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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
WOMAN Who RAN
LOAN OFFICE IS
BEATEN IN SUIT
Miss Florence Hyland Fails to
Recover $465 from Mrs.
G. L. Flynn.

Miss Frances L. Hyland, who con-
Quoted the State Brokerage Company
at s2S Broad street, lost q suit to-
day in the Second District Court for
the recovery of s4es from Mrs. Ger
trude L. Flynn, of william street,
Orange. Mrs. Flynn. who was a
former employe of Miss Hyland, was
accused Of forgery in signing the
latter's name to ten checks and hav-
ing them cashed.
Former Judge Thomas A. Davis.
counsel for Miss Hyland. told the
jury that his client knew she engaged
in precarious business and was
afraid to expose Mrs. Flynn before
this time.
Mrs. flynn also knew that Miss
HyIand's loan business was a shaky
one" continued Edward r. McGlynn.
counsel for the plaintiff. 'She knew
that Miss Hyland was walking along
very narrow plank and could not
afford to attract too much attention.
We claim that Mrs. Flynn realized
this and held Miss Hyland by the
neck and squeezed her until she got
aIl she could out OF her"
Mrs. Flynn was formerly Miss
Gertrude Mericle. The latter de-
clared that Mrs. Flynn was author
ized to sign the checks produced by
the plaintiff, and the proceeds OF the
checks were not appropriated, but
deposited IN the cash box OF the
brokerage company.
Mr.. Davis also pointed out that
Miss Hyland had been convicted OF
usury in connection with her loan
company. 1t was testified that Mrs.
Flynn made all her entries in a
black ledger. which. If produced,
would make all the transactions clear,
despite Miss Tryianj's claims. Mr..
Davis declared ti.at this book was
last seen in Miss Iyiand's home In
November. 1913. when the book was
wanted by the prosecutor in the case
against Miss Hyland4
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03

evitable. But in the ultimate end
what good will this do her? The out
come Of the war will not be changed
an iota
THE German threat to starve out
England by torpedoing merchantmen
is of the same brand as the threat
to destroy London and Paris with
Zeppelins. What If zeppelins actu-
ally visited Paris OF London? They
might kill hundred. two hundred or
possibly three hundred non-com-
batants. but what OF It? It would
be merely an achievement. record
of savagery. but the final result
would in no way De affected"
What could the Zeppelins do II
they flew over an English or French
fleet % I asked
1--WE don't even consider that" said
the minister. with a little gesticuls
tion to show that he considered the
matter inconsequence OF such
achievement.
Fleet Spelling for Fight.
with their tremendous bulka ex-
pose1 to fire short work would be
made OF them"
What is your Mediterranean feet
doing?" was asked.
waiting for the enemy to pick up
enough courage 20 show ITSELF" was
the laughing rel ly. Since the be-
ginning Of the war our ships have
been promenading up and down the
Mediterranean. sometimes challeng-
Ing the enemy at his very door. but
each time he sees US coming he turns
tall and fees. We have done much
work in keeping the sea open for the
transportation of troops. The feet
(continued on Page 10, Column 81
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
FIELDER TO SIGN
LOCAL OPTION IF
HOUSE APPROVES
Says 1t Is Up to the Assembly
to Decide Whether or Not
1t Becomes Law.
From = star Correspondent.

from > StHH OoEfcspSH0Chss
TRENTON. March 3--Governor
Fielder viii sign the Gaunt local
option bill il the House Of Assembly
acts favorably on the measure.
The bill was passed in the Senate
yesterday BY a vote OF II to .. with
Senator Read not voting.
The governor sad that II the local
option bill was acted on favorabiy by
both houses he would take 1t to mean
that his duty would be to sign the
measure.
The corridors Of the State House
today were filled with rumors that
the local option bill will pass the
House of Assembly. Minority Leader
Martin, when approached on the sub
ject, said that he had found lot Of
sentiment among the members OF the
Hudson delegation to stand for the
bill. The Gaunt bill passed the Sen
ate yesterday, and It win be several
weeks before it will come up in the
House for final passage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
FURNITURE MAN
KILLS HIMSELF


PATERSON. March s.r-Thomas
Greene, ffty-three years old. mem
her Of the Greene Brothers Furniture
Company. Of 257 Main street. shot and
killed himself today. Business wor-
ries are believed to be responsible for
his act.
Greene's store was located at 44o
Main street and had no connection
with the firm OF Greene Brothers in
Newark.
At the time OF the suicide, Greene
was alone In his store. two drivers
having left the place at 1):45 When
they returned shortly after II O'clock
they found the lifeless body OF
Greene on the floor with the pistol by
his side. The bullet had penetrated
his heart. causing instant death
No cause is assigned for the suicide.
as Greene was of cheerful disposi-
tion and is not known to have had
cause Tor worxxt
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
NEWARK FETE BILL
PASSED BY SENATE
No Opposition to coIgate's Bill
to Raise Money for Gel
ebration.

