Halites Hatty Prosp^rtar
VOLUME XIV. VALDEZ, ALASKA, SATURDAY, JUNE 80, 1917 NUMBER 153
JFF COAST
PORTO RICAN STEAMER
RKPORTS SKA SCOURGE
Crew of American Steamship States
Raider Believed to be See Adler
Reported Five Hundred Miles Off
Northern Florida Coast.
NEW YORK, June 30.—The crew
of an American vessel arriving today
from Porto Rico caused apprehension
on the waterfront today by reporting
that while that vessel was proceed
ing to this port, a German raider,
presumed to be the See Adler, was
sighted about 500 miles off the north
ern coast of Florida. The vessel made
all steam toward the American coast
losing sight of the enemy vessel.
Washington authorities report that
there has been no other complaints
of the presence of enemy vessels along |
the coasS and up to a late hour this j
evening the report had not been verl-j
fied.
GET HUNDRED THOUSAND
RUBLE FROM CONCERN
In the Most Approved Jesse Jaiues
Style Outlaws Terrify Town, Hold
Up Ba(iik. Get Valuable Documents
and Much Money.
PETROGRAD. June uO.—About
noon today ten masked bandits in the
most approved Jesse James style, held
up the Oceanic Bank, first terrifying
the town by promiscuous firing of
guns and revolvers, and securing one
hundred thousand rubles, and valu
able documents. Several citizens were
killed by the bandits who escaped
with their booty.
Mine Inspector Maloney will leave
on the Northwestern tomorrow morn
ing for Southern points.
JAP ARRESTED
FORJRESPASS
INDIAN AGENT SECURES
WARRANT FOR FISHERMAN
Deputy Marshal Casler Makes Flying
Trip to Fish Bay on Tatitlik Reser
vation and Brings Back Offender—
Was Beach Seining.
Deputy Marshal S. O. Casler made
a flying trip last evening, returning
early this morning with a subject of
the Nippon emperor who was charged
with illegal trespassing upon the In
dian reservation at that place. It
seems that Agent Cook had warned
fishermen to refrain from drawing
their nets on reservation property
numerous times without result, as the
fishermen Insist in encroaching upon
waters set apart by the government
V for the use of its Indian charges. Yes
terday .the Japanese, who goes by the
euphonious cognetnen of Charles Oji
oka, was apprehended at Pish bay,
and Agent Cook had him arrested for
trespass. The case will be heard be
fore the United States Commissioner
today.
There is a federal law in force
which forbids any party entering an
Indian Reservation without permis
sion from the agent, and it is upon
this charge that the man was appre
hended.
GREECE ENTERS
WAR WjTH ALLIES
HAS BROKEN OFF RELATIONS
WITH CENTRAL POWERS
Though War Has Not Been Declared
Greek Government Considers State
of War Exists—Passports Handed
Diplomatic Envoys hy Venizelos.
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LONDON. June 30.—The Venizelos
government has broken off diplomatic
relations with the German alliance,
and today passports were handed to
the diplomatic envoys of Germany,
Austria. Hungary. Bulgaria and Turk
ey, and a formal entry into the war
on the side of the allies will occur
soon. The news that Greece had preci
pitated matters was no surprise to of
ficials here as two weeks ago the
French and British governments seiz
ed the reins of the government and;
deposed King Constantine, giving the:
throne to the king’s second son. Alex-!
ander. who has strong pro-British i
sympathies. King Alexander imme-l
diately recalled M. Venizelos. who had
been banished from the country on
account of his attempts to force the!
nation into war with the entente al-j
lies.
Upon President Venizelos taking
office as head of the Greek cabinet,)
he handed the Central Powers ambas
sadors their passports.
State of War Exist*
ATHENS, June 30.—Although war
has not been declared on the Central
Powers, the Greek government con-j
siders that a state of war exists and
will Immediately recall all Greek dip
lomats to the Central Powers.
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' IS REAPPEIINIED
H UGE I . M. BROWN j
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WILL HOLD BENCH1
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I New* of Reappointment of Popular
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Valdez Man Received by Prospec
tor Last Evening—Is Typical Alas
kan and Appointment is Approved.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., June 30.— i
Frederick M. Brown, of Valdez Alas
ka, was today nominated by the Pres
ident to succeed himself as Federal
Judge for the Third Division of Alas
ka, with headquarters at Valdez.
The news of the appointment of
Judge F. M. Brown, which reached!
here last evening too late for its in-1
sertion in the paper was a great plea
sure to his many friends in this divi
sion. Judge Brown is a typical Alas
kan, having resided in this city sev
eral years before his elevation to the
federal bench, he is a man of calm,
judicial temperament, a fine lawyer,
and is probably one of the best known
and most popular jurists in the Terri
tory. His appoinment will meet the
approval of every person in the di
vision, irrespective of political affil
iation.
