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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
SPEAKS PRAISE
FOR CONG. MANN
Will Repeat Tribute to House Re-
publican Leader-Will Be Ac-
companied by Mrs. Wilson,
Secretary Tumulty and DR..
Grayson on Special Car

Washington. Jan. oS-President Will
son left Washington tonight for a
speaking tour in the middle west in
advocacy of his preparedness pro-
gram. He has been told that most OF
the opposition to army and navy in
creases is conferred in that section of
the country and believes that the sue
cess Of his defense plans depends in
large measure on the impression he
makes. He will remain away from
Washington until Feb. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Opposition Known

Some senators announced to their
colleagues they were opposed to the
nomination but declined to be quoted
to that effect. The only senator found
who was willing publicly to record his
opposition at this time was Senator
Wadsworth, Republican. of New York
Senators who approved the nomina-
ton were not lacking, although they
too avoided public expression of their
views. They felt sure, however they
could command the necessary major
ity to confirm the appointment
Brandeis Silent
Il have nothing whatever to say;
I have not said anything and will
not" was Mr. Brandeis' only COM
ment tonight as he went to dine with
President Wilson at Secretary Nc
Adoos house. Justice Hughes and
Pitney also attended the dinner.
Monday, the senate judiciary COM
mittee, to which the nomination was
referred will appoint sub committee
which according to precedent will con-
slider the nomination and make a re-
port. If today's talk of opposition
amounts to anything it will develop
in the committee. There has been no
contest of any note over supreme
court appointment since the days of
President Cleveland.
Pinchot's Endorsement
1t was learned tonight that among the
endorsements sent to the President urging
Mr. Brandeis' appointment to the ST.
preme court bench was one from Clifford
Pinchot, former chief forester, whose
celebrated controversy with Secretary
Ballinger brought Mr.. Brandeis into the
public eye six years ago when he appear
ed as chief counsel for the forces oppos-
ing the former secretary of the interior in
the noted Ballinger Pinchot controversy,
which sent its ramifications into many
phases Of the national politics. Although
celebrated as a lawyer. Mr.. Brandeis has
been devoting practically all his time re-
Gently to the Zionists' movement in this
country which has for it's object the re-
patriation of the Jews to a nation of
their own-Palestine. If confirmed he
would be the first Jew to sit on the su-
preme court bench. Some Of the senators
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Outlines Remarks

While the president has not prepar-
ed the details Of his addresses in the
middle west, he has outlined on paper
and in his own mind the principal
points he will make. He will go over
the army and navy program minutely,
giving in detail the reasons why he
believes they should be adopted, and
also will touch on the Mexican and
international questions and on various
measures pending in congress.
Dangerous Leaders
Mr.. Wilson has decided, it is UNDER
stood. not to mince words in his ref
erence to peace at any price" advo-
Gates or to supporters Of extreme mill
tary increases. While he probably
will not mention any names. he will
indicate clearly his belief that lead
ers in each of these classes, Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike, are a
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
IS
RECALLED TO
WASHINGTON
Special Agent with Villa Returns
from Border-Possibility of
Guatemalan Mission Denied
by Officials

FL Paso. Tex, Jan. 2S-George D.
Carothers, special agent for the state
department will leave here tonight
for Washington. having been recalled
from the Mexican border.
According to information here, Ca
rothers will proceed from Washington
to Guatemala. He refused to discuss
his mission in that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29

Radio messages Los Angeles reported of the people
m missing twenty-five farm houses wrecked Rescu
orc we're reach the of the disaster tonight all
BRIDGES washed and swollen streams PREACHER
s il was impossible to launch boats go the
Several bodies floating in the flood waters,
cor1ne to reports received here.
Reports said 25 Japanese children had
drowned.
An Is miles wide and two miles long is devastated
The death list it feared tonight, may reach So but
The eage details which bcen obtained thus far make it
impossible estimate accurately the probable loss of life The
breaking the dam released eleven billion gallons of water
which rushed down through the thcky populated and
0ay valley.
The property loss will amount to at least $10C0000 Be-
cause the fact that they isolated by the breaking of the
DAM which any of reaching other communities
hundreds families in the vicinity facing food famine
tonight
All possible efforts being made here to send relief to
The sufferers in the valley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
THE POMERARNIAN
FROM PORTLAND
AT QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown, Jan. 28.-The Allan Line
steamship Pomeranlan arrived here
yesterday in tow.

