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VOLUME IV
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
NENANA, ALASKA. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1921
NUMBER 10
GOVERNORS PLAN ALASKA EXCURSION
PRESIDENT DISCUSSES GOVERNORSHIP OF ALASKA
' ALLIES REFUSE TO CONSIDER" PROPOSALS OF GERMANS
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TROUBLE ON FIRST OF MAY
SPOKANE, April 28—The Master
Bakers and Employing Printers of
this city are preparing for disputes
over wage scales, which are expected
to be precipitated next week when
new agreements go into effect. Most
of the employers announce that they
will make an attempt to operate with
non-union labor if tfiieir employes
refuse to accept the terms offered.
The print shops have firmly refused
to grant the 44-hour week demanded
by the printers.
To Arbitrate In Portland
PORTLAND, April 28—Employing
printers and their employes have
agreed to arbitrate wage disputes.
The employers have already conced
ed the 44-hour week.
SUBMARINES COMING WEST
PORTSMOUTH, April 28—Eight
submarines, built and stationed here,
have been ordered to proceed to the
Pacific coast. They will leave be
tween May 7 and 14.
STRANGLER THROWS BAILEY
DALLAS, April 28—Strangler
Lewis defeated George Bailey, Ver
mont champion, here last night,
getting the decision on two straight
falls. The head lock and head scis
sors were used.
BRITISH EXECUTE FOUR
CORK, April 28—Four men, con
victed of levying war against the
British forces in Ireland, were ex
ecuted here yesterday.
WOMEN ARE DEFEATED
MULLAN, Idaho, April 28—The
all-men’s municipal ticket defeated
the all-women’s ticket here yester
day, the vote being about four to
three in favor of the men.
LONG BEACH HAS FIRE
LONG BEACH, April 28—The
plant of the Golden State Woolen
Mills corporation, in this city, was
destroyed by fire today, with a loss
of $500,000.
JAPAN TO QUIT SIBERIA
TOKYO, April 28—The Japanese
government has decided to evacuate
Siberia, but has not yet announced
the probable date of withdrawal of
Japanese forces.
Tom Cunningham came in yeste
day from Section 7.
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PRESIDENT DISCUSSES ALASKA
BUT DOESN’T NAME GOVERNOR
MARINE WORKERS OBJECT
TO PROPOSAL OF BENSON
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 28—
Sharp differences of opinion as to
proposed wage reductions developed
yesterday at the opening conference
between Admiral Benson and spokes
men of the marine workers. The
conference was called by Benson
in an effort to avert the threatened
strike.
President Andrew Furuseth, of the'
International Seamen’s union, de-:
dared that the fifteen per cent wage
reduction proposed by Benson, and
declared by him to be necessary, is
not acceptable to the union.
Yesterday’s conference was ad
journed until Friday, without having
made much progress toward a set
tlement. Benson announced that he
had called the Friday meeting in;
a last effort to meet the situation, i
and he made it plain that he had
not receded from his position as to,
the necessity of a wage reduction.
He warned that those who failed to j
attend the meeting in a spirit of
fairness must be prepared to should
er the responsibility for what may
develop.
Owner* Make Concession
NEW YORK, April 28—The
American Steamship Owners associa
tion has announced that it will com
ply with the wish of Admiral Benson
to limit the proposed wage reduction
to fifteen per cent instead of twenty
five, as originally proposed.
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— Will Strike May l -J
NEW YORK, April 28—The Mar-'
ine Engineers’ Beneficial association
has proclaimed a strike, effective on
the first of May, and union leaders
assert that 100,000 firemen, oilers
and watertenders will give their sup
port to the move. It is predicted
that the strike may develop inter
national proportions, as British en
gineers have deferred negotiations
with employers until after April 20,
to await the outcome of the Ameri
can situation.
Will Tib Up Pacific Coaat
SAN FRANCISCO, April 28—The
threatened marine workers’ strike
probably will tie up Pacific coast
shipping, according to statements of
officials of the Engineers’ associa
tion. If the strike is called, it will
involve between 25,000 and 30,000
workers on the West coast.
Will Take Ship. To Pert
SAN FRANCISCO, April 28—The
local Engineers’ association has an
nounced that, in the event of a
general strike, all vessels on the
high seas when the strike is called,
will be brought in the ports of des
tination and safe moored before
the crews quits their places. It is
announced that 16,500 members of
maritime unions on the Pacific coast
will receive the strike order, and in
addition, thousands of longshoremen
and warehouse workers will be out
>f work.
