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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
SEIZE CORN CROP
Villista Raiders Take Grain of
All Foreigners.
Mexican Court Fines American
Sea Captain $1,000.

Mazatlan, July IT, via radio to San
Diego.-Further reports of footing by
bandits were brought from Villa Co
roma, in Durango. today by a Swedish
subject named Wallender, who stated
the corn harvest belonging to Ameri-
cans and other foreigners in that vi
cinity had been Communicated by
raiders. The extensive silver mines
near Villa Corona have been deserted
by foreigners and looting of the I'M
protected company stores is antici-
pated.
The cruiser Denver, recently dis
patched to San Bias, state of Topic,
to locate the disabled American pow
er boat. Panama has reported that
the Mexican authorities at San Bias
ter of the craft, $1,000 for carrying
one passenger in excess of the number
allowed by Mexican laws. The COM
mander of the Denver has requested
zatlan for repairs.
Chinese Followers a Problem.
Field Headquarters in Mexico, July
IL, by motor truck to Columbus, n. NJ.
What to do with the 300 Chinese
who have associated themselves with
the punitive expedition has developed
into serious problem with the army
since the shortening of the line in
Mexico recently revealed the large
number enjoying present security I'M
der the protection OF the America
flag.
The Chinese flocked to the Ameri-
can lines to make money while the
Mexicans there refused to sell hungry
soldiers anything to eat. or through
poverty were unable to ira fife with
the American troops. The Chinese
stepped in and succeeded. Like the
MeXicans who were threatened for
having business dealings with the
army, these Chinese lay themselves
open TO reprisals after the departure
Of the troops. consequently they have
followed the army northward toward
the border
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
Additional
Sport
IN SPITE OF INJURIES
Yankees Are Holding on to A. L. Lead
With Death Grip.
Regular Sport on Page s.

New York, July 1.-THE New
York Yankees are holding the lead
in the American league with spirit
that makes champions.
Despite the loss of three of their
stars, through injuries during the
fiercest invasion of the year by the
western clubs, Donovan's men have
entrenched themselves at the Polo
grounds and have so far repulsed all
contenders for first place. When Fritz
Maisel fractured his collar bone,
Hughey High 1eaped into the breach
with spectacular catches and hard
hitting. Roy Hartzell filled in the
gap in right when Gilhooley broke
his ankle and was lost to the team.
Rube Oldring IS now with the team to
hold down the far north corner
The injury to Frank Baker on Fri
day, when he fractured a rib in a
chase after a foul fly, finds Boone
and Bauman already fighting for the
hot corner job with almost as bril-
liant brand of ball as the Trappe
slugger himself displays.
Though they have met the best
pitching and hardest hitting in the
league during the last two weeks, the
Yanks have held the place despite in
juries to three of their best men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
TO ESCAPE SHAME
Three Couples Caught in "Red
Light" Raid Must Wed.
Whole Bottom Knocked Out of
Philadelphia Underworld.

Philadelphia, Pa, July IA raid
in which 1O4 houses were cleaned up
and 522 prisoners taken stunned the
tenderloin here. Among the men and
women gathered up in the net of the
police were some of the most hard
ened characters in the country. and
at least three couples of respectable
families, not to mention many of
hitherto unspotted regulations.
Three couples of good family must
marry by next Monday or be prose-
cuted. Only twenty women were dis
charged. Professional evildoers of all
kinds crowded the police stations
where tie hearings We're held, while
lawyers fought fer the release of their
clients-and for the most part los:
their cases.
Bottom Fell Out.
The very bottom Of the under world
fel. out. From II o'clock Saturday
night, when the raids began, until
late Sunday afternoon every known
rule in the tepderloin district was
: turned tOpSy turVey. There was not
a branch of forbidden business that
was not affected and shocked into mo-
mentary respecta bility. Gamblers,
though untouched. passed the word
ard their patrons fled Women of the
tendcrloin mysteriously vanished from
the highways, pool rooms put up the
blinds and policy sellers beat a dis
Greet retreat. Drug vendors retired
to their haunts.
Everything started quietly and
peaceably enough. Saturday night 800
policemen in squads of ten, each I'M
der an experienced officer, assembled
at City hall About $50 warrants
were issued and houses that were to
be raided were assigned. At II sharp
the squads moved out and soon the
excitement began.
Police Stations Filled.
Wagon load after wagon load of
mon and women were taken 10 the
! various police stations until all the
(; cells were filled.
Sentences varied from 20 to 80 days
up the river fines from SO and
costs up and bail from few hundred
up to $1,000.
Everybody in every house raided
had beer brought along Soon after
! the hearings started a beautiful girl.
| handsomely dressed, with a white
faced youth wearing well tailored
clothes, approached the bar. They told
/ their story and then the magistrate
sent them into the lieutenant's room.
| Two more couples similarly clothed
and with every mark of refinement,
soon followed them. Later the ma gis-
! trate announced that if the three
youths produce wedding certificates
| by 10 o'clock next Monday morning
at City hall he will prosecute no fur
| Their. The three couples were sent
to their homes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
WILL CALL FOR BIDS
Topeka Is to Have a New 100000 Gal
lon Reservoir.

