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Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07

]. s. TRANSPORT IS
SUNK BY U.B0AT
BULLETIN.


Washington Feb 6-The British steamship Tus-
cania with J, 179 United States soldiers on board has
been torpedoed and sunk in the war zone No estimate
of the loss Of life is available but 100 survivors have
been landed at Bmcranna and Lame, Ireland
-.~ ~ BULLETIN. ..> ...
Washington, Feb 6.-The disaster was officially an
nounced by the War department, which had received
only meager advces, without names Of survivors or VIC
TINS '1~.5
FEW PARTICULARS RECEIVED.
The War department has been officially advised that the
steamship Tuscana topedoed and SUNK and that survivors
numbering 1O0 far could be ascertaned landed
at Buncranna and Larne, in Ireland
There total of 2,179 United States troops thiz
No of persons lost has been reported to the War
department and of survivors reported
Additional particulars promised resolved
The Tucasis, sunarder of s621 tons, last
Atlantic port October 19, 1917!
presumed that since that she had been employed
in transporting American troops to Europe. ,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
y. S. Had $50 Ships !
AUaiIGbIe November 30

Washington, Feb. 6.-Senator
Hitchcock said that on November
80 the shipping board advised him
the total gross available Ameri-
can tonnage was 582 ships of
3,72l,so6 tons, including .tankers
and former German and Austrian
ships.
+ Secretary Baker said he could
not estimate how many troops
that tonnage would supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
FLOODS THREATEN
ENTIRE COUNTRY
when THAWCOMES
Warmer Here Thursday and All
Over the Central States;
Rivers Frozen
Deep.

A great wave of warmth has settled
all over the United States east of the
Rocky mountains, as shown by the
weather map. The temperature this
morning was 20 to 80 degrees warmer
between the great lakes and Rocky
mountains and from 40 to so degrees
warmer in the Ohio valley and lower
lake regions. AT Chicago the temper
ature rose SO degrees in the last "a
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
u S. STEAMSHIP
TORPEDOED OFF
ENGLISH COAST
BULLETIN.

New York, Feb. 6-Word of the
loss of the American steamship
Aiamance, owned-by the Garland
Steamship Corporation, and the re-
sultant loss OF six lives was received
in shipping circles here today.
Alamance, whiclr~ left New York,
January II, was torpedoed yesterday
off the English coast, it was reported.
1t was vessel of 5000 tons. No
Americans were lost.
The ship had a crew of IS and a
haval gun complement of % men. Its
commander was Captain E. E. john
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
Soldiers and Sailors to
Be Granted Moratorium,

Washington, Feb. 6.--The SOL
diers' and sailors civil rights bill,
providing a moratorium for men
in. military establishment, was
unanimously passed today by the
senate, virtually in the form it
passed the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
Extend Credit to France.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Allied credits
have been increased to $4,648, 100000
by loan of .$155,000,000 to France.
The funds wifi be spent largely in
this country for military supplies.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
GUNS FROM FRANCE In
EXCHANGE FOR RAW
MATERIALS FROM u. S.
Tardieu, High Commissioner to America Declares Ally
Can Manufacture by July 1st Enough Artillery to Sup
p ply 100000 Troops; Warm Praise for Our
War Administrations
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Feb. Acknowledgement that France will be
able before July manufacture enough artillery supply
20 American divisions approximately 100000 troops the
United States meanwhile adheres by which
France would receive the materials from Amer
ca made here tonight by Andre Tardeu French high
-.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
COMMITTEE ASKS PROOF
THATU.S. CAN TRANSPORT
LARGE ARMY TO FRANCE
Will Hear Bakers Detailed Statement in Secret Session
Tomorrow; Original Account Was Unfortunate, He
Declares; Senators Squabbe Over Methods of Cross
Examinations; Reveals Military Information
BULLETIN.

Washington, Feb. 6-Almost coincdent with Secretary
Bakers before the military
day for examination upon his what
America is doing in the the Administrations
gressonal agitation for cabinet and munitions director
given by introduction in the of bill Transmitted to
President Wilson which would give the president blanket
hoy to reorganze and coordinate all federal departments
bureaus, agencies, officials and personnel sM
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair; mild tempera-
ture for several days.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 6.-Secreary Baker up for crosr
examination today before the military committee on his
picture of the state of preparedness of the army, which
gressonal critics have attacked grossly
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
Comparative, Local Record.

