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VOLUME ONE ___ KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1916. _ NUMBER 192
WAR AVERTED
FOR PRESENT
GERMANY’S REPLY GIVES DIRECT PROMISE
OF SAFETY TO NEUTRAL SHIPS
WASHINGTON, May 6—The of- |
ficial text of Germany’s reply to
President V"'. that has caused
considerable anxiety by its delay,
was received here late last even
ing. While the reply is not satis
factory to the administration in
evert' respect, it can be said to have
avertd open hostility between the
nations for the time being- Ger
many promises that neutral ships
shall not be sunk without a fair
warning- has been given the oc
cupants and given ample time to
hnd safety.
Germany further requests the
United States to bring pressure to
boar on Great Britain to respect
neutral rights, that unless this Is
done. Germany feels she has a right
to reprisals.
NEW YORK. April 6—The last
of the three men, against "horn in
dictments had been found for the
ferry boat robbery, was arrested
yesterday. With the- arrest of the
last one, all the loot of the robbers
was recovered.
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THE COMET IN
FROM SOUTH
THE BIG SAX JUAN HALIBUT
SCHOONER HAS SUCCESSFUL
FISHING TRIP.
The big San Juan halibut schoon
er Comet, arrived in port this morn
ing from Seattle with a crew of
twenty-one men, Captain Ingwald
Hensen, master. The Captain said j
that they left Seattle Tuesday ev
ening and would have been here last
evening only for the bad weather en
countered on the way up. After tak
ing on fuel and offer supplies here,
the Captain and crew will proceed
to Yak tat, where they fished and
secured 97,000 lbs. of halibut last
, trip. At the time they arrived with
the load at Seattle, the halibut sold
for 11 1-2 cents a pound. How
ever, the high price of halibut does
not affect these men as they receive
good wages and are not on percent
age.
Captain Ingwald Hansen was for ‘
a long time resident of Petersburg
where he owns considerable prop
erty, but due to his absence in fol
lowing h' oc lation, his family re
sides at -uaur, Washington.
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WANTED BY THE. CITY.
A 16 or 18 foot skiff in geod con
dition. Apply to the Street Com
missioner, Mr. Brindle. avd. tf.
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ANOTHER BIG DANCE
SATURDAY NIGHT
At Redmen’s Hall. One of the
popular hops, the kind you all like.
Up-to-the-minute music by that two
piece combination and don’t forget,
there’s plenty of it- Be there.
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CARRANZA IS
QUITE DOCILE
AGREES WITH U. S. PROPOS
ITION IN THE SETTLEMENT
OF DIFFICULTIES.
EL FASO, May 6—A reply to
General Obregon’s report of the
compact entered into with Generals
Scott and Funston, was received by
the former from General Carranza
last evening.
General Obregon says that his
government has agreed fully with
every point in the compact, as a
whole, but left a few minor details
that will be thrashed out immediate
ly. The general said that the com
pact entered into seems to be meet
ing with approval from every law
abiding Mexican.
CAMP FIRE GIRLS ENTERTAIN
IN HONOR OF MOTHERS
At the home of Miss Corinne King,
last Thursday evening, the Camp
Fire Gills entertained in honor of
their mothers. Music and singing
followed by a dainty luncheon were
delighted features of the evening.
Among the mothers present were:
Mrs. Ira King, Mrs. Wakefield, Mrs.
Henrickson. Mrs. Reynolds, and the
Camp Guardian, Mrs. Harvey Stack
pole- Additional guests were the
Misses Neita and Mary Mitchell, Mrs.
Allen and Mrs. Carpenter.
NANCE-O’NEIL
America’s greatest emotional star
appears again at the GRAND Sun
day and Monday nights in Prince
Romanoff, a William Fox production
based on Victorien Sardou’s Fedora.
Miss O’Neil will be remembered in
Kreutzer Sonata, where she made
a name for herself^ and the critics
say Miss O’Neil can surely act- In
Prince Romanoff she i# given an ex- I
ceptional opportunity to display her j
marvelous powers of dramatic ex- '
pression. The Fox company has
spared no expense in staging this
six-reel feature as it shows a -work
I of art in staging as well as acting
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
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Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
JUST ARRIVED
i A new line of
Hen’s Hats and Caps
It is time for you to discard that
l old hat and get one of these new
up-to-date styles
Our furnishing and shoe stock
is brim full of new creations.
Let us dress you up at a small
cost.
P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier
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U. S. CAVALRY
GET 42 BANDITS
SURPRISED THE VILUSTAS AND
REDUCE THEIR
NUMBER.
COLUMBUS, May 6.—A squadron
of the Eleventh Cavalry while on the
alert for some of the Villista band
its, surprised a large party and in
the skirmish, killed 42 and routed
the rest; is the report just received
NAVY LEAGUE ON WARPATH, j
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WASHINGTON, May 6. — The;
Navy league, an organization devo'.- i
ed to preparedness, filed a suit In !
the supreme court of the District of '
Columbia demanding one hundred
thousand dollars from Henry Ford 1
as damages for libel- The com- |
plaint alleges that Ford circulated |
malicious reports against the league j
and in opposition to the league’s
activity in preparedness
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DUBLIN, May 6.—Eight rebels
were shot this' morning. They had i
been active in the recent revolution
It is said that more will follow.
