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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
fng|and's Note on Inter
ferenCeWith Neutral Trade
Unsatisfactory toOfficiaIs
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 23.-
Acting Secretary of State Robert Lam
sing has received Londep's note re-
lating to efforts to mitigate the hard
ships of the neutrals from the Brit
isb interference of trade.
0fficialdom is amazed that stimuli
taneous with its announcement in the
house of commons Gread Brition
would prohibit shipments entering
Holland unless consigned through the
Netherlands oversee shipping trust.
The administration is being urged
to send a note to England with our
teeth showing" Gerhard has advis-
ed President Wilson that Germany's
reply is partly completed.
President Wilson is at Cornish, N.
H., where he went today, to return
July sixth, and is expecting the re-
ply to arrive in the meantime.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
United Press.

United Press.
Ell CENTRIC, Calf, June 23.-
Three distinct earthquake shocks rock
ed the Imperial valley from to 9
O'Clock last night. 1t has been con-
firmed that there were ne casualties.
Looters are reported to have been
executed at Mexieali, Mexico, but the
quake itself injured slightly, only a
comparatively few Of the people.
The damage done was quarter of
million dollars.
Many Mexican shacks are in ruins
and the people are sleeping in the
open.
Many brick buildings in the valley
towns collapsed through the peculiar
c'pcular motion of the quake, spraying
DneSs and debries in all directions.
1T is remarkable how few of the
persons who were on the streets then
were hit. While the lighting plants
OF the district were suspended, a
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
HOLD DEPARTMENTAL MEETS.

CHICAGO, June 23.-Departmental
meetings during the forenoon and sep
arate sessions for educational and Wig
ilance matters this afternoon was
tcday's business program of the AS
sociated Advertising Clubs of the
World. holding its eleventh annual
onvention here. Presentation of the
"Chicago Advertising Frolix" was to
be repeated at the auditorium tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
NEWSPAPER MEN
MEET IN OREGON

PORTLAND, Ore, June 3d.
Newspaper men, members of the
American National Press association
visited this city today on their way
to the California expositions. They
came from the east on a special train
and have just come from the Canadian
Rockies. There were l30 members in
the party.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
CAPTURED
LOSS SMALL
Austro- Germans in Final Charge Annihilate or
Capture Small Number D efenders--M Bodv
Russian Departed Several Days Prior, TAKING
All Observation-Disclosures JubiIant Believing
That Last of Russians Are Driven From Gslica
United Press.

United Press.
VIENNA, June 23.--Lemberg has
fallen. This is official. The slavs
retired Brodyward and it is not be-
lieyed that the victor's booty was
large.
The Russians withdrew their guns
and supplies with the main troops
several days ago.
In the final charge the Austro- Ger
mans annihilated or captured small
number of defenders at the western
gates.
he moral effect of Lemberg's
fall is greater than the military. The
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
United Press.

United Press.
FORT COLLINS, Colo, June 3d.
A formal inquest and verdict
of murder and suicide, today closed
the story of Clayton Pattison. After
32 years of married life he killed his
wife on the highway near here last
night.
Pattison killed Robert Showalter in
Denver last March, when he found
him with his wife. He was acquitted
through the "unwritten law" senti-
ment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
SNAP SHOTS AT WORLDS
NEWS.

Millions of dollars in war orders
are going begging in this country, it
is stated by men familiar with the
because of the inability Of
domestic plants to cope with the enor-
nous demand and because many of
the contracts already taken will prove
a loss to the manufacturers who have
undertaken their fulfillment. There
authorities estimate that the orders
received since the beginning of the
year total 81 1,5OO,OO0,00O. The sever
ity of the specifications, which has
resulted in enormous reflections and
the expense of new tools and additions
are factors which have cut into the
huge profits so fondly expected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

There are always people willing
to take chances. New sailings from
New York to London via Liverpool on
the Cunard line are the Orduna, Sat
urday, June 10; Tuscania, Friday,
June 25; Saxonia, July II, and Saxon
ia, Saturday July 81. The American
line has again advanced second class
fare $40, bringing the minimum up
to $65.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
Rumored Wilson Appoints
Lansing SeCretaryOf State
Before Going on Vacation
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 23.-
1t is rumored that President Wilson
will appoint Robert Lansing secre-
tary of state before he goes TO Corn
ish on his vacation tonight. The presi-
dent is reviewing rejoiner to Ger
many's Frye note. 1t may be sent
to Berlin tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
THAW ON WITNESS STAND
FLAYfD BY PROSECUTION

