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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
GERMANS FORCE F74TT1T0- or POLISH CAPITAL
u. S. MARINES KILLED AT PORT AU PRINCE
JAP CABINET
 RESIGNS AND
 CREATE CRISIS

TOKYO, July 8o.-The Quma Cab inet, yielding to the clamor Of Tokyo mobs. resigned yesterday. The ac ton was the dramatic sequel of the resignation under sensational cir. cumstances of Viscount Kanetka Ou- ra, minister of justice, who Quarreled with the government of Okuma, and resigned earlier in the day
 The troubles of the Okuma ministry date from the settlement of the diff ferences with China. The populace was dissatisfied with this settlement, Jingoes had convinced the people that the war in Europe offered Japan the best chance they would ever have to lay the foundation for extensive Jap anese expansion on the continent.
 The differences between Japanese statesman will be the issue of a po- litical contest.
 Count Okuma is regarded as the leading statesman of Japan. The charges of the jingoes are that he is trying too hard to be popular among foreign peoples and not hard enough to please the people Of Japan
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
FOUR DEPUTY
 MARSHALS
 APPOINTED

Assistant Postmaster James L. Manning today was appointed by Marshal Harry A. Bishop to succeed Hector Mclean as deputy United States marshal in the head office here, W. c. Sharp, a guard in the Ketchikan jail, was named to succeed J. F. Davies as deputy marshal at KetchiSan. J. W. Coombs was appoint ed to succeed Deputy Marshal W. S. Harding at Haines and Henry l.. Bahrt was named to succeed Deputy Marshal John Goodell at Sitka.
 The changes are effective tomorrow night. The appointees are all Demo crats. and succeed Republican hold overs from Marshal H. l.. Faulkner's administration.
 Some time ago Harry Wallace, Democrat. succeeded Deputy Marshal W. D. Grant of Wrangell and Martin Kildall was appointed to succeed Deputy ,. c. Allen at Petersburg.
 Changes at Postofiice.
 Postmaster Earle l.. Hunter has el- evated P. V. Woodhouse. general de- livery clerk. to MT. Manning's posi- tion, and Miss Elizabeth Hopper Of Douglas was appointed to Mr. Wood houses place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
RECEIVER NAMED
 FOR ROCK ISLAND

NEW YORK. July 30. - The f- nancial pyramdi under three railroad companies organized by Daniel G.. Reid and William H. Moore in 1902 to control the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railways. toppled over to- day when 1t was announced that the Rock Island company had been placed in the hands of a receiver.
 The receivership had been asked for some time ago, but the courts de- layed action on representations be- ing made that the company was about to be financed. Several times 1t was announced that S25,OOO,OOO Rock Isl and bonds had been sold, but only a few days ago it was discovered that conditions had risen among the va rious interests which the company could not meet. Failing to secure the necessary agreements to make the proposed new loan superior to all other obligations, the crash came and the receiver was named. The com pany will be reorganized, so it is said, and the receivership terminated as soon as the interests can be arranged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
ALMOST WRECKED
 ON MIDDLE ROCK

SEATTLE. July 3O-The steel fish ing steamer Chicago struck a rock in Seymour Narrows, 200 miles north of Seattle, Wednesday, while proceeding to the halibut banks in Alaska. and sixty feet of her keel was torn off. The vessel returned here for repairs. and an examination showed that many of her plate also were damaged.
 The rock on which the Chicago struck is known as Middle Rock and is located in the center of Sey- mour Narrows. It is only a few feet below the surface of the water. Many vessels have had trouble at this poine the United States cableship Burnside once being nearly wrecked by striking it.
 The Canadian government has made a number of unsuccessful at tempts to remove the rock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
COMPLETE VICTORY FOR ITALY SEEMS
 TO BE AT HAND

LUCIANO, Switzerland. July SO.- The battle on the Isonzo is nearing it's end with complete victory in sight for the Italians. according to advices received here. During the last two days and nights of continuous fight ing Italians have occupied important and dominating positions, and the road to Trieste is gradually opening up for the Italians.
 The fighting now has continued for more than a week and complete de- feat of the Austrian army seems to be about accomplished. Under con- tinual forward pressure of the Italian army the Austrians are weakening and their lines are breaking. The vi gor of the Italian assaults is almost unprecedented
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
AMERICANS KILLED IN
 HAYTI WAR

