THE
HARRIMAN
NATIONAL BANK
OF ALASKA
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AT SEWARD
MEMBER BANK
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
EMPRESS THEATER
SUNDAY. AUGUST 12. 1917.
7:30 and 9:00 I*. M.
Watch this space for the Big
Program at The Empress Sun
day night. Film arrives on the
Mariposa from Anchorage to
morrow.
EXTRA GOOD PROGRAM
10c and 25c
TWO GIRLS SHOT AS
SPIES AFTER SEEING
PARENTS EXECUTED
LONDON, July 31, (Mail Corres
pondence).—A dispatch received today
by the Wireless Press from Amster
dam. says: “The German authorities
at Liege, Belgium, arrested, tried and
sentenced to death within three days
an intlueuntial Liege merchant named
Croneret, his wife and their two
daughters, aged 20 and 14 years, on
the unproved crarge of espionage. The
father and mother were both shot to
death in the presence of their daugh
ters. The latter were offered their
freedom if they reevaled the names
of their parents’ accomplices. The
girls refused, the eldest stating ‘if we
speak we might cause fifty people to
he killed. We would rather die alone.’
She was immediately shot. The
youngest girl then was tortured, out
raged and also shot.”
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A. Mclver, licensed undertaker.
See Our Stock
Ladies' Summer Under
wear, Waists, Sport
Skirtsand Middy Blouses
We have the largest line of Comforters
and Bedding in Seward
If prices cut any figure with you---We
will get your business
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
FIRE INSURANCE
JOE CAMPBELL
Successor to
ENNIS & CAMPBELL
SEWARD ALASKA
HOTEL SEWARD
FORTY ROOMS-OUT OF FIRE ZONE
J. 0. PATTON, Prop. Rates by Day or Month
Modern Conveniences Well Lighted and Heated
SUITS! SUITS!! SUITS!!!
Serges, Cheviots, and Tweeds.
Late Models—Conservative to Extreme.
Belt Back Norfolks.
$25.2 PER SUIT $25.2
COTTER’S
ARMY INSURANCE RILL
INTRODUCED IN OTH
HOUSES TO END GRAFT
(By Associated Press Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—Bills were introduced in
both Houses today seeking authority for the government
to make effective a program to provide low cost insurance
for members of the American armed forces to go into
battle. • |
This insurance program provides aid for wounded:
men and for the support of dependents.
The estimated cost for the first year is $17(5,000,000
and for the second year $380,000,000.
Liberal indemnities are provided for all forms of dis
ability resulting from service.
The purpose of this bill is to end possibilities of a re
currence of the pension scandals following the Civil War.
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TAKE UP THE TAX BILLS
(By Associated Press Dispatch)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—The Senate began today
consideration of the re-drafted $2,000,000,000 tax bill,
which is expected to take effect within two weeks.
COAL MINERS
NOT EXEMPT
Provost Marshal Makes Ruling That
Miners Must Answer Call of
Admy Draft
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—'The coal
production committee of the Council
of National Defense was informed re
cently that Provost Marshal General
Crowder had definitely refused to ex
empt miners as a class from the se
lective draft. No class exemptions
will be made, as is defintely set forth
under section 44 of the exemption reg
ulations, which states that any claims
for discharge on the part of persons
engaged in industries, including agri
culture, must be filed with the district
board on a form provided by the Pro
vost Marshal General and supplied by
district and local boards for that pur
pose.
Gen. Crowder’s office has been del
uged with mail, hundreds of letters
coming from the heads of large in
dustrial concerns and pleading for spe
cial exemptions in the case of men do
ing specialized work. Appeals of this
kind can accomplish nothing, as the
Provost Marshal General can not show
any favoritism. The question of
whether or noPa man is more useful
to his country in a peaceful pursuit
than in military service is a matter to
be taken up with the district board and
for that board to determine in the
light of the circumstances surrounding
each individual case.
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Meet me at The Branch.
