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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
STATES
 PROBABLY FOR
 THE PRESIDENT

Letters received from Seattle and Portland say that Washington and Oregon will probably give their el- ectoral votes to President Woodrow Wilson. A Seattle letter says that every poll in both the states by Democrats and Republicans show Wilson leading particularly in Se- attle and Portland It is said that plenty of money is offered that Wilson will carry Seattle and there are no takers.
 Col. J. NJ. Hawthorneo of Seattle, who for several years served as President of the King County Dem ocratic club, writes:
 "I really believe that Wilson will carry this state by a big majority as there has been landslide in his direction in the past week or ten days. Come down and help us shout and celebrate" Q"
 Henry M White, United States Immigration Commissioner at Seat tie. one of those who twice se- cured an agreement of the settle ment in the Longshoremen's strike, says:
 Tt now looks like a certainty for Wilson. Re seems to have the country with him, and l believe he will unquestionably carry this state. Information from Oregon is that it is as certain for Wilson as this State. Senators Chamberlain and Lane are working together there, and both are devoting their whole time to the campaign for the Wilson electors"
 A leading physician, lifelong Republican until four years ago, when he supported Col. Roosevelt, says:
 "There are hardly ncl.e now who do not believe that Wilson will win. never saw an election in this state where the indications pointed as clearly toward anything they do toward the success of Will son in Oregon"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
BELGIANS ARE
 FORGED TO MAKE
 WAR MUNITIONS
Three Hundred Go on a Strike, Arrested and Sent to German
 Prisons.
TWELVE ARE SHOT DOWN

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-An Amster- dam correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph wires that three hundred workmen in a factory at Ghent, who refused to work in the German mu- milton factories in Belgium, have been arrested and sent to Germany.
 Twelve who resisted arrast were shot down by the soldiers.
 The Germans everywhere, accord ing to the American correspondent, are forcing the Belgians ts work for them, particularly on the rail- roads, as their own personnel has given out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
PRESIDENT IS
 UNABLE TO BE
 OF ASSISTANCE
Issues a Statement That the United States Not Able to Give Any
 Relief to Poland.
DEMANDS STRINGENT

LONG BRANCH, Oct. 1S.-Presi- dent Wilson issued a public state lment this morning that his efforts to bring about an agreement among Ithe belligerent nations to allow suf- hcient supplies to be sent to Poland had utterly failed.
 First, Germany demanded certain restrictions and then Britain and Che French made further provisions. So many demands were made that not even the American Red Cross could meet the requirements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
SEATTLE BOOTLEGGERS SPOTTED
MEMBERS OF ALL PARTIES URGED
 TO HEAR SULzER

Women and men Of all political faiths are urged to attend the meet ing at the Coliseum tomorrow night to hear Senator Charles A. Sulzer discuss the issues of the present cam paign. It Is hoped that it will be a genuine Juneau reception to the First Division citizen who has con- tributed the best years of his life to Alaska development.
 This will be the last speech of Senator Sulzer in the First Division.
 With Mrs. Sulzer, he will leave Juneau on the Admiral Farragut Saturday for the Westward. holding meetings at Cordoya, Valdez, Sew ard and Anchorage. finishing his cam paign at the latter place
 Senator Sulzer has made the most extensive campaign that has ever been made in Alaska. By the time he completes his Westward cam paign he will have spoken to the vot- CTS of the precincts Of the Terri tory. The assurances that he has received and the information that has been received in Juneau com yinces Senator Sulzer and those who are familiar with his campaign that he will be elected Delegate to Con- gress by the voters of Alaska. It is his particular desire that his home Division contribute as greatly as possible Go his majority, and those in charge of the meeting urge that all voters. no matter their politics or views attend the meeting tomor- row night.
 The meeting will be at the Coli scum and will begin ata s o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
JURY CELEBRATING IN
 WINTER CUTTING CASE

The cutting affrGy which occurred in the Yukon Bar last winter and which nearly resulted in the death of oscar Fostrom, was reviewed yesterday in the District Court during the trial of William Palo. indicted as William Barlow. who is charged with assault with dangerous weapon.
 The jury is composed of H. H. Post. M c. Stewart. Ike O'Meara. Ed. M. Kane. A. x. Butterbaugh. F. c. Jones. Perry Wiley. F. E. Blossom. Ike Sowerby, s. ZengeE J. K. Ne vile, and Ole Orson.
 The case was given to the jury late yesterday afternoon with an agreement for the return of a sealed verdict. At late hour this after noon no agreement had been reached.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
Reports from Ohio, Indiana and Illinois Worry the
 Republicans
WILSON MAKING GAINS
Presidents Chances Are Improved from Date of Hughes Speech of
 Acceptance.

