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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
POISON GAS MAY WIN
 YPREs FoR GERMANS

LONDON, May 1S.-There are hints afloat that many well-informed per. sons here are preparing themselves to submit philosophically to an an nouncement from tho War Office that it has become practically necessary to evacuate Ypres, and that this was forced by the German use of asphyx- iating gas. which has already gained more ground for them in this region than an their previous efforts accom- plished
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
GOVERNORS BEGIN
 SESSIONS AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, May 1S.- Gov. Ernest Lister. of Washington; Gov. Moses Al exander, Of Idaho; Gov. James Withy- combe. of Oregon; Gov. Sam. V. Stew art, of Montana; Gov. Emmet D. Doyl of Nevada; Gov. George A. Carlson, of Colorado; and Gov. William spry ot Utah. are guests of Seattle today at the conference Of Western gover nors which began sessions today. Gov. Spry is president of the organization and Gov. Lister, secretary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
Non Rnelow 10 Leave.

ROME. May 1S.-It is reported to- day that Prince von Buelow. the Ger. man Ambassador, is preparing to leave Italy tonight He is reported to have said today that he is con- vlnced that Italy is about to break with Germany, and that Italy will be added to the list of his country's enemies within Q few hours
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
GOV DUNNE's DAUGHTER
 ENGAGED TO MARRY

SPRINGFIELD. IT.. May 19.-Gov. and Mrs. Edward F. Dunne have an- nounced the engagement of their eld- est daughter. Migs Eileen Dunne. to William J. CorDoy. of Chicago. The groom is a lawyer. member of the firm of Dunne and Murphy. of Chica- so. the senior member of the firm being the eldest son Of the Governor He is a graduate of Yale, 1911, and is 25 years of age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
WILLIAM MAY
 REFUSE TO QUIT

AMSTERDAM, MAY fs.-WhlIe It is still believed that eermany's inten- tion is to suggest arbitration to the United States, information received here from high official circles ie that she will politely notify the United States that she will refuse to change her method of warfare.
 From the same source it Is learned that the German reply will be for warded 70 the United States Thurs day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
srgAMgRs REAcH oAwsoN

wHITEHoRsE, May l4.-The Vi dette arrived at Dawson at noon on Tuesday from the foot Of Lake Le- barge and the Nasutlin was but one hour behind her. The latter is now on the way back up the rive- Both were delayed at several points on the way down by ice jams and low wa ter.-(Whitehorse Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
PEOPLE RUY PIG IRON
 FOR RISE IN PRICE

PITTSBURGH, May lS.-lt is esti- mated in the trade that more than 100000 tons of pig iron have been bought recently for speculation by persons closely associated with the iron and steel interests, who are con fident that the price of the metal can scarcely so lower than at the present time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
LuslTANlA DISASTER
 DOUBLED WAR RISK

NEW YORK. May 1S.- Maritime and war risk insurance have doubled following the loss of the Lusitania. Rates are quoted at per cent per SlOO0 on British bottoms. with no in- surance procurabie. The rate on the yesseis-of American registry has doubled from l to F to 1 per cent. with no market
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
STREET GAR EMPLOYEES
 STRIKE FOR HIGHER WAGES

ATLANTA. Ga. May ls.-owing to the increased cost of living the street car conductors and motormen of this city have gone out on strike for higher wages. They represent that within Ave days meat has advanced from three to five cents pound.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
ONCE CENT SUNDAY
 PAPER FOR GOTHAM

NEW YORK, May 1S.- Beginning on May %. the Sunday issue of the New York Press, owned by Frank A. Munsey, will be sold at once cent a copy. Mr. Munsey believes the pub lie only wants the news and will im- mediately abolish the supplements
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
GERMANY OCCUPIES
 RUSSIAN TERRITORY

BERLIN, May 1s-The German in- formation service says: Germans and Austrians occupy approximately 46.OOO square miles of Russian terri tory. containing a population of more than 5.00O.OOO Most of this territory is in Poland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
MANY VESSELS ON
 WAY TO PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA. May 1s.- Ship. ping agencies report here that twen- ty eight vessels are on their way to Philadelphia from the war zone. All of these vessels with the exception of nine are British.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
rRANsYLvANIA wAs
NLoO AT INCNEL