WASHINGTON, July 30. - Two American marines were killed last night during Che fighting in Port Au Prince, according to advioeo received at the Navy Department.
 The reports to Che Navy Depart ment gave very measer details. The men were members Of the landing force put ashore by Admiral caperton to protect foreign residents after Che mobs had slain President eulllaume and Gen. Oscar, Governor of the city.
 The meagre accounts of the killing say the two Americans met their death while doing patrol duty. They were shot from ambush by snlpero during the night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
BUFFALO FIRM
 REJECTS BIG WAR
 ORDER ON PRINCIPLE E

BUFFALO. July SO-An order for cartridges aggregating SSO,OOO,OOO was turned down Wednesday by the Republic Metal Ware Co. A represen- tative of the French, Russian and English governments made an offer the only condition of which was that the material be delivered within IS months time Jas F Foster, a mem Der of the board of directors. said the board had considered the proposed contract and had unanimous refused it because they did not care to man ufacture apparatus to be used in the slaughtering of people in war unless in the matter of the defense of our country
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
MINNESOTA CREW
 PANIC STRICKEN

SEATTLE. July 30. - The crew of the Minnesota has become panic stricken now that the vessel is about to sail for vladivostok. The 200 mem bers of the Chinese crew are in a state of mutiny. It is feared that the ship will be blown up before she reaches Vladivostok
 George Henderson, purser Of the ship. resigned today and signed a com tract to enter the services of a rail- road company It is said that the fear of a disaster at sea had got on his nerves.
 The Minnesota has a full cargo of war material for Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
POPE WORKS FOR ARMISTICE
 IN GREAT WAR

BERLIN, July BOA dispatch from Madrid says that a Spanish news papers A. B. c. reports from Rome say that the Pope is preparing a great action through the Eplscopate of the Catholic churches in belliger- ant countries with the object in view of securing an armistice in the war in Europe so that terms of peace may be discussed.
 Archbishop of Pisa is quoted in confirmation of the story. The Arch bishop says that the Pope is aware that grave difficulties will have to be overcome if the action shall succeed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30

clue which led to the suspicion agains. the officer. The gunmen who committed the murder. and those who knew of the plot. were rounded up. and on July 29th. Becker was ar- rested by order of District Attorney Whitman. now governor of New York.
 He has gone through two trials. in both of which he was convicted. Just previous to the second trial, the four gunmen convicted of the shooting were executed at Sing Sing. and Da- go Frank" Cirofici. one of the quar- tet. made a confession In which he exonerated Becker. It was a gamb- ler's fight. according to "Dago Frank" and he said that Harry Vallon. one of the principal witnesses against Beck CT. was one of the three men who fired the fatal shots at Rosenthal. Meeting death with "Dago Frank" were "Gyp the Blood. "Whitey" Lew is and "Leftie Louis" Rosenberg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
UNITED STATES NEEDS
 LARGE SUBMARINES

NEW YORK. July SO.--C. P. Stein. metz, consulting engineer of Che Gen eral Electric Co.,, in the New York World says "One of our naval prob lens is the development of the sub marine, as the most effective and powerful weapon of defence. into the submersible cruiser-that is. high speed war craft, mounting guns, and having a wide cruising area capable of quickly submersing for attack, and escape This, to a considerable ex tent is an electrical problem A fur ther problem may be that of the sub marine cargo carrier and supply yes sel."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
CLOTHING WORKERS NOT
 TO STRIKE FOR IS MONTHS

NEW YORK. July SO.-The Peace agreement entered into Wednesday between the Amalagamated Clothing Workers of America and the Ameri- can Clothing Manufacturers Associa- ton, has settled all differences be- tween union men and the employees until Nov l, 1916, thus averting the threatened strike of 100000 employ ees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
ATTACK AMERICANS
 NEAR MEXICO CITY

WASHINGTON. July SO-The State Department has made representations to the zapatistas who are in com mand of Mexico. demanding an ex- planatlon of the assault made upon Allan Mallory an American citizen. whom. it is reported to the States De- partment, was dragged from his au- tomobile while enroute to the coast.
 The attack on Mallory is said to have been made by zapatista soldiers. It is alleged that an American flag was flying from the machine and that it was torn from the stan and tram pied upon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
GERMANS TO PRAY
 SUNDAY FOR SUCCESS

BERLIN, July SO.-The Archbishop of Cologne announced this morning that the Germans of all religious de- nominations throughout the Empire and elsewhere will hold special pray CTS Sunday for war victories for the Imperial arms both east and west. They will ask that the Lord grant victories over their country's enemies everywhere.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
ADMIRAL EVANS BRINGS
 MANY PASSENGERS NORTH

SEATTLE. July SO.-The Admiral Evans leaves tonight with ninety pas sengers, among whom the following named are booked for Juneau: J. c. Bach. Henry Brei. R. Martin. J. r. Mcdonald Mrs. M. Hellerish. Wm. Cheere, B. Melvin, Martin Uero Mir. and Mrs. Schwan, Mrs. Blakesley, Joe Roy, c. Walker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
clty Belnq Dlsarmed.

WASHINGTON, July S0.-Secreta- ry of State Robert Lansing announced this morning that a committee of pub- lie safety. consisting of citizens of Port Au Prince. has taken charge of affairs at the capital, and that af- ter a consultation with the American naval officers from the armored cruiser Washington. the committee de- cided upon the disarmament of the city Citizens and police and all oth- CTS are being required to deposit all firearms in a place of safety where they will be kept for the owners un- til further orders.
 Troops Wili Not Be Permitted
 To Attack
 A strong force of revolutionslsts is near the city. and a government force was put in position last night to give them battle
 Information received here is that the safety and American naval officers will not permit an engagement to oc- cur.
 The legations and consulates of all foreign countries are under the pro- tection of the United States navy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
Omeialn Arreate-
FAMOUS BELL MAY BE
 USED FOR AMMUNITION

ROME, July 30.-Pope Benedict to- day granted the necessary authoriza- ton to the Archbishop of Vienna to allow the big bell at St. Stephens cathedral to be melted for the manu- facture of ammunition The big bell, which weighs 20OO pounds. is dated I'll, and was made out of 1S9 guns captured by the Austrians from the Turks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
UNCLE SAM TAKES STOCK OF WAR
 PREPAREDNESS

WASHINGTON. July 3O - The United States Navy Department is making survey of all American yes sells with view to their use by the government in the event of war All ocean and lake craft will be careful ly surveyed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
DU POINT PEOPLE ON
 LOOKOUT FOR oYNAMlTERs

PHILADELPHIA. July SO-The Du Pont Powder Company, of Whining ton. Delaware has issued orders to all of its employees to sell explos. ives only to customers with whose identity they are thoroughly famil- far.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
PRISONERS MAY LABOR
 ON PUBLIC WORKS

WASHINGTON, July sO.-Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory announc. ed he win ask Congress at its next session for legislation to permit fed. eral convicts to manufacture gov- ernment supplies other than explos. ives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
U. s. TAXES CONTROL
 OF EASTLAND CASE

CHICAGO. July SO.-United States District Judge K. M. Landis ordered the seizure of the Eastland today by Federal authorities. and the placing of the investigation into the disaster entirely in Federal hands.
 The Federal grand jury began the investigation yesterday The intro duction of the evidence is being con- trolled by Secretary of Commerce William C. Redheld.
 The State grand jury began its in- vestigation Tuesday.
 May Stop Fight on LaFollette Law.
 Andrew Furuseth, of San Francisco, president of the Sailors Union of America, said that "the hand of God in the Eastland disaster has answered those fighting for the repeal of the La. Toilette seaman's law"
 Had that law been in effect" he continued. Chicago would have been spared this horror. Under that act, only 1,2OO people would have been al- lowed on board the Eastland. There will be no more catastrophes of this kind after the La Toilette law be- comes effective"
 ofreials Arrested.
 Walter K. Greenbaum, manager and lessee of the Eastland, and the others who were indicted by the State grand jury in connection with the loss of the ship, were arrested last night and released on giving bonds The charges against them are manslaught- CT.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
GREECE MAY SEVER
 RELATIONS WITH TURKEY

