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NO. 1932.
REPLY EXPECTED IK TEN DAYS
Wick Declines To Receive Lemons From Shack
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KAISER’S NEXT MOVE IS
AWAITED WITH ANXIETY
fi WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 20.—
The Kaiser’s next move is now anxi
ously awaited although officials arc
optimistic and believe that affaire
will not reach a broak at this time
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 20.—
Ambassador Gerard today handed
the American note which notifies th'
German government that unless the
German submarine warfare is con
ducted within the limits demanded
by the United States governmenl
relations will bo severed. The not€
asks for a prompt reply.
Von Jagow received it personally
from Ambassador Gerard.
A reply is not expectod within
ten days.
PHILADELPHIA, April 30.—Ma
rines have been stationed at the
German wireless stations of Tucker
ton and Sayville, ousting civilians
and thus preventing any possibility
of code messages being dispatched.
Extreme significance has been at
tached to this move.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 20.—
Lansing refuses to discuss with
Bernstorff the submarine contro
versy.
BOSTON, April 20.—Mayor Cur
ley has ordered that the Teuton
ships be removed to anchorago and
from the docks to which they are
tied up. This is a precautionary
measure in the event that war
comes following the Wilson note to
Germany.
NEW YORK, April 20.—There
are both optimists and pessimists in
the city press commenting upon I
the future outlook with Germany
Some fear that the Germans will
concede nothing and that a break is
therefore only a matter of time.
Others prefer to think that Germany
will moderate her submarine cam
paign to conform with the United
States requirements. The situation
is not regarded as beyond hope,
rather quite the contrary.
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NOTHING STIRRING AS FAR
NOMINATION IS CONCERNED
SEWARD, April 20.—The conven
tion of the republican party in Al
aska adjourned at one o’clock this
morning and the delegates departed
from here on the Admiral Evans
after a short session en route for
home later in the day.
The convention named Shackle
ford and Gilmore delegates to the
national convention, Mu'rane Na
v tional Committeeman, Schofield no
minated for Territorial Counsel,
Irving Territorial Committee's chatr
man, and A. C. Thompson its secre
tary.
Wickersham didn’t fall for tho
stuff that the convention wanted to
hand him, and refused to reply to
the demand that he support the con
vention platform. *
A committee of four was named
to select a candidate for delegate
at a later date, the committee con
sisting of Faulkner of Juneau, Gil
more of Nome, Jfarvey Sullivan ot
Cordova and Thomas Lloyd of Fair
banks.
j The Convention named the foi
! lowing district committees, the
first named being Chairman in
' each.
First Division: Howard Aoyley, E.
! E. Smith, H. Faulkner, S. H. Ew
ing, P. C. M’Cormack, J. H. Heck
man and John Goodell.
Second Division: William M.
Eddy, A. A. Allan, Fred Daniels,
Henry Burgh, Doc. Chase, Schofield,
H. H. Moller.
Third Division: J. J. Finlgan,
Sam Graff, John Lyons, A1 White.
J. H. Chase, E. A. Boyle, F. G.
Cotter.
Fourth Division: Tom Lloyd, F. A.
Marquam, Cecil Clegg, Joseph
Dehne, Percy Charles, Leroy Tozier
and Chas Hoxie.
A resolution was adopted fixing
the apportionment of the delegates
to the next convention and a plat
form which supports:
Statehood campaign, government
aid for railroads, speedy completion
of Seward-B'airbanks railroad, de
mands restoration of the Tariff, up
building of merchant marine, ap
propriation for cables, liberal land
laws, investigation of the fresh fisr.
trust, adequate military prepared
ness, Wilson's watchful waiting con
demned, present action In foreign
affairs however upheld, carpot bag
gers appointed by tho, democrats
denounced, pledging that divisional
appointments be only mado upon the
recommendation of tho divisional
territorial committee men, urging
community property law.
RUSSIA CLOSES ARCHANGEL
TO ALL PRIVATE SUPPLIES
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NEW YORK, April 20.—Russia
notified all shippers that the Port of
Archangel Is closed to all ships ex
cept those laden with government
supplies. No others will be allowed
to enter the White Sea.
PARIS, April 20.—A strong Rus
sian force has been landed at Mar
sell ua.
PETROGRAD, April 20.—The Rus
sians from Trebizond are still furth*
er moving down the coast and tho
Russian Black Sea fleet is now co
operating with their movements.
The Russian army operating from
the Ezeroum base reports that the
Turks who have been waging an
offensive in this soctlon have now
begun to withdraw, apparently
deeming their positions liable to a
flank attack.
CITY BATH HOUSE
Moonlight Spring Water. (M
flag Hot).
WHEN IN TOWN
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 20—
J The British in Kutehnare hc.ve now
lexpollod every native resldont from
tho city in order to conserve the
food supply. while resisting the
sicgo.
LONDON, April 20.—The Mesopo
tamia situation is recognized aa
quite critical, and tho failure of
General Lake to reach Kutelmara is
considered likely to leave Townsend
in a vory precarious situation.
It is admitted that the Turks have
concentrated a large army in this
section and have very strong posi
tions.
