Valdez Daily Prospector
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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1914.
SERVIANS STILL
HOLDIHLM
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cepting that the Socialists in the
country are urging the withdrawals of
funds from the banks as the only
means of stopping war. It is reported
here that the Socialists efforts are
world-wide and that if possible they
will cut off the government’s supply
of gold.
Japan to Help England.
TOltlO, Japan, July 31.—The Ja
panese government has announced to
the people that if England is drawn
into the present European conflict
that Japan will come to her aid, at
least in the far East. The manifesto
states that England has been a true
friend of Japan and aided her in all
past favors and that the treaty ob
ligations existing between the pow
ers will require the aid of Japan in
the present conflict for England.
The mobs here have been parading
carrying the Japanese and English
flags. Demonstrations were also
made against the German, ambassy
but the mobs were driven away by
the police.
Germany In State of War.
BERLIN, July 31.—Germany has
been declared in a state of war by
the minister of war and every man,
woman and child must give an ac
count of themselves to the police,
who are on a hunt for all foreign
subjects who may be acting as spies
for France, Russia and England.
No Steamers Sail.
The officials of the North German
Lloyd and the Hamburg-American
line have wired to all their masters
in American waters to tie the steam
ers to the docks, where they will
remain until the present war is over.
The steamers Imperator and Vater
land are on opposite sides of the
ocean. The Imperator Is in German
waters and her sailing date has been
cancelled. The Vaterland is in New
York and she will remain at the
dock in Hoboken. The two ships are
wdr'ib *10,000,000 each and would be
great prices 1 for the English.
England Controls Sea.
NEW YORK, July 31.—The Eng
lish ships in this port will make their
regular sailings to Europe but are
not expected to return, because they
will be needed • by England to take
troops to France and also to.aid the
Russians in moving troops along the
Baltic into the German provinces of
Poland.
American Stock Exchanges Close.
NEW YORK, July 31.—The slock
exchange here is closed today by or
der of the governors. The closing
was made necessary because of the
efforts of foreign bankers to unload
American securities and secure gold.
No date has been set for re-open
ing, but it is not expected that they
will open again until Monday and
possibly not for a week or until con
ditions show improvement. Sales on
the curb continue but are not re
cognized by the exchange. The ex
changes in Boston, Philadelphia and
all other large cities are also closed
today.
European Exchanges Close.
All European exchanges have been
closed and will remain closed for
some time. /
Gold Sent to Europe.
PHILADELPHIA, July 31.—Ten
million dollars in gold bars left here
today for the New York sub-treasury
because of the tremendous demands
•upon the treasury for gold to be sent
to Europe. The treasury officials
fear that the government reserve of
gold will be drawn so law as to
cause a panic in America, and steps
.will be taken to keep the reserve
high enough to allay any apprehen
sion. The shipments of gold East
will continue.
Cotton Goes Down.
NEW ORLEANS, July 31.—Cotton
took a drop of $4.00 a bale today
and the price is expected to drop
even lower. The cotton cannot be
disposed _of now that the markets of
the world are closed and transporta
tion to Europe is cut off. The plant
ers will have to dispose of their stock
to meet their present obligations.
German Vessels Seek Cover.
NEW YORK, July 31.—Frantic
wireless calls have been sent from
this city to all boats of the German
steamship lines to hasten into Amer
ican ports as fast as possible. The
masters have been instructed to run
CUT-RATE BREAD
Go to the ARCADE BAKERY for
HOME MADE BREAD
Three Loaves for J
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NOW OPEN
MmissloiivepiiUM 50c; ladies and GpUdffp 25c
Good, Healthful Exercise - - Great Pleasure
Travel East
OVER THE
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The Newest and Shortest Line to the East
Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
bia River, the Bitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
ersing a country of surpassing scenic grandeur, historical interest
and wonderful development.
. TWO FAST Tpp^QH TRAINS DAILY
“The Olympian” W<HThe Columbian”
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For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations, etc.,
cal on or address .. ,
C. H. Kraemer, General Agent, ■ >.
Alaska Steamship Co. and Akslut Coast S. S. C.p. , Valdez, Alaska -
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee it St. Paul Railway
^43 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, B. C. '* • j
Second Ave. and. Cherry St., Seattle
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with lights covered and to take every
chance necessary to save the ves
sels from capture, as hostilities are
expected to begin tomorrow.
German Boats In Port.
The German steamers now in this
city are all to remain here until the
end of tb.6 war according to state
ments of agents 'representing the
lines.
Canada Will Send Troops.
OTTAWA, July 31.—Canada is pre
paring to send troops to aid Eng
land. Regiments are being enlisted
and enthusiasm, is running high.
Swiss Mobilized.
BERNE, Switzerland, July St.
