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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
BELIEVE SINKING AN OVERT ACT PRESIDENT MAY DECLARE WAR Administration Officials Express Re-
 lief That Torpedoing of Cunard
 Liner Constitutes an Overt Act Situation Most Critical.
PRESIDENT MAY DECLARE WAR

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2S.- Many of the Administration officials express the belief that the sinking of the Laconia by German submar inc constitutes an overt act against the United States and that declara tion of war is not improbable. It is generally admitted in official circles that the situation at this time is even more critical that at any time since the sinking of the Lusitania. The terrible details of the sinking of the Laconia have silenced the pacificists, and while throughout the country there has been no outburst of in dignation as was the case when the Lusitania went down, there is a strong undercurrent in favor of adopting the most drastic of measures to put a stop to the German submarine cam- paign. Last evening Secretary of State Lansing held long conference with the President, presumably upon the Laconia incident. but whatever con clusion was arrived at has been kept secret
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
POLICE CAPTAIN
 UNDER ARREST
  CHARGED ACCEPTING A BRIBE Another Seattle Officer in Tolls in Connection With BOotlegging-At. torneys Busily Preparing for Trial of Gill and Rockingham.
CHARGED ACCEPTING A BRIBE

BATTLE. Feb. 2S.-Prosecutor Lundin last evening caused the ar rest of headquarters Police Captain Powers on the charge of accepting a bribe of $50 on February 9. The of ficer was admitted to bail ill the sum of $5,00O which was immediately raised by his friends. The trial of Powers will probably come up ini- mediately following that of Mayor Gill and Chief of Police Rockingham
 A formidable array of legal talent is now engaged in preparation of the final details of what promises to 5., the court fight in the history of se- attle. The application of Mayor G.'l for a separate trial has been denied Ey the court. and he and Becking- nam will be tried together. The gov ernment attorneys are marshaling a great mass of evidence against the accused, and express confidence that they will secure conviction. The trial is set for March 5.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
NINETEEN KILLED
 IN TRAIN WRECK
FAST FREIGHT HITS EMPRESS
Pullman Car Smashed to kindling ant Most of Occupants Are Instantly Killed-Nine Bodies Have Been Taken From Wreckage.

ALTOONA, Pa, Feb. 27.--Nine- teen passengers were killed at Union Aown this morning when a collision occurred between a fast freight on the Pennsylvania railroad and the Mercantile Express. The Express was standing at the station at Uniontown awaiting for repairs to be made to a defective brake, when the fast freight came through at high speed, striking the rear of the express and completely demolishing Pullman. Nineteen passengers in the Pullman were kill ed, only a few escaping, and these were more or less seriously injured. The work of rescue was commenced ct oncesand aside from those hurt, Zine bodies have been recovered none of which have been identified.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
ON THRESHOLD
 OF GREAT WAR FOREIGN SITUATION IS OMINOUS Domestic Situation Also Declared Diff ficult-Senate Pacificists Blocking Legislation and Forcing President to Call Extra Session.
FOREIGN SITUATION IS OMINOUS

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 2S.~- The United States is on the threshold of war is the announcement made by high officials of the government this afternoon. Every effort has been made to prevent the outbreak of an armed conflict. but the Laconia incl dent and the speech of Chancellor Von Hollweg before the Reichstag yester day in which he claimed that the United States is doing all in its power to help the Entente allies, have tend. ed to precipitate the country into the struggle. The Chancellor's speech is declared a direct insult to the United States, and excuses the holding of the Americans on the Yarrowdale as pris oners. While the foreign relations O. the country are considered omnibus, the domestic situation is also difficult. Senator LaFollette. leader of the Sen ate Pacificists. is blocking the grant ing of additional powers to the resi- dent until Saturday. and then force the President to call an extra session of Congress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
PRESIDENT ASKS
 TOO MUCH POWER
SPEECH STRONGLY CRITICIZED
Executive Plainly Evidenced Strain Under Which He Has Been Labor ing and His Dislike for His Task Was Apparent.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2S.--. In his address before the joint ses- sion of the House and Senate Mon- day afternoon President Wilson plain ly evidenced the strain under which he has been laboring. His weariness was plainly evident, and the fact that he disliked the task was apparent. He was deeply moved at the thought oi the country becoming engaged in the great European war. and asserted tna1 he was in favor of peace at almost any cost. His address was applauded from many quarters of the chamber but in perfunctory manner. Ths address, particularly on the Repub' lican side, has been severely criti cized. he opinion being freely oH' pressed that the President is asking far too much power.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
SINKING LAC0N|A
 AN OVERT ACTION WAR WITH GERMANY IMMINENT High Officials of the Government As. sert Declaration of War With Ger. many is Almost Certain to Ensue Unless Preparation Made.
WAR WITH GERMANY IMMINENT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 2S.-- High administration officials today admit that war with Germany is al most certain. It is believed that the sinking of the Cunard liner Laconia will be interpreted as an overt act on the part of the German Admiralty and that war can scarcely be averted Consul Frost, at Queenstown. wired today to Secretary Lansing confirm. ing the report that six rockets sent up from the Laconia attracted the British patrol boats to the scene.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
SAYS AMERICA r.
 NOT NEUTRAL FAVORING ENTENTE POWERS Chancellor VOn HOIlweg, in Speech Before Reichstag, Asks What Would Happen if United States in- sisted on Trading With Germany.
FAVORING ENTENTE POWERS

