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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
NEGRO HOSPITAL
A CERTAINTY NOW
Application Is Made for
Charter Following a
Meeting Here.

Tulsa will soon have q hospital for
negroes.
Application was made yesterday for
4 charter following meeting Of sew
eral prominent negroes when an as
sociation was perfected to provide the
institution. The proposed site for the
hospital is on the Sand Springs inc
in the northeast part OF the city.
1t is understood that the committee
in charge of the org Anization has the
backing OF prominent business Tnen of
this city. The committee is composed
of Maggie Baden, Carolyn Lollis, H. l..
ingsworth. Annie Henry, Frank
Wilson and Edmund Raden.
movement, apart from the efforts
Cf the negroes, for the erection of a
hospital has been started by Mrs A.
l.. Cohen OF Los Angeles. Her plan is
to raise $4,000 by subscription and
have the bedGing donated
In the past there has beer no such
institution where negroes could be
treated and the erection cf hospital
for negroes has long been badly need
cd here. Hospitals in Tulsa will only
permit negroes in the operating rooms
and as soon as they have been oper-
ated upon they must be removed.
Aunt Ellen Kelley sos No tn Frank
fort avenue, has cared for the county
patients among the negroes for the
past five years and has worked in
connection with the Humane society
but she has been unable TO attend to
The many cases which have developed.
prominent physicians have endorsed
the movement and declare that the
immo diate erection Of a hospital for
negroes is one of the city's greatest
present day needs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
TULSA MAY HEAR
BOTH CANDIDATES
and Wilson Signify
Desire to Include City
in Itinerary.

Poth President Wilson and Repub-
lican presidential nominee, Charles
Hughes will make every effort to IN
cluic visit to Tulsa in their speak
ing itinerary Of the country, accord
ing to communications received yes
terday by Colonel Clarence Douglas,
secretary of the Tulsa Chamber OF
Commerce.
Several days ago Mr.. Douglas ad-
dressed invitations to the two pr"Si-
Dental candidates. asking them u
visit Tulsa while on their tour of tho
country during the presidential
can, paign.
Yesterday letters were received
both from the presidents secretary,
J. =. Tumulty. and the committee in
charge of Mr.. Hughes campaign,
plcdsing u consideration of the
invitation.
The communication from Nj.
Hughes headquarters in New YORK
stated that while no permanent
route of tour had been mapped
out, Tulsa's invitation would be given
due consideration and every effort
would be made to arrange stop in
this city.
President Wilson's letter said;
The White House, Washing
ton, July "a, 1916 My dear sir:
The president has received your
kind letter of July 20, and deeply
appreciates the invitation which
you extend to him on behalf of
the Chamber Of Commerce OF
Tulsa. lie will be glad to keep
your wishes in mind should he
decide to visit Oklahoma Sim
cerely yours J. L. Tumulty, Sec
retary to the President
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
MEAT FAMINE MAY
FOLLOW STRIKE
Packers In Eight st. Louis Piants III
Contest for Eight Hour
Day"

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,. July 2S.-A
meat famine for greater st. Louis was
threatened WREN employees or the Dls
packing plants here went on strike TO-
day. Representatives of the strikers
maintained that 1900 workmen
signed up as members OF newly or
ganized union at "a meeting this art,
ernoon and that all employees VIII
strike. including butchers. meat cut
ters, helpers. women and foreign Ia
borers unless the union Is recognized
The union also asks for an "eight
hour day"
Robert f.. Conway superintendent
AT the Armour & Co. plant,
declared tonight that the union would
not be recognized and that more men
would be employed as they were
needed.
one packing plant official admitted
tonight that $500 men from the
Norris. Swift and Armour plants hai
joined in the walkout. the packers
are said to have refused to fill some
st Louis Orcers today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
MAKE BROADWAY
AN "OPEN SHOP"
SinoupOlG VIII rlacc Local Thcatcr
Under Direction of "Whitc
Rats"
Special 10 The World.


OKLAHOMA CITY, July 2S.--An-
nounCemont by John Sinoupolo Of
this city of the purchase Of the
Broadway thcater of Tulsa, and an
ncuDcement that Harry MountfOrd,
New York national secretary Cf the
White Rats" union to which actors
belong. would arrive here tomorrow.
were Developments in the strike
started last week by stage hands SIN
oupolo said tho Tulsa theater was the
only one of two in the state working
or tie CLOSED shop plan. He intends
making this theater an open shop
house. This way he can have the acts
brought from his playhouse in Tulsa
to oklahoma City The coming Of
MountfOrd is considered important ia
the local situation A question has
arisen, it is said. whether or not the
members Of the actOrs' union who arc
strictly travelling people may be
called out on sympathetic strike
without first having orders from the
national orga nIZation. This feature OF
the local situation will be investigated
by Mr.. Mountford when he arrives.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
FITTEST NETMEN
SURVIVE IN PLAY
First Lap of Y. NJ. C. A.
Tourney Leaves Stars
Still in Fight.

