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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
U S SHIPS
 NOT TO BE
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-eermany'a proclamation declaring tho watera aur- rounding England and the lrIoh chan. net as . war zone, is regarded here aa enc of tho most serloue develop ments of the war.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-count vou Bernotorf, German Ambaseador to the United Stateo authorized state mont Issued at the German embassy late this afternoon, that no American vessel would Do oeIzed by the Cor mano, should vosseis of thls country be elpbtcd within the war zone as pro. claimed at Berlin.
 President Woodrow Wilson and the members Of hlss Cabinet conferred thig on the proclamation lo5ued by tho German government at Berlin designating as war zone the entire coast of the British ioleo. The pro- elamation ie couotraed ae- Q move to the En1ll6h coast to the vea- scls of other uatlone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
MORE AMERICAN BANKS
 FOR SOUTH AMERICA

NEW YORK. Feb. e.-The National City Bank of New York plans to open at least two more branches in South America. at Rio de Janerio and San. tos. Brazil. although Sac Paula may bc substituted for the latter. The bank also is considering the opening oi branch in Monteyideo, Uruguay under the control Of the Buenos Ay- res branch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
DEFEATED TURKS ARE
 IN SAD STRAITS

TELLS. tvia Petrograd), Feb. C. Russian officials assert that the Turks defeated in the Caucasus are being re- duced to terrible straits. In the at- tempts to escape capture they are freezing or starving in the mountain regions. Despite their sufferingsi they are stlll fighting desperately.
 The Ottoman lenders are enlistng local tribesmen who are well armed and acquainted with every foot of the country. In the Trans, ,Tschorokh re- zion every Turkish village has been turned into a miniature fort. Guns are mounted before stone huts and these lttle sirongholdg fortliled in every way pogsible To increase their de pleted ranks the Turks have enrolled prisoners held in the iailg at Trebizond and Erzerum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
SAYS NOW
 AMERICA'S OPPORTUNITY

MEMPHIS. Tenn., Feb. 6.--Soundlng the keynote at dinner ol optimism Secretary William c. Redneld of the Department of Commerce predicted that if the opportunities presented by tine European war for the commercial expansion of the United States pre seized the current of international trade will be turned permanently in our favor.
 Never before has the opportunity been 80 great Mr. Redfield declared. eve have to sell chat which all Ma tions want and to loan that which all Nations need. America is tho only place where they can go. and # the opportunity Is seized wc may, in whole or in part, occupy for the taking the position of influence and power which others have hitherto had
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
PRISONER
 IS FREED
 BY JUDGE

For the nrst time since che sneelai term Of court convened, Q suspended sentence was pronounced today in the district court, when Judge Robert w. Jennings ordered the release ot Nasiu Vaniga, Roumanian
 vaniga had pleaded guilty to an in. diclment charging him with selling lie uor to Frank Daniels an Indian, for S125. The defendant cannot speak a word oi English and his plea and his story. were communicated to the court through an Interpreter
 vaniga came to Alaska 9 year ago, and finally reached Fairbanks owing to his inability to converse in English he had great difficulty ii seteins work. Finally when in deaperate straits. he started to walk over tho grail to Val dez He became ID on tho way from lack of nourishment, and road house keeper gave him place to sleep, and board. and paid him dollar dag. Sa- niga worked for twentythfeo days and then walked on to Valdez from where he purchased oecond-class ticket Co Juneau Here he experienced the same trouble io finding employ ment and finally Daniels, the Indian. paid Vaniga for ohopping wood, and gave the Roumanian 8 cabin to sleep in. As compensation for his hoapitai ity, Che Indian demanded Vaniga buy liquor for him.
 Attorney H l.. Faulkner who ap. polred for Nan'ge told story Co Judge Jennings of Nanlga'a destitute condition, and Special Agents J. 4. Snow and H. F. Morton who were the arresting officers, corroborated him. Judge Jennings ordered the prison. CTS release. and the records will show guilty, but sentence suspended, pend- ing good behavior
 In warning the prisoner against a repetition of his o6ense Judge Jen- nings told vaniga that ii he ever were found guilty in court on 9 simi, lar charge. he would be sent to Q pen- itentiary. which. he said to impress the prisoner of the seriousness of crime, Is as bad as banishment to Si- beria. Vaniga took the statement literally and told the court he would not sell liquor to an Indian "eyen il the Indian gave me S1O for a flask. Mr. Faulkner made an effort this af- ternoon to secure work for Vaniga on an outgoing steamship, for his pass age to Tacoma, where be has country men.
 carloon Also Let Go.
 Oscar Carlson walked from the United States jail this afternoon. free man. Judge Jennings having sus. pended sentence on the prisoner who was convicted of having sold liquor to Jake Williams. an Ildian.
 Carlson had said that he thought Williams was in Italian and the Jury recommended Che mercy of the court in ils verdict Today the defendant told the court he thought scheme had been worked on him, by the Indian and the marshal but the court point ed out the absurdity of such charge, and In view of the fact that the de- fendant has already spent two months In jail. he wns allowed to 50.
 When Carlson left the jail, the prisoners wished him luck, and re- minded him that with one less mouth to feed there would be more maca- roni for the rest Of ms today"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
GOTHAM OFFICIAL TRlNKs
 BASEBALL STOCK VALUABL

