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THE NENANA NEWS
VOLUME IV
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
NENANA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 1922
NUMBER 374
EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE HUGE DISASTER
TOLL OF DEATHS MAY REACH TWO THOUSAND
■ BARUCH SAYS NO NEED OF THIRD PARTY AT PRESENT
BARUCH SAYS NO NEED NOW
TO ORGANIZE THIRD PARTY
NEW YORK, Nov. 14—Bernard
U. Baruch, former chairman of the
■war industries board, and personal
friend of Woodrow Wilson, has is
sued a statement in which he de
clares there is no need for the or
T ganization of a third political party
at die present time.
The statement was issued in re
ply to the suggestion of Colonel
Robert Montgomery that the fanners
of the country be brought together,
with Baruch in charge, for the pur
pose of forming a new party.
Montgomery is a Republican and
was former general controller of
^ the Shipping board, serving with
Baruch.
GERMANS HAVE NEW OFFER
TO MAKE TO THE ALLIES
BERLIN', Nov. 14—The German
cabinet has decided to make new
proposals to the Allied reparations
commission, based upon the readi
ness of the reiehsbank to participate
•to the extent of several million
gold marks in an international loan
to stabilize the German mark.
MISSISSIPPI COURT AFFIRMS
INSURANCE COMPANY FINES
JACKSON, Miss.. Nov. 14—The
Mississippi supreme court has af
firmed the decision of Chancellor
V. J. Strieker, of the Hinds county
chancery court, imposing fines and
penalties amounting to more than
eight million dollars on fire insur
ance companies formerly operating
« in this state.
The companies are charged with
violation of the anti-trust law and
conspiring to control rates.
CUMMINS TO MEET HARDING
TO DISCUSS CHANGES IN ACT
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14
Senator Cummins has arranged for
a conference with President Hardin?
for the purpose of discussing pro
posed changes in the transportation
act which, it is believed, the Presi
dent will recommend in his message
to Congress next week.
The changes suggested are the
result of experience gained during
the recent railroad strike
WOMEN GET RECOGNITION
SYDNEY. N. S. W. Nov.14. —
The federal government probably
will follow the example of Great
Britain in sending women represent
atives in an advisory capacity to
the League of Nations. Two
attempts have heen made in the
house to obtain Premier Hughs'
promise that the women’s orginiza
tions would be given representation
at the league meetings.
A woman’s political party has
been organized in Melbourne with
the objec* of obtaining direct repre
sentation of the interests of women
and children in parliament and other
governmental bodies.
PERISH IN PRIZE RACE
LEBOTJRT, France, Nov. 14—
Edmond Poiree, noted aviator, and
two mechanicians were killed here
today when their plane crashed. The
accident occurred while the plane
was contesting for the grand prix.
LEDGARD REPORTED SAFE
SHANGHAI, Nov. 14—H. R. Led
gard, member of the China Inland
mission, who was kidnapped by ban
dits of Honan and reported killed
by Honan bandits, is now reported
to have been rescued at Lowang. No
details are available, however.
AIR INJURY PROVES FATAL
WASHINGTON. D. C., Nov. 14
Lieutenant Commander Godfred Che
valier, one of the oldest aviators in
the naval air service, whose plane
crashed on Sunday, died today as
a result of injuries received.
BANDITS INVADE QUAKE ZONE;
PREY ON VICTIMS OF TUMULT
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ANTI-ALIEN LAW IS UPHELD
BY SUPREME COURT RULING
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14—'
The supreme court has handed down
a decision in which it is held that
Japanese are not eligible to citizen
ship in the United States. The rul- j
ins has disposed of cases brought
in Hawaii, by Tako Ozawa, and in |
Washington by T. Yamanhit and C.;
Hickoko. In the latter case, both!
were namralized by thej superior1
court, but the decision is over
ruled by the higher tribunal.
Upholds California Act
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14—The
supreme court decision denying.
right of naturalization to Japanese, i
in effect upholds the validity of the
California anti-alien law, according:
to a statement made by Attorney
General Webb. He points out that |
.he law would have been void had
the court held that Japanese were
eligible to citizenship.