Marked interest was displayed at
the beginning Of the open handicap
tournament which is being held at the
\. NJ. {. A. tennis club courts. corner
Fourth and Elgin. Practically the
entire first round OF singles was
played yesterday.
Although the handicapping proved
effective in developing some hard
fought matches. most of the good
men came through yesterday and the
last stages Of the tournament are cN-
pected to bring forward some fast
playing. The tournament will be con-
tinued at o'clock this evening and
concluded Saturday afternoon.
quite a group Of spectators was at
the courts yesterday afternoon to wit
ness the sport All five courts were
kept busy. everyone showing up for
play. L. c. Murray is manager OF the
tournament.
Sh9keley. Cook. Freeman. Sloan and
lams probably will fight for the pre-
mier honors Cf the tournament today
as all of them are scratch men.
Yesterdays results We're;
First Round Singles.
Graham defeated Stewart by de-
fault: ShakelCy defeated Rhinehart'
6-3. 6-l: Thompson defeated orr, 60,
81: Alexander defeated Madison. 10,
6-3; Garrett defeated Miller, 81, 6-0'
Cook defeated Shobert. 60. 6-2: Free
man defeated Kennedy by default
Green defeated Harry, ST., Sc, 81
Young defeated Buchner. 60, 7-S'
Sican defeated Beekley my default;
Breckenridge defeated Preston, Co.
6-1. Iams defeated Doty. 6-1, 6-2.
second Round singles.
Graham and Shakeley won one game
each and were forced to postpone the
match on account of darkness. Gar
ret and Cook quit under similar cir
CT II stances
First Round Doubles.
Pomeroy and sloan ucleateu
Shakeley and Freeman, 6-1, 6-3.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
Harsi Infantry Eight.

LONDON. July 27.-Ol:52 ?. M
The official statement tonight reads
To-day there has been hard in
fantry fighting northeast of PoZieres
and in the vicinity OF Longueval and
Delville wood.
North of the line of Pozieres-
BaZentin-l le-Petit wc last night cap
tuied about two hundred yards of inn
portant enemy trench. This morning
after an intense enfilading fire the
enemy reg uEed possession Of The
whole trench, but our troops imme-
diately rc-att. cked and have gained
footing in the southern end.
ON our right flank after hard
fighting We lave driven the enemy
from the east and northeast of Del
Vile wood. Heavy fighting continues
in this vicinity, including Longueval
where we regained a portion Of the
northern part of the village.
About o'clock Wednesday morn
ing small enemy party entered our
trenches imme diately west Of the
Ypres-Pilkin road but were immedi-
ately driven out.
Further south after artillery prep
aradon British troops raided the
cnemy's lines The Germans were en-
countered in front of their own wire.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
MEN WILL STRIKE
ON SUNSET LINES
Representative OF brotherhood says
Fight ON Eight-liour Law
Is Assured.

HOUSTON, July sentiment In
Houston concerning the suggestion OF
strike vote in connection with the
demands for an eight-hour dav ana
time and half for all overtime Is
almost solidly in favor Of an affirma-
tive ballot, according to A. j. COG :
gan. chairman of the brotherhood OF
Railway Trainmen OF the Sunset lines
of the Southern Pacific system.
Among the officials OF the tour or
ganizations who will go to New fork
are the following:
Mr.. Goggan, Fred Barr Of San An
tonic. chairman of the nremcn' sun
set lines; II. d. French OF New Or
leans. chairman OF the conductors,
Sunset lines: l.. l. Sanford of san
Francisco, representing all OF the en-
ginoers. Southern Pacific - )stem {;
Cecil FarrIs Of Ennis, conductors,
Houston & Texas Central: J. l.. Nor
gan Of Houston, trainmen, Houston q
Toxas Central: w. +. Riggs OF
Houston. engineers. Houston q Texas
Central, and Il. T.. King OF Houston.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
II. j. Spennell Must An
swer for Killing Wife
and Army Officer.
NO BOND ALLOWED
Alpine Man Was Crazcd by
Jealousy When He
Committed Deed.

