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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
IT IS YOUR DUTY TO JOIN THE RED CROSS

and the high of duty that actuates he soldier m he
 trenches or the sailor on the various fighting crafts of the navy Help the committee and don't wait to be called upon. See Mr. Romg today at the Bank of Seward; Mr. Sexton at the Hotel Sexton Mr. Friend at the Gateway Everybody get together this campaign in the spirit Of patriotism and tighten the burdens of the committed
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
VICTORIA IS NOW ON WAY NORTH TO
 SEWARD VIA OUTSIDE

SEATTLE, Dec. IT. - The steamer Victoria sailed from here yesterday afternoon at o'clock going by the outside route direct to Cordova then across to Valdez and Seward. The Victoria has two days mail and the following passengers for Seward: s. w. Weir and wife, Mrs. c. Coutard, John J. Ryan and Thomas King.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
CONSCRIPTION
 BIG ISSUE IN
 ELECTION TODAY

OTTAWA, Dec. 17. - The Domin- ion of Canada is today voting between Borden's union government, with it's conscription platform, and ~Lauriers liberal opposition ticket. The latter proposes a referendum as the altema- tive to the compulsory law. Lawicr says the volunteer system is not right as has been proven from trial.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
FORMER STEFANSSON
 MAN IN NEW YORK

VICTORIA, Dec. l7. - Captain Bartlett formerly with the Stefans- son expedition, is now marine super intendent of New York harbor serving the Federal government. This is the report received here today.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
BAN JOHNSON WANTS
 SYNDICATE BASEBALL

CHICAGO, Dec. r. - Ban John son, president of the American Lea sue, suggests the National league as- sume control of the American league clubs next season. His scheme is for them to operate and allow his league owners four per cent profits.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17

Chief of Police Warren is well known to Alaskans. For years h., was in authority at Nome. Perhaps none in Seward are better acquainted with the new Chief of Police of Seat tie than United States Deputy Mar shal Isaac Evans. Mir. Evans worked with Mir. Warren at Nome, also in the states. "He is a splendid officer" said Mr. Evans today, capable, hon. est and hunter of evil doers. MT. Warren will no doubt clean Seattle up and do it quickly"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
COL. HOUSE IS HOME

NEW YORK, Dec. IT. - Col. E. M. House, head of the American mission abroad, returned on a steamer today. He left immediately for Washington to make a report to the President in person.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17

The Christmas membership campaign for the Nat ona Red Cross started a the United States today and the various territories as we'll The drive start ed here this morning the campaign being in charge of special committee composed of Robert Romg, George Sexton and Elmer A. Friend This committee, as well as every officer of the local chapter will receive member
 shin fees of one doarup Every man. woman and child
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
STRAND THEATRE IN SPOKANE DESTROYED
 BY FIRE THIS DAY

SPOKANE, Dec. IT. - The Strand Theatre Building was destroyed by fire early this morning, with a loss of S5OOOO.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
ARMISTICE OF TWO NATIONS IS
 MOVE FOR PEACE.

BULLETIN Washington, Dee. l7-Neutral dlpIo- mats today announced that they had received official ad vices that Germany was now considering peace offer This confirms the report from Switzerland that the hals CT intended to make peace proposal in his Christmas message.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
FRANK GOTCH IS DEAD

DIES MONIES, Dec. IT. - Frank Gotch, champion of all wrestlers, died at his home here this afternoon.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
70 CONFISCATE ALL PROPERTY IN RUSSIA

PETROGRAD, Dec. 1.-The BolsheviH today de- creed to the confscaon of all property lands and money belonging to the Russian church and the aboshment of the clergy's privileges.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
AUSTRIAN BATTLESHLP SENT DOWN
 PROHIBITION PASSES

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT. - Prohibition passed the House of Representatives this afternoon by vote of 282 to 12S.
 teNaee e e
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
MAY RECOGNIZE THE BOLSHEVIKI

