* Nenana — The Gateway To Mount McKinley National Park — Nenana
THE NENANA NEWS
VOLUME IV
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
NENANA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1921
NUMBER 60
■GIANT DIRIGIBLE DROPS ON WAY ACROSS
GERMAN TREATY TERMS DISCUSSED AT CAPITAL
STRIKE SITUATION IN MINGO TAKES SERIOUS ASPECT
DETAILS OF PEACE TREATY
EXPLAINED BY SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25—
The details of the peace treaty be
tween the United States and Ger
many were explained to the mem
bers of the senate foreign relations
committee by Secretary of State
Hughes at an executive session of
^ the committeemen, yesterday after
noon. The matter was first laid be
fore them by President Harding
ar.d Secretary Hughes, at a White
House conference, and it is stated
that the terms of the pact have
met with no opposition from any of
the majority members of the com
mittee, all of whom gave the treaty
their cordial approval.
It is understood the Democratic
* members of the committee question
ed the secretary closely at the ex
ecutive session, but the indications
were that the ratification would not
be opposed extensively by the Dem
ocrats. President Harding is hope
ful of securing ratification at an
early date.
The Republican members refuse
to discuss the terms of the treaty,
but it has been learned that it is
a comparatively short document.
Will Re*tore Friendly Relation!
BERLIN, Aug. 25—The peace
treaty between the United States
and Germany will come before the
reichstag for ratification during the
latter part of September, some time
after September 20, according to
announcement made here yesterday.
Officials are reticent regarding the
details of the document, but it is
stated that its ratification will re
store friendly relations between the
two countries.
German Treaty Signed
BERLIN, Aug. 25—The treaty
was signed at five o’clock this after
noon by representatives of the Ger
man government.
Austrians Sign Theirt
VIENNA, Aug. 25—The treaty
with the United States was officially
signed by representatives of the
Austrian government yesterday af
ternoon at one o’clock.
DRY OFFICER FALLS IN FIGHT
DULUTH. Aug. 25—Frank Hicks,
prohibition agent, ard an unidenti
fied bootlegger were killed yester
day in a battle between whisky
runners and Government agents.
The battle took place near Interna
tional Falls, on the Canadian bound
ary.
I. W. W. GET NEW TRIAL
OLYMPIA, Aug. 25—Twenty-one
Industrial Workers, who were con
victed on charges of syndicalism, in
Pierce county, have been granted
new trials by the state supreme
court, which holds that the evidence
of the state, introduced at the trials,
was largely “hearsay.”
THE FLAVOR LASTS
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25—An
nouncement -was made here today
to the effect that William Wrigley,
Jr., owner of the Chicago Nationals,
has bought the Los Angeles team
belonging to the Pacific Coast
League. The purchase was made
from John F. Powers, consideration
unmer.tioned
BRITISH-MADE AERIAL TITAN
CARRIES U. S. CREW TO DEATH
CANADIAN FREIGHTER SINKS;
CREW TAKE TO THE BOATS
SEATTLE, Aug. 25—The Canad-:
ian freighter Importer, sister ship
of the Canadian Exporter, is re
ported sinking at a point about
623 miles southwest of Columbia
lightship. The vessel was operated j
by the Canadian government and
was bound from Vancouver to
Aukland.
The steamer Cordova happened to
be near at hand last night and
learned of the freighter’s distress,
whereupon a run was made for th'
scene. The Cordova saved all oof
the survivors with the exception of
one boat-load. A search is now be
ing made for the missing boat by
all vessels in the North Pacific.
The cause of the disaster is un
explained, but according to a radio
gram received at Portland, the ship
had been drifting helplessly since
August 19, with her wireless dis
abled. The rescue ship Cordova is
headed for Astoria, having left the
sinking freighter at 3:30 this morn
ing after a fruitless effort to locate
the missing lifeboat. The Cordova
should reach Astoria on Saturday.
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Had Crew Of Forty
VANCOUVER, B. C., Aug. 25—
, The Importer carried a crew of 45
and was commanded by Captain C.
R. Bissette, of Vancouver. The first
officer was L. C. Hoff, of Nova
Scotia. The vessel was launched
here in January. 1920. She had a
length of 400 feet. 52 foot beam
and had a gross tonnage of5,465.
The crew signed on at Vancouver.
DISCOVERED IN TIME
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 25—The
discovery of an alleged plot to as
sassinate President Obregon resulted
today in the arrest of General Jesus
Salas Lopez, commander of a small
body of troops in the state of Mo
relos. Two others were also taken
into custody with the general.
GRAIN BILL IS APPROVED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25—
The senate and house conference re
port on the Capper-Tincher bill,
regulaing grain exchanges, having
been approved by the senate and
house, the measure was sent to the
President yesterday for his signature.
'JAPAN ACCEPTS INVITATION
| TO ATTEND .U. S. MEETING
TOKIO, Aug. 25—The Japanese
acceptance of the disarment confer
ence invitation has been forwarded ■
to Washington.
