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Daily Edition, and The Alaska Weekly Post _
— SEWARD. ALASKA. fl;ii>AY. AI'LI ST. ::n. nih. 1TO CBffS
VOLUME XII, NU.MRKK 47. . . .-. . . 7.. ■■ --—
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NEW MAIL SERVICE i
BY AIR WILL SPEED
UP ALASKA DELIVERY
CHICAGO, Aug.. dO.— Mail is to bo
lelivered to Chicago for the first tim<
on September fifth when a trial run
will 1h* made between hen' amt New
York City. According to present
plans a regular aerial mail service
i will he stinted October 1st mid wid!
greatly speed up the mail seiviee be- j
tween New York and the Pacific 1
I roast including Alaska and ail mail’s :
for westward points w il! hi* brought
heie for rail transmission.
ALASKANSIN
FRANCE ARE
KEPT RUSY
In a letter received by the Editor
l'roin fiance from Sergi. Cirant Caii
*ou. formerly of this city, he says:
"American souuers during tnc.r
leisure moments, are wandering
Inrough ruins and over neats made
laminar to students oi history by cen
lunes oi wars amt revolutions, .Some
oi tncin have already iought on the
scene of some ot .Napoleons operat
ions in the region of the .Marne.
“5ome are training over grouuu
where luo .\ormans lougnt the erencii
amt wnere the r reach lought the
Spaniards. Later, they will, perhaps,
be maiming in line oi battle over tne
country wnere the rrench and tne
Germans nave lought again and again
and where they will help the French
and the dritisli and the last of the
Wars to devastate the smiling valley*
of 1* ranee for centuries to come.
“Nearly the entire history of Fran
ce is pictured all over the areas oc
cupied oy the Americans in ancient
churches which, along with object les
sons in history will give the attentive
soldier an enlarged appreciation of
art and architecture.
“After getting located the soldier
takes the first opportunity to explore
the neighborhood. To use one ^e
Uritish terms that are taking root
among the overseas men they “push
off” into all the nooks and corners.
If their conceptions of what they see
are often vague at first they soon get
the habit of observation which devel
opes into taste and in a goodly num
ber of cases becomes a study.
MINING GIVEN
PREFERENCE AS
WAR INDUSTRIES
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The following letter, which is self
explanatory, was received by the
Editor in the la>t mail from Delegate
Sulzer:
“Erroneously the impression has
spread in certain sections of the Unit
ed States that the gold-mining indus
try is not considered an “essential in
dustry,** and for this i*eason discrim
ination is beint* made against miners
in the matter of obtaining supplies.
After making representations to the
war industries board I was assured
that operators of gold mines would be
given preference in the matter of op
taining material and supplies, and I
have just received a letter from the
Hon. Charles l\. Foster, vied chairman
of the priortios committee, in wiiiui
lu* says in part:
“In this connection we beg to say
that the goUl-mimng indu.-tiy has
been listed on the first preference list
and they should now have no Loubic
what ever in obtaining their future
supplies and materials.
“if they have any trouble which
will interfere with the production of j
^old, if they will be wind enough to,
call it to our attention, we will do j
whatever we can to straighten the
matter out. although we believe that
their position is such on the pi def
ence list that they ought not to have
any trouble.”
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**l will appreciate it very much i; j
^ou will give publicity to this state
ment. And if the miners meet with
any difficulty in obtaining their sup
plies I would be glad to have them
notify me as well as the priorities
committee, that l may take it up in
their behalf.
‘'Thanking you for your courtesy in
this matter. I am sincerely you is,
“CHAS. A. SULZEK,
“Delegate from Alaska.”
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LOSES A TOE.
Russell Woolsey is being brought to
Seward from Kern Creek on a speedet
having lost y toe while in the perl'"in
-ancc of his duties. He will prouuw*
go to the Seward Hospital immediate
ly upon arrival.
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NEW BOY IN TOWN
A new battling Nelson arrived in
town early this morniifg, to be exact,
at 1 o’clock this morning. The new
battler is in a class by himself but
will take on all comers of his own
weight, eight pounds. The boy is an
addition to the family of Mr. and Mrs
John A. Nelson, and was born at the
Seward General hospital, with Dr.
Komig, attending the case.
S'. E VTHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for tonight
and tomorrow is fair with fresh winds
STREETS LIGHTS ON.
Street lights glimmed for the first
time for several months last night and
the gloom was dispelled. The cluster
lights will probably be turned on to
night along Broadway.
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MRS. Bl’RLEY LEAVING.
Mrs. D. M. Burley, who has been in
the confectionery business here for
some time, has disposed of her stock
and fixtures to Hettel’s and expects to
get away for the states tonight on the
Admiral Farragut.