Will Settle Controversy
OLYMPIA, Nov. 14—The Japan- j
j ese decision is viewed by Attorney j
General Thompson as the final set- i
tlement of the long controversy in
which some scientists attempted to
I show that the Japanese had the
same origin as the Caucasian. “It
| will take an act of Congress,” he
says, “to amend the present statute
i before Japanese can be classified
with free white persons or those
of African descent as eligible to
naturalization.”
TURKEYS ADVANCE IN PRICE
AS HOLIDAY SEASON NEARS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14—Fore
bodings of high-priced turkeys this
year are seen in Agriculture De
partment announcements that des
pite a steady increase in the price
of turkeys production has stead
ily decreased. The average price
received during the four months
October to January 1915-1916 was
15 cents a pound. The average price
received during a similar period of
1920-21 was 32 cents per pound,
according to the Department’s fi
gures.
In 1900 the census figures show
ed 6.594,695 turkeys on farms in
the United States, while in 1910
there were only 3,688,708 and in
1920, there were 3,627,028. Dur
ing the last six years the price of
turkeys has increased to the pro
ducer more than 100 percent, while
during the past 20 years the num
ber of turkeys produced has de
creased about 50 percent, the De
partment states.
The difficulties of raising tur
keys is given as the reason for the
production decrease. They are hard
to raise, because of wandering pro
pensities and a disease known as
“blackhead” to which they are easy
prey. It is very difficult to ship
live turkeys to market and when
shipped dressed there is a large
amount of “shrinkage.”
However, the raising of turkeys
may be a very profitable occupa
tion where there is an abundance
of range, ample feed and reason
able freedom from predatory an
imals, the Department adds.
Walter Fisher was among today’s
arrivals from Fairbanks. He is on
his way to the States for the winter.
Mrs. McGarvie came in from
Healy this morning and went to
Fairbanks this afternoon for a visit
S of several days.
SANTIAGO, Nov. 14—Belated re
ports which have reached this city
from various parts of Chile indi
cate that the death toll resulting
from the earthquake of last week
will approximate one thousand. Five
hundred were killed at Vallenar,
one hundred at Couquimbo, and
scores at numerous other towns and
settlements.
The property loss will run into
millions of dollars, and thousands
were rendered homeless by the dis
turbance. Relief forces have been
dispatched from a number of cities
to render aid.
Hundreds of ships were swept j
ashore by the tidal wave which i
rolled in upon the coast for a length
of 1,400 miles. Many of the ship
were dashed to pieces against rocks
and others were left high and dry
where the flood receded.
Another Quake Recorded
SANT LA GO. Nov. 14—Chile war
again visited by an earthquake last
night Severe tremors were felt at J
La Sevena, capital of the province!
of Coquimbo.
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Washington Did Not Feel It
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Nov. 14— j
The earth tremors felt in Chile last i
light were not registered by the
Georgetown University seismograph
»nd it is believed they were slight
n comparison with the shocks of
last week.
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Death List Growing
SANTIAGO. Nov. 14—Reports of
idditional earthquakes in various
oarts of Chile indicate that the
calamity reached appalling propor
;ions. Scores of towns and villages
lot preciously heard from, were
iestroyed by the series of shocks
*nd the tidal wave, and it is now es
:imated that the loss of life will
txceed fifteen hundred, estimates
ranging from fifteen hundred to two
thousand.
Bandits Causing Trouble
SANTIAGO. Nov. 14—Banditry
disorders in the earthquake zone
lave become so serious the govern
ment is considering the advisability
:■ f sending troops to Coquimbo and
Atacama to reinforce the regular
ramsons and aid in the relief work.
Outlawry broke out last night in
the town of Vallenar, where the
effects of the earthquake weTe most
■severe.
WILSON SAYS CO-OPERATION
NOT PHRASES GETS PEACE
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14
In conversation with a host of ad
mirers who called at his home on
Armistice Day. Woodrow Wilson de
clared that world peace can be
brought about only by “active co
operation for justice and not by
amiable phrases."
The former President added that
"public persons now standing in the
way would find their weakness no
match for the strength of a mov
ing providence.”
STATES SEND MANY NEW MEN
TO SERVE TERM IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON. D. C„ Nov. 14—
As a result of the election this
month, many new members will
come from various parts of the
country to server their first terms
as members of Congress. The house
membership will include 129 new
members and there will eighteen
new faces in the senate. The figure?
are taken from an unofficial list
compiled by the clerk of the house.
