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HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1908.
TEDDY*S FAMILY ACCUSED OF GRAFT
New York, Oct. 15.—The Daily World yester
day morning printed a story to the effect that a
goodly proportion of the $40,000,000 paid by the
United States government to the French syndicate
who formerly owned the Panama canal franchise,
had found its way to the pockets of various rela
tives of President Roosevelt, and also to Charlie
Taft of Cincinnati, a brother of the Republican, can
didate for president. The French syndicate (the
old De Lesseps concern, over the managemant of
which created much scandal), to whom the $40,000,
000 was paid, has, since the payment was made,
been dissolved, and all the books and records of the
organization are supposed to have been destroyed.
This story has proved to be the sensation of the
campaign and has fairly staggered the people by
the possibilities of graft that is shown. The World
is a very careful and conservative journal, and the
^Panama canal scandal first appearing in its columns
has given the story greater weight than it been
printed in some of the yellow journals of this city.
The Republican leaders are at a loss as to what
course to pursue in the matter, and even the Demo
crats seem reluctant to use the story for campaign
purposes. It is generally admitted, however, that
if the charges can be. proven before the election, the
Republican party’s chances for electing Judge Taft
have been shattered.
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London, Oct. 15.—The war situation in the
Balkans is as perplexing as usual today, and has
not changed much for a week. Outlook at present
is that Austria is about to declare war against
Servia, in which event Bulgaria would be an ally,
and Turkey will join forces with Servia. King
Peter of Servia has been petitioned by his subjects
to-declare war against Austria, and the merchants
of that country have voluntarily offered money for
the carrying on of hostilities. Prince Ferdinand of
Bulgaria has thus far received the unstinted sup
port of Austria, and it seems that Turkey is almost
sure to lose part of its territory. It is expected that
the Albanian district will declare its independence
from Turkey, and it is said the kingship has been
offered to the Duke of Abruzzi, a member of the
reigning Italian family. The fears expressed here
now are that by some overt .act of the many disput
ants, the big powers may be drawn into the fight.
Both England and Italy are holding fleets in readi
ness for immediate action should it be necessary for
them to take a hand in affairs of the restless states.
MAY OPEN BLACK SEA
Paris, Oct. 15.—As a result of the complicated
troubles in the Balkans, it is very likely that Tur
key will be forced to open the Black sea to the
commerce of the world.
“SWIFTWATER’S” FORMER WIFE KILLS HERSELF
Valdez, Oet. 15.—Under the name of Cleo Clif
ton, Mrs. Bera Cook, former wife of Swiftwater Bill
Gates, committed suicide here Sunday morning by
taking a large dose of chloroform. Mrs. Cook had
been despondent for some time owing- to a severe
illness which caused her great pain, and from which
she obtained no relief. Her husband, Harry Cook,
itv at present in Soattle where lie is driver of a
wagon for the Cascade laundry. Mrs. Cook left a
note asking that she be buried in Washington, and
her body is being held here until word is received
from her husband.
HUNNEWELL
MAKES A “MEXICAN STAND-OFF”
James Hannewell, the mail carrier between this
oity and Fairbanks, who left here Monday morning
with the first, consignment of overland mail drawn
l>y a dogteam, broke through the ice at Tolovana
yesterday, and barely escaped with his life. He
saved the mail, aljJiough it very wet, but lost
his cap, mittens and money. This information was
received in a telegram from Annie B. Riley, post
master at Tolovana, to Bert Spencer of this city.
No details as to how the accident occurred, or
whether the dogteam escaped. However, as the
mail was saved, it is likely that the team is also safe.
Chicago, Oct. 15.—James Cale, alias Harry Cahill, said
to be a son of Tom Cale, delegate to congress from Alaska,
was arrested here yesterday morning and is held awaiting
the arrival of officers from Janesville, Wis., where he is ac
cused of robbery. The police say that young Cale, with
two companions, is guilty of the robbery of the Ladysmith
bank, by which they secured $3,000.
TWO NARROW ESCAPES
FOR CANDIDATE TAFT
Sterling, O., Oct. 14.--The car carrying Taft and his party,
attached to a special train, left the track this morning and the
party was severely jolted, although nobody was injured. The ac
cident was due to the spreading of the rails, caused by the high
speed at which the train was traveling.
Judge Taft was not at all excited over the accident and treated
it as something of a joke, saying it was not to be expected that an
ordinary road could support a load as heavy as he is, and warned
his companions of the danger they incurred by traveling with him.
Steubenburg, O., Oct. 14.--The Taft special train was today
again wrecked near this city. The whole of the engine and tender
left the track, but the train was stopped before anyone was in
jured or any damage was done.
The cause of the derailment is given as high speed, but this
theory is not accepted as the train was not running over 30 miles
an hour at the time of the accident. The train was delayed an
hour on account of the wreck.
ALASKANS HELP OUT
DEMOCRATIC FUNDS
Chicago, Oct. 15.—The names of the contributors to the Dem
ocratic campaign fund were made public today. The total amount
subscribed is $248,567. Not a single corporation is on the list.
