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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
NEW SCOUTMASTER FOR
 kETcHikAN BOY SCOUTS

At meeting of the Ketchikan Boy Scout Council Friday afternoon, Mir
 ". G. Weigle was elected Scoutmas-
 ter of Ketchikan Troop No. l, Boy
 Scouts, to succeed Mir Winston, re-
 signed. MT. Norman Pike and Mir.
 Steve Ragan were elected Assistant Scoutmasters. Mir Weigle expects to
 outline his plans for the troop in a few weeks, and all indications point
 70 most enthusiastic and successful year for the local Boy Scouts.
 At Fridays meeting Rev. Mir. R. C. Jenkins, who was recently elected to i'll the vacancy by the resignation of Mir. Kelley, assumed his place on the Council. With MT. Jenkins. the Coun- cil as now constituted includes Rev. Mr. C. NJ. Van Marter, President, MT. 2. R. Tinkham, Secretary, Mir. P. J. Gilmore, Treasurer, and Col. D. W. Higgins. Scout Commissioner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
IMMIGRATION
 OFFICERS HERE

w. G. Strench, inspector in charge of the immigration service for Al aska with headquarters at Ketchikan was one of the arrivals on the Yukon Mir Strench will be in town for few days. afterwards going to Panama, and will return to Fairbanks later.
 The inspector is enthusiastic as to his home town, which he says is en- toying one Of the most prosperous years of it's existence. Empty build ings are at premium and dwelling houses are not to be had. He is much impressed with Fairbanks wonderful work in the war measures which he states was marvellous and elicited much favorable comment among the towns on the coast.-Fair banks Citizen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
CARPATHIA
 IS SUNK BY
 SUBMARINE
United States Cruiser Also Goes Down After Beinq
 Torpedoed

LONDON, July 20-Last evening, the British admiralty announced that the big liner Carpathia, a 12.000 ton ship. had been torpedoed and sunk by la German submarine: but that the pas tsengers and crew had been landed. NEW YORK, July 2O.-The United States naval cruiser San Diego. was sunk by German sIbmarip >s or the Atlantic coast. Several other ships were attacked at the same time, the report says
 Commander Christie of the San Diego reported today to the navy that he believed that cruiser was torpedo ed. although no submarines were sighted. He also believes there were a few lives lost
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
EIGHT DAYS BETWEEN
 MAILS IN SUMMER

The Canadian boat went south this morning with the mail. The next outbound mail carrying steamer will be another Canadian steamer. Eight days from today This condition in the middle of the summer.
 This is a beautiful\ country and pleasant to live in. but the transpor- tation companies need fixing" said new conner this morning. The same service is given on the northern trips. Yet, there are ten ships carrying malls travelling the course. But evidently the people are grateful for little fav- ors as they are not complaining much.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
GERMANSAREBEINC P0UNDEDBY ALLIES
 DRIVE CONTINUES
Battle Zone Being Extended Towards Chateau Thierry With the Boys Pounding The Germans Back
 Steadily. Ground Covered with Dead Huns

PARIS, July 2O-Last night the office statement that the French and Americans captured seventeen thousand prisoners and three hundred and sixty their offensive the ne and the Marne and that despite the German 1orcements the Allies making satisfactory
 German Troops Hurled Back.
 PARIS July 2O-At today the French and Americans continue their advance the part the offensive front between the sne and the Marne the office The important Neuy the Western front has been captured.
 the south bank of the allied troops hurled the Germans fifteen mile front between Fossoy and Oue, gaining more grounds toward the river
 German Tanks Retreat
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, July 2O.-The Americans on the Sosons and Chateau The front last evening advanced mile and quarter and compelled the many Germany tanks that were brought into use to retreat in haste.
 Today the allied troops driving back the Germans the south bank of the Marne and approaching the enbankments.
 Steadily Pounding the Germans
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, July 2O-Today, the bat tie being extended further Chateau They with the French and American troops pounding steadily and with the struggle around Soisson becoming and desperate In places the ground is thick with German dead
 Berlin Office Reports.
 BERLIN July attempt by the French to drive through the German lines between the Ane and the Marne repused with heavy losses the attacking according statement issued at the general headquarters last night
 The British Report Success
 LONDON July 2OThe last evening advanced their lines mile front south of the Hubuerc result Of yesterdays operations the Flanders front the British line advanced along breadth thousand yards in the Meteren sector, reports General Haig today.
 Germans Forced to Go Back
 FRENCH FRONT, July 2O--The German counter attacks have been repud and being forced the northward.
 The number of prisoners taken the offensive has reached according official figures given at the headquarters.
 PARIS, July 2O-Between the Aisne and the Marne the FrenchAmercan forces still advancing slowly They have passed the Maoy Woods of Neuy on the West front and Lcy Cignon the
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
ROOSEVELT DECLINES
 TO DISCUSS RUMOR

NEW YORK, July 20.-Following the report that Colontel Roosevelt had been asked to allow his name to ap- pear as a candidate for the governor ship of New York. correspondent visited the Colonel and to the question the Coloners reply was: q did not have any conference at Saratoga on my trip with a living man, except that newspaper man who is a member of my kitchen cabinet" The Colonel is being boomed today for the office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

The Princess Alice arrived from the north at 5:30 this morning and sailed at seven taking the following pessen. gers from Ketchikan:
 For Prince Rupert-M. D. Campbell Arthur Collier, s. Toninaga, Dan Nor rison, II. C. Merriman.
 For Vancouver-Hjalmar Hagvig, Edward Thompson, B. Whitteker, Win. field Stafford.
 For Seattle-J P. Wells, Mrs, Mrs G. H. Knudsen. D. D. Duncan, Ben J Sholl, D. Kilgore, F. C. Brown, Geo H Stillson, Ole Jaconsen, Dick Hansen Steve Pederson.
 The Princess Sophia of the C. P. R line is due from the south next Mon day evening
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

 SOCIALISTS
 EXECUTED
AccompIices in Murder of Mirbach Pay The
 Penalty

AMSTERDAM, July 20.-The Col. ogne Gazette correspondent at Mos COW. says that thirteen revolutionary Socialists who were found guilty by a court martial of being implicated in the assassination of the German Am tassador, Mirbach, have been execut. ed. The men were lined up, and shot yesterday morning. the correspondent says. The Gazette remarks that all the witnesses appearing against the accused were Germans connected with the military department.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
CAEIF0RNIANS ARE HELPING FRANCE
 ON THE QUIET

Wars influence upon benevolence has resulted in the strictest secrecy as to the date for shipping to, France a relief cargo of varied composition and valued at more than $100,O0O says the Los Angeles Times of July TO-
 While before the entrance of the United States into the war the chari table donations of Californians to the sufferers of France and Belgium were known to the world and the departure and route of vessels bearing them to Europe were data free to all, fear of the activities of German spies had brought about condition in which SC. crecy forms a prominent part.
 The vessel which will be utilized in bearing the cargo to France and the date upon which it will sail, not to mention the route to be taken, are matters for the determination of the United States Shipping Board and off. cials here declare that members of that body will not make public an- nouncement as to their plans.
 The cargo is gift of the people of Southern California. fully 100000 men, Women and children joining in mak- Ing the contributions while 150 Cham bers of Commerce, Boards of Trade. churches and social, civic and fater- nal organizations have also had their share in it's collection.
 Not only wearing apparel and i'm perishable foodstuffs, but games and toys for the children of France, en- thusiastically donated by the schoo. children of Southern California, form parts of the shipment.
 To avoid as much as possible the expenses of gathering the articles ao- mated, the givers carried all they couic 10 the various headquarters. Many woman of wealth canvassed reside t:al districts in automobiles and i: heir cars took to the points of CO., ect,on articles too heavy or unweildy . Le transported by hand.
 'rhe plan was formulated by Harry Chandler, president and general man. ager of the Los Angeles Times. and vas adopted by the Los Angeles Cham Der of Commerce.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
MEXICO GOVERNMENT
 ADOPTS NEW METHOD

JUAREZ, July 20.-Instead of exc cutting them or placing them in pris- ons, General Murguia has adopted a new plan of dealing with revolution ists who have been fighting against the government forces Except in the case Of responsible leaders, the cap tured have been put to work on farms in northern Mexico where they are badly needed for harvesting the large crops this year. A large number of them were sent north only recently for that purpose.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
COMMISSION ARRIVES
 INLONDON