Special TO the Evening star
TRENTON, March 3.-The Senate
unanimously passed Senate bill 1874. by
Senator Colgate, OF Essex county. TO
allow Newark to issue bonds for teh
erecting OF the necessary buildings
for the celebration of it's 35oth anni-
versary In 1916 Senator Colgate
spoke In favor Of the bill ana there
was no opposition. Fifteen votes we're
cast in the Affirmative.
The bill provides that Newark may
place a tax OF one-half OF one per
cent. on the assessed valuation bf the
city. This means that about $4,000. 900
will be raised
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
THINK GERMANY'S
REPLY WILL HAVE
EFFECT ON BRITISH
Acceptance of Wilson's Pros
posaI May Mean Modification
of Submarine War.

WASHINGTON. March s.--Admin-
istra tion officials were manifestly en-
couraged today by the unofhcial ac-
counts OF the German note. While un-
official reports from London on Great
Britain's attitude on the same sub
ject have so far been indefinite, off,
cials here take the view that the Ger
man note may have some influence
upon IT. They hold to the view that
the position Of the United States is
absolutely in accord with lnterna-
tional law, although they realize that
Great Britain has taken q very ad-
vanced stand in her latest note
Representative Metz. who is in COM
munication with users of dyestuffs
in the United States. said at the
White House today there was prac-
tically no supply of dyestuffs on hand
in the United States at present and
only a few days supply in prospect.
American textile mills are practically
dependent upon German dyestuffs-
In brief the German answer is:
Germany is willing TO relax its IN
dersea war, except on ships carrying
contraband or owned in enemy coun-
tries. DQI England must stop uSiIS
the American flag as a shield for her
commerce. (England has shown no
disposition to grant this proviso).
Germany desires American supervi-
sion OF food distribution to the Ger
man civil population but England has
not inclined thus far to grant such
a concession.
Germany does not agree to the
American suggestion for abandoning
all anchored mines except for strictly
defensive purposes and this leaves the
mine situation in the Death Zone"
much as It now is
Germany contends that interference
with articles on the declaration OF
London free list should be stopped.
but England and France have pro-
claimed their intent virtually to
blockade Germany and to halt all
ships inbound or outbound.
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 3.-The attitude
of the neutral powers over Great
Brita.n's proposal TO shut OF all sea
traffic with Germany forms the bas ;
OF most Of the political comment pub
lished today in England. The London
fCInuflnned en- Pare 4 Coauuz a.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
GERMANY,S DOOM SOUNDED
BY ALLIES EMBARGO PLAN,
SAYS FRENCH MARINE CHIEF

"Inhuman Warfare Answered With Death Stroke and
Ship Shall Reach Germany" Declares Victor Augagneur
Says Won Tirptz's Submarine Blockade Is Bluff.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03

BY the AssOcIAfed FFesbs #
GENEVA. via Paris. March 3. lo:1o
a. m.--An Austrian feet consisting
of six Austro- German submarines. ac~
companied by several torpedo boats
and torpedo boat destroyers. LETT Pola.
the Austrian navai base. az dawn
Yesterday for the Mediterranean.
hound for the Dardanelles, accordin&
to the Telegram. which bases lts re-
port upon what it characferizes as
informat.on received from a reliahIo
source from Triest by way Of Inn-t-
bruck. The feet Is said to have bce1
-. ~.rar<ad ~ Corfu I[
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-03-03
BY the GATED rress.

BY the united Fress.
coNsTANTINoPLE. via Berlin
wireless. March s--Turhish forts II
tcentinusd "a r.ss q csluaA -
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
ROCK ISLAND PUT
INTO BANKRUPTCY
Holding Company In Hands Of
Receiver Work Of Reid
Moore Wreckers Now
Complete.