NEW YORK. Feb. s.-comptroller Davis. of New York, has ordered the reappraisal Of the estate of John F. Bush, baseball capitalist. ID the first appraisal of tho stock ol tho New York National League baseball club wa9 valued at $267 a share. The com troller now believes 1t is worth at least $7O0 Q share.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
GERMANS COME LIKE WAVES OF
 SEA.

Petrosrad, Feb. 6,-The German deo- perase attempt to break through tho Russlan line at Borllmon, west of Warsaw has carried with lt the most viclous attacka since the attack on Lodz They have fo5,ooo men in ac- ton, and more coming from behind. They have 600 suns In action.
 With 3o,0oo men to the mile, advanc- ing in ten and twelve lines Ike wavea or sea, with a wreekless disregard Of death, the eermans have swept down upon the Russian who arc equally ao strong in numbers as the Germans.
 The Russlaus had taken their po- sl,ien on dat plain. The trees and houses had all been demolished by pre- vioos engagements.
 The Russlans met the German ad- vance with rifle fire and bayonet. The fighting has been close, and often hand to hand with whole companies being exterminated In tho twlnkIing of an eye.
 The battle le likeued to that at eo- rodlno, when Napoleon ioss fie Rue sian campaign.
 The battle has been wagius with unabated violence for two dayg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
 10 SELL WHEAT LANns

SEATTLE, Feb. 6.-The Regents Of the University Of Washington have or- ranged to take advantage Of tho rise in the yalue of wheat lands to oner for sale 2S.000 acres of such lands that are owned by the university. The lands are mostly located In Douglas and Grant counties. and the university has received only nominal income rom them as rentals for grazing purpose. It is now purposed to aell them and in- vest tho proceeds Of the sale in !n- come producing securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
DRYs W0ULDDWDE
 STATE OF TEXAS

AUSTIN, Tel5. Feb. 6-The prohi- bltion state Of Jefferson will be ere ated ont Of the western half Of Texas # 9 joint resolution introduced in t1e legislature passes and is favored by a majority vote at on election to be held July ]. Tho resolution chorGes that the legislature oi Texas ls dom- mated by the liQoor interests end that the 100000 people in proposed new state of Jefferson nave not received fair treatment E Paso is the only city in Western Texas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
DICK RYAN OFFERS TO
 BUILD ROAD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Dlek Ry. aa, in his eaaerness 60 prevent tae purchase by the United States sov- ernment of ths Copper River and Northwestern Railroad, submitted a .Propositiog 10 bgild a line from Forty mile river in the interior of Alaska, thence Co the coal mines thence down Co Hdewater as Controller bay
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
RoUMANlA MAY DECLARE
 HERsELF VERY SOON

BUCHAREST. Feb 6.-The Roman. ian Parliament has reassembled. Re ports were circulated that the Premier would make an Important announce ment on the position Of Roumania as regards the war and possibly submit recommendation of the Cabinet chat the Nation align itself against Ger, many and Austria.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
LONDON opposes. JOINT
 WAR LOAN BY ALLIES

LONDON, Feb 6.-Financiol Lon don ls inclined to look upon the re, ported scheme for a vast internation- al war joan guaranteed by the allied governments and issued in the bellig- erant capitals and in some neutral countries as highly impracticable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
DELHI 0F
 ROCKS BUT
 SINKS AGAIN
ro PuRcHAsg vgssgL.

