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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Negro Gets Life Sentence
For Murder Of His Wife

Oakland, Cal, March 6--After acting
insane for the past two months to such
a degree that his attorney, Lawrence
Sledge, asked to withdraw from his
case, James Foster, an aged negro who
killed his wife, Mary, with a shotgun
last December, today changed his plea
to guilty after District Attorney Hynes
had assured him he would not be
hanged.
Upon Hynes recommendation, Su-
perior Judge +. b. ogden sentenced
Foster to life imprisonment in Fol
som.
az think your course is an unwise
one" he told Foster in referring to
his preference for life imprisonment
instead of hanging. ~ would rather
be hanged at once than spend the rest
of my life in prison. 1t would be liv-
ing death. "
Whether feigning insanity or not,
Foster this morning appeared not TO un-
derstand the arrangements made for his
sentence of life Imprisonment.
"Please don't kill me, judge" he
pleaded just before sentence was pro-
nOunced.
at is Fosters weak physical condi-
ton alone that leads us to offer him
this chance to save his life" declared
Hynes in recommending the lighter
punishment. "We believe him TO be
perfectly sane, and feel certain that a
| jury would find him guilty of first
degree murder"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Report Heavy Storm
all Along the COasI

San Francisco, March 6.-Coasting
vessels arriving here from the north
told of severe southeast gale sweep
ing the sea above Mendocino county
today. Two lives have already been
lost, and others are imperiled.
Mrs. Marie Miller, aged 81, died Of
heart failure caused by fright when the
steamer Sea Foam was buffeted by
huge waves. August Olson, seaman OF
the Roanoke, was swept overheard and
drowned just after his vessel crossed
Columbia river bar, outward bound
Several other sailors were injured by
seas which swept the decks.
Practically all shipping north Of the
Golden Gate is delayed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Think Dope Sellers
Killed BetrayeI

San Francisco, Mar. Detectives
today hunted two alleged drug dealers
suspected of having murdered a man
supposed to be Thomas Murray for be-
traying the hiding place of their CO.
caine and morphine.
Shortly after police had raided on
O O'Farrell street lodging house, seizing
the eontraband, Murray's body was
found in front room of the establish
ment, Death was caused by a bullet
through the brain, Other dodgers heard
shots, followed by the sound Of men
running, Just before the body was dis
covered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
WILL WAGE
COMMERCIAL WAR ON
ALL OTHER NATIONS

effect on American export trade to
England and her colonies.
Germany and Austria before the war
underbid the English merchant on the
small, Inexpensive articles. America
has provided the more costly products,
such as automobiles and machinery. The
three nations we're England's principal
commerce invaders
Men in close touch with the parlia-
mentary situation say it is certain par
lament will heed the demand for mea-
sures to proceed with an English com.
mcrcial defensive against the whole
world after the war. The result will be
it appears certain, that many American
business men will shut up shop and 60
home.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
A LITTLE PUBLICITY
AWAKENS Mr.. SPROULE
Southern Pacific Sits Up and
Takes Notice Of Some
CauStiC Criticism

The visit of William Sproule, presi
lent Of the Southern Pacific railway
system, to the offices of the Public Ser
vice Commission today was productive
of two personal promises from the pres.
ident which indicate that the present
car shortage will begin to decrease at
once. President Sproule promised the
public service commissioners that Su.
perintendent d. w. Campbell would be
returned to Oregon within 80 days to
assume personal charge Of the traffic
situation in this state and that a ear
distribution bureau would be estab-
lished at once to facilitate the efforts
Of the commission to relieve the car
shotage
The public service commission has
made a careful study Of the present car
shortage which today is said to be about
1000 ears in Oregon on the S. Z. lines
and Commissioner Frank Miller states
that it is an absolute fact that the en-
tire shortage exists on the Southern Pa
cific lines where there is no cOmpeti-
ton. The records of the office show
that there is no severe ear shortage in
California and although Mr.. Sproule
maintains there is no discrimination in
Oregon it is admitted that with his
headquarters in San Francisco he is
out Of close personal touch vita condi-
tions in Oregon.
When d. W. Campbell was in Oregon
the commission was able 70 treat direct.
ly with an officer Of the company VINO
had the authority to settle question but
when Mr. Campbell was removed to San
Francisco it was necessary TO make tel
egraphic complaints which were unsat.
isfactory and with 500 miles of rail
road between the cause Of the trouble
and its remedy the car shortage in
creased rather than decreased, so the
commission cnose another remedy.
Publicity Bring Results.
The railroad commission began Civ.
CONTINUED on para TWol
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
'PLANS COMPLETED
FDRSHOW down IN
HOUSE TOMORROW
Developments In Submarine
Tangle Are Rapidly Coming
Into Shape
BRYAN AT CAPITAL BUT
WILL NOT OPPOSE WILSON
Vote viii Be On Tabing Le-
mOre's ReSOlutiOns---An
other Vote Later

