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VOLUME XVIII NUMBER 233
SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,1923
PRICE TEN CENTS
FOULED ID IT
TREATED FAIRLY
DEMPSEY PUSHED BACK INTO
4 RING AFTER KNOCKOUT BY
FIRPO
NEW YORK, September 20—Des
pite the protests of his many friends
and spectators, that Firpo was fouled
F ' and unfairly treated, he states to the
Association and Press that referee
Gallagher’s decision was sufficient,
and all he asked was another match
with Dempsey.
Chairman Muldoon of the State Box
ing Commission said: “If Firpo’s sec
ond had claimed a foul when Demp
sey was pushed back from the ring
side by the newspaper men alter the
knockout, that the state commission
would have recognized the claim and
declared Firpo the winner.’’
Thousands of spectators declared
Dempsey also struck Firpo viciously
after time was called and disregarding
& the referee’s instructions regarding
retreating to the neutral corner dur
ing the knockdown count. Firpo ex
hibited true sportsmanship and refus
ed to make charges, simply asking
another battle with Dempsey when he
was rested and his arm had healed.
The American Legion received two
fine ilags on this boat; or,? the colors,
and the other the Post flag.
Howard Long, the well known guide
returned from a trip this week.
M. Skrivan, counman and retailer of
meats, at Valdez, arrived on the Ad
miral Evans, and left on today’s train
for Anchorage, where he may go into
business.
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STARTING AT SANTO DOMINGO
SPEND FIRST NIGHT AT
PORT AU PRINCE
SANTO DOMINGO, September 20—
An attempted flight by the Marine
Corps aviators from Santo Domingo to
St. Louis, Missouri, began yesterday,
the aviators reaching Port Au Prince
f for an overnight stop.
LOCAL CATTLE STAND TEST
GOVERNMENT VETERINARIAN
G. W. Trubey, veterinary inspector
for the government, gave the herd of
thirteen cattle belonging to the Sew
ard Dairy a thorough inspection this
week, and found them absolutely free
of tuberculosis or other diseases.
Not one animal in the entire herd
was found infected, which is a good
record, showing that Sewardites are
buying milk free from impurities.
American League—Washington 11,
St. Louis 0; Detroit 6, Philadelphia 2;
Detroit 3, Philadelphia 4; Chicago 1,
Boston 2.
National League—Brooklyn 5, Chi
cago 1; Brooklyn 3, Chicago 4; Phila
delphia 0, Cincy 1; Phila. 5, Cincy 6;
Boston 5, Pittsburg 4; New York, St.
Louis game called at end of second
on account of rain.
OAKLAND, Sept. 20.—Prof. Char
les J. Burckhalter, an astronomer of
international fame died following liis
collapse after successfully fighting
^ a fire today that threatened the Cha
bot observatory.
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COOLIDGE WOULD BRING
ABOUT MORE DRASTIC
ENFORCEMENT'DRY LAWS
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WASHINGTON, D. C., September
20—Coolidge will undertake to bring
about a more drastic enforcement of
the dry laws, requiring each state to
asume its share in the prosecutions.
He will also be energetically occu
pied for the next ten days in seeking
a solution for the situation confront
ing agriculture in the west, Borah said
last night after hours of conference
with the executive.
WIFE OF WEALTHY LUMBER
MAN SECURES DIVORCE
TACOMA, September 20—On the
grounds of cruelty, both physical and
mental, the wife of Robert A. Mac
Cormick, millionaire lumberman, se
cured a divorce and the custody of
their children.
She also received three hundred
thousand dollars cash and two homes.
DESTRUCTION Iff
YGKOI1I IS
ONLY FIVE BUILDINGS LEFT AND
THEY NOT FIT FOR HABI
TATION-SEAPORT BUILT
YOKOHAMA, September 20—So
thorough was the destruction of Yo
kohama that visitors can scarcely en
tertain the idea that it will be rebuilt.
Only about five buildings were left
standing as the result of the recent
earthquake and they are uninhabita
ble. The rebuilding of Yokohama it is
I said depends on the outcome of a
scheme for turning Tokio into a great
seaport by dredging open a channel
through the upper bay.
Cabinet Supply Half Million Dollars
TOKIO, September 20—The cabinet
has decided as an emergency measure
to supply half a million dollars to con
trol the necessities in the earthquake
zone, buying and selling commodities.
The commander of the U. S. Asiatic
fleet has notified the government he
regards the relief mission completed,
and will sail September 23rd on his
regular cruise, leaving the cruiser
Sacramento and one destroyer to look
after American interests there.
Govt. Wiil Float Huge Loan
TOKYO, September 20—It is report
ed that the Japanese government will
lloat a $1000,000,000 reconstruction
loan.