BERLIN, Feb. 2S.--In an address before the Reichstag yesterday after noon Chancellor Hollweg declared that the United States was not neu- tral and was upholding the law only with respect to Germany. What would happen" he asked. Eff the United States made as determined a stand to maintain it's commerce with Hambe:g and Bremen?" He declared one of the main objects of the Ger man submarine campaign was to dis courage neutral shipping. from trans porting foodstuffs and munitions to British ports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
BRITISH MAKE
 FURTHER GAINS IN THE VICINITY OF ANCBE British War office Reports Germans Driven Back More than Two Miles Along a Front Eleven Miles Wide and Hold Positions.
IN THE VICINITY OF ANCRE

LONDON, Feb. 28.-The war "lfi.' today announced further great ea'ns by the British troops on the northern French front In the vicinity Of .Aucre the British advanced in force, driving the Germans back a distance of iEore than two miles along an eleven-mile front, and reached the outskirts of several villages held by the Germans. A heavy attack of the Germans against the British positions south of the Somme resulted in the repulse of the Germans with heavy losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
SURVIVORS PRAISE COURAGE OFFICERS MAINTAIN STRICT DISCIPLINE Due to Goodness and Courage Many Passengers Taken of Safely Sec
 ond Torpedo Struck Enginroom and
 Vessel Sunk Rapidly.
MAINTAIN STRICT DISCIPLINE

QUEENSTOWN, Ireland, Feb. 2S. Survivors of the Laconia are loud in praise of the bravery of the officers and crew of that vessel. Following the explosion of the first torpedo the officers maintained the utmost disci- pline, and 1t was due to their cool ness and courage that so many of the passengers were taken off the steam CT in safety. The second torpedo struck the steamer at the enginerooc1 compartment, blowing a great hole in her hull. following which she sank rapidly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
BILLION POUNDS
 ARE SUBSCRIBED TO NEW BRITISH WAR LOAN Three and Three-Quarter Million People Take Bonds in the New "Victory Loan" Floated by the Government in England.
TO NEW BRITISH WAR LOAN

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The chancello of the Exchequer announcer today that billion pounds had been sub scribed on the new British war loan. The number of subscribers to the loan is stated to be three and three quarter million. The success of the attempt to float this huge sum in the country has far exceeded eXpecta- tions, aud the amount subscribed IS in excess of the loan authorized.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
MINORITY BALKS
 EXTENDING POWER HiPPOSES ARMiNG OF SHIPS Members of House Foreign Relations Committee UnfavOrable to Granting Further Powers to President or Arming Munition Carriers.
AiPPOSES ARMING OF SHIPS

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 2S.-- >yAt the special session of the House Committee oa Foreign Relations. call ed by Chairman Flood yesterday aft ernoon, the minority members of the committee violently opposed the arm :ng of munition carriers, and baked it the authorizing of the President to other instrumentalities for the protec- ton of American lives and ships. They asserted that this was virtually plac- ing war-making powers in the hands of the President.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
.OR. PROSTRATEO
 LOSS 0F FAMILY
FORMERLY RESIDED IN CHICAGO
American Physician, Doctor Hoy, Re- Wife and Daughter on the LacOnia Were Coming to Join Him.

