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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
BRITISH WARSHIPS
 ESCORT AMERICAN
 LINER THROUGH ZONE

NEW YORK, July 6.-The Ameri- can liner si.. Louis arrived today from Liverpool She was escorted through the war zone by two British torpedo boat destroyers to considerable dis- tance west of Daunt's rock. It is believed that she was escorted pc cause she had D. A. Thomas, the welsh coal king, on board, who comes to America to supervise and expedise tho production of war material in this country and Canada for the AL lies.
 Tie two torpedo boat destroyers remained siith the St. Louis for two days and two nights, and did not leave her until the war zone had been cleared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
 STIFFENING
 RESIST TANCE

LONDON, July e.-There has been decided stiiienlns of the Russian re- distance to the Teutonle advance to- ward Warsaw and elsewhere along lhe front. Along tne entire front of $50 miles, from tho Baltic to eessara- bia, the Russian lines are holding the Germans and Austrlans, except as near Krasnik, In Southern Poland, where the army Of Archduke Ferdi- nand has broken through, and con tlnues lte advance toward the Polish capital
 The fcermaas continue to throw their joint artillery and Infantry att tacks against the Russlan lIneo along the whole Pollah front and in Gall cla. To offset thls the Russians are crowdlng troops and war munitions to reinforce the weaker parts of the lineo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
HEROIC sEAMANsHlP
 SAVED ANeLo-cAlIFoRNIAN

QUEENSTOWN. July 6. - Only masterly snamanship saved the Ang- lo-Caiiforlaii. which was shelled by a German submarine, from destruction. When Capt, Harslow was killed by a shell, his son and second mate, who was standing at his side at the time of the accident. although knocked down by the explosion. sprang to his feet. seized the wheel, and as ably as his father had done, maneuvered the ship scI as to dodge torpedoes that were aimed aimed at the vessel.
 Another shell exploded near the wheel, shattering one of the spokes of the wheel. but young Harslow re- mained at his post until the ship was out of danger.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
GERMAN ADMIRAL WOULD
 PAclFY AMERICANS

BERLIN, July 6. -- Admiral Oscar yon Trupplsl, Of the German navy. in an article in Der Tag, warns the German government of the grave danger that would follow a breach with the United States. Such break. he says. could not fail to re- suit in tremendous aid to the Allies. Whether ttIe United States should send an army to Europe or lot. he says, thousands of Americans would enter the var against Germany.
 Admiral yon Truppel says it is very serious question as to whether or not Germany should continue the submarine warfare. as, he says, 1t is constant menace to a rupture with the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
12-FOOT TUMBLE
 STOPS FIGHTERS

one of the most spectacular fights that has ever occurred in the history of Alaskan brawls took place on the balcony of the Seaview apartments Sunday evening When A. Daniels and Ernest Green got into a discussion over the war The trouble started on the balcony and in the course of its development the two men who had been drinking more or less. fell some twelve feet to the rocks below to fin. ish the matter Before an audience of some fifty screaming women the men fought In good old primitive fa- shion until the police arrived.
 1t was rather g shamefacel couple that appeared before Magistrate Pet tit this morning and handed over a fine of S1o each
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
BRITISH AEROPLANE
 ATTACK F0lLED

BERLIN July 6.--A great British aeroplaue attacl, was directed against the German positions in Germany Bay, North Sea. July 4Sh. according to an official announcement today The attacks failed according to the state ment, which adds that German air ships at dawn sighted the British aer- oplanes oil Teschellingan island off The Netherlands coast, advancing. The British air fleet was part of the British naval forces, and several hy- droplanes were supported by motor ships. accompanied by number Of cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers.
 The British vessels were compelled to retreat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
 COMPANY
 BANKRUPT

