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The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
LA FOLLLETTE
 A CANDIDATE

Madison, Wis, Feb. 28-Senator La Toilette of this city has aR- nounced formally his candidacy for nomination for the cffice of prest- dent in the forthcoming election He IS the recognized leader of the progressive party now that Presi- dent Roosevelt has returned to the bosom of the republican party. Mir. La Toilette, in his letter Of announcement, expresses himself on the question of preparedness as being in favor of an embargo on the shipment of all arms from this country. He is also in favor of the nation taking charge and control ling in It's entirety the making of war munitions.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
RUSSIAN DRIVE
 CONTINUES

London. Feb. 22-The Russian drive into Asia Minor from the Northeast is being followed up with the greatest vigor. As stated they have taken Ezerum and have pushed forward and are advancing on Rizeh which is on the northern shore Of the Black Sea. This has necessitated the abandonment by the Turks of the important village of TrebizOnd estimated to have Q population of oyer million peo- pie. This leaves the only route to the westward open to the Turks that toward Kharpat in the pro- vince of Mamuret-EI-Aziz.
 As this is in the nature of flank movement it will mean the abandonment of very considerable extent of territory in the interior by the soldiers ot the Star and Crescent.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
GzAR TALRS
 ..-s-v-.. .. s.,-.. --7T->rssSsaf's.7 ;. T0aTHEsDUMA

Petrograd, Feb. 28-The opening of the Duma was signalized by Q fact which is probably the most significant. event in the history of Russia, deserving to be classed in importance with the freeing of the serfs. Emperor Nicholas appeared in person and addressed the mem bers, Never before has any official recognition of this body been grant ed in such Q formal manner. In fact this signalizes the recogni- ticn of the Duma as a legislative body with the support of the Rus sian ruler. In YioW of the strong control of the government by re- actionar!es in the past, too much importance can not be attached to this happening.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23

by the reporter for the Daily Alas kan, Hr. Schultz stated that except for the extreme cold spell which lasted for about two WeekB and was associated with unusually high winds, the winter in the Atlin dis trict had been quite tolerable. He also stated that never before since his coming to this section in 1901, had mining prospects in Atlin been brighter. He says that Capt. Jas. Alexander is now certain that he has a real mine. Up to this time the captain has always considered his property in the light of a good prospect. It will be a good mine and possibly a really great one. Other people have taken up proper ties in this vicinity and a deal for the Cleaner property with eastern capitalists has been closed.
 Mir. Schultz will visit his family in Vancouver and in due time re- turn to Atlin.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
FRANCIS ACCEPTS
 RUSSIAN POST

Washington, D. C., Feb. 23-Da- Yid R. Francis of St. Louis, has accepted the post of ambassador to the court of Russia at Petrograd. Mir. Francis is 8 typical stalwart democrat of the old regime. He was much before the public eye in the days of President Grover Cleve- land, being a member of his cab met, with the portfolio of secre- tary of the interior. He is a na- tive of Richmond, Kentucky, and was president of the worlds fair at St. Louis in 1904, being iu large measure responsible for it's suc- cess. He is supposed to be the weaIthiest man in Missouri
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
SHERIFF Is UPHELD BY
 COURT IN LIQUOR FIGHT

Seattle, Feb. 23-Tha superior court has rendered a decision hold ing that the sheriff has a right to raid private residences for liquor, but that he cannot confiscate the goods unless there ls evidence that the liquor Is held for sale.
 The court stated further iR it's decree that the oHDers of the H. Quor in every case can be prosecut- ed for finding in their possession more liquor than allowed by law.
 The suit is the outcome of the recent raids made by sheriff Hodge and his posse to the homes of mtlIionGires and the wealthy resi- 5onts. The sheriff has been suject- ed to a great deal Of criticism and
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23

was the object Of an attack from Rev. NJ. A. Matthsws who declared that the sheriff was in conspir- acy to make the prohibition law unpopular by carrying on q fight sgaiHst the wealthy residents.
 Sheriff Hodge replied at the time that all persons locked alike to him." and that he intended to raid every place where there was reason to believe that more li- quor waa being kept than Is al- lowed by law.
 Suat was then brought in the superior court to restrain the sher- if. Many people have taken sides on 'ho question, and 1t is a live topic and Is apt to figure in future elections.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
FRAUD
 SUITS RENEWED

Chicago, Feb. 28-The Pinchot charges brought against Cunning ham and his associates three years ago alleging fraud in the filing of coal claims have again been Tesur- rected. The defendants were acquit, ted after a lengthy trail at that time but a fresh investigation by the Federal Grand Jury now sitting is in progress.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
PROSPECTS
 REPORTED GOOD