New York. July 31.-The financial
pyramid of three railroad companies.
organized by Daniel G. Reid and Will
liam H. Moore and their associates IN
1902 to control the Chicago, Rock ISL
and & Pacific railway. had virtually
toppled over. today. when 1t was an
nounced that the Rock Island compa-
ny had been placed in the hands Of q,
receiver. The Rock Island company,
incorporated in New Jersey with
$50. 000,0 900 capital stock. was a holding
company, organized to take over con-
troll of h Chicago. Rock Island & Pa
cific railway. the operating company.
This 1t did. through organization OF
an intermediary company-the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad COM
pany. The operating company already
was in the hands of a receiver and tho
intermediary company defaulted its
bonds last year.
Chauncey G.. Parker. Of Newark, N.
j., was yesterday appointed receiver OF
the Rock Island company upon appltca-
ton OF John J.. Quinlan. president Of
h company. who alleged the company
had overdue obligations. amounting to
$38. 348. with nc funds to meet them.
The stock Of the Rock Island COM
pany, which nee sold at $81 a share.
has been selling recently at less than
81 per share.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
MAY ISSUE BONDS
TO IMPROVE ARMY
Treasury Heads Say Proposed
Military improvements Can
Be Financed No Other
Way.

Washington. July 31.-To carry
through the defense plans now under
consideration by the president, the
secretary Of the navy and the secre-
tary OF war, 1t will be necessary for
sue. This is the verdict of officials Of
the treasury department.
In this way only. 1t is said, can
enough money be provided to carry
out the plans that are being formula
ted. AT the same time it is expected
that by resorting to a bond issue this
winter for defense, the treasury will
in a manner be able to hide the normal
needs of the treasury by placing some
of the normal expenditures among
| those to be taken care of with the
money derived from the bond issue.
At the present time the treasury
has a net balance of $65. 1913. 900. In
addition, the treasury has written off
among its liabilities a total of $50. $685.
900, which has been deposited to the
credit of the ~disbursing officers bal
ance. So, as an actual fact, the treas
ury has a cash FUND of more than
1925, 0O0, 900 from which it can draw
it's normal needs. The ordinary de-
mands, however, being made on this
fund are in excess of the ordinary rev.
enues Of the government and, there
fore, a net balance is greatly needed.
| Treasury officials said today they be-
lieve the0 is sufficient money in the
treasury now to carry the government
through until the end Of the calendar
year. providing only ordinary demands
| are met.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
NJ PREPARING
FOR WINTER BATTLES

Amsterdam. July 3O.-A considerable
part of Germany's efforts are now be-
ing concentrated upon preparations for
the campaign mex winter. Women liz
large numbers are being employed in
sewing new furs for the army. while
those used last winter. which were
carefully collected. are being renovated
and repaired at the supply depots.
In connection with this work. the
Vorwaerts complains that starvation
wages are being paid to many of the
employed women. Needlewomen. work
ing IL to IA hours daily. can only carr
about 20 cents a day. says h newspa-
per. owing to the contract system
Which is enlnloNed.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04

in my full senses, knowing that no
the grave that is to receive mo.
In the face of that, in the teeth Of
those who condemned me, and in
the presence Of my God and your
nocence Of the foul crime for which
must die. You are now about to
witness my destruction by the state,
which is organized to protect the
lives Of the innocent.
"May Almighty God. pardon
everyone who has eontributed in
A s"y r sow on Il the =" Sr; rI', Of ny grave grave
declare to the world that am
proud to have been the husband Of
the best and noblest woman that
ever Iived-HeIen Becker. This
acknowledgment is the only legacy
can leave her. ] bid you all good
Amen"
(sisned) "charIes Becker"
After his wife had said farewell
shortly after midnight Becker main
tanned a casual conversation with
Deputy Warden Johnson, who sat be-
side the screen in front of his cell.
Sometimes he smoked cigars, after
which he would let his head fall upon
his hand and gaze reflectively at the
concrete floor for minutes at a time.
Dawn found him seated on the edge
Of his cot carefully pinning a photo
graph of his wife on his white shirt
just over his heart. Then, as If he
desired to have her all to himself,
Becker put on a thin black alpaca coat
which he tightly buttoned. The photo
graph was not seen by the witnesses
until the prison physician opened his
Goa as he sat in the death chair.
Killed Before NEGRO.
Becker was put to death by the state
executioner, whose name is unknown
to the public. This man succeeded
State Electrician Davis, and he said he
Would not take the job unless his name
was kept secret. He lives in a little
town upstate and went about his work
briSkly.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
BECKER, PROTESTING HIS
INNOCENCE, BOLDLY GOES
TO HIS DEATH IN CHAIR
CHRONOLOGY OF
BECKER CASE,


