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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
Will Bring Both England and
Germany to Their Knees
By Embargo
WILL GIVE RELIEF WHEN
COMMERCE is PROTECTED
Mayor Mitchell Of New York
and Others Urge Wilson
To Use This Weapon

Washington, Feb. 25.-The United
States government may summon hun.
ger as her ally to bring England and
Germany to their knees in the situation
which has caused German submarine
warfare on merchantmen and has
threatened American commerce.
This was the unconfirmed hint heard
today in official circles.
Those standing sponsors for the sug-
gestion declare President Wilson may
establish can alright" embargo on
the expectation from the United States
Of any foodstuffs either to Germany or
her allied enemies unless all involved
in the dispute over the right to receive
foodstuffs for civilians agree to de.
mands that have been made by this
government.
The president has been strongly
urged by Mayor Mitchell of New York
and other prominent men to take such
action in order to prevent drawing the
United States into the European con.
flict in any way.
Some officials here believed that an
embargo on food exports by the United
States government will not be neces.
sary. They see hope Of clearing Of
the situation in ephe presentation to
her allies by England of America Is
latest proposition and Germany's re-.
ported willingness to relax her sub.
marine warfare on merchantmen under
the terms Of that proposal.
Unanimous consent Of the allies to
the proposal is necessary but many Of.
ficials express confidence that this ul.
tmately will be given.
Administration officials are silent
regarding the contents Of the proposal,
which is described as ga confidential
memorandum" While it is known to
suggest the elimination Of the extern
sion Of the German war zone the British
and French waters, the removal of these
mine fields and the adoption Of some
definite policy regarding the shipping
Of food to civilians Of belligerent cOun.
tries, no details of how IL is proposed
to accomplish this are known.
BY some it is believed that the hint
that an "airtghtn food embargo may
be established il the American proposal
Is rejected, was "inspired." Whether
this is true is not known.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25

and Nancy Morrison Of an old pioneer
family W this state, During the year
lSi5 Mr.. Mimic purchased the original
Methodist Mission claim and turned his
attention to farming, Later he took up
q donation claim four miles south Of
Salem and Immediately became one Of
the leading pioneer farmers Of the val.
ley
During his life in Oregon Mr. Mimic
has been honored by many positions OF
trust by his fellow men and his reliabil.
lty and hardyhood caused him to be
selected on many dangerous missions
when were always fulfilled TO his cred.
It. He was selected to go through the
Cascade mountains In 1873 to see II
there was a natural pass to Eastern
Oregon. lie found the passage which
became known as Mimic : pass In his
honor. lie was elected 10 the first state
legislature ever held in Oregon and was
an interested spectator at the last
which just ADJOURNED.
In politics Mr. Mimic was a Republi.
can. though originally a Douglas dem.
oerat. He served four terms In the
state legislature being elected in 1859,
1868. 1880 and 1890 He served on the
state horticultural board for a number
Of years, and had always been actively
identified with tne pioneer associations
Of the state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
Unrest in Germany OUer Situation
in Italy Continues to Spread

mobilization expenses, II will be fnau.
ciully handicapped for years
The Italians realizing this are
growing restless II Is obvious that
Prince Won Buelow German ambassn.
dor at Rome regards the situation as
hopeless unless ftaly's future neutral.
ity can be- bought and paid for. There
is no doubt that Berlin s reassuring
him that Vienna will restore 20 Italy,
in part at least, the Italian districts In
Austrin.
The fact that the Berlin censor per.
mits Berlin dispatches 20 reach the out.
side world showing uncasiness over the
Italian situation is move 10 frighten
Austria. The kaisers approaching Wis.
II TO the Austriap ruler Is undoubtedly
another move In the game.
Not entrance into the war on Ger.
many's side, but only a guarantee Of
neutrality, is requested in exchange for
territorial concessions This means that
Won Buelow has information that under
no circumstances will Italy take up
arms against the allies.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
FRENCH AvrAToRs DROP BOMBS.
BY Henry Wood.