lt was learned today that the Hal lum Construction Company had, by resolution of hs directors voted that the company ale a petition in bank ruptcy. it wns further learned that Marshall A. Barney attorney from New York. had delayed filing the pe- dtion. hoping some arrangement could be made whereby the labor claims might be paid on- It is under stood that Vim & Burton, local at- torneys for the bankrupt concern, have taken the same position and that they have also required that at least a portion of the merchants claims be paid or they would refuse to appear in -he matter This re- quirement of the local attorneys has been backed by George R. Noble, the former manager. and it is reported that F. W. Martin. one of Noble's f- nancial packers. has taken the same stand.
 Air. Barney. when interviewed by a reporter for 'rhe Empire today, re- lused to discuss the matter
 It was further learned that the lia. biHtes here In Juneau aggregate practically s4oO00 and in the East over SS5O.000 and that there are not even sufficient assets to pay the court costs and referees fees of the bank ruptcy
 It requires about S1100o to pay la bor alone and efforts have been made to induce the payment of the men at least the regular rates paid in other mines. and also Go furnish an additional Si0.00O to be divided pro rata among She merchants which, it is understood. would pay about s5 cents on the dollar Several mer- chants have signifed their willing. ness to accept this compromise if paid immediately but no reply has been received from the East as to this proposition.
 "It is like asking man to come to life to pay his own funeral expenses. " said MT. Barney, ~but I still have kopes."
 Asked when the new company would begin operation. MT. Barney re- piled. "I have never said there would be @ new company can give you no information whatever Since have been here have learned one very valuable thing that may help in the future and that is that ! do not know anything about the mining bus mess and that is the biggest asset the new venture will have to start with. if 1t does start. and as we say in legal parlance. further than this he sayeis not
 Mr. Barney was asked what. if any thing. the arrival of Afr. Toby Hal lum on the Jefferson had to do with the situation and if the rumor was correct that he was here to take pos session of some of the claims and he replied. 'I have nothing to do with any of these matters and am not in- terested therein but Mr. Hailum will. SO am informed. be given possession of about S27.00) of liens against his property and unless be brought S2I- GOO with him he will not get much of a possession.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
HUERTA SPENT
 FOURTH IN JAIL

EL PASO. Tex, July 6.-Unable to furnish the additional bonds requir- ed. Huerta spent the Fourth Of July In jail
 The United States government has decided that Huerta shall net be per mitted to enter Mexico City and add to the troubles of that country ac- cording to statements made here The order has been given that he must be kept on tht American side of the line at an bazzards. His bond has been placed at S15,OOO, and his hearing set for July 12.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
COAST
 REFUSED STREET

According to the decision of the city council at its last meeting the re- quest recently led by the Pacific Coast Company for a deed to the street on the upper side of the Winter & Pond store will not be granted The Pa. cnic Coast Co., made the city an offer to exchange a right of way through the site now occupied by its coal bunkers. in exchange for the deed re- quested. If Che city secured this right of way it would acquire a con- tlnuous thoroughiare along the water front After careful consideration 1t was decided that the city had no right to give a deed for any street
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
JOHN L. SULLIVAN TO BEGIN
 TEMPERANCE CAMPAIGN

NEW YORK. July 6.--John l.. sul. livan. former champion heavyweight prizefighter of the world, is scheduled to inaugurate a temperance campaign at Atlantic City, N. J., today.
 Should Mir. Sullivan prove sue cess he will tour the country Sam W. Small, the Georgia Evangelist. in- terested Mr. Sullivan in the work. It is said that he has resolved to de- vote the remainder of his life to dis sipating the theory that alcoholic beverages are the proper thing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
BRYAN PLEADS FOR
 HUMAN RIGHTS

SAN FRANCISCO. July 6-In a drizzling rain William j.. Bryan yes terday addressed what he declared to be the largest crowd he ever talked to at one time. Standing bareheaded tn the rain. he spoke for an hour to crowd massed as solidly as people could stand on an sides The sub ject of the speech was "The Meaning of the Flag. and he pleaded that tho people keep human rights first in their minds.
 Tne Commoner quoted first from Jefferson and Lincoln The address was delivered at the exposition grounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
HOW THE "4TH"
 WAS CELEBRATED