LONDON. May 1S.-Passengers ar. irving on the Pennsylvania and com ing from Scotland here by train re-. port that the Pennsylvania was at- lacked by a submarine Sunday and that a torpedo passed only 30 yards astern of the flying ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
SONORA AMERICANS SAFE.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, May IS. = The American armored cruiser Colorado is returning to this place. She de- clares that Americans at Sonora are safe. They have repulsed and de- feated the Yaquis Indians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
SPOKANE SAILS FROM
 SEATTLE FOR NORTH

SEATTLE, May 1S.-The Spokane sailed for Alaska last night with Earle c. Jameson, Bradley King, J. F. Me- Gregor and others for Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
RIGGS BANK CASE
'NS NAV BE DISMISSED

MAY BE DISMISSED WASHINGTON. May 1S.-The ar guments for the dismissal of the Riggs National Bank suit against the Secretary of the Treasury, the Comp roller of the Treasury and other Fed eral officials. on the ground that the court has no jurisdiction, have be- gun today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
ERANKs PETITION IS

U DE n 1ENIND WI ATLANTA, May 1S.-The petition of Leo Frank for commutation Of his sentence from capital punishment to life imprisonment will be heard by the State prison commission ana 'ne Governor May Slst.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
LOS ANGELES BASEBALL
 MANAGER IS DEAD

LOS ANGELES. May 1S.-"Happy Hogan" Wallace Bray. manager of the Venice baseball club. in the Pacific Coast league. died here today. The order of Elks. of which he was Q member. will have charge of the bur ial service.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
NEW YORK HEARS
 THAT WAR DECLARED

NEW YORK. May 1s.-Thc Milan correspondent of the New York Her. ald says: "I can positively assure yeu that the treaty with Austria Is broken. The declaration of war is practically assured. Great enthus- iasm everywhere People are united. without dissenting voice for war,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
SNOW FALLS OVER
 MINNESOTA AND MANITOBA

ST. LOUIS. Minn, May 1s-A heavy snowfall occurred here. throughout Minnesota and Manitoba last night. The temperature was at freezing this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
WILL JUSTIFY LUslTANiA
 ATTACK.

LONDON. May fs.-eermanys re- ply to America, lt is understood, will Justify the attack on the Lusitania on the ground that she carried ammunl- tion. it will represent that only one torpedo struck the ship. and that she sunk from the explosion Of ammunl- tlon In her cargo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
shID sails Without AmerIcans.

NEW YORK. May 1S.--The curn. arder Orduna sailed yesterday with no Americans on board She had a large cargo. including supplies for the British government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
NEW YORK SHIPS
 GOLD TO SPAIN

NEW YORK, May 1S.-For the first time in many years S5O,oOo in gold coin was withdrawn from the New York sub.treasury Friday for export to Spain. The withdrawal was made by the National Park bank. The gold Is understood to be going abroad for the purpose Of tending to offset the situation in exchange on Spain, which is now against this country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
MARSHALL FOR PEACE.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. May 1s.- vice-President Thomas R. Marshall. in a speech here. said that if his his vote would decide the question there will be no war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
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WASHINGTON, May ts.-5oth the German and Austrian Ambassadors so Che United States today resumed thelr efforts to get Germany to make extreme concessions to the United States. They have pointed out that the American people are as unit be- hind President Woodrow Wilson, and that In saying this they include che German Americans. lt was stated that nearly all Of the German-Ameri- can newspapers that have been at tempting to educate the American peo- pie to accept the German contentious and theories of the war are support Ing the President. They say ready compliance by Germany with she de- mauds Of President Wilson would do more to renew American sympathy with Germany than have all the form CT efforts put forth by Berlin.
 lt Is known thas the German Am bassador hae Informed his govern ment that while the people Of the United States want peace with Ger many that they wlll support the posi- sion Of the President even to the point CT making war, and that the German Americans in case of such a contingency will be among the staneh- est supporters of their adopted eoun-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
BRITISH TRY AMERICAN
 ON CHARGE AS SPY

LONDON. May 1s.-The trial of Anton Kuepferle. an American natur- alized citizen Of German birth, charg- ed of spying for Germany began to- dav
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
COMING NORTH ON
 TIRE NORTHWESTERN

SEATTLE, May IS. - The North western will sail from Seattle tonight for Alaska. She will have the follow. ing named passengers for Juneau:
 Mrs. T. Hedgerson, E. w. Clowdy Neil Ward and wife. V. Nyland l. D. Carpenter. Ida Barrow and Hugo Sol viss.
 There will be many passengers for skagway and Seward
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
SEATTLE MAN SUED
 eY WOMAN FOR s5o,ooo

SEATTLE, May ls.-H. W. Starrett manager of the Sunset Boat and En- zine company, has been sued by Miss Olive Blair for S5O,OOO for breach of promise to marry.
 Starrett denies any promise or oth. CT relations with the woman He Is 2 married man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
KlcHENER WANTS soo,ooo
 ..-- a.-A
MORE MEN.
GERMANS Nor WORRIED.

BERLIN, May 1s.-The government claIms not to be worried over the AL lIeo' gains in the west war zone, and ls, apparently, giving all of lts atten- tlon to the ltsllan and American oltu- atlon. lt Is stated that Germany will never be compelled to evacuate Bel eium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
LUslTANiA HAD A
 SMALL MAIL SHIPMENT

WASHINGTON. May 1S.-The Lus. itania carried only S6 sacks of mail against the usual 1000 Four sacks were picked up and S2 were lost
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Alaska Gold closed today at S21k Chino, 42N; Ray. 22lk; Utah Copper GSh.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
RIGGS BANK CASE
 NAV eE POLITICS

BOSTON. May ls.-A Washington dispatch says that the indications are fhat the Riggs National Bank contro- yersy will be threshed out in Congress next winter
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
EnaIand WNI Use AsphyxIatIne eaa.

England Will Use Asphy%latlng Gas.
 LONDON. May 1S.-Lord Kitchener announced today that aspyxiating ammunition has been sent to the front from both London and Paris and that the Allies will soon be us- ing it against the enemy in the of
 fenslve warfare. Several different combinations will be used, each hay- ing a different effect, and no two sus. ceptlble of the same remedy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
MOVEMENT
 WINNING BATTLES IN
 FLANDERS AND FRANCE

LONDON, May fs.-After a fort night of hurllns back German attacko In Flanders the Allies are now on the offensive in that region and thus far the attack has proved successful both In territory gained and punishment ln- hlctcd.
 Last night the British fOrcea began the attack on the last position held by the Germans west of the Yser. Heavy cannon were used. Tho Ger mans replied to the attack wlth vlsor, and held the ground until after they had sustained terrific losses. When the British occupied the ground they found more than 2,ooo dead The at tack has been continued on the east bank of the canal.
 The British offensive movement has been in concert all along the Inc, and in cooperation with the forces of France and Belgium. Reporto from Paris say that 1t has been succeosful at all pointo.
 Trenches north of Labasse, at Sur tourbe, Ally woods, Richebours, and other points were carried, and In all the positions the German left many dead and large numbers of prisoners were captured.
 BIC GUNS AIDING. ded to the army from time to time
 The heavy guns that have been ad- during the winter have aided the Brit ish and French immensely in their at tacks. They have been able to get these guns near the front, and great 2,5oo-pound shells have been hurled into the German trenches at compar- atlvely short range.
 The enemy in many instances was routed from the trenches without charge, and then they were moved down by field batteries, machine suno and rife fire.
 KicHENER WANTS soo,ooo
 MORE MEN.
 Lord Kitchener has Isaued a call for 100000 more recruits. They will be needed to supply the gaps that are expected to occur In the armies oper- atine In Flandero, France and Turkey, and are in addition to the new resl- ments that are being organized for a further Increase in the army.
 There is no attempt on the part of the war office to disguise the fact that general offenslve campaign has been started by the Allies to drive the Germans cut of Belgium and France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
MAY PRICES ALMOST
 REACH HIGH RECORD

NEW YORK, May ls.-commodity nrices for May are the highest since september last, and also for any May with the exception of 1912
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
WASHINGTON LOOKS FOR
 RESULTS.

