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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
LIQUOR GETS SUDDEN
 TWIST IN WASHINGTON
 sY IRE. SUPREME coURT

OLYMPIA. July 6-Bg lecisien made In the Supreme Court the state llcpor law was given new in. depreciation According to the decis. ion it is not Illegal for person to have any quantity of liquor ln his possession provided it has not been obtained illegally The decision was ms,,e in the suit oi severai wealthy Seattie residents whose ll iu0r Yas seized during ghe first of the year ty Sheriff Hodge of King County. diers have plenty Of food while let. ters In their possession from their homes In every part CT the country indicate that priyations are exper-. fenced by the civilian population.
 Several prisoners were asked what they thought of the recent ma, val battle and they replied that they had SO far received no information regarding any engagement. The prisoners stated that they had no news ot the movements CT the Teu- tonic Allies on any Of the various fronts for over three months They were simply following out their or ders given out daily"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
OHIO FACES INVASION BY DEMOCRATIC HOST
 FOR CAMPAIGN ISSUE

WASHINGTON. July 6 Recog- nition of Ohio as one of the most important battle grounds for 1916 has been given by the Republican leaders, according to the story which was circulated here today
 The Democrats have learned that the Republicans are seriously con. sldering Cincinnati on account or dts position as stronghold of Re publican faith, as the scene of the .opening meeting Satisfaction was expressed with this plan. as 1t is held to be an admission that a state which has been normally Re, publican Is at least doubtful
 Other men contend that it lehds greater force to their plan to make Columbus the place for the Demo cratic national opening, as has been planned by the State convention
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
President Wilson after Long Conference with Secretary of State Lansing Decides to Send Note to Mexico that Negotiations Will Be Opened Direct for Settle, ment of TroSbles.
MEDEATIONPO
 VILE NOT BE GIVEN
 ANY CONSIDERATION
Enlisted Men Now with Guards on the Border with One or More Dependent upon Them Are
 To Be Dismissed.


 WASHINGTON, July e. Formal acceptance of General carranza's propoea that the differences be- tween the United States and Mex leo be settled by direct negotiations will be dispatched soon to Mexico City. This wac decided upon this afternoon by President Wilson after a conference with Secretary of State Landing.
 No other information was given out regarding the Mexican situation. It Is known however that the War De- partment has issued orders to all etates whose militia has not yet en- trained for the border to rush the mobilization movements. Extra war orders have been placed for shoes and munitions of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
SOCIALISTS OF
 BERLIN IN RIOT
 MANY ARE SHOT

THE HAGUE Iuly 6. Related adyices received from Berlin give the information that last Sunday great disorders occurred and the scenes are described in the Dutch newspapers. The Berlin populace fought with sticks against the po- lice and military The demonstra- tion followed the sentencing or Dr. Karl Isiebknecht the Socialist lead er who was convicted of treason.
 The soldiers fired into the crowd and as result ten were fatally wounded. Fifty Soclalists were arr rested after a wild rcuhle A cor don of infantry was thrown around Potsdamer Platz and they were rc- i6fantrymen from Breslau The Ber- lin police force was also strengthen ed,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
ASKED THAT TIE PLANTS or FORD
 BE eOEFlScAFED
Announcement that Ford Threatened To Discharge Employees Who Went to Border Gets Rise
 From Wisconsin Elan.

MfLWAUKEE July G.. George M Russell ot this city on reading the report that tie Ford Motor Com- pany would discDarge all guardsmen going to .he border wired his Con gressman asking him to introduce bill to coufiscate the Ford Droper- lies and convert the plant mo munitions factory Rus sell received on answer saving that the Ford Company would not retain tho men on its payrcll0, but they could have their old position back on their return. It is rumorod chat 2OO men from the plant enlisted
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
oU FONTS WORKING
 ON NEW HEMES TO
 BE USED AFTER WAR.

NEW YORK. July 6 Du Pont chemists are working up nearly 300 trade possibilities of manufacture at It's Carney's Point N J. plant for "after the war" business. The com pany has at present about 62,O0O em. ployees of whom 3S,000 would be affected by 8 cessation of hosdlities abroad Dyes, chemicals, drugs fa- brikoid products and other articles are being considered The company now manufactures 251 distinct com. modites among which are ether, dyesiuff intermediates, fabrikold y ory substitutes, etc. It's military sales of powder are but a small part Of its husiness and if lt were not Tor the sale of powder for hunting and trap shooting, the smokeless powder mills could not be main. tained at profit
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
GERMAN AGENTS CAUSE TROUBLE
 AMONG MEXICANS
Preadent Wilson Has Information That Fifty Million Dollars Spent in Mexico to Start
 Trouble, with the U. S.

NEW YORK, July 6, ,-A London dispatch says President Wilson has information showing tho activities or Franz yon Rintelen and other Ger man agents in promoting trouble be. tween the United States and Mexico. Vou Rintelen, now in jail in Lon don is said to have admitted that more than S500OO.0OO had been spent by a central organization In the Unit ed States with the aim of fomenting trouble in Mexico. He said they paid the money to five factions with in Che Mexican borders and 10 thc HuertistasSand the followers of Felix Diaz In the United Statee, and have spent S6OO,OO0 to purchase rifles and ships for Mexico.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06

An analysis of the Army reorgan- ization bill which was issued re- gently by Secretary Of War Newton D. Baker, was received today by Gov. ] x. X. Strong The bill pro vides for one full regiment of Ma tlonal Guards in Alaska The andy sis was accompanied by a letter to the Governor from Senator c. D.. Chamberlain, of Oregon the father or the bill. which states that Alas ka is being taken care of and Gov. Strong expects to receive instruc- tions from the Secretar yof War Co organize Che regiment
 The new bill as passed, provides that no one except officers Of tho regular army, national guordsmen, members of the marine corp, Gnd of the navy raay wear the uniform of the United States or anything which purports to be a untlorm or the United States and provides for a penalty for those violating the section
 The btll also provides that the President may supply arms and ann munition and provide rife ranges where the members of the Guard may hold regular practces in order that they may become proficient in the use Of small arms
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
STEAMER KUSKoKWlM
 HAS LOST BOTH WHEEEs

The new power boat KuskoiSwim River. recently launched at Seattle and which was buils to trade be- tween Seattle and the KuskoEwim River, recently lost boGi wheels in Shelikoff Straits Tho ship driited around for five daysat but finally was able to make port at Chignik by the use of her sails A large tug has. been sent for and the Knsko- kwim River will be toWed south for repairs. This is according to the report brought to Juneau by the officers or the Admiral Farragut
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
M ASS RS
 FTER
 PREl VIEWED

LONDON, July S - Lord James Brleo, former Ambasaader to the United States. n an address given today at a luncheon by the PIlgrims in honor Of James M. Seek former assletant Attorney General Of the United States. sald that Britain was now flghtisn for the deiiverance of Belpgm and France.
 Lord James Brice also otatedi ln forelfu tsrma, thot ouch other chang; co in the east were being fought for that woule forever make lt lmpossi bls fer the Turklsh Alliance and to "eVsr again massacre theif Christian subieots."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
NoW BOUND NORTH.

NOW BOUND NORTH. Steamer Jefferson is due at s o'oock tonight Northwestern is due from the south at o'clock tomorrow morning
 Al-Ki is due from the south at 3 o'clock tomorrow morning. Admiral Evans Is due from the south Saturday. Princess Alice Is due from the south Saturday Mariposa sails from Seattle this afternoon. Due Sunday night
 SCHEDULED sAlLtNes. Prince George is due to sail from Seattle Monday. Princess Charlotte is due Co sail from Vancouver Saturday city of Seattle is dne to sail from Seattle on Saturday Alaska is due to sal from Seat, tle next Monday.
 SoUTHsoUNn sAlLiNGs. Spokane is due southbonnfl Sun bound Sunday Princeos Sophia is duo south bound tomorrow thorains at
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
PRESIDENT IS PLEASED WITH
 AID OF HENEY
Former We'll Known Prosecutor Is Thanked by Wilson for Support To Be Given During tho
 Coming Campaign

LOS ANGELES, July 6 Francis J Heney, who announced several days ago that he would do all in his power to support President Wil- son in his campaign for re-elcction. today received a personal telegram from the President President Will son thanked Mr. Heney for his sup. port and iE the chief executives characteristic candor and independ- ence further espoused the cause Of a popular government through the presidential primary isgues.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
STEPEN BIRCH ON
 lIARIP0SA WHICH IS
 TO SAIL LATE TODAY

