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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
GENERAL'S
 WIFE AND
 BABES DIE

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 27-Mrs. John J. Pershing. wife of Brigadier- General Pershing. U. s. A., and her three young daughters were burned to death at 8 o'clock this morning when fire destroyed the residence at the Presidio occupied by the generals family. Warren Pershing. aged 5, was rescued from the flames by sol- diers. and Mrs. Walter O. Boswell. @ friend of the Pershings, her two children and the servants also es- caped.
 General Pershing is in charge of the troops serving on the Mexican bor- der. and was notified today by wire of the calamity. Mrs. Pershing, who is daughter of United States Sena- tor Francis E. Warren of Wyoming, was 35 years old. The children who were burned were Helen. s years old. Ann. 6 years old and Margaret. 8 years. Mrs. Pershing had planned to join her husband in Fl Paso next week.
 The fire is believed to have been caused by tho explosion of a night lamp. Mrs. Boswell. who with her children and maid escaped death by jumping from the porch roof were caught by officers and men. She re- ceiyed a sprained back and was talk en to the Presidio Military hospital.
 Her husband. Lieutenant Boswell, had just been assigned to Atlanta Military school He and General Per shing saw service together in the Philippines
 Mrs. Pershing and Mrs. Boswell were graduated from Wellesley Col lege in the same class. They had in- tended to leave on the same train. Mrs. Pershing to Fl Paso and Mrs. Boswell to Atlanta
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
CANADA MAY MAKE NO
 MORE MACHINE GUNS

OTTAWA, Aug. 27 - It was an- nounced yesterday that the Canadian governments. call for money with which to purchase machine guns for the army in Europe has been so gen. erous that they are unable to use all the money already donated as all the manufacturerds have all the orders they can fill. It is suggested that further donations be for the purpose of maintaining hospitals for the sick and wounded. pensions for the wound ed and for the dependent families of the dead
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
DELHI PLACED
 ON EVEN KEEL
 TO BE REPAIRED

KETCHIRAN. Aug. 27.-capt Wal ter IT, Tim has succeeded in placing the capsied steamship Delhi on an even keel. and will tow the wreck to Prince Rupert. B. C.. next week. The tug Pioneer. due here from Cooks in- let. with the barge Gardiner City in tow. win tow the Delhi to the Canad- ian port.
 Capt Finn intimates that the Delhi win be placed in the Seattle lumber trade when she is repaired. She was raised by the aid of pontoons brought here from Victoria. B. C.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
MUCH MUNITIONS AWAIT
 SHIPMENT TO EUROPE

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-on the wharves of New York. but more par ticularly Brooklyn and Hoboken, are thousands of tons of goods awaiting export to Europe The American line of International Mercantile Marine has cleared more than s1,OOO.OOO in the past year with a fleet of four ves- sells that in peace times would be candidates for the iunkheap.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
ALLIES TO
 ESTABLISH
 U. s. CREDIT

PARIS, Aug. 27-The French gov ernment has accepted an invitation from the British government to take joint action toward the establish ment of credit in tho United States in such manner as to restore price of European exchane in New York.
 The French government today se- lected Octave Homberg, of the French Foreign Office. and Ernest Mallet, re- gent of the Bank of France, as the French delegates to join British rep resentatives and go to New York next month to consider the whole matter with American bankers. The purpose of the delegates is to establish permanent price for exchange.
 Both of the French delegates are eminent bankers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
CARS TROOPS WE-0 LAST "TSTE" STRONGHOLD
SHIP
 PALMGROVE IS
 SUBMARlNED

LONDON. Aug. 27. The British steamship PaImgrove was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. The crew was saved, warning having been given the commander of the Palmgrove. The vessel mad no at tempt to escape. Two torpedoes were shot into her before she sank.
 In statement issued today, Earl Selborne. president of the Board of Agriculture. intimated that very large number of German submarines had been captured and sunk recent ly, of which no announcement has been made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
TO COME IN LARGE SUMS
 FROM NOW ON

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.- A London cable says bankers there believe the gold exports to America will be on a large scale from now on. Free gold exports as a basis for future credit are universally approved, although France parts unwillingly with gold ow- ing to the exceptional psychology of her people. Gold stores of the Allies available for exchange purposes can be made to reach S5OO,OOO.OOO. Last week England sent over close to S2O,- 100000 in gold and about Ss0OOo,0OO in securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
UNITED STATES ARMY
 SHOULD BE INCREASED