LONDON, Dec 17.-Several of the local newspapers forecast that the Allies will at once recognize the Boshe wiki of Russia in order to prevent the Germans from gain ing political control of Russia
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-17
NEGOTIATION FOR PEACE TO BE UNDERTAKEN

GENEVA, Dec 1.-The armishce agreement be- tween the Russians and the Germans went into effect to- day It is stated here that enissaes of several cOun tries will at once begin negotiations looking toward peace between Russia and Germany. The armstice today IS to continue 28 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
FREE RUSSIA ON FIRM FOUNDATION DECLARES PREDlLER

merchant fleet. Japans heavy pur- chases of steel plates for merchant shipbuilding made necessary that plates be put under control At the same time this action gives the government a weapon with which to force Japanese tonnage into the transatlantic trades.
 Specific regulations governing food exports and shipments of other com modities named In todays list are ex- pected to be issued by the President within a few days. Even if com plete embargo is not placed on food ex- ports for a time it is known many re- strictions will be made.
 ARGUMENT ADVANCED
 One argument advanced by advocates of a complete embargo on food ship ment is that the neutral countries and the allies have presented entirely diff ferent statements regarding the amount of foodstuffs going from the neutral countries into Germany. The President declares in his statement that this gov ernment has no desire to do any in- justice to neutral countries, and intends to cooperate with them in adding to their necessary supplies.
 METHOD OF PROCEDURE
 The method of procedure in obtaining licenses for export was outlined to- night by Secretary Redfield, who will administer the act, as follows:
 First applications for licenses may be made to the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, division of export licenses, 1435 K, street, Washington, D. C., or to any of the branches of the bureau of foreign and domestic com merce-New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, San Francisco and Seattle.
 Second. in applying for license to export any of the commodities covered by the Presidents proclamation applic- ants should give the following informa- tion in duplicate form: a, quantity; b, description of goods; c, name and ad- dress of consignee; d, name and address of consigner
 Third, the license will be good for only 60 days and at the expiration of that time must be renewed, and If not shipped within that time a new ap- plication must be made.
 Fourth, the various branch offices Of the bureau of foreign and domestic com merce have been given full instructions as to the disposition of all applica- tions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
about 10 days nfter the de r were called and make nrrRns lRert for the prompt receipt of naJ,M
 GROUNDS FOR EXEMPrINN

The grounds for exemption set forth in the same language fs the preliminary regulation issued #eae ago. The circular says the a1sen9da of proving exemptions will b. letaise& to the registrant and bla ks lt nished on application to a 4acpi board. The method of appeal aige wtil be made plain and it Is set sartn rAt appeals must be made withil 60 sla after the local board has refused ex- emption. that the proof must be filed within another five days and that d decision must be made five days there after
 Only the district board" concludes the circular. "can receive claims for discharge on the ground that you are engaged in industry, including agri- culture. Only decisions of dis trict courts on industrial claims for discharge can be appealed. If you de- sire to appeal the decision of the dts trict board to the President you may do so within seven days of the date of mailing to you of the decision of the district board as soon as your case is finally disposed of, the ad- jutant general of your state will mo- tify you by mail that you have been selected for military service.
 Notice that you have been selected for military service will not necessas rily order you into service. The mo- tice to report for military service will come when the government is ready to receive vou'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
PRINCE LVOFF IN MESSAGE ID J. s.
 PEOPLE HOPEFUL New Government Is Over coming Grave Difficulties and on Way to Victory ROOT AND FRANCIS
 ARE GIVEN THANKS Attention Is Called to Internal Re- forms Which Have Been Secured Since Overthrow of Czar
 and Bureaucrats

