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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
TRACTION ASKS
 PERMISSION TO
 EMPLOY WOMEN
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 SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. "A big row has been precipitated by the request of the local traction com. panies to the state public service commission to be allowed to employ women. The companies declare that they are unable to find enough men to fill all places.
 The local labor council has en. tered a strenuous protest against the commission taking any such ac- tion, and states that the company has not failed to secure men on ac- count of the lack of laborers, but because of the small wages offered. It contends that the companies first should raise wages, and then if they are unable to find men for the vacant positions. it will be plenty of time to go after women workers.
 The labor council by its attitude implies that the traction interests are seeking to get permission to em. ploy women 50 they can be used as a club to force men to work for Tn. adequate wages. The commission will probably investigate the matter thoroughly before returning a deci' sion.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
BRITISH BOAT
 ISSUBMARINED

LONDON, Jan. 7.-The admiralty that British destroyer was recently torpedoed and sunk in the Mediter- ranean. Ten members of the crew All officers and the biggest portion of the crew were able to keep afloat until they were rescued by sister patrol vessel.
 The details of the encounter are lacking. How the submarine man. aged to approach the destroyer un- seen is not known. The submarine is reported to have made it's escape after sinking the destroyer
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
STREAMS WILL
 ADDRESS HOUSE
Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. T. The Serbian war mission, which has been in this country for several days, will visit the house of representa-. tives tomorrow. and several of the Serbians have been invited to ad. dress that body upon the war in the near east. The Serbians are being shown every possible atten. tion by the government, and their stay is being made as pleasant and as profitable for both America and Serbia as is possible.
 When the mission has completed it's labors in this city, it is expected to visit several of the larger cities in different sections of the country appealing to their countrymen in Am. erica to voluntarily enlist for mill. tary service.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
IS
 ASKEDFR0M US

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-Leaders of the Arabians and Jews have sent a resolution to the state department asking that the United States recog- nize as independent nationalities all Arabians and Hebrews new within the Turkish empire. These leaders state that the Arabians and Hebrews are not in any way connected with the Turkish race or government.
 The Arabians have repudiated the Turkish sultan as their leader and have driven his representatives from Mecca. They have also set up inde- pendent governments and are oppos- ing the Turkish plans for a holy war in the near east.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
New Ambassador to
 America Appointed
CHIEF JUSTICE READING OF ENG. LAND TO SUCCEED SPRING
 RICE AS AMBASSADOR
Associated Pressl


 LONDON, Jan. 7.-The Morn ing Express today declares that Lord Chief Justice Reading, of England, has been selected as ambassador to America. He will leave to assume his new duties in a short time.
 Lord Reaa:ng is going to Am erica as the direct representative of the British war cabinet, al though he will carry the title of British ambassador to America, and will be accorded that rec ognition. The earl will not, how ever, have any connection with purely diplomatic matters, his work being confined to the con- trol of war activities, and all questions pertaining to the war. The charge d'affairs of the Brit ish embassy will have control of other diplomatic work.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
WASHINGTON TO
 MAKE DECISION
 REGARDING SPY
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tASSOEldt6u fTeSSD
 TACOMA, Wash, Jan. 7.-Sergeant Major Thomas Helmuth Ritter, who was arrested last Saturday night, charged with betraying important military secrets of the American army to the Germans, is still held in the Pierce county jail, awaiting action on his case by the war de- partment. Ritter was one of the highest non-commissioned officers at Camp Lewis. and held an important position in the office of the divi sional adjutant, where many impor- tant papers passed through his hands.
 The fate of Ritter depends upon what view of his status Is taken by the government, but there is a strong probability that he will be shot. There IS evidently no ques- tion concerning his guilt. Very few details regarding the case have been made public by the military authori- ties beyond stating that there has been a leak of valuable information in the military establishment for some time and that it has probably been stopped by the arrest of Ritter.
 Although German, Ritter has taken out his first citizenship papers. His father and brother are now known to be in the German army, and his mother resides in Germany. Ritter himself had served several years in the German army before coming to America in 1914, just be- fore the outbreak of the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
GERMAN SECRET
 CENSORSHIP IN
 HANDS OF U. 5.
Associated p-ess,


