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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA* THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1916. NUMBER 107.
BRITISH LABOR
VOTES FOR WAR
BRITISH l NIONS REJECT THE
ANT1-W A R SOCIALIST
AGITATION
ADOPTS RESOLUTION
Declaring l'avor of Carrying
On the Present Fight
To the End
LONDON, Jan. 27—At the first
day conference of the organized
labor association yesterday, at which
ever organization was largely rep
resented, the anti-war Socialist ele
ment was outvoted by a large ma
jority in the proposition to protest
. against the enforcement of the late
conscription law. The speakers
were numerous and debates hotly
contested. However, before the
meeting adjourned, a resolution was
adopted whereby the labor organ
izations pledged themselves to sup
port the government in its effort
to end the way by victory over the
enemy.
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AGED EMPEROR SINKING
RAPIDLY
ROME, JAN 27—A report, is cur
rent at the vactican today that the
aged Emperor Franz Joseph of Aus
tria is sinking rapidly and that his
life hangs in th balance. One of
the high dignitaries said today that
it was a matter of a few days at
the most before his death must be ,
reported.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 27—A reso
lution was introduced today in the
house of representatives, having for
its object, an embargo on war am
munition for at least sixty days.
AT THE GR AND TONIGHT
When Broadway Was a Trail, a j
photoplay of great power will he j
shown tonight a the Grand. This !
picturesque and impressive story
was drawn from the Dutch world in
the early days of New York, then |
known as New Amsterdam. In this |
five part drama Miss Tennant plays '
the leading role in a manner which
displays her charm and exceptional
ability, with a large supporting !
company of players, makes up a I
fine cast.
Friday and Saturday, the seventh
installment of The Black Box, with I
a good weekly and a Billy Ritchie I
comedy. This is his first appear- I
once here, and this is what The |
Star, of I.ondon, says: Billie Ritchie j
the Universal comedian, whose place
in the Kamo company was taken
by Charlie Chaplin, When Ritchie
came to America, restored both
speech and hearing to Corporal
Robert Beck in a Liverpool music |
hall and picture theater, while cav
orting on the screen in one of his I
sketches. If you are afflicted try I
it. Adv.
THEY PAID WITH
THEIR LIVES
THREE SOLDIERS DROWN IN
AN EFFORT TO RESCUE
COMRADES
BROWNSVILLE, Tex., Jan. 27
Three American artillerymen and
one cavalryman were drowned yes
terday while attempting to swim a
cross the Rio Grande river in an
endeavor to rescue two of their
comrades who had been captured
and held by the Mexican bandits. It
is said that the American prison
ers have been taken into the inter
ior.
LATER—The two soldiers who
had been captured yestei-day by the
Mexican bandits, and for whom the>r
comrades lost their lives, were re
turned at eleven o’clock last night
on the border at the international
bridge crossing the river, and told
to go but not to make any report
of their capture. Tt is thought that
the bandits had not learned of the
death of the men who had endeavor
ed to rescue the prisoners.
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PROPOSES A
TARIFF BOARD
COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEM
BERS APPOINTED BY
THE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27—A bill
was introduced in the house of rep
resentatives yesterday whereby the
President shall, be given authority
to appoint seven persons who shall
constitute what will be known as
the “Tariff Commission Board.” It
shall be their duty to investigate the
country’s production, here and a
broad, and if in their opining
changes are advisable, to so recom
mend.
The bill is said to have many sup
porters and is likely to become a
law in the near future.
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AMERICAN CONSUL IS
MUCH TOO INDIFFERENT
The citizens of El Paso recently
took a notion that the American
consul, Erwards’ was too indiffer
ent to suit their fancy, and in a
well signed petition to the Presi
dent, demanded his removal. The
petition after setting forth that
the signers are add American citi
izens with Mexican interests, ask
ed Consul Edwards’ removal be
cause he has for the last several
years, during the conflict in Mexico,
at all times shown either supine in
difference with reference to the
wrongs committed against Ameri
can lives or property in the district
for which he is consul, and has been
too indolent or indifferent to af
ford any aid, help or comfort in the
protection of American rights and
interests.
