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HaSTI THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE-MINER E^=j
VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN. ALASKA. MONDAY. APRIL 17, 1916. _ NUMBER 175
DEATH OF VILLA
IS REPORTED
BIS BODY IN THE HANDS OF CARRANZA'S ‘
TROOPS SAYS TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGE.
EL FAS'". Aar*! 1*.—ViE* is st was said that Villa’s body had
dead and was buried by his ©wo bee® daiiluwd aid identified.
era - .-. craphk dispatches fran ***** «* ** **
... , - . body of the dead bandit was made
tag hexa-re: '• rts.-s af Carrassas •... . , , , _ ,
possible by the fart that some of
‘K'*- Tr* *«»* was oouvcped m ^ toec-bers of the gang
a series of messages received by eoatseated to lead the Canansa of
Mexkan effiktals a: Juarez, is whkh stab to Villa's grave.
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BL rlLJN DENIES REPORT. HA LI BIT BRINGS HIGH PRICE.
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BERLIN'. April l'.—In :4s da2v SEATTLE, April IT.—Schooners
sasecaeat r:-iay. the war o£ke de- ' loaded with halibut sold their catch
ries the report that the Fre-txs. had for twelve and three quarters cents
captured trenches east ©f the Mease a poond {das a bonus of fifty daOra
-fee lead.
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**“ TWENTY GIRLS
»Front Taaaasa Ledger.!
JOIN IN MUTINY
. i.-i-.''. ■- --■ ’ a sc. ©a
isey ..-in stored “ire secxec today
c me p m .:. the upper harbor. ALL ESCAPED BIT TWELVE;
■■■ -av. - ii.^se... sw says he WERE LATER CAPTURED
owns the re.-. scad ttrc- laborers ess- AND RETURNED HOME.
ployed by Mm, '-ere arrested. Ess- -
s-.-l . .:,'r . .:h ptssessmg mat* SAX FRANCISCO. April IT.—
b.-:r .iar. tas htatg -** permits. Twenty girls in the St Catherine
sa--i ae isue&asd to ©per- Home mutinied yesterday against
iiC 2» -_J _ hetiuihcas, th© management. and in the scrara
A©sS: - v . .-stag <•- men, acd ole that followed, they all made
mean-. :■. the beer north for their escape. Later the officers re
the tt=-e .: its bads. capture*! twelve who were returnee
. ae rere x was purchased is Sas to the haste. An investigation of.
Francises* a si arrive*i in Seattle, the trouble was ordered, which, it l
yezserehy ste&ri the steamer **iasp. A said asay lead to unpleasant dis
It was trsaesferred frem the steam- datum
er to a *. .are rest mgnt ana *
me sc v was rewed t© the east 1**™* HOWELL NOTIFIED
water* y. OF FINDING DEAD MAN
Baaeil =©. > he intended to send -
the ce- . ml- : - -:-e sever scfcj*sE- L'rated States Deputy Marsha:
er ’■Silly S-~ i-ch is three weeks Howell was notified today of the
overdue :-in rh e r :-rt and intend- nn i-ng of a dead man ol* the oeach
e*i to h :i t th i shipment in Seattle and sotne ten feet to the timber
tin *2se r---sei arm-red. fine four miles below Loring. The
-•- party notifying the deputy eool-d
GUESTS ON THE PATTERSON. gsve no other particulars. Mr. Howell
- said that fee would send a man this
Miss Gertrud* Wyferan- and Miss afternoon to investigate.
Etereeth - rir from MetEakat- *
, .., _.* FORMER KETCHIKAN COUPLE
..* .as. t. rt attemoon on me
revet. mrem. the guests LEAVE FOR ANCHORAGE
of Cact. and Mrs. QatEian. return- -
:r.r Stt jF-r z-*- Lrea: [hike. ’ C. E. Richmond and Mrs. Nina
-♦ Rkhnre-ad formerly of this city.
NOTICE. where the latter wH be remembered
- as the excellent pianist at the
Tie fret regular meeting of the Dream theatre are reported fine.
Civic C.ab .2 be h*ii Tuesday Juaeaa on their way to Anchorage
evening, April ire.h. at S ©'dock where they will run a picture show,
hr th-: ’hChambers. A cordial Me Richmonds moved to TV range’,
iavttat in s -xtemied to all ladies when - they left here to take the
interested ir. this work, ar.d every- picture loose there, but have gives
one shtaii Tars cat to help clean it up some tins* ago.
and i-iati'. ; little ::ty.—By or- *
ef the Free de-.t. * Never put table Knen into sonp-;
-» —odes until all stains have been re
Tfee Daily Progre^fn-Minnr de- moved by pooling boiling water
fevered ** rents per month. tferougn the linen.
HAVE PROOF
MERE * MEXICAN ASSERTION
WILL NOT SUFFICE TO WITH
DRAW OUR TROOPS.
HOST BE IDENTIFIED
Mai Who Knew V'm, Will be Sent
to Complete Hu
Identification.
WASHINGTON, April IT.—When
President Wilson was informed of
the death and disinterment of the
body of General Villa, he was ask
ed if the United States' troops would
be withdrawn. The president said
that he will require positive proof
and identification of the dead band
it before he would decide the next
step. However, should the report
prove to be correct, the troops
would be immediately recalled.
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STEAMERS COMING.
SEATTLE, April IT.—The steam
er Humboldt left for the north at
midnight Saturday night with the
following passengers for Ketchikan:.
W. T. Lapp, F. F. Grady, and H.
Smith.
The Farragut sailed at midnight
Sunday with the following: F. W.
Williamson. L. Maihesen, M. E.
Copeland. Mrs. Frazier. C. H. Nolan.
E. Mark. G. Willetts, wife and son.
M. L Lipke, A. Henderson and L
EL Anderson.
t\ THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT
The case of the United States vs.
VV ill jam Asby, charged with the
illeged offense of larceny from one
of the local hotels, was dismissed
h the Com. rtt issioner's court today.
The defendant was represented by
Attorney Warder.
FORTY-SIX YEARS MARRIED.
A dinner was given by Mrs. E.
f. Williams and Mrs. Geo. Morrison
st the former’s home in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pittinger, it
oeing their forty-sixth anniversary
of their wedlock. Covers were laid
for eleven guests.
PRINCE JOHN WILL BE
IN THIS EVENING
The Grand Trank Pacific steamer
Prir.ee John is expected here this
evening on its usual weekly trip to
Skagway and way ports.
DRAPER CLUB MEETING.
Ii is announced that the members
of the Draper Club will meet to
morrow afternoon, April 18 at 2:30
set the home of Mrs. Reynolds.
All kinds or commercial print
ing dene at the Progressive-Miner.
A 1BASSAD0R
IS NOTIFIEE
OF THE DEATH OF THE BAND!!
BODY TO BE TAKEN TO
CHIHUAHUA.
WASHINGTON, April 17. — Th«
Mexican embassy was notified b>
General Garcia who is now at El
Faso that the disinterred remain:
of General Villa had been shipper
for identification at Chihuahu:
where his remains will be exposec
to view to all the inhabitants.
Although the report of the dead
of Villa is discredited by many, th«
genera] belief is that he was killed
and not only wounded as it was
first reported.
MORE SHIPS SUNK.
LONDON, April 17.—One neutral
and one British ship were sunk
yesterday by German submarines.
The British captured four mail
carrying steamers and took them to
Kirkwall. This report was censored
but the news leaked out without the
details.
FRENCH TAKE
1 OFFENSIVE
CAPTURE TRENCHES EAST 01
THE MEUSE RIVER AND
OTHER POINTS.
PARIS, April IT.—Late last Sat
urday, our troops took the offensive
against the enemy with the result
that they captured over a mile of
trenches east of the Meuse river
and south of Douamount, and while
'he enemy put up a strong fight,
they were routed, many being made
prisoners. Yesterday, the offensive
was continued with minor success.
ANYBODY KNOW WHERE
FRED W. WARD IS?
Won’t somebody find Fred W.
