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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
BIG SPRING OFFENSIVE
 PLANNED BY TEUTONS
Kaiser's Best General to Direct Invasion and Force Peace
 on the Country.

ROME, March 14.-Austria and Ger many are preparing for a big spring drive offensive against Italy. Germ an staff officers are now visiting the Trentino front and the Trieste line making arrangements for a great coup o be struck soon if King Frost allows
 Field Marshal von Mackenzen is to command the Austrian troops along with German troops already drafted to that section. It is even said Field Marshal von Hindenburg means to to keep an eye on operations against Italy. He already has made a careful inspection of the entire front.
 The object of the proposed offensive is to push the Italians into the valley and so sweep over Lombardy and Ven etc and dictate peace terms to Italy's king.
 That the offensive will utterly fail is a foregone conclusion here, as the Ital- ian army was never in better shape to meet a powerful foe, having been re- cruited and trained up to the highest points.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
IS
 FILLING UP
 AGAINST BOTH
 GILL B BECK.
Dry Squad is Put on The Stand And Gives Clear Statement of Facts
ATTORNEY LUNDIM
 IS ALSO A WITNESS
Says Gill and Rockingham Had locked His Efforts to Obtain Valuable Papers.

SEATTLE, March 14-Sergeant Putnam. head of the notorious Seattle Dry Squad. was called on the stand this morning as a witness for the pros ecution of Mayor Gill, Rockingham, ct al. Putnam testified that he was forced by Chief Rockingham to give up the papers seized from the Billingsleys, which were later returned by Mayor Gill. W
 Following Pumam's testimony, pro- scouting Attorney Lundin, was called and swore that both Mayor Gill and Chief of Police Rockingham had block ed his efforts to secure the same pa pors
 This afternoon, the prosecution of fered evidence showing that Billings ley was never arrested after the date the alleged payment of the bribe mon- ey to Mayor Gill; altho Sergeant Put nam repeatedly informed Gill that the Bnlingsleys were still operating.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
MRS. B. L. MYERS
 ENTERTAINS AT DINNER

Mrs. B. L. Myers entertained at six o'clock dinner last evening at her home on Mob Hill, in honor of the Birthday anniversary of Miss Maydie MacKin- non
 Covers were laid for nine at charm ingly appointed table and the friends of the honor guest assembled at the Myers home while she was out, mak- ing the affair total surprise for her. She was the recipient of many cham ing and dainty gifts and the guests re- mained till a late hour, spending the evening with music and singing.
 Those present were the Misses Lou ise Field, Runzie Bugge. Corrine King. the Messrs. \. Lawson, Carl Ostrander Joe Spaeth, pr and Mrs. Myers. the hosts. and the guest of honor Miss Mackinnon
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
DOingS oftbe Territorial
 Legislature
The Senate Finds More Trouble Awaiting Ahead
 Sutherland n Va

JUNEAU. March Yesterday af- ternoon. it was decided 7 as# for the election of all oa-ela-= .raa -h- President of the Senate down. oar ..e method to be followed uas not a-r. upon. and q caucus was set for a-- er- ening. This was followed ey 9 p.aae-ir- ion to eliminate rhe candidacy ao.a Maltby and EdGs for secretary This proposition heinz considered. Wa= rae- ed down
 The voting down Of sura45laut= proposition was followed by an explan- ation by the senator in which he said that his intention vas to break the deadlock. but if the opposition assur- ed him that they would decide the method of elec-ing by lot which he said was the gan bler's method. he would attend the caucus. but that if it was to be a wrangliue match ha would bust up the caucus and stop tha work.
 The caucus lasted until after Or clock when ad5owaman. was taken having failed 70 agree on rhe method of drawing lots.
 In the house. committees are work ing on the bills introduced yesterday. Ne new bills were introduced in this morning. short session. Ne.rAe- were the second reading Of t'e p-ari- ous bills read.
 At this mornings session Of inc house, five bills were introduced One providing for the means or maintain ance Of the public schools in incorpor- ated towns; one for the taxation of real and personal property. one for the repeal If Chapter 29 as amend ed in chapter B and an act 10 amend section 1041, chapter 2
 Before adjournment. the house ad- opted a resolution of sympathy for Representative Mccormack. whose aa- by died at Wraagell last night He was excused that he might ratarn 10 his home.
 4 note received late this afternoon from the Juneau Empire saying:
 Deadlock broken in the senate this afternoon on the resolution offered by Senator Gaustad 10 make Hubbard President with Eddy Secretary; BsZ ter. Sergaantat-Arms and John Hic key, Messenger. The resolution car ried, Sundback voting against three democrats, Adjournment was taken until later in the day
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
BROTHER OF DEPUTY MARSHAL OF WRANGEL
 DIES SUDDENLY