Among the passengers from the interior, who are leaving on the Princess for Vancouver this eYen- ing is Mir. Louis Schultz of Atlin. He Is a man of many activities be- ing merchant, stage owner and hold CT of the contracts for delivery of the mails out of Atlin, When seen
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
WANTS BIG
 LIQUOR TAX

Pittsburg, Feb. 23-Wm Sulzer of New York, former governor of that state from which office he was removed on charges after i'm peachment, has vigorously attacked the local option amendment now pending in the legislature and ex- pressed himself in favor of a tax on liquor of one thousand dollars per gallon,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
WOMEN RIOT
 IN HAMBURG

London, Feb. 28-The regulations promulgated in Hamburg, restrict, ing the use of butter, resulted in Q popular protest from the women of that city, which assumed the pro portiOns of an uprising. Severe masures were taken by the police to suppress the populace and the trouble was nipped in the bud,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23

 POSTAL SERVICE

Washington, Feb. 28-The post master general has advised the Un- tied States Chamber of Commerce that additional postal service had been authorized for the interior of Alaska. The details have not yet been completed and will be an- nOunCed later.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23

Copenhagen, Feb. 23-Adyices have been received here which would indicate that Japan has at last entered the arena of warfare and intends to throw the weight of her metal to the side of the Al lies. It Is reported that her bat tie fleet has arrived iu the Med
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
JAPANESE FLEET Al SCENE OF
 ACTION IN MEDITERRANEAN

iterranean sea and is prepared to
 take an active part in affairs there. Except that they may be able to provide Q small force of men to aid the Allies at Saloniki, it is doubtful as to what the value
 Of their services can be at this time.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
JAP STEAMER
 STRIKES REEF

Kobe, Feb. 23-The Trans-Pacific steamer Tenyo Maru of the Jap anese line, loaded with passengers is reported to have struck on reef and sustained Injuries of @ minor nature. No loss of life occurred.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
FIGHT STARTS ON
 WATER POWER

Washington, Fob, 28-The senate conselyatiOnists have begun a de- termiued fight tc amend the Shields bill and strengthen the provisions for water power develop ment of navigable streams by pri- yaLe capital.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
IN BIG
 PACKING PLANTS

Sioux City, Feb. 23-A general strike has been declared in all the plants of the Cudahy-Armour packing company.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
HAVING
 GOOD TRIP

L. H. Iohnstone, acting charge d'affairs in the local c. P. R. of flee, is iR receipt of a letter from E. F. W. LoWle, our c. P. R, local and district agent, who arrived in Seattle on the Str. Jefferson on
 the 17th inst. MT. Lowle writes that he had a very successful trip through all southeastern Alaska towns in the interest of his con-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
SNEAMER
 STRIKES MINE

Rotterdam, Feb. 23-TOday the Dutch steamer La Flandere struck a mine and was sunk. The steam CT is @ complete loss and a con- siderable loss of life is reported,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
SAFETY 0F AMERICAN CITIZENS
 CONSIDERED BY PRESIDENT

Washington Feb 28 merchantmen. The presidents at President question that mept today announcing that he Op posed resolution now pending the responsibility fore congress- warning own ae would citizens not armed intent the resolution
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23
GERMANS GAIN IN ALSAGEE:-
 VIOLENT ASSAULT IN FLANDERS

On the lines of the Allies in three different places on the battle front in Flanders is now going on. It Is believed here btat this is the last grea4 effort of the Germans to break through and force a Conclu- sion on the Western front.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23

Berlin, Feb 23-It is reported from the Alsatian front that con- siderable gains were made in up per Alsace.
 Paris, Feb. 23-A furious assault
The daily Alaskan., 1916-02-23

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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
MANY TONS Of BALLOTS
USED IN CH|CAG0
THE WINDY CITY EXPECTS TO
POLL THE LARGEST VOTE
IN ITS HISORY.
All Lines Of Ialsor We're Mt the Vot.
ing Places When the Polls
Openesl--Women Late
Turning Out.

CHICAGO, Nov. 7.--One hundred
and seventy-five tons of ballots will
be used by the voters here today.
With registration of $685. Chi
cago expected to poll the largest vote
OF any city in the united States. Ex-
perts estimated that at least 80 per
cent OF the voters would turn out.
The voting is slow because OF the
long ballot and the extra ballots con-
tanning bonding and tax propositions.
All lines of labor were at the yot-
ing places when the polls opened at
g O'Clock this morning. Women
voters were not very much In evil
dence at an early hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
IitLLOTING IN THE MILITARY
CAMPS SHOWS REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATE ~ FANORITE.
FEW STATES VOTING
The Guartismen From Only Few
States Are Permitted Ia Vote
While Doing Duty on the
Mexican Border.

