ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER
COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
Charles E. Herron. Publisher.
Harry G. Steel. Editor.
Entered in the Anchorage Postofflce June 5, 1915, as second cla»3 matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1916.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT.
The Republican national convention lias nominated Charles
Evans Hughes as its standard bearer for the presidency to
the United States. It is certainly significant that in this, one
of the most critical periods in the history of our country, the
nomination for this highest office within the gift of the people
should come to a man who in no respect solicited it. In the
Oregon primaries Justice Hughes requested that his name be
taken from the ballot, but it was kept there through the direc
tion of the supreme court of that state, and at the primaries
he received more votes than all the other Republican candi
date- combined. This merely illustrates the high esteem in
which he i- held by the people, and there is no doubt but that
he will be elected president of the United States in November.
The magnanimous and graceful action of Colonel Roosevelt
in declining the nomination from the Progressive party as
Mires Hughes practically an unopposed field against the Demo
cratic candidate and also the support of this element of the
party under the leadership of Roosevelt. In declining to
enter the race against the nominee of the regular convention
Col. Roosevelt responded to an impulse of the loftiest patriot
ism, and as one of his loyal supporters we, in common with
the people of the United States, take off our hats to the
Colonel.
When former Governor Hughes was elevated to the su
preme bench New York lost one of its best political fighters
in Republican ranks since the days of Roscoe Conklin. He
came by his aggressive ability naturally, being of Welsh de
scent. New York knew him as a man who would just as soon
scrap as sing, and he used to do a good deal of the latter. He
became one of the universally recognized authorities in cor
poration law, and his first public sendee work was in 1905
as special counsel for the legislative commission investigating
New York city’s gas and electric companies.
Hughes’ work in this investigation was of so brilliant a
character that when there was a general demand that same
year for a legislative investigation of the Equitable Insur
ance scandal, State Senator W. W. Armstrong, appointed
head of such a probing body, called on Hughes, then on a
vacation in Switzerland, to return and act as special counsel.
The disclosures of that investigation are historic. They were
responsible in the main for Hughes later being elected twice
as governor of New York. In the middle of the investigation
he flatly refused a mayoralty nomination.
The Hughes fight against the race track interests was prob
ably the most spectacular of all his moves as governor. Be
hind it lay a sentimental interest. While practicing law
Hughes was thrown in contact with a stenographer whose
father had been imprisoned for embezzlement of money with
which lie “played the races.” When Hughes became gov
ernor his first message suggested repeal of the law legalizing
betting at race tracks. A committee friendly to the race in
terests laughed and tabled the bill. But Hughes “got his
dander up.” He stumped the state for his plan. Killed at a
regular session of the legislature, it was later revived at a
special session and finally forced through by the vote of a
sick senator who was carried into the chamber on a stretcher.
Hughe- was first mentioned for the presidency eight years
ago. He steadfastly refused to be even a receptive candidate.
Four years ago he likewise declined to take an interest in poli
tics. Two years ago his name first began to be mentioned as
a Republican nominee against Wilson.
Being consistent in his reforms, Hughes startled New lork
with the thoroughness with which he probed the life insur
ance scandals and, when governor, made bitter enemies of
the “regular’' crowd by doing just as he pleased on appoint
ments, by instituting direct primaries, insurance reform and
anti-race track legislation. Because of his reform record and
his progressivisim of thought Hughes has been mentioned as
an “amalgamation” candidate, who would unite both the
Republicans and Progressives. He isn’t popular with the
“old guard” because of his habits of almost “insolent inde
pendence-” as one leader has expressed it, but all Repub
licans admit his strength witli the voters.
This being a Republican newspaper, the name of Charles
Evans Hughes today appears at the masthead of our editoril
columns as our choice for president, and we believe that he
will be elected. But in all fairness we feel that due credit
must be given the Democrats for what they have done for
Alaska, and our only regret is that the Republicans did not
accord this territory the same consideration it has received
from the present administration. Through the personal ef
forts of President Wilson and Hon. Franklin K. Lane, Secre
tary of the Interior, the government is building a $35,000,000
government railroad in Alaska, drafted a coal leasing bill,
which is now operative, and lending their assistance to every
movement that tends to the opening up and development of
the resources of this northland.
We indulge the hope that Justice Hughes will be far-sight
ed enough, in the event of his election- to select as capable
and competent a Secretary of the Interior as Mr. Lane has
proven himself to be. Tie is recognized as the ablest member
of President Ililson’s cabinet, and it is only through having
such a friend in the official family at Washington that Alaska
can hope to secure a square deal. We are strong for Secre
tary Lane and want to see the work started by him in this
new empire carried through to completion.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. K. A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Alaska
DR. M. S, COBLE—
Physician and Surgeon
Captain Johnston's House
Sixth Ave., near H St.
Dr. J. L. Hawes
Crown and Bridge Work. Gold
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Office, corner 5th and E
Anchorage, - - Alaska
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lawyer, notary public,
General Practice, Including Land
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Anchorage.
ARTHUR FRAME
Lawyer
Office: Robart Block
A. F. Stowe J. F. Coffey
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Attorneys-at-Law
Anchorage, - - Alaska.
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Specials for This Week:
OUR PRICES DO THE BUSINESS
Regular Price.
Hills' Red Can Coffee.$.50 per lb.
Libby’s Milk (large can) .10
” Solid Pack Tomatoes - .20
” Puree ..121-2
” Gal. Tomatoes .50
” Catchup .35 per bottle
Fresh Ranch Eggs .40
Armour’s Shield Ham, fancy .30
” Star Extra Choice
Boiled Hams . .45
” Shield Bacon.30
Walnuts, Almonds and Pecans ...30
Full Cream Cheese.30
Cookies, assorted, 10c packages now 5c per package.
Cookies, assorted, 20c packages now 10c per package.
Men’s Flannel Shirts, in blue, gray
or brown ..... . 2.00
Men’s Flannel Shirts, in gray or
brown . ... 2.50
Men’s Working Shirts, blue striped 1.00
Men’s Cotton Sweater Coats, grey 2.00
Men’s fancy Lisle Thread Hose. .35
Men’s Overalls, bib, “Boss of the
Road’’ .
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Sole agents for Holeproof Hosiery.
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Clothing. Hardware, Furniture. Everything for Everybody
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3 for .25
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5 for .50
1 for .40
.25
3 doz. for $1.00
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FRESH MEATS AND FISH
Wholesale and Retail
Barton’s No. 1 Steer Beef
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