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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
GENEVA. Mar. /

Fighting around Nerdun is now taking
place under conditions similar to those
which prevailed i'm West Flanders when
the French and Belgians cut the dikes
and flooded the lowlands. Warm weather
has melted the SHOWS and floods in the
Meuse and Orne Rivers and their tribu-
taries have caused nundatlons of the
low-lying country. In some places the
soldiers have fought standing in water
and have been compelled to remain in
trenches that were flooded, Artillery duels
are taking place across these waste
stretches Of water. Many wounded have
been drowned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
w. E. Firth's Home Robbed

William j.. Firth, head of the safety
engineering department of the Midvale
Steel Company, reported to the police to-
day that thieves broke into his home al
523 Hansberry street Germantown, while
nobody was in the house last night and
took jewelry valued at $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Pancake, Pioneer Trainman, Dead

HARRISBURG, March ALFRED A.
Pancake, who ran the first locomotive
over the Pennsylvania Railroad between
Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, died here to-
day, in his S7th year, He also ran the
first train through the Gallitzin tunnel
in the Alleghenies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
LIQUOR Ad Bill Passed

JACKSON, Miss March 1.-The AIissIs-
sippi Senate late yesterday passed the
House bill which would bar liquor ad-
vertising from the State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

When William
Allen w hite
writes a small
town story you
can't afford to
miss a line of it. So
wh en- you know
that the 3-part serial,
"The One a Phar-
isee," a big story of
a small town, starts
this week you see why
you should get at once
the current number of
CollieSIri';Sls Frs
the NATIONAL WEEKLY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
wnl Lecture On UtOpias

faaEaca J. Bridses, leader Of the Chicago
Biblical soalety. Wiu lectura On Utopia.
oId ana New toaixht u the Central
- al Auditorium. uHder the
s Tie CnlFeaity Extension so-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
ALLIES SHELL FOE
ON SEVERAL FRONTS

Continued from Page One
out a bombardment which was apparent
" in retaliation for German gains, and
to cover their own disappointments. on
the other hand, in the region of the User
Din west Flanders), in Champagne, and
between the Meuse and Moselle rivers the
woevre dstrict). it seems that they were
endeavoring to damage our works. How
ever, they failed to achieve this object.
"An English biplane was forced down
near Mcnin (southeast of Ypres) and the
occupants made prisoners.
1.-TWO French biplanes were also brought
down. one near Vezaponn, northwest of
Scissors, and the other west OF Sossons.
The occupants of the first We're made pris-
oners, but the occupants of the second
were dead.
"One or our neroplanes brought to
standstill a military transport on the
Besanson-Jussey road with bombs, ana
then brought the transport men under the
fire of its machine gun"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
WILD SCENE In THEATRE.

Wild scenes took place in a Derby
shire theatre when a bomb fell on the
roof, and rolled off, burning, into the
road below. The roof quite perceptibly
swayed inwards, and utter panic would
have resulted had not the artists and
the manager laughed and joked and
reasoned with the audience. They in
sisted that the national anthem be sung,
and the audience, huddled in various
corners of the building, sang with falter-
ing voices which scarcely could be heard
above the detonatlon of the bombs.
Scattered all over England there are
ruined homes and new-made graves. But
though the Zeppelins have filled many
graves. they have also filled thousands
of khaki uniforms. and Lord
Kitcheners repeated calls for recruits
have never been more potent than this
terrible menace from the heavens
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

PARIS, Nafcn ].
The Germans are gathering strength
for a new and vigorous onslaught in the
Verdun offensive. This afternoons War
Office bulletin reports heavy lombard
ment west of Pont -au Mousson, "of the
enemy's second and third lines. where his
forces appear to be preparing for activ-
ity"
Meanwhile military activity both to the
north of Nerdun and to the east in the
Woevre region is confined chiefly to ar
tillery engagements during the night, ac-
cordng to the Communque from the War
Office.
The text of the communique follows:
'In the region to the north of Verdun
as well as in the WOevre no important
developments were reported during the
night. There was an intermittent bonn
bardment at different points on our front
Between Regnleville and Remenauville.
west of Pont-au.M Mousesin, we bombarded
the second and third lines of the enemy
where his forces appeared to be preparing
for activity
"In Alsace our batteries were active In
shclling the communication lines of the
enemy in the region of Carnay, in the
Thur Valley.
"One of our biplanes attacked an enemy
aeroplane, which fell at La Bassee on the
German trenches and caught fire as it
reached the ground"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
BETTY HANSEN.

