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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
WOMEN EXECUTED
 BY THE GERMANS

AMSTERDAM, April 7.-Mme. Petit, a Belgian. has been exc cuted by order of a German courtmartial according to @ re- port by the Echo Beige. The Germans accused the well known woman of treason.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
GERMANS TN TRENCHES OF
 FRENCH LINE

PARIS, April '. - The German forces have pene- trated the first line of the French trenches between Bethincourt and Chattan- court. The Germans have also bombarded Core du Poi ve, east of the Mouse but the French fire prevent any attack by the infantry. Haul court, northwest of Yerdun, has been taken by the Ger mans. The French have car ried the underground pas sages and works of the Ger mans along a 800 meter front by hand to hand fight ing southwest of Fort Dou- aumont.
 The French official state ment today says that during March, 31 German aero planes were destroyed in combat. During the month the French losses of air craft totaled thirteen ma chimes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
 OF GEAR
 PLOTTED

CHICAGO, April 7.-The exist ence Of an international anar- ehistle plot to assassinate all rulers of Europe has been dis covered here. This Is according to a formal statement Issued to- day by Meclay HOyne, United States district attorney. The al- Ieeed plot was unearthed by men In the employ Of the United States attorneys office while ln- vestisatlng the activities Of Jean crones in connection With the re- cent banquet poisoning incidents. The plot included the assassina- ton of the czar Of Russia, first, and Emperor William was second on the list.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
FOUL MURDER IN SEATTLE BATTLES
 POLICE SLEUTHS

SEATTLE, April 7.-The foul mur- der of Mrs Corrine Wheeler and her sister, Miss Kate D. Swift whose bod ies we're found Wednesday night in their home. is proving a hard solu- ton for the local police Chief of Detectives Charles Tennant subject ed Howard S. King aged nephew of the two women Co three hours of a gruelling examination then permitted him to go as he is believed to be absolutely Innocent and in no way involved
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
PACIFIC DEFENSE
 LACKING

WASHINGTON, April 7.-That there To not a battIeshlp on the Pacific Coast and many Of the coast defenses arc not even manned were truths told the Senate today by Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Secretary of the War Baker. The statements were made during discussion of the preparedness measures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
GERMANS SEEING
 FOOD

BERLIN, April 1.-The German government today appropriated all coffee, tea and chicory in Germany. A special committee was also appointed to regulate it's distribution throughout the Empire. It is presumed that tickets will be issued the same as for bread and other commodities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
STEAMER PASSENGERS SEE
 A BATTLE IN THE AIR

HALIFAX, N. S.. April 7.-Passen. gers arriving here today on the steam ship Andata told of having witness ed a thrilling air battle between a fleet of German air raiders and O number Of British aeroplanes when the vessel was passing Deal, England.
 One of the German planes, they said, flew directly over the steam- ship. The Andatia continued on her course with the opposing fleet still battling in the clouds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
MEXICAN DFSPERAD0 T BELIEVED LOCATED
WOMAN sNATcHED BY
 DEATH FROM THE MAN
 SHE WAS SOON TO WE'D

TACOMA, April Mrs. Minnie Hogue, of Puyallup, was killed during the night when three autos collided near Kent. She was riding In ma chine by the side of Antonio Berens, rancher, to whom she was Co have been married to next Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
AMERICANS IN ITALY
 CLAIM MisTREATMENT

ROME. April 7.-Thomas Nelson Page. American ambassador to Italy, has visited Baron Sonnino. the Ital- ian minister of foreign affairs, to make representations regarding cas- es of Americans who complained of ill-treatment in Italy. Baron Sonnino promised that all the cases mention ed by the ambassador would be ex- amined again in the most friendly spirit
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
w l N I E R WIEA I
 FALIS

WASHINGTON, April '. The Department of Agri- culture today forecasted that the total production of winter wheat is only half a billion bushels, 15O,0OO less than last year. The depart ment also estimates that there is Q great decrease in its condition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
VOLUNTEER PORTION OF
 ARMY BILL PASSES IN
 SENATE; CLOSE MARGIN