LONDON. Feb. 2S.-- Dr. Albert Hoy was completely prostrated with grief when he was informed yester- day of the loss of his wife and daught- CT on the Laconia The doctor and his family formerly resided in Chi cago. and came here some time ago. Mrs Hoy and her young daughter were on their way to join him here and took passage on the Laconia.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
SOAP AGENTS' WERE GOVERNMENT SLECTHS

SUNBURY. Pa.. Feb. 2S.--Secrrt service men, posing as soap agents finally caught and arrested Joseph ID. Ferry, charged with counterfeit ling.
 Ferry, who is a Harrisburg auto mobile dealer, has been held in $1O.- 900 bail by Federal Judge Witmer. It is alleged that Ferry Is implicated in the couuterfeiting of more than $16.- 900 worth of Federal Reserve Bank notes, of $10. $2O, and $50 denom, |inatisnS.
 The Secret Service men, posing as soap agents. hired autos from Ferry and gained his confidence.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
STEAMER ARIES
 SUNK BY GERMANS DETAILS ARE NOT YET GIVEN Lloyd's Reports the Torpedoing and Sinking of the British Steamer Aries Yesterday by German Sub- marine-Registered 3O71 Tons.
DETAILS ARE NOT YET GIVEN

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Lloyds this morning reports the torpedoing and sinking of the British steamer Aries yesterday by a German submarine. but give no details of the affair. The Aries was a steel steamer of 3071 tons, built in 1895 at West Hartel- pool, England by w. Gray & Co.,, and owned by Rickinson, Sons & Co. She was 325 feet long, All feet beam and PA feet depth of hold.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
MONTREAL MAN SAYS
 SAW LEWIS KILL. MODEL

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 2S.-- Frederick J. Farrel, 25 years old serv- ing the army medical corps has sur rendered to the police in Montreal ac- cording to a telegram received here by Captain of Detectives Tate. Farrel told the Montreal police he was sought in the connection with the murder of Mazie, Colbert, (Grace Roberts,) the advertising model kill ed in her apartments. here on Dec ember 29.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
COMMITTEE VOTES
 ID ARM STEAMERS GIVES PRESIDENT AUTHORITY Senate Committee on Foreign Rela- tions Reports Ravorably on ResOlu. tion Authorizing President to Arm
 Merchant Ships.
GIVES PRESIDENT AUTHORITY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 28.-- The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today voted to give Presi- dent Wilson authority to arm Amerl- can merchantmen. taking the guns from the various navy yards, and trained gunners to man them from the navy. The Laconia incident un- doubtedly hastened the action of the committee. and in a measure undoubt- edly influenced the favorable consid- eration of the resolution.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
Powers Says Frame.Up.

SEATTLE, Feb. 2S.--Police Cap tain Powers, who was taken into cus- tody last evening on the charge of having accepted a bribe, declares the arrest was a frame-up. Chief of Po- lice Beckingham and Mayor Gill arc supporting Powers. Prosecutor Lun- din states that he Is just starting on the police graft investigation, and that before he gets through he will have the whole bunch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
A DAUGHTER ARRIVES
 AT THE DUCKWALL HOME

The last mail brought cards an aouncing the birth to Dr. and Mrs. B. F.. Duckwall, at Aspinwall, Penn sylvania, February 16. of daughter
 Betty Jane Duckwall. ,Dr. Duckwall was formerly post surgeon at Fort Liscum, and left last spring for, the states. MT. and Mrs. Duckwall were we'll known in Valdez. where they have many friends.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
IF AMERICAN SHIPS SAIL THEY WICKEDLY
 TEMPT GOD, IT SAYS

AMSTERDAM Feb. 26-The Lokal Anzeiger, of Berlin, expresses the hope that cabled reports to the ef- feet that American merchantmen are sailing in defiance to the sub marine blockade are unfounded. "The plan for such sailings," it says, lat the bottom amounts to nothing else than most wickedly tempting God.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
ANOTHER AMERICAN IS
 LOST ON THE LACONIA

LONDON. Feb. 28.-The report of the Cunard line officials as to the loss of life aboard the Laconia, shows that beside Mrs. Hoy and her daught- CT and the six negro firemen, Charles Watts. a naturalized citizen of the United States, and a theatrical man. ager in New York, lost his life when the vessel went down.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
New Arrivals Signal Corps

New AFTTVHIS oIBadI OOFPS
 The steamer Northwestern brought three members of the Signal Corps yfor service in this division. First Class Private J. A. Beal arrived from Cordova and will be stationed at the Valdez office First Class Private H. B. Clifton also came up from Fort William H. Seward. and is now at Fort Liscum. He will probably be stationed at the Valdez office. First Glass private Carl E. Bell arrived Nom Seattle and is now at Liscum, nut will probably be stationed ou. on the line.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
NORTHWESTERN ARRIVES
 AND SAILS FOR SEWARD