Paris, Feb 25.--French aviators
yesterday roincd sixty bombs on a rail.
way station in the Champagne region,
where German troops were concentrate
ing, according to an official statement
issued by the war office here today.
Trains loaded with German troops were
shclled, and in the confusion which re-
suited, the dispatch said, the Germans
failed in an attempt TO recover lost
ground.
Z" ARTILLERY duels +" the statement
continued, "are in progress at Lom.
baertzyde.
'German attacks on Maria Thorese
and in the Argonnes district have been
checked,
"German attacks in the region be.
tween the Meuse river aud the Argonne
district also were repulscd, the French
gaining slightly in counter attacksb
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
ELEVEN STEAMERS
HAVE BEEN sunk By
SUBMARINES 50 FAR
British Steamer DeptfOrd Is
Sunk Today OF
Scarborough
THREE VESSELS ARE
MISSING SAYS ENGLAND
The British Steamer Western
Coast Went Down Yester-
day---CauSe Unknown
Rv Ed l. Keen

London, Feb. 25.- Eleven steamers
are known to have met disaster in
British waters since the German "war
zone" decree, inaugurating submarine
campaign, went into effect one week
ago. All were either torpedoed or
struck floating mines.
At least three vessels are missing and
the German government officially de.
clares one British transport has been
sunk.
The activities Of the German sub.
marines have not been confined to any
single locality, having been noted in
the Irish sea and the North sea as well
as in the English channel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
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John Mimic, probably the most wide.
ly known of contempary pioneers,
passed away at the home of his son
Douglas C. Mimic, gSl Saginaw street.
this afternoon at one o clock.
Although % years old on last October
10, he had been hale and hearty all his
life, the end coming after about one
week s illness, during which time he
had been confined to his bed.
Eight children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Mimic as follows: John Wilson
Mimic, Mary f. Minto Robert b. Nlni.
to, William Jasper Mimic, Irwin Mimic,
Douglas G. Mimic Harry p Mimic, and
May Mimic. The last named died in in.
fancy, and Irwin and Robert b. died
of typhoid when Is years Of age. Mary
u, became the wife of Robert G. HALEY
and they own part Of Mr.. Mimic IS
donatio1 claim four miles south Of Sa.
lem Harry Mimic served two terms as
sheriff Of Marion county and is now
prominently mentioned as the probable
appointee to the office of warden Of
the state pententary.
He leaves beside his children two
sisters Mrs. Belle VAIN, of West Union.
Iowa, who is visiting in Salem. and
Mrs. Anna Arnett of Anthony. Kansas
beside eight grand children John,
Douglas Minto, of salem, Mrs Laura
Irwin, Mrs. Edith southwick, and Mrs
Ernestine McNerney. all of Portland
Mrs. Floy Beemish, of WASHINGTON
Frank Mimic, of Dayton, Oregon; Mrs
Beura Weltherbeer, of Southern Oregon
and Eugene HALEY and seven great
grand children.
The funeral services will be held
from the Odd Fellows hall, Saturday
afternoon at o. clock, interment to be
in the !. o. o, y, cemetery All the
relatives and a large number Of out. of
town, and life long friends have been
notified and 1t is expected that most
of these will be at III efuneral
Mr. Mimic probably knew more about
oregon it's development and early his
tory than any other present resident
and much Of this information had been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
Report Partially Confirmed

Amsterdam, Feb 25.-- Partial con.
firmation of the sinking by a German
submarine Of British troop ship in
the English channel was claimed in dis.
patches received here today from Ber-
lin. The crew of a Norwegian steam.
err it was declared, reported seeing
what appeared to be British uniforms
floating in the English channel and IL
was supposed they we're from the trans.
port the Germans claim to have sent
to the bottom of the channel recently.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
FRANK CASE UP BEFORE
SUPREME COURT TODAY
Final Fight For Life Began Be-
fore Highest Tribunal Of
Nation

Washington, Feb 25.-Arguments in
Leo Frank S fight to escape the gallows
to which he has been sentenced follow
ing conviction o. charge of murder.
ing Mary Phagan, began in the supreme
court of the United States this after.
noon. Attorney Louis Marshall, repre-.
senting the condemned man, at 3;lj be.
gan his appeal in Frank 3 behalf Chief
Justice White granted him extra time
for the presentation of his arguments,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
MARCUS TALBoT pRAn.

Portland, Or, Feb. 25.-Marcus Tai.
bot, general manager Of the Port Of
Portland Commission, died here today.
He had been i'll for six weeks with a
tumor on an artery in his throat
He was well.known in shipping cir.
cles Of the Northwest. From 1890 to
1910 he was manager Of tho Alaska.
Pacific Steamship Company, with Of.
fices in Seattle. He had been with
the Port Of Portland Commission us
general manager since 1911.
Talbot was about So years old.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25

