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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
PROPOSE REGIMENT
 OF U. s. MINERS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 2-Or- ganization of coal mining regiments from miners in the National Army, for service in France, is under considerat- ion by Secretary Baker.
 To ascertain whether such units would be acceptable in view of Frances shortage of coal and miners informal negotiations are being con ducted between American Govern ment officials and members of the Frennh high commission.
 National Army men would be as- signed to the mining regiments only on a volunteer basis. but Government officials in touch with unions believ- ed most of the 15,000 miners taken on the first draft call would offer them selves for the special service. The plan does not contemplate withdraw ing men from civil employment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02

PETE. CCRAD, Nov. 2.-Hav- ing entered ,,,'e war early, Rus sia, Premier kerensky declared yesterday in a speec-., is worn out by ,he strain of battles ho+h internal and external. IS strain,' he continued "other AL lies must now shoulder and re- lieve Russia of much burden"
 Public opinion throughout Russia, he said, is now agitated by the question, "Where is the British fleet now that the Ger man fleet is in the Baltic
 The Premier said farther that the world should not lose faith in the Russian revolution, be-
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
.LJ RALEIGH
 HTBYCAR
Jitney Runs Over Him on New Charcoal Point Walk, With
 Bad Results

J. J. Raleigh, local agent for the Grand Trunk Pacific, while walking about five o'clock yesterday afternoon towards town on the new Charcoal Point road, about hundred yards past Heath's store, was run down by a jitney driven by MT. Hanson, new conner in the taxi business. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and placed under the care of Dr. That cher Miller who after examination, re- ported one rib broken and bad bruis- es but no internal injuries.
 Mr. Raleigh this morning appeared very much better and reported that he was not suffering much. In explain ing the accident MT. Raleigh said he was walking into town, and did not hear the car coming or see any lights and didn't know what was coming un- til the car struck him. With great presence of mind, after the front wheel went over his chest he dragged him. self under the car, hanging on by the front axel, so as to prevent the back wheels from running over him, and hung on until the car stopped a few feet way. He was immediately plac- ed inside the car by the driver and brought to the hospital.
 Dr. Miller remarked that MT. Raleigh was very lucky indeed to escape with as few injuries as he did, and that he would be up and around in at least a week or ten days,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
HIDING THEIR IDENTITY

SEATTLE, Nov 2.-It was learned 'ast night that the several Mylroies supposed to have taken passage for Ketchikan on the Mariposa yesterday were fictitious names with the excep- ton of A. w. Mylroie. The others, among whom is lawyer and witness in some important case to be tried at Ketchikan at the coming term of court It is thought that A. w. Mylroie is one of the litigants and representing the steamship people in the case and help ed them to hide their identity. They refused to tell their real names.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02

The Spokane arrived from the north this morning nearly twelve hours late after blowing thru a snowstorm all day and night. She will be in port till about eight o'clock this evening. Leaving for the south are F. Hellard and wife, Enos and Alice Hellard Iver Selbrite, H. E. Simonds, MT and Mrs Lambert Jensen, Miss G. Kelley, Louis Stenson, John Conway, w T. Schlo- than, J. J. Matz. Bertha Wilson, M D. Kelley, J. B. Lanterman, Gus Kioplin, Olaf Kanestrom, O. c. Mathieson. Ed Anderson, Mrs. Fred Chapman, Mrs Louis Rudnick, T. D. Olson, O. Chan an, E. Aune, Henry Loken, John Wal so, Ole Wahn, K Boe, Christ Huff, E. Buschmann, Mrs. Buschmann and 3 children, and three steerage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
AMERICAN FLYERS
 TO GET MEDALS
Aero Club of America Votes
 S10,000 For Merit Badges

