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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
RATE HEARING IS
BROUGHT To CLOSE:

The protestants in the hearing be-
fore the corporation commission in
which the Santa Fe. is asking for "a
twenty per cent rate increase on all
freight in Arizona. were heard yester-
day by the commission.
II was the last day of the hearing
and the whole day was given over to
hearing testimony showing that the
road is AZ present charging all the
freight the shippers can stand.
Members of the commissions force
were on the stand. introducing exhibits
prepared in the past few morths
which in addition 10 the mass Of data
furnished by the road. viii We taken
under consideration by the commits
sion. The hearings were held in the
cnlIrI nom AT the city hall
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
AGREEMENT ON
HARBORS BILL


WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. - Final
agreement ON the annual rivers and
harbors appropriation bill was re
ported late today by the house commit
tee. The measure carries $3S.155. 33q
Of which something over $4,000. 900 is
for new projects and the remainder for
continuing existing projects
Chairman Sparkman will report the
bill this week with the hope OF having
II taken up as soon as the pending
postoffice bill is disposed Of
Appropriations provided for ne1
projects. not previously made public,
include:
Delaware and Maryland Chesapeake
and Delaware canal. 81. 300. 600
Californa-San Diego harbor SIS =
600; Los Angeles harbor, $4,000: San
Rafael creek, s27, 300.
Ala ska--Apoon mouth OF Yukon
river. S45 U00
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
BUSINESS MEET

BUSINESS MEETiNG-The stock
holders OF the National Bank Of Ari-
iona held their annual meeting yester-
dav and reelected officers and direc-
tors The reports reflected the pros
porous condition not only Of the insti-
tuition but of business conditions in
generaI
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11

cided to submit the case to the su-
preme court. along with the motion to
strike Judge Sloan filed demurrer
to the amended answer. The court
intimated' that it would be several
days before decision could be
reached. Chief Justice Franklin
stating that he was well aware that
this case is of much importance, but
there were others before the court,
and il is necessary to get all out oI
the way with, equal dispatch.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
EGAN IS COMING HOME

COPENHAGEN, Via London. Jan.
l0--Ir Maurice r Egan. American
minister 10 Denmark. viii leave here
February y. accompanied by Mrs.
Egan for a two months visit to the
United States. The purpose OF his
trip. It Is said. Is fof consultation on
an iTrportant subiect
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-11
SUPREME COURT
NOW TO DECIDE
MANDAMUS CASE

Continued from fage one)
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Will Appeal to Men.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March, i6.- It is announced that President Wilson will make an appeal to the patriotism of the railroads and men to adjust their difference and prevent strike at this time when the country IS in the midst of a crisis in it's foreign re- lations. If this does not have the desired effect it is believed that the most drastic measures will be adopt ed by the administration.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
GERMANY '|S
 GOOD 'FOR YEAR
CAN CARRY ON THE STRUGGLE
Gerard Says Despite Food Shortage and Stringent Finan- cial Condition Germany Can Con- tinue Fighting for Another Year.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March i6.-- Ex-Ambassador Gerard states that Germany is tired of the war and longs for peace, but that they will be able to continue for another year despite the food shortage and the financial condition of the country, unless the crops should be a failure this year. Germany, he says, has pinned it's hope in starving out England thru it's submarine campaign. and if this fails peace is certain within a few months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
STRONG EVIDENCE
 AGAINST MAYOR FELLOW CREATES 4 SENSATION TestifieS That Seized Liquors Were Sold to Bootleggers by Police Fred Billingsley Cor1OboratcS Tes- timony of Brother.
FELLOW CREATES 4 SENSATION

SEATTLE, March 16.-A sensation was created in the Gill-Beckingham case yesterday afternoon when Vim. Pielow, the indicted transfer man, took the stand and testified that Chief of Police Rockingham sold to Billings ley and other bootleggers sixty cases of whisky which had been seized by the police and was being held in stOr- age by Pielow.
 Fred Billingsley, brother of Lo- gan, also testified against the mayor and chief of police. He supported his brothers testimony in nearly every detail, and declared he had paid Chief Rockingham three bribes aggregating twelve hundred dollars,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
BRITISH SHIP
 SUBMAR|NEO LOSS MILLION AND \ HALF Warren Line Steamer SagamOre Re- ported to Have Been Sunk by Ger man Submarine-NO Details Given of the Incident.

BOSTON, March 16.-Agents here for the White Diamond Steamship S.ompany, known as the Warren Line, have received indirect information to the effect that the steamship Saga more, of that line, has been submarin- ed and sunk, but no details were re- ceived The vessel and cargo is re- ported to have been valued at mil lion and one-half dollars. The Saga more was steel steamer of 5O3b tOns. She was built by Harland X
 Wolff at Belfast in 1892. She was 1904 feet long. 46.2 feet beam and n1 feet depth of hold. She was own ed by the White Diamond Steamship Company of London, of which G..
 Warren & Company were managers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
I)una In Control.

LONDON, March 16.-It is report ed from Petrograd that the DuIna, suspended by the Car few da! s ago. has reconvened and taken com mand of the government. The Car has been warned that he must accept the situation without protest, as the revolutionists are upholding the Duma.
 Government officials here profess to see in the Russian situation the end of absolutism in Russia, and the es- tablishment of a limited monarchy In that country in which the national as- sembly will be the dominant power.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

PETROGRAD, March 16.-The revolt which broke out here several days ago has gained enormously Tn strength and now threatens to sweep the Empire. During the past three days the fights between the troops and the revOlutionists have been nu- merous and bloody, eliminating last evening in a pitched battle in which the revOlutionists were victorious, driving the soldiers to seek safety in their barracks. The mObs held com plete control of the streets of the city, and they surrounded the palace de- manding food and the immediate end- ing of the war. The revolt is sweep ing over the entire country, and the ranks of the revolutiOnists are raliid- ly growing, particularly in the larger cities, where the authorities are pew erless to control the situation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
LITTLE: DOING. IN ,'lEGIfisjit|:AfU|'R||t[''' GIi t: U'R||
TWO NEW BILLS INTRODUCED
Benson Introduces Measure Provid- ing for an s-Houurr Day for wo-- men and SOwerby One Limiting Powers of U. $. Commissioners.

JUNEAU, March 16.-The House session opened at 10 o'clock this morning and two bills wre intro duced. one by Representative Benson providing that eight hours shall con stitute a days work for females in all business except in the case of domestic servants in homes. Repre- sentative Sowerby, of Juneau. intro duced a bill limiting the powers of United States Commissioners. The Representative stated that he was not the author of the bill and had intro duced it by request. The house then adjourned as none of the bills so far had been reported out of the committees.
 Yesterday afternoon the, Senate adopted new rules of procedure and also reduced the number of commit tees of the Senate from thirteen to seven. That body then adjourned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
FIGHTING IN LAST TRENCHES RAPAUME IS ABOUT TO FALL fmportant German Position on the Somme Front Being Vigorously At- tackled by the British and Germans
 Preparing to Evacuate.

LONDON, March 16-Advices from the Somme front indicate that the i'm portant German position at Bapaume ss about to fall into the hands of the ,,Hritish. The troops are now fighting jn the last line of defenses, the Brit ish advancing through sea of mud and in a torrential rain against the city. The German resistance has stiff fened, but the British are steadily ad- yancing, and it is stated that the Ger mans are slowly retiring preparatory 70 evacuating the city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION SHORTEST IN HISTORY

PETROGRAD, March 16-The rev. olution is practically ended, but has resulted in & complete overthrow Of the ministry. The revolution was the shortest and least bloody of any in the history of the country, but has brOt far greater results. The abdicatiOn of the Czar in favor of his. thirteen year-olti- son with the Czar's young CT brother Michael as regent, has done much to placate the revOlutiOnists, and the complete overthrow of the ministry, which has been charged with Incompetence, corruption and prO4G O4Germanism, has brought about a united people, ready to proceed with the war to the end.
 The old ministry was swept out of existence and a new ministry formed with Prince IvOff at the head. The pro.Germanists of the old cabinet have been forced to flee to parts tin- known to escape the vengeance 01 the people. Their brazen activities in favor of Germany were the principal causes of the revolt. Baron Stokei- derg, the former Minister of War, fired on the soldiers from his house during the uprising. His home was stormed and he was captured and summarily killed. The Council of the Nobility met in fifteen provices and
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Conference Fails.