Petrograd, July 7.-Delayed.)-A staff correspondent of the Associated Press was received this morning by Prince Lvoff, premier and minister of the in- terior, who made statement for the in formation of America on conditions at the Russian front; measures whereby America can assist in the struggle against German domination; internal and diplomatic problems and the influence Of the revolution and the war on world problems.
 Prince Lvoff began by declaring his un- shaken optimism that notwithstanding grave difficulties to be faced, Russia is marching toward reconstruction and stability and that the war is developing toward victory.
 'sRegarding the war; continued the premier, say that the latest action Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
FIND OUT YOUR RED INK NUMBER
 AND THEN WATCH''
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 he deemed sufficient notice to
 charge you with the duty of pre-
 senting yourself. Watch the
 lists at the office of your board
 and see when you are called for
 examination.
 "You must report for physical
 examination on the day named in
 your call.
 10 DAYS FOR PROOF
 If you are found physically dis qualified the board will give you a certificate which will explain to you what your further duties are.
 If you are found physically quali- fled and file "a claim for exemption within seven days after your call, you will be given 10 days after filing your claim of exemption to file proof in support of your claim of exemption.
 If you are found physically quali- fled and file no claim for exemption, or if you do not appear for physical examination, your name will be posted to the district board as one who was called for military service and was not exempted or discharged. On the eighth day after call. or within two days thereafter, copies of the list of persons so posted to the district boards will be given to the press for publica- tion, will be posted at the office of the local board accessible to the public view and notice will be mailed to you at the address on your registration coard.
 "Therefore watch the notices
 posted in the office of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
French Airplanes Raid
 German Town of Essen

Amsterdam, July S.--A Frontier cor respondent of the Handlesblad reports that five persons were killed and sev- eral houses were destroyed during the bombardment of the German city of on Friday night. A correspondent of the Telegraaf says bombs were dropped on the Krupp work and reports of damage inflicted are conflicting Esti- mates of the number of attackers vary from 15 to 40.
 The official French statement of Saturday night said one French air plane raided Essen, dropping bombs on the Krupp factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
REPORT OF RACE
 RIOT AT HARTFORD PROVES UNFOUNDED
Negroes Encamped Near H. linOis Town Are Giving No Trouble-Guard Off,
 ficer to Report

East St. Louis, H., July s.-Rumors of trouble between negroes and whites at Hartford and Wood river, Ills, near AL ton, today proved unfounded. About a hundred negroes, refugees from East St. Louis have been in camp about mile from Hartford, since Wednesday. but telephone communication revealed that there had been no signs of hostility on the part of either race.
 Springfield H., July s.--A detailed re- port of the race riot at East St. Louis last Monday, and the part Illinois troops had in suppressing the killing of negroes and burning of their houses, will be placed in the hands of Adjutant Gem eral Dickson tomorrow by Col. s. O. Tripp, who was in command at the rioting It is believed that Col. Tipp will say the reason the troops did not disperse the mob was that the soldiers were without ammunition until z p. m., Mon day and that up to p. m., he had slightly more than 100 troops with which to patrol seventy blocks, making im- possible any mass operations.
 Colonel Tipp's report will say that mem bers of Missouri National Guard units crossed the bridge into East St. Louis and watched the rioting and that 1t was these men in uniform who were mis- taken for Illinois guardsmen, occasion ing statements that militiamen stood by and watched, indifferently the disorders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast
 Washington, July S.--For Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday; gentle to moderate south winds.
 Georgia; Fair Monday and Tuesday.
 Local Data For the 24 hours ending at ?. m., July 8, 1917:
 Highest temperature 93 Lowest temperature ........... 70 Mean temperature S2 Normal temperature 79 Deficiency in temperature since Ianuary a3 Rainfall .00 Total rainfall since Janaury l. 36s4 Excess in rainfall since January 1 g. Fl Relative humidity a. m. 100
 p. m. ......s... oV
 p. m. ................ ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
GOVERNMENT WILL CONTROL EXPORTS AFTER JULY 15 President Issues Proclama- tion Putting Law Into Eff
 feet On This Date ABSOLUTE EMBARGO - ON FOOD EXPECTED License Will Re Required For Ship ments to Any Country-Redfield Announces Method of Pro-
 cedure in Operating
 This Law

w a S h in g ton, July 8. lGovernm e 1t control of i American exports, author
 ized in a provision of the
 espionage act, was ordered
 put into operation July 15 by
 President Wilson tonight, with the issuance of a proc
 lamation requiring the H.
 censing of shipments to all
 countries of the most impor-
 tant export commodities. The President declared the govern
 ment's policy will be first to give con-
 sideration to American needs; next, to meet as far as possible the re- quirements of the allies; and, lastly, to supply the neutral countries wher-
 ever practicable. It is made clear
 that every effort will be made to see
 that no supplies reach the central
 powers.
 The commodities named in the list put
 under control are coal coke, fuel, oils,
 kerosene and gasoline, including bunk CTS; food grains flour and meal fod- te fot ,,;or steel billets, ship plates and structural shapes, scrap iron and scrap steel, fer tilizers, arms. ammunition and explos- ives.
 The inclusion of foodstuffs in the proclamation lends color to statements that the administration is considering the advisability of a complete embargo for 60 days on all food shipments to give the country an opportunity to as- certain the amount of it's supplies and to give allied and neutral countries an op- portunity to present full programme of their requirements.
 Thea President said the government was trying first to ameliorate present food conditions and conditions that are
 expected to arise between now and the
 next harvest. Many officials, alarmed at the wheat shortage. and the heavy
 drain the allies and neutrals are making
 on American food supplies, are urging an immediate embargo on food ship ments.
 FIRM GRASP ON SHIPPING Through control of coal and fuels the government intends to take firm grasp on shipping. An arrangement under negotiation will give the American and British governments control not only of all allied tonnage but of neutral ves- sells as well. Ships now on runs not re- garded as necessary to a successful con duct of the war will be forced into trades considered more essential, and vessels now held in port through fear of submarine attack will be required to go into service.
 IRON AND STEEL Control of iron and steel was made | necessary by war demands on the iron and steel industries. A shortage of steel in this country is threatened be-
 cause of the large \amount that is be- |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
German Report of Raid
 Made On London Saturday
 Admits One Machine Lost

Berlin, July S.--(Via London, British Admiralty. per Wireless Press).-One German airplane was lost in yester- days raid on London and British plane was shot down over the city. it is announced officially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09

which has been unanimously approved?
 T refar you, for instance, to the complete democratization of the country, local self-government in the towns throughout the country, with the uni versal and equal suffrage for both sexes regardless of qualifications, the reform of the military courts and of courts of justice, with the admission of women to the magistracy and legal profession; educational reform, the do- mestic income property tax, with the proposal for the reform of succession taxation; the organization of peasant home work, the mobilization Of the na- tion's technical knowledge for war pur- poses; many church reforms. among them the election of the highest pre- lates by popular vote and preparations for an ecumenical church council, aim ing at the abolition of state despotism in church affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09

Pippin, Mrs. Virginia-Aged 67, died yesterday afternoon, at the home of her son. Thomas Pippin, 171S Pike avenue. Ensley The funeral services will be conducted at o'clock this afternoon from the residence and in interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by to sons. Thomas and Clyde Pip pin. The pallbearers have been an nounced as J. R. Wilkinson, o. NJ Caldwell M. J. Glenn. H. E. Overton, E. P. Pitts and J. l.. Pippin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09

the army inspires in me full hope. I am convinced that the new advance, even if temporarily stayed. is not finished, but is prelude to much greater successes. The advance thoroughly confutes the pessimists who unanimously predicted that an offensive by our supposed dis organized troops was impossible From actual intercourse with delegates from the army and with other observers on the spot, I know that the offensive spirit is spreading.
 This is no gradual reconstruction of the army, but the first stage of a conn plete process of recreation, which is all most miraculous, proving, in my judg- ment, that the troops are infected with a genuine revolutionary and crusading spirit and the consciousness of a mis- sion to save Russia and influence world events in the direction desired by all progressive men.
 Naturally, I am aware that not every thing can be done by enthusiasm. I give you frankly the good and the bad side
 "The good side is the army's supply of munitions and other necessaries, in which we are markedly better off than last year, in fact guaranteed for the inn mediate future'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
FIRM GRASP ON SHIPPING
IRON AND STEEL