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27.-In the opinion of United States Representa- tive Thomas S. Graz of Waynesburg, Pa, commander in chief of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars of the United States the country should have a first line army of 100000 men. a second line army of the same number and equipment for 100000 soldiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
COMMISSION TO HELP ALASKA CELEBRATION
 OF sEMI-cENTENNlAL

SEATTLE, Aug. 27.-A commission from its Alaska Bureau is soon to be appointed by the Chamber of Com merce to work out plan to further campaign Alaska cities, for the pur- pose of arranging details for the eel ebraton of the Territorys fiftieth birthday, in 1917.
 Since the return of Secretary John l.. McPherson from Alaska, the Blu reau has received numerous inquiries from all over the State, of those who indicate they will make the trip in 1O17. A big excursion is planned. Celebrations will be held in each Al aska town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
DENSE SMOKE CLOUDS
 HOLD BACK STEAMERS

Forest fires along the Canadian leg of the Inside Passage have caused a great deal Of trouble to pilots and captains of the Alaska fleet, great clouds of smoke obscuring points of land by which the courses of the vessels are mapped. Capt. Obert, of the Admiral Evans and Capt Nord of the Jefferson reported having steamed through many miles of clouds of smoke as thick as fog.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
MORGAN IS TO BUY
 FOR ITALIANS ALSO

NEW YORK. Aug 27.-The can cellations of Chicago wheat contracts by Italian and French buyers are at- tributed to opposition to individual operations of foreign grain merchants by the British government which has established buying machinery for grain and provisions. The great bulk of such buying will hereafter be dis tributed through J. P. Morgan and Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
Vocational Education Result of Social
 Conditions

Vocational Education Result of Social
 Conditions
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27- The demand for vocational education is the result of need for community ef- ficiency as a means for the elimina- tion of community poverty, claimed Dean R. c. Boone of the School of Education in the University of Cali fornia. in an address before the Ma tional Educational Association yes terday evening. Dean Boone, in part said;
 Ignorance of facts and the princi- ples of industry. and incapacity to fit ones self to any needed service, are so common as to justify one in thinking them foster parents of pow erty And it is believed that both of them might be measureably eliminat- ed by a wisely administered system of occupational training and guidance
 vocational education finds its ex- cuse for being. in the relatively new and almost complete dependence of modern industries, commerce, and gov ernment upon applied sciences; the need for vitalizing the problems of getting a living; and the recognition of a body of skilful, intelligent work CTS as a community asset The move ment for vocational education is so- cial in it's origin and in it's realiza- tion."
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
JAcKLINe COMPANY TO
 INCREASE OUTPUT AGAI

BOSTON. Aug. 27.-Utah Copper's production will be greatly augument- ed when some alterations are made which will raise the percentage of copper recovered. Those who are in position to know claim that the improvements at the mill plants now under way will result in an addition al recovery of values to the extent of 25 per cent. On this basis the production of 12.OOO.OOO pounds per month under the old methods will un- der the new raise the output S,0OO,OOO pounds of copper from the same ton mage of ore treated.-(Boston News Bureau)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
HOLDS UP MAN;
 GIVES TREASURED
 WATCH BAcE TO HIM

SEATTLE. Aug. 27-O. p. Flory found footpad with O heart" last night.
 Flory was going home at midnight when he was held-up. a stranger thrusting a gun in his face. As Flory handed over his cash and watch, he remarked that the watch was one his mother had given him on the day of her death. and that his father had worn 1t before him. The desperado returned the watch and gave Flory quarter for street-car fare.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
BRITISH COLUMBIA OFFICER
 IN ENGLISH ARMY DEAD