The incomparable queen of emotion al acting backed by an aH-star caste, Stuart Holmes and Clarie Whitney, is given an opportunity to display her wonderful talents in this William Fox production "should a Mother Tell" A thrilling story of mans greed for money and the misery it brings. You are held spenbound from one scene to another as the cruel struggle rages in this mother breast as she stands
 between the love for her child and her duty to her husband.
 This is a picture children cannot un-
 derst; nd and just as well they do not tsee. 10 children will be admitted ex cept with their parents. A comedy
 will follow this feature and send you away with a smile. (adv.]
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
A DIs 7lNGUISHED
 VISITOR IN TOWN

Mrs. Ella A. Boole, Ph. D.. Vice President-at-large Of the National Wo- mans Christian Temperance Union, arrived ( rly this morning on the Alaska.
 Mrs. Boole is also President of the allied forces for civic and moral bet terment n the State Of New York; Chairmar oI tHa Temperance Com mitree i. se N York City Feder- ation of :. .----- 5 Clubs. member of the Woman's Press Club of New York City. a member of the D. A. R.. and was for g number of years Secretary of the Woman's Board Of Home Ms sions for the Presbyterian church
 Mrs. Boole is accompanied by her daughter Miss Florence Boole, who Is teacher Of English in the Manua Training High School Of Brooklyn, \ Y. They win go as far as Anchorage stopping en route at the prinicpa coast towns.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
STRANGE ANIMAL IS CAPTURED

SAN JOSE. July 15. V A strange freak of nature which some believe to be young alligator and others say cannot be classified under that head, has been captured in Soap Lake, near Gilroy, this county. by Leland B. Holloway When handled or other wise aroused the thing emits a sound m, , 5s-4~-.- f7v5 a ef S'f't'
 tween a bark and a grunt. Holloway will take the freak to the University of California, where he will ask that an attempt be made to classify it. It is thought to be a hybrid originating in a cross between an alligator and
 some other animal The old alligator is believed to have been discarded by some passing circus.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
HELPS U. s. GET
 READY-MADE GUNS
WERE READY FOR SHIPMENT eUTscLAIM ON CONTRACT WAS
 RELlNouisHED.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The war department has awarded a contract for 250 Lewis machine guns to the Savage Arms company, of Utica, N H. The guns which will cost approximate ly 5000 each, are to be delivered at a place to be designated soon by the department.
 It is stated that immediate delivery of this number of guns will be possible for the reason that they were manu- factured for the British army and are ready for shipment, but that Eng land released her claim provided in the contract in order to favor the United States.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
SPAIN IS AGAIN
 ON THE FENCE
STRICT CENSORSHIP IS ORDERED AND GRAVE DEVELOPMENT
 IS EXPECTED.

MADRID. July 15.-A military cen sorship was pat in force yesterday that is being strictly enforced on all press dispatches. Officials here want the pabHc to believe this to be due to the strike. but military experts are inclined to believe that the censorship is the Erst step taken to prevent the spread 5f the prevailing apprehension that tIe country must enter the war.
 One C. the officials is reported to have sad that some developments were pc ding that are causing grave fear, al may force the country to take a | sition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
l. ". WIS THREATEN
 PEOPLE OF KANSAS
OVER TWELVE HUNDRED HAVE ASSEMBLED AND ARE MENAc-
 ING THE TOWN.

SALIVA, Kan, July 15.-A dozen or more Iawless mobs estimated to be composed of over twelve hundred are assembled in the fields and on the railroad track around Wakeeny, about no miles from here, and have threat ened the town. An appeal for help has been made to the governor, but with the State guard on the Mexican border, or on the way, the executive answered that he was powerless. Far mers and residents of the town have joined and are arming themselves to resist any raids made by those mobs They are said to be all l. W. W's and have refused to work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
DEPUTY KILLS LONGSHOREMAN
GlARD FIRES WHEN SEVERAL MEN ADVANCED
 TOWARD HIM IN THREATENING MANNER.

SEATTLE, July 15.-A telephone message from Tacoma early this ing told of the killing of ongshoreman by one G M special guards appointed patrol the waterfront The mes sage deputy fired at several men who were advancing him threatening manner and that he ordered them to stop where they This his companions the g nal to advance despite the command to halt and they started to- wards the guard The died before he reached the hospital
 The guard arrested and lodged in jail pending further development
 Later it reported that the excitement ran high for while all along the The whole police force and special deputies rushed the gathered here and there in groups It was fared general riot would result
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
TAKE
 FIRM POSITIONS
AT VERDUN, THE FRENCH HAVE TAKEN THE OF
 FENSlvE AGAINST THE ENEMY.

