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BUNNELL AND ROTH LIKELY TO
BE CONFIRMED-ASSESSMENT
WORK IN ALASKA IS SUSPENDED
WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Associated Press).—The
senate judiciary committee has favorably reported the nomina
tions of Charles E. Bunnell of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Rliine
hart F. Roth, also of Fairbanks, to be federal district judge and
district attorney, respectively, for the Fourth judicial division
of Alaska.
Coal and Oil Land*Bill Smothered
The coal and oil land leasing bill virtually was killed in
the senate today when the obstruction led by Senator Lafol
lette prevented a vote on the conference report, which had been
adopted by the house. The managers and opponents of the bill
agree that there is practically no chance of securing action on
the bill before cpngress adjourns.
Assessment Work Clause Again Suspended
President Wilson has signed the resolution suspending the
legal requirement regarding assessment work on mining claims
in Alaska for 1917,1918 and 1919.
Relief for Alaska in Appropriation Bill.
The senate appropriations committee has favorably re
ported the general deficiency appropriation bill, which was
passed yesterday. The senate committee added $100,000 for
the relief of Alaska influenza sufferers and $200,000 for addi
tional vessels for the lighthouse service.
THOUSANDSARE
GIVEN MEDALS
FOR BRAVERY
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WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Thirty-nine hundred
and eighteen Distinguished Service
crosses have been awarded to Ameri
can soldiers for gallantry in action.
Six hundred and sixty-four of these
went to the Second division (regu
lars), three hundred to the First divi
sion (regulars), two hundred and thir
ty-three to the Third division (regu
lars), two hundred and twenty-nine
to the New England National Gtlard
division, and two hundred and five to
the Rainbow division.
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* HOW HUSH LEADER J
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* PARIS, March 1 (by AssocI- *
* ated Press).—How Edward De *
* Valera, the Irish Sinn Fein *
* leader, mysteriously escaped *
* from Lincoln prison, England, *
* on February 3, and the manner *
* of his escape became known *
* here today. *
* It is related that a very *
* strict watch was kept about *
* De Valera, but that an Irish *
* gardener working outside the *
* prison walls sang Gaelic songs *
* in which he told Valera of the *
* plans being made for his es- *
* cape. *
* De Valera’s friends obtained *
* duplicate keys to the prison *
* and hired girls to flirt with the *
* guards while they opened the *
* gates and let De Valera out. *
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LUXURIES TAX
INREVENUEACT
KNOCKED OUT
WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The house today
passed, without record vote, the reso
lution providing for the repeal of the
luxury tax clause of the war revenue
bill.
This clause imposed a tax of 10 per
cent after May 1 on the higher-priced
wearing apparel and many other arti
cles.
MARTIALLAW
IS DECLARED
IN MADRID
MADRID, March 1 (by Associated
Press).—Martial law was declared in
Madrid yesterday on account of riot
ing against profiteering by mobs who
attacked the provisions and butcher
shops.
Troops now are patrolling the
streets, but order has been restored
completely.
The government is in possession of
all bakeshops.
Premier Ramanones says martial
law was declared in order to enable
the government to settle the situation
quickly.
NOMINATION OF MITCHELL
FAVORABLY REPORTED
WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The senate judiciary
committee today unanimously ordered
a favorable report on the nomination
of A. Mitchell Palmer to be attorney
general of the United States..,
I MORE THAN SEVEN HUON
WERE KILLED I BATHE
WASHINGTON. March 1 fby Associated If
| Press).—Announcement was Made today by |
I General Pyton C. March, chieSof the general |
if staff of the army, that the nuAber of deaths if
1 in battle during the war amongfil participants |
| totaled 7,354,000. This represlpts men killed if
if in action and who died as the rdut of wounds.
Russia led, with l,700,00fflfcermany lost if
If 1,600,000; France, 1,385,000;fcreat Britain, |
| 800,000; Italy, 460,000; Tiuley, 400,000; |
if Belgium, 102,000; Rumania, Iw,000, and the f;
if United States, 50,000; AustriaJB00,000; Bui- if
If garia, 100,000. 1
WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Associated Press).—At the
White House today it was said that the question of a third
term for President Wilson was not discussed at the Democratic
luncheon at the White House yesterday. It is reported that the
President told the Democrats that he would not be a candidate
for a third term.
It is said at the White House that President Wilson yearns
to return to writing, and that he contemplates compiling a his
tory.
Some of those who attended the luncheon gained the im
pression that President Wilson intended to retire to private
life at the end of his term. It is stated that the President
evinced deep feeling against the opponents of the league of
nations.
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OPPOSITION TO VICTORY LOAN BILL MAY BE USED
TO COMPEL CALLING OF EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, Marcli l (by Associated Press).—Senator
Lodge has called a conference of Republican senators for to
night to consider whether concerted action should be taken in
an effort to force the President to call an extra session of con
gress, by opposition to the Victory loan bill, authorizing the
issue of seven billion dollars in new securities.