Uchida To Head Delegation
TOKIO, Aug. 25—It is expected
that Foreign Minister Uchida will
head the Japanese delegation to the
disarmament conference. The delega
tion probably will sail for Seattle
about the middle of October.
James Muir is among the recent
arrivals in town from Fairbanks.
LONDON. Aug. 25—The giant j
dirigible SE-R-2, which was pur-1
chased by the United States from
Great Britain, exploded over the
city of Hull yesterday and fell into
the river, with the loss of nearly
all those aboard the great aerial
craft, including a number of Ameri
cans.
Thousand* Witnessed Disaster
Hull, Aug. 25—As the dirigible
approached this city, with thousands
watching its majestic flight, it ap
peared to be working perfectly.
But -suddenly it was seen to break
in two and there followed immed
iately a terriffic explosion, after
which the great craft burst into
flames and started to descend. At
the same time three parachutes
were seen to drop.
The thousands of spectators, many
of them standing almost beneath
the dirigible, scattered in all direc
tions in a panic when the accident
occurred, fearing that they might
be enveloped by the blajin? wreck
Two dead and a number of in
jured were taken from the river
INDIA SCENE OF DISORDER;
RIOTS FATAL TO THOUSAND
LONDON, Aug. 25—Advices re
ceived in this city from Bombay
state that the Malabar district in
British India is the scene of violent
rioting, and the fear is expressed
tha^ the disorders have resulted in
more than a thousand deaths.
The dispatch says that much anx
iety is felt for the safety of British
women and children in the outlying
districts, beyond the protection of
the troops.
Details of the disorders are very
meager.
EXPLOSION CAUSED FIRE
MACON, Ga., Aug. 25—A search
of the ruins of the Brown hotel,
which was destroyed by fire this
week, has resulted in the recovery
of four bodies, and it is believed
that at least twelve more are buried
in the debris. The coroner’s jury
rendered a verdict in which it was
held that the fire was caused by an
explosion of gas in an adjoining
building.
HIGHTOWER OUT ON WRIT
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25—A
petition for a writ of habeas corpus
for the release of Hightower, was
granted by the district court this
morning, made returnable for Mon
day. Hightower is held in connec
tion with the murder of Father Hes
lin.
UNDERTAKERS PROFITEER
CHICAGO, Aug. 25—Charles F.
Clyne. district attorney, announces
that an investigation conducted by
his office into the profiteering of
undertakers, disclosed the fact that
local undertakers have been exact
ing a profit of one thousand per
cent, made possible through an al
leged nation-wide coffin trust.
and hurried to the Hull infirmary.
The captain of the dirigible was
among the rescued.
The force of the explosion broke
a number of store windows in Hull, i
Dozen Americans On Ship
WASHINGTON, D. €., Aug. 25 -
Officials of the navy department
say that only about a dozen . nieri
cans were aboard the dirigible, as
the crew which was to have man-1
ned the craft on its flight from !
England had not taken it over at
the time of the accident.
Who They Were
LONDON, Aug. 25—The Ameri
can officers aboard the dirigible at
tie time of the disaster yesterday
were: Commander Louis H. Max
field, of Washington; Lieut. Com
mander Valentine H. Beig, of Bryn
Mawr. Pa.; Lieut. Commander C
ory Coil, Marietta, Ohio; Lieut. A.
H. Easterly, Washington; Lieut. H.
W. White, Clearwater, Pa.; Lieut.
Charles G. Little, Newburyport,
Mass.; and 11 enlisted men, whose
names have not been reported.
DUBLIN PARLIAMENT SENDS
REPLY TO PEACE PROPOSAL
LONDON, Aug. 25—After having
had the British peace proposals un
der consideration for a number of
days, at public and private meet
ings, the Republican parliament of
Ireland has formulated a reply which
will be delivered to Lloyd George on
Friday, according to information re
ceived from Dublin yesterday.
It is also reported from Dublin
that there is a growing tension in
Ireland, and Dublin Castle express
es the fear that the extremists of
either side may precipitate new
fighting.
GREEKS MAKING HEADWAY;
TURKS ARE FALLING BACK
SMYRNA, Aug. 25—According u>
advices received in this city, the
Greeks have forced a passage of the
Sakaria river and are driving the
forces of the Turkish Nationalists
toward Angora. The reports state
that the Turks are making desperate
resistance in the mountains on both
sides of the Angora railroad.
RUTH—TWO—ONE GAME—WOW
CLEVELAND, Aug. 25—Two
homers were added to Babe Ruth’s
record list in the game played here
on Tuesday, bringing his total for
the season up to 48. The first run
was made in the first inning, with
one on, and the second in the third
inning, also with one on.
EXPENSIVE SIDE LINE
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25—
The senate has given its approval
to the Shipping Board defiienccy
bill, carrying an appropriation of
$42,500,000. Tne measure also re- \
moves all restrictions relative to
salaries paid to officers of the or
ganization.
i
HOUSE ADOPTS TAX BILL;
OPPOSITION IS OUTVOTED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25—
The lower house of Congress ap
proved the tax bill this week, and
adopted amendments eliminating the
provisions for a five per cent tax on
toilet preparations, perfumes, soaps
and proprietary medicines and re
ducing the ten per cent tax on
yachts to five per cent, and exempt
ing altogether motor and other
craft less than 32 feet in length.
Democrat* Are Outvoted
The Democratic motion to recom
mit the tax revision bill, with in
structions to the ways and means
committee to eliminate certain pro
visions, was defeated by a sub
stantial vote, thus paving the way
for the passage of the measure.
U. S. AGENTS SEIZE FORTUNE
CLEVELAND, Aug. 25—N o t e s
and securities representing a total
value of $15,000,000, were seized
yesterday in the deposit vaults of
the Union Trust Company, by feder
al agents who are engaged in in
vestigating the Cleveland activities
of Charles French, an alleged church
swindler. The seizure was made as
the result of a confession of a
Cleveland stock broker, who admit
ted that he had been associated with
French and led the officers to the
vaults.
SAM HUGHES IS DEAD
LINDSAY, Ont., Aug. 25—Sir
Sam Hughes, former Canadian min
ister of militia, died here yesterday,
following an illness of several
months.
SOCIALIST MEMBER WANTS
MONEY FOR HOME NEEDS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25
Representative London, Socialist, is
endeavoring to persuade Congress
to appropriate half a billion dollars
to relieve distress in the United
States, resulting from “involuntary
unemployment.” In introducing his
bill he called the attention of his
colleagues to the fact that there
are approximately five million idle
workers in the country.
SHOOTING AFFRAY THICKENS
BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 25—Acting
on the request of Peoria author
ities, the police of this city have
arrested, as a suspicious person,
Pedro Gussman, whose marriage co
Ruth Stephenson oreceded the kill
ing of Father Coyle by the girl’s
father, Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson.
Received At Washington
W ASHINGTON, D. C-, Aug. 25—
The state department has received
from Japan its note expressing
“hearty and appreciative accept
ance” of the invitation of President
Harding to send representatives to
the disarmament conference to be
held at Washington, commencing en
November 11.
FEDERAL TROOPS WANTED
IN WEST VIRGINIA FIELD
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25—
The war department has received
an urgent appeal for federal troops
to prevent further lawlessness in
the Mingo coal fields.
Governor Morgan, of West Vir
ginia, who sent the appeal, has ask
ed that a force of a thousand men
be held in readiness pending the
decision of the department.
Citizens Called To Arms
HUNTINGTON. W. Ya.. Aug 25
—All citizens of Logan county have
been called to arms to repel the
threatened invasion of armed men
who have been gathered at Marmet
The news of the action taken, was
received in this city over the phone
from the manager of the telegraph
office at Logan.
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Men Will Not Disperse
I CHARLESTON, Aug. 25—Chi-f
| Keeny, president of District 17,
| United Mine Workers of America,
j issued a statement last night deny
1 ing the reports to the effect that
! the men assembled at Marmet had
! taken a vote to disperse and return
! to their homes. w
Sheriff W'alker, of Kanawa county
estimates that the men assembled it
!
Marmet will approximate 5,000.
Mother Jones On The Job
CHARLESTON, Aug. 25—Mother
Jones, nationally known labor lead
er, left this city yesterday for
Marmet, where approximately 3,000
miners have been encamped for a
number of days, as a protest against
the maintenance of martial law in
Mingo county. The plans of the
assembled miners are not known.
_
On Th* Road To Mingo
1 RACINE. W. Va., Aug. 25—A
gTeat crowd of men marched into
' town this morning, stating that
they were headed for Mingo. The
marchers are straggling and disor
i ganized, and the majority are said
to be miners.
Probe Starti Neat Month
WASHINGTON, D C., Aug. 25—
The senate committee to which was
delegated the task of investigating
the Mingo situation, has announced
that hearings will be held at Wil
liamson. beginning September 19.
NEGRO OFFENDER LYNCHED
COLUMBIA, S. C., Aug. 25—A
posse of 150 whites lynched Will
Allen, negro, yesterday. Allen had
killed Noah Frick, a white farmer.
; The lynching took place near Chap
in.
PAVE WAY FOR RECESS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 25—
The conferees of the house and
! senate have reached an agreement
I on the terms of the agricultural
! exports and credits bill, thus re
moving one of the principal obsta
| cles in the way of the Congressional
recess.
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OVERFLOW DEPORTED
NEW YORK, Aug. 25—Sixty ali
1 en immigrants, whose nationalities
, exceeded the quota for August, have
, been- deported The number included
1 45 Greeks, and the'others came from
1 Syria, Turkey, Armenia and Pale
i stine.