SEATTLE. Feb. 6. It was announced today by President Ford. Of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company that the company would buy new yes sel to replace the Delhi, lost In Alaska waters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06

 LUNSE AIT
 " NARSAW M

LONDON, Feb. 6.-een. Won Hln. denburg is continuing hls costly iunaco in a terrific effort 10 break through the Russlan Ilnes upon War saw.
 At the same time the reports from Petrograd gay that the Russans far ther north have crossed Bura, and arc seriously thraeatenlpa tho oermano with an outilanking movement
 The loss Of life already has been the greatest of any battle In tho hls- tory of the world.
 The issue ls still undecided, but for the Ruesians t le hopeful.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
WIRELESS aTlP9 PREVENTS
 DYNAMlTiNe OF VESSEL

PARIS, Feb. Cit was learned hore today chat Q plot to blow no the French steamship ..LaChampaigae. whiio she was bound from Mexico ports. to Corunna, Spain, was irus-
 rated only by a wireless warning flashed to the vessel after she had left Vera Cruz
 A German who shipped on Che L9, Champaigne ,as 9 seaman, wns arrest- ed as a result of the wrningl and when searched was found to have ilYe bombs in his possession. The La arrived ot corunna laat eVenlns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
TO DECIDE ON EZRA
 SESSION NExI WEEK

WASHINGTON Feb. Whether there will be an extra session of Con- gress in case or the defeat Of tho ship-purchase bill VIII be decided in a conference between President Wood row Wilson and Democratic leaders next week
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
TO CIRCLE WORLD WITH
 BONG DISTANCE PHONES

NEW YORK. Feb. e.-J J. carty, engineer who opened up transcontinen- tai communication by phone" " says that 1t win only be e few years before the whole world is encircled by tele phone wires and we will be able tol communication with Paris or London without and more effort than when we DOW talk with San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
QR IGN
 4TI0S
 IN H-.e

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. Adyiceg received today by the State Depart- ment say thatall foreign legations are hastily abandoning Mexico city, owing to Che chaotic conditions which are reported to be prevailing in the Mex ican capital
 It is believed in Washington that the envoys in Mexico City win 60 to Vera Cruz
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
RUSSIA TO TRY
 GERMAN BOMB DRoPPERs

PETRoGRAD. Feb. 6.-The Noyoe Vremya states that in order to estap' nah the legal status of bomb.dripping' Russia will place on trial the Ger mans who were captured in the lep' pelin which recently attacked Lioau. They will be charged with dropping bombs on an undeiended town
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
Mora Rnbbar Eor U. $.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Arrangoments have been perfected in London for 9 second shipment Of 1000 tons of rub- ber Co SC forward this week to the British consul in New York The oon- sul will npporlion che rubber among the matufaoturers who sign 9 guaran. tee tha Me product manufactured from the shiDment VIII not De export Cd Go Germany or Austria
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
FARMERS FORGED TO
 FIGHT ELEVAToR TRUsT

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-The government antitrust suit against the Chicago Board of Trade took an entirely new turn when Edward c. Dme, of Mas, on City Iowa Democratic candidate for the govornorship Of Iowa in 1912. told Federal Judge bandis that farm CTS had been forced to organize to protest themselves from the elevator owners.
 Mir. Dunne's testimony Is expected to preclpitate a federal investigation Of the elevator owners that will over shadow the present suit to abolish the old oalI commilLoe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
Delhi Breaks up.

