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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
AUSTRIA WANTS TO. BREAK WITH
 UNITED STATES

CHICAGO, Jan. S. The Heralds Washington correspondent says that foreign ambassadors In Washington acquainted with the temper of Aus tria-Hungary have cabled their re-. spectiye ministers for foreign affairs that they expect broken diplomatic relations between that government and the United States.
 This fact shows more clearly than anything else how serious is the sit uatlon provoked by the demands made by President Wilson upon the govern ment of Emperor Franz Josef.
 The correspondent notes Ian agent of foreign government, who is in close touch with European ambassa- dors," as saying:
 Tn case of g break in diplomatic relations Austria-Hungary win be un- hampered in the future by the neces- sity of considering the United States Her submarines will be free to oper- ate against any vessels flying the flag of her enemies"
 And if any more Americans are killed or drowned?"
 The diplomat shrugged his should CTS.
 Then 1t Is for the United States to determine whether 1t will order Americans to keep off enemy vessels plying in the Mediterranean or to seek to enforce the right to travel on them by d.spatching warships to take part in the war;"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
SAFE BLOWERS MAKE A
 BIG HAUL IN ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL. Jan. S.--safe blowers made one of the largest hauls ever recorded in the police annals O. the Northwest when the door of the vault in the office o' tlie internal revenue collector in the post office building was nitroglycerined and the place loot ed.
 D. c. Lynch, internal revenue col. lector. today estimated that the rob bers secured S5.OOO in cash and also escaped with possibly S1,000.O00 worth of internal revenue stamps TheN robbers knew just what they were about because they took only negotiable stamps leaving the unne- gotiable stamps Tn the vault.
 The police announced today they have absolutely no clues and believe the work was rodne by the cleverest safe crackers remaining outside pris- on walls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ITALY CLAIMS
 STEADY GAINS
 AGAINST AUSTRIA

ROME, Jan. S.-itaiian claims as stated by the war office are that steady gains have been made since the beginning Of the war last May. On their west front toward Trent, they have advanced their lines 24 miles into Austrian territory. and oc- cupied a score of important towns On the West front. toward Trieste, they have advanced over twenty miles toward Trieste. They claim that there has not been a time when Trieste could not have been captured in ten days. but that it could not be held on account of the Austrian occupation Of the heights near Gor.zia, hence the at- tack has been directed at these de- lenses.
 In addition to maintaining from 100000 to 5oO.00O men on each the west and east fronts against Austria, Italy has loaned nearly 100000 men to her allies. 150,O00 for use in the Balkans and others defending out posts. She has about 100000 men in her lines.
 The statement places the losses on the Austrian front as follows:
 The net result n casualties. prison CTS. etc. Is about as follows:
 Italian casualties. 90.000.
 Austrian prisoners In Italy, 2S,ooo
 Italian prisoners in Austria, 1.200
 Austrian troops have made no ad vance on Italian soil.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
 CLEARED
 BY JURY

Dr. Leonard o. Sloane was this morning found not guilty of malprac- tice in the suit brought by John B.. Plntar. who sued for $10,O00 damages. pr. Sloane received scores of congrat- ulations from his many friends as- sembled in the court room awaiting the jurys verdict. and also during the day scores more expressed their pleas ure at his acquittal. While at no stage of the trial was 1t believed ros- sible that @ clear case had been made against Dr. Sloane, the verdict ofthe Jury substantiated an forecasts.
 At 5:1O o'clock yesterday afternoon Attorney Cobb completed his closing arguments to the jury Immediately Judge Jennings began his charge to the jury. For twenty-five minutes Judge Jennings vert thoroughly into all phases of the case then handed his instructions and two possible yer diets, which might be reached. to the jurors and they went to their del.b- erations. It was decided between counsel that the jury could return @ sealed verdict anytime during the night. this to be read this morning.
 The jury, under supervision of two bailiffs. were taken out to dinner and upon their return went quickly to work to arrive at a verdict. The first ballot. 1t Is understood. stood nine to three for acquittal. Six or eight bal lots were taken and finally at s:SO o'clock the verdict was reached, signed and sealed and delivered into the courts charge
 The members of the jury were ). T. Stephens. Martin Hansen. H. T. Tr,pp Fred II. Smith. F. A. Case. Carl E. Lund. Patrick Reilly, Carl W. liar rington. B. D. Biakeslee. J. W. Dud- ley and Alfred Peacock.
 The case was hard and stubbornly fought from the begglning, last Mon day afternoon. until the closing yes terday afternoon. Practically every member Of the medical profession in Juneau testified during the tr,al.
 Attorneys Sbackleford and Winn Dr. Sloane and Attorney Cobb represented the plaintiff
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
GERMANY SEEKING
 A TRUCE

