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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
HEARINGS ON ARMOR PLANT
SITE CLOSED BY DANIELS
Selection for 81 ,ooo,ooo Establishment
Probably viii Not Be Made
for Two Months.

Washington. Sept. 1e.--Hearings be-
fore Secretary Daniels and the general
board Of tn , navy on the question of a
suitable location for the projected
Sill 100000 government armor factory,
closed with approximately 1876 cities
and rural districts asking for the
plant.
A selection probably will not be
made for more than two months.
All possibility of purchasing a ready
built plant was disposed of during the
hearings.
Secretary Daniels said that every
proposal would be given careful con-
sideration and no precaution would be
omitted to make the selection the best
possible,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
GOLD IS FLOWING TO AMERICA
Millions Sent to Europe by United
States Before the War.

Paris, Sept. 20.-Max Hoschiller. in
an article in the Temps contrasts Am
erica's financial position now in re-
spect to foreign countries with what II
was before the war The article saws:
Then the United States was send
ing to Europe from $500, 900 600 to
S5oo'eoo.o00 in interest on its borrow
ings; sl90,ooo.0oo to $500, o0o, 900 spent
by tourists; sloo,o0o.O00 to $3.50, ooo,-
600 to expatriates, and 100000, 600 to
$4o0o0,o0o in ocean freights.
Since the war the United States
has imported 100000 900 in gold and
has paid back considerable amount
OF its previous borrowings. The dol
lar now has replaced to a considera-
Bile extent the old sovereignty of the
English pound abroad"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Conference Of Catholic Charities Held

Washington. Sept. 19.-~The fourth
annual biennial session of the Nation.
al Conference of Catholic Charities
began at the Catholic university here
with an attendance of 1000 delegates.
representing Catholic charity organiza-
tons in IS states. Meetings will con-
tinue three days, Most OF the first day
was devoted to preliminary discussion
and the organization of sections for
individual consideration OF various
subjects. Formal opening of the con-
ference was celebrated with solemn
high mass.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21

Laredo, Texas, Sept, l9.-~Bandits
Tamosopo. rifled the express car of
$4,000 In gold, robbed the passengers
and then pushed the train down the
mountain side into deep canyon. ac-
cording to an apparently reliable re-
port reaching here. The passengers
were permitted to detrain. thus pre-,
venting loss OF life. the report said.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
SETH LOW, FORMER MAYOR
OF NEW YORK. IS STRICKEN
versity Dies at Age Of Sixty
Six Years.

New York. Sept. 1e.-Seth Low, for,
mer mayor of New York. and one
time president Of Columbia university,
died at his country home, Broadbrook
Farm. Bedford Hills, n. Y, at the age
of Sc years. He had been Ill several
months OF complication OF diseases
A change for the worst was announced
Saturday night. and 1t was then said
the patient probably could not recover
Mr.. Lows most recent activities
were exerted in an effort to find a
solution Of the differences between the
railroad brotherhoods and the rail-
roads. He had long been consulted by
heads of the brotherhoods.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Awaits Reports on keivlnia sjnkino.

Washington, Sept. 19.-Until late in.
formation has been received, the KeI-
sinia incident. officials said, will net
De made the subject of a diplomatic
Inquiry. Affidavits of the survivors
taken at New York will be studied In
connection with those being received
cs the American agents in England.
should 1t be established on American
information that the kelvinia was tor
peaoed and not sunk by mine the de.
rartment is expected to take IN tbs
aase with Germany. .. .
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
RUSSIANS CLOSING IN ON
GALlClAN TOWN OF HALICZ
Dlslodse Teutons Along Railway Line
and Capture 5000 Prisoners
and 20 Guns.

Petrograd. Sept. 19,-Russian troors
have resumed their closing-in move.
ment on the Galician town of Halicz,
southeast of Lemberg in the Dneister.
The war Office announced that the
Teutons had been dislodged from po-
sitions south Of Bree2eny on the Zlota
Lipa, northeast of Halicz, and that the
Russians were attacked along the Pod
syscke Halicz railway line, where
more than 5000 Germans were taken
prisoners and 30 machine guns cap,
turei.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
RELIEVES GUARDS ON BORDER
Baker Orders Regiments to Leave as
New Ones Arrive.