Washington, April 7.-5y a vote Of s6 to s4 Che Senate has retain cd the federal volunteer provis- Ions In the army bill. Nineteen Democrats and seventeen Repub- Ileans voted In favor and % Dem oorats and 10 Republicans voted against the provision. Thls part Of the army bill measure pro- vIdes for an organization by Congressional districts of 261,- coo volunteers, under federal con trol and they will be given 30 days annual training for the next three years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
BORDER LINE WILL NOT
 RAISE PASSENGER RATES

Word has been received in Juneau by the local office of the Border Line company that the passenger rates between Juneau and Seattle on the steamers of that company win not be raised The rates at present are S2O and SIP and they will remain at that figure. The Al-Ki will sail from Juneau southbound about April 18th on Der next trip
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
ALASKA GAsTINEAU MINING
 DAMAGE CASE IN SEATTLE
 HAS NOW BEEN DISMISSED

SEATTLE. April 7-The damage case for S2O.OOO Of James Macarios against the Alaska Gastineau Mining Co.,. of Juneau. Alaska. has been dis missed by Judge Kenneth Macintosh. This action followed the introduction Of evidence showing that for S796 Ma carlos had released the company from damages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
FERRIS MAY NOT RUN
 AGAIN FOR GOVERNOR

LANSING. Mich, April ITO a delegation of Democrats who sought to know whether or not he had made up his mind as to whether or not to permit the use of his name as can didate for Governor again, Gov Wool bridge N. Ferris said: 'T have made up my mind that do not want to run for Q third term" but he added that two years ago he had made up his mind that he did not want to run for a second term.
 There will be no opposition to Gov. Ferris should he decide to run again. but should be decline State Senator Murtha. Of Detroit. will an- nounce his candidacy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
GIRLS LEAVE HOME BECAUSE
 OF TNHERlTEo INSTINCT

WASHINGTON. April 7-Why girls leave home has now been determin' ed by science. It is the fault of man. of course-but not in the way you think.
 pr. Charles B. Davenport, director of the Carnegie Institutions station for the experimental study of evolu- ton, at Cold Spring Harbor l.. l., has tackled the problem
 The love of roaming, he thinks, is an inherited instinct in man, that is suppressed in most people by the necessities of civilized life. but breaks out in those who lack on "inhibiting factor" and so become hohos, or globe trotters, or hunters, or gypsies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
TO BAR STOP WATCHES

WASHINGTON April 2. The House Labor Committee reported fa- vorably the bin of Representative Tavenner prohibiting the use of stop watches and other timing devices in government arsenals, navy yards and other shops for employees. It also prohibits giving of cash bonuses and contains suggestions for improve ment and economy
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
FROM MOORINGS AND
 SAILS IN AIR

PENSACOLA. April 2. -- The new dirlglble airship recently brought here to the aviation station for ex- perimeutai use of tho navy, broke away from the mo2rlngs In the high wind today and ri1ing rapdly was soon lost 10 view No one was on board at the time
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
ro promote podd.

WASHINGTON, April 2. - X bill authorizing the President to promote Col. G. A. Dodd, now with his cav airy in Mexico, to Brlgadler-General, was introduced in the House today by Representative Edgar R. Keiss. of Pennsylvania. Col. Dodd will retire next July.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
FALLS 5000 FEET

SALONIW. Greece. April 2. - An attempt at another Zeppelin raid oy CT Saloniki was made last night The Zeppelin did not reach the city however. being wept beyond the lines or the French A French biplane whose observer was Greek volun teer. Albert aIisyachi. a native of Saloniki. was sho, down at 8 height oi 5000 feet. falling into Lake Dolran
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
BARGAIN FOR BACHELORS

NEW BRUNSWICK. N J.. April 2. If the marriage rate in this city is not boosted materially this year it will not be the fault of City Clerk Eugene Mclaughlin. His latest ef- fort to aid the work Of Cupid is the announcement that May 1 will be a Bargain Day for Bachelors"
 Mr. Mclaughlin has announced that on that day he win pay the H. cense fees for all those who wish to be married. and take the money out of his own pocket Mclaughlin is bachelor and his real reason for the bargain day" does not appear.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
ALL A JOKE, WOMAN SAYS
 AFTER SHAVING SHERIFF

