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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
EDISON SEES
 LONG PERIOD
 OF PROSPERITY

NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-Thomas A. Edison says the United States has already embarked on O voyage of prosperity to last seven years and longer, if the manufacturers and pub lie do not overdo things. He disap- proves the submarine activities of the German navy. and said he did not ex- pect the United States to plunge in- to war over the action of Q @war mad" group.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
AMERICANS DESIRE TO
 PURCHASE FROM RUSSIA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-Prompt- ed by the news that the shipping con- gestion at the port of Archangel had been largely relieved, officials at Washington have renewed their eff forts to close immediate negotiations for the lifting of the Russian embar- go against exports to the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
s2o,ooo,ooo INVESTED IN
 AMERICAN FACTORIES

BOSTON. Sept. o. The Boston Journal says that the plans are al- most complete for the conversion of the buildings of the Smith Iron Foun- dry of Roxbury into ammunition fac tories for the Allies. The entire deal is said to involve about S2O.OOO,OOO Shrapnel and cartridges are to be the manufactured articles
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
COAL SHORTAGE EXPECTED
 BY PENNSYLVANIA ROAD

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 2.-Antici- pating a shortage of coal during the coming fall and winter the Pennsyl- vania railroad is taking steps to pro- tect itself by storing thousands of tons at convenient points along the system.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
BOARD TO INQUIRE
 INTO F4 DISASTER

WASHINGTON, Sept. ?. - A new board of inquiry, headed by Admiral Bousch. has been appointed to deter mine the exact cause of the sinking of the submarine F4, in Honolulu Harbor. Just after the disaster the board of inquiry declared the sub marine to have been a death trap.
 An official report from Honolulu says that the body recovered yester- day was that of G. T Ashcroft of Los Angeles. a gunner's mate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
HALF MILLION OF HORSES AND MULES
 SENT TO EUROPE

WASHINGTON, Sept. D. To date 425,O00 horses and mules have been shipped from the United States to European belligerents, 1t was given out by the bureau of animal industry of the department of agriculture, to. day.
 The report showed that cattle worth ninety millions of dollars had been destroyed by cattle-tick during the past fiscal year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
CHRONICLE FAvoRs BRITISH
 LOAN

LONDON, Sept. 9. - The London Chronicles financial expert in discus ing the exchange crisis favors loan of $5OO,OOO,OOO. which, 1t is estimated, would cost the British government 5 i5 per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
AMERICANS TOO DUBIOUS
 ABOUT GIVING CREDIT

LONDON, Sept o. Sir George Paish says that the Americans are blameable in part for the low price of British exchange at New York, and that they are curtailing their own trade. He says they are "too dubious about giving credit"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
SHIPPING RATES ARE
 AGAIN ADVANCING

NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Ocean ship ping rates. which have shown @ downward trend for the past three months, have once again begun to ad- vance. An even larger volume of freight is in sight for fall and win ter months than was offered last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
ANOTHER s2,ooo,ooo FACTORY
 TO GO UP IN OHIO

CHICAGO, Sept. 2. - Directors of the La Belle Iron Works awarded Q contract for the construction of a by product coking plant with ninety-six ovens at a cost of S200O.OO0, to be built opposite the company's mills at Steubenville. Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
ADMIRAL PULLMAN CALLED TO COMMAND
 OF PACIFIC FLEET

WASHINGTON Sept. 2. - Rear Admiral Pullman today was relieved as the head of the Annapolis Naval academy and detailed to command of the Pacific reserve neet with head quarters at Bremerton Navy Yard, Puget Sound
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
ALASKA PACKERS
 BOATS ARRIVING

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 2. - The first ships of the Alaska Packers fleet have arrived from Alaska, with large cargoes Of canned salmon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
NEW COMPANY TO TAKE
 OVER c. p. R. AND ALLAN LINES

NEW YORK. Sept. 2-The name of the new steamship company or ganized to acquire the Atlantic and Pacific fleets of Canadian Pacific Railway Company as well as the Allan line is the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services Limited"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
.U. S. TO HAVE BIG
 GUNS IN FIELD ARTILLERY

