The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-07-23
Late Telegraph News

previous locators to form associa.
lions containing 1850 acres for min.
ing coal, and that the navy shall have
the preference right to buy the prod
uct. The bill provides that claim.
ants shall have right of trial in court
and the executive withdrawal order
is made void with the bill operative
as law.
ST. LOUIS, July 15.-One of the
most spectacular storms ever expert
enced has resulted in six deaths and
caused two million dollars loss in
property. At Alton it took the form
OF cloudburst and killed four per-
sons and wrecked two miles of rail-
road track and buildings. Stock
were drowned and crops totally de-
stroyed and homes demolished. At
Denver two persons were killed and
the property damage will reach two
million dollars.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Inspect-
or General Uhler, having supervision
over all vessels, will soon visit Seat
tie and make a tour of Alaska. A
number of things will be called to
his attention looking to improve
ment in the merchant marine.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 15.-Jen-
ME Crocker's wedding will be SOL
emnized tomorrow. She is in re-
ceipt of anonymous letters threaten
ing her life if she allows the cere-
mony to be performed.
CHICAGO, July Nv. F. Nc
Combs, of New York, has been elect
ed chairman of the Democratic ma
tional committee.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Philip
]. Hickey, Jr., has been confirmed as
postmaster at Seward, Alaska.
NEW YORK, July 15.-Thomas
Day has left this pore to cross the
Atlantic Ocean in 35-foot motor
boat. Many wagers have been placed
with odds that he will not succeed.
SEATTLE, July 15.-On Potlatch
week the city will be crowded. Elabo-
rate decorations will be seen every
where. On Elk Day six warships
will be in port.
PHILADELPHIA, July 15.-Dr.
Starkey, according to investigators
who have seen a demonstration, has
discovered an elixir of life, which
will cure chronic diseases and stave
off old age.
SONORA, July 15.-The rebels
who have been fleeing to this prov
ince for protection. are again mass
ing themselves and preparing to give
battle to the Madero troops.
SEATTLE. July 15.-Japanese
merchants have subscribed the neces-
sary money and will shortly erect a
silk mill in Seattle. 1t will employ
a number of people at the start.
WASHINGTON, July 15-Attorney
General Wickersham is DESTROYS of
having full attendance of the U. s.
Supreme Court to pass upon the
question of monopolization of pat
ent rights, in oraer that it may see
how far-reaching patent rights are,
with view of remedial legislation.
CHICAGO, July 15.-As the re-
suit of a collision between a suburb
an train and the regular Burlington
train, thirteen persons were killed
and sixteen injured.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-Presi-
dent Taft's official notification will
be made on August 1.
STOCKHOLM, July 15.-One OF
the greatest events in the Olympic
games was the Marathon race, which
was won by South Africa.
SEATTLE, July 16.-Nine thous-
and merchants and manufacturers OF
the state of Washington were enter
tanned in this city today.
SEA GRIT. July 16.-Woodrow
Wilson today appointed sub-com.
mