THE NENANA DAILY NEWS
Application made April 1, 1918, at the postoffice at Nenana, Alaska,
for emry as second class mail matter, under the Act of Uarch 3, 1879.
“WHERE RAIL AND RIVER MEET”
Published Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by the Nenana Printing
Company, at First and B Streets. Nenana. Alaska.
R. G. Southworth — — — — Editor and Manager
Mr*. R. G. Southworth — — — Circulation Manager
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this paper and also all the local news published herein.
While The News is not prepared^
to say whether it was the visit of
the Governor, the reorganization of
the town’s public utilities or the
application for permission to in
corporate, the fact is nevertheless
apparent that Nenanaites are grip- j
ped by a new optimism which augurs •
well for the future growth and
prosperity of the town.
Nenana has natural advantages
which insure steady, solid growth.
The location of the town is such that
the development of any portion of J
Interior Alaska much of necessity ]
stimulate business here, and with j
stimulated business will come new j
enterprises, larger stocks and more
people. It cannot be otherwise if
Alaska is to develop, and we have
it from Governor Bone that the
Harding administration is determined
to do something worth-while for the
territory.
This era of development, of which
the Governor speaks, is already in
the making, and undoubtedly will j
follow closely after the closing of,
the gap on the Government railroad
for it is realized at Washington that ^
something must be done, and done
speedily, or the railroad project, on
which fifty millions already have
been expended, w’ill be a failure.
And when that something is done,
whatever it may be, if it results in
developing Interior Alaska, it will
help Nenana.
Increasing realization of these
natural town advantages is resulting
i
in the development of a town spirit
which will speed the coming of big
ger and better days. Co-operative
effort for the common good is the
watchword of those who appreciate
the importance of moving forward
as a unit in order that full ad-;
vantage may be taken of all oppor- j
tunities for the upbuilding of the
community.
In view of the fact that several
of the. indicted White Sox players
confessed that they knew of a con-■
spiracy to throw the World series
and were implicated in it, the ac
quittal of those charged with an
attempt to use organized baseball
as a medium through which to rob
an unsuspecting public, will be re
garded by Americans as a farce '
and a disgrace, almost on a par!
with the conspiracy. The defense of >
the accused players was that it is j
not a crime in Illinois to rob the
public in that manner, and the jury j
appears to have been of that mind j
also. Under the circumstances, it is j
reassuring to know that Judge j
Landis takes a different view of the |
matter and will not give the guilty
men another chance to accept bribes.
It is good to know that there is at
the head of the big leagues an J
honest man who is bigger than a j
trial jury and more dependable.
Clerk of the court and Mrs. H. 1
Claude Kelly, of Fairbanks, were re
turning passengers on the steamer
Yukon this morning, from a trip
up the Yukon river. Mr. Kelly was
in attendance at the court term at
Iditarod all summer and was joined I
at Xanana by Mrs. Kelly.
Wenana, Alaika’s Interior Fuel Depot
FOREST FIRES RAGE AT MAYO
DAWSON, Aug. 4—According to
reports received in this city from
the upper Stewart river, forest fires
are sweeping a large section of the
country, in the Mayo district. \
number of deserted buildings at
Gordon's Landing are reported to
have been burned, but they were
abandoned years ago and were in a
state of decay, so their loss is not
great. Drvweather throughout Yukon
territory has resulted in a number of
bad fires.
CANADIANS TO CUT RATES
MONTREAL, Aug. 4—F. B. Car
vel, chief of the board of railway
commissioners, has promised an early
reduction in freight rates on the
railways of Canada.
YUKON OLDTIMER DIES
DAWSON, Aug. 4—Joe Buchanan,
a noted pioneer and prominent
member of the Yukon Order jf
Pioneers, died here yesterday.
BANDIT TRIO STEALS FORTUNE
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4—Three bandits
held up and slugged a postal mes
senger yesterday at Wood River,
Illinois, and escaped with three mail
pouches, one of which is believed to
have contained $60,000 in currency,
consigned to the Standard Oil re
finery at Wood River.
CREDITS BILL IS APPROVED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 4—
The senate has passed the agricul
tural credits bill and adopted the
conference agreement on the pack
er control measure. The latter bill
has been sent to the President for
final approval.
