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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
ALLIES WILLING
 FOR U. s. TO TAKE
 EUROPEAN ORDERS
Says Demands of America in Case of War with Mexico Should Come First-Machine Guns
 Needed on the Border.

WASHINGTON, July S.-Repre- sentatlyes of the Entente Allies have signlaed to the United States gov ernment their willingness to sub- ordinate their munitions contracts in this country to the needs of the United States in the present emergency
 This will make it necessary for the War Department to invoke a section of the new army organlza- ton act which empowers it to call upon any manufacturer for goods on hand or in process of manufac- ture needed for the army.
 In this connection it became known today that Secretary Baker probably will adopt a recommenda- tion that a sufficient number of ma chine guns to meet the needs of the army be taken over from the pri- vate plants filling European con tracts.
 Action is necessary because l,077 machine guns, sufficient on the pres snt basis Of five to a regiment to meet two-thirds Of the demand of the regular army andthe national guard, represent the entire stock of such weapons in the possession of the War Department
 Though 1t is highly desirable that there should be only one type of gun and ammunition in the army, the ordnance officers point out that by careful distribution the disad- vantages can be minimized, and, in fact the same condition has exist ed in every preceding war.
 The new standards, based on Eu- ropean practice, contemplate the use of 12 machine guns instead of five to a regiment, and if this is follow ed in equipping the United States army 1t will be necessary to obtain large quqantities of the weapons for the allies now in the hands of the American manufacturers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
SHIPPING BILL
 CAUSES A SPLIT
 OF COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. July S.-The De- mocratic and Republican members of the Senate commerce committee came to the parting of ways today and prospects for an agreement are few and far between.
 The Democratic members claim that the opposition of the Republi- cans to the government shipping bill is such that it would be impossible to draft a bill to build up the mer- chant marine which the Republi- cans would accept without every principle in the House bill for which the administration stands, be- ing left out.
 The problem facing the Democrats TOW is to frame measure combin- ing the unanimous party spirit.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
UNCLE SAM IS BIGGEST
 INVESTOR IN MEXICO

NEW YORK, July S.-From the best sources of information 1t ap- pears that the United States, Great Britain, Spain. France and Ger many are the countries most inter- estcd financially in Mexico, and the proportion of their respective invest ments are represented in the order in which they are named. The United States leads, with an estimat- ed investment of over $l,0O0, ,0OO,- 900, with Great Britain following next with $4S5, ,OO0 or $780, 100000, as given by London bank CT.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
CONSOLIDATION OF
 TWO LARGE STORES
 COMPLETED SHORTLY

The transfer of the Juneau Hard ware Company store to the Alaska Supply Company location on Front street and the consolidation of the two stores will be completed about the 18th of this month, according to the present plans The work of taking stock in the Alaska Supply company's store has been complet- ed and the stock taking at the Ju- neau Hardware Company store is progressinb now
 As soon as the inventory is fin ished the preparations for moving will be started.
 A force of carpenters will be put to work on the Alaska Supply Com pang store and many changes in the Interior arrangement will be made
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
PRESIDENT MAY HAVE
 STRONG CARDS TO PLAY

WASHINGTON, July S.-The con viction prevails in Washington among Congressional leaders and others that President Wilson has several strong cards up his sleeve in the Mexican situation, and that they will be played as soon as the negotiations with Carranza reach the proper point The circumstance that the government continues to prepare as If war were inevitable adds to the probability of this con clusion in the opinion of those who are following the Mexican prob lem.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Victory Upon Victory

PETRoGRAD, July S.-The Rus sians have pressed back the Ger mans further in the sector of Ryek, occupying several more towns. Two thousand prisoners were captured yesterday
 Victory on victory by the Rus siaus in Volhynia and Galicia, with out a single important German ad. vantage along the whole eastern front of both the official and unofficial dispatches today from the five Rus sian armies which are driving vest ward under a storm Of shells through which gleam like lightning on the bayonets of the SIavs
 To the south of the line in Galicia, south of Lemberg the Russians de- feated the army Of Generals Pflanzer and Ballin and they have been blockaded in an effort to make coun' ter attacks through defiles of the Carpathians. northwest of Kimpoung
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
URGES WILSON TO ASK
 FOR DIVORCE RESTRICTION
 IS GROWING ALARMlNeLY