 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 7.- One of the richest prizes of the wa. to fall into American hands since the United States entered the wal is now held by the American state department. This is a set of secret instructions from the German gov. ernment covering the censorship ot all German newspapers.
 The power which Germany is ex ercising over the German press Is amazing. Acting under stringent ol ders from the government officials, the German papers are deceiving both the enemies of Germany and the German people themselves. The censorship regulations show how carefully Germany is directing pub lie opinion in order to keep the peo pie duped and at the same time mis- lead the allies
 The papers are not allowed to print anything except what the govern ment wants. Severe penalties are prescribed for infringements of the regulations. The publication of any labor disturbances or food shortages are absolutely prohibited. The source from which America obtained these valuable papers is not made public It Is simply stated that "secret in- structions from German censorship of newspapers have fallen into the hands of the American state de- partment"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
PALACE
 FOR RED CROSS
Associated Press)

GENOA. Italy. Jan. 7.-In order to facilitate the great work of relief which is now being undertaken by the American Red Cross society in this country. the king today turned over the royal palace in this city to the officials of this organization. Since the Isonzo disaster and the Teuton invasion of northern Italian provinc- es. the American society has been extending its activities to reach hun. dreds of thousands of homeless and helpless refugees from these sec tions.
 Owing to its inability to obtain suitable quarters here, where the great supply depots of the society are located, its work has been great ly hampered. The gift of the palace will solve most of these difficulties and make more effective the mea- sures being taken by the Red Cross.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
CONFESSION OF
 WEAKNESS SEEN

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 7.-The ad- dress of Premier Lloyd George. of England, before the trades union last Saturday is interpreted by German newspapers throughout that nation as conclusive proof of Germany's strength and England's weakness. ac- cording to reports received here. The tone of the Germans almost without exception is boastful and extremely militant.
 They ridicule the idea that any section of the country will find any thing acceptable in the premier's peace aims and declare that 1t will only solidify the German people in their determination to support the government to the end.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
SEATTLE OPENS
 A FISH MARKET
A SSociated PreSSl

Associated PreSs)
 SEATTLE. Wash, Jan. 7.-Mayor Gill Vs preparing to hit old General H. c. L., or high cost of living, a blow in the solar plexus, or some where in that region, by cutting the cost of fish so that this food will be within the means of everyone's pocketbook. The mayor today or dered the city to open up a fish de- partment in the public market.
 He declares that when this has been done, it will be easy to secure salmon at seven cents pound in. stead of the present market price of twenty-two cents. The innova. tion is being given much support.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
GILL DEMANDS.
 SPEEDY TRIAL
Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 7.-The hearings in the disbarment proceed ings against the law firm of Gill Hoyt, Frye and Raley were opened today before the state board of bar examiners. The charges are that this firm has used the connection of the firm with the mayor i'm properly.
 Gill denies that he is in any way connected with the firm, of which he was senior member prior to his election as mayor. He demands a speedy trial and quick verdict The alleged improper actions of the law firm now under trial has been given a thorough airing in the news papers of this city. and the alleged facts printed as a result of their investigations are largely responsible for the action of the board of ex' aminers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
LIFE MEMBERS
 FROM NENANA

