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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-07-28
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

on national tendencies and national
traits. For nation, or any other
group Of people, is composed of
large number of individuals, each one
of whom is unlike the others, having
his own peculiar SOU, or mind and
character. All traits, all characteris-
tics, all tendencies, therefore, are
represented in the group or nation.
The group collectively can. develop a
certain quality or tendency only
when living in a peculiar habitat, sub
ject to peculiar influences and $50
lated from other groups. But when
different groups live under practical
ly the same conditions, and are in
constant contact and communication
with each other as is the case with
all civilized groups and nations now
adays, it is idle, yea, foolish, to look
for national tendencies. Predicate
any quality of the American people
or the German, or the English, and
you can at once be shown that other
civilized nations display the same
trait.
How stupid, therefore, of the in
vcstigator Of the St. Paul Associa-
ton Of Commerce to speak Of ma
tional tendency" in connection with
Jews. To be sure, he is guarded in
his assertion by adding the word zap
parent But that does not change
the matter. 1t is as ridiculous to
speak of an apparent as CT real ma
tlonal tendency Of the Jews. Any
enc with a grain Of common sense
would understand that tie Jews are
precisely what their environment,
and what their station in life makes
Of them. Jews living under peculiar
conditions in Russia and Poland can
not be like Jews living in free Amer
lea. But as soon as the influences Ct
America begin to work upon them,
they change corresponding ly Poor
Jews who live in congested districts,
whose daily toll for plttance brushes
all ambition within them, cannot live
in the same fashion as well-to-do
Jews. Poor junk-dealers and rag
pickcrs cannot be particular about the
appearance of their premises Give
any class or group CT non. Jews I've
same occupation, and put them in the
same surroundings, and see whether
their junk-yards will be decorated
with beautiful statuary and orna-
nlcnted with flower beds.
Has not the asinine investigator
seen any Jews whose ground is not
covered with dirt, rubbish, and
other unsightly things p He will
find very large number of such
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-07-28

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UAp American JeluiBll mnrlh.
Continuing The Jewish Weekly.
Established June ~, 1912.
DIR. S. N. DEINARD, EDITOR
Gustavus Loevinger, Associate Editor.
L. H. Frisch, Managing Editor.
ADVISORY BOARD-A. N. Bearman,
Louis r. Frankel, John Friedman,
Arthur M. Harris, Sylvan Hess, Adolph
Hirschman, Meyer NJ Isaacs, DR.. Isaac
L. Rypins, William Weisman, Hiram
D. Frankel
Published every Friday by The Jew
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July %, 1916
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
Gen. Jofre alks
 To Correspondents

GENERAL STAFF HEADQUAR- TIERS, France, Aug 6.-An Asso- ciated Press correspondent today in tcrviewed General Joffre, command er-in-chief of the French army. Gen Joffre referred pleasantly to the friendship of the United States and France and expressed a wish that it would continue. Although the fighting of the past few weeks has been increasing bitterly. said the general, the complete unity of the allies will conquer in the end The strength of the English army was shown at the battle of Somme, ac Cording to the general, and he re gards that battle as the turning point of the whole war. The spirit of the allied troops is, he says, un. changed, and it is the spirit that will win the war
 The general maintains that the allies are defending the worlds lib- critics, and that victory must re. ward their labors Victory alone can bring a cessation of the war, he says, and that victory will be to the allies
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
Montamarathon Race
 Fades Into History

TACOMA, Aug 6.-The Tacoma Montamarathcn speed race, held here Saturday, was won by Eddie Rickenberger, driving Maxwell car. The purse for first prize was four thousand dollars. Milton, driv- ing a Dusenberg car, was second, taking a purse of two thousand dol lars, and an additional five hundred dollars for being in the lead at the hundred and two hundred mile marks Lewis, in his Crawford car, was third, winning fifteen hundred dol lars The world-famous driver, De Palma, in his speedy Mercedes car, although he was favorite until the race started, only took fourth place, with prize of one thousand dollars. De Palma, however, led the race until the sixteenth lap, when he was forced to slow down for fear of a wreck, as his new engine was not in good working order. Haler- son, in a Maxwell, took fifth place, with a purse of seven hundred and fifty dollars, while Omar was sixth, winning two hundred and fifty dol lars.
 Barney Oldfield, perhaps the most famous of all American drivers, and holder of several speed records, was forced to retire early in the race on account of engine trouble. If he had been able to continue till the finish and if De Palma had con-
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07