Washington, Sept. 1a.-General Fun
sten has been directed by the War de,
partment to return one national guard
regiment to Its home station for each
regiment of the guard sent to the Dor.
der. The Second New York infantry
will be one of the first to return.
Other regiments Will be selected by
General Funston. Train equipment
used to transport troops recently or,
dered south viii be employed in bring,
Ing home the returning regiments
The order was issued In line with
Secretary Bakers policy of sending all
organizations I'm state mobilization
camps to the border before they are
mustered out Of the Federal service
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Villa Aide After Recruits.

Field Headquarters of the American
Punitive Expedition, Mexico. Sept. 10
Lopez, one of the few sur.
viving leaders Of Villas old command
IL said In the official reports received
at headquarters to be in the vicinity
Of Santa Elena, near Ruhio, with $50
followers. Army officials say they
believe that his party Is searching for
ammunition caches and is also after
recruits. The presence of Lopez in
Santa Clara canyon probably gave rise
to the rumor recently that Villa him
self was In that section.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
SEVEN MEMBERS or ALLEGED
GANG WHO FLEEcEo WEALTHY
cHtcAooANs ARRAiGNED FOR
PRELIMINARY HEARING.
NAMES or VICTIMS WILL
NOT BE GIVEN TO PUBLIC
Men Whose Fiirtations With Pretty
Women Led Them into Traps From
Which They Escaped Only by
Paying Large sums VIII
Hs shielded. -

Chicago, Sept. l9.-~While federal
authorities here prepared to arraign
for preliminary bearing seven men,
hers Of an alleged blackmail gang who
used tho Mann act IN their chief
weapon. detectives fortified with in.
formation obtained from two alleged
members OF the gang who confessed.
made arrests In other cities and spread
= drag net for Fl. c. Woodward, sought
40 director-in.chief OF the syndicate.
Hinton q. Clabaugh. Of the United
States Department OF Justice, declares
he bar obtained sufficient evidence to
convict the gang without exposing the
names of any of their wealthy VIC
Tins. #.
Led Into Traps by Women.
These victims. principally wealthy
plen whose tlirtations with pretty won.
en- led them into traps from which
they escaped only on payment of large
sums. will be shielded from publicity,
except as last resort, It is said.
Developments In the case reported
TO Clahaugh included the arrest at New
York Of Frank Croker, alleged former
member OF the gang. who Ii said to
have confessed to a part In the swim.
ding OF Mrs. Regina Klipper Of Phila.
de1phia and the arrest at Philadel.
phia of William Butler. held there
In connection with an alleged black.
mail plot against the late Mrs. Susan
q. 8. Winpenny.
Clnuaugh also revealed the source
Of the information that led to the raid,
He sAid "Dick" Barrett and Edward
]. Thompson, two members OF the syn
hicatc, had confessed. They probably
will be- given immunity.
The seven under arrest here. four
men and three women. may seek their
release on bond, II was said by Chas.
q. Erbstein. their counsel The bonds
total approximately 100000.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
WILSON TO TALK ON RAIL LAW
President to Make First Speech Of
Campaign Saturday.

New York, Sept. l9-The Demo
here that President Wilson will make
his first speech OF the campaign at
shadow Lawn" next Saturday to bust.
ness men of New Jersey.
Members of all chambers OF com.
merce and business organizations in
the state have been invited. The
President intends. it was said. to dis
cuss fully the provision Of the eight
hour railroad law.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
PRESIDENTS SISTER BURIED
BODY or MRS. ANNIE e. HOWE
LAID BESIDE PARENTS.
internent Made In Family Plot In Co.
iumbia, 9. c.-commit.ai Service,
Brief and Simple, was Private.

Columbia, 8, c., Sept. 19.~-President
Wilson brought to Columbia the body
OF his sister. Mrs. Annie e. Howe, TO
be buried In the churchyard where the
bodies of his father and mother have
rested many years. The funeral part,
reached Columbia shortly before noon.
The city refrained from formal pub
lie marks OF sympathy, though there
were many persons at the train when
tho President, Mrs. Wilson and other
members of the funeral party arrived
The absence of ceremony was In ODE.
dience to the wishes of the family.
People Throng Streets.
Long lines of people thronged the
streets as the funeral party made Its
way from the station to the First Pres.
byterian church and hundreds fiocked
about the editice with heads uncovered.
A brief service was conducted by the
Rev. A. w. Blackwood. assisted by the
Rev, Thornton Whaling, president of
Columbia seminary.
interment In Family Plot.
lnterment was made In the family
plot at the center OF the churchyard.
The committal service. brief and sim
pie. was private. Mrs, Howe rests be-
side her late husband, DIR. George
Howe. known here as the beloved phys
ician of Columbia" The same modest
shaft which marks his grave will indi-
cate that Of the Presidents sister also
The graves of the Presidents father
and mother. the Rev. and Mrs. Joseph
w. Wilson, are only few feet away.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
I. w. VS. To Serve Muiliaan Stew.