ALPINE. Texas, July 2S-IIarry J.
SPANIEL, manager of local hotel,
was given preliminary examination
on IA charge of killing his wife and
Lieut.. Col NJ. G. Butler. L. :. a, here
today before Justice Ragin and re-
manded to Jail without bond to await
action of the grand jury which meets
here September IL.
SPANIEL apparently crazed by jeal-
ousy 1t is asserted, shot and killed
his wife, daughter OF John Holland,
a leading banker and cattleman OF
west Texas, and the army officer, a
week ago today while the three were
riding in Spannells motor car. The
shooting occurred on a residence
street in Alpine.
Defendant Sobs.
When the prisoner was brought into
the courtroom il seemed obvious to
friends that he was on the verge OF
Il mental collapse. lie sobbed to the
few officers present and with blood
shot eyes searched the room. APP
parently he paid little attention to the
legal phases of the examination but
mumblcd over and over again, "Oh
my little girl! My own little girl"
Referring apparently to his 5-year-
old daughter now at the home of her
grandparents here.
The examination was perfunctory
and caused little excitement in the
community. Few persons in town
realized IT was being held. every ef-
fort having been made to keep the
fact of Spannells presence here secret
because of sentiment said to have
been manifested after the shooting.
Rcmoycd TO I'll Paso.
Immediately after the court had
bound him over, SPANIEL was hand
cuffed. taken to a waiting automobile
and driven rapidly out of town. no
was taken to Maria and from there
he Will be taken by train to El Paso
for safekecping.
l.. A. Dale of El P1so, who ap
poared today as Spannell's attorney,
declined to indicate the defense he
would offer.
SPANIEL persisted in refusing IL
discuss the case. Thus far the omy
statement attributed to him was .oh-
tanned in a note to friend in Waco,
Texas, in which it was asserted NO
had not intended to kill his wife; that
accidentally he had hit her while
firing at Butler
Reports from Waco, Texas, where
SPANIEL formerly lived, and from
| Hazelton, Pa, his bOyhood home, in
dicatod money was being raised for
his defense.
States Attorney Slater and his as
sistants held a lengthy conference to-
day with John Holland, father-in-law
| ct the prisoner.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
VLLISTA BANDITS
IN RAID ON RANCH
Are Driven Off by Defend
ers After Killing Jesus
Hernandez.

CHIHUAHUA CITY. July IS
Villista bandits attacked the ranch
house on the property of Rosalia
Hernandez, a former villa general,
near Encinillas, about sixty miles
north of here last Friday night, ac-
cording to reports received by Gen.
Jacinto Trevino tonight The reports
continued that the bandits, who num-
bered 65 under the command of
placido Nillanueva, were driven off
after killing Jesus Hernandez and
fled in the direction of Ojinaga. 1t
is believed that it is this band that is
reported to be in Sierra Blanca.
Spies have brought reports to Gen.
Matias Ramos, commanding the gov
ernment forces in Durango, that Villa,
surrounded by thirty men in El Canine
de Las Huertas, is preparing to make
a desperate effort to break through
the Gordon of CarranZa troops to
reach the cache of ammunition. Cen
eral Ramos is in Escalon preparing
for a move which, it is believed, will
result in Villas capture.
Hllario Rodriguez reported from
Torreon that he has sent messages to
the various bandit leaders in Durango
and Zacatecas asking them to confer
with him on proposals for amnesty
and is meeting with favorable re-
sponses.
Reports received from General
Leveaga said that he engaged a small
bandit command at Chinicates, Dur
ango, killing and woundng a dozen
and capturing Encarnacion Camhos.
the leader and four others. One con-
major and two privates
were wounded. The bandit survivors,
we're put to flight after losing their
arms and equipment. General Trevino
ordered General Deveaga to execute
the prisoners. General Laveaga also
said he had sent out a column to re-
ceive the surrender of the band under
the Villista Colonel Herrera at
Hacienda Escondida.
Armored trains are patrolling the
lines of the Mexican National rail-
was south Of Jiminez.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
STATE WIDE GAINS
IN TEXAS FINALS
Latest Compiled Figures show That
Amendment Is Leading by
5000 Votes.

DALLAS. July 2S.-Submission to
Texas voters of constitutional
amendment for state wide prohibition.
balloted upon in last Saturdays DEM
cCratic primaries, was leading on ad-
diuonal returns tonight by about
$500 votes, according to revised fig
ures compiled by the Dallas Morniny.
News While several counties are.
still to be heard from. these figuresf
according to the News. will not BIZ
materially reduced. judging from var.
ious votes on the prohibition ques.
tion. and. the paper will say tomor.
row. the run of the returns indicated
that submission has carried
The figures at midnight stood fot
10000; against 156,s43.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
LABOR MEN SMOKE
AND DISCUSS LAWS
At Smoker in Honor of State Official
Compensation Act and PA
Are Condemned.

