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VOLUME 20. NUMBER 330
SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1925.
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MARES POSSIBLE
WORK IN FROST
SEATTLE, Dec. 10 (/P)— An electric
shovel recently invented makes possi
ble the working of much frozen ground
and will revolutionize mining in Alas
ka, A. N. C. Treadwell told the Mining
Club last night. Treadwell has been
prominent in the Yukon for a quarter
of a century. He said he would en
gage in mining operations on a big
scale on Coal Creek about 250 miles
from Dawson. He said the new shov
el will handle about 4000 yards of
earth a day at a quarter the cost of
the ordinary dredge.
He made a plea for highway con
struction to supplement the Alaska
railroad to increase tonnage.
Pioneers Alaska Meeting
Tomorrow Nite, 0. F. Hall
All members of the Pioneer organi
zations of Alaska are expected to be
in attendance tomorrow night at the
meeting which has been called by J.
H. Flowers, president of the local Ig
loo, at Odd Fellows hall. The matter
up for consideration will be the com
munity Christmas tree business which
annually for many years past has been
conducted under the auspices of the
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BAN JOHNSON HAS
SALARY RAISED
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NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (£>)—'The
salary of Ban Johnson, president of
the American Baseball League, was
increased yesterday to $40,000. The
contract extends from 1930 to 1935.
WOULD CREATE
NEW AIR BUREAU
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10 (JP)—
The National Advisory Committee on
Aeronautics recommended to Congress
the creation of a Bureau of commercial
air navigation, under direction of the
Department of Commerce and a con
tinuance of the policy of aircraft de
velopment, and extension of air mails
as advocated by President Coolidge.
It also endorsed the report of the Chief
of Air Service and stated “America is
the least abrest of other progressive
nations in the technical development
of aircraft for military purposes.”
Skilak Lake Residents
Arrive Seward on Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Ahderson, home
steaders and fur farmers of Skilak
Lake, were among the Seward arri
vals last evening. They have been
located on an island in the lake for
over two years and are said to be
doing quite well with their experiment
in raising mink. Mr. and Mrs. Ander
son are guests at the Hotel Van Gil
der while in town purchasing supplies.
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BABY GIRL BORN
SEATTLE STREET
SEATTLE, Dec.: 10 (JP)—A baby girl
was born in the city streets yesterday
after the county hospital had refused
to admit Mrs. Frank Benson, a 17-year
old half breed Choctaw Indian. The
girl attempted to walk to the city
hospital carrying her heavy suitcase,
but the stork overtook her before she
could get there. The baby and mother
are doing well despite the ordeaj.
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PRESIDENT MITCHELL COURT
MARTIAL
UNDERWOOD 4LUNOERWOOD. N..V.
Maj. Gen. R. L. Howze, presddent
of the Court Martial Board, which
is trying Col. William Mitchell for
| attacks on the aviation policies of
the War and Navy Departments.
M’CORD SPEEDING
ON WAY MISSOULA
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SEATTLE, Dec. 10 (jP)—John W.
McCord left here today en route for
Missoula, Mont. He said: “Before
God my motives are the purest. My
love for little Victoria is one of the
most wonderful things that has come
into my life and the most uplifting.”
Admiral Waton Delayed
Departing; Snow Storm
Owing to the snow storm which
swept down over the Seward district
last night the Admiral Watson which
was scheduled to depart for Seattle
at 9 o’clock! last night was delayed un
til 3 o’clock this morning. Passengers
who arrived in town on last evening’s
train from the' Interior and Anchorage
who made reservations on the vessel
included the following: W. j. Selig,
for Ketchikan; J. Bracewell, J. G.
Brady, Cordova; Frank G. Foster, Val
dez; Harry Anderson, Sam Christen
sen, Juneau; Charles Schattik, Joe
Driscoll, Seattle.
SHERIFF SHOT BY
JAIL BREAKERS
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iff Houghton was seriously shot and
Jailer Cunningham severely beaten by
two prisoners who attempted a jail
break yesterday. They took Hough
ton’s gun away from him. The men
were recaptured before they got out
of the building.
