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Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

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Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

Miscellaneous.
FARM for sale; must sell my Fellsmere
farm. 70 acres muck prairie land.
Uphoff. 40 Times Bldg. ST. Louis. Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

FOR SALE so acres of rich. level farm
land. Price 500, or will trade for good
touring car. Ford preferred, Il. j. Hunt
Florence. Neb Tel. Florence 1872
WILL sell so acres OF level. rich farm
land for $3.50 cash. or will trade for
young mares with foal j. l.. Rich Flor
ence, Neb. Tel Florence 1872
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18

man of the state prison ommiss!on
Mr Davidson, with Commissioners
Railey and Patterson, was here TO IN
spect the penitentiary when Frank
was seized.
Mr. Davidson's statement said that
as the mob so completely controlled
the situation, that mo responsibility
rested upon anybody at the farm
some comment was heard here Tues
day as to why the lynchers had to deal
with only five men--the warden. the
superintnedent, two guards and
"trusty" In charge at gate.
That Warden ]. T. Smith and Su-
perintendent J. NJ. Burke were power
less to resist, is not questioned here
Frank was seized by five men, hurried
outside and thrust into an automobile
along with a long rope that dangled
before his eye He did not utter
word altho he was handled roughly. II
is said.
The body, which was found at
O'Clock Tuesday morning. dangled from
the tree for several hours while q
throng from the surrounding country
side gathered about the scene. by a
vote Of the crowd the body was cut
down without mutilation and taken by
automobile to Atlanta, where another
throng congregated to view 1t.
Think Mob From Marietta.
Officials Of Cobb county, In whlch
the lynching occurred, Immediately m
stitutet, ali n"estiSe!!cn. H:"he'
Booth empaneled jury and an
nounced that the county commission
had empowered him to employ addl-
tional counsel Two witnesses ap-
peared before the jury which then ad-
journed its sessions for week.
While the identity OF none OF the
members OF the mob was known to
officials Tuesday night. 1t was sus-
gested that the fact that Frank was
taken nearly one hundred miles IN an
automobile from the state prison al
most to the outskirts OF Marietta indl-
Gated that most OF the lynchers came
from this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18

London, Aug. 1s.-The outskirts Of
London were raided last night by Zep-
pelins Several persons were killed.
Damage to property was not impor-
tant. Ten persons were killed in the
air raid. One Zeppelin is believed to
have been hit. Thirty-six persons
were injured. The air raid was over
the eastern counties Of England.
Many Injured.
The statement given out to the press
says:
'Zeppelins visited the eastern coun.
ties last night and dropped bombs.
Anti aircraft guns were In action and
one Zeppelin was hit.
Air pistols were active. but owing
to the difficult atmospheric conditions
the Zeppelins were able to get away.
Some houses and buildings and
church were damaged.
The following casualties have been
recorded:
"Killed-Men, seven: women. two:
children. ono.
"Injured-Men. fifteen: women.
eighteen; children, three.
All the ABOVE were CIVILIANS.
Fbur Zsppslins Seen.
A Central News Dispatch from AM
sterdam says four Zeppelins were seen
over the islands Of Vileland and Wier-
tenger, of the Netherlands coast. The
dirigibles were sailing from the east
in the direction Of the English coast.
The hour of their appearance is not
given.
London has been visited previously
by German dirigibles during the war.
On the night OF May 81 Zeppolins
made an attack in q district described
merely al Gin the metropolitan area =
On that occasion about ninety bombs
were dropped. -FOUR were killed and
a few injured Il
Tho latest raid is the third Of "a Sc
ries of aerial attacks which, after q
lapse of several weeks. began on Mon
day OF last week. On tho two previ-
Gus occasions twenty persons were
killed and thirty-seven hurt.
Two Steamers Torpedosd.
the British steamer bonny, OF l.71s
tons gross. and the Spanish steamer
Isadora. of 2,044 tons gross, have been
sunk. Twenty one OF the crew OF the
first vessel and eight OF the latter were
picked up. The trawler George also
was sunk, and the crew saved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18