With the exception of half hour spasm of rain. the Independence Day celebration in Juneau was grand success. Although it rained little Sunday. the 9th. the weather did not interfere with the ball game here and 2.o0O people witnessed the contest.
 Yesterday-the big day of the car nival of fun-.was ideal for celebra- ton. with the exception of the down pour at 1:S0. which drove lot of people from ihe backgrounds. as the sports were being held After the rain the sun came out bright and warm. and no moro rain fell until 2 o'clock this morning. when the ceie- bration was eided.
 The kids had a great time in the races. in spite Of the weather Prizes were won as follows:
 Potato Race for girls. Elllgen first, Barrager second.
 50-yard dash. for boys. Erotheripg' ton. first. Ashty second.
 Imitation pony race for boys, Me Mullen aud Tornlven first. Krlgoaum .-i Christie second.
 Egg race. Tekla Jorgenson first. Lydia Kashayeron second.
 25yard race girls Velma Case first Harry Flligen second
 30yard race. boys. Jimmie Barra gar first, Harry Elligen second.
 Sack race Curtis Brotherington first 5oward Slightam second.
 30-yard dash. girls. Harriet Barra gar first. Lillian Perelle second.
 50.yard dash. boys John McLangn lin first. Lawrence Dodd second.
 3ies race. boys. Christie and Sic
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
GERMANY WOULD CHAR UP AMERICAN CONTROVERSY
MONTENEGRINS SEND 10000
 10 THE WAR

SEATTLE, July 6.--Joyan Aiatan- oyich. secretary of the King of Mon tenegro, departing for Europe this morning announced that he haa rais- ed an army of 10000 countrymen in this country and Canada that will leave for Montreal within the next three days. He expects the number to be greater before 1t shall sal from Montreal for Europe.
 A number Of Montenegrins have arrived as Vancouver from Juneau and other Alaskan and northern Ca nadian towns to join the army that is being marshalled for European services.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
COLLECTOR JOHN E. PUoH
 RETURNS FROM INTERIOR

Collector of Customs John F. Pueh returned yesterday from an of- hcial trip to the interior He only went as far as Fort Yukon, and made the trip from Eagle to that place and back to Skagway with tue Midnight Sun excursionists.
 The excursionists got splendid view of the midnight sun said Mir. Pugh. though they had to wait two nights for that purpose. First nigAr that they spent at Fort Yukon was cloudy. and the sun was not visible. The second night. however, was clear and the view satisfactory to all who witnessed 1t for 24 hours
 Mir. Pugh remained at Skagway a few days before returning to Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
DEATH or SULTAN
 HUNDRED AT ATHENS
-

ATHENS, July G. Rumors that the Sultan of Turkey died were wide Iy circulated here yesterday The ru- mors stated that the news Of the death of the Sultan was being suppressed 'by the Young Turks for fear that pol itical disorders would result
 It is known that the Sultan had been operated on for gallstones sew eral days ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
FIRE scARES 1000 LAKE
 STEAMSHIP PASSENGERS

CHICAGO. July 6.-Fire broke out late on the night of July 4. on the steamship Christopher Columbus, that was bound from Milwaukee to Chica- go Life preservers were put on the 2.90O passengers. mostly women and children. and, while order prevailed, it looked for time as though aii were in great danger The fire was ex- tinguishod. however. without loss of life.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
SEATTLE BANKS GAIN
 MILLION IN DEPOSITS

SEATTLE. July l. According to the tabulated statements by John D. Price & Co.,. of bank returns from the call Of the comptroller of the cur rency Of date of June 2S. The banks of Seattle have gained in deposits ST. OlS.355 since May { the dale of the last can of the comptroller.The bank deposits in Seattle now aggregate SO,S29,77O. This is approximately S265 per capita.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
LIBERTY BELL AT
 SEATTLE NEXT WEEK

SEATTLE. July 6. Liberty Bell. which was mounted in the tower of the han in which the Declaration of independence was signed, is schedul- ed to arrive at Seattle July IA. It is now on its way west Prom Seattle 1t will be taken to the Panama-Paciilc exposition, stopping at Portland and other points enroute.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
IA Dozen Killed

LONDON, July G. Twelve men were killed on the steamship Anglo Californian. including the captain and eight injured. The injured men were landed at queenstown yesterday. The vessel was shelled for some time by German submarine which was un- successful in her efforts to torpedo her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
lHolt is Very m.

