Valdez Daily Prospector
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I THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 1914.
DEMOCRATS MAKE GOOD CHOICE
The Democratic convention at
Skagway has nominated C. E. Bun-,
nell, of Valdez, as their candidate
for delegate to congress. They have
made an excellent choice. A lawyer
of ability, a business man of stand
ing in his home town, he has earn
ed the respect of his neighbors and
as the people of other sections of the
territory come to know him dur
ing his campaign they, too, will learn
to respect his ability, his honesty of
purpose and his desire to serve the
people. ' . i * ;'"~"
Mr. Bunnell will make a clean
campaign. He will carry this dis
trict by a large vote. Judge Wicker
sham has never been confronted by
a stronger adversary.
Germans Lose
Several Warships
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the front to fight with the Belgian _
troops against the Germans.
Using Automobiles.
Automobiles are being used by the
troops to bring back to this city the
wounded troops from the front. The
automobile service has been found to
be an excellent method of moving
troops and supplies over the fine
roads.
Imprisoned for Advancing Prices. .
VIENNA, Aug. 6.—The Austrian
government has caused the arrest of
dealers who raised their prices be
cause of the war and threatens to
confiscate the stocks of merc hants
who advance the price on foodstuffs.
Americans Handling Mail.
WASHINGTON, ''-Aug. 6.—Mails
from European countries to America
are being transferred by American
ships as well as by ships of other
nations which have rerriained neu
tral.
Queen Reviews Troops.
THE HAGUE, Aug. 6—Queen Wil
helmine reviewed the troops here to
day. The army of the Netherlands
have been mobilized to its full
strength and are prepared to fight to
maintain their neutrality. Germany
has promised to respect the neutral
ity of Holland, but the latter fears
that should Germany once gain a
foothold she would never leave.
Mediation Offer Rejected.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 6—President
Wilson’s formal ofTer of mediation, in
.accordance with The Hague stipu
lation, which was made by Secretary
of State W. J. Bryan to all the pow
ers involved in the present war, has
.been rejected by all of them, as the
powers state the offer came too late
and that the present war must be
fought to a finish.
Search American Ships.
The Treasury department today is
sued orders that all vessels leaving
American ports are to be searched
for contraband' before being given
clearance paper" and that no ship
with contraband articles is to be
allowed to leave port.
Prevent International Trouble.
The order is expected to prevent
international complications for the
United States, as American ships will
thus be'prevented from taking con
traband to the nations at war.
Many Join Red Cross.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 6—Two thousand
women today joined the Red ' Cross
Association and will work to relieve
the suffering of those injured in the
present European war. More are ex
pected to be enrolled.
Women Mob Bakeries.
LONDON, Aug. 6.—The women of
this city today mobbed the bakeries
when the prices on bread were rais
ed. The bakers were forced to re
duce the price near what it was be
fore the declaration of war.
American Prices May Raise.
NEW YORK, Aug. 6.—The Na
tional League of Housewives, with
members in all parts of the states,
have issued an order to boycott ^ny
merchant trying to raise prices be
cause of the present war. They
claim that American prices should
not go upward, as hut little of the
wheat and farm products can be
shipped and that as a matter of fact
shipments to Europe have stopped.
England Won’t Protect Food Cargoes.
CHICAGO, Aug. 6.—In spite of the
announcement made by the British
naval secretary that British warships
would not convoy and protect ship
ments of wheat and other food
stuffs from this country to England,
the prices went upward today. Grain
prices are still strong.
Americans Leaving Germany.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 6— One thou
sand Americans arrived here today
from Hamburg and other German
ports. They were glad to get away
from the war zone, but were com
pelled to leave all their baggage be
hind. They will await the arrival of
an American ship to take them
home.
Agents Wanted.^"laaps It
Unhsual opportunities for Intelligent men
with ability to sell.
Write for particulars
RAND McNALLY & CO.,
Dept. B, Chicago, 111. i
NOW OPEN
Admlsslon-Gentlemeii 50c; Ladles aad Children 25c
Good, Healthful Exercise - - Great Pleasure
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The Train of Luxury
TO
Butte, Miles City, Sioux City, Minneapolis,
and St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago
All Points East, via the _
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nection with a trip to the East on this palatial all-steel transconti
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with the pleasure of a journey In aOMlute ease and comfort.
No Extra Fare on l^M Train
For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations,
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VALDB, ALASKA .
City Ticket Oflra. Chlctfo. MUwsskwA SaPssI Kallmr. 441 Hudun St. W««
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Price of Beef Goes Up.
LONDON, Aug. 6.—In common with
all foodstuffs the price of beef has
been advanced ten cents per pound
since the declaration of war against
Germany. %
Servian Army Ready.
LONDON, Aug. 6.—Dispatches from
the Servian capital announce that the
mobilization of the army is complete
and that the troops are ready to in
vade Bosnia. Servla’s war strength
numbers 340,000 men, most of whom
are veterans of the Balkan wars.
Return Gold to Banks.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.—The $15,
000,000 lh gold on the German ship
Kronprinczessin Cecilie, which return
ed to Bar Harbor, Me., to escape cap
ture by French battleships, will be
returned to the New York bankers.
Owing to England having declared
war against Germany and the uncer
tainty of the gold ever reaching Ger
many no attempt will be made to de
liver it now.
* Britain Declared War First
LONDON, Aug. 6—Immediately fol
lowing the declaration of war by
Great Britain against Germany for
the invasion of Belgium the Germans
declared war against Great Britain
and her colonies.
