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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
MRS. MOHR FREED:
NEGROES GUILTY
Woman Acquitted on Charge of
Having Instigated Murder
of Husband.
JURY OUT OVER SEVEN HOURS
Men Accused of Actual Killing
Get Terms Of Life
Imprisonment.

PROVIDENCE. r. L.. February 5 -
Mrs. Elizabeth T.. AIOhr to-day was
acquitted Of the charge of having in
stigated the murder OF her husband,
DR.. e, Franklin Mohr.
c. Victor Brown and Henry II. spell
man. negroes. accused Of the actual
killing. were found guilty. The penalty
is life Imprisonment. The jury re-
ported at 6:07 o'clock. after having
been out since 1850 o'clock this
morning.
Mrs. Mohr swoon.d while the fore
man was announcing the verdict Her
head dropped forward ana she was
slipping from her chair when her at
torneys grasped and supported her.
while a court officer rushed for Il glass
OF water
is there any other charge against
these defendants? inquired Justice
Stearns.
There is. Your Honor" replied At
torney-General Rice. but Mrs. Mohr is
on bail on the other charge"
The defendants. Brown and Spell
man. are committed without bail said
the court, "and Mrs. Mohr is dis
charged from custody on This com
plaint"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
SEPARATION SUITS PENDING
At TINT: OF MURDER

lDr. and Mrs. Mohr had been living
apart for two years. as u result OF
quarrclS growing out Of his alleged at
tentiOnS to Miss Burger and other
women. Separation suits were pend
ing, and the State claimed that Mrs.
Mohr sought her husbands death for
revenge and to obtain his estate. The
defense maintained that Mrs Mohr
loved her husband. and that she had
been involved in the case by the lc-
tual murderer, who hoped thus to niti-
gate his own punishment.
Judge Stearns, in his charge 10 the
jury. declared that il was their duty.
| If they concluded the state had proved
its case. to say guilty" whatever the
consequences. in each case or in any
case.
"rhe law recognizes no color. no
creed" the court said. Pay no regard
to the fact that one defendant is "a
woman and two are negroes. They are
three citizens on trial and charge
you not to allow any prejudice or feel
ing, excepting an honest desire to do
impartial justice. enter your minds"
THE law in regard to principals in
crime" the court explained, 'is this:
Where any persons are present. aiding
and abctting in the actual commission
of Il crimc--in this case ii is murder
they are equally guilty with those who
actually commit the crime. Mrs. Mohr
has been indicted aS an accessory he
| fore the fact. If YOU fnd she hired.
aided. procured. assisted one or both
OF the other defendants, she is guilty"
EXPLAINS DEGREE: Or PROOF
| NECESSARY TO CONVICT
| Judge Stearns then explained the de-
gree OF proof necessary TO convict, say
| ing: "All three defendants are in
dicted together, but YOU will bring in
three vcrdicts. Tie verdicts Will be
individual. as though there had been
! three separate trials"
| The court asserted that under the
law an accessory cannot he convicted
unless one or both OF the principals is
found guilty, and. therefore, that 1t
IContinued on Tenth Psgo.l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
LANSING AND BERNSTORFF
MEET QUITE INFORMALLY

Secretary Lansing and Count Born
storT the German ambassador. met
quite informally in the metropolitan
Club here to-day and talked for short
time. Although 1T was not disclosed
just what was said, the ambassador
seemed extraordinarily optimistic at
the conclusion OF the talk.
The cardinal points Of the tentative
form OF settlement were obtained to-
night The agreement is prefaced with
the statement that submarine warfare
in the North Sea was inaugurated by
Germany in retaliation for what she
regarded as the illegal" British block
adc under the orders in council.
II then states that the method OF
conducting submarine warfare in the
North Sea- has been modified on ac-
count OF the friendship Germany has
for tho United States, and because of
the fact that American lives have been
lost. Germany says that the killing
of Americans was not intended, and,
in addition TO expressing regret for
the loss of American lives, assumes
liability and offers rcparation in the
form OF indemnity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06

See Times-Dispatch Want Pages for a
Service Of Unequalled Value
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06
Phrase Substituted for Word
Illegal Covers Prin-
cipleS Involved.
KILLING OF AMERICANS
IS WITHOUT INTENT
Destruction of Liner Act of Re-
prisal and Should Not Be
Applied to Neutrals.
TENTATIVE DRAFT SUBMITTED
Approaches Nearer Desires Of United
States Than Any Heretofore
Considered.