SEATTLE, April 28—The Wash
ington correspondent of the Seat
tle Times reports that Elmer Dover
called on President Harding at the
White House on Tuesday and dis
cussed with him the governorship of
Alaska, but insofar as could be as
certained, nothing definite has been
decided upon by the President. The
qualifications of James Wickersham,
George C. Hazelet, W. T. Perkins
and Carl Behr were discussed.
Dover again urged the President
to visit the Northwest and Alaska
during the summer, but could not
obtain a definite promise, 1ihe Presi
dent stating that his plans depend
ed entirely upon the length of the
extra session of Congress.
Forbes Report Denied
SEATTLE, April 28—President
R. S. Boynes, of the Chamber of
Commerce, declares there is “ab
lutely nothing to the report that
President Harding told me he had
selected Forbes for appointment as
governor of Alaska. Our conversa
tion had nothing to do with Alaska.
My policy and the policy of tlhe
Chamber of Commerce regarding
Alaska appointments is a policy of
hands off. We will be solidly be
hind the new governor, when one
is appointed but we will have
nothing to do with the appointment.’’ '
Governor* Plan Excursion
SEATTLE, April 28—The gov
ernors of Washington, Oregon, Ida
ho, Montana and Wyoming have sig
nified their intention of accompany- 1
ing President Harding to Alaska,
should he decide to make the trip
during the summer. The President ,
is planning to take a big excursion
crowd along with him.
Frank S. Brown, of Unga, who 1
is here enroute to Alaska, has wired
President Harding, inviting him to
visit the Shumagin islands.
311 HA. ASUS CANADIANS TO
HANDLE FISH SHIPMENTS
PRINCE RUPERT, Apr. 28—Lo
cal bulers hope to establish a mark
et at Sitka and thus control the
purchase of fish in Southeastern
Alaska.
The Sitka Commercial club has
written to the Prince Rupert Board
of Trade, urging the establishment
of direct boat connections between
the two towns for the purpose of
handling fresh fish,
BABE RUTH DRIVES—TO COURT
NEW YORK, April 28—Having
contracted a habit of speed on the
diamond, Babe Ruth hit a fast clip
up Broadway with his auto yester
day and landed in the police court,
where he was assessed a fine of $25
for exceeding the speed limit The
judge told him he could go as fast
as he cared to around the bases but
that he would have to put on the
slow beli in town.
FLEET HAS SHAM BATTLE
LOS ANGELES, April 28—The
Pacific fleet participated this week
in the biggest sham battle in its
history, the spectacular event hav
ing been staged in Los Angeles
harbor, with thousands of interested
spectators looking on. Bombs, smoke
barrages and many other features
of real warfare were utilized.
MORE NOMINATIONS ARE MADE
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 28—
President Harding has nominated E.
I. Lewis, of Indianapolis, and J. B.
Campbell, of Spokane, to be mem
bers of the interstate commerce
commission, thereby filling the last
of the vacancies on the commission.
The President also has nominated
84 postmasters, and Ed ClitTord. of
Chicago, to be assistant secretary of
the treasury.
Mrs. James Cody was taken to the
hospital today for treatment for a
severe attack of the grippe.
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MEXICANS MURDER MINERS;
ESCAPE WITH MUCH LOOT ,
HOUSTON, April 28—In the
bloodiest payroll holdup ever re
corded in the history of the Mexi- ,
can oil fields, a band of fifteen Mex
ican bandits held up the officials ^
of the Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies
Oil company, at Tampico, on April
21 and escaped with approximately'
135,000 pesos in gold.
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A determined effort was made
to prevent the robbery, and in the j (
battle which followed the appearance !
of the bandits, a total of ten per- j (
sons were killed, including two of j t
the bandit gang.
RACE HORSE RUNS INTO CROWD j
PICHER, Okla., April 28—A lit- i
tie girl was killed and five other! (
persons injured here this week when (
a race horse broke through the
fence at the race track and rushed
in among the spectators. .
TORNADO KILLS STOCK
ELROY, Wis., April 28— A tor
nado swept through Juneau and ad- ^
jacent counties yesterday, destroying
buildings on a number of farms and
killing considerable lwe stock. The j
towns of Hustler and Kendall are (
reported tp have been hit, but the t
wires are down and details of the j
damage can not be ►.scertained
TARIFF PROTECTION URGED
ATLANTIC CITY, April 28
Judge Marion Devries, of the cus
toms court of appeals, in an address
delivered before the annual conven
tion of the Chamber of Commerce
of the United States, urged special
tariff legislation to assure American
prosperity. Harvey Sconce, agricul
turist, demanded tariff legislation for
the protection of agriculture.