The steamer Northwestern arrived in port about o'clock this morning and sailed for Seward about three hours later. Her passengers for Val deg were Mrs. c. O. Braeur and M Brock.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

Jeff Devinney returned to the Three in One mine yesterday after spending a short time in town. He reports the machinery at the mine operating very satisfactorily and that the mine is far exceeding his expectations in the richness of the ore produced.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
YOUNG TALBOTT
 MARRIES WIDOW

CHICAGO. Feb. 28.-Mrs. An drews. widow of the late E. w. An drews. president of the Seattle Ma. tional Bank, and Edward o. Talbot. a Terra Haute Indiana artist and F years her junior were married last Saturday evening,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
WILSON WISHES TO AVOID
 CALLING SPECIAL SESSION

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 2S.- President Wilson is urging haste in icompleting the administration legis- lative program in the hope of avoid ing an extra session of Congress. un- less greater speed is maintained dur ing the remainder of the present ses- sion a special session will be called for early in April
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
DANISH JEWS TAKE
 UP IMPORTANT RELIEF

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.--Danish Jews have taken over the work of the provisional Zionist committee for the distribution of relief funds in Pal estine, Poland and Lithuania and to .aate more than $1,000,00o has al- ready been sent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
Widow Found Murdered

Widow Found Murdered
 BELLINGHAM Feb. 28.-The body of Sadie Margeson. a widow. was found on the roadside near Chuchsn- ut this morning Richard Duncan, her supposed sweetheart was arrested and charged with the crime.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
GERMANS REPORT SUNK
 A BRITISH TRANSPORT

BERLIN, Feb. 28.-The German reported today that Ger man submarine torpedoed and sunk a British transport on February 19.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
ARMED GUARD PLACED
 EXECUTIVE OFFICES

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 2S.-- A large iron gate has been erected before the entrance to the executive offices and armed guards stationed shere to keep suspicious characters away. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
THE EMPRESS TOMORROW
 NIGHT IN EAGLE HALL.
Fine Triangle Program.

Fine Triangle Program.
 Acquitted" 5-act drama with ia- teresting plot featuring Wilfred Lu- cas and Mary Alden.
 Also a Keystone comedy in thre acts, His Hereafter" played l,y Charles Murray, Harry Booker and Louise Fazenda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

H. H. Jones. ascretary of the Val deg Chamber ofCommerce, who h.. been visiting iiiS0eattle the past few weeks. left recently for a tour Of the Eastern states on business matters.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
THAW BE EXAMINED AS
 TO MENTAL CONDITION

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S.--Mrs. Thaw, the mother of Harry Thaw, has petitioned to the court to ap- point lunasy commission to exam inc into the mental condition of her son.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

Russell Hermann and S. Curtiss Wheeler were out on Lowe river on a hunting trip yesterday. with what success has never been ascertained.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

Don M. Thomas left today for Cut ross Island after spending day or two in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28
For Rent.

Five-,oom house completely farn ished. Modern conveniences.
 2t ALASKA INV. co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

The Northwestern carried several men for the new cannery being built it Port Nellie Juan.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

WANTED-First class camp COOK Inquire Deugherty's store. It
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

Kenneth Rudolf and Earl Hinds made trip to Mineral creek Monday returning yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

H. E. Ellis left for the Cliff mine this afternoon after a visit of several Gays in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

Jack Whalen. who has been spend ing several days in town. left this morning for down the Sound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-28

William Morgan left this morning to return to Wortman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-25

N the boys He shared with The
Herald in a Christmas present 20 The
Herald carriers last year and again
this year Each member OF The Her
aid carrier force has been credited on
the books Of the First National bank
with q =-EiuEs deposit Of 50. II is
suggested thar the deposits remain In
the bank a. least a year and that they
be the basis Of a regular savings ac-
count a year from now The Herald
viii distribute SZ5 10 the boys still on
The Herald staff. whose savings ac-
count pass books give proof OF the
most thrifty and me-hodicaI habits %
saving This does not necessarily
mean the largest bank balance. as the
-irluUz tauces viii be taken into &C
count ia each case
The SIS presented this year by The
Herald and 1Ir kayser was dis
-ributed 90 the following boys
TlIua- AuLre1s. Alfonso Rodriguez.
Eerulce Carey. sam Middleton
Jasper T-a-r1z0la- David Harper
Reese CaprOu. Fred Schneider
Bennett Boyd
The Herald wants see all o. The
Herald boys successful in life The
habit of saving is q big help and The
Herald hopes this Christmas bank ac-
count viii pay dividends for many
years TO come
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-25
SIX SOLDIERS DIE AT CODY:
BODIES TO BE SENT NORTH

