davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
NOVEMBER IS GREAT MONTH FOR
 COPPER SALES

BOSTON. Nov. 29.-The month of November. 1915. win 80 down In cop per history as one of the most re- markable periods that the copper selling fraternity has even known 1t promises to exceed in volume of busi- ness the previous high record month of June In point of future deliveries contracts taken. however, there is no question but that November will ex- ceed all previous marks.
 One Of the largest producing inter ests states that while It's copper sale in June were something in excess Of 100. .000.000 pounds. it has this month already sold over S5000.000 pounds this was several days ago--witn the result that il is practically -Four or more months sold ahead.
 We know Of another large producer which was % days sold ahead in the month of June and Is today over 105 days sold ahead That copper buying occurs In great waves Is well Illus lrated by the manner in which cop per was taken by manufacturers dur ing the two months referred to.
 An interesting development in the copper situation is the fact that alum mum. which is now selling at SO cents @ pound, Is no longer @ competitor of copper at 20 cents per pound. In fact we know of certain long distance transmission lines in the west which have been taken down, the aluminium sold at prevailing fancy prices, and substitution made of the stronger and higher conductiyity copper wire.
 Aluminium has never been a very serious competitor of copper, although the white metal has at times displaced the red metal when aluminium prices were relatively low and copper pric- es relatively high. It would not be surprising if quite a number of alum mum transmission lines were scrapped in order to realize the attractive prof it through copper replacement
 While the export demand has been the backbone of the recent copper market, manufacturers tell us that there has been @ very pronounced Improvement during the last 30 days in the wire industry in this country, and they look for still further im- proyement by reason of the impetus which cheap money gives to the ere ation and development Of public util- ity enterprises.-( (Boston News Bu- reau.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
IS WON OVER
 TO ALLIES

LONDON, Dec. 11.-Greece's long expected decision i'm the war has been reached. according to all accounts to- day. The Hellenic government will not go 10 war, but has guaranteed it is understood, to demobilize her army and permit the entente troops to use her soil in the movement Of troops.
 First news of Greece's decision was contained in @ bulletin Issued at Paris this morning, which said: Greece has yielded to the demands Of the entente allies"
 Later Athens cabied that the Hell enic government has made all ar. rangcmentsto demobilize it's army and fho decree to that effect is expected to be issued by King Constantine with in Q short time. The Greek govern ment reached It's decision, Athens ad- vices say. after the ministers of tho entente had served notice that all Greek ports would be blockaded un- less tho allies were assured of com plete liberty in their military actions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
ALLIES PREPARE
 TO FIGHT FOR
 TEN YEARS LONGER

LONDON. Dec. n. Baron Won Bethmann-Hollweg's speech regard Ing peace deheyered before the Ger mnn Reichstag Thursday has met with stern rebuff at all the capitals of the Entente powers. The attitude of the British officials. which has met with tho hearty approval of the British people, was summed up in the fol- lowing laconic phrase of the Pre- mier:
 we are determined to fight 1t out 1T lt takes ten years"
 The British and French govern ments believe that it has been Ger manys purpose for years to override Europe with her army, that there has been fixed determination on the part of Emperor William to make war on and whip France. England and Russia. That she expected to defeat them one or two at O time, it Is said. has been discovered. Accepting this as a premise, it is argued fin London, Paris and Petgrograd that it would be folly to stop the war until peace shall come through Q complete vic. tory for one side or the other. and there is no question but that military opinion in all three capitals is con- rinced beyond the question of doubt that there can be but one end to the conflict if carried to its logical conclusion and that is the defeat of Germany.
 That the war will be much longer fban A. vvas thought by Lord Kitchen CT when he said that 1t would continue for three years is the conviction of many, though 1t is believed that the German and Austrian armies will be forced from foreign soil by tho end of the second year, and that from that time forward until the end, tho contest will be waged within Ger many and Austria.
 That England. France and Russia are preparing for a long war is owl denced by every act of the govern ments ct their capitals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
COMMERCE NEEDS
 STRONG AMERICAN
 MERCHANT MARINE