Attorney Stanchfield led him over
his dramatic ecsspe from Matteawan.
Thaw is proud that the New Hamp-
shire commission Of the federal
court declared him sane. Stanch-
fields opening statement blacksned
Stanford Whites memory. Deputy
Attorney General Cook, scored Thaw's
private lie and Evlynt relations
weEo ~ ffsqpsu1ly nsn1ieneA .
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

BERLIN, June 23--Sixty thousand
Russians have been made prisoners
in the Galicia drive, since June 12.
All Germany is celebrating the fall
of Lemberg. 1t is regarded as
most important step to final victory.
The Cologne Gazteet, declared the
Russian retreat was frenzied mob.
1t is believed the German kaiser
Witnessed the fall of the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
United Press.

United Press
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 49,
Mexican leaders have been rewarned
that foreigners lives and property.
especially in Mexico City must be re-
spected. The latest warning followed
the news of threatened street fight
ing in the capital.
Communications have been cut and
it is not known whether the Carran-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, June 2s.-Harry X.
Thaw was his own first witness today
for twenty-five minutes, he was under
direct examination, and was then ex-
cused, subject TO recall for states
cross examination. He was obviously
nervous at the start but later regainsd
his composurs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
DURANGO EXCHANGE.
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The new farmers bulletins from the
government department OF agriculture
are on the exchange reading table.
They are, Marketing Maine Pota-
toes and How Farmers May I'm
prove their Personal Credit" Both
are matters affecting the business of
farming with which the successful
and intelligent farmer must famil-
iarize himself. Come in, Mr.. Farmer,
join the exchanges growing member
ship list and you will find that its
business is to help your business
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

phase of the movement. Twelve
states now have a general public
schoolteachers' pension law, and
fourteen have one applicable to the
larger towns and cities.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
United Press.

OIIItVU TVobs
DENVER, June 23.-Edgar Wat
son, 2l, claiming to be kentucky
cowboy" confessed that he is the
"candy xix No 2" who terrorized this
city with nine robberies in the last
ten days. He was caught acting sus-
piciously at midnight and police
man dubbed him insensible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

According to the telegraph, every
man in Fairmont, W. Va, swarmed
to the river bank Of the donongahela
river one day last week to see five
girls go swimming. The telegraph
says the women wore tights, and the
men nearly lost their lives In the
struggle to get the front row to
see those five girls in tights. Really.
the men ought to rebel some day at
the absurd stories told on them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
TERRIFIC FIGHTING ON
WESTERN BATTLE FRONT

eral points from Switzerland to the
North sea.
The Germans are violently on the
offensive in the vosges region. Su-
perior numbers have occupied several
hundred xazda II ~ yrsaeA tssashss
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
MEXICAN LEADERS WARNED
MUST PROTECT LIVES AND
PROPERTY OF FOREIGNERS

.zistas have occupied the city. The sit
uation at Guaymas is improved. Vii
Iistas have undertaken to get foreign
ers to leave.
1t is hoped the landing of the
American marines will be unneces-
sary.
Huerta, Felix Diaz, Generals Blan-
quet, and Manuel Mondragon are
daily comforting in New York.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
Candy Md No. 2 in Tolls NewYork Tribune Retracts
(Onfesses Many do|d-Ups Gerhard Story Apologize
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, June 23.-The New
York Tribune has retracted the Ger
hard story, and expressed regret in
causing German Ambassador Bern
storff any distress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

United Press.
PARIS, June 23.-Official. Ad-
vancing in Aisace, the French have
occupied sendernach, on the east bank
Of the Fecht.
Terrific battles are now ON q ssv-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

cases the sniper's eagerness for this
duty is assisted by stories of the huge
loot to be obtained from the pockets
of the officers. Some of the snipers
who have been caught were found
with large sums Of British and
French money. as well as other prop
erty belonging to officers"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Austrians are very much enthused.
1t is believed the Austro- German
forces have driven the last of the Rus
slams from Galicia and will now invade
Bessarabia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