PHILADELPHIA. Sept "A rush order at the Philadelphia navy yard Monday for three of the 12-inch naval guns to be converted into field how itzers for use in the army. Tremen- dous tractors, with wheels IS inches wide. such as are being used by the Germans, will be constructed to haul the artillery
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
CRUCIBLE STEEL
 GETS GREAT ORDER

NENw YORK, Sept. 2.-The Cru cible Steel company today received an order for explosive shells, valued at S1O,OOO,OOO it was announced this af ternoon
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
GREAT BRiTAlN's DEBT
 TO NEUTRALs GREATER

LONDON, Sept o. The British Board of Trade returns for July, com pleted one year of the war, show that owing almost entirely to reduced ex- ports England owes $1,0OO,OOO,OOO in excess of the previous year to neu- tral, colonial and the Allied countries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
FRENCH GOVERNMENT TO
 BUILD FACTORY iN U. g.

BUFFALO, N. Ys Sept o. The French government is back of the en- terprise established at Depew, a su- burb of Buffala. which win build aeroplanes for the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
MORE CANAL MATERIAL
 BOUND FOR ANCHORAGE

SEATTLE. Sept. D. The steam schooner Wilmington. with the sec ond cargo of Panama Canal equipment which win be used on tho Alaska rail- road, has sailed from Balboa, for An chorage, it was announced here to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
ENGLISH WOMEN ADOPT
 NOVEL PATRIOTIC METHODS

LONDON. Sept, D. Many young women in London and other English cities are wearing around their an- lSles bright bands with such inscrip- tions as: Enlist today" England needs you" Kitchener Is calling"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
EVELYN THAw NOT
 10 RESIST DIVORCE

MALONE. N. r., Sept. 2.-Ars. Ev- elyn N. Thaw announced today that she would enter no defense to the suit for divorce instituted yesterday at Pittsburgh by attorneys represent ing her husband, Harry K Thaw.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
cANADA's WHEAT HARVEST
 VALUED AT $4oo,ooo,ooo

MONTREAL. Sept. 2.-The Depart ment of Natural Resources of the Canadian Pacific Railroad estimates that the Canadian wheat crop is be- tween 22O,OOO,OOO and 225.O0O,OOO bushels. valued at about S4OO,oOOoOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
CYCLONE DOES DAMAGE

WINNIPsG. Sept 2. - Great damage was done by a cyclone which swept Central and North western Manitoba early today. No reports of loss of life were received, but property and crops in a wide section were sufferers
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
PEGoUD KILLED.

PARIS. Sept. o. Reports of the death of AdoIphe Pegoud, famous French airman. have been officially confirmed. Pegoud was attached to the aerial corps of the 2Sth French Infantry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
HILL IS MlNNEsoTA's
 GREATEST LIVING MAN

ST. PAUL. Sept 9. - Gov. W. S. Hammond of Minnesota has named James J. Hfl as the greatest living citizen Of that state and he win re- ceive a diploma at the San Francisco Exposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
LlMlrs WoMAN To s2s.ooo

NEW YORK. Sept. 2. - Mrs. Nils Florman must worry along with s25,- 900 a year. She petitioned the court for an additional S25.O0O from her fathers estate of S5.OOO.OOO. but the court thought S25.OOO enough.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
FOUR INDICTMENTS
 RETURNED BY JURY

KETCHIKAN Sept -Four indict- ments, charging the sale of liquor to Indians. were returned to the Federal grand jury this morning. The grand jury went into session yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAYS
 CHICAGO POLICE CORRUPT

CHICAGO, Sept 2.-Maclay Hoyne states attorney of Cook County says that Chicago's police system at one time was as bad as that Of New York City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
LAPS TO BUILD BIC
 FOREIGN COMMERCE CARRIERS

TOKYO. Sept 9. - Orders for six 12,O00 ton steamers have been placed by the 0saka-Shosen Kaisha Steam ship Company, of Japan. with an iron works in Osaka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
NEW LONDON TO BE
 SUBMARINE HEADQUARTERS

WASHINGTON, Sept. Secretary Josephus Daniels announces that New London, Conn, will be made O submarine headquarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
WIDOW FATALLY HURT
 IN JiTNEY ACCIDENT

SEATTLE. Sept. 2.-ln a jitney bus accident last night Mrs. M. Purcell. a widow. received injuries from which she will die. it is feared
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Alaslza Gold closed today at SS5s. Chino. 45Z. Utah Copper 66A, Butte and Superior 64A. Copper metal is quoted at 1S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
CEREAL HARVEsTs TO
 BE LARGER THIS YEAR