ALASKA SAILS FOR
VALDEZ THIS AFTERNOON
SEATTLE, June 30.—The steam
ship Alaska sailed for Valdez and
northern ports this -afternoon at 3
o’clock this afternoon at
o’clock. Passengers for Valdez were
Mrs. Chas. Fisher, M. Sullivan, Miss
M. E. Billings. There are fifteen ex
cursionists aboard, making a tour of
the country.
EMPEROR READY TO
MAKE PEACE, HE SAYS
AMSTERDAM, June 30.—A Vienna
dispatch says the Austrian emperor
has told his party leaders that he is
tired of war and is striving for peace.
No show tonight. Red Cross Ball
at Eagle Hall.
The Super D eadnought Nevada
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Photo by American Prase Association.
The chie features of the Nevada are the great triple turrets, two 01 mem
each mounting three fourteen-iuch guns, while the smaller turrets each mount
two of the fourteen inch guns. Her s|ieed is tweuty-oue knots. Her belt armor
la thirteen atd one-half inches thick. She has a displacement of 27,500 tons
IT. S. TO TAKE HAND IN
BALKAN READJUSTMENT
WASHINGTON, D. C„ June 30 —
The United States was not consulted
about the allied coup which dethron
ed King Constantine, it was said at
the state department today, and has
not as yet taken any part in complex
European diplomacy.
So far. it was explained the United
States is more of a military and eco
nomic than a diplomatic partner with
the allies. But intimations were giv
en today that as one object of the
United States in entering the war was
secure a just and permanent peace,
founded on equitable principles, the
United States will begin to exercise
an increasing interest in all readjust
ments in Europe, especially in the
Balkans.
Great interest now centers in whe
ther the allies, having dethroned Con
stantine. will urge Greece to actively
enter the war or whether they will be
content with the passive neutrality,
removing all threat from a rear at
tack' on the forces at Saloniki. The
allies have at least 650.000 men in
the Balkans.
This force, even without Greek aid,
is capable of a strong offensive, the
prize of which would be the splitting
of the central empires by the isola
tion of Turkey and Bulgaria. The
crumbling of Russian and Rumanian
strength, however, has smashed the
other jaw of the pincers and has made
an offensive problematical.
C ABINET FORMED
AND TAKE SEATS
ATHENS, Greece, June 30.—The
Venizelos cabinet was formed today
and has been sworn in. It is pro-ally,
and has the approval of the British
and French governments.
OREGON TOWN DESTROYED
BY RUSH OE WATERS
BAKER. Oregon. June 30.—The
town of Rock Creek, in the North
west part of Baker county, a postof
fice with about fifty inhabitants, was
totally destroyed today by the burst
ing of an irrigation dam. The dam.
which stretched across Rock Creek
several miles above the town, sudden
ly gave way. a torrent of water rush
ing down the valley. The dispatch
does not state whether any lives were
lost or not.
ARGENTINE TO REVOKE
NEUTRALITY DECREE
BEl'NOS AIRES, June 30.—It is
stated here today that President Hy
polite Irigoyen would announce a re
vocation of the decree of neutrality
between German and the United
States within a few hours. The sink
ink of the steamer Toro has apparent
ly brought affairs to a crisis between
the German and Argentine govern
ments.
MUNITIONS PLANT BOUGHT
BY MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
MEXICO. June 30.—A plant for
the manufacture of projectiles and
powder was bought today from the
Japanese government by President
Carranza, and will be installed In
Mexico City for the use of the feder
alists.
GUARDS TO GO SOUTH
WHEN MOBILIZED
WASHINGTON. D. C„ June 30.—
It was announced here today as soon
as the National Guard was mobilized,
all Northern troops would be sent to
Southern camps. Instead of being held
in their quarters home. The rea
sou forthis move was not announced.
EAGLE HALL ,
RED CROSS BALL TO NIGHT
SATURDAY JUNE 30.
TICKETS $1.50
Ladies Admitted Free
You are not asked to buy a ticket for
a dance, but to make a contribution to
the Red Cross Society. The dance and
an excellent supper are thrown in.
“BIGS K"
POP JR FRANCE
PERSHING'S MEN HAVE
MANY NICKNAMES
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French People Pull Americans “Sam
tnie'.s Boys." "Uncle Sam's Boys,"
and "Big Sticks"—Sold.ers Hugely ,
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WASHINGTON. D. June SO.— j
The French have nicknamed Gen.'