Sam Wallace, brother of Deputy Marshal Wallace, of Wrangel, dropped dead, early yesterday morning.
 It appears that the deceased had just left the jail, where he was acting guard in the early hours of the morn ing and walked out on the lawn when he was stricken and dropped to the ground A short while after, he was picked up by the taller, who saw him lying on the ground, apparently un- conscious, but a closer examination showed he was dead
 Five years ago, MT Wallace was stricken with paralysis but had re- covered the use of his limbs and had been treating for the ailmenr. when he was suddenly taken by another stroke, which killed him, probably af fecting the heart
 He was 67 years of age,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
LAPS WILL PASS ON
 AMERICANS CASE
Pro-German Will Have to Face Trial Before High Court of
 Country

TOKYO, March 1.-The prelimin- ary court which heard the evidence against Hoyt Thayer, a Massachusetts school-teacher held on suspicion of Sc cret pro-German activities, is convinc- ed that Thayer trespassed on fortified zones in Japan and has passed his case to a higher court.
 Thayer was arrested in January af- ter the Japanese warship Tsukuba had been blown up at it's dock at Yokua- uLa, a Japanese naval base. Three hundred persons perished.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
FOREMAN FROM MINES AT SULZER
 IN CITY ON VISIT

Alr. and Mrs D. \. Campbell, of Sul- ger, who have been visiting in the city for the past several days, will leave for their home tomorrow on the Rough rider.
 MT Campbell. is foreman of the Jum- Do mine at sulzer. which is being op- erated by Senator Sulzer. and reports that the work is progressing very sue cessfulIy.
 In speaking of the election results, Mir Campbell stated that in his opinion no better man could be found who would look after the interests Of Al aska as 2 whole, than Senator Sulzer, whom he knows from experience. to be a man of his word.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
ELEVEN BROTHERS
 PERISH IN WAR

LONDON, England, March 14.-In one Of the recent disasters to Zeppe- lins which visited England, eleven bro- thers were burned to death.
 An aged man recently here from Germany told how he brought up a family of eleven sons, every one of whom entered the air service.
 The eleven young men formed part of the crew of one of the destroyed zeppelins, and when this fell in Eng land they all perished.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
GERMANY |S EVIDE [ N I Y
 STICKING ID
 HER POLICY
American Liner Sunk By Submarine Without A Warning, Crew Refused
 Assistance

LONDON, March 1.-The American steamer Algonquin, which sailed from New York February 20, laden with foodstuffs, was torpedoed and sunk without warning by a German sub marine. According to a report made to the American consul Stephens at Plymouth where the crew landed, the submarine commander even refused to give them assistance although the entire crew was subsequently rescued.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
HOW UNCLE SAM
 GOT NEWS OF PLOT
The Messenger Carrying Note Was Caught At Border By
 II. s. Soldiers.

HOUSTON, March 14-Four men; one n-commissioned officer and three priyates of the First Indiana h. fantry, and not secret service men, ar rested the messenger of Ambassador Von Bernstorff en route to Mexico City to deliver the Zimmerman note to Heinrich yon Eckhardt, German min ister to Mexico
 This has just been learned from two men who helped to make the ar rest and thoir story is fully substanti- ated.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
MEXICAN WOMAN
 LEADS AN ATTACK
Avenges Death of Son by Wreck ing Train and Killing Every
 Soldier

LAREDO, Tex. March 14.--As an act of revenge for the execution of an alleged bandit by Mexican troops, how a large number of constitutionalists were killed February 2S south of Vic toria, capital of Tamaulpas, when a passenger train was wrecked and Q mob set upon the soldier escort, was told yesterday by an American just re turned.
 According to the report, Carrirra Terres. an alleged bandit leader was captured and executed by the Carran- ga soldiers. Torres followers headed by the executed mans mother, wreck ed the train killed all the soldiers ab- card and robbed all the passengers in- cluding several Americans.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
WOULD BE ASSASSIN GIVES NAME WAGNER
Came From Milwaukee and Had Worked With Slayer of Late
 Commissioner Olson