Ell PASO. Texas, Nov. Tn the
militia camps stretched along the
Mexican border thousands of Nation
al Guardsmen are today casting their
ballots for president while Other
Thousands are losing their suffrage
because their home states failed TO
pass laws covering this contingency.
Ten thousand militiamen of Penn
sy syivania. South Carolina and Massa-
chusetts lined up before the tents OF
their commanding officers in this
district today to vote. Special com
missioners delegated by the govern
ors are in charge of the election.
Early this afternoon the polls
we're closed and the result wired to
the respective state capitals.
The guardsmen of Michigan, Ohio.
Kentucky. Georgia, North Carolina
and New Mexico In this district lose
their suffrage because of doing duty
on the border.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
REPULSE THE GERMANS AT A
NUMBER OF POINTS IN LAST
NIGHTS FIGHTING.
NOT MUCH ACTIVITY
Infantry Fighting ON the Somme
Died Down Late Yesterday.
Heavy Cannonading Was
Continued.

LONDON, Nov. THE past TWEEN
ty-four houre was marked by contin-
ued activity on all fronts, with Sc
we're fighting at some points. The
allied armies at all but one or two
points developed what appears to be
gratifying success.
Though the infantry action on
the wetern front died down late yes
terday. there was heavy cannon
aiding.
The English night report mention
cd especially heavy shelling of the
British front. The Germans appear
to have consolidated the ground re-
gained in the region of Butte de
Warlencourt where they drove the
British from the trenches.
The Rumanians have apparently
failed to retrieve their defeat in the
+ redeal region where the Austro-
Germans captured Laomu Height,
but they appear to maintain the posi-
tions won in the Dobrudja region
where they drove the enemy out of
three villages. ~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
FIRST TOWN IN COUNTRY
ANNOUNCES ITS RETURNS

PITTSFIELD, Mass, Nov. e.
New Ashford, the smallest town In
the state. fourteen miles north Of
here in Brookshire county. was the
first town in the United states to
announce election returns.
Out OF Twenty-Five registered vo.
ters, twenty three went To- the polls
and made known their choice for
president as follows:
For Hughes f6. for Wilson Z.
In 1912 New Ashford's vote for
president was Taft :, Roosevelt g.
Wilson 4.
For the first time In the history OF
the town New Ashford seiectmen
opened the polls mt 6 "A. IN. and closed
them al 10 a. III.
New Ashford is town OF O2 In
habitants and the voters were round
ell up by Pittsfield newspaper men
in automobiles.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
INDICATIONS ARE THAT GREAT
ESr NUMBER OF VOTES ON
RECORD WILL nE CAST.
WEATHER IS IDEAL
First Reports Showed That the
Great silent Vote Was Regis-
tcring Its Choice Early.
In the Day.

NEW YORK. Nov 7.---AmerIca is
casting a record vote for president
today. There was an unusually
heavy run OF early voting. accord
Ing to all indications.
Reports gathered by the United
Press from all parts Of the country
showed that the vote up to noon
was the heaviest ever before report
cd for the same length OF time--r
In many instances aggregating an
much as half tho total registration.
Ideal weather in almost every state
aided in bringing out the voters.
In the pivotal states OF New York.
Illinois. Indiana and Ohio the be-
fore noon run at the polls showed
that the silent VOTE OH whose
word ut the polls depends the elec-
tion, probably. was speaking very
loudly.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
GRAWs UNlUCKy NUMBER
JUDGE HUGHES BALLOT WAS
MARKED NUMBER THIRTEEN.
VOTED EARLY.