ROME. Sept. o. Larger harvests of cereals than last year are forecast ed for the worlds principal produc- ing countries by the International In- stitute of Agriculture at Rome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
 BUYS AUTO CARS

CHICAGO. Sept. 2. - The Michigan Central railroad has ordered 800 all steel automobile cars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02

F. Dermody was discharged from St. Ann hospital yesterday. He has recovered from an operation for ap- pendicitis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
WAGES RAISED TODAY

BOSTON. Sept 2.-smith & Wes- son. revolver makers of Springfield, Mass. have increased wages 5 per cent. effective today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
SWEDEN WANTS COAL

NEW YORK. Sept. 2.-Sweden is in the market for 100000 tons of Amer ican coal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02
7,5oo MORE MEN
 ARE PUT AIT WORK

PITTSBURGH, Sept. - The Pitts burgh Coal Company has recently in- creased its working force at more than a dozen mines in the Pitts burgh district, adding 75OO employees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-02

Mrs. O. W. Leafgreen is returning on the Spokane from Lacrande, Ore Igon, where she has been visiting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-01
What the War Moves Mean
By j. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
ager of the United Press.

raised of the sudden development of
military geniuses in Italy.
Italy has shown that her military
experts had grasped the fundamental
lesson OF the war which Is the ad.
vantage of striking first.
Italy struck first, last week, but
her blows are now seen to be ne-h-
ing like as heavy as were the Ger
man thrusts in August It is as yet
too early to criticise the Italians full
ly, but feeling is beginning to be
created that too many offensives
have been undertaken at once. Beside
the known movements of troops to-
ward Trieste and through the Alpine
passes. it is understood that eNpedi-
tions are being sent to the Dardan-
e1les, and there have been suggestions
that large bodies of troops are being
ferried across the Adriatic to Al
bania and Dalmatia.
The danger, therefore, seems to be
real that Italy has read too we'll the
lessons of a quick offensive, The
Italian general staff may be over-ex
ertins itself and trying to accomplish
too muchr
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-01

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
NEW YORK, June III a. my
Italy's preliminary offensives have
come to halt. The first forward
rushes that followed so quickly after
the declaration of war against AUS
tria are not being followed up. The
Austrian armies are invisible and no
reports of their activities have been
issued at Vienna. Nevertheless the
Italians have suddenly developed
sense of caution and are beginning to
use military discretion in conducting
their campaign.
The slow mobilization Of the army
must be chiefly responsible for the
cessation of the Italian advances. A
fortnight would normally be the least
time required to concentrate the
Italian troops. By this rule no seri-
Gus advance could have been expect
ed anywhere along the front before
the first of next week. But so quick
ly did the Italians begin their tnva-
sion Of Austrian territory after war
was declared and at so many points
were frontier troops sent across the
boundarL that high expectations were
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fof the military element. There was
no confirmation Of this report from
any source. It seemed to have orig.
mated in diplomatic quarters and was
believed to be based on realization
that the United States does not pro-
pose to back down in any particular
and that therefore if Germany wants
Americas friendship she must make
1t is admitted by those in a posi-
tion to know. that yesterdays note
in every respect was at variance TO
made by Won Beru-
storff and Dumba TO their govern
ment A wave of indignation passed
over the United States following the
Lusitania incident and they told their
foreign offices that people were un-
animous In condemning such warfare.
They suggested that every possible
concession be made to the unirea
States and that reparation be offered
for the loss of American lives
According to information reachlns
here, however, the military element
dictated the reply. II that reply is 70
stand, break between the two ma
tions is certain. Whether the ambas-
SaQorS nave since uccu oo 'i'>u
their suggestions may be acted on
later. is not known. Some officials
are placing such an Interpretation on
tomorrow's conference between Count
Won Bernstorff and the president
but this Is entirely conjecture.
It is understood that the president
Monday night outlined his rejoinder
to the latest German note and that II
is a dignified. although friendly re-
lection of Germany's evasions; pos
tive statement that her premises re-
garding the Lusitania are incorrec.
and renewal of all OF America
original demands.
President Wilson's note explaining
his new Mexican policy was expected
to be made public this afternoon. IT
was understood to insist that a stable
government be established In Mexico
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-01
TO USE HOOKED
WHEN
How British Aviators Expect
to Fight Sky Monsters Of
the Germans.