hESQ L O.
 While past records indicate that the recommendations CT their Ameri- can embassies have had little ln- auence at Berlin or Vienna, it is be- iieved here that with Italy certain to enter the war against Germany and Austria shat their influence will be greater than usual.
 PRESIDENT UNcoMPRoMisiNe
 AND HAS GERMAN SUPPORT.
 President Wilson has declared in diplomatic notes, conversations with the German and Austrian representa- tivss and to leading German-Ameriean citizens that a continuation of the sub marine warfare under present meth ods Is q clear and unquestioned vio- lation of international law That he has convinced German circles in America that his contention is cor rect is admitted. and they have rec oqnizsd from the start that the lm- perial government must end its sub marine activity if the rights and wrongs Of Americans are to be dis eussed further.
 GERMANY MUST SACK DOWN
 These German circles, and they in- elude the German and Austrian Am bassadors eoneede that Emperor Wil- liam must apologize to the United States, make immediate financial rep aration for the attacks on upon the American ships Gulfisht and Gushing, and stop the submarine war as it has been conducted ln the past, or lose Che friendship Of all Americans, re- careless Of the place of their birth.
 AMERICANS EXPECT RESULTS
 ln spite Of reports th7t come from Europe that Emperor William has concluded to refuse to follow she sus- qestions of his advisors and to decline to change his method Of warfare at the suggestion Of any outside power ls is regarded as significant here that there has been complete lack of ae- tlvity of any Kind by German sub marines since Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
WAR VIRTUALLY DECLARED SAYS
 ITALIAN PAPER

ROME. May 18.-The Girnal d Ital- ia this evening says that war has been virtually declared upon Austria by the unanimous action of the Cab met and Council. It stated that King Victor Emanuel has given his consent to the declaration. and that 1t will be announced at an early date.
 Other authorities, agreeing that war has been decided upon, and that the King and his council have been won over by the ministry, believe that 1t will net be announced until Parliament convenes Thursday
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
ALASKA BUREAU TO
 ENTERTAIN JONES

SEATTLE, May 1S.-United States Senator Wesley l.. Jones, of Washington, will be entertained at luncheon Thurs. day by the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Com merce. He will be feted as "Alasla's friend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
GERMAN NOTE MAY
 NOT COME SOON

BERLIN. May lS.-The ser Ious condition of anairs in italy might cause the postpouement of the reply to the American note until next week, it was stated at the foreign office this evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18

cHAeAs REPORTED KILLED.
 LISBON, May 1s.-lt was reported last night and repeated this morning that Joas chasas, lust elected preol- dent Of the Cabinet and head of the new government In Portugal died in a hospital in this city yesterday even ing, the result of wounds inflicted by Senator Freitas on board train en route here from oporto yesterday af- tcrnoon. Senator Freitas fired four shots Into the cabinet preoldent, but he survived his wounds until the train had arrived at this place, and he was taken to hospital.
 ASsAlLANT KILLED.
 Senator Freitas was killed by send- armed shortly after his attack on President chagas.
 LISBON BEING FORWARDED.
 The first that the people knew of the assault upon and death of chagas was after the rlotins had been resum- ed, and the cause was traced back to the attempted assasslnation. The bom- bardment Of the city by tho navy was resumed ae soon as It was heard that chagas had been shot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
WILSON HAS SI3P08- OF GERMAN 0TIIZENs
NEW HEAD OF
 PORTUGAL IS
 SHOT BY ENENN

LISBON, May IS. = Joas chasas, newly elected head of Che government, 10 not dead, as wac reported iast night and repeated tnls morning. He is alive at the hospital and hls condl- tlon ls Improving. This afternoon he held a conference with his political associatoo.
 The situation In tho city has been Improved, and the newa Of the failure Of the attempt to asaassInate chaaao has had a quleting effect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
Cabinet and Council in Session.