.lEEtcIpIIdlIUN ...,'.t ,VU .VV ,U2 .UU
Y Temperatures and precipitation departures
from the normal:
Normal temperature. .x................ 20
GAcese toi tuo ody'.... '.'ss.ss...'.. ~
Total deficiency since March I..........755
Normal precipitation. ......-. .04inch
Deficiency for the day. y.......... .O4inch
Total rainfall since March l.. .22.49 inches
deficiency since March 4 ....,. 7.61 inches
Deficiency for cor. period. ls1s.12.sS iaches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1915. 81 inch
Reports From Stations at Z 2 NJ
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07
from Stations at 7P. M.

20 LcS trace OF pIeC pIta siOU.
l.. 4. We 81. s4stserpl9Eist.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-07

.ures and precipitation departures
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

ther credit is due him for having selected for the position one whose business 1t has been for years to study closely the resources of the Northland and to exploit them m the public press. The new publicity agent is E. J. White, a pioneer newspaper man of Dawson and for many years publisher and editor of the Whitehorse Star.
 Mr. White understands the theory and practice of newspaper making, and has a range of information and a vision winch should assist him greatly in his new field in getting results. He has the utmost con fdcnce and esteem of all those who have been fortunate enough to know him, and there is mo doubt but that he will be a power in helping spread the gospel of Alas za. Incidentally he no doubt will be ot benefit to the Yukon, as the benefits accru- inr to one of the twin northern territories also rebounds to the benefit of the other
 NIr. Whites daughter, a former Dawson girl. who has been studying journalism at the Washington university, has accepted a position with the Alaska bure"u ol .i'' Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and like wise is in position to help tell of the riches of the Northland and also to cooperate with her father.
 It is refreshing to see Alaska forging ahcad in this matter of publicity and put ting on a good head of steam despite the war. Alaska has fish, mineral and other products more in demand right now than cvcn in peace times, and this is the time for her not only to produce, but also to make known her productions and her potcntiali- ties. Yukon can wish Alaska nothing but the best, and with her new publicity bu- rcau she is taking long stride in hasten ing the destiny a kindly Providence long has held in store for her.-Dawson News
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
LABOR NOW
 UNDER GOVT.
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individuals ard to be accepted as readily as they arc for Liberty Loan and Red Cross campaigns. This plan of labor quotas is a protection for all communities.
 Tho object is to keep any com munity from being drained Of labor and Co uso local supply, as far as possible. for local demand. The sit- uatlon. however. is such that in cer- tain cases some men may have to be transported over long distances.
 It will bo noted from tho above outline that thiB is probably tho most drastic action that the goy- crnment has taken since putting the National army draft Into effect. The absolute necessity for this program can be seen when it ls realized that in Plttsburg. for instance, there arc advertisements calling for men Co go to Detroit: while in Detroit street cars there aro posters asking men to go Co Plttsburg. This same con ditlon ls apparent an over thC United States and ln the consequent shifting of labor a great part of our war effort Is dlssipated.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
KEEPING ALASKA TO FRONT

A virilc policy is being followed in AL as5a of keeping that tcrritory's resources and attractions paraded before the world. It is a wise and progressive policy and one that will pay.
 Alaska had just as many natural re- sources fifty years ago as she has today, but they were not known to the world. Now that thy have been discovered, at least to a degree, the world wants her prod ucts. The thing is, to make known to the many what is known to the few, and to induce others to come and help in turning out the great wealth of forest, mine, stream and sea.
 Pursuant to a well defined iolicy, Gov crnor Thomas Riggs has appointed a pub licity agent for the territory. The appoint ment reflects credit upon the governor as being in accordance with the spirit of ex- pansion and as having confidence in the land of which he is chief executive. Fur
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
NOTICE