LONDON, July 20.-The commission composed Of prominent men from Ice land sent here to make arrangement with the entente nations for an ex- change Of commodities arrived here today. They ask for the renewal of the commercial arrangement between Iceland and Treat Britain which has lBeen in effect since 1916. Iceland is said to feel the shortage of much SUD- plies. Al the conference which is to be held, representatives of France, Italy and the United States. will take part.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

LONDON, July 2O.-Announcement was made yesterday by the food ad- ministration that approximately 9OO,- 900 acres of potatoes has been planted in Great Britain this year. The re- turns upon which these figures are based come from persons farming one acre or more and show an increase of 25 per cent over that of 1917.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
WAR PRICES SOARING

CHRISTIANA. July 20.-According to the latest official returns, the cost Of living in Norway, calculated on statistics from seventeen cities and towns, shows an increase since the war began of 137 per cent, as compar- ed with 92 percent in Sweden and 56 per cent in Denmark. Prices are still rising, but more slowly than for some time past, according to the official statement.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
HUN PAPERS
 ARE MERELY
 PRETENDING; EE'IN
They Want to Know All About What They Call
 "Amrican Peril"

ZURICH, July 20.-German news- papers commenting on the American success in the counter attacks, de- mand of German officials to publish the facts without embellishments con- corning what they call American peril" They say that it is evident the officials are holding the German people in ignorance of the new danger to the German military success.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
BALL PLAYERS MUST WORK
 OR FIGHT
Secrtary Baker Decides National Game Non-
 Essential

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Profes. sional baseball was held non-essen- tial occupation under the army Work or Fight" order declared Secretary Baker this morning. In announcing his decision the secretary said: ''I have decidede that Work or fight regulations include baseball players and all must do either The decision was in answer to a request from the big baseball leagues all over the coun. try for exemption from the operation of the rule.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
MORE ARMS SEIZED

LONDON, July 20.-A press dis. patch from Dublin says the police have raided several farm houses seizing hundreds of fire arms in Coun- ty Galway. There was no resistance except in few instances. There also were number of arrests in connection with opposition to the police discharg ing their duties.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

HONOLULU, July 20.-A waiver of army regulations in the matter of min mum height has been asked of the war department by the commanding general of the Hawaiian department in behalf of the Oriental members of the National Guard called last week to federal service. He has recom- mended that the medical board be allowed to use its own discretion in the matter.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
 BUREAU MAKE RECORD

PORTLAND, July 2O-Director Brown of the Public Employment Bu- reau announced yesterday that the last twenty days have been the busi- est period in the history of the bureau. The report shows that 1878 men were plced in positions during that time, 1O,- 960 placed in the shipyards and 14O or the farms. The idlers ordinance has been enforced and is proving of benefit.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
MISS EDMOND VISITING
 AT LOCKERS CAMP

Miss Agnes Edmond accompanied Mrs. Locker to the Camp today for week end visit, expecting to return to town early next week Miss Larson, who has been a guest at the Camp since last Tuesday. returns to town this evening to take charge of a case for Dr. B. L. Myers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
SEEKING NEW FIELD

MT. and Mrs. J. W. Nichols, who have been living at Hadley for some time arrived in town yesterday and are planning to leave here perman- ently. They will be here for several days pending their departure, await ing news which will decide whether they go north CT south.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
N1CADOO IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, July 20.-Secretary Me Adoo arrived here this morning in connection with the railway operations His stay is indefinite.
 ENTHUSIASTICALLY McAdoo led the parade this afternoon in the celebra- ton of the victories being won by the Allies
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
THE TALLEST SOLDIER
 THE ENTIRE ARMIES

CAMP UPTON, L. l., July oO.-The tallest soldier Of the entire armies of the world is believed to have joined the camp here. He is feet II inches tall and well proportioned. Some of the boys call him "Seyen-Eleven" and invite him 10 join in their crap games. Special furniture were requisitioned for him 10 sleep in.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
SUBSTITUTED FOR
 COTTON REPORTED