LONDON. Aug. 27.-An official list of killed in the Dardanelles includes the names of second Lieutenant AL fred G. Kemp of the Royal Warwick shires. He was in British Columbia on the outbreak of the war and re- turned to England to enlist. He came to England on the Lustitania and de- parted for -theDardanelles on the Roy al Edward.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
HAITI EXPECTED
 TO RATIFY PLAN
 OF UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2T. - Hayti has been given until September 17 Go decide whether it win endorse the United States plan to take over the administration of its government and finances for O period of ten years, Q dispatch today from Port au Prince said
 State Department officials an- nounced today that every indication pointed to a ratification. by the Hay tien Congress. of the financial protec- torate plan presented to the republic by the United States government
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
RoUMANIA BUYING,
 RIFLES IN MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON, Aug. 27.-A Paris spec ial says that Roumania has contract ed with Massachusetts concern for 0O,OOO,OOO Maunlicher rifles, the de- livery to be made between next De- cember and June 1. 1916. Roumania is also said to be seeking loan of $sO,OOO,OOO in the United States for the purchase of ammunition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
GOVERNOR LISTER
 SPEAKS AT BOSTON

BOSTON, Aug. Ex-Governor Ern- est Lister of Washington addressed the Conference of Governors today, his subject being "Conservation as Applied to the West"
 Wilson Thanks Governors.
 The conference received a letter from President Wilson, thanking the Governors for their assurance of sup port of the administration in any course 1t may adopt bearing on the foreign relations situation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
DOUGLAS ORPHEUM
 TO OPEN SUNDAY

John T. Spickett's Douglas Orph- cum theatre will be opened to the public next Sunday evening. The chairs for the place were received on the Jefferson yesterday. and they will be placed in position today and to- morrow. and Sunday night there will occur the opening of Douglas newest theatre
 The two Orpheums will present the same attractions to the public. The shows that are given in Juneau will be immediately repeated across the channel
 The Douglas Orpheum will be a very attractive little theatre. It will seat 22o people-about half the num- Der that can be accommodated at the Juneau Orpheum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
GREECE WANTS TO
GET MONEY FIRST

PARIS. Aug. 27.-A dispatch to the Temps from Athens says the cores pondent there has been authorized to announce by the diplomatists that M. Venizelos. the Greek premier, is now principally occupied with the possi bility of floating a Greek loan through the assistance of the Allies. The premier is declared to have con- suited London and Paris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
CHINESE PRESIDENT MAY
 PROCLAIM SELF EMPEROR

PEKING, Aug. 27.-The project of proclaiming himself Emperor is be- ing discussed by Yuan shi-Kai. presi- dent of the Chinese Republic, with his immediate supporters, and Prof. Prank Johnson Goodnow, of the John Hopkins University. legal adviser to the Chinese government, who is now spending the summer in Picking.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
United States Leads AS Export
 Nation.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27-.The Unit cd States for the first time ln his tory leads the world in the value of her exports. which. for the year end ing June 30. were $2.76S. .6OO,0O as compared with S2.17O1OO,OO for the United Kingdom. the next largest ex- porter. The American exports for last year show Q gain over her next largest year of S32O,0O0,O00.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
 PROMISES
 T0BEG00D

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.- Ambas- sador von Bernstorr this morning no- hned Secretary Robert Lansing that Berlin had instructed him to say that Germany will give full satisfaction to the United States in the matter of the sinking of the liner Arabic, and the loss of American lives, and if it is shown that the vessel was sunk without warning more than dis avowal will be made"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
TO FINANCE
 THE COTTON GROWERS

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.- At a confer ence of bankers of the cotton grow ing states it was decided to send men into the cotton belt to explain the bankers willingness and prepared ness to finance the citton crop with out involving sacrifices on the part of growers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
STANDARD OIL WAGES
 ARE RATED TOO LOW

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-The report of the United States commission on industrial relations concerning the strike of,the Standard oil employees at Bayonne in July states that com pany is paying wages too low to main tain a family on a comfortable, health fuI basis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
U. S. MAY PROTEST
 AGAINST USE OF FLAG

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-The Ger man embassy in Washington makes public the memorandum on the alleg- ed misuse of neutral markings by British merchantmen. citing 62 cases in which British ships sought to dis guise their nationality The State Department is considering the gener- al statement of the policy as to the abuse of neutral flags by belligerent ships.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
WORLDS WHEAT CROP
 SHOWS SURPLUS FOR YEAR

LONDON, Aug. 27. - The London Grain, Seed and oil Reporter esti- mates the worlds wheat production at 4,14S.OOO,OOO bushels, or 496,OO0OOO bushels greater than last year The exportable surplus is placed at 2S6,- OOO,000 bushels in excess of the im- port requirements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
CONVICT HANGED FOR MURDER OF
 PRISON GUARD

