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The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23
DELAYS BROUGHT ABOUT
 RECENT REORGANIZATION
Change in the Design Of the Wooden
 Ships After Construction Was Be- gun Drew Criticism From Members of the Committee, Who Character ized It as "Unfortunate Ignorance"

Washington. Dec. 23.-Testimony today of shipping board officials in the senate's investigation of delays to the ship building program disclosed that the start on construction of fab-- ricated steel ships was delayed two months by the refusal of Read Ad- miral Capps, formerly general man. ager of the emergency fleet corpora tion, to close contracts negotiated by his predecessor, Major General Goe- thals, until many alterations in them were made.
 The fabricating construction delay and other delays to the program were brought out in questions asked by the senate commerce committee conduct ing the inquiry of Chairman Hurley and John A. Donald of the shipping board, Charles Piez, new general man. ager of the corporation, and Rear Admiral Bowles, his aide.
 Some or the causes for the general delay in both steel and wooden con- Sti uSliOu hSio BNtH Dy tue NilHeSSeb as changes in specifications, differ ences between Admiral Capps and builders and slow delivery of mate rials. The cumulation of delays, Mr. Hurley admitted, under questioning, brought about the recent reorganiza- ton of the fleet corporation which ended in Admiral Capps' resignation.
 The wooden building program was held back, MT. Piez testified, largely by the inability of southern pine pro- ducers to deliver timber. The condi- tions of affairs was uncovered by an Investigating committee headed hy MT. Pdez. which made a tour of the yards for the shipping board.
 Whose fault was that?' MT. Piez was asked.
 'I do not know" he replied
 'E understand that the southern pine association promised to deliver
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23

Springfield, Mo, Dec 22.--Claude c. Piersol, who was recently sentenced to serve thirty five years in the Mis- sourt penitentiary for the abduction Of baby Lloyd Rect, and now charged with the infants murder, has made a confession to Sheriff Ward Mackey of Webster county. The sheriff an nounced tonight the confession i'm plicated many parties now under ar rest and others who have been men toned from time to time
 The Kidnapped child died of laud anum poisoning, according to Piersol's alleged confession. the drug having been administered by the "myster- ious Riley"
 According to the signed confession, P1ersol admits his part in the abduc- lion, but says it was Riley who climbed into the window of the keat home and took the baby. Riley hand ed the child to Dick Carter, accord ing to Piersol and the latter gave 1t to member of the gang.
 
 PtersOl took an active part in the abduction, he admits, but declares at no time he touched the child. He wac stationed at the Rect home, he says with Cleatus Adams, MaXey Adams and Carter and others he named who have not yet been arrested.
 The baby was taken to a deserted house on the Green and Christian county line. and there he said he took food to the child and guards the next day He declares he does not know when the child was removed to the Crenshaw house, but thinks 1t was taken there the night after it was ao- dueted when rain and electrical storm occurred.
 Piersol knew nothing of the plot to kidnap he child until Taylor Adams "put i, to him." according to the comics 1, and he denies writing the ranaon letters, which experts swore he penciled.
 The postcard he mailed to the la-
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23
FIRE AT NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, La, Dec 22.-Fire today in the wholesale district caused damage estimated tonight by officers of concerns affected at approximately S150.000 Earlier reports had placed the loss at a quarter of a million dol lars, due to belief to heavy losses in stock. Three four-story buildings were partially destroyed The fire started in the warehouse of the Standard Paper company and spread rapidly to adjoining buildings. Other firms suffering losses were the Cres- cent Tobacco company and Leon Israel and. Brothers. coffee importers.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23

New York, Dec 22.-Not only are 'he Italians holding in the Mont Azo- |one region in the northern front. Fhere a threatened salient was driven Rrly last week, but considerable Fogress has been made toward re- foring the original position This rocess. begun by the Italians on hursday, was continued on Friday. ee Rome war office reporting the re- &pture of further ground on the hot x disputed front The Austro- Ger @n command evidently had in mind E expansion of the Azolone wedge
 a way to further imperil the en- Ee Mont Grappa position to the east nd the Italian bulwark against the blended drive into the plains, and DIS possibility still remains. The Elians, however, have negatived nllch of the advantage and even the Eerman accounts of the fighting con Rde that for the present the ag- Fessive is on the Italian side, with be Azolone heights the objective of fpeated attacks
 | There has been no fighting of con fquence in any of the other wal
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23
H, D. ESTA5RoOK DEAD

Tarrytown. x. Y, Dec. 22.-Henry Dodge EstabUok. attorney and for merly general solt, itor for the Vest ern Union Telegraph company, died suddenly in motion picture theater here tonight He left his home after dinner apparently in good health and spirits. but collapsed after a few min- utes in the theater.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23
THIRTY ARRESTED FOR
 DYNAMITE EXPLOSION

Sacramento, Cal. Dec. 22.-Thirty men were under arrest here tonight suspected by the poiice of being i'm plicated in the explosion Monday night at the executive mansion here. The arrests followed the discovery of what Chief of Police Ira sConrad said he believed was a plot to dynamite the electric power house of the Pa cific Gas and Electric company here tonight.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23
DIME WAR OFFICE REPORTS THE FEcAPTURE OF FURTHER GROUND ON THE HOTLY
 DISPUTED FRONT
FIRE IN kRUPP WORKS WAS NOT SERIOUS

Opposition to the 6olsheviki is Gain.
 ing Ground in Russia and the Petro gradd Commissioners Are Consider.
 ably Worried by the Spread of Sep. aratist Movement.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23
| FOR RENT AID WILL |ENT THAT VACANT ROOM

People looking for rooms turn to he classified ads of the newspapers see what is offered, An ad in the
 is almost sure to ring a customer.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23

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The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-23

FORECAST FOR ARKANSAS: SUNDAY FAIR, WARMER; MON. DAY FAIR.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15
THE GREAT AMERICAN FIASCO.

It tbehooves in the face of what appears to be humia retreat by the American forces to take look at the other side of the picture Mexico We have forces hasten the line in pursuit of Villas outlaw ban hampered by desert difficulties and ndeed by restrictions imposed by Car anz who refused to let the American army the railroads enter We the resoute cavarymen press and until beyond Para where they encountered the first resistance clash with body of Carranzstas The fight notice to the United States that the pursuit had far enough Then when the warning disregaed witnessed the Carriza tragedy which brought the brink of
 On the other side nation of 16OOOOOO highly sensitive proud extremely jealous of its sovereignty and super picous of neghbo who few generations ago down and took away big slice of territory Carranza donkey like stubbomess has throughout the clashes with American diplomacy expressed the spirit of the people he represents first chief It has been said that the Mexcans do not relish having American troops their soil than would like to have Germany Japan land army in Texas Cali fomia.
 The tenacy with which Carranza has chung the rights of sovereignty irritating has been pursuit of vengeance must after all be put to his credit defender of has native land and if American policy erred generous to put the blame on the old man with the big whskers
 The surprising growth of Villas power within the past few monhs during which he has changed from fleeing fugitive wounded to the point of deat to the commander of steadily increasing explained in part by the patriotism of Mex to whom he has appealed to drive out the hated invader The presence of the Pershng expedition reality has asset to Villa once he got out of of Pershng scouts His urgent plea for help to the sacred soil of Mexico has brought to his standard many At the time the occupation has been dscred to Carranza his efforts to rehabtae tine shattered government and finances of Mexico
 
 Villas growing power undoubtedly President Wilson motives in ordering the retreat.
 It likely that the Wilson administration has realized this situation for long tme but the presidential campaign pre- vented action which would have been fatal Wilson The American Mexican commission kept session constantly pickering with the Americans getting the worst of it almost turn The climax of the fasco in the fiat the ercans laid down in the protocol which provided that the troops be withdrawn Caanza should unhneed pursuit of any border raiders
 Carranza, with his usual crispness said 'nothng ong arc ban pWfh1 hOuta definite agreement the many outstanding questions tween the two governments.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15

