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VOLUME ONE. ' KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1916. NUMBER 211
STATE OFFICIALS
ARE MYSTIFIED
CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY CARRANZA’S NOTE
HAS NOT REACHED WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, May 30.—Officials of the State Department
are mystic:! over the failure of Carranza’s note to reach the de
partment contrary to expectation. This disappointment is aug
mented, by the fact that the Mexican envoy arrived empty hand
> ed, as it were, and claims no knowledge of what became of the
note that he understood would be received at Washington before
his arrival.
Another feature that is causing considerable worry to the of
ficials is the report that Carranza has ordered the mobilization of
some twenty-two thousand troops in the region of Chihuahua.
TWO POWER BOATS
ON WAY NORTH
BOUND FOR THE KUSKOKWIM
WITH GENERAL CARGO FOR
VARIOUS PLACES.
According to a report from Seattle,
the power boats Kuskokwim and Ruby
will be along here in a day or two on
their way to the westward with gen
eral cargoes for various places, such
as Sand Point, Herenden bay and the
Kuskokwim river. Bethel and other
places. The Kuskokwim River boat
was recently launched at Seattle and
is owned bv the Westward Navigation
Company. The vessel, it is said, will
follow the inside passage route in
charge of Captain S. F. Cottle, form
erly of the steamer Belvedere and a
veteran of arctic waters. Captains
Humphrey and Tinn will accompany
him as far as here to witness the first
performance of the new motorship.
\ The power schooner Ruby, owned
by Shields & Knaflich, is going to
San Point, Herenden bay, Unalaska,
and Bethel, but the bulk of her cargo
is forAthe Kuskokwim Commercial
Com pair, the Union Construction
Compai and for Candle Creek. The
consignments for Candle Creek, where
a new dredge is now in operation,
will be taken up the river from Beth
el by the steamer Quickstep.
The Ruby will have a shipment of
three gasoline drills which will be the
first to be used in the Kuskokwim
mining district. There will be lumber
for Sand Point, and fuel oil for Candle
Creek and the Union Construction
Company.
While at Bethel Capt. Knaflich will
arrange for bringing the power
schooner Bender Brothers to Seattle.
The vess- v frozen in on the Kus
kokwim 'iaa!. year. She will probably
come south with the Ruby, both ves
sels loading salmon at Herenden bay.
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T. G. SPILLMAN AND WIFE
VISITING IN TOWN
Mr. T. G. Spillman and young bride,
registered at the Stedman Hotel yes
terday, but left again today for their
home at Skowl Arm. Mr. Spillman
is interested and superintendent of
the cannery there and made the trip
in connection with the cannery.
Mr. Spillman came here from Seat
tle a couple of months ago, started
the work at the cannery and later
Mrs. Spillman followed. The young
couple were married some 4 months
ago.
ROOSEVELT OPENS
HIS HEADQUARTERS
On His Arrival He Delivered a Speech
And Immediately Left For
Kansas.
CHICAGO, May 30. — Ex-President
Roosevelt arrived'here today and op
ened his headquarters for the coming
national convention of the republican
party. On his arrival he delivered a
splendid speech that was received
with unsurpassed enthusiasm. He
left immediately for Kansas where he
is to deliver several similar speeches
before returning to Chicago.
WASHINGTON, May 31. — The
house adopted a resolution today pro
viding for the increase of the number
of submarines from twenty to fifty,
and to that end an increase in the ap
propriation.
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THE GEODETIC SURVEY
FARED BADLY THIS SESSION
WASHINGTON, May 31—The Coast
Geodetic Survey fared badly at the
hands of congress this session. The
appropriation was cut down by near
ly half by the house. It is thought,
however, that an effort will be made
by the senate to re-instate the item
when it comes up.
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CARRANZA HALTS STRIKE.
COLUMBUS, May 31.—Further re
ports of distributed economic condi
tions in Mexico reached the State de
partment yesterday. Crops are said
to be in poor condition in many sec
tions and spring planting below nor
mal. The defacto government, it is
reported, crushed the railroad strike
in most districts by subjecting rail
road workmen to military rule and
making them liable to court-martial
for refusal to work.
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NEW YORK, May 31.—Twenty neu
tral ships are reported to be detained
at Kirkwall together with their car
goes. Some are said to have dis
charged and are waiting for orders.
