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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
Boat Capsizes

How far the Lusitania struggled
forward after being struck and how
long it was before she disappeared
beneath The waves likewise are points
upon which few passengers agree, es-
Inmates of the time she remained
afoat ranging from eight to 20 min
utes. At any rate the list to star
board elevated the lifeboats on the
port side so as to render them useless
and it is said that only two on that
side were launched. The first of
these, according to the custom of the
sea, was filled with women and child
rem. 1t struck the water unevenly,
capsizing and throwing it's so oc-
cupants into the sea. The Lusitania
even then was making considerable
headway, and these women and little
children weret swept to death in
spite of the attempts of two stokers
to rescue them. These stokers, ac-
cording to the passengers, were
drowned.
After that several boats were
launched successfully, but the steam
er's list grew more perilous, the
decks slanting to such an angle it
was imperative for all to cling to
the starboard rail. Many by this
time had donned life belts and jump
ed overheard. Several lifeboats broke
adrfft uroccupied, and the sea be-
came froth of oars, chairs, debris
and human bodies.
Two stokers, seeing a drifting
boat, dived overheard, recovered it
and pulled in nearly 40 persons,
mostly women. The Lusitania's
crew meanwhile adhered to the letter
to the instructions which had been
given them, and the discipline was
rigid, although one or two subordi-
nate officers are said to have told a
group of passengers who climbed into
a boat that there was no immediate
danger, and advised them to remain
on deck while longer.
Whether this was due to the fact
that these subordinates lost their
heads or the conviction that the
ships bulkheads would save her
never will be determined, but that
such an incident occurred is attested
by Ernest Fownley, a resident Of
Serbiton, England, who was return
ing from business in America.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
VANDERBILT ON DECK

London, May 10-Thomas Slidell
of New York, who was interviewed
in London today, said he saw Alfred
G.. Vanderbilt on the deck of the Luz
sitania as the vessel was going down.
Mr.. Vanderbilt, who could not
swim, was equipped with life belt,
Mr.. Slidell said, but he gallantly
took 1t off and placed it around
young woman. Then he went off to
seek another life belt. The ship sank
a few seconds later.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
LAUNDRY CHANGED HANDS

The Blackfoot Steam laundry, own
ed by G. F. Smith, has been sold to
couple of local men, who are or
ganizing and will operate under the
name of The Gem State laundry.
They have carload of new machin-
cry on the road and it is expected to
arrived at any time.
The new management takes the
business on the fifteenth of May, and
will be under the direction of G. E.
Sandholtz. W. w. Davis is member
Of the firm and will be actively en-
gagged in the operation of the plant.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
CAPTAIN STUCK WITH THE SHIP

London, May 10-Captain Turner,
of the Lusitania stood at his post on
the bridge until the ship went down
and was rescued three hours after
ward, wearing life belt, according
to D. A. Thomas, Cardiff, Wales,
coal magnate. Thomas said: Our
course was shaped for shore immedi-
ately after the torpedo struck. There
is difference of opinion as to
whether the steamer was struck by
more than one torpedo. heard only
one"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
ELBERT HUBBARD SAID
HE'D WRITE 1T UF

The day before the Lusitania sail
ed the German ambassador to the
United States, Bernstorff, caused to
be inserted in New York papers an
advertisement warning Americans
not to travel on British liners across
the Atlantic.
Ebert Hubbard, editor of The
Philistine and author of many Fra"
publications, who is reported to have
jgone down with his wife, said just
before he went aboard that he be-
lieved the German emperor had ord
cred the advertisement placed in the
papers and added loosely that If he
was on board the liner when she
was torpedoed he would be able to
do the kaiser justice in The Philis-
ttine.
D. A. Thomas, the wealthy Wales
coal operator, reported saved, said
he was not worried about the Ger
man threat.
Alexander Campbell, missing, gen.
eral manager for John Dewar & Sons,
London, who was returning home,
said: "The Lusitania can run away
from any submarine the Germans
have got and the British admiralty
will see that she is looked after when
she arrives in striking distance of the
Irish coast" The Lusitania, it is re-
ported, shot ahead at full speed when
the first torpedo was sighted and was
unable to check her speed to safely
lower her boats.
Charles Klein, the American play
wright, one of the victims, said he
had mo time to worry about such
trifes," referring to the German
warning. He said he would devote
his time on the voyage to thinking
of his new play, Potash & Perlmut-
ter in Society,""
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, another VIC
tim, made no comment excepting to
say he was going to spend three
weeks in London to see his stable
and look after some property he had
there. Young Vanderbilt probably
would have been saved, but he gave
his life preserver to a young woman
and went below to get another. The
ship went down few seconds later.
Captain Turner of the Lusitania
laughed at the German warning. He
said: 'I wonder what the Germans
will do next. Well, 1t doesn't seem
to have scared many people from go
ing On the ship by the looks of the
pier and the passenger list"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
INSURED FOR SEVEN
AND A HALF MILLIONS