BOSTON. Dec. 11.-James A. Far rell, president of a Steel corporation, says In the Boston Advertiser
 That foreign trade is Q vital ele- ment in domestic prosperity has been amply demonstrated by the experience of the United States since the begin ming of the war; He says the exper- fences in the fall of 1914 reveal the intimate relationship between agricul- tural production of the United States and the food requirements of Europe. So long as transportation and finance remained partially paralyzed in 1914, he says, American commerce suffer ed almost as much ns that of @ bellig' erent. He urges a large merchant ma- rine and says. 'It Is difficult to conceive of Nation ip which great er number of the people are benefit ted by prosperity, or injured by ad- versity, of foreign trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
AND THRIFT CAMPAIGN
 TO BE STARTED

Preaching thriit-not niggardliness but plain prudence and personal economy-is to be undertaken by lead Ing economists. fnanciers and public fists in Q striking nation wide cam paign soon after January ]. 1916. The farreaching effects of this campaign may be judged when it stated that the Savings Bank section of the American Bankers Association Is al- ready in touch with bankers. school teachers. pubicists and economists in every city in the country. laying out plans for the savings bank centennial next year and eulisting the co-opera- ton Of tens 0i thousands of people.
 From Che headquarters Of the Saw ings Bank section. in New York, the following practical article bearing cn thrift was recently sent to every bi8 newspaper in the country:
 Unless all signs fail. the one cer- tain result of the European war is going Go be O general stimulus Co American industry. Our mills are running to full capacity; our crops arc bumper ones; our banks are gorg- ed with money our people employed at good wages and constantly shorter hours. making things for Europe to eat. and wear. and shoot We shall have great prosperity.
 Prosperity and Promoter.
 "With prosperity comes the promot- CT. trying to get some of that pros perity without working for it. He win have great schemes to make you (and himseiO rich. You hrst-then him self. for v,ca-vcrga). Fakes by the thousands will follow the wake Of our prosperity. an seeking to separate you from your money The warning ls particularly opportune now; Beware the promoter.
 err you are offered any scheme to make money take it lo your banker lf it offers over 6 per cent turn it down on general principles. The pro motcr finds poor picking when you take his proposition to the bank man. Ask the banker: Would you go into this with tho banks money2 And q he wouldn't don't you.
 Don't lose your principal trying Co get big interest You must sacri- flee one Of two things; principal or in"ome. Keep safe. but your income win be small but sure; but H you seek large returns you must Of a cer- lainty ieopardize your principal. Bet ter reach your goal by little jumps that land you on the ground each lime rather than take flying leaps in the dark Thrift consists in leav- ing some good things alone The pro moter is one. His best schemo. is not good enough for you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
ANOTHER CRIME IS
 ALLEGED

That Edward Krauso killed Paddy Burke. @ farmer who mysteriousiy dls- appeared from bis lonely ranch at Marmion Point. nine miles south oi Douglas. several years ago. is the be- lief of the federal authorities. It was said at the courthouse today that the engines of Burke's gasboat have been positively identified as those which are installed in Krauses boat. Burke was supposed to have left his ranch in bis launch but was never heard from and bis boat never was found.
 A quarrel over the Krause ease at Douglas today resulted ln the arrest. uu1er Q John Doe warrant, or @ Greek baker employed by Joe Riedi of Doug las. William Miller. a German. called at the courthouse and swore to a war rant. charging the baker with assault with @ dangerous weapon. Miller had a badly cut wrist and other wounds. He said the baker accused him of be- ing an accomplice of Krause.
 Miller and Krause are friends. Mil- Ter admitted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
REVENUE CUTTER BEAR
 6UFFETED BY sToRms

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1:-Buffet- ed by the worst seas and storms en- countered in its entire Alaskan cruiSe' the United States revenue cutter Bear five days out from Seattle, arrived at this port with her bowsprit damaged, and her lifeboat dayits bent, complet' ing one of the most eventful voyages in the career of this sturdy little yes- sel. For forty hours the Bear was hove to out in the Pacific after she left Seattle waiting for the storm to blow itself out. For hours the crew did not dare 10 come on deck at all for fear of being swept overheard by Lhe heavy sens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
Greece Bows to Entente; Demo6iIizlng Army
DIR. DUMBA'S SUCCESSOR
 IS ACCUSED

