WHERE, RAIL'S AND RIVERS MEET
THE NENANA DAILY NEWS
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VOL. 111.
NENANA, ALASKA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1921
NUMBER 173
PRESS CONDEMNS REPRISALS IN IRELAND
ALASKA MINING LAW UPSET BY APPEAL COURT
MINING CONGRESS OFFICIAL BOOSTS BONUS ON GOLD
MINING CONGRESS OFF^IAL
TALKS ABOUT GOLD BONUS
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SEATTLE, Jan. 4—In an ad
dress delivered before the Seattle
Chamber of commerce, George H.
Bailey, financial secretary of the
American Mining congress, showed
convincingly the extent to which
Alaska would be benefitted by the
gold bonus bill, introduced during
the last session of Congress and
strongly supported by the American
Mining congress. Such a bonus as
has been proposed, he said, would
have the effect of reviving mining
in the (forth, as well as in the gold
producing states in the West.
ROSE CARNIVAL STARTS
PASADENA, Jan. 4—The Thirty
second annual Rose carnival, which
commenced here last week, was
one of the most successful affairs
ever held in Pasadena. The city
was beautifully decorated with flow
ers from Pasadena gardens and
thousands of visitors were in at
tendance, mostly from Southern
California cities. It is estimated
that more than 50,000 were here
and the program was one of the big
gest ever staged, there being more
than 125 events. The third tourna
ment ball was held on Saturday
night.
SEATTLE THUGS ACTIVE
SEATTLE, Jan. 4—George Ar
lnnd, treasurer of a chain of restau
rants in this city, was slugged by
two bandits yesterday, in an at
tempt to secure a bag containing
currency. The men became fright
ened, however, and fled without the
money.
The attack took place shortly be
fore noon, at Second and Seneca
streets, in the heart of the retail
district.
HUNGARIANS AWAIT FUNDS
BUDAPEST, Jan. 4—Eight thous
and Hungarian prisoners of war
have been rescued from Siberia by
aid of America, according to an
nouncement made here today. But
there are still in Eastern Siberia
15,000 additional prisoners who can
not be moved because of lack of
funds and inability to charter the
necessary ships.
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STRICKLAND BURNS VILLAGE;
BRITISH PUBLIC SHOCKED
SENATE OUTVOTES VETO J
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4—j
The resolution providing for the
revival of the war finance corpora
tion, which was vetoed by President ^
Wilson, was passed over the veto'
by the senate yesterday, the vote
being 53 to five. The action of the
senate waa taken immediately upon j
receipt of the message from the I
White House announcing the action
of the President.
| Similar action in the lower house
| is forecasted by supporters of the
measure.
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GETTING READY FOR HARDING
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4—
Changes about the White House
and Presidential grounds, to meet j
the wishes of the new occupant,
are already under way, so as to be
in readiness when Harding takes
command. Among the changes is the
restoration of the tennis court
made famous by President Roose
velt
DANIELS SENDS GREETINGS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Tan. 4—
Men of the American navy, afloat
and on shore, received New Year’s
greetings from Secretary ’laniels on
| Saturday. The message was flashed
| from wireless stations throughout
the world, reaching every man in
the sendee.
BANDIT COURT OPENS
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4—To cope
with the situation resulting from the
crime wave which is sweeping the
country, a “bandit court” has been
started in this city, the tribunal
having been brought into being to
operate on the theory of the speedy
punishment of bandits to deter
others from breaking the law.
FOOTBALL RESULTS
SEATTLE, Jan. 4-—The Everett
High football eleven defeated the
East Tech Highs, of Cleveland on
New Year’s Day, the result being
16 to 7 in favor of the Everett
boys.
California defeated Ohio State,
20 to 0. •
YANKEES CAPTURE CUP
AUKLAND, Jan. 1 (Delayed) —
Tilden and Johnson, American title
holders, made a clean sweep for
the Davis Cup here today by defeat*
ing Peterson and Brooks in the
single events which terminated the
championship tennis contests.
IRISH REPORT FILED
LONDON, Jan. 4—The report of
General Strickland, relative to the
Cork fires, was received at the Irish
office yesterday and presented to the
cabinet. It is to be made public
during the week.