The principal events in connection
with the murder of Herman Rosenthal
are as follows:
July 16, 1912-Herman Rosenthal
murdered in front of the Metropole
hotel.
July 1s-"Jack' Rose s%urrenders to
the police and evidence Of police cor
ruption is given to District Attorney
July 21-"Bridgie" Weber, Jack"
Sullivan n Sam" Paul arrested in
connection with Rosenthal's murder.
July 25-"Dago Frank" Cirofici is
arrested in Harlem.
July 29-Lieut. Charles Becker is in
dicted for the murder of Rosenthal on
evidence given by Jack Rose and is
August 1-"whitey'' Lewis is ar
rested at Fleischmann's, N. Y.
August 20-Four gunner" are in
dicted for the murder.
September 14-"Gyp the Blood" and
homes in Glendale. Queens.
October big Jack" Zelig is muir
dered.
October Trial of Charles Becker
for murder begins.
October 25-Becker convicted Of
murder in the first degree.
October 30-Becker sentenced to die
in week of December 8, 1912.
November 19-Trial of four gun
men begins before Justice Golf.
November 19-Four gunner con-
victed of murder in the first degree.
November 26-Convicted "gunmen"
sentenced to die in electric chair.
July -, 1913-Justice Golf refuses
new trial for Becker and appeal is
filed.
December appeal for Becker ar
gued in court of appeals; gunner"
file appeal.
February a. 1s14-New trial granted
to Becker and "gunmen's" conviction
is affirmed by court of appeals.
February 27-Becker leaves Sing
Sing prison for the Tombs.
April 5-Governor Glynn refuses to
grant reprieve to 'gunmen."
April 11-Justice Golf denies mo-
ton for new trial of gunner"
April 13-Four gunner electrocu-
ted.
April 22-Becker found guilty a Sec
N time.
February 2s. 1915-Becker denied
new trial by New York supreme court.
July, 1915-Governor Whitman re-
fuses to interfere in case, n Becker's
appeals to state and federal courts are
futile.
July 30-Becker e~lectrocuted in Sing
Sing prison at 5:47 o'clock a. m.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
HUDSON REPORTED HELD.

Kansas City. Mo-, July 3O.-Congress-
man Borland today t~elegraphed Secre-
tary of State Lansing to obtain all pos
'sible Information regarding a report
that revolutionists have arrested Paul
Hudson, editor of the Mexican Herald
in Mexico City. Hudson formerly lived
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
3 EAI.

Berlin. July 3O.-Prisoners OF wal IN
Germany are treated SO well that they
are getting fat. DR.. Bruno Wolff, chief
military surgeon Of the prisoners camp
at Nuremberg has had a squad OF s.
prisoners weighed twice a week at fixed
hours from the time they entered the
prison two months ago. Forty-one
showed changes In weight Of q pound
or more in that time. Only five lost
weight. The increases In some case6
were as much as 10 or II pounds.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04

Chicago. July 81 Indictments
against persons directly or Indirectly
connected with the causes of the East
spite questions of jurisdiction, may be
returned before night by the Cook
county grand jury, States Attorney
Hoyne intimated today. Meanwhile,
gossip about possible government
"'whitewash' Of federal inspection serv-
Ice officials in the investigation by Sec
rotary of Commerce Redfield. caused
Coroner Hoffman to request divers and
experts to keep check on the govern
ment divers reported coming from
Washington to investigate for the sec
rotary.
The federal grand Jury empaneled
by Judge Lands today began the ex-
animation Of witnesses and under or
ders a United States marshal seized
the vessel.
Thompson on the Job.
Mayor Thompson, who is closely
watching the inquiry into the Eastland
disaster being conducted by Secretary
Redf1eld, said today:
Il don't want to criticise now, but
If h esults at the finish show that
the investigation has beer a farce. I
will start something. They will have
a good deal of trouble proving to me
that everything on this ship was O. k.
L Ia SlAdS 01l0 JuSS OSSI III llGI
own accord. You can't tell me that
she was not known to be a dangerous
vessel and that a great many seago-
ing men and government officials are
learning for the first time now that
she wasn't a stable and safe boat.
"There isn't a yachtsman on the lake
but knows that the Eastland was a
dangerous. cranky boat. built for speed
at the sacrifice Of stability.
II would like to s one question.
and that is. Why did this accident
occur?' If all these Investigations don't
answer that, I'll find out myself"
Capt. Henry Petersen, OF the East
land, declared in an interview at the
county Jail that he would make a fight
to prove himself innocent.
1.-THE responsibility is not mine," he
said. II often noticed the boat list,
but 1t new was anything serious. and
believed the engineer knew his duties
and business. l had certain duties to
perform and my power was limited to
those. I carried out orders to the best
Of my ability"
City officials today started an in
vestigation Of every excursion and pas
senger vessel plying the lake out OF
Chicago. The work IL being done by
a subcommittee Of the city council In
conjunction with h engineering bu-
reau.
Work Of raising the steamer East
land began today. The big vessel had
been encircled with heavy cables
Large pontoons were being forced
under her bow and stern.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
WIFE OF COLONEL MORSE
LEAVES CONVICT SPOUSE