A despatch from Queenstown on
Jan. 25 announced that the Pomera-
MAN, outward bound from Glasgow
for Canada, had been disabled in ter
rife gale. had lost one Of her propel-
lers and her rudder and was making
for Queenstown. escorted by another
vessel. 1t was stated that all on board
were safe. The Pomeranian was last
reported as having left Portland, Me-,
for Glasgow on Jan. IL. She probably
was not far out on her return voyage
when the accident happened.
The Pomeranian has recently been
in use a. Canadian transport shin
and carrier Of munitionA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED TONIGHT

UNSETTLED TONIGHT
Boston, Jan. 2S.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Saturday fair, be-
coming unsettled by night Sunday oc
casional local snow; somewhat warm
er; fresh north to northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
IMPERATIVE NEED FOR COAST GUNS
WITH RANGE OF OVER 10000 YARDS

Washington, Jan. 28-Why force of at least 1O25000
would be needed to protect the vital areas of the Unit
States against strong detailed the Senate mil
ary committee today by Lieut. Gen. W. Ham, member of
department board which years working
defense plans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
FIFTY OR MORE PERSONS BELIEVED DEAD
IN LOWER CALIFORNIA As RESULT OF
BREAKING OF GREAT 0TAY VALLEY DAM
Wall of Water 30 Feet High Rushes upon Farms
and Scores of Residents Are Missing-Pr0per-
~ Loss More Than Mi lion Dollars

San Diego, JAM 28-At least fifty believed to
have drowned late Thursday when the lower dam of the
Gan Diego water system in the Oay valley south of here.
he under the heavy of the food waters wall Of
water 30 feet high released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
Unn1enti0ned on Long
List OF Ehgibles, Selected BY Wilson to
Succeed Associate Justice Lar,1ar--Ir-
tir11ati0n OF Determined Opposition to
His Confirmation
NEED 100000 MEN TO
PROTECT VlTAL AREAS"
AGAINST A STRONG ENEMY

Estimate by Lieut. Gen. W. G. Ham, Member Of
Years on Plans for Adequate Defense-Says
Raiding Party Could Land 10000 Men and
Hold Harbor as Base for nva din g Army
Would Have Division Of 10000 to Protect
Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-29
WILSON WILL DEN0UNCE
EXTREMISTS ON THE u. s.
PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

In His Middle Western our the President Deter
mines to Show Danger to Nation of "Peace at
any Price, Advocates and Supporters of Ex-
IRENE Military Increases = First Address at
Pittsburgh
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
The Bowling League

The Reds won from the Blues last
night in the bowling league. Lineup
and scores.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
EXPECT TO GET
BIG STEEL PLANT
Madison Says Eugene Maxwell OF
Power Company is Working
on Deal.

The following from the Fort Madison
Democrat tells OF the hope Of that
city OF securing a big steel plant, in
negotiations for which Eugene Max
well OF the Power company is said to
be assisting:
Eugene Maxwell of the Mississippi
1.lver Power company Is in New Eng
land On important business OF his en-
ployers and in addition he is said to
be conducting negotiations with a
large steel plate mill at Lawrence
Mass, for location in Fort Madison,
giving evidence of Mr.. Maxwelfs oft
repeated faith IN this city as a manu-
featuring city and the coming NUM-
cipality OF the power zone.
The concern in question is one that
would employ in due season in the
neighborfood of $500 men. Mayor
Brown awaits word from Mr.. Max
well to meet him in the east at any
time to confer on the matter which
would mean SO much to Fort Madison
and might mean the elimination Of
Mr.. MaxwelYs prophecy of 10000
population for this city before the
dawn of another year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Habeas Corpus Proceedings In Cas-.
Ended With This New Phase of
Matter Which Has
Arisen.
FIVE BILLS ARE FOUND
Grand Jurors Made Report at s:15
O'clock and Were Discharged
For This
Session.