INTANGIBLE. Feb. 5. - Tho Salvor arrived here Thursday. She reported that the Delhi broke in two Wednesday during a heavy westerly swell Every thing is gone. When no hope Of seiving the destroyed yes- sel was left the salyor left.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
TORPEDO BOATS TO
 BE BUILT ON PACIFIC

WASHINGTON. Eel. .s.-The House today accepted an amendment Co the naval appropriations bill onered by Representative Win E. Humphrey. of Seattle, providing that three of he six proposed torpedo boats oe built on tho Pacific coast
 An amendment offered by Majority Leader Underwood that only one in- stead or two dreadnaugh,s be built Tcs defeated
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
IOWA TO VOTE ON
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE

DIES MONIES IOWA, Feb e.-lt is regarded as ehgomiely cer a,n that Ae Iowa Legislnmre win provide for an election upon woman suilrage amendment to the constitution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
PROVISION MADE FOR
 NEW DREADNAueHTS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.-Provision for the construction of two super dreadnanght batteshlps was retained in the naval bin as it passed the
 House of Representatives
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
VISITS PARTS
 OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

HARRIsBuRG lll., Feb 6. The southern section of the State ol Him ois was visited by an earthquake yes- terday which continued for four min uates. The vibrations were to slight to cause serious damage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
EnaIand HeIna RoamanIan sanE

En0Iand 1eIpb HoumanIau IaIN
 LONDON, Feb 6.-The Bank of England will ndvance S25.000,0OO to tho Bank of Roumonia against Rou. manian treasury bills. 1t is under stood chat the money will be used for Che purch se of war materials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
aNTiPoDES TO SEND
 10000 MORE SOLDIERS

MELBOURNE, Feb. 6. = The Aus tralian governments formal tender of 10000 moro men, was delivered to the British government today lt is be- lleved the ofer Of the contingent will be accepted ot once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
DIVIDEND AND INTEREST
 PAYMENTS SHOW INCREASE

CHICAGO. Feb. 6.-Fobruary divi- dend and interest disbursements are estimated af S1OIS6l,572, as compar ed to S10S 52S.96l In February l9l4 showing a gain for the first time in many months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
sELLleERANTs STILL BUYING
 MATERIAL FOR THE WAR

CHICAGO Feb. 6.-The Serbian government has placed an order for sever. locomotives with the American Locomotive Works, and the Canadian government has awarded a contract to the Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Company Of Detroit for auto trucks costing in the neighborhood of Sl.- 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
RICHMOND DISCOUNT RATE
 IS FIXED AT LOW FIGURE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The reds. count rate for Che Federal reserve band at Richmond, Va. following chat at San Francieco. has been reduced to 1-2 per cent
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
EMpEN SAILORS ARE
 ON ARABIAN eoAs7

BERLIN. Feb. 6-it ie officially an- nounced that part of the crew of the cruiser Emden which was benched on Coeos leland after her defeat by the Australian cruiser sydney have reached the Turkish Arabian coast They escaped from llac2s Island on Q schooner
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
SENATOR ALDRica's TAXES
 DOUBTED BY AsSEesoRs

PROVIDENCE, R. l. Feb. 6.-For- mer United State Senator Nelson w.. Aldrchs tax bill was increased from Ss2S. S.s40 to Sl,61S.OOO by the Warwick, R. | assessors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
GERMANY EXPECTS ITALY
 TO REMAIN NETUARl

BERLIN. Feb. e.-ofncial denial of reports in the Swiss and English press that Germany has protested against the concentration Of Italian troops on the Austrian frontier The opinion Of German oficialdom is that Italy has no Intention of entering the war. Re- ports of a German ultimatum to Rou. mania also are denied
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
WAR ZONE PROCLAMATION
 WILL ADD TO FOOD COST

LONDON Feb. 6.-The Increase in the rate of war risk insurance on food' stuhs and other freight bound for the United Kingdom Indicate that the Ger man "war zone" proclamation will add to tho cost of living in Great Britain
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
envr cun Cofto0.

WARREN, Pay Feb 6.-rhe War ren Chemical Company has begun day and night work on a S5O0000 contract to supply guncoton to England and Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
HRS. sToNEWALL JACKSON
 IS DANGEROUSLY ILL

CHARLOTTE. \. c. Feb. s.-srs. Thomas Jonathan Jackson, widow of Gen. 'Stonewall'' Jackson, Is serious ly ill at this place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
ln Taxan Alno.

