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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
 KILLED IN
 AIR RAID
Frightful Ton of Death Follows the Descent upon zeebrugge of Fifty of the British, Bel giap and French Air Fighters Big Property LOss-Makes Carnage Record.

AMSTERDAM. March 22. - Two hundred were killed and $50 were wounded in the great Allied air raid on Zeebrugge Monday morning according to advices received here today. The property damage is also re- ported to have been nearly $5,- OOO,OO0 dollars. This single raid holds the record for car mage of the present Europeap war. Over fifty British, French and Belgian aeroplanes and air fighters engaged in the raid and took the Germans absolutely off their guard. The attacking craft returned safely.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
ALASKA BRINGING
 LARGE LIST FROM
 SOUTH FOR JUNEAU

SEATTLE, March 22.-The steam. CT Alaska sailed at o'clock this af- ternoon with 26Oi passengers aboard, the majority being for the westward.
 The passengers for Juneau were D. Tolesich. John saFantald Miss Lil- llo Latte. Miss Jennie Jones' John Cochrane, 4. Jamsie and wife, w. c. Baird and wife, F. Bruland. O. Bru- land, Martha Ingelburg, R. Anderson, E. Anderson. W. H Thompson. Miss M. Thompson. Andrew Larson. Adolph Sampson, z. R. Cheney Louise An derson, Mrs. R. G. Wayland, Mrs. J. A. Bone, J. M Farwell, M. Kara dish, John F. Fill, A. Sutherland and William Rugg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
 SUFFERS
 BIG LOSS
British in Official Report Claim that Two Hundred and Twen- ty German Submarines Have Been Captured Since War started-ReasOn for Cessa- ton of Undersea Warfare.

WASHINGTON, March 22.- Two hundred and twenty Ger man submarines have been cap tured by the British since the beginning of the war, accord ing to information received here today from the Admiralty of London. These advices came in a report to the United States Coast Guard service.
 It is believed in diplomatic and other official circles that this statement shows the req son for the cessation of the German submarine warfare. It is believed that many of the British captures are of the large type of under sea craft of which so much was expected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
Steamer Movements
 and Mail Information
Nnm North Bound.

Now North bounu. The Dolphin is due about five O. clock tomorrow morning. Has two days mail
 The Admiral Evans is due to ar rive here at II a. m. tomorrow. She will make Kodiak this trip. Has Q days mail.
 The Curacao is northbound by way of the vest coast.
 The Alaska saised north from Se- attle at 2 o'clock this afternoon. She Is due here at an early hour Sunday.
 Scheduled sallInss
 Tho Spokane is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow night.
 The Princess Sophia is due to sal from Vancouver Saturday night. The Humboldt is due to sail from Seattle tonight.
 The Admiral Farragut is due to sail from Seattle Sunday.
 The Jefferson is due to sail from Seattle March 29th.
 The Alameda Is due to sail from Seattle March sOth.
 South Bound saIIlnss.
 The Northwestern is due south bound tomorrow noon. she sailed south from Valdez at threo o'clock yesterday afternoon Takes mall. The Admiral Watson is due south bound next Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
NOW FORCING THE
 BIG CENTERS

PETROGRAD, March 22 The Russians have defeated the Ger mans during several engagements along the Dvina river. between Dvi- nck and Wilma, according to tho war office announcement today. The Rus siaus have assumed the offensive at many places and are forcing the Germans Co retreat
 In the Caucasian region the Rus sians have thrown their lines sev- eral miles nearer to Trebizond. Sev- erm hard fought battle have result cd and the Turkish troops have been routed.
 It is stated this afternoon that there is @ great massing of Russian troops in southern Poland and an important move is to be made with in the next few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
VILLA spIgs IN ALL TOWNS

DOUGLAS, Arlz., March 22.-ofhe- ials of the de facto Mexican govern ment at Agua Prleta, Sonora, assert that Villa spies Infested practically every American town along the Inter national boundary. Gen. p. Elias Cal lee, military governor of Sonora, has suggested to the American authori- ties here through Lieut.. c. Leftover, the Mexican consul, that tho alleged spies, whom, he says, are known to him, be arrested and interned or sent back into Mexico. In case of the latter ac- tion. Gen. Gales said he was ready to deal stern justice to them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
TEUToNIC SONS PRAISE
 MEN WHO FIGHT WILSON

