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\ OLUME XVIII. NUMBER 131
SEWARD, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1923
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Alaska Lands At Tanana Thrown Open To
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Warships Gather at Chefu to Rescue Captives from Bandits
WASHINGTON, May 22.—The Asi
atic fleet of the American navy, con
sisting of IS destroyers, one cruiser,
one gunboat, and a suptf ship, are
concentrating at Chefu, a Shantung
port nearest to the bandit stronghold,
ready to rush to the aid of govern
ment troops who have the bandits j
surrounded.
Ready to Advance on Bandits
PEKING, May 22.—American and
other foreign troops stationed in Chi
na are preparing tonight to rush to
the hills in Shantung province to res
cue from the Suchow bandits Ameri
can and other foreign prisoners held
there.
Diplomatic representative soi all j
countries whose citizens are included l
in the group of captives this afternoon
served notice upon the Chinese gov
ernment that unless the foreign pris
oner s were released in 24 hours, theii j
lesuce and the extermination of the
outlaw gang would be undertaken b\ 1
foreign troops.
Government Troops Withdrawing
SHANGHAI, May 22.—The zero j
hour for the captives of the Suchow j
bandits has passed and no announce
ment has been received of any exe
cutions in the bandit stronghold. Gov-1
ernmen ttroops are withdrawing as
the bandits' demanded. The nearest
soldiers to the Paotzuku mountains
are now six miles distant.
JERSEY CITY, May 22.—Sergeant
John J. Black and Patrolman Clarence
* Wear were shot dead today, and Lieut.
Harry Otis and Patrolman James
Walton wounded when they attempt
ed to arrest Frank Sage, wanted for
a $19,Out) payroll robbery in New York
iasc fall. The bandit escaped.
DUPONT LOSES SOU
;NV!LV!NG INCOME TAX
WASHINGTON, May 22,—TIm Su
preme court today decided against
Alfred I. Dupont, the Delaware multi
millionaire in an income tax suit in
volving $1,500,000.
IF TURKEY INSISTS
LAUSANNE, May 22.—If Turkey in
sists on war to settle the question of
indemnity she claims is due from
Greece, the nGreece will accept the
gauge of battle, Alexandris, Greek
foreign minister to London informed
foreign correspondents tonight.
The Greek minister said that his
' country would hold all territory given
to her at the Versailles conference.
VALUABLE DIAMOND LOST
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.—Mrs.
Murod Ealeeby, wife of a Manila ex
porter, reported to the police today
she had lost a diamong ring valued at
$10,000 at Tait’s Beach Resort.
HELENA, Mont., May 22.—Proxim
ity to Canada and the anticipated
presence of bootleggers engaged in
the illicit disposal of liquor at Shelby,
Mont., on July 4, when the Dempsey
Gibbons fight is scheduled has caused
Addison K. Lusk, federal prohibition
agent for Montana to prepare for in
creased forces to curb liquor law vio
lations. In a statement today he said.
“The Montana director has already
made his plans to meet the conditions
that will arise at the time of the prize
fight at Shelby on July 4. Thirty-five
men will be on hand to see tha< the
dry laws are obeyed.
LONDON, May 22.—Stanley Bald
win, chancellor of th eexchequer, in
the old Bonar Law ministry,, has bt»en
made premier of Great Britain. Bald
win was summoned to Buckingham
Palace by the king this afternoon
and after a conference it was an
nounced that he had accepted the in
vitation of the king to form a new
cabintt.
The steamship Admiral Watson ar
rved n Seward about 2 o’clock last
night, from the westward, leaving for
Seattle and way ports about 5 o’clock
this morning. The Watson <ook aboard
a cargo of halibut from the San Juan
docks. Those arriving in Seward from
westward points were:
Mrs. M. L. Carr, George G. Cotter,
i Mrs. C. Anderson, Helen Anderson,
Hilder Anderson, Capt. A. W. Thom
as, Mrs. A. W. Thomas, Paul Nick
olson, C. A. Schonacker, P. B. Pe
terson.
For Seattle—Mrs. E. Cerney, Mrs.
R. Sparks and baby, V. P. Morrison,
M. D. Murphy, Max Sauers, Earl Dur
gin, W. Coleman.
For Juneau—Major Gotwals, D.
Barndollar, George A. Parks.
Round Trippers—J. T. Nedwideek,
j Mrs. Nedwideek, Carl Sutter, Cap*.
I F. Nash, F. G. Nash, E. Larson.
| For Valdez—John Aronson, G. A.
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CONGRESSMEN ARRIVE
.AT LOS ANGELES TODAY
LOS ANGELES, May 22.—Secretary
Weeks accompanied by five senators
and nine representatives arrived here
today.
WILLARD FIRPO FIGHT CANNOT
BE HELD IN NEW YORK STATE
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NEW YORK, May 22.—The athletic
commission has forbidden the propos
ed fight between Jess Willard and
Firpo on the ground that Willard is
beyond the age limit. It is said that
Rickard will stage the bout in New
Jersey.
