22 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
1
March 23 dispatches detail Russian offensives near Dvina river and toward Trebizond, with heavy fighting shifting German positions. London reports near control of Persia and Armenia by Russia, while Bucharest notes the sinking of the Esperanza by Russian ships and rescue efforts. Rome cites alleged Allied proof of brutal crimes by Austria Hungary and Bulgaria with potential mass victims.
BRIEF: A large explosion at a Southern chemical plant in Copperhile Tenn destroyed the facility. The plant had large orders for the Allies. Damage estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. The afternoon blast alarms residents and prompts investigations into cause.
London March 22 Captain John Jacob Astor of the First Life Guards has been awarded the Chevalier's Cross of the Legion of Honor for gallantry in action. He is the son of William Waldorf Astor, recently made Baron Havercastle, and was wounded fighting in France in October 1915.
March 22 report states friendly aliens residing in England must obtain a special identification book or pass before entering prohibited areas. Applicants must file ahead several days to allow for investigation by authorities.
Paris reports no infantry attacks on the Verdun front last night. The war office bulletin says German artillery bombarded Malancourt this afternoon with heavy bombardment and several German aircraft participated. There were artillery exchanges east of the Meuse in the afternoon, but the fighting was not intense on either side.
The Turkish cruiser Sultan Selim formerly the German Goeben eluded the Russian Black Sea fleet and landed several German officers and guns at Trebizond, reported by New Hellas from Athens on March 22.
Cole Younger of the James Boys gang died last night in Lens Summit at 78. He was the last of three brothers linked to the Northfield raid forty years earlier. He spent 25 years in Minnesota penitentiary before pardoned with Jim Younger, who died by his own hand in 1902. Bob Younger died in prison in 1859. Cole had since been a law abiding citizen of Lens Summit.
Rain sleet and snow sweep the east causing rail delays and cancellations. Reports from Chicago and Indiana indicate several fatalities due to the blizzard and storms. Weather conditions disrupt travel and daily life across multiple states.
Madrid March 22 the government sets April 9 as the date for the Section of Deputies to the Spanish Congress. The announcement confirms the legislative schedule and signals no delay in the session’s start.
Syracuse reports the death of James E. Dolan at age 50. Dolan served four years as National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a prominent Irish Catholic fraternal leader in the community.
Geneva reports the Swirg government contemplates chartering a fleet of vessels to import food, warning that Germany's sea policy will starve them unless they act. The note marks a response to a growing ace shortage and asserts self-reliance through maritime imports.
SANTA FE March wild horses have risen to threaten domestic herds in New Mexico. A cattle sanitary board report cites increased numbers and stampede deaths as major dangers. Domestic animals have suffered losses recently from enticement by the wild herds and fatal stampedes.
Washington report notes the official total subscribed to the third Italian war loan nears 800 million dollars. It cites that two prior war loans brought in about 600 million dollars.
New York market report shows Alaska Gold closing up 20 percent, Butte and Superior at 85, China at 64, Buy Jat 213, Utah Copper at 815. Copper metal price quoted at 23 with overall steady activity.
Amsterdam dispatch reports that the great Allied air raid on Zeebrugge killed about two hundred and wounded fifty more. Property damage nears five million dollars, making it the record carnage of the European war. Over fifty Allied aeroplanes caught the German defenders by surprise. attackers returned safely.
News from San Francisco reports German raiders Turpin and Batroustel have slipped from South American ports into the open sea. Both ships are said to be armed with six inch guns and target commerce in the Pacific. The steamer Lurlino, arriving from Honolulu, confirms the information.
Shattee March 22 deckhands of the Seattle mosquito fleet continued their strike at midnight. Steamers run as scheduled with no disorder. Workers demand wage from 5 to 16 dollars a month and 50 cents an hour overtime, per various employments.
Aboard the Aljaska sailing from Seattle on March 22, George Francis Rowe travels with two mining engineers. The trio heads toward the Copper River in Alaska to investigate copper properties on behalf of a Spokane capitalists syndicate seeking mining opportunities.
A cyclone near Marion Indiana cut three coaches from a Cleveland bound passenger train. The cars were hurled about fifteen feet from the rails though no serious injuries occurred to passengers. Local crews cleared debris and restored service after the storm.
The AL lied Machinery Company of America, formed four years ago to export machine tools, has sold to the American International Corporation. The company held 2 stock worth 200,000 each, all owned by the National City Company, a National City Bank subsidiary. Operations will be greatly expanded.
Milwaukee March report says Dr. Geo H. Lawrence of Galesville Wisconsin moved to Milwaukee to practice medicine after his wife objected to his treating women patients. He obtained a divorce there without his wife’s consent, reflecting family strain linked to his professional choices.
Col March 22 report notes riations and the proderitation by Governor Wills of a handsome Ohio far to the Ohio Society of Colorado. The annual trensison program featured these highlights.
President Wilson rejected rumors that Germany asked the United States to present peace overtures to the Allies. He stated the U S government had received no such request, though he would gladly announce an end to the carnage and offer mediation if asked. The denial followed widespread newspaper reports of German diplomats proposing talks.
A large fire swept Paris late last night and today, leaving thousands homeless. High winds carried embers igniting buildings across the city, destroying the business district and much of the residential area. Relief trains arrived with provisions and clothing as officials estimated damage at around $3,000,000 and confirmed three fatalities.
