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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. 101G.
ICE 10 CEXTS
MADERO FAMILY
GIVEN AMNESTY
BY CARRANZA
i
VAST ESTATES WILL BE RE
STORED AND FAMILY WILL
RETURN TO LAND OF
THEIR NATIVITY.
EL PASO, August 16.—It is unoffi
cially announced, the information
coming from reliable authority, that
provisional President Carranza has
granted amnesty to the Madero fami
ly and has restored the vast Mexican
estates of this former wealthy and
prominent Mexican family, who are
near relatives of the martyred presi
dent of that name, who fell victim of
* the treacherous designs of General
^Huerta, at the time commander-in
chief of the Mexican army and who
succeeded Madero as president. The
amnesty given permits the return to
Mexico of the Madero family, which
has been residing in the United States
since the assassination of President
Madero.
f MOBILIZING ARMY TO INVADE
CHINA AND SUPPRESS RE
VOLT BECAUSE OF ATTACK
ON JAP GARRISON.
TOKIO, August 16.—Chinese revo
lutionists have renewed their assaults
on the Japanese garrison at Cheng
Chiatung, according to advices receiv
ed here today. The fear is expressed
that the revolutionists will receive
large numbers of reinforcements be
fore the detachment that sailed from
Tokio reached the distressed garrison
and that it will be compelled through
force of numbers to surrender.
Japan is mobilizing its army, pre
paring to invade China and make war
against the revolutionists.
APPROPRIATION
FOR A BIG NAVY
SENATE RATIFIES ACTION OF
CONFEREES AND HOUSE EX
PECTED TO FOLLOW SUIT
DURING DAY.
WASHINGTON, August 16.—The
senate yesterday ratified the action of
the senate and house conferees on the
naval appropriation bill, which ap
propriates the sum of $315,000,000 for
the construction of four super-dread
naughts, a number of battle cruisers,
submarines, torpedo boat destroyers
and other fighting craft.
It is expected that the house will
take similar action on the big appro
priation bill today. President Wilson
is' throwing his influence in favor of
the appropriation.
United States Commissioner Frank
H. Waskey, of the Wade Hampton
precinct, with headquarters at Mar
shall City, has tendered his resigna
tion to Judge Tucker, at Nome, to be
come effective immediately. The name
pt his successor has not been an
nounced. *
Portland, Ore., August 16—“You have a great empire in Alaska and I am
in favor of the development of its resources,” said Justice Hughes, republican
candidate for president, today, to a special correspondent of The Times.
SEATTLE, August 16.—Major B. 0. Lenoir, chief signal
officer in charge of the Alaska cable and land lines, has been
advised by Brigadier-General George B. Seriven, chief signal
officer of the United States, that a reduction has been made,
effective October 1, in the cable and land tolls from Seattle to
Alaskan points, as follows:
Southeastern Alaska Points—Minimum charge—One dol
lar, day rate; eighty cents, night rate.
Southwestern Alaska—Minimum charge—Dollar and a
half, day rate; one dollar, night rate.
Tanana Valley Points—'Minimum charge—Two dollars,
day rate; dollar and a half, night rate.
Nome and St. Michaels—Minimum charge—Two dollars
and eighty cents, day rate; two dollars and ten cents, night
rate.
The reduction in the rates was made by Secretary of War
Baker.
a NOTE—The rate now effective from Seattle to Seward is
$2,85 for ten words, the minimum charge. Under the new rate,
the charge will be $1.50 as a minimum. Thus it will bo
seen that the reduction is a substantial one.
*
PETROGRAD, August 16.—A furious counter offensive launched by
Count von Bothmer, commanding the Austrian troops, has temporarily check
ed the Russian advance, says an official report of the war news from the Ga
lician front. The report says that the check is but temporary.
Terrific Battle On South of Somme
PARIS, August 16.—Terrific fighting is in progress south of Somme be
tween the allied forces and the Germans. The Germans are shelling the po
sitions taken by the allies yesterday, in an effort to recapture them. The
battle is declared to be the most vicious of the war. The death list will be
appalling. So far, the fighting is about an even break.
British Gain Trenches From Germans
LONDON, August 16.—An official report says that the British troop*
have extended' their attacks against the Germans from Thiepval, on the Po
zieres line, to the High wood and Guillemont sectors. During the night the
British gained three hundred yards of trenches from the enemy at a poinl
west of High wood.
Russians Claim Capture of 360,000
PETROGRAD, August 16.—Yesterday’s official check of the Teuton.*
taken captive since the big Russian offensive began June 4 last reveals thal
360,000 prisoners have been taken by the Russian forces under General Brus
siloff.
SIDE OF EMPLOYEES
" ASHINGTON, August 16.—President Wilson has summoned the pres
idents of all the great railway systems to meet him in conference today. The
six hundred and four representatives of the striking railway men have reach
ed Washington and have hired a commodious hall, where they are waiting a
report from the president.
It is positively known that the president will demand an eight-hour day
for the men, in conformity to the demands of the railway employes, and will
insist that the companies agree to a settlement on this basis.
Anthracite Coal Miners Out on Strike
SHAMOKIN, Pa., August 16.—Twelve thousand anthracite coal miners
employed in this vicinity went out on strike last night, when it was learned
by the men that 500 non-union miners were employed by the mine operators.
