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VOLUME XVIIIN NUMBER 175
SEWARD. ALASKA, SATURDAY, JULY 14,1923
PRICE TEN CENTS
PRESIDENT NJill 10 PARTY ARRIVES
ON SCHEDULED II ME. I! REMAIN
SUNN.Y BREEZES AND LARGE THRONGS GREET
NATION’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND PARTY
ENTRANCE TO RESURRECTION BAY CHRIS
TENED “HARDING GATEWAY” BY OFFICIALS
The Presidential transport with President and Mrs.
Harding aboard, accompanied by three members of the
^ cabinet, Admiral Rodman, General Sawyer, Prof. George
son, and other distinguished citizens, entered Resurrec
tion Bay shortly before noon yesterday. As the Hender
son entered Resurrection Bay, bearing the President and
Governor Bone, the members of the party assembled on
the forward upper deck, for a ceremony which concluded
by christening the passage taken by the Henderson, with
the distinguished title, “Harding Gateway” to Resurrec
tion Bay. The President responded saying the scene was
the most impressive that he had yet witnessed on the trip,
and that he accepted the honor gratefully.
Preceded by one destroyer, and followed by another,
the Henderson steamed majestically up the channel, the
destroyers coming to anchor beyond the point, while the
big ten thousand ton vessel docked without a jar. As the
vessel docked the President was observed on the upper
deck viewing the impressive scenery. He was shortly
afterward joined by Governor Bone. After docking the
newspaper and camera men were first off the boat, follow
ed by Delegate Sutherland, Governor Bone, Secretaries,
Hoover Work and Wallace, Prof. Georgeson, Dr. Sawyer,
Admiral Rodman and wife, and other celebrities. As the
President stepped to the gang plank the marines snapped
into salute and the splendid marine band played the Na
$ tional anthem, the President and spectators standing at
attention.
A committee composed of Mayor L. V. Ray, President
Whittlesey, of the local chamber; Councilman P. C. Mc
Mullen, Judge E. E. Ritche, and H. B. Selby, met the dis
tinguished visitors and escorted them to awaiting autos,
where they were driven to the radio station, returning to
Odd Fellows’ Flail where the President and Mrs. Harding
spent several minutes greeting the children of Seward.
Following this ceremony the President and Mrs. Harding
walked to the train, shaking hands and chatting with Sew
ard citizens. Arriving at the station a half hour was spent
in mingling with the vast crowd, both the President and
Mrs. Harding giving all who wished a chance to snap their
uictures.
The train pulled out for Anchorage at 2:40. A brief
stow was made at Mile 28, and dinner was served at the
spacious mess house at Tunnel. A stop was made at Spen
cer Glacier, after which the party went direct to Anchor
age, reaching there at 7:45.
PRESIDENT ENJOYS VISIT
As the President drove up Fourth
Avenue, under the beautifully decorat
ed arch, and pennant-bedecked streets
he was greeted by tumultuous cheers
from crowds assembled on the walks.
From the start to the finish of the
program there was not one single
hitch nor incident to mar the occa
sion. Under the management of H. E.
Ellsworth, in charge of transportation,
each automobile received its load and
slid smoothly away for its destina
tion.
Marshal Sullivan and deputies and
Chief Walker, assisted by a score of
secret service men, were in charge of
handling the crowd, and at no time
had they any occasion to use their
authority. President Harding warmly
complimented Mayor Ray upon the
lack of crowding the dock by autos
and people, and was told by the may
or that the people were only obeying
orders issued by the head of the Se
cret Service operatives.
Upon entering the Odd Fellows hall
which had been artistically decorated
by the committee. The President, paus
ed a moment and exclaimed, “What a|
splendid congregation of healthy look
ing children,” and turning to Mrs.
Harding added, “Did you ever see
fiuer looking youngsters?” Mrs. L. V.