AT THE CUSTOMSHOUSE
The fishing schooners Tom & Al,
Alton and Jupiter cleared for the
sea fisheries yesterday.
The Spokane cleared southbound
yesterday.
FIVE YOUNG MEN HEAVILY ARM
El) HOLD UP CASHIER
AND GET AWAY
TWENTY DEPOSITORS
And Also Clerks and Many Others
Were Present at the
Time of Robbery
CHICAGO, Jan. 27—Five youths,
heavily armed, today entered the j
Washington Park National Bank and j
ordered the cashier, clerks and some |
twenty people who were in the j
bank at the time, to hold up their
nands. Four of them pointed their
guns at the bystanders while the
fifth took some five thousand dol
lars in currency from the cashier,
backed out of the door followed by
his accomplices and made their get
away in a high power motor car.
Thus far the police have been un
able to find a clue. They seem to
have dropped out of sight.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 27—Repre
sentative Sloan, of Nebraska, intro
duced yesterday a resolution where
by the grain congestion now exist
ing throughout the country may be
relieved. His proposition is said to
find many supporters.
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KAISER WAS GENEROUS
LONDON, Jan. 27—A confirma
tion o fthe previous report to the
effect that the Kaiser had favored
the Sultan of Turkey with a sword,
was received here yesterday. The
report says that in his telegram of
congratulation for the victory over
the allies, the Kaiser said that he
had learned with great satisfaction
that the enemy’s army had been
forced completely to evacuate Gali
poli and brought an end to the
severe attacks of an “inpudent
enemy.”
As recognition of his admiration,
the emperor announced that lie had
sent a sword to the Sultan in order I
to immortalize the commemoration
of a great victory, “a sword which
during a war undertaken for defense
and right shall be pointed at the
heads of the enemy.”
In concluding his message, the
Emperor expressed the conviction j
(hat God’s help would in the end |
secure victory.
A NEW AGENCY STARTS IN
BUSINESS
In another column, the readers of
the Progressive-Miner may notice
he announcement of the new agency
for gas boats and engines. The
manager purposes giving a purch
aser entire satisfaction in any thing
he may sell, whether it be a boat
cr e gine, and while there are sev
ere’. agencies in Ketchikan, there
may be room for more provided
the engines or boats are what the
users want, hence the new venture.
GEO. W. WILKES, Mgr.
FAVOR NATIONAL
PROHIBITION
SENATE J'l DICIARY SUB COM
MITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT
ACTION BE TAKEN
WASHINGTON, Ja n. 2 7—The
senate judiciary sub-committee yes
terday recommended the adoption
of Senator Shepard’s resolution in
which he proposed to submit to the
states for thir approval an amend
ment to the constitution for national
prohibition.
The senate committee as a whole
will take up the matter in a few
days, and according to the support
ers of the resolution as introduced
by the senator, a similiar recommen
dation will be made to the senate
by that committee.
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WHERE IS MRS. *
4" NETTIE DAY? +
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41 The local postoffice has an +
4' important, registered letter +
4- awaiting Mrs. Nettie Day, who +
4' is supposed to be in Ketchikan 4
4' at the present time. Does any- 4
4- body know where she can be 41
4' found ? + ,
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U S. SUPREME
COURT IS IDLE
THE FIRST TIME IN THE
HISTORY OF THE
COtTNTRY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27—The
United States supreme court Justic
es today, were forced to take an
adjournment for lack of cases. While
it is said that there are many cases
on the docket, none are ready for
trial, hence the adjournment for an
indefinite period of time.
It is said that this is the first
time in the history of the court that
the Justices were free to adjourn
with a clean slate.
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BUSINESS PLACE
CHANGES HANDS
A deal was consumated yesterday
whereby J. A. McGraw, the popular
barber who is now located in the
Revilla Hotel, became propietor of
the no less popular place than the
Charles Deppe barber shop. Mr.
McGraw will move into the place
on or about February first, where
he will be as ready as ever to serve
his many patrons. On the other
hand, Mr. Deppe will devote his
time in improving his new remedy
that he has already freely recom
mended, and that is, “A sure cure
for the fault finder.”