Virginia, Mimi. Sept. lS.-Claims
are made by the |. w. w. strikers that
large sums OF money will be received
from all parts Of the country for the
defense Of their leaders who are
charged with murder. The |. w. W.
will serve "Mulligan stew" One Of
the leaders produced clipping from
Chicago newspaper which reads:
There will be Mulligan stew served
by the I. w. W. to raise funds for the
striking miners of the Mesaha range.
The stew will be cooked and served in
tin cans"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
HUMAN PULMOTOR SAVES LIFE
Steward Resuscitates Passenger TAX.
en- From SINKING Steamer.

Marshtield Ore, Sept. lS.-The ac-
tlon Of J. T.. Johnson. chief steward
of the dredge Niche, waich took pas
sengers from the sinking Congress,
saved the life OF +. Tyson of Seattle.
who was removed to the barge from
the burning vessel in an unconscious
condition. No pulmoter was to be
bad. Johnson stepped forward. Bend
Ing down. &e put his mouth to the
mouth OF the unconscious man and be-
gan drawing the poison fumes from
the lgtter's lungs into his c~n. Sud
denly Tyson sighed deeply and opened
his eyes. His life had been saved.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
LAND DREADNAUGHT USED
By BRITISH AT THIEPVAl
latest War Marvel Jumps Trenches
Carrying Death and Havoc Into
German Lines.

British Front In France. Sept. IS
A giant land dreadnaught. modelled
fter a motor ear on an enormous
scale. was brought into action by the
british army In Its lunge ut Thierval,
The appearance Of the latest war
marvel. which jumped trenches and
shell craters, e~~rying death and havoc
into tho German lines was greeted by
q tumnlt OF cheering among the Brit.
ish troops.
Details Of the machines construe.
tion and Its destined use had been
kept secret by the War department
until Its appearance on the western
front. II seems to have played an in.
portant part In the sweep forward
which ut the present writing has gain
cd the village OF Flers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
I GREEcE'S POLICY TOWARD
ALLIES TO BE BENEVOLENT

London, Sept. 10. -- M. kaloeer-
pcuios. the Greek premier, de-
" elared that the new government
9 will observe the most benevolent
neutrality toward the Allies, says
Reuter- dispatch from Athens
yesterday.
"Ae regulates allegations that
he is Germanophile," adds the dis
patch. although he confesses that
he is an admirer Of Germany"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Oppose Opening New York School.

New York. Sept 19.-Refusal of Dr
haven Emerson, health commissioner,
to postpone the opening OF this city's
schools until October 2. which was
suggested to minimize still further
danger from infantile PARALYSIS,
brought threat OF legal action BY the
League of Parents association Of the
Eighteenth school district, which seeks
to prevent the opening next Monday,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Fraud In Election Charged.

Chicago, Sept. l9.-Charges OF fraud
In the primaries last Wednesday were
laid before States Attorney Hoyne for
the purpose of grand jury action. II
was alleged that "repeaters" voted on
the Republican ticket.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
G. o. p. Candidate On New Tour.

New York. Sept. 19.-Invigorated by
Ave days rest, Charles Il. Hughes
left New York on his second campaign
tour and from now on will be on the
road almost constantly until election
day, Nov. Z.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
ITALIANS. NEARER TO TRIESTE
BREAK AUSTRIAN THIRD LINE IN
NEW DRIVE.
Carry Whole Series Of Positions Be-
tween Goritz and the Sea-
Press Teutcns Back.

Rome, Sept. 19.-The Italians have
broken the Austrian sthird line in the
region of Monfalcone after three days
Of fierce fighting.
Serbian troops captured Bulgarian
drst and second lines at the village of
KamakChalen, northwest Of Ostrovo
lake and near the Serbo Greek from
tier, 1t was officially announced from
Saloniki. Ten machine guns were cap
tured.
On the whole Austrian-ltalo front,
from Goritz south to the sea, the new
Italian drive on Trieste Is proceed
ing satisfactorily. A whole series Of
Austrian positions. from Oppachiasel-
la southwark through Pietra Rosa.
have been carried and the Austrians
driven back to trench positions in the
valleys
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
OUNNE AND LOWDEN NAMED
Illinois Governor Wins Sweeping Vic
tory In Primary Election.


Chicago. Sept. is. Sweeping vic.
tories for Governor Edward F. Dunno
and former Congressman Frank o.
Louden. candidates respectively for the
Democratic ard Republican guberna.
torial nomination. tho apparent defeat
Of William Lorimer by about 1000
votes by Arthur w, Fulton for the Re.
publican nomination to Congress for
the Sixth district. characterized the II
linois primary election.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Railroad Shares Replace War stock.

New York. Sept 1S.---Railroad
shares replaced Steel stocks and war
brides as leaders In the market boom
when the stock exchange opened Sat.
urday. The strength In rails, which
came suddenly at the close OF Friday
trading. was continued with gains
ranging up liz points In Great Nor
thern preferred Erie advanced half
point, Canadian Pacific seven-eighths
of point Lehigh Valley half point.
Southern Pacific and Reading three.
eighths Of a point. Union Pacific / and
N. Y. Central and st. Paul VI point.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
Latins Near Trieste.

Advanced Italian lines are now with
In less than thirteen miles Of Trieste
Heavy transforms have interfered
with the progress Of the offensive, pre-
venting aerial observation and thus
impeding the artillery attack. But de-
spite these obstacles Cadorna's men
drove the enemy down the eastern
slopes of Hills 144. EOS and several
other dominant positions holding up
the Italian advance along the Vallone.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
De FACTO FORCES TURN
ARTILLERY ON OUTLAWS
Public Buildings Recaptureo and A.
tackers Completely pefeated--Sev-
erai Of Captured Men Executed
a. Bandits--vilIa Does Not
Enter City With Troops.

Id "Ho httdGheu TIC IoWH Vi SHlhuh-
hua were routed with a loss of 600
men killed and many captured.
After the battle General Trevino's
troops were able to take part In the
regular Independence day parade at IL
o'clock In the morning. During the
fighting General Trevino was slight
iy wounded In the shoulder.
Villa Aided by Townsmen.
4 Aided by some of the townspeople,
the villa forces attacked at II o'clock
at night and took the penitentiary and
the municipal and federal palaces.
General Trevino gathered his troops.
placed his artillery, recaptured the
public buildings and completely de-
feated the attackers In the early morn
i1rg light. The captured men will DO
tried by court martial.
General Oregon has sent a mes
sage of congratulations to General Ire
vino.
Several Of the captured men have
been executed as bandits.
Normal conditions prevail at Chi
huahua.
The details of the defeat OF the VII
la forces aroused enthusiasm here.
Political Prisoners Released.
During a heavy rain, and while the
people were hard asleep after the fes-
tivtties of two nights in honor of the
Mexican independence day, the Villa
forces entered the town In two col
umns. One made straight for the peni-
Tertiary where they released Jose
Yenez Salazar an amnestied rebel on
trial for plotting against the govern.
ment. and other political prisoners.
Others rushed for the government
buildings and federal palace, driving
out the small Carranza guard.
General Trevino, after rushing his
troops to vantage points, took person
al command of the artillery at Santa
Rosa. and by a few well-directed shots
made the buildings untenable. The
bandits caught under the double fire
fed out of the city to the northwest
Although in command of the attack.
Villa did not enter the city with his
troops.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
!. ". WIS UNABLE TO S.VE BAIL
BONDS OF $3.50 DEMANDED IN
PENNSYLVANIA.
Jobless Army Gets Hearing at Scran-
ton-Prisoners Loaded in Four
Trolley Cars by Sheriff.

Scranton, Pa, Sept 1S.-Bail in this
aggregate sum of $685., 900 was de-
manded of the 1877 Industrial Workers
Of the World who were given hearings
here for participation In the forbidden
meeting raided in Old Forge and which
resulted in 267 arrests by Sheriff Phil
lips, a dozen deputies and 20 state
troopers.
Each defendant also was fined SO
for disorderly conduct. None gave
bonds or paid the fine and all went
back to the county Jail. The charges
preferred against them were unlawful
assembly, forcible entry, conspiracy,
meeting to riot. and disorderly con-
duet. The other prisoners, including
the 20 alleged Industrial Workers Of
the World leaders. will be given hear.
ings later.
Loaded in Four TrolIeys.
The prisoners were loaded into four
trolley cars and taken In patches Of
so each to four different ward magis-
tratesa officers testified to the for
hidden meeting and the attendants
forcing their way in against the pro-
tests of the wife of the proprietor of
the hall. The defendants lawyers
contented themselves with a protest
against the size of the bail. They
were told by the magistrates they
could go into court and have 1t re-
duced II 1t was exorbitant. This sug-
gestion was not followed. The defense
will make no further move. counsel
said, until the habeas corpus hearing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-14
MCCOY HOPPER WEDDING