Ray, chairman of the women's com
mittee of fifteen, introduced Mr. and
Mrs. Harding to the committee, and
each lad and lassie was given an op
portunity to greet the President and
First Lady. The President commented
on the wealth of beautiful flowers,
and a corsage bouquet of poppies was
presented Mrs. Harding.
A beautiful Attu basket, given b>
the ladies of Seward, was presented
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to Mrs. Harding. Following the short
reception at the halh the President
and Mrs. Harding, accompanied by
a vast crowd, walked to the train, the
President having a youngster swing
ing to either hand, all parties appar
ently enjoying the occasion. Governor
Bone escorted Mrs. Harding to t
station, where for a half hour or more
the President and Mrs. Harding chat
ted with Sewardites, and allowed
themselves to be photographed. The
President again took occasion to com
pliment Mayor Ray upon the loyal
Americanism displayed and jocosely
remarked, “If you are not proud of
them I will remove you from office.”
Upon arriving at his coach the
President appeared upon the rear
platform, and introduced Speaker of
the House Gillette, Secretaries Work,
Hoover and Wallace to the assem
blage, preceding his introduction with
appropriate remarks. Secretary of
Agriculture Wallace was asked to
tell the people why there was not
more farming country in Alaska; Sec
retary Hoover in a few brief remarks
said he could talk on nothing but fish
and whenever this was mentioned he
had a fight with the people of Alaska
Secretary Gillette and Secretary Work
gave short talks, when the President
introduced Governor Scott C. Bone,
as “Mr. Bone, your Governor.” Our
“grand old man” received a hearty'
ovation when he appeared.
Before leaving the President told
his hearers that Seward was one of
most beautiful towns he had yet vis
ited, “A rare jewel with a perfect
setting,” and expressed a wish to stay
longer.
After a short time talking to the
people the trailn pulled out for An
chorage.
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS TO “THE BOYS IN OVERALLS.”
President Harding, speaking from the train at Olney, 111., on his way to
Seward. His concluding words were: “Do not you boys in overalls ever
think the Government is not concerned about you, for there are so many
of you that we want you to be as fortunate and prosperous and happy as
anyone else in America.
Enjoys Trip Over Scenic Railway
Aboard President’s SnoHal Train,
Alaska Railroad, Saturday—Language
of description was exhausted by tlfe
President and Mrs. Harding and mem
bers of their party today, as their
special train carried them over the
Government built railroad into the
heart of Alaska, which the President
himself termed “America’s Wonder
land.”
A two-hour stop was made at An
chorage, the President greeting the
citizens and being shown about the
town.
The President’s Special
Col. J. G. Steese, chairman of the
Commission, accompanied by Assis
tant Chairman J. C. Gotwals; Chief
Clerk Mason, Master Mechanic Far
rell, Traveling Engineer Adams, and
J. T. Cunningham, superintendent of
transportation, met the Presidential
party at Seward with a special train
of eight cars, each perfect in its ap
pointments. The observation car De
nali was occupied by President aim
Mrs. Harding, the members of his cab
inet, Gov. Bone, Admiral and Mrs
Rodman and Gen. Sawyer, and ladies
of the party. The press representa
tives, Secret Service men, Marshals
and deputies, and cameramen occupied
the other cars, about 86 going with
the party on the trip to the Interior.
The Presidential special was one of
the finest trains ever assembled on
any railroad, and arrangements foi
the party’s transporation were so per
fect, not a delay of any kind was ex
perienced. Col. Steese and assistants
are to be congratulated.
The Conductor on the special was
Geo. Jenkins; Engineer Fred Bray
ford; fireman, Herbert Beebe. On the
helper were Engineer Clark and Fire
man Harrington.
The Transport Henderson
The United States transport Hen
derson, now lying at the Seward dock,
is in command of Capt. Allen Buchan
an, a congressional medal honor man.