LONDON July 15Eary yesterday after the briefest pre- minay bombardmen the British armies the Somme swept everything their advance and captured several important Ger positions making hundreds prisoners the report The correspondent says trenches found half full dead adds W is undeniabe that the Germans fight ing with tenacity and yaor here
 At Verun dispatches say that the French have taken the offensive with apparent determination to make sorie
 It today that the Belgian artillery preparing for action military experts believe is the prelude to gerera, advance the coast to Zurchaun.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
THE DEUTSCHLAND
 IS LOADING RUBBER
GUARDS ARE INCREASED AND ALL THE PRECAUTIONS POS
 SlBLE TAKEN.

BALTIMORE, July 15. - The Ger man submarine Deutschland is being loaded as fast as the crew can load t. The guards have been increased and every precaution has been taken 10 insure it's safety from plotters. It's load will be made up of rubber, prin- cipally. None but federal officials are allowed on board. Its original crew is handling all the freight.
 It is said that she may slip out of the harbor within the next few days. the exact time, however, is not known.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
GERMAN OFFICER HELD
 AT BORDER AS PLoTTER

NOGALES. July 15.-A man giving his name as Richard Sehweibs, who claims to have formerly been an off cer in the German army, has been un- der detsqtjoFRs ltj FRsaf fiRgqs fgs ytasty Wednesday ileSsic eSsichWetbs was seized as he was about to cross the line into Mexico it is charged, with the avowed inten- tion of joining the Mexican army Special agents are investigating his case It is believed, however, that there is no way of holding him.
 Schweibs is said to have asserted that he desired to join the Mexican army so that, in event of a break with 1 the United States, he could help in terfere with the export of munitions from the United States to Europe.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
REPLACEMENT OF
 TROOPS RUSHED
GENERAL ORDER WAS SENT TO PREPARE FOR A LONG
 STAY.

BOQUILLAS, Tex, July 15.-A gen, eral order for the realignment of troops for border protection was re ceived here today This order is said to be due to the various reports re ceived here the last few days of the possible raids that the bandits have been planning in the Big Bend coun- try.
 The troops will be divided into regi- ments and permanent camps establish ed within easy reach of one another and sentries will be kept all along the line. With the daily arrival of troops the inhabitants are gaining confidence and things are moving pleasantly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
CONGRESS NOT LIKELY TO
 QUIT BEFORE SEPTEMBER

WASHINGTON, July 15. = While the house may be said to have com pleted the work planned by the ad- ministration the senate is reported to be far from being ready to adjourn It is the opinion of several members of that body that congress will not be able to adjourn before September
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
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:. FOUR ASSAULTS. BY i: ..- GERMANS REFUSED i:

:. PARIS. July 15.wWith all the < .:. energy at their command, the <
 :: Germans made four separate as- : :. saults on the French position on : .:. the Somme last evening. Each < :. assault was repulsed with ter :: :. rible losses. The sast one gave <
 < the French several prisoners. <
 < The ground is said to have been : < covered with the dead. The :: < French report heavy casualties <
 :. also. :. (. ::
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS.
NORTIIBOUND.

NOIb 1 lIIDOO4ND.
 The Princess Sophia arrived in port early last evening and left about ten o'clock for Skagway.
 Tie Alaska came ill little after twelve with 20 tons of freight for Ket- chikan and the following passengers: l7sIIr- and Mrs. D. s. -Sparhawk and son. and s second class passengers, 21 of whom were roundtrippers.
 Passengers leaving from here for the west were Mrs. R. Leighton, Mrs. l. Grachio, Mrs. Biglow Thelma Go- well, Mrs. Rosean, D. L. Reenfild, H. W. Webber and MT. and Mrs. Burke.
 SOUTHBOUND.
 The Princess Charlotte came in this morning and left about nine o'clock for the south with the follow ing passengers from here: Chas H. Black. for Seattle; H. Bell-Irving and daughter for Vancouver, B. C.; Harry Stewart and wife, R. N. Anderson and w. II. Dickson for Prince Rupert.
 The Princess Alice is due here northbound Monday morning with the sophfa southbound Wednesday morn ing.
 The Prince George southbound Sun day evening.
 The City of Seattle tomorrow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
RUSSIA IS THREATENING
 ROUMANIAN OFFICIALS
Wants Her to Drop Her Idea of Neu-
 traiity And Fight For Allies.