Successfully Conceal War Plans..
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.—The mil
itary experts here who are following
the plans of both the French and
German armies say that both sides
have so far successfully hidden the
real object of their campaign from
each other and from the world. Both
have been sparring to locate the ob
ject for which the other will strike.
Jt is expected here that it will be
several days-’ before the two armies
close in any large battle.
Declare War On Italy.
LONDON, Aug. 6.—The German
ambassador at Rome has notified the
Italian government that unless Italy
remains true to her treaty obligations
and joins Germany and Austria in
the present fight that Germany will
declare war on her and the Austrian
army will invade Italy.
Italy Must Help.
The German ambassador has de
manded that Italy repay the work
done for her by Germany and Aus
tria, who have for the past twenty
years been warding off the powers
that would have crippled her and al
lowed Italy to secure the present po
sition she maintains among the na
tions of the world.
Kitchner Secretary of War.
LONDON, Aug. 6.—Lord Kitchner,
commander in chief of the English
army during the Boer war, has been
named as secretary of war and has
taken charge of the direction of the
campaign against Germany. The
English army will be sent into Bel
gium. Three hundred thousand troops
are ready to cross from Dover as
soon as the Channel squardon has driv
en the German ships from the North
Sea. Enough transports to take the
army across are now ready.
Financial Panic Passes.
LONDON, Aug. 6.—The symptoms
of a financial panic, which for a few
days threatened the business in this
country, have passed away and the
people are now adjusting themselves
to the changed conditions. No furth
er runs on the banks have been made.
The confidence of the people in the
stability of the banks has returned.
Germans Lose Heavily.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 6.—The losses to
the Germans in the attack on Liege
yesterday are estimated at 7,000 men.
Time and again the Germans at
tempted to carry the fortifications
about the city but were driven back
with heavy loss. The artillery fire
of the Belgians wffs accurate.
Lbse at Vice.
The Germans also lost 3,500 men
at Vice, which they tried to capture.
Germans Outnumber Belgians.
The Germans outnumber the Bel
gian .army force operating against
Liege. The German army numbers
40,000 men,' while the Belgians num
ber only 25,000 men, but the latter
are fighting from behind breastworks
and fortifications.
Having secured a flrst-ciass baker,
we are now prepared to sell bread
and pastry at reasonable prices. Del
monico Grill in Senate building, tf
Nubone Corset*.
Try Mrs. St Marie's for one of
those Nubone corsets. tf
Three M. Satis Saturday.
The Three M- will leave at 8 a.
m. Saturday adorning for Port Wells
and way ports. For rates apply to
Capt. Morris on board. k8
The Emporium.
The Emporium received on the last
boat Hot Point electric heaters, bak
ers, cookers and Sat irons. Boys
Mount Hood overalls, ages 4 to 16
for 60 cents and up. tf
Fox
Another Line for
The Ladies
* This Time It’s the
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Famous Fox
Priced
3 to 4.50
Priced
3 to 4.50
Line of Low Shoes.
None Better In the World.
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKERILLE
Gradual* of National University
Washington. D. C.
DENTIST
in both companies Fourteen years in
Office Rooms over VALDEZ
Valdez Drug Co.
DR. GERMAN
Phone 19 THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug store. Office hours
J 9 a.m.. to Op. m., 7 p. m.. to 9 p. m. Sundays
by appointment All work guaranteed
DR. M. O. ADAMS
DENTIST
Office on Wall St. next Prospector office
Valdes, Alaska.
New Company’s^ Phone No. SB
HOURS—9 to 12 M.'m. ;* 1>'6 and 7 to 9 p. m.
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DR. C. H. VANCE
the OSTEOPATH
Gradual* American School of
Osteopathy. Klkrsville. Mo.
OFFICE HOWS..pl» Bs, l 1*5 a a., m W
TREATMENT $SSO
Office and Residesce'Court St. RHONE MS
E. E. RITCHIE ,
LAWYER
phonehm Valdez, Alaska
C. E. BUNNELL
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Offices Wall Street
Phone |i VALDEit
F. BUTTERWORTH
ICivil Engineer end
U. S. Deputy Land and
Minenl Surveyor
Bine Printing ' Valdes, Alaska.
A. C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer .and
Deputy Mineral
Surveyor. .
Fvidr il *rm Alriu Isoalwy letw
Valdes, Alaska^ ;P.0.B0XtT4
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Steam Heat Electric Lights
THE COPPER BLOCK
Finely Furnished Rooms All Modern Conveniences
Good Tlir DlirrCT Good
Goods I lit DUrrtl Goods
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OP
^Native and f f IMDITD and Budding
Puget Sound LUIYIDILIV Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
Patronize a Home Industry
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Largest and Best Equipped Hospital in
South Western Alaska.
Graduate Nuries---Private Rooms for Patients.
For Terms and Further Particulars Apply to
E. C. DALTON, M. D., Physician|in'Charge.
The Big Place
Is Still the Attraction.
Ws wish to announce to the public that we nowJhave in stock
VALDEZ GLACIER GOLD BEER
A product of Valdes and a new brew of superior excellence.
7 pts Valdez Glacier Gold Beer $1.00
5 qts Valdez Glacier Gold Beer $1.00
Patronize borne 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 69—free delivery to sB parts of the city.
_THE BIG PLACE ,
An “Old Lina" Company with “Now Line” Ideas.
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