About all that can be said in favor
Of man who never disipates until
after 6 p. M, is that he is working
too much.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
Italian Cruisers Join the |0aytonPattisonki kiIEWfe
DdrdanelleS Allied Fleet and Then Commits Suicide

COPENHAGEN, June 2S.-several
Italian cruisers have joined the at
tack at the Dardenelles, is Berlin
dispatch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

all will be proud, and will arouse
that "bosting" spirit which is so es-
sentian to a city's progress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

With the world at peace, careful
inquiry into grounds of dispute, pa
tient arbitration and full year of
waiting before the beginning of hos
tilities would be good indeed, says the
st. Joe Press. Continuing the paper
says: But with half the world al
ready at war, with international law
outraged, neutral nations being crush
ed, peaceful merchant shipping tor
pedoed on the open seas and innocent
neutral men, women and children mur-
dered at wholesale, year of inquiry,
arbitration and waiting is different.
Mr.. Bryan cannot see that difference.
And that is what is the matter with
Bryan. His sincerity cannot be ques-
toned, but it is sincerity minus sound
President Wilson't SINGER
ity is just as sound, plus judgment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Maryanna Schultz Of Toledo, believ-
es in safety first. She took out mar
riage license to marry John Jacken-
ski, timer from Detroit. Then she
Immediately took out another to marry
Alec Pryjaenski, of Toledo. When
asked to explain, the bride-elect said;
"If one goes back OIL me I'll have
the other"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

1t is perhaps not generally realized
how much is now being done to pro-
vide for the old age Of teachers. The
Carnegie foundation for the Advance
ment Of teaching made its annual re-
port the past week, showing nearly
100000 paid for pensions for col
!ees psossssers- Hut this u only ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24
No Casualties As Yet Confirmed -looters Reported
Executed in MsxiCo--Damage by Quake Over a
Quarter Million Adobe Houses Occupied Mostly
by NexICan, CrumbIe to farth--Few People Hurt

bright moon aided in the relief and
salvaging of goods.
Crossed wires caused many fires,
but these were quickly extinguished.
Hundreds slept on the lawns and in
the streets, fearing to re-enter their
homes. Quakes were felt this morn
ing, but there was no additional
damage. .-
There were miraculous escapes from
wholesale deaths.
The falling walls of the Securi-
ties Savings bank here, shattered a
nearby drug store, but none were
seriously injured.
Los ANGELES, June 23.-A dis
patch to the California Development
company says there was another quake
in the Imperial valley this morning
at 1l:45. There was slight damage
done. Ell Centre reported that there
had been still another shock earlier
in the day. Adjustments of strata
undoubtedly coused the quake.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Many good young chicken is
tainted by a lot Of the old hens who
scratch around town and eaekls about
her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Estimates on the new curtains for
the font windows have arrived, and
for the handsome material involved,
are quite reasonable in price. The
exchange and ladies' rest rooms are
going to be places of which one and
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

An Italian manufacturer, Signor
Clerici has givei $4,000 10 be dis
tributed in five rewards Of $4,000
each TO the soldiers who capture the
first five German or Austian flags in
battel. Similar patriotic offers are
being made by many Italian towns.
In Vienna, Baron Leopold Chlumecky
has offered prize Of $500 to the
first Austrian or Hungarian soldier
who captures an Italian flag
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

One new member Monday, foui
Tuesday and two Wednesday up To
noon, is the way the exchange list
is growing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Mrs. Mary Drury Pator, Of Blair
more, Alberta, Canada, is suing her
brother, DR.. J. E. Drury, for dam
ages. She alleges that he lifted her
up by one leg, stood her on her head,
and when he had her in that position,
hit her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

A land seeker arrived in this city
yesterday evening, through the booklet
sent out by the exhange. He is look
ing over the country and is much
pleased with what he has seen. Many
more will arrive here as a result Of
the educational campaign on the
great San Juan basin which ex-
change is soon to start.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

