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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
PARTY PRIMARIES NJ
I IN PENNSYLVANIA
First Presidential Preferential Election
in Penn State Today-Governor
6rumbaush's Name Only One Ap-
psarins on Republican Ballot.

y Philadelphia, May 16.-Primary cleo
tions for all political parties were held
-thruout Pennsylvania today. ~
& The voters today are participating
for the first time In preferential pri-
mary. Only two. names are on the
tickets. President Wilson and Governor
Brumbaugh being the candidates on
the democratic and republican ballots.
The fight in the republican party is
tpr control Of the delegation to the
national convention. Senator Penrose
is opposed by Governor Brumbaugh.
Senator Penrose wants the delegation
to go to Chicago rninstructed, while
the Brumbangh DELEGATION is pledged
to support the popular choice Of the
party in the date for president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
SECURING oRPET JURY.

Examinations of venireynen Continues
III Court at Waats0an. sss
Chicago. May 16.--Exanination of
Senirernen in the trial Of Win orpet.
University OF Wisconsin student,
charged with the murder of Marian
Lambert, Lake Forest high school girl,
continued at Waukengan today, Three
men weEes tentatively accepted as jur-
ors yesterday. NJ j
Judge Charles H. Donnelly, before
whom the case is being tried, will de-
eide today whether Orpet's lawyers
can see sixty letters which passed be-
tween the accused and Miss Lambert.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
EXPRESS DRIVERS STRIKE.

Five Hundred Employed BY Seven
Companies in Chicago Quit.
Chicago, May 16.-Fiye hundred wa:
gon drivers Of seven express companies
struck today because the companies
had discharged drivers who had Joined
the union. Police have been detailed
to guard the barns OF the companies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
CONFERENCE FAVORS
UNITY OF CHURCHES.
Merger Of Methodist Church and
Methodist Church South Almost
Unanimously Endorsed-Ra atifieation
by 1920. .-..G a-5e...5 s. ----s

Saratoga Springs. N. Y, May 1s.---
The unifcation of the Methodist Episs
copal Church and the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South was endorsed al
most unanimously at the Methodist
Episcopal general conference today.
The conference adopted the report
of the committee on unification, which
provides for neg citations with tho
southern church. paving the way for
final action by the general conferences
OF the southern church in 1918, and by
the northern church conferences In
l09O 5 sS |a4r sat .s5 is,l5f =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
NINE DEAD IN Il.
BUILDING COLLAPSE
Crowded Restaurant Falls On Heads of
Diners at Akron, o.-officials Start
Rigid Inquiry Into Disaster--Two Of
Injured May Die. - , ii,

Rigid Inquiry Into Disaster-Two Of
Injured May Die. ~ & Ill
Akron, O., May {16.-State. and city
officials today were planning a search
ing inquiry into the collapse Of the
Crystal restaurant here last night, in
which nine persons were killed and
twenty eight injured. two probably ia
tally. 81 -.
Searchers continued the hunt Of the
wreckage today without finding any
more; bodies. Ss3s O, , st$:'$
Thousands to Rescue.
A tremendous roar, echoirg the
screams of dying people, brought
thousands to the scene of the dis
aster, In the heart Of Akron's busi-
ness district. Instantly the entire city,
rallying under the shock, plunged to
the work Of rescue.
/; "A great pile OF ruins, broken timbers,
twisted steel and tons Of brick and
mortar buried the victims, who q NOM
ent before were dining in the restaur-
ant. x
Eight bodies soon were taken out of
the Wreckage after fremen. police and
volunteer rescuers had worked fran
tically digging and chopp1ng through
the debris. - - '%'
Nineteen more. many Of them fatally
injured. were extricated and sent to
the City and Peoples hospitals. Onr,
two or three Of the others known to
have been in the restaurant succeeded
in escaping before the crash.
Owner FIees Through Kitchen.
George Ferris, who with his brother;
Augustus Ferris. owned the Restaurant
escaped from the kitchen, of the col
lapsing restaurant together with q
cook and two dishwashers.
All were injured by falling bricks.
Blasts OF dynamite, set OF In, an ex-
esyation fer a new building directly
north of the ressa unsettled the
foundation. s The restaurant was one
story structure, with two story false
front, and the latter. toppling back
ward, added a weight Of many tons
to the falling roof. :ss.5. 4 aEy>5--.'
AZ dynamite charge set off fifty feet
away from the restaurant few min
utes before the disaster is believed to
have been the direct cause.
Restaurant Was Crowded. "A
The crash came at 6:1O p. m. in the
midst of dinner, when the restaurant
was crowded and when thousands were
on the streets during the evening rush.
So suddenly did the ceiling cave in
and the walls crumble that those who
were not instantly killed were knock
ed unconscious. =&E D.. e. ~,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Preferential prin, ariss n Vermont,