ROME, May 1S.-The Italian Cab met and Kings Council have been In session all day They convened last night. It is the longest session of record.
 The Ministers Of the King are pre- pairing a statement to be submitted to tho parlIament Thursday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-18
GERMAN-AMERICANS BACK UP WILSON'S
 ATTITUDE ON WAR

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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-05-06
Alaska Fraud
Cases Dropped

Detroit, May 3 On the request of
the attorney general of the United
States through his assistant Ernest
Knaebel, an order OF nolle prosequi
was entered today in the so called
Alaska coal land fraud cases, which
had been pending in federal district
court here since 1911.
Among the defendants were w, W.
McAlphine, Arthur l.. Holmes, Albert
IL. Roehm, George w. Ross, Nc.
Curdy C. Lebeau and Frank d. An
dTus, all of Detroit.
Indictments returned against the
men by federal grand jury here
charged that $40 claims to soal land
in Alaska had been obtained through
fraud. 1t was stated at the time that
the land was worth $5O,OOO,OOO,
All OF the men indicted were mem
bers OF a concern formed to deal In
Alaska real estate.
The action Of the prosecution, 1t Il
understood was caused by lack o
evidence.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-05-06
C|aTkston Clippings

Charleston, May Cur farmers
al rejoicing over the storms we have
had of late, as they were beginning
to feel like the land was getting too
dry.
Mr.. Alma Goody is very Ill at this
writing with heart trouble.
Our baseball team got disappointed
again last Saturday, as they expected
to cross bats with the Garland team.
Our schools are to close this week.
The smaller grades have fine dis
play of work. 1t shows that they have
some efficient teachers. We have
also thirteen graduates under the
Principal Mr.. Frank Shumway. He
has done very excellent work the
past three years in our schools. We
hope that he will continue in the
good work. The people are well
pleased with the school work this
year only we feel like the schools
season is two weeks too short.
The spotted fever cases are i'm
proving nicely.
One of the leading social events OF
the season was the celebration of
the 5Oth birthday of Mrs. John p.
Clark on April 2S. There were about
forty relatives and friends gathered
at her home and gave her pleasant
surprise. Her friends presented her
with nice silver set and her family
gave a her beautiful gold watch.
A delicious supper was served. All
those present expressed themselves
as having a splendid time. A very
excellent musical program was alsu
rendered.
Another social event was held at
the home of Mrs. Frank Griffith.
There was a party given at the
home of Mrs. Laurence Smith en-
Sunday evening in honor of our la
dy school teachers, Miss Harrington
Miss Gwendolin Dewy, of Salt Lake
Miss Perry OF Logan.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-05-06

stretch was to become a trunk line
in the Bagdad railway. In 1899, fol
lowing second visit of the Kaiser
to Constantinople, Germany obtained
the concession for extending the rail-
way from Konia to the Persian Gulf.
This was the year of the official birth
of the Bagdadhan, and the beginning
of an intensified British German strug
gle of diplomacy in the Near East
The firman constituting the Bagdad
Railway Company was obtained in
1903. Immediately negotiations we're
begun by other interested nations for
a share in the construction Of the line
through Mesopotamia. Germany has
made no strong effort to Withstand in
ternational participation.
an 1911, the original concession
was modified by series of negotia-
tons. British diplomacy succeeded
in blocking the German railway from
the Persian Gulf by persuading Shelk
Mobarek, practically independent rul-
err over his small domain, to refuse
the Bagdad railway a terminus at
Kowelt So, in the 1911 agreements
the company renowned its right to
build beyond Bagdad, STIMULATING sole
ly that it should have an equal share
in any future extension to the gulf.
Some other cessions of its original
rights were made, and in return, the
company was given the right to build
a branch line to Alexandretta, rising
Asia Minor Mediterranean port. The
value of trade passing through this
port in 1911 was s1O,OOO,OO0. Work
toward the completion of the pro-
ject was going steadily forward be-
fore the war broke out.
"The Berlin Bagdad Railway was
to be a strong factor in aiding Ger
many to dominant position in trade
with Asia Minor, the Mesopotamian
valley and Persia and Northeastern
India. The railway was to have a
Mediterranean terminus that might
serve as a naval base, at Alexandret-
ia, but eight hours steaming from
Cyprus and thirty-six hours from the
Suck canal. 1t was to carry endless
trains for freight between countries
with superabundance of natural re-
sources and an empire over rich in
industrial organization.