New York, May 10-Insurance on
the Lusitania, it is stated, amounted
Ito $500, 900. The vessel was valued
lat $1O,O00,0O0 and the cargo at
.$735, 900. The Lusitania carried $50
bags of mail. On the manifest the
largest single item was listed as &c"
cartridges and ammunition, $4,000
eases, valued at $152,400. They were
iconsigned to London.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
CONTEST RIPARIAN RIGHTS

1t is reported that parties from
Firth Lave attempted to file or locate
on some lands along Snake river,
about four miles above Blackfoot,
thinking 1t was riparian land, and
finally learned that 1t was some of
the H. B. Nielsen decided lands.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
AN ABOMINABLE CRIME

Geneva, May 10-All Swiss papers
express indignation concerning the
ttorpedoing Of the Lusitania. The
Tribune de Geneve says: How can
our opinion remain neutral before
such an abominable crime?"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
BARRED FROM EXCHANGE

Liverpool, May 10-The Cotton as
sociation today passed resolution
setting forth that no naturalized Ger
man or Austrian shall henceforth be
permitted to enter the cotton ex-
change.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
FREE FREE

Every family is invited to
come and get an initial
etched tumbler free. at the
great May sale---this offer
closes Saturday, May 18th.
The Brown-Hart Company
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
GREAT PASSENGER
STEAMER TORPEDOED

blow amidships, causing her to list
almost Immediately to the starboard.
In this careening fashion she plowed
forward some distance, smashing the
lifeboat dayits as she did SO, and
making the launching of boats we'll
nigh impossible until headway had
ceased.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14

: The British passenger
; steamer Lusitania was sunk
: by a submarine, Friday
; afternoon in violation of the
; laws of nations and civilized
; warfare. A large number of
; Americans were lost, and
) President Wilson has de-
) manded reparation of Ger
many and an apology for the
violation of the rights of the
) non-combatants. Germany
has voluntarily announced
that such acts will not be re-
peated. Dispatches giving
details of the horror follow.
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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
JAMISON SELLS OUT

J. H. Jamison, of Wapello, has sold
his farm to somebody from Lost
river.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
WANTS A HOUSE

Homer H. Hall, at The Pastime,
wants three or four-room furnished
house right away. adv. Att
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-05-14
.OAFER SPOTS
IN BLACKFOOT
By Mrs. Byrd Trego

"7he cure for this i'll
Is not to sit still
And froust 1Uith a book BY the fire.;
But to get a large hoe
And shovel also,
And dig mil you gently perspire."
K;hh1;nr
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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

loose their popularity as they are cx- citing and thrilling from start to finish, as will be seen in this adven- ture tonight Pathe Daily News, with war news, war scenes, local news, and the latest pictures out will be an added feature For a comedy tonight we have put on that big Irishinan, Skelly, in two reels, so you will get
 two slants at him. He makes the biggest hit at church social where they serve punch. Somebody put q stick in it and it never made Skelly sore at all. For good laugh, an excellent adventure, and up-to-the- minHte-news, see the show at the Dream tonight It will stand all the boosting the paper can give it. Tipperary, one of the latest features On the market, is here, and will be shown Saturday and Sungay. Along with it came one of the latest com edies out, called, Colonel He's a Liar. It is on the cartoon effect, and a positive hit. Remember two nights only. Saturday and Sunday. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT

Wallace Reid and Dorothy Daven port appear at the Grand tonight. Wallace Reid is widely known as a favorite star, and is well supported by Dorothy Davenport in this two reel drama entitled Fires of Fate. The other two reeler, Quick Sands
 is love story of the South Sea Islands. Without knowledge of the names of the players, we can only say that the picture is q good one. A Keystone comedy closes the show. Friday and Saturday nights Jesse L. Lasky will present Max Figman and Lolita Robertson in The Man on The Box There is another star in this picture that has no mention and that is Max Figman Jr., who won the hundred per cent. prize in the Woman s World Baby Contest. ad.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
THE ADVENTURES ow KArH1YN

Kathlyn Williams will be seen in her fifth adventure at the Dream to- night. The last time we left her in prison with her father. She has been found by the American hunter, and with the aid of a few jungle beasts, such as tigers, monkeys, leop- ards, elephants, and camels, she is freed from the under ground cell
 taken to a place of safety until her father has been released, which is a clever piece of work. After the re- union in the jungle they start for the coast On elephants and camels. Their escape is discovered, and they are persued by band of natives. After a strenous tramp they put up for the night only to be set upon by their persuers, and during the conflict Kathlyn is shot. These pictures never
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
TURKS HAVE
 HAD ENOUGH

Athens. May 27-David Pasha, formerly Turkish minister of finance .s i'll tuis city on his way to Berlin. 44e states that hls mission IS to see .ne haIser to inform him that Tur- Aey must sue for peace independent ol the action of Austria and Ger many. While talking of the matter salu that the coming of Italy into the struggle meant Turkeys death, as the states of Roumania and Bull garia would be almost sure to follow her lead. This would mean that Turkey would be attacked from every side and would be incapable of de- lending herself. She has more than held her own in the Dardanelles be- cause she has been able to send her soldiers there to keep the forts heav- fly garisoned, but if Roumania at Jacks from the ronth and Italy and Bulgaria from the west and south, she must fall Realizing this the council has authorized David to go to Berlin, and from there make his arrangements for getting Turkey out of the muddle she is ill with as good grace as possible.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
BATTLESH|P
 |S T0RPEDOED

London, May 27-The British bat tTeship Triumph was struck by a Turkish torpedo Sunday and sank. Ihe incident occurred in the Dardan elles, and the greater number of the savcd. The Triumph was one of the Fre-dreadnaught type of battleships. having been placed ill commission in 1904. She had displacement of I,soO tons, carried zoo men and had q speed of 1916 knots. Her arma- ment consisted of four 10 inch, four teen 75 inch, Rurteen If pounders and four smaller guns. She cost $ 227,295.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

The probabilities are a pretty race is being run this afternoon by the steamers City of Seattle and Dolphin On their way south. The two boats left Wrangell almost together, coming this way, and while of course racing it is not looked upon by the steam ship companies as being just tn, proper thing, still it is practically 3 cinch that the engineroom crews ar, openin Ter up little. The two steamers are scheduled to arrive here between seven and eight o'clock.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
WITHIN
 SIGHT IF CITY

Athens, May 27-The Turkish gun boat Aidenreis was sunk by British submarine, Sunday. The gunboat was at anchor in the Sea of Marmora at the time within sight of Constanti- nople itself. The submarine after sinking the Aidenreis made her es- cape in safety. The news of the proximity of the British boat terri fled the inhabitants of the turkish capital, and another exodus to Asia Minor is under way.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
TURKEY IS FORCED TO SUE FOR PEACE
FIGHTING IN
 DAROANELLE5

London, May 27-Four British mine sweepers and one French tor pedo boat have been sunk by the Turks this week in an attempt to force the Dardanelles. Several of the batteries and forts on the west crn side of the straits had been silenced and captured by the Allies, and 1t was thought that fast vessels might be sent through. The Turks were better supplied with artillery 5n the Asia Minor side than expect ed and the sinking of the vessel re- suited.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