Ward and take him by the nape
of the neck, kick his pants and
send him home to his little girl.
She writes.
Postmaster, Ketchikan Alaska.
Dear Sir: I am going to ask a
favor of you. Will you please give
this letter to a newspaper reporter.
I want to find my papa. My papa’s
name is Fred W. Ward. I heard he
went to Alaska, but where, I do
not know. Will you please help me
find him. I am only a little girl.
I shall be so thankful if I can get
my papa Pack.
He is a man five feet eight and
a half. Did weigh 185 to 190 pounds.
He has broad shoulders and dark
hair that was turning gray. Light
b'oa eyes and dark red mustache.
I stall be very' much oblige to you.
Yours truly,
JAUNITA E. WARD,
418 E. 30th St. Tacoma, Wash.
P. S.—Please let me know rf you
find him
STRONG STONE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stores
Heckman Bldg.
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J R dk&borc Pwa. ■» B. Hw«oac Vice-**tea A. R Canon Cashier
Miners and Merchants Bank
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Travelers Checks
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Territorial Depository
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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Watch Repairing and Engraving. Diamonds, Etc.
Berthelaen & Pruell
The Big Curio Store of Alaska
Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curios in all Designs
MAIL "ORDERS A SPECIALTY
KETCHIKAN, - - * ALASKA
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Jno. R. Beegle & Co.
PHONE 143
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Notaries Public and Customs Brokers
OFFICE NEXT DOOK PACIFIC COAST H.H. CO.
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j DECLARES SINKING OF SUSSEX
WAS ILLEGAL AND
> REPREHENSIBLE.
EMPHATIC IN TERMS
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Spent All Day Sunday Putting on
The Finishing Touches
to Reply.
WASHINGTON, April 17.—Fresi-!
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dent Wilson’s last word to Germany ;
is ready for transmission. It is j
said that both the President and
Secretary Lansing worked all day
j yesterday putting on the finishing
j touches on the note. The case is said
j to have been summed up in the
! language of the note as an “illegal
attack.” The President’s declaration >
; in this matter is said to be very
emphatic and cannot be misunder
stood.
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Tl'RKS SUNK THE
HOSPITAL SHIP
BERLIN, April 17.—The morn
ing papers published a statement
purporting to be authoritative to
the effect that the Turkish govern
ment had acknowledged having
sunk the Russian hospital ship re
ported some days sinat. but justifies
its action by stating that the ship
was being used as a transport at
the time.
OLD PIONEER IS GONE
CAPT. GALBRAITH
FORTY-NINER DIES
The Tacoma Ledger of the 9th
contains the following:
Capt John C. Galbraith, who join
ed the California gold seekers in
1S49 and was a pioneer trader in
British Columbia, died here last .
night, age 90 years. While in Cali
fornia, Capt. Calbraith served in the
state legislature and also served
terms in congress as representative
from that State.
Just before the outbreak of the
Civil War he drove a herd of horses
from California to British Columbia
and established trading posts at
the head of Stickene river. He also
. was a pioneer in the fisheries in
dustry in southeastern Alaska. He
was stricken with blindness twenty
years ago while in Alaska.
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MISS DANFORD RETURNS.
Miss Agnes Danford, who spent
the past two weeks in town, the
| guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Shuck, returned to Metlakatla on
the "Good Tidings" with Rev. Mars
j den last Saturday afternoon, much
| improved in health from her visit
I here.
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CARRANZA’S MEN
JOIN IN ATTACK
GENERAL PERSHING SENDS THE FIRST
OFFICIAL REPORT OF ENCOUNTER
EL PASO, April 17.—The first
official report about the attack
made upon the American troops at
Parral by the Mexicans, was re
ceived here for transmisson to
Washington yesterday. The report
was sent by General Pershing in
which he states that the Carranza
forces joined with the civilians in
an unprovoked attack that resulted
in two being killed and six were
wounded. The general says that the
men are safe and well able to take
care of themselves against tho.so
who seem to be inclined to cause
trouble. The mistake, he says, was
recognised before damage was ac
complished and apology proffered.