NEW YORK, March l6.,--A joint conference of the railroad managers and Brotherhood officials was held here this morning, and was in session for about an hour, after winch an ad- journment was taken until this after noon. When the conference again as :emble the Brotherhoods refused to agree to the proposition submitted and it was announced that strike would be called for Saturday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
England Will Fight On.

. LONDON, March 16.-t'ndismaye by the retrOgressiOn of Russia and
 France England will fight on to vic toriOus conclusion, was the consensus of opinion among the war lords 0f Britain today. It is stated that En- glands fleet can eventually starve Germany out, and that there will he no let up in the blockade against Teu- tonic ports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
France for Peace.

PARIS, March 16.-The people OY France are for peace, but are not will ing to accept humiliating terms to Ob- tain it, the French Minister of War stated last night, when he presented his resignation to the cabinet. France has reached the summit of her fin- anCes and men, and unless peace i> speedily concluded must sink beneath the TeutOnic hOrtieS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
England Perturbed.

r. LONDON, March 16.-The situa- tion in Russia and the disturbance in the French ministry has created con- sternation In official ranks here. The effect of the Russian revolt Is likely to have far-reaching effect upon the conduct of the war against the Gem tral Powers. and it is possible may re- suit in the withdrawal of Russia from the conflict. The resignation of the French War Minister is also viewed as indicating dissatisfaction in France with the conduct of the war. and the effect of the formation of a new min- istry Is prOblematical.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Basketball Game Tonight.

TWO basketball games will be play ed at Moose hall this evening, the first between the Moose team and a picked team and the second between two junior teams, probably the Coffin Dodgers and the Irish Americans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
French War Minister Resigns.

French War Minister ReS1KhS. PARIS, March 16.-Mfnister or War General Hubert Lyautey, handed in his resignation last evening follow ing a session of the cabinet. The req son for the resignation has not been made public, but it is believed to have arisen through criticism directed by other members of the cabinet against the methods of conducting the war. The resignation of Lyautey will un- houbtedly force a complete reorgani' Ration of the cabinet.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

indOrsed the revolutionary govern ment and the new ministry. The people are now looking toward the Grand Duke Nicholas, who has proven himself the greatest of the Russian commanders, to direct the campaign against the central powers. With the aid of friendly cabinet and the sup. port of a united people it is expected to bring the war to a successful con- clusiOn. ~.
 The new cabinet will be called upon to solve the food problem, which is considered critical; This is largely due to lack of efficiency in the trans. portation department, as in certain sections of the empire millions Oi bushels of grain and other food stufft are tied up because of inefficient hand ling of the railroads.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
STRIKE. CERTAIN:
 ID BE CALLED FAIL TO REACH AGREEMENT Conference Between Brotherhood Of- fcials and Representatives Of the Railroads Is Without Result in Ef- fecting Settlement.
FAIL TO REACH AGREEMENT

NEW YORK, March 16.-The first of the railroad men arrived here yes terday afternoon for the coming con- ference with the officials of the Broth crhoods. Their attitude is concilia- tory and they are inclined to comprG- mise, probably fearing the taking over and operating of the railroads by the government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Awaiting Report.

LONDON, March 16-England Is anxiously awaiting a report from the leaders in Russia before taking any action toward extending sympathy to Russia or offering cooperation in es- Publishing the new government. The news from that country this evening is far more 'reassuring than last nights dispatches. and the govern neht officials are breathing easier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Duma for Peace.

PETROGRAD, March 17.-The Duma has announced that Russi. wants peace, and that it's efforts will tend to that end. Officials state that has nothing to gain and everything to lose by a continuation of the disas- trous conflict, and that the people are for universal peace.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
WILL MAKE TEST OF
 NENANA LIGNITES

SEATTLE. March 16.---John Davis, who has been appointed as the head of the government mine experiment tai station at Fairbanks. has arrived ill this city and announces that the first work of the station will be the testing of the lignites in the Nenana coal measure to determine their fuel value.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Informed of Failure.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March I6.-- President Wilson was informed this afternoon of the failure of the at
 tempt to bring about settlement of the difference between the railroads and the employees, and of the an nouncement of the Brotherhoods that
 a strike would be called tomorrow.
 He made no comment on the matter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Minister of Interior Killed.

PETROGRAD, March 16-The cas- ualties resulting from the fighting be- tween the troops and the revolution ists are estimated to number. at least five hundred and several hnndred wounded. During the fighting the Minister of the Interior, A. D. PrOto- nOpoff. was slain by the mob.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
NAVY .C0NfRkG4S::: Aft: AAtfBtb
AGGREGATE SUM OF $lse. .OOO. .0OO
Seattle Dry. Dock & Construction Co. Gets a Contract for the COnstruc- tion of Two Fast Scout Cruisers Other Contracts Awarded Soon.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March l6. --- Bids were opened by the Navy De- partment yesterday for the construc- ton of warships authorized by Con gress and contracts were awarded ag- gregating s1s6.o0O.00O. The Seat tie Drydock & Construction Company was awarded contracts for the con- struction of two scout cruisers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Reported Car .Abtlicates.

LONDON, March 1G.-Adyices re. crived here from PetrOgrad state that the Car Nicholas H. has abdicated the throne in favor of his son Alexis. the Czarovitch, thirteen years of age, with his brother, the Grand Duke Michael AlexandrOvitch as regent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

Johnnie Kacerosky has accepted a 4Sosition in the grocery department of Brown & Hawkins and started to r work this morning. Johnnie was formerly connected with the same firm in Seward and says he is glad 10 make the change.--Anchorage Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
A Declaratb of War.

Would create tremendous sensa- tion in the States, but the St. Patrick $ ball to be given by the Eagles to- morrow night will be the sensation in Valdez. Some swell time is guaran- teed to those who attend. Get your tickets early, before the supply run out.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
RUSSIA IS TORN BY REVOLUTION
THAT CAR HAS INDICATED
RESIGNS THE
 OFFICE OF GOVERNOR

SACRAMENTO. Calif., March 16-- Governor Hiram Johnson has resign ed his office of the chief state execu- tive to take effect at once. The Gov ernor has presidential aspirations in 1916 and believes that his chances of landing the plum will be enhanced by keeping out of active politics for the next four years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
REFUSES TO ACCEPT
 RESIGNATION OBREGON

MEXICO CITY, March 16.-Gen- eral Obregon, minister of war. has handed in his resignation to President
 rarranZa. The president has refused to accept the resignation and insists that Obregon continue in office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
NORTHWESTERN SAILS
 FROM SEATTLE TODAY

SEATTLE, March 16.-The steam ship Northwestern sailed from here at g o'clock this morning for Valdez and way ports. Her only passenger for Valdez was David Olson (evideDt- ly alone) and for LatOuche Duane Garrison and Jerry Long.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
DATE OF
 OF ANCHORAGE SAILING

SEATTLE. March 16.-The Pacific Steamship Company this morning an- nounced that the date of it's first An- ohorage sailing had been advanced and that the Admiral Evans, sailing from here March 26, would go thru to the new railroad town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Farragut Due Tonight

The Admiral Farragut northbound, -g7as reported to be at Katalla this morning unloading freight, and is =xpecte& to arrive here sometime to- Dight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
COMMISSION CUTS DOWN
 ITS PURCHASE OF LUMBER

SEATTLE, March 16.-The Alaska Engineering Commission today award ed contracts for five million feet of lumber instead of the 12.000,0O0 feet advertised for. No reason Is given for cutting down the ward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

George Osborne, who has spent several days her attending court, was :. passenger on the Admiral Evans ior Juneau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Soldiers With RevoIutionists.

Soldiers With RevOlutiOnists.
 diery is deserting to the rev. diery is deserting the cause of the rev. olutionists and in many cases In the past few days fighting have refused tn fire upon the mobs. Thousands of
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
Wilson Is NOncommittal.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 16.- President Wilson refused to express any opinion when asked regarding his views on the present crisis in Entente affairs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

Don't forget to bring the lady friend to the luncheon next Tuesday at Moose Hall between 11:30 to l at the Carnival and Pure Food Show. 1t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

JOubert May Head Cabinet.
 PARIS, March 16.-General JOu- bert may accept the portfolio of Min ister of War to succeed Gen. Lyautey, resigned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

troops have deserted to the revolu- tiOnists, taking their arms with them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16
RUSS MINISTER KILLED BY REBELS

DEFEAT ROYAL TROOPS THREE FIGHTING-REBES
 SURROUND PALACE DEMANDING FOOD AND ENDING DISMISSED REAssEMBLES REINs GOVERNMENT ADVOCATES CZAROvITCH-PEOPLE MONARCHY
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-16

srospeetor ads bring results.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13

Local civilian subscriptions to the
second Liberty loan passed the mil
lion mark at noon today while the
army subscription nolred the quar-
ter million mal:t, the grand total OF
subscriptions on the island OF Oahu
at IL o'clock being over the million
and half figure. The. figures on
the civilian subscriptions were sup
piled by A. F. Judd Of the sales COM
mittee of the local campaign while
the figures for army subscriptions
were given ny Capt. H. NJ. LOOMS.
The total number of subscribers in
GLIDING the army list passed the 5000
figure. The army number Of sub
scribers showed a large gain while
the civilian subscribers list also
jumped overnight from below the five
hundred mark to SIS. The gain made
in the amount of subscriptions for the
army was over 100000, while the. civ
ilian subscriptions gained almost half
a million dollars.
Good natured rivalry between the
various posts. is boosting the army
subscription. The Coast Defense has
contributed $4,000, Fort Shafter
$4,000, Departmental hospital $3.50,
Schofield Barracks $4,000 and the de-
partmental headquarters $500.
At the executive committee meet
ing this morning Clarence H. Cooke
of the pledges committee reported
that 5000 pledge forms had been dis
tributed. l.. Tenney Peck informed the
gathering that meetings at six diff
ferent plantations had been arranged
for next week when local speakers
and managers of plantations would
address the employees with a view to
educating them to investing in Lib.
erty loan bonds. Pledge cards will
be distributed in the churches tomor
row and in the moving picture the.
aters on Monday.
A letter was received from the Maui
Chamber of Commerce to the effect
that the campaign had been opened
on that island with a committee of
seven in charge. H. V. Patten, chair
man of the HiIo committee, wrote to
say that the campaign on Hawaii was
progressing.
The executive committee was in.
formed that the AID Club at its lunch.
con Tuesday at the Young hotel will
boost Liberty bonds.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13

Mayor Joseph J. Fern called upon
Governor Lucius Z. Pinkham this
morning with view to securing a mil
itary detail TO guard the Nuuanu val
ley reservoirs. The governor de-
clared that while he was glad to have
the mayor call upon him he could
take no action in the matter until
such time as he receives a written
communication from the mayor or the
board of supervisors requesting the
military detail.
Fred g.. kirchhoff, superintendent
of waterworks, reported today that
No. / reservoir was being filled up
with water and that the work OF
cleaning was practically complete.
Residents of the upper levels of the
city will be supplied with water from
No. l reservoir beginning tomorrow
morning. Work on cleaning No. 3
reservoir will begin on Monday morn
ing. The rainfall last night helped
the solution of the problem a little
and the waterworks department is
hoping for some heavy showers dur
ing the weekend to bring the water
in the reservoirs back to the old
level.