Yankton. S. D.. July 3o.-Mrs. Morse.
wife Of Colonel F. Il. Morse. who shot
and killed Gus Halberg at Tyndall, was
granted a divorce here today by Judge
r. Il. Trip. Morse is now serving sen.
tence at Sioux Falls
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-08-04
CHICAGO CREDITS
'WH|TEWASH' TALK
Officials Suspect Effort to Ex.
onerate Federal Boat In
spectors of Blame For
EastIand Horror.

Chicago, July 3O.-Secretary
Redfield, in commenting On the fear
expressed by local officials that
the inquiry into the Eastland dis
aster which he is conducting will
not be thorough and impartial,
said:
This inquiry has just begun.
Wait until the end before forming
conclusions."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-05
Stanley Wins
For Governor
In KentuCkU

LOUISVILLE. KY. Nov. 4.-Unoffl
cial but apparently reliable tabulatioa
today Of the gubernatorial vote i'm Ken.
lucky Tuesday gave \. o. Stanley
Democrat. an indicated majority OF
POSI- over Edwin T. Morrow. Republi.
can. \ few precincts were missing bu,
Il was stated their normal vote coulo
not materially change the result
As additional returns became avail.
able Stanley's apparent lead Wcdnos
day was cut from approximately 5000
TO 1000 and then 20 slightly over . 600.
around which figure IL seemed likely
today the Democratic claim would
stand
Meanwhile irreconcilable claims o.,
victory continue 10 be- made al the
headouarter- Of both candidates.
The majority OF Governor James IS.
NcCreary iu 1911. over his Republi-
can opponent was 3l.33J
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-05
ARTILLERY
Blazing Way Through servia-Is Re
sponsible fer Driving Serbs Back
One Regiment Would Turn
Tide.

LONDON. Nov. 5-2.22 a. m-The
Daily Chronicles Servian correspond
ont who has just reached Saloniki
from Belgrade and Kraguyeyatz. de
clares that the German progress in
Scryis is repetition of the old story
OF overwhelming artillery power.
1T is established" he says. that
Won Mackcnsen's army does not in
ciude more than lot. 900 men. but il is
provided with artillery ample for an
army Of million. Into Belgrade alone
more than % 700 shells w,rD poured "
The correspondent describes the
fighting around Uskup as the bitterest
OF the war THE Servians were out
numbered Eve 20 one by the Bulca-
riars. but the battle RACED eleven
days before tIDy quilted the city For
'hr greater part OF that struggle the
'or'.nd.ul armies were within POO
yards 1- each other. and hand to hand
encounters were continuous. with
heavy losses uu both sides.
Even whom the S,ryians were
forced 'O ram back beyond th, city.
the BulgaranS were unable 90 enter
foI day. as tr, Saryiau couuitadjis
urfc-ular-I fought with the Bu. gaTian
Camm.tadji- doescdly. street by street.
from cellars t0 housotops
Soryian oncsr- declare that one
additional re-.menf ON their side
would have turned the tide OF battle
iu iheir favor This. indeed has been
true 40 several points where ferocious
fighting has occurred In the past fort
night"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-11-05
CARRANZA
EXPRESSES
HIS THANKS
IN TALK WITH JOHN LIND is
APPRECIATIVE FOR WHAT
U. S. HAS DONE.
Reconstruction Was the Theme of
Conversation and First Chief
Was Optimistic.

EAGLE PASS. Texas. Nov. i-Gen-
eral Nenustiano Carranza today ex-
pressed his appreciation for what the
United States government had done
for him. In an extended talk with
John Lind. former personal represen.
tatiye Of President Wilson in Mexico,
First Chief Carranza expressed great
admiration for President Wilson and
for the "constancy OF purpose and
-ood Will. which he has shown boz deal
Ing with the Mexican situation
General CarrJnza also evprc4 sad
the hope that diplomatic relations b..
tween the United States government
and The De facto Mexican government
would De- resumed iu very short time.
Mr. Lind visit 10 EAGLE Pass haI
no official significance. he said lie
was in conference with Carranza sor
Two hours yesterday and 30 is under.
stood that they discussed problems OF
reconstruction
Lind's Statement
I'm my talk with The first chief
said Mr Lind. as he stepped from th.
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