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The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
RETAIN POLO CUP,

MEADOWBROOK. June 1. - The international polo match was con- cluded here today. the Meadowbrook players defeating Il 0 English team by score of Az to 3. The teams Were composed of tho crack players of both countries. and the match was the most hotly contested in re- cent years, the Englishmen making a determined effort to capture the international trophy. which was won by the American team two years age. and which has remained on this side of the water since that time.
 In 1886 the cup was won by the English team, and until 1909 was retained by them. Two years ago the American players captured the series at Birmingham by a score of 17 to :.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
MARY'S NEW HAT.

LONDON, June 1.-The diamond crown which Queen Mary will wear during the coronation was complet- ed today, and is pronounced the most beautiful and costly jewel ever designed for the head of king consort Except for the light Ali gree of gold, the crown is made en- tirely of diamonds and. because of the simplicity of the design, 1t is said to outshine the historic crown of the empire, which, through long years of usage and constant addi- tiOn, has become OverburGened with
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
HARMON OR WILL SON

ST PAUL, June ? The con. ference of the Northwestern Demo. crats was concluded today, and, while no definite action was taken. it is generally understood that Wood. row Wilson is the choice for pres ident.
 The choice of the party lies be. tween Wilson and Harmon, who are looked upcn as the only logical men in the party. Neither Bryan. how ever, nor any other Democrat of prominence would say which Of the two possible asplants for the nom ination stood the mere in favor
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
LOOKS BAD FOR WApPY.

SEATTLE, June 1. The first sensat 'cnal developments in the trial of former Chief of Police Wappen- stein came out today, when Clarence Gerald, who has been on the stand all afternoon. testified that he had paid Wappcnstein from $500 to $500 monthly fer allowing Gerald X Tup- per to operate gambling in violation of the law.
 The local papers are devoting daily from three to five pages to the trial
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WILL SETTLE CASE SOON.

DAWSON. May 31 - A special from Ottawa says the White Pass case. which is now pending before the Dominion railway commission, will be settled within day or two and a general reduction in freight rates is looked for
 Some time ago the company was directed to make reduction of one-third in the freight rates and upon the failure of the company to follow the instruction. the board of trade of this city wired to the com mission advising that body that the White Pass had adopted a tariff whicn. because of the cancellation of the joint through rate tariff. is higher than ever
 The Ottawa Citizen predicts that, if the company persists in charging the old rate. il will be subjected to a fine oi at least $10o per day.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
CARY DOESN'T KNOW.

WASHINGTON. June l. Albert Gary. chairman of the board of di- rectors of the United States Steel corporation. denies having knowl- edge of the proposed combination of interests for the purpose of controlling the steel trade of the world
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
HARMON WINS BIG RACE.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May 30.-ln the presence of more than S3.UOu spectators. Ray Harroun. driving a Marmon car. today won the 50O-mile international automobile race. GOV ering the distance in 6 hours. II minutes and seconds. Mulford. in a I.ozier car. finished second. and Bruce Brown. in a Fiat. was a close third.
 s. P. Dickson, in an Amplex car. was killed outright when the two rear tires of the machine exploded. Archie Greiner. the millionaire. who was driving the machine. also was caught in the wreck and died short ly afterward from internal injuries. David Lewis mechanician. had an arm and leg broken and received in ternal injuries when the machine in which he was riding crashed into a fence while going al top speed. The driver escaped unhurt. Two other mechanicians were slightly in jured in the start of the race. as a result of several of the autos be- coming tangled up in scramble for the lead.
 Al several different times during the race. Harroun drCve his Mar mon at better than ,.-mile gait. and the average time was al the the rate. almost. of mile every 4S seconds. or n miles an hour.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
PAID 31.ooo BRlBE.

SEATTLE, June ,. - Gideon Tup. per. the partner of Clarence Ger. ald was on the stand today in the Wappenstein case, and this morning testified to having paid the former police chief $l,000 br1be for the privilege of maintaining a gambling house in this city Yesterday, Ger aid said he had paid the chief cer- tain sums monthly for the same privilege. the amounts ranging from $500 to $500.
 This afternoon, Tupper again was called, and the attorneys for Wap- penstein subjected him 10 such q severe cross examination that, be- fore the hour of adjournment came. the witness collapsed completely and was excused for the day.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
ARCHITECTS TRUST.