OLYMPIA, March 4.-The man who attempted to assassinate Governor Lister yesterday when questioned by the officials gave the name of Charles Wagner.
 Charles Lorenz, who claims to know him said this morning that Wagner came here recently from Milwaukee It was also learned that Wagner until lately at Bordeaux. worked with John Van Dell slayer of commissioner o. son a few weeks ago He is believed 10 be insane.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
MAYOR OF NEW YORK BUYS 90.0O0 BUSHELS
 OF POTATOES TO SELL

NEW YORK, March 14-Thru a Boston broker, the mayors food com mittee has purchased 9o.o0O bushels of Maine potatoes for $225,000, They will be sold here at the lowest possi- ble price.
 There has been an increase in the price ot rice from 6 to : cents a pound and George W. Perkins, chairman of the committee today stated that any rise in the price of rice must be the direct result of collision and the fed erai government should act
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
NEW YORK GETS
 MORE GUNS

NEW YORK. March 14.--At Rock away beach the other day two six inch guns, twenty five feet long and weighing ten tons each, were mounrc.,. Two carloads of ammunition have been delivered. Two more guns will be set in place within a short time. Search lights sweep the waters for a distance of five miles.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
1IR. AND MRS. ELLIOTT
 ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

Mir and Mrs. Harry Elliott were hosts on Monday evening to a number of their intimate friends at six o'clock dinner al their home, the occasion be- ing Mir Eliotts birthday anniversary.
 Covers were placed for six and the guests remained during the evening, when cards and music were the prin- cipal diversions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
SENATOR GIVES REASON

WASHINGTON, March 14.-Senator Lodge. Republican. who is here ill eX- plaining the stand he has taken ill op- position Of the Columbia Treaty said this morning that he was opposed for the reason that he considers the af- fair a simple blackmailing scheme to get twenty-five millions from the Uni ted States.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
DEMAND RETURN
 OF PL0UGHMEN

LONDON. March 14-In very drastic article the London Daily Mail recently demanded that the govern uent release the Dloughmen at the front and send them home to culti Fa-e th- land for ar least six weeks The Mail says that there will be a par -iai famine next year unless the skill led agricultural workers in the army arg released 70 save the crop this year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
ZEPPELINS NO GOOD

LONDON, March 14.-The concen- sus of opinion of the press is that the Zeppelins are useless as far as actual warfare is concerned. It is believed that their career is over. The chief feat during the war has been the kill ling andwounding of about 1500 Brit ish subjects, mostly non-combatant, during raids on England
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
MIR. C. M. FRIPP
 VISITING IN CITY

MT c. NJ Fripp, foreman of the Cy- mru mine at North Arm. on Moira Sound arrived in the city last night and is a guest at the Revilla Hotel. Mr. Fripp expects 10 be here for sev- eral days on business.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
CITY OF SEATTLE
 GOES NORTHBOUND

The steamer City Of Seattle arrived from the south this morning at one o'clock and after discharging 2 tons of freight left for the north at three o'clock Passengers arriving from the south were Miss Anna Lofgrenn. and P 0. Kelley. Leaving for the north were 5. Rothschild, T. II West. A. Shyman, A Van Mavern, Chas B. Oliver and Frank II. Tascher
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
TRAINED NURSE SEEKS LOCATION
 IN KETCHIKAN

Mrs. Margaret Shaw, who arrived on the Al-ld from the north Monday evening, is a visitor in the city, look, ing the prospects for a professional nurse over. and if they are favorable, she will locate here.
 Mrs. Shaw, has had many years eX- perience and served during the war in the Philippines as red cross nurse, and was in the Iditarod country for quite a while.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
APPOINTMENTS TO TARIFF COMMISSION
 COMPLETED TODAY
President Wilson Names Promi- nent Men Picked From Every
 Part Of Country

WASHINGTON March 14-Prosi- dent Wilson this morning announced his choice among the hundreds. Of men suggested for the tariff commission in the following: Prof. Taussig, of Har- yard, William Kent, of California, Con- gresham David D. Davis, of Maryland Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina E. P. Costigan, Colorado and W. s. Gull bertson, of Kansas.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
HOOUIAM SCHOOLS
 CLOSED ON ACCOUNT
 200 CASES MEASLES