Berlin. by wireless to Sayville. Aug.
1s-The following announcement was
made here today, officially:
The fortress Of Kovno. together
with all the forts and an amount OF
war material which has not been de-
termined, has been In the hands of the
Germans since last night. More than
400 cannon were taken. The fortress
was captured by storming in spite of
the most tenacious resistance by the
Russians"
Capture 10 Important.
Military experts are agreed that the
loss Of Kovno will be serious blow
to the RUSSIANS.
The Official German statement Of
yesterday announced the capture OF
the fort on the southwest front OF
Kovno. with $500 prisoners and 24o
guns. This was interpreted Is fore
shadowing the fall Of the fortress
proper, but it's accomplishment 30
speedily was not looked for. The Ger
man general, Field Marshall Won Hin
denberg, personally took command OF
the army attacking Kovno. The Sc
lection Of Germany's national hero fog
this task indicated the Importance Of II
attached by the German general stan.
Kovno, capital Of the Russian pro-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
nlMAGf It GALVESTON BELIEVED TO Be
GREATER THAN IN STORM OF 1900
yevsuaper Man Who Viewed City From Wrecked
Causeway Says Property Loss is Enormous and
Many Lives Must Have Been Lost-Soldiers and
Citizens Caught in Wreckage of Collapsed Three
Story Building at Texas City-Reports Conflict as
70 Loss Of ife-Bales Of Cotton Washed Far In
land From Galveston Docks by Tidal Wave-Not
an Elevator Left Standing.

Military rule Is established and the
soldiers are fishing corpses out Of the
water as fast as they can be located.
First Reports Exaggerated.
"The first rumor to reach Houston
was that between 200 and $50 soldiers
were drowned, but this was denied by
A. H. Doty, and T. j. Moran, who
reached Houston late Tuesday after
noon. making the trip to Texas City
in an auto on the railroad track. They
said only twelve soldiers were killed
and perhaps three times as many were
hurt.
The Houston Posts story said:
Texas City has sustained severe
blow as the result Of the Same storm
which swept the gulf coast. An
enormous damage Of $4,000 was done
there, but only eighteen lives lost. In
formation to this effect was brought
to Houston Tuesday night by e. v.
Rhodes. superintendent of the ter
minals of the Texas City Company.
who left Texas City Tuesday afternoon
and was relayed by four autos.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
GOVERNOR HARRIS INcENsEo.
Saws Effort will Be Made TO Punish
lvncherS

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1s.-All the legal
machinery available to Governor Har-
ris will be put in motion to apprehend
the men who lynched Leo Frank at
Marietta yesterday. Governor Harris
so announced today when he came
here from Fitzgerald. Ga. where he
was attending state confederate vet
erans' reunion.
"This affair II shocking and I am
going to have It investigated to the
very limit Of my power he said.
He has not made up his mind what
will be done Immediately. 1t is believ-
ed much will depend on the feelings
OF tho Cobb county coroner's jury.
which adjourned to meet Tuesday az
ter having a short session yesterday
The sovernor had not decided when ne
reached his office whether reward
would be offered for apprehension OF
the lynching party.
r L. Rainey. member of the state
prisons commission. arrived here today
from Milledgeville. With other mem
hers OF the commission he was at the
nrison farm when Frank wns taken
away. Like r. Z. Davidson. chairman
Of the commission, he Is Of the opinion
that nothing would be gained by an
Investigation of the events at the pen!.
tentfary, Mr. Davidson left Milledge-
vile early today for Atlanta.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18

vince Of the same name. is on the right
bank Of the Niemen. It Is a fortress
OF the first class. The civilian popu-
lation Of the city is more than $4,000.
The capture Of this city will result
in welding the northern and central
Teutonic forces into q consolidated line
from the Baltic provinces to Galicia.
Kovno is q unit Of . line Of fortresses
running from the Niemen south and
east. connected by railroads. On this
line are Grosno. Brent. Brent-Lutovsk
and Lutslk
The capture Of Kovno raised the
question whether the Russians can re-
tain this line, or whether they will
again be forced to make a general re-
treat. The fortress 10 $50 miles south
west Of Petrograd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
DRINKS CARBOLIC
s ACID AND AND DIES
Otto Rannen, Glove Gutter Of Grin
nell Found Dead in Room With
Empty Bottle at side-cams to
GrinneIl From Waterloo.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Aug. 1s.-Otto Rannen, a
late arrival in Grinnell, committed
suicide some time during the night
by drinking carbolic acid. His dead
body was found this morning in his
room in the Hiser rooming house at
the corner Of Commercial and Broad
streets. An empty bottle which had
contained the poison was found in the
room.
Mr.. Rannen came here Just few
hours previous to his death. He was
a glove cutter by trade and secured a
position in the local factory. working
there for the first time Tuesday aft
ernoon. He had been employed in a
similar capacity for fourteen years in
Waterloo where a wife and two chill
dren reside. He was about 45 years
of age.
MT. Rannen left a written request
that the w. o. w. lodge Of Chicago be
notified OF his death, and that brothers
In Stiger, ILL.,, and in Chicago be in
formed, Another letter which has not
been opened was addressed to the
wife. No reason is known here for
Rannen's action. The relatives have
been informed and the body is being
held here pending instructions from
them. .n.AilIAas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
EAsTLAND WRECK MOVED.
Battered Hulk Of Death Ship lowed
From Scene Of Disaster.