WASHINGTON, July S.-The Rev. r. NJ. Moody of Chicago today urged President Wilson to ask Congress for restrictive divorce legislation. He suggested "a constitutional amendment prohibiting divorces. but if this could not be done then a universal divorce law for all the States
 Mir. Moody told the President that the coming year would see at least 125,OOO divorces in this country the highest number recorded in any one year. and that the evil was growing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
EoEs GOING WEST

William c. Edes, chairman of the Alaska Engineering Commission, who has been spending the winter in Washington. D. C., working for the appropriation from Congress granted for the continuation of the Alaska railroad work. is a passenger on board the steamer Admiral Evans, which passed through Juneau this af- ternoon. He is bound for Anchorage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
GIGANTIC MERGER
 OF AUTO CONCERNS
 FAlLs-LAcK OF CASH

NEW YORK. July S.-The propos- ed $2OO,OOO,OOO auto merger was abandoned because of the lack Of cash, according to President willys says: AS the proposition was first of the Willys-overland Company, who put up to me. l understood was to receive cash for holdings. which I would turn over. There would have been no objection to such proceed ure When discovered the cash was not forthcoming and that 1t was the intention to carry through the proposition on a different basis. de cided to withdraw"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
SERIOUS SHORTAGE OF COAL ANNOUNCED
 IN EASTERN CITIES

BOSTON. July S.-A circular just issued by the New England Coal Association says There is serious shortage in the anthra- cite coal supply even for this season, caused by a slackening of the pro- duction and lack Of transportation facilities. The producing companies are short handed and have suffered seriously from strikes. This means, when coupled with transportation de- most menacing situa- otiu for alr New England. Next win ter promises more trouble than last if conditions turn out as appearance es now indicate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
MoW RouMn NoRTH

NOW BOUND NORTH. Admiral Evans is due from the south this afternoon. Has two days mail. Princess Alice is due here to- night from the south. Has mail.
 Mariposa is due northbound Sun day night. Unreported from Ketchikan Has two days mail.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNes. Princess Charlotte leaves Van couver tonight. City Of Seattle is due to sail from Seattle tonight. Princes George is due to sail from Seattle Monday. Alaska is due 10 sail from Sc. attle Monday, Humboldt Is due to sail from Seattle Tuesday Admiral Fawasut is due to sail from Seattle Tuesday. souTHeoUND sAlLiNes. Prince Rupert is due southbound tonight,
 Spokane is due southbound to- morrow Takes mall
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
GERMANY IS WILLING
 TO EvAcuATE BELGIUM

MADRID, July S-The German sub. marine U-S5, which recently arrived here brought three letters to King Alfonso from the Kaiser. Two set forth the German peace terms. which include demand for the restoration of the German colonies and provide for the liberation of Belgium, al- though that country must not be for. tified near the German frontier.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
RHODE ISLAND BULL
 MOOSE FOR WILSON

PROVIDENCE. R. l., July S.-Dr. E. NJ. Lewis, member of the Pro gressive national committee Of this state, says most of the Rhode lsl- and Progressives will support Pres ident Wilson in the election next November. Dr. Lewis was one of those who refused to vote for the endorsement of Hughes at the Pro- gressive committee meeting at Chi cago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
.WLLA IS NOW A FACTOR I'M MEXICAN SITUATION;
 ASKS FOR AID

FL PAso, July s.-Fourteen Mex. jeans are reported to have been killed in battle with three Ameri- cans not far from hnapra, New Mexico. The Mexicans are reported to have crossed the border this morning and rusted 70 head of hors- es from the ranch of Tom Perrine. Perrlne is ranger and former GUS toms guard and fearless fighter. He took two of his men and started in pursuit Of the bandits. At noon today he telephoned here that he had overtaken the mexieans near the border killed t4 and secured the release of his horses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
CONDITION OF THE WHEAT CROPS NOW
 GREATLY IMPROVED

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Growing
 onditions during June improved and the prospects are that the wheat and oat crops will be much great CT than at first contemplated. The department of agriculture in the July crop report, issued today, fore casts the combined crop of winter and spring wheat to be 759,O0O. .0O0 bushels wheat, 44,OO0.OO0 bushels more than were predicted last month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
.PILLoRY FOR WIFE HEATERS REVIVED IN KANSAS CITY;
 POLICE JUDGE APPROVES