EVERS OUT OF THE GAME
CHICAGO, Aug. 4—Johnny Evers
has been deposed as manager of the
Chicago Nationals, and Catcher Bill
Killefer chosen to succeed him. Evers
was compelled to retire on account
of ill health and will receive his full
salary during the remainder of the
season.
MOTHER OF A. R. HEILIG DEAD
TACOMA, Aug. 4—Mrs. Cather
ine Heilig, mother of A. R. Heilig,
Fairbanks lawyer, died here today at
an advanced age. She is survived by
three other sons, prominently in
theatrical circles on the Pacific
Coast.
CONFERENCE IN NOVEMBER
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 4—
The willingness of Great Britain to
accept any date that Washington
might suggest for the disarmament
conference, has led to a definite
proposal to call the meeting for
November 11. American officials are
now awaiting official acknowledg
ment from the invited powers.
CARPENTIER MAY STAY HOME
LONDON, Aug. 4—The Daily
Mail is authority for the statement
that Georges Carpentier has not ar
ranged to meet Tom Gibbons, or
any one else. The paper declares
:hat “it is extremely improbable
that he will ever be seen in the
United States again.”
i PRESIDENT IS WELCOMED
BY WHITE MOUNTAIN TOWN!
LANCASTER, N. H„ Aug. 4~
The arrival of President Hardini
in this city was the occasion of i
monster demonstration in which al
the residents of the district partici
pated.
Addressing the assembled multi
tude, the President expressed con
fidence that American institution:
are more firmly implanted than eve:
and that, in the near future, Ameri
ca’s example will lead all nation:
to a permanent peace. He said th<
coming disarmament conference, t<
be held at Washington late in th<
year, would gain promise of ar
agreement to end all wars.
EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT
MUST BE CUT, MELLON SAYS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 4—
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
has informed the secretary of the
house ways and means committee
that there must be a reduction of
more than *250,000,000 this year
in ordinary governmental expendi
tures if additional taxes are to be
avoided. He says that even with
the suggested reductions, the in
ternal revenue for the year “could
not safely be permitted to fall be
low the present estimated yield,
under existing laws.”
AMERICA MUST DETERMINE
QUESTIONS FOR CONFERENCE
LONDON, Aug. 4—Austen Cham
berlain, government leader, stated
in the house of commons today that
it is for the United States to decide
what subjects will be raised at the
forthcoming conference of nations.
Japan Wants Issues Ignored
TOKIO, Aug. 4—The newspaper
Asasi says that the Japanese gov
ernment will include, among the
topics taboo at the disarmament
conference, the questions of the Yap
mandate, Shantung and the occupa
tion of Siberia.
KNIGHTS TO HELP ITALY
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4—At
the request of Pope Benedict, the
Knjghts of Columbus have decided
to raise a million dollars for the in
auguration of American welfare in
Italy. The funds will be raised by
popular subscription among the
members of the order.
GASOLINE DROPS-IN STATES
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4—The
price of gasoline has been reduced
two cents per gallon, retail, the re
duction being general along the en
tire Pacific Coast. The reduction
brings the price down to 23 cents a
gallon. It is also stated that the
price of fuel oil to consumers has
been lowered 25 cents a barrel. The
cut is made by the Standard Oil
Company.
MONOPOLY MAKES CONCESSION
SEATTLE, Aug. 4—The Admiral
Line and the Alaska Steamship Co.,
have announced a new ruling to the
effect that Seattle dealers may ship
goods to Alaska in wood or pulp
wood containers at the same cost.
The companies have been charging
25 per cent more for goods packeif
in fiber containers on the ground
that they were more liable to pilfer
ing and breakage, which meant the
repacking of many Eastern ship
ments or boosting the price.
CANYON CITY FLOODED
PUEBLO, Aug. 4—The town jf
Canyon City was flooded yesterday,
from two to four feet of water
covering parts of the tow'n and
surrounding country. No deaths re
sulted but there were many narrow
escapes and the property damage
will be very heavy. It is thought
Pueblo is safe, but precautions are
being taken to safeguard property.
