VOLUME XIX. NUMBER 160
SEWARD, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1921
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.103RD BALLOT BRINGS CLOSETO LONGEST
CONVENTION KNOWN TO HISTORY
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, New York, July 9—
John \Y. Davis, of West Virginia, former ambassador to
IjQveat Britain, was nominated today for the democratic
candidacy for president on the 103rd ballot.
As the convention went into its one hundredth bal
lot early this morning, McAdoo released his delegates,
stating that for the best interests of the party he would
wiihdraw his name. This intimation was conveyed in a
letter to Chairman Walsh. McAdoo and Smith were each
tied with 353, when the letter was read. The next ballot
gave McAdoo 190, Smith 351, Davis 103, Underwood 41,
Walsh 52, Former Secretary of Agriculture Meredith 75,
Daniels 24. The convention then adjourned until noon.
Ralston Would Mot Accept
NEW YORK. July 9.—Senator Rals
ton telegraphed Thomas Taggart to
night that under no circumstances
would he accept the Democratic pres
idential nomination. Taggart said he
would withdraw Ralston’s name im
mediately. ‘‘I had arranged to nomi
nate him tonight,” said Taggart, “but
he said that made no difference.”
NEW YORK. July 9.—The conven
tion today passed resolutions of con
dolence over the death of Calvin
Coolidge junior, which was adopted
by a rising vote.
McAdoo Refuses Compromise
NEW YORK, July 9—At a per- j
sonal conference between McAdoo
and Smith last night, McAdoo re-!
f.^tl to concede he was out of the
race. He offered however to throw;
his support to Wm. J. Bryaoi it' it t
should develop that he could not be
nominated himself. He refused to.
consider any other candidate.
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
NEW YORK. July 9.—Franklin D.
Roosevelt, addressing the convention
last night before balloting started,
announced he was authorized to say
that Governor A1 Smith would witk-i
draw from the contest as soon as |
such action was taken by McAdoo. i
Hs announcement was met with in
tense silence by the delegates.
Four years ago in the democratic
national convention at San Francisco,
Mr. Roosevelt, a vigorous young man;
in #«■ flower of his youth, seconded
the nomination of Gov. A1 Smith and
won for himself the vice presidential;
nomination.
Last night Roosevelt still rich in
vigor of mind, but gamely fighting
theXiroads of infantile paralysis ,was
assisted to the platform and lifted
himself to his feet on crutches to;
ar^jounce the defeat of his chief.
A roaring demonstration greeted
Roosevelt and continued for many!
minutes.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July I).—At- j
torney General Stone addressing the
annual convention of the American
Ear Association, declared last night
that the actual administration of jus
tice in United States courts is not
improving.
SEWARD MAN RELATED
TO DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
A1 Davis, a member of the Alaska
Transfer, is related to the Democrat
ic nominee, John W. Davis, of West
Virginia. While Mr. Davis makes no <
clairS^to relationshp the fact leaked I
out in a conversation today. i
SON OF PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, July 9.—In the
little country churchyard in Ply
mouth among the rugged Vertnont
hills where his forefathers have
dwelt for the past two hundred
years, the remains of Calvin Coolidge
junior, who died yesterday of septi
cemia caused by a blister on his heel,
will be interred tomorrow afternoon
following simple funeral services at
the Whitehouse.
SEWARD EXCURSION ill
The Seward chamber of commerce
representatives will sail for the west
ward on the steamship Starr Monday
morning, giving citizens an opportun
ity to take in the big Masonic picnic
Sunday at Mile 23. While no large
numbers are going on the westward
trip representative business men of
the town will act for those who remain
at home. The object of the trip is
not to secure trade at this time but to
become acquainted with the towns and
conditions and look for future business
relations with our westward neigh
bors. Seward is the logical trading and
banking point for this vast district
and for many years has enjoyed a
steady flow of business from points as
far west as Dillingham. It is now de
sired to reciprocate by meeting our
customers face to face. Those taking
advantage of the trip will be Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Hinde, Mr. Hinde i f pre
senting the banking interests of the
town; Mr. and Mrs. Urbach, Mr. Ur
bach being the city’s largest clothier;
Miss Ritchie, a well-known nurse from
Latouche; Dr. J. W. Edmunds, an eye
specialist of Seattle; J. P. Hannon,
secretary of the chamber of commerce
who will represent the town at large
and several firms in particular; H. B.
Selby, editor of the Gateway who goes
west in connection with the special
westward edition to be printed follow
ing his return; and Art Shonbeck, well
known business man of Anchorage,
who goes because he is a jolly good
fellow and also after the business.
The trip will take about three weeks
and all camps will be visited, Capt.
Johansen giving the crowd ample time
to see all the sights. Manager Gilbert
Henderson has made a fare of $100
For the round trip, nearly a half fare
rate.
SOCIALISTS CONDEMN
KU KLUX KLAN TODAY
CEVELAND, July 9.—A resolution
>penly condemning the Ku Klux Klan
>y name was adopted today by the 1
socialist National convention.
