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The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
AGAINST PRESENT GOVERNMENT

fAUTEPEC. Mexico, Aug IS - The
entire state OF Morelos. with its pop
ulatiOn OF 100000. Is in state OF
open rebellion. In battle today be
tween the federal troops and the Ia.
pataistas. many federal troops and
19 OF the rebels were killed The Nor.
clos are opposed to the present gov
ernment
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
WANTS HER SHARE,

PlTTSBURG. Pa. Aug Il. Ev.
elyn Nesbit Thaw. wife of the STAY
err of Sanford White. who is now
doing time in an insane asylum as
result of his rash act. has petition.
ed the lunacy commission in an ef-
fort to secure her share OF the in
come which is allowed her husband
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DOESN'T WANT HARRY.

WASHINGTON. Aug. -. - When
tOday's list of appointments by the
president was read in the senate. and
the name of Harry G.. Steel of Cor
d, va. Alaska. was read as the choice
of the president for the postmaster
ship at that place, Senator Bourne,
of Oregon. arose and objected. and
confirmation of Mr. Steels appoint
ment was accordingly deferred.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21

excessive price for the coal.
SEATTLE. Aug 16. On a Sc
cret Indictment returned by the fed
eral grand jury in Tacoma. Charles
Huston. manager of the Pacific Coast
CCal company, was placed under ar
rest here this afternoon, on the
charge of conspiring to defraud the
United States government on coal
contracts to supply army posts in
Alaska with coal in 1908 He was re-
leased on bail of $4,000
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
EA1Al AUTO RIDE

SEATTLE, Aug 10. Miss Linda
Hodgson. cashier at the Bon Marche
was killed and Mrs. c. f.. Sorrenson
perhaps fatally injured when the
automobile in which they were rid.
ing plunged over the Spokane avenue
bridge this morning.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
STEAMERS OVERDUE.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. II. - Sew
eral large steamers which were en-
route to this city at the time the
Gulf was swept by the recent heavy
gales. have not yet reported and
the fact that they are long overdue
gives rise to the belief that some
mishap has hefallen them.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
GETTING CLOSER.

SEATTLE, Aug. IA. Secretary
of the interior Fisher has arrived in
this city on his way to Alaska and
tonight he will be the guest of the
Press club The various commercial
bodies will entertain him with a
luncheon at the Arctic club tomorrow
after which he will leave on a two
weeks visit to Alaska.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HELD UNDER ORDERS.

LONDON. Aug. Il. - With view
to settlement OF the controversy
between the railway companies and
their employees being with little
prospect OF satisfactory results, the
troops are being prepared for what
ever may come. and every soldier
al Aldershot is held under orders to
lie ready for active duty at mo-
ment'S notice
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
AT kATAlLA FIRST.

SEATTLE. Aug 10. - Secretary
Of the Interior Fisher will make his
first stop in Alaska at katalla, where
he will later board the cutter Ia
boma for a trip to Controller bay.
He will travel the length of both
the Northwestern railway and the
Alaska Northern. studying the rail
road situation in Alaska.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DEATH AT MEET.

CHICAGO. Aug. 10. The first
death in the aviation meet that is in
progress here occurred today. when
Aviator Badger broke his neck. He
was descending from a great eleva-
ton. and undertook to execute a
spectacular dip. His machine turned
too short, with the result that it
capsized and fell straight to the
ground, with the unlucky driver
buried under the Wreckage.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
ARE NOT AGREEABLE.

LONDON. Aug. u. The man
ayers OF all railroads terminating in
London have decided to resist the
demands of the strikers
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
SECRETARY SPEEcHiFlES.

SEATTLE. Aug 16 Secretary
Of the Interior Fisher. in speech
here last evening referred to the
claim that the resources of Alaska
are locked tightly so that they can
not be developed. He says that if
the statement is correct. he wishes
to open the box and will sit down
and see if he cannot find key that
will open it. After it is once opened,
they will endeavor to use the con-
tents in the right way.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
PRESIDENT APPROVES.

WASHINGTON, Aug II. The
Humphrey resolution. in which the
Graham committee is called to task
fer lack Of diligence in the probing
of the Controller bay affair. meets
with the approval of President Taft,
according to an open announcement
by the president this afternoon.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
WORKING STRENUOUSLY.

WASHINGTON Aug. 16. Both
houses are making renewed and
strenuous effort to secure the pass
age of some kind of resolution which
shall ensure statehood for New Next
co and Arizona. With this accom-
plished. most of the members will
be content to adjourn.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
ATWOOD A FLYER.