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FISHING BOATS IN.
The Admiral Dewey arrived late
yesterday afternoon with 8 000 lbs. of
halibut and the Starr, of the San Juan
Co., came in last night at 0 o’clock
with a good catch of both halibut and
cod.
GOVERNMENT MAKES
BIG WHISKEY RAIDS
JAPS LOSE
TOlvIO, Aug., MO.—There has been
'■‘Veit' lighting between tile Kntentes
and the I’.olsheviki lied Guards on the
Ussuri river along »tre Manchurian
border. The Japanese casualties foi
the past three days have been 170,
including several officers.
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WASH 1 NT ’.TON, Aug., MO.—The
Czech Slovak crews on the Austrio
ilungaiian warships in the harbor
.1 Catteru have revolted. M. Schukup
C'/ech-Slova!; deputy has left 1'vague
for Cattera to defend the sailors in
their oourtniartiai.
GOVERNOR STEPHENS IS
NOMINATED OVER KOI.I’H '
SAX FRANCISCO, Aug., 30.—In
•ho California state primaries held
yesterday Governor Stephens was no
minated by the Republicans for gov
ernor over Mayor Rolph.
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EXPLORER GOES SOUTH.
The naval patrol steamer Explorer
sailed for Cordova at i) o’clock this
morning with the “homeward ’ bound
streamer flying. The Explorer will
probably remain at Cordova for a cou
ple of weeks then go to Puget sound,
where tlie crew will undoubtedly be
given “home” leave for a couple of
weeks.
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GROCER PENALIZED FOR
V lOLATiN G R EG l LATION is
X.F. Zimmerman, groceryman o<
ivctchikan, tor violating regulations
of the lood administration in selling
ten sacks of flour without first ap
plying for and obtaining a permit
irum the local administrator at that
place, was made to close his place 01
business for three days during the
month t)f July. A large sign reading:
‘Closed for Violation of Federal Food
Regulations,’’ was placed u]K>n nis
door by the administrator.
This is the first case of a direct pen
•ally being imposed upon a dealer in
the Territory for violation of the rules
and regulations. It will not be the last,
however, where violations are will
fully made.
It is said that secret service men
are now investigating profiteering
“charges in various cities in Alaska.
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CELEBRATES HIS 91st,
BIRTHDAY BY STUNTS.
OCATA, N.M. Aug. 30— Matt
Ci*osby, of this place is the oldest cow
boy in active service in the United
States Recently he celebrated his 91,
birthday by breaking a young horse
just off the range, and followed this
up by roping and tying a 3-year old
steer in a little over four minutes.
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“ GARGLE PARADE”
LONDON, Aug. 30— “Gargle pa
rade” has been added to the numer
ous medical parades which American
soldiers have to submit to in camp.
This has become necessary owing to
the prevalent wave of influenza.
About 5.45 each morning the men are
required to cleanse their throats with
an antiseptic solution.
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W AS HINGTON, Aug., 00.—The
; biggest and most intensive roundup
of illicit whiskey distillers ever un
do taken by the United States gov
ernment has just been completed.
This roundup was made in the moun
tain districts of Tennessee, Alalnima,
Georgia, Florida, North and South
Carolina. ‘Four hundred and sixty
eight stills were seized, two hundred
moonshiner* were arrested, two sher
!It's and five outlaws were killed and
a score wounded during the various
raids.
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ON MUD BANKS
The Northwestern was floated at 0
o’clock last night and is not damaged
uccoiding to cable advices received by
Agent McDonald. It is believed that
the passengers have been taken
aboard and the steamer proceeded for
Seattle.
Steamer Northwester was supposed
to have been floated last night at high
tide and is today prabably on her way
to Seattle. Last night the following
t-ublegiam was received from the Cor
dova rimes relative to the grounding
of the Northwestern. ✓ i
“Steamer Northwestern went a
v round late yesterday afternoon
(Wednesday) on the mud banks
while trying to dock at the Orca can
nery. Passengers sc*nt to Cordova in
small boats. Part of cargo unloaded.
Nine degrees list, No apparant dam
age. Expect to float on six o’clock tide
tonight.1'
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PA PR AG IT DUE TONIGHT.
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Steamer Admirah Farragut is re
ported to be due here tonight at 8 o’
clock from Kodiak.
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DORA BOUND HERE.
Steamer Dora left Dutch Harbor
last Wednesday with a full load oi
passengers and freight for Seward.
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FREIGHTERS BOUND SOUTH.
Freighters LaTouche and Skagway
are now bound for Alaska |>orts. The
LaTouche left Seattle on the 23rd and
the Skagway on the 26th.
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WATSON LEAVES CORDOVA.