The city clerk was authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for the building of a
reservoir with a 100000 gallon capac-
ity at the pumping station in a meet
ing of the city commission this morn
ing.
The idea of the reservoir was intro
duced by Frank Newland, water and
light commissioner, who claims it will
add much to the efficiency of the
plant in case of emergency and in dry
weather when a long life of water is
necessary. 1t will also relieve the
strain on the machinery
Bids on the project must be in by
two weeks from today. A certified
check for $500 must accompany each
bid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
HIS RUNNING DAYS over
Olympic Racer Wounded in the ''Great
Push' on the Somme.

London, July 17.-Capt Arnold
Jackson, the famous Oxford foot racer,
who won the 1,500-meter race at the
Olympic in Stockholm, is among the
--latest athletes to be wounded at the
front. His name appears on the cas-
ualty list today.
Captain Jackson was shot in the
thigh in one of the engagements of the
great push" on the Somme. The
wound is clean, it is stated, and his
chances of recovery are excellent, al
though it is hardly likely that he will
ever be able to race again.
jackson visited the United States
about two years ago, taking part in
the international varsity relay. He
acted as special correspondent at the
front for an American news service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

ranging in length from eight to ten
feet in large schools.
The American steamer Charles
Beatty, which reached here from Tilt
Cove, N. F., reports the ocean alive
with sharks. From fifty miles east
of Fire Island to Port. he says, he
saw schools of sharks, probably sew
eral hundred in all, from six to
twelve feet long.
No Fish-Sharlzs Got EN- All.
Tampa, July 1.-THE schooner
W. D. Cash, of the local fishing fleet,
put back to port from the snapper
banks in the gulf today, reporting that
the taking of fish is made impossible
by schools of huge sharks, which take
every fish that is hooked before it can
be brought into the boat. Captain Ag-
Llama brought his ship to port without
a pound of fish on board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
THE REAL TEST TODAY
Public's Interest in Near-Betless Races
Soon To Be Known.

Chicago, July -betless
horse racing faced it's first real test
with the public here today, minus the
pomp and thrills of Saturdays racing.
Today's card at Hawthorne promised
six good sized, well balanced fields.
The feature was to be the Cicero
Handicap, which brings out Leo
Skolny, the Sherman Hotel Handicap
winner.
Nearly a score of men accused of
lid-tilting by passing money at Haw-
thorne Saturday will be tried at Oak
Park this week on charges of gam
bling. No bookmakers were arrested,
the victims being mostly pikers who
passed money at the park. The real
bettors cashed in at downtown resorts
Saturday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
GRAND CIRCUIT OPENS
Big Trotting Race Season Is Now or
at Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., July 17.-With a fast
track and excellent weather, though
hot, the 1916 opening meet of the
grand circuit will start at North Ran
dali this afternoon. Chief interest is
in the 2:10 Edwards pacing stake,
worth $4,000.
Billy Dale, a former Muncie, Ind,
express horse, ruled a favorite with
many in the Edwards classic with Ben
Tarl and The Problem finding favor
with some.
Bookmakers and touts are barred
from the meet.
Pop" Geers, veteran driver, was
rapidly recovering from his fall of
last week, but he may not be able to
drive for several weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
Probing Axe Murder cases.

Red Oak. Iowa, July 17-There
were still a number of witnesses wait
ing to be called when the special
grand jury investigating the charges
against William Mansfield of compile
ity in the Villisca, Iowa. axe murders of
June 9. 1912, resumed its third days
deliberations today. There have been
a dozen witnesses before the jury.
nearly all people from Villisca. County
Attorney o. T. Gillett said today that
various statements as to what testi-
mony has been given before the grand
jury is mere guess work. as great care
is being taken to prevent leaks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
Run Grand Prix at Chicago.