WASHINGTON, Dec. D. - 1t be- came known today that acting Austri- an Ambassador Zweidinek is in grave danger of following Dr.. Zumba.
 Iwiedineks withdrawal may per haps be asked before Monday
 Most startling evidence against the diplomat was presented today to Secretary Lansing in the form of Of letters signed by l~eidlnek. and forwarded from Man chester. Mass, the Austrian summer embassy in August. 1914, to Consul General von Nuber, at New York. These Indicated plans for the whole sale misuse or forgery. of American passports.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
YUAN T0 BEEMPER0R
 OF CHINA

PEKING. Dec 11.--Yuan shi Kai, president of the republic has accept ed tho throne of China, tendered to him lodoy by the council of state. Acting as parliamentary represeuta- liyes, the council of state today can Ynsscd tho vote on the question Of Q change in the form of government in China, from 8 republic to a monarchy and found that the votes of 1903 rep. rcsontatiyes out of 2013 qualified to vote on the propcslior, were iavoi- able Co 8 return to clue old form
 F<rsct japan'a Friendship.
 Newrauper advices from Toldo to- day said that it was considered very probable in Che Japaueae capital that Japan in the name oi herself and her allies, will soon present Q friendly note to China with regard to the proposed change Of China's govern. ment Go 8 monarchy.
 Advloe Against Change.
 The fact that Germany and China en- listed their efforts to persuade China to abandon her change of govern ment will make no difference to China's decision, it was strongly in timated in governmental circles. It is said that the German minister at Picking pointed out to the Chinese for. eign office that in the event that China changed her form Of govern ment she might not obtain the recog- nition of the powers, and without this recognition she could not very well be taken care Of Automatically in the peace conference that will end the European war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
ON THE ALAMEDA.

SEATTLE. Dec. 1.-The steamship Alameda sailed for Alaska at 9:SO last night Among the passengers for Ju- neau arc Fred Sobey M. Korovert, c. B. Church. Mrs. S. Flynn. Mrs. Zoe Moore. James Kevasa. Mrs. C. D. Bron- da. Charles Kramer. Albert Johnson. F. P. Malburos. Mrs. M. R. Knapp. Mrs. Lottie Williams. Mrs A. F. Kayander Mrs Bertha Jones' George Bailey and Mrs. L Klein.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
NO UNEMPLOYED
 PROBLEM THIS
 YEAR IN NATION

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-The New York Herald has canvassed on sec tions of the United States and says the beginning of winter finds no unemployed problem" in any section of the Nation. It says wages are higher than ever before In the his- tory of the country and the profits on business were never greater Many large manufacturing centers advised the Herald that there is a scarcity Of labor, both unskilled and otherwise Several railroad companies complain ed that needed trackage Is not being laid because labor is unavailable
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
MYSTERY SHIP
 MINNESOTA IS
 NEARING PORT

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ll. - The Great Northern ireighter Minnesota is expected to reach here Monday. in tow of tugs which picked her up 300 miles southeast ol the Farraloneg. early this week. She will be met by agents Of the federal department of justice, who are to conduct an inquiry into the causes of her breakdown at sen.
 A telegram was received today from President Louis w Hill of the Great Northern system, which said: We do not know what has happened or what is going Co happen and until we have an official report we cannot dis- cuss the report that German spies are on board the ship and have attempted to destroy lhe ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
GERMAN GREW TAKEN FROM
 U. s. VESSEL

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. Dec. ll. - Several Germans. members of the crew of the American steamship Ho- amo were taken on the vessel by the Lieutenant commanding the French cruiser Doscarlos today The com mander Of the warship announced that hereafter not only Teutonic crews but German passengers would be removed from any vessel wherev- CT found.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
NEW WATER SYSTEM FOR
 CITY URGED

Juneau businessmen are discussing the question of an adequate water sup ply for the larger Juneau and the Ju- neau that will become larger yet. and the conviction seems Co be getting hold Of the community that the time for taking the first steps in the prem ises has arrived. That Juneau should own and control her water system seems to be quite generally believed and among those who SO believe ls R. F. Lewis. owner of the Juneau Wa ter Company, which is now supplying the city Air Lewis is declared co have said that. unless the city should decide Co take over the water sup plying business. it win be necessary for him Go enlarge and improve his property. and that ii the city desires Co so Into Che business he Is ready to sell his property on reasonable terms.
 Better System Urgent.
 Leading business men and property owners of Juneau. whose names will not be disclosed at the present time, discussing the matter yesterday said that the need for Q better water sys- tenn. with an adequate supply of pure water for the city that is fast devei- oping here at Juneau is. one Of the pressing necessities Of the hour.
 One Of these men said:
 Not only do we need system that will supply the city with an abundance Of pure drinking water and water for cooking and other domestic purposes. but our system Of providing water for fire protection should be en- iarged and Improved Insurance rates constitute @ tax on the com munity. and the foct that insurance companies have felt it necessary to raise the rates is Q pretty clear iudi- cation that the danger to uninsured property is far too heavy a burden for the city Co bear it Is too heavy because it Is unnecessary. lt would not be at an difficult for Juneau to get and develop O water source that would meet the conditions as they are now and as they will be in the future. provided. of course. that good business judgment and management are exercised"
 Civic Club Favored
 This business man suggested furth- CT that the business men Of the city and the heavy property owners should not put the whole burden of meeting the situation that is confronting the city upon the city council. He said that the city is facing the need of on adequate water system of a school building. and other things and that Che business men. those who pay tax es and whose investments depend upon competent progressive develop ment. should counsel and work with the municipal government In securing desired results. He suggests that the formation Of civic organization Of business men and property owners for this purpose. Such an organiza- tion could take up other matters that will count for the advancement of the best interests of Castineau Chan nel communities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
NATIVE GIRL IS
 SAFE AT HOME

Deputy Marshal Cook returned this morning on the Georgia very much disgruntied Don Quixote. and minus three natives who were accused of Kidnapping one Mary Nook, also a na- tive. on the ground that she was a witch. The deputy started of on the John Doe warrants in his inside pock- e.. after the kidnapers whom passen- gers on the Georgia at the time claim ed Co have seen
 But .t developed that the Indian girl has merely gone to visit her grand mother and that the trhee alleged kid napers wore in fact three rival suit ors and that the barley they were only deciding which should see the lady first.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
DoDeEs SUBMARINE.

MARsEILLES. Dec. 11.-0mcers Of the French ship Harmonic which ar- rived today state that the vessel was attacked by an Austrian submarine while enroute here. The submersible fired two torpedoes which were with out enect On the next day the liar monle was atttcked by an aeroplane that flew overhead for four hours. dropping six bombs none of which hit their mark.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
u. S. AND JAPANESE
 ALLIANCE ADVOCATED

BOSTON, Dec. 11.-Baron Eichi shi- busawa, Japan's foremost financier, and Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard. both strongly advocated the formation at the close of the present war. of defensive al, lance between the United States and Japan and tho four Allies in the pres eut war, Great Britain. France, Rus sia and Italy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
FORD GETS HIS NAME
 ON BALLOT

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 1.-The name of Henry Ford today was filed as Q Presidential candidate to be submit ted to Nebraska Republicans at the Presidential primaries to be held in April
 The multtmillionaire's name was placed on tho ballot upon petition il- cd by Omaha Republicans who told newspapermen that it was done with the consent Of Mir. Ford"
 Democratic papers of Nebraska claim that Mr. Ford probably knows nothing of the plan ol his Omaha friends Go boom him for President Ford supported President Wilson in his prediction campaign and Is one of the Presidents ardent admirers at the present time it Is said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
PROXY WEDDING OCCURS
 AFTER DEATH OF GROOM

PARIS, Dec 11.-It was discovered at the war office today that Ser geant Conduche. who was married by proxy to Q Parlsian woman Nov. 17, was in reality killed in battle by German shell September 28. The bride received the word of her sup posed husbands death few days af- ter the proxy wedding, and notified tho war office Later. December l. lt received official notification of the death Of the sergeant Yesterday it was decided that the widow should receive O widows rights and Q widows pension.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
rnnMEIERs LEAVE.