Chicago. Aug. 49, The Eastland
went cruising up the Chicago river
yesterday. The cheers and waving
handkerchiefs that always previously
attended its departure from the Clark
street bridge was absent.
The grim monument was shifted
from the grave of q thousand dead
twenty -four days after she made world
history. Her destiny is undetermined.
1t may be junk pile-lt may be
rebuilt and remodeled excursion craft.
The United States government had
formally given up all interest In the
physical possession Of the boat and by
an order issued before Federal Judge
X NJ. Lands she was given into the
custody of Captain Alex Cunning. of
fetal wreckmaster.
UP the river it was towed backward.
a tug at the bow and another at the
stern, to dry dock at Chicago ave-
nue. and the river There 1t will lay
while being repaired or until final jur-
isdiction Is determined.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
Lynch Law as Applied in
Frank Case Finds Strong
Upholder.
MINDS OF PUBLIC
POISONED BY PRESS
J. c. Woodward, in Speech at San
Francisco, Defends Mob Law in De-
fsnss Of manhood-Remarks Re-
cslved With Little or No Approval
Governor Harris Starts Legal Ma
chinery to Obtain Identity Of Men,

San Francisco, Aug. Isl. G.
Woodward. mayor Of Atlanta, Ga, who
is visiting in this city. is on record to-
day as declaring that Leo Frank, who
was lynched Monday night. suffered
the just penalty for an unspeakable
crime. The Atlanta mayor at the same
time warned former Governor Slaton
not to return to Georgia.
Mayor Woodward made his state
ment at q banquet of the California
state assessors association and their
families last night.
Gets Chilly Reception.
Little or no applause greeted the re-
marks of the mayor, tho he was listen
ed to with close attention. Mayor
Woodward said:
II am going to take occasion to tell
of the events that have put Georgia on
the map in very undesirable light.
l am going to endeavor to set us right.
People thruout the United States OBJ
tanned their ideas OF the Frank case
from poisoned and subsidized press
and press reports.
Common decency prevents me from
telling the truths Of the murder OF
Mary Phagan / wish you all knew
the truth as l do. know that there is
not member Of the Jury that tried
Frank who. from the time 1t rendered
the verdict to this day. has any idea
that he would change his decision II
put to the test again.
Georgia Is the leading state IN the
south. Its people can not be classed
with tramps, hoodlums. bandits and
lawbreakers but things had come to a
point where every avenue OF the law
had been exhausted and the judgment
OF the courts SET aside by one man the
people felt 1t was UP to them to take
the law into their hands.
Warns slaton Not to Return.
when 1t comes to a woman's honol
there is no limit we will not go t
avenge and to protect.
There were only two people involv
ed in the death Of Mary Phagan.
know the negro did not do the deed
and am positive that Is per cent OF
the people OF Georgia are convinced
that the man lvnrhed Monday night
committed the deed and they are on
the ground and ought to know.
IT know Jack Slaton, have known
him for thirty years, or ever since ne
was young man. I have been friend
ly with him and while hate to say It,
I would not advise him to return to
Georgia for q year-if ever"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
RUSS SITUATION CRITICAL.
Army Fails 70 Rally Sufficiently 60
Check Austro. German Advance.