CHICAGO. March 22.-The Teuton- ic Sons Of America. at Q meeting Of the supreme officials, went on record as approving the senators and repre- .sentatives at Washington who voted against President Wilson on the lat est submarine issue.
 They particularly approved the vote Of Senator Lawrence Y. sherman, who they declared. thinks in the language of Abraham Lincoln. A telegram was sent to Mir sherman, bearing the sig natures of Dr. Ernest Zentsch, su- preme commanders James Crotty, supreme secretary, and Edward Zoer- TOT. supreme lIeutenant commander.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
 HOMELESS
 FROM FIRE

PARIS. Texas. March %. - This city was visited by Q most disas- trous fire last night and today 5000 are homeless. the business section has been wiped out and fully two thirds Of the residential portion is in ruins. A high wind prevailed at the time and flying sparks carried for blocks ignihng buildings in every d. rection, and resulting in hre-hghdng becoming impossible Special relief trains bringing provisions and cloth ing were rushed here today from outside points The loss is estimat- ed at S3,OO0,O0O
 Three arc known Go be dead as the result of the fire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
TAME HORSES MENAcED BY
 WILD NEW MEXICAN HERDS

SANTA FEE. N. M.. March %. - Wild horses have increased to such an extent during the last few years in New Mexico that they are a men ace to the domestic herds, according to a report Of the cattle sanitary board. Many domestic animals have been lost recently through enticement to the wilds and by death resulting from stampedes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SPOKANE CAPITALISTS
 INVESTIGATING COPPER
 PROPERTY COPPER RIVER

SEATTLE. March 22-Aboard the Alaska sailing today is George Fran cis Rowe, who is accompanied by two mining engineers. The three are bound for the head of the Cop per river, in Alaska, to investigate copper property there in behalf of syndicate composed of Spokane capitalists.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
QUEER STUNT OF CYCLONE; CUTS THREE COACHES OUT
 OF A PASSENGER TRAIN

MARION. Ind, March 22.-A cy- clone cut three coaches out of a passenger train bound for Cleveland last night The coaches were liter ally lifted from the train and depos- tied fifteen feet from the rails. No serious injury resulted to any of the passengers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
DEcKHANDs STRIKE ON
 MOSQUITO FLEET-WAeE
 INCREASE IS DEMANDED

SEATTLE. March 22-The strike of deckhands of the Seattle mosquito fleet called at midnight continues to- day. The steamboats are running as usual today there have been no dis orders. The deckhands demand an increase from S5 to S15 9 month, ac- cording to various employments de- handed and also 50 cents an hour overtime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
VILLAS FORCES TAKE CITY-PE0PLE FLEE
HAS GONE--TROOPS
 PURSUE VILLA

GALVESTON, March 22.-That tho oil fields south of TampIco are in tho hands of the villistas who have de- handed ransom of 100000 pesos to prevent the complete destruction of the property, and that rioting in the city of Tuzpan is general, is the substance of dispatches reaching here today.
 It Is also reported that the Ameri' can gunboat Machias has been sent to Tuxpam to take aboard the wom- en and children.
 The dispatches state that Tuxpam and envlrons were taken by the VII la forces ten days ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
ALASKA OPERATOR SUED
 FOR EIGHTY THOUSAND

SEATTLE. March 22.-0. A. cla- sell has commenced suit in the Fed eral court for SSO,OOO against P. O.. Lindblom. the well known Alaska operator, for personal injuries and damages. The specific charge re- gards the performance of the con. tract in connection with the opera ton of the Lucky Three Mine on tho Kobuk river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
AMERICA MUST NOT GO DOWN
 IN ANYTHING

SEATTLE. March 22- Dr. Henry suzzallo of the University of Washing ton, in his inaugural address last night said that "Amerlca's future is safe only In the degree in which the public mind can be put in mood to invest in serviceable men. Such Americans must unite their numbers to achieve the nations strength.
 Americans must think particularly of their country's part in all history that is yet to be made
 For this great nation ot ours to go down in competition in commerce or war, would be the saddest tragedy history could record"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
MALANCOURT IS
 FORWARDED IN
 VERDUN REGION

PARIS, March 22.-No infantry at- tacks were made on the verdun front last night. The war office issued this bulletin this morning.
 This afternoon tho Germans bom- barded Malancourt. using tho heav- fest artillery. Several German air craft participated In the lombard ment.
 There were several artillery ex- changes east of the Mouse this af- ternoon but the firing on both sides lacked intensity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
 RAIDING
 PACIFIC

SAN FRANCISCO. March 22. - News has been received here that two German hips the Bahrenield and the Turpin. which recently es- capped from two South American ports into the open sea, are armed with six-inch guns and are blowing the Pacific as commerce raiders. This information was given out to- day upon the arrival of the steamer Lurline, which arrived from Homo lulu.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
coLE YoUNeER pIEs.