Pershing's men "Big Sticks,” "Sam-1
rnie's Boys," and Uncle Sam's Boys,"|
according to information received!
here by the administration.
The French are making much over
the American troops and they seem
to like the attention they are attract-i
ing. Fetes, smokers, and various i
forms of amusement are tendered!
them, and the people exert every ef-!
fort to make them feet that they ap-|
predate America's sacririce in enter-:
ing the war.
LORD NORTHCLIFFE SAYS
NEED BRAINS AND SPEED
NEW YORK, June 30.—In a speech
here last night Lord Northclitfe said
that what the Allies need more than
anything else is brains and speed.
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SECOND PAYMENTS ‘
LIBERTY BOND DI E
WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 30.—
The second payments of the Liberty
Loan Bonds were made thruout the
country today.
enientemr
GERMAN NATIONALISTS
< OMPLAIN MACHlNATIONS
In Endeavor to Secure Separate Peace
With Austria Good Relations l»e>
troyed Between Germany and Aus
tria.
COPENHAGEN. June 30.—The
East German Rundschau, the Vienna
organization of German Nationalists,
complain that the entente machina
tions between Austria in an endeav
or to induce that country to make
a separate peace with the Allies, is
tending to destroy the good relations
between Germany and Austria.
Gerihany is much perturbed at the
increasing sentimeut pertaining to
the withdrawal of Austria from the
fight, and attribute it to the English
emissaries at work among her popu
lation. The English are evidently fol
lowing Germany's example in Russia,
to the great discomfort of the Teu
tonic allies.
SEA' LE WOMAN
GIVES TO CHURCHES
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
IS1 LEFT TO CHARITY
Mrs. Louise Ackerman. Wiiose Hus
band Built First Saw Mill on the
Sound. Gives Immense Sums to Se
attle Institutions.
SEATTLE, June 30.—Mrs. Sarah
Ackerman, a wealthy widow, who re
cently died at Los Angeles, bequeath
ed two hundred thousand dollars to
Seattle churches and charitable insti
tutions. Her husband, John W. Ack
erman, erected the flrst sawmill in
the State of Washington.
SPAIN MAY
BEJHENEXT
aii arms or dkkkxsk
ARK STRKXGTHKNKD
in Case Alfonso is Deposed Spanish
Government is Kvpected to Como
In On Sid© of the Allies—Much
Military Activity.
MADIZID. June 30.—In case the
revolutionists are successful and King
Alfonso is deposed, it is expected that
the Spanish government will eater
the war on the side of the Central
Powers. Spain today took steps to
strengthen all arms of the National
Defense, and much military activity
in ^manifested thruout the provinces.
GAINED THEIR WHOLE
OBJECTIVE SAY'S REPORT
Capture German f orward Position* on
Arras front. Witli Many Prisoners
and Much Munitidu* of War—Two
Miles from 1/en* Ttxfay.
LONDON, June- 00.—The British
troops last night in a violent offen
sive gained their whole objective, ac
cording to a telegram from headquar
ters today. The French captured the
German forward positions on a 2000
yard front, south ar.d west of Arras
sector. Mauy prisoners were captured
and also many guns. The French con
tinue to gain ground south of the Sou
chez river and have entered Avion,
two miles south of Leas.
Dr. W. H. Chase of Cordova, ar
rived in Valdez on the Post launch
Donaldson Thursday, and yesterday
was in consultation with District
Clerk Artiiur Lang, in regard to reg
istration matters. The Doctor is a
member of the registration board for
this division.
officialIgram
MANY PRIZES OFFERED
IN ATHLETIC CONTESTS
Fourth of July Committee Has Pre
pared Fine I.i>t of Events for Natal
Day—Whole to Wind I'p With Grand
Ball at Eagle Hall at Night.
The Fourth of July Committee, ap
pointed by the City Council, under
whose auspices the celebration this
year will be given, has completed its
labors, and have arranged a fine pro
gram of events and field sports. The
prizes this year are notably larger
than those of last year and will he
ttorth competing for. The first fea
ture of the day will be the grand pa
rade in which every citizen is asked
to participate. This will be headed by
the big Moose Band of IS pieces, fol
lowed by Eagle Volunteers, the Boy
Scouts, Firemen, Fraternal Orders,
and citizens in autos and afoot. One of
the amusing features of the parade
will be a substantial prize offered for
the best imitation of Charlie Chap
lin, and the best decorated auto. At
10:30 the aquatic sports will be held
between the two docks. One of the
novel features of the water sports
will be bidarka races, one and two
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