The Ketchikan miner., 1908-10-24
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New York, Oct. 20. President Roosevelt has placed bis signature to contract which makes him an asso- eiate editor of the Outlook It has been known for some time that the President was an. ardent admlrer of that magazine. This contract IS made iublect to an existing contract with the Serihner's for an African story, and the larger work of entering into comprehensive study and '--pub- ,ication of a book on political econ omy. Mr. Roosevelt is no less stranger to the public through his writings than through his vigorous and strenuous political policies as statesman and president. He is the author of numerous books. :. 'a,.. Parkersnurg. w. Va, Oct. H,-- Last night Candi date Taft addressed l large crowd of lahoring .mep. In the course of his.remarks he declared that when on the bench hes' handed
 town decisions which laid the princi- ples on which unions are based. The
 in plate workers gave him an en-
 husiastic reception. Referring to Mr. Bryan, Mr. Taft said: Some men are good for talk and criticism. and some
 nen are good for doing things. Taft vas listened to with a good deal of ,ttention.. The crowds were delighted with his speeches which of late have developed into surprising bursts of oratory.
 Nagasaki, Japan, Oct. 2l.-!The large United States army transport Buford is. detained here owing to the death of soldier from cholera. The Blu ford was enroute to San Francisco, having arrived in this port from Manila on her regular trip. Always, upon arriving at Nagasaki a thorough inspection is made by the Japanese health officers before any one is al-
 owed to go ashore. In this casey as he man was dead hetore arrival, the ease was immediately reported by the
 hips sugeon, who will ass isst in the necessary tumigating. process reqair- d by the regulations of the United States and Japanese governments. -
 Seattle. Oct. 21.-ffllot Craig, :.of the Cottage City says the collision was caused by the steamer refusing to steer. Full investigation will be made and report of the disaster rem dered by the authorities shortly.
 San Francisco. Oct. .-Information : has just reached here that the. British Bark Fileshire was wrecked on G.il- bert Island. All hands were rescued. The Flleshre sailed from. Australia, bound for Oregon. ..,+.
 Washington, D. C., Oct. 21.-It is learned from reliable sources that the work on the Panama Canal has progressed so favorably that Congress will be asked Go appropriate thirty
 Indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 21-,Becauss. of the distr button of circulars food. ing the entire state alleging that John Mitchell, the noted labor leader, ia. yored the election of certain candi-> dates, he has decided not to Use his influence either way. Mitchell, who is also president of the NJ inc Work ers and several other labor organiza-.. tions, fatly denies author ship of the circulars, and said that, under tue circumstances his choosing a neutral position was the most honorable course for him to pursue. gnqueston-. ably he has large following, and is regarded as the ab!est exponent of organized labor in the country. Of late, Mr. Mitchell has been sought ny many prominent people seeking infor- nation and advice on kindred, subjects connected with and allied to labor and industrial political economics.
 New burg, .N Y. Oct 21. In a frightfui disaster caused by the tr,rn- ' ing of the steamer New York, four persons were burned to death and the steamer was destroyed. He authori- = ties are investigating ike origin of the fir .s -
 New Y'rk, Oct p. = Ex-Governor MyrNn II rrick was seen at lis h6tel last night and in rcspohse 10 irqnifits said that in his opinion Mir. Taft would receive the labor vote of Ohio. Before he left Ohio for The cast i poll vas taken at the Cleveland ''faii'oad shops chat resulted in seventeen hun dred for Taft, eigieen iiupdr q fer Bcyan and tour huaoreA tlouhl'ful.
 Washington D. C., Q |. 2. Pr si- dent Roosevelt writes i strong leeter to Senator knox. Of l'eonysNvapia, refuting the afguments T eseoted .hy Samuel Gompers, deciqgIog the dem :: ocFltic plank favored bg Ganpers means nothing. F. deaoGcee. tho propodtion 10 eecpre lna preventing courts interfering willi rios ".ben lhe bjceG is 10 desiroy busire.s, raal "a the hlack list, and attsn pt 10 iutro- dDce. .ss secondary nief 4re ila boy ,.ntt sf.tEtp 'Tup ufutt,ep.l rutfpUv ig