STRONG STOVE' CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
JUST ARRIVED
A new line of
\ Hen’s Hats and Caps
It is time for you to discard that
old hat and get one of these new
up-to-date styles
Our furnishing and shoe stock
is brim full of new creations.
I Let us dress you up at a small
cost.
P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier
WILSON DELIVERED
MEMORIAL ADDRESS
ADMONISHES FOREIGNERS TO BE
AMERICAN CITIZENS FIRST
AND LAST.
WASHINGTON, ' May 31. — Presi
dent Wilson delivered th>s Memorial
address yesterday before a large
gathering. In his speech, he admon
ished foreigners who have become
American citizens to be American
citizens first and last. That to be
come American meant more than ac
quiring the right to vote and have a
right to express opinion in the man
agement of the government affairs,
it meant to stand behind the author
ities and the laws of the country.
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BERLIN REPORTS LOSS.
HER LIN, May 31. — The Russian
forces are reported to have forced
their way across the Poslna river in
the Trenteno district and took the
heights on the southern bank and are
now occupying the forts Puntac and
Ordinl
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AMERICAN COLLEGE BOY
PRISONER IN ENGLAND
LONDON, May 31.—It is alleged
by the British authorities that John
.1. Kilgallon, of Far Rockaway. N. Y„
a 17-year-old student at St. Enda’s
college, Dublin, who was arrested
the day the revolution started, was
caught with others in the act of bear
ing arms during the revolt. He is
now a prisoner at Stafford. Eng.
VARIOUS DOINGS
AT WASHINGTON
THE SENATE PASSES HARBOR
AND RIVER BILL FOR FORTY
THREE MILLION.
WASHINGTON, May 30.—Yester
day, the senate by a good majority,
passed the river and harbor bill ap
propriating forty-three million dollars.
The bill will go to the committees of
both houses who will confer in the
matter and report to their respective
house.
A resolution was adopted by the
senate today that provided for a three
day recess during the republican con
vention. Every member has express
ed his desire to attend.
MR. AND MRS. FRED
PATCHING ARRIVE
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patching arrived
this morning on the steamer Spokane
and are enjoying a rest at their friends
residence, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Deppe.
Mr. and Mrs. Patching were only re
cently married at Medford. Oregon,
the home of the bride. They had
known one another for many years.
Mrs. Patching, nee Farnhardt, when
she first came to Alaska, taught
school at Klawock. Later she was
appointed postmaster at Wrangell,
where she served four years. She left
and went to Honolulu where she was
auditor in a big mercantile establish
ment until the outbreak of the war,
when she returned to the home of
her parents at Medford, Oregon. She
has always been a favorite among her
large circle of acquaintances.
Mr. Patching Is too well and favor
ably known to need any introduction
and his friendliness towards all is
unlimited. The whole community will
join the Progressive-Miner in wishing
the newly weds the best in the world.
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For lessening automobile headlight
glare plates so mounted on the outer
rim that they can be swung across
the lens as much as Is desired.
WIRELESS NAN
PASSES BEYOND
WAS APPARENTLY WELL
YESTERDAY, BUT DIED
THIS MORNING.
Well enough yeetercfty to work in
his office until eleven o’clock teat ev
ening, Alfred Boote, wireless operator
In the city offioe of the Marconi Wire
less System, died this morning about
eight o’clock at the office of Dr. Mill
er, to which he had gone for relief.
About eleven o’clock last evening,
after having completed his day’s
work, he spoke to Mr. Buchanan,
head man at the station and told him
that he was glad the day’s work was
over and said that he was all in. Dr.
i Miller stayed with him all night, but
he expired this morning. The doctor
: says the Immediate cause of his death
i was heart failure. ^
! Alfred Boots was born in England,
November 29, 1879. At the time of
i his death he was empl6yed by the
i Marconi "Wireless System, with office
i in the Revllla Hotel, this city. He
was ah Eagle in good standing of
Aerie No. 162. The order will take
charge of the funeral services that
i will be held tomorrow afternoon, un
less other arrangement is made,
which Is probable.
Mr. Boots had been In the country
several years, was well educated, of
good address, accommodating and
pleasant to speak to. He made many
friends who join Mflth his wife and
three little ones to mourn his un
timely demise.
It is useless to say, that Mrs. Boots
has the sympathy of the whole com
munity.
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EAGLES ATTENTION!
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i You are all notified to meet I
j at Red Men’s Hall Thursday at
| 2 o'clock p. m. to attend the fun
\ eral services of Brother Alfred
| Boots. — By order of Worthy
i President, E. A. Teeter.
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FRENCH CAR WINS.
INDIANAPOLIS. May 31.—In yes
terday’s race, Dario Resta, drKing a
' French car, won a three hundred mile
race. The other contestant was in
jured when his car left the track. He
is not expected to recover.
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KANSAS CITY, May 31—Roosevelt
was greeted by the largest audience
ever assembled at one time In the city.
In his speech he urged every citizen
to advocate preparedness and said that
he could see danger In pacificism.
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SALONIKI WAR MOVE
PORTENDS BIG CLASH
ATHENS, May 30. — Exceptional
military activity at Saloniki is believ
ed to portend developments of great
importance. General Howell, chief
of the British staff, and other officers
of the Allies who have been on leave
in Athens, have been recalled sud
denly.
On May 13 Bulgaria was reported
to be sending heavy reinforcements
to the Saloniki front in anticipation
of a general offensive by the Allies.
Since that time dispatches from var
ious sources have reported activity
on the part ot French and British
forces.
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Fresh Olympia Oysters, Dungenes.?
Crabs and Shrimps at the Fish
Market today. (adv.)
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J. E. Chilburg Pres. J. R. Heckman Vice-rres. A. R. Larson Cashier
Miners and Merchants Bank
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Travelers Checks a
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Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Territorial Depository
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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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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REAL ESTATE
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terms on any Real Estate you heve for sale
RENT COLLECTIONS
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CUSTOMS BROKERS—NOTARIES.
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'ANOTHER CAUSE FOR
U. S. TO PROTEST
AMERICAN LINER IS STOPPED
AND THOUSANDS OF SACKS
OF MAIL TAKEN OFF.
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NEW YORK ,May 31.—A Norweg
ian-American liner arrived here yes
terday-and reported having been stopt
near Kirkwall and thousands of sacks
of mail were taken off. This report
was immediately forwarded to the de
partment of state at Washington for
its formation and action.
Officials here are of the opinion that
drastic measure by the United States
government will be taken.
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SON OF BRITISH HERO
IS SENTENCED TO JAIL
LONDON, May 31.—Captain H. R.
White, of the First Gordon Highland
.ei-8 ana son of the late Field Marshal
White, the defender of Ladysmith,
1 was sentenced today to three months
Imprisonment at Aberdare, Wales. He
was convicted under the defense of
the realm act of having attempted to
induce coal miners to, strike in order
to compel the government to show
leniency toward the leaders of the re
bellion in Ireland.
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SEATTLE, May 30.—Jafet Under
berg arrived here last evening and
will sail for Nome next Friday. It
was circulated around today that an
other bench warrant had been issued
at. San Francisco for his arrest on an
other contempt charge. 1
GERMAN-AMERICANS
ADOPT RESOLUTION
COPIES OF WHICH ARE SENT TO
LEADERS OF BOTH POLITICAL
PARTIES.
CHICAGO, May 30.—At a meeting
that was largely attended here by
the German-Americans last Monday
evening, a resolution was unanimous
ly adopted calling upon the leaders of
both parties to nominate candidates
for the presidency men known to be
absolutely neutral. Copies of that
resolution have been sent to leaders
of the respective parties throughout
the country.
CARRANZA’S NEW
NOTE IS RECEIVED
ASK DEFINITE EXPLANATION AS
TO WHEN THE TROOPS SHALL
BE WITHDRAWN.
WASHINGTON, May 31. — General
Carranza's representative received
the note from his chief last evening
and presented it to the Secretary of
State. The note contains a demand
for a definite explanation why the
American troops are not withdrawn
from Mexico, and renews the request
that they be withdrawn immediately.
The secretary promised to give the
representative an answer shortly.
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ST. LOUIS, May 31.—Roosevelt in
his speech here last evening charged
moral treason against the actions of
some German-American citizens. He
was greeted with repeated applause
by an extraordinary large audience.
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WASHINGTON, May 31—The pur
chase from individuals and corpora
tions of all the fuel oil fields by the
government has been suggested. The
Secretary of the Interior has been
asked his opinion as to the advisabil
ity of the proposed plan.
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ticon. Inquire at Progressive-Miner
office.
ROOSEVELT HAS
NARROWESCAPE
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LONG BLADE KNIFE WAS THROWN AT HIM WHILE
RIDING IN CARRIAGE.