The names of the Alaskan contributors published, and the
amounts given are A. J. Daley $500, John Ronan $300, James
McClosky $114, and R. H. Parker $108.
Edna Wallace Hopper
Still Remains True
New York, Oct. 15. --Ectnn
Wallace Hopper, testifying to
day in the trial of O. A. Brown,
the New York broker who is be
ing tried for fraud in connection
with his failure, said that Brown
had given her a $25,000 life in
su ranee- policy. When furthei
questioned she also stated thai
it was her intention to rnarrj
Brown as soon as the trial
over.
The attitude assumed by Misf
Hopper in stating that she wil
marry Brown has created mucl
sympathy for the latter. Th<
prosecution asserts that it ii
merely a-ruse to influence tin
jury. _
SEATTLE MAN DIES
Seattle, Oct. 15.—Dr. William Kel
logg, city bacteriologist and a special
ist in tuberculosis, died here today a
the age of thirty-three years.
A new sidewalk has been laid ii
front of the N, C. store and warehouse
With Paralysis
Los Angeles, Oct. 15.—Judge
Carpenter, a noted jurist of this ■
city, was stricken with paralysis!
last night and is in a precarious |
condition today. The Judge is!
eighty-six years of age and it is j
feared he will be unable to with-1
'. stand the shock.
Joe Egler Back
From Fairbanks!
^ | Joe tiller, the Sullivan creek mining j
i man who went-to Fairbanks a couple I
of weeks ago to transact some urgent •
business, returned to Hot Springs last j
j Tuesday evening, having come down ;
i the river with two companions in a;
1 small boat. The trip was made in ■
j three days, and all highly enjoyed the j
! voyage.
-! Mr. Egler went to Sullivan to
- day to get everything in readiness for
t. the installation of his big plant, which
! will be freighted to the creek at the
I earliest possible date.
1 ! -
. j Job Printing at the Post office.
Ex-Paymaster Accused
of Deserting Wife
Chicago, Oct. 15. — Former
United States Army Paymaster
Tucker was arrested here today
charged with having deserted
his wife who is a daughter of the
late General Logan. Tucker was
released on his-own recognizance, j
Social Dance
a Big Success
The dance given at the Hot Springs
hotel Saturday evening was one of the
most delightful affairs. There was a
very large attendance, nearly every
lady in the city being present.
The music was .harmonious and the
floor was all that could be desired,,
mating it possible for the dancers to
thoroughly enjoy themselves. A flash
light photograph was taken of the
party a short time before midnight.
The lunch which was served without
charge by the hotel management was
fully appreciated by the guests, who
did justice to the many good things
served.
See us for 01 oth Posters.
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The Election of a full complement of Officers will take place,
and other matters of importance will be transacted.
Boost a Good Thing1 along by being present on that occasion.
Monday, Oct. 19
In pursuance of authority vested in me by the Grand Arctic Chief, Thomas Bruce, I
will on Monday Evening next, October 19, (BOB, in the Hail over Tfaeger’s
Store, in Hot
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nto the Sisterhood of Lodges of the Broad White Northland, and ALL Members of
the Order are urgently requested to be present and participate in the ceremonies.
C. A. DAVIDSON, Deputy Organizer.
Chicago, Oct. 15.—The local baseball team which won
the National league pennant last week, won the world’s
championship this week in a series of five games with De
troit, the winners of the American association pennant.
The scores of the five games were: 10-6, 6-1, 3-8, 3-0, 2-0.
As will be noticed by the scores, Detroit won but the third
game of the series. Big crowds attended all the games.
ACCUSED MURDERER
ATTACKED BY WOMEN
Chicago, Oct. 15.—Lyman Mannson, a millionaire of this city
who is charged with having strangled Mrs. Fannie Thompson to
death last June, was released today on $25,000 bail.
When he started to leave the courtroom he was attacked by a
I large mob of women who had gathered to watch the proceedings,
and narrowly escaped with his life. The women crowded in close,
completely surrounding him, those nearest pounding him with
fists, umbrellas, purses, and all such deadly weapons. The police
had great difficulty in rescuing him, and only succeeded in doing
so after handling some of the women very roughly. When Mann
son emerged from the fracas he was in a fainting condition. His
clothes were all in strips and his face was badly cut. He was
taken at once to a hospital where his wounds were dressed
The crime with which Mannson is charged was particularly
revolting and raised the women of the city to a high pitch of ex
i citement. When he was released on bail today those present were
very indignant and vented their wrath upon the accused as soon as
he was within reach.
NOME MAN CHARGED
UTTERING BAD PAPER
Seattle, Oct. 14-—William Goit, of Nome, who was recently,
arrested for cashing a hundred-dollar check witlioafc having funds
in the bank, declares that he has money in the Oswego bank, upon
which he drew the check, and that his arrest is a mistake. Ho
says that immediately upon his release he will institute a suit for
heavy damages against those responsible for his disgrace.