The above was supplemented by
the report from General Pershing
that a train composed of motor
trucks was attacked by a gang of
bandits last Friday night. The
trucks were loaded with aeroplanes
for the headquarters of the expedi
tion.
ALASKA’S ENORMOUS
COPPER PRODUCTION
MORE THAN FOUR TIMES THAN
THAT OF 1914; OUTLOOK
IS STILL BETTER.
WASHINGTON, April 17. — Tlie
mining of copper began in Alaska
in 1901 and the total output of
the metal to the close of 1915 is
219,913.375 pounds, valued at $34,
919,581. Of this amount, according
to the statistics recently completed
by Alfred H. Brooks, of the United
States Geological Survey, 86,509,312
pounds, valued at $15,139,129, was
produced in 1915. This is more
than four times the output of 1914
and by far the greatest in the
history of the Alaska industry.
Thirteen Alaska mines were oper
ated in 1915 compared with seven
in 1913. A total of 369,600 tons
of ore was mined in 1915 which in
addition to the copper, carried gold
to the value of $153,121 and $455,
204 worth of silver.
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The Pure Food Cannery’s second
line of machinery, has been installed
and everything is ready for opera
tion. This will double the capacity
of the cannery. The management
has had a floating trap built which
will be taken out shortly and put
in position. Can making is in pro
gress with a full crew.
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SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.
Small, cheap grades of coal can
be made to burn better, without
smoke and leaving hardly any ash
or cinders, by sprinkling with salt
and water. A tablespoonful of salt
dissolved in a pint of water is suf
ficient for a hundred pounds of
coal. The coal should be spread
evenly on the floor of the bin when
given the salt water treatment.
Combings bought or made up at
Miller and Stevens’ Beauty Parlor.
CONSTANTINOPLE IS RAIDED.
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CONSTANTINOPLE, April 17.—
Yesterday a hostile fleet of aero
planes ascended «over the city and
the .Dardanelle and dropped bombs
at frequent intervals. No great dam
age was done, however.
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PROF. JONES CALLED SOUTH.
Prof. C. D. Jones of Metlakatla
left on the Alameda southbound
for Bellingham where he has been
called by the serious illness of Mrs.
Jones, who has been in a hospital
there for some months past. It
was thought that Mrs. Jones was
slowly convalsecing but it is learned
with regret that she has had a ser
ious relapse.
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
The steamer Princess Sophia is
due here this evening southbound.
The Prince John will be here this
evening.
Tlie Spokane with the following
passengers arrived in port this
morning: J. Lindgreen, A. Johnson.
L. J. Howard, S. Moss and wife.
T. J. Martell and five third class
cabin passengers. She had about 100
tons of freight for Ketchikan.
The steamer Admiral Farragut
from the south is due here tomor
row morning and also the steamer
Humboldt.
The Dolphin is scheduled to sail
from Seattle today.
From the north southbound are
the Watson and the Al-ICi about
which nothing definite has been re
ceived as to their arrival.
Agent Taylor received a wire
from his company that the steamer
Alaska due to sail from Seattle on
the 20th had been sold out for the
north, to sell no tickets from here.
The Jefferson came in yesterday
morning with the following pass
engers for this port: L. A. Gary, M.
Tyron, C. L. Fenling, W. Gertanner.
I It. F. Stanchfield, Win. Lewis, L.
’ Wallace, E. F. Moore and M. E.
j Robinson.
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THE DREAM j
“SHE GETS A SUPPL Y ’ §
A WESTERN COMEDY, OF THE MUTUAL TYPE. §
A LAUGH, AND THEN SOME
three reels three reels g
I “THE AWAKENING HOUR” g*
A BIG three reel feature, dealing with the great question
of the day. White Slavery.
“ “HIS ONL Y AMBITION" |
A Rip Roaring Comedy. Some excellent stunts in this one. H
Some new BIFFS and BANGS in this one.
By Request By Request g
“The Highbinders”
I Here is that great Chinese picture that we ran last
night. Several have requested another run of it, so we will
run it between the two shows tonight.
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