LONDON. Jan. s.--The closest at. tention was paid by all 5rltlsh offIe- lals today to the report from Tokio that Germany has made separate ov- ertures of peace to both Japan and Russia.
 It has been rumored for the past several weeks that Germany was anx- ious to declare peace with Russia. fearing that tho power. having secur- ed plenty of arms and ammunition and placing large armies in tho field. was now in readiness to take the greatest part in European warfare.
 It has also been known for months that Germany has been quietly con ferr.ng with the representatives of Japan regarding settlements of all natures that might be pending be- tween the two countries.
 Late this afternoon a dispatch from a Tokio correspondent of the Overseas News Agency stated that Count Oku. ma. the Japanese premier. had today told all interviewers that Germany had applied for a separate peace but that a rejection had been promptly registered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
FRANK MORAN IS MASTER OF COFFEY
 IN HOT CONTEST

NEW YORK. Jan. 8.-BeIore one of the largest gathering of real sports assembled In th,s city for several months. Frank Moran knocked out Jim Coffey In the nineteenth round last night The fight was to have gone the full twenty rounds but the unexpected happened and Coffey went down for the count Both fighters lost no time in getting down to busi- ness and the contest was gruelling one from the tap of the gong until the knockout.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
Further Loss of American Lives May Lead Into War
INDEMNITY IN LUSITANIA CASE
 WILL BE PAID

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Germany today conceded oil points demanded by the United States which insures a complete settlement of the Lusi- tania case. Secretary Lansing made this statement this afternoon.
 The announcement of the settle meut of the case was brought to the State Department by German Ambas- sador Bernstorff. The German off.c- ial further announced that in set ting the Lusitanla claims, his gov ernment does so but without admit ting any wrong doing on the part Of the submarine commander.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
BLIZZARD IS RAGING
 AT NOME

NOME. Jan. S.-The third bowling blizzard of the season hit this sec ton of the country yesterday and the ice Of Ber.ng Sea was piled high on the beach this mornigg nearly fifteen feet high.
 The giant Sesnon caisson pier, which has safely withstoOd the storms of previous years, was entirely wreck ed and crumbled by the fec
 The buildings on the beach remain intact today but the ice Is piled against the rear doors and there Is no abatement Of tho storm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
cUoAHY PACKING COMPANY REoReANlzEs;
 CAPITAL IS seo,ooo,ooo

TRENTON. N. J.. Jan. s.-The cud- ahy Packing Company. with capital stock of S20,O00,0OO. of which s14.- oO0,O 900 is paid up. has been incorpor- ated n New Jersey. The concern is to deal in packing house products. produce and other commodities. The incorporators are Edward A. Cudahy. Joseph M. cudahy and Edward A. Cudahy, Jr.. of Chicago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
.SQUITH
 CABINET
 ATTACKED

LONDON. Jan. S.-The long expect ed attack on the Asquith cabinet has Two factions have com b.ned to overthrow the premier and his associates and all England is watching every move with keen in- terest.
 Led by Sir Edward Carson, the Trade Unions and the majority fac tion of the Unionist Party have en- tered into combination to go right after Premier Asquith on every point that each party can raise. The single mems conscrIptIon is reported to be at the bottom of the move.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ANCONA LIFE BOAT FOUND;
 NEW EVIDENCE

ROME, Jan. S.-one of the missing Ancona life boats has been found, ac- cording to an official statement is- sued today by the war office and ac- cordlng to the report circulated. proof has been clearly ascertained that the boat. was fired upon while filled with men. women and children.
 Just what proof the war officials have secured has not been divulged. but 1t Is known that most serious aspect has at last changed the com. plexion of the entire case.
 It is announced that a full state ment of facts will be sent to the American government within the next 24 hours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
OF STRICKEN
 LINER REACH NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The hundred and twenty-seven passengers who were forced to abandon the Greek steamship Thessalonika at sea sever al days ago. arrived this forenoon on the steamer Patris. All gave vivid descriptions of the hardships they suf- fered during the several weeks the big Greek liner was wallowing in the terrific seas being battered about by gales. The women of the party shuf- fered untold misery and all expressed the greatest praise for the officials of the Patris, who rendered every as- sistance possible for their comfort while aboard the rescuing ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
LONDON SCOPES AT
 ANOTHER GERMAN PLANT