The transport is a steel ship ship of
about 1100 tons, 4S3 feet long and a
speed of 12 knots. The vessel was
especially fitted up for the President
and Mrs. Harding, and altho accom
modations are small and simply fur
nished they are very comfortable. The
cabinet officers and •other members of
the party have quarters on the super
deck with the President. Other -pas
sengers have staterooms on the sa
loon deck.
Aboard the Henderson are 22 offi
cers, 460 men, 72 marines, with one
of the finest bands in the Navy. The
crew is composed of all picked men,
and are a fine body of Americans.
Thos. Moore and Capt. Dodge, well
known Alaskan pilots, are aboard.
The U. S. Navy Band, conducted by
Mr. Chas. Benter, has the distinction
of being the President’s Own. By
virtue of special regulations it is the
official band of the Navy, taking rank
with the famous U. S. Marine Band.
It is an aggregation of 60 pieces, at
full strength, but only 30 members
are on the transport.
Citizens Are Thanked
The President and staff and local
officials expressed their thanks to our
citizens over the orderly manner in
which the program of the day was car
ried out. To those furnishing autos,
especial thanks are due. It is a day
long to be remembered.
Trail Arrangements
Col. Steese has made ample ar*
rangements for the care of the Presi
dential party in case they go out over
the trail. The government steamer
Gen. Jacobs, has been moored at Mc
Carty, and the party will sleep aboard
this magnificent boat. Mrs. Barnes
roadhouse will be the next stop. This
has been renovated and screened to
insure the comfort of the traveelers.
Nets have been provided and the trip
will be taken by easy stages. Bpth
Col. Steese and, Major Gotwals will
accompany the President, as will also
Capt. L. C. Parsons, in charge of the
U. S. cable and telegraph lines in the
Northern division.
U.S. NAVY
ANCE
Given by the NAVY BAND of the
Transport Henderson
I. 0. 0. F. Hall Tonight
Everybody Invited
BELGIAN COURT MARTIAL
SENTENCES THREE GERMANS
AIX LA CHAPELLE, Jully 14.—A
Belgian court martial today imposed
the death penalty on three Geimans,
Count Von Keller, Ludwig and King
ender, and life imprisonment at hard
labor upon Loorber, on conviction of
sabotage.
JERSEY CITY, July' 14.—Firpo, the
Argentine wonder, sent Jess Willard
back to fistic oblivion tonight with a
kayo in the eighth in the presence of
100,000 spectators, the greatest ring
crowd in the history of fistic encoun
ters. Boyle’s Acres were filled to over
flowing by the fight fans, and Firpo
was given a demonstration at the con
clusion of the fight.
Rickard immediately announced ne
gotiations would commence for a title
match between Dempsey and Firpo.
Will Meet Labor Day
NEW YORK, July 14—Dempsey and
Firpo will meet for the heavyweight
championship Labor Day, Tex Rickard
said this afternoon. The place is yet
to be chosen, but likely w'ill be Jer
sey City.
LONDON, July 14.—The French
course in the Ruhr is endangering the
peace of the world, said Premier Stan
ley Baldwin, addressing the House of
Commons this afternoon, adding that
while Britain feels Germany should
make reparations for damages done
during the war, “we are convinced
that France is taking measures which
will result in the ruin of Germany and
which wrill be fatal to the English al
lies and the whole of Europe.”
NAVAL FLYING PLANES
WILL FLY TO SEATTLE
RECEPTION TO HARDING AND
BIG NAVAL REVIEW
SEATTLE, July 14.—Twelve naval
fighting planes will fly from San Di
ego to Seattle flying field under or
ders issued this afternoon, for their
participation in the navy’s reception
to President Harding, here July 27.
VERDICT OF MURDER IS
RETURNED AGAINST PRINCES§
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LONDON, July 14.—A verdict of
murder was returned today against
Princess Marie Marguerite at the in
quest over the death of her husband,
Prince Aly Kamel Fahmy, who was
found dead in his room at a fashion
able hotel here.