GLENCOvE, N. r., July 6.-.F Holt was so weak yesterday that when his keepers went Go his cell to arouse him he could not sic mp on his couch. Unless his condition improves rapidly it will be impossible for him to to taken into court tomorrow for exam ination at a preliminary hearing as had been arranged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
HOLT TRIES T0C0MMIT
 SUlClD E

GLEN COVE. N r., July G. - F. Holt, Morgan's assailant, attempted to kill himself here shortly after mid night He was endeayoring to open an artery in his left wrist with 9 lead pencil. An attendant saw him writhe with pain When the attendant en. tered the coll he discovered the wound which was bleeding freely He prevented the consummation Of the prisoners suicidal attempt and dress. ed the wound
 siolts' Wife Loyal.
 4 telegram was received by Holt today from his wife who is in Dallas, Tex. The authorities delivered the telegram to him after reading it It expressed Che utmost loyalty to her husband. The text Of the message was:
 Have secured best counsel here. Advise to rest and wait You must do same. Loving greetings hourly Beautiful tribute to you in both eve ming papers here am tarrying for details of our finances. ] win come when you need me Don't be afraid. 2"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
JUNEAU BOY HELPS
 sKAeWAY NINE WIN

sKAGWAY. July 6.-With George Worth Of Juneau pitching, the skae- way team won the baseball champion. ship on July 4. The scores were;
 Fort Seward 2, Whitehorse 8.
 skagway 10. Indians 1.
 Skagway 3. Fort Seward 8.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
TWO KILLED IN TACOMA

TACOMA. July 6. Paul Franen, mechanican. was killed and Billy Carson. driver received wounds from which be subsequently, died, when the latter's racing ear jumped the track, The car was speeding at the rate Of 95 miles an hour when the accident occurred.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
SERIOUS TROUBLE
 THREATENED IN INDIA
4--

MANILA, P. l.. July G. - Serious unrest throughout all of India is re- ported by officers and passengers of tho spani..h mail steamship Alican- te which has arrived here after touching al Aden Arabia, and colom- loo. ceylon and Singapore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
May Have Been Wife Polsoner

NEW YORK. July 6.--A close re- semblance has been discovered be- tween Holt the assailant os J. Pier pont Morgan. and Enrich Muenter. 9 former Harvayd instructor who disap- peafed in 1908 after his vie died of poisoning Muenter was accused of killing his wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
GERMANS CAN
 ON TRENCH FRONT
l

LONDON. July 6.-The German as- saults on the French lines continued yesterday. and they were successful in regaining ground that had been previously lost on the front between Feyonhaye and the Moselle river.
 The French statement yesterday admitted this much However, it is recorded the breaking down of at tacks along the other parts of the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
EIGHT KILLED
 AND 177 HURT
 CELEBRATING

CHICAGO. July 6- Eight persons were killed and 177 injured as re- suit Of Fourth of July celebrations throughout the Nation according to reports received from an sections of the country
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
sleeDa Throuaaout ceIesratIon

oIccpl TVTOII00VI OITIlTIII0T
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. July 6.-Vlce President Thomas R. Marshall slept through reception that had been arranged for him early yesterday morning while his train was passing through the city enroute to Hot Hot Springs where he was the prin- cipai speaker at an Independence Day celebration
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
eruan Reachea lFrlseo

SAN FRANCISCO July Civilian J. Bryan arrived here early yester- day morning. accompanied by Mrs. Bryan. He was given an enthusiastic reception upon his arrival in the city and entered almost immediate upon a busy days program
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
CLEO DANIELS DIES.

Word has been receised from Grass Valley. California, Of the death of Cleo Daniels the seven-year'olt daugn- fer of Mir ana Mrs, JameZ w. Dan iels of Treadwell The chlld died in ihe hospital while being oyerated up.
 on for appendicitis
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
woRrBEN LUMBER
 co. RESTRAINED

An injunction has been issued or derirg the worthen Lumber Mills to refrain from hinde-ing the Alaska Ju- neau company In their desire to se- cure access to deep water on me channel shore below the company slamn milla
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
FRIES LAUNCH "sHoW ME7
 STRANDED NEAR LIMESTONE

Councilman c. w. Fries launch. Show Me, ran ashore about a mile and a half from Limestone last Fri day morning at high tide. and at last accounts was still stranded Mr.. Fries and John Korhonen and his sis ter Miss Korhonen. were standing by the listle craft Mrs Mary A. Berg mann. proprietor Of the Hotel Berg mann, who was one of the party re- turning from Windham Bay reached Juneau Sunday on the Mitchell. 'The Show Me is is no dangerp said Mrs. Bergmanu, and MT. Fries and Mr. and Miss Korhonen are simply waiting for a high tide to float her. They have an excellent camping place
 The party fad spent week at Windham bay
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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
MOTORCYCLE COLLISION
 KILLS TWO IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. July 6.--Hwace c. Mer- rill. an engineer. and his wife were killed yesterday when the motorcycle they were riding collided with an au- tomobile stage at this place
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
MORGAN Is OUT
 or ALL DANGER

