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The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WILSON IN SEATTLE.

SEATTLE. May % Governor Woodrow Wilson arrived in this city Saturday night.
 shortly after his arrival he was a guest of the Press club. and while there spoke intelligently on the sub je,t of Alaska's oppression and prom is,I to interest himself in the mat ter in tho hope of securing the re forms sought by the Alaskans.
 He expressed himself as strongly in favor f home rule for Alaska and said he had spoken to number t prominent Democrats. urging them 70 do something immediately.
 mass meeting will be held to- night for the purpose of arriving at some conclusion as 10 the best means of securing favorable legisla- 'ion for the North. Among the speakers will be Maurice Leahy. who Will discuss the legal phase of he situation. Charles Heifner and he secretary of the American Min inc congress will also address the meet ing
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
ALL RAISE BONDS.

SEATTLE, May 9. The aprli- cation of former Chief of Police Wap penstein for change of venue to another county was denied today bv Judge Main, and Attorney William Morris is now endeavoring to have the trial of the alleged grafter held before some other judge than Main.
 Late this afternoon Wappenstein succeeded in raising $3O0O0. which is the amount of bail required on the last four indictments returned hv the grand jury and he has been released from custody.
 Colonel Blethen. president of the Tines Printing company and edi- tor-in-chief of the Times, his chief assistant. c. E. Blethen. and Chaun- cev Rathbun have furnished S35 900 bail each to insure their appearance in connection with the charges which were preferred against them yesterday by the grand jury They are held cn three counts, the prin- cipal one of which is criminal libel
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
BAIL FOR BLETHENS.

SEATTLE, May 24. - Colonel Al don J, Ble'hen. president of the Times company, and his assistant. Clarence Blethen. who yesterday were indicted by the grand jury on the charge of criminal libel and two other counts of a grating na- 'uro. have been given until tomor- row to furnish bail in the sum of S3no00 each.
 The bail of the former Chief of Police Wappenstein has also been fixed at S3000O. and he has been given until tonight to raise the money. There are four indictments against Wappenstein. two for con- sniracy and two for taking bribes. His attorney appeared for him to- day in an effort to secure a change of venue.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29

the coal lands of Alaska and home rule for Alaska
 Falcon Joslin of Fairbanks. was the principal speaker of the meeting. He denounced Clifford PinChot. who is responsible for conditions in Alaska today. and accused him of using the money of the government to boost himself in magazine articles, and said that President Roosevelt did what the CZar of Russia would not dare to do in Russian territory. when he issued the illegal order abrogat- ing the act of 1904 regarding the coal and forest lands of Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
IMMUNITY FOR 8. o.

BALTIMORE. May 26 Despite he runners to the contrary. Attor. ney-General George w. Wickersham tonight announced in this city that his department has no intention at present of ins,ituting criminal pro ceedings against the officials of the Standard Oil company. He admits hat there Is every reason to believe the officials have violated the laws as much as have some of the other trust arrangements. but he feels that his department is powerless to act contrary to the ruling of the court which has held that the Stan. dard is not guilty of violation of the law from criminal point of view
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
PROBE WAS FAILURE,

PITTSBURG. Pa. May 24 - The councilmanic investigation which Was being conducted by the state in an effort 10 probe the charges which were made against numerous of the aldermen of this city. came To conclusion today, and is pro nornCCd a flat failure.
 II was impossible for the invest- gators to obtain any evidence against any of the officials who are accused of grating. because of the failure of the witnesses 10 testify
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
M'NAMARA ANXIOUS,

LOS ANGELES. May 9. - II is reported today that John J. McNa- mara. secretary of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers. who is held here on the charge of dynami,ing the Times building. is very uneasy and is be- coming more nervous as the date of his trial approaches. It was thought the arrival of Clarence Darrow, who came from the East to take charge of the defense. would restore the con idence of the alleged dynamiter, but il now develops that he has little faith in the sincerity of the famous lawyer
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WALSH IS STOICAL.

LEAVENWORTH Kan. May D. When told today of the refusal of President Taft to grant his applica- tion for pardon, John R. WaTEh. the aged banker and railroad pro- moter who was convicted of m sap plying the funds of the Chicago Ma tional bank. of which he was pros- dent. failed to show any emotion, and it is believed by the prison all thorites that he is resigned to his fate, and will complete his sentence without further attempt to secure lis release
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
MISS ELklNS ENGAGED.