ATHENS, July 8O-The Greek gov ernment sent another communication to Constantinople threatening to sev- CT relations with Turkey unless the Turks ceased prosecuting Greek citi- zens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
KAISER DID NOT
 PLAN EARLY END .
 OF EUROPEAN WAR

AMSTERDAM, July 3O.-The state ment attributed to Emperor William that the war would end in October, is stamped by the Tageblatt as "a plain invention" The TagebIett says competent officials know nothing of such a declaration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
TURKS ARE REINFORCED
 AT THE OARDANELLEs

ATHENS, July So.-Turkish rein forcements number 5000 men have arrived at the Dardanelles.
 A Constantinople dispatch says the repulse of more attacks by the Allies on Gallipoli Peninsula is announced in an official statement issued by the War Office yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30

s THE BECKER CASE
 q March l9. 1sOs- Raid on
 @ Red Raven Social Club; Ros-
 & enthal not caught. Warrant {
 s issued for his arrest.
 s March 29- Rosenthal ar
 S rested for gambling.
 % April 15-Rosenthal indict' q
 * ed for attempting to bribe
 S process server in District At- < torney Jerome's office.
 -s May 16. 19l1- Jury disa- |
 % gress in bribery trial.
 s May 17-Bomb exploded in
 S Rosenthars home.
 s Nov. 15.-Rosenthars gamb- I s ling house raided. S Dec 15-Rosenthal charges I !. oppression by police, but drops .. s charges when police surveil- -' < lance was removed. s {. April 15. 19l2-House raid q
 < ed again. s {, July 1S- Mrs. Rosenthal q .s locks police officer in house e .s and he was released with an < s- axe. g
 s July h. Rosenthal brings s s charges against Lieut.. Becker. .. s July 16-Rosenthal murder .! f ed by gunmen. e < Oct 24- Becker convicted s s of murder e Q Feb. IA. 19l4-Court of Ap- @ s peals granted new trial s E April 1S-Four gunmen who q s were hired by Becker electro !; r. cuted at Sing Sing g :. May 22-Becker convicted s s again z s March 2i. 1915-. Court of q
 2 Appeals refused to order new q 2 trial @ 2 July s-Becker. under sem S s tence of death in week of Ju- s ly 12. is given two weeks re- q p prieve g P July 26-Justice Ford ex- a F tended time of execution un- s
 E. til. Friday. July S0 on apph- s
 s cation of Becker's counsel. e s who claimed new evidence -s s warranted reprieve. @ s July 29-Mrs. Becker makes q g appeal to Governor Whitman s s for communication of Becker's q
 s sentence. @ g S
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
SWITZERLAND PROTESTS
 AGAINST GERMANY

LONDON, July Switzerland has protested against the violation of Swiss neutrality by German airmen, according to a Berne dispatch receiy- dd today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
NEW YORK TO DlSBURsE
 BIG MONEY NEXT WEEK

NEW YORK. July 30. - The Aug ust dividend and interest payments. according to the Journal of Com merce. win aggregate S12O.S2O,O00. compared with S11S.292,OOO in August a year ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
U. S. TO OPPOSE USE
 OF POISONOUS ACIDS

WASHINGTON. July 8O-President Woodrow Wilson will take action in the case of a Cleveland company which offered for sale machine to manufacture acid bombs to be used in the European war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
FRENCH STATESMAN
 WOUNDED IN WAR

PARIS, July SO-Former War Min ister Messimy, one of the leading statesmen of France. while in com mand of a battalion of infantry. was wounded in the thigh by shell fire last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
GENERAL ELECTRIC co.
 GETS BIG CONTRACT

NEW YORK. July SO.-The General Electric Company is expected to close 9 contract in the near future for close to 3O.0O0 tons of steel to be used in the manufacture of war munitions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. July sO.-Alasla Gold closed yesterday at 3S5k; Chino. 46H Butte & Superior. 6S1s; Ray. 22%; Utah Copper, 66k
 Copper was quoted at 19 cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
AMERICANS MAKING
 DYE sTUFFs NOW