Philip Nickel was indicted by the
grand jury In the district court this
afternoon on charge of illegal sale
OF liquors. The Indictment was re.
turned by the grand jury at 3:15
O'Clock, along with four other true
bins. According to court officials,
this indictment automatically puts an
end to the habeas corpus proceedings,
since habeas corpus does not lie In
an Indictment. Nickel, who Is out on
bonds, Will be araigned Immediately,
and new line taken in the proceed
fngs.
John Page and Robert Ryland were
indicted on the charge of malicious
michief. The boys were charged with
taking OF property from Burke Broth
ers.
William Holmes was indicted on a
charge of assault with intent to do
great bodily injury. He is charged
with an assault on Florence Carl.
Henry Clay is indicted on charge
Of breaking and entering the resi-
dence at 1900 Blondeau street
An Indictment was returned against
John Lyle, charging him with carry
ing concealed weapons.
The grand jury's report showed that
that body had been in session two
days, and had examined twenty-five
witnesses, found five true bills, ig-
nored one and continued one
The court thanked the grand jurors
for their attention and their assist
ance. The jurors expressed their ap-
probation Of the courtesies shown by
court officials. George w. Scheible
was foreman OF the grand jury.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
BOMBS HIDDEN IN
MONARCH'S PALACE
Several Arrests Made, Following Tn.
successful Attempt to Blow
up . Chinaman.

I UNITED Press Leased wire Service.
PEKIN. Jan. 19.-Numerous arrests
were made here today in plot to
blow up Yuan Shi Kali, who recently
accepted the Chinese throne. Explos-
ives Were discovered in the emperor's
palace.
Yuan Shi Kai's acceptance Of the
Chinese throne has been followed by
several outbreaks and demonstrations
by anti-monarchists and finally by the
Inauguration of revolution to unseat
the Chinese ruler.
Though government troops were dis
patched to Yunnan province where
the rebellion started, more than two
weeks ago, Picking has not yet claimed
the suppression Of the revolutionists
who were reported to number more
than thirty thousand. Advices have
reached Toxic to the effect that the
revolution has spread to other prov
tnces Contradicting these dispatches,
advices from feking have reported no
'disaffection outside Yunnan. ,5.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Examinations Arc Being Given in the
High School and Fifteen Nor
NAL Training Tests Are
Being Given.
PROMOTION ON FRIDAY
Grammar School VIII Send Glass to
the High School and There
VIII be Promotions
In Grades. d

The work OF the first semester OF
the Keokuk school year is drawing to
an end this week, and examinations
are being given in the high school and
in the grammar school. Preparations
are being made for promotions in the
grammar grade to the high school.
and there will be classes sent to the
grammar school from the grade
schools on Friday afternoon.
Examinations have begun at the
high school They were commenced
yesterday in order to accommodate
the normal training school examine
tions which are given under the SUI
pervision OF County superintendent
E c. Lynn. Examinations are given
to fifteen members of that class
here. Mrs. Malone is conducting the
examinations for Mr.. Lynn here.
The high school examinations are
being given at the same time, and
will be completed tomorrow, accord
ing to the present schedules.
In the grammar school, preparations
are being made for the promotion OF
the usual mid-wanter class there. The
commencement program will not be
given until $3.50 o'clock Friday after
noon.
A number Of certificates for pupils
in all of the grade schools who have
been neither absent nor tardy will be
awarded. Unfortunately for the pupils
In many instances the grippe fiend
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
MAJOR AND MINOR
LEAGUE MOGULS MEET
Gather in Chicago to Frame Schedule
and Watch Weeghnan Take
Over the Cubs.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-Major and
minor league magnates and managers
gathered here today to frame seized
ules, watch Charles Weeghman as
sumo official ownership of the Cubs,
and break records in swapping.
Barney Dreyfuss, of Pittsburgh and
Pilot Callahan, Rufus Gilbert. Of Terre
Haute, Rowdy Elliot of Oakland, Calf.
and Manager Holland, Of the ST. Jo-
seph, Mo-, club, were among those
trying to make deals with Weeghmaa
and Manager Tinker.
Dreyfuss, Secretary John A. Heyd-
Ter. Of the National league, and Ban
johnson, spent the entire morning
drafting schedules for the two big
leagues. Charles Schmaltig was ex.
pected to arrive from Cincinnati this
Afternoon to complete the Cub trans.
fer. IDEALS galore will be made just
as soon as the transfer is made" said
Tinker. II have received queries from
Giants, Dodgers and Cincinnati"
Callahan will confer with Tinker to-
day. Cal is angling for Art Wilson.
catcher and Outfielder Williams.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19