NEW YORK, Oct 1S.-W. W. Jer- maine. Washington correspondent for the Minneapolis Journal, Kansas City Star and Seattle Times, says. "There has been Republican slump in all parts of the Middle West. The slump is particularly no- tlceable in Ohio and Indiana. It is reported also that affairs in Illinois are not in good condition. These are the reports that have been pour ing into the Republican National Headquarters for the last three days.
 "As result of these reports the Republican committee has decided upon a desperate drive. With the purpose in view of recovering lost ground, late this week a small army of noted Republican orators will go North. Amcng them will be Charles E. Hughes. They will invade Ohio, go from there into Indiana. A part of them will go into Illinois"
 Roosevelt Fails to Reach
 Workingmen.
 Jermaine says that Col Roosevelt has failed to reach the workingmen in his tour He says:
 Roosevelt 6id not influence tle mine workers ip his speech a' Wilkesbarrc Saturday night. It is now known at Republican head quarters tha' there were scores of banners in the Wilkesbarre parade of workingmen which preceded the Roosevelt speech which bore the words: We Love You, Teddy, buc We'll Vote for Wilson and Eight Hours. "
 Wilson Constantly Gaining.
 In closing Jermaine said:
 Taken all together there has been a steady slump n Hughes enthus- iasm. There will be recovery in whole or part before many days, but the fact that a slump exists at all is quite significant, and is the subject of general comment here today.
 "o here has boec i6 c,r:ccI ond ing Wilson slump. His case looked worst immediately following the National conventions, and has stead fly improved since Hughes case looked best then. and has been au' adily declinirs sM,v he dcliye cred his speech of acceptance"
 This condition cannot continue indefinitely without making Wilson's reelection certain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1S.-Reports circulated today regarding the Ger man-Lusitania proposals stated that Germany reiterated her contention that the torpedoing of the Lusitan- ia was justified but admitted that the loss of American lives was un- justidable and expressed regret and promised reparation.
 "The note has not been accept ed" said Counsellor Polk, "and 1t will not be made public. Stories that it has been accepted have been published and circulated for parti- san purposes. The State Depart ment is not going to be drawn into any discussion at this time.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mail Information
NoW NORTH BOUND

lNOH lNON ' it Admiral Farraeut scheduled to sail from Seattle today. Prince Rupert Is scheduled to sail from Vancover tomorrow. Marlposa is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday. Al.Ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Princess Sophia is scheduled to to sail from Vancouver Satur- day.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNes Spokane is scheduled to sail for the south tomorrow evening.
 soUTH5oUND sAiLlNes Northwestern is expected south bound Friday or Saturday. Admiral Evans is expected from the west southbound next Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
ARIZONA IS LAUNCHED.

NEW YORK. Oct. 1S.-The sup erdreadnought Arizona was launch ed late yesterday in a most sunccess- ful manner. Thousands watched the new war craft slide down the ways.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
NORTHWEST PIONEER
 IS DEAD IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Oct. IS. - Jesse F.. Cochran. a pioneer, aged 9S. died here late yesterday afternoon. Mir. Cochran was a veteran Of the civil and Mexican wars He participated in the battle when Vera Cruz was captured. 9Ir. Cochran was well known throughout the Northwest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
MANY BATTLES FOUGHT IN TIE
 AIR ON S0MME

PARIS, Oct. f5.-ur battles are being fought on the somme front now more so than previously. To- day French and German aeroplanes were engaged in 65 different engage ments in the Somme River region according to today's official war statement. The results are not an- nounced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
HURRICANE RAGING
 ALONG GULF STATES
 SHIPS IN DISTRESS

MOBILE, Oct. 1S.-A tropical hur- ricone is sweeping the Gulf States. At one time this afternoon the wind reached a velocity of no miles which kept up for fften minutes.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1S.-A 99 mile gale is raging here. Wires are going down in all directions along the coast and ships are frantically sending out calls for assistance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
SEVEMTY-FOUR OF
 ALLIES CRAFT ARE
 SHOT DOWN IN WAR

BERLIN, Oct 1S.-Seyenfy-Cour hostile aeroplanes, 21 French and 5S British, were shot down by the Ger mans during September according to the exact list compiled by the Ger man military authorities. This was the announcement made here today by the government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
smlaa caunht unawares.