PHILADELPHIA July sO.- The Cambria Steel Company has begun the shipment of aniline. the present output being 1000 pounds daily. It is made by the Edison process from benzol.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
MANY AMERICANS ARE
 GETTING EDUCATION

WASHINGTON. July 30. The United States spent S75O,OOOOOO last year for educational purposes. About 22,OoO,0OO were enrolled in schools and colleges.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
AUSTRALIA TO ESTABLISH
 LOCAL METAL EXCHANGE

MELBOURNE. July So.-An Aus tralian metal exchange is to be es- abolished Ito bring to an end German influence regarding the disposal of Australian mesals.n
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
ITALIANS OCCUPY AN
 AUSTRIAN ISLAND

ROME, July sO.-The island of Pel- amosa in the Adriatic sea off the Dalmatlon coast, of Austria, was oc- cupied by a landing party of marines from the Italian fleet Tuesday The resistance was slight
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
Maine Man Rejects s2zooo,ooo
 Contract.

PASADENA, Calf. July SO.-E. T. Burrows, the millionaire manufactur- CT of Portland. Maine. announced to- day that he had refused a telegraphic order for S27OOOOOO worth of rifles to be made for the Allies in the Eu- ropean war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
TURKS DENY THE
 SEPARATE PEACE RUmoRs

The Hague, July SO.-The Turkish legation has issued formal denial of the reports that Turkey desires to make separate peace with the entente allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
ELBERT HUBBARD,s HEIRe

GET 9s5l lOOO INSURANCE HARTFORD. Conn, July 30. - The Travellers Insurance Co.,. has paid SS5,0OO on two accident policies on the lives Of MT. and Mrs. Ebert Hub bard
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30

MAKING CARTRIDGES FOR SPAIN
 ALTON, Ill.,. -uly SO.-Spain has let a contract for cartridges that will keep the Western Cartridge Company busy for Q year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
Battiesbip s,ils for Havtl.

PHILADELPHIA. July 30. - The United States battleship Connecticut with he full crew and 400 extra ma rines sailed for Part Au Prince today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
BANDITS ATTACK
 SEATTLE STORE

SEATTLE, July 30. - Two we'll dressed men this morning in broad day light attempted to hold up the Frankel-Jay store on Third avenue They weakened and fled before ac- complaining their purpose. Both men escaped,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-30
LIFUT. BECKER MEETS
 DEATH TODAY WITH
 UNFLINCHlNG NERVE
THE BECKER CASE

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
Camp Hill Will Vote on
Bond Issue For Paving at
Special Election June IL
Special to The Telegraph

Camp Hill, Pa, May 25.-A special
election to determine the question,
Shall the bonded Indebtedness of the
borough of Camp Hill be increased in
the sum of 100000 the said sum, or so
much thereof as may be necessary, to
be expended for the paving of Market
street in the said BOROUGH" will be
held in the borough on Saturday,
June 12.
The Valley Railways Company,
which operates trolley cars through
the borough on it's route to Carlisle,
has agreed to pave between its tracks,
but council is of the opinion that the
traction company should also pay the
paving cost for six inches on each side
OF the tracks. This six inches is used
by the company as part of its roadbed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-05-25
JOHN BRECKENRIDGE
BACK IN HARRISBURG
win Play With the Pennsylvania
r. R. Motive Power Team;
Game Here Saturday

Pitcher John Breckenridge, who
was formerly with the H. A. c., Scran-
ton, New York State League team
has Joined the Pennsylvania Railroad
Motive Power forces. He will pitch
for the local nine. and will also play
in the field when necessary. Bracken-
ridge is now at his home in Harris
burg. He has accepted position with
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
On Saturday the local Motive Pow
er team will play Pottsville at Sixth
and Division streets. The game starts
at o'clock. The field is being put
in condition for this game. Railroad
officials from Pottsville will come to
Harrisburg for this game.
Plans were completed yesterday for
a twilight practice game with Enola
Y. NJ. c. A. on the local field Thursday
evening. On Decoration Day the Mo-
tive Power team will play at Renova-