KANSAS CITY, July S-The pill lory, slightly changed but the same in effect, is to be resurrected from the old Puritan days and set up again in Kansas City Kan, for wife beaters
 Judge J. H. Brady police judge of that city, was granted permission by the city commissioners today to erect a post on corner of the main busi- ness district
 "'ghe shame of being seen, labeled as a wife beater, will prevent such crimes. l believe" the judge explain ed; but am sorry we can't make Ia whipping post"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
wHOOPSl NY DEAR.

Juneau's finest, the police force, is now resplendent in the new uni forms. Last Tuesday the Chief and his officers appeared in the prepar- edness parade with the new uni forms. minus the white gloves and the caps. Today the caps are here and the force is now wearing the full uniform. and present a real appearance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
THOUSANDS OF TONS
 OF RAILS WILL COME
 NORTH FOR ANCHORAGE

SEATTLE, July S.-Purchasing Agent Dole of the Alaska Engineer ing Commission announced today that by July 18th. 10000 tons of 7O-foot rails for the construction of the Alaska railroads will have left the east for the north. This ship ment will go to Anchorage via se- attle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Heavy Guns Installed

PARIS. July S.-The French au' thorities are watching with admira- tio the aghting of the British in the sector north Of the Somme river. The great natural and artificial diff faculties which contend them are realized and all agree that they are doing as much as is human'y possi- ble.
 The British will, iy is thought. be able co accomplish little more until heavy French guns are installed in. side the French salient when they can be used against the Germans now opposing the British.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08

stlll serving with the colors, the company will make a further an. nouncement The employees bounty plan will also be operated for their benefit
 These men are actuated by a high sense of patriotism and fine public spirit" MT. Maloney said. The company is proud of their unhesitat- ing response to the call of duty and of the sacrifices they will make for the common good"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
FIays Luxurious Livers

MUNICH. Germany. July S.-Bar- on Won Grunherr. Muuich's police p-esideut. who recently attracted wide attention through his orders to the policemen to arrest women whose clothing was not eonsonant with the spirit of war times. has just made a flaming attack. in an address at g npblic meeting here. on speculat- tors in Soodstuffs, selfishly luxurious livers. vain and overdressed women trashy war literature and other un' pleasant concomitant aspects. He quoted the remark of a furloughed soldier. who declared: ''I can't stand it here any longer. When think Of au the heavy sacrifices we have to make out at the front, can't en- dure this lazy dissipation
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
RELATIVES CT JUNEAU
 CITIZENS ARE AT FRONT

Many persons in Juneau are more than ordinarily interested in the movements Of the National Guard of Washington to the Mexican border Capt. II. C. Ostrom. medical corps Of the x. c w.. is a brother of Mir. Chas. Ostrom the ieweler and of Mrs. J. W. Bell. John F. Chamber lin has two sons in Company A.. Signal Corps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
GOMPERS LAUDS
 TEACHERS WHO
 FORMED UNIONS

NEW YORK, July s.-samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor in addressing the members of the National Edu- cational Association meeting here, lauded the teachers for organizing unions. Mir Gompers, however, warned them to beware of the foundations of the philanthropic or ganizations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
ViIIa Headed FOr eorder

SAN ANTONIO, July S. Advices have reached Major General Funston that Villa is south of Parral with over 2.OOO men and is headed for the border. Orders have been is- sued by Gen Funston to have troops ready for an engagement. It is be- lieved that Carranza has later adyic- es and that one other Villa band Is now within a short distance of the border
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
TWENTY AUTOS ARE
 DESTROYED IN FIRE

SEATTLE, July S.-In a fire in the enamelling room of a Pike street concern early this forenoon, 20 automobiles were destroyed
 There is no clue as to how the fire started.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
CITY OF SEATTLE, WILL SAIL NORTH
 LEAVING TONIGHT

