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Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-22


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Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-22

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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Hurried Call Is
 Sent to Officials
 ByNightwatchmen
SEALS FOUND BROKEN EVIDENTLY FROM TOO MUCH HANDLING; NO EVIDENCE OF CROOKED WORK UNCOVERED.

PHOENIX, Dec. 25-A sensational alarm was sounded last night by the night watchers of the ballots in the library room of the court house, and Leroy Ladd, private secretary to Governor Hunt and Thomas Mad dock. manager of the Campbell cam paign, were summoned to the room to investigate a report that ballots had been tempered with.
 The most serious discovery made was that apparently the position of the sacks containing the ballots had been changed. The suspected sacks were of Maricopa county, one of them being from Precinct No. of Phoenix and the others from small outside precincts.
 Jeff Duncan and Harry Schade were on the night watch and gave the alarm about lC o'clock u nis.i... The seals on some of the sacks seemed to have been broken, but from the manner in which the sacks were sealed and the frequent handling of them, there is nothing suspicious about this, as others have been found in the same condition.
 By instructions of Judge Stanford a deputy clerk was instructed to re- place the seals, which was done in the presence of several witnesses.
 Max Goheen and R. l.. Little, who are on the day shift of guarding the ballots Say that there was nothing whatever to create any sensation over, or any suspicion that any one had been tampering with the ballots and pointed out the practical impossibility for any one to do so.
 The inspectors all observed Christ mas today and the ballots are rcpos- ing peacefully under the watchful eyes of the guards awaiting the re- of inspection tomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
MURDER IF SONS BREAKS HEART
 OF FATHER
s OCK PROVES FATAL TO PARENT OF SNIP SON BOYS, KILLED AT CROOK CANYON.
tFrom Tuesdays Daily0

The cycle of death which is hover ing over the Simpson home was fur ther enlarged yesterday when news of the passing Of the father of John and Nelson Simpson, at Watts, Cal, was received here by a son, Thomas Simpson.
 The end was due to the shock caused by the murder of his two sons who were shot and killed at Crook canyon short time ago. The mother of the two men slain is also nearing the end of life's journey, and her death is expected al any time. She has reached her S5th year, while her husband was over 97 years of age.
 Advices received yesterday stated that Mrs. Simpsons condition was sc serious after the death of her husband that she was unable to attend the funeral MT Simpson will be favor ably remembered as a resident of this county up to about ten years ago, first arriving in Prescott on August 10, 1874. He left the country to seek a change of climate for the health of his wife, locating at Watts, Cal. Not withstanding their extreme age both were benefited, and when the sad tidings of death came unexpectedly a short time ago, both were prostratcd.
 The deceased during his many years in this county, enjoyed a splendid name among scores of acquaintances. He was a useful citizen, a fine type of the wholcsoulcd fronticrsman and good man. He was born in En- gland, coming to the United States in lS+9 He entered Arizona from Kan sas. being a member of the famous Callcn expedition. His wife accom- panied him and shared his privations in carly days. She desires now to join him on the other side, and is con tentedly awaiting the summons to go.
 The burial of Mir. Simpson was at
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
PROSPECTORD DIES WITH $500 IN
 GOLD DUST
B ODY IS FOUND NEAR SIMMONS ON SUNDAY; DEATH WAS DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES.
(From Tuesdays DailyJ