SHACKLES CANNOT BE BROKEN
ST. LOUIS, May 22.—Senator Bo
rah said today that the United States
cannot join the international court and
stay out of the league of nations as
both institutions are “bound by steel
shackles that cannot be broken.”
GEORGE MAXWELL MAY FACE
DEPORTATION
NEW YORKr May 22.—Officials ot
the state department may be asked to
issue extradition papers for the re
turn from Europe George Maxwell,
president of the American Society oi
Composers, Authors and Publishers,
under grand jury indictment on the
charges of forgery and sending scur
rillous letters to Allan A. Ryan, finan
cier and son of Thomas Fortune Ryan.
This was learned today following
announcement of the indictments re
turned last month which the authori
ties were said to have made every ef
fort to keep secret. Mr. Ryan turned
over to the authorities several type
written letters all but one of which
were unsigned.
The envelopes were addressed in
handwriting resembling envelopes
sent four years ago to several promi
nent men in this city in each of which
Maxwell’s name was alleged to have
been linked with that of the wife of
the recipient. Investigation proved in
each case that,the charges were with
out foundation.
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BATTLE
VIENNA, May 22.—A thousand
Macedonians were killed and 5,000
taken prisoners during a battle today
between Bulgarian regulars and Mac
edonian volunteers. The battle took
place in the rock plateau of Irinpla
nina.
At its semi-monthly meeting last
night the Town Council appropriated
?500 for use by the entertainment
, committee to be expended, by the
clerk upon presentation of the proper
vouchers.
A resolution was adopted providing
for publication of the Delinquent Tax
List in the Seward Daily Gateway.
The question of the appointment of
1 a tax assessor for 1923 was left to the
1 tax committee to act.
The clerk reported the receipt of
! copies of the new municipal code re
cently passed by the legislature.
It was ordered that 500 feet of
board sidewalk be built to repair
the sidewalks on Fifth avenue from
the Seward Hotel to the government
Charles Krefting reported on re
! pairs to the Glacier stream, and on
motion made and carried it was voted
to allow the committee $400 to expend
for repairs.
A committee was appointed to re
port at the next meeting on a plan
for the reception of the congressional
party, the president, and other promi
nent visitors.
A report was received from a spe
cial committee on improvement of the
tracts leased at the head of the dock
from the Engineering commission.
The committee reported that it would
require about $1500 to raise the tract
on the south side, an area of 40x120
feet, to a level with the street. The
matter was passed for further inves
tigation.
A comprehensive report was sub
mitted by the chief of the fire depart
ment on the condition of the fire
truck and various fire hydrants and
repairs. It was reported to the fire
committee who will investigate and
report on the expense involved.
WILD HORSES GOOD MEDICINE
An item in a Nebraska newspaper
says “George Simpson is greatly im
proved after being kicked by a horse.”
We call attention of medical men to
this discovery.
AMERICAN NEWSPAPER MAM IS
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
TSINFU, May 22.—Dr. Heimburger
of Shantung, who arrived here today
from the bandits’ stronghold where he
attended a number of captives who
are reported ill, stated that J. B. Pow
ell, an American newspaper man, was
in a serious condition. Miss Aldrich,
who was released by the bandits, bur
ied her jewelry not far from the hold
up, and Standard Oil employe have
gone to the spot with a map she
drew to recover it.
ENGLAND PREPARES FLEET
TO PATROL RUSSIAN WATERS
LONDON, May 22.—Preparation
are in progress at Chatham and Ports
mouth for the immediate dispatch o;
light cruisers and mine sweepers to
Russian waters, according to the Her
ald.
MARK HITS NEW LEVEL
NEW YORK, May 22.—The German
mark fell to a new level today. An
American dollar is worthy 50,000.
SEATTLE. May 22.—The Admiral
Evans sailing from here Thursday will
carry geological and geodetic survey
parties for Seward and Kanatak re
spectively, with a total membership of
twenty.
STRIKING SHOPMEN OF DENVER
AND RIO GRANDE ARBITRATE
DENVER, May 22.—Striking shop
men of the Denver & Rio Grande rail
road voted 849 to 379 to end the strike
on terms suggested by Russell Flem
ing, attorney general and John Tobin,
state senator, acting as mediators.
• According to the arbiters the men
agreed to return to work as their
services are needed.
IS LARGELY HIIENDEO
A large number of Seward citizens
attended the card party given by the
Rebekahs at Odd Fellows hall last
evening, a fine time being enjoyed by
all. Cards were the principal diver
; sion, a fine luncheon being served by
the ladjes of the auxiliary.
1 Thomas Osbo won the first prize for
gentlemen; and W. O. Perry the sec
ond prize. Mrs. O. A. Johansen won
first prize for ladies; Mrs. Elwyn
Swetmann second prize. The conso
lation prizes were awarded to Mr. Os
car Dahl, and Chas. Smith, first and
second respectively, and Mrs. Carrie
Suits and Miss Martin.