United Press Leased Wire Servicel ]
LONDON. May 10. (by mail to New
York)-When the Zeppelins come to
london. they will find London ready.
Britishers are saying little about the
leppelins. They expect the raid !;
they are preparing to deal with It
Officials of the war office. 1t is
known, have ceased to take the Ger
man threats with grain of salt.
Since the Lusitania disaster, they are
viewing things more seriously. They
oelieve the Germans when they say
theyil try to level London with their
Zepps.
For months. preparations have
been going forward to deal with Count
Aeppelin's air monsters. The general
public knows that antf-air craft guns
are IN readiness to shoot the heavens
Iuil OF holes and that London's fire
brlgades have been especially coached
TO deal with fires caused by incendi-
ary bombs. The aerial wings of the
army and navy have several trump
cards yet unpiayed. When the Ger
mans come to london, they will play
them. and not before.
unoffcially It is learned that
throughout England huge aerodomes
nave been constructed, each harbor-
ing dozen fast air cruisers. Connect
ing them Is veritabie fire alarm"
system, which In due time will tell
every aerodome by the tapping of a
song. that the kaiser's zeppelins have
aiiVeo on their fearful mission.
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BOMBS
ZEPPELINS COME

II will be signal for great activ-
ity- Hundreds Of "bumble bee war
riors will soar into the air for the
attack. Every one of them will car
rv a magazine full of small. high e1-
plosive bombs equipped with sharp
hooks. 1t will be the aim OF the
British aviators to rush at the lep-
pelins at the rate of 100 miles an
hour, then to slow down over the 81
santic gas bags and launch the
hooked bombs.
These bombs are equipped with
time fuses. After they hook them
selves into the tough silk fibre cover
ing of the Zeppelin they will not eS-
plode until ample time has been CIV
en- for the aeroplane to wing itself to
safety. Every explosion, according
to the accepted theory here, will
mean one less Zepp In the kafsers
army.
The new hooked bomb defense is
believed to have been used during
the recent air raid on Kent. Ten ma
val machines at Dunkirk took up the
ZeppeIins trail One machine, piloted
by Flight Commander Bigsworth, rose
until it wa sdirectly over the airsh1p.
Then, said the colorless admiralty re-
port:
Ellsworth dropped four bombs
when 200 feet above the atrship. A
large column of smoke was seen to
come from one Of her compartments.
The Zeppelin rose to a great height,
II 600 feet with her tail down and is
believed to have been seriously dam
aged"
The admiralty made no announce
n,eut as to whether the new hooked
bombs" were used In this attack. But
the general public believes they were.
The theory is that common round
bombs would be shed from the top OF
a Zeppelin like water, unless they car
ried hooks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-01
IBy Carl W. Ackerman, United Press
Staff CORRESPONDENT

EBy Carl W. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent.1
BERLIN, (via The Hague}, June /.
America ought to be reasonable
enough to grant Germany time, and
the right to discuss facts OF the Lusi-
tania attack. Herr Gottlieb Won
Jagow, German foreign secretary who
drafted the German reply to the Amer
lean note, so declared IN an interview
with the United Press today. He ex-
pressed the sincere hope that further
discussion OF the Lusitania incident
will bring the United States and Ger
many to a complete understanding as
to the fact in dispute and that an
agreement win be fairly and equally
determined.
America can hardly expect us to
give up any means at our disposal to
fight our enemy" said Secretary Won
Jagow ut is a principle with us to
defend ourselves in every possible
way / am sure that Americans will
be reasonable enough to believe that
our two countries cannot discuss the
Lusitania matter until both have the
same basis Of facts"
1 asked II informally and without
interfering or in any way prejudicing
lfte QlSCusSlouS betWSSE LiiB IHiteu
States and Germany, he might elab-
crate on Germany's position in the
crisis caused by the loss of American
lives in the Lusitania disaster. But
whenever questions pertaining to pos
sibIa compromises between the Unit
ed States and Germany were brought
up, the secretary asked that he be not
pressed to answer anything relating
IN p0SEfhlo lamentations
Germany Is fighting for the free
dom OF the seas" he said.
'Tt is far from Germany's intention
to interfere with neutral rights Or to
become the autocrat of the oceans"
Could you explain in more detail
how Germany Is fighting for the free
dom of the seas7" I interrupted
'I fear that America will not under
stand"
We'll. England always claimed to
he the dictator OF the high seas" con-
tinued Herr Won Jagow, until our
recent marine activities. Her rule
was never challenged. We are fight
ing for the freedom of the seas, to
make England give up her hold. be-
cause so long as one controls oceans
they are not free. Every nation must
have right on the seas.
THE world must not forget that
England was the first beliesrent to
violate the rules of the oceans. Eng
land first put mines in the North sea
and she was the first to declare a
war zone. She was the first to de-
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F RANCE

