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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916 NUMBER 126
ALASKA IS BEING IN
CESSANTLY BOOSTED
EVERY ROAR IS PREPARING FOR
THE SOMMER RUSH
TOURISTS AND SETTLERS ARE SAID TO BE
MAKING ALL KINDS OF INQUIRIES
SEATTLE. Feb. 18.—Following
a flow of inquiries about Alaska,
every transcontinental railroad is
preparingfor the greatest travel to
the north ever known. The rail
roads have combined and through
pamphlets and other literaries, are
urging the people of the country
to visit the country about which
so very little is known.
From all indications, agents of
the different transportation com
panies are unamious in the belief
that the summer travel will be pro
lific of much good in the develop
ment of the country. Everybody
is speaking of Alaska nowadays,
due possibly to the hard winter in
the states and the combined effort
in the advertisement of the north.
LORIMER’S TRIAL
COMMENCES
THE DEPOSED SENATOR MUST
DEFEND HIMSELF AGAINST
SERIOUS CHARGES
CHICAGO, Feb. 18.—The trial of
the deposed senator, who is charged
with conspiracy in the failure of
the Lasalle Trust and Saving Bank,
commenced this morning.
It will be remembered that Lor
imer was fraudulently elected to
the United States senate some years
ago, and was deposed by that body
Later the Lasalle Trust and Sav
ing Bank failed, and the deposed
senator was charged with others of
conspiracy to defraud depositors.
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MORE MONEY IS WANTED
LONDON, Feb. 18.—Premier As
quith today asked the commons to
authorize the loan of two and one
half billion dollars more.
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BUSINESS IS RUSHING
CHICAGO, Feb. 18.—The Rals
ton Car Company is in the market
today with a bid for eight million
feet of fir lumber to be used in the
construction of flat cars for the
Southern Pacific Railway Company
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AT THE GRAND
“THE MELTING POT,” a great
state right picture of six reels.
All the splendor and brilliant trap
pings of . the Russian court. One
thousand people and five hundred
horses in Collosal scenes. Walter
Whiteside plays the leading part.
Hundreds of people have been used
in the great Kishineff massacre
scenes on the black Easter of
Russia.
Keep your eye on page four for
the date. adv.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 18.—The
worst storm within the recollection
of the oldest inhabitants, is said to
be raging in the northwest from
here and is causing incalcuable
damage. The situation is said to
be critical.
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CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 18.—
The British have lost another ter
rible battle with the Turks, a re
port just received says. The bat
tle which lasted three days was
fought near Batiha, in Mesopot
amia.
W. C. T. U.’ ENTER
TAINS AT BANQUET
I. . E. CHURCH BASEMEN r THE
SCENE OF BIG BANQUET
EAT, TALK, LAUGH
The members of the local W. C.
". U. entertained last evening at
e big banquet in the M. E. Church
basement, the capacity of which
was taxed to the limit. Close on
to eighty people, members and
their guests were seated at four
tables groaning under the tempt
ing and substantial fare prepared
by the ladies. The scene was
gay with much talking, eating and
laughing.
Those who contributed to the en
joyable program which followed
were:
1. Song, “The Ribbon White"
by all.
2. Scripture Reading and Pray
er, Mrs. Julia Thompson.
-3. Roll Call, responded to by
quotations from Frances E. Willard
4. Short talk, “Frances E. Wil
lard Yet Speaketh Through the
Frances E. Willard Memorial Fund”
Mrs. Spaeth.
5. Reading, a poem, “How Still
She Stands,” Mrs. Sampson.
6. Quiz on Memorial Fund, Dr.
Reynolds.
7. Duet, “Beyond the Shining
Gates of Gold,” Mrs. H. R. Thom
pson and Miss Ruth Hall.
8. Our Inheritance, Mrs. Mich
SWEDEN WANTS
U HELP
AND FORCE GREAT BRITAIN
TO RESPECT NEUTRAL
NATIONS’ RIGHT
HER NAIL IS HELD
COMBINED EFFORT OF THE
NEUTRALS IS THE
REMEDY
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. -Swed
en’s representative today eommuni
ated to the department of state the
wishes of his government in regard
to Great Britain’s disrespect for
the rights of the neutral nation.
Complaints have been made by
Sweden that her mail was being
hilc1 by the British and that no
satisfaction nor redress seemed ob
tainable, therefore she represents
that unless the neutral nations com
bine, respect for their lecpective
r ghts may be ignored and requests
co-operation of the United States
;md other nations to unite and
force any Country that may disre
gard the international la« s in re
ference to commerce and to respect
cuj rights.
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DISCOVER THEY
MADE MISTAKE
NOT TO HAVE ADOPTED THE
AIRSHIP BUILDING
POLICY
LONDON, Feb. 18.—Lord Bal
four yesterday in the house of com
mons acknowledged that the gov
ernment made a grave mistake
some years ago not to have adopted
what was suggeted at the time,
and that is to build airships. He
said that had the government tak
en the advice, the country would
not be at the mercy of Germany
today, and her citizens would be
protected from cowardly attacks by
airships.