MUsKOGEE, okla, April 7.-rhat she merely attempted to hold up Sheriff Jacob Giles as joke, but instead of throwing up his hands the officer began shooting and forced her to fire, was the explanation of Mrs. Paul V. Hadley today Of the killing of the officer on a train.
 Mrs. Hadley and her husband, who Sheriff Giles was taking to Beau mont Texas to face charge of as sault with intent to kill were cap tured by posse after a sensational hunt following their flight from the train.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
GOVERNOR HUNT ASKS
 FOR GUNS FOR PEOPLE

PHOENIX. Ariz., April 7.-Gover- nor George W. P. Hunt telegraphed to the War Department today ask ing for 5000 carbines and 30,OO0 rounds of ammunition to arm home guards" in border settlements and towns which have asked for pro- tection.
 Governor Hunt guaranteed the safe return of the equipment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
AIMED AT EXCURSIONS

WASHINGTON. April 7.-saIe of liquor to minors on the navigable waters Of the United States jurlsdic- ton would be prohibited and penal ized by the Sabath bill reported fa- vorably by the House Committee on alcoholic liquor traffic. The measure is aimed particularly at alleged abus- es on excursion steamers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
SAWS WAY TO LIBERTY
 AS FRIENDS STAND GUARD

LEXINGTON. Ky. April 7.-Ac. cording to work received here from Manchester, Ky Q band of armed confederates surrounded the jail and kept the guards at bay while John D. Pace, under indictment in the Clay Circuit Court on the charge of killing hs father and step-mother, sawed his way through his cell bars and escaped.
 A posse is pursuing him and his armed companions, who are thought to be in the widest part of the mountains in Owsley County.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
SCHOONER IS CHARTERED TO CARRY COAL AT A
 EXTRAORDINARY RATE

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April z. - The four-masted schooner Robert P. Murphy has been chartered to carry coal to Rio de Sul, Brazil, at $2S per ton. The fuel is very scarce in Bra zil now and brings $1 @ scoopful. After discharglng the coal the ship is to return from Beunos Ayres with a cargo of linseed at S25 per ton.
 The trip will take about six months and net the owners $41OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
canadlana Loae posItIon

LONDON. April 7-The capture from the British of the mine craters positions south of Steloi was an- nounced today by the army head quarters. The positions were de- tended by the Canadians but the odds were too great against them and they slowly fell back before the reu- tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
AND CABINET SECURE
 FACTS ON SUSSEX

WASHINGTON. April 7.-President Wilson and the members of the Cab met today again considered the sub marine situation with special refer ence to the torpedoing of the pack ct Sussex. There is reason to believe that the United States will not re- veal certain information it possesses on the case, holding lt back until the German government has admitted or denied responsibility in the case
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
PAY DAY LEGAL HOLIDAY
 IN ILLINOIS MINING TOWN

KINcAID, H.. April Play day hereafter is legal holiday in this village. The Council voted last even ing to permit saloons to remain open one hour later-untn midnight-on the 18th and 3Oth of each month. Those are the pay days for all the mines in the region.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
Villa Like a Needle.

SAN ANTONIO, April 7.--Maj.-Gen. Funston today stated that finding vil- la was like hunting for the proverb- ial needle in the haystack "The real task of finding him." said the army official, "rests with the lnfan- try and the special scouts" He ob- served that if the use of the Mexican railroad had been permitted at the start on the punitive expedition h. vasion. Villa would have been cap turned ere this.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
U. 8. CITIZENSHIP DENIED
 JAPANESE IN HONOLULU

HONOLULU, April E. - American citizenship was denied to Takao Oza- wa. a Japanese. in test case here today. The court ruled that Japan ese are Mongolians and that the word white" does not include the Mongol. ian race.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
MAN AND WOMAN HELD
 FOR A TRAIN ROBBERY

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. April r. Federal officials working here on a traln robbery said to have been staged near Staunton. Va. some months ago. early today arrested a man giycing his name as John Evans and his wife.
 It is said that s15O,OOO was obtain ed in the train robbery.
 The officials say they discovered more than SS,0OO here bearing num- bers reported to have been on the bills stolen In the holdup.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
JURY IN THE CAMPBELL
 CASE STILL CELEBRATING