WASHINGTON. February 5.--Tor the
word Illegal" which Germany was un-
willing TO incorporate in the tentative
draft OF tho Lusitania agreement the
Eorlin Foreign Office has substituted n
phrase which certain high authoritics
IN "a position TO be familiar with the
status of the negotiations consider
covers all the principles involved in the
question OF subma riue warfare
The language substituted for the OBJ
jcctionablc word illegal" in tenta-
tive communication now being con-
sidcred by President Wilson, AYERS that
the killing of Americans in the Lust
tania disaster was without intent, be-
cause the destruction of the Cunard
liner was an act OF reprisal. and the
German government agrees that re-
prisalS should not be applied to
ncutrals.
From various diplomatic and official
quarters tonight came the information
that the outlook is promising for an
early settlement. 1t was indicated that
the tentative form Of settlement. which,
should it prove acceptable to the United
States Will he embodied in n formal
communication from Germany, ap-
proaches nearer the desires of the
United States than any yet submitted
with authority of Berlin officials
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-06

Continued on Tenth pageo
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16

drew Wager and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Warner and family.
Andrew Johnson and family spent
Sunday with Albert Wager.
Andrew Wager visited at Arthur
Crooks Monday.
Mrs. A. P. Carlson and daughter,
Agnes, visited with Mrs. Huldah Hub
bard and daughter, Cora, Sunday.
Mrs. A. P. Carlson and Mrs. Hull
dab Hubbard visited at the Ed. Indre-
hus home Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Bachelor and
son, Roy, entertained thirty-thre of
their friends to supper Friday even
ing, and a delightful time was had.
Rev. Grove of Minneapolis is hold
ing revival services at Gust Carl
sons this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Walker and
daughter, Opal, Harry Renback and
Charles and Thomas Hubbard spent
Sunday at the Hubbard home
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hanson enter
tanned large crowd for dinner and
lunch Wednesday, it being Mrs. Geo
Hanson's birthday ~.
Chris Jensen delivered hogs to Ron
neby for A. King on Wednesday. s.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Carlson and sor
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Albin Nord.
strom Sunday.
Arthur Halvorson and Fred and Eff.
fe Swan took in the Farmers dance
! at Princeton on Thursday evening, re-
| turning Friday evening.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
BLUE HILL.
Chas. Reichart sold a horse last week
70 Theodore WalfOrS

Chas. Reichart sold horse last week
to Theodore Walfors.
Johnny Knutson has been at the
Northwestern hospital in Princeton,
the past week, sick with pneumonia.
julius Wehrend left last week for
Philadelphia, Penna., where he has a
good position in an arms factory. He
spent the past winter with his brother,
William.
Warren Kisner of Mason City, Iowa,
spent couple Of days visiting his
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Brande. While here he rented the G.
G. Kisner 50-acre farm to Isaac Bax-
ter and the hay meadow to Gus Miller
for the coming season.
VIM. Wehrend and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Borneke.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mullen entertain
ed a few of their neighbors last Fri
day evening.
Mrs. Matt Johnson, who is at the
Northwestern hospital at Princeton fo1
treatment, is reported as much i'm
proved in health.
Miss Anna Coleman went to he1
home at Saint Alberts, last week tc
visit over Sunday with her parents
The snow storm prevented her return
ing until the middle of the week.
Some parties were seeking a loca
ton for a wholesale liquor house II
Blue Hill last week. We did not lear1
if they secured location or not, bu
we hope they did not
Miss Anna Coleman spent last Sun
day at the M. Kaliher home.
John, Carl and Laura Johnson, Phil
ip Boehn and wife, Frank Spichall AM
wife and Albert and Fred BoehnH wen
to Santiago Sunday evening for visi
with MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Wicktor. I
very pleasant evening was spent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
spent an afternoon with Mrs. Eye.