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LONDON, Feb. 18.—Six neutral
ships arrivedin yesterday and every
one wastaken to Kirkwall for de
tention pending an investigation of
their right to land.
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Dandy show tonight at the
Grand, see the add on page 4. ad.
ener.
9. What the W. C. T. U. Does,
Mrs. B. L. Myers
10. Solo, “The End of a Perfect
Day,” Osborne Williams
Aaronic Benediction
Tills festive ocassion was cele
bra’^' in honor of the great tem
perance leader, Frances E. Willard,
whose birthday falls on that date,
and whose death occured in 1898.
GEMANYOFFERS
, AN APOLOGY
SAYS THAT THE TORPEDOING
OF DUTCH SHIP MAS
A MISTAKE
HAGUE, Feb. 18.—Germany has
notified the government through
her representative here that the
torpedoing of the steamer Artemes,
was a very much regretted blunder
on the part of the portcommandcr.
An offer of appology by the tor
pedo boat commander and crew, and
the payment of indemnity are of
fered in payment of the mistake.
It is said that the officials arc
j in favor of accepting what seems
| to be the proper amendment.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 18.—Elihu
' Root appears to be far ahead of
| any possible candidate for the pres
! idency at this state convention held
| here today. It may be said that
I the members are practically unam
ous for Root. Roosevelt has not
had a look in thus far.
CHICAGO CHURCHES
WELL GUARDED
POLICE ADVISED THE MINIS
TERS TO BE ON THE
ALERT
CHICAGO, Feb. 18.—The pol:te
today sent out a warning to all
the ministers and the Cath die
priests to renew their diligence and
to put more guards at the churches
It is said that in the search for
Crones, the supposed poisoner, the
police discovered a well organized
plot to blow up every church n
Chicago. Following the advice of
the poice, additional guards have
been put on duty at every church.
MAKES ANOTHER DIS OVEKY
BERLIN, Feb. 1.8—Another dis
covery was made recentlyby a Ger
man chemist. The discovery con
sists of a substitute for Manganese
heietofore considered essential in
the manufacture of shells The
r.twprocess makes the importation
unecessary.
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PETROGRAD, Feb. 18.—The sec
retaryfor the recruiting committee
was put under arrest today. No
details received regarding the cause
of the arrest.
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TO BUILD 100 SUBMARINES
BERLIN, Feb. 18.—The depart
ment of war today gave out the
statement that a contract had been
given for the construction of one
hundred submarines. Delivery to
be made early in the spring. The
department is otherwise preparing
to renew the campaign with vigor.
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All kinds of commercial print
ing done at the Progressive-Miner.
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DECLINE’S TO FULLY COMPLY
WITH THE SENATE’S
REQUEST
AND REFUSES DATA
WHICH HE CONSIDERS NOT
OF STRICTLY PUBLIC
INTEREST
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.—Even
though the senate wishes to secure
all the data in reference to the
Mexican affairs, the President still
refuses to give all the information
it is claimed that he possess.
In declining to fully comply with
the senate’s request for the com
plete data, the President said that
he is in possession of information
that does not concern the public.
The senate if informed that in
three years seventy-six Americans
were killed in Mexico, about which
inquiries are being made with the
view of holding Mexico responsible.
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SCHR. PAVLOF IS
REPORTED LOST
IN A HEAVY STORM NEAR
TRINIDAD ISLAND
YESTERDAY
It is reliably reported that the
schooner Pavlof was caught in a
heavy gale off Trinidad Island and
is a total loss, however, the crew
escaped.
The Pavlof entered the port of
Ketchikan onthe 3rd. inst. en route
to King’s Cove.
After many hours of hardships
experienced by the wind and waves
the crew finally landed on Trini- :
dad Island but from the report it ,
is not learned what boat picked
them up.
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DETROIT, Feb. 18.—Two work
men inthe employof the American
Car Company were arrested this
morning, and are being held under
Ihe charge of c onspiracy to blow
up the foundary.
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THE BRITISH TROOPS
HAVE FAILED AGAIN :
LONDON, Feb. 18.—A dispatch
from Ypres today says that the il
tempt of the British troops to re
gain the position lost a few days
ago, had failed. The position men
t.onedin the dispatch is southwest
of Ypres, and was fought bitterly
with heavy loss on both sides.
LONDON, Feb. 18.—Turkey is
reported to have demanded another
loan of Germany, the amount of
which is not known.
At the Grand tonight, see add on
page 4. adv.
PAID PENALTY
WITH HIS LIFE
FOR THE KILLING OF POOR
ANN MULLER, HIS SER
VANT GIRL
OSSINING, Feb. 18.—Schmidt
the murderer of his servant girl
Ann Muller, some two years ago,
was electrocuted this morning. He
died in fourteen minutes.