\ Montpelier. VT. May 16--The voters
OF Vermont gave the new primary law
Its first trial today when they went to
the polls to choose delegates to the
republican, democratic and progress
I've state conventions and to register
their preferences for the presidential
rominations. DELEGATES to the national
conyen tions will be chosen at the com
inc state conventions. 3 U: + ss..a
The only name appearing on the
ds.Ino;-Tr norat.S ast.Ss ballot ioiav wis ttaat OF
President Wilson. for the presidential
Voters are permitted to
use stickers or write In any name. and
supporters Of Colonel Roosevelt and
Justice Hushes had provided stfckers
for distribution among republican
voters IS. k5s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
.Lixe Stock Men to .Meet.

Denver. Colo, May 16. "A call for a
meeting Of livestock interests inf Chit
cago, June s, to consider recommenda-
tions made to the interstate commerce
commission forsbetter shipping condi-
tions, siwas received here today The
committee is composed OF live stock
shippers thruontsthe country. ].
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Firm on Mail Seizures.

washtngton May 16. . The British
amba ssador, Sir Cecil Spring -Rice.,
told Secretary Lansing today that his
government was striving to eliminate
the delays and fnterferences to mails
to which the United States is again to
make protest, but that Great BIitain
could not reliqufsh its claim to the
right to prevent the use Of the mails
for the Transmission of goods or in
formation by its enemies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
LATIN AMERICA OPPOSED.
Southern Nations Want United States
Troops to Withdraw.

Southern Nations Want United States
Troops to Withdraw.
@ Washington. May 16. Instead of ap-
States u Mexico, the powers Of Latin
America will be opposed to any such
action. u 3 !, 81 s. as.ss
Notification to this effect has been
given to the secretary Of state by rep-
;resentativesso of the Interested nations.
Their governments feel that the con-
5tinued occupation Of Mexico is a mis-
take; that the effect has been to un-
dermine General Carranza. whom they
recognized as@ provisional president at
the instance Of President Wilson, and
that unless there is an early withdrawal
OF American forces the first chief"
will be overthrown and chaos will fol-
low, which will compel the use Of a
large American army to restore peace
and order. s7.
~. concernsd AZ ~. IS. Action.
It developed today that the Latin
American gdvernments have been
watching with concern the activity Of
the Wilson administration in countries
inhabited by people Of their blood
They recall, that in 1918, President
Wilson enunciated the doctrine that the
United States had no desire and no in
stention Of acquiring another inch OF
Latin-American territory.
Since that time this government has
sratified a treAty which Costa Rica
and Salvador have taken exception pro-
yiding for an American protectorate
over Nicaragua: !, IT has applied pressure
~, fs,,of ayna1a, ,s v,1iff1 III ID claimed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
submarine LII Laupebed,

Quincy, Mass. May 16The subyna
rlrle Lii, the last OF seven vessels Of
this class built by the Fore River
Ship Building Corporation. was
launched here today. The submersi-
bic is 40 feet long and IS one Of the
largest in the United States navy. She
win have cruising radius Of $500
=, ilaa ssiS ~ s al i
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Y. mi. =. a. convention Ends.

s. Cleveland, O., May 16. To-day
brought the closing sessions Of the In
ternationaI Y. M. c. A. convention. The
morning session was devoted to COM
stderation OF reports OF committee on
findings, and Of the committee on the
international committees report. Dean
e. I.Bosworth. Of oberlin. also spoke.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
.Fannou. Hotel Fire Damned.