LEES SUMMIT. Mo. March 22.- Cole Younger. one of the famous James Boys gang of highwaymen, died here last night, aged IS years. He was the last Of three brothers captured in connection with the raid on Northneld, Minn. 40 years ago. He served @ quarter of cen. tury in the Minnesota penitentiary before he and his younger brother, Jim Younger. were pardoned. The latter committed suicide in 1902. Bod Younger. another brother, died in the penitentiary in 1889. Cole Younger has been Q law-abIding citi. zen of this city for a dozen years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
German Ship Sunk.

BUCHAREST. Harch %. The Russian warships have sunk the steamship Esperanza. which was fy- ing the German flag. The Esperanza made running fight on the Black Sea but was suddentiy hemmed in. It Is reported that before the vessel sunk. aid was sent from the Russian warships and the great majority Of the passengers were saved and the majority of the crew captured.
 The admiral oi the fleet warned the Esperanza's captain to heave to and place the passengers in life boats for safety but instead the Esperan- ga pu. on full speed and tried to es- cape. Shells flew hot and fast and torpedo finished the deed. The steamer listed slowly and sank, the torpedo not causing Q great explo- sion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
ogrs MANeANEsE SUBSTITUTE

BERLIN, March 21.'- Among the items given out for publication by the Overseas News Agency. is the follow ing:
 "Manganese, which has been com sidered essential in the manufacture of shells, now will be replaced by a new composition made of German ma terials. Some factories are now mak- ing the composition and others are under construction. The new eompo- sition will make Germany independ- ent of the importation of manganese '
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
FoRBlDs WOMEN PATIENTS;
 WIFE DIVORCED BY oocToF

MILWAUKEE. March 22-Dr. Geo. F. Lawrence Of Galesville, Wis, who came to Mil~aukee to practice medl- cine because his wife would not al- low him to have women patients in Galesvine. has obtained 8 divorce here without consent
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
ALLIED MACHINERY

NEW YORK, March %. The Al. lied Machinery Company of America, organized four years ago, to export machine tools, has been sold to the American International Corporation. The company has S2O00oO stock, all of which was owned by the Nation al City Company a subsidiary of the National City Bank. The operations of the machinery company win be greatly expanded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SWISS FEAR FOOD
 SHORTAGE; MAY
 CHARTER STEAMERS

GENEVA. March %. - Fearing a serious shortage of food. the Swiss are now considering the chartering Of O fleet of vessels to bring them food under their own flag: they declare Germany's sea policy will starye them otherwise.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
r-I.stfYI crime AIleoed

ROME. March % - The govern ments of the Allies, it is claimed, have obtained evidence and docu- ments. which will shortly be pub- nshed Co the world. proving that <.u- stria and Bulgaria are guilty of most horrible crimes which will rival the massacres perpetuated in Armenia. It ls announced that the victims will exceed 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
S12,o0o,ooo IN U. 6. sTocKs
 TAKEN OFF DUTCH VESSELS

AMSTERDAM. March Banking circles nero give s1o.o0o.o0O to S12,- 100000 as tho aggregate value of tho American securities and coupons to. ken by the British government from the Dutch steamers Noordam and Rotterdam on outward voyages since the middle Of Jamary
 American purchasers of the securi. ties and coupons. it is said. received empty or partly empty envelopes con taining British official notification that the missing contents would be brought before Q prize court
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
WILL PRESENT A
 ss,ooo,ooo FARM TO
 WESTERN UNIVERSITY

CLEVELAND, March 2s.-ohio c. Barber local match manufacturers will present his SS,OO0,0OO model farm .at Barnerton Ohio, to tho Western Re. serve University for an agricultural Colege.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SHETLAND ISLANDS CLOSED

WASHINGTON. March 22.-British admiralty orders. announced in the State Department dispatches from Con; sui General skinner at London, ex- clude an vessels excepting those call. ing for examination Of belonging to the allied powers from entering any port or harbor or anchoring off any part of the Shetland Isles until fur. lhar notice
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
cAerAIN AsToR 0EcORArE0

