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VOLUME XIV. VALDEZ, ALASKA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1016 NUMBER 270
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
STILL IN THE BALANCE
REPUBLICANS HOPING THAT A RECOUNT WILL OVERCOME WIL
SON’S PLURALITIES IN CALIFORNIA, NORTH DAKOTA AND NEW
r* MEXICO—WILLCOX REFUSES TO CONCEDE WILSON’S RE-ELEC
TION—ROWELL PREDICTS SPLIT IN CALIFORNIA ELECTORAL
VOTE — REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPERS ROAST ADMINISTRATION
FOR TAKING HAND IN THE RECOUNT.
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NEW YORK. Nov. 11.—Chairman
Willcox of the Republican National
Committee will not recede from his
position that Hughes has been elected
and refuses to make any concessions.
Hughes was worn out and retired at
9 o'clock last night and refuses to
give up until the recount, has been
finished in the doubtful states. George
W. Perkins held a long conference
with Hughes this morning and said
he was hopeful that Wilson’s plural
ity in the doubtful states might yet
be overcome, particularly in Oalifor
nit, New Mexico and North Dakota.
Howell Predicts Split in Vote.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11—It is
stated that Chairman Rowell of the
State Republican Committee predicts
a split in the California electoral vote,
three of which may go to the Repub
licans. Both the Democrats and Re
publicans are active in insuring an
impartial recount of the California
vote, which is being made under the
close watch of Deputy U. S. Marshals
and secret service men.
ST. PAUL, Nov. 11.—With fifty
J precincts uncounted Democratic State
Chairman Wheaton insists that Wil
son will carry the state by not less
than 2138 votes. The votes of the Na
tional Guardsmen, now at the Mexi
can border, which will be received on
Tuesday, will decide the question be
yond all doubt. At the present time
"Hughes’ lead is 752.
Errors Possible in California.
NEWr YORK, Nov. 11.—Republi
cans state that many errors are pos
sible in California, and point to W il
son’s comparative small plurality,
which might easily be overcome thru
small errors in the numerous pre
cincts.
Wilson Sets Precedent.
NEW YORK, Nov. 11.—Wilson is
the first president to be elected with
the east opposing. This may mean an
alignment of the West and South in
Congress. Wilson has lost* Illinois
anti Oregon, but carried ten other
states where women voted, demon
strating that they have been an im
portant factor in his re-election. Both
parties are demanding the facts rela
tive to New Hampshire. Two Hun
dred votes may decide the question
either way. but an appeal to the House
is unlikely.
Hughes Not Yet Convinced.
NEW YORK, Nov. 11.—Hughes’
► private secretary, Green, in an Inter
view last night stated that the Re
publican candidate was not yet suffi
ciently convinced of a Democratic
victory at the polls to congratulate
President Wilson. He says Hughes
will await the complete returns be
fore conceding that he has lost, but
when convinced will tender his felici
tations to his opponent.
NEW YORK, Nov. 11.—Chairman
Vance McCormick, of the Democratic
National Committee, says it is all over
but the shouting and it is time to com
mence the noise making, as President
Wilson is assured of victory beyond
all question. He will immediately re
turn to Harrisburg to take up his pri
vate business, his services being no
longer necessary. He states that
Minnesota has gone for Wilon by 500,
and that Wilson is so completely re
elected that the Republicans will not
ask for a recount in the close states.
Congresswoman Elected.
MISSOULA, Mont., Nov. 11.—Jean
nette Rankin, republican candidate
for Congressman is leading her op
ponent by 2000. She has been de
luged by a flood of telegrams of con
gratulation from suffragettes thru
out the country. Evans, Democratic
candidate for Congressman is leading
his opponent by 10,000 while Stewart,
the Democratic candidate for governor
is leading by 7,000. Wilson’s plural
ity in the state is 22,000.
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WASHINGTON', D. C., Nov. 11.—
An examination of the Supreme Court
decisions on the point shows that the
presidential electors are plainly state
officers. Federal jurisdiction was de
nied in the Hnyes-Tilden contest to
a joint congressional committee, the
decision being that the verification of
the votes by the States was necessary,
sary.
Hughes Makes No Statement.