The strike has tied up twelve of the largest collieries in this section.
Winchester Arms Men Threaten Strike
NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 16.—A general strike of the metal trade
organizations, numbering 10,000 men, employed hv the Winchester Arms
company, will be called tonight, unless the company will agree to an eight
hour day. The men are satisfied with the wages, but want shorter hours.
TWO FREIGHTERS
IN COLLISION
PITTSBURG, August 16.—Three
persons were killed, three dangerous
ly injured and four severely hurt as a
result of a head-on collision of two j
big freight trains on the Baltimore &
Ohio railway system near here yes- j
terday.
TWO CONVICTS
MAKE ESCAPE
SALEM, Or., August 16.—Two con
victs confined in the Oregon state i
penitentiary at Salem made good j
their escape late last night. A posse j
is in pursuit.
Commissioner F. Mears and Attor
ney J. C. Cotton returned today from
an inspection trip of several days over
the government railroad line.
FAIRBANKS, August 16.—The'
democratic divisional convention, for
the Fourth district, is in session here,
and today made the following nomi
nations for the Alaska legislative as
sembly:
For Senator—Thomas McGowan, of
Fairbanks.
For Representatives—W. T. Bums
and Luther C. Hess, of Fairbanks;
John W. Dunn, of Ruby; and A. M.
Kilgore, of Flat Creek.
Resolutions adopted condemn Dele
gate Wickersham and favor the demo
cratic nominee for delegate, Charles
Sulzer.
There will be a hot fight for the as
sembly in this division. Three can
didates for the senate are in the field
and only one may be elected. Four
teen candidates are out for the lower
house, with but four to be elected.
PORTLAND GAINS
NEW POSIOFFICE
WASHINGTON, August iG.—The
treasury department has awarded the
contract for the erection of a 'of
fice building in the city of id,
Oregon, to cost $760,000. Cu,.i;vess
authorized the construction of this
building at the preceding session. De
lay has ensued, due to the d in
obtaining a suitable site foi
ture.
NOTIFICATION
SEPTEMBER 2
WASHINGTON, August 16.—It is
definitely announced that the notifica
tion of President Wilson of his re
nomination at the hands of the St.
Louis democratic convention will take
place at Ashbury park September 2.
The president has prepared a speech
in which- he will review the work of
his administration.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 16.
The five bomb plot suspects, Mr. and
Mrs. Mooney, Warren Billings, Israel
Weinberg and Edward Nolan, appear
ed in court yesterday afternoon, ar
raigned on three distinct indictments
charging them with mu dcr in the
first degree.
CIIILO DIME
STILL RAGES
NEW YORK, August 16.—Thirty
two deaths from infantile paralysis
have occurred within the past 24
I hours. One hundred and thirty-1 vc
new cases have been reported to the
health department.
EARTHQUAKES
MUSE A HEAVY
CASUALTY LIST
THE POZARO, RIMINI AND AX
COMA DISTRICTS IN ITALY
SUFFER FROM SEVERE
EARTH CONVULSIONS.
LONDON, August 16. — Terrific
earthquakes, following in rapid suc
cession, have laid waste the districts
of Pozaro, Rimi and Ancoma, in Italy.
Hundreds of people have been killed
by falling buildings and from other
causes. The misery and distress fol
lowing the earth convulsions is fright
ful and widespread. The damage to
property in the three stricken dis
tricts will reach a vast amount.
The government is taking measures
to give relief to the victims thousands
of whom are rendered homeless. In
many of the cities and towns fires
broke out and are completing the
work of destruction wrought by the
quakes.
AMERICAN BELLE
WINS THE EARL
OF CQTTENHAM
MISS PATRICIA BURKE, OF C\L
IFORNIA, MARRIED TO ENG
LISH NOBLEMAN OF
GREAT WEALTH.
LONDON, August 16.—The Earl of
Cottenham and Miss Patricia Burke
were married at the palatial home of
the earl last night. The ceremony
was elaborately staged, the nobility
turning out in full force. The bride
is a beautiful young lady who hails
from the state of California. She has
been visiting in London, and while
here met the earl at swell social
functions. The earl, from the first
meeting, was attracted to the beauti
ful girl, and made no secret of his in
fatuation.
The groom belongs to one of the
wealthiest noble families of Great
Britain.
ROOSEVELT TO
TALK IN MAINE
j FOR HOGUES
'REPUBLICANS TO MAKE STREN
I UOUS EFFORT TO WIN DE
CISIVE VICTORY IN NEW
ENGLAND STATES.
NEW YORK .August 16—Col. The
odore Roosevelt will make his first
campaign speech for Hughes at Lew
iston, Maine, August 31. He will deal
with national issues only, but it is be
lieved that his support of the republi
can candidate will make Hughes many
votes.
Maine is to be stumped from end to
end. A.mng the prom nent speakers
who will talk in the pr.ncipnl cities
are Governor Willis, of Ohio, Sena
tor Borah, of Idaho, Senator Lodge,
of Massachusetts, and Senator Sher
man, of Illinois.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
G. Watts was christened Jas. G.
Watts, Jr., at the government hospi
tal yesterday by Bishop P. T. Rowe.