Quebec, Canada. May 16.-The fam
ons hotel known the world over as the
Chateau Frontenac. situated, among the
cliffs of, ,sthe Dufferin mountains, was
threatened with destruction by fire to-
day. Flames were discovered In the
kitchen section. Firemen fought the
blaze and prevented it from spreading
to the guests apartments. The prop
,erty loss is estimated at nearly $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Germans Continue Operat-
ion Energetically West
Of Meuse. 5.
BERLIN REPORTS
FRENCH LOSSES
Germans Believed to Be Plannirs
Powerful Offensive in Rssipno Of R'oa
on Eastern Front--ltaly Restricts
4 Importations to Relieve Congestion
Of Water Freishts-WilI Affect AM
srioan and English Manufacturers.

German activities on the Ver-5
dun front are being continued
energetically west of the Meuse'
where the French positions in
Avocourt wood and on Hill 3O4 are
subjected to severe bombar rdment:s
Z In the vicinity of Thiaumont
farm a German, hand grenade, at
tack was repulsed, Paris declares.
News is awaited as to further
movements of the, fleet OF German
battleships reported last night to
have left Kiel for Riga. Petrograd
recently has indicated expectation
of a powerful offensive by the
Germans against the Riga front. 7
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Randits Wnaek rrain,..

Ell Paso, Tex. May 16.-Bandits,s
thought to be- Mexicans from across
the Rio Grande, early today removed
the spikes from three rails on the
Southern Pacific. causing the derail-
Ement of the eastbound Sunset Express.
The wreck occurred near Fort Han
cock. fifty four miles east~pf Ell Paso.
Six persons are reported hurt. three Of
them seriously. Texas Rangers and
deputy sheriffs left6n wrecking train
for the scene. E.S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
ARSENAL STRIKE AvERTED
Maehinists' Chief Orders Men to Re-
95 rnajn on FJobs.

Rock Island. May ia threatened
strike Of ,nachinists, tool makers and
other workmen at the federal arsenal
at Rock Island. originally set to begin
at 10 O'Clock this morning. was tenn
porarily averted today by "a message
from III. w. johnson. Of Washington,
ID. c., president OF the international
Association or MachinisQ, requesting
the men to hold the strike order in
abeyance. 8
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Paris, May 1s - The Pombardment
Of the French positions in the Ayo,
court wood and about Hill No. SO4 SO,t4E
still continues, according to today,s
Wrench official report. A weak German
attack with grepades northwest O.
Thia aumont farm was repulsed. In the
Woevre Smelling is proceeding along
the section Of Elk and Moulainyille. On
the rest Of the front there is quiet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
cI.ra plckson cowell Dead. Z

Clara Dickson CoWell Dead. : y
Des Moines, May 16.--Word was re-
ce'ved here today of the death at Palo
Alto, CAL. Of Clara Dickson Coweli. 65,
pioneer Des Moines woman. She was
wen known here as writer III short
stories. s. vs. ..a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

country as a result or the revolution
there. The message says that Cabrera
has vessel waiting at a convenient
port to carry him and affew followers
TO the United States
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
american Prisoners ReIe.sed.

4 Washfngto May 16.-Tlie state de-
partment today was advised Of the re-
lease Of four seamen. three Americans
and one Chilean, imprisoned at Acapul-
co. Mexico. on charges of being fmpli-
Gated in the blowing up Of a steam
ship. T5,5S ss.5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Railroad off;eisls n Denial.

4 Houston. Tex. May Southern
Pacific officials here say that an inves- :,
tigation shows the wrecking .of east
bound train No. 10, at Fort Hancock
today, was accidental and not the
work OF raiders. "A telegram to The
general Offices said three passengers, all
negroes, were slightly injured. i'1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Montana fiax is being sold In Ireland
for $500 a ton. The price before the
war was $3.50 q ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF THE DAY


The Weather.
Sun rises May n at 4: ~. sets at TIL.
Iowa--F,air and continued cool to-
night; wednesday fair and slightly
warmer. 8
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French Lose Heavily.