WASHINGTON. June | The governments supervising architect states that an architects trust con- trOls Ill bidding 2pon public build ings. and that it is because thereof impossible to have a government building constructed at a reasonable cO9t
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
ENUMERA1ORs INDICTED.

TACOMA, May 3l The federal grand jury late this afternoon re turned 36 indictments. All of these, with the exception of six are against the enumerators who took the last census. and who are charg- ed with padding the returns
 II is understood there will be other indictments issued tomorrow
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WOMAN IS HEROINE.

SEATTLE. May % Mrs. Jo- seph And,rs n's bravery saved the lives of trur people when she carried them To safety through the flames and smoke from her fathers burn ing home When the flames were at their worst she carried two ba- h.rs out of the house when all hope of rescurS them had seemingly nAssed.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
C. p. BOAT ASHORE.

JUNEAU. June l. The Amur one of the Canadian Pacific Naviga- tion company's boats on the Van couverSkagway run, ran Cnto the rocks this morning short distance south of this city. They were able to beach the vessel, and all the pass engers escaped safely 10 shore
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
GOVERNOR DISCHARGED.

MOSCOW. June 1. The court martial of Major General Rheinhot, who has for some time past filled the position of governor, was con cluded yesterday, and today he was sentenced to one year in prison and the loss of his civil rights, for ap- pToprlating to his own use the funds of the government.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
FATAL FIRES AT NELSON.

NELSON. E. C.. May 3l. - Three people lost their lives this morning when the threestory Windsor hotel was totally destroyed by fire.
 NELSON, B. C., May 3l. - The Silverton hotel, in the heart of the business section of this city. was today destroyed by fire and many lives lost in the conflagration.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
NICARAGUA STEWiNC,

NEW ORLEANS, June l. Ac- cording to advices received here today. Nicaragua is threatened with another revolution.
 WASHINGTON, June l. In forma. on received from Minister Northcott of Nicaragua confirms the rcpcrt of the explosion of the ar senal at La Loma. resulting in the death of lo0 people
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
KILLS HIS WIFE

EILE\SBI'RG May 29 Rev. r. II Gardner this m rning confess ed to the murder of his wife. who Was q member f the Holy Roller sect. His reason for the crime was the fear 'lat his wife would become untaithful
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.

CINCINNATI, May 3l - Judge Dixon this morning held that the Methodist Ministerial Association is guilty of contempt of court in de ncuncing the quashing of the Boss Cox indictment
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
MARY TO WE'D AGAIN

CHICAGO, June ? Mary Man. ncring the famous actress who has played the leading Shakespesrean and other roles since she was l5 years Cf age. is to be married soon to Frederick Wadsworth. & manufac- turer in Michigan. Mss Mannerins was married once before to J K. Hackett
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
MUST SHOW CAUSE.

SEATTLE. June ? Register Walker is in this city. and he is sending out notices to 400 locators of coal lands in Alaska. telling them that as they have failed to apply for patents within the last three years after filing their locations, they must appear and show cause why lheir TO- cations shall not be cancelled.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WOULD STOP FIGHT.

OAKLAND, May 3l. :, The Church federation has begun a campaign against the proposed Moran Wolgast fight. which has been arranged for July I. at San Francisco. The church people are employing the same tao tics as were used in their fight against the 2hnsOn-Jeffries go, and already an appeal has been made to Governor Johnson to prevent the contest
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
PLAN BIG MERGER,

ST. PAUL, May 31. - James J. Hill, the railroad magnate- today an nounced that plans are being for mulated for a merger of all the big railroad interests of the coun- try. According to thiG announcement of the great organizer. the Great Northern and the Chicago. Burling- ten & Quincy roads are to give a mortgage on their holdings for the purpose of raising $600,00O,O ,O0O. which amount will be used in buying up railroad bonds.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TO PROSECUTE OFFICIALS.

WASHINGTON. June l. At torney-General Wickersham announc- ed today that he would al once pro ceed 10 bring criminal actions against the heads of all trusts which have been declared unlawful organizations by he United States supreme court.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
FORT IS BLOWN UP.