Washington, Mar. 6.-Developments
which may guide the administration in
its future handling of the submarine
question took rapid shape here today.
Plans were practically completed for
a "show down. in the house tomor-
row ON the resolutions warning Ameri-
cans not to sail on armed belligerent
vessels.
Col. + M. House, President Wilson s
personal envov to Europe, returned and
was scheduled to give the president i'm
portant information concerning the at
titude of Germany and other warning
nations toward the United States.
The photographer copies of alleged
British admiralty orders FOR armed mer-
ehantmen to attack submarines were
due to arrive at the state department.
These documents were obtained by Ger
many and sent here to justify the order
for submarines to torpedo armed ships
without warning.
Another sub-surface influence was
the presence of w. J. Bryan at the cap
itol. He planned to entertain eight rep
resentatives at luncheon, but he and his
friends denied plans for open opposition
to President Wilson s preparedness and
submarine policies would be discussed.
BRYAN leaves late today for Whining
ton, Delaware, from which city he will
start west on a lecture tour.
Despite tae elAmor for test on the
merits of the warning resolutions it be
come certain today that the vote in the
house would be on the proposition Of
tabling Representative McLemore's res
olutions. Ultimately, however, leaders
believe a ballot strictly on the merits
of warnings will be unavoidable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Idaho Democrats Split On
National Committeeman

Boise Idaho, March 6-With an open
split between factions of the party
threatened as a result of the fight for
national committeeman between Robert
II. Elber. present committeeman, and
Jerome J. Day, of Moscow, the demo
cratic state central committee met to.
day to name the time and place for
holding the convention to name dele.
gates to the st. Louis convention. The
Day faction is insisting on a preferen.
tial primary. If this is denied it is
understood a separate convention will
be held and contesting delegations sent
to st. Louis.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Santa Monica Mayor
viii Tackle the Minister

Santa Monica, Cal, March 6.-"Rev
Boyd s sermon was an insult to every
body living in California. I will reply
to it even if have to hire theatre
to do so," Secretary R. Haddon, Santa
Monica chamber of commerce, said to
day, referring to the sermon of Rev
w, j. Boyd, delivered last night at the
Ocean Park Methodist church.
Denouncing the proposed bathing suit
Easter Sunday parade, the minister said
in part:
"An Easter Sunday parade is an in
suit to Christianity. Many people com
ing to this state have left all religious
training behind them-have forgotten
once this state is reached, all of the
lessons they have been taught in theii
eastern homes, churches and Sunday
schools"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Nevada Banker Wants
To Go to the Senate

Reno, New, March GA. H. Howe
secretary of the Goldfield Consolidated
Mines company and vice president and
general manager of the John S. Cook
company bank of Goldfield, today an,
nounced his candidacy for the repub
lican nomination for United States
senator to succeed Senator Key Pitt
man.
Howe was formerly private secretary
to United States Senator Thomas H
Platt. of New York.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06

greatest of the world war. In command
of Captain Burgraye Count Won Dohna.
Scholdien, the little vessel, with its
picked crew, slipped out Of Wilhelm.
shaven, lodged the British cruisers AMI
early in January created a reign Of ter
ror on the sea. The Moewe S identity
was first learned by the world when one
Of her victims, the Appam, with a prize
crew in charge, entered Newport News.
Other prizes were sent to neutral ports,
and a number were destroyed.
The crew has been decorated with
iron crosses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
By Wilbur S. Forrest.