In honor Of the presence Of Presl.
dent Edgar Ferton OF the State Fed
Grafton Of Labor last night Tulsa
Trades Labor council staged "A big
smoker and listened to stirring talks
on the w0rkman's compensation act.
Tom Munroc and Ed Warren took
Slams at the present law.
Warren declared that the act did
not afford adequate compensation and
reminded his audience that it was
necessary to wait IA days before any
claim could be made for damages and
that when a settlement had been er-
fected it was rarely enough to pay
hospital expenses.
Frank ". Curry urged every union
man to vote against Campbell Rus
sells 12-A amendment.
It was a great meeting and largely
attended.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
ANGLO-FRENCH
GIVE AND TAKE
IN SOMME FIGHT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
IN German East Africa was given out
tonight:
Brigadier- General Northey reports
that on July "a he drove the maih
German southern detachment OF the
enemy from strongly organized posi-
tons astride the Neu Langenburs-
Irangi road at Malangali. After
counter attacks the enemy retired
hurriedly toward Irani, abandoning -
4-1-inch howitzer and two machine
guns.
Among a number Of German Eu-
ropeans captured previously was
Doctor stir. late governor of the Neu
L.angenburg district. Doctor Stir has
since died Of wounds. A majority Of
the surviving members of the crew
of the German cruiser Koenigsburg
form part of the German forces in
this area"
ROME, July 27.-(Via London, 7:45
D. IN. THE official statement today
says:
yesterday on several sections of
the front the enemy's artillery was
particularly active against towns and
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
CREW ATE MELON
AS TRAIN WRECKED
Tnouest Reveals That Open
Switch Caused Mishap
Wednesday.
OFFICIALS ARE JURY
Midland and Frisco VIII
Settle Blame Question
Among Selves.

Although n complete investigation
was made, railroad oftlciaiS d"
nounced last night that no reSpo'"
bility had been fixed for 'he "'u
va,lev MESSENGER train wreck WI WIZ, II
occurred Wednesday aftermooh ,,e,,;'
the cjty limits of Tulsa. me NV.
at;on ~ vas held in the private car oi
AZ Chandler, superintendent Vi INV
Frisco, last night. h, tho rail-
The inquest was mace Wy y,,,io, 81.
.ads and is without any oftlclal sis
roaos aiiu cent that it brought on
nlIo ~ accident occurred exactly as
tiia' ,rst reported. Mr.. Chandler
II Naaontcd the Frisco. and W. f..
craan general superintendent OF the
.,t5Iand valley at Muskogee, was
mrsent from the Midland.
Tho chief testimony was that OF the
train crews of the passenger tram
and of the switch engine.
THAT the wreck had been caused
bv a switch left open by the crew Of
tbe frisco switch engine was verified
nv the testimony of the men, who
also admitted that they were enjoy
ing n watermelon at the side of the
train when the smash came. This
engine had pulled into the siding TO
nick I'D some empty cars which were
there and had stopped primarily to
get the number OF cars, 1t was stared.
The other reason for delay probably
was the watermelon. Thinking that
they would pull out in few minutes
and that the passenger train had
gore, the crew left the switch open,
an action which is held to be one
of the gross errors of railroading.
Didn't Halt at Crossing.
On the other hand, it was brought
out that the Midland Valley did NO,
stop at the Sand Springs railroad
crossing. which is about one hundred
yards from the place where the col
lision happened. Whether this is re-
uuired by law was not stated.
Members OF the crew Of the pas
sprger train who testified were Con-
ductor McElwee, Engineer Kinney
and Porter William Ollson. The
Frisco engine crew was composed OF
Engineer Gillum, Conductor Kidney
and Switchmen w. Snyder and II. w.
Harman. All Of these men bore out
the original reports of the affair an
printed yesterday morning.
Railroad officials stated last nigns
that they had no announcement to
make as to blame for the accident ana
since there is no cause for civil in
yestigation, the matter probably Will
be dropped as far as the public is
concerned The information ana
testimony gathered yesterday evening
during the inquest will be used for
future reference. The roads probably
will make some settlement among
themselves as to damages
All of the injured were reported to
be in a much improved condition last
night, and all Of them were dis
charged from the Physicians a Sur
geons hospital
The debris from the wreck was en-
tirely cleared yesterday and what
track that was torn up restored.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
FILE CUSTER BILL
AGAINST OFFICIAL
Memphis Commissioner OF Police
Must Face Charges of Will
full Negligence.