TOXIC, July 20.-K. Kamada, vice. lives, has reported to the Japanese Industrial Association the discovery of substitute for raw cotton The substitute is mate from seaweeds The process of manufacture is said to be very simple.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
CASUALTIES AT FRONT

WASHINGTON, July 20.-The army and marine corps casualties as report ed by General Pershing for yesterday were one hundred and ninety-eight. Killed CT died from wounds, thirty eight and wounded severely one hun dred and two and fifty-eight missing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
KASAAN PEOPLE IN TOWN

MT. and Mrs. F.. A. Rush and U. S. Rush of the Rush and Brown Mines at Kasaan came into town last even ing for few days and are registered at the Revilla while in the city.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

To extinguish fires in cable boxes. where water might cause short cir cutting, a device has been invented for injecting flame-smothering gases.
 Chinese are estimated to destroy 10,000,000 worth of gold annually by their custom of burning small pieces of gold leaf on certain anniversaries.
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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

BAWDSEY, Eng. July 20.-A whale weighing fourteen tons recently wash ed ashore here. is being utilized for war purposes by the National Salvage Council Glycerine is extracted and from the bones. phosphate manure is obtained for the land
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
ALLIES ARE GAINING
 OVER SUBMARINES

PARIS. July 20.-''We are sinking submarines much faster than Germany can build them" George Leygues, French minister of marine declared to day in an address before the house of representatives.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
HERMAN AWATORS
 CONFIRM DEATH OF
 QUENTIN ROOSEVELT

PARIS, July 20.-German aviators have dropped note into an American aviation camp confirming the report of the death of Lieut.. Quentin Roose- welt. The note briefly states that he was killed in his fall
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
VISITOR FROM PETERSBURG

Mrs. Louis Israelson is a recent ar rival in town from Petersburg and is here On visit to her niece, Mrs. Ed. Newman of Newtown. Mrs. Israel son will remain a week or ten days longer before her return north.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
$ r + | | < < ' < 1 THE WORLD WAR A
 YEAR AGO TODAY

!f July 20.-Draft for American # National army held.
 t Premier Lyoff of Russia, re- * signed and was succeeded by 1 + Kerensky. 1 F July 21.-Senate passed food 1 + control and aviation bills f Russian troops in disorderly re- 1 < treat, burning villages.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
ADMIRAL SCHLEY

The Admiral Schley left at noon to- day from Seattle on a special trip of Southeastern Alaska with supplies for the various canneries and will be here Monday afternoon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

Mir. E. R. Brierly, sales manager fo1 the Smith Cannery Machines Co, Se- attic, who is here to visit the various canneries in this vicinity, where the company has installed the Iron Chink' is in town a guest at the Revilla.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
NORTHBOUND.

Princess Sophia Monday night. Farragut Sunday afternoon. Seattle Sunday
 Spokane Monday. Humboldt Monday a. n. No-Tthwestern Monday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
SEATTLE TO CELEBRATE

SEATTLE, July 19.-The city will celebrate the American-French victory tomorrow afternoon with big parade it is announced this evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
DRAFTED MEN LEAVE
 FOR HAYNES

Arthur Hawes of Breckenridge Minn., and Chris Martenson of An chorage, Alaska, entrained for Haines, yesterday on the Tillimook, which left at 2:30 D. m.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
TEACHERS GOING
 SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. J. Percy Wells, Gov ernment teachers at Klawock, who have been in town for several days left this morning for Seattle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
GOVERNMENT NURSE HERE

Miss Mabel Le Roy, Government nGrse who has been spening the past six months at Metlakatla is in town today on shopping trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
eREENeAUMs WILL NOT RETURN

IL is understood from reports receiv. ed recently that Mir. and Mrs. Green baum, lately connected with the Paris ian Store. will not return to Ketchikan to open store, as they had planned, but have located at Bellingham in- stead.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

J. P. Wills and wife of Seattle, Geo. I. Stillso, Frank W. Davis, D. Kill ore and o. Sjurson are Stedman ,uests today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

E. A. Clifford, E. S. Ford, J. w. Nc Kay are registered at the Stedman Hotel.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

S,anley Oaksmith of Hadley came nto town yesterday and is registered at the Revilla-
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
< | | < < = 1 WEATHER REPORT