The body of William Johnson was found in tent, within two miles of the Stewart place in Williamson valley, Sunday evening by Clarence Stewart. Death had taken place either that day or on Saturday night, and was probably due to rheumatism of the heart. An examination of the body showed no marks of violence, and the finding on the premises of 2 sack of placer gold dust valued at over $500, was convincing evidence that death came from natural causes.
 The deceased was miner, and pre- viously had visited the Stewart place. making known his identity and giving information of where he came from and why he was camping out in that region. He had been on the Santa Maria river placer mining but his ac- cumulation of gold dust was not given rublicity, neither did he dwell to any extent on his pursuit, other than to state that he was from Kingman, and vas prospecting the country. His outfit was exceptional for a prospect or, consisting of a good tent, two large burros. and an abundance of food and clothing.
 When first locating in that section, Johnson informed Stewart that he was in poor health from rheumatism. He gave his age at 70 years. He also mentioned the fact that he came out of the Santa Maria country a few days before.
 In going to the mans tent on Sun day evening, Stewart stated his pur- pose was to greet the lonely prospect or on Christmas Eve and to provide him with few cdibles such as one or this class would appreciate. The body will be buried where it was found. and under the circumstances attend ing death, no inquest has been deemed advisable
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
ROBBERS KILL } IN LOUISIANA HOME XMAS
 MORNING
Father, Mother And
 Son Are Murdered
BOY OF 2, SEARCHING FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, FINDS BODY PARENTS ON FLOOR; 8 NEGROES ARRESTED BY POSSE.
By Associated Press.

MINDEN, La, Dec. 25.-A half dressed boy of seven, ran to neighbors today and told them that his parents had been murdered. The neighbors found John N Reeves and wife dead. Reeves skull was crushed with an axe and his wife shot A boy of II clutched his brother of l5 months and also boy of five, who was all batter cd with an axe. They were taken to a hospital where the eldest died.
 A tool chest, said to have contained S4OC0 was broken open.
 Posses searched all day and arrest ed three negroes tonight. The evil dence was not disclosed. The boy who escaped was sleeping in the attic and the balance of the family below. He came down looking for Christmas presents and found the others dead CT i1iuTen -~f- -
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
DID YOU EXPECT GIFTS FROM
 THE EAST?
PERHAPS THEY ARE IN THOUSANDS OF SACKS OF MAIL HELD UP AT TERMINAL POINTS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Thousands of sacks of frst-class and parcel post mail are blockcded in the railroad ter minals here. Coming from every di- rection in the country simultaneously, the Christmas mail overwhelmed the railroads, and deliveries are said to be four or five days behind. Outgoing mail also is delayed. Every train running out of Chicago has four or five extra mail cars. Hundreds of sacks were piled in the open sheds of the railroad stations today.
 Mail will be from two to ten days late throughout the country" said Leroy Stewart, head of the city dcliv- cry division Of the postofice. "One of the reasons for the great delay is that nearly everybody mailed Christ mas cards. in sealed envelopes this year. These envelopes arc delaying the delivery of package mail.
 Tt will take at least week for the postofice and the railroad termin- als to dispose of the mail that is com ing here. There are 30 wagons de- livcring parcel post and 1t will take the carriers all day to deliver the one trip scheduled for today"
 The mail now in Chicago tcrmin- als does not belong here" said Cap tain F. L. West. superintendent of the Middle West Railway Mail Service division. "It is being transferred from one railroad to another to be taken to the different sections of the coun- try. I have called for more cars from the railroads but they were unable to supply them.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
WILSON FACING PROBLEM OF
 DEFICIT
PRESIDENT AND CABINET WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THEY ARE GOING TO MAKE UP LOSS.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Prcsi- dent Wilson and cabinet arc consider ing the deficit which it is admitted will exist at the end of the next fiscal year
 It is said the president may decide to address congress on the subject after reaching q decision on how to pro- cccd to remedy the condition. Mem bers of the house ways and means committee. already have discussed the problem with Secretary McAdoo and other officials. The committee will formally consider it after the holidays.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
VILLISTAS ARE MOVING ON
 MONTEREY
GENERAL MURGUIA LEAD ING FORCES AGAINST BANDITS APPROACHING CHIHUAHUA CITY.
By Associated Press.