MEMORIAL FOR CARUSO
NEW YORK, Aug. 4—The Sons
of Italy, with a membership of 170,
000, has announced plans for a na
tional Caruso memorial, which will
probably take the form of a founda
tion for the training of young opera
singers. 1
CITIZENS DISCUSS KANT1SHNA
WITH WAGON ROAD OFFICIAI
An important conference wa:
’ held yesterday morning between i
1 number of prominent citizens o'
1 Nenana and Major John C. Gotwals
■ engineer officer of the Alaska Roac
Commission, the meeting having
• been arranged in order that the ad
vantages of a wagon road fron
1 Xenana to the heart of the Kantish
na district might be pointed out t<
Major Gotwals, with a view' to inter
1 esting the road building organizatior
in the suggested route.
The meeting was held at the store
I of Anderson Bros. & N'erland, and
the Anderson map, designed especial
ly for the purpose of showing the
several suggested wagon road routes
into the Kantishna district, was em
ployed convincingly as an argument
in favor of the N'enana route.
At the conclusion of the confer
ence, Major Gotwals assured Ihose
present that the X'enana route would
receive consideration and, funds
permitting, a reconnaissance would
be made during the coming fall,
after the ground has been hardened
by frost.
The X’enana route is slightly long
er than the proposed Lignite route,
but it is believed by those familiar
with conditions, that a wagon road
built from Xenana to the diggings
would cost no more than the Lignite
road and would be much more bene
ficial to the people of the Kantishna
i by reason of the absence of grades
, and the fact that such a road would
! lead directly to a supply base.
Major Gotwals left for Fairbanks
immediately after the conference
but will return within a few days
to make preparations for a trip
across country to the Kantishna and
Kuskokwim districts, for the purpose
of studying summer conditions.
RUST HOUSE
Clean and
Comfortable
ROOMS by the DAY
WEEK or MONTH
Fred Clark, Proprietor
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in Every Respect
PRIVATE BOXES
JOHN KETOOROKY
Proprietor.
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The Carlisle cannery transport
was in port yesterday for a short
time, enroute to Fairbanks with a
number of fishermen and members
of the cannery crew. Chris Lauretsen
j distinguished himself again this sea
I s°n by making the largest catch of
I salmon.
HARRIET M. d'ORSAY
CUSTOM TAILOR
MELLISH BLDG. Phone or Call
Suit* P rested, Cleaned and Altered
Repairing done on all Garments
fur work
Coats, Caps and Robes
Years of Experience
FISH AND POTATOES
Go out into the garden and feel the
roots of the potato vine. If jt looks
hopeless, (remember, it is like the
I future of Nenana—it is coming up)
go down to the corner of First and
D streets, and look into my ice box.
You may find a salmon. .
CHOPSUEY
Fresh Chicken
NOODLES
at
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Northern Cafe
Geo. Tanaka, Prop.
NEW AMMUNITION ju.t re
recived, including .256 Newton
• helli. Anderson Bros, ft Nerlaad.
WANT ADS
LOST—Two keys attached to ring.
Finder will confer a favor by leav
ing same at News Office.
FOR SALE—Kitchen stove and pipe;
heater and pipe. All for $12.50.
Inquire at D’Orsay’s Tailor Shop.
CABIN FOR SALE
Cabin, furnished complete. In
quire of Fred Mauraih at N. C. Co.
LOST—Lady’s engraved wrist watch
Reward for return to Railroad
Cigar Store.
WANTED—Information as to the
whereabouts of our father, Erik
Haitull; last known address was
Nenana. Communicate with Mrs.
M. Silva and Anna Sofia Hartull,
S3G 15th. St., Oakland, California
FOR SALE — 1'wo pairs short vamp
2-strap slippers. Mrs. Langstrom.
A BARGAIN—Fully equipped hand
laundry and bath house, for sale i
cheap. For particulars address1
Mrs. L. Gallian. Brooks, Alaska.
FOR SALE—Four jackhammers and !
fittings; 250 feet of hose; six sets I
of steel. All in good condition, j
Inquire of Jack Singleton, Healv.
LOST—Pocketbook containing pa
pers of value to the owner, and
money. Reward for return to AI
; Clarno.
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change without notice:
LEAV E NENANA for Healy on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
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