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A CONSOLIDATION
OF SOME MAGNITUDE
DETROIT, May 6-—It was an
nounced this morning that plans !
were under way to consolidate eight I
motor manufacturing companies.:
The consolidation will involve some j
two millions of dollars. Both Rocke !
feller and Morgan are said to be ]
interested.
SHIPYARD IS
VFRY BUSY
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WHAT THE NEW ENTERPRISE!
IS DOING THAT ONLY
FEW KNOW ABOUT.
A few minutes conversation with
Air. Clark, of Furber & Clark, the
concern that only recently started
the new shipyard along the Char
coal Point roadway, revealed the
fact that none of the old residents
ever • realized the opportunity of
fered for such an enterprise until
these men came in- Mr.' Clark said
today that they were busy construct
ing five scows, one of which will be
ready the first part of next week.
These scows are for local canneries.
Besides the scows the .ftig boat Ida
M. has been hauled out and will be
repaired. The repair on the tug Is
of some import from the fact that
a new keel and otherwise a geteral
overhauling must be made- Mr. Clark
admitted that he had figured on a
contract for the construction of the
most powerful tug in southeastern
Alaska, and was really expecting to
get the contract soon- The firm is
expecting two more men on the
next trip of the Al-Ki. They are
praciical boat builders.
Airs. Clark and three little ones
are coming on the Al-Ki. The fam
ily will occppy the new house re
cently built by Mr. Clark.
BRITISH LINER ATTACKED BY
GERMAN SUBMARINE AND
ESCAPE.
ONE ZEPPLIN LESS
Was Brought Dowh by a French
Warship Near Port of
Salonijd
LONDON, May 6-—-A report was
received last evening that German
submarines had made a desperate
attack on the British liner Clan Mac
Fadden, in the bay of Biscay. How
ever, the report says that the liner
fought its way clear and made good
its escape.
A dispatch from Athens says that
a French flagship—nane not given—
brought down a Zeppelin yesterday,
when the latter attempted to reach
the allies’ camp near Saloniki. The
machine was completely destroyed;
two men killed and the rest of the
crew captured.
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SETTLEMENT
IS HALTED
OPERATORS REFUSE TO DEAL
WITH MEN ON THE
COMMITTEE.
PITTSBURG, May 6-—Whatever
hope there was of settling the strike
at the Westinghouse munition fac
tory, by a conference between the
operators and employees, was smash
ed this morning when the Westing
house represntatives refused to deal
with the men appointed to meet in
conference- The meeting adjourned
and it is thought the union will
name others.
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WASHINGTON, May 6—The Na
tional Conservation Congress, held
a session yesterday at which George
Condra, of Nebraska, was elected
president.
NOTICE TO JURORS.
Judge Stackpole, Deputy Clerk
of the District Court ft r the
Ketchikan precinct, announces
that the term of court com
mencing Monday, May 8, ow
ing to the absence of the dis
trict judge, will be adjourned
from day to day until the 17th
instant. Jurors, witnesses and
all others interested will please
take cognizance of this an
nouncement.
BIG DANCE AT MOOSE HALL
The committee on entertainment
| announces a big dance at Moose
| Hall next Saturday evening- Good
music and a pleasant evening for all
| Admission 50 cents- Ladies free- 2t
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J. E. Chllburu Pres. .1. R. Heckman Vice-pres. A. R. Larson 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.
Berthelsen & 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. HEEGLE J. H. DAVIES
Jno. R. Beegle & Co.
PHONE 143
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
-Notaries Public and Customs Brokers
OFFICE NEXT DOOR PACIFIC COAST.'S.S. CO.
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WILL FREE ALL
AMERICANS
MEN TAKEN PRISONERS FROM
AMERICAN SHIPS WILL BE
RELEASED.
LONDON, May 6.—The American
ambassador ' was notified today that
the British government had decided
to release all prisoners taken from
American ships, about the capture
of whom the United States govern
ment has made protests- “The best
proof of the acknowledgment of the
right of the American government
to protest, will be given by the re
lease of all the prisoners," said an
official today.
WILSON IS DISCOVERED.
WASHINGTON, May 3—A mild
sensation was created this morning
when the report was circulated that
President Wilsog had written letters
to several senators in which he ’n
sists in the confirmation of Ills
nominee for the supreme court. It
is said that the confirmation of
Brandeis is impossible now.
THE FRENCH EVACUATE
TRENCHES.
PARIS, May 6.—A report was re
ceived that the French had eva
cuated pari of the trenches of the
northern slope of Verdun, the re
sult of an unusually severe bom
badment by the German’s big guns
ATTENTION: The Bartenders’
Union will meet tomorrow at their
hall and at the usual hour. All mem
bers are requested to attend. adv
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ALASKA’S GREAT
IMPORTANCE
IS SHOWN BY THE TRAFFIC
59 BOATS LEFT SEATTLE
IN APRIL.