LONDON. March 22.-Captain John Jacob Astor. or the First Life Guards. has been awarded the Cheyalier's Cross of the Legion of Honor for gal lanuy Captain John Jacob Astor is the son of William Waldorf Astor. recently made Baron of Hevercastle. Captain Astor was wounded in battle in France in october, 1915.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SUES WEALTHY PEORIA MAN
 FOR STEALING WIPES LOVE

PEORIA, nl., March 22.-J. R. Pane of virdin. IT,. has filed suit against William Newsom, wealthy wholesale coal dealer of this city, for $1O,0O0 damages. alleging Newson alienat- ed his wife's affections.
 A letter dated Peria Feb. 8, address ed to Payne and signed by his wife, Lottie Payne, informs Payne that she is very much In love with Newsom and asks Payne to secure a divorce
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
WILL ACT
 AS CONVOY
 TO- GERMAN

WASHINGTON. March 22.- The cruiser Brooklyn, which sailed from Manila last Thursday, is due to ar- river at Guam today. From that port, it Is understood. she will convoy to San Francisco. the German cruiser Cormorant, which sought refuge there when she was pursued by a Japanese warship several months ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SAYS co.E0s HIVE eolTeE

MADISON. Wis, March 22.- More than 90 per cent of the University of Wisconsin co-eds gre affected with goiter in a moderate form. according to Prof W. J. Meek of the university faculty in his lecture to health and disease class
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
AMERICAN SHIP RELEASED

LONDON. March 22.- The Ameri- can steamship Camino, which was de- tained by the Admiralty for examina- ton. has been released. Suspicious entertained against the vessel ap. parently have been explained satis- factorily
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SENATE PASSES BILL
 FOR THE GOVERNMENT
 OWNED ARMoR PLANT

WASHINGTON. March 22.-=By a vote of 90 to 8. the Senate has passed the bill providing for n gov ernment armor plant. Tho plant is to cost not more than S11O0O,- 900. The naval committee of the House considered the measure today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
s25,ooo.oOo TUBE PLANT
 TO BE ERECTED IN GARY

NEW YORK. March %. - A new tube plant, to cost $25,OOO,oOO will be erected in Gary Indiana, by the Unit ed States Steel Corporation. accord ing to the announcement made here by Ebert IT, Gary chairman of the corporation. The new plant with oth- CT extensions authorized during the last six weeks will make @ total of about s5s.0OO,OOO appropriated for new construction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SHORTAGE oF DIES
 cAUaEe 4 FAILURE

NEW YORK, March 22.-.h short age of aniline dyes due to tho war has forced Frederick Beck & Co, val paper manufacturers. to file a petition in bankruptcy giving the liabilities as S682.6O7 and their assets as SS05, TOP.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
eoEsEN TAKES AID
 TO BLACK SEA TOWN

ATHENS. March 22.-The Turkish cruiser Sultan Seiim. formerly the German cruiser Goeben, according to Nea Hellas. has succeeded in elud- ing the Russian Black Sea fleet and landed O number of German officers and guns at Trebizond.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
ELAe pREsENTED BY WILLIs

DENVER. Col. March 22. - Pat riotism and the presentation by Gov ernor Willis of 9 handsome Ohio flag to the Ohio Society of Colorado were the features of the program at the annual reunion of the society here
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
FRIENDLY ALIENS
 iN ENGLAND MUST
 HAVE LITTLE BOOK

LONDON. March 22.-Frieudly al- tens residing in England must now have a special Identification book or pass before they may enter 'prohib- tied areas.N An application to enter must be made several days ahead. to permit investigation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
JAMES E. 0oLAN EXPIRES

SYRACUSE. N. r.. March 22. - James E. Dolan, who served for four years as National President of the Ancient Order Of Hibernians, is dead He was 50 years old.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
OLIVER HARRlMAN
GETS BERLIN POST

WASHINGTON. March 22.-oliyer Bishop Hartman of New York has been appointed secretary of embassy ct Berlin to succeed Alexander Com stock Kirk of Chicago, who has been transferred to the embassy at Con- stantinople, Mr. Kirk has already left Berlin for Constantinople.
 Mir. Hartman Is nephew Of Mrs J. Borden. Hartman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
RussIans sIa Move.

LONDON. March %. - Complete control Of Persia and Armenia by the Russians IS near at hand. This in- formation was received by the gov ernment this afternoon. It has been known for some time that the Rus sians have been stretching a gigan- tic net for several weeks and have been slowly but surely taking im- portant positions. one after the other.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
SEE FIXING ALL HE'S
 PEACE
REPORTED GERMANY HAS
 ASKED AMERICA TO HELP
President Wilson, However, De- nies RumOrs Circulated that Kaiser Has Asked Him to Present Overtures for the
 Ending of the European War.