NEW YORK May 9. The re vival of the report of an engagement between the dashing Katherine FL kins daughter of tho late Senator stephen B. Elkins, of West Virginia. and William F. R Hit. son of Rob ert R Hit. who was a representative from Illinois. has followed visit to New York this week by Miss Elkins and her mother. who are here planning a trip abroad for the summer
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WANTS MORE TIME.

LOS ANGELES. May 26 - Attcr- ney Clarence Darrow. said late this afternoon that he would ask the court for further time for his eli
 entS. as he is not vet ready for them 10 enter their pleas. Darrow has announced that Attorn ys I.e- compte Davis and Joseph Scott will he associated with him in the case
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
RUSH DYNAMITlNG CASE.

LOS ANGELES. May 23-All cf the exhibits in the McNamara dy- case have reached this city and the prosecution announces that the state is ready to proceed with the trial.
 It is not yet known what the de fcnse of the accused men will be. and no announcement is expected un- til the arrival of Clarence DarrOw who will appear for the defendants
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
BILLS lNTEREEREp WITH.

HARTFORD, Conn.,. May 9. - A sensation was caused in legislative circles here today when it was open lv claimed by a member of the house that all of the bills which have been passed by the legislature have been altered. after their pass age to suit the interests of the big concerns
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
ACCUSE OF HERESY.

ATLANTIC CITY Mal 22-The rrial f Rev William Grant. tho Presbyterian minister who is ac- cused of horosy. began here today before the Prc~bytoriau general as sembly.
 The specific charge against the divine is tha' hc has denied the deity of Jesus Chris and has at- tempted rc persuade his congregation into his way of believing. which is directly opposed to the doctrine of the Preshyteriau church
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
pATROLMAN IN TOLLS.

SEATTLE. MaT 22 F0TmoT Fa- trolman Miles of this city has been arrested ar Juneau under indictment by the grand jury, and vii he brought here on the ucXf boat.
 Miles is wanted in connection with the Wappensrciu ease. he being charged with sharing .n The graft under the old administration
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
30 FOR DAWSON SCRIBE.

DAWSON. May 9. - Judge WYE bur Cornell, pioneer newspaper man of Salem and Portland, Oregon and once power in early California and Oregon politics. died here this week of pulmonary embOlsm
 Cornell. who was 70 years old, was an oldtime friend of John Hayes Hammond.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
llEUTENANT SUICIDES.

WASHINGION. May 22.-IicU'cn- ant Franklin Drces. of the marine corps. who has been taking an eX- animation for promotion in the ser vice was found dead in his room rhis morning from asphyNiariOn. and the indications are that it was a case of deliberate suicide. though no reason is assigned for the deed.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WOLGAST IS FAvORITE.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26. - The Wclgast-Burns fight, which is sched. uled to take place here tomorrow. promises to be the biggest drawing card this city has seen during the entire season. although WOlgast has much the better of it in the bet ting, which tonight is ten to four, with Burns al the short end.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
ARMY DIVORCE SUIT.

ST LOUIS, May 9. - A chapter in the romance of a naval officer and Philippine belle that went to smash after a brief period of matri- mOnial huss was recorded today. when dispositions were filed in the circuit court in the divorce suit of Lieutenant James H. Comfort. Unit ed States navy against Mrs Sel- orina TopaCiO Comfort.
 Lieutenant Comfort charges deser- ti'n. He is the son of Colonel Chas D. Comfort of St Louis
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
BRYAN SCORES DEcIs,oN

LINCOLN. May 26 Through the Commoner. William Jennings Bryan scores the weakness of the decision of the supreme court in the Standard Oil case. and. among other things, says it is no wonder the American people are losing their confidence in the judiciary.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
REFUSED CHANGE OF VENUE.