ANTHRACITE MINERS SIGN
CONTRACT WITH OPERATORS
MILFORD, Pa., September 20— A
new two-year contract was agreed up
on by the anthracite miners and oper
ators, and formally signed in the pres
ence of Governor Pinchot, at his res
idence.
MADRID, September 20—The mili
tary directorage of Spain began func
tioning at the council which was held
at the Royal Palace whereof King Al
fonso presided.
FORESTRY HEADS HERE
Klory, of Juneau, district for
ester for Alaska, and W. J. McDonald
forest supervisor of Cordova, arrived
on the Admiral Watson this morning,
and left on the same boat for Seldovia
and Kenai on a trip of inspection.
They will return to Seward on the
tiain, and will have an interesting
road proposition to put up to the
town.
Henry Lucas came in from Skilak
Lake last night, returning this morn
ing.
Traveling Superintendent Anderson
01 the Sims-Carlson company, arrived
on the Evans and is a guest of the
Van Gilder.
I ' I It I
The first gun of the Legion’s Amer
icanization program for Seward was
fired today noon at a luncheon of the
Chamber of Commerce. It was the
largest gathering in the history of the
organization, the acocmmodations be
ing taxed to capacity. Chairman W.
H. Whittlesey presided and amongst
the visitors from out of town were B.
H. Barndollar, acocuntant for the gov
ernment I’ailroad at Anchorage, and
M. O. Snodgrass, head of the agricul
tural station at Fairbanks.
Mr. A. E. Rucker, adjutant of the
Seward Post of the American Legion,
introduced the speaker, Captain S. N.
Dancey, Americanization officer of the
Legion. Capt. Dancey prefaced his re
marks with a tribute to the magnifi
cent spirit he found in Anchorage, and
the splendid response of the people ot
the northern town to the Americaniza
tion program.
The speaker characterized the
American Legion as the greatest or
ganization in the United States, an or
ganization, as he put it, “Whose mem
bers saved America in days of war;
an organization whose members are
destined to save America in days ot
peace; an organization that, if it
means nothing else to you people of
Seward, must symbolize the sacrifice
that made possible the liberty and
freedom you enjoy in this community,
today.”
Americanization was heralded as
the greatest problem before the peo
ple of America today. There were
some who regarded it as a problem
confined, exclusively, to those of for
eign birth, but Captain Dancey made
it unmistakably plain that Americani
zation involved every man, woman
and child living on American soil, be
he native born or foreign born. “We,
who are engaged in Americanization
work, are convinced that, it is first
necessary to Americanize our own
Americans before we reach out to the
so-called foreigners.”
“There are some who say, ‘The war
is over; let us forget the war.’ Let
me tell you that it is our very per
sistent effort to forget the war and
the sacrifice associated with that war,
that is causing most of the trouble
that we have in this world today.
Rather than endeavor to forget the
war, should we concentrate in a study
of the magnificent object lessons the
war taught, lessons in whose heed
ing is wrapped up the peace of the
world.”
Here, Captain Dancey launched into
the story of the building of the Allied
war machine; a story, as he contend
ed, holding a world of inspiration for
every American citizen. Emphasizing
the great value of esprit de corps, or,
as the world knows it, pride in your
self. That, with morale, made the
force of human endeavor. The matter
of having a three-fold confidence, in
one’s self, in your cause, and in your
leaders, was stressed in a manner to
make its local application most effec
tive. The need of discipline, in the
home, the church, the school, every
department of life, was pointed out in
a manner that brought it home.
“There are some men,” he declared,
“who blush with shame when they are
asked to show a spirit of discipline.
Never blush with shame; step out in
a spirit of pride. Every time you
show your discipline, you are proving
your Americanism. Incidents were
portrayed in an effort to show the dis
aster that follows lack of discipline.
Efficiency is another great need of
the day. The story of Petain, at Ver
dun, in 1916, gave this argument a ro
mantic touch. Loyalty was regarded
as the foundation of all things. Capt.
Dancey told the story of Clemenceau,
the “Tiger of France,” the man who
Placed his country first. “If America
is to succeed, as a nation; if you peo
ple of Seward are going to be of any
service to America or the cause of hu
manity 01 civilization, you are going
to stand on one rock foundation,
where you realize that your Flag and
>our Country come first. It matters
not how big we may be, or any move
ment we may represent, remember
that our Flag and our Country are
bigger than both.” he declared.
Captain Dancey closed with a stir
ring tribute to those principles and
ideals in which is wrapped up real
Americanism, service above self; hu
manity above nationalism, and God
above all. The American that rises
above the Dollar standard, rises above
the age of materialism.
“See to it that in every movement
that means for a better spirit of Amer
icanism in Seward; in every move
ment that means for a higher order of
citizenship in this 1 community,—see
to it, that across the face of every ac
complishment of a worth-while order,
is written the name of the Seward
Chamber of Commerce. That is your
duty as an American organization.”
SEATTLE POLITICIAN SUICIDES
SEATTLE, Sept. 20.—George H.
Stevenson, a pioneer, and once a pow
er in Republican state politics, late
candidate for the nomination as Fed
eral senator, shot and instantly killed
himself in his office today.
M’FARLAND GOING BOSTON
BOSTON, September 20—The U. S.
destroyer McFarland, which was ram
med in the bow by the battleship Ar
kansas in maneuvers near the en
trance of Cape Cod canal, is proceed
ing under her own power to Boston.
Her bow is damaged on the port
side and she is being convoyed by the
destroyer Sturtevant.
PUIS FOB iORTH
POLE FLIGHT ABE
AMUNDSEN PLANS TO USE ALL
METAL PLANES IN FLIGHT
ACROSS ARCTIC REGIONS
SEATTLE, September 20—Plans for
a trans-Arctic flight with three all
metal planes from Spitzenbergen to
Wainwright, Alaska, via the north
pole are being, formulated in Seattle
today by Amundsen and Hammer, his
business manager.
QUAKES IN EARTHQUAKE
LONDON, Sept. 20.—The east coast
of England sustained a light earth
quake shock last night.
NOTICE
Members of all fraternal organiza
tions of Seward are invited by the I.
O. O. F. to hear the talk of Captain S.
N. Dancy at Odd Fellows hall, follow
ing the regular meeting of the I. O.
O. F. lodge. The time will be 9:00
o’clock this evening.
HAPPILY DISCOVER NO DIFFER.
ENCE OR DIVERGENCE BE
TWEEN TWO COUNTRIES
PARIS, September 20—Prime Minis
ter Baldwin of Great Britain and Pre
mier Poincare had a private confer
ence at the British embassy, the offi
cial Communique said. While no defi
nite solution of any question is expect
ed from the brief meeting, it has been
happily discovered that no difference
or divergence of principle exists be
tween the two governments. Baldwin
will remain in Paris until tomorrow
at least, this action being taken as in
dicating the conversations between
them will be continued.
STARR DUE TUESDAY
The steamship Starr will reach port
some time Tuesday, Sept. 25th, acocrd
ing to inofrmation received today.
REPUBLIC, Wash., Sept. 20.—Mat
Botwick and wife, and son Alex, is in
jail here in connection with dynamit
ing the home of Sheriff Mike Moran.
Mrs. Botwick was recently arrested by
the sheriff on a charge of bootlegging.
RADIO COMPASS SIGNALS TAKEN
IN REVERSE OF WHAT THEY
SHOWED
SAN DIEGO, September 20—Radio
compass signals from Point Arguello
showing the destroyer squadron stood
far to the north of the point, appeared
unreasonable to navigators and they
plotted course on exact reverse, and
crashed into the rocks well north of
the point as the result, Lieut Lau
rence F. Blodgett, navigating officer
on the Delpliy told the naval court of
inquiry.
One bearing was received from the
Point about eight-fifteen that night, he
said, and showed the squadron south
of Point Arguello, which agreed with
his own figures, so when the succeed
ing direction signals showed them to
be north, they concluded the bearings
were exactly reversed from what they
should be.
Denies Assertion He Was Responsible
SAN DIEGO, September 20—When
shown a published statement asset t
ing he had accepted the responsibility
for the change in course which result
ed in the destruction of the destroyer
squadron off Point Honda, Captain Ed
ward H. Watson, commander of the
squadron entered vigorous protest.
SAN DIEGO, September 20—Dead
certain that they were right and a
radio compass led navigators of the
11th squadron to plot a change in
course that hurled seven ships on the
rocks off Point Honda and cost the |
lives of twenty-three men, the naval
court of inquiry was told here today
by Lieutenant Laurence F. Blodgett,;
navigation officer of the Squadron’s |
flagship Delpy.
YAKS ARRIVE ON EVANS
M. O. Snodgrass, superintendent of
the Experimental station at Fairbanks
arrived on the Admiral Evans, having
in charge three yaks, secured from
the Canadian government at Wain
wright, Alberta. The animals were
placed in a car and taken out on to
day’s freight.
Mr. Snodgrass is very enthusiastic
over the new experiment, believing
they can be crossed with cattle and
a superior and hardier stock produc
ed. He declares that Canadian exper
imenters have succeeded in raising
several calves the past season, by
crossing with Galloways, the product
being a hardy, shaggy animal, able to
survive in any climate, and make their
own living.
The animals being taken in by Mr.
Snodgrass were small, weighing about
600 pounds, with small horns, and a
tail like a horse.
I
OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 20—A call
was issued this morning for an extra
ordinary session of the lower house 01
the State legislature to consider the
charges that Governor Walton has
taken unto himself the powers of a
despot and has supplanted the con
stituted government as a dictator in
his efforts to stamp out the Ku Klux
Klans.
Capt. and Mrs. Dancey arrived from
the Interior last evening and are reg
istered at the Van Gilder. Capt. Dan
cey is in charge of the government’s
Americanization program.
MANY VESSELS IN PORT
FOR ICE. BAIT AND OIL
A number of fishing boats ai’rived
in port yesterday for ice, bait and oil.
They wire refued and reiced but bait
will be secured at Latouehe. The
vessels entering and clearing from the
local customs office were the Rose
bud, with a load of halibut; the Ra
dio, Norland, Signal, Copper, Consti
tution, Anna and Gladstone.
SECRETARY WORK SEARCHING
FOR HEAD FOR RAILWAY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.—Secre
tary Work indicated today that he will
announce the appointment of a gen
eral manager for the Alaska raliway
as soon as he can find a practical
man.
AMERICANIZATION PROGRAM
THURSDAY, Sept. 20—
12 Noon, Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon.
9:00 P. M., Organization Meeting at
I. O. O. F. hall.
FRIDAY, Sept. 21—
1 P. M. Public School meeting.
8 P. M. “ihe Man Without a Coun
try,” at Liberty Theatre.
SATURDAY. Sept. 22- .> P. M , Dance
by Legion, i. O. O. F. Ha’l.
SUNDAY, Sept. 23—
3 P. M., Public Mass Meeting, at
Liberty Theaue, all invited.
WILL HAVE TWO BATTLESHIPS
MODERNIZED IN UNITED
STATES
BUENOS AIRES, September 20—
The Argentine government is planning
on having the two battleships Rivada
via and Moreno modernized in the
United Slates, where they were built,
it wras disclosed during a debate in
the senate on an appropriation for the
work.
■ RllflS HIED
B( SEATTLE HIJACKERS
SEATTLE, Sept. 20.—Two uniden
j tified bootleggers were iound shot to
; death in a rum running boat near Alki
| Point this morning.
Miss Lenore Martin and Miss Henri
etta V alker who left Seward this sum
mer on a hiking trip to Fairbanks,
write to friends here that they had a
very successful trip. The ladies took
' a steamer from Fairbanks to Dawson,
visiting that city for a time; thence
to Whitehorse, Skagway, and thence
| b> steamer. Miss Martin is teaching
school at Petersburg and Miss Walker
is in Seattle.
B. H. Barndollar, accountant for the
Alaska railroad, is registered at the
Van Gilder.
Oscar Anderson, an Anchorage res
ident, leturned on the Admiral Evans,
ADMIRAL EVANS IK PORI
The steamship Admiral Evans ar
lned in port at an early hour this
morning sailing about 7:00 o’clock for
westward ports. She had aboard 60
tons of freight for Seward and the fol
lowing passengers.
For Seward—A. W. Ashman, Miss
Ethel Reeder, Mrs. Sadie Reeder, Miss
LaDessa Hall, Charles Fritz and wife,
John Fritz and wife, Wm. Grimm, M.
D. Snodgrass, Jos. Trenken, Alvah
Eames, I. G. Anderson, W. E. Dunkle,
L. V. Ray, J. Lindley Green, Paul
Wieding, G. D. Brandt, Geo. J. Love,
Ml Skrivan, Dr. R. S. Davis, Tony Se
ratich, six steerage.
For Seldovia—Jos. Consiel, Duncan
Douglas, Jas. E. Hill, Milo Hulbert,
Elmer Kelley, J. Newton, J. B. Flick
enstein, John Rose, Wm. Brooks.
For Anchorage—Mrs. Florence W.
Woodward, Dr. Henry E. Utter and
wife, Mr. W. B. Hudson and wife, Miss
Louise Hudson, Mrs. A. Shadrach,
Maude Wandling, C. H. Flory, W. J.
McDonald, Mrs. E. Jennings, Jennie
Joy, Oscar Gunderson, August Berger,
A. F. Erickson.
For Ozinkie—R. E. Mclvor, W. J.
Imlach.
For Kodiak—Alex J. Ritchie, J. B.
Shalleberger, Dorothy Breakholm and
infant; Miss Anita Galvefine.