Berne, Switzerland, May 27-The Italian advance toward Triente con- tinues. Thus far, there has been no real attempt on the part of the Aus trians to stop them. Triente, how ever, is one of the nose heavily forti- fled towns in southern Europe, and it is supposed that the Germans and Austrians will make their stand at that point. The country for miles around Triente has been swept clear of all Instructions that might inter. fere with gun fire, and bridges have been blown up and roads undermined preparatory to stoping the advance of the Italians.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
WILL TAKE A TRIP SOUTH

A. R. Larson, cashier of the N &Merchants Bank, will leave foi Seattle immediately after the first oi the month. He goes to appear as witness in the suit the Bank is press ing against the U. s. Fidelitl & Guar antee company for the collection of the bond of M. A. Mitchell. The case will come up for hearing in the Fed. eral Court in Seattle, June 8. Mir. Larson expects to be gone three weeks or a month.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
HOPE IT'S NOT SERIOUS

Word comes from the Ketchikan Cannery that George Rounsefell the superintendent is unable to leave his home. He was taken down first with a slight attack of the grip, which seems to have settled in his feet, which at last accounts were very cold. He will probably be able to be out again tomorrow.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
AWAITING
 THE REPORT

Washington, May 27-Owing to the conflicting reports as to how the Nebraskan was injured, the Admins tration will make no attempt to even outline any action until the vessel has been drydocked and examined by American naval officers now in London.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
NEBRASKAN
 STILL AFL0A1

Liverpool, May 27-The American Hawaiian steamer Nebraskan, which was yesterday reported as having been struck by torpedo, has had temporary repairs made, and she is being lowed to this port She will de drydocked upon arrival and will be thoroughly inspected to determine if possible whether she was actually torpedoed or struck floating mine. It is expected that she will arrive here tonight.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
MECHANICS
 GO ID EUROPE

Ottawa, May 27-At the invitation of the British government, over thirty thousand skilled mechanics have gone to England. The greater number of these men are Canadians, but many of them have come across the line from the United States. The greater num- Der of these men are lathe hands, who will work on the machining of projectiles for the field guns anu naval artillery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
SHIPS DID
 NOT SINK

New York, May 27-The HoIland- American steamer Ryndam, which was rammed by the freighter Cuneo early yesterday morning and reported last night as in sinking condition, has arrived in port in badly damaged state. The arrival of tugs equip ped with collision mats saved the vessel. The Cuneo, too was lowed ill with her stem smashed and badly twisted.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
MATRIMoNY IN THE AIR

According to reports from Grant Street, near the Court house, mat rimony is in the air, and all friends of Milo Caughrean who may be in terehted in administering the C Mat rimonial Degree,' are invited t obe on the courthouse steps at about S:30 this evening.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
CHEMISTRY
 PLANT FIRED

Paris, May 27-A squadron of IS French aeroplanes have returned safely from raid on the German chemistry plant at Ludwigshafen on the Rhine. The flight commander states that several inflammable bombs landed on the buildings of the plant, which is the most important explos- i've factory in Germany. At least four of the buildings were completely destroyed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
LANOSTRUM
 |S CALLED OUT

The Hague, May 27-Berlin news papers of Monday evening arriving here contain the text of the Kaiser 's declaration of war on Italy, and I call to the colors of all untrained members of the Landstrum between the ages of 36 and 90.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
BECKER AGAIN
 SENTENCED

Albany, May 27-As the result of his inability to secure rehearing, Lieut.. Becker formerly of the New York police, found guilty of con spiracy in the Rosenthal murder, will be electrocuted sometime during the week beginning Monday, July 12.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
GERMANS ARE
 ATTACKING

London, May 27-General French reports that the Germans continue their attacks on the Allied line east and south of Ypres. During the past two days the assaults have been especially furious, and the German loss has been heavy. They have been able to make no gains.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
FLOWERS FOR DECORATION DAY

Remember the ones that have gone with few flowers on Decoration day.
 Kubley's will receive a big shipment of flowers Saturday. Get your order in on time. ad.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
zEPPEL|NS
 RAID ENGLAND

Southend, England, May 27-A number of German Zeppelins raided this district last night, dropping bombs. Two women are reported to have been killed and many people were wounded. Fortunately all the lights in the district had been or dered extinguished so few hits were made
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
HTS \ GAR
 KILLS SIXTY