spent an afternoon with Mrs. Eye.
The Misses Rose and Elizabeth
Homme came up from Minneapolis
Saturday to spend Sunday with their
parents, returning Monday.
Alice johnson is staying at Jim
Jensen's during Mrs. Jensen's illness.
Three farms in the neighborhood
have been changing hands during the
past week. Mr.. August Johnson and
family moved onto the old Ed John
son place and Mr.. and Mrs. Axel
Johnson took possession of his former
home. Mr.. Osborne, with his family,
arrived from Russell last Wednesday
and is now installed on the farm vacat-
ed by Axel Johnson. '>~:-'
Emma Thompson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ludwig Thompson, passed to
the great beyond Thursday, after a
F.! lingering illness. Funeral services were
conducted from the West Branch
church Saturday afternoon with Rev
Rem officiating. Our sympathy is with
her Borrowing family.
After lapse Of nine years, Charley
Homme returned last Wednesday tc
this part Of the country to make an ex.
tended visit. He comes from Wash
ington where, for the past few years
he has made his home. He has trav.
eled through most of the western coun.
try and states that Minnesota is pref.
ty good, after all. He brought with
him his wife and we all extend very
hearty welcome. to both.
Mrs. j. S. jacobson will entertain
the Ladies' Aid, Wednesday afternoon
March 20. An invitation awaits al
who wish to come.
Edward Anderson spent Sunday ev
ening with Jake Ellenbaum.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
FREER.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hanson Of
Glendorado spent Sunday with the J.
S. jacobson family
Margaret Homme has been unable
to attend school on account of illness.
Mr.. Skaalund is making his home
for the present with Olof Olson
Karen Uglem, who is teaching at
Dalbo, spent the weekend at her home
here.
Mrs. Claus Lindquist, who has been
very i'll with pneumonia, is recovering
Miss Mabel Jacobson returned Sat
urday after five weeks visit in Min.
neapolis. ....
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Gustafson
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
Avoid Spring Colds.

Sudden changes, high winds, shift
ing seasons cause colds and grippe,
and these spring colds are annoying
and dangerous and are likely to turn
into a chronic summer cough. In
such cases take a treatment of Dr.
Kings New Discovery, a pleasant lax
ative tar syrup. It sooths the cough,
checks the cold and helps break up
an attack Of the grippe. It's already
prepared, no mixing or fussing. Just
ask your druggist for a bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery. Tested and
tried for over 40 years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16

Mrs. Louis Norberg left last week
for Atwater, where she will visit rela-
tives and a sick sister.
The dance at the Lambert home was
we'll attended and all report good
time.
Herb Campbell and wife were call
ers at the Egge home Sunday evening.
Hugh Edmunds has moved his goods
over to his fathers, where they will
hold sale in the near future.
The Ed Latta sale is reported to
have been we'll ATTENDED and the stuff
offered sold for fairly good prices.
Rudolph Norberg left last week
for Breckenridge, where he expects to
work for time
Mr.. and Mrs. Gunderson left for
their home at Foreston the latter part
Of last week.
E. M. Fiero received the sad news
Of the death Of his mother, at Gar
ner, Iowa, this week. He went down
too see her about two months ago
He was unable to attend the funeral
on account of his wife being sick in
bed. .-.
Mrs. James Stacy has been i'll with
the grip the past week. =
Mrs. Dorm is in the city visiting rel
atives.
Burlie Campbell had the misfortune
to cut his foot quite seriously Satur.
day while chopping wood, and will be
| laid up for some time.
! Some time ago there was some talk
of building a foundation of timber
on the ice in order to be more sure
of completing the grade across the
Cartwheel marsh, but we have .hearc
nothing of it since. It seems as though
there might be something done to in
sure the completion of that short
piece of road so it can be opened w
in the early part Of the season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16

by large crowd of relatives. -Four
generations were present. Mr.. Jensen
is, in spite Of his years, hale and
hearty, and able to do mans work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swensrude and family
left for Blasdell, N. D., Monday, where
they have purchased farm. Mr..
Swensrud has occupied the Noel farm
this winter.
Miss Carrie Nelson will entertain
the Y. L. N. next Saturday afternoon.
Miss Edna Anderson is visiting rel
atives in the Twin Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Odegard trans
acted business in the Twin Cities last
week.
Mrs. Isaac Anderson visited at C. B.
Dahl's on Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16

DR.. R. r. FRAZIER, the well-known
Eye Specialist of Minneapolis, will be
at Nelson's Photo Studio in Princeton,
Saturday, April LIST, and Zimmerman
on Friday, March 31st.
Eyes carefully examined and Glass
es made that WILL FIT. Special at
tention to relief Of headache and other
Nervous Troubles by proper fitting Of
Glasses. Cross eyes Strengthened with
out an operation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16

At the Opera House March %.
We are pleased to announce to our
patrons our next attraction of merit.
Perry's big Panama" Company with
all special scenery and effects (Not
a picture show.) But seven real ar
lists real dancers and singers. Your
money refunded if you are not salts
fed. One of the best four act plays
ever written, with latest specialties
between the acts. Good clean show
for ladies and children. Prices so, IS
and 25c. 13-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
DISTRICT NO. so.