\ Born in England, October 10, !
\; 1922. !
X Came to America with par. j
4; ents in 1910. \
y Came to Oregon in October, i
\, 1874. j
!; Married to Martha Ann Nor. !
X rson, July s, lS47. \
y Settled on Donation Land !
X Claim near Salem in l845. \
y Introduced pure blood Meriuo !
y; sheep into willamette Valley in
4 1860. \
X Surveyed and established the !
x Mimic Pass" through the !
4 Cascade mountains in 1873.
y Served several terms in Ore. !
= gon Legislature, elected to lower
X house in 1862, 1868, 1880 and 4
\; 1890. !
\; Member state bmrd Of horti. \
4; culture 1898 and served as sec. !
I; retary of board for three and !
!; one half years. !
\; Selected by Pioneer Assoeia. \
:, tion Of Oregon to make presen. !
4 tation speech, February ;, 1889. !
\ of life.size oil painting of DR.. !
X John Mclaughlin, which now .
\; 1dorns senate chamber of state !
4; house. )
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
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Berlin via Sayville, l., L., Feb. %. --
Prussian reserves stormed the fortress
of Przasnysz yesterday and took more
than 10000 prisoners, according to nm
official statement here today.
'The fortress at przasnysz the
statement continued, "'was strongly
fortified, and was screened, too, by in
fantry. The Germans, however, hurl-
ed themselves against It's dcfenses, car
rying the fortress and capturing num-
ber Of machine guns
"The Germans have also captured g.
600 Russians in the vicinity Of Novo
Georgiewsk. "
The statement admitted, however,
that the Russians occupied Nogily,
southeast of Bolymow
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
Steamer peptfOrd IS TOrpedOod.

London, Feb. 25.-The British steam.
er Deptford was sunk today off Scar
borough. Whether she struck a mine
or was torpedoed by a German sub,
marine is not known. One member of
the crew was drowned and the others
landed in safety.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
SHIPS OFFICER IS SUICIDE,

san Francisco, Feb. 25.-Third Off.
Ger Edward C.. Caplan Of the Pacific
Mail liner Manchuria committed suicide
here today by shooting himsclf in the
right temple, Friends were unable tC
assign any motive for his net,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25


North Sea and English Chan
nel-Two more British steamers
sunk today by mines or torped-
oes, making IL vessels meeting
disaster since German war zone
decree took effect. All mem
bers Of both crews, except one
man, saved. British newspapers
demand immediate declaration
Of blockade against Germany.
Russia and Poland-Berlin an
nounces Prussian reserves
stormed Przasnysz fortress, cap
turing over 10000 Russians.
Declares five thousand Slavs
captured near Novo Georgiesck.
Austria Hungary Petrograd
declares great battle raging
near Stanislau, Galicia, and in
eastern Carpathians. Austria
concentrating huge army pre-
pairing cross Dneister at Halitz
in effort recapturo Lemberg.
Turkey - ConstRntinople ex.
cited over prospect Of Russian
attack. Government records
and crown Jewels sent into in.
terror, inhabitants arranging to
flee.
United States TIinted govern.
ment planning to impose en-.
barge forbidding expectation Of
any foodstuffs to belligerents,
unless allies and Germany ac.
cept latest American proposal
seeking solution Of food contro-
yersy. Believed il such action
taken, belligerents would quick.
ly grant demands.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
western Coast Sunk YESTERDAY,

London, Feb. 25.-The British steam.
er Western Coast was sunk by a Ger.
man mine or torpedo off Beaehy Head
yesterday, it was learned today The
crew and passengers are reported to
have landed at Portsmouth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25

st.. Paul, Feb 25.--'rhe state senate
passed the county local option bill to-
day for a second time, II has already
passed the house and now goes to the
governor for his signature.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
The Weather

Oregon Tonight
and Friday occos.
ional rain west,
probably fair east
portionj southerly
winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25

Sometimes It happens that a girl who
is thc apple Of mans eye Is really n
peaca.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
UNCLE JOHN M|NTO
PASSES AWAY At ONE
THIS AFTERNOON
Was One Of Salem Oldest
And Most Respected
Citizens
WAS 92 YEARS OLD ON
BIRTHDAY OCTOBER 10
Is Survived by Four Children,
Three Sons and One
Daughter
BIOGRAPHICAL BRIEF.

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-25
French AviatOrs Rains Bombs
On Railway Station Where
Germans Gather
CONSTANTTNOPLE IS
PREPARING FOR SEIGE
Great Battle Is Raging In
Eastern Carpathians Near
Stanislau
THE WAR LINEUP.

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-24
COWBOYS CAPTURE BANDIT
IInd Demanded $4,000 Hanson for Rc.
lease of Wealthy Rancher.

