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The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
NAVY LABOR I ] bE. PAID MORE
 WAGES
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Sept. IT. - The completion of wage scales for the navy yards and arsenals has been an nouneed by the joint war and navy labor committee. The revision Is said to average an increase of nearly two per cent and much more for the lower grades of labor,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
ALASKA PRODUCE EXHIBITED IN
 SEATTLE
(By Associated pressl

SEATTLE, Sept. 1.-The largest pumpkins and potatoes, recently dis. played at the Alaska Industrial fair, Anchorage, are now being exhibited in the prominent store windows of Seat. tie and are attracting much attention.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
ALASKA RAIL W AY LIKELY TO JET
 S4,000,0GG
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press) .
 . WASHINGTON. Sept r. - (
 . With the most important busi- :
 : ness finished or nearly finished, |
 ' congress leaders are arranging .
 2 10 adjourn early in October. Pre- < : sident Wilson has no new legisla- < 2 ton to recommend. The two big s } measures, the soldiers and sail 6 6 ors' insurance biii and tue Sl,J00,- . > O0G,000 war deficiency bill re- ( . main unpassed by the senlte. 2 z The urgent deficiency bill, carry : < ing $4,O00,000 for the Alaska rail | ' way will probably pass the . ' house today. The war tax bond . . and trading with enemy bills are < 2 in conference with the prospect ' ( of an early agreement. D s . . : | 2 + ( , $ < , 6 6 ; aee
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17

Charles Quinton and Wm. Urquhart have purchased the launch Gene from Guy Banty for Il consideration of $l.- 900. The boat is equipped with ten horse power Standard engine and is one of the neatest and best little crafts on Prince William sound.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
SAYS DEPO R TED MINERS NOT
 l. W. W. $
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LBy Assoeiated Press ]

tBy Associated Press) ( ' WASHINGTON, Sept. r. - ( . President Samuel Gompers, of ( 2 the American Federation of La : s Dor, has asked President Wilson . 2 to appoint commission to in. . , vestigate conditions in the Ari- . ? zona copper mines. He charges . , that the I. W. w. agitators were ( 2 encouraged by copper producing : } interests to diseredit the labor : , movement, as most of the miners | } deported from Bisbee were un- : ) ion members and not members of . i, the l. w. w., and this fact is . } known to the company. z ! A A 4 A A A 4
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
SUNDAY BASEBALL GAMES.
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Sept. r. - Sundays ball games resulted as follows: American league-Chicago 4, St. Louis 3; Cleve land s. Detroit I. National league St. Louis 6, Chicago 0: Pittsburg ? Cincinnati 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
ALLIES HAVE INCREASED ACTIVITY ON All FRONTs

UNDATED Sept. 17s-There has been increased acvit, Ill the lighting on the fronts especially Riga on the Isoz stubborn battle IS raging at Riga and Pakoff road thirty miles northeast of Riga On Bainszza plateau and in inc m gIon of Monte Sangabee the Italians have advanced The ue1ans made intellectual attacks in Champagne and Verdm he British III Flanders making successful raids
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
FARRAGuT LEAVES SEATTLE.
iRy Associated pressl

SEATTLE, Sept IT. = The steam. CT Admiral Farragut sailed from here at o'clock Sunday morning. Her Cordova passengers were & II. Hearne and NJ. c. Penlago,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
TENTATIVE SITES NINETEEN CITIES FUR HOSPITALS

"AohlNGION, Sept lE-Tentatve sites in nineteen cit les Tor reconstruction hospitals where wounded soldiers can m fehabtated have been selected in Boston, New York Pa delpMa, Baltimore Washington Buffalo, Cincinnati St. Paul. ocgo seattle San Francisco, Los Angeles Denver Kansas Clty St Louis, Memphis Richmond Atlanta and Ne Orleans
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
ENGLAND AIRCRAFT DROP BOMBS ON ENEMY DESTROYER

LONDON, Sept 17.-The naval aircraft made bombing raid the enemy shipping the Belgian large sroyer hit amdips and probably two of group of four trawers were hit.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
GERMANY SENDS NOTE 0F REGRET ID SWEDEN

STOCKHOLM Sept 17.-Germany sent note to Sweden, highly regreng the dsabreeabe issue raised Sweden transmitting elegrams Germany regrets that the Swedish representative in Argentine sent the teegrms the phraseology used
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17

SEATTLE Sept r. = Following ! vote to return to work. the Indus trial Workers started back with the announced plan to strike on the job. Having failed in their demand for an eight hour day, they will return to do but eight hours work daily The mills. camps and wood shipyards remain idle.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
GERMANS DEPORT|NC RESIDENTS ROULERs AMI OsTENO

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 17.-The Handelsbad says the ponp atlon of the Belgium city of Rouers being removed and fine
 transportation of the inhabitants of Ostend has begun; that Z 0 were depored from Courta and forced to work o defenses "
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
COUNT LUXBURG Is NOT VERY POPULAR ANYWHERE NOW

BERLIN, Sept 1.-The foreign office is still without from Count Luxurg and endeavorng reach minister through the Argentine legation The papers of all factions unite in denouncing Luxburg
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
D|sCLA|M ANY ORDERS ID ACT IN ARGENTINE MATTER

LONDON Sept. IA semiofficia announcement from Berlin says The alleged report by the German minister in Mexico concerning the Swedish charge published by Washing ton, is unknown ill Berlin "
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
PLEADS IGNORANCE ANY KIND KNOWLEDGE OF CHARGE

MEXICO CITY, Sept 17.-Paul Conget, French minister and Cunard Cummings British representative in charge have denied that they received instructions their governments to make representations in certain Von Eckhard onhom matters.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17

Tonight's the night. Come and see yourself at the Empress theatre. Two shows. at 7;30 and 9:o0 sharp.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
sEhTT STRIKE KRE SITUATION |S :
 IMPROVED
(By Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Sept 1.-The shipyard strike situation improving, as the largest steel T-sGa are signing an agreement to use lumber from camps where eight hour labor is employed In consideration of this settlement the contractors expect to be reimbursed from Washington
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
THREE GERMAN PAPERS ARE SUPPRESSED BY CENSOR

COPENHAGEN, Sept 17.--The publication of the Berlin papers, Cages Zetng Boarsen Zeg Fresnng Zeitue have been stopped by the military censor
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
SHIP BUILDERS AT FRISCO GO IN
 STR|kE:
fBy Asaoeiated pressl

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. r. To day 25,O00 iron workers and metal trades mechanics engaged in war em. argency construction at San Francisco and bay cities struck, following the rejection of the demand for a fifty per cent increasefn wages. The walk out in a hundred plants was effected smoothly. and $15o.OOO,OOO govern ment ship building and engine con. tracts are affected.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. F - Work 9n hundred and fifty million dollar ship contracts were suspended today. when 25,OOo members affiliated trades council went on a strike for an increase in wages.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
REPORT OF SUB OFF NORTHEAST COAST |S UNTRUE

WASHINGTON, Sept 17-It is officially announced that the report submarine having been sighted off the northeast coast is untrue.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17
HARVARD STUDENT DIES FROM WOUNDS AT FnONT

PARIS, Sept 17.-Pau Bentley, of Chicago and Carson Recks of Eure Ca who in the American field service were wounded when shell struck their automobile.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-17

PARIS, Sept 17.-Paul Bentley of Chicago, a Harvard student died at the hospital at the front from wounds when exploding shell hit the ambulance he driving
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
EVERYBODY GOING TO THE
PoINcIANA MINSTREL
MANAGER Mcintyre IS Well PLEASED
With Enthusiasm That Has Been
Shown and Assures the Pub
lie of a Real Treat

Manager Mcintyre is well pleased
with the enthusiasm the players
have shown at the rehearsals ana
saws it will be a real treat for the
nublic. He has done well in the Sc
lection of the personnel of the COM
many. each being suited to his part
Mr.. Roy Mcintyre and Henry Con-
ibear will perform as principle COM
edians. Roy is a favorite and Is
quite a magician. and probably he
can be persuaded to show a few oil
his tricks. One old negro probably
smoke the truth, when, in speaking
of Henry, he said. when Mr.. Henry
gifts BACKED up, he comes nigh be-
in one of us"
The other blackfaces will be Ernest
Mayes and Alonzo Trueblood, VINO
have perfected themselves in their
respective roles.
The interlocutor's place will be
filled by the irresistible Mr.. Lloyd
Adams
Tickets on sale at City Drug Store.
Get them early.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
DUvAL HIGH SCHOOL
PLANS GAME WITH LAKE
LAND SOON TO DETER
MINE CHAMPIONSHIP
Jacksonville Metropolis)

Jacksonville Metropolis
In all probability in the near future
the Duval High School girls basket
bal team will play the Lakeland High
School for the championship basket
ball title among high schools of Flor
ida. The local girls claim the cham
pionship.
The Cathedral School in Orlando
claimed the championship and a
gene was played here recently be-
tween the Orlando team and Duval
High School. the latter winning east
Is. thus giving Duval the champion.
ship.
They have defeated several of the
best teams in the South. Memmin-
ger School, of Charleston, reputed to
be the best in the Carolinas, won af-
ter hard struggle from the locals.
The coaches at the Duval High School
have rounded out a combination that
can hardly be beaten by any sevtette
in the South
Should game be played against
Lakeland, Jacksonville fans will no
doubt witness the best game played
here in years. The Lakeland team
has a good team this year and have
won several hard battles in the State
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
FAIR AND WARMER" WAS
ONE CONTINUOUS LAUGH

Ii there was any funnier show put
on the boards anywhere than Fair
and Warmer" which came to the
Auditorium last night, we believe ii
Guild not be safe to see 1t, for one
might just explode. 1t was present
cd by splendid caste, and is show
far above the average in funny stu
ations, and the scenery and settings
very exceptionally elaborate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

After man has killed off the birds
to such an extent that he begins to
miss them. he looks around for some
thing on which to lay the blame for
his own wantonness-so it has been
determined by some to make the cat
the goat. If we can be allowed such
a nature-faking expression. Several
towns in Florida are legislating
against poor Tabby. and as lover
of the birds. the cats, the cows and
the chickens. we beg to enter a mild
protest. If the truth were known
mighty few birds are destroyed by
cats-not nearly so many as by the
cruelty of our young cubs who il is
assumed can do not harm. but whose
air-rifies and slungshot bring many
a warbler low. II this protest is I'M
availing we shall seek gubernatorial
prohibition against this war on cats
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
AMERICAN WINS PRIZE FOR
LITERARY ESSAY IN FRENCH

oxford, Eng. April >. A. G. Fite,
Cf Nashville, Tenn. has recently won
a PRIZE of ten pounds offered by
Christ Church, Oxford, for the best
literary essay in French by one Of
its members Other Americans who
have lately won prizes at Oxford Uni
versity are b. II Branscomb. Of
birmingham, Ala, who won a prize
Of fifteen pounds for translation
| m the Greek Testament, and CLYDE
Fagleton, of Austin, Tex. who won
a similar prize in modern history
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

The Juniors of the Lakeland High
school are being royalty ENTERTAINED
by the Seniors today, the latter be
ing their hosts at an all day picnic
to Kissengen Springs. Nine cars car
ried the party of fifty to the scene
supply OF good "eats," combined with
the bathing and other amusements
at this pleasant resort, all concerned
will no doubt spend most delight
fu; day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

Gilbert Leach was in a picture
house up in Washington when a
Pathe feature showing the Tampa
Gasparilla Carnival came on the
screen, and when Mayor McKay's pic
ture was shown some one started the
applause, and there was hand-clap
ping for a full minute. Then" the
story continues, folks began to look
at each other and inquire who the
man was and why they had applaud.
ed Well. they could tell he was a
somebody" and if they all knew him
as well as we do they would have an.
plauded for two minutes instead of
one
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

Miss Pearl Johnson of this city
and her visitor Miss Jewell Swindell
daughter of Hon. j. c. Swindell
county commissioner of Polk county.
left yesterday afternoon for their
nome in Lakeland They have been
spending the past few days in the
city with friends and relatives. Ar
cadia News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

Meanwhile it won't hurt to plant
something. War or no war. the sea
sons will pass and it will be mighty
good to have something To eat or TO
sell at harvest time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

1t looks like our soldier boys will
only have a vacation long enough to
get some Of mothers cooking and TO
renew diplomatic relations with their
best girls, before being called out
again. But the place and conditions
OF service probably will be infinitely
better than on the Border.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

The devil-fsh down Punta Gorda
way are settling down to their us
ual routine. after their recent excit-
ing experience. But the name Ted
dy'' will be used to quiet the little
devil-fish for many a day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