tinued his early pace the race would have undoubtedly been much closer However, the winners time for the three hundred-mile race was three hours, twenty one minutes and forty seconds, an average of ninety and three-elevenths miles per hour which is considered very fast time for the short circular track of the Ia coma speedway, which usually slows a driver down on every turn.
 Ten thousand spectators wit messed the race, which was not marred by any of the accidents which are so common at most speed races.
 The Tacoma Montamarathon race is feature of the Montamara fes- tival held annually in Tacoma, to which people flock from all over the state, and, in fact, from all over the Pacific coast.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07

zest, being seemingly gratified with the opportunity now afforded him of meeting with and talking to the people.
 SENATORS DENoUNcE HUGHES.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. G. Senator Key Pittman, of Nevada and Senator James Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois, are loud in their denun- citation of Charles Evans Hughes, the Republican candidate for presi- dential honors.
 Senator Pittman accuses Hughes of chicancery in connection with the suffrage question. He says that on July 31 Hughes made a speech in favor of state by state settle ment of the suffrage troubles, while on August l he reversed his opini- on and wired Senator Sutherland stating that he favored the immedi- ate ratification of the Anthony it was introduced in the senate
 Senator Lewis sensationally de nounced Hughes acceptance speech, saying that 1t was nothing short of reasonable. He further stated that the Republican party plank regard ing non-interference in Mexico caused the Carrizal massacre and that when Republicanism shot at Wilson it fired the shots which killed the American soldiers at Car rizal. Or, rather, that the Mexicans who fired the shots were spurred on by the unpatriotic plank in the Republican platform.
 Senator Lewis ended his denun- ciatory speech by crying shame on the Republicans. and particularly their leader for the brand of pat ri0tiSm which has been exhibited.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
Conviction of Bomb
 1 hrowers a Certainty

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 6.-Dis- trict Attorney Brennan states that an informer has made the convic tiOn of those arrested in connection with the recent bomb outrage in this city absolutely certain. There have been as yet no confessions from those directly connected with the crime However, owing to the amount of evidence which has been found against those already under arrest, it is thought that a confes- sion will not be necessary to se cure a conviction.
 Under the leadership of govern ment inspector Caminetti, the indus trial commission is Investigating the affair. Caminetti himself is inves- tigating anarchistic conditions, and the whole department is co-operat- ing with Chief White in securing a conviction of all the offenders
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
l itanic Losses
 Are Now All Paid
WHITE STAR LINE COMPLETES SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS
 AGAINST THE TITANIC.

NEW YORK. Aug 6-The White Star line. owners of the wrecked steamship Titanic. which collided with an iceberg several years ago in the At lantic ocean, causing great loss of life, has completed a settlement of all of the claims against the company. The last of the claims were paid out of the local office of the company yesterday They amounted to s6S5. 900.
 The total of claims previously paid by the White Star line amounted to s18.000,0OO The grand total is therefore in the neighborhood of s19,000 900. Some of the claims were for freight lost and others for life indemnities.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
Dyes Short Here;
 Money Off Color

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. S. The dye shortage in the United States is affecting all government printing and the bureau of engrav ing. All stamps are now lighter in color as the result of the short age, and the colored money printing is also affected.
 The dye shortage, while not alarming in particular. is the cause Of considerable comment It has been taken up in political circles, and the Republicans are contending that the election of Hughes to the presidency means the prompt nur turing of the infant dye industry of the United States. In fact, it Is stated that In short time the in dustry could be built up In this country to such an extent that it would be equal to that of the Ger mans. The Germans are said to have about s400.OOo,0O0 invested in dye plants
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
All His News Was
 Of the Wrong Kind
NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENT O. ARRESTED FOR WRITING
 UP ARMY MAN.

