The Ketchikan miner., 1908-02-01

Albany, Jan. 21.-Governor Hughes made statement today that was prac- tically an announcement that he would be willing to accept the presidential uomination were it rendered to him. Fqer6s of Governor Hughes claim that he Will control the entire New York delegation and they expect to he able ,o cortrol all the eastern states for their favorite.
 Washington, Jan. aI.-Attorney General Bonapatte has filed suit against the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific railroad companies. The suit is for the dissolution of the companies. He has also asked for a restraining order preventing the Un- ] ion from holding or owning any stock ] in the Santa Fe. Great Northern or Northern Pacific.
 ] Washington, Jan. 27.-The appoint ment of George B. Grigsby as dis trict attorney at Nome is expected to occur in few days. Grigsby has the endorsement of Governor Hoggatt and Solicitor General Hoyt. The ap- pointment of Grigsby has been delay ed by an investigation of charges that were filed against him when 1t was reported that he was to receive the appointment. Attorney General Bona parte has reported to President Roose- welt that the charges have been in- vestgated and found to have been made without any foundation of truth.
 Goldfeld, Nevada, Jan. 27.-The unions secured victory over the mine owners association today. bill was up for final consideration before the legislature providing for a sys- tenn of policing the mines in times of trouble. At the same time the un- ions have been fighting against what is known as the "card system' which the operators were using in connection with the employment of miners. The legislature refused to pass the police bill unless the operators agreed to an- nul the card system.
 Washington. Jan. PA movement is on foot among leading democrats to eliminate William Jennings Bryan from the democratic party. Alton B. Parker. who headed the ticket for the democrats in the last presidential election. is the prime factor in the movement to oust Bryan. A confer euce of prominent democratic politi clans is soon to be called for this pur- pose. The conference will be held t'ridsy if the members can reach New York by that time.
 Washington. Jan. 27.-The Aldrich currency bill is TOW ready for intro lection. IL provide' for an increase ttae extra issue of currency to half a
 Ion Gol ars. The money is to be ei among the banks in the diff
 eat states according to the amount their surplus capital.
 Florence. Italy, Jan. 2T.-Ouida, the azlar. died here today. Her death e.ertred in milkman's cottage. ida Was poverty stricken and un-
 5e 10 pay for suitable lodgings. She = repeatedly offered assistance but
 .el to accept it from anyone.
 Washington. Jan. 27.-The signal enz apartment is acquiring mater
 Ter installing a line from Valdez 5Sg.k8ua.
 Washington, Jan. 27.-It is official .r araa5rced from the senate that the Es Asxico statehood bill will pass -tf5s session.
 Ch1eaeo. Ian. 27.-Prof. Hewitt of
 z Ie aslogical institute of Wash
 a = arranging for a tour through
 tlis coming summer. His
 to be enc of research and
 of specimens of prehis- ..-
 Ssa Francisco. Jan. 27.-Amundsen,
 es explorer. announces that
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 a1s regarding magnetic varia- 1a>. H. will return by the Atlantic sslte
 Lorg Beach. Cal. Jan. 2s.-A cy- s.oae Of unusual iurg, coming in 3m the ocean. hit this place today.
 ag considerable damage. A barn
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