The employment department has
listed a housekeeper for position who
las a young daughter, also a good
man bookkeeper, an experienced lum-
ber yard man, and miner. If in
need of any help Of this nature, call
at exchange rooms or phone Durango
81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Yours truly,
f. C. GILBERT,
Manager Durango Plant A. S. & 4.
Co.
Durango, Colorado, June 20, 1916,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Railroads now in the hands. Of fed
eral courts and operated by 'receiv-
ers have total of 10000 miles of
line, about the same as prevailed on
June 30, 1895, which was the high
est ever recorded in the history of the
country. The present situation is not
altogether due to the results attend
ing excessive regulation or caused
by business depression. The mis-
fortunes of some of these roads, says
the Nyw York Commercial, are due
to the inevitable outcome Of improp-
er manipulation. The proportion of
mileage operated is much less than it
was in 1906, because there has since
been large increase in railroad mile
age under operation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

A great proportion of officer losses
to the French and English forces in
the Dardenelles are due to the
activity Of the Turkish snipers, who
have special Instructions to pick out
the officers. A correspondent with
ths Frsnsh forces writes, IA many
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

Warm weather has brought fashion
back to the Boise de Baulonge,
Paris-war fashiin particularly. The
other morning we're noticed taking
their morning ride a pretty American
girl in the costume of boy scout and
an English girl in khaki, leggings
flat crowned cap and all. On foot
was another girl in a blue skirt Civ
ing a perfect Illusion of dark blue
trousers with stripe down the legs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-24

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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-11-04
WARD RECOUNTS
FOR FIFTH AND
SIXTH, PERHAPS
Republican Candidates Expect
ed TO Apply to Courts for
Review.
CUENTHER READY TO
FILE AN APPLICATION
DR.. corrigan Making Prelinin-
AIRY inquiry Before Decid-
ing on Action.

DR.. George T. Corrigan, Republican
candidate for alderman in the Fifth
ward. is expected to move for a re-
count of the ballots.
George A. Guenther, Republican
candidate for alderman in the Sixth
ward. announced today that he In
tends to apply for a recount.
DR.. Corrigan was defeated by four
teen votes by Alderman #. Joseph
Schmelz.
Guenther was defeated by Alder
man Thomas ]. Lee. jr., by thirty
seven votes.
Counting the election of Aldermen
Schmelz and Lee, the Common Coun-
ell next year will be nineteen Demo-
Gratis and thirteen Republicans.
1t Is the opinion of Republican
leaders that the narrow election mar
gin in these two wards justifies a
recount. Mr.. Guenther and Dr. Cor
rigan are certain that the result will
be satisfactory to them.
When asked II he intended to have
a recount. Mr.. Guenther said that he
intended to apply for one. The Re-
publican executive committee of the
Sixth ward have the matter in hand
-
liminary inquiry before going to
court.
+ In the Fifth ward Schmelz received
q total vote of 908, as against Sg4 for
DR.. Corrigan.
Alderman Lee received a total vote
of 1870, as against 1.2S3 for Guenther.
II the proposed recount results fa-
vorably to the Republicans, the politi-
cal complexion Of the Common Coun-
Gil will be: Democrats, III; Repub-
licans, Is.
The Democrats would still be In
control, but with the narrow major
ity OF two. which is not at all satisfy
ing or comfortable.
In the instance of the -Guenther
contest 1t Is claimed the name of
Henry A. Guenther, Republican cam
didate for city home trustee, con-
fused some voters, who, believing
they were voting for George A.
Guenther for alderman. omitted to
vote properly.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-11-04
POLICE GET
MEDALS AND
HOLD REVIEW
Mayor Raymond Makes Pres.
entations-Men March
Through City.