The call of the government for en-.
hstments in the navy pretty nearly
makes some of the boys sea-sick. And
yet for live, red-blooded young man,
who is free from family responsible
ties. 1t would seem that service in the
navy at this time would be very at
tractive. OF course, it's not the place
for sissies or molly-coddles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

The Governor is mighty man, but
the Legislature is somewhat mightier.
as it showed in picking its own selec-
ton for legislative employees intead
of the Governors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

.0ST- Between Ford Cara Se and
Sloan Park. pair sold trimmed
eye glasses in case frcm Or. :. +.
Smith. Reward il returned TO ID
Ii. Sloan 6399
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

Florida vegetables are bringing
fabulous prices. and many good
dollar is being brought into the
State for them at this time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

Though something of a paciist. we
agree with Teddy that when a man
rr a nation has put up with wrongs
and insults until the limit of endur-
ance is reached, The only course left
is TO hit hard or shoot to kill
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

where the Lusitania lies. This is not
the sort OF peace Americans desire
II is the sort OF peace they are going
TO war 10 avoid. Savannah News
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
CURRENT EVENT

see me every week. ali the latest
news in pictures, on our windows
THE FAMOUS DEPARTMENT
STORE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
REV WRAY BEING TRIED
IN JACKSONVILLE

Rev. JE. Wray. formerly of Lake
lan6. char-ed with sending obscene
lewd and lascivious matter through
the United States mails and via the
Southern Express Company. went on
trial this morning. after prolonged
Al .uments by his attorneys, object
ine 10 the technical ar~aignment in
the indictment. He is indicted on
eight counts.
Counsel for the defense insisted on
more explicit reading of the indlct-
ment and United States District At
torney Herbert Phillips. who is here
from Tampa to prosecute the case
argued that it was not necessary TO
go into detail and describe the
books which Wray is alleged to have
sent through the mails. He claimed
that the grand jury had set out in
the Indictment that the books con-
tanned matter of such a lascivous
nature that the minutes or records
OF the court could not he soiled
with.
Or. F Angler. Of Chicago. Ill,
rostofiice inspector. was the agent of
the government who succeeded in
landing the case lie claims that he
used his own name writing TO Wray
at Lakeland. and received sample
RACES first and then the books, and
Litter sent a postoffice money order
for the amount of the literature.
Witnesses From Chicago
w. r Russell. of the II G. Fish
Ter Co. of Chicago. a witness, who is
here. and friend of Inspector An
aier. received the first alleged solicit
tation from Wray and the Star Book
Company of Lakeland which Is the
concern alleged to have printed the
hooks and other matter. Mr. Russell
eaiG he had used his name and post
office address to aid Inspector Angler
many times in running down similar
eases Jacksonville Metropolis
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05

WANTED-To buy secondhand fur.
niture or sell 1t for you d.akelan !
Auction House, 1923 West Main. "
G. Bailey. auctioneer. s40e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-05
THE LAKELAND NEWS

A weekly newspaper giving a resume
Of local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for $3.50 per year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
MILLINOCKET YOUNG
MAN is MISSING

City Marshal Tyler has received from
D. H. Buckley of Millinocket descrip-
ton of Ernest r. Scribner Of Houlton,
who is missing. Scribner is % years
of age. feet 10 inches in height and
weighs 1855 pounds; has gray eyes
medium complexion, large features and
rather long face. When Jas. seen he
wore a light gray hat with straight
brim and green band, dark gray suit
(pinch back), dark blue overcoat, brown
shoes. she'll trimmed glasses with gold
bows. Was a senior at Colby College
at Waterville. Disappeared Friday
night, Feb. 16, traced to Boston where
he registered at the Adams House that
night as Ernest F. Scribner, Houlton
Me. Correct name and home address).
settled hotel bill next morning and left
No positive trace since but a close
friend of his feels positive that she
saw him on board Of an eastbound train
at Portland about noon Sunday, Feb.
rs. This boy has no sane reason for
leaving college. His standing there
was Of the best and rigid investigation
fails to establish any reason for his
leaving. He has worked through a lonp
seige Of the grip and his mind was
evidently unbalanced in consequence.
He is probably wandering in a daxea
condition. Any information as to hi.
whereabouts will be gratefully appre.
ciated BY Mr.. Buckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

also the memories of boyhood and OF
the boys he used to know. But 90
years is good while and the changes
during that time he found to be many
some of his friends had moved away
and others called to their reward. and
those who still are here he found to
be very few. One, however. whom he
did find was Allen Partridge. and Mr..
Cole lost no time in hunting him up
at his home, 81 Court street. That the
meeting between the two gentlemen af-
ter so years was source of pleasure
need hardly be said. and the unexpected
chat which they had brought back MEM
cries of the old days that had long been
forgotten Mr.. Cole found one more
of the boys" of his time. In Frank n.
Partridge, brother of Allen, whom he
also looked up. Mr.. Cole was accom-
panied on his trip by his son. Sam, Jr.
The meeting between the three gentle
men first mentioned was surprise OF
the first magnitude and II Is safe TO
say that the memories which Mr.. Cole
took back to Greenville with him will
prove some Of the happiest of his life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
OPERA HOUSE

"Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the
Sea-" the Most Spectacular Produe-
ton Ever Shown in Augusta. Spe-
cial Chidrens Matinee at 10 A. M.
Regular Matinee at 2:30. One Big
Show Tonight. Feature at 1880.
The most spectacular motion picture
ever shown in Augusta was witnessed
by hundreds yesterday when Jules
Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea" was presented at the
Opera House.
All the thrilling submarine events
which were foretold by Verne 40 years
ago are reproduced in this startling
photoplay. And not only are they re-
produced but they have come true in
actual life.
When you see this epoch making dra-
ma you will have seen the most dar-
ing and the most sensational achieve
ment in the history of motion pictures.
You will see Jules Verne's monster"
that terrorized the seven seas. You
will see torpedoes fired and photo
grapked under the ocean; a full rugged
ship blown to atoms. and see the vic
Tins sinking to the silent depths.
Century old wrecks are found and
searched for treasure and there is a
terrifying combat fathoms deep be-
tween Capt Memo and giant octopus
crushing a pearl diver in its tentacles;
positively the most thrilling spectacle
ever photographed.
All these and many more wonderful
scenes are shown in this marvellous pic
ture. which will be seen for the last
times today
A special children's matinee will be
run at 10 o'clock this morning. The
prices will be 10 cents for children and
15c for adults. This should not be
missed. rs this picture. from an edu-
cational standpoint, is unsurpassed.
The regular ms tinee will be run at 2.30
P. NJ. with admission Is cents to all
Owing to the length of this picture. the
feature will be shown only once and
will go on promptly at 7.S0. Prices:
Balcony 15c; orchestra 25c.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10

Probably one Of the most remarkable
meetings Of old friends that has taken
place in Maine for many years, and
after the longest separation. was one
which took place Thursday in Augusta
Among the people who came to Augusta
that day to attend a hearing at the
Legislature was Samuel Cole-his
friends know him as Sam of Green
Vile. and it might be added that the
visit to the Capital City was one Of
unusual interest to him. inasmuch as
while his boyhood days were passed
here he had not set foot in the city
for the past 60 years With his COM
ing back to the old home town came
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS

Jesse L. Lasky Presents the Interna-
tionat Favorite, Sessue Hayakawa.
in zach to His Kind" Powerful
Racial Drama Of the East; Pearl
White in Episode 10 Of "PearI Of the
Army; Universal Dramas; Para
mount Comedies; Special Children's
Matinee at 2:3o p. M.
Not since his wonderful success in
"rhe Cheat" has Sessue Hayakawa,
the celebrated Japanese actor. appear
ed to such good advantage as in
Each to His Kind" the Lasky- Para
mount production at the Colonial to-
day.
This is also his first appearance in
other than a Japanese role and his
Interpretation Of an Indian rajah Is
remarkable.
The lure and mystery Of East India
has been neglected so far as screen
stories are concerned and Each to His
Kind" gives an insight into this
strange country which cannot be gain
ed by reading.
Pearl White in Pearl of the Army"
continues to make things interesting
for the foes of America and episode
10 is not one bit slower in action than
any of the preceding chapters. The
silent menace is mystery hard to
solve and many are the explanations
heard The program is completed
with a Universal drama and a Para
mount comedy. The special children's
matinees at 2:30 have grown very pop
ular and as result the house will be
opened today as usual for the children
and the best Of care will be taken Of
all Children and mothers can be as
sured Of their safety.