CHICAGO. Aug. -. - Aviator At
wood reached this city this morning
establishing the American long-dist-
ance flying record. In a single days
travelling time. with but two inter
mediary stops. he covered distance
If 546 miles.
SOUTH BEND. Ind. Aug. 10. -
Aviator Atwood passed over this city
at 5:2S this afternoon. He was fly
ing at the rate of about 80 miles an
hour, and riding easily.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
BAD RESULT OF JOKE.

DETROIT, Aug. "A. - On Saturday
night last, while playing a joke upon
their friend. Dan Vreeland and Frank
]. Cook, detectives of the Lake
Shore railroad, were shot and killed
by Special Officer William Burnett
of the Michigan Central railway
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
NATION SHOULD OWN THEM.

WASHINGTON. Aug l.. A
strong Endorsement of the policy OF
government ownership of railways in
Alaska. as well as retention Of own
ership OF the coal lands. was ex
pressed in the house today by Con
gresham Kent. OF California Mr.
Kent is OF the opinion that in no
other way can the difficult Alaska
questions be adequately settled.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO.

GRAND FORKS, n d.. Aug. IL
The northwestern part of this coun-
~ was swept by a destructive tor
nado this afternoon. Houses and
barns in the path of the storm were
bowled over and wide swaths We're
cut through the fields The casual
ties are believed to be few
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
IN DYNAMITE PLOT.

COLON. Panama, Aug. 16. - Ac-
quilino Lopez, an accomplice of the
late Ferrer. the Barcelona anarchist.
is held in the federal prison for
plot to dynamite the Panama canal
and assaSsinate Colonel GOethal
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
ARE STILL SECRETiVE.

TACOMA. Aug Il. - Secrecy is
still maintained in the actions If
the special grand jury that was con
yenod here last week by Federal
Judge Hanfo,d, but the announce
ment has been made that five indict-
mentS have been returned
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HAMS SUES FOR DIVORCE

NEW YORK, Aug. Is. - Suit for
divorce was brought today by Cap
tain Peter c. Hams. slayer OF Will
liam Annis. The whereabouts Of
Mrs. Hams at the present time is I'M
known to the public. Her retirement
since the tragedy has been com
plete.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HEAT NOT AeATING,

BERLIN, Aug. "A. = Twenty per-
sons died Of the excessive heat in
this city yesterday and the number
Of prostrations ran into the hun
dreds. Such record is unprece-
dented in this city. Entire Western
and Northern Europe is suffering
from the same visitation.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
WoMAN's CLEVER FEAT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10. - Miss
Hazel Laudenor of Berkeley Is the
first woman TO accomplish the swim
across the Golden Gate. She perform
ed the feat In one hour 80 minutes
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
ENDORSE MADERO.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 49, The
Catholic party has declined to nomin-
ate candidate for the presidency.
but has endorsed the candidacy OF
General Madero instead. which appar-
emily insures Madero's election.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
REPORTED MISSING.

Los ANGELES. Aug Il Geo.
Shoff, Socialist newspaperman, who
was sent here from Chicago to write
up the trial of the McNamaras. has
mysteriously disappeared. and 1t is
the general belief that he has met
with foul play
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DOCkMEN WIN OUT.

LONDON, Aug 10. The dock
strike is over. on the promise of the
dock owners 10 grant the demands
OF the workers The resumption
OF the discharging OF cargoes occurred
today
LIVERPOOL. Aug 10. - This citv
was in total darkness last night as
result of the strike.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HAS DISAPPEARED.

TEHERAN, Persia, Aug. lS.-it Is
rumored here that Mohammed Mira,
former shah Of Persia, has been as
sassinated. The ex-shah has been
practically a prisoner since his de-
thrOnement in 1909.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
MADERo vs.. DE LA RARRA.

MEXICO CITY, Aug a. - Senior
F. l.. de la Barra, provisional presi-
dent, has begun his active campaign
for the presidency. He will be op-
posed by General Madero, who began
to tour the country two weeks ago
in the interests of his candidacy.
The election will take place on Oc-
tober s, and Senior de la Barra and
General Madero will probably be the
only candidates.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
POPE WORSE.

ROME, Aug. Il. = The pope is
worse today than he has been for
thee days past. and the Vatican
officials are worried.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
STRIKE GETTING WORSE.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. IL. - The strike
committee at midnight ordered a
gen raj strike throughout Great Brit
ain, and as a result seven thousand
dOCkmen are out at Birenhead. 10000
IN strike in Liverpool and still
greater number in Manchester.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
GOMEZ. JR., SHOOTS EDITOR.