The ladies realized about $40 from
aumissions, which will be used in fit
ting up the cloak room in Odd Fel
lows’ hall.
MARINE STRIKE OFF
NEW YORK, May 22.—The strike
of marine transport workers which
started last month was called off but
members were instructed to continue
in active opposition to the ship own
ers.
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OLYMPIA, May 12.—The State Su
preme court today denied recovery in
any amount to Hans Heidner, of Ta
coma, who as agent for German firms
contracted to purchase 500,000 feet of
Humber shortly before the LTnited
States went to war. The decision
held that the contract was in conflict
with the trading with the enemy act
after the United States went to war.
Heidner asked for a return of the
$1,327 he deposited at the time of the
contracts. In view of the willingness
of the lumber company to" return the
money, the court held that the plain
tiff was entitled to no recovery.
LOS ANGELES, May 22.—The
Okotsk Sea gold hunting expedition o'
forty men, headed by L. S. McGirk,
president of the Siberian Explovration
Company will sail fi'jm here June 10,
aboard the schooner Herman, which
has figured in many Northern Pacifu
and Arctic adventures. The party will
proceed via Setttle and Dutch Harbor.
At the regular weekly luncheon of
of the Seward Chamber of Commerce
today, Wm. H. Whittlesey, the well
known attorney and city clerk, was
elected president of the chamber to
fill the unexpired term of W. I. Whit
ing, who resigned recently to go out
side.
After the election of President
Whittlesey, the discussion changed to
reception of the presidential and con
gressional parties. Among other plans
proposed was the erection rf a con
crete arch across eitner t.® entrance
to the dock, the street intersection at
the Bank of Seward, or the depot,
bearing the words, “Welcome.” The
matter was left in the hands of a com
rruttee.
It was also suggested by the Cham
ber members that the lots at the head
of the wharf, in front of the machine,
shops, be cleaned up, the contrast be
tween Arcade park and that side be
ing os great as to warrant action be
ing taken.
Owing to the volume of correspon
dence forced upon the secretary, by
reason of the many inquiries regard
ing Seward, he was given permission
to hire a stenographer* at a salary not
to exceed $10 per month.
The secretary was instructed to
gather data regarding the lighthouse
to be constructed at the entrance of
Resurrection Bay, and forward same
to Col. Dubreuil, head of the light
house service for Alaska.
It was resolved that the Women’s
Club and a member to be elected from
each women’s organization of Seward
be empowered to make arrangements
to receive the ladies of the congres
sional and presidential parties, the ex
pense to be borne by the Chamber.
UNION MEMORIAL SERVICE
A union Memorial service will be
held at the Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday, Revs. Dunlap and
Lansdowne conducting the services.
All citizens are invited to attend
and show a proper appreciation for
those who gave up their lives for their
country.
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.
WASHINGTON, May 22—Nine thou
sand eight hundred acres of pubiij
lands in Alaska in the vicinity of the
Tanana river on the government rail
road were thrown open today by the
interior department to service li'.eu
in the world war for homestead en
try.
Filing will be made at the Fair
banks land office, the date to be fixed
by the register there. Veterans will
be given ninety-one days preference,
in the filings, with the understanding
that coal deposits are reserved as the
property of the United States. The
lands will be open to the public at the
expiration of the ninety-one day pe
riod.
MOBILE MAN APPOINTED
WASHINGTON, May 22.—Freder
ick I. Thompson of Mobile has been
reappointed as a member of the U. S.
Shipping Board.
WILDE IN GOOD SHAPE
NEW YORK, May 22.—Jimmy Wilde
who arrived here last week to prepare
for his match with Villa said he was
in excellent shape.
SEATTLE, May 22.—Charles Sel
| low has entered suit in the Federal
j court for thirty thousand damages
i against the Alaska Codfish Company
and the Union Fish Company, claim
ing that while in their employ he was
wrecked on an island off the Alaskan,
coast last year and had to subsist
three months on wild foods.
MEXICO CITY, May 22.—The bod
ies of thirty-two foreigners, murdered
by their guides while attempting to
enter the United States clandestinely
have been recovered from the Rio
Grande river.
It is known that a regularly organ
ized gang has been taking foreigners
to the Rio Grande and shooting and
robbing them.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.—A bank
chauffeur and two automobile bandits
were shot late today in a battle be
tween bank guards and three bandits
who held up the collection automo
bile of the Wells-Fargo Nevada Na
tional Bank. Ralph Carlisle, the bank
chauffeur, who was shot in the head,
is in a serious condition.
CHINESE SOLDIERS SELLING
MUNITIONS TO BANDIT GANGS
WASHINGTON, May 22.—Official
advices from Peking state that the
unpaid soldiers of the Shantung army
are replenishing their pockets by
selling ammunition to the banats.
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.