Omitted Press staff correspondent.)
London, March G,-England' 3 com
mercial campaign against Germany and
Austria after the war will have de-
moralizing effect on American export
trade. American business men with
large interests in London declared to.
day.
Prohibitive tariffs on foreign goods
are considered certain after the war
English manufacturers, merchants and
bankers arc almost unanimous in their
demand for high tariff, and heavy
tax on the foreigner. These measures,
iuitially aimed at Germany and Aus
tria, cannot help but have a disastrous
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
TWO ZEPPELIN RAIDERS
COVER MUCH COUNTRY
Sail Over Several Counties
Killing Three Men, Four
Women, Five Children

London, March 6-Zeppelin raiders
killed ~ persons and injured 80 in an
attack on the northeast coast of Eng.
land last night, it was officially an
nounced today. Two raiders dropped
bombs in Yorkshire Lincolnshire, Hut
land, Huntington, Cambridge, Norfolk,
Essex and Kent.
The dead are three men, four women
and five children.
Although the original admiralty
statement declared two Zcppelins par
tieipated, it is now believed three took
part in the attack.
Forty bombs were dropped, wrecking
houses on two terraces and damaging
several shops.
The counties of Yorkshire, Lincoln
shire, Norfolk, Cambridge, Huntingdon,
Essex, Kent and Rutland, raided by
Zeppelins, extend along the east coast
of England from the southermost part
of the island almost to the Scottish
border. They are thiekly populated
and fringed with seaside resorts.
The raids extent is perhaps the
greatest in the wars history. 1t was
the twenty-first and brought the total
of killed by German air bombs up to
242, while 492 have been injured Sew
'eral large munition manufacturing
towns are within the affected area. The
counties of Essex and Kent adjoin Lon
don.
Soaring higa over the towns and cities
in their path, the zeppelins showered
high explosive ald ia endilry bombs on
the homes of workingmen, according to
the admiralty account. One entire
block crumpled in a whirl of fire and
smoke as the missiles descended
In the ruins of wrecked dwelling an
aged woman, bedridden seven years
was found uninjured. She did not re.
ceive a scratch
After crossing inland from the east
coast, the air fleet moved eastward. II
was observed to change its course re-
peatedly, finally soaring in huge
circle high overhead, evidently uncer,
tain of its position. Finally one of
the Ieppelins detached itself from the
squadron and hovered motionless over a
village, dumping veritable hail of ex
plOsives upon the houses, until its sup.
ply was evidently exhausted. Then il
rose suddenly to great heightn and
vanished, the glare from burning build
ings Illuminating it dimly against the
sky until it was lost to view.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
JUDGE IRWIN DEAD

Aberdeen, Wash, March 6.-Superior
Judge Mason Irwin died at his home at
Montesano at noon today. Grief over
the death Of his wife year ago is be-
leved to have fastened the end. Since
her death his health has been poor and
he has mourned increasingly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
London Donhts sEorv.

London, March 6.-Several London
newspapers expressed doubt today that
the German raider Moewe had eludcd
the British blockading fleet and return.
ed safely to Wilhelmshaven, as an
nounced by Berlin They believed tho
story was circulated to throw pursuing
British warships off the trail.
The Times war expert, however, ae-
cepted the Berlin statement as true.
He wrote:
"The possibility OF an entcrprising
captain breaking the blockade inward
as well as outward has frequently been
demonstrated. The Moewe's e captain GER
tainly executed a desperate adventure
of skill aud courage"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
FRANCIS IS NAMED

Washington, March 6.-Presi-
; dent Wilson today nominated
; David R. Francis, of st. Louis,
; as ambassador to Russia. He
. will succeed George T. Mayre,
; of San Francisco, who resigned
; on account Of i'll health. Francis
; is a former governor of MissOu-
; ri, was secretary of the inter-
; Tor under President Cleveland,
: and president of the Louisiana
; purchase centennial exposition
; in 1904.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
FRANCIS is CONFIRMED

Washington, March 6.-The senate
this afternoon confirmed President
Wilson s appointment of David R. Fran
els to succeed George T. M[arye as am
bassador to Russia.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
COPIES OF THE ENGLISH
ORDERS ARE RECEIVED