HAVANA. Aug. l.. Political
feeling between Miguel Gomez. son
If the president. and Congressman
Andres. editor # a newspaper here,
broke out today in open battle. Young
Gomez took a shot at Andres. but
missed Both men are under arrest.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
STILL FLYING.

SANDUSKY. o.. Aug l.. In
his record breaking cross country
flight. Aviator Atwood reached this
point this afternoon and stopped tor
few minutes. resuming his fiigh:
enroute to Cleveland at 3:l5.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
FALLS 500 FEET.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA. John J.
Boyce fell 500 feet from a biplane
today. A trolley wire checked his
descent and he escaped with
broken leg. Lieutenant McCurdy, of
the United States navy. also took a
fall. but was uninjured
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
T. v. r. r. ENGINE
JUMPS THE TRACK

While engaged in switching In the
Chatanika yard. on Wednesday morn
ing, the engine OF the II O'Clock train
went into the ditch. on account OF
the heavy rains having undermined
the track. As the lifting of the en-
CINE back on to the track was a
long and difficult process a train was
sent out from Fairbanks during the
forenoon and another left after in
the evening.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
FALL OF A STONE.

CHICAGO, Aug II. Aviator Ar
thur Stone fell 1000 feet today, land
ing in lake Michigan. where he kept
atloat until rescued by tug.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
EXCELSIOR

Brindley won the worlds altitude
record today. soaring ll,72j feet
Phillip o. Parmelee followed him at
tanning a height OF 1897 feet
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
IF HE CAN,

WASHINGTON, Aug. II. Pres
ident Taft today told the California
delegation that he will participate in
the Panama exposition ground break
ing exercises in October IF congress
adjOurns within a reasonable time"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
SAILS FOR NOM

SEATTLE. Aug 10 Delegate
Wickersham was passenger on the
steamer City of Seattle. which sail,
ed for Skagway Thursday night last
He is on his way to Fairbanks for a
season.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
MOVING NORThWARD.

SEATTLE. Aug Il. = Secretary
of the Interior Fisher departed on the
Admiral Sampson yesterday after
noon for Controller bay and other
points in Alaska, where he will make
personal investigations.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HELPED TO HOLD UP TRAIN

DENVER, Aug. IS. Frank Wat
son, prisoner In the county Jail,
who is serving time here for the
commission of minor ofYense, today
confessed that he was one OF three
men who held up the Southern Pa
citic overland train at Reese. Utah,
on the first of the year.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
TO WREsTLE ON LABOR DAY.

schmidt. the Russian Lion" arrived
here today from Europe to meet
Frank Gotch, champion wrestler of
the world. in a match for the cham
pionship The event will take place
on Labor Day.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
TAFT Anglers coNoREssMEN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. - FFeb'
ident Taft was denounced az a tyrant
today In the discussion Of his veto
Of the wool bill, which was returned
to congress by the president yester.
day. Congressman Ollie NJ. James
took it upon himself to employ such
severe terms Of opprobrium to the
chief executive, but other congress
men who favored the wool bill were
equally forcefui in their condemna-
ton of the presidents action.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Aug. II. Fl
Harry Atwood. cnroute from St.
Louis 10 the aviation field at Chica-
go. ar wed here today. Up to this
point he has broken all American
records for speed and for duration
of flight. He is also we'll satisfied
with his progress so far that he
propOs, 5 t. continue on to New
York city, after his exhibition at
ChiCagn.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
SINGERS BUSY.

SEATTLE, Aug. II. - The saen.
gerfest of the North Pacific saenger-
bund opens here today. Several
world-renowned singers are partici-
pating in the exercises.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
FLYER WRECKED.

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Aug IA. -
Exec ssive speed caused the crack
1S-hour Pennsylvania flyer east.bound
from Chicago to New York city to
leap the tracks short distance from
this city. Four passengers were kill
ed in the wreck and thirty are in
iured
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
WITNESS RESCUE.

NEW HAVEN, Aug 10. The
Yacht Norma. with John Jacob Astor
and his fiancee, Miss Force. on
board, witnessed the rescue OF five
on the sinking yacht Zingari of Por-
tons Point.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
EAGLES TO SPREAD.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 16. - The
grand aerie session of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles. is to take place in
this city during the week of August
2l-2S. The great parade is TO be
held on Thursday. August "a.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
AVIATION MISHAP.

CHICAGO. Aug. IA - In the inter
national aviation meet on Saturday.
one monoplane turned turtle and the
unknown driver disappeared
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
GRAFT CASES DISMISSED.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug Is. - By
the action of the court today in dis
missing the indictments against Pat
rick Calhoun, TREY l.. Ford and
others in the alleged bribery trans
actions on the part of the United
Railroads, the famous graft cases
that employed the energies of Fran
els J. Heney and filled the columns
of newspapers all over the states for
many months are brought to an end.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DID NOT VETO THIS.