HOQUIAM Wash. March 14-There are over 200 cases Of measles and two cases Of diptheria in HoQuiam at the present time anu on orders from the health officers, the public schools have been closed. The motion picture shows have been prohibited to allow children to enter and they are not al lowed to congregate in any public place, such as parks or playgrounds, in order to prevent infection.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
KAISER TAXES
 CHURCH BELLS

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, March 14 An order appropriating bronze church bells for war requirements af- ter March 1, is published in the Germ an press. X regulation covering the of aluminium cooking uten- sils also is published
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

PORTLAND. Ore March 14.-Sen- renee Of from one 10 fifteen years was imposed at 4Ie3Iinniville Ore. yester- day on Mrs Anna Booth. accused with William Branson. Of the murder of her husband. William Booth al William ina. Ore. in October 1915. She plead guilty 10 mauslaughteT.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
THE BRITISH REPORT ORE MORE VICTORY
 VAST IMPORT
Drove The Enemy From Main
 Defense Position on The Som me Front West of Bapaume.
CAPTURE VILLAGE
 OF GRENLLERS
And Three and One Half Miles of Trenches After Hard And Bloody Battle,

LONDON, March 14-One of the bloodiest battles of the winter on the Somme Front occurred last Monday when the British forces drove the Ger mans from their main defensive net work west of Bapaume on a front ex- tending over three miles and one half, on thru the Poupart wood and seized the village GreTillers. The enemy stucl, to their trenches until they be- came practically annihilated when q retreat o5 the survivors was ordered
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
GERMAN DELAY
 SAVED VERDUN

PARIS, France, March 14-Gustaye Nerve, in his newspaper Victoire, writes what all France has known for . year, but the censor never before has published that the Germans could have entered Verdun on the morning of February 26, 1916. if they had tried, but by nightfall. General Petrain and his army had arrived before Fort Dou- aunont and effectually barred the way
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
NORTH ON BUSINESS

Chas. E. Oliver, better known as Bob" was a departing passenger on the City of Seattle this morning for Juneau, where he goes on business. He will be gone for couple of weeks most likely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

PEKIN, China, March 1.-The French minister and the Belgian char ge d'affairs, representing the Entente Allies, have invited China to enter the war, offering it remission of the Box CT indemnity and revision of the tar if as inducements.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

L. s. Wickersham arrived in Chiti- na recently from Valdez creek with the horses of the Valdez Creek Min ing Co Several of the horses had their feet and legs frozen on the trip by getting into overflows on the Gull kama river while the temperature was 50 degrees below zero.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
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PRESIDENT IS AMAZED

z. WASHINGTON, March A. .:' :. President Wilson was amazed this ':' ':' morning when he learned that ':' z. the Railway Brotherhood had de 4 < cided to carry out their plans to ::
 :. go out on strike Saturday. The < :. President said that he had not :: :. anticipated the move at such < .:' critical time. '
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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
CHINA TAKES QUICK ACTION AFTER SHE
 REACHES DECISION
Every German Ship in Every Port Has Been Ordered Seized
 And Crews Removed

WASHINGTON March 14-With the severance of all diplomatic rela- tions with Germany, the Chinese gov ernment has ordered to take immedi- ate possession of all German ships at Shanghai and other ports. The order includes the removal of crews from their vessels and placed on shore un- der heavy guards.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
GOT WHAT WAS
 COMING TO THEM

FLORENCE. $. c. March 14.-Today eight officers ofthe Steamship Lieben- fels. sunk in Charleston harbor the night of January 31 were sentenced to a year in the Atlanta federal pen etenttarY and fined $500 .2ach.
 They were convicted of sinking the vessel in a navigable stream in violat- ion of the navigation laws.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-The efigy c anator Vardaman of Mississ- ippi V burned at the Clarksdale, Miss, Cotton Exchange yesterday for his action in opposing the armed neu- trality bill.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

SANTA FEE. N. M, March 14.-A bill empowering women to vote on constitutional amendments in New Mex co was defeated in the Senate by a vote of II to g. The house discus sed but failed to reach a vote on the suffrage amendment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
TO GO ON STRIKE
 NEXT SATURDAY

:: WASHINGTON. March 14.-It :: .:' was reported this morning from {: < the headquarters that unless ad- ':' < yised to the contrary. the defer :: :. red Railroad Brotherhood strike :: ':' will go into effect Saturday next. :: < 4
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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