To the man down Washington wfU responsible keeping track of all the oophoes by which With Germany be avoided desire extend of
 tngused consideration commserations if he happens to overlook one at the wrong time. C
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15

fibuster for park barrel bill will make the movement in the senate for closure rule popular crusade against barbers eating onions.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15
UNSATISFACTORY

UNSATISFACTORY cordova's Progressive Merchants and
 Professional Men.
 HOTELS. Alaskan Hotel. Windsor Hotel. Cordova House. Manhattan Hotel
 GROCERIES. The Blum, O'Neill Co. Finkelstein & Sapiro.
 CLOTHING. w. Clayi D. The Blum, O'Neill Co. Finkelstein & Sapiro.
 RAILROADS. Copper River & N. w. By. LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONES. ] Cordova Power Co.
 AUTO SERVICE. City Express. Alaska Transfer Company. Sheldon Auto Stage.
 RESTAURANTS Skaters Restaurant
 THEATRE. Empress Theatre.
 HARDWARE. Northwestern Hardware Go. The Blum, O'Neil Co., First Bank of Cordova. PLUMBERS AND sTEAMFlTTERs. Fuqua & McConaghy.
 DRUG STORE. Northern Drug Go.
 TRANSFER COMPANY. City Express. Alaska Transfer Company.
 SALOONS. The Horseshoe. The Mecca. The Northern. CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Howard & Lund.
 STEAMSHIP LINES. Alaska Steamship Co. Pacific-Alaska Nav. Co. Boss Bakery and Coffee House. !. (. LAUNDRY. Modern Steam Laundry. City Laundry.
 PHOTOGRAPHER. E. A. Hegg. MACHINERY, &e. Harmon Machinery Co.,, Inc.
 MEAT MARKET. Northern Meat Market.
 INSURANCE. Northwestern Trust & Realty Go. ! PROFESSIONAL. Dr. w. H. Chase, Physician. l Dr. w. w. Council, Physician. Dr. c. l.. Hale, Dentist Dr. Charles Dagget, Dentist. E. F. Medley, Attorney. ! w. A. Hesse, Mining Engineer. Asa c. Baldwin, Civil Eng, Valdez Leone Langdon. Piano Lessons. Dr. Robert Simpson, Glasses Fitted
 REAL ESTATE. Geo. c, HaZelet
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15
"1N THE NAME OF GOD, THE FATHER.

There 1575OOO Belgian children dependent this winter upon the worlds charity million of them the border line between life and starvation The Literary Digests pa thetc appeal In the of God the Father bringing great returns but there yet for hearted humanity to hep Raons for child cost day. dollar month 1t estimated will chids fe France and England have been sending $7 O0OO month to Belgium the United States has only $9 0OOO OOO more s'P fully inadequate mourns the Digest .. :"
 We have contributed to moly the of the zone only $1 out of each 5000 of income.
 While have been drbbing out 9OOOoOo there has been bought the United States for Belgium than $OO,OOO,OO0 worth of foodstuffs.
 There is nothing in these figures any them over which American feel particularly proud In the first i'm pusive outburst somewhat generously spos and then Amercanke promptly forgot and turned back to golf foxtrong and doar-chasing There would be great light for most of could the double entry books Turnkey Peter's heavenly office.
 In the bitter warfare the by deve opments freedom of the promises to be ovesadowed by freedom of the seize.
 flibuster for park barrel bill will make the movement In the senate for closure rule popular crusade against barbers eating onions.
 To the down i Washington responsible for keeping track of all the oophOles by which With be avoided desire extend most tnguished consideration and commseraons if he happens to overlook one at the wrong time |
 The wool clip Wall street varies with war rumors A bit of gossip longer than clocks hand will goat out of large element Wall street the of much advice conservative legislation, conservative voting vave action generally yet there equal area on earth where the inhabitants act often and forb without
 
 Carranzas asuteness to be in the abolition oi the office of by the constitution under which expects take office about April l. Under the system none of the presidents official family be in line of son of the death of the president the congress have This in effect puts Mexican presidents under perpetual cosed season. it the inventive for ambitious subordnates to go gunning.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15
ENGLAND REMOVES
 HOSIERY EMBARGO
(By Associated Press)