Chicago, July dissatisfaction of
the American Speedway grand prix
for the Elgin automobile road races,
called off was announced today by Of
ficials of the haywood Speedway as
ISOLATION. Sanction to hold the races
here has been asked of the American
Automobile association, August 19.
Entrants must average 100 miles an
hour or more 10 qualify. Prize money
totalling $4,000 will be hung up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
DEL MONTE PLAY STARTS
Elimination Rounds of Western Golf
Tourney Begin This Morning.

Del Monte. Cal, July 17.-Play in
the eighteenth annual tournament for
the Western amateur golf champion
ship began here today on the links
of the Del Monte golf and country
club and will continue throughout the
week.
The program for today called for
the elimination round, s. holes medal
play. the 81 players with the lowest
score to play in the qualifying round
tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
TO FIRE 7 GENERALS
Kaiser VIII Retire Seven Prussian Of
ficers of High Rank.

Rotterdam, July 17.-According to
the Berliner Tageblat the kaiser has
decided to pension seven Prussian
generals. Five of the generals. name
ly, Won Bredcw, Won Wienskewsky Y,
Glokke. Cramer and Won Beuer. will
leave the army. while Generals Won
Kliest and Krahmer will be given gar
rison commands.
No reasons for the dismissals of the
generals has been made public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
SCOREBOARD FLASHES

Sundays hero-Larry Doyle Larry
caught an infield fly SO short than
Gonzales of St Louis, waiting on third,
did not even try to score. But Lar
rvs whip was feeling good and he shot
the ball toward home. 1t went wild.
Gonzales walked in and had cold
drink before the ball came back from
the stand. 1t was the winning run.
If quantity counts, the Brooklyn
Cubs game was the biggest bargain of
the season. 1t was a sixteen inning
tie. The Dodgers issued IA men and
got 1S hits, tho Cubs Is men and got
IA hits.
The idle Red Sox moved to second
place when Washington defeated
Cleveland.
Only three and one-half games be-
tween the leading Yanks and the
Tigers in sixth place.
Cincinnati used three pinch hitters
in the game with the Braves and each
popped to Maranyille.
'If 1 go to Cincinnati, I'll be boss -
says Christy Mathewson, thus refus-
ing to go until assured of non-inter-
ference from the owners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
Frank Mccormick Is Dead.

Bridgeport, Conn. July 17.-Franls
Mccormick, picked as center on the
All-American football team in 1906
when he was center for Villa Nova
college, died here in the isolated nos
pital, a victim of infantile paralysis
He had been ill but a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
NOW IT'S SHARK STORIES

PrOverbiaI Fish Yarns EcIipsed-Sea-
men See Whole Schools of Them.
New York, July 1.-THE captain
of the British steamer Merioneth, in
today from Baltimore, reports that on
July 6 and on succeeding days he and
members of the crew sighted sharks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
KILLS SHERIFF AND TWO
In Effort to Capture Fugitives, Officer
and Deputies Are Slain.

Opelousas, La, July 17.-Marion L.
Swords. sheriff of st. Landry parish,
and two negroes assisting Swords, were
shot and killed last night in a fight
with Helaire Carriere, alleged fugitive
from justice, about ten miles west of
here, according to reports brought
here today. Carriere escaped and
posses started from here early today
to capture him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17
VIM. johnson Plays Today.

New York, July 17.-William NJ
Johnson, national tennis champion,
will be seen in action in the Rocka-
way Hunting Club invitation tourna-
ment this afternoon, teamed with
Raymond D. Little, in the doubles
The title holder will not compete in
the singles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

Cincinnati used three pinch hitters
in the game with the Braves and each
popped to Meanwhile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

Only three and one-half games be-
tween the leading Yanks and the
Tigers in sixth place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-07-17

The idle Red Sox moved to second
place when Washington defeated
Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
RIVERSIDE

The young ladies of the Riverside
Sunday school will give a Halloween
social at the church on Saturday eve
ming. Oct. %. to which all. especially
the young people in the parish, are cor
daily invited to attend. Members Of
the Vassalboro Sunday school are in
vited.- Refreshments will be on sale.
Mrs. w. P. Bailey and Mrs. Chester
Bailey are visitors at Edgar Bailey's.
E. o. Brown, Chester Bailey and
Hervey Bailey of Whitefield left Tues
day for a several days hunting trip.
For the benefit of those who were
not at church last Sunday when the
case Of the starving Armenians and
Syrians was presented in response to
President Wilson's proclamation, the
pastor wishes to say that the offerings
made will be held over next Sunday.
the 29th. so that all may have chance
to help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
MADISON
Work Progressing Rapidly on
New Pipe Line of Water
Supply from Arson
BAPTIST LADIES' HARVEST
SUPPER A SUCCESS