LONDON. Jan. S.-Replying to the complaint that Germany's communi- cations with the outside world arc controlled by England, except by wire less which may be overheard. high British authority cites international law to prove the propriety of Brit aims stand and declares 1t is in ac- cord with the convention signed at st. Petersburg. by Germany and other powers before the war. English news papers brand the complaint as an eff fort to win American sympathy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
COUNCIL NOW PREPARED ON
 WATER ISSUE

The city council last night appoint cd a committee to probe thoroughly Into the water question, ascertain its purity and delve into the probable cost of establishing a municipal wat CT system.
 The city council authorized that a sample Of tho present water be sent 70 the University Of Washington at Seattle. for a thorough anaIysIs.
 The city council listened to prop osltIon presented by 3. L. Thane re- gardino new water sources Of supply;
 City water was a paramount issue before the city council at It's regular meeting last night. City wSter was the first matter taken up after the session was called to order and the organization perfected.
 Owing to the absence of Mayor Reck and Councilman c. W. Fries. Coun- cilman J. R. Willis acted as mayor. presiding at the meeting. and the re- maining four councilmen Messrs. Vol land. Britt. Geddes and Miller consti- tuted the required quorum. The min utes Of the former meeting were read and after minor correction were adopted
 Water Resolution Presented
 The following resolution was then presented. which started the water question for discussion: "As it is a known fact that the present water supply of tho town of Juneau Is -in- sufficient for fire protection and do- nestle purposes; and as suspicion prevails that the water Is not of n safe purity and the owners of the present system seem unwilling to do anything to improve their property; and as the conduits and pipes of the Juneau water works are in poor. leaky delap.dated condition: be 1t resolved that the mayor of the present city council appoint a committee of three for the purpose of ascertaining what can be done in order to obtain Q bet ter and pnrer supply Of water; the probable cost of establishing a muni- cipal water system and also to com mun.cate with the owners of the pres ent water system to ascertain at what cost and on what terms the present system could be bought.
 Later In the evening Acting Mayor Willis appointed Councilmen Britt. woliand and Miller as the special committee under the provisions of the above resolution and with full power to act. of course. with the understanding that full report of progress be made from time to time to the city council
 Mir. TEane's Proposition.
 Directly following the reading of the water resolution. Acting Mayor Willis stated tfat Mir. B. L. Thane. manager of the Alaska Gastineau Min ing Company was present and would be pleased to submit tentative prop osition to the city council.
 Mir Thane said: q want to seriously impress the councilmen present and also those among tie audience who might believe otherwise. that am m no way criticisIng the present wat CT system. that am not taking a stand on It's alleged inadequacy. but am simply talking as a member of our community will further state that neither myself nor any official of the Alaska Gastineau Mining com pany will discuss a municipal water system but we are all interested in good water system for the town of Juneau. have been approached dur ing the past few days. by several groups of citizens regarding whct the Alaska Gastineau company. as com
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
eUceENHEiM SUES
 BROTHERS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Jan. S.--william Gug- genheim has filed in Mineola, L. l., notice of issue in action he is bring ing against his brothers. Solomon, Daniel, Isaac and simon. of NJ. Gug- genheim's Sons. It is understood the action involves matter of account
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
CALLAHAN IS
 IN TROUBLE
 AT FAIRBANKS

FARBANKs. Jan. S.-Dan Cana han. for ten years city councilman, candidate for senator at the last cleo ton and one of the most prominent Democrats In the Fairbanks district. was fined $50 in the municipal court today on @ charge Of drunkenness and resisting an officer.
 Federal officers also arrested him on a charge Of assualting a woman of the underworld
 It was announced this afternoon that the municipal court case will be appealed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
FIRST CLASS MAIL TO
 COME ON PRINCESS MAY