COLUMBUS. N. M, Aug. G. Hughes Clark. newspaper cor respondent from Mount Holyoke, New Jersey, has been taken into custody by the military authori- ties here on the charge of writ ing slanderous articles. And in all probability he will be court martialed, as 1t Is stated that his offense comes within the pale of military law.
 It is charged that Clark Is guilty of writing articles for newspapers maligning Capt. Ma than Slate, of the Second Massa- chusetts infantry Clark does not deny writing the articles, but denies that he Is guilty of slan- der. and Is certain that he will be acquitted.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
Strikers Do Battle
 With Strikebreakers

SEATTLE, Aug 6-Two hundred longshoremen at an early hour this morning stormed Ballard street car which was loaded with negro strike breakers. hired by the Great Northern railroad. The strikers started the battle by firing several shots at the strike breakers, and then rushed the car and attacked those on board, severely beating seven of the negros. Policemen were instantly rushed to the scene and the rioters were dispersed after hard struggle, One of the lead CTS of the strikers was placed under arrest, and the car was allowed to proceed with those of the passengers who had not been injured.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
New Trade Plans
 Not So Terrible

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug G. The officials of the department of commerce of the United States say that this country need not be fright ened at the allies program of d commercial warfare on Germany af- ter the war is over. They say that if Germany and Austria are mis- treated by England, France, Russia and Italy in commercial way the United States could easily enter a Teutonic trade agreement and that a United States merchant marine could easily counteract the program as it has been laid out.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
Conferres Agree
 On the Army Bill

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. G. Army bil conferees have finally come to an agreement for an ap- propriation of two hundred and sixty seven million dollars for national defense Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, who was one of the lead CTS in formulating the bill, says that the cuts in the amount of the ap- proprlations are relatively unimpor- tant
 It Is rumored that an executive veto has been threatened unless the Hay amendment articles, which ex empt retired officers and enlisted men from courtmartial, are thrown out of the bill It Is said that both President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker believe these articles are inimical to the best interests of the service.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
POLITICS IN BOTH PARTIES

state dominated by militia of shift less incompetence, and thus the spoils of politics and organized rob- bery will control the national de fense in world peril"
 Before becoming Progressive Robins was an Independent Demo- crat, For that reason the admins tration had supposed that 1t would be easy to win him over to the side of the Democrats by offering him a position on the executive committee.
 Robins is a very wealthy man and is absolutely unselfish. His life so far has been devoted to la freedom.
 QUARRELING OVER sPoILs.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug G. In anticipation of victory at the polls next November the Republi- can leaders are already quareling over the Hughes patronage. And it is believed by administration lead CTS here that the Quarreling will have the effect of causing the Re publican nominee to lose many votes
 It is stated that the regulars dislike the possibility of having the Progressive party deserters sharing the plums. And it is predicted that if Hughes is elected he will face serious problem as regards ap- pOintments, similar to the trouble during the Garfield administration.
 HUGHES STARTING OUT.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-Chas. Evans Hughes, Republican nominee for the presidency, will start his campaign here tomorrow He made one speech yesterday, and is apparently enter ing the campaign with the greatest
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
NEW REVOLUTION NOW STARTING
 IN OLO MEXICO
MEXICAN OFFICER STARTING TROUBLE IN NORTH-PEACE
 NEGOTIATIONS DRAGGING.