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Among the passengers going south
on the Spokane yesterday, was Mrs.
W. H. Stanford. Mrs. Stanford while
in Ketchikan, has been entertained
and made many friends. She will
join Mr. Stanford in Seattle with
the United States Light ship Kukui
and later will leave for Oakland,
Cal.
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STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
,
Ed. V. Price & Company
CHICAGO U. S, A.
January, 6, 1916.
Mr. P. J. Gilmore,
Ketchikan, Alaska,
Dear Sir:—
Following the custom pursued by us for many
years, we wish our old customers, as well as our new
| to return any coat made by us during the past sea
son in which the lining has not given satisfactory
wear or the fronts have not held their shape. We
will be pleased to re-line the garment and put in
new fronts, or if this cannot be done, make a new
coat free of charge.
Verj truly yours,
A.
| E. V. PRICE & CO.
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J. E. 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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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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Hadley Lumber Yard
Correspond with R. L. Petty at Had
ley, Alaska before buying your Lumber.
His prices will save you money. This of
fer will only last a short time.
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or" GUT
EARNS BONUS
AT HER TRIAL YESTERDAY
SHE EXCEEDED THE
SPEED REQUIRED
IS A MONSTER SHIP
Both Constructors and Government
Officials are Highly
Pleased
BOSTON, Jan. 27—The monster
dreadnaught Oaklahoma that was
launched some weeks ago, was given
its first official trip today with
many government officials aboard
and the constructor.
The ship was easily managed and
in every respect proved entirely
satisfactory. . Moreover, it exceed
ed the speed that had been antici
pated, therefore, won the bonus of
fered by the government. She made
twenty-two knots an hour.
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BRYAN TO JOIN PEACE PARTY
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 27—It was
learned today at the peace party
headquarters, that a telegram had
been received advising the party
that W. J. Bryan would soon leave
America to join the party. It is
said that his arrival will greatly
strengthen the party.
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
Alaska, Wrangell Straits, Burnt
Island Reef Float Light 2, reported
extinguished and float capsized Jan
uary 26, 1916 will be relighted as
soon as practicable.
By direction of the Commissioner
of Lighthouses.
W. C. DIBRELL,
Lighthouse Inspectoir.
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GERMANY ASKED TO
PROBE ATROCITIES
HAVRE, Jan. 24—The Belgium
official press bureau gave out the
following note today:
“Monsignor Heylen, bishop 0f Na
mur (Belgium), who is passing
through Switzerlnad on his way to
Rome, confirms the previous state
ment that lie wrote a long answer
to the German White Book (con
cerning the allegations of German
atrocities in Belginm), and sent it to
General von Bissing, German mili
tary governor of Belgium, to for
eign diplomats and consuls in Bel
gium, to the Vatican and to the
Belgian episcopate. He did this in
November.
“More recently Cardinal Mercier
(primate of Belgium), together with
the bishops of N-invar, Liege, and
Tournai, addressed a letter to
the German episcopate asking that
it intervene with the imperial g >v
ernment to obtain an inquiry into
charges of German atrocities in Bel
gium. This letter has not beer, an
swered.”
At Heckman’s they sell regular |
.75 aprons for .45 this week. Adv. 6t. i
MORE DISREGARD
FOR LAW
ANOTHER ITALIAN STEAMER
ARRIVES WITH SEVERAL
MOUNTED GUNS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27—A dis
patch from New York just received,
states that another Italian steamer
had arrived in port with mounted
guns. This is the third arriving in
that port with mounted guns in de
fiance of the law in that respect.
It is the opinion of many offic
ials that this latest offense by the
Italian liner will have the effect
to hasten the decision that is now
pending at the state department at
Washington as to whether or not
such action constitutes a reprehen
sible breach of the international
law. Should it be so declared, ac
tion will be taken at once, sitfd an
official today.
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ITALIANS ACCUSED
OF ATROCITIES
MANY ARE KILLED WITHOUT
A CHANCE OF A TRIAL
BY COURTMARTIAL
BERLIN, Jan. 27—The Overseas
News Agency says that Italian at
rocities in the Austrian Territory
occupied by the forces of Italy are
being freely reported at the Aus
trian headquarters.