Npy GfoSVVTuttU T TESSJ
 TOXIC, Feb. 13. - Acceding to the requests of Japanese manufacturers, Great Britain has cancelled the order prohibiting the importation of hosiery and haberdashery into the United Kingdom. The continuance would have meant great loss to Japanese exporters.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-15

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Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
BOOM FOR HAYNES

sixteen location notices have been filed with U. S. Commissioner Ras- mussen by II. c. Barkdull. of Peters burg. representing himself and four other Petersburg citizens. The claims arc in the vicinity of Port Wells oh the government road back of Hainos. and are said to yield high iron values. owing to tho great de- mand by tho government for iron to be used for war purposes, 1t is now profitable to mine certain de- poslts heretofore impossible. The location of these claims, taken in connection with the recent mining developments in the Rainy Hollow country and the Porcupine country show an era of prosperity back of the Haines section.-skagway Alas kan.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
FISH BUSINESS BOOMING

Business with the Alaska Coast Fish Company remains good and on Wednesday of this week upward of 10000 pounds of halibut and sey- eral loads of salmon were taken in. Ono fish caught yesterday morning within a short distance of the city dock by Ole Johanson, a local fisher man. weighed 2GO and, at 2 cents per pound. the price for fish of that class. netted tho angler $1S.2O. Com signmonts are being shipped by nearly every southbound steamer and the business shows no indica- tions of abating in magnitude.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
HAVE WE'UNS
 BEEN STUNG?
Chain Letter Lately Circulated Here and Elsewhere Is Denounced
 as Raw Fake

Some weeks ago a chain letter made its appearance here and scv- crm of Che business men "hear- kcucd" thereto, Che editor among them. While che latter suspicioucd something he did not yarc Go knock" a good cause for @ piutul % cents. SO he kept che chain u- tact SO far as he was concerned and passed it Co four good and true men. Now comes Che following from Che Kctchikm Progrcssiye-Miugr chat makes him feel as though he had been party Co skin game.
 It win bc remembered chat short time ago chain letter was received here by ouc of tbc prominent busi- ness men. who complied witch che demand by sending a duplicate Co his friends At Che t.me Che Pro- ercssiyc-Miucr warned Che people and advised them Co pay uo attcu- tiou. as lt was lacking ia authority. m toiay's mail iu Che OnIcial Bul- lcuu ol September %, Che following appears:
 "S.atcmcuts in chain letters. ale IcrinE lac, or aucsthctcs u allied hospitals. denied
 "Chau letters are being sent 90 employees ol Che several government soliciting mono, for purchasing aucsthctics The oujcc- touable part oI these letters state that
 Owing Co Che scarcity of ancs- tbeucs. operations that cause mdc- scribabIc pain have Co bc performed daily without their ud Co mitigate suffering. We arc making au app peal Co you Go subscribe % cents toward purchasing chlorolorm Co use iu Che hospitals ol che allies. Please send a copy of this letter Go four of your friends and number it Do not fail or Che chain win bc broken and Che good cause defeated Send Che money Co New York City. 10 Is hoped Go raise this number Co 800 SO as Go help in making this e0ort a success.
 "Thesc letters have been referred for ycridcauon to both Che reprcscn- auycs of Che English and French who state positively that Che assertion ou which this ape peal is based Is absolutely without foundation"
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
TO BE TAKEN SOUTH

10 is understood that Dr. c. C.. Maule. of this place, who was re- ccutly found by a jury in the court of the U. s. commissioner at Juneau Go be or unsound mind, will be sent to Che asylum ot Morningside, Ore gon. within the next few days and on the arrival of United States Mar shal Erwin from Fairbanks with a party ot prisoners and insane for che outside. lt is believed Dr. Maule win, with proper cure and treat mcnt soon recover his mind Dr.. c. F. Midford has taken the offices owned and formerly occupied by Dr.. Moulc.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
CHRISTMAS FOR SOLDIERS

