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VOLUME ONE. KETCHIKAN. ALASKA. FRIDAY. M.- C 26. 1916. _NUMBER 208
WAR NEWS FROM
CROSS WATERS
ITALIANS ARE HARD PRESSED BY AUSTRIANS
WHO ARE STILL GAINING
ROME M •> -• —Disconcerning re
ports are hourly received from the ;
front. The latest is to the effect that ‘
the Ayer1 .. :e steadily continuing
their drive across the frontiers The
fighting .o.vrvsr. has been shifted
to the eastward between Astia and
Assa. The slaughter is said to be
terriSc.
One Austrian airship and a gun
boat were destroyed by Italian war
ships while in action on the upper
Adriatic sea. The crew of both were
taken prisoners, says a dispatch front
Brindisi
BERLIN. May 26. — Exchanged
wounded soldiers who have been
brought here, report of the ili-treat
ruent received at the hands of the
French while prisoners. According
to them, taey were extremely mis
treated and suffered considerable.
A dispatch from Athens received
here last evening says that both the
Italian and French ministers, repre
senting their respective country in
Greece, have been recalled. The rea
son for the recall is said to be due to
‘he fact that they failed to obtain
permission from the Greece govern
ment to transport Serbian troops
through the country
ATTORNEY WARDER
COMING ON DOLPHIN
Attorney Warder, one of the most
• devoted democrats in Ketchikan left
a day or two ago his business here
just for the mere purpose of attend
ing the democratic convention—which
shows his devotion—ar.d is expected
to return tomorrow on the Dolphin.
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CROWD JEERS MAYOR.
NEW YORK May jo.—In the wire
tap pi;, t inquiry. Mayor Mitchell was
the chief witness. The Mayor de
noun. d the Catholic priests on
whose information the jury bases
their indictments against two sub
ordinate ofieis'.s- The Mayor was
jeered by the crowd.
The priests who were denounced
by Mayor Mitchell have expressed
their intention t bring an action for
the rec very of damages alleging de
famati . of character.
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D E PL Tv AND GUARD RETURN.
Deputy Marshal W. B. Sharp and
Guard N Hows.;:. who left for Juneau
where they had been called to attend
the court as witnesses in the Krause
murder case, returned on the Alaska.
The cases were put over until the
next term of court.
WILL LE E ON THE MARIPOSA.
Mrs. ' ife of E. V. Boyle,
former o. <•: Cordova who has
been in the hospital recovering from
an operation f - appendicitis which
was perform-"! some three weeks
ago. was well enough to leave the
hospital yesterday and is now at the
Revilla hotel w:ih Mr Boyle, who has
been staying -her- since he arrived
from his I. .;: town on the 11th insu,
having fcr*n hastily summoned here
by the sudden illness of Mrs. Boyle,
which neeessi;a'-d her leaving the
boat on which she was rtaveling
homeward, at this point for medical
treatmen" Mr and Mrs. Boyle will
continue their journey to Cordova on
the Mariposa, which is due here to
morrow northbound.
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TEXAS GUARD
TO BE TRIED
FOR REFUSAL TO RESPOND
TO THE CALL THEY
WERE ORDERED.
WASHINGTON. May 26 —The war
department today decided to take ac
tion against the Texas national guard
■ ho refused to respond to the call for
their services. A court martial has
been ordered to convene in the near
future for the purpose. A minute
probe into the motive for the refusal
will be gone into, said an official to
day.
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KRAUSE GETS THIRTEEN YEARS
JUNEAU, May 25.—This morning
Edward Krause was brought before
the court and sentenced to serve 3
years in prison on the charge of im
personating an officer.
On the charge of kidnapping, of
which he was convicted by a jury, the
court gave him ten years. Judge
Jennings stated that he was sorry
the maximum was not greater.
On the remaining charges, the court
deferred passing sentence until the
next term of court.
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DOINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
JUNEAU. May 25.—At this morn
ing's session of the Democratic con
vention, George Forest was chosen
permanent chairman and Harry Mor
ton permanent Secretary. The ma
jority of the delegates favor Attorney
Grisby for Attorney General. Thomas
Donohue for National Committeeman
although the Cheney followers are de
■ermined to make a hard fight.
It is thought that the convention
will finish its labor this evening.—
Juneau Empire.
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FOR RENT — Nicely furnished
room- Apply at the Messenger of
fice.
1 STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
JUST ARRIVED I
A new line of 1
Hen’s Hats and Caps I
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It is time for you to discard that 1
old hat and get one of these new 1
up-to-date styles 1
Our furnishing and shoe stock 1
is brim full of new creations. I
Let us dress you up at a small 1
cost. 1
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P. J. GILMORE The Clothier |
MAY RECONCILE
OLD IRELAND
LLOYD GEORGE IS GIVEN
NECESSARY AUTHORITY
TO ACCOMPLISH JOB.
j
LONDON'. May 26.—It is admitted
i here that Lloyd George has been giv
en authority to reconcile Ireland, and i
I to that end. he purposes devoting a
‘ great deal of his time and energy ,
said an official today. Leaders of the
various factions are in conference in
an endeavor to promulgate plans that
the work of reconciliation may be
worked to better advantage. Mean
while. Premier Asquith has made ..
i personal request upon the members
? of the house to refrain from debat
ing the Irish question while the solu
I tion is being sought.
