
other blunder. There can be no tenn
porizing on such an issue. Either
Germany must make such amends as
are possible or the United States must
take such action as will compel re-
spect for the lives Of its iCtlzens.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
Wilson Must Stand Pat.

indianapolis News-The German
note will create the most unfavorable
in the United States.
There can be no surrender Of prin-
ciple by the president.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
4 Final Conclusion

Baltimore American-The German
note is but reiteration OF proposi-
tions concerning which the American
attitude has been stated definitely
and with a finality of conclusion from
which there Is no retreating.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01
EyaSiye Reply.

Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Evasion and dilatory purposes are so
obvious in the reply Of Germany to
President Wilson's note as severely to
test the temper Of the American peo-
nle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01

muniton on board, then it was no
longer a merchant vessel, but a ship
Of war, and as such was entitled to
no protection and no more considera-
ton could be given persons on board
than If they were on an armOred Eng
llsh cruiser. But If It was a merchant
blame
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-06-01

Minneapolis Journal-The German
note Is not a reply to the American
note. but a postscript to what Ger
many's reply should have been. 1t is
a quibble, an evasion, a pettlfogging
about minor details.