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-The execu- tive committee of the Aero Club of America has voted s10,000 ito pro- mote the efficiency and personal well fare of the American aviators in France" thru the clubs foreign ser vice committee, of which Ambassador William G. Sharp is chairman.
 Some of the important phases of the work planned were outlined in let ter sent to President Wilson. "A medal of merit and honorable distinc- tion," in gold silver and bronze, will be created which will be awarded to American and Allied aviators flor acts of heroism and for meritorious achievements in the field of aeronaut- ics."
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
THE RED CROSS LEADIN ALL OTHER
 INSTITUTIONS IN HEEL PING THE SOLDIERS
 AND CIVILIANS ALIKE ABOUT THE CAMPS

ors Ninety-five Red Cross nurses in the Town and Country Nursing Serv- ice are engaged in teaching and nurs-
 ing in rural and mining districts that the public health at home shall not suffer needlessly
 Red Cross Sanitary Units are being esta blished to protect the health of civilians surrounding three more army encampments in this country. Eff teen cities are now receiving the CO., operation of the Red Cross in making the communities surrounding the camps safe for the soldiers, and in taking measures to prevent the spread of disease or epidemics.
 The three latest cities to receive Red Cross aid in sanitation are Greenville S. C., Macon Ga, and Manhattan. Kan. It is near the latter city that the Fort Riley National cantonment is located, and there are National Guard encamp- ments near the other two cities. Each Sanitary Unit operates under the di- rection of an officer of the Public Health Service, and the Field Direct ors of the Red Cross Bureau Camp Ser vice have been made the business az ents of the Units. Cooperation be- tween the Public Health Service and the Red Cross has been firmly estab- lshed.
 In each of the fifteen cities where Red Cross Sanitary Unit has been requested and furnished, the Unit CO., operates with the Public Health Ser vice, the State Board of Health and the local health authorities in estab- fishing full and efficient sanitary organ izations for the inspection of milk and water supplies, the control of infect ious diseases, and the general sani- tary inspection of the community. In southern communities, such as at Greenville and Macon. considerable work is being done in the eradication if malaria bearing mosquitos in the viz cinlty of the camps.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
SLACKERS HIRE
 HUNCHBACK TO
 APPEAR FOR THEM

LONDON, Eng, Nov. 2.-The war office has uncovered a unique method of evading military service. When Sidney Drew young commission mer- chant. was arrested on another charge he was found to have a certificate of exemption certifying that he was a hunch back He admitted that a group of men had hired a hunchback to pre- sent himself for each of them as their summons came to procure exempt ion certificates. Meantime the hunch- back had joined the navy and was drowned in a ship sunk by a subma- rine The war office is snc cTching for the other members of the evading group.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
RUSSIA W0RN0UTBY
 WARKERENSKYSAYS
Public Opinion He Says is Much Agitated By The Question as to Where The British Fleet Can
 Be, With the German Fleet in Baltic

cause of it's economic. He fur ther declared that it would take years before the country could develop stable government.
 Kerensky declared that Rus sia had saved both France and England from destruction in the early stages of the war, and while Russia is not out of the war, he asserted that her more useful way to help under the present conditions, was for Rus sia to send boots, leather, iron and money, but no troops, be- cause of the difficulty to trans port them.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
ITALIANS
 ARE GIVEN
 SUPPORT
Another Battle is Expected To Take Fisa.c. on the
 TagIiamento Tod4gi

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Nov. 2.-Anglo and Frenc, endorsements have arrived on the front and joined the Italian forces at Cadorna, the Sec ond and Third army stationed along the Tagliamento and together will launch a counter attack today. The enemy has been checked at several points already and the result of the in- tended offensive is not doubted by the Allies.
 LONDON. Nov. 2.-George Lloyd to- day telegraphed Premier Orlando of Italy that he felt with the aid of the British and French, the Italian forces would be able to roll back the enemy forever.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
DANCE HALLS WILL CLOSE
 TONIGHT
Mayor Gill Orders Police To Keep
 Women Out of All Cafes