DAYTON. Ohio. March 14-Cong- ressman Sherwood of Ohio, attacked for his attitude on the armed neutral ity bill. has refused to sign. \ mass meeting at Toledo demanded his res ignation
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14.-Mrs Clarence A. Thurber, 42 years of age of Eureka, California, yesterday gave birth to her goth child. Thirteen are living.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

WASHINGTON, March 14-Bids were opened at the navy department this morning calling for the construe- tion Of six cruisers of 35 knots an hour. The amount of the bids will be made public tomorrow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

NEW YORK. March 14-Direct pas. senger service between the United States and Scandinavia is cut off by the announcement that the Scandina- vian Steamship lines will book no more passengers. Only mail and freight will be carried on Scandinavian American and wegian-American liners.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-Burg- lars at Uniontown, Pa, yesterday stole 75 pounds of butter valued at 50 cents a pound and left untouched a sack of $500 in cash.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

PETRQGRAD. March. 1.-The man ssenMenr Of all food supplies in Pet rograI is 10 ba placed ill the hands ol the municipal authorities.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

NEW YORK, March 14.-It has been estimated that of s25O,OOO,OOO given for Belgian relief the United States has contributed S9,980,6 602.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

CHICAGO, March 14--E Percy Mil Ter, Chicago commission man, admits he controls 100000 bushels Of pota- toes in different parts of the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

Sr. JOIN. <. F.. Canada tarch Ii Canada is making active pe -s-ion 70 take a prominent part in E. Allied offensive oH the western front this spring Thousands of troops have ar rigld ii The province O. Bruns- wick Hi--ia 1Ae last lew weeks for anal e-aiuus before embar}ing at Hal fax. <. S. Tor England
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

LONDON. England March l4.-Em- 1=ror Charles oi Ausrrsa has dismis- sad Field Marshal Conrad yon Hoerz- @nlorf Austrian Chief of Staff, accord ing go a Vienna dispatch. The com uander Lad been credited with the e-1rara a5 E-aut5erg.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

Whatever you do, keep your word, for the man who breaks his promises even in little things is sure to break them in the more important ones.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

THE HAGUE, March 14,-Germany has assured Holland of safe sea lane thru the North sea channel west of Denmark.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
LABOR AGAINST
 G0NSCRiPTI0N

LONDON March 1s-March 51.- E#- been sat sor public protest meet ing os aI labor organizations 10 start a nation wide protest against labor
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

OTTAWA, Canada, March 1.-The British government is negotiating for the entire 1917 wheat crop of Canada.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

It is a question of obligation that cannot be cancelled until it is paid.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

Keep your promises-so don't make any you can't fill.-Fod Times.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
WAsHrNGTON. D. C. March 14

WASHINGTON. D. C., March 14- According to the State Department, Pancho Tnla has reached the end of his bloody trail The rule Of the fam ous outlaw in bandit-infested Mexico which has been crumbling for months has at last collapsed, il is said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14
GERMAN MINISTER
 HANDED PASSPORT

WASHINGTON, March IA ca bla from Pekia says that Minister Re- .asch had 5ean handed his passports.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-14

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Evening journal., 1917-06-30
NEW SCHOOL BOARD
IS sworn IN TO-DAY
Mayor Price Administers
Oath to George B. Miller
and Others
Mr.. SOUDER TOOK HIS
OATH ON THURSDAY

George B. Miller. new president OF
the Board OF Education. who succeeds
Samuel II. Baynard. and the other
members OF the board elected at tho
recent school election. with the ex-
ception OF Ellwood Souder, OF the
Ninth ward. we're sworn in at noon
today at the Offices OF the board In
the new City Building.
The oath was administered by
Mayor James r. Price. This will be
one OF the last official acts OF Mayor
Price. as hts term expires at mid
night Mr. Souder had to leave the
city yesterday on a business trip. and
because of this fact he was sworn I'm
on Thursday by Harry j. Guthrie,
secretary OF the board.
There were no ceremonies in con-
nection with the swearing I'm OF the
new members. Those who took the
oath In add ton to Mr.. Miller we're.
Frank A. Plnkerton. Fourth ward /;
DR.. Conwell Banton. sixth ward; John
Moore. Eighth ward. new members
John c. Kersey. Second ward, Wal
ter j. Campbell. Tenth ward, and
George Rommel Twelfth ward. re-
elected mmbers. Their terms start at
midnight
Tn board will meet Monday night
July 9, when committees will be
named. Mr. Baynard. who Is succeeded
by Mr. Miller. had been a member OF
the board for twenty-five years.