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, June l. Fort Rees was blown up today, and the l50 soldiers quar- tered therein all perished.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
ASKED TO SHOW CAUSE

SEATTLE. May 29. That the interior department is endeavoring 10 arrive at decision in the mat ter of the Alaska coal lands is indicated in the order which was issued today. directing former Gov ernor Gillett. of California. and others to file afidavits at Juneau within the next 30 days setting forth their reasons why they should not be refused patents to the ground they have staked
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WILL STICK TO BEVERLY.

WASHINGTON. May 31. - Presi- dent Taft has declined the invita- tion to change his summer home from Beverly. Mass.
 Last night President Taft address ed an audience of 10000 people. He stated that he is the friend of peace and the irrevocable enemy of war.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05

LOS ANGELES May % Ad Wolgast this morning placed sl2,ooo ill he bank as a result of beating Frankie Buns in the l1'h round of their fight last saturday
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
C M. 4 ST. p. THROUGH.

SEATTLE, June | - This city is today celebrating Prosperity Day, which is signalized by the arrival in this city of the first through train over the Milwaukee railroad from Chicago.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
CHUTES PARK DISASTER.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29. - The Chutts thcater was totally destroyed by fire last night. and this morn ing three bodies were removed from the debris, but so badly burned are they that identification is impOssi- ble Scores of others Ct the spec rat-rS were seriously injured in the fire and in the panic which followed and there are still several who are missing.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WAS RATHER HARDY.

LISBON, June l. The British government has announced it's readi- ness to recognize the Portugese government.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
PASS UP ALASKA LANDS.

SEATTLE, June ,. Because of curing title to agricultural lands in Alaska. J. A. Berger, Clyde Morris and other old-timers of the North who preferred to spend their money in the territory have decided 10 in vest in Washington and California lands and already have deal on for the purchase of property asgre' patiDP Sl 1nD 900
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TROLLEY IS DOOMED.

CHICAGO. June 2 Thomas A. Edison, the world-famous inventor, who has been engaged for years in perfecting storage battery which is the wonder of the inventive age now predicts that the trolley is doomed. as the storage battery sys. tenn will succeed the trolley on an the street railway systems of the world
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
ME IS NOT GUILTY.

COLUMBUS. O.. June ?. Rep resentative Nye. who was indicted by the recent grand Jury on the charge of soliciting bribes was de- clared not guilty by the trial jury today
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
MORMOkS WILL SUE.

NEW ORLEANS. May 30. - It is understood the Mormons are pre- pairing to make demand on the Mexican government for Sl.ooo.ooo for damages sustained by the church al Chihuahua.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
FARM HAND MURDERS

PAWNEE. Okla. May 30. James Fielder. farm hand who had tried tO win the wife of his employer and had failed, early this morning bea to death James Witty. his wife and two children. as they slept.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
kIoNAPs HIS DAUGHTER.

PORTLAND. Ore. May 3l. Sid ney H. Clawson, with Sl5,O0O ob- tained from his wife by decree of the court. this morning grabbed their daughter and fled from the city. The mother is frantically engaged in at tempting to locate them.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
SEES WIFE KILLED.

BOSTON. May 31. - This mOrn- ing John Johnson of Milwaukee had the horrible experience of St eing his wife plunge 10 death upon the pave ment from their window in the sixth story of a local hotel
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WAPPY chiEE CRATER.

SEATTLE. May 90. The jury has at last been completed in the Wappenstein ease. and in his open ing remarks 10 the jury Prosecuting Attorney Murphy stated that the state would prove that Wappenstein. while chief of police of Seattle. prompted the organization of the vice system which controlled the re. stricted district. and that Wappen. stein profited therefrom financially.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TRIED TO END IT ALL.

SEATTLE, May 31. - Sobbing on her cot in the hospital. Mrs. Nellie Seybould cries: "I wish Louis had let me die!"
 Louis Seybould. to whom Nellie claim is disputed by Seybould, this morning separated Nellie from a re- volver and bottle of carbolic acid, by the aid of which she was endeav- bring to quit the game of life.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
SOON TO RAISE THE MAINE.

WASHINGTON. May 31. Ad- vices have been received by the war department that the coffer dam built around the battleship Maine has been completed, and in all prob ability the pumps will be started within the next few weeks
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
MORE WORK FOR OARRoW.