BUCHAREST, July 15.-Russia is again assuming a threatening attitude toward Roumania and will probably once more demand that the kingdom give up its neutrality and enter the war on the side of the allies.
 The Russian minister has requested detailed information about the treat ies concluded by the Roumanian gov ernment with the Central Powers and Bulgaria. In making his request he hinted that Russia might feel compel led to take drastic measures if the alleged commercial treaties contained military agreement.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
COLLIER HECTOR IS
 NOW ATOTAL WRECK
THE CREW REPORTS NARROW ESCAPE OFF THE SOUTH
 CAROLINA. COAST.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The navy department was informed this morn ing that the naval collier Hector was wrecked off the south Carolina coast yesterday The crew, says the re- port, had a narrow escape from death and only by hard work did the men manage to land.
 The vessel will be a complete loss, according to the meager reports at hand.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
2t,ooo,ooo IN UNITED STATES ABLE TO BE SOLDIERS.

.:. WASHINGTON, July 15 .. z: There are 21,e0o,0o0 able bodied -:. :. men in the United States be- < :. tween the ages Of IS and 45. ac- z :. cording to a special report by < :. the census bureau and consti- < z. tute the nations resources in men < :. of military fitnes6 This num- < :. Der can be increased materially .:' :. in time of necessity < :. ::
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
FORM G. 0. P. WHlsKER CLUB.

FORT DODGE, July 15.-A repub- lican club has been. formed in Fort Dodge. Besides the necessity of be ing a staunch Republican, tlIe of a full beard-Hughes style. Ii. l.. Bushby, chief justice of Wahkonsa township, is the originator of the club He declared that already twenty-five men have promised to meet the re quirements.
 Only the Hughes type will be ac caDted.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
1.-THE GIRL HE LEFT BEHIND
 HiM.V

MACON, Ga, July 15.-Not wishing to play the role of she girl he left behind him. Mrs. P. II. Simmons, who was married to Private Simmons an hour before his troops marched, bob bed her hair. squeezed into khakai and joined the regiment Her disguise was soon discover n. however, and she was left behind
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
TWELVE THOUSAND FISH FOR
 cANNERY.

The Pure Food cannery received twelve thousand fish this morning. This is the largest amount received at one time this season thus far. It is expected now that the run is on. and all canneries will be kept going fnll capacity.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
HUGHES WILL OPEN CAMPAIGN
 SHORTLY.

NEW YORK. July l5.-At the re- publican headquarters this morning, it was announced that Justice Hughes would open the fall campaign August 7th He is said to have planned trip to the Pacific coast and visit every city, before returning to his home State.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15

SEATTLE, July 15.-The steamer Jefferson sailed yesterday afternoon for the north with Mrs, E. Carlson and MT Wm. Miland, for Ketchikan.
 The steamer Spokane left few hours later with j. J. Daly and Mrs. M Burk as passengers for Ketchi- kan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
WELCOME TO OUR CITY "JuNloR'

George Drake. jr., who spent six months of last year in Ketchikan ar rived on the Farragut this afternoon for a visit with his grandparents, MT and Mrs c. H. Field Junior has many friends here who will be glad to welcome him and the youthful will take on a new set of ambition" with his coming.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
 REPORTED INCREASING

NEW YORK, July 15.-The infan- tile paralysis epidemic is not decreas- ing according to a report of the health officers, despite the drop in the tenn perature.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

:: Please take notice that we are < :. obliged to make charge of ::
 :. per cent discount on Canadian :: :. Currency and items drawn on .. :. Canadian points. ot . :. MINERS AND MERCHANTS : :. BANK OF KETCHIKAN. : ..
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
JAS. HAY NOMINATED.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-President Wilson today sent the name ot Jas. Hay, of Virginia, to the senate as his nominee for the United States court of claims.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
REECE MUST EXPEL
 TEUT0NIC DIPLOMATS
The Allies Demand That The Pass
 ports be Given The Ministers.

ports E& GANEtl ' iEC 1fttaiSANi @s
 VIENNA, July 15.-The Athens cor respondent Of the Fremdenblatt re ports that the Greek government has been informed by the ministers of the allies that it will have to break off all diplomatic relations with the Cen traI Powers, Bulgaria and Turkey. It is expected that King Constantine will be compelled to hand the German, Austro-Hungarian, Bulgarian and Turkish ministers the;r passports in the next two or three weeks and also the expulsion of all consular officers of the enemies of the Entente.
 The expected step in ordinary cir eumstances would amount to declar- ation of war, but it will be ignored by the Central Powers, because the King is acting under duress.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
GREEK CHATEAU IS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

ATHENS, July 15. = Despite the army of fire fighters, the royal chat eau at Tatoi, near here was destroy ed last evening with the loss of sev- eral lives.
 Piano and baby buggy Tor sale III auire this office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
AUSTRIAN RULERS ILLNESS
 ALARMING.