MAKE SEIZURE OF
200 MDTER BOOTS
DETROIT, July 14.—Federal prohi
tion agents assisted by representa
tives of the Treasury department, to
day seized 200 motor boats off Wyan
dotte and Trenton in tin Detroit dis
tH .. O* Talons were eoneuolei! in
the lace o the angry owneis, wl o ac
cording to the officers attempted to
dynamite the bridge over the Detroit
river.
M’ADOO WANTS TO BE COAXED
KANSAS CITY, July 15.—McAdoo,
passing thru the city en route to Chi
cago, said he had not fully determin
ed whether or not he will seek the
iemocratic nomination for the presi
iency.
HIGH GALE DRIVES
VESSELS ASHORE
AT MONTEVIDEO
HUNDREDS OF HOUSES BURIED
IN VIOLENT STORM THAT
SWEEPS ARGENTINE
MONTEVIDEO, July 14.—Five ves
sels are aground off this port and
hundreds of houses along the coast
have been leveled in a violent storm
that has raged for the past three
days over South America. An unpre
cedented rise has occurred in the
River Platte.
WOULD RECOGNIZE RUSSIA
PORTLAND, Ore., July 14.—Senator
Borah in a speech here last night ad
vocated the ultimate recognition of
Russia.
ANOTHER WAR INEVITABLE
SAYS VISCOUNT GREY
LONDON, July 14.—Declaring it is
not certain Europe will ever recover
from its last war, Viscount Grey in
the House of Lords today described
the new air force experiments of En
gland as the beginning of a new com
petition in armaments which will
make another war inevitable.
| HARDING DUE IN VANCOUVER
BRITISH COLUMBIA, JULY 26
OTTAWA, July 26.—President W.
G. Harding is due in Vancouver, July
26, from Alaska. He will be the guest
of the Dominion while in Canada it is
announced.
FRANCE COMMENTS ON DEMAND
PARIS, July 14.—The semiofficial
I Temps, commenting on Premier Bald
win’s statement of policy, says Eng
land persists in her golicy of main
. tainiDg the balance of power between
; the nations on the European conti
nent.
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The celebrated U. S. navy band,
under direction ot Mr. Cha.lt d Ben
ter, will give a lance at Odd Fellows’
Hall tonight, dancing to commence at
eight o’clock. This band is direct from
Washington, D. C„ and is one of the
best ever brought to the Northland.
The dance is given by the boys to
allow our citizens to hear this justly
celebrated bunch of musicians, and
everyone is invited. Ladies’ free.
SIGHTY-FI...VE ROUND TRIP PAS
SENGERS EN ROUTE NORTH
SEATTLE, July 14.—The steam
ship Northwestern sailed this morning
with 222 including 85 round tripper
passengers. The following are for
Seward: Edwin A. Thede, W. A. Ad
ams, Edwin McMauhill, E. H. Tyler,
Raymond Quinn, A. M. Moody, Mrs.'
M. A. Gillman, Mrs. E Holden, Robt.
Holden, L. M Gillman, Mrs A. K. L.
Myers, Miss E. J. Herman, Mrs. M.
\ oung, Miiss B. Olsen Mrs. W. R.
Rathburn, Jean Locke, Judge B. O
Posseter and wife, A. H. Jengne, Miss
A. Love, Miss L. Miller, L. J. Sutton
and wife, Mrs. Turnbull, Mary Brady,
Lillian Sales, D. C. Porter, A. O. Por
ter, Jake Turnbull, Miss B. Godson,
Miss C. R. Phillips, Miss F. L. New
man, Miss O. J. Newman, Gertrude E.
Reese, Miss C. Bugge, John Oden, J.
C. Garber, H. Greand, Mrs. A. Mewa
nus, and 11 steerage.
NEW AMBASSADOR ARRIVES
TOKIO, July 14.—American Ambas
sador Woods arrived this afternoon.