SEATTLE, July G.. steamer MaTi- posa will sail for the north al five o'clock this afternoon with lS0 pas sengers aboard and also HOO tons of iSeight \ Among the passengers go- ing north are Stephen Birch preai- dent of the Kenneeott Copper Cor poy0tion and his bride A special bridal suite was fitted np for t1e distinguished couple
 " R Rust one Of the principal owners of the Chichagotf mines Is also Q passenger aboard and he VIII leave the steamer at Juneau and take special boat For bis pr0perty.
 The ul list Of passengars for Ju. ueau wAi be if 9 Burke and wife. VI R Rust Areher Rust M.ss Mar. i0t Robertson, Miss Nloia Edwards.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
0NE AMERICAN
 MARINE KILLED
 EIGHT WOUNDED
Revolutionists Attack Marines in santo Domingo Severe Fight Is tho Result; Rebels Are
 Killed or Captured

WASHINGTON, July 6 Trouble is again on between the American marines in santo Domingo and the reyolullonists According ta adgices received by Che State Department to- day another engagement occurred on the island early today when 25G rev olutionists attacked the marines Twenty.seyen Of the Dominiclaps were killed aid five captured Que American marine was killed amt eight wounded according 10 the re. port
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
TOURISTS BELIEVE
 THAT JUNEAU HAS
 THE ONLY WEATHER

The tourists arriving on the Spo- kane today are convinced that Ju- neau has the best weather Of the cities SO far visited It has rained continually since Che tourists lett Seattle until early this morning when Gastineau. Channel waters were en- tered. Juneau was the first place visited that the tourists could ram. ble about without wearing Sou'west, CTS or slickers and rubber boots,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
DECISION IN ALASKA BANK IS MADE BY
 JUDGE IN SEATTLE

ln a decision filed in Seattle las, week Federal Judge Jeremiah Net. erer sustained the demurrer Co the action of F. G. Moves as receiver for the defunct Washington-Alaska Bank. of Fairbanlts Alasfa. against W. E. Parsons, F0lcon loslin. John schram. E. l.. Webster, ,. W, Clise, F. D Barbour and thC Washington Securities Company The plaintiffs sought to fecOver damages m the sum Of S500000 in eonnection win the sale of tock which they ewnea ln the Washineton-AlHs bank otn- ar sulis are penling at faifpaANs alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
PRINCE RUPERT MAKES
 FAST TIME NoRTHeoUNo

The Prince Rupert arrived from the South this afternoon at 1880 o'clock with large list of passen- gers. The Rupert left Wrangell this morning al 4 o'clock and called ot Taku Gacier uorthbound, making the run in 9is hours
 The Juneau arrivals on the Rupert were Russel G. Wayland and wife. P. S. MacAIichael. 4. V Wood wife and child. Mrs w s. Pullen and two children, R B. Martin, |. K. Morse and wife. J II Mackenzie. Mrs. Fannie Mortels. A. r. Durman, c. Fl. Freegroye. Frank Miller and wife. and w GilIard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
NEW ORDERS ON soRpER

Washington, July 6.--The War Dc. partmont announced this afternoon that the orders dividing the border forces into three different commands became effective today The Depart ment is awaiting word from Brig Gen Pershing as to whether he win return to El Paso to take command of his new Mexico department. GeM Pershing's presence in El Paso is peeessary If he desires 10 accept the new command but .that decision Is left 10 him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
GOES TO SING SING
 FOR TRYING TO BLOW
 UP NEW YORK ci7Y HALL

NEW YORK. July G. 4 sen, tence of from three years and six months. to seven years in Sing Sing prison was imposed upon Leonardo Dc Yizco. who was convicted last week of attempting to place bomb in Che Municipal Building.
 Counsel for De yizco claimed that there was a police conspiracy against his client
 Judge Delehanty however, Is pass ing sentence, declared that "police officers are entitled 10 the same consideration as any other witnesses in this cSse they did splendid ser vice
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
MCLEOD WILL
 COMMAND CHARLOTTE
 FOR SUMMER MONTHS

Capt J. Mcleod, the daddy oe all the skippers on the Southeastern Alaska run of the Canadian Pacific fleet of steamers smd who has been in command of the steamers Prin cess May and Princess Sophia for so many years has left the Spohia and will arrive m luneau noSt Tues. lag in command of ae steamer Prin- cl Charlotte which WI be opcrat- ed on tlfis rliq dnriuS tho summer raNttfnH
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
Fierce aBstle To Racine

LONDON, July G. According Co adYices received from the new of, iensive front os the British and French, there Is practically TO dim inishment in the fighting. Torren- tial rains continue but the Allies continue Co push in an directions against the Germans in the Somme tWer region During tho night the French took the village of Hem. The Germans arc esSteayoring to hold their second line of defense but iJ js officially stated that terrific bOmbardnient of those positions Is now in progress or will be started daring tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
SECRETARY LANSING
 WILL TAKE VACATION
 FOR NEXT FOUR WEEKS

WASHINGTON. July 6.-It was an. nounced today that Secretary of State Lansing will leave probably tomorrow for Q vacation which will last until the second week In Au- gust. It is believed that all dangers of international crises are over for the present
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
HUNDREDS CRUSHED TO DEATH IN MINE
 FOLLOWING QUAKE
Sulphur Hen Buried Alive When a Quake Forces the Earth to Cave in About Them on
 Islsnd of Sicily.