laid hold OF them and has spoiled
their perfect attendance record.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
MEMORANDUM FOR
CITY ELECTION
Dates Of All Events Connected With
Primaries and Election Pre-
pared by city-of
Use to Voter.
IT SHOULD BE SAVED
Will Come In Handy as Reference
Later-First Day Of Regis
tration on March
Second.
IT SHOULD BE SAVED

The following memorandum for the
primary and city elections of the city
of Keokuk for 1916 was prepared prt
marily for the use of the city officials
in making their public announcements
of the elections, but 1t will also be OF
interest to all voters OF KeokuK, for it
tells the dates of registration. the
primaries. the election, the last day
for filing candidates papers, etc.
1t would be well for the voter to
clip the following from the paper and
keep it in a handy place for ready ref
erence:
Memorandum for Primary and City
Elections.
February 2a-Notice Of registration
for primary to be published in both
daily papers. This notice (among 9th
er things must call attention to the
necessity of complying with the regis
tration laws to be entitled to vote at
ensuing election.
February 29-Same.
March ,1-Same.
March 2-Ffrst day of registration
for primary election. Mayors procla-
nation for primary election published
in both papers and posted in at least
five places in each precinct
March Second day OF registra-
ton for primary election. Last day
for fling of candidates papers.
March +CIerk publishes in all
daily newspapers names of candidates
as they are to appear upon the pri-
mary ballot.
March Same.
March 6-Same.
March Same.
March e-Publish mayors proclama-
ton for primary election in both pa
pers.
March 11-Third day OF registra-
ton for primary election.
March 13-Primary election. Regis
tration boards also in session. Publish
notice OF registration for city election
IN both papers.
March 14-Clerk canvass returns
and publish once, in all newspapers in
the city, the result thereof. Publish
notice OF registration for city election
in both papers.
March 15-PubIish notice OF regis
tration for city election in both pa
pers.
March 16-Ffrst day OF registration
for city election. Publish mayors
proclamation for city election in both
papers and post in five places in each
precinct.
March 17-Second day OF fegistra-
ton for city election
March 25-Third day OF registration
for city election.
March 27-City election. Registra-
ton boards also In session.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Mas. Mary j. MoNamara, Former
Well Known Resident Of This
- City, Died in Quincy This
Morning.
ct ST. VINCENT'S HOME
Had Been There For Two Years-
Came to This City in the Year
1S67-One Son
Survives.

Mrs. Mary J. Mcnamara. mother of
P. ]. Mcnamara, an empIoye at the
local postcfice, died at ST. Vincent g
home in Quincy, H.. this morning at
$50 o'clock from old age and COM
/ plications.
! Mrs. Mcnamara had been at the
home in Quincy for two years and be-
| fore that lived in Keokuk She was
one of the pioneer residents Of this
city, having first come here in the
year 1867.
The decedent was at an advanced
age and did not know herself how old
she was. During the past few years
she was blind. Mrs Mcnamara was
born in Tipperary county, Ireland
She came to this country at an early
date and settled first at Memphis,
Tenn, where several years we're
spent She was married in the old
country. Mr. and Mrs. Mcnamara
came to Keokuk in 1867. The former
died here in 1878.
| The decedent will be well remember.
! ed here by a large circle Of friends
and all will regret 10 learn of her
death. The body will be brought to
Keokuk tonight and will be taken TO
the undertaking parlors of Crimmins
and Chase Later It will be removed
to the home Of her son, P. J. McNam.
ara, at 1918 Seymour street.
The decedent was a member of St
Mary's Catholic church and the funeral
/ will be held from there. Mr.. Nc
Namara of this city, is the only sur.
lvaving child. The following are grand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19

children: Mrs. JesseeL. Loter, George
e. Mcnamara and Catherine Nc
Namara, all Of this city. There are
also two Observation-Disclosures.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Another "Masked Marvel