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS
The Bridge Club will meet tomor
row afternoon at 1:45 o’clock at the
apartments of Mrs. O. A. Johansen.
Henry Coillard of Moose Pass raised
a large quantity of vegetables this
summer which he disposed of to the
Bureau of Public Roads camps.
W. A. Dunaway, a guest at the Sex
ton Hotel, who arrived in town last
evening, left this morning for Moose
Pass.
Prank G. Foster, District U. S. At
torney for this district, arrived in
Seward yesterday from Anchorage and
continued on to the Valdez court head
quarters on the Admiral Watson; It is
reported that Judge E. E. Ritchie will
arrive in Seward probably the latter
part of the week.
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First Boxing Bouts Ever
•' Held In Kodiak Sunday;
Two Boats End In Draw
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Walter Cleghorn, “The Cook Inlet
Kid” and his running mate John “Red”
.Campbell, left Seward this morning on
the Admiral Watson bound for Cordova
where they plan remaining until the
first of the year. During the past few
months they have been over at Seldo
via working in the herring salteries.
Thisi work; is now closed down for the
season.
Both young men are well known
in Seward especially for their athletic
abilities in the squared circle. Cleg
horn is the recognized welter weight
champion of this division. They anti
cipate putting on an exhibition bout in
Cordova before their departure for
the States where Cleghorn will enter
a boxing gym of some promoter.
It is reported that for the first time
in the history of Kodiak, which is well
over the century mark, a boxing con
test was held when the above men
tioned battlers appeared as the main
eventers. Bob Stewart and A. Selig
appeared in the preliminary bout of
three rounds. They fought a draw.
Cleghorn and Campbell went four
rounds to a draw. The smoker was
held in Charles Madsen’s hall and
practically the entire citizenry of the
community was on hand to witness
the bouts.
MANY DEAD IN
ALABAMA MINE
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 10 (iT*)—
Three. are reported dead and 12 hurt,
with an unestimated number trapped
by a gas explosion in the Mine of the
Alabama Fuel and Iron Company, 12
miles south of here.
Thirty to Forty Dead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 10 (JP)—
Rescue vrorkers declare that 30 to 40
are dead and as many badly burned.
Forty-Nine Still Missing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 10 (JP)—
Rescuers brought out 15 dead negroes,
and two hurt the latter both whites.
Seventeen were rescued and 49 are
still missing.
Mrs. Andy Simons Improving
In Health, Says Husband
Mrs. Andy Simons, who has been
suffering from a severe attack of
rheumatism for many months past,
during which time a considerable pe
riod was spent in the Anchorage hos
pital, undergoing special treatment, is
feeling much improved, stated Mr.
Simons, who was a business visitor in
Seward yesterday. Mr. Simons left
this morning for his home at Mile 20.
Pack Olson and Partner
Going To Colville River
Seeking New Placer Field
Pack*Ol36n; who arrived in Seward
a few days ago from the Moose Pass
district where he has been employed
during the past few months on road
construction, plans leaving soon for
Anchorage where he will spend a brief
time. Probably next month Mr. dlson,
who has traveled over most of the
trails of the Territory, will leave for
the Interior en route to the Colville
River country on the Arctic slope. He
and his partner will take in a three
years’ outfit and prospect for placer.
Mr. Olson has followed the mining
game in Alaska for the last twenty
years and has made numerous small
strikes. The Colville basin region has
held a fascination for him for some
years and he says he will not be sat
itfied until he looks the country over. \
While in town he is making the Ho
tel Seward his headquarters.
MITCHELL’S COUNSEL BEFORE
COURT MARTIAL
'UNOtNWOOO.A'UNDtltWOOP.'N. V.
Representative Prank R. Reid, of
Illinois,' is representing Col. Wil
iliam Mitchell as civilian counsel at
Dhe court martial proceedings now
before the War department.
NOMINATIONS SENT
TO THE SENATE
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10 (/P)—
President Caolidge sent the following
nominations to the Senate: For Sec
retary of Alaska, Karl Thiele; for land
office registers for Alaska, Walter
Tooze of Portland, and Irving D.