NEW YORK, Nov. 11.—Hughes re
fuses to make any statement for pub
lication saying that in the present
I condition of affairs there is nothing
| for him to say.
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OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 11.—This city
was the scene of a wild celebration
last night in honor of the victory of
President Wilson. Thousands of the
people gathered in the streets, and to
the music of several bands sang pa
triotic airs and enthusiastically cheer
ed for Wilson. The celebration was
kept up until long after midnight.
Wilson Lends by 230.
SEATTLE, Nov. 11.—The certified
returns from 283 of the 294 pre
cincts in this city give Wilson 42,284
votes, a plurality of 239. The returns
include Ward 2, vjjiere the clerks cer
tified to no Wilson votes, but where
he was found to have 130 votes.
Wilson Leads in New Mexico.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M„ Nov. 11.—
Wilson leads in this state by 2233
plurality.
Will Give No Interviews.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 11.—Neither
the Republican candidate Fairbanks
nor Vice-President Marshall will give
an interview to the members of the
press, stating they have nothing to
give out at this time.
ENGLISH FAVORED
ELEGMGHES
BESIEGED AMERICAN EMBASSY
Wednesday Morning English Newspa
pers Announced Election of Hughes
—Officials Anxious to Have the Re
port Confirmed at Embassy.
LONDON, Nov. 11.—Early Wed
nesday morning the newspapers here
announced the election of Hughes to
the presidency of the United States.
Intense excitement prevailed, as the
English were favoring the election of
Hughes, many papers stating that
with the election of the Republican
president an era of good feeling would
ensue and the two countries "go hand
in hand toward the consummation of
their desires.”
The American embassy was besieg
ed with injuries all day long for
the latest news from the United
States, the British officials being par
ticularly anxious. Keen disappoint
ment was expressed when it was an
nounced that indication pointed to
ward Hushes’ defeat.
Great Britain believes Wilson is
hostile to Great Britain on account
of his neutral stand, and had believed
from Roosevelt’s speeches that the
United States would side with En
gland in case Hughes was elected.
Deputy Clerk of the Court Chas. A.
Hand ip confined to his apartments by
illness.
James Pish of this city, was a pas
senger to Anchorage on a recent
steamer.
KEEPS BEES IN OFFICE AS INSPIRATION
W. D. Carter of Muncie, lad., baa a beehive la his office ia Muncle which
he keeps there the year round as an inspiration to keep him working at top
speed.
SUBI STILL
NO DOUBT AS TO HIS ELECTION
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Some of Missing Precincts in This
Division Will Probably Never Be
Heard From—Those to Come In
Will Not Effect Standing.
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The advantage In the delegate elec
tion is still with Sulzer and his lead
I is such that it will be difficult to over
come. The far westward precincts,
[including Bristol Bay, have not been
'counted for several years, and will
I probably not be counted this year, as
;the total vote is very small, and it
[may be impossible to get them out
[before late spring. The other pre
cincts may give pluralities in either
direction, but will not materially af
fect the result.
The following table gives the re
sults up to 4:00 this afternoon:
Lewis Sul. Wck.
Fourth Division 210 18 0
Nome Precincts.... 1<M> 414 579
Bal. 2d Division 19 208 201
First Division . 300 551
Fidalgo . 2 7 1
Landlock. 3 5
Granite . 12 13 27
Latouche. 34 22
Copper Center .... 2 5 10
Matanuska . 47 41 46
Ellatnar . 6 20 18
Ouzinka . 36 5
Cliff Mine . 5 6 8
Seward . 183 258
Valdez . 12 237 202
Anchorage. 218 336 432
Cordova. 34 157 201
jOirdwood. 4 30 15
I Katalla . 1 24 16
Granby . 11 13
Unalaska. 2 57 30
Kodiak . 66 67
Bonanza . 4 9
Jumbo . 13 6
Kennecott . 24 23
Eyak . 17 30 40
Allen . 2 2 4
jTeikhel . 5 4 17
Sourdough. .... 6
Afognak. 11 15 45
Seldovia . 11 23 65
Unga . 1 61 32
1030 2632 2391
Sulzer leads Wlckersham by 282
This gives Wlckersham at least 100
votes the best of it as no account Is
taken of Suiter’s rapid advance in
the second division.