Mr. Idems has moved onto the Heal
ey farm.
The outfit that went over the Elk
River road last week should have been
arrested for tearing the road up, as
they did. It is entirely impossible now
as far as hauling anything over it is
concerned.
Maurice Patten will occupy the John
Bless farm the coming season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
GLENDORADO.

Our March thaws are greatly need
ed, and we can at least stand few
more warm days. >a-
Those who visited at the John Philo
home Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. An
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Aleck-
son, March 10, baby girl.
Oscar Void left for Havre, Mont,
last Wednesday, near which place he
has claim.
Jens Jensen was pleasantly surpris-
ed on his 18th birthday last Saturday
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-03-16
Seed Corn.

Se6u COfn.
It is most important this year that
farmers insist on having homegrown
seed corn and that they do not buy
imported seed as being homegrown.
Seed corn grown more than SO miles
away is not safe and it is impossible
to tell by the appearance just how
far south it was grown. Galley Hard
ware Co. have always been the fore
most seed merchants of this locality,
handling only homegrown seed corn,
which they have carefully selected,
kiln dried and tested. You will not
be taking chances by planting their
corn. 13-1tc
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
FIRE THREATENS TO DESTROY
DOWN TOWN BUSINESS BLOCK
KinSel'S Drug Store Swept By
Flames; Firemen Fear
Explosion

Fire which broke about 103O Friday morning. In the
basement of E. c. Knses drug store shortly before noon
threatened the destruction of the entire oustory build
ing GrswoId-st and 1ichgan-ave. At that time the
apparatus in the downtown district had been brought bear
on the blaze which still beyond control
The fire working its way toward large quantity of
alcohol and other explosive liquids stored in the basement and
iremen feared a disastrous explosion.
Accounts differed the origin Of the blaze said
that lighted cigarette dropped by of clerks who
scufng in the basement responsible Others de-
that glass jar falling from shelf had coded with
a gas Jet and in some manner ignited it,
Many persons the upper foOrs which occupied by
the Dr. Adams dentists the United States army recruiting
station and F. Bennett insurance rescued by John B.
Fierson conductor who operated his until the
flames put the machinery out of business
The building is owned by the Wesson and the G..
p n Hall estate 1t is under long lease to David Stott
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
Invites President to
Outline Prepared
ness Reasons
ASSAHS MAKERS
OF MUNITIONS
Says That Corporations
Want Army to Over
awe Employees
BY UNITED PRESs.

MIAMI Fla. san. sS--As a bon
voyage message TO President Wilson
upon his departure for an appeal TO
the country" on preparedness, for
mcr Secretary OF state BRYAN today
issued statement challenging tho
president 10 outline his reasons for
urging national defense measures.
Bryan gave no hint as 90 bis future
personal plans In that connection.
% cordially commend the presi-
dents plan 60 lay before the voters
his reasons" said BRYAN. THE peo.
PIE are entitled 20 all tho light pos
siblo IN order that they may intelli-
gently advise their public servants.
They have heard from the mauufec-
tmcrs OF munitions. 90 whom pre-
paredness is Sd sort of outdoor re
lief they have heard from the big
corporations which want large
army io oyeraVe their employees.
they have also heard from army and
navy experts who magnifyiug their
calling. plan to meet every imagin-
able drrgsr instead OF those which
are within the realm Of probability.
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
LAW ENDS
HONEYMOON
OF COUPLE
Thomas Vaigeil Lock-
cd Up On Complaint
of Brides Mother
PRESIDENT WOODROW wilson.

The honeymoon OF Thomas Val.
acu and Mary Maxim WAS rudcp
ended carly Friday morning when
'hc bridegroom was arrested ON tho
complaint OF Mrs Annie sabadash,
of So l55 r. MilVaukee.avc, the
brides grandmother. Who declared
that thc girl was but % Years old
and that VaeeiI svore. when ne ob
tanned The marriage permit that
SHE wa Of age
The police declare that Naigeils
attentions to Mrs sahadlsh's grand.
child were objected to- streuuously
but that hr WAS persistent iu press.
ing hia sIIt When he found. So Is
sud thot De- could not obtain the
1rludmothor's consent to- thc mar
rago bo induced tHc rirl TO marry
him quietly
The SIN. WAS taken Co The juvenile
detention hom. and placed in the
custody OF Capt Charles Breault
VioeeB .s locked up on a charge for
which hc can ur given a lite seutcnc
under th. state law
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
Diners Eat On
While Fire RACES