FL PASO. Aug. 6-Col Mariana Tames, Mexican officer prominent in military circles has started a new revolution in Chihuahua. He de serted the Carranza garrison at Juarez today, together with 1000 well armed and well equipped sol southward. Reports received here are to the effect that he has added 800 recruits in d 3O-mile march.
 Before leaving Juarez, Flames and his followers seized $5O,OOO in gold from the paymaster's office. It is understood that Tames is seeking to restore the Diaz regime in Mexi- co and place Felix Diaz, nephew of the former president, Porfirio Diaz, in the presidential chair of the re- public IL is further understood that several prominent Mexican fin anciers are sponsors for the new move Tames himself comes of a prominent Mexican family. He has served through the present wars, l. in first with Villa and later with Carranza when the two leaders split up after the downfall of Huerta.
 WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. G. On the translation of the word 'Freferentiamente" as contained in the latest note received here from Provisional President Carranza. of Mexico depends the acceptance of the proposals made by Carranza in the note. In the note Carranza urges a prompt decision, but the state department fears that a Mexi- can translation of the note means q diplomatic pitfaJl
 Officials of the Mexican embassy s.x that the word "pTeforcntiamente means preferably" and not prefer, red As it is used in the note the officials point out the fact that the word might mean that preferred treatment is to be given to three propositions contained in previous Carranza notes, and fears that Car ranza, in using the word, is resery- ing the right to reject the proposal regarding enlarging powers,
 A committee from the Mexican embassy has treasured the state department that everything is as il should be They say that the acceptance of the terms contained in the note will place neither ma tcIiai nor diplomatic obstacles in the way of an immediate settle ment of all trouble between the United States and Mexico.
 The negutiations are being held up, pending the return of Secretary of State Lansing to his duties here next week
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug G. Raymond Robins declaration that he will vote and work for Hughes has caused consternation among the ranks of the supporters of the pres ent administration, and the Repub- lfcans are jubilant over his an nouncement. It had been expected that Chairman Mccormick, of the Democratic campaign committee, would secure Robins for the eXecu- tive committee, thus securing help to land progressive votes for Will son. It is expected that the declara- tion of the chairman of the Pro- gressive convention in Chicago will have the effect of forcing President Wilson to answer the charge that the Democratic campaign commit tee is nothing more than a military machine.
 ROBINS CHAMPIONS HUGHES.
 CHICAGO, Aug. 6-Raymond Ro- bins, chairman of the Progressive convention held here early in June, in championing Charles Evans Hughes, Republican nominee for President, says that it is now mani fest that Progressiveism is dead In addition he is quoted in the morn ing papers of today as saying:
 All wise Progressives are now joining the Republicans in the com mon struggle for social and indus trial justice. Leadership is the su- preme need of American politics, with a citizenry willing to support an adequate preparedness policy and comprehensive foreign policy These imperative needs can be sup piled by states rights. The Demo cratic party is planning to have the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
FREIGHT ALL COMING.

A dispatch received here Saturday from authentic sources in Seattle was to the effect that all of the freight for Fairbanks which was on the docks at the time, left on the steamship Victoria for the north on Friday. Such news was received with pleasure by Fairbanks shippers, many of whom had expected that it might not get aboard the steam ships on account of the longshore- mems strike. General Manager James A, Fairborn states that the freight will be moved forward as rapidly as possible
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
WOULD CHANGE HER NAME.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 6.-The tug boat Timmons, the boat which lowed the submarine merchant ship Deutschland out of the three-mile limit when she left the United States on her return trip to Germany, has applied to the shipping authorities to change her name to the "Hansa" It is rumored that the Timmons will convoy all future submarines that arrive in the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
AU SYRIAN HEIR GIVEN COM MAkD.

BERLIN, Aug 6-The command of the Teutonic forces now fighting on the eastern battlefront has been divided between General von Hin denberg and Archduke Karl the heir to the Austrian throne The ''~NtCfo's successes in fighting the Italians on the Austro-Ttalian battle front has won for him the confidence of the Austro-German militarists and strategists, who have, by making him one of the commanders on the eastern front, recognized his mili- tary ability.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
PANAMA IN AND OUT.