AFOGNAK—Sulzer 16, Wicker
sham 45, Cobb 16, Grigsby 22, Scho
field 21, Dooley 11, Frame 32, Ronan
10, Cannon 14, Day 27, Hegner 11,
W. J. Henry 19, W. P. Henry 22, Hol
land 19, Hunter 29, McCallum 12,
Murray 28, Noon 31, Price 10, Wil
son 22. dry 29. wet 32, for 8-hour day
49.
UNO A—Lewis 1, Sulzer 51, Wick
ersham 32, Cobb 18, Grigsby 52. Scho
field 11, Dooley 7, Frame 20, German
6, Ronan 46, Cannon 48, Day 22,
Hegner 6, W. J. Henry 12, W. P.
Henry 20, Holland 45, Hunter 19,
McCallum 38, Murray 18, Noon 18,
Price 43, Dieringer 4, Jeter 4, Wilson
53, Wood 15, Dry 39. Wet 41, 8
hour day 61, against 12.
CHANCELLOR SAYS
READY FOR PEACE
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GERMA N Y WILLING CO-OPERATE
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. First Consideration Must Re Justice
and Freedom for All On Land and
Sea—Russian Dominion of the Bos
phorus Would Be Impossible.
V.
BERLIN, Nov. 11.—Chancellor
Beth Hollweg, in an address before
the Reichstag today stated that Ger
many is ready and willing to hon
estly co-operate and collaborate With;
the neutral nations in securing peace,’
especially if the war creates political
condltons guaranteeing jubtice and
freedom for all nations on land andj
sea.
The first condition, he said, must,
be against aggresive coalitions. It is
known, he asserted, that Great Bri
tain and France had promised Russia
dictatorial dominion over Constant!-;
nople and the Bosphorus, and had as
sisted this proposal with an attempt
at armed enforcement. This agree
ment, the Chancellor said, was bru
tal and impossible.
BEEN STRONGLY REINFORCED
Advices Received at El Paso State
Rebel Leader Will Probably Attack
the Towns of Chihuahua and Cui
dad .laurel.
EL PASO, Nov. 11.—Advices re
ceived here today state that Villa has
been reinforced by 3400 troops from
Zacatecas and is now approaching the
Torreon railroad. Indications are that
the Carranza troops will not attempt
to oppose the rebels and will evacu
VIOLENT FIGHTING STILL
IN PROGRESS IN HUNGARY
HUMAN IANS AND TEUTONS STII.L HAMMERING AWAY AT EACH
OTHER WITHOUT DECISIVE RESULTS— RUMANIAN YVAR OF
FICE SAYS GERMAN CLAIMS WERE GREATLY EXAGGERATED AS
TO DUHKUD.IA RESULTS—ITALIANS CAPTURE AUSTRIAN GUNS—
AMERICAN SHIP SENDS OUT CALL FOR HELP, BEING SHELLED
BY SUBMARINE—HARRISON LINER IS TORPEDOED.
BUCHAREST. Nov. 11.—An official
bulletin issued today states that the
Rumanian left wing is engaged in
a violent battle with the Austrians
in the Prahova valley, with results
as yet undecided. Heavy fighting also
continues at Alt.
British Repulsed.
BERLIN. Nov. 11.—An official bul
letin issued by the war office today
says that the British attack on ihe
German position in the vicinity of Le
Sars, has been repulsed, the attackers
suffering heavy losses.
Merchantman Shelled.
LONDON. Nov. 11.—Wireless calls
have been receive-* from the Ameri
can-Hawaiian steamship Columbia,
stating that the vessel was being
shelled by a German submarine and
asking for assistance.
Harrison Liner Hunk.
BOSTON, Nov. 11.—Advices receiv
ed here state that the Harrison line 1
freighter Engineer, a British vessel,
has been torpedoed by a German sub
marine. The fate of the crew is un
known.
German Claims Exaggerated. I
BUCHAREST, Nov. 11.—The war
office today officially announced that
the German claims as to the number
of prisoners taken in Dobrudja dur
ing the period from October 1 to the
21st, have been grossly exaggerated.