Notice ls hereby given by tho un- dorslgncd. Trustee of the Townsite of Douglas, Alaska. that he will, on and after tho 21st day of August. 1918, proceed to award the lots ap- piled for within the TOwnBite of Douglas. Alaska, md that all lots l for which no applications are filed within 12O days from tho date of this notice will be subject to dispo- sition to the highest bidder at pub lie sale.
 Only those who were occupants of lots. or entitled Co such occupancy on June 20. 1918. being the date of | the approval of the subdivisional plat of survey of Douglas, Alaska, or their assigns thereafter, are en- titled to the allotments herein pro- vlded.
 Claimants should nle with the un- derslgncd their applications for deeds. setting forth the grounds of | their claims for each lot applied for. which applications should be veri- fled by their affidavits and corrob- Oratcd by two witnesses. The aifi- davIts may be subscribed and sworn to before any officer authorized tO administer oaths
 Blank applications may be secured from the Trustee at his office, 511 | GOldsteln Building. Juneau, Alaska, or from Mir. John Henson, United States Commissioner, Douglas Alas ka, who has been supplied with such blanks, copy Of the plat Of survey and a list of the assessments against each lot
 After the applications have been properly prepared and executed they may be either presented Co the Trustee at his office or mailed to him at Box 1091. Juneau, Alaska. A post-oillco money order or check on Q Juneau bank in m amount suf | ficlent Co cover the assessment should accompany tho application.
 The deeds which will be given by | the Trustee tO the lot claimants must be acknowledged before an of- | Iicer authorized Co take acknowledge ments of deeds, tho cost of which | is Co be borne by the grantee. The Ichargo for taking the acknowledge ment will be fifty cents for each deed and this amount should be sent Co Che Trustee at the same time that the assessment is paid.
 All applications filed prior to Aug ust 2lst. 1918. will bo considered as filed simultaneously for the purpose of making lot awards and In all cases. i'm which no conflicting claims Co the same lot appear, deed or deeds will Issue Co the claimant whose ap- pllcation has been filed 1T he is otherwise entitled Co the same, but in all cases where two or more appli- cations are filed for the same lot prior Co August 21, 1918, the Trus- tee will set a date for a hearing at which all claimants may appear and offer evidence of their respective claims Co priority and the Trustee will thereafter issue his deeds in ac- cordance with the final determina- | ton of said cases. All applications filed subsequent to August 2l, 1918, will be considered in the order of their filing.
 c. R. ARUNDELL.
 Chief Of Alaska Field Division
 and Townslte Trustee ot
 Douglas, Alaska.
 First pub. July 19. 1918.
 Last pub. Aug. 16, 1918.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

subscription rrec a.oo PeF Your In Advance
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

There promises to be great old miN-up over the Alaskan mail question and there is little doubt that the service will be m- paired ou account of mail being routed as freight and express. Some boats now run ming to Alaska will mo doubt be taken off. the run if they do not receive the subsidy that they have been securing for carrying mail. These things will adjust themselves in time, but in the meantime the people will have to suffer.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
MIGHT BE DEBATED

Every year about this time the agri- cultural editor of one or the other Juneau papers lets out a yell about the bluebery bushes of the ncighborhood being stripped of their limbs and gives solemn warning that if the practice does not cease we will soon be going blucbcry pic-less
 We would not be positive, but it seems to us that the cutting off of the limbs of thc blucbcrry bushes is a very good prac- ticc if the berries are stripped from the limbs after they are cut In every place where we have seen berry bushes growing i'm captivity it has been from time mmem- orial the practice to cut back the limbs after the berries are gone It makes stwdier bushes and doubles the number of berries the next year. It would seem to us that this practice would help the blueberry bushes as well.
 As am illustration, did you ever see a bunch of raspberry or blackberry bushes on am abandoned farm where they had not been pruned back for year or two! Lots of bushes but few berries.
 Speaking of the scarcity of blueberries in this ncighborhood, we might say that before the first white man came to Doug las Island and when To, the poor native, went clothed only in the skins of wild ani- mals, the native young folks swapped blue berry tinted kisses on the site of our beau tiful city. It is true they had not been edu- catcd to that blissful state where the blue berry pie is the delight and desire and the chief aim of mankind, but they preserved them in olligan oil and ate them in chunks in the winter time. Notwithstanding that the natives always cut the bushes when they gathered the berries and many other folks do it now, last year and this year there have been more blueberries on Douglas Isl and than there has been for the past six teen years that we know of.
 Of course, one can not pick the berries right in the main street of the town, as the old timer that Juneau paper speaks of who deplores the fact of the awful scarcity of berries that will come upon us if we don't quit braking limbs, perhaps did in the olden days, but "Old Timer" must remem- ber that things have changed. Where once
 the only conveyance to be found roaming the streets was a wheelbaTow, we now have automobiles and horses rushing madly be- tween the busy marts of trade in the city. They are nice things, but are awfully hard on the blueberry bushes that might want to grow in the streets.
 Anyway, the question is a debatable one and one worthy of serious consideration by the best minds of the Territory, as a large army of bluebery pie fends will await the decision with breathless interest.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
RUBY ROOSTER
 GETS THE MONEY
Red Cross Rooster From Ruby Gets Fine Reception on His Travels
 to Raise Money