} For 24 hours ending 6 p. n.
 yesterday, cooler and cloudy
 Y Maximum temperature 75'; . minimum 55'
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

Dan Morrison Of Prince Rupert and 4. Dariich are guests at the Revilla.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Prince Rupert Sunday evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-07-20

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-23
Don i Push and
I'U Get Ont Is
Nee, Hun offer

Paris. oct. 23.-Germanys high
command lis ready to eyacuate the
invaded territories OF France and
Belgium on the express condition
that the allied troops will not follow
them IN retreat, but win remain
where they are now located, ac-
cording to the latest information
from Berlin. rays the Zurich cores
pondent of the Journal.
This grotesque proposal Is the OUT
come OF the latest conferences at
Berlin between the members OF the
general stam and the war cabinet, ii
is said. The military party is rap-
idly gaining ground but the mem-
bers Of the moderate factions be-
Iieve that before long grave internal
events will help to improve the sit
uation.
The dispsss Gays that { he exist
ing governnnont remains very hos-
tile to the pstrocession OF Aisace
and LorraGB@ 10 France Emperor
William hirns9 is reported 10 have
denounced enaphaticaily SUCH an
event at the meeting of the crown
council On Saturday
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-23
GERMAN STATE
OF AUSTRIA" IS
new STEP TAKEN.
BY REICHSRATH
German Austrian Deputies
Form An Assembly OF
Their Own
HUNGARY WILL
BE INDEPENDENT
Presidents Reply Docs
Not Quench Their Hope
Of Making Peace

Basel, Switzerland, oct. 28.-The
German Austrian deputies in the
Austrian Reichsrath have formed an
assembly for the purpose of con-
ducting the affairs OF the Germanic
people in Austria and have issued a
declaration announcing the creation
of, the German state OF Austria"
Karl Seitz, leader Of the German
Socialists in Austria, has been elect
ed presient of the AeW assembly.
The deputies have announced their
desire to bring about the autonomy
o the Germans in Austria and to
establish relations with other ma
tions.
The assembly has drawn up a res
olution respecting the government Of
the territory occupied bg Germans.
The German state Of Austria win
seek access to the Adriatic sea, in
agreement with other nations. Pend
ing the establishment Of a consti-
tuition according to this program the
people will be represented by the
reichsrath deputies, constituted as a
provisional national assembly This
body will represent the Austrian Ger
mans in peace negotiations and will
exercise Legislative powers. The
legislative branch win consist OF 20
members with power to contract
state debts and administer interior
affairs
Paris, Oct. % (EIayas) Meas
Fs-s1ss4 4s,e,ts.s i 3y,s, s,s1.ese.s s.3zs <
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-23
Shibyards That
PrOUe SldcRers
Will be Closed
(BY Associated Press.

their inefficiency, from is to 20 ship
yards now. building wooden ships for
the emergency fleet corporation will
not receive any additional contracts. In
making this announcement last night,
Chairman. Hurley of the shipping
board, said there would. be no curtail-
IneLt of the shipbuilding program,
the step being taken to save material
labor and money.
AS fast as the yards complete the
ships. now under construction, the
workmen will. be- sent. to other plants,
which constantly are in need of addt-
tfonal labor. Mr.. Hurley would not
nor did he, indicate when the closing
of them would. begin, a
The yards held to be inefficient have
failed to deliver contract ships within
the time or at the price specified In
the contracts. Mr.. Hurley said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-10-23
NO REST Will BE
GIVEN GERMANS
WINTER.
BY MARSHALL .FOCH
Steady Hammering Will
Continue on Greater
Part of the Front

With the American Forces North
west of Verdun, Oct. 22.-(By The
Press ~ Unless they are
savNd by their plea for peace the
Germans will be subjected to steady
along the greater part Of
the western front throughout the
winter. Indications are that it is
not intended to give them a breath
conditions.
1t is pointed out that decreased ao-
tivity would enable the Germans to
recuperate to such a degree as to
make certain a prolongation of the
struggle. During previous wiaters
the enemy has been able forrest up
his forces and replenish his supplies,
ammunition, and there is
no reason to believe he would not
avail himself OF the same opportun-