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KANSAS CITY, May 30.—Ex-President Roosevelt had a mira
culous escape from assassination yesterday evening on his ar
rival in the city. He was received here by a committee who in
vited him to ride in a carriage to th^. place where he was schedul
ed to deliver a speech, when a man with a long knife approached
the carriage. Owing to the large crowd of the friends of the ex
president in the immediate vicinity, the assassin failed to reach
his victim but threw the knife which struck the door of the auto.
This created great excitement all over the city and had the as
sassin been caught, the people would have dealt him harshly.
While police stood near by, he made his escape. It is reported
that Roosevelt was the least concerned, apparently, as he joked
over the incident later. I
THE GERMANS REPORT
ANOTHER VICTORY
Captured Two Miles Front Between
Deajl Man Hill And Cumieres.
BERLIN, May 31.—The war office
announced today that the army had
captured from the French last even
ing some two miles front between
Dead Man Hill and Cumieres after the
mo^t desperate battle of the war in
the vicinity of Verdun. The victory
is said to be due to the fresh troops
brought in the last few days.
The statement further announces
that the fighting still continues with
unabated vigor and that more gain
will soon be reported.
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ST. PAUL, May 31.—The funeral
services over the remains of Mr. Hill,
it was announced yesterday, would be
very simple. He is said to have left
a fortune estimated nearly half a bil
lion dollars.
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NEW YORK, May 31.—-It was an
nounced today that federal medita
tion would be offered in order to avert
the threatened strike of the commer
cial telegraphers on the eve of the re
publican national convention. This
it is said, may be accepted by the men.
However, the leaders are holding con
sultation and have promised to Tend
ed their decision in the near future.
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+ LET US BE CAREFUL. +
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+ Citizens of the town are +
+ warned to be careful of their
+ fires during this dry spell, and +
■fr also not start any brush fires. +
+ We cannot b.e too careful in +
+ the matter. Carelessness may +
+ cause us years of sorrow. +
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GUILTY OF MURDER.
FT. LEAVENWORTH, May 26. —
Robert F. Stroud, charged with kill
ing Andrew F. Turner, was found
guilty of first degree murder by a
jury in United States district court
here last night. Turner, a guard at
the United States penitentiary, was
stabbed to death on March 26 last, in
the dining hall of the prison. Stroud
is a convict serving _ a term for at
tempted manslaughter committed in
Alaska territory. He pleaded insan
ity.
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THOUSANDS TO GO
ON STRIKE JUNE 1
LONGSHOREMEN ALL ALONG THE
PACIFIC COAST TO BLOCK
TRAFFIC IF POSSIBLE.
SAM FRANCISCO, May 31.—It was
learned today from officials of tlie
Longshoremen Association that at
least, twelve thousand members of the
union will go on strike June first.
The employers’ refusal to grant the
demand for the large increase of
wages is given as the cause for the
strike. The strike will affect every
port on the Pacific and extend to Al
aska ports as well, it was said today.
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H'JMEOLDT AND THE
FARRAGUT ARE COMING
SEATTLE, May 30. —The steamer
Humboldt sailed at eleven o'clock last
evening with the following passengers
for Ketchikan: W. R. Haynes, P. By
dahl, Mrs. J. Olson, Miss E. Frost and
two steerage.
The Farragut left soon after the
Humboldt with Harry Savage, R.
Brandenthaler and C. C. Sears for
Ketchikan.
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ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
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Admirl Watson went south yester
day. Passengers from here were:
W. Girtamer, W. W. Nickerson, W.
Livers, J. R. S. Shuck and wife, J. M.
Tomb and C. Allen.
Spokane came in this morning,
northbound, with several passengers
and freight for Ketchikan.
Northland, northbound, was in this
morning. She is going as far as Sit
ka on this trip.
Jefferson is due here southbound
tomorrow noon.
Al-Ki sails from Seattle June 3.
Princess Sophia arrived at this
port night before last at, 11 o’clock
with the following passengers for
Ketchikan: O. ITanson, J. E. Egildson,
Mrs. C. J. Clemenson.■ H. H. Corney,
W. it. Dickinson. The Sophia had
about eighty passengers on board for
northern points, among the number
being several round trip passengers.
She is due south again next Friday.
Three boats are expected tomorrow
northbound: they are the Farragut,
Humboldt and the Alaska.
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