When the Princess May leaves Van couver tonight for Juneau she will un- doubtedly have at least Q weeks ac- emulation of first class mail aboard. The Alameda was the last steamer north. leaving Seattle Dec. 30. The Jefferson leaving Seattle tonight will also have first class mail aboard but how many days accumulation Is not known. The Jefferson will have nine days mail of other classes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
HOUSES AND SIMILAR MISSIONS
 ARE REGULAR

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.--The ques- ton oS such appointments as that Of Col E. Ar House as a special envoy of the President and their validity without confirmation by the Senate has been discussed in the Senate sev- eral tines. But on the whole the pre- cedents are that the President has no right to make such appointments, es- pecially for the negotiation of treat ies.
 Members of arbitration and other conferences are also appointed and employed by the President without reference to the Senate. They re- ceive their compensation. if any, from the contingent fund of the State De- partment
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
RUSSIANS ARE FORWARDING THE
 PORT OF VARNA

GENOA, Jan. S.-According to ad. vices. the Russians began a most ter rife bombardment of Varna this morn- ing. It Is not known how large e force is being used In the onslaught on varna but several days ago 1t was rumored that the Russians had con- centrated a most astonishing array and the expected bombardment fol- lowed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ATTEMPTS TO KILL WIFE
 AND BABY; THEN SUICIDES

SEATTLE, Jan. S.-With the excla- nation, Now we will all die togeth- er," A. c. Larson, a prosperous ranch CT at SnoQualmie. shot his wife and two-year.old baby, then sent the third bullet Into his own brain, dying in- stantly. The baby and the m1tAef will recover They were both rusheH to the Providence hospital here. No motive for the crime is ascribed. Mrs. Larson yet being unconscious.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
NosrHLAND IN WITH FREIGHT

The freighter Northland, of the Border Line Company, has arrived from the south with freight and ex- plosives. She had several hundred ton of freight for channel points and will get away for the south again tonight She will sail direct to Seat tie by the inside route with cargo of freight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
 USES ATLANTIC STEAMERS

BOSTON, Jan. S. It is reported that the Leyland liner Bohemian. which sailed from Boston for Liver pool has been requisitioned by Bri- tish government officials. The Do minion l.ner Cornishman, which has been in the Portland service, is also said to have been taken over by the admiralty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
EXPECT CHANGE IN THE BRITISH
 GOVERNMENT

NEW YORK. Jan. S.-A London cable to the New York Tribune says says that Fundamental government changes may. take place in the imme- diate future. At a recent meeting number of peers oppos- ed to Premier Asquith and Sir Ed. ward Gray took no formal steps, but a frank and free discussion ruled, and tho general sentiment was for a change at an early date.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
EnIroR uReEs CHANGE.

Editor John L. Garvin of the Pail Mall Gazette says that new war met ods are needed If the Allies are to win. The counci; must be reconstruct. ed. He adds: Next year will be in. hnitely critical in It's importance for the whole issue of the war and for the future of the Empire. Immense things depend upon next years campaign. which will open. earlier than that of last year, and perhaps even sooner than we or the Germans think"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ROOT AGAIN REFUSES ...
 TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT

MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. 8. - El.hu Root says in letter to the Republi- can state central committee: CT am not Q candidate for the Presidency. If my name Is put on the ballot, l shall be compelled to insist upon its being withdrawn"
 It is likely that the name of Theo- dore Roosevelt will not so on the ballot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
UNITED STATES SENDS PROTEST
 TO JOHN BULL

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-The Unit ed States government this afternoon dispatched @ protest to London against Great Britain censoring malls. The point is raised that the mails censored are those from the United States whict are bound for neutral European countries. This action was taken fol- lowing report requested earlier .n the day from the Postmaster General by Senator Hitchcock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
SENATOR WILL TAKE
 PASSENGERS SOUTH

The steamer Senator, of the Pacif- ic Coast Company's fleet, is due to sail from Seattle tonight with a car so of freight and explosives for South eastern points. On her southbound trip the Senator VIII carry passen- gers for Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ENGLISH RED CROSS
 LOSES s5.ooo IN SERBIA

sALoNIKI. Jan. 8. = The English Red Cross unit attached to the Ser t'an army was compelled to abandon S5.000 worth of tents and motor cars and valuable surgical Instruments. besides leaving tho wounded behind In tho hands of the Bulgarians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
MORE GOLD COMES TO
 THE UNITED sTATEs