HAIR TONIC MAKERS PLEAD
GUILTY TO DRY LAW EVASION
CLEVELAND, Nov. 14—Louis
and Abraham Auerbach, owners of
a million dollar hair tonic company,
who, with three others, were charged
with violation of the Volstead act
in connection -with a million dollar
conspiracy to break the law, entered
pleas of guilty here today when ar
raigned in the federal court. The
jury was being impaneled when the
brothers decided to admit their
guilt. The three others also entered
guilty pleas. Sentence will be im
posed later.
PHILLIPS DEFENSE OPENS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14—Ber
tram Merringt-on, attorney for Mrs.
Phillips, began his argument to the
jury yesterday.
AIR LIEUTENANT KILLED
BALTIMORE, Nov. 14—Lieut. E.
G. Schrader was instantly* killed
here today when his plane crashed
to the ground at Logan field. Lieut.
Francis A. March, who was also in
the plane, was seriously injured.
FOOTBALL FANS GET STUCK
IN MUD ON WAY TO HOMES
CEDAR RAPIDS, Nov. 14—Con
tinued rains prevented hundreds of
autoists from reaching home after
attending the lowa-Minnesota foot
ball games. Approximately a thous
and cars are reported to have been
stalled, many of them being stuck;
i in the mud near Liberty.
Many women and children were
compelled to go without food from
noon Saturday until Sunday mom
! >ng.
MILLION DOLLAR OIL FIRE
THREATENS GREAT FIELD;
HOUSTON, Nov. 14—A fire in the
Humble oil field, which, for a time,
threatened that huge district, has
been controlled and there appears
no further danger of spread.
The loss is estimated at a million
dollars.
IRISH WOMEN ARE TAKEN IN
BY WASHINGTON POLICEMEN
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 14—
Mrs. Muriel Mac-Swiney, wife of the
late mayor of Cork, was placed un
der arrest here today, with eight
other women members of the Ameri
can Association for the Recognition
of the Irish Republic. The arrests
were made while the women were
marching in front of the British
embassy, armed with banners de
manding the release of MacSwiney’s
sister Mary, who is under arrest in
the Irish Free state.
SOVIET RULES CAMCHATKA
TOKIO, Nov. 14—According to
official announcement made by the
red authorities, the Kamchatka pe
ninsula, in Siberia, has been finally
cleared of anti-Bolshevik forces, af
•ter years of fighting.
Y. M. C. A. IN CONVENTION
ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 14—The
international convention of the Y. M.
C. A. opened in this city today with
a large attendance of delegates from
many sections of the United States
and a considerable representation
from abroad. One of the principal
proposals that will ocme before the
convention will be independence
from ecclesiastical control.
AMERICANS MUST OBEY LAW
EVEN UPON THE HIGH SEAS
WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 14—
The supreme court of the United
States has handed down a decision
in which it is held that criminal
jurisdiction of the United States ex
tends to offenses against laws com
mitted by American citizens upon
the high seas.
The decision was rendered in the
case brought by the United States
against Raymond H. Bowman.
The decision is regarded by gov
ernment counsel as affecting the
enforcement of important phases of
many statutes, including national
prohibition.
COLORADO IS SNOWBOUND
DENVER. Nov. 14—Relief from
the first real snow storm of the
winter in the Rocky Mountain sec
tion. which resulted in a paralysis
of communication, with heavy snow
and low temperatures, is promised
by the district weather forecaster
for today and tomorrow'.
BELLAMY STORER IS DEAD
PARIS, Nov. 14—Bellamy Storer.
long prominent as an American dip
lomatist. died here on Sunday after
an illness extending over a period
of about a year. He formerly was
ambassador to Belgium. Spain and
Austria-Hungary and was summarily
removed by President Roosevelt fif
teen years ago because the Presi
dent believed Mrs. Storer had delved
too deeply into affairs of state and
seriously involved the United States
with the Vatican and with the gov
ernments of Spain, France and
Austria.
MARSHALL SAYS BAD BOOZE
IS MAKING ALASKANS DRY
SEATTLE. Nov. 14—John B.