NEW YORK, November r.
Charles e. Hughes cast his vote al
1905 O'Clock in small laundry at
I716 East Eighth avenue, almost di-
lrectly back of the hotel where he
made his headquarters during his
campaign His ballot was No. 13.
When his attention was called to
this the republican candidate said
I"13" was his lucky number, "and ]
was born on Friday, too" he added
Mr. Hughes went 20 .he polls be-
fore breakfast. When he saw the
weather conditions indicating clear,
cool day; he remarked: 1T looks
like a good republican day"
The nominee was accompanied on
the walk from the hotel to the laun-
dry by Major F. S. Crossett and sew
eral of the attendants at his person
al headquarters. He was at once rec
ognized by the few persons in the
streets at that hour, who shouted
greetings to him. A small crowd,
among whom were several newspa-
per photographers, greeted him as
he entered the voting place. After
voting he paused in the doorway a
moment fer the benefit of the camera
men. Two extra policemen were on
guard in addition to the two requir-
ed by law.
AS the candidate left the polling
place the onlookers were startled by
the noise of a taxicab backfiring
Half dozen policemen jumped in
the direction of the disturbance; but
stopped when Mr.. Hughes smilingly
pointed to the heavy smoke hanging
behind the stalled automobile.
Mr.. Hughes was handed his bal
lot at 1903 O'Clock. When he emerg-
ed from the booth he handed the
marked ballots to the inspector, hav-
ing taken exactly two minutes to re-
fcord his choice. He walked back to
his hotel accompanied by the crowd
and went at once to his rooms. he
expected to pass the day quietly al
the hotel.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
SOUTH DAKOTA MILITIA
GIVES HUGHES MAJORITY

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Nov 7.---
The National Guardsmen stationed
il the lower Rio Grande valley ap-
rarently favor Hughes for president,
according to figures obtained here
today.
The Fourth South Dakota infantry
stationed at San Benito have mail
ed their ballots. The number OF
rlen voting was not given out but II
Is said they favored Hughes by about
six to one.
Troop A of the Kansas cavalry
stationed at Donna cast twenty-five
ballots 20 for Heghes and 2 for
Wilson.
The North Dakota regiment sta
toned at Llano Grande mailed their
ballots under seal. The straw vote
OF one company. however, gave
Hughes 22 and Wilson s.
Several hundred Virginia militia
men are voting by mail and they are
expected to vote almost solidly for
Wilson. Other militiamen to be
heard from are the New York, Iowa
and Minnesota contingents. The
mail ballots of the Minnesotans ar
rived at Llano Grande only yester-
day
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
.TWO CITIES CONTEND
FOR NEXT CONVENTION
THE 1917 MEETING OF DAUGH-
TIERS MAY GO TO ASHEvILLE
OR BIRMINGHAM.
Mrs. Odcnhein Expected to BE Re
tanned as President With
out Opposition.

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 1.-THE
next general convention of the Uni
ted Daughters OF the Confederacy
will probably go to Asheville, North
Carolina, or Birmingham, Alabama.
These were the only two cities bid
ding when the convention opened
today.
Mrs. Cordelia Poyell Odenheimer
of Washington, president-general, Is
understood to have no OPPOSITION for
reelection. Mrs. S. f. +. Rose of West
Point. Miss, is expected to be
elected historian-general to succeed
Miss Mildred Rutherford of Athens
Ca, without opposition.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
THE PRESIDENT MOTORIZED To
PRINCETON To CAST
HIS BALLOT.
GIVEN AN OVATION
Iiig Crowds Chccred the Chief Exec
utivc As He Passed Through
the Streets--Voted the
Straight Ticket.

PRINCETON. N. j.. Nov. lit re-
|qnired sixteen men. three automo-
blles. four hours and fifty-four gal
Ions OF gasoline to deliver President
Wilson to vote for himself here
today.
The president. with his body
guard OF secret service men and
ratinue of newspaper correspond
ents. made the trip from Shadow
Lawn early this morning, and al
though it was only . o'clock when
the president reached the polling
place he was the fiftieth voter. The
voting booth was in fire engine
house.
The president'scarriv was quick
ly learned by the residents and a
big crowd gathered in the streets to
cheer him. He was given an ova-
ton by Princeton students in pass
ing through the streets OF the city.
President Wilson relieved his bal
lot from X. H. Rose, a republican
election official. Emerging from the
booth after voting the straight dem
ocratic state ticket the president
shook hands with the election officials
and took several OF them out to intro
duce them TO Mrs Wilson. who
waited in the White House auto out
side.
The party left Immediately for
Shadow Lawn
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
FORT WORTH HOLDING
CITY PRIMARY ELECTION.

FORT WORTH, Texas. Nov. -
The city primary election. as we'll
us the general presidential election,
is being held here today. The poll
ing places are identical. so that
voters are required to make. only a
single trip to cast both votes.
A mayor and city commission will
tc elected.
w. d. Davis and Robert w. Harri-
Fon are opposition candidates for
mayor, the present incumbent, w.
II. Tyra not bing a candidate for
reelection.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
.TODAYs ELECTION IS
PASSING OFF QUIETLY
VOTERS ARE BALLOTING WITH
OUT MUCH ADO AND AWAIT
ING THE RESULT.
Interest VIII he Manifested Early
Tonight When Returns Begin
to Come in from
Other States.