Army Fails 70 Rally Sufficiently 60
Check Austro. German Advance.
London, Aug. 1S.-The fall Of the
Russian fortress Of Kovno makes the
situation in the east theater Of the war
critical. The Russian armies appar-
emily have been unable to reorganize
sufficiently to check the strong Austro-
German advance against the outer de-
lenses to the Petrograd provinces.
The armies Of tho central powers
show no disposition to relax pressure
on the east front, nor are they likely
to do 50 until they have tried once
more to separate the Russian north
and south armier and captue Brest-
Litovsk.
Turks Fight stubborn'y.
News from Turkish sources that the
new landing party on the Gallipoli
peninsula near Sulva bay has been en-
gagged heavily is confirmed In an Of
ficial report today from Gen. Sir Ian
the British commander at
the Dardanelles front. stating that the
British left had won 500 yards OF
ground, Including Turkish trench. Sir
Ian Hamilton also reported the re-
pulse OF determined Turkish attacks
against the Australian position.
Little change is reported in the Dip
lomatic situation in the near east.
Former Premier venizelos. Of Greece,
who asked for four days in which to
study conditions before deciding
whether to form a new cabinet, is be-
slieved to have decided with King Con-
stantine, but it Ii not considered prob
able that tho result will be the early
entry Of Greece In the war on the side
Of the allies.
Venixsios q Fern New Cabinet.
Ex-Premier Vsnizelos today noti-
Ned King Constantine Of his readiness
to form q new Grccian cabinet in suc-
cession to- tho Gounaris ministry
which resfgned at tho opening Of the
Grecian parliament YESTERDAY, ac.
lcordinx to disraSsha ito the centra!
News Agency frnm Athens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
PosrMAs1ERs ELECT OFFICERS.
Clear Lake Selected as Meeting Place
Next Year.

Waterloo. Aug. 1S.-The twelfth an
nual convention of Iowa postmasters
of the third and fourth classes Will be
concluded this afternoon. Election OF
officers this morning resulted as fol-
lows:
President. AL Stader. Of Ankeny. cdi-
tor and publisher OF Ankeny Times
vice president, Cyrus A. Polk. OF Story
City; secretary. Clara Baumnn, of LIS
comb. (re-eected: treasurer. G. hon-
rad, of Nacona, retiring president
In a three-cornered fight between
Marshalltown, Fort Dodge and Clear
Lake for the next convention In l9l6,
the last named city won out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
BOSTON OPENS BALL PARK.
Homo Of Braves Dcdicated-0rounds
Aave Seatjnu Capacity Of 43,25O.

Homo Of Braves Dcdicated-0rounds
Have Seating Capacity Of 43,25O.
Boston, Aug. 1S.-The Braves field,
the greatest baseball park In the coun-
try. was opened today as the new
home grounds OF the Boston club or
the National league. Prior to the
game with st. Louis the pennant, won
by the Braves in the world series with
the Philadelphia Athletics last year.
was unfurled. 1t marks the dedication
of the grounds.
President J. K. Tener and all the
club owners OF the National league
came here to attend the opening. 1t
was expected the fair weather would
bring out an army Of fans. Tho new
grounds contain seats for 43.250 per-
sons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
Teiesraphio News:
Many Lives Lost In Texas Storm.
Fate OF Galveston Yet Undermined.
Bodies Being Washed Ashore.
Germans Capture Kovno.
Zeppelin Raid Near London.
Georgia Mayor Defends Mob Lynch
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FIVE.
Iowa News.
Permanent Exhibit of Iowa Products.
Cosson Law Attacked.
Corn Stalks Awaiting.
Newspaper Identifies Dead Man.
Early Oats Excel.
Supervisors Split Over Hard Roads.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL:
What's the Connection?
State in Disgrace.
illustrating Point.
Topics of the Times.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGE SEVEN.
Iowa and General News:
Blodgett Fails to Secure Arrest OF
Judge Wade.
Redfield Reports on Eastland.
PAGES SIX, EIGHT AND NINE.
City News:
Albion Sem" Pupils in Reunion.
Permanent Organization Formed.
Getting Ready For County Fair.
Club to Help in Park Movement
Odeon Season Opens Soon.
Ansons Slaughter Jays.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Fresh Advances in Wheat.
Corn and Oats Also Higher.
Cattle Market Easy.
Hogs In Slight Decline.
Ianan BLOCKS OIL Plans In China.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
TOLEDO MAN TO WE'D.

Robert r. Ward to Claim Kansas Cir!
az Bride-To Reside IN Central City.
Special to Times Republican.
Toledo, Aug. 1S.-Robert f. Ward, a
prominent young man OF Toledo, VIII
be married this evening at $3.50 o'clock
at the home OF the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Belding Morse, at
Mess City. Kan. The bride is Miss
Blanche Morse. Mr.. Ward Is son of
Dean and Mrs. H. w. Ward. OF Lean
der Clark College. DR.. r. e. Brooke.
Of Leander Clark, performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward will be Mt
home after Sept 1 at Central City.
where Mr.. Ward has accepted posi-
ton as superintendent OF schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
sLAroN ANSWERS WOODWARD.
Says Mayor Is Old and Garrulous and
Remarks Mob StimuIant.