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PROMINENT VISITORS
IN OPR MIDST
Dr. C. P. and Mrs. Fordyce. of
Grand island. Nebraska, arrived yes
terday from the States and will re
main in Ketchikan several days.
Dr. Fordyce. is the surgeon-in- j
charge of the State nospital for sol
diers and sailors at Grand Island,
and is here on a vacation Meanwhile
he intends to secure material for pub
lication about the territory. The doc-'
tor is a school mate of Dr. B. My
ers and both are enjoying each oth
i er's company.
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LONDON, May 25.—The Germans
after they had lost thousands of men.
recaptured Douamount yesterday
from the French. On the other hand
the latter won back rrom the former
the trenches on the outskirts of Cu
miere that they had lost early in the
day. Both sides are bringing fresh
troops into action.
Subscribe for the Progressive
Miner—only 75 cents a month.
TAKE ACTION
EXPRESSES HIS WILLING
NESS TO TENDER GOOD
OFFICE FOR PEACE.
SPEECH MUCH PRAISED
Newspapers Are Commenting
Very Favorably of The
Generous Intention.
CHARLOTTE, .V C.. May 26 —
President Wilson's speech delivered
before a large audipnce yesterday,\
has drawn very favorable comments ;
from the local newspapers in par- j
ticular and from the press at large in :
general. His speech has been given i
much prominence, due to the fact that ;
he expressed himself in favor of the
suggestion that the offer of his good i
office be made to the warring nations !
wish the view of ending the war.
which he hopes will soon come to an i
end.
SULZER RECEIVES
THE NOMINATION
When about ready to go to pres^,
the Juneau Empire sent the following
message:
JUNEAU, May 26. — Nomina
tion of Charles A. Sulzer for can
didate for delegate to congress
from Alaska was made this morn
ing unanimous. In His speech of
acceptance, Sulzer said that if he
is elected he intends to work for
Alaska as no man ever worked.
His speech was received with wild
cheers. Other nominations will
be made this afte-noon.
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NEW YORK, May 26.—Roosevelt
is scheduled to speak at St. Louis
next week, it was, announced today.
Three-Magazine Model Eight Linotype
In use now at the Progressive-Min
/ er of 'ce. It is useless to say that the :
! who., iorce is highly pleased with the
change of the machine. With the'
above model, time and labor will be
• saved and the public will be benefit- j
ted to the extent of a good and regu
lar service instead of the “hit and
miss" service heretofore given. As 1
we remarked before, the people of!
Ketchikan have been very generous l
in the past, and never complained.
As evidence of our appreciation, we |
propose to give them from now on,
th^ best in us.—[Editor.]
GERMANS ARE
GAINING GROUND
THE FRENCH ARE I ORt ED
TO CONCEDE A DEFEAT
IN VERDUN FRONT.
LONDON. May 26. — The tide of
ihe luulte on the Verdun front is said
to favor the Germans, and tiie French
have been forced to concede as much
The Paris war office today acknowl
edges the truth of the report that they
nad been repulsed on two different
attacks and have lost grounds in the
failure. The losses on both sides are
said to have been enormous.
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KETCHIKAN IS
NOT LACKING
Nobody need to walk these days.
This is due to the fact that Mr. Cas
person. one of the most enterprising
men in the city has brought in from
the States one of the best Jitney cars
iu the country, and says thai he shall
be at the service of any one from now
on Later another will be brought
in as he expects much business along
that line, specially during the tourist
season. Mr. Casperson is to be com
mended for his enterprising spirit
and contributes much toward keeping
Ketchikan to the front.
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EVELYN THAW MARRIED.
NEW YORK. May 26. — It was
learned today that Evelyn Thaw had
married "Parlor Dancing' Jack Clif
ford last evening.
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THE JEFFERSON COMING.
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SEATTLE. May 26.—The steamer
Jefferson left this morning at nine
o'clock with the following passengers
for Ketchikan: J. E. McFarland and
Jack MeEsehom.
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LONGSHOREMEN TO GO
ON STRIKE IN JUNE
SEATTLE, My 26.—The longshore
men yesterday made a formal demand
on the employers for an increase of
wages effective the first of June.
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ONE AMERICAN SOLDIER
KILLED: TWO WOUNDED
COLUMBUS, May 26. — A report
was just received to the effect that
in an attack by Mexican bandits up
on an American engineering corp that
was accompanied by a small escort
of soldiers, one American soldier was
killed and two were wounded. Two
Mexican bandits were killed and sev
eral wounded. The attack took place
south of Los Cruces.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
It has been ordered by Ho;i. Rob
ert W. Jennings, that the time for
holding the liquor license "elecction’’
will be TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1916, in
stead of June 1st. 1916.