Tho following facts about a novel scheme Co raisc money by rafiling a rooster will interest local people. as Che little rooster may soon land on Gastlneau Channel:
 The much talked Of Ruby Red Cross rooster Liberty" is now In Ncnnna to enter on his campaign of raising funds for the Red Cross. He travelled in a beautiful cage, which plainly shows tho mission he is on. Commissioner Mcdonald took de- livery of Liberty" and promptly turned him over to the Red Cross ladies, who immediately got busy in making arrangements for his cam paign.
 "Liborty" will be raffled and tickets at fifty cents each arc now on sale. and it is hoped that loyal Ncnanaitcs win sec to it that "Lib- crty" gets moro money for the Rcd Cross hero than he has been able to get In the other towns he has yis- lted
 This noble bird was donated Co the cause by Mrs. Hornor, of Ruby Hot Springs, near Ruby, and was promptly ranlcd by the Ruby Rcd Cross branch. the winner returning him Co the cause.
 Mrs. J. R. Bowen, chairman Of tho local Red Cross, will make an arrangements for the ranle.
 During his wanderlngs Liberty has earned for che Red Cross thc total Of S35O. and it is expected that Nenana. tho livest town in the In- terlor Of Alaska. will materially add to this sum.
 From Nenana. Liberty" will go to Fairbanks and thence to Juneau. After touring Alaska he is expected to go to thc States and raise more money for Che Red Cross
 The following poem written in honor Of the Ruby Red Cross rooster Liberty" is by an Nenanaitc:
 The Ruby Rooster To his little hen wife crowcd this
 gay young rooster,
 "You don't seem Co love me as
 much aB you use ter, Just tell me what tho trouble is, be-
 ginning at its source. For I1l do. or promise, anything Co
 head on a divorce" Replied his little speckled wife, with
 nought Of hesitation "If you would keep your home and
 me, go get a reputation; Do something for your country
 don't set and watch me knit, For I'n not love a stacker who's
 too tired Co do his blt." Such plain-spoken speech gave this
 gay young bird from Ruby Much matter for reflection and he
 felt just like n booby; But ho pondorcd and thought, as he
 scratched around in gravel, And finally ho hit upon this scene
 of his travel.
 So he wont and joined the ranks Of
 the Red Cross boosters. Abandoning all the habits Of tho
 idle class Of roosters; He left his wife and family, put a
 price upon his head, So the least Nenanaites can dos to
 see that he gets fed
 -Nenana Daily Nows.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
Wisdom of the Hen

Tho Smiths had n hen which in. sisted upon noglectlng her comfort ablo nest to lay a daily egg in th, coal-cellar.
 % can't think" fr6tted Mrs. Smith, aa she and heer small son John together hunted for that par. tlcular egg. "why this ono hen in, 5ista upon using tho coal-collar."
 why. that's easy. mother" OK. 'laimod John "I suppose she's soor the sign, Now ls the time to lay in your coal '"- Pittsburg Chronicle. Telegraph.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02
GOOD NEWS

The fact that gold mining has been placed in thc preferred class of industries is good news indeed for Alaska and should help inc producers of gold in the territory who have been laboriug under such ham Jicap for the past year. If they were to re- cciyc bonus ou very ounce produced to cquoIizc the value of their product, as shoud be done, it would be still better and would be but simple justice.
 When we realize that gold can purchase only about half what it did before the war, that wages have risen at least 9 per cent, and that gold is valued per ounce just what t was before the war, we can not wonder that the big low-gradc mines should seek relief from situation that is well nigh im- possible
 We have faith in the government and no doubt that those men who have been op- cratmg gold mines in this ncighborhood and other parts of the country at a loss or just breaking even will receive the relief necessary.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