All men of military age have been
called to arms by the goverjiment,
the passes have been fortified, strong
details of troops are preparing to
destroy bridges and wreck tunnels at
the first attempt to invade. The
Swiss are determined to remain nue
tral if they have to fight for neu
trality.
Military Control of Germany
BERLIN, July 31.—All the papers
of Germany have been warned they
must not print news of the move
ments of troops.-The entire nation
is under military control. All civil
government has been suspended.
, Eagles, Notice..
All members of the Fraternal Or
der of Eagles are requested to be
present at the meeting July 31st.
k S 1 C. J. TODD, Secretary.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
A SNAP—For sale four-room cot
tage; good location. See Gavigan. tf
Jack Carroll has left the Nelchina
for Tyone to prospect.
Rev. Father Van der Pol returned
to Valdez on the Alameda.
Suits pressed for J1.00 at Silver
man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
Charles Simonsted returned to Val
dez this morning from Galena bay.
Mr. i and Mrs. Eastern arrived on j
the Aiameda and will leave over the j
trail for Fairbanks.
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G. O. Reinke, tne watcnmaker and j
jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All j
work guaranteed.
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Mrs. Henry Deyo returned to Val- :
dez this morning from Chitina.
G. Spaulding went through on the
Alameda for Pbrt Wells with a mill
for the'Golden Eagle property.
FOR SALE—House furnished or j
unfurnished, and three lots. Inquire !
Mr. Leopold Stocker, Sixth street, i
j
Senator B. F. Millard returned to
Valdez this morning from the Gran
ite mine.
Quin Shea, an old-timer, was ad
mitted to the Territorial Pioneers
Home at Sitka recently.
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A fresh line of paint received on
the last boat by the Valdez Sheet
Metal Works. Prices reasonable, tf
Moose dance in Moose hall Satur
day evening. Swell music and sup
per at midnight.
Nick Micken, the Tiekhell mining
operator, is in from his mine', having
arrived this morning.
Having secured a first-class baker,
we are now prepared to sell bread
and pastry at reasonable prices. Del
monico Grill in Senate building, tf
. Why pay for two telephones when
the people’s company connects you
with nearly everybody in town? tf
How much would you be paying
now for light and telephone if the
Valdez Electric company were not in
business? tf
Miss Gladys Gifford of California,
arrived on the Alamfeda this morn
ing and will be the guest of Miss
Marion Ingram.
The Valdez Electric company
brought about cheaper lights and tel
ephones. Stand by the people’s com
pany. tf
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8hooting gallery Open.
The Valdez Shooting Gallery is op
en. Try your eye; test your nerve.
Fine targets. McKinlf)’'
Dick* Plage.
We wish to announce to the
Ladies of Valdez
that we have been appointed sole
distributors for the famous
Pingree Shoes
We have them in Patent Colt,
Bronze, Vici Kid and
Gun Metal.
The Cravenetted tops are guaranteed
to be damp proof.
Priced from $4.00 to $6.00
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate of National University !
Washington, D. C.
pknuiio DENTIST
in both companies Fourteen years in
Office Rooms over VALDEZ
Valdez Drug Co.
DR. GERMAN
Phone <9 THE DENTIST
Office rooms over o»vl Drug store. Office hours
9 a. m., to ti v. m.. 7 p. ni.. \o9 p. id. Sundays
by appointment All work guaranteed
DR. M. O. ADAMS
DENTIST
Office on Wall St. next Prospector office
Valdez, Alaska.
New Company’s'Phone No. S9
HOURS—9 te 12 a.>. ;'1» aid 7 to 9 p. m.
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PHONEIiae *' Valde*, Alaska
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U. S. Depart? Lend and
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Bine Printing Valdes, Alaska.
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The Wbiipecter offiee for job work.
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THE COPPER BLOCK
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J J Finely Furnished Rooms All Modern Conveniences ] *
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Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OF
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;Native and I T TR^DCD and Building
Puget Sound JUUIVIDILJV Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL Mgr. Phone 1&
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Patronize a Home Industry
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Largest and Best Equipped Hospital in
Sou{h Western Alaska.
Graduate Nurses-—Private Rooms for Patients.
For Terms and Further Particulars ^pply to
E. C. DALTON, R, D., Physkianfin’Charge.
The Big Place
Is Still the Attraction.
Ws wish to announce to the public that we now .'have in stock
VALDEZ GLACIER GOLD BEER
A product of Valdez and a new brew of superior excellence.
7 pt* Valdez Glacier Gold Beer $1.00
5 qts Valdez Glacier Gold Beer $1.00
Patronize home industry and keep the money in Valdez.—The public will
, find this beer on an equal with any outside beers—being an entirely new brew
Phone f'0—Free delivery to all parts of the city.
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