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Ask your grocers for Seward
Bakery Bread.
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City Express meets all boats and
trains. Phone Maine 122.
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City Express. Phone Main 122.
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Old papers, seventy-five for 10c, at
The Gateway.
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FISH PRICES
Prices at noon August 30, at
Seattle, as reported by the Bu
reau of Fisheries, are:
Halibut, 12%c.
Sable Fish, 4c.
Red Snapper, 2c.
Pickled Sable Fish, $13 per
bbl.
ScrippsQGraysDoman
Gas Engines
When you want an engine for a
“gas boat” or anything in the line
of accessories or fittings for one,
send us an order and try out our
thorough knowledge of the tOiisi
ness, get to know our prompt ser
vice, our interest in your behalf
(we do not pack a hundred pounds
in three boxes), and you will then
understand why our service to
Alaska purchasers (where the dis
tance from shipping point makes
absolute correctness in filling or
ders so vitally imporatnt) is fam
ous all over that territory.
S. V. B. MILLER
72 Marion St. Seattle
We have been here 10 years.
CARD OF THANKS
We, the three brothers, wife,
cousins and friends of the late Frank
Carniel, brought here for burial
from Latouche, desire to show our
appreciation for the kindness of the
citizens of Seward, and we thank Mr.
T. W. Hawkins for the use of his
automobile, and all others for their
courtesy.
Signed:
THOMAS, SERAPHINO, SISTE and
MRS. VIRGINA CARNIEL, and
others. It.
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LOST—Man’s gold watch and chain;
monogram C. M. E. Finder please
return to this ofiice for reward. 4t.
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NOTICE
There will be no meeting of the
Loyal Order of Moose tonight.
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A. B. DANCE
There will be a dance at A. B. hall
Saturday night to which all are in
vited. 4t
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NOTICE
Dog tax is due, payable at Treas
urer’s office on or before the 25th of
July.
Order CHIEF OF POLICE. tf
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Proof of labor blanks for sale at
Gateway.
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Proof of labor blanks at the Gate
way.
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Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at
The Branch.
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Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
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Waterfill and Frazier whiskey at
the Branch.
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If your sweet tooth Is your wisdom
tooth you will buy your candy at the
Key.
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Proof of labor blanks for sale at
Gateway.
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Oyster cocktails at The Branch.
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Andy’s Express, phone Madison 143.
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Legal blanks at the Gateway.
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Andy’s Express, phone Madison 143.
The HANNAN Shoe
Stetson Hats
Earl & Wilson Shirts
Hart, Schaifner &
Marx
CLOTHES
UR IACH
BROADWAY
PHONE MAIN 1341
M FT
FROM YOUR ALLOWANCE
When we supply the
groceries.—Make this
Grocery your Grocery,
and Reduce Expenses.
BORGEN GROCERY i
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STORE OF PROGRESS;
__- -—_I. i—m r—in t— a i—in i—in ran ran ran ran
TW thoughtless talker is like a blank
cartridge. He makes a loud noise
WHEN you
stop to think,
it’s little wonder
that VELVET is
so good. Every
bit of it has been
naturally aged for
two years.
ANCHORAGE VIA RAIL AND WATER ROUTE
The fast power-schooner, “Kumback,” running between Kern Creek
and Anchorage and way points, meets all Seward trains at Kern Creek.
A chance to see the new road on your way to Anchorage.
CHARLES NUTTER, Manager. E. J. MOORE, Master.
Chas. E. Brown, President
Sidney Anderson, Vice Pres. S. Balderston, Cashier
ltobt. H. Romig, Assistant Cashier
BANK OF SEWARD
SEWARD, ALASKA
Established 1905
VERYTHING of a banking nature en
trusted to our care, receives our best
attention. Having gained a reputation for
careful, conservative management, we shall
steadfastly endeavor to maintain it.
U. S. Depository for Postal Savings
Territorial Depository
City Depository
Interest Paid on Time Deposits
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent