davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
MERCHANTMEN IS
 REPORTED SENDING
 AUSTRIAN SUB DOWN

NEWPORT NEWS Va. Feb. 24.- Members of the crew of the Brit ish steamship Oxanian, have brought into port story that the OXonian sank by gunfire an Austrian sub marine which attacked her in the Mediterranean. They said some of the men on the submarine were saved by a French patrol boat but that several were believed to have been lost.
 British naval gunuers aboard the oxonian, the men said, opened up on the submarine after torpedo, launched at the steamship without warning, had passed close to her stern. According to the story the Aecond slot from the Oxonian's I4.7 inch guns mounted aft, struck the submarine sQuarely in the mid dle and crumpled her up. The French patrol boat came up in re sponse to S. o. S. calls sent out | by the oxonian. 1t was said and the steamship continued on her way
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
PROHIBITION IS
 DESIRED UNTIL
 THE END OF WAR
British Columbia DryS Are Confident That
 Premier VIII h.
 trOduCe Law.

VICTORIA, Feb 24.-It is under. stood thal @ rU7ber Of prohibition. ists have assurances which make them feel certain that at the com ing session 3t the Legislature the Premier will introduce a measure providing for absolute prohibition during the period of the war, the understanding being that when the soldiers return, new referendum will be submitted.
 The ground is taken that as the civilian population of the province voted for prohibition last September Hon. Mir. Brewster proposes to give 1t to them until the return of the soldiers, when tbe matter can again be fully considered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
SPOKANE BOUND
 NORTH, HAS GOOD
 LIST ON BOARD
sl8fl1llli sa sl l1slls . llllis31f tlt1tl

SEATTLE, Feb. 24. - Steamer Spokane sailed at nine o'clock last night among the passengers being Mayor Stewart of Juneau and sey- eral Senators and Representatives of the Alaska Territorial Legislature. The following were aboard for Ju- neau: Geneyieve McNally, Anna Baldwin, Mrs. Lilly Baldwin, B. D. Stewart, Joseph Tu2inger, John Ro- nan. wife and two children. J. P. Daily. John Sundbach, D. A. Suth- erland and wife, L. J. Eharick, J. IT. Thompson, Mrs. William Mallon- ey, Mrs. T, Hurlburt, James Ander- son, F. M Coopsle and William Moon.
 For Treadwell: P. and S. T. Anderson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
.STANDARDIZING
 OF INDUSTRIES
 ABOUT COMPLETE
Announcement Is Made in Washington of One of Greatest Moves in
 Case of War.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Of. ficial announcement was made here today that the "standardizing Of in dustrlal plants already offered to the government for use in case of need" is nearing completion. Probably the greatest of the national industries 70 be taken over by the government in case of necessity is the several hundred automobile factories.
 The mobilization of industries al- so includes the moving of many mu' milton factories further inland, out of danger of a possible invasion and nearer to the products which are re- uuirei.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
STICKING OF VALVE
 CAUSES WAR SCARE

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24.-The sticking of a valve caused a war scare in Los Angeles. The valve was attached 10 q Salt Lake engine whistle, which blew so long that other engineers joined in the chor- us believing war had been declared. Newspaper offices and the police department were besieged with in- uuiries for more than an hour.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
TWO STEAMERS COLLIDE DOWN
 ON THE COAST

SEATTLE, Feb. 2I. -- Two steam, CTS of the Pacific Steamship Com. pany were in collision this morning off the California coast, according to wireless adyices received here this afternoon. The steamer Senator, bound for San Francisco and the Northland, from San Francisco for Seattle. crashed in dense fog. The Northland is reportei to be badly damaged, and put back to San Fran. cisco being conveyed by the Sena. tor. The steamers had no passen- gers aboard, being loaded only with freight. The NOrthland was bound for here to be put in commission for the Alaska route
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
Governor Strong, Judge Jennings and GrigSby Send TeIegramS to
 Chamberlain.
WANT MONEY RESTORED
Failure of Appropriation for RoadWork at This Time Would Be a
 Calamity.

Gov. J. F. A. Strong lead the way yesterday in asking the United States senate to reinstatc the ap- propriation of S5O0,OOO for Alas ka roads and trails to the military appropriations bill. He was fol- lowed by Judge Robert W. Jen- nings. Attoruey-GeneraI George W, Grigsby and others. Telegrams were sent to Senator George E, Chamberlain. chairman of the Sen atc military affairs committee. It is earnestly urged by those who desire that the construction of roads in Alaska be not stopped aI this time that other officials and citizens throughout the Territory send telcgrams to Senator Cham berlain and other Senators whom they might know.
 Word of what is being done at Juneau has been sent to other sec tions of Alaska. and people there are being urged to act and do so quickly.
 Gov Strong's Telegram. The telegram sent by Gov Strong 10 Senator Chamberlain fol lows:
 Juneau. Feb. %, 1917. Honorable George F. Chamber
 lain.
 Chairman Senate Commit
 tee Military Affairs,
 Washington:
 Earnestly recommend that item five hundred thousand dollars construction mainte- nance roads and trails in Alas ka. stricken from bill in House. be reinstated in Seante. Fail ure of this appropriation would be calamitous to Alaska, whose development along material lines would thus be greatly retarded.
 U. F. A. STRONG,~
 Governor"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
Other Telegrams.

Telegrams send by Judge Jen nings. Attorney General Grigsby and The Empire, also addressed tC Senator Chamberlain, were wordeC as follows:
 We earnestly urge that ap- propriation five hundred thous- and Alaska roads and trails be restored in military appropria- tions bill. Lack of money to carry forward this work at this time would be disastrous. The government is spending mil lions for railroads that will not be successful without roads. The Government owns most of AIaska's resources. The Ter ritory spending hundreds of thousands on roads and trails. The Government should do her share to develop her own prop erty."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
RIBS OF AN OPERA
 SINGER BROKEN AS
 CAR HITS AN AUTO

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-Mme. Schu- man-Heink, the noted opera singer, suffered two ribs broken and a bad ly sprained wrist when street car struck her auto last night. The singer was thrown through the door of the limousine by the car when it struck the auto square on.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
HUMBOLDT HAS LIQUOR CARGO
 FOR ALASKANS

SEATTLE. Feb. 24. - Steamer Humboldt arrived here last night from San Francisco, where she has been receiving her annual over hauling. and will enter the South eastern Alaska business, sailing from here next Tuesday.
 The Humboldt brought l5O tons of liquor from san Francisco which is billed for dealers at Ketchtkan, Wrangell and Juneau. The cargo is being closely watched here in order that none will be sUeakcd off the boat
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
DIES OF INJURIES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Frank J. Joamni, private secretary to Am bassador Naon of Argentina is dead of injuries received late last night when an automobile in which he was riding collidcd with n cart.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
SHIP MAY BE LOST.

BOSTON, Feb. 24.-The Ameri- can steamer BorenQuen, which sail ed from Fowney, England, January 8 with a cargo of china clay, was today given up for lost by the own CTS. The steamer should have reached this port not later than February 1.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
STOCK QUOTATIONS
Alaska

NEW YORK. Feb. 24. - Ala Gold closed today at 73s. Alaska-Juneau at '. American Zinc at 36. Butte & Superior at AIS. Chino at 541a.
 Ray at 27.
 Utah Copper at no. Copper metal was quoted at 8
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
FEES TO BE BOOSTED.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2i-An in- crease of 25 per cent. in the graz ing fees on all national forests, in stead of 33k per cent, as original ly contemplated, will be made for the 1917 season, Secretary Houston announces.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
PERU TO TAKE CARE OF
 ITS MINERAL SPRINGS

LIMA. Feb. 24.-The President of Peru has issued a decree pro- yiding for the conservation and eX- ploitation of all the mineral springs in the country under the direction of the public health department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
MUST REMAIN AT HOME.

LONDON. Feb. 24.--A law has been passed by the Australian gov ernment, according to a Reuter- des- patch from Melbourne, forbidding the departure of women or chill dren for Europe under any circum- stances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
WOMAN GETS EVEN WITH HER FORMER
 HUSBAND IN CASE

SEATTLE, Feb 24.-Mrs. Etter Mcdonald, testifying against her former husband, J. F. Dusky, charg- ed with a bank robbery, swore on the stand today that she made the mask he used during the hold-up. Dusky claims that he is innocent and that his former wife is per jurying herself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
FISH CURTAlLMENT BY BRITISH IS TO
 EFFECT CANNERYMEN

SEATTLE, Feb. 24.-The British curtaiiment of the importation of canned salmon, cannery men here say will seriously affect the indus try of Alaska, Puget Sound and the Columbia. But notwithstanding a sort of embargo on the canned fish products all canneries will op- crate to capacity, it is said,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
GERMAN TROOPS DISAPPEAR.

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 24.- The majority of the German troops re- gently concentrated on the eastern border from the towns along the frontier, according to reports re- ceiyed by the Handelsblad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
THIRTEEN KILLED
 HUNDREDS INJURED
 IN BLOW IN SOUTH

ATLANTA, Feb 24. - Thirteen are known to have been killed in the tornado which swept across Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi last night. From estimates received here this afternoon it is said that at least 100 persons were injured during the progress of the storm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
EVERY CAMP MUST
 HAVE ITS GARDEN

LONDON. Feb. 24.-Cana- dian units in England have been ordered to turn their activities partially to vege- table growing this spring, with a view to augmentation of the supply of home grown food. Suitable plots on camp districts are to be cultivated by the soldiers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
KING ALFONSO AND
 GERARD SAY HOWDY
 IN SPANISH CAPITOL

MADRID, Feb. 24.-United States Ambassador James w. Gerard, for merly stationed at Berlin, was re- ceiyed by King Alfonso today. The King gave the American representa- tive proof that Spain was heart fly in accord with the United States in all of its international policies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24

Since the Duke of ConnauGht rave up his post as GOycrnor-Gen- eral of Canada there has been a notable increase in the activities of the various lodges of Freemasons engaged in war relief work. The Duke is Grand Master of the Ma sons in England and his great in- tcrcst in the work work has stimu- lated the different lodges to re- doubled efforts.
 One of the first acts of the Duke on his return to England was to pay an official call as Grand Master on the Freemasons' War Hospital in Putnam Road.
 N r. IT. Special
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
Matter Very Important.

The suggestion was made today that the mmcbcrs Of the Alaska Ter ritOriaI Legislature in Juneau should also send a joint telegram 10 Sera- tor Chamberlain of similar purport. Senator Frank A. Aldrich said to- day that he would be glad to CO.,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
BERNSTORFF PARTY SAIL TONIGHT ON
 THE WAY HOME

EIALIFAX. Feb. 24.-Liner Freder- ick VIII with Count von Bernstorif aboard and other German officials, will probably sail late tonight for Sweden.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
u1II.A NEARS InAREZ.

FL PASO. Feb. 24.-Various re- ports have been received here that Villa bandits are now marching on Juarez and an attack on that city is expected any day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
CUBANS ARE WINNING.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Advices received here state that the Cuban government has secured the upper hand on the revolutionists and the revolt has been practically put down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
MOONEY SENTENCED TO HANG NEXT MAY
 FOR BOMB MURDERS

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 24.-Judge Griffin this forenoon denied a new trial for Thomas J. Mooney. convict. ed of murder in connectiOr with the bomb explosion here last July Judge Griffin sentenced Mooney 10 be hanged on May 17th8
 "All the News All the Time"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
BRITISH NAVY REQUIRES
 100000 MEN FOR SHIPS

LONDON, Feb. 24.-A force of 45O, ,OOO men is required for the British navy, according to the na- val estimates for the coming h- nancial year which provide for that number.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
GRAND JURIES SUSPENDED