Amsterdam, May 27-A rumor comes from Ostend that bomb dropped from a British aeroplane struck and completely destroyed a street car in one of the streets. A body of German soldiers estimated at sixty were riding on the car at the time on their way to the front anu every one of them was killed.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
NEW CABINET
 |S CONVENED

London, May 27-King George and the recently appointed cabinet met in conference for the first time last night The meeting was harmonious, and continuation of the former policy with regard to the war was de cided on.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
ALK| SAILED
 LAST NIGHT

Seattle, May 27-The steamer Alki sailed for Ketchikan at nine last night Her passengers for that place are Miss Agnes Edmond, P. B. zrimbo Nettie Peacock, Margie Wilson, Mrs. NJ. Hull. Martin Scott, John Colman and one steerage.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
REGULAR MEETING

The postponed regular meeting of the Commercial Club of Ketchikan. will be held in the City Council Chambers Friday evening, May 2s. All members are urged to be present.
 M. A. MITCHELL, Secty.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
bUSCHNAN
 4 SUICIDE

Seattle, May 27-o. II. Busehman, manager of the Northwest Fisheries company found dead in vacant room on the seventeenth floor of the Smith Building, with bullet hole in his head. Has been in ill health for sometime. Been missing for thirty six hours.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

Miss Beatrice Bair, who has been in the teaching staff of the Metla- kahtla school this year, leaves for the south on the City of Seattle.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

Boys suits all ages, all prices and then 20 per cent discount at Field s retiring from business sale. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

In Spite of Evidence at the Dream tonight. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27
COMMENCEMENT TONIGHT

Everything is now in readiness for the Commencement Exercises of the Eighth Grade of the local school to- night. They will be held at Red Mems Hall, beginning at eight o. clock. The program will be as pub lished in The Miner earlier in the week.
 See. Skelly and the punch with a stick in it at the Dream tonight ad
 The best grade of mems ready to wear suits at Fields retiring from business sale, $20. adv.
 Skelly in two comedies at the Dream tonight. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-27

Pathe Daily News at the Dream tonight. adv.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14

San Francisco, CAL, July 14,-The
motive which made Miss Frances Co
wells officially the sWiftest 50-yard
swimmer in America today came to
her about a year ago as she sat
watching a 1.-THE mermaid doing
stunts in public pool
81 can do that, too" thought Miss
Cowels, a girl of p, exquisitely form
ed, sunburned and full of youths self
confidence.
And 81 will do it," was the VOW she
registered.
A short time ago Miss CoweIs, rae
ing against Miss Dorothy Becker, an
other wonderful swimmer, sprinted
the 5O-yard distance here in 80 2-5
seconds, cutting 2-5 second from the
American record for women. She
beat Miss Becker about two feet in a
sensational finish.
Learning to swim was like a mi
racle to me-" said Miss CoweIs. 81
watched other girls who had become
proficient in the water. Gradually l
mastered one stroke after another,
without any coaching.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14

phoid fever is more than $350,O0o,-
900. When to this is added the $1O,'
OOO,O annually which the people OF
this country pay annually for screens
to protect themselves again flies and
mosquitoes, we have a tremendously
effective argument in favor Of the
determination of the fly pest.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-14
SWIMMING


progress that 1 used to play hockey
from my work sneaking of to the
swimming tank.
'"Then Gustav Peterson, one of the
life guards at the pool, began to
watch me with interest. Why don't
you enter the races?' he asked. Until
that time 1 had never thought about
racing at all; the mere joy Of swim
ming well had been sufficient.
But this suggestion was tantaliz-
ing. Ambition to excel began to fire
me. And so I began racing.
'That was a little over a year ago.
OF course, I'm a little proud of having
a real record, but racing hasn't been
all; it's the fun I've had in the past
two years in the water"
Two years ago Miss COwells, an in
dependent spirit, ran away from
home in Seattle, Wash, coming to
San Francisco, where she at once
went to work for public service cor
poration. Il
Her father, a frescoer in Seattle,