WASHINGTON. Ang. 10. - Pres,
ident Taft today signed the cam.
paign contribution publicity bill and
a statehood resolution which is ac-
ceptable TO the president was intro.
duced in the senate.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
FOUR ARE TO BE RECALLED.

SEATTLE. Aug. IS. Petitions
for the recall OF Mayor Dilling and
Councilmen Blaine, Wardell and Kel
logg were filed with the council yes
terday, and the work Of checking
the names thereon began this morn
ing
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
GENEROUS SETTLEMENT.

NEW YORK. Aug. IS. = A mar
riage settlement of 100000 will be
allotted Miss Force. the fancee OF
Colonel John Jacob Aston. when the
wedding takes place this fall
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
INDIGESTION BETTER.

BOSTON, Aug. 10. Admiral To
go has entirely recovered from his
recent indispOsition and left here 10
day for Niagara
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
STATEHOOD BILL VETOED.

WASHINGTON. Aug IL The
expected veto of the statehood res
olutiOn by President Taft came TO
both houses of congress today, and
caused little comment
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HELP WITH ELECTRIC KITES.

ERIE, Pa, Aug. IS. - Large box
kites, carrying electric lights are
flying over the field here tonight
where Aviator Atwood is expected to
make his descent. when he arrives
tonight
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
BRYAN PREACHED SERMON.

CENTRALIA, H., Aug. IA. - Will
liam Jennings Bryan yesteday de-
livered a sermon at Salem, Illinois.
where he was born April 10, 1860. 1t
is stated upon good authority that
Bryan is soon to enter the ministry.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
HER DIAMONDS MISSING.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. A. Mrs.
G. e. Johnson, who was formerly
Mrs. Antoine Stander. of Seattle, is
complaining Of the disappearance of
diamonds valued at $4,000. Her
new husband is missing with the
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
sToRM,No BAKERIES.

LIVERPOOL. Aug. is. - Hunger
maddened men, women and children
are storminE the bakeries in this
city. taking what they need to ap-
pease their hunger. The troops have
their hands full to control the pop
ulace.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
TO CUT OFF $4,000 OOO

WASHINGTON. Aug 16. Post
master Hitchcock has recommended
that congress cut sy.000,000 off the
pay of railroads for hauling United
States mails
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
SEVERAL vETOES,

WASHINGTON. Aug. II. All
the tariff reduction bills which have
been passed recently by congress
were returned TO that body late
this afternoon by the president. The
president vetoes them all These bills
include the farmers free list. the
wool. the cotton and the steel bills
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
TROOPS KILL AND wotJNo

LONDON. Aug, 10. - The troops
were compelled to fire into the mcbs
at f.lanelly, Wales. killing two and
mortally wounding 2l
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
BEATTlE INDICTED.

CHESTERFIELD. Va. Aug II
The grand jury TODAY. investigating
the murder of Mrs Reatrie. of Man
ches cr r"urn d an Indictment
against the husband OF the murdered
woman.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
BACK 10 CHICAGO.

ELKHART. Ind, Aug. 16 - Avia-
tors Atwood and Wing started again
for Chicago at $3.50 last evening. ar
irving there at 5:45.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
LLOYD GEORGE SPEAKS.

LONDON, Aug. H. - Lloyd George
declares that the government is de-
termined to protect the railroads
and food supplies at all costs; also
to see fair play TO the community
at large.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DEL FSATE IN TACOMA

TACOMA Aug II, - Delegate
Wicko' sham. # Alaska. is visiting
here for a few days prior to return
ing 10 the North.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
AUThoREss SUICIDES.

CHICAGO, Aug IS. - Myrtle Reed
Mccullough, the authorsss. died at
her home here today from the effects
of poison taken with intent to commit
suicide.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
LOSS OF LEE AND PROPERLY

PHOENIX. Ariz., Aug ls-As
result of the terrific storms which
have swept the entire state during
the past "a hours. many people are
dead and the property loss will mount
up into the millions
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
MAY HAVE MURDERED THEM,

TECUMSEH. Neb.. Ang. 16 - The
authorities are hunting for +. r.
Hesse. whose wife and daughter.
Juanita. aged l.. were murdered and
their bodies thrown into a we'll
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
CHIEF GETS BUSY,

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. 16. - Or
ders issued from the office of the
chief of police today to close all
gambling resorts and all houses in
the redlight district.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
FiREMEN INJURED.