SEATTLE. July S.-The City of Seattle will sail for Alaska ports tonight and there will be over 14O passengers aboard including tourists. Among those who have already pur- chased tickets for Juneau are the following: Mrs. H. Stanchdeld, N. Namchlorich, Flora H, Miller, Mrs. G. Ginis. II U. Clark and wife.
 The following have purchased tickets for Treadwell-Mrs. N, H.. Oyerbeck and Mrs. H. M Lyons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
GERMAN FOOD RIOTERS
 LOOT 1900 LEIPZIG SHOPS

BERNIE, via London, July S. Re- ports have reached here that serious rioting occurred in Leipzig at the end of last week and that about 1900 shops, chiefly those Of bakers, butch CTS and provision dealers, were pill laged by mobs
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
ROBBINS TO SUPPORT
 PRESIDENT WILSON

CHICAGO. July 8. - Raymond Robbins, who made the keynote speech for the Progressiyes and tenn porary chairman of the Progressive national convention, declared that 1t is his present purpose io support President WiGoh for reelection rather than vote for Chas. Hughes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
THOUSANDS OR NURSES
 TO CHECK EPIDEMIC
 RAGING AMONG BABIES

NEW YORK, July 8. - The Red Cross Association of America an nounced today that a decision had been reached to distribute 1000 nurs es throughout the country to check the spread Of the nfautile paralysis cDidemic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
LADIES AID WILL SELL
 GOODIES AND OTHER EATS

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold Goody Sale in the basement of the Church next Saturday afternoon. Cake and sherbet will be served to those who wish and the lady mem bers of the Aid are planning on cake baking campaign during the next week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Ohrenon May Take FleId

WASHINGTON, July S.-Adyices received from Mexico City state that War Minister obregon is impatient over the failure of his subordinates to check the steady growth of Vil- las strength and is personally pre- pairing to assume charge of the field operations in the north himself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
TREASON CHARGE IS
 DISMISSED AGAINST
 PRIVATE DANIEL BAILEY

LONDON, July Daniel Julian Bailey the private soldier arrested with Sir Roger Easement, was exon erated of the high treason charge by the jury considering his case. He was ordered discharged by the court It is understood that the leniency re. suited from information he had giy. en the government
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
GUNS FORCING WAY FOR THE BRITISH INFANTRY;
 TERRIFIC CHARGES MADE

The loan will net the subscribers better than 5lh per cent. The terms have not yet been settled The loan may run from three to five years. It will be secured by collat. eral of neutral nature, such as South American issues. etc, depos. lted with the corporation,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Randlts on Ramnane

WASHINGTON. July According to adylces received here, Carranza fears that bandits have crossed the desert in an attempt to reach the Mexican border on the north and cause further difficulties. He has suggested that the American troops patrol carefully the border between Boquillas and Ojlnaga and he has promised that every effort possible will be made by his forces to ap- prehend and destroy the bandit raid
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
SHOOTING AT ANCHORAGE

ANCHORAGE, July S.-Sam Casoff shot and fatally wounded Alex Ia koff The shooting was the result of an old feud which started in Can ada when 1t is alleged Takoff killed Casofrs brother. The two men hap. pened to meet here accidentally.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
New Assault Planned

ATHENS, July S.-Trench troops are disembarking at Petro Bay, My tilene. and joining troops there for the expected drive from Saloniki. It is estimated that there are now sew eral hundred thousand soldiers as. sembled at Petra Bay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
STUDENTS DROWN.

SEATTLE, July S.-Edward Car roll, 19, and William Bailey, 16, two students of the Edwin Briscoe Memorial Home, were drowned to- day while in swimming in the White River
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
carrnnzn Taxlna Banke

MEXICO CITY, July S.-Gen. Car ranza has issued decree taxing the large banks from 1000 to 5000 pesos monthly. and small banks from 300 10 1000 pesos month. Another de- cree puts a tax of one peso per ton pross weight on merchandise shipped from one Mexican seaport to another bv foreign vessels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
SEVEN PERISHED
 IN STORMS ALONG
 GULF or MEXICO

NEW ORLEANS. July S.-The latest adyices state that seven per ished in the storm which has ragged along the coast for the past three days The property damage is now estimated to be over S4.OOO.OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
POPULATION OF THE METROPOLIS GIVEN;
 OVER FIVE MILLION

WASHINGTON. July S.-The cen sus bureau issued a statement this afternoon announcing that the pop ulatlon of New York City is given at 5,334,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
CHARMING "AT HOME"
 TO HONOR VISITORS