IDAHO FALLS IDA. July 23.-Cow-
boys late Tonight captured the abduc-
tor of Earnest Empey, wealthy
rancher who was kidnapped several
days ago and held for $4,000 ransom.
according to report received here.
The bandit, it is stated, came down
from sheep Mountain at nightfall and
was surrounded and taken on what is
known as Cranes Flat"
Empey ESCAPED late o-day while his
captor was asleep i'm hut on Sheep
Mountain. five miles from IImpey's
ranch. whore he was taken at tho point
OF rine. According to report from
Montpelier, Empey recognized his alb
ductor as man employed upon his
ranch about five years ago.
Six thousand dollars in gold was
taken late to-day to the spot indicated
by tho abductor for payment. to morrow
night for the release OF the cattleman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-24
SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
ACTS ON BECKER APPEAL
Signs Order to Show Cause N-hy Nc,
Trial Should Not &c
Granted.
rs RETuRNABLE on MoNDA,
Counsel Declares That Condemned
Nan Is Now Willing to Face CroSs-
Examination Without Any Limita-
tionS or Imposing Any Conditions.

NEW YORK. July % Supreme
Court Justice rhilbin to-day signed an
order. returnable on Monday morning
before Justice Ford. to Show cause
why new trial should not be granted
charles Becker the former police
lieutenant, under sentence 10 die next
Wednesday.
The order was issued upon applica-
iicn or w. Bourkc Cochran Becker's
counsel. The district attorneys office
was represented by Assistant District
Attorney Johnstone
IL was announced that newly dis
covered evidence. in the form Of af-
tdavits from Bcckcr's former ATTORNEYS
which corroboratc in part Bccker's
statement. aflidavits from Il Tombs
prisoner, who claims he heard Rose
WALTON and Webber conspiring 10
frame up' Becker. and other afidavits
from gamblers, are the basis Of
Beckcrs appeal
Stating that by his silence i'm keen
ing promise to shield tic late
Timothy u. Sullivan. one time Repre-
sentative in Congress and state Sena-
tor. Becker has placed his own foot
on the scaffold." Mr. Cochran. his chief
counsel declared that Becker is now
willing TO face q ross-eyamination
. without any limitations or imposiny
any conditions. This can be arraneed
within the next TWO days Mr.. Cock
ran said. providing, OF course. that the
district attorney is willing This
would leave Becker open to question
only OF police graft, which he has de-
MED that lie shared
JsCK ROSES STATEMENT
CONFIRMS BE:.'I> ER'S STORY
Jack Roses statement, confirming
Rockers story about meeting Sullivan
and Harry Appelbaum, secretary to
sullivan. at tie Circle Thcater twenty
four hours before the murder OF Rosen-
thai. is among the new evidence. Rose,
In detailing his movements in the two
Becker trials. never mentioned this. but
testified that 1T that particular time
he was asleep in his home.
Edward ,iinty. formerly deputy
shcriW OF Danbury. Conn, who has
known Rose for twenty years, i'm an
affidavit. says that Rose told him that
Rosenthal should not have been killed,
and that Ii" had $1,000 TO give the
gambler 10 leave town.
In another affidavit, Louis Harris. a
gambler, known rs Dan the Dude"
who was bolhood companion OF Rose
and ROsenthai. said that Rose many
times coniidcd TO him that Becker was
framed up,
y letter from Joseph Murphy, who
was prisoner in the Tombs in JULY.
1872, and says he heard Wcbbcr, Rose
and WALTON. who were in cells adjoin-
ing his. cohspir:nS to frame" Becker.
! is among the papers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-24