SEATTLE. May g. - The attempt ;o secure a change of venue from King county for the trial of his cases. in which he is charged with grating while chief of police of this city. failed 10 net C. w. Wap- penstein any desired results. and he will be compelled to go to trial this afternoon.
 The Blethens have so far failed 10 raise the s30.000 bail required of each of them, and unless they raise the bail by night they will be com pelled 10 go 10 jail.
 Seattle is aroused over the devel- opments in the graft cases. and there is serious determination that the grafjers. whether of high or low degree. will have 10 stand a vigorous and relentless prosecution
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
kIDNApERS SENTENCED

LAS VEGAS. N M. May 23- Will Rogers and Joe WigginS. the two men who last March kidnapped Waldo Rogers. the little nephew of the former. and held him for d ransom. were today sentenced to terms in the penitentiary Rogers was given sentence of from five to twelve years. and Wig gins. who iS an cX-COnvict. from seven 10 twelve yaorc
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
TWO MORE VICTIMS.

CHICAGO. May 26. - TEc tenn perature has been rising steadily all day. and this afternoon two more victims were added to the long list of those who have died during the past ten days as re- sule of the excessive heat.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
EDNA MAY WE'D AGAIN.

LONDON. May 9. Edna Good rich. the talented American actress and divorced wife of Nat Goodwin. when asked today if the rumOr Of her engagement to an English bank or is true. did not deny that she is again considering matrimOny. and may make her future home in this Gif,-
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
SUSPICIOUS DEATH.

CHICAGO. May 2G - The body of Royal Hardy. manager of big automobile concern of this city, was found today in the apartments of Mrs. Eva Gore. wealthy widow
 Mrs. Gore was placed under ar rest pending an investigation. but was later released
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
REFUSE TO TESTIFY.

COLUMBUS. O.. May 25. - Attor- ney-General FreiZman and Editor Good have been arrested because of their refusal to testify before the grand jury which is conducting leg
 islalive probe, and today four report CTS were threatened with jail sen tences if they persisted in their de- termination to withhold certain in formation wanted by the grand jury.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
C. of C. URGES PATIENCE.

CORDONA. May 26. - The cham her of commerce is out with com municatiCn to the people urging pa tience in the matter of Alaska coal conditions. expressing the belief that President Taft and Secretary of the Interior Fisher are doing all they can to expedite the coal cases, and stating the belief that the cases will be decided and the coal question settled by next week at the latest
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
AFTER LUMBER TRUST.

NEW YORK. May P. - From it's interpretation of the supreme courts decision in the Standard Oil case. he government has begun suit against the lumber trust. which it accuses of unreasonable conspiracy 10 restrain trade,
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
CONSCIENCE MONEY.

desiring 10 go 10 her nuptial couch with q clear conscience. today sent to 1he Park board sl as damages, she having picked flowers in the park contrary tG the regulations gov trNing the same
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
MAY klDNAP DIAZ.

MEXICO CITY. May 27 - Former President DiaZ left for Vera Cruz this morning. and it is reported this afternoon that the train upon which DiaZ was travelling has been attacked and held up. Further re ports are expected hourly.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WON'T PUSH CASES

SAN DIEGO, May 24 The city authorities have decided to drop the suits against the sailors who were arrested here for causing a disturbance during drunken row.
 The action is the result of the stand taken by the navy department. which issued statement yesterday upholding the action of the marines and promising to defend them.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
FIND MUCH STOLEN pROpearv

SEATTLE. May 24. Charles Auer was arrested here last night on the charge of stealing chickens. When the police searched the prem ises, Mrs. Auer revealed the hiding place of a".oO0 worth of stolen prop ertv, which had been hidden away in bOathOuse.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
CHESTER CRAZY AGAIN.

SEATTLE- N0Y 22 VNe-IoF Thompson. thc youth who killed Judge Meade of this city and os- capped the penifcutiary on the plea of insanity. was taken TO his farh- CTS ranch ronight and will be kept there hereafter This step has been taken because of rhc actions of the boy recently. he having attempted Io force his attentions on several f the young ladies of this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WAppY NOW ON TRIAL.

SEATTLE. May 26. - After all motions looking to delay of trial had been denied by the court. C. w. Wappenstein went on trial this morn ing on the charges of having solici- ted and accepted bribes for protect ing resort and denizens of the red light" district of this city during the time he was chief of police in Seattle
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
GRANT IS CONVICTED.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., May 26.- Rev. William Grant. the Presbyter- ian minister who was charged with having attempted to influence his congregation with his heretical teachings. was found guilty of here sy today by the general assembly.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
NO PARDON FOR BANKERS

WASHINGTON, May 9. - In a let ter in which he pleads that the banking laws of the United States must be upheld to the fullest mean ing of their provisions. for the pro- lection of the people who trust the banks with their savings. President Taft today formally and emphatically denied the applications for pardons for Bankers Morse and Walsh.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
TO RECEIVE FLEET,

COPENIAGEN. May 9 - The American battleship squadron is ex- pected 10 reach this city today. and elaborate preparations have been made for the reception of the fleet and the entertainment of the eff CerS
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
MAKES GREAT FLIGHT.