During the month of November, before the price of life memberships in the American Red Cross was raised from $25 to $50, there were fourteen people subscribed for life memberships at the $25 rate. The list of those who took life member ships before the Christmas drive was held were:
 George Merrill.
 Albert Miller.
 O. E. Steele. Mrs. M. s. Love. M. D. McCambridge.
 A. Clarno.
 Mrs. Susie w. Smith.
 Henry Stein.
 s. T. Hinckley.
 Charles Slater.
 Andrew Skattabo.
 John Payne.
 Asa E. Pittock.
 Jack Tucker.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
COAST BANNERS HIT HARD BLOW
 BYDEPARTMENT
Associated Press)

tASSOclated PfeSS)
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. r. Information which has been obtained by the bureau of fisheries has con vinced the government that the Cop per River fishing industry is being worked overtime. The bureau of fisheries declares that the Copper river delta country of Alaska is over fished and must be protected from the depredations of the canneries in order to insure the restocking of those waters with fish and give the inhabitants Of that district an op- portunity to supply themselves with fish.
 Acting upon the view of the bu- reau of fisheries, Secretary Redfield today ordered the cessation of all commercial fishing of the Copper river delta tributaries during peri cd of five months each year, be- ginning January 1 and extending to June 5. He also prohibited all fish ing from the head of the delta to the foot of Miles Lake.
 The order comes as a severe blow to practically all canners around Cordova, and will probably cut down the fish exports of this district many thousand cases. It is believed that several cannery companies will be forced to discontinue their opera tions, as they have been obtaining the larger part ssf their pack from the waters prohibited.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
C0ALLAND BILL
 PASSES SENATE
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 7.- The Walsh-Pittman military land coal leasing bill was passed by the senate today by close vote, thirty seven voting in favor and thirty-two against it. It goes to the house to morrow for consideration.
 The vote is expected to be on simi lar lines in the house, as was shown by the senate. Not much time will be devoted to debating the measure each side probably having one or two members speak and then call ing for vote.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
Selective Service
 Principle Upheld
CONSTITUTIONAL OF DRAFT LAWS UPHELD IN DECISION
 OF THE SUPREME COURT
Associated Press)

Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. z. The supreme court of the Uniti ed States today upheld the con- stitutionafity of the selective ser vice regulations. The decision of the court was unanimous. not a justice dissenting.
 The court upheld the conten- tion of the government that the power given congress under the the Constitution to declare war includes the power of compelling citizens to render military ser vice both at home and abroad. Chief Justice White, who deliv- cred the unanimous opinion, de- clared that the court also reach ed the conclusion that most of the opposition's contentious were imaginary rather than real.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
MAN
 IS PARALYZED

On the evening train last night one of the passengers was Frank Monett, who was being brought in to St. Josephs hospital suffering from a stroke of paralysis. Bonett has been paralyzed for over week now, and 1t was thought best 70 bring him over from his home at Brooks and place him 1n the hospital here. Last evening Monett had not under gone an examination by any local physician. so nothing much could be determined as to his condition. but he appeared to be resting easily.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14
LAUMEISTER
 LOSESFATHER

Lyle Laumeister yesterday received word by wire that his father. we'll known old pioneer of the north, had died at Dawson. The elder Laumeis- ter passed away from an attack of pneumonia. Mir. Laumeister was one of the real oldtimers of the upper camp, and has wide acquaintance both here and there among the pio- peerS,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14

the result of the British military operations for the past year During the year of 1917 the British captured 114OOO prisoners and 78 guns from the enemy During the period the British only lost 280OO prisoners and 16o guns of all cabres. detailed report of operations will be pub ished within short time
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-14

Fred Ohlsen, who has been em. ployed for some years at Pinska's store, left for a visit to Seattle yes terday morning.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25
OFF ID DROP 'CARDS'
 WHILE VISITING FOE
Start oI American Air Squadron
 a Thrilling Spectacle.

With American Aviators in France, Sept. 30, Correspondence of the As 5oclated Press. )-Thc start of an American bombing squadron on a raid into German territory is spectacle to stir the enthusiasm of an American and inspire him with an appreciation of Americas growing strength in the air.
 The squadron already had been over the German lines twice that day with fair success and the aviators louneed in shady spots jibing one another or idly commenting upon the evolutions of practite air.planes overhead, when the correspondent of The Associated Press visited the flying field.
 Out of a concealed and camouflagad office hut there stepped suddenly the light leader, Lieutenant Gunderlach, who already has been. named in the official American communique for proWeSs in the air.
 The aviators sprang to their feet and gathered around their leader for the final instructions. He had not been
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25
LIFE OF GENERAL PERSHING