DOUGLAS. Dec. 1.-The home of Mir. and Mrs. s. T. Hopper was the scene of most beautiful wedding last night, when their eldest daugA- ter. Amy Cynthia, was married to Louis Edwin Mccoy. electrical en- gineer in the employ of the Tread well Co. at the Alaska-Juneau prop critics. A most unique feature was a beautifully lighted evergreen tree for the background of the ceremony Miss Elizabeth Hopper and Oliver s. Hopper were the attendants of the bride and groom respectively. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. s. Bollinger of the Congregational Church. This particular day was selected for the occasion on account of 1t being the twenty-fourth wedding anniversary of Mir and Mrs. Hop per. Shortly after the bounteous wedding dinner Mir. and Mrs. Mccoy left for their newly furnished home in Juneau where their many friends are invited to call after January 1st.
 Both bride and groom have made Alaska their home for number Of years and every wish for happi- ness is extended them in their new venture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-14
DOLPHIN MAY MAKE ONE
 MORE TRIP THIS WINTER

The steamer Dolphin, which is making her first trip to Alaska for many months sailed southbound late last night. The officers of the Dol phin when questioned, stated that they did not know whether the Dolphin will make another trip this winter or not, but they are inclined to believe she will, as they expect the oyerhauling of the Jefferson will take longer than expected.
 Among those who arrived from northern points on the Dolphin were A. s. Dautrick, Steve Ragan, and Mrs. Ragan. Those leaving for the south on her were: T. J. McClanshaw, J. A. Anderson, Mrs. J. w. Dudley, Margaret Dudley, c. C. Finley. w. R. Withrow, Wyman Anderson, Mrs. T. Hood, Sell Hood, V. A. Paine and wife, " R. Gaspard, and J. A. Snow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-14
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

DOUGLAS. Dec. 1.-The Douglas Island Congregational Church Sun day School will give their Christmas entertainment on Thursday evening. December 21. For a number Of weeks 90 persons have been rehears- ing the delightful Christmas cantata "A Genuine Santa Claus" (Geibeu, which promises to be one of the most delightful entertainments ever given by the school. Santa Claus will bring the usual Christmas treat for the school. Special arrangements will be made with him so that no child will be overlooked when he deals out his goodies. This entertainment is free to all. Seats in the main auditorium will be reserved for the parents Of the children belonging to the school until a few minutes be- fore the program beginning at 7:$O o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-14
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. J. W. Dudley one of the pioneer women of Juneau, left for the south on the Dolphin last night. Mrs. Dudley has been in i'll health for some time and is on her way east 10 secure medical aid She was accompanied by her daughter Mar garet
 Dr. C. c. Finley, wno for the past several years has operated dental parlor in Juneau, left last night on the Dolphin for the south. Dr. Fin ley will join the members Of his family and intends to remain below.
 " A. Paine, accompanied by Mrs. Paine, left on the Dolphin last night for Petersburg Mir. and Mrs. Paine are on their way to Rake where they will spend the Christmas holi- days and expect to return shortly after the first of the new year.
 V. R. Gaspard. former salesman for the Crescent Manufacturing Com pany, who arrived from Anchorage on one Of the recent boats, left for the south on the Dolphin last night
 A. s. Dautrick. travelling agent for the Great Northern Railway Company, who has been spending the past few days in Haines and Skagway, returned on the Dolphin last night and is again at the Cas- tiuesu
 R. A. Jameson, of Tacoma, returned from one Of the nearby towns yes terday and Is at the Gastineau.
 Mir. and Mrs. Steve Ragan, of Haines. arrived last night on the Dolphin. Mrs. Ragan came south for medical attention and is at the Gen. eral Hospital under the care of Dr. L. P. Dawes. Mir. Ragan is reg istered at the Castineau Hotel
 A. J. Bradford well known engin- ger connected with the land office, left for the south on the steamer Watson today.