FL PASO, Dec. .25.-Rebel troops are reported moving eastward from Torrcon in the direction of Monterey after capturing San Pedro and De Las Colonias with HOO Carranza soldiers. A rumor tonight says General Mur- guia IS leading troops against Villa bands in the region of Minaoa, west of Chihuahua City. A Juarez rumor is current that l,5O0 Villistas are 12 miles east
 American officers believe the cold wave started today is advantageous to Villa. They say that the govern mcnt troops are from tropical regions and the Villa men are acclimated A severe gale today was followed by a snow storm tonight.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
GIVES LIFE FOR CAUSE

PARIS, Dec 25.-Howard Burch- ard Lines, a graduate of Dartmouth and Harvard law school, son of pr. E. II. Lines of Paris, and a volunteer in the American ambulance corps, has just died in the Argonne of acute pneumonia. He contracted the dis ease while on ambulance service at the front.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
BIG STORM AT SALT LAKE

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 25-This city is in the grip of the worst storm in years. Steam roads are battling drifts and many trains are stalled. The street car lines are demoralized The snow is interfering with deliv- cries. Unless the storm moderates some of the smelters and mines may be compelled to shut down.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
WAITE'SBROTHER WILL ASK FOR
 NEW TRIAL
SAYS HE FOUND POISON, WHICH, IF USED, WOULD HAVE PREVENTED ALL TRACE OF MURDER.
By Associated Press.


 NEW YORK, Dec. 2. - Franl, Waite issued a statement that his brother, Arthur ". Waite. now in the death house at Sing Sing for the mur- der of his wifc's father, John F. Peck, had confessed that he secreted a bot tle of poison in his brothers home shortly before his arrest. He said he brought it from South Africa.
 Frank Waite asserted that the use of this poison would have prevented tracing the crime which indicates that the condemned man was not con- irmed criminal because he was not conversant with criminal methods He will use the new facts in an attempt to gain rehearing for the condemned man.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
CONFIRM REPORT OF TORREON'S
 CAPTURE
FUNSTON RECEIVES MAS- SAGE STATING VILLA IS NOW ON WAY TO AT TACK MONTEREY.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 25-A mes sage confirming the reported capture of Torreon by the Villa forces was received by General Funston from General Bell, commanding the Amer ican forces at Fl Paso. After a sue cessful attack against the Coahuila stronghold, Villa is reported to have gone eastward to attack Monterey.
 Captures San Pedro.
 FL PASO, Dec. 25.-It is reported that Villa has captured San Pedro and De Las Colinas, northeast of Tor reon, capturing HOO de facto troops. Carranza officials said they were with out information.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
2 Men Are Lost In
 Oregon SnoW Storm

GRANTS PASS, Ore, Dec. 2. - Commodore Fleming, mail carrier, and Tom Rifles are lost, separately, in a snow storm west of the Fork Az ness trail. Fleming has been missing since Saturday and Rifles since Friday. Searching parties plan to start at day light
 
 tended by expressions of deep sorrow by everyone in Watts. and was con- ducted by the Grand Army, of which organization lie was member, serv- ing in the ranks during the Civil war with distinction.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Dust Breaks Up Party.

FIELD HEADQUARTERS PUN TIVE EXPEDITION, Mexico. Dec 25. Dust smothered the Christmas celebration of the punitive expedition Terrible gales from the southwest flattened the tents, unroofed the build ings and blew away the kitchen fires. Two soldiers were injured by the fall ing walls. One had leg broken and the other hip.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
JOCKEYS ARE GENEROUS

PARIS, Dec. 25.-Frank ]. Guild says the Paris Jockey Club has just given 100000 francs for the rebuilding of the English Protestant church at Malsons-L -Fitte, where there is an important English-American colony, mostly interested in thoroughbred racing stables.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
SANTA CLAUS E GOOD ID J. 5. SOLDIERS IN
 MEXICO
ryMan ReceiUes
 Present Christmas
GIFTS DISTRIBUTED FROM 65-FOOT TREE WITH STARS AND STRIPES TOW E RIN c 20 FEE T ABOVE IT.
By Associated Press.