Work on the pipe line for the new wat
or SUNNY for Arson and Madison has
been progressing rapidly for the past
few days. The digging machine reached
the foot of Flint Hill Wednesday night
on the road from Madison to North An
son at a point about three miles from
this village. The pipe layers are close
behind the machine and the ditch IS be-
ing filled by machinery
The annual Harvest supper under the
auspices of the Ladies' Society of the
Free Baptist church was held Wednes-
day evening in the church dining room.
The menu included chicken pie and all
of the fixings. There was large at
tendance and tidy sum of money was
netted for the benefit of the society.
Dr. and Mrs. w. S. Milliken went on
Wednesday afternoon to Lewiston for a
short visit with friends.
Mrs Ruth Merrill, who has been visit
ing friends in Waterville and vicinity for
the past two weeks. returned to Madison
Wednesday forenoon.
Mrs G. II. Marden and daughter Es-
Their left town Wednesday afternoon for
limerick, where they will visit Mrs.
Marden's mother.
Joseph Anderson went Thursday morn
ing to Portland, where he will undergo
a medical examination at the Maine Cen
eral hospital
Jessie Hutchinson, who is a member
of Co. f of the End Maine Regiment.
was in town calling on friends Thursday
forenoon. Mr.. Hutchinson was one of
the Madison young men who enlisted last
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
BIG RECEPTION
ACCORDED BOYS
BY BANGOREANS

Bangor. Me-. Oct. 2e.-Four compa-
MES Of the National Guard who reach
ed Bangor from Augusta at $50 We'd
nesday afternoon. were given the most
remarkable demonstration known in
the history Of the city. The business
section was congested with jam es-
timated at $4,000 persons and traffic
was suspended for some hours.
Many business houses were elabo-
rately decorated. A parade, with about
1900 in line. formed at the Union sta
ton headed by Col. Victor Brett of
Bangor, former commander of the
regiment. Co. G of Bangor, Capt. DAN
iel 1. Gouldf had the right of the line.
followed by Co. of Eastport. Capt w.
S. Alexander; Co. l. of Houlton. Capt.
e. A. Hosford: the Bangor Machine
Gun Co., Capt. Arthur Ashworth, and
the I'd Regiment Band.
In the escort were the cadet battal-
ion of the University of Maine, with
the University of Maine Reserve Band,
High School Cadets. Boy Scouts, Ban
por Fire Department, Holy Name Ca
diets. Sons of Veterans and Canton
Bangor, I. o. 0. F., with the Bangor,
Band. Moose Band and three drum
corps,
The route of the procession was illu-
minated with red fire, steam Whistles
we're blown and bells rung. The parade
was reviewed from stand at the Pub
lie library by Mayor John F. Wood
man, and ex-mayors G. A. r. veterans,
including a number of the I'd Maine
Regiment of the Civil War. Col. Frank
NJ, Hume, Lieut.. Col. Frank B. Cum
mings and Maj. William E. Southland OF
the I'd Regiment.
The out-of- town Guardsmen were
ouartered in hotels at night for the
first time since leaving home. They
left for home early Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
WHISTLES TIED
DOWN; SKOWHEGAN

Skowhegan, Me-, Oct. 26.-Co. E was
given a big welcome on its return on
Wednesday afternoon from Augusta.
All the whistles and bells in town were
sounded and the band and veterans of
the Civil War were waiting at the sta
ton to escort the boys to the armory,
where they left their luggage. and then.
led by B. l. Rice, formerly captain of
the company, to G. A. r. hall. where
banquet was served.
AS they passed Co. 10 Of the reserves
the 20 members fired salutes.
Following the banquet the address on
welcome was delivered by Selectman
Clyde H. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
MONMOUTH