The ladies of tho Douglas-Troad- we'll Red Cross chapter are practi- cally unanimous in obcying the gov crnmeuts request to refrain from the usual Christmas giving this year except to provide packages for sol- dlcrs. With this end In view par cells will bc prepared and will be taken Co headquarters, Labor Union hail. regular meeting day October 2Gth. The list Of erticlos proposed to put In each parco. will be repub- lished within few days. lt appear ed In this paper last week, but will loo given again next week.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
LARGE CROWD
 AT MEETING
First Parent Teacher Conolave of School Term Occasion for
 General Turnout

Anything in connection with the public school of Douglas always draws a full house which is as lt should be.
 Tho first meeting Of the Parent Teacher Association for the present school term was held Wednesday might when the big assembly room of the school house was filled to full capacity Not being able Co secure anyone willing to assume the responsibility of president of the as- sociation. Mrs Walker, last years president, presided Right here it is pertinent to say that if Mrs. Walker could be persuaded to con- tinuc in tho chair. it would be Q good thing for the organization.
 Mayor Smith made a neat address in which ho declared that Douglas must hayo the very best school pos siblo to provide with money. He is firm believer in education and be- hcves that any child who is equip ped with such knowledge as the Douglas school is in position Co im- part. ls we'll qualified for going out into the world. He extended whole-heartcd invitation to Tread we'll children to come Co the Doug las High school without charge.
 Prof Greene spoke on the system employed which he believes will bring best results and urged cooper alton Of the parents with the teach CTS. He gave encouraging informa- tion concerning the formation and conduct of a night school and said there were from 20 to 40 persons anxious to patronizo such school
 A folk dance was given by little. girls of Miss Von Nagle's room which was very much enjoyed, and Miss Helen stoody read an original and interesting essay on "Mountains of Alaska"
 Mcsdamos Benson, Hewitt and Kirkham were named a committee to secure suitable persons for the offices of president and vice presi- dent of the association by the next meeting. and Mcsdames Bollingor. Martin and Kirkham were appointed Co arrange Tor refreshments.
 The singing of the national an- them closed Che meeting.
 The next meeting will be held thc first Monday night in November.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
OLDTTMERS ARE
 REMEMBERED
MeSsrs, I. D. Carpenter and c. E. Bennett, Long Time Treadwell
 EmplOyes, Leaving

The largest crowd seen in Labor Union hall for months was there last Saturday night, the occasion being farewell smoker 10 l. D. Carpenter, for many years foreman Of the construction department at Treadwell, and C. E. Bennett. fore man of the machine shop crew for over 10 years. Upward Of liO men. fellow workmen and officers Of the company, were present Co attest lthcir friendship and good feeling for the two men who. after long years Of faithful service. were quit ting the employ of the company at their own volition and to engage in other pursuits, Mir. Carpenter at se- attle and Mir. Bennett retiring to his ranch at Rodman bay.
 Jas. Christoo presided as chairman of the smoker and from S;l5 until lunch was over in the banquet hall after II there was something doing every minute. The men of Mir. Car pentcr's department presented him with a beautiful bear robe and those Of Mir. Bennetts department pre- scnted him with a new rifle Of special make, the cost of which is $125. Both recipients expressed their appreciation Of the rcmem- brances.
 There were songs, orchestra selec- tions and stories galore, while the refreshments were many and sub stantial.
 Mir. Bennett got away Sunday morning for Rodman bay and Mir. Carpenter was passenger for Se- attle on the steamer Humboldt to- day his wife having preceded him by three weeks.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
JURORS FROM THE ISLAND

Among thc jurors from the Island who are serving at Juneau during the present term of court are Will liam Halvor. Charles Johnson, Rich ard Mccormick. A. r. Nelson. Will liam Subbins, oscar Hahn and Ed. Mugford. F. A. J. Gallwas was also called. but was excused on tho state ment that he could not we'll leave his business. lt is expected that they will be kept during the remain der of tho.month and until the court closes in time to reopen at Ketchi- kan November 5th.