Smith of Seattle.
Resident Engineer B. P. R.
In Town On Business
C. W. Keil, resident engineer for
the Bureau of Public Roads depart
ment, is in town for a few days on
business . matters. Construction of
bridges on the Moose Pass project is
now well under way, it is reported,
and it is quite possible crews will be
engaged on the work until February,
fifteenth. Mr. Keil is making the
Vaif Gilder hotel his headquarters
prior to his return to Moose Pass
next Monday.
WOULD DEEPEN
COLUMBIA RIVER
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10 (£>)—
The Board of Army Engineers has re
served its decision on a proposal to
deepen the Columbia river channel to
35 feet, making it 500 feet wide. Major
Cioner, Army engineer, of Portland,
who recommended the plan, was ask
ed for further information.
J. A. Bracewell, of Fort Worth,
Texas, following a brief business trip
to the Interior, departed for the South
last evening on the Admiral Watson.
Mr. Bracewell returned to Seward
from Fairbanks on last night’s train.
John G. Brady, district forest ran
ger in charge of tl*is district of the
Chugach National Forest, arrived in
town last evening from his Anchorage
headquarters en route to the district
office at Cordova. Mr. Brady will
turn in his season’s report and future
recommendations of activities for
this district.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Wagner and four
children who arrived in town on the
Adfniral Watson from the westward,
departed this morning for their for
mer homo at Anchorage, where they
will remain over the winter.
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MANY BILLS ARE
INTRODUCED IN
CONGRESS TODAY
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WASHINGTON, D. C„ Dec. 10 {/?)—
Republicans elected two insurgents
for chairmanships on committees.
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Borah Introduces Resolution
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10 (/P)—
Senator Borah introduced a resolu
tion today recognizing the Russian
government. Action was later post
poned at his request.
Much Money for Aircraft
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10 (JP)—
The special House aircraft committee
today recommended the expenditure
of $20,000,000 annually for five years
to procure aircraft for the army and
navy, and suggested the creation of a
department of National Defense sup
planting the Army and Navy depart
ments.
Senator Reid promised a bill recom
mending a unified air service.
Other recommendations were in
creased promotion opportunities for
air officers with pay commensurate
with the hazards of their work.
HARRY BOWERS NOW IN
CALIFORNIA SAYS REPORT
George Colwell received a letter
on the last boat from George Dumas,
who formerly worked for the Alaska
railroad, saying that Harry Bowers,
former barber of Seward. reported
missing, was with him on his ranch
near Redding, California.
CHAMPS TO FIGHT
TOMORROW NITE
NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (£>)—'The Ber
lenbach—Delaney light ^heavyweight
championship bout at Madison Square
Garden tomorrow night will be held
at 7 o’clock Pacific Coast time.
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BROWN ASKS FOR
CHANGE VENUE
OLYMPIA, Wn, Dec. 10 (£>)—'The
State Supreme court issued an order
today requiring Judge Smith of King
County Superior Court to show cause
December 18, why he would not grant
a change of venue in the case of Mayor
Ed Brown, seeking to expugne from
the court records the grand jury’s re
port of his administration.
Condition of Mrs. Flowers
Not Much Improved, Stated
Mrs. J. H. Flowers, wife* of the local
business man, who left Seward a few
weeks ago for Los Angeles to undergo
further surgical treatment, will be in
bed for at least three weeks longer,
Mr. Flowers stated yesterday, on ac
count of torn cartilages in her knee.
Mrs. Flowers is under the care of Dr.
E. 0. Sawyer.
RECLAMATION BILL
GOES GOVERNOR
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OLYMPIA, Dec. 10 (£>)—A compro
mise reclamation bill, signed by the
presiding officers of the House and the
Senate was sent to the Governor who
has five days exclusive of Sunday to
act before the measure becomes a law
without his signature.
Frank Diegnan, who has been ill at
the Anchorage hospital for some weeks
past arfived ini Seward last evening.
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