FIELD HEADQUARTERS OF AMERICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDI- TION IN MEXICO, Dec. 25.-Every man of the punitive expedition, from a mule driver to major-general, re- ccived a Xmas present on the 25Sth day the troops have spent in Mexico. Over 10000 presents were distributed from a tree 65 feet high. The regi- ments marched to points around the Star of Bethlehem" which crowned the tree, and when all reached their posts the tree was lighted with hun dreds of incandescent lamps. An American flag waved 20 feet above the topmost branch which was illum- mated by headlights from a score of motor trucks.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
ENGLISH PUG VICTOR

ROCHESTER, \. Y., Dec. g. - Tom Cowler, English heavyweight, outpointed Gunboat Smith in ten fast rounds this afternoon. Eight rounds were Cowler'S.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Quiet In France.
TWO BURNED TO DEATH

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Oliver K. Buckley, 80, and Frank II. Welch, 5S, were burned 10 death by a fire start ing in the Christmas decorations at the home of the former.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
ID FACE CHARGE OF MURDER|NG
 HIS WIFE
NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN IS ACCUSED OF KILLING MATE FOR $2O,OOO LIFE INSURANCE.
By Associated Press.

OSSIPEE, N. H., Dec. 25.-Fred- crick l.. Small goes 10 trial tomorrow charged with the murder of his wife at Froncnce, September 29th. The body was found on that day in the ruins of their cottage on the shore of Lake Ossipce The house was burned al night Evidence at the preliminary hearing showed that Small took out a joint insurance policy for S20,000 on himself and wife shortly before her death.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
BRITISH SPEND QUIET XMAS
 AT HOME
ly Associated Press.

y -AsoUNItItU IEsS-
 LONDON, Dec. 25.-Except at the hospital camps, this is the quietest Christmas Great Britain ever has known. Economy is the general watchword The government appeals to civilians to remain home SO as to permit easy travel for the furloughed soldiers resulted in the elimination of much travel The hospitals were dec orated and artists gave free enter tainments.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Jury Disdgrees In
 Acid -ThrowingCase
By Associated Press.

By AssOciated Press.
 FL CENTRIC, Cal, Dec. 25.-The jury in the case of E. Claude Lytle. charged with assault in throwing acid on a former employer. Thomas Potts, at Holtvillc, disagreed and was dis charged after being out @ hours.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
[. COOPER WINS D MILE RACE
 AT ASCOT
By Associated Press.

bE AssOCIdItu Fftss.
 LOS ANGELES. Dec. g. - Earl Cooper won the 50-mile match race at Ascot speedway in 444l, an average of 67.l3 miles an hour, defeating Eddie Pullen by one second.
 Wilbur D'Alenc, the only other cntrant, lost control of his car in the second mile, crashed through a fence and overturned. He was slightly in- jured His mechanic was not hurt.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
SCAND|NAV|ANS WILL OFFER A
 PEACE PLAN
SUGGEST HOLDING CON FERENCE TO FOSTER NEGOTIATIONS BY COM MON PROPOSITIONS.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 BERLIN, Dec 25.-The Overseas News Agency announces that the Berne, Switzerland, Tageblatt reports that the Scandinavian government is planning conference to foster peace negotiations by common propositions The Zietung and the Hague say Hol- land probably will issue a note similar to the Swiss document.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
SERVICES FOR INEz M.
 BO|SSEVA|N
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. - Mem bers of the Congressional Union for Woman's Suffrage gathered today at Statuary Hall to 1olt memorial ser wees for incz M nJiland Boissevain Senator Sutherland of Utah, Miss Inez Paul. and others, spoke. An im- mense crowd attended.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Japanese to Study
 US. Guard System

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 25.-Captain Y. Hirez, of the Japanese army. ar rived today and announced his inten- ton to study the national guard sys- tenn.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Bisbee and Tucson
 GetChristnas Snow
By Associated Press.

TUCSON, Dec. B. This section of Arizona celebrated its first white Christmas in B years. Six inches of snow fell at Blsbee.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
b|G STORM MARS XMAS SERVICES
 ON BORDER
By Associated Press.