LOS ANGELES, May 3l. " Gar ence Darrow, the noted labcr law yer, will defend Conors and Maple, who are charged with having con spired to dynamite the Hall Of Records in this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
BARNEY IS SORE,

INDIANAPOLIS, May 31.-Refer- ing to the big auto race which took place here yesterday. Barney Oldfeld. severely criticized the spec tators for their lack of feeling. He said that, nowadays. a race is not looked upon as success unless there are several accidents and sev- eral men killed or crippled.
 As result of the terrible strain experienced during the race, liar ry Knight, who came in fifth, col lapsed today and is now under the influence of opiates in an effort to prevent Que loss of his mind. It is thought he will never be able to enter anpther race.
 The body of Dickson. who was killed yesterday, has been shipped to Chicago for burial.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
sNoAomIsH's CLOSE CALL.

The business section of this city today was almost entirely wiped out by fire. entailng loss of more than S1J0 GOO
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05

from Paris io Rome. and thence to Turin. There were no fatalities. and the only bad falls were record ed today toward the finish of the race. when Garros and Frey collid- ed while making a descent and fell a shCrt distance 10 the earth. Neith- CT of the aviators was seriously in jured. although the machines were practically wrecked Beaumont will receive s2o.0Oo. the prize offered To the winner of the contest
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
rhRAshEs A NEGRO.

WASHINGTON, June ?. -- Repre- sentative Rodenberry today thrashed a negro for impudence in a street car.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
STARVED RATHER THAN BEG.
 SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. May 3l

DAN bT1TT.<EfftII-VO, VdT.' Hfy "I : G J. and J. C. Gibson were this morning discovered to be upon the verge of starvation. They had been out of work for some time and were penniless. and they have starv- ed in reach of plenty because they would not ask fer aid.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
BROOKS SPEAKS OUT.

WASHINGTON. May 3l. - In the latest bulletin issued by the geolog- cal survey. Alfred H. Brooks at tributes the backwardness of Alas ka's development to the delay in the issuance Of the patents to the coal lands
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TORNADO KILLS FOUR.

CLEVELAND. June l. - Four are dead and 20 injured as result of the tornado which swept over this city this morning, wrecking buildings and doing personal dam age along it's course.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
NO CHANCE FOR THEM.

TOLEDO May 2". Two men were drowned here today while in swimming in an effort 10 escape lhe terrible heat which rag,S here.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TOBACCO TRUST MUST GO.

WASHINGTON, May 29. = The supreme court of the United States today decided that the American Tobacco company is an illegal com bination of capital according to the sherman antitrust law. and the big corporation is ordered to dis solve immediately
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
DIDN'T DO 1hElR DUTY

TOPEKA. Kan, June 1. - Charg. ing them with neglect of duty and failure 10 enforce the laws, the voters of Leavenworth have begun prCC ecdings 10 ouJt Mayor Dodge and Chief of Police Taylor
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
THIRTY KILLED IN RIOT.

SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico. May 3l. Thirty were killed today in a fight between the police and mob which was endeavoring to bring about jail delivery on large scale
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
AFTER ENGLISH TITLE.

NEW YORK, June ?. JACK Johnson champion heavyweight of the world has challenged Bombar- dier Wells. the English champion, 10 a 20-round fight in the near future.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
THREE SCORE AND TEN.

NEW 1ORk. May 3I. - William Rockefeller, president of the Stan dard Oil company, of New York, and brother of John D.. celebrated his roth birthday today. William is two years younger than his brother.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
FAX FRS GET THEIRS.

NEW YORK. May 30. - George II
 II. Parker. of Seattle was today sentenced 10 two years in the peni- tentiary and President Wilson to five years for using the United States mails to sell stock in the United Wireless Telegraph company.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TO JOIN PARADE.

NEW YORK, June ?. The bat tleship Delaware sailed for England today to join the warship parade which will take place as q part or the coronation celebration
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TAFT TO GO WEST.

PRESENTATIONS. May 90. = Be cause of the probability tha, Taft will seek the presidential nomina- tiCn. it is thought he will tour the West during the fall. probably reach ing the coast sometime in Septem- Der
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
BAD WOLF CAUGHT.

SEATTLE. May 30. - Mrs. Jessie Bixbey. of kelso Washington. was attacked in her room in a hotel last night. and F. J. Wolf is in jail charged with the crime
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
OFF AGAIN. ON AGAIN.