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Now comes
the masked marvel" of the boxing
game.
A mysterious one, described as a
wealthy man from Memphis has
been granted permit by the state
athletic commission to wear a mask.
The masked boxer VIII stage his first
20 at a local club tonight. His fam
ily's objection to pugilism is the cause
of the secrecy, 1t is said.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Ask . New trial.

limited Press Leased Wire ServIce1
CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-TLe attorneys
for Miss Lodavine Miller and her
brother, Attorney J. M. Miller, found
guilty OF swindling Sentimental Tom
my Foulkes, Danbury, Iowa, farmer.
out of $51 900, have moved for a new
trial. The arguments for the new trial
were set for February II. They were
released on bonds OF $4,000, following
their conviction last hight
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Flaht to Draw.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Jan. 19.-Harry
Kabakoff and Jimmy Murphy. ban
tams, jabbed eight rounds to draw
here last night. Jimmy Curtis OF
Brooklyn sent Willie Mitchell, a Chi.
cagoan, to sleep in three rounds with
a right drive to the stomach.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Yanks After Baker.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Yanfs
still want Home-Run Baker, but they
won't pay s5o00u for him. The Yanks'
purchasing agent. Captain Huston,
said so when he returned here after
signing Lee Magee at Cincinnati. Hus-
ton limited he might give $z5.tld for
Baker-not more.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
Eouuht to Draw.

POTTSvILLE, Penna., Jan. H.
Jack Brazzo and Kid Thomas of Phil
adelphia, fought ten rounds to draw
here last night. Thomas excelled in
in-fghting and had Brazzo nearly out
in the ninth round, evening up
BraEzo's advantage in the earlier
rounds
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-19
To Traln Al miami.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
BOSTON, Jan. 19.-The Braves will
do their spring training at Miami,
Fla, according to Manager Stallings.
here to confer with President Haugh-
ton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-07

EI1ERE Democrats Representations peace
opponents the horrors and crimes of vto feel other
e. than the greatest confidence the reelection President
Wilson
Republican opponent have been making vocferous en-
deaVor to the voters the with coual strength for
Mr. Hughes candidacy.
has the Democrats of the country enthusiastically
behind him.
He has the friends of preparedness and peace.
He has Progressive who really holds policies above prejudice
and deeds above vague promises
He has the of the states where
phed fact who hold their country first in their esteem and who
age than the opportunst espousal
before has shown by his acts the condescendg sym
pathy
There Hughes champions
him than doubtful securing
No issue has been joined by the speeches the Republican candidate
which is of sufficient worth to consideration.
Behind Mr. Wilson there long record of deeds done legislation
enacted which puts him far abreast of the times and popular demands
For President Wilson be defeated there develop such
ton from present sentiment would be startling indeed
He has the record of achievement.
He has the shibboeh of peace.
He has the accomplishment of preparedness,
He has Congress which has stood noh behind his policies and has
written laws that the great will ndorse
lie has been direct digent, and dominant.
No public cherished oer ideals
the public approval
Beat him?
1T CAN'T BE DONE!
power Government the old ORDER the
Republican eaconars the guardians agents privilege pre-
him. and blot from the statute books laws that register century
of progress?
NO. lNpEEpl
Beat him. with the aves peningipto country
never knew before?
him. the of the world?
Beat him. with labor employed good happiness
ward semblance of nation wide contenment?
Beat him. with the ants of the banks of the country bullying
legislation already enacted which the guarantee of low interest tes
Beat him. with his neutrality achievements which have
of sons
and fathers of the land?
Beat him. when law is highly respected when the national honor
respected when the flag has been made the signal preparedness
and peace and people home loving fearing higher
achievements in the future than cToncd in the pas