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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
FRIGHTFULNESS CAMPAIGN
 CONTINUED BY GERMANS
 WITH AIR CRAFT AND SUBS

LONDON, June 13-The east end of London was bombarded today by fifteen airplanes. A large number of British ma chimes pursued the Germans, who flew over Essex to London and great battle took place in the air,
 The chancellor announced today in the house of commons that as far as known 31 persons were killed and 67 injured in to- days raid bomb struck house and killed ten children and injured fifty. Later Figures Show Large Death Toll LONDON, June 14-Nnety-seven per sons, including 42 women and children, are dead as result of yesterdays air rad, and 437 persons. including 2l6 women and chl- dren, were wounded.
 The weeks total of vessels destroyed by submarines, of mere than 1,600 tons, was 42 ten vessels under that tonnage were also sunk
 Zeppelin Destroyed
 It was announced today that the naval forces had shot down Zeppelin LAB in the North sea.
 Americans Killed
 LONDON, June 9.-Two Americans were killed when the British steamship Manches- ter was torpedoed.
 Many Lives Lost in South Atlantic PARIS, June 13-The South Atlantic liner Sequania, with $50 passengers on board has been torpedoed in the Atlantic. One hundred and ninety passengers were lost, including detachment of Senegalese rifemen.
 U-Boat Disabled and Interned CADIZ, Spain, June 13,-Spanish torpedo boat No. yesterday morning discovered the German submarine U-52, disabled from gunshot which had struck her engines The submarine was lowed into Cadiz and stripped of her wireless apparatus.
 Many Missing WASHINGTON, June l3-The Amer- can steamship Petroline has been sunk by a German submarine. Two boatloadS of her crew are missing.
 Armed Vessel Sunk
 LONDON, June 15.-A British armed merchantm an cruiser has been torpedoed and sunk in the North sea- All but one man of the crew were saved
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
FRENCH GREETING
Thousands Cheer and Weep for Joy When General Pershing
 Lands at Boulogne

PARIS, June 13-General Pershing in command of the American European expe- dition. arrived at Boulogne this morning and reached Paris ths evening. Many thousands cheered and wept for joy when the American general came ashore at Bou- logne He was deeply moved at the dem onstratlon.
 q consider this one of the most impor- tant moments in American history" he said. "Our landing on French soil, constl tutng as we do the advance guard of the American army. makes us realize to the full the importance of American participa- ton in the great war Our reception has moved us most deeply. 1 can only reatfirm that our entrance into the war was with the intention of performing our full share however great or small the future may die tate. Our allies can depend upon that ab- solutely"
 General Pershing and his staff already nave begun tne OTgaIllZatloH cl odSoe iol the American forces.
 City Mad with Joy
 PARIS, June 14-The arrival of General Pershing, late yesterday, was the occasion of a wild demonstration. The city is mad with joy.
 Under French Chief
 WASHINGTON, June 14.-Pershing will operate under General Petain, the French commander in chief.
 Lunches with Royalty
 LONDON, June 11.-General Pershing and his staff were received by King George at Buckingham palace on Saturday morn ing They were presented by Colonel Brooks. Today they had luncheon with King George and Queen Mary.
 Entertained by Ministers
 LONDON, June 12.-General Pershing was luncheon guest of Lord Derby today, and this evening was entertained by Pre- mier Lloyd George,
 First American Fighting Men in France
 WASHINGTON, June 9.-The first regu- lar American fighting force on French soil comprises a hundred naval aviators, who are co operating with the French navy. All are officers of the United States navy. They landed at French port today
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
TERRIBLE FIRE
 IN BUTTE MINE
Survivor Tells of Heroic Work of Manus Duggan, Who Saved Companions ali Price of
 His Own Life

BUTTE, Mont, June ll.-Fire which broke out in the Spcculator mine early on the morning of Friday entrapped hun, dreds of miners in the underground work ings Four hundred and twenty five miners were underground at the time the fire broke out Fourteen bodies were recovered on Saturday.
 Twenty eight men who had been en- tombed since Friday were brought to the surface alive on Sunday afternoon. One man was so far gone that resuscitatlon was impossible The finding of these men stlmu- lated the efforts of the rescue teams, and strong hopes were entertained that others might be found alive on the different levels.
 Duggan's HeroIsm
 N. Johnson the first of the entombed men to reach the surface, said: I've owe our lives to Manus Duggan He was the one who directed the work None of us would be here if it had not been for him.
 A drink of brandy was urged upon John son, who at first refused it because of the company's rule prohibiting drinking, but at the suggestion of physicians he drank it.
 "Duggan told 'ls all to go into the drift" said Johnson, resuming his story, land after we got in there he got a piece of canvas and we took off our clothes and stuffed up the drift choking out the gas. He directed the work, and when some of the men became weak he did the work of Zen. 1 hope they save Duggan.'
 J. H. McAdams, who was brought to the arface with Johnson died in an hour.
 Died to Save Others
 BUTTE, June 14-The body of Duggan, whose heroism saved the lives of twenty five of his companions was found today. The known dead now number ninety
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
TREASON AND NEAR TREASON
 BEING BROUGHT TO LIGHT

WASHINGTON, June 1l.-Either a spy or traitor has been divulglng confidential information from the bureau of ordnance, according to a statement made by Secretary of the Navy Daniels today before the senate naval affairs committee.
 A Misguided SocioIogist
 CHICAGO, June 11.-Jane Addams was rebuked by Chief Justice Carter of the state supreme court today for reading a paciist paper at a church affair
 Conspiracy Charged
 WASHINGTON, June l4.-Charges of conspiracy to suppress competition have been preferred against 166 Middle West leather concerns by the federal trade com mission.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
RETREAT OF GERMANS BECAUSE OF SUPERIORITY
 OF BRITISH ARTILLERY

SEATTLE, June 15.-An undated dis patch received today says:
 '"The British campaign in Belgium gives signs of developing into one of great lm- portance. The Germans apparently are unable to resist the pressure being con stantly applied, and are being forced back rapidly The front line of the British of- fensive movement extends seven miles from the village of Klein Seilleben, south of the River Warnave Indications are that the Germans will retreat further. The German guns are being withdrawn east and south east of Messines The commanding position occupied by the British artillery is responsl- ble for the yielding tendency of the Ger mans" /
 Official Account of Fighting
 LONDON, June 15.-An official statement says that the British struck another blow on the front near Messines, all objectives advancing south and east of Messlnes and astrde the Ypres- Confines canal. The Brit ish now occupy the former front trenches of the Germans from the River Lys to the River Warnave The British last night ad- vanced their lines five hundred to thou sand yards on a seven-mlle front.
 Reports of Earlier Progress
 LONDON, June 9.-The British have consolidated their gains in Belgium and warded off desperate German counter at Jacks in the region of Messines. By actual count 6,5OO German prisoners have passed through the collecting gates.
 The British attacked last night south of the Souchez river and entered the German positions on a front of two miles, the war office announces. The German line was penetrated to depth of half mile. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the Germans,
 The number of prisoners taken ln the new British drive in Belgium is more than six thousand, and more are still coming in.
 Fighting on All Fronts
 LONDON, June 12.-Fighting is in prog ress today on every important battle front in Europe. British troops are raiding the trenches from Ypres to Epesn.
 Claim Attacks Were RepuIsed
 BERLIN, June 12.-Numerous British attacks on the western front have been re pulsed
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
CONSTANTINE OF GREECE
 SUCCEEDED BY HIS SON

LONDON, June 13,-A dispatch from Athens says that King Constantine has ab- d;cated the throne of Greece in favor of his son, Alexander.
 New King Takes Oath
 LONDON, June 1.-The chancellor an nounced this afternoon in the house Of com mons that Alexander had formally taken the oath as king of Greece.
 [King Alexander tor Alexandros) is the second son of ex-King Constantine, and was born in 1893.I
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
RIG CAMP AT AMERICAN LAKE

WASHINGTON, June 14-The war de- partment today awarded contract for the cantonment camp at American Lake Wash. to the Hurley Mason Company of Tacoma, The contract was given on cost plus profit basis but is estimated to be worth S2,500,O0O.
 Des Moines Will Have cantonment
 FORT RILEY, Kan, June 13-Des Moines, Iowa, has been designated as the site of an army cantonment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
CONGRESS STILL WRESTLING
 WITH REVENUE MEASURE

WASHINGTON, June l5.-The senate finance committee has reduced the tax on bank checks to 1 cent. An income tax al 1owance of s2OO for each dependent child of taxable parent is made.
 The senate has also struck out the retro active feature of the house war tax bill.
 The three -binion-dollar war budget bill has passed the senate and is now in the hands of the President.
 Congress is to be asked to appropriate half billion dollars to develop the airplane service.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
WHEN THE MAIL CLOSES

During the summer months, or until fur ther notice, the outgoing mail will leave Iditarod on Thursday morning of each week The registered mail window will close at 5 p. m Wednesday, and the mail will close at 10 a. m. Thursday.
 The mail arrived early last Saturday morning.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
ARMY AND NAVY PROMOTIONS

WASHINGTON, June 9.-President Will son today nominated Brigadier Generals John F. Morrison and William L. Sibert to be major generals, and Captains c. Nor ton and Hugh Rodman of the navy to be rear admirals Eighteen colonels were pro noted to be brigadier generals.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
ALL FACTIONS OF IRELAND
 TO MEET IN CONVENTION

LONDON, June 12.-Premer Lloyd George announced today in the house of commons that Nationalists, Ulsterites, Irish Union Alliance, Sim Feiners and all the churches will be given representation in the coming Irish convention, which is to be composed of 101 members.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
CONTRACTS FOR MANY SHIPS

WASHINGTON, June 12.-General Goe thals today awarded contracts for ten wooden ships to New York and Baltimore concerns
 The shipping board announced on Satur day last that contracts for 160 wooden ships had been let One hundred of these went to the Southern Pine Association and 69 to the western coast. Options for 400 more at the same prices gre held
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
DIABOLICAL DEED OF CREW OF GERMAN STEAMSHIP
 INTERNED AT HONOLULU

SEATTLE, June 13.-Seeking vengeance on enemies who might operate the German liner Prinz Waldemar. interned at Honolulu, officisls of the vessel lined her fresh water tanks with poison, which would be absorbed by the fresh water, causing the death of all who drank it. So says Captain Aka of Honolulu, master of vessel which arrived at Seattle this morning from Hawaii.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
SUPPLIED MILK PRODUCTS
 FOR GERMAN CONSUMPTION

WASHINGTON, June 15.-Large quentl- ties of evaporated milk have been bought from retailers recently by German agents and shipped to Germany through neutral ports. The shipments were made to Genoa and Norwegian and Danish ports. The gov ernment is seeking to prevent further ship mentS.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
SAMPLES SHIP CANAL OPEN

SEATTLE June 15.-Lake Union, part of the Lake Washington canal project, and heated within the city, was opened to ships today through the completion of the bridge over the government canal
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
GOETHALS HAS HIS TROUBLES

WASHINGTON, June 9.-General Goe- thals has dismissed F. A. Eustis of Boston and P. H. Clark of New York, two of his principal aids. for accusing him of being opposed to the construction of wooden ves' sels for the government.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
MASONIC OFFICERS

SEATTLE, June 14-The Masons of this ate met here on Tuesday for their sixtieth annual communication. George Lawler of Tacoma was today chosen master of the grand lodge, and Mrs. Maud Darton was elected grand royal matron of the Order of Eastern Star
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
SHEPPARD PROHIBITION BILL

WASHINGTON, June l2-The senate judiciary committee today reported out the Sheppard prohibition bill, with the recom- mendation that it be passed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
FATAL EXPLOSION

LONDON, June 14.-Fifty persons were killed and many injured by an explosion at Ashton under Lynne, near Manchester
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
TO RELEASE IRISH PRISONERS

LONDON, June l5.-It is officially an nounced that the government will release all prisoners taken in the Irish rebellion Of Easter Sunday last year.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
PARLIAMENT DISMISSED

PEKING, June 14.-The Chinese parlia ment has been unceremoniously dismissed, according to a Tientsin dispatch.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
PRISONERS OF BRITISH

LONDON, June 15.-The number of prisoners taken by the British during the war exceeds one hundred thousand.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
WINTER IN LAP OF SUMMER

ANACONDA, Mont, June l3.-Three inches of snow fell here today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
CALAMITY IN RIO JANEIRO

RIO JANEIRO June 9.-Seventy persons were killed today by the collapse of build ings i9 the Rua criones, a downtown street.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-06-16
TORNADO IN MISSOURI

CHILLICOTHE, Mo-, June l4.-Twenty- five persons were killed in tornado in Mer- cer and Putnam counties last night
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-14
Births Exceed Deaths
and Mo,e Boy Babies
Are Now Being Born

One hundred and eleven more
births for the first six months oi
1917, as compared with the figure.
for the same period in 1915, is the
record established in the city, ac.
cording to reports compiled at the
city health bureau.
Deaths for the first six months in.
creased from $50 for last year tc
$40 this year, a total of thirty-four
more.
The feature of the birth report is
that of the $40 babies born from
January l to June 81 this year, 4S7
were males and 373 males Last
year, during the same six months, OF
the 500 births, 365 were males and
332 females.
Births by months this year follow:
January, 1870; February, 143; March,
155; April, 1874; May, ia: June
144. For 1915, January, 1872; Feb
ruary, 9S; March, ia; April, 127;
May, 1876; June, SO.
Deaths, by months this year: jan
uary, 120; February, Sc; March, III:
April, 102; May, los; June. 80. For
1915: January. ia; February, rs:
March, lis; April, 110; May, IS;
June, 81.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-14
Kaiser Threatens to
DISSOLVE Prussian Diet
to Secure the Whip Hand
BY Associated Press

Berlin. Thursday. July 1& Via
London, July 14.-If the Prussian
Diet whose present complexion is
of a conservative view. fails to meet
the conditions set forth in Emperor
Williams decree for electoral re-
forms, it is not unlikely drastic
measures will be adopted to over
come the obstructionists. The lower
chamber might be dissolved In the
case of the House of Lords it would
be necessary to augment its mem
bership by a wholesale creation of
new peers for the purpose of procur-
ing the desired majority.
A significant feature of the En-
peror's edict is the specific stipula-
ton that the reform measure must
be forthcoming in time for the next
elections. Introduction of equal, di-
rect and secret suffrage in Prussia
will put an end to plural voting as
we'll as to an electoral franchise
based on taxation. The reform sub
stitutes primary for secondary vot-
ing and insures secrecy of the bal
lot in place of the embarrassing
publicity heretofore attaching to the
casting of each individual vote.
1t is a foregone conclusion that
the reac.ionary old guard will make
a stubborn fight on the measure, but
its champions confidently predict
victory in the struggle wherein the
monarchy and the people are pitted
against the junkers and big indus
try. 1t Is now commonly believed
that the parliamentary reforms for
which there has ben such a clamor
will come in automatically. Such
reforms, being an affair of the en-
pire, cannot be undertaken without
the consent of the federated states.
circumstances which complicates
this phase of internal reforms.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-14
u. S. Discovers Process
to Make Explosives
Partly Out of Sugar

Washington. July 14.-The United
States has discovered a newNprocess
by which glycerine may be manu-
factured out of sugar.
Under the secret process evolved
the cost of this substance. a heavy
factor N the manufacture of explo-
sives, will be reduced to slightly
more than one-fourth of its present
cost.
Glycerine is at present manufac.
tured almost entirely from fats, at
a cost of ninety cents a pound
which is six times its cost Of pro-
duction before the war. Extraction
of the product from sugar will in
sure production, officials estimate. at
twenty-five cents a pound or less
The immense importance of the dis
covery in conserving the fat supply
of the nation is pointed out by Of
ficials, who declare that Germany's 5
fat shortage is largely due to the
use of fats for production of ex-
plosives. Germany has long since
been forced to discontinue the man
ufacture of soap in order to conserve
the fats for munitions making.
The discovery is the first to be
announced by chemists working in
cooperation with the Council of Ma
tional Defense.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-14
Peace Clomor Grows
in Central Empires;
Russians Sweep Forward

Germany's serious internal crisis
overshadows the pending military
operations in the news of the day.
The reports from Berlin show
that the Reichstag has gone on
strike against the crown and the
military party, apparently in the
interest or parliamentary system of
government.
There is even a rumor. although
entirely unconfirmed and little
credited, that Emperor William has
abdicated in favor of his sixth and
taNorlte son, Prince Joachim.
The peace clamor is growing both
in Germany and Austria Hungary
Part of the trouble between the
ReiChstag and the governing class is
over the governments persistent de-
clination to state Germany's peace
terms on the basis of nonannexa-
tion demanded by what now COM
prises a majority in the Reichstag
Hold Up Credits
The war credit bill is held up by
this majority until the political crisis
is settled. But more serious yet is
the decision of the members not
even to meet meanwhile for discus
sion on the regular session or in
committee.
Apparently the crown prince is
waging a fight for control on be-
half of the militaristic interests.
Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg
is under fire from the crown prince
and his supporters, the chancellor
seemingly being too literally in
clined TO suit the heir to the throne.
On the military side the situation
continues 10 Dear a most encourag-
ing aspect for the formidable group
Of nations allied against the central
powers, this generally being taken
into consideration in dealing with the
situation in Berlin and Vienna.
Russians Sweep Forward
The Russian revolutionary armies
in Galicia are still sweeping forward.
Apparently there is little to stop
them pouring through the breach in
the lines in Eastern Galicia opened
by General Korniloff. They are
pushing on north of the Dniester and
west of the Lomnica and generally
proving victors in the fighting 60
ing on along a fifty-mile front.
On the Franco Belgian front
waiting policy is being pursued by
General Haig on the British end of
the line and General Petain in the
French action. There has been only
local fighting by either group of
armies.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-14
MERCHANTS MAY
CIJRTAIL THEIR
DELIVERY SYSTEM
Retailers of City Expected TO
Follow Advice of National
Defense Council
IS WARTIME NECESSITY
Men, Vehicles and Capital
Needed by Nation For
the Front

A meeting of the retail merchants
the Harrisburg Chamber of Com
merce has been called for Friday
evening, for the purpose of agreeing
upon joint plan TO comply with the
recommendations of the commercial
economy board of the Council of
National Defense, which has out
lined general recommendations for
the merchants to conserve their
energies and men because of war
requirements.
During recent years the retail
merchants of all over United States
have introduced liberal practices in
the way of delivery services, return
privileges on merchandise, G. q. ID.
privileges, etc. All of these things
require the employment of capital,
men and vehicles which will shortly
be needed for war requirements.
National Service
The movement for retail mer-
chants to make changes in their
practices in order to serve the ma
ton is Il national one, and is out
lined in the following letter from
the commercial economy board:
In the present emergency II is
absolutely necessary that the coun-
try's resources be used to full adj
vantage to aid in carrying on the
war. This requires that all unneces-
sary services shall be eliminated in
retail trade as well as in other lines
of business. The commercial econ
omy board has made a careful in
vestigation of the economies that are
possible in the delivery service of
retail stores. This shows that u large
number of men and vehicles can
be released for military or other SER
vice that is essential to the welfare
of the country.
THE board points out, therefore,
that delivery service in retail stores
can be very substantially reduced
Immediately by restricting the free
delivery of small purchases, by ELI
minating special deliveries, and by
other means. If possible, not more
than one delivery a day should be
made on each route.
Check Returns
THE board urges, Furthermore,
that the acceptance of returned
goods be reduced to an absolute
minimum and that all nonessentiai
operations in each store be eliminat-
ed.
There is such urgent need for
men and equipment in other work
that the country cannot endure the
waste that is occasioned by the
abuse of the returned goods privi-
lege and accommodation deliveries
of small purchases"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-14
Final Arrangements Are
Being Rushed Through
For War Army Draft
BY Associated Press

Washington, July 14.-With 947
of the 1859 exemption districts still
unheard from to-day, an accurate
prediction as to the date of the
great drawing under the army Sc
lective conscription law still was i'm
possible. Most of the officials who
are closely watching the situation
believed, however, that all would be
ready in time for the drawing next
week.
More than 400 districts filed their
reports of organization yesterday
and last night The bulk of those
missing districts are in large cities
and will report about the same time.
1t has been estimated that New
York City reports will be complete
by Wednesday or Thursday.
Meanwhile nominations for the
district appeal boards. still awaited
action by President Wilson. The full
list of men recommended for his Sc
lection has been submitted by Brig
adler General Crowder, provost mar
shall general. There will be no need
to delay the drawing for these nom
nations as the appeal boards will
have no functions to perform until
the actual examination of men by
the district boards has commenced.