GENEVA, Oct. 1S.-The Swiss gov ernment, as consequence of the economic arrangement with Germany which prohibited the Swiss factories using German coal or steel from ex- porting munitions to the Entente AL lies. is facing a big protest. The factory owners are protesting against the enforced idleness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
DIE IN FACTORY FIRE.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-Five men and four women are dead and seven are missing in fire which destroy ed two dye factories late yesterday afternoon. The death toll would have been larger had the fire oc- cured 15 minutes sooner as all of the factory hands would have been at their benches: It was pay day and time was called a half hour earlier than usual and the major lty of the workers had left the buildings
 The fire is supposed to have been caused by an explosion of chemi- calls.
 -s-o--o--
 EMPIRE ads have thousands Of
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
HUGHES AT KALAMAZOO

KALAMAZOO. Oct. 1S.-Charlees F. Hughes arrived here this after noon, worn and haggard and will speak here tonight. He stated that it was some job to address all the people of the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
cnt the smokea pown.

VIENNA, Oct 1S.-The Austro- Hungarian tobacco monopoly has been instructed by the government to for bid the sale of more than one cigar daily to the same consumer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Any subscriber of The Empire not receiving the paper by 7;SO D. m. will confer a favor by mo- tifying The Empire office. Our telephone number is S74, and a call will insure the delivery of the paper by special messenger the same evening. The delivery will be prompt if we are nOti- fed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

Before a small crowd, but en- thusiastic one composed of school and college students. the Juneau High School and the Kamer Klub of Douglas are fighting it out on the Basin grounds this afternoon.
 First Quarter.
 Douglas kicked Off Returned by Burford for ten yards. Juneau ad- vanced 30 yards Two end runs. Douglas strengthened. made 20 yards on a forward pass. It was a perfect play. Johnson makes a touch down on an end run.
 Juneau kicks off. Ball is caught lon the 2O-yard line Douglas makes 30 yards on a line buck and then lost the ball. It was a tumble.
 Second Quarter.
 Douglas drove her lines to the D. yard line and then lost the ball Jul neau kicked to the S0-yard line and Douglas came back and got the ball to the 15-yard line. Juneau tries the forward pass but lost the ball on the 30-yard line.
 Second Half.
 In the last half Juneau seeming ly made ground gains at will. Several end runs for ten. twenty and thirty yards were made. In the last two minutes of play Hodges made a 4O-yard run around the end for touchdown and the goal was kicked. Juneau only made one goal kick out of their five chances.
 Douglas played a hard game but was unable to hold the Juneau boys when they started around either end and played in hard luck throughout the game.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
ALLIES TAKE OVER
 TWO FORMER CRAFT
 OF WAR OF THE U. s.

LONDON. Oct 1S.-The Entente Allies have taken over two Greek battleships These battleships were formerly American warships, the Ida ho and Mississippi.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
FROM
 GERMANY GIVEN
 FLAT TURN DOWN
Terms on the LuSitania Case in Latest Note Have Not Been
 Accepted.
NOT TO PUBLISH NOTE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1S-The last German memorandum, proposing certain terms for the settlement of the Lusitania case. has been accept- ed by the State Department, accord ing to announcement made this af- ternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
Attacks Against Lemberg by Russians Meet with TeutoniC
 Onslaught.
GAINS MADE AT HALlCz
AuStrianS and Germans Assume An Offensive
 but Russians Have
 RepeIIed Attacks.