LONDON. july G. An earthquake at Caltannissetta Sicily, has caused the death of 200 according to dis. patches reported here today from Rome The victims were an engaged In tue sulphur mines at that place and were crushed beneath the lodes which eaved in following the shocks
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
AIlies Renew Attaeks

PARIS, July 6.-The British and the French have renewed the at tacks in tho region of Thiepyal be- tween Ancre and the Somme The Allies are slowly pressing the leu tons back and are advancing slowly iu the face of e terrific artillery bombardnent which the Germans are carrying out. Great masses or Ger mnn reserves are being hurled into counter attack movements between the two rivers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
Russiana continae sueeesses

continue 8 record of successes ey. anywhere Of great importance along their whole front from Riga % the Carpathians. They have crossed the railway between Delatyn west Of KolOmen and MOrosmezo. one Of the main lines between Gal- icia ana Hungary. gpon this line che Austrians depend largely to sup port the armies at Stnnislau and those before Tarnpol This places the army of General Bothmer in a more dangerous position and he may decide to Rithdrnw towards Lem berg
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
COMMITTEE APPOINTED; BAR EXAMINATION TO
 BE HELD IN JUNEAU

An application for admittance to the bar of Alaska has been Liled with Judge Jennings by Roy \. Dye clerk in the office of the Federai Mine Inspector. The application was gayorably considered by Judge Jen- nings and a committee consisting or John c. Held, John RusteRrd, and Iohn 1T. Cobb was appointed to hold the necessary examinations
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
ASKS GOVERNMENT TO TAKE CHARGE
 OF FOOD PRICES

LONDON, JQly @. - A special Trades unlon conaress Of 600 dele gates representing 100000 organ ized workero met here sod7y and adoFted resolutions asking the gov, ernment 10 take steps Go regulate the price of food and also fuel.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
nn rnr MiLitlamen

WASHINGTON, July 6.--Army de- par,pental commanders have been authorized by Secretary of War Bak- CT to discharge elilisted men in the National Guard nov in the Federal service who have one or more re. dependent relatives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
PRICE OF OILS
 PREDICTED TO
 TAKE BIG DROP

WASHINGTON. July G. The re, port of Che Federal Trade Commits sion which has been investigating the oil situation made It's report today. Commissioner Harris said that he predltted reduction in the price of oil fuels to follow al- most immediately
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
p.....,n. r,t Rallroad

PETROGRAD. July 6.-The Rus sian troops have cut the Delatyn- K-oosmezo railroad. the principle me Of communication for the Austro- S,a~waD forces defending Lemherg.
 The Russians were today reported t, nave routed the enemy on the right bank Of the Dneister river ae- cordiug to an announcement made he Inc war office
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
Briefs by Cable

sEATTLE -Iosephine the 5'year- old daughter Of Charles 2. Caches, a regent of the state university, now a second Heutenant ln the Nationnl Guards at American Lake. fell 10 her death yegerday down tho eleNetoT ahaf. M the Butler Hotel
 LONG BEACH, calif,-- Julian Lia' hoa r,,enlhaf of the Alaska C0mmer
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
ALASKA FISHERIES TO
 RECEIVE ATTENTION IN
 CONGRESS THIS MONTH

WASHINGTON. July 6--The house on merchant marine and fisheries will probably take up for within the next ten days the bill of Representative Josh ua w. Alexander of Missouri, chair man of the committee, providing for the protection, regulation and con servation Of the fisheries of Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
,. <. maekgNzlg ARRwgs

J. n. Mackenzie part owner Of the Alaska Juneau property and consult. ing engineer for the company and also for the Treadwen Companies, arrived from the south today on the Prince Rupert. Mir. Mackenzie has engaged a suite Of rooms af the Gastineau and will remain here for several weeks while making an in- spection of the construction work be, ing done by both companies
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
-rn-kiqb Cruiser Sinks Ships