MADRID. May 26 Aviator Vc- drine today won the s30000 prize offered for flight from Paris to this city. making the distance in 10 hours and l9 minutes. actual flying time
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
TO MARRY TAFT's SISTER

WASHINGTON, May 24 - Major Archibald Butt. aidede-camp to President Taft. and who has charge of the protection of the president in pubic. will soon become the hrother-in-laW of the president by marrying Mrs. Lucy Laughlin. sist CT of President Taft. and who is a res idtnt of PittSburg.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
NEI SON IS WILLING.

ST JOSEPH, May 22.-Battling Nelson has wired to Harry Pollock 10 arrange match with Jimmy Britt He asks that the fight take place in September.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
GUILTY OF MANSuAUGHTE

TACOMA. May 22.-Roy Moore head was found guilty of manslaugh- ter today of killing Mrs. Sadie Blu chanan. whose five-year-old son told the story of Moorehead hitting the mother over the head with an oar and then sitting on her head in the water until she drowned.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
OFFICIALS MUST FACE TRIAL.

WASHINGTON. May 25. As result of the verdict of the supreme court the chief officers of the Stan dard Oil company must face crim- inal prosecution for the sins of their company
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
BOOSTS BIG BROTHER BILL

NEW YORK, May 22-Charlcs Taft. who has just arrived here from the West says there is no doubt that his brother William will be the candidate of the Republican party iu thc coming presidential campaign
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
GAYNOR'S DAUGHTER ELOpES.

WILMINGTON. Del. May. 22- Gertrude. rhe daughter of Mayor Gayuor, today eloped with and was married 10 w. Seward, the son of the former president of the New York CNnfrll railway
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
ART DEALERS CONVICTED.

NEW YORK. May 23.-Benjamin and Henry Duvcen. millionaire art dealers of this city. today were con victed of defrauding the govern ment out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in duties in the importa- ton of art treasures. They will be sentenced tomorrow. and is under
 stood the court will impose a heavy jail sentence in addition to q big
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
MONS MAY RECOVER.

PARIS. May 23 The condition of Premier Monis is such that his physicians believe he will recover from the wounds received at the hands of the aSsassins at the aviation ground. who were more successful in their attack upon Minister of War BerteauX
 A national funeral has been ar ranged for the dead minister. to take place tomorrow.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
COX INDICTMENT oUAsHEp

CINCINNATI. May p. Judge Dickinson has quashed the indict- ment against Boss" Cox. which charged Cox with perjury in denying that he had received s50,O0O graft money. Cox announces that he has quit politics.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
AERONAUT IS SHOT.

DENVER. May g. - Louis N Vonpuhl, the famous aeronaut. who local saloon. The man who shot l'im is being hunted by the police.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
GAVE GAMBLERS PROTECTION.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2G. - John F. Seymour, chief of police. has been suspended upon the accusation that Ie as allowed and favored gambling houses in this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
cuNARDER STRIKES ROCK

QUEENSTOWN, Ireland. May z4.- The Cunard liner lvernia, en route 10 this place from Boston with 775 passengers struck rock during dense fog and ripped large hole in her hull. The watertight com- partments successfully withstood the tremendous strain until the big yes sel could be brought into port and dOcked
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
TRIAL IS ATTRACTION.

NITERHO Italy. May 22 Son minor and Sigunr- Sa'luria Rie- Co and Chinie,iali former members of the cabinet. were present a the trial of the CamurriStS today.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
TO PROBE THE OCTOPUS.

WASHINGTON. May 26. = There is much dissatisfaction expressed because no steps will be taken to punish the officials of the Standard oil CC mpany. This afternoon res oIution was passed by the senate calling for general investigation of the transactiOrS of the big oil combine
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
SEATTLE JAP KILLED.

SEATTLE. May p. - L Inouye, a Japanese resident of this city. was waylaid and killed by white man on Saturday last. s. Fulkin. a Jap who was with lnouye al the time. has fled and cannot be found.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
u. OF w. DEFEATS U. OF C.