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Aug. 27. - Frank Creeks. a convict. was hanged at daylight this morning in Folsom penitentiary. for murdering one of the prison guards who frustrated his att tempt to escape several weeks ago.
 Creeks went to the scafiold unaid- ed. He made no statement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
ON rHE asEArrLEr

SEATTLE. Aug. 2T-The steamship City of Seattle sails North tonight with 65 passengers for Alaska. includ- ing about 20 tourists. Passengers for Juneau include Miss Barbara Lane, W. J. Sunderland. c. Fl. Wilbur. J. Svenson. Elizabeth McKechnie. John J. Clarke. Mrs. Charles Goldsteln, Miss Marie Goldstein.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
 MAsslNe ARMY IN DANUBE

GENEVA. Aug. 27.-Along the Dan- ube front there is increasing activ- ity. The Germans and Austrians are reported to have an army of nearly 5OO,OOO massed there. It is believed an effort will be made to occupy Bel grade, for political effect
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
NEW ADVANCE FREIGHT
 RATE IS FAR REACHING
-.

CHICAGO. Aug. 27.-The decision of the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion granting an increase of % cents a ton on anthracite coal from Penn sylvania mines to Chicago and Chi cago rate points applies to an annual movement of 2.5OO. 900 tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27

The California law provides innic- tion of the death penalty on any pris- oner who makes any assault on the prison guards. irrespective of whether murder is committed. The statute was passed as a special measure, fol- lowing several attacks made on guards by Jacob Oppenheimer Cali fornia's "man-tiger," now dead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
FOUR ARE KILLED.

PHOENIX. Aug. 27.-A Santa Fe train bound from Prescott to Phoenix was wrecked near here early today and four are reported killed and 12 injured. The train plunged through a bridge weakened by a recent cloud. burst.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
COMMERCIAL AIRsHIP
 LINE 10 DE STARTED

LINE TO DE oIAh EU BOSTON. Aug. 27.-A Boston Globe dispatch from Portland, Me, says that an airship line between Portland and the islands of Casco Bay Maine, will be in operation within three weeks. Only single passenger can be talk on ni q lime
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
B. |. rHANE IS DEE
ON. VACATION TRIP

Bart L.PThane. general manager of the Alaska Gastineau Mining com pany. left this morning for San Fran cisco. where he will spend several weeks. on vacation. Mrs Thane win meet him there and they will re- turn to Juneau late next month.
 Mr. Thane is to have his first real vacation in four years. He left here on the steamship Princess Sophia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
COMPANY
 INCREASES EmPLoYEs WAGE

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-The Amer ican Smelting & Refining Company has advanced monthly wages of em- ployees. except those employed in the coal mines five per cent The inc crease adds SlOO,OOO annually to the pay roll.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
PRISONERS MAY WORK
 FOR UNITED STATES ARMY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-Attorney General Gregory has practically de- cided that 5000 prisoners in the three federal pentitentiaries shall be put to work making army tents and uni forms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
WORK HOURS MAY BE
 CUT TO EIGHT HOURS

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Aug. 27.-I The Bridgeport Manufacturers Asso- citation in a statement recommends the adoption of the 5O-hour week in all industrial plants in that city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-Alaska Gold closed today at S3l5, Chino 46ik. Ray 2815, Utah Copper 6Siz, Butte and Superior 671z Copper metal is quot ed at IS cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
POWDER COMPANY GETS
 ss00,oo0,0oo ORDERS

BOSTON, Aug. 27.-A Boston Globe New York dispatch says that the Du Pont Powder works has booked or ders for SsOO,OOo,OOO worth of busi- ness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
SHIP TO
 BE BUILT IN U. S. A.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 27.-A Balti- more shipyard has obtained con tract to build two steamships for a Norwegian firm at a cost of S500,- 00O
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
Parla Rourae optlmlatlc

PARIS, Aug. 27.-Prices on the Par Is Bourse are showing a decided up- ward trend, with American railway securities especially strong.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
More shoee Eor ItaIIans

BOSTON, Aug. 27- The Eaton Shoe company of Augusta, Maine, has signed another contract for shoes for the Italian army, increasing the sum due from 4,oOO to 5000 pairs per day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
aIn sALEs I'd EoYPT

NEW YORK, Aug. 27-The Con- solldated Coal Company has closed contracts for 6o00O tons for an Egyptian railroad
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27

Chicago, Aug. 27. That John D. Rockefeller and his son, John D. Rockefeller, ir., were responsible for the long strike in the Colorado coal fields, was the charge hurled to- day in a report filed by George P. West. member of the Indus trial Relations Committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
WALES MINERS STRIKE

London, Aug. 27.- Twenty five thousand South Wales coal~ miners went on strike today and it is certain that David Lloyd-George. Minister of AIu- nitions. will be asked to confer with the miners in the event that settlement is not made today or tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
aFlsHERMAN' TAXES RUN.