Steamer Admiral Watson left Cor
dova at 6:30 o’clock this morning on
the way to Seward. The Admiral Wat
son probably has the mail from Seat
tle, nine day’s accumulation.
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WILD DUCKS MIGRATING.
DAWSON, Y.T. Aug. 30— Fully
two months ahead of their usual time
for migration, vast flocks of wild
ducks are passing southward over
Dawson. At times the Yukon River
here is black with the birds.
Forest fires north toward the Arc
i tic Circle or some strange action of
nature, it is believed , is probably re
sponsible for the early flight. Many of
the ducklings are hardly able to fly.
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JAPAN WILL SEND 20
AVIATORS TO THE FRONT.
TOKIO, Aug. 30— Japan is plann
ing to send about twenty aviators to
tbs Italian front.
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NEW YORK, Aug., 30— Germany s
.turd pressed armies still waver before
the terrific attacks of the Allies in
Picardy. From the Somme to north of
'daupaume the enemy is retreating
eastward towards St. Quentin. I^trge
numbers of prisoners ami many guns,
with much material are falling into
.he hands of the British. Elsewhere
the apparently untiring French, Amer
-icans and British are maintaining a
pressure against the enemy. The Ger
mans have lost all. important bases
west of the Hinde-nburg line except
iVrronne, Ham and Tergnier.
The British are this afternoon with
in two miles of Peronne and the Fren
ch are five miles west of Hapi. Terig*
nier is not seriously threatened yet as
it is on the extremity of the battle
lines. The Allies are moving forward
slowly but surely, according to the
summary of the Associated Press late
this afternoon.
CRASH THROUGH LINEi
BULUTEN, NEW YORK, Aug., 30
— At 0 o cl oca tonight the Associated
Press received advices that the Brit
ish, east and southeast of Arras, ap
pear to have crashed through the Hin
denbu-rg line.
FIVE MORE TOWNS TAKEN.
LONDON, Aug., dO— (Official)—
i’he british have captured Combles,
builecourt, nendecourt, Dea cagiu
court and Cierysursomme and have
crossed the Somme both south and
west of Peronne between Hendecouri
and the Arras-Cambrai road.
The Canadians have attacked the
Germans and made progress.
COUNTER ATTACKS REPULSED.
PARIS, Aug., 30— (Official)— Ut>r
-man counter attacks between the Ail
ette and the Aisne have been repuls
ed. The French have gained ground
east of Pasly, north St Soissons.
German raids along the Vesele,
where the Americans are stationed,
and in the Champagne sector, failed
utterly.
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PENETRATE 2000 YARDS.
LONDON, Aug., 30— It is reported
that the British, east of Arras, have
resumed the advance and penetrated
another two thousand yards on a sev
en mile front between Culleeourt and
the Scarpe.
The British this afternoon captured
Reincourt.
ALLIED LOSSES^ARE LIGHT.
PARIS, Aug., 30— Correspondents
of the Paris newspapers at the front
agree that th$ Allied losses in tho
present operations are comparatively
light. They say that the Allies never
before have taken so much ground, so
many prisoners and war material with
so slight cost
ONE MILE FROM PEROME.
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WITH Tpl BRITISH, Ang., 30—
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The British on the South bank of the
Somme are this afternoon about one
mile from Peronne. The British nave
captured the base at 1/es Boevs.
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VILLAGES BEING BURNED.
WITH THE BRITISH, Au/s
Fires indicating the withdrawn* tPe
Germans on the Northern end of the
front, particularly in the I.ys salient,
are pronounced late this afternoon.
Many villages are burning and there
are terrific explosions. Airplane
scouts announce great disorder among!
the Teuton forces.
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WASHINGTON, Aug., 30.—Nearly
2000 nominations of postmasters in
all parts of the country were sent to
Senate today by President Wilson.
The postmaster at Fairbanks, Alaska
was renominated.
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MEXICANS
ARE FRESH
NOGALES, SONORA, Mex, Aug.,
PO.—During the skirmish last Tues
day between Americans and Mexicans
armed Mexicans entered the American
consulate and forced vice consul
McGuire and his clerk C. H. Toolev to
leave. The Mexicans wounded Tooley
by a shot. Consul Lawton announces
that an investigation is in progress.
The Mexican government official*
announce that they believe the trouble
has been started by pro-Germans or
Germans who are stirring up a Ger
man propaganda i.i Mexico against
the United States.
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DRILLS TONIGHT
The regular Friday night drill of
the Seward Home Guards begins this
evening at 7:45 o’clock at the A. B.
Hall. Recruits are always welcomed.
If the weather remains as satisfact
ory tonight as it has been during the
forenoon, squad formations and other
tactic* will probably be given out of
doors. •
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