IT without the help of the Alaska con tiugcut to the National army the Yankee boys ou the west front can turn the Ger man offensive into almost a rout for the German army, what will happen when the bunch of sourdough dog mushcrs, hard rock miners, placer miners, trappers and fishermen that constitute AlaSka's quota get after them Oh, Boy!
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

In the death of C. K. Snow, representa- tive to the Territorial house of reprcSen- ta,iycs for the second and third sessions from .hc Fourth division, Alaska lost a good citizen and a conscientious legislator. llc had the courage of his convictions and was a good clean fighter for what he thought was right.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

There will bc another Liberty Loan Hoatcd in a couple of months; better take stock of your resources and be ready to invest Back up the boys in the trenches. They have the Huns ou the run uow-yow dollars will run them clear back to Berlin and keep them there. In the meantime buy a few War Savings Stamps answer the same purpose.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

Luxurios as usual means n vlc- torlous Germany. Save and buy War Savings Stamps.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Onico of Chief of Alaska Field Di- vision and Townslte Trustee of
 Douglas. Alaska.
 Juneau, Alaska, July IS, 1918.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

The city council has been and IS work ing hard ou the equalization of the taxes of the town, but will reap the benefits in the future. as they will have this vars val nation as a basis to work upon, which will simplify matters greatly.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

U. 8. Food Administration. 'Eldes Bavin' fats on wheat, wo got tor save sugar. Do bes' way ter eAvo sugar ig tor use ayrups on honey.
 4 nice l'i pitcher fuli or 'lasso8 corroyod by O fleet or bucl1wheat cal a is ono or do boa' ways to "gci croat' wid do sugar proilck,- on f Bavoa wheat flour too.
Douglas Island news., 1918-08-02

For tho best and noatost job print Ing. como Co tho News office.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
OIL MEN BACK OF
FAMOUS BULL TIRE
Tire Ia Manufactured in Kansas City
and Especially Constructed
for OH Fields.

Owing to tho strenuous wear on
tires In the oil fields the ordinary
tire will not stand up long and II
was found necessary to construct a
tire for this particular work, with
this end in we% the Kansas city
Tire and Rubber Co. was formed
with factory in Kansas City and the
famous Bull Tire was put on the
market. II. L. Roth Of the B & r..
Tire co. of Tulsa was quick to see
the wonderful possibilities of such
tire in this locality ara has taken
the agency for them. The tire is OK
ceptionally tough and is considered
one Of the longest wearing tires on
the market. Several prominent oil
men Of Tulsa are financing the max
ing OF these tires and being familiar
with conditions they wohlH work un-
der had them built especially for oil
field work.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-23
NEW MOTOR COMPANY
AT TWELFTH AMI" MAIN
John Cunningham Takes Over the
Agency fora Graham bernstein
Trucks and Columbia Skies. :,

The Gramm- Bernstein0 Motor
Sales company has succeeded the
Gessel Motor Sales company at
Twelfth and Main streets and aside
from doing a general storage and
garage business will distribute the
Gramm- Bernstein truck and Colum-
bia sixypassenger cars. John Cum
nlngham OF the Cunningham Of the
Cunningham Tank Protector COM
pany ia at the head of tho new orga-
ni2ation and his experience in tho
motor car field assures success for
the new adventure.
The Gessel Motor Sales company
constructed one OF the most mod
ern automobile buildings in the
southwest for their business and the
Gramm- Bernstein company has
taken over the entire building.
There ia a spacious show room in
tho front of the building and the
rear OF the ground floor is given
over to live storage and a wash
rack. The second floor contains one
If the most completely equipped re-
pair shops In oklahoma.
The Gramm Bernstein truck
needs no Introduction and while the
Columbia Six has never been sold
In Tulsa before II is well and favora-
bly, known in other parts of the
country. 1t is a medium priced car
and wonder for performance The
company has already started opera
ton and will prove factor In the
automobile industry here.