Fire caused by defective chim
ney in the Sunday har of Charles
pobcuc's saloon az 80. ass Adelaide
ST. partially destroyed a twostory
frame building occupied by the sa
loon and spread to q restaurant next
door owned by Angelo Kosta, early
Friday morning Tho damage is as
nm,tcd at $1,000. and IS covered by
insurance
While the Hremen were fghting
the blaze which vas monacIue the
huilding, Debene was serving cGs-
toners M The weekday BAR and
kosta was serving his restaurant
patrons a. n DorhIur ouf OF tbe or
binary was hauH.nne The f-am.n
1ra,, the occupants cU of t1e
building when it was Thought The
wall would cave la
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
Dallas Men Dig
For Treasure TrOUe
OF Jesse James

DALLAS. Texas. Jan. 2S.-The
D,ii,s trsssrro seekers are branch.
7-,.,. ,.... .5d.d Santa
''7
Anna famous NeN''"'' N'''''o'' ~
their list of clients it was learned
today.
rho .e,r,b for 20 ooo GOO in treas.
,..-s-., -.
.''' ''''-'" '0 '''' q '' '" D'' ''' Wy
Jesse James ei aI'aaeaF tA' h"@@'ru
Springs road. will continue, but dig
eiug also VIII be started for $500
Uoo in Mexican gold coin said TO
have been cached al the Trinity
river bottoms south Of the Com.
merce-st bridge by members OF
Santa Anna's staff
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Green who
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
Extensive British Tam
pering Revealed By
Text of Note
CONSIDERATION
is PROMISED
England Desires To
Discuss Question
With Allies

WASHINGTON, Jan 2s.-Secre
tary Lansing last night made public
the note, Of protest sent 10 Britain
regarding interference with Ameri
can mails. The note reveals that the
lampering has been much more eX
tensiye han was generally known.
Great Brtains ad interim reply
in which she promises to consider
the matter in conjunction with her
allies. was also made public.
Tho ,r.f is as follows.
department advised that British
customs authorities removed from
Danish steamer D.ltr o., la4 bags
parcel mail on route from United
Sfatrs so Norway. sweden and Den
mark that British port authuIlticz
ht.r removed from swedish Steamer
Siu.kNYIw IS bags parcel mail en
Continued on Page TwO)
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28
MRS. MOHR To
FACE HARD QUIZ

PROVIDENCE. II Ian 2S-
,,yibI.. r.fr.sb,d ,,.. l-f,.n.r, g.,
,,.....,...
-'''''' 0''' '''''''' '''' ''''''u '''
her lhiu day as witness To save
herself from conviction ON a charge
OF hiring three Negroes Go XIII her
husband. The worst of the cross.
examination Is in store today when
AttoueyGeneral Rice m his alter
uately smooth and raspiag manner.
will Try 10 connect her by her own
testimony with Jhc death plot un-
folded by George Ueaits, the state 5
Negro witness
Long before court time rhc streets
surrounding the colr house were
throngcd with would be- spectators
Fashionably dressed women waited
for the opening of rn, doors. but
Yfaff ftIfrr,I an ...tla
The Detroit times., 1916-01-28

to sign the pledge and
drink no more Intoxicating
liquors ON duty on Off?
This ls ar aJHmportani
question and one that touche.
every ono OF us most yitMly. In
New York city thc agitation
against The use of liquor by On,
police force has taken effect In
the largest precinct iu the city
under the rule Of Capt Domi
nick Horny, and there III pa
trolmcn have just signed mp foy
total abstinTIce for ono year
Agitation ls now being iu
troducod 20 extend This ruling
over fhe five borpughs Of Great
or New York and already ro
former arc talking OF trying to
Introduce rho "drInkIcss force"
into every large city M America
Shall this city make IFS
policemen stop drinking?
Shall they he forced Ia
sign the pledge?
They are the guardians
Of our life and limb. do
YOU believe that they ought
ever TO be allowed TO touch
liquor?
Write your reply ON fbo
coupon below and send 20 20 the
LIQUOR EDITOR care of this
paper Tho results uf Tho poll.
WITHOUT THE NAMES OF tbo
voters. will he published but
only signtd ballots Will b,
counted