Spiclx and span with new caps and
uniforms, which made more applicable
than ever the title of 1.-THE
Finest" more than 500 policemen
passed in review before Mayor
Thomas L. Raymond and sew
eral thousand citizens this afternoon.
A reviewing stand in front OF the City
Hall held Mayor Raymond. Police
Commissioners Frederick G. Breiden-
bach, John l.. Reid, John III. DonnelIy
and Frederick Bige1ow, and a number
of other city officials.
shortly before the review Mayor
RAYMOND and the commissioners
made annual inspection of the men in
Broad street before Lincoln Park.
The men were drawn up at atten-
tion and Mayor Raymond, Chief of
Police Long, Acting Inspector Brown,
the four commissioners and Secre-
tary James j. Kearney walked along
the line OF companies.
.It was certainly splendid" said
Mayor Raymond, commenting shortly
on the appearance of the men at in
spection. The four commissioners
and others who saw the parade and
inspection seconded the mayor i'm his
praise of the showing made by the
Al the inspection before Lincoln
PARK. Mayor Raymond presented
medals for meritorious service during
the past year to seven members Of the
force. The "honor men" formed a
line In front of the companies. and
each was called forward in turn by
Chief Long and received his medal
from Mayor Raymond. The mayor
gave brief outline of the act per-
formed by each and expressed his
pleasure at awarding the medal
The men who received medals were
Lieutenants John +. Harris, Patrick
j. Ryan. James j. ~uinn and Fred
erick !. Kuhn. of police headquarters;
Patrolman Michael F. Flood, Of the
First precinct: Patrolman Stephen
A.. O'Connor, Of the Second precinct.
and Patrolman John A. Sim. of the
Fifth precinct.
The names OF the seven men who
win receive medals were decided upon
BY the police board yesterday after
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-11-04
FRANK ]. BOOK
IS SLATED FOR
HEAD OF PORT
Postmaster to Get Newark
Terminal Position from the
Board Of Works.
BERTH ALSO MAY BE
MADE FOR Mr.. HALLocK
Democrats Had Desired DR..
kraemer, but Com. CiIlen
Blocked Appointment.
BERTH ALSO MAY BE
MADE FOR Mr.. HALLocK

Frank J. Book is slated to become
superintendent of the Port Newark
Terminal upon the reorganization of
the Board of Works by the Republi-
cans. His term as postmaster ex-
pires in January and the municipal
appointment is scheduled to come
along soon thereafter That Mr.. Book
is actually a candidate for the posi-
ton, his friends do not admit, but
nevertheless 1t is known that the pro-
gram now calls for his selection. II
any switch occurs 1t will undoubtedly
be back to James c. Hallock, the en-
gineer in charge Of the meadow
project.
Mr.. Hallock was the choice of Com
fnissioners Denman and Tries when
the creation of the place was origin
ally considered a few months ago
That the program should, even tenta-
lively, call for the naming of some-
one else will cause general surprise
ti1owever, the appointing of Mr.. Book
would not mean the sidetraclzing of
Mr. Hallock, as the latter's engineer
ing skill would result in his continu-
ance as the practical man on the job.
Mr.. Book was member of the
Board OF Works few years ago, and
q few years ago was the Republican
candidate for mayor against Jacob
Haussling. His membership in the
BOARD of Works dated alta time when
ne development Of the meadoys was
under discussion, and at recent
meeting of the Republican County
COMMITTEE unstinted praise was be-
kstowed upon Mr.. Book as the man to
Ewhom honor was due for the develop
ment. The praise of Mr.. Book was a
4 sature of an address by Commis-
feioner Arthur r. Denman, who deliv-
ed one of the principal speeches Of
the recent campaign That the actual
accomplishing of results upon the
meadows could not be withheld from
the Democrats was conceded by Mr..
Denman. however.
The tribute paid to Mr.. Book by Mr.
Denman suggested to many that
something was in the wind That some
Republicans might be preparins to
I run Mr.. Book for the mayaralty fpmr
nation again was q theory eayanced
by few. The real secret. thpfxb
zppears 10 be %tile directorship Of The
meadow project. -
When the making OF the appoint-
ment was first under discussion
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FIRE BOARD
BACKS down
ON INSURANCE
Finds New Scheme Too Ex-
pensive and Will Take
Old Rate.

Realizing that they were facing an
Increased expenditure in fire insur-
ance. proposed to be placed on the
property of the fire department
throughout the city, in accordance
with the scheme which had been pro-
posed by President Gilbert Crogan,
of the Fire Board, and City Counsel
Spaulding Frazer, the board, at its
meeting yesterday afternoon, backed
down on the new project. It requested
the Insurance Fund Commission,
which places the insurance to insure
the fire department property to the
amount of 100000 from November g..
1915, to November 8, 1916, at q rate
not to exceed fifty cents per hundred,
at the same time declaring that it
believed that. the rate of S2.39, which
would have been established under
their new scheme, to be excessive.
There has been some controversy
between the members of the Insur-
ance Fund Commission and the fire
commissioners as to the manner in
which the property of the fire depart
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