SEATTLE. Nov. 2.-Following a conference today with a representa- tive of the war department in refer ence to the charges of General Green Mayor Gill ordered to close all the dance halls tonight. The order states further that police officer will be stationed in the cafes to flag loose women. A thorough cleaning of the city has been started.
 LATER-The federal government through John McCourt, it's representa- tive formally demanded this afternoon that Mayor Gill discharge Chief Beck ingham. Gill fatly refused to do so but promised to clean up the city His refusal to comply with the govern ment's request, it is said may result in his recall.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
LANSING IS PEEvED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Secretary Lansing said this afternoon that he de- plored that any interpretation that Kerensky statement was in effect that Russia was out of the war, and he cited that the Governments apparent faith in Russia was reiterated today in the authorization by President Wilson of the loan of thirty millions. He said that the reports received by telegraph and mail show that Kerensky and his government were busy organizing all Russian resources to continue the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
(Omcial Bulletin)

More than two thousand Red Cross nurses are now engaged in active nurs- ing service, and another two thousand in teaching and committee work, the National Committee on Nursing of the American Red Cross announced today. Nine thousand more stand ready to serve and a number of trained nurses volunteering for service with the Red Cross now averages a thousand a month.
 Miss Jane A. Delano, Chairman of the Nursing Committee, said today that the general scheme of unit organiza- ton was to keep together groups of nurses and doctors with experience in the same training schools and hospi- tals Base hospital units for the Ar my and the Navy Lave been recruited fl om Alumnae of the schools connect ed with the largest hospitals in the country in groups of 20, 40, 65 and 100.
 Besides the base hospital units the Red Cross has established units of nurses for emergency use. Such a hospital unit consists of one doctor and twenty-five nurses
 Specially trained nurses are being held in readiness for work in units de- voted to pediatrics, orthopedics, men, tai diseases and public health
 Infant Welfare nurses have already been sent to France and to Rouman- ia Plans are also under way for general unit of nurses trained in the care of mental diseases to serve in the mental wards of the hospitals es- tablished at the thirty-two Army can tonments Units in orthopedics are being prepared to meet the needs of the maimed in the reconstruction hos pitals
 In the civil zones surrounding the training camps and cantonments and the naval bases, fifty public health nurses have been assigned to work under the Red Cross Sanitary direct
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
A FORMER ALASKAN IS
 WOUNDED
For Two Years Was in The Government Service at
 Petersburg

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-From a cable received here by the war depart ment from General Pershing on the front in France, 1t is learned that the first American wounded since the troops have entered the trenches was Lieutenant D. H. Harden, son of Mrs. Ella N Harden of Seattle.
 NOTE-Harden was well known in Petersburg and Wrangell. He was a wireless operator at the former place for nearly two years, where he resided with his wife and where he left many friends when he was transferred to the coast
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Nov. D. Frank Hill, 3S, of Greenville, Ky, em- ployed here for the past month as guard at the quartermaster's depot, used a mixture, containing a large quantity of gasoline, to cure a skin dis ease. After putting on his undercloth- ing he lighted cigarette and blazed up human torch. Hardly an inch of sound skin is left on his body. and doctors declare his death to be a mat ter of a few hours He has a wife and son at Greenville.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
WILL SALVAGE SHIP
 SUNK 43 YEARS AGO

SEATTLE, Nov Civilian Benja- min, Seattle diver is salving the rem nants of the old bark Union, which foundered in San Juan Island waters forty y-three years ago. He quietly be- gan work on the wreck, the news be- coming public when he recovered one of the copper pumps carried by the Union
 The wreck holds 600 tons of the best Nanaimo coal, all in as good condition Vancouver Island harbor on her way to San Francisco.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
SHOULD STOP SALE OF WINES

TORONTO, Ont, Canada, Nov. D. A coroner's jury has again recommend ed that the Ontario government take immediate steps to prevent the sale c., beverage purposes of medicated wines.
 According to Coroner Bateman's jury, Private Jas. H. Clement, who was on longe street a week ago, died part ly as the result of alcoholic poisoning. Evidence showed he had been drink ing with companions the previous eve ming
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
MARSHAL TANNER GOES THRU

Marshal J. M Tanner is passenger on board the Spokane today on his way to McNeil's Island with a number of prisoners, from Juneau. On his way south he brought down one pris- oner, Fred Seals, for the Ketchikan jail, whose trial will come up next week at the opening of the fall term of court here. and three detained wit nesses from Wrangell.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
AL-KI RAN ON REEF