Camp Cody. DcminE. " ". Dec. -7--
Deaths reported from the base hospital
were as follows
Private Harold f. Carlson. company e.
f35th infantry Second Minnesota pueu-
monta- His home was az Amherst. 3 o..
where his father lives.
Private Edgar l. Wiley company r..
la6-h Infantry. pneumonia and empyama.
He caue from Illls. $. l.. His father is r.
=. WILEY.
Private Oscar r. Isaac-5u. hradqulr-e-s
company 15sth infantry absce=s OF the
brain. He WAS another south Dakotau.
from Carthage. where h.- father John
lsaacson. resides.
Private Philip Emmler. company T.
l-f-l Infantry tIiIlh Nahrlsl31 pre4-
uon-a- His father George Emul1r lives
tu Omaha
Private Francis r. Gal-8zhar company
J.. l1srd infantry tFirst Iowat. pyamil-
following au operation Tor appendicitis
His brother. Charles r. Gallagher Kan
sas CitE. 1lo-. merchant. was at tho bed
side VI the dying soldier. The mother.
MIS- Mary Gallagher. lives at Brooklyn.
Iowa
corporal Ray T. Haruar. company L.
laith Infantry hamorrEaro Il the etoal-
ael. following auuaudrromy- he was frau
Brady. -er- where ms u1th--. 1lrs E..a
Heruar. resides
The bodies win all De zhiuped 90 tn.
respective home places.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-25
OUR BADNES5IS
DUE To CLUB"
Rollo Mcbride, Pittsburg
Defender" Says Clean
En- Out in ElPaso.

r ltol-o Mcbride, public prosecutor Of
i PittshurE. Pa. who lecured here last
/ Thursday under the auspices OF Ro-
/ tary, bIames the socauea club life
/ of FL Paso-the same political sore
/ that is condemned by the army and
Z the police-as the worst things Fl
PaSo has at present TO contend with
Writing The Herald from Roswell
he says he thinks county attorney
W H. Fryer viii clean OUT these
clubs if the business men of FL Paso
VIII back him. His letter follows;
After being treated and enter
tanned so royalty by the members Of
the Rotary club. I wish that somehow
you would convey 90 them my appre-
Citations, which mere words might
fail to convey. I wish thar you might
thank for me ". II. Fryer and chief
pleasure that they accorded me, as
well as the interest they took i'm my
visit to FL Paso.
At Il o'clock at night an officer
and 1Ir- Fryer took me on trip
through the old REQ light district
visiting several clubs as well as the
Mexican district During the after
noon I was shown through that beau
tiful jail of yours. as well as the re-
modelled city police station.
Il am not at all surprised after my
visit during the night TO find the new
jail well filled with the output from
this environment, also I was not sur
prised when I found q young girls
confined in the old remodeled police
sta tiou, after 7 visited the clubs
ITO me there is no question but
what the clubs are the hOtbess and
nests Of thieves and thugs Of the low
est type. In the Mexican situation
found 500 people living on a half
acre Of ground. in one room. floOrless.
therefore I am not az all surprised at
the exorbitaut taxes assessed upon
the taxpayers of FL Paso.
Il am satisfied If lIr. Fryer can
be given substantial backing I'm the
way Of business men standing with
him. that he Will be able 10 clean up
the club life"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-25

GERMAN COUNTESS HELD;
U. S. OFFICER UNDER GUARD

Chattanooga, Tenn. Dec. 25.-On n
charge Of violating the espionage act
baroness Iona ZOIlner. wife Of q Ger
man army officer serving on the
Flanders front, was today being held
without bail pending the action of
the federal grand jury. The charge
is based upon a code found in her
possession and in letters written by
her 10 her IS year old son. Bedford
Shope. born Of a former marriage
Lieut. John ". Spauldiug. a United
States army officer, . years old was
arrested with the countess at q local
hotel He testified in her defence
and then was taken under guard to
Fort Ogltehorpe- Lieut. SDaulding
said he loved the woman, that she
paid his hotel bills and helped him
get an army commission after he had
been obliged to resign from the naval
academy at Annapolis because Of IN
paid bills