Schmidt was said to be a priest
and kept the girl as a servant.
He finally got the girl into trouble
and cut her up, sewed her body
in a sack and threw it in the river
where it was found later by the
police. He was tried and con
victed.
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SEATTLE, Feb. 18.—Mrs. Dillar
today announced that she had made
all necessary arrangements for the
re-opening of the Dillar Hotel next
Monday. J. E. Perry has been
retained as manager. It is stated
that the hotel has been re-furnish
er and that everything is new, and
up-to-date.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.—It is
the belief in official circles here
that Mr. Houston was offered the
war secretaryship made vacant by
the resignation of Mr. Garrison,
but that he refused to consider it.
When Mr. Houston was seen, he
postively refused to comment on
the rumor.
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rHE GREAT NORTHERN
TO SPEND TWO MILLION
TACOMA, Feb. 18.—Officials of
die Great Northern announced to
lay that the company had appro
priated twomillion with which to
mild concrete snowsheds through
lie Cascade Mountains. The work
:o commence in the near future.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.—Frank
\. Boyle and Clyde B. Walker were
•e-appointed receivers of thepublic
noney and register of tlic land of
'ice, respectively, with offices at
'uncau, Alaska. .
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“THE ITALIAN”
rIhe six reel Paramount feature
it the Dream tonight is the best
•inure that has ever been shown
r. this town, George Beban, the
jreatest living Character Artist, is
lie star, and his acting has never
ieen equaled in this town befoit,
md we doubt if it will ever be
■pain. The picture is directed by
I’HOS. H. INCE, the man who di
ected “The Bargain” and “The Ty
phicn.” W'e urgently a<>ise you
o liy to see this picture if pos
sible, every man, woman, and child
should see it, as it will hold you
spell bound unit! the finish of the
sixth reel, we would not boost this
so strong if we did not have the
luality. Remember it will be here
jut two nights. Friday and Sat
arday, first show at 7:30 and the
second show at 9:00.
. GERMANY FIS
' NEW DEVICE
WITH A SMALL BALOON THEY
WILL PROTECT THE
ZEPPELINS
WHICH IS DROPPED
/ND CAST A SHADOW OVER
THE ATTACKING
FORCE
NEW YORK, Feb. 18.—A report
was received here today to the ef
fect that Germany had discovered
a way of protecting the Zeppelins
from the gun fire below. It con
sists of a small balloon which is
attached to the Zeppelins and over
the place of attack, the ballon is
dropped, a short distance from the
ground it explodes giving a bright
light that casts a shadow between
itself and the Zeppelins, thus cover
ing the latter and preventing it
from being discernable below, creat
ing a barrier to attack by gunfire.
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CABLE SERVICE
DAY AND NIGHT
BEGINS TODAY AND INCLUDES
ALL HOLIDAYS AND
SUNDAYS
The rrogressive-Miner is in re
ceipt of information fromthe local
U.S. Cable Office that a day and
night service including Sundays
and holidays will begin today pre
vailing at Seattle, Sitka, Juneau,
Valdez and Fairbanks.
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LONDON, Feb. 18.—At a meet
ing of all members of the Church
of England, a vote was taken as
to the policy of reprisals that is
intended to be followed by the home
government against Germany, and
the result showed a decided disin
clination to adopt it.
JEFFERSON IS COMING
SEATTLE, Feb. 18.—Telegraphic
news that ,came too late yesterday
from Seattle says that the steamer
Jefferson left at midnight (last
night) for the north with Joe Fen
ny and Jas. Schlothan and wife,
Thelma Davis and three steerage
passengers for Ketchikan.
The Al-Ki left at two o’clock
this morning and will be ’ followed
by the Evans Saturday evening
and the Northwestern Sunday and
Spokane Monday evening.
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SPOKANE COMING NORTH
The local agent of the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company js in
receipt of advise that the steamer
Spokane will sail from Seattle the
21st, which will make her date of
arriva in Ketchikan the 24th.
STRONG STOYF CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
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I J- ®* Chilburg Pres, J. 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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I The “ITALIAN” g
SIX - REELS - SIX $
Featuring George Beban Sj>
I he greatest Living Character Artist in America.
Men, Women and Children:
This is by far the best picture that has ever been shown 3!
to the public in this town. £;
Mr. Beban risks his life in two different places and is
the star thau the entire production. The first scenes are •
taken in Sunny Italy, and from there to America, where '»!
the trials of the foreigner begin.
Words cannot express the supberb quality of this wond, 22
erful picture. We have shown many Paramount Features il
this winter, but this one is in a separate and distinct class rj
There are six reels to this picture, and it will be here two nights
FRIDAY And SATURDAY First Show 7:00, second 9:00 §
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