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PARIS, June 1.-French troops
storred and captured strong Ger
man position on the plateau east Of
Notre Dame De Lorette, after French
artillery had rained shrapnel on the
enemy's positions for several hours. A
number Of prisoners were taken.
Around sugar mill on the outskirts
Of Souchez, the most violent battle In
the region north Of Arras 10 now pro-
ceeding- Heavy shells sent the walls
crashing In upon the German defend
ers but standing In the ruins Of the
factory the enemy Is maintaining a
most stubborn defence. The battle
has been waged since early yesterday
with the result sill in doubt.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-01
German Foreign Secretary Won Jagow Says Unit
ed States Should Grant Time to Discuss
Torpedoing of the Lusitania.
ENGLAND FOR THE TROUBLE
Enough Ammunition on Board Passenger Ship to
Kill $4,000 Soldiers and Therefore the
Vessel Was Destroyed.

clare that she would starve our wom-
en- and children England must be
the first to go back and make the war
normal
The secretary emphasized this last
remark with vehement rap on the
desk that left no doubt as to the firm-
ness OF his convictions.
What is GermaEy's position re-
garding neutrals travelling on beIliger-
ent shipss" he was asked
That returns to the Lusitanis mat
ter" he replied. 1--WE feel before we
discuss that officially with the United
States that the two governments must
have clear and definite understand
ing Of the facts. That Is what Ger
many seeks to convey in her note. We
believe Americans are reasonable
enough to grant us time first to come
to an understanding on every fact.
We do not believe the American
government understands our view
point For us 1t is a principle to de-
fend ourselves in every way at our
command. There was enough amInu-
milton aboard th.. I.usitania to kill
$4,000 soldiers. Do you blame us for
using every means to destroy that 10
save the lives of $4,000 Of our men7"
When the secretary finished his
voice trembled. showing his. convic-
tions were deeply rooted.
When l entered his Office. Herr
Won Jagow was reading the autobiog-
raphy of Andrew D. White. former
American ambassador to Berlin He
asked me to read page les. where
White declares that the attitude of
the German foreign Office toward
America during the Spanish war was
"all that could be desired"
White said that one time the Amer
lean consul at Hamburg telesraphed
that Spanish vessel. supposed to be
laden with arms for use against the
United States in Cuba, was leaving
port
"T fastened to the foreign Office and
urged vigorous steps with the result
that the vessel was overhauled and
searched at the mouth of the Eihe.''
continued White Germany might
easily have pleaded that America had
generally shown itself opposed to anv
interference with shipments of small
arms to bel1igerents. She might also
have contended that she was not
obliged to search vessels to find con-
traband, but that this duty was in
cumbent upon the belligerent nation
concerned"
The secretary closed the book with
out further comment.
With reference to the attacks on
Continued on page g.,
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RUSSIA

[ UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
PETRoGRAD, June 1.-THE Aus-
tro-German offensive around Przemysi
has been definitely stopped said .
semi-officiaI announcement this after
noon.
"North and south Of Przemysl, the
enemy is now entirely on the de-
fensive.' = 5F
General Mackensen's left wing is be-
inq forced back against the San and
across the river Lubaczowka. The
Russian line is pushing forward In a
northwesteriy direction, rolling back
an army corps of exhausted Germans.
South Of PrzemysI, in the region of
Chyrof, the Russians have taken the
offensive and have made slight aa-
vanees- The number Of Austro-Ger-
man prisoners is steadily Increasing.