GLENcOVE, N. r.. July 6.--Physi- cians yesterday notified the members of the family of J. Pierpont Morgan that the latter was out of danger from the effects os the shots that were fired into him by Frank Holt Saturday morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
DlAZ' FUNERAL TOOK
 PLACE AT PARIS YESTERDAY

PARIS, July 6-The funeral Of Por. firio Diaz occurred here yesterday at the church of St. Honore Deyiun. There was a large attendance at the last rites of the former Mexican President
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
NEW CABLE OPERATOR
 ARRIVES FROM INTERIOR

wills o. Perry United States sig nal corps. who formerly was station e1 at Eagle, on tho Yukon. has taken a key at the iocal cable office. iie re- iieves Homer "A Sanford. who has been transferred Co Skagway.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
GERMANS SHELL
 BRITISH LINER

LONDON. July G. The steamship Anglo-CalIoornian. bound from Mon treal arrived at Queenstown yester- day morning with number Of dead on board She had been shelled by German submarine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
LICENSES BRING A
 TOTAL OF s2o,ooo

-a-
 Total receipts from licenses under the new law up to and Including July Srd, were announced by the office of the Territorial Treasurer today and amount to $2O,OOo This money has been received from the sale of li- licenses as follows: 100 professional licenses, issued to physicians, den- lists and attorneys; 16o fish trap li- censes: e general licenses for auto mobiles bakeries, laundries public scavengers and public messengers; and 19 licenses for ships and ship ping 1i5 provisional licenses were also issued though no moneys have as yet been received from these issu- nonccs since the law provides that the amount cf the tax in such cases be levied on the net business of the 6scal year Provisional licenses are issued to fisheries plants. light. water and power companies, and to saIter. les and cold storage plants
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
NEwsFApERMAws SON
 INSTANTLY KILLED

TACOMA. July 6-Elliott Kelly irs aged eight years. son of Elliott Kelly, general manager of the Perkins Press was strack yesterday by an automo- bile and killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
SEWARD TO HAVE NEW
 DAILY NEWSPAPER

A letter from Roy w. Schenck, of Seattle. says he has arranged for the establishment of another daily news. paper at Seward about Augoat lst. to be known as 'The Alaska Post.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
FRANCE GETTING
 GOLD FOR NOTES.

PARIS, July 6.-The Bank Of Fraj,ce ha B been compelled to desig- nate six receiving tellers to take in the gold that has been offered in ex- change fo' notes in consequence Of an invitation that was extended to Che public 10 turn its private hoarda of gold d the government SO as to- strengthen the national reserve.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
AUTOMOBILE RACER
 KILLED IN IOWA

SIOUX CITY. Iowa, July 6.-C. c. Cox. enuant in the automobile sweep stakes race here yesterday, was killed when bis ear turned turtle in the course or the race
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
HERMAN SUBMARINE
 MENAcEs TRAFFIC

London. July GA German submarine has evaded Eng lands cordon of destroyers and underwater craft and is operating on the mouth of the Thomes, menacng all ships en- route to London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
MARSHAL RlsHoP ls

RAPIDLY RECOVERING United States Marshal Harry A. Bishop and Mrs. Bishop, returned Saturday from Seattle. where Mar shal Bishop nas been undergoing treatment for the past month x le' inrns vastly improved in health
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
Mrs. Morgan Held As Hoataao.

WI.. WDt Ha" il~i~ F~ N''~Neoe'
 GLENCOyE. N. r., July G. Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan and her children were being held as hostafes in their own home to be later killed with dyna mite if Morgan refused to use his inc nuence to stop the exportation of war munitions according to story told yesterday by F. Holt Morgan's as- sailant of Saturday, to Police Com missioner Arthur Woods ip his cell in the Mineola iail Holt said that his plans miscarried.
 A bulletin issued late yesterday night said that Morgan continued Co show improvement and was resting easily,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06
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TACOMA. July 6. - Eddie Pullen won the 2oomile auto race on the Tacoma speedway yesterday. Earl Cooper, In a S.utz. was second.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-06

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