WASHINGTON, March 22.- President Wilson today denied reports that the government of Germany had requested the United States to make peace overtures to the Allies.
 The denial was made follow ing. a general publication in all morning newspapers of the United States, to the effect that reliable reports had been in cir culation for the past 48 hours that German practically admit ted that the conquest was a draw and should be ended.
 These reports originated both here and in New York City. The authority appeared to be from certain German diplo- mats. The United States had been appointed the official go- between to make peace settle ments advantageous to all par ties concerned.
 President Wilson emphatical- ly stated today that his gov ernment had not received any request, but would most assur- edly be glad to announce that the frightful carnage was at an end and America would be the mediator.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
Nd Report from PershInr.

SAN ANTONIO, March 22.--It has been sixty hours at noon today since Birg.- Gen. Pership filed his last mes- sage regarding the disposition of his cavalry south of casas Grandes. Brig.-Gen Pershing filed his last mes fesaes no anxiety as to tho welfare of the troops. The exact where about of PershIng is unknown at headquarters here. It Is considered probable that he is out with ono of his three attachments away from his wireless and in no position to make O report.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
For Volunteer servIce.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Sena, tor Y. L. sherman, of Ohio, this at- ternoon introduced a resolution ask. ing the President to call for 50,O00 volunteers for service in Mexico. He asked that the measure be passed immediately. Senator sherman de- clared that the developments indicat- ed that the army was not prepared Co pursue Villa. The resolution stip- ulated that the volunteers would be used only for punitive purposes and not for intervention. They would be mustered out as soon as Villa was captured or killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
Foreloners FIeeIna.

TORREON. March 9. - British vice-consul Thomas o'shea has gath cred the foreign women and children together and this afternoon they arc fleeing toward the border in box cars. The situation here is threat ening against all foreigners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. March %. - Alaska Gold closed today at 2Oh. Butte and Superior SS&, Chino at 54, Ray at 2Sa Utah Copper at SIss.
 Copper metal was quoted at 2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
Yukoner AppoInted.

SEATTLE: T. l.. Murphy, former ly Identified in Yukon steamboating, sailed on the Alaska this afternoon to take charge of the Cook Inlet end business for the Alaska Engineering Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
GOV STRONG AND WIFE
 LEAVE SEATTLE ON TRIP
 SOUTH AND ALSO EAST

SEATTLE, March 22.-Gov. J. F. A. Strong and wife left today for Southern California. Continuing from there they vill go to Florida and thence to Washington and New York City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
THIRD ITALIAN WAR
 LOAN IS SUBSCRIBED

WASHINGTON. March 22. - A Rome special says almost $500. 100000 is the official total subscribed to the third Italian war loan Two former was loans netted s600.OOO.00O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
aussi1ns hot Galnlnq.

BERLIN. The Russians have gain ed no successes in their extended of- fensiye against the German lines. tha war onee announces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
BRIEF CABlE NEVIS
ExoIosion Wrecks Plant.

COPPERHlLL, Tenn: The South ern chemical plant. having large or dsrs for the Allies. was destroyed by an explosion this afternoon. The damage is estimated at S1.oo0,OOo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
gLacrloN oArE FIxEo

MADRID. March 22.- The govern ment has fixed April as the date for the election Of Deputies to the Span ish Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
War Office Silent.

WASHINGTON, March 22.- The War Department officials refused to- day to make an official announce ment of the number of infantry reg iments that have been sent Into Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
Senate Passes Measure.

WASHINGTON: The Senate this afternoon passed the Chamberlain 5ln to double the number of cadets at West Point.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
Two certs for s1.

SAN ANTONIO: The value of a Carranza dollar fell to two cents in American money on the market thic afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22
RAIN, SHEET AND SNOW STORMS
 VISIT THE EAST

CHICAGO. March 22.-one of tho first rain. sleet and snow storm of the year is sweeping Illinois, Wiscon- sin and Indiana today. The ther- mometer has dropped low in many places and people are suffering.
 Railroad transportation is tied up and all train schedules have been partially cancelled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22

CHICAGO. March %. - Reports were received this afternoon that four have been killed in Indiana and Missouri as the result of the bliz- gard and storms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-22

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