SIIkA, NOV. I.-1He oc- attle Steamship Company's steamer Al-ki ran on reef at Point Augusta eff Ckicag- eff Island earlv this evening during a binding cnOw- storm. It was shortly af- terward reported that the passengers had been taken off the Al-Ai by the fishing schooner San Juan and that the government cable ship Burnside was on it's way to render al. the assistance pos sible.
 SEATTLE, Nov. 2.-The Seattle Steamhsip Company received an unsigned wire less this morning stating that all hands had been talk en off the Al-ki, and that it would prove a total loss.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
NO SIGN OF STEPHENSON
 REPORTS ARCTIC BISHOP

DAWSON, Y. T. Nov. 2.-Bishop Stringer, who left here last June, has points as far east as Cape Bathurs. He left Herschel Island in August At that time there were not tidings of Steffanson since Wilkins left him east of Banksland in March, 1916
 During the summer uortherly gales carried the Arctic ice pack toward the mainland shore and made it impossible for Steffanson or any one from his party to come this way
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
JUDGE NETERER
 SENTENCES SLACkERS

SEATTLE, Nov. 2.-Federal Judge Neterer this morning passed sentence on twelve culprits, giving them all the way from five to ten months in the federal jail Ten were slackers. The short sentences were given in order to give the men chance to enlist early in the spring. The Judge said that should they be brought before him again, he would give them the limit.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Nov. 2.-Mme. Sarah Bernhardt was 73 years old last Tuesday.
 Saddened but brave in the face of her country's trials, she expressed her profound admiration for America, Tt is the American women who move me to such depths of gratitude as much as the men," she said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
AVENGE DEATH OF
 FRANCES AGE FLYER
German Who Slew Him Shot
 Down By Lieut.. FOnck.

PARIS, France, Nov. 2.-The death of Frances lace" aviator, Guynemer, has been avenged. It has been con firmed officially that the German flyer who winged Guynemer's machine. plunging the famous Frenchman to his death, was killed inan air duel few days later by Lieutenant Fonck. The Germans name was Lieutenant Wisse- mann.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
BERLIN OFFICE REPORTS
 ANOTHER VICTORY

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-The Austro-G Ger man forces captured all the Taglia- mento bridgeheads in last effort last evening, routing the Italians. The re- port does not state whether prisoners were taken.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
FIRST STEP TAKEN
 TO HELP FINLAND

HELSINGFORS, Nov. 2.-The first step for Finland independence was taken today by the drafting of bill in the Finish senate providing that body elect president for a Finnish Republic
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
JAPAN MAKES L N
 TO THE ALLIES

PACIFIC PORT, Nov. 2.-Baron Me gata. the Japanese envoy and mem Der of the Japanese commission who arrived here today says that his coun- try loaned five hundred and fifty mil lions to the Allies already
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
UMATILLA TO GO
 TO VLADIVOSTOCK

SEATTLE, Nov. 2.-It was officially announced this morning that the steamer Umatilla be immediately dis patched to Vladivostock with supplies The date of departure is not announc- ed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
12,o00 GERMANS DESERT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov D. More than 12000 German deserters have found refuge in Switzerland. ac- .cording to the Swiss paper Bund, an official Rome cable asserts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
TURKISH BOATS
 SUNK BY RUSSIANS
Two Large Steamers Meet With
 The Same Fate

PETROGRAD, Nov "A report received by the admiralty says Rus sian torpedo boats sunk one Turkish torpedo boat and two large steamers in naval battle in Inida Bay, on the Black Sea yesterday. The battle last ed over an hour.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
ANOTHER 1. EAaV A 2ALAa
 MUTINY IS
 REPORTED Three German Officers and Several Sailors Were
 Killed at kieI

LONDON, Nov. 2.-Three officers and number of German sailors, mem bers of the German navy were killed during a mutiny at Kiel. according to a dispatch from Amsterdam today. The outbreak occurred on the battle ships Kronzprinz. Schleswig and Hol- stein.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
SS. GOVERNOR ASHORE