Col. Landis Remains General Manager
RECEIPTS FROM ALASKA
ALASKA NATIONAL FOREST HAS
BEST YEAR IN HISTORY,
DECLARES MERRITT.
Receipts from Alaska National For
ests for the fiscal year ending June 30
j aggregated $123,517.05, the largest in
their history ,accordi:.g to announ -e
mert maJe by IVi. L .Ivlerritt, Assistant
District Fon-rtei, n a preliminary
statement of operations for the fiscal
year 1923-24. The releipts ware ap
proximately $17,000 greater than the
previous record ycai, 1920-21, wher.
$>'.>6,921.50 was co'iet;ed by the 1) s
Irict Forest Service.
Li st year’s receipts were almost 100
pei cent larg’t than „ao-e of 1
which amounted Ij $(?.s‘,ii3.50. The
increase w accounted *' >r mainly by
growth of timber sales particularly in
Southeastern Alaska. Other sources of
revenue were permits covering fur
farming, special use permits and a
small amount was received from water
power licenses .
SEATTLE, July 1—Two expeditions
out of Port Moller on the Aleutian
peninsula failed to find any trace of
the wrecked plane of Major Frederick
L. Martin, former commander of the
American army around-the-world air
squadron, according to Lieutenant C.
Bissell, who arrived here last week
from the north. Lieutenant Bissell had
charge of the arrangements for the
flight between California and Shima
shu, Japan.
One expedition followed Martin's
directions as closely as possible and
the other went its own belief as to
where the wrecked plane was located.
Neither found a trace of the missing
aircraft.
Without precedent in the annals of
railroad history was the order given
some time ago by the management of
the Alaska railroad, when the lighting
of all signal and switch lights from
Curry to Fairbanks was discontinued.
This order effects a considerable sav
ing in oil as it covers practically 365
miles ol road. The Alaska railroad is
probably the only railroad in the
world with a daily twenty-four hour
service able to work under such a
condition, due to continuous daylight
in this section.
e believe the initiative taken by
the management of the railroad in
issuing such an order while unusual,
demonstrates that no opportunity,
however small, is being overlooked
to make the railway self supporting,
and if the present general manager
is allowed to carry out his plans un
molested, every section of the Terri
tory depending upon the road will be
beneted by a reduction in the pres
ent operating expenses.
WHEELER TURNS DOWN OFFER
NEW YORK, July 9.—Senator
Wheeler of Montana turned down an
offer from LaFollette to run as vice
president on the independent ticket.
CHAMBER QFGOMMEBGE
LUNCHEON YESTERDAY
The regular weekly meeting of the
Seward Chamber of Commerce was
held after the luncheon yesterday in
the Seward Grill with many members
present.
After reading and approval of the
minutes several communications were
read.
Among the communications was one
from the Fishing Vessel Owmers’ As
sociation, calling the Chamber’s atten
tion to the need at Seward of a shel
ter harbor for small boats. Also a
request from an author of a magazine
articles asking for particulars on Sew
ard to be used in write-ups of this sec
tion.
Reports of Committees: The Cham
ber report on bylaws and also the rati
fication of the All-Alaska Chamber,
were carried over because of the ab
sence of the chairmen of these com
mittees. The committee on the dock
sign reported and were discharged
with thanks for their work, by the
President. The Committee on Shel
ter in the harbor, was retained until
after the report received from Colonel
Steese.
Under unfinished business the dis
cussion of the glacier stream and a
shelter harbor, was resumed. The
Chamber has taken all possible action
in this matter. The bill introduced for
the control of Lowell Creek, awaits a
new survey by the War Department,
to be presented at the next session of
congress and the Committee on Riv
ers and Harbors has been asked to
survey the bay for the logical location
to construct a breakwater. The sec
retary was instructed to follow up the
action already taken, by calling at
tention to the urgent need of some ac
tivity in these matters.
Under new business the abolishing
of the office of game warden at Sew
ard was opened for discussion; every
one present protested in a strenuous
manner, this action. Seward is the
point of ingress and egress to the
westward and Kenai peninsula game
country, and without question is the
most vital point in the Territory for
the ^efficient enforcement of the game
laws, and for properly assisting the
big game hunters who visit the terri
tory. The Secretary was instruct
ed to immediately wire the agent of
the Biological Survey Bureau; Mr.
Walker, at Juneau, and protest the re
tention of game wardens at Cordova
and Juneau, while abolishing the of
fice at Seward, where it is most neces
sary.
Mr. Selby was asked when the new I
Chamber of Commerce folders could
be expected; he informed the chamber j
that they were already completed and
that he was awaiting orders for deliv
ery.