Marshall, prohibition director for
Alaska, who left for the North on
Saturday, after a conference with
Director Lyle, of Washington, says
that bad whiskey has had the effect
of nearly ending drinking in Alaska.
PRISONER ATTACKS GUARD
IN ATTEMPT TO GET AWAY
LEAVENWORTH. Nov. 14—In a
desperate but unsuccessful attempt
to escape from the federal peniten
tiary, Joe Martinez, under sentence
for murder, fatally stabbed A. H.
Leonard, captain of the prison guard
and wounded two other guards. The
prisoner himself was wounded and
did not get far away from the
prison.
REORGANIZATION PLAN WILL
BE POSTPONED SMOOT SAYS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14
Following a second conference with
President Harding, the prediction
was made today by Senator Smoot
that the proposed governmental re
organization program will be nut
off until the convening of the Sixty,
eighth Congress.
Smoot says it is the intention of
the President to submit a draft of
the program to Congress soon after
it meets in special session, but there
is a large amount of other legisla
tion to be disposed of and it is the
belief of Smoot that opponents of
the reorganization plan will force it
over until the next regular session. I
E. G. Wetzler, of the postoffice j
service, came down from Fairbanks,
today.
SHIPPING BOARD OFFICIALS
WILL NOT HEED PROTESTS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14
Officials of the United States Ship
ping board have announced that
Government tonnage will not be
withdrawn from inter-coastal trade,
notwithstanding the contention of
privately owned companies that the
Government service would result in
surplus of tonnage, and that the
Government ships should be with
drawn in justice to the private
companies.
STRIKE CALL FOR SHOPMEN
IS SENT OUT FROM CHICAGO
< HIC AGO. Nov. 14—An appeal
for a strike has been circulated
among the shop employes of the
Santa Fe system but union and
railroad authorities are paying lit
j tie attention to it, both declaring
that the appeal is unauthorized.
W. S. Patterson, secretary of the
Federated Shopcrafts, who issued
the call, says that about a thousand
men will be affected.
COURT OF CLAIMS CONVENES
TO CONSIDER BIG CALENDAR
WASHINGTON. Nov. 14. —The
United States Court of Claims ha>
reconvened with a large calendar
of important cases for the winter
term. Actions involving approxi
mately $350,000,000 arising out of
! the country’s activities during the
1 World War, are pending and the
| influx of these cases has hardly
begun. The ultimate aggregate of
such claims is estimated by the
Attorney General at between two
| and three Billion. These actions
1 are brought into the court by plain
i tiffs having claims against all de
i partments of the Government, in
j eluding actions for requisitioning
; of =hips and railroads, transporta
tion of troops, ammunition and sup
j plies; infringement of patents for
I high explosives, submarines boats
; and torpedoes, wireless and radio
| apparatus, contracts for ant-aircraft
: engines and guns, military and naval
supplies and ammunition, appropri
| ation of camp sites and naval bases,
together with contracts for manu
facturing and acts of commandeer
ing of almost endless diversity.
The petition of one inventor
claims one million for the little
pocket books of stamps which are
sold at every post office. Another
claims that as early as ld05 he in
vented a gliding machine involving
the principles upon which every air
plane operated by the Government
is constructed and if cuccessful he
may recover $10,000,000. About
$1,000,000. is asked for infringe
ment fn the manufacture of tor
pedoes, and about thirty million for
radio apparatus.
One test ease is brought by a
savings bank to determine the lia
biliey of the Government for stolen
Government bonds and coupons, and
if cuccessful will result in other
suits which it is estimated will swell
the Government’s liability to $150.
000,000.
Other claims are made for injur
ies to persons and property by mad
trucks and reimburstment is claim
ed by farmers for destruction of
land and crops by alighting mail
planes. The owner of intoxicating
lipuor whose supply has been illegal
ly confisscated by prohibition offi
cials seeks indemnity in money dam
ages.
In preparation for the disposition
of this new business the Court of
Claims has so cleared its dockets
that not only pending suits but ac
tions based on these war claims are
given immediate attention and all
disposed of as rapidly as they are
prepared and presented by counsel.
W. H. Gilcher returned to Nenant
today from a business trip to Fair
banks.