RENO. May 31. - Mrs. Thurston. niece of the late railway magnate Hartman. was today divorced. She is it is said, to marry Paul Motte- lay. of the Morgan firm of bankers.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
GREATEST lEViAThAN.

BELFAST. May 3l. The Ham, burg -Amerlcan line today placed an order for the biggest vessel in the world for the transatlantic trade. IL will be $50 feet long
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
FIRED FROM EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, June 2. - The Ed ward Moyse company has been ex- pelled from the cotton excnanse Tor violating customers order.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
EIGHT KILLED IN WRECK,

INDfANOLA Neb May % - In a terrible wreck which occurred on the Burlington rad near here this m m-rniug, eight passengers were kill et or scalded to death
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
ONE pjOUS CAMPAIGN

LOS ANGELES. May 3l. The chief of police of this city has started a war upon hobble skirts and peek a boo waists.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WELSH AND M'CAR1Y

LOS ANGELES, May 31, - Tom McCarey is trying to arrange go between Freddie Welsh and Johnny McCarty. to take place here during the coming month or early in July.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
LIGHT PLANTS vAlUAote.

NEW YORK. June ? The cleo. tric light plants throughout the United States are valued al S2000. 900 900
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
r. R. WANTS BIG NAVY.

NEW YORK. May 3l. - Theodore Roosevelt expresses the desire to see America maintain powerful navy which can arbitrate what the country cannot held by vocal ar gument.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
DiAz OFF TO SPAIN

VERA CRUZ. May 3l - Accom- panied by his family. former Presi- dent Diaz this morning boarded the steamer for Spain on a long absence from Mexico
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
CHARGES DISMISSED.

WASHINGTON. June :. The department of justice has dismissed the charges against District Attorney RuS'Gard. of Juneau.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
SHE WAS TOO sNoeBIsH.

SEATTLE. May 3O-Because she refused to entertain his friends. main taining that their social position was beneath hers. Nicholas Davis. form CT state senator from King county. obtained a divorce from his wife this morning
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
HARLAN'S BIRTHDAY.

WASHINGTON. May 31. John Marshall Harlan. justice of the Unit ed States supreme court since 1SI1. today celebrated his 18th birthday.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
FLEET AT STOCKHOLM.

 American squadron of battleships reached Stockholm today and was accorded hearty reception.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
EAIAl FIRE ERE.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-Three are dead from the fire which de s,royed he Chutes Amusement com panv's property this morning
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
VOLCANO ON RAMPAGE.

TOKYO. May 31. The Asama volcano erupted today during a fes- tival to local shrine. and many pilgrims were killed and injured.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
GENERAL STRIKE THERE.

VANCOUVER, E. C., June l.-- The trades and labor council gives notice that general strike may be expected on Monday next.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
BRYAN OUT OF RACE.

WASHlNGTON. May 29 Will .am Jennings Bryan formally all. noun,cd oday that. under no cir cumStances will he he candidate for president in 1912
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
ONE SHERIFF KILLED.

OAKLAND. May 30. - A deputy sherin was badly hurt today by an explosion of a dynamite trap in the home of C. H Pickard. who was fighting the foreclosure of a mort gage on his property.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
OARROW GETS BUSY.

LOS ANGELES. May 3l - Clar. enCe Darrow. the labor lawyer. left for the East today to secure evi- denCe to aid the defense of the Me Namaras
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
TWELVE KILLED IN WRECK,

TND1ANUT-A, May 2y. = Two Bur lington flyers with full loads of passengers came together in head on collision at a sharp bend in the road near here this morning. and l2 of the passengers are dead and many others seriously injured
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
a,alE CLASS CONVENTION.

KANSAS CITY, June ?. The worlds convention of Bible classes will meet in this city June F.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
WANTS SPARKS BACK.

LOS ANGELES, May 3l Mil lionaire Frank Giilis is suing Mrs Thorne. the heiress. for 100000 worth of jewels which she borrowed from him recently and which she refuses tp return
The Alaska citizen., 1911-06-05
BARGES FOR GUGSS.

SEATTLE. May 22. Two steel barges, costing $lO0oo". were ship ped 10 Dawson this m rning fir the Guggenheim Development company.