While the ferry Alma is laid up for repairs. the steamer Lone Fish erman is on the Island-Juneau-Thane ferry run.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
BrownarIlle. Tox-. Anr- 27

Brownsville, Tex Aug. 27.- 2 A small band of armed Mexi- 8 cans crossed the border yester-
 2 day, but were chased back to
 s their own soil by a detachment s of American caYalrymen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-08-27
MANY nRlrlsH REelsreR

LONDON, Aug. 27.-There have been 27Ooo,oOo people registered in Great Britain under the registration act.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05

perate fighting. November 2-& The
Germans had hardly faced about when
the Russians they had held In check
took up a general advance. and before
long the Germans were completely sur
rounded
By facing this way. and then the other
the German division finally disengaseo
itself, and In addition to inflicting heavy
losses upon the Russians, took G,too
prisoners, Is guns, and some " machine
guns and several trains. 1t is doubtful
whether all military history knows OF
another exploit of this nature Thanks 10
the strict censorship of the German ar
my not even the name of the otncer VINO
conducted this brilliant affair is known.
To understand fully what the German
division accomplished one must consider
that it did not leave a single wounded
man behind What might have been the
notorious end of the force was turned
into a complete victory.
Within two days the division finally
reached the German general battle hne
and though utterly exhausted, played a
prominent part in the fighting which re-
suited from the efforts of the Russians
to advance west OF Lodz.
Meanwhile reinforcements had been
brought to Lodz by the Germans during
the last days of November. After three
days Of severe fighting the Russians were
finally obliged. December 5th. to evacuate
the city. The occupation by the Germans
Of Lodz ended phase of operations N
Poland which had cost the Russians nc
. less than $4,000 in killed, wounded and
prisoners. likewise about 80 pieces OF ar
tillery more than 100 machine guns. and
much wheel transportation. The losses
of the Germans in the operations against
LODI are estimated at 5000 killed,
wounded and prisoners, 80 pieces of ar
tillery and IS machine guns
These figures do not include the losses
of the Russians and Austro- Hungarians
who opposed one another on the southern
reaches of the Eastern theatre OF war.
The Austrians claim to have caused since
November first the following Russians
losses: 5000 men, killed, wounded and
prisoners, about 50 guns and double that
number OF machine guns. On the other
hand the Austro-Hungarian. losses have
not been slight, and it is believed that
they are but little behind the Russian
numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-05
ELECTION OFF,
GERS OF KENT'S
HILL SOCIETIES

Kent.s Hill. Me-, Jan. 4.-The regular
election of officers of the four literary
societies took place with the following
results:
Calliopean:-Fres., Guy A. Mann.
Shapieigh; Vice Pres. Reginald L.
Sawyer. Greanville:- Sec, Malcolm X.
Douglas, Dark Harbor; Treas. Ralph
c. Masterman, Weld: Chaplain, Robert
u. Newton. Kent's Hill. -a IT,.
Adelphian Society:-Pres Neva Per-
kins. Essex. Mass: Vice Pres, Lucy A.
Whittier, Gorham; Sec, Beatrice E.
Bishop. Portland; Treas, Elsie Mierisch
kents Hill.
Literati:-Pres, Hervey 8. Bean,
Vienna; Vice. Pres. George G. Winters
Dixmont: Treas. Everett =. Creation.
starks; Sec, Leon 3. Berry. Waterville;
Chaplain. Chester II. Bean. Vienna.
Eromathean Society.-Pres., EVELYN
Whiddei. ), Pressure Isle: Vice Pres.
Nellie I. Morrow. South Harpswen; sec.i
Mildred Croker, Wayne: Treas, Thel-
ma T. Ring. Houlton
The usual reception to the new officer.
was given in the GYM after which a
social time was enjoyed. q, 1855