Election day is passing off very
quietly in Waxahachie today, in fact
little interest is manifested because
OF the certainty OF a Wilson majori-
ty. However. quite a large vote is
being J,olled. Interest will quicken
tonight at o'clock when returns
begin to come in from this and 9TH
er states. Arrangements have been
made to bulletin the returns across
from the city hall.
In addition to the bulletins the
Texas Light q Power company will
signal the results as stated else
where. The result of the nationa
election is awaited with interest.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
urxr VOTE Is THE GREAT
'al anl,srRgIyG FACTOR WITH
oo,rrICAL MANAGERS.
IN DOUBT
.,s Of the Two Big Parties
10 Not Been Able to
r,.rre Where silent Vote Is
Going In This Election.
,n DERRY ARNOLD.

yrw YORK, Nov. The flood
s,,lots which will sweep either
.,;ent Wilson or Judge Hughes
. no presidential chair on March
kan rising at an early hour to-
While publicly the sponsors for
roophlican and democratic or
n,intions declare every confidence
,be voting, privately they are
,.,v much at sea. In no previous
.s,,ion has there been such a COM
,,,s lack of indications of which
!, The straws blow. The silent
49,, has been more silent than
sr before. Since the campaign
asnsd about August 10 there have
s,s half dozen different trends
i public sentiment overlapping the
Bas.
Today both sides are claiming the
.fantage of such a current. The
rost unusual eleventh hour develop
srt in connection with the elect
tin vas in the betting. Wall street
rides itself on having always pick
4 the winner. Up until midnight
b. odds favored Hughes but today
ts opened with less advantage to
III republican nominee-being al
ma even money. More republican
/ esh vas in evidence than democratic
rsney. 1t is estimated that at least
aen million dollars will change
| Asnis on the verdict of the voting
pdsy- probably the largest sum
Ger vagered in a ppresidential cleo
|tl
Il the odds we're slightly in favor
4 Hughes messages from certain
aAyest cities indicated complete
agsrsal. In Cleveland, election
sttng commissioners here say, Will
~ rules the fayorite.
The American people may get the
ait complete city returns from two
Y three small hamlets in Massachu-
Kits, which have had the proud dis
aAdion Of being the first to an
alnee their returns in a half dozen
FERROUS elections.
u the pivotal state of New York
ne ilrst returns are expected from
Aaalo where election machines are
aPected to give the result imme-
a4lely after the polls close at 5
itek.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
AMERICAS 10Th GENERAL
ELECTION.

. To be elected: A president, 4
= vice president, thirty-three Uni I
. ted States senators, 435 repre- 4
. sentatives, thirty-five governors 4
. and complete tickets in nearly
= every state in the union.
. State issues to be decided:
. Prohibition IN Idaho, Michigan,
= Montana. Nebraska, South Da- 4
. kota. Maryland, Arkansas and 4
= California.
. Abolition of capital punish 4
. ment is sought in Arizona.
. Political managers claims: 4
. Democratic National Chair 4
= man decentralization will
. have 364 votes in the lectoral
. college cess necessary to
= choice).
. Republican National Commit
. teeman Wilcox-Hughe will I
. have a plurality of 100 electoral
- votes.
- Secretary Tumulty-Wilson
. will have 3S7 electoral votes.
- Acknowledged pivotal states:
= New York, Illinois, Ohio, lndi-
. ana.
. States whore women vote:
. Wyoming, Colorado, Utah. Ida
= no, Washington. California. Ari-
. zona, Kansas. Oregon. Nevada,
= Montana, Illinois.
. In the six last named states
. women voters will exercise their
. franchise for the first time.
. Women candidates for repre-
= sentatives in congress: Miss
. Jeanette Rankin of Montana,
. republican: Mrs. Josephine Fer
. nald of California, democrat.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-11-07
BRITISH CLAIM TWO GERMAN
DREAONAUCHTs WERE Hi
W.ARSHIPS WERE 1oRPEINpED II
BRITISH SUBS q "fNG
OFF DANISH COAST.

LONDON, November 1.-Furi ef
reports from British submarines c.
Grating off the Danish coast elaiil
that hits we're scored on two German
readnoughts OF the Kaiser class,
the admiralty annculced today. Ihe
renort of the admina yesterday
said submarine his a dreadnought
with a torpedo but the damage was
not known.