The trial jury in the case of the government vs Jack Campbell had not returned @ verdict when The Empire went to press. The case was given Co the jury shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and so far they have been unable to agree. When the case was submitted to the jury. the opposing attorneys agreed that they might bring in a sealed verdict if one was secured, but they were out all night and are still work. ing o1 the case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
GERMAN SUGAR REFiNERs
 WANT BIC INCREASE

COPENHAGEN. April 7.- German sugar refiners. aided by agrian in- terests. are fighting to secure % per cent. increase in the price of su- gar on the plea that the cultivation of sugar beets must be stimulated. despite the fact that they averdaged lS.6 per cent. dividends last year against S.3 per cent. the preceding year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
FAIRBANKS IS CHOICE
 OF INDIANA DELEGATES

INDIANAPOLIS. April 7.-Former vice-President Fairbanks will be the choice of the Indiana delegation for President before the Chicago Repub- ican convention. The members of the State convention here instructed the delegates to support Fairbanks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
PORTUGAL SAYS GERMANY
 AIMED TO SEIZE COLONIES

PARIS April S.-In @ proclamation to the Portuguese army, says Ha- vas dispatch from Lisbon, the minis ter of war asserts Germany aimed ct tho absorption of Portugars com merce and the seizure Of her colon ies. These objects would have been fully realized. the proclamation says. had it not been for the declaration ol war
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
WILSON NAMES STEELE
 KANSAS CITY POSTMASTER

WASHINGTON, April 7.-President Wilson has nominated Bayles Steele to be postmaster at Kansas City, Mo. The nomination of Steele settled the long fight over the Kansas postmas- tership. Senator Reed said Steele was entirely satisfactory to him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
LANDS FOR HomEsTEADHRe

WASHINGTON. April 7.- The h. terlor Department classed as non-ir- rlgable and open to settlement 75O,- GOO acres of land in the former Pine Ridge Indian reservation of South Dakota. Much of the land already las been entered by homesteaders The remainder will be opened May 10
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
CREW OF THE MoEWE
 IS TOLD TO BE MUM

BERLIN, April 7.-The crew of the German raider Moewe after being decorated with iron crosses by the Kaiser were granted several weeks leave of absence with the injunction that they talk as little as possible of their adventures. Acting officials fear that they may innocently re- veal to enemy agents the manner in which the Moewe passed the British blockading fleet
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
NgAT vAcArIoN FOR eRIvATE

PARIS. April 7.-The French gov ernment has granted a leave of ab- sence of SO days to Edmond Bigaut, a private in the French army, who was valet of the late Amos r. Enc, of New York, SO that he may go to New York in May to testify in the Euo will case Both sides in the will contest desire Bigauts evidence as to the testamentary capacity of AIr Enc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
SUFFRAGE PROCLAMATION
 MUST NOW BE ISSUED

DIES MONIES. la, April 7.-The attorney general held that 1t will be necessary for the governor to issue a proclamation in connection with the submission of the equal suffrage amendment to the voters of the State.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
TO PUT A BAN ON HOPS

LONDON, April 7.-Walter Runci- man, president of the Board Of Trade announced in the House of Commons this afternoon that the British gov ernment was contemplating the pro hlbiton of the importation of hops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
ORDERS THOUSAND CARS

PHILAELPHIA, April 2. - The Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company announced today that 1t had placed orders for 1000 steel hop. per cars of 100000 pounds capacity each.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
eILL FOR ALASKA STATION

WASHINGTON, April 2. - Repre- sentative Wickersham of Alaska has introduced a bill in the House pro vidIng for the establishment of a radio station at Seward, Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
NEW DIRECTOR IS
 ELECTED TO ALASKA
 JUNEAU GOLD MINING

NEW YORK. April 7.-At the an. nual meeting of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company in San Fran. cisco Eugene Meyer. Jr.. was elected @ director.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
BOSTON WILL BORROW
 FOUR MILLION THIS YEAR

BOSTON. April 7-The city's. pow. CT to borrow during the present municipal year within the debt limit is estimated by the Commissioners of Sinking Funds to be Si.84S,0OO, the largest in the history of this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
ALASKA WIRE DRAG
 OPERATIONS MADE
 IN A LATE REPORT

WASHINGTON. April 7-The Coast Survey has just issued a publication concerning wire drag operations along the coast Of Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
MINERS ACCEPT NATIONAL
 REFERENDUM IN WAGE CASE

EVANSVILLE. H., April 7.-The miners in convention hero decided to accept the national referendum on the wage agreement by vote of 2O5 to 154.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
LORD DERBY RESIGNS.