SEATTLE, May 6—Those skep
tical of the importance of Alaska
have some reason to change their
mind- A perusal of the record
shows that in April, fifty-nine boats
cleared for Alaska ports- Every one
carrying nearly capacity loads, ac
cording to a report given out by
the officials yesterday. Thus break
ing all records of previous years.
And, said an official, the traffic for
the season has just begun.
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BIG WHALER IN PORT.
The big steam whalers, Stars II
and HI of the United States Whal
ing Company, came in port today
on their way- to their station at
Port Armstrong.
A sister ship of the above, Star
No. I will arrive possibly tomor
row.
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Day or night draying done quick
ly by Ketchikan Auto Service- Day
phone 44. Night phone 48. ***
REPORTS FROM
FIGHTING LINES
THE GERMAN GAINS OF LAST TWO MOUTHS
RECAPTURED BY THE FRENCH
LONDON, May 6. — A dispatch
from Paris says that the gains made
bv the enemy the last few months,
was recaptured yesterday by the
French. The recaptured territory
mentioned in the dispatch is that
part of Deadman Hill upon which
the Germans have centered their
fire incessantly for weeks, and re
sulted in the French losing over a
mile of trenches. The recovery of
that territory means considerable to
the allies at the present stage of
the war. With the re-enforcement
of the Russian troops it is thought
that a circle will be drawn around
I he enemy’s lines and a decisive
battle fought in the near future
Germany is said to be rushing
additional troops from every direct
ion, evidently anticipating the move.
PEACE TALK
IS PROPOSED
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS TO
BE CALLED FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
COPENHAGEN, May 6— It, was
announced yesterday that steps had
been taken to bring together dele
gates ‘from every neutral nation to
meet at. The Hague in June to dis
cuss ways and means to bring peace
between the warring nations- The
International Congress, as it is call
ed will invite representatives of
various nations involved in the pres
ent war and may, possibly make
tentative offer to take in hand the
reconciliation of differences and
thus bring an end of the war
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WILL VISIT IN CALIFORNIA.
Miss Eileen Henerickson left on
the Alaska yesterday for a trip to
California. Miss Henrickson is tak
ing her first vacation since she has
been in charge of the bookkeeping
at the New England Fish Co. two
years ago- She will visit the Fields
at. Vallejo, Cal-, and return with
them about the 15th of June
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VALUABLE INFORMATION.
Mr. Raleigh, local agent for the
G- T. Ry. S. S. Co-, advises that he
is in receipt of a full supply of
tariffs and information concerning
the summer tourist trips to and
from the Eastern States and Can
ada He states that every induce
ment is being offered tourists th!s
year, special rates being in ef
fect from the principal gateways
to the leading summer resorts. He
will be pleased to furnish full in
formation to any person desiring
same
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If you want coal or freight de
livered quickly from any dock call
up Ketchikan Auto Service, phone
44 or 48. ***
We do fine job printing
THE NEW CANNERY
IS SHOWING UP
The new Northland Dork Com
pany’s cannery is showing lip rap
idly. The building is far advanced
already and will soon he fa shape
to install the machinery. This
makes the third new constructed
cannery on the Ketchikan water
front this spring. Two within the
city limits proper and the other
just outside of the city. Evidently
Ketchikan will soon ho the busiest
center of activity in the fishing in
dustry in southeastern Alaska. Five •
canneries are now located within a
stone throw of the center of the
city and two coldstorage plants.
“These alone is evidence of the im
portance of the city,” said an old
time resident, and he added, “Watch
us grow ”
CELEBRATES UTH BIRTHDAY.
Master John Cosgrove, eldest son
of Mr. and Mrs- Chas. Cosgrove cel
ebrated his 11th birthday yesterday,
and entertained quite a number of
his hoy friends at the Dream last
evening. Charles Chaplin, dear to
all small boys was the attraction,
and furnished all the fun to the
young host and his guests.
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ABOUT Till: BOATS
Alaska arrived in port south
bound yesterday afternoon- Leaving;
on her from Ketchikan were Miss
Hendrieksen, W. M. Aldertre and
W. J. Rogers
Tlie Dolphin went down this
morning.
The City of Seattle from the
north is due here tomorrow noon.
Other boats from thc north un
reported.
From the south due here are thc
Jefferson sometime this evening.
The Sophia is due here Monday
evening.
The Despatch sailed from Seattle
last evening with 61 passengers.
The Al-Ki and the Farragut are
due to sail from 'Seattle tomorrow
morning.
The Spokane due to sail for the
north this evening.
| In His Latest and Best two reel Comedy Feature
! “A Night In Tk Show ’ 1
Charlie takes in a show himself tonight, he is play= si
ing a double role, first you see him in the Orchestra
Pit, then up in the Peanut Gallary. He can’t behave
in either place. : : : : : :
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