Mrs Victor N Dupuy is giving an lat home" this afternoon at her residence on Seventh street in hon or of Mrs. F. o. Dupuy and Miss Du- puy. who are visiting here from the states The following were in tue receiving line Mrs V. N Dupuy
 Mrs J. G. Held. Mrs Charles
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Amerlcan Note ReeeIved

MEXICO CITY, July S.-The Amer ican note, agreeing to a settlement of the existing difficulties between ths country and the United States, was received today and it is pleas ing 10 foreign minister Equillar. A copy of the note has been given to all of the cabinet members of Car ranza's government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
 NEW FRENCH LOAN
 NEARLY COMPLETED

NEW YORK. July S. The ar -,,gsments for the new French loan arc nearly completed. It will be Tor S10o 69O OoO. and will embOdy a nov cI feature in such operations A special corporation will be lorHeI' ,'NL as a sort of intermediary, wnlcn will issue It's own debentures direct to the American subscribers
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Drives Successful

PARIS. July S.-'rhe drives Of the British and French during the past two days have given almost as much satisfaction as the captures. Oific- ials now say that the drive has clear y shown that the Entente Allies. not only are able to win positions from the Germans whenever they like but that they are able to hold the positions when they have won.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
New aBttle Line

LONDON. July S.-A great battle is raging along the entire front of the British offensive in northern France. Al daybreak today the Brit. isb launched new drive east of Albert
 Important tactical successes have lecu gained in several sectors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
chlnese GoIna I'd Franee

HANOI. July S.-It is estimated that about SO.OOO natives Of French lndcc-China. with many cOOlles from southern China. have gone to France since the outbreak Of the war. The majority of these men have been taken into the muni.ion factories, and the others are serving as soldiers in the French armies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
aallrnad Men voIunteer

BOSTON, July S.--More than HOO members of the Boston and New Eng land lodges of the Big Four rail road brotherhoods are ready to vol pnteer in ease the United States gov ernment invades Mexico and needs them to handle railroads in that coun'
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
CENSORSHIP IN GERMANY
 LIKELY TO BE LleHTENEo

BERLIN. July S.-The chancellor has promised the press Of Germany mitigation Of the political censor s5in and particularly a freer discus sion of forbidden topics, including war aims. in letter answering the cerman Press Associations petition regarding the censorship evils.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Situation Growing Worse

ThIs new position taken by the Mexican government has relieved the situation which was hourly growing worse and more. difficult to handle. orders have been rushed to the American commanders on the border ,o be ready to strike across the line whenever the Villa bandits appear
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
Mexican Troops Defeated

WASHINGTON, July S.-The Mex ican embassy this afternoon received word that the defacto force was vir- tually destroyed last Wednesday by a bandit force at CorraTitos, in the state Of Chihuahua.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
GIVES THOUSAND
 DOLLARS FOR THE
 HUGHES CAMPAIGN

BINGHAM, N. r., July S.-Mrs. Pinchot today sent a check to Charles E. Hughes for $10OO to be used in his campaign. Mir. Hughes accepted the check,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
BOARD REFUSES TO INCORPORATE LARGE
 TRUST COMPANY

BOSTON, July S.-The petition for incorporation Of the Equitable Trust Company. of which Assistant United States Treasurer Charles B. Streck- CT. was to be the head has been re- fused by the board of bank incorpor- ation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
No Rond lesue LlkeIy

NEW YORK. July S.-A Washing ion special to the World says that the administration does not contem' plate bond issue, even II war with Mexico does come.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
LARGE ORDERS FOR STEEL RAILS PLACED
 IN UNITED STATES

NEW YORK, July 8. The Com merclal says that Australia has just placed an order for 10000 tons of steel rails with American makers and that Great Britain is said to have closed it's inquiry for 10000 tons
 France is negotiating for 12,O00 tons for delivery in 1917
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
eermans MeetIna offensIyes

LONDON, July S.-For the first time the Germans are now being called upon to meet double often. siye. one on the east and the other on the west fronts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-08
German Submarine Sinks

AMSTERDAM, July S.--A German submarine struck mine off the coast of Zeebrugge this forenoon and sunk. It is believed that the crew were lost