reached it's highest pitch when Gen. Poincare, Marshal Joffre, and other high diGnitaries, passed along review ing the lines of Americans drawn up in d hollow square.
 Cheering broke out when the Am erican band struck up the "MarSeil ' laise,' and again when the French band played The Star Spangled Ban ner." The crowds tht had waited for over three hours to witness a cere- mony that lasted fifteen minutes cheered frantically after the depart ing Americans. The crowd in the Court of Honor was so great that it was a, half hour before the people could get out.
 While the American troops were in Paris they were quartered by the French government in an immense five-story stone barracks and supplied with everything necessary to their comfort. Arrangements had been completed by General Pershing for their occupancy of the training camp, and it was only necessary for them to wait for transportation.
 The United States, on account of the limited number of vessels then at her disposal, was hampered in those early days by the lack of shipping space. Equipment was being sup piled as rapidly as possible, but for < while the first expeditionary force felt a shortage in many of their SUD- plies.
 (To Be Continued)
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25

at all satisfied with the two perform ances of the day. They had shown a tendency to struggle over-much and had not kept sufficiently "bunched."
 Hot criticism poured from his lips and the youngsters were silent in em- barrassment. The leader did not spare them, but iterated and reiter- ated that the formation is the thing, the squadron is the thing" and, final ", God help a straggler."
 Then, tho ordeal over, the aviators went silently to their quarters for great heavy, Arctic clothing In the turn ot hand they were back on the field, awaiting and sWaddIinG thcm- selves to the eyes, tucking chocolate into their pockets Cor they get hungry up in the air) or breaking open a fresh package of chewing gum, which helps to alleviate nervousness and has a steadying effect
 The last machine gas had been test ed, the last propeller had been twirled until it reVOlved at lightning speed. The commander gave an almost inn perceptible wave of his hand
 Airplane number one, bearing the flight leader, threw off it's restraining mechanics and swept in a big curve across the field, "taxi-ing" clumsily across the field with it's weight of bombs, to a position from which it could rise at the head of the group.
 One by one the others followed suit, taking up position just behind and to the right and left of the leader until they were spread out like a huge covey of ungainly but marvellously colored birds. As they waited they tossed out rockets which despite the brilliant sunlight, f1ared a binding red and white. The test was complete They were ready for the start
 Again the commander gave a sig nal The noise of the motors rose to
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25

deafening proportions. The great covey began to move gained speed as they sped northward across the field, then one after another took off the ground. All the clumsiness of the "taXi-ing'' was gone. The machines had become graceful birds in fact.
 Swiftly they rose, while still within sight, to a great height, looking for all tine world like a flock of geese with the leader at the neck of the forma- tion. Later on, when about to cross the line, they would draw closer to- gnther into a compact, tightly-kntt groHp. but always following, whether to left or right. the two little white pounants streaming out from the leaders machine.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25

the Board of County Commission
 CTS of Hartford County: IThe Svea Social Club, Inc, acting
 John E. Peterson, secretary. Nv authorized by vote of said club, lreby apply for club certificate to little it to have in it's possession and kpense to it's members, spurious and aoxicating liquors as an incident to social life under the provisions of Aapter 296, Public Acts of 1915, at R quarters of said club, located at Arch street town of New Britain. Said club has for it's purposes and Hiects the following: { BTo promote the general welfare of members.
 < t has membership of 147, and Is organized May 22, 1914. #The officers, directors, board of gov hors are as follows: President, John c. Abrahamson; i; Ne president, David Olson; recording < Aretary, John E. Peterson; financial #retary Louis Kalberg; treasurer, # uis Wallin.
 A copy of it's bylaws, constitution Ml list of members are hereto an
 ked #Oated at New Britain this 21sy day #October, 1918.
 < THE SVEA SOCIAL CLUB, INC,
 By John F.. Peterson, Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25
LIMITS PROFITS ON |. ONE POUND LOAYES
)ne and a Hall Cents Legal Mar
 gin for Bakers