Dg ASSOcidleu I TtSS
 FL PASO, Dec. 25.-A windstorm marred the Xmas celebration in army camps of this district. It blew sand over the d.rners 1T ail of thc acss- houses and prevented many band con certs and outdoor celebrations from being held.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
Children in Berlin
 Are GiUen Presents
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 BERLIN, Dec. 25.-Thc American Chamber of Commerce at Berlin gave Christmas presents to 1000 children. Ambassador Gerard and General Von Kessel, commander at Berlin, were present.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
ACTION |S REPORTED ON
 WAR FRONTS
THIRD CHRISTMAS SINCE WAR BEGAN PASSES WITH ONLY ARTILLERY ACTIVE.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 The third Christmas of the war passed without much fighting and with only the artillery active. The men feasted and entertained as far as was compatible with war conditions. There was heavy fighting on the Rumanian front. In Northwest Dobrudja pro vince. Von Mackensen's army attack ed the bridgehead at Matchin.
 British mounted troops operating against the Turks captured Mago- daba and l,l3O prisoners and quanti- ties of munitions.
 The Russians claim to have infiict- cd heavy losses on the Austro-Ger- mans when the latter attempted to re- take the Carpath;an heights, occupied Sunday. In Macedonia the fighting quit except the artillery. In the Aus tro-Italian theatre all is quiet.
 Two British destroyers were sunk in q collision in the North sea. Fifty five men and officers were lost.
 Quiet In France.
 PARIS. Dec. 25.-A war office bull letin tonight says the day was com paratively calm along the whole front, Three German airplanes were brought down the 24th on the Sommc front
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-12-27
DRIVING RAIN

DIES MONIES, Dec. 25-A driving rain struck the city tonight The tenn perature was below before the rain.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-12-12
MAY Mine COAL
UNDER SHENANDOAH
Court Mobiles the Injunction
Against Thomas Co.

fottsVllle' fa.' Dec. l1.-Juuse y. ~
Brumm filed an opinion and issued
decree modify ing a long-standlng In
junction, which Will give the Inomas
CoLiery company permission to mlnt
nearly million tons of coal under TIT
borough of Shenandoah, the marke
value of which is 100000.
The tract on which the coal ID Il
be mined is owned by the Girard E ;
tate and leased to the Thomas Collie,
company.
The proceedings were begun IN 100
and in 1911 court Issued an 141Nucttos
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-12-12
C0ATESVILLE is
WITHOUT A MAYOR
Office Declared Vacant Be-
cause of Fraud.

West Chester, Pa, Dec. 12.-Yester
have mayor and Walter l.. W. Jones.
who had occupied the position for two
years, retired to civil life.
The Chester county court, after con-
sidering fully the report of George w.
Devices, examiner, who made a repor!
that Jones had been Illegally elected
and furnished instances of crooked
work in almost all of the nine pre-
cincts of the new city. sustained the
report and declared the Office vacant.
The decision was handed down by
Judge J. F. E. Hause, and was concur
red in by Judge William Butler, who
Is i'll. 1t is understood jones will not
contest the decision, but declares that
he will be a candidate when new
election is held. In the meantime,
Councilman l.. B. Kirk, vice mayor,
will conduct the affairs of the Office.
Every contention made by the ex.
aminer was sustained by the court
and considerable comment was made
on the conduct of the election. 1t had
been shown that scores of men voted
on illegal tax orders and that large
number of votes had been accepte1 in
a number of precincts after the hour
for the legal closing of the ballot
boxes. most oe - =-.etoS haY
been cast for Jones. Several Of ..is
polling places we're also shown to have
been illegally equipped.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-12-12
RUNAWAY DRIVE
CHECKED BY ALLIES
Teutans Meet Temporary Re.
pulse in North.

London, Dec. 12.-While the south
ern army of Rumania is fleeing before
the heavy blows of their Austro-Ger
man foe, the army in the north is hold
ing up the Teutonic advance northeas
along the railroad from Ploechti, NORTH
Of Bucharest, to the tower of Buzeu
located at the center of the Buzet
river line, where the Russo-RumaniaD;
are expected to make a stand ant
combat the onward rush of Won Falk
enhayn and Mackensen.
Petrograd official dispatches tell O
the check to the drive in that direc
ton and the consequent retreat by thu
Germans a distance of several kilo
meters. Berlin reports received here
tell Of the continued advance every
where and that the Russian attacks II
Pennsylvania and elsewhere, made tt
divert Teuton forces from the Ruma
MAN front, failed. Several thousand
additional prisoners were captured
Berlin also announces.