LONDON, Feb. PA bill sus- pending grand juries for the per iod of the war and six months thereafter has been adopted by the House of Commons
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24

operate in the manner, and that Inc would sign a telegram.
 Mattery Very Important.
 This is one of the most import ant matters to come up in Alaska in a long time, and action should be general and unanimous. Tele- grams should be pouring into Sen ator Chamberlain in floods for the next several days.
 It is agreed that it would be a calamity to stop road work in Alas ka at this time.
 Mayor M. J. O'Connor, Elmer F.. Smith and others Of Douglas today sent calegrams and Act'ag Mayor Claude Ericsou. John Beck and II. J. F!- her. president of Commercial Club of Juneau. dispatched their protests against the action of the House and impIoring that the Senate incorpor- ate the appropriations.
 W. W. Casey this afternoon sent a cable to Senator Chamberlain urg. ing that the appropriation be includ- ed in the SeHate's measure.
 Henry Erie, of Douglas, also sent Ia dispatch today.
 Jack Hayes has taken the matter .up with responsible parties in all towns in this Division.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
STEAMER MOVEMENT
 and Mail Information
 NOW BOUND NORTH Northwestern is expected from

NOW BOUND NORTH Northwestern is expected from the south tomorrow afternoon
 with a days and half mail. Spokane sailed from Seattle
 last night and is due Tuesday
 with two days mail. Al.Ki is expected from the
 south Monday.
 SCHEDULED sAILlNGs Admiral Watson is scheduled to
 sail from Seattle Sunday. Admiral Evans is scheduled to
 sal from Seattle rhxt Friday Humboldt is scheduled to sail
 from Seattle Tuesday. Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday.
 soUTHsoUND sAlLlNes Prince Albert sails sOuthbound about 6 o'clock tonight. Takes no passengers nor mail. Admiral .Farragut is scheduled to sail southbound on Monday. Takes mail. Alaska is expected southbound Tuesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
EIGHT BELGIAN RELIEF
 SHIPS ON HIGH SEAS
 LOADED WITH cARGoEs

BOSTON, Feb. 24.-Eight Belgian relief ships. of 4S,OOO aggregate ton. mage. and loaded with wheat, corn and bacon are now on the high seas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
THEY MUST HAVE BOOZE

SEATTLE. Feb. 24. Permits for liquor broke all records yeSter. day. there being 3,275 issued during the eight hours the permit windows were opened,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
FIVE MILLION
 MEN FOR ARMY
 OF JOHN BULL

LONDON, Feb. 24.-The army estimate was issued here this after noon. This estimate provides for an army of 5.O0O,OOO men exclu- siye of the India regiments and a navy of 45O,OOO men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
PnLA BOMBED.

ROME, Feb. 24.-Italian ayiators have succeeded in dropping bombs on the Austrian arsenal at Pola.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
Two British Steamers Have Been Sunk by Destroyer Is a
 Tokio Report.
TRANSPORT GOES DOWN
Thousand Soldiers Lose Their Lives When
 Italian Craft
 TorpedOed.

TOXIC, Feb. 24.-According to official advices received here by wireless a German commerce raider is now operating in the Indian ocean and two large British steam CTS fell victims to the destroyer's torpedoes today. These two Brit ish steamers were sunk southwest of Colombo.
 Yesterday advices were brought here by two Japanese steamers that several low rakiSh crafts had been sighted but that these boats did not approach near enough to discern their nationality.
 A formal government order was issued here today for all subsi- dized ships to arm immediately,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
TRANSPORT IS SUNK.

Berlin, Feb. 24. - The Italian transport Minas has been torpedoed and sunk, according to war ad- vices today. The transport was bound for Saloniki and the loss of life is given at 1000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
Several Hundred of the ReServiStS Said to Have Reached
 Mexico City.
EVIDENCE IS ALARMING
Germans Willing to Join Mexican Army; Signs of Times in Move
 by Carranza.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 24. - Infor- nation received in Washington to the effect that between 200 and 300 German army reservists have arTiy- ed in Mexico City during the last thirty days sheds new light on the extent to which the German gov ernment has been preparing for eyeutualltie5 with the United States.
 According Co this information, with which officials of the State de- partment are understood to be thor. oughly familiar, these rescryists made their way to Mexico City from various parts Of Central and South America and from the West Indies. They are said to speak English and Spanish fluently and to have in mind either identifying themselves with the Carranza army or with any Mexican faction willing to organize a force 10 repcl any troops which might be landed by the United States or Great Britain to safeguard the American and British oil fields about TampicO.
 Coupled with the persistent re. ports of the presence of German submarines in the Gulf Of Mexico and the mysseriously inspired pro. posal of General Carranza tO prohib. 1t the exportatiou of fuel oil and other war supplies from Mexico to the warning powers Of Europe, these latest reports from Mexico City are being regarded with some serious mess.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
GABLE REPORTS FOR 24 HOURS ENDING AT 8:OO M. TO-DAY
TODAY
YESTERDAY
S SUMMARY

above norman housnouC 'le tory and fair weather generally The falling inc Interior however in temperature dur ing the last 24 hours M B. SUMMERS Meteorological
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
Pro-German Leaven