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The steam ship California arrived at New York from Glasgow and Liverpool with S2.- 50O,O00 in gold and an unknown am cunt in wooden case marked Brit ish Treasury notes"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
GERMAN WINTER QUARTERS
 ARE ALL SHOT UP

AMSTERDAM. Jan. s.-Allied ar tnlery, supported by warships off the coast, is reported to have played havoc with the winter qusrters of the German troops on the North Sea It. toral.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ENGLISH CHANNEL
 TRAVEL RESTRICTED

LONDON, Jan. S.-The English channel travel has been restricted to the Dieppe route or points further to the west. Only soldiers and bearers of diplomatic passports may travel via Calais and Boulongne.
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ANOTHER STEAMSHIP LINE
 FOR SOUTH AMERICA

NEW YORK. Jan. S.-New York and Philadelphia interests in conjunc- tion with Argentine capitalists. are planning a line of steamships to ply between New York and Buenos Ayres. Baron Nicholas AIihanovich, Jr.. of Buenos Ayres, president of the Argen- tine Navigation company, which con- trols 300 vessels. Is promoting the pro- posed line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
PANAMA CANAL NOT
 OPEN FOR TRAFFIC

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Tho War Department has warned shippers again that attempts to route ship T. ents via the Panama canal at this time will retard work, and that the time of opening the stable channel cannot ha nrndicfed
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
eANK PRESIDENT IN CUSTODY

KALAMA, Wash. Jan. 8. - Presi. dent J.P. Aiken, charged with loot, ing the Cowl,tz County Bank of sl0.- 900. was released from custody today on Q heavy cash bond.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
MUssULMANs CANNOT
 START HOLY WAR

LONDON, Jan. S.-Attempts of the Mussulman emissaries sent into Ar abia. Persia. Cyrenicia and the Sou dan to preach O holy war have met with small success. Many of these agents were arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
GERMANY FINES BIG
 BREWERS FOR FRAUD

BONN, Prussia. Jan. S. Fines az gregatIng more than 26,ooO,Ooo marks have been imposed here on three dis tillers for excise frauds. All three also were sentenced to prison.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
BOSTON BUYS HEAVILY
 OF FOREIGN WOOL

BOSTON, Jan. S.-wool valued at $15,OOO,OoO for Boston Is on the way here from Australia, South Africa and Argentina in Q fleet of nearly twenty chnrtnrad vnaaela
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
AERoPLANE ATTACKS KING
 AND QUEEN OF 6ELeIUI

PARIS. Jan. s.-A Temps special says a German aviator made delib- crate bomb attack on King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium last week and that they narrowly escaped in- jury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
HELP THE CITY
 SAVE THE WATER

Today the city marshal is ad. vislng the many business con- cerns in Juneau operating wa ter motors, to kindly shut off the water when the power @ not needed. In this manner it is known that much water win be saved and the reservoir will not unnecessarily be over taxed. This question Of saw Ing water was discussed at the city council last night and tho city marshal was instructed to solicit the assistance of the business houses in saving wa ter. It was also reported that many large taps are being d. lowed to be kept open and the owners win be asked to dis continue the practice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
SOUTH TO HAVE
 BIG SUGAR REFINERY

SAVANNAH, Ga. Jan. s.-The sa- vannah Sugar Refining company will erect a Ss.OOO.OOO refinery at savan- nah.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
FRENCH WINE OUTPUT
 SHOWS BIG DECLINE

PARIS. Jan. S.-The French wine crop this year is but 477000,0O0 gal Ions. or one-third Of last years crop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
woMEN eARREp EaoM EoYpr

LONDON. Jan. S.-The British gov ernment order debars women from entrance to Egypt without special permission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ANOTHER WAR CONTRACT

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The Ameri- can Locomotive Company has rece.v- ed another war contract. amounting to about s2.0oo,OOO. for machine shellls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
SPAIN WANTS 5oOooo
 BALES OF COTTON

MADRID. Jan. S.-The North Amer can Bankers Syndicate has been in- formed to import annually to Spain 5OO,OOO bales of American cotton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-01-08
ESTATE STILL
 OVER ONE MILLION

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The apprais- al of the P. T. Barnum estate, who died in 1891. is put at S1,222.4sS.