A complete report from the Ruma
nian commanders places the loss at
ate their positions without giving bat
tle. It is expected that Villa will
move northward and attack Chihua
hua and Jaurez.
Fourth Division for Hul/.er.
FAIRBANKS. Nov. 11.—The latest
returns from outlying precincts give
Sulzer a lead in the Fourth Division
of 18 over Wickersham.
Benefit Dance.
A benefit dance will be given in the
Moose Hall this evening. Good music
will be provided and an excellent time
is assured to all. The usual admis
sion will be charged and it is hoped
the attendance will be a large one and
the cause is a worthy one.
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Alarm Clock Canes Arrest
CHICACk), Nov, 11.—Ah alarm
clock tied to his hand attracted a po
liceman’s aftentldn anil led to the'de
tention of Donald Suterland, 16, of
Milwaukee, a runaway. He said the
clock was to prevent his oversleep
ing after he founAa Job.
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GERMANS PROBE
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WILL PUNISH THE COMMANDER
State Department Advised Germany
Investigating and If Vessel Sunk
Unwarned Reparation Will He Made
to Americans Aboard.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 11.—
The State department announced to
day that it had received official infor
mation to the effect that Germany
was investigating the sinking of the
British steamer Marina, which, it is
alleged, was torpedoed without warn
ing, and on which there were 50
American citizens.
Germany promises if the investi
gation reveals the vessel was torpe
doed without warning the commander
of the submarine shall be punished
and reparation made to the Americans
aboard the steamer.
less than half that claimed by the
Germans. During the same period the
Rumanians captured 6000 of the Teu
tons.
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(talian.s Capture Guns.
ROME, Nov. 11.—The Italian of
fensive on the Carse has been suc
cessful and has resulted in the cap
ture from the Austrians of 21 guns.
13 of which are of medium calibre.
The fighting has now decreased to an
intermittent bombardment.
Aerial Combats.
PARIS, Nov. 11.—Seventy-seven
aerial combats were fought during
the month of October. Intermittent
artillery duels and Infantry skirmish
ing prevails at various points along
the front.
Would Raise Revenue on Eats.
PARIS, Nov. 11.—As a means of
still further raising the governmen
tal revenues the Minister of the In
terior has asked for the passage of a
measure imposing a tax of 3 per cent
'on all restaurant bills up to and In
cluding $2 and 5 per cent on all bills
above that amount.
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Permit Freedom of Press.
VIENNA, Nov. 11.—It is expected
that Premier von Koerber will permit
the free discussion in the newspapers
of the international Democratic plat
form, withdrawing the restrictions im
posed upon these publication after
| the death of the premier.
FI DESTROYS
SMALL HOME
PROBABLY CAUGHT FROM STOVE
Family Were Absent and Fire Was
Not Discovered Until It W'as Too
Late to Rescue Anything—Lost All
Personal Effects.
At 9:15 last night the Treat house
on lower McKinley street was discov
ered to be in flames and an alarm sent
in. The* fire department responded
promptly, but the fire had gained such
headway before being discovered that
the efforts of the firemen to extinguish
the blaze were fruitless and the build
ing and contents were entirely de
stroyed. A house belonging to Gus
Dgarf adjoining, was badly scorched
by the heat.
The house was occupied by A. G.
Stall and family. Mrs. Stall and the
children were absent, attending the
children's party given at the Every
man's clubhouse, and as a conse
quence nothing was saved, the family
losing everything they possessed ex
cept the clothing they were wearing.
Mr. Stall had left town two days ago,
expecting to be gone for several days.
Wm. Caswell, who was the first to
reach the building, states that the
whole interior of the house was in
fames. Thinking the family at home
he forced the front door, but was
driven back by a rush of flames. He
noticed, however, that the stovepipe
was down in the front room, which
leads to the supposition that an ex
plosion of gas may have occurred in
the stove, which disarranged the pipe
and set Are to the surrorunding wood
work.
Mr. and Mrs. Stall lost everything
they possessed, and Mrs. Stall and her
children were compelled to pass the
night at a hotel. So far as can be
learned they carried no insurance on
their personal effects and their loss is
a heavy one.