Rev. G. E. Owen is building a new
mouse on his place on the Blue road.
cement cellar was put in early in the
season and now the work of erecting
the house is we'll under way. Mr.. Ow-
en- has fine location overlooking Lake
Cochnewagon, not far from his summer
cottage.
Among the Monmouth teachers who
attended the teachers convention at
Portland on Thursday and Friday of
THIS week were Harold Peaslee. Miss
IDA Currie, Miss Jennir Farnum of
monmouth Academy, Miss Margaret
macdonald of the Center intermediate
ana Miss Ruby Day. primary, Mrs.
Alce Robertson and Miss Berle Frost
OF the North Monmouth schools.
REV. Z. L. Banghart is attending the
willie. - WATER
mrs. George Stetson is the guest IF
irlends IN Claremont, N. II.
Dr. and Mrs. c. M. Rand,et+e .ra
Mr. and Mrs. James Jenness WOW -
augusta Sunday to see the soldiers
MRS Carolyn p. Sherman attended
'ne meeting of the Maine Library AS
soclatlon IN Portland on Thursday.
ioung peoples night was observed
az Monmouth grange Wednesday eve-
hins with a Halloween social. Games
were played and social evening was
enjoyed. was
smith Emerson of Orono was the
guest or his sister Miss Mary Elmer
son this week on his return from q
Visit lth friends in Massachusetts and
New Hampshire. ''o
MISS Mae Woodbury. of Auburn 10
the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. n c;i.
man. Il: o'i-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

Boston, Oct 26-Congressman-elec Ira
G. Hersey of Houlton. Me-, addressed a
meeting of the Massachusetts Republi-
can Editorial Association here today AS
sorting. that the verdict of the voters
of Maine in their recent State election
was opposed to the administration, the
speaker predicted that 1.-The verdict OF
Maine will be the verdict of this nation"
In the event of the election of Charles
E. Hughes as President, Mr.. Hersey said
the warning nations would come together
under his auspices to form a treaty of
peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
Rowe's Corner Crane

Grange Saturday evening, a great sur
prise was given Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Pollister when o. D. Stinchfield rose.
and began to speak of the thirty
fourth wedding anniversary Of these
two members which occurred on that
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Pollister were pre-
scented with a handsome wedding cake.
After this feature of the evening had
been observed the roll call was given.
members responding with clippings or
stories. A pleasing piano solo by Miss
Ruth Robinson followed. Mr.. Stinch-
field read an excellent paper on "The
Uses OF the Parcel Post"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

discussed. The officers Of the Town I'M.
provement Society are: President, Miss
Gertrude s. Weston: vice presidents
Mrs. Elizabeth P. Merrill. Mrs. Flor.
ence w. Danforth; secretary. Mrs
Irene N. Turner; treasurer, Mrs. Emma
c. Witham; directors. Miss Alice Dan.
FORTH Mrs. Florence Higgins, Mrs.
Minnie Mantor. Mrs. Florence Lancas.
ter, Mrs. Emma Simpson.
Railroad square, the station platform
and Water street were thronged with
people long before the arrival of the
afternoon train bearing Co. E home
from Augusta Wednesday and though
the train was half an hour late the
throng increased rather than diminish
ed with the waiting. Just as the train
was coming across the bridge, the First
Maine Regiment Band Of the Macca-
bees began playing THE Star Span
gled Banner" and while the returning
boys were stretched out the windows
eagerly scanning the equally curious
crowd, all the whistles and fire alarm
were blown. The crowd itself was per-
fectly quiet. With brisk step the com.
pany fell in behind the band led by
Major BERTHE I. Rice and 16 Of the CIV
IL War veterans led by P. A. Cleveland
bearing the beautiful Grand Army
flag and were escorted to the armory,
but in turn thereafter escorted the vet.
Grams back to the. Grand Army hall.
where they dropped out. and the COM
many proceeded to the armory to dis
pose Of it's luggage. Somewhat later,
again escorted by the band, they were
conducted up Water. street to the
Grand Army hall, past hundred boys
with lights. In the hall they were feast
ed, with Forrest Cross. chairman OIL
the committee Of arrangements. as
head waiter, and other Of the honored
citizens also serving. Following this
Mr.. Cross introduced First Selectrnan
CLYDE H. Smith who welcomed the boys
home again. Lieut.. Charles Bagley was
next called upon, having seen 16 years
service in Rhode Island and in 1898 en-
listed in the skowhegan Company. |
Capt. Fred c. Dunlap, formerly cap
tain of Co. E. then spoke and Capt
Roy l.. Marston, the present captain |
concluded the speaking with praise for
the members of his company and
thanks for the gifts from the towns
people.