F SEATTLE, Nov. "A report | ! was received here this morning at |
 F the Pacific Steamship Company's ! F office that the steamer Governor 4 {. had run ashore inside of the ! F breakwater in the San Pedro, Cal ! F ifornia harbor last night No | F particulars were given. |
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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
BRITISH CAPTURED 91OO GERMANS
 IN OCTOBER

LONDON, Nov. 2.-According to General Haig, the British captured 9,100 Germans in the month of October as prisoners of war
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02

RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE SEEMINGLY QUIT FIGHTING
LANSING SAYS RUSSIA WILL NOT QUIT

E WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-"Rus- | F sia has not nor will she she ne- |
 F gotiate for a separate peace with ! F Germany MT. Bakhmetieff, the !
 F Russian ambassador announced ! F today that any statements that
 [ Russia has quit the war are en-
 F tirely unwarranted, said Secre- ' tary Lansing today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
HERTLING ACCEPTS
 CHANCELLORSHIP

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2.-According to Berlin dispatch today, Von Hert- ling has accepted the chancellorship
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
KING AND PREMIER
 ON THE FRONT

ROME, Nov. 2-Both the King I
 . and Premier Orlando left this ! , morning for the front to confer ! . with the general commanding the ! armies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
HOOVER IS OPTIMISTIC

WASHINGTON, Nov. Food Ad- ministrator Hoover predicts an imme- diate drop in all prices in canned
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02

H. Beresford, of Seattle, C. D. Cal houn, of Craig, and Walter Schuck, of Petersburg, are guests at the Revilla
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-02
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Alameda tonight Admiral Watson Friday. Princess Sophia Saturday. Al-ki Sunday.
 NORTHROUND. Jefferson p. m. today. Mariposa tomorrow morning. Despatch Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10
CIRCLE PREPARES
 FUR INSTALLATION

Plans are being made for the in- stallation of the newly elected officers of Phoenix Grove No. l, Woodmen Circle. which will take place the first Monday in January. X regular meet ing of the circle was held Monday evening at the K. of F. hall, with Sow Nora E. Fulton in the chair and all the officers at their stations. Sov. Mamie Fleming, state manager. was present and gave a short talk and assisted in the degree work.
 Election of officers was the most important business transacted. Sov. Nora E. Fulton, who has been the guardian for the past term, was passed to the past guardian station. Sov. Theresa Brown, who has held the ad- visor's chair the past year, was given the highest honor of the grove, being duly elected guardian. Sov. Myrtle Chambers was elected to fill the sta ton vacated by Sov. Brown. Sov. Nellie =. Trott, clerk, and Sov. Lizzie Lauycr banker, were reelected to their respective stations. SOv. Lillian Mosshammer was chosen for the of- flee of attendant, and Sow Janet Will son as chaplain. Soy. Satina NillaI accepted the office of inner sentinel and Sov. Mary E. Clare, that of outer sentinel. The managers elected were: Sovereigns Annie NJ. Brophy. Eva Az ner and Suzie Nafziger. Doctors l.. D Dameron and G. B. Couch were re- elected as grove physicians.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-10

of life, unless it was followed by or associated with attempts to restore function to the damaged part, repre- scnted a waste that was so great. that tho very existence of the nation was ieopardized Associated with this, the pathetic condition in which most of these young men were placed, with the greater part of their lives to live bound by their physical handicap, was too overwhelming not to make it obvious that something more than mere life saving was called for"
 The government officials are par ticularly grateful to the Elks for this magnificent gift, which will tend to minimize the suffering and disabili- ties caused by the war said Major Elliot G. Bracket, Director of Military Orthopedics, with headquarters in the surgeon generals office. Tt is a fine thing for the nation and is of incal- culable consequence from the stand point of the happiness of the soldier. The need of this same rehabilitative work as a factor in solving our civil and industrial problem has been evil dent for some time, and already at tempts have been made to meet the need through the establishment Ot such work. 1t will result in one of the lasting contributions which can come out of the disasters of this war" added Dr. Bracket.