Berlin, via London, May 1s.-The'
repulse by the Germans Of several at.
tacks against positions on Hill No. SO4,
with heavy losses to the French, ls
announced in today's war office state
met. -, =. ss13s>,, "a ss,ss (
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
MEXICO GUARDS
FOR BIG Bend
General Obregon Promises
Protection )on His Side
of Border.
TEN THOUSAND
TROOPS MOVED
Large Force Already So Disposed as TO
Pretset Expossd Section, q Tsx.'
Frontier -s carranza Foress Must
First Denonstrats Ability to Prevent
Raids BY Villa Bandits Before Amer
icans Troops Ars Withdrawn.

washington, May. 1s.-General Car
ranza has agreed to Major General
SCOTS informal understanding with
General obtegon, which provides 7tnat
carranza soldiers shall endeavcrto
show their ability to control the stu stu
alton IN northern Mexico while the the
American troops remain In Mexico for
the time being.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
Landmarks Found of
 Century of Centuries
 Ago in the Continent

Chicago, December 23-Human beings inhabited the North American continent more than 000 years ago, according to the findings of E. H. Sellards, state geol- ogist of Florida, and Prof. Oliver P. Hay. who made public today results of study of fossil remains discovered in Florida some months ago. Their opinion, however, is not fully concurred in by oth- CT scientists.
 Human bones intermingled with those of the fastoron, sabertooth tiger and other extinct animals were found in the deposit at Vero, Fla, and thither six geologists and anthropologists made their way immediately to study the find Their report Will be made in the January-Feb- ruary Q91D issue of the Journal of Ge- ology.
 Advance sheets quote MT. Sellards as saying:
 ''The study of the fossils of this strat- um, although not yet completed, has brought to light a considerable number of extinct species which suggest the reference of the deposit to the pleisto- cene period. This is the oldest deposit from which human remains have ever been taken"
 Dr. Hay who is research associate of the Carnegie institute of Washington. ex- presses similar views, but four other scientists whose articles will appear in the Journal of Geology, are skeptical They are Prof. R. T. Chamberlain, Uni versity of Chicago; Thomas Wayland Vaughan, United States geological sur vey pr. Alex Heidlicka, United States National Museum, and Prof Grant Mac curdy of Yale. They are not convinced that the human race existed on this con- tinent before the glacial period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Burt-John Norton, Alexander City; c. W. Hunter, Mobile; c. E. Battle, Huntsville; II. E. McGentry, Lovick; $. Jones and wife, Eutaw; George Ashby, Corona H. Fikan, Atwood; W. J. Root, Attalla T. c. Warmic, Montgomery; J. A. Polls, Mobile; William L. Gorm- ley, Montgomery; F. B. Collins, Clan ton; Earl Grass, Acton; J. H. Graves, Cullman; w. w. Spruell, Montgomery; D. D. Burleson and wife, Warrior; c. A. Osborne, Fayette.
 Morris-E. O. Norman and wife, Montgomery; w. F. Finch. Jasper; F. D Kimbell, Garden City; John AdlSin- son, Anniston: R. s. Atkinson, Annis- ton; Tom L. Long, Jasper; c. |. Moore, Sulligent; R. L. Douglas and wife, Montgomery; T. G. Harris, Calera; M. F. Wiseman, Blossburg.
 Metropolitan-J. w. Gray, Majestic; T. K. Stone, Sylacauga; H. c. Brooks, Anniston; c. G. Sharp. Lineville; w. N. Smith, Lineville; w. B. Prickett, Bloc ton; R. W. Coler, Talladega; Fred Moss, Warrior; J. F. Jones and wife, New Castle; c. L. Moss, Warrior; J. D. Black, Flat Top; F. L. Auston, Mar vel.
 Tutwiler-D. w McNeill Hartselle; Miss M. Coleman, Union; T. L. Chap man, Acmar; J. R. Houser Annis- ton; H. W. Morgan, Anniston; c. A. Campbell. Anniston; w. F. Prouty, Tus- caloosa.
 Molton--J. M Barneld, Lineville; ]. R. Ester. Patton; J. W. Miller, Mar vel; P. A. Quin. Anniston; w. S. Nor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
PROFESSORP PHELPS ID ADDRESS THE
 DRAMA LEAGUE
Worlds Foremost Critic of the Novel Will Make an Address on Tendencies
 of the Drama