Washington, March 6.-The
state department today received
appendices and Photographic
copies Of the alleged British
admiralty orders directing arm
ed merchantmen TO attack sub
marines. The documents were
forwarded to Washington by
Germany, as reasons ror the
Teuton campaign or torpedoing
armed ships without warning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
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WEDDERBURN IN DANGER

\; Marshfield, Or, Mar. 6-Wed-
x derburn, a little town at the
4: mouth of the Rogue river, may
4; slide into the river if rains do
X not cease today.
!; The slide already has begun
= and citizens nave fled to houses
I; on the hills. Eleven inches of
4 rain have fallen in less than a
I; week. The river is rising. The
4 general store, hotel, warehouses
4 an1 cheese factory are said to
4 be in immediate danger,
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06

London, March 6.-Reports
from Santos, Brazil, to LlOyds
today declared 445 or more pas
sengers and crew of the Span
ish steamer Principe de Astorias
were missing and believed lost
in the wreck of the vessel on
reef, off the South American
coast. She was en- route to Bue-
nos Aires from Barcelona,
Spain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
Germans Claim to Have Cap
tured 100 Square Miles Of
Territory
WRECK FRENCH FORTS
But FAIL TO PIERCE LINES
Fifteen Days Of Battle Finds
COmbatants Still Locked
In Death Grip

London, Mar 6.-Official announce.
ments from both Paris and Berlin today
indicated that, following the repulse of
the Germans on the Douaumont plateau
where they concentrated their attacks
on the French center, Teuton troops
withdrew and did not attempt any
fresh assaults last night 1t is believed
that no more advances will be launched
in that region until plenty of heavy ar
tiliery is available to support the in
fantry.
Elsewhere around Verdun infantry
fighting almost ceased during the night.
On the east bank of the Meuse, north
OF Nerdpn, Berlin said there were min
or operations, which resulted in the cap
turc of II French officers and 934 men.
Paris did not mention this, dismissing
all infantry engagements with the state
ment that they were "unimpOrtant.
There was, however, severe artillery
battling on tne left bank of the Meuse,
west of DouaumOnt and on the WOevrc
lain. In the Cheppy woods and along
the AvocOurt Malancourt road German
POSITIONS were swept with heavy ar
tiilcS f-ils all night, though no at
tempt wa, made to seize those works
whlch suffered from the continuous ex-
plosions.
London, March 6-Pounded night and
day by a rain of heavy caliber German
shells, Forts DeVaux, De Tava Nles a !
Moulainville, defending Verdon, have
been almost completely destroyed, ac-
cording to Amsterdam dispatches to-
day.
Another report said 10000 Germans
hGve been heavily repulsed with con
siderable slaughter, while attempting to
throw pOntoon bridges across the Meuse
in the vicinity of Samogneux.
Latest Berlin official dispatches did
not confirm the report that Fort dep.
pc. two miles northeast of Dcrqvannes
had been stormed and cap.Jrrd by tie
Tcntons, after artillery Trepa:alion
had laid it in ruins
On this, the fifteeutr day IF the
g'rat battle, the Germans are ocnteri =
thei' terrific attack Or the French ccr
te', on the plateau OF HOuoumOn.. There
have been sanguinary clashes IN the
Fresnes woods which arc littrrcd with
dead and mangled. The main struggle
hcwever is raging on two mile froE'
f. ON Haudremont woods e DOuoumont
Advancing under curtain III shrapGc
anG high explosive Shelf fire, the
French are reporting ,aunchi1g repeat
e9 counter attacks in desperate rffort
to reeapture the important keystut
position Of Douaumont.
At Least $4,000 Dead.
Combined losses of the two armies
according to the latest estimates tota
p'cre than 100000. The lelG viii, il i,
believed, number over $4,000.
/ Ftrlin declares that in their Vrrd ,
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06