tI.oNDoN. July 23.-Thc Aust,ians
ana Germans are pushing thei-s grea,
attacks against tho RussiiSy armies
defending Warsaw .,ith und, qinishcd
energy, and at some points report
progress.
They arc operating. however, throug II
country which tho retiring troops have
laid waste and where the few roads
arc little suited for the movement of
tho necessary heavy artillery.
II is not expected. therefore. that
decisive actions on any of tho fronts
will he fought for Il few days vet.
although the battle between the Vistul,
and tho Bug Rivers. where the Ger
man Field Marshal Won Mackensen's $
army is advancing toward the Lublin-
Cholm railroad. has about reached n
climax. Here, according TO tie Ger
man official communication issued this
afternoon. the Germans have succeeded
in breaking the obstinate resistance of
The Russians at several points and
have forced them TO retreat
The Russians, however. have had
much time TO prepare "a series of posi-
tous. and il is believed that they will
make every effort 10 hold them until,
il necessary. their army retires from
Warsaw.
RUSSIANS RETIRE
TO VISTULA RIVER
To the south of Warsaw. in front of
the fortress of Ivaugorod. the Russians
have retired to the Nistula River
which. with it's forts and lack OF
bridges. it is believed. must form "a
barrier which the Austr.ans and Ger
mans will find il difficult to overcome.
The Northern German Army. under
Field Marshal Won liindcnburg. also is
reported to have made progress. but il
is stated that it has not yet been able
TO cross the Narcw River, another
natural defense OF the Russian tri-
angle behind the Polish capital In
fact. all along this from. the Russians
have resumed their counterattacis
from the fortress of Novogeorg!evsk
but these, according to the German
accounts. failed in their purpose. Re
fore RoZan. another OF the river fort l.
resses, the Germans declare they have
stormed and taken two fortified viii
lages and nave captured many pris-
oners.
Opinion here is still divided as 10
whether irand bu"e Nicholas will
accept decisive battle or VII merely
try to inflict as heavy losses on the
" =
ing from Warsaw and the whole Polish
salient to Brcst Litovsk and tho puc
River line.
SEVERE FIGHTING: "a
is ON IN THE WEST
Severe fighting is still going on in
the Argonne and in the Vosges. on the
western battle front, but without an~
very material changes. 1t is report ed
unofficially that the Germans are mass
ing troops at ST. Mihiel for a more OK
tended offensive. but the official com
munication indicates nothing in the
nature of a serious engagement That
the Germans VIII attempt an offensive
here Is considered by the military OH
servers as likely. They assert that tho
recent activity OF the German Crown
Princes army shows that they arc
hoping to weaken the French hold on
tcrdun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-24
SHERIFF AND DEPUTIES
ATTACKED BY STRIKERS
officials Appeal to Crowd In Dis
perse Met With Showers of
Clubs and stones.
NO NEED FOR STATE MILITIA
Mcdiators From Federal Department
of Labor in Conference With Stand
ard Oil Officials in Effort TO Bring
About Settlement at Bay"nne.

NEW YORK. July 23.A fresh out
break late to-day disturbed the com
parative quiet which prevailed In the
Constable Hook section of Bayonnc.
y. j.. after the cessation OF the rioting
of the previous three days. when three
were killed and several injured II
occurred when Sheriff Eugene kinlicad
led fifty deputies through the streets.
and was attacked by n crowd Of more
than 900 strikers and sympathizers.
necessitatinE Il call for the police re-
serves. Although the sherfi made an
appeal to the crowd TO dispense. they
answered with showers OF clubs and
stones. and were only quie,ed after
priests and strike leaders appeared and
counselcd them to go to their homes.
Many shots were fired. bat the only
known injuries consisted of sore heads
and bruised limbs
While the rioting was going on. the
two mcdiators from the Federal De-
partmcnt OF Labor were In conference
with officials OF the Standard Oil Com
nany in an effort Ia bring about n
settlement of the strike al the oil plant
of the Standard. which caused n shut
down of the Tidewater Company's
plant. The mediators announced they
would have no statement 10 make to-
night regarding their efforts.
NO NEED For STATE MILITIA
IL HE CAN GIFT POLICEMEN
Governor Fielder was told late to-
day by Sheriff kinkcad ii would not
he necessary 10 call the State militfa
if he secured 100 uniformed policemen
from nearby towns TO assist in pre-
serving order.
The only furry besides the rioting
occurred earlier in the day. when the
strikers made a demand on Sheriff Kin
kcad for their wages, it being the
regular pay day ut the plants When
told they would not be paid until Mon
day. the strikers became inccnsed, and
for u time threatened reprisals.
The renewal OF rioting to-day started
when small group of men and boys
saw Sheriff Einkead and his deputies
approaching the oil plants The dcpu-
ties were TO relieve others i'm the dead
line" about the plants. Hundreds OF
strikers and sympathzers quickly APP
pcared. The sheriff and his men were
hemmed in under a railroad trestle by
the crowd. part OF whom took up
positions on the trestle
The sheriff then asked the men 10
hold up their hands and promise To do
as he had asked, but no hand was
raised
Next came q shower of clubs and
stones from those on tho trcstlc.
SHERIFF. PLEADS WITH
OFFICER NOT TO SHOOT
Reserves and a squad of police had
reached the scene by this time. and
gradually forced the crowd away.
When large rock wcs hurled from
the trestlc at the sheriff's party. a
policeman drew a revolver and fred
over the trestlc. Sheriff Einkead
pleaded with the officer not to shoot
again.
The police then separated tho rioters
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