Pete Jepson is figuring on stag
ing a dance in the near future.
LONDON, Jan. 4—Public opinion
received a shock yesterday when
the details of the burning of the
Irish village of Middleton, which
was destroyed by British troops on
Saturday, were made known.
Nowhere is thei'e outspoken ap
proval of the punishment meted out
to the villagers by General Strick
land.
The official account of the outrage
says that a number of buildings
were burned because of an attack
made upon police.
British newespapers condemn the
action taken by the general and
irged the government to take steps
;o prevent further reprisals of that
:haracter.
DON’T KNOW IT fET
LONDON, Jan. 1—Reports of the
return of President Dclavera to
Ireland have aroused the euriousity
sf the public in England and there
ire many here who do not believe
the story. All are eagerly av.-aiting
confirmatory reporta Ad 'cos from
Dublin Castle profess gnoranee of
the return of Devalera and en
courages doubt of the t- > uracy of
the reports.
LOS ANGELES TEACHER HELD
ON A CHARGE OF ROBBERY
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4—C. A.
Dutcher, a high school instructor
of this city, has been taken into
custody by the police in connection
with the theft of Liberty bonds
valued at $6,500 and checks valued
at $74,000. Dutcher is the step
father of Charles Wright, who is
alleged to have confessed that he
stole the bonds and checks from
local bank messengers. The police
also claim to have obtained a con
fession from one of the bank mes
sengers.
The robbery for which Dutcher
is held was committed on Decem
ber 22.
FORD EMPLOYES WANT PLANT
DETROIT, Jan. 4—The employes
of the Ford motor plant which was
recently closed for an indefinite time,
are circulation a petition requesting
the use of the factory for the man
ufacture of cars for employes. They
agree to pay for all material used.
WRECK FATAL TO MANY
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4—
According to information received in
this city from Madrid, the steamer
Santa Isabel has been wrecked, the
disaster resulting in a considerable
loss of life.
GOVERNOR SMITH IS THROUGH
NEW YORK, Jan. 4—Governor
Smith ended 22 years of public life
yesterday when he started work as
chairman of the board of directors
of the U. S. Trucking corporation.
He declares that he will never again
be a candidate for public office.
DECREE SET ASIDE
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4—
The supreme court has set aside
the federal court decree holding that
the Clayton act, in effect, legalized
“secondary boycotts'* by organized
labor.
MONTANA OUTPUT GROWS
BUTTE, Jan. 4—Hie value of the
gold, silver, copper and lead mined
in Montana last year totaled $64.
685,000, and increase of more than
$600,000 over the previous year.
Wanana, the Gateway to zceXlaJay
Watlonal Park.
OLD JOHN COMES TO LIFE
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 1—Old
John Barleycorn arose from the
tomb on New Year’s eve, donned
a fool’s cap and carnival gown and
stalked through the streets o* this
city in open defiance of the dry
law. Police and prohibition officials
attempts to disperse the paraders
but without avail.
John kept under cover during
the early hours of the night, but
soon after the New Year va3 usher
ed in, he came out boicHy into the
open, and the scene ihat followed
much resembled the nd days. As
the desk sergeant remarked <he
day after, “it was a wet night.”
NEW DIRECTOR NAMED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4—
President Wilson has nominated C.
Foster Bain, of California, to be
director of the bureau of mines,
succeeding Frederick Cotterill.
CARDINAL GIBBONS ILL
BALTIMORE, Jan. 4—Cardinal
Gibbons, who suffered a relapse on
Friday, was much improved today.
COPPERS GETTING BUSY
NEW YORK, Jan. 4—One man is
dead and another wounded as the
result of an encounter with a police
man last night during an alleged
holdup.
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LEGISLATURE CONVENES
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 4—The for
ty-fourth biennial session of the Cal
ifornia state legislature opened yes
terday, with the Republicans in
overwhelming majority.
The contracting outfit known as
Murphy & company, has completed
a section of grade on the Haslem
residency, and several members of
the company are now in town.
The question of building a wagon
road to connect Nenana with the
Kantishna trail, will be taken up at
a meeting to be held this week in
the Union building.