Seven inhabitants of one village
were shot without trial, but on
mere suspicion of having murdered
an Italian sentry. Afterwards the
innocence of all seven men was esc
tablished. Furthermore, it is known
that an Austro-Hungarian patrol
of ten men 0n duty between Mont
falcome and Sagrado was assassin
ated.
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WAS DELAYED ON ACCOUNT
OF BAD WEATHER
A. A. Wakefield and Chas. Olson,
for whom much anxiety was felt,
arrived in town yesterday. As re
ported in a previous issue of this
paper, they went out Christmas j
night and expected to be back about j
the 15th of January.
They were at Gold Harbor, on
the West Coast, and on account of
bad weather they could not get a
round Cape Chacon, but called in at
waterfall where they took on a
supply of oil and came home by go
ing around the north end of Prince
of Wales Island.
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SPOKANE GOES SOUTH
The steamer Spokane arrived from
the north yesterday afternoon. Her
passengers from here were Mr. and
Mrs. R.W . Smith, R. Schwanski, H.
W. Heckman, Mrs. W. H. Stanford
and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott.
It was reported that the steamer
experienced extremely bad weather
during the whole time she was
gone north.
All kinds of commercial prir.t
ng done at the Progressive-Miner.
ANSWER TO
AMERICAN NOTE
JUSTIFIES HER COURSE BY
THE EXIGENCY OF THE
CONDITION
AND MUST CONTINUE
To Obstruct Enemy’g Commerce
Leads Hfc Interference
With Neutrals
LONDON, Jan. 27—An outline
of the terms of «the answer of the
British government to the Ameri
can note protesting against inter
fering with the commerce of neu
tral nations in the present war, was
given out today. The answer in
part will state that the blockade
maintained by the allies, while de
trimental to a certain extent to the
neutral nations, will not permit of
deviation, inasmuch as interference
with the enemy’s trade is part of
the war. Unfortunately for the
neutrals, this often leads to their in
conveniences which may be called
an unavoidable incident of war.
France has als0 joined tile Brit
ish government in the answer, and
both regret' the necessity to carry
out the present policy.
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“FOX TROT AND RAG” DANCING
CLUBS INVESTIGATED
CHICAGO, Jan. 27—By an order
of the mayor, the police is investi
gating every “Fox Trot and Rag
Dancing Club” in the down town
district. The investigation was or
dered after a young girl had told
what she considered immoral con
ditions at those places.
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GOES SOUTH ON SPOKANE
W. R. Smith, principal Ass’t En
gineer for the Pacific Coast Co., and
the Pacific Coast Coal Co., and wife
returned to Seattle on the Steamer
Spokane yesterday. Mr. Smith was
employed by the Ketchikan Wharf
Co,, to complete plans for the new
wharf building and supervise the
construction work.
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SATURDAY’S DANCE
Preparations for the dance to be
held in the Rink Saturday night
promises to be one of par excellence
acording to the plans of the
“Bunch,” who are making all ar
rangements. Their reputation for
giving dances is evidenced by the
one recently given at the time of
Doc Walker’s departure. The pro
moters of the dance will see that the
orchestra is well suplied with the
latest music, thus giving those a
treat who do not participate in the
dancing. If you dftsire to attend
one of the elite dances of the season
and yet have a most enjoyable
time tripping to the good music to
be rendered by the local orchestra,
don’t fail to make your appearance.
P This is Comedy Night and Chaplin Night at «
1 TH E D R EAM |
I SIX REELS Wed. and Thur. SIX REELS |
CHAS. CHAPLIN
as
“THE
PROPERTY
MAN”
In Two Reels
See
CHAPLIN, TONIGHT
He runs a show of his own
By Request By Request
“FATTY’S FAITHFUL FIDO”
A Screaming Keystone
Comedy
“The Two
Sentences”
A powerful love drama in
two parts
“THE BANKER’S DOUBLE” §
A Heavy Detective Drama Si