AUSTIN. Tex Feb. 6.-The equal suffrage bill has been reported favor. ably in Che Texas Legislature
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
MORE MASSACHUSETTS, MilLs
 RESUME FULL TIME

BOSTON, Mass. Feb. e.-Notieea the restoration of Q ipli' time working schedule have been post- ed in the seven cotton mills of the Fall River iron Works Company The mills have been operating four days % week for more than the past three months. The plapt employs 10000 op- araIora.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
RAILROAD SECURITIES ARE
 AGAIN IN DEMAND

NEW YORK, Feb 6a demand for railroad securities was evidenced at the time the Pennsylyania Railroad Company aold at Kuhn, Loeb < Com pany, S49,000,00o Of its colsolldated first mortgage I 1.2 per cent gold bond issues
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06

senator r. 4. Aldrich Of Nome re. turned today on the Georgia from q visit to sitlya, where he was the guest of Representative A. G. Shoup, superintendent of the Pioneera' Home.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
TO RESUME ROCK
 ISLAND INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON Feb. 6.-Investiga- lion Of the financial operations eog the Chicago. Rock Island 6 Paclf Rail- road Company by the Interstate Com merca Commission win be nmed
 next week by Commissioner Clements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
NEW CABINET FOR
 EEquBLIc oF PoRTuGAL

LISBON. rob. GA new Pormguese cabinet hos been formed with Gen. De Castro holding portfolios oi war end foreign affairs lt Flil attempt to pacify the conflicting political ele. ments
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
CRAZY MAN PUTS FIDDLE
 TO PRACTICAL US

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Feb. 6.-Emory Yocum. in jail for wife desertion. saw ed the bars while Leonard Benman, an insane man detained for transfer to the state insane asylum, fiddied to drown he noise Of tho saw. Both men escaped.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06
-aussIA- -HAs WaEAr sURPLUs

PETROcRAD. Feb. 6.-Tho Russian expoTtable surplus Of what is official ly estimated at 152,000,000 bishels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-02-06

Kiniam Kneehone. the miner $ who Is ln st. Ann hospital with 2 broken back, was operated on 2 . today. and this afternoon it Q . was reported that he is rest 2, ing comfortably
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-20

WeIIs-Fargo Co, suit to recover So
bars of silver bullion valued at $4,000;
filed.
Charles. Freberg VS.. Ell PasO & South
western; suit for $4,000 damages for
personal injuries; filed.
j. D. Love vs. James T. Smith, tres
pass to try, title; filed.
G. A. Hammel and Erma Hammel VS..
H. l. Stewart damages for personal
injuries; fled.
Conrad Botz VS.. Milton Melvin, suit
to recover stock certificate or the value
thereof; filed.
DR.. J. Fl. MonfOTd VS.. Joe Dunno and
Lizzie Dunno, suit on notes and fore
closure of lien.
J. e. Bowen VS.. R. J. Carr ct al suit
on notes; filed.
Dora Cline VS.. o. R. Cline divorce;
filed.
Little Rourke VS.. William ROurke,
divorce; filed.
Robert L. Adkins VS.. Pacific Mutual
Life Insurance company, suit on IN
surance policy for $1902.20; filed
Robert J.. Adkins vs.. the Continental
Casualty company suit on insurance
policy for $1952.20: filed.
f. n. Hall VS.. J. Y. Carmen, garnish-
ment; filed.
W. W. WOodson VS.. FL Paso & South
western ct al. suit for $4,000 damages
for personal injuries; judgment for
plaintiff for $4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-20
SAYS FOREIGN SHIPPERS
CONTROL MARITIME EXCHANGES

Washington. Feb. 20.-Charges that
representatives of foreign shipping
control the principal committees Of
many chambers of commerce, boards
Of trade and maritime exchanges and
have 'huneycOmbed" the American
maritime field. were made today by
Wallace Downey New York snip
broker. before the special committee
investigating the alleged ship lobby
against the administration ship Dill
The maritime field Of this nation,
said Downey, has been hOneycombed
with representatives Of the foreign
shipping interests. Innumerable or
CARNATIONS. such as chambers Of com
merce. boards of trade and maritime
exchanges. have formed in this coun-
try. Representatives Of foreign ship
ping interests have Joined these or
carnations. secured control Of the
principal committees and when the or
ganization takes a position on a mari
tine matter where the line must De
drawn between fo1 eign shipping IN
terests and Americ-n interests Ihey
dictate the resolutions Thus, you gen
tlemen in congress and other Ie-lsla-
tive bodies do not get. the real Amer
lean viewpoint in such matters FOR
this reason we made the limitation