Evidence of German intrigues in Mexico have been accommodating since long before the severance of diplo- matic relations between the United States and Germany Ever since the return to Mexico on Jan. $ Of Rafael Zuburau. Carranzas minister lo Berlin. there has been growing signs of a prO-German leaven at work in the Carranza government. Consequently officials of the state department were not altogether ta- ken by surprise when a week ago Carran2a issued his proposal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24
* * * < * Y x 2 F x x * '" < l
FOOD MANlPULAToRs
 MAY BE INDICTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-
 The Department Of Justice intImated today that wholesale indictments Of food manipula- tors will result from the quiet probe now being made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24

. *+* : y * < < , /" f z
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-24

.operate in the manner. and that Inc would sign a telegram.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
Notice to Prove VIII and Notice
70 CrnHifnrc

State of Wisconsin. county court,
Grant county-Tn Probate.
In re estate of Emeline Gillespie, de-
ceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
at the special term of said court to be
held on the second Tuesday of March,
A. D., 1917, at the court house in the
city of Lancaster, County of Grant,
and State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered, the application
of Richard Meyer, Jr., to admit to pro-
bate the last Will and Testament of
Emeline Gillespie late Of the city of
Lancaster in said county, deceased,
and for the appointment of an execu-
tor;
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, That at the special term of
said court to be held at said court
house, on the fourth Tuesday of June,
A. D., 1917, there will be heard, con-
sidered and adjusted, all claims
against said Emeline Gillespie, deceas
ed;
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR
THEIR GIVEN, That all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said county court at
the court house in the city of Lancas-
ter, in said county and state, on or
before the 18th day of June, A. D..
1917, or be barred.
Dated February 14th, 1917.
BY the Court:
E. B. GOODSELL, Judge.
Frank c. Meyer, attorney. 52w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
9 HEAD OF HORSES.

Bay horse, weight 1900, ten
years old. 6 year old bay Nor
man draft mare, 1900. 4 year
old bay draft horse, weight L.
600 lbs. 4 year old bay gelding,
weight $50. Brown mare, four
years old, weight 1850. Bay
driving mare 3 years old, weight
1000. Bay driving mare, 2 yrs.
old, weight 900. Yearling draft
mare colt, weight 1000. Black
horse, weight LOO, 10 years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-21
FARMERS TELEPHONE co.
Rules and Regulations
Switching Service.

Rural telephones on foreign lines
which are connected with second ex-
change, $1.25 per year.
Rural telephones on foreign lines
which are not connected to a second
exchange, 1925 per year.
Bills for switching service will be
rendered directly to the companies
owning the line or lines for which the
switching service is performed.
All telephone rentals are payable
months in advance
Bills for service will be mailed to
subscribers at the beginning of each
months period and must be paid with
in 80 days. A penalty of 10c per
month will be added for non-payment
within the 80 days limit, and tele-
phone will be discontinued or removed
when rental is unpaid for three months
after due. Subscribers thus dis
connected may be reconnected upon
payment of all arrears and penalties.
Resolutions Passed at Annual Meeting.
Any subscriber that must be cut off
for delinquency must pay the costs Of
CO1locIIOu ana re-cOnnecClOnS.
The company will give a1l-day serv-
ice on Sundays and holidays, but any
one calling during the hours, between
Z and a. M; II and 1, noon; and
to p. m. must pay a fee of cents for
each call.
Resolution was passed that the com
pany pay a dividend Of So per share,
payable July 1, 1917.
All calls will be routed over through
lines where such lines exist.