The matter of the Secretary of the
Chamber making the trip to Western
Alaska in the interests of the town
of Seward was discussed. The finan
ces of the Chamber would not allow
the expenditure of the funds necessary
to cover his expenses, and it was urg
ed that the professional and business
men o fthe community should provide !
such funds, as the personal contact
feature of a representative of Sew
ard, soliciting trade for the commun
ity as a whole would reflect to Sew
ard’s advantages, by cultivating the
friendship that already exists be
tween this town and its westward
neighbors. All members were urged to
lend their support in this matter and
issist in raising the necessary expense.
There being no time for further bus
iness, the Chamber upon motion, ad
journed.
«*om ti e Chamber of Commerce.
JUNEAU, July 9.—Given complete supervision over
General Manager Landis for the purpose of making a
complete reorganization Noel W. Smith has been appoint
ed by Secretary Work as assistant in charge of the Alas
ka Railroad, with orders to proceed to Seward, according
to announcements received from Washington by Gov
ernor Scott C. Bone today.
OVER PRODUCTION OF
LUMBER IS CHECKED
SEATTLE, July 9—Oved production
of ’umber in western Washington and
Oregon has been checked by the clos
ing down of several mills on account
of slack market conditions, according
to figures published here today by the
West Coast Lumbermen’s association.
Reports from 125 mills covering the
week ending July 5 showed ninety mil
lion feet of lumber cut; ninety-seven
million feet sold and ninety-five mil
lion feet shipped.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., July 9—
' Plans for the evacuation of the Do
| minican republic by the United States
' marines who have been stationed there
| for almost seven years, have been
| completed with the assignment of the
naval transports Henderson, Kittery,
Beuford and Jason to the task of re
moving the 1,800 men now on the is
land. The evacuation will start as soon
as possible after July 10.
STANDARD OIL COM!
EXPECT SRESULTS SOON
Will the Standard Oil rig at Kanat
ak break thru the thin crust remain
ing between the drill point and the
oil strata with the near future. It
hopes so, or at least this is the prog
nostication of Karl Armstrong, former
deputy marshal at Kodiak, who is
thoroughly familiar with conditions
and progress made. The Standard is
now down 2300 feet and drilling in oil
sands, heavy streams of water making
casing imperative. In case oil is struck
this summer Kanatak will enjoy a
wonderful boom .The Associated rig
also has resumed work, and will push
their hole down as fast as possible.
Karl Armstrong is heavily interest
ed in the oil town and also runs the
lighterage business at Kanatak.
STANWOOD, July 9—The condition
of James Gillam, Island county deputy
sheriff, who was shot by rum runners
on Camano island is critical. He is at
the Everett general hospital.
The wounds in his abdomen are not
giving him so much trouble, but the
bones in the upper part of his leg are
so badly shattered that nothing but
an operation can save the leg.
Gillam cannot stand an operation as
he is in a too weakened state, the doc
tors fear.
CALIFORNIA TOURISTS
ARE ON WAY TO ALASKA
Another tourist party will be in
Seward within a fortnight. The trav
elers thirty-four in number, are from
Los Angeles and vicinity, and the tour
is under the leadership of J. L. Cris
well of Los Angeles.
The party left Seattle on the North
western today. They will debark at
Cordova on July 10 and make the trip
over the Richardson Highway, return
ing to Seward ovei the government
railroad.
Mr. Criswell declared that southern
Californians .are greatly interested in
Alaska both from a scenic and busi
ness viewpoint, and several large par
ties are planning to make the “Gold
en Belt Tour’ ’this summer. The per
sonnel of the Criswell party follows;
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Halsey, Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. C . C.
White, Gertrude M. Crowe, Mrs. Sin
clair, Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Munt, Mr. and
Mrs. B. H. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Emma
Cohn, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Beard, Mrs.
Elizabeth Meyers, Mrs. Charles Adam,
Mrs. A. L. Aldrich, Mrs. M. M. Wal
ters, Mr. and Mrs. P. Vetter, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles W. Chase, Robert M.
Rattray, Miss Blanche Dimmitt, Mrs.
E. I. Murphy, W. H. Kulmier, and son,
Mrs. Caroline Trowbridge, Allen Doyle
and Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Criswell.
SHORTAGE IS FOUND
SPOKANE, July 9—Shortages of
several thousand dollars in the county
auditor’s, county treasurer’s and coun
ty clerk’s offices of Whitman county
were reported by W. L .Lafollette, Jr.,
prosecuting attorney in a statement to
the Spokane Chronicle today.
Mr .Lafollette was quoted as saying
that the shortages had been made up
by the former officers who denied any
responsibility. He said that others
had had access to the funds and that
prosecutions were contemplated.
DAUGHTER OF OKLTON
MARRIED IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE, July 9.—Margaret, the
laughter of Jack Dalton, the noted
VTukon pioneer, and C. D. Falger,
i petty officer of the Puget Sound
iavy yard were married this after
loon.
SEATTLE, July 9—The Graduate
Curses’ Institute will be helld here
from July ninth to the twelfth, pro
noted by the U. of W. extension ser
vice and with the co-operation of the
iVahsnigton State Public Health Nurse
>rganization, State Logue of Nursing
Education, and King County Graduate
Curses’ association.