SEATTLE. May 26. - WashlngtOn won the rowing championship of the Pacific coast last evening by defeating the crew of the University of California over the course on the lake. The water and the evening were perfect. and an enormous crowd lined the shores of the lake and cheercd the winners on their victor iCuS course.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
lINcl JOE EMpHATtc

WASHINGTON, May 27 Uncle Joe Cannon called Congressman Sper- wood. Democratic. a liar, because the latter claimed that Cannon had smOthered the dollar-a day pension bill at the last session.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
ROW OVER CHORUS GIRL.

DENVER. May 2G. - IL now trans pires that s. l.. Vonpuhl. the fla nous aeronaut who was shot in saloon brawl here yesterday and who is dying from the effects of his wounds. was involved in quarrel over a chorus girl with the man who did the shooting
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WILL LOSE HER ANYWAY.

SEATTLE, May g. - Because J. F. Harrison felt compelled to obtain from the courts an injunction against William Cassidy. preventing him from calling nightly upon Mrs. Harri- son. the latter is now suing her husband for a divorce.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
PURELY SELFISH MOTIVE

WASHINGTON. May 26 - Arthur Hastings. who is in this city lobby ing against the acceptance of the Canadian reciprocity measure. in the interest of the paper trust. today that the American Paper Pulp company in opposing the meas
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
EAGLE ATTACKS AVIATOR.

SAN SABASTTAN. Franco. May 2o. Aviator Gilbert. while high in the air this morning on practice flight, was fiercely attacked by large eagle which disputed his presence in the higher attitudes
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
GETS DAMAGES OF s1.

SEATTLE. May P = May ArOn- stein. q stcnOgrapher who sued F. : Lang. a wealthy local manufactur- ar. for $1l0.oOo for breach of prom iso won her suit. but the jury es- timaled the damages her suffering amcgu',d tu was Sl, net.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
PhlsCA1oR EsrATE sErTLEp.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.-The guardians appointed a year ago to take charge of the affairs of the Phiscator estate and provide for the orphaned son of the rich klOndiker. who ended his own life. made their final report to the court today and were discharged. They were each given a fee of $1O.o0O.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
EMUlA1ING OEI1Z.

BlWABIk. Minn., May 2&-Peter Norbanych is busily engaged today in emulating Outlaw Deitz. oi Wis consin He is sitting on the bank of the river with a shotgun in his hands. preventing the lumber trust from running logs down the river, and a battle between Norbanysh and the sherifI is hourly expected
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
DARROW OFF TO COAST.

CHICAGO. May % Clarence Oar row. the noted criminal lawyer. Wh has been retained by the labor orga- n.zatious. 10 coudu.r the defense in the Los Angoie- dynamitme ease. left here this afternoon for the Pa cifc coast ro 'ake active charge of he case.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
FOR A. B. RECEPTION

PORTLAND. Ore, May 23.-The trustees of the Alaska club of this city have begun planning for the reception of the grand officers of the Arctic Brotherhood who will ar rived here during November for the annual meetings of the grand camp
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
JOB FOR MIKE DONC1N.

BOSTON. May 23-Harry FraZee is endeayOring 10 get control of a majority of the local stock of the Boston Nationals. and il is under stood he will appoint Mike D0nlin manager of the team if he is sue CpSSful
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
JAPAN IS WILLING.

WASHINGTON. May 9. The Japanese minister today declared to President Taft formally that Japan is perfectly willing to join the powers in a general arbitration treaty.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
KILLED AGED WIFE.

ST. LOUIS. May 24. - Alois Els enbarth. aged 72. this morning used a hatchet and pitchfork in a quar- rel over community property, killing his wife and wounding his sister.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
TRIED TO BURN PLAYMATE

IOCkPORT. \. Y. May % - Two boys are now held here upon the charge of attempting to burn anoth- CT boy at the stake
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29
WILL DEPoRT LAPS.

MONCLAVO. Mexico, May 26.- Because of their inability to obtain employment and because they are without funds. it has been decided to deport 900 Japanese laborers who here recently in search of work
The Alaska citizen., 1911-05-29

ure is aCtuated by the fear of decrease in profits in case the Can adians are permitted to enter into competition with the big American concern.