CONSTANTINOPLE July G. The war office announced today that the former German cruiser BresiaG, which is now in the Turkish navy, approached Russian transport ana two sailing vessels in the BlaeK Sea and sunk them both. me Breslau was flying the Russian flag .at the time as a decoy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
Germans le1ve verdun

LONDON. July 6-Dlspatches from the British headquarters in France announce that the appearance of the new offensive movement of Ger many units indicates that they are being brought from the Verdun sec tor. These German units have ap- peared on the front north of the River Snmme.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
INFANTS ARE DYING
 AT THE RATE OF ONE
 EVERY HOUR IN EAST

NEW YORK July 6. The an nounosment Wac made thls afternoon by the Board oi Health ghat the in fantlle paralysis now epidemic here was n,aintaining an average ot ono victim every hour
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
ALASKA MILITIA IS
 AUTHORIZED SAYS
 SECRETARY OF WAR
Gov Strong Receives Reply from Secretary Baker Regarding the Formation of National Guard
 in the Northland,

Gov J. F. A. Strong today re- ceiyed letter from Secretary oi War Newton D Baker in reply to a letter of inquiry in regard to the formation of National Guard in Alaska. The reply printed below explains itself:
 Washington, June 24, l6 My Dear Governor strong:
 "I have your letter of che I2th instant regarding the or ganization of a National Guard unit in the Territory of Alas ka, and in reply I would state that under the Act of June 3, 1916, provision is made for such organizations in the Territories
 Tn due process the quota from each Territory and rogu- lations with references to their organizations will be promul- gated and the governors in- formed.
 Very sincerely yours,
 NEWTON D. BAKER,
 Secretary of War.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
Eood Rlots h Mexlco

AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUAR- TIERS IN MEXICO. July 6.-StarF- ing Mexican women stormed the Governors palace at San Luis Pot osi. according to reports received hereo today by Gen. PershIng. The women shouted cViyn the Gringoes."
 Food riots are reported to have occurred in many of the large cities to advlces received by Gen. Pershing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
sUPr. wAYlANO RETURNS

Russell c. Wayland, superintend. eut of the TreadweH Mines. accom-. panied by Mrg Wayland, returned from the south .on the Prince Ru- pert today. They have been spend ing the past two months In Califor- nfa.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
eopY OF MAN WHO WAS MURDERED IS
 FOUND IN A LAKE

SEATTLE. July 6. ThS body of n. C.. Beckman. for number Of years waiter at Chauncey Wright's, and who has been missing for fort night was found in Lake Union to, day. Evidence shows that he had been robbed then murdered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
BODIES OF DEAD IN cARRiZAL FIGHT ON
 AMERICAN GROUND

EL PASo, July 6. .-The bodies of nine who fell In the fighting at Car rlzal have arrived here and proper military burial will be given. Among the bodies brought here were those of Capt Boyd and Lieut.. Edair who fell on the battlefield.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
PIONEERS HOME BOARD
 WILL HOLD A MEETING

The annual meeting of the lSoaM of Trustees Of the Territorial Pion. eers' Home at Sitka will be held within the next few days. Gov J.. F. A. Strong left on the Jefferson today to attend tae meeting lie was accompanied by Mrs Strong. They viii return on the first boat rom there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
wouLp EoREcLosE MoRTeAeg

!. F. Ranele. through his attorney this morning filed suit in tho dis. .trict court against Cecilia King and Mrs. Orloff King % foreclose a chat tel mortgage on the furniture anu fixtures of the King oBarding House. The mortgage was given to secnre three notes of $50 SIS, nid S75, re- spectiyely held by MT Randle At- torueys fees gad costs of the suit are asked for.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
PER CAPITA IS GROWING AT A
 RAPID RATE

WASHINGTON. July 6. The Treasury Department announced that there was $3S.36 per capita in cireu- lasion Ou June l. This was an ln- cYease Of s cents per capita over the amount Of May 1
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
New sERrH EoR LgTcHEe

WASHINGTON. July 6, - Marion I.ptcher former Consul of chihua. hna. Mexico. today was made acting chief of the state department for. eign trade. Advisory Bureau sue ceeding Charles X. Holder was re- sier sd. Mir. Letcher has been in the consular service since 1900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-06
JUNEAU eLEE CLUB
 MEETS TONIGHT FOR
 REGULAR REHEARSAL

The newly organized glee club wlll meet tonight at o'clock in the Elks hall for atrehearsal a AT mem bers are requested Go be on tune. Others desiring to join are also asked to attend tonights rehearsal