CLEVELAND, o.. Aug. II. - Five
firemen were fatally injured today
by falling walls while they were en-
gagged in fighting fire In the build.
ing Occupied by the big Freise dry
goods store.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
MEET At MILWAUKEE.

WASHINGTON, Aug Il. - The
committee which will Investigate ne
election Of Senator Stephenson vii
meet for its first session a Milwau
kee. beginning October 9
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
MANN HURT IN RIOTS

LIVERPOOL, Aug. II. - Rioting
railroaders are footing the provision
shops and barrOOms. and Ia people
are in the hospitals as a result OF
being hurt i'll the riots.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
RESOLUTION BY PENROSE,

WASHINGTON. Aug. Is. - If con-
gress passes a resolution which was
intoduced into the senate today by
Senator Penrose, both houses will
adjourn on August %.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
POOR LITTLE TOTS,

LIVERPOOL. Aug. 16. - There
are over 1000 babies in this city
on the verge Of starvation because of
the inability of their parents to pro-
cure sufficient quantity Of milk
for their needs.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
REMOVAL DEFERRED.

WASHINGTON. Aug. IS. - Action
by the president upon the proposed
removal of DR.. Harvey M. Wiley
has been deferred.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
MURDERER GETS DUES.

CARSON CITY. Aug. II. Pat
rick Casey was hanged here today
for the murder OF Mrs Lucy Hislip
at Goldfields.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
lip BEFORE COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16. Dr.
Harvey NJ. Wiley was witness to-
day before the investigating commit
tee of the house that is examining
the charges against him.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21

ducing the duty on cotton, iron and
steel machinery. and chemicals by
vote OF 90 to 25 The duty on steel
under the provisions of the bill will
be $40
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
O'BRlEN KNOCKED OUT.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1G. - In their
bout here last evening. Sam Lang
ford knocked out Philadelphia Jack
O'Brien in the fifth round
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
UNJUST CRITICISM.

NEW YORK, Aug 16. Miss
Madeline Force is a nervous wreck
as result of the work OF the
clergy in denouncing her marriage
with John Jacob AStCr
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR

JOLIET, Aug. 10. - Four were kill
ed and four fatally injured by an ex-
plosion in the Illinois Steel com
pany's plant today.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
BAIL REDUCED.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. IA. - Bail
in the case Of Maple, Connors and
Bender, charged with attempt to
blow up the hall of records, has been
reduced from $25 900 to $4,000.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
TOO MUCH DINING.

BOSTON, Aug. II. - Admiral Togo
has been compelled to cancel all his
engagements, because of an attack
Of acute Indigestion.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
WILL WAIT AWHILE.

WASHINGTON. Aug. -. - 1t was
decided by the senate today to
postpone active work in the Steph-
cnSon investigation until next fall.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
STARTS CAMPAIGN.

MFNICO CITY. Aug Il ~ Gtner-
nj Mn3era today started his cam
paign FIR the presidency of Mexico.
ASKS |. T. u. TO AID.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
SAVIOR vs.. BROWN.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug. l8-
Milburn Saylor has signed for
fight with Knockout Brown, to take
place at Boston September IL.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
NEW WIRELESS PLANT.

WASHINGTON Aug Il 4
powerful wireless telegraph plant
will be erected in the Aleutian is
lands by the navy department. as
strategic measure.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
DREAD DISEASE IN MEXICO.

JTAREZ. Aug 16. Black small
pox is raging in Guadeloupe and in
many points south of there.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
GERMANY WILLING.

WASHINGTON, Aug. -. - Ger
many has intimated its willingness
TO join in the arbitration treaty of
nations.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
POPE ATTENDS MASS.

ROME, Aug, 10 - The pope Is
convalescent and attended mass to-
day
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
REDUCING DUTY.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is. The
senate today passed the house cot.
ton tariff bill with amendments re-
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
THEODORE JR. IS PAPA.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug l7.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt Jr.. is today the
father of his first baby girl.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
TO HELP M'NAMARAS,

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 49, 1t
was decided today by the Interna
tional Typographical union. which is
holding Its fifty-seventh annual SEES
sion in this city. TO levy an assess
ment Of rs cents against the mem.
bership for the purpose Of aiding in
the defense OF the Mcnamara broth.
ers, who are held at Los Angeles on
the charge of having dynamited the
Times building. The union now has
a membership Of approximately So.
600, which means that the sum OF
$l2,500 will soon be available for
the purpose stated
The Alaska citizen., 1911-08-21
ATWOOD ENJOYS FLYING.

diamonds a warrant is out for his
arrest