PETRoGRAD, Oct. 1S.-The Teu- tonic troops are heavily counter attacking the Russians on their lines in the region southwest of Lemberg the war office announces today. The attacks were launched after bombardments with great in- tensity.
 In the district north of Korytnlza and near Bolshov, which is five miles from Halicz. the Russians took sey- eral hundred prisoner and many ma chine guns.
 In the Carpathians near the juc- tion of the Rumania-Hungarian-Bu- 'kowlna border, where the Austrian and German forces have assumed the offensive, the Russians repelled all attacks, the official statement adds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
ToDAY's LINEUP

Subs: Juncau-Sabln, '. HOubea' Tucker, guards; Brandon, tackle,
 Douglas-Ed olsen. W. Wallace, P. Pierce. V. Nelson, A. Sey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
AMERICAN AVIATOR
 WILLIAM THAW KILLED
 ON THE WESTERN FRONT

NEW HAVEN, oct. 1S.-Lieut Wm. Thaw, famous American ayia- tor with the French Flying Legion, was killed in action on the western front recently according to a letter received here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
MOTHER OF BRITISH
 COMMANDER IS DEAD

LONDON, Oct 1S.LMrs Jellico' omther of the commander of the British grand fleet died here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
Secret Probe Has Been in Progress for Some Time in
 Seattle.
U. s. OFFICIAL WORKING
District Attorney from San Francisco Is Quietly Gathering the
 Evidence.

SEATTLE. Oct. 1S.-The Federal government is now making sweep ing secret investigation regarding the enormous quantities of liquor IL legally being shipped into Seattle from California with a view to wig orous prosecution.
 It has become known that John F. Preston. United States District Attorney. at San Francisco. arrived in Seattle recently in connection with the governments proposed activity along this line. Mr. Preston's pres ence here has been kept a secret until today
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

LONDON. Oct. ls.-The official announcement today says that an effective stand by the Rumanians against General yon Falkenhayne's armies along the Pennsylvania border and the sanguinary repulse by the French of heavy German assaults on new French positions in the Sally, and other Somme fronts. are the important statements today.
 The cold weather both on the Som- me and the Pennsylvania are ac- companied by no dimlnishment in the of the various battles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

SEATTLE. Oct IS. - It was an- nounced that the Federal government plans contemplate prosecuting the Jesse Hunt Liquor Company of San Francisco.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

SEATTLE. Oct. 1S.-Chief of Po- lice Rockingham stated today that he was satisfied that thre police of- Gcers were boouegging and that if had hls way they would be thrown out without any delay but he was unable to act because the Civil Service commission is insistent that bona Gde case be made against them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
RETURNS FROM VISIT.

DOUGLAS, Oct. 1S.-Miss Maude Luestrand. who has been visiting for several weeks in the States, re- urned this morning on the Spokane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

EMPIRE ads have thousands Of readers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
Terrlfie Work of Bombs.

BERLIN, Oct. 1S.-An eye witness of the Zeppelin attack on England September 2S reports. according to an Overseas News Agency. that bombs hit Grimsby Barracks, killing four hundred and that sixty men were killed aboard a cruiser which was hit by a bomb. It Is said Regent street, Londcn, was for the most part laid in ruins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

EMPIRE ads have thousands of readers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-10-18
WILSON OFF FOR CHICAGO.

LONG BRANCH, oct, 1S.PresIdent Wilson left this afternoon for Chi chago where tomorrow he will de- liver three speeches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-25
WOUNDS OF WAR NOT YET HEALED IN
 BARROW LEAGUE