It is expected that Tom Aitken
will be down from Fairbanks on
the train tomorrow, on his way back
to his mine in the Kantishna.
ITAI.Y STOPS EXODUS
WASHINGTON, D. C . Jan. 4—
The Italian government has sus
pended the issuance of passports
to Italian subjects intending to mi
grate to the United States. The
object of this action, according to
information received by the state
department, is to stop emigration
to America until :t can be ascer
tained what class of immigrants
are acceptable to the United States
government.
BOBS MONEY IS SAFE
OLYMPIA, Jan. -t—The state
supreme court has handed down a
decision upholding the. legality ol
the soldier bonus act passed by the
state legislature. Steps are to be
taken immediately by the state tc
start payment of the jonus money
to former Wasnington service men
and women.
CONVICT ESCAPES
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 4—Officials
of Folsom prison are seek ng Jack
Foster, alias John St. Clair, who
made his escape from the peniten
tiary on Friday night, leaving a
dummy in his cell to fool the
guards. He played the principal
role in an attempted break for
liberty last year, when he drove a
locomotive out of the prison y.-.rds.
HUNTER TAKES HONORS
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4—Chas.
Hunter, of the Olympic club, won
the Bulletin’s cross country run on
Saturday, covering the seven-mile
course, from the Union ferry to
Ocean Beach, in the record time of
45 minutes 26 seconds.
There were 100 entries.
SENATE WANTS TO KNOW
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4—
The senate has adopted a resolution
introduced by Senator Edge, of New
Jersey, calling upon the state de
partment to furnish accurate in
formation regarding the necessities
of women and children in Europe,
for whom funds are being raised
in tiie United States.
HARDING GETTING BUSY
ON DOMESTIC PROBLEMS
MARION, Jan. 4—President-elect
Harding is again centering his at
tention on domestic problems, and
has summoned a number of promi
nent men to Marion for conference.
Among thise who are coming are
Senator Curtis, of Kansas, Gifford
Pinchot and Representative Towner.
THE REAL ISSUE
WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 4—
The temporary suspension of immi
gration, pending a full investigation
of the question, with a view to the
passage of permanent legislation, is
the real issue before Congreess, an
nounced the chairman of the senate
immigration committee at the open
ing of the hearings on the Johnson
bill.
CIRCUIT COURT DECLARFS
ALASKA LAW IS INVALID
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan I-The
circuit court of appeals has; handed
down a decision in whicn it is held
that the act of passed by th.
Alaska legislature, requiring the til
ing of affidavits showing the pc>
formance of assessment work on
mining claims in Alaska, is in con
'•flict with the federal act of 1907
and is, therefore, unconstitutional
The federal act referred to. provides
that the forfeiture of claims is pos
sible only in consequence of failure
to perform assessment work.
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LOS ANGELES HAS ROUGH TIME
LOS ANGELES. Jan. 4—The cele
bration of the New Year in this city
was marked by an encounter be
tween a large number of sailor
celebrant-s and the police. Two men
were arrested for discharging re
volvers when tho New Year ar
rived, and the sailors objected to
the action of the police. The row
assumed such serious proportion*
that a riot call was turned in and
200 additional policemen arrived on
the scene and restored order. Three
persons were injured, windows were
broken and several autos overturned
during the mixup.
WILL OF ALASKAN HOLDS
KLAMATH FALLS, Jan. 4—The
will of the late Oscar Laborer.
Alaska railroad builder and farmer
of Bly, Oregon, has been held to
be valid by the court before which
it was contested by the children of
the deceased.
Bly left practically his entire es
tate, valued at a million dollars, to
his second wife.
SECRETARY COLBY TELLS
SOUTHERNERS ABOUT U. S.
MONTEVIDIO, Jan. 4—Speaking
at a farewell luncheon which h<*
gave in this city on Saturday to a
number of prominent citizens of
this country, Secretary of State
Colby declared that the United
States purposed to find a way to
allay the feeling of distrust of
North America which exists amont
many of the people of South Ameri
ca who do not comprehend th •
motives of the States in extending
the hand of fellowship.
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