A. Van Mavern. J.sC. Black J. F. c. W Stockwel, J. E.. Nichoalds, J. B. Moullon and Gus Gil- les. well known commercial sales men. left for Wrangell today, and from there will continue to Seattle for lhe holidays. Mr. Gnles was accom- panied by Mrs. Giles. The travelling men wni meet in Seattle ot the Hotel Frye on December 2S to discuss the odvisabiuty of making permanent the organization formed here this ialL
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
AMERICANS PREDOMINANT

WASHINGTON, Dec. n. - Nearly 96 per cent. of the enlisted men Of the United States army are citizens of the United States. A statement issued by Secretary Daniels shows the percentage as 95.49 and that 3.24 are Philippines. The remainder are nonresident aliens, resident, aliens' Porto Ricans, Samoan9, and Cham orros, with less than ] per cent or
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
FORMER AIDE TO COL.
 ROOSEVELT SUICIDES

HONOLULU, Dec. 11.-Leut.-C Colon el Charles Cromwell, head of the Unit ed States army engineering corps sta uoned here committed suicide by shooting himself in' the head yester- day. He was alone in his home at the time. His wife and daughter are in San Francisco.
 Cromwell was aide Co Theodore Roosevelt when he was President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
coMMERcE ooMMIssI0N RuLINe

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The in- terstate Commerce Commission has decided that the proposed increased carload lot rates on pig iron from Virginia furnaces to certain points in Pennsylvania, New York and Mary land and the rail and water rate to Boston are not justified.
 The commission, however, decided that the proposed Increased rates from the same points to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh rate points and to West Virginia points are Justified
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
BOOM LEADS TO CLOSING
 OF TOKYO EXCHANGE

TrOKYO, Dec. 1.-The stock ex- change has been closed temporarily owing to the excessive bull specula- ton. The shares have rocketed. some showing an advance of DO to 100 points. The boom is partly a gamble, and partly the result Of plethora of money due to war prosperity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. Dec. 11.-Alasl<a Gold closed yesterday at 22%; Chino 52&i Ray. 25 Utah Copper 7S% Butte and Superior 70A. Copper was quoted at 20 cents
 Today's closing quotations included the foilowing Alaska Gold 28, Chino 53. Ray 25ik. Butte and Superior 70sa. Copper metal closed at 20 cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
BODY TAKEN SOUTH.

The body of Mrs. Austin c. Ingram, who died a week ago yesterday. was taken to Seattle on the steamship City of Seattle. leaving Juneau this morning. and will be taken from that point to Los Angeles fer the funeral. Mrs. Ingram was the daughter of c. R. Lines of Los Angeles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
-.ln lllIEn IM MINE.

TACOMA-Two were killed and 80 others imprisoned for 12 hours by a fall of coal in the Wingate mine. Car bonado. early today. Immediately ai- ter the cave-in rescuers were able to send airshafts iO the entombed men. saving them from suhocation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
THIEF STEALS RARE EXHIBIT
 OF JEWELRY

CHICAGO. Dec. LA thief gained an entrance to the Art Institute Of Chicago toda wand escaped with col lection of rare jewels valued at $5O- 900. The stolen collection was the gift of Laverne W. Moves, a Chicago manufacturer, and was presented to the institute in memory Of his late wife
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
SUGAR LADEN STEAMER
 CATCHES FIRE AT SEA

NEW YORK. Dec. 11.-The British
 reighter Tyninghame, carrying Q car. 20 of sugar, put back toward New York soon after she had passed quar- antlne today. fire having broken out on board. The steamer was bound for Liverpool.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
MILLS wILL sELL
 His sirKA STORE

W. P. Mins. % pioneer Sitka mer- chant. who arrived in Juneau thls morning. expects to dispose of bis mercantile store within a short time. in order to devote his attention to his other interests at Sitka. He is the owner of sawmili. electric light plant and water system at the former capital He is on his way to Seattle on business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-11
ED DOYLE NAVE BE
 LiTUYA POSTMASTER

Edward Doyle in an likelihood win become postmaster at Lituya bay thc postal authorities having notified him that the appointment win be his 1T the postohce is granted. At the pres ent time there arc fifty people winter ing at Lituya Bay and it is expected that this number will be trebled by spring owing to the discovery of sev- eral promising prospects there.