LONDON. April 7.-DIssatls- fled with the limited powers given to the members of the Joint military and naval board, Lord Derby and Lord Montague have resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK. April '. Alaska Gold closed today at 20. American Zinc at sO7s, Alaska Juneau at 1Oh. Ray at 2S%. Chino at 546. Utah Copper at S1ik. Copper metal closed lat 2S@2slz.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
TWENTY DIE IN EXPLOSION

LONDON. April IT, Twenty per sons have been killed in an explos- in the Pressuen colliery, near Mick owitz, Silesia, says a dispatch to the Central News from Amsterdam
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
WEATHER ReoRT

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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mall Information
BOUND NORTH.

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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-10
Creighton News

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh MuIdrow enter
day evening, their guests being Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Sevringhaus, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter S. Wilson, Mr. and
Mrs. w. J. Osborn and Mrs. Ethel
Mackey.
The school trustees met at the
home Of T. T. Powers Tuesday even
ing to organize the board. Mr.. Pow
ers, who was reelected to his fourth
term as trustee at the recent school
election was reelected clerk and Mr..
Perry succeeds himself as president
of the board, Mr.. w. J. Osborn being
the other member. Various items of
business for the ensuing year were
discussed, but decisive action on
most of them deferred to a future
meeting.
Tuesday evening Mrs. w. H. For
man of Osborn entertained a number
of Creighton young people at her
home on the Cave Creek road in
honor of her grand daughter, Miss
Margaret Forman. A delightful even
ing was spent in music and conversa-
ton. Those invited were the Misses
Mary and Helen Kyler, Emma Irion,
Etha Osborn, Ruby Mildrow and
Margaret Forman and the Messers
Paul Irion, Gladstone Elerick Lloyd
Osborn, James Forman and Edwin
Muldrow.
While working on a windmill about
a week ago, young Mr.. Poe, who lives
on the Doeplace ranch, narrowly es-
capped serious injury, when a wire
broke. letting him fall twenty feet
to the ground. A doctor was hastily
summoned from town and Mr. Poe
did not regain consciousness until at
ter his arrival. For several days Mr..
Poe was unable to get about his
back hip and shoulder being injured.
| The Parent Teachers meeting,
which was to have been held at the
school auditorium next Friday after
noon, has been postponed until one
week later in order to have the
school exhibit the same day. Under
the direction of the teachers, the pu-
pills in all departments are preparing
excellent work for this exhibit and
the parents and friends are expected
to bring their we'll filled baskets and
enjoy a picnic dinner at noon, after
which the work will be examined and
the P. T. A. meeting held.
In the baseball game Friday after
noon the grammar school boys won
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-10
CASA GRANDE

Casa Grande has organized a brass
band and the instruments have arrived
The boys" have buckled right down &c
business in great shape determined to
learn at once how to make music. Prof
Carl Gungl is leader, who with several
others who have had experience in
band work will practice with them and
help to make Casa Grande famous fol-
it's fine band. Prof. Gungl was or
ganizer of a band at Douglas and also
the Reform School band which gave
such pleasure with their music at the
state fair a couple Of years ago.
Casa Grande's baseball team is re-
organizing and will practice UT and be
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-10
NASHVILLE STUDENTS here

big band and exceptional negro min
strel show will be in Tempe at the
opera house for this evening On two
previous occasions this troupe has
made Tempe and never have they
failed to please. Their program is "a
varied one that includes hoop rolling.
comedian stunts. dancing. instrument
tai music and other pleasing features.
This show commences at SAB and
prior to it the customary run of pic
lures at the opera house will be
made.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-10
Tempe News Notes
FIRE BOYS RUN

The fire department was called to
the ]. A. Valenzuela home on East
Eighth street yesterday morning
where small blaze had started in
the kitchen from an electric iron that
had been left heating. Hose company
No. of West Tempe made a quick
run but fortunately the fire had been
extinguished before their arrival.