Getaway day in the International League is scheduled for tomorrow, and while the 1916 prospects of the Barrow organization loom far bright CT than for some time past, the wounds of war are not yet healed. With the restoration of peace, the In
 ternationa1 has restored it's old cir cult, except that Richmond has taken the place of Jersey City. The Skeeters entered the league in 1902 and won the pennant their second year out, but for a, long time they have been hope less tai1-enders and killed off all the enthusiasm of their supporters. Al though Baltimore has been restored to the Barrow fold, the fans are in a very peevish mood. The Maryland metropolis has always considered it. self a, major league city, and in pop ulation it does surpass several cities having clubs in the big show. The bursting of the Fed bubble was a bitter blow to the fans of the Mon umental City, and a large number of them have sworn to desert the Amer ican pastirne until such time as Bal timore comes into it's own. Newark was also very proud of being in the major league ranks, but the feeling against the International is not so pronounced as in Baltimore. The Buffalo Internationals more than held their own against the invaders, and the winning of a pennant by the Bisons last year put the final nail in the Buffed coffin. Richmond is in tensely proud of being in such fast company, and if the club in the Vir- ginia metropolis plays decent ball there is no doubt that it will be well supported. Providence and Roches- ter are certain to have a balance on the right side of the ledger. The con ditions in Montreal and Toronto are not so hopeful. Large numbers of fans have gone to the front, and among many of those left there is a feeling that sport is out of place when the empire is fighting for its life The brunt of the Federal league war fell heaviest on the In ternationaI league, and on several oc- casions it seemed tottering the brink of disaster. Now that it has safely rode out the storm, the Inter national is in good condition to with stand the lesser evils that confront it.
 This is the twenty-fifth champion ship race of the International league, which was formerly known as the Eastern. No less than twenty-five cities have had clubs in the circuit
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-25

since it was organized in 1892, takini the place of the old Eastern Associa ton and International Association Providence is the only city which ha been in the league without a breai since 1892. Buffalo and Rocheste were charter members, but bod dropped out for time. Toronb joined the league in 1894, Montrea in 1897, Baltimore in 1903, and Rich mond in 1915.
 The Central league will begin il fourteenth season tomorrow, undo the presidency of Emerson w. DfcE erson of Grand Rapids. This faz Class B circuit has had it's annus shift of franchises. Evansville, tn pennant winner, and Grand Rapid the runner up, of the 1915 race, an fixtures, as are Wheeling, Dayte and Terre Haute. Fort Wayne, Eri and Youngstown have dropped otz and Springfield, South Bend an Muskegon take their places.
 The Three-I league, under the pre- idency of A. R. Tearney of Chicag3 looks forward to a prosperous seq son. The Three-I is at the threshol of it's sixteenth year, and has had varied history of ups and downs, vii nearly all of the larger cities of III nois and Iowa. and Indiana represent ed in it at one time or another. A though numerous changes have Ina to be made in the last few years, th has weathered the storm an is now in good condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-25
ADVISORY BOARD WON'T BE IN ON
 SPENDING ORGY
G m mon Council Reserves Right to Dispense Million
 and a Quarter.

The effort of Alderman Daniel P. Harrigan to have the advisory com rnittee that recommended the $1,275,- GOO bond issues, handle the cash and let the contracts for public improve ments was sQueIched by the hench- men of the administration last night at the meeting of the common coun- cil. Alderman Harrigan proposed that since this committee passed on the bond matter it should have the distribution of the funds in it's hands.
 Alderman Whitney promptly nov ed that the resolution should be taI- bled indefi inite1y and his motion was adopted. The resolution follows:
 whereas. the Advisory committee has completed their la'bors, and the citizens have adopted their recom- mendations by voting to bond the city to secure the necessary money for municipal improvements, for such as they advised. be 1t
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this board that such Advisory com mittee be continued, and that the mayor reappoint the members there of, and that such committee be known as the municipal bond issue committee.
 And further resolved, that it shall be the duty of such comn1ittee to make all contracts whatever, for all or any. of the municipal improve ments heretofore advised by them.
 Be it further resolved, that the said committee report their recom- Tnendations and doings. and the ex-4 pense likely to be incurred against the city by them, for such improve Tnents, but not to proceed with the improvements, or incur and debts against the city, without the approv- al of the board df aldermen.
 Further resolved, that the members of the municipal bond issue com u1ittee, shall furnish a security bond at public expense to the City of Br1dgeport, to the sum of One Hun cred. Thousand Dollars, for their faithful performance of their duties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-25
SPORTING WRITER
 BECOMES BENEDICT

Sporting Editor Tom Wagner of the Bridgeport Herald, gave his friends a little surprise by going toI New York yesterday and getting married to Miss Lena Miller, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John A. Miller, Of 2e2 Newfead ave hue. The bride is a pretty girl. who is very popular in the East End.
 Although a recent member Of the newspaper fraternity MT. Wagner has m ade rapid progress and is one of the best known sporting authorities in the state. After their return from their honeymoon trip MT. and, Mrs. Magner will live at 446 Shelton street.