San Francisco, Aug. 1S.-Former
Governor John NJ. Slaton, Of Georgia,
who commuted the death sentence OF
Leo NJ. Frank to one Of life imprison-
nent, issued today a statement con-
demning the address delivered here
last night by Mayor ]. G. Woodward,
OF Atlanta, Ga, and termed the mayer
"old and garrulous" He called the
Frank case a football OF politics" and
added:
mayor Woodward suggested 4 could
not with safety return to Georgia
within a year Sue:l statement Is
not only a gross reflection on the state
but 1t is absurd and ridiculous and IS
a further stimulant to the mob I'M
pulse coming from an official who
should stand in favor of law and
order"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
oalxeeton 4eldisrs 0afe.

|. Galveston, Tex, by wireless from
United States transport Buford. AUG.
1S,-There IL considerable suffering In
the city. The water system. lighting
system, gas and street cars are out Of
commission. There IL no drinking wa
ter in the city. ~ & <
Three hundred feet Of tho causeway
has been destroyed. All officers,
classified employees, enlisted men aud
their families are safe.
Crockett.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
HOUSTON HARD HIT.
Property Loss Totaling Millions Due
e hm..;ce.e ard Rain.

Property Loss Tota'ins Millions Due
- Hurricane and Rain
Houston. Tex, by mail to Dallas,
Aug. 1S.-Tho only one person, a negro,
lost his life, Houston has sustained q
loss estimated at from $2,00o,oo0 to
s.. .00o, 900 in the worst tropical storm
in the history Of the Texas coast. Not
a single business house, not a home.
escaped damage, and at 1880 this
morning, when the storm reached its
height the barometer fell to 2s.2l, the
third lowest reading in the history OF
the world. At that time wind puns at
tanned the terrific velocity OF ninety
miles an hour.
Five thousand refugees from Gal
weston are in Houston, having come
on special trains Monday afternoon
after storm warnings had been Is
sued It is thought here that the
Galveston wall and causeway acted as
buffers and prevented, at any rate the
wholesale loss of human life. notwith-
standing the gravest apprehension -
expressed and Houston. In spite OF Its
own disaster, fears for its sister city.
The storm ragged without intermis-
sion from Z: 80 to 5 a. m. The wind
blew from all directions. Two furni-
ture houses alone have lost $250,000.
due to broken plate glass windows,
admitting into the interior OF their
stores a seven and half inch down
pour. This is the largest twenty -fourt
hour rain In the history OF Houston.
The storm is thought to have struck
the mainland between Houston and
Galveston, possibly visiting it's full
fury on Houston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
Bankers at San Franeisee.

San Francisco. Aug. 1S.-More than
500 bankers from every part OF the
United States are in this city to at
tend the opening today ef the thir-
teenth annual convention of the Amer
lean Institute OF Banking. Much inn
portance il attached to the present
session because Of existing financial
conditions and changes In the methods
resulting from the establishment of
federal reserve bankA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
Elk FIiss in Asrsplans.

Special to Times-RepubAcAn.
iowa City. Aug. 1s.-Edward Brande.
q 0rinnell business man. 10 expected
here this afternoon fiying with Billy
Robinson in his aeroplane. Brandc
VIII, It il understood. announce his
candidacy AZ dark horse In the race
for the presidency Of Iowa Elks Assoc
ciation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
sou+h coast Undamausd, .

San Antoniao, Aug. 1s.-POint lsa-
bel, which yesterday was reported to
have been flooded. Is safe. according
to news received today. The storm 10
said to have done little damage on the
coast from Corpus Christi to Browns
Vile and no lives were reported lost in
that section.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
Golf ch.mp;onship play Besins.

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Tom McNamara,
of Boston, led the field in the first
round of the western open golf cham
pionship today. scoring a par Is for
the eighteen holes. Scores ran high
because Of north wind and fast
green, which refused to hold ap-
proaches. Several scores ran over 30,
even Chic Evans, four times western
amateur champion, taking 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-18
A.i4iena Want to Eiabt

Cape Haitien. Aug. 1S.-Another de-
tachment Of American marines has
been landed from . warship off this
port
The rebels have refused to disarm.
and in some sections have expressed q
desire to fight the Americans.