Control of iron and steel was made necessary by war demands on the iron
 and steel industries. A shortage of steel in this country is threatened be- cause of the large Amount that is be- ing diverted to munitions manufacture and the construction of the governments S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
ADVANCED 100 YEARS

Through these reforms Russia in 2 hundred days has advanced hundred years"
 With regard to recent disorders and separat tist agitations the premier de- clared that local disorder was still sometimes serious, but that no single disorderly movement was sufficiently large to threaten the governments sta bility, and there were signs that the excess of the factionists injured chiefly the factioniSts cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09

simpson, Mrs. Blanch-Age 34; died at Morris; funeral services will be held today at Gardendale; Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
DEATHS

Kinnin. Charles-Age AZ: died at a local infirmary at o'clock yesterday morning; funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 4901 Sixth avenue, north, at o'clock this afternoon; interment will be made at Forrest Hill cemetery by Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
THANKS ROOT AND FRANCIS

Equally satisfactory are our rela- tions with America. Let me here ex- press to America our hearty satisfac- l<tion at the visit of the Root mission. I have had the strongest possible sup port from MT. Root personally. I am amazed how, notwithstanding his new ness to Russia and the limited oppor- tunities to see our country, he immedi- : ately grasped the essential fact that our troubles were transitory and un- derstood the broader and more essen tial problems which the Russians themselves have not yet all been able to understand.
 Allow me to add that American
 Russian relations have also been ad- | mirably handled by your ambassador,
 MT Francis. who earns deep apprecia- tion for his good will and lively in terest in our affairs and his quick adaptation to our new methods of di- plomacy. I am unable to conceive how America could be better repre- scented here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-09
FRIENDLY WITH ALLIES

Prince Lvoff went on to decare that diplomatic relations with the allies were much improved. that, notwith- Y standing three months of stagnation on the part of Russia's army and the critical attitude of her democracy to the allies, the programme of mutual confidence was unshaken.
 That explained the premier, "is the result of our new democracy which is absolutely frank and truth full I am convinced that it means a new era of International relations
The Winslow mail., 1917-10-26
First Death Navajo Contingent.

Navajo county has already con-
tributed one life in the cause of
the war, in the death of Mr..
James Peterson, one of the boys
who went into camp at Fort
Riley with the second quota.
Mr.. Peterson was a resident Of
Snowflake, and his body was re-
turned to his home for burial
last Saturday. Deceased has
been afflicted with tuberculosis
for a number of years, and at the
time of the draft it was thought
he would be rejected, but he was
passed and as loyal soldier he
got up out of a sick bed to re-
spond to the call. The change in
the altitude and climate at Fort
Riley made swift the ravages Of
the disease that took his life.
The Winslow mail., 1917-10-26
Liberty Fire.

A big Liberty fire was lighted
Tuesday evening on the hill at
the west end of Third street, and
while it burned the high school
band furnished patriotic music
The fire was built from a lot of
old ties donated by Supt. Tuttle
of the Santa Fe, and the luried
flames shooting high in the air
Illuminated the whole western
sky. About five hundred people
assembled to watch it burn and
addresses for the liberty loan
were made by Revs. Cole and
Gordon. The boy scouts are en-
titled to the credit for getting
the material on the ground for
the fire.
The Winslow mail., 1917-10-26
Returning Transport Sunk.

The navy department has CIV
en- out the information that the
transport Antilles was sunk by a
German submarine Wednesday of
last week, while on her return
trip from France. In addition to
the regular crew the boat was
bringing home about hundred
soldiers who had been relieved
from duty in France. The re-
port says that sixty-seven lives
were lost when the ship went
down, and ITO were rescued
by the convoy ships. This is the
first great sacrifice Of American
soldiers on the altar for a world s
democracy, but a thousand men
will take the place Of every one
that has sacrificed his life.