McAIinnville, Ore, March G.
Mrs. Anna Booth was placed on
trial for the second time today
for the murder Of her husband
last October. William Branson,
indicted with her, was convict
ed of second degpe muhjler
three weeks ago. Mrs. Booths
first trial resulted in hung
jury.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
MAYOR OF CLEVELAND
FOR TERM OF FOUR YEARS
Is StudiOus, Small and Spec
taCled and Noted for Hav-
ing No Close Friends
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WHAT MRS. BAKER SAID j

Cleveland, Ohio. Mar. c. !
Mrs. Newton d. Baker, wife of ;
the new secretary of war-elect, !
was prosecuting a number of al. \
legged bad egg dealers as leader !
of the Housewives League when >
she heard the news. She said: !
" | seems to be fate that Mr.. J
Baker, who belongs to almost )
every peace society in the world }
should be named. But l feel J
he owes this duty to his coun- J
try, which is demanding every !
service that can be given. I am !
a pacificist, but not a peace at J
any pricer. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06

NhN Wv h'NilliNh AllN pUIllullu VI Stt-
retary of the interior when President
Wilson formed his cabinet
Newton Diehl Baker retired as mayor
of Cleveland, Ohio, on January l, after
four years service in that office.
His first experience in public life was
in Washington as private secretary to
Postmaster General William L. Wilson,
in Grover Cleveland 3 second admins
tration. Wilson came from Baker =
state, West Virginia After the elec-
tiOn of Mckinley to the presidency
Baker moved to Cleveland and became
Junior law partner to close friend
of Tom l.. Johnson, afterward the ia.
NOUS "people's mayor" of Cleveland
johnson was attracted by the yourc
man, and when, in 1901, johnson be.
came mayor he had Baker named as as.
sistant city solicitor. Shortly afterward
Baker became city solicitor, and served
in that office until johnson was de.
feated in 1909.
In 1911 Baker himself was elected
mayor of Cleveland, and was reelected
IN 1913. He was not q candidate in
1915 when his party went out of mu.
nicipal office in Cleveland.
Baker is studiOus, small, spectacled
man. He is noted in his home city as
having no intimate friends. preferrino
to bury himself in his study when not
engaged on public business.
His friendship for President Wilson
dated from Baker g fight in the nation
al democratic convention at Baltimore
when he made the fight against the
unit rule that practically insured VII
son S nomination. Baker led the min
ority of the Ohio delegation that favor
ed Wilson.
Baker was born in Martinsburc. W
Va, December 3, 1871, and was grad
uated from Johns Hopkins and Wash
ington and Lee universities.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06
BAKER ACCEPTS PLACE

Cleveland, Ohio, March 6. -
Newton D. Baker, former may
or of Cleveland, announced to-
day that he had accepted Presi-
dent Wilson's offer of the sec
retary of wars jOrtfolio.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-06

Washington Mar G.-Newton D. Bak-
er, former mayor of Cleveland is Presi-
dent Wilson's choice for secretary of
war, the White House admitted today.
He twice declined the portfolio of sec
retary of the interior when President
Wilson formed his cabinet.
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445 PASSENGERS DROWNED

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MRS. BOOTH ON TRIAL

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-09
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
CHATS OVER PHONE THOUGH
SHIP FIFTY MILES AT SEA

Washington. D. c.. May s.-If dis
cipline permitted, sailors at sea could
talk by telephone with their wives
or sweethearts on shore. Captain
Lloyd H. Chandler. Of the battleship
New Hampshire. demonstrated thix
yesterday when, standing on the
bridge OF his vessel nifty miles or the
Virginia capss. he chattsd easily by
wireless telephone with his wife. who
sat in the ONCE OF the Secretary OF
the Navy.
The experiment was one OF the fea-
lures Of the second days program N
the three day mobilization by the
Navy Department Of the various
means OF communication which would
be available for its use in time Of war.
In addition to talking with the de-
pArtment In washington and maktug
hourly reports OF the movements Of
his ship, Captain Chandler talked by
wireless telephone and long distance
phone combined with the Great Lakes
Naval Training Station at Chicago.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon
Secretary Daniels gave verbal instruc-
tons to Captain Chandler 70 proceed
inside the Capes and up to tho mouth
of the Potomac River. from which
point this afternoon ana evening the
hattleship will be in wireless tele-
phone communication with tho Naval
Academy at Annapolis