The steamer Panama, of the A-Y N. Co.,. arrived in port Saturday afternoon from Panama. bringing a barge load of freight for local ship pers. On the arriving passenger list were the names of Thomas Riggs, Jr., Mrs Riggs, F. c. Jackson and R. E. Cooley The Panama sailed again yesterday for Tanana after more freight. On her outgoing pas senger list were the following names |:
 For Tanana-Dr. H. L. Hedger.
 For Nenana-Mrs. M. J. Cooney, l. B. Ball and c. Knutson.
 For Wood River-C H. Banks
 For Tolovana-Mrs. J. B. Clark and son.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07

LONDON, Aug. Ct is reported here that the Germans are just about ready to launch big often sive movement on the eastern front, General von Mackensen, who is gen erally conceded to be the greatest strategist in Germany at the pres ent time, has gone to the eastern front to consult with von Hindenberg, and 1t is believed that their con ference has something to do with the expected offensive movement.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
SURE CURE EXPECTED.

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-The Rock efeller Institute is positive that Dr. Hildionoguchi, the famous Japanese doctor, who is also known as the strategic bacteriologist, will find a cure for infantile paralysis The epidemic which has been prevalent in New York for over a month con- tinues unabated, and over two hun dred new cases have been reported 10 the health officers
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
STORMS IN PlTTsBURG.

PITTSBURG, Aug. 6.-Electrical storms in this city have paralyzed street car traffic and have caused much damage throughout the whole city. In the neighboring farming regions crops have been entirely destroyed, and a great loss Is ex- pected as a result. One girl was killed in this city, while In the neighboring town of Rectorville four people were killed.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
MINERALS ON TAX LIST.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. G. The revenue bill now before con- gress is one of the most troublesome features of the present session. The senate finance committee has agreed to reduce the tax on copper and have added zinc, lead. iron and steel to the laxative list when these minerals are used in the manufac- ture of munitions of warfare.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
JOSLIN COMING.

Wade H. Joslin. general manager of the Panama Valley Railroad, re- ceived wire from Falcon Joslin, president of the road yesterday, stating that the latter had left Seat tie and was on his way north. He Is expected to come directly to Fair banks.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
PARIS REPORT OF FIGHTING.

PARIS, Aug. All is quiet in the Somme district. Several Ger man patrols were dispersed today between Avre and Aisne Several furious German counter attacks last night failed to effect the capture of the Thiamont works, the losses of the enemy being enormous. The Fleury situation is unchanged French machine guns withheld an attack by the Germans today on the right bank of the Meuse
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
VON HINDEkBERG
 REPORTS SUCCESS.

BERLIN, Aug GA war bulletin issued today by the German war office states that General von Hin denberg has frustrated an attempt of the Russians to cross the river Dvina. Six hundred Russians were captured at Rudka. The Russians are also reported to have been re- pulsed northwest of Zalotse, half way between Brody and Tarnopol
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
WILSON CRITICIZED.
Food Exports Are
 Now alling Of

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. G. 4 tabulation of the eXpOrtation of foodstuffs for the past year shows the following results: Cotton oils show decrease of sixty millions. wheat exports show decline of one hundred and twenty millions meat and dairy products show an increase of fifty millions. This de crease, it is stated, may be due to the fact that so much foodstuffs were exported during the first year of the war, while at the present time the warning nations are better supplied with foodstuffs, and can supply their own needs better than at the beginning of the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
FREIGHT RATES RAISED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. G. The new freight tariffs indicate that the average advance of trans continental railroads will be twelve per cent during the next year. Which means that transportation rates gen erally will be 12 per cent higher in the United States this year than they were last.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
FIGHTING OPEN SHOP.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 6-The Labor council of this city has at tackled the chamber of commerce for instigating a campaign to raise fund. Supervisor Andrew Gallagher, one of the labor leaders, is sponsor for conference of union officials to devise some way or means of fight ing the campaign begun by the chamber of commerce..
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-07
AUSTRIANS CLAIM BIG SUCCESSES,

BERLIN, Aug. GA report re- ceived here from Vienna is to the effect that the Russians have been repulsed at Nalesnivo. The Austri- ans also succeeded in repulsing the Russians southwest of Brody, ac- cording to the report The Rus sian army advancing upon Sarny the koyel railroad and along the lower Stokhod river has also met with reverses at the hands of the Austrians