pr. William Lyon Phelps, who has the chair of literature in Yale university. will address the members of the Drama league at special meeting on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 27, at o'clock, at the Tutwiler ballroom.
 His subject will be Present Conditions and Tendencies of the Drama" The local center of the Drama league is considered exceedingly fortunate that Dr. Phelps visit to the Yale alumni of Birmingham has made possible their presenting this noted lecturer to their membership.
 He is quoted and known as the worlds best critic of the novel and English liter ature and is the author of many books, including "The Pure Gold of the Nine teenth Century Literature" "A Dash for the Pole" "The English Romantic Move ment," etc. His essays are featured in the leading literary periodicals, and he is in great demand as a lecturer.
 The Yale men of Birmignham say that Professor Phelps is not one of the dry and absent minded professors we some times read about. He is a very live, pro- gressive and companonable sort of man. He is known to the student body as Billy Phelps, and has nearly always been voted by the students in the academ- ic department as their favorite instruc- tor. He will be the guest of the Yale alumni while in the city.
 Professor Phelps comes to Birmingham from Augusta, and from here will go to New Orleans The officers of the local Yale association are: Judge W. l. Grubb, president: George F. Peter of Maylene, vice president; Isadore Shapiro, secre- tary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
REPUD|AT|ON OF
 MANN MAY INSURE
 ELECTION OF CLARK

Cincinnati December 23.-Represent- ative August P. Gardner of Massa- chusetts, in a statement here tonight, repudiated the republican leadership in Congress of Representative James R.. Mann because of his indorsement of President Wilson's peace note to the European belligerents, and says he would support Representative Lenroot of wisconsin for speaker when Con- gress convened. The statement fol- lows:
 q have read the indorsement which the leader of my party in Congress gave yesterday to President Wilson's offer of interference in European af- fairs This Is the fourth or fifth time that Leader Mann has given encourage ment to Germany's wicked cause. So far as I am concerned l shall tolerate such leadership no longer.
 T believe that the happiness of the world requires the destruction of the dynasties of the Hapsburgs and the Hohenzollerns. For that reason, with very sincere regret, I repudiate Con- gressman Mann's leadership, l shall support LenrSot of Wisconsin for speaker when Congress convenes."
 Congressional leaders tonight re- garded Representative Gardners an nounced opposition to Republican Lead CT Mann as of much importance, since bitter fight on the republican side of the House would make certain, it is declared. the reelection of Speaker Clark.
 At least 30 republicans, it has been generally reported, are strongly in fa- vor of a more progressive policy on the republican side, and while no such number as this are openly opposed to MT. Mann for speaker, they want d declaration of progressive principles from whenever they support.
 Thus far Representative Lenroot has made no formal announcement of his candidacy for the speakership, al though he has been urged to do so by some progressive republicans.
 At present neither democrats or re- publicans, apparently, are absolutely certain of majority of the House. Leaders of both sides claim majorites, but at least three seats are in dis pute, and there will be two progress sives, one socialist. one independent and one prohibitionist, making the sit uatiOn eXtremelY uncertain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. December 23.-(Special) Ridge, was shot and probably fatally wounded late yesterday by Peter Turner, a merchant who defended himself when Payne went to Turner's store and opened fire into the place ana shot several of the customers. It is claimed that Payne was drunk and half crazed from bootleg liquor He had a shotgun and fired at Miss Cruse, John Cloud, and a small boy, then Turner opened fire on him with a pistol. One bullet penetrated Turner's left lung and it is said there is no hope for his recovery.
 Relatives in Huntsville have been not flied of the death of Miss Kate Frye at Washington, D. C., where she was an em- Miss Frye was a former resident of Huntsville.
 The volume of business being done at the Huntsville postoffice indicates that all records will be broken this season. The parcel post business is the heaviest ever known here and the issuance of money orders has passed all previous records
 The railroads also reflect the prosperity of the country. Every incoming train is carrying extra cars which are filled to their standing capacity. Thousands of people who went west from middle Ten nessee and Alabama are coming home for the holidays, the traffic from the west being unusually heavy even for the Christmas season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-24
Rich Wall-Streeters
 Remember Back Yard

New York, December 23.--There was no lack of Christmas cheer for workers in the financial district on the eve of Christi mas, for bonuses were distributed yes terday and today on an unprecedented scale.
 Celebrations began with tree on the floor of the stock exchange for exchange employees and their families. Presents also were provided by the brokers for the poor families living in the back yard of Wall street." one of the most densely populated districts in the city.