MEMPHIS, July 2S.-Ouster pro-
ceedings we're filed late today in the
name Of the state against w T. Nc
Lain, vice mayor and fire and police
commissioner. The relator is Hunter
Wilson, attorney-genera of Shelby
county.
The bill charges McLain with wilful
negligence Of his official duties and
misconduct in office, the principal of
charges being that he permitted vio-
lation OF the liquor laws
The custer bill filed against McLain
is the seventh os the kind brought
against city officials within the past
few months. McLain succeeded r. A.
Utley as commissioner a few months
ago. the latter having been ousted by
similar proceedings
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
u. S. WON'T DABBLE
IN EASEMENT TRIAL,
Foreign Relations Committee Returns,
Adverse Report on All
Resolutions.

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-An ad-
verse report was ordered today by tho
senate foreign relations committee on
all resolutions proposing intercesslon
with Great Britain in behalf Of Sh
Roger Easement.
ut was the opinion of the majority
Of the committee" said Senator stone
that such action not only would be
resented by Great Britain, but also
that it would do Easements cause
more harm than good.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
REGISTRATION LAW
UPHELD BY JUDGE
Denies Appeal of Negroes Who We're
Not Allowed to Register at
McAlcster.


Special to The World
MALESTER. July 2S.-The validity
of the Democratic registration law en-
acted by the special session of tho
state legislature to take the place of
the grandfather" clause was, in eff
feet. sustained by District Judge r.
w. Higgins this afternoon in denying
certificates to 3 Pittsburg county me-
groes who had appealed from the ac-
tion of precinct registrars. None Of
the negroes had been registered in
1914. They all claimed to have been
denied certificates because OF color.
Registrars, however. denied refusing
certificates but explained that, not
being satisfied as to the negroes
qualifications, had demanded proofs
with which the negroes never COM
piled.
Judge Higgins held that this was
not refusal to register
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29

chief OF staff of the army, an officer
OF the navy and six civilians. to be
appointed by the president, who shall
nave special knowledge of some in
Gustry. public utility or the develop
ment OF some natural resource. CT
william members would serve without
compensation except for expenses in
CURED.
10 Per Cent Increase.
Ten per cent increase in pay for Of
fcers OF regular army and national
guard and 20 per cent for enlisted
men in actual service in the Mexican
campaign or on border duty.
Increase in the age minimum for
enlistment in the regular army with
est consent OF parent or guardian
from is to II years.
Revision of the articles of war gov
erning rules Of court martial.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
TWO TRAFFIC COPS
PREFER QUIET LIFE
Reuben Lceklcy and Red NICHOLS
Tired of Strenuous Police
Excntencc.

Two members of Tulsa's traffic
squad of the police department have
tired Of averting collisions. witnessing
the assaults on the soldiers" by reck-
less drivers and so on the first Of
next month Reuben L.eekley and Red"
Nichols will dOff their stars as mem
bers Of Chief Lucas force and step
down and out of policedom.
Reuben will at once associate him
self with a local automobile agency as
salesman, and Mr.. Nichols 1t is said.
will hover under the wing of the
county sheriff, from whom he will
take orders as deputy sheriff
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
KILLS SELF IN a MORGUE.
A. c. Pasard Chooses Grrlcsome Place
to Commit GrucsOmc Deed.

MOMENCE, ILL.,, July 2s.-A. C.
Pasard, a well known citizen, entered
an undertakers morgue today and
committed suicide by shooting him
self. His first wife died in April anc
it is said he had trouble with lis
family over his marriage two weeks
ago to a Chicago woman.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-07-29
NEGRO CONFESSES
TO KILLING NURSE
Black whose Name Officers VIII Not
Divulge Confesscs to Muir
der at Dallas.

DALLAS, Texas, July 2s.-A negro.
arrested Wednesday, i'll Mckinney.
whose name officers refused to di-
vulge, has confessed to the murder
Of Miss Zaola May Craner, a trained
nurse found dead on the campus Of
the Oak Chff high school on March
26, according to County Attorney
Adams today.
No explans tions were made public
by the authority for Withholding the
negro's name. Adams said the negro
made the full confession to him, say
ing he intended to rob Miss Cramer.
bat did not mean to kill her. She
was strangied TO death