The steam er Alaska sailed from Seattle at 2 o clock in the afternoon carrying 260 passengers mostly bound for Juneau. Listed aboard are D Tolesich John Sovantaki Miss Jonnie Jonois John Cochrane A Jamule and wife We Baird and wife F Broland O Bri Jond Martha Ingelbury BR Anderson BE Antérson WL H Thompson Miss M Thompsion Andrew Larson Adolph Sampsin Z R Cheney Louise Anderson Mrs KR Waylanil Mrs J A Bone J o Farwell Mr Kardish John H Hill A Sutherland and William Rupr.
London report states the American steamship Camino, detained by the Admiralty for examination, has been released. Suspicions about the vessel have been explained satisfactorily, ending the inspection amid official reassurance.
In New York on March 22 a shortfall threatens Prederitte Bick & Co, wall pipe makers, forcing a bankruptcy move. The firm cites utilities debts totaling $639,007 and seeks protection as assets, including T2165 azote, are unsettled.
Washington report from the British Admiralty says two hundred twenty German submarines have been captured since the war began. The Coast Guard notes the information and suggests the captures explain the halt in U boats warfare.
A reported convoy from Manila to Guam is due to arrive today and may proceed to San Francisco. The German cruiser Cormorant, which sheltered at Guam while pursued by Japanese warships months ago, is expected to be part of the escort or related movement.
New York March 22 A new tube plant to cost 25 million dollars will be erected in Gary Indiana by the United States Steel Corporation. Elbert H. Gary chairman announced the project and other extensions in the last six weeks bring total new construction appropriation to about 69 million dollars.
Peoria records show S R Pane filing a $10,000 damages suit against William Newsom, coal dealer of the city, alleging his wife Lottie Payne has confessed love for Newsom in a letter dated March 3 and seeking Payne's divorce.
The supreme officials of the Twuton ic Lone of America approved senators and representatives who opposed President Wilson on the latent qubmaring centre. They praised Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman and sent a telegram with signatures of Dr Ernest Zentach James Crotty and Edward Zoer rer.
A local match manufacturer from Cleveland will present a 3 million dollar model farm at Barnerton Ohio to Western Reserve University for an agricultural college. The event on March 28 marks a significant philanthropic contribution to the university’s farming program.
Amsterdam reports banking circles estimating 12.6 to 14 million dollars in American securities and coupons seized by Britain from the Noordam and Rotterdam, on outward voyages since mid January. Purchases of the coupons left envelopes with British modifications indicating the quantities would be brought before a prize court.
Galveston March 22 dispatches report Villistas hold oil fields south of Tampico and demand 2,000,000 pesos to spare property. American gunboat Machias sent to Tuxpam to take aboard women and children as Villa forces control Tuxpam area. Foreigners evacuating. British vice consul reports women and children fleeing toward the border. Pershing’s exact whereabouts unknown. cavalry dispositions unclear. Senate introduces 60,000 volunteer call for punitive Mexico service. not for intervention.
Seattle March 22 Dr Henry Soxvallo of the University of Washington in his inaugural address urged that America’s future rests on a public mind ready to invest in serviceable work. He said Americans must unite their numbers to strengthen the nation and consider their part in history still to be made. He warned that the country cannot go down in commerce or war without a tragic record.
In Washington on March 22 the Senate approved the measure by 60 to 8 to fund a government armor plant with a cost not exceeding 11 million dollars. The House naval committee reviewed the bill today as part of its consideration.
Seattle March 22 A Cla sell has begun an $80 000 suit in the Pecoral court against BE C Lindbrom a noted Alaska operator claiming personal injuries and damages tied to the contract for the operation of the Lucky Three Mine on the Kobuki river.
A Spokane mobile carrying eight people crashed through a railing on the river bridge early today and fell fifty feet. Injured include John F. Hindle and H. B. Pace in serious condition. Connie Baldwin Anon Schaefer and a Schaefer daughter and Madeling Lewis also hurt but not fatally. All were rescued and taken to Spokane General Hospital while denying intoxication.
Berlin dispatch reports that Overseas News Agency items note a new composition for shell manufacture replacing manganese. German factories are already producing the substitute and expanding plant capacity to achieve independence from manganese imports.
Oliver Bishop Harriman of New York is named secretary of embassy at Berlin to assist Alexander Comrock Kirk of Chicago, who moves to Constantinople. Kirk has departed Berlin for Constantinople. Harriman is a nephew of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman.
Washington dispatches report British admiralty orders from London exclude all vessels except those belonging to allied powers from entering any port or anchorage around the Shetland Islands until further notice. General Skinner in London confirms the action as of March 22.
More than fifty percent of UW conda are affected with goiter in the health and disease class taught by Prof. W. D. Amack. The report notes a moderate form within the university faculty.
In Agua Prieta Sonora officials say Villa infested nearly every American town along the border. Gen. Calles, military governor of Sonora, proposes arrest and internment or repatriation, via Mexican consul Lleut. G Leliever, with readiness to act firmly if sent back.
Seattle March 22 Governor J F A Strong and wife left the city this morning for Southern California. From there they will proceed to Florida and then to Washington and New York City in a tour described as a wide trip.
Maritime notices list ships due at Seattle and Vancouver with arrival and sail times. The Delphin arrives about five tomorrow morning after two days mail. the Admiral is due at 11 am tomorrow and Kodiak-bound. the Curacao sails via the coast. Alaska left Seattle at 2 pm and docks early Sunday. Also scheduled: Spokane, Princes Sophia, Humboldt, Admiral Warragut, Jefferson, Alamedas, Northwesterns, and Admiral Watson with upcoming sailings and mail movements.
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