ZURICH. July 15 Emperor Franz Joseph's illness is alarming his at tendants it was announced today, and specialists have been sent for.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15

In France all medical prescriptions are written in the language of the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
c. S. HuegELL IN TOWN.

c. s. HubbelL civil engineer who has been at Dolomi for the last ten days came to town last evening and will leave shortly for WrangeH From there he purposes going as far as Knik. on the Cook inlet; his former stamping ground. He is registered at the Stedman.
 II. ". webber, of Hollis, left this morning on the Alaska for a brief business visit to Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-15
STEAMERS COMING.

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-07

II the old city ordinances anywhere
call for curfew law. these twilight
quently when the custer law goes int O
effect.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-07
BELMONT RESULTS

First race-six furlongs-White Hac-
kic. rs j. McTaggarD,t to 5. to 3,
out: arst; Miss Puzzle. nc, McDerr-
mott. to ., even, . to %. second:
Mrs. Henry. 100 (Garner), to l. Z
TO ;. 3 to 5, third. Time. l:12 3-5.
Daddys Choice, Hidden star. Lauhit.
Indian Chant and Friar Nought also
ran.
Second-mile and a quarter-Sara-
toGa: 10 tHaynes), 4 to 5. out. first:
Pandean. lo7 U,yke). to 5: out, sec
ond Little Nearer, l12 tFairbrotherl,
. TO 10. out, third. Time, 2:07. Dain-
gerfeld also ran.
Third-one mile-Sharpshooter 112
Davics). > to .. 4 to s. TO S. first
Mustard, lo2 a.. McTaggartl, s to /.
, TO /. 6 to s. second: Roly. IL
GIaynes). IL TO S. even, to .. third.
Time. :3925 Gamer. Tarar and
Eagle also ran.
Fourth-one mile-Spur. 11s Lof-
tus), 5 to .. to 5, / to 4. first;
Churchill. 11S (Keogh). to 1, 9 to l ,
to ., second: Friar- Rock. 11s
Time. ]: 3S 2-5. Chcle and Gillies also
Fifth-about two miles-Mo, 1873
Dixon Park. la tH. wiiliamsJ. S to
/, 2 to 1. even. second; Syosette, 147
Of. Williams), 10 TO 5, even. to 2,
third. Time, All. Abdon, Racebrook.
Repentant; Archdale. Sorrento, Worst
dale. Rusila and Aberfeldy also ran.
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LOUISVILLE RESULTS

e nrs! afsn s2sd 5ur ssss ss,a
$40. second; Al N. Dick ;dea '"if ia Con Con
nolly). So, third. Time, O3 2-5. FL
Rey and Piaraetus also ran.
Second--siN furlonGs--Droll. 162
(Rrown), $l7ao. $50, out. first: King
CORN II! CShillnG), $3.50. out Sec
ond; Bonanza. III (Stirling), out, third.
Time. -. Rimero also ran.
Third--ive furlongs-Jack Virgins.
MAY W. los (Marco), 5000. $40
second; Nettie Alcult, l07 (Murphy),
$40. third. Time, :G2 2-5. Pompey,
Miss jasebo. Pas de Chance and Glorins
also ran.
Fourth--milc and seventy yards
$40. first; Marion Goseby. ia Gan.
Connolly, 500, third. Time. 1876 4-5.
Zig. smoke, Rifle Shooter and Floral
mile-solar Star. l2l fAInr.
phy}, $500. $3.50; ss:4o. first; Mary H..
~ nouder). 81. S3.10. second: DIR. Lar
rick, ll2 Connolly, $3.50. third. Time.
l:i2 Jack ODowd, DIR. Carmen and
Notary also ran.
SiXth--mile and seventy yards-Im-
preston l07 (Stirling). S1l.30. $500.
$3.50. first: Intonc. los (Davies), s12S0,
$9.70. second; Getaways. 107 CLoudeD,
$500. third, Time, l:47 rs. Uncle
Jimmie, VirEid Dot, Santo. Clubs and
Grosvcnor also ran.
seventh--.milo and seventy yards