It is feared that before help can
roach them, the British forces in
Kutelmara will bo forced, to sur
■ rendor.
SWISS WANT CHARTER
AN AMERICAN STEAMER
WASHINGTON. D. C., April 20.—
The Switzers are now trying to
charter a steamer of American re
gistry for the purpose of transport
ing food to Switzerland where there
is a shortage also.
The American steamer it 13 be
lieved will be immune from attack,
and also is not likely to be held up
i by the British on any pretext.
They are experiencing very great
difficulty in getting a boat to carry
their food.
Dont forget your SPUING TON IF
Flowers of Sulphur, Sassafrass Bark
Mexican Sarsaparilla,, Fascara Bark
IjOMENS drug stork.
GETS JAIL SPREAD
IMPROPER LITERATURE
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NEW YORK, April 20—Emma
Goldfllan achieved some illumina
tion when the limelight of publicity
was turned upon her trial here r>r
circulating improper literature.
Emma was the victim, and was
sentenced to seventeen days in jail
I for being guilty in the estimation
of the presiding Dogberry of the
| offense charged The publicity given
i is regarded by Goldman as an ex
, cellent advertisement pnd her litera
tures will receive au extra boos*.
FRENCH GAINS Oft RIGHT
BANK OF RIVER MEUSE
PARIS, April 20.—The French in
heavy counter attacks made gains
on tho right bank of the Meuse,
they quelled tho German offensive,
meeting the assault in hand to hand
fashion and following up an advant
age gained in the bayonet work.
Losses on both sides are large.*
The French leaders place great
confidence in today’s gains mainly
because showing the morale of the
troops along th<e Verdun front re
mains unimpaired and they have
been able to defeat the Germans in
an offensive attack.
LONDON, April 20.—The vigorous
counter attack of the French
along the Verdun fro'nt notwith
standing the German gains of yester
day, is considered to prove the dead
lock is still in force with no chance
of the Teutons breaking it.
The continuous bombardment of
the Germans resulted in gains which
had to be relinquished today half a
day’s fighting in which the losses cf
the French were not bo relatively
great.
The indication is this arternoon
that the Germans are Inclined to
rest. They are not preparing to con
tinue the bombardment and a pro
longed lull is now expected.
BRITISH LOSE TRENCHES
TO GERMANS IN FLANDERS
BERLIN, April 20.—The announce
ment Is made that the Germans cap
tured the British trenches close to
Ypres, after a brilliant assault which
took the British quite by surprise.
LONDON, April 20.—There is no
official report of fighting in Fland
ers; probably censored.
LONDON, April 20.—The friction
in the cabinet is abating and the
ministry trouble is minimized in this
morning's government organs.
The latter papers affect to believe
that almost all the stories which arj
published in the Northcliffe and cou
scriptionist papers are prompted bj
a desire to see the downfall 01
Asquith.
DUBLIN, April 20.—Irish papers
intimate that should tho conscription
1st press succeed in ousting Asquith
from the position of Premier, the
Irish members would line up in op
position to practically every plan ol
the government.
The situation is easier today how
i ever.
LONDON, April 20.—For tho first,
in a long time no submarinings are
reportod today.
Tho American stand is possibly
.responsible for this.
I)ont forget your SPUING TONIC
Flowers of Surpliur, Sassafrass Hark
Mexican Sarsaparllly, Caccara Bark.
LOMENS DRUG STORK.
ALASKA RAILROADERS WILL
STRIKE SATURDAY UNLESS
ANCHORAGE, April 20.—-The
unionist railroad employees today
voted to strike on Saturday at noon
unless the mediators agreed to ac
cept the scale set six weeks ago
when the strike was deferred under
an agreement with the officials pend
ing the arrival of the mediators.
The vote stood twelve hundred to
six.
The delay In a decision upon the
part of the mediators who have bees
procrastinating action la the most
annoying and irritating manner, has
excited* the union men to this action
and It la certain that a long: labor'
war la ahead of the engineering com
mtaalon unleas the terma of the
unlonmen are accepted.
The englneora are not giving out
any atatementa i» to their poaltlon,
although It la accepted on all aldea
that It la one of relied hostility to
the onion which they hare already
been frank enough to Intimate they
did not want. They hare erea heel*
tated to approve the appointment of
mediator* by president Wlieon, and
believe that atrike or no atrike ample
men can be got to build the railroad
on the terma which they have aet aa
the aettled standard.
Many however who do not even
approve the strike admit that the
standard la too low for the territory
of Alaska. -
The atatement ie made that many
laborers will be Imported Just as
soon a* the position of the govern*
ment la made clear, following the
action which the medlatora may
taka.
TORNADOES KILE ELEVEN.
KANSAS CITY, April 20.—Torna
does In southwest states caused the
death of eleven persons today.
THE EAGLE CARD SOCIAL.
The Eagle card social was wefl at
tended last night. After the card
games refreshments were sorved and
, dancing was enjoyed by all present
The following were the prize win
ners: Among the ladles Mrs. Andet
son won first prize, Mrs. Stelnmark
second and Mrs. Bassett third price.
Fred Leach won first prize among
the men, Jack Lite second ana
Harold Lundberg third price.
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