The voting will take place at the
Council Chambers, in the City of Ket
chikan. Alaska, and the polls will be
open to the public continuosly from
9 o'clock a. m. to S o'clock p. m.
(Signed) E. S. STAUKPOLE.
United States Commissioner
DOINGS IN T E
DISTRICT COURT
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A FEW MORE CASES TO COME UP AT THIS TERM
OF THE COURT.
Wednesday Afternoon Session.
In the case of the United States
vs. J. Costa, 'the jury returned a ver
dict of assault with a dangerous wea
pon.
The civil case In which Ollio Gray
,s the plaintiff and J. \V. Kelson is
the defendant. Attorney Cosgrove
moved to put the case over to the
next term of court. The motion was
denied.
Antonio Hernandez charged with
telling liquor to Indians was acquit
ted by the jury and discharged from
custody.
The case of the Pure Food Com
pany vs. Anacorates Fisheries Com
pany was continued.
Thursdy Morning Session.
The case of Manuel Sanchez, charg
ed with perjury, came to trial in the j
District Court this morning. J. V.
Shoup representing the defendant.
The government alleged that San
chez swore falsely in a criminal case !
before Judge E. S. Stackpole.
Afternoon Session.
United Status vs. Manuel Sanchez.
COTTON BALL FOR
THE PARK FUND
Tomorrow evening at Red Men's i
Hall. Dancing from h to 12 o'clock
p. m.
Reception Committee -— Mrs. F. J. '
Hunt, Mrs. Clias. Taylor, Mrs. Beeg
le. Mrs. Hoover, Dr. Beatrice Dickin
son.
Floor Committee—Mrs. Dale Hunt.
Mrs. Ed. Howard. Miss Kathleen \
Rounsetel.
Refreshment Booth—Mrs. Pitting- I
er, Mrs. Spaeth, Mrs Edwin Samp
son, Mrs. Ed. Conradi, Mrs. Julia |
Thompson, Mrs. Chas. Deppe.
Ice cream cones will be sold so j
don't forget to bring your nickles.
Tickets 50c each at Rvus & Walk
er Drug Stores.
SAN ANTONIO, May 25.—General j
Funston's request for more coast ar
tillery, has been refused by the war
department. The reason for the re
fusal is said to be due to the fact |
that General Carranza notified the j
secretary of State that he had sent j
a note for which he asked an answer
before proceeding any further. It I
has been semi-ofiieially announced ’
that the general tone of the note is \
very friendly and that possibly it
contains another request for the j
withdrawal of the United State |
troops from Mexico.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 25. — The j
report was brought in this morning !
that two British cruisers were hover- ■
ing off the California coast.
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PARIS, May 25.— The situation at
Verdun is expressed in the following
brief ri-pori just received, "Verdun
struggle unabated.”
The deVndant was charged with com
i ting perjury at".! was found guilty
1>; a jury. Defendant waived time of
sentence and the court set Saturday
at 10 a. in., for the time of passing
sentence.
Angel Delacirrlna, charged with
assault plead not guilty, came into
court and withdrew his plea of not
guilty and plead guilty to “simple as
sault.” Defendant also waived time
of sentence and the court will sen
tence him on Saturday morning.
J. Costa who was found guilty by
a jury of assault with a dangerous
weapon with the intent to kill, wound
or mauue. waived time of sentence
and will be sentenced May 27th.
The case of the Pitre Food Fish Co.
vs Anacorat.es Fisheries Co., was re
sumed and evidence taken.
Friday Morning Session.
Glut Jacobsen, a subject of Norway,
was admitted to citizenship this
morning.
The case of Ollie Gray vs. Jens W.
Rolson. to recover real property, was
set down for trial immediately after
the last criminal ease.
REFERENDUM PROV ES
PREPAREDNESS FAVORED
WASHINGTON, May 26.—A refer
endum taken by the United States
Chamber of Commerce throughout
the country, shows conclusively that
the people are in iavor of prepared
ness by an overwhelming majority.
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ENORMOUS EXPORT TRADE.
WASHINGTON, May 26.—The de
partment of commerce today an
nounced that the export trade will
reach the enormous figure of five
billion dollars by the end of the year
1916.
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LINDERBERG IS ARRESTED.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 26—Jafet
Linderberg, the Nome millionaire was
arrested this morning near the Ore
gon line on a bench warrant charging
him with contempt of court, the re
sult of a failure on his part, to pay
a fine for not answering questions
regarding ownership of certain min
ing property.
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LONDON, May 26.—The Germans
are reported to be gaining on the east .
side of the Meuse river.
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
The Mariposa northbound is due
here tomorrow morning, followed by
the Jefferson Sunday and the Sophia
Monday evening.
The Dolphin southbound is due
here tomorrow.
Other boats uniroportod at the time
of going to press.
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