Republican sentiment is divided on the question of opposi
tion to the Victory loan bill.
I PROMINENT SEWARD MEN HEAVILY PINED
FOR WHOLESALE VIOLATIONS OF ‘DRY” LAW I
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VALDEZ, March 1 (Special to the Dally Times).—Word wae re- g:
ip celved at the office of the United States marshal here today that Depu
ji;! ties Evans and Burke yesterday raided the Northern pool rooms at pj
ip 8eward, the Overland hotel, ownned by Ed Whlttemore and Leo Margu
and the transfer barn owned by Hoben A Davis, and found 103 quart
bottles, twelve one-gallon demijohns, six two-gallon demijohns and
ip seven five-gallon kegs of liquor In Whittamore'A Margules’ place.
In the place of business of Hoben A Davie were found 1S6 quart
bottles and two five-gallon kegs of whisky and one twenty-flve-gallen
•i-i keg of rum. ip
ip The offenders all pleaded guilty of violating the prohibition law
Pi In the commissioner’s court, and each waa fined $1,060. The offloera p;
pi wired to the marshal here that they believe they have broken up the jg
pi bootlegging ring. :p
The defendants are all prominent In 'ard business affairs. 8
pi Ed Whlttemore Is a town councilman and pi «* Of the Seward ¥:
ip Chamber of Commerce. Harry Hoben Is the of Seward. pi
i§ j. M. White and hie son George have arrsstod for making •••
Si liquor from ralslna at Anchorage. Eight bai Of mash wars found
In their possession. They have bean bound ^a the grand Jury.
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PROPOSED LEAGUE OF NATIONS
IS ASSAILED BY SENATOR KNOX
- JAPAN ALSO OPPOSES PLAN
WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Associated Press).—Sena
tor Knox of Pennsylvania, former secretary of state, addressing
the senate today, assailed the proposed league of nations as
striking down American constitutional principles. He pro
posed the formation of a New World organization which would
preserve the Monroe doctrine and save America from the re
sults of European intrigue and aggression.
Senator Knox said the constitution of the league as pre
sented to the peace conference would sanction discord and
breed causes of war.
Opposition Gains Support in Orient
HONOLULU, March 1 (by Associated Press).—A Tokio
dispatch says that Japanese Premier Hara has declared that the
constitution of the proposed league of nations is incompatible
with Japan’s ideals. The constitution, he said, must be modi
jfied before Japan will join the league.
NEXT WEEK
BERLIN, March 1 (by Associated
Press).—The minister of the interior
has ordered a' house-to-house search
in Berlin for weapons and ammuni
tion. It is reportred that the Sparta
cides are planning another outbreak
for March 5, when the newly-elected
Prussian diet meets.
Strike at Essen
BASEL. March 1 (by Associated
Press).—It is estimated that 5,100
men are on strike, at Essen. If the
strike continues the bourgeois of Er
furt propose to strike as a protest
against the disorders.
Government Defeats Spartacides
COPENHAGEN, March 1 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The government forces
occupied Husseldorf Friday. The
Spartacide leaders made their escape
and the town is quiet.
German Chancellor Resigns
LONDON, March 1 (by Associated
Press).—Reports from Holland state
that a further revolutionary movement
is imminent in Germany. It is also
reported that Chancellor Scbeldemann
has resigned.
Munich Under Martial Law
PARIS, March 1 (by Associated
Press).—The soldiers and workmen’s
council at Munich has declared mar
tial law for all Bavaria.
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MAY RELEASE ALASKANS
IF PROCESS CONTINUES
WASHINGTON, March 1 (by Asso
ciated Press).—General March, chief
of the army general staff, announced
today that 1,301,959 soldiers had been
demobilised. This includes 77,542 of
ficers.
FISH QUOTATIONS
KBTCH1KAN, March 1—Yester
day’s fish prices were: Halibut, 11c;
sablefish, 4c; red rock. 2c.
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IN HOME PORT
NEW YORK, March 1 (by Associ
ated Press).—The steamship Hobral
arrived here today with 2,600 troops,
mostly colored men of the Ninety-sec
ond division. National army.
The Hobral nearly capsized when
more than twenty-five hundred troops
massed themselves on the starboard
side of the ship to exchange greetings
with relatives and friends on a barge
drawn up alongside. The transport as
sumed a list of 15 degrees.
When the troops failed to obey the
orders of the captain that they go to
the port side of the ship he threatened
to turn the hose on them.
It was necessary to use the pumps
to fill the ballast tanks in order to.
right ship. ’
BOLIVIA WANTS OUTLET "
TO PACIFIC OCEAN
BUENOS AIRES, March 1 (by As
sociated Press).—Bolivia has decided
to ask the league of nations for an
outlet to the Pacific.
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