Hartford, oct. 25,~--Retail grocers \ hall not charge more than 1 1-2 cents as"ofit on a Orc-pOund loaf of bread. This was emphatically declared today by Robert ScovilIe, Federal Food Ad- |ninis Fator for Connecticut, who has um rs of trade. wars between the Rakers and the retailers in several Connecticut cities, especially in Hart seems unable to control its own busi- ess against some retailers and against Ao-called commissioned drivers who eddie bread on a percentage basis.
 Several meetings of bakers and re- 8Rilers have been held with the result @1at MT. Scoville has finally issued a #lling addressed to the bakers, but Erected quite as much to the retailers. Fr. Scoville's circular letter issued to- Nay repeats recent telegram from Washington to the effect that inVestl- #ations all over the country into. the *lanufa curing costs and the whole @2le and retail prices of bread war lnted establishing a maximum retail # rice for a one-pound loaf bread at x #sn NcentS and for a one and one-halt Bound loaf of bread at fifteen cents. hese maximum prices were for either ash and carry or credit and delivery lores and in certain sections where # holesale price of eight cents and velve cents prevailed the Food Ad-
 illustration ruled that retail prices 8 nine cents and fourteen cents hould be established.
 Tt has been ruled for the state of Connecticut that retail profits on ,ead shall not exceed 1 1-2 cents on
 e pound loaf'' is the official dictum @ MT Scoville, who in his circular to
 e Abaker continued: Twill you ease direct the attention of your ade to the above?"
 At both meetings of the bakers and
 e retailers, MT. Scoville made it ss gar that the Food Administration
 d no power to fix the price on bread,
 ts that it could and would establish
 e maximum price and hold the re- iler to a reasonable margin of
 loft. This will be accomplished, it
 believed, through the new ruling
 d at the same time a so-called
 ike or bread war in Hartford will
 averted. MT. Scoville took the
 sition that internal dissensions aong the bakers or disputes between
 kers and retailers were of no con-
 m to the Food Administration, but 2 acted on the ground that, if per
 itted to grow, the bakers dispute
 light reach such proportions as to
 danger the supply of bread to the
 ople of Hartford and vicinity.
 All figures submitted to the Food
 ministration show a natural ln-
 hse in the cost of baking bread, the K erage being something considerably
 er eight cents. The retailers have
 t felt that a cent and half a pound
 ofit was sufficient, but they are M feeing to sell for ten cents a pound
 if of bread which will cost them
 -2 cents. The pound and one-halt
 f will continue to be sold for 15 < hts.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25
STRAINS! RUB PAINS
 AND SWELLING AWAY
Don't Suffer; Go About Your Duties Relief Comes the Moment You
 Ann IinniIlnnInf %


 Relief Comes the Moment You
 ~- Apply "St. Jacobs nniment."
 Don't stay crippled! Rub this soothing, penetrating liniment right into the sprain, ache or strain, and out comes pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling.
 Nothing else penetrates, heals and strengthens the injured muscles nerves, tendons and fragments so promptly It doesn't burn or discolor the skin and can not cause injury Don't suffer! Get a small trial bottle from any drug store now-limber up! Rub the misery right out. A moment after "St. Jacobs Liniment" is applied you can not feel the slightest pain or soreness, and you can go about your regular duties.
 est. Jacobs Liniment" conquers pain. It has been used effectively for sprains, strains, soreness and stiffness for 60A years-six gold medal awards.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25
CITY BUYS FARM.
George N. Merrill Property in Burling-
 ton Has Been Acquired.

Through it's chairman, w. E. Ross berg, the board of water commission CTS has purchased the George N. Merrill farm in Burlington as a part of the New Britain water system. This farm comprises about 50 acres
 The Merrill farm is located in the basin of the new reservoir watershed and when the new reservoir is con- structed this property will be entirely inundated.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-25
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