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Mrs. F. D. Browne, who arrived
fFjm Fairbanks on Tuesday, left
for her home at Healy yesterday.
Slbe had an attack of grippe while
in the upper town.
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MOTHER OF DRAFT EVADER
MUST PAY FOR AIDING SON
PHILADELPHIA, April 28—Mrs.
Emma Bergdoll, mother of Grover
Bergdoll, draft evader, James Romig,
Charles Brann, Harry S. Schuh and
Albert S. Mitchell, who were con
victed in September on a charge of
:onspiracy to assist Grover to desert
'rom the army in war time, have
jeen denied a new trial and they
vill be sentenced probably early
lext month.
BRITISH MINERS TURN DOWN
STRIKE SETTLEMENT OFFER
LONDON, April 28—The Coal
Miners Federation has overwhelming
y« rejected the new offer of the,
fo'vernment looking to a settlement
>f the strike. j
BERMANS WILL BE TRIED;
FAIR TRIAL IS PROMISED
BERLIN, April 28—Nine hundred
Bermans, whose punishment has been
lemanded by the Allies for crimes
ommitted during the war, will face
rial at Leipsic,. beginning May 23.
Phe trial court will consist of seven
udges, and representatives of the
Jritish, French and Belgian govern
nents will be present to watch the
iroceedings.
The first ease to be tried is that
'f certain German officers who are!
iccused of abusing prisoners. The;
Berman minister of justice has as-'
ured the Allied governments that i
he trials will be conducted with ab- j
olute fairness. I
NEW TREATY RATIFIED
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 28— j
l new treaty between the United
States and Canada, to make possible
he extradition of persons guilty
f the desertion of dependent child
en, was ratified by the senate yes
erday.
CHINK FAKE DISCOVERED
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 28- -
"he labor department has announc
d the cancellation of an arrange
lent with officials of the Chinese i
lerchants association permitting
Ihinese industrial students to enter
lie United States. The department
earned that the arrangement was
scheme to bring 30,000 Chinese1
iborers into the country.
KELLY TIES RUTH
BROOKLYN, April 28—George
ielly, first baseman for the Giants,!
mashed out his fifth home run here'
esterday in the game against the
teal Nationals. Kelly and Ruth are
ow tied for the season.
Mrs. O’Leary was among yester-1
ay’s arrival from the end of steel.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bellerby have
iken the Tony Eaton cabin, on
pper Front street, for the Burn
er.
Sanaa*, Alaska’s Interior Fast Depot '
PROPOSAL NOT ACCEPTABLE
ASSERT ALLIES TO GERMANS
PARIS, April 28—The French
government has informed Ambassa
dor Jusserand, at Washington, that
the German counter proposals arc
absolutely unacceptable. This in
formation, it is believed, was sent
to the ambassador to guide him in
his attitude at the proposed confer
ence of ambassadors, called by Sec
retary Hughes.
Britain Say* Nothing Doing
LONDON, April 28—In an ad
dress delivered before the house
of commons today, Premier Lloyd
George informed the lawmakers that
the German proposals are not ac
ceptable to the government. The
lawmakers were also informed that
the British government had request
ed its representatives at Berlin to
inquire informally regarding the of
fer made, for the purpose of clear
ing up ambiguity concerning the
term of years in which the Germans
proposed to make their payments.
Willing To Modify Offer
BERLIN, April 28—A semi-offi
cial statement suggests that Ger
many is willing to modify its re
parations offer if Washington re
quests such action and if, by so
doing, a basis of agreement can be
reached.
NEWSPAPERS ARE URGED
TO HELP HASTEN PEACE
NEW YORK, April 28—In an
address delivered before the an
nual convention of the American
Newpaper Publishers association, in
this city yesterday, President T. R.
Williams urged upon publishers the
necessity of co-operating with the
Government with a view to the early
restoration of world peace and the
restoration of normal business con
ditions, which' will come with peace.
The speaker declared that news
paper rates should not be allowed
to descend because of the continued
high cost of newsprint and other
paper.
DEMPSEY BEGINS WORK
NEW IrORK, April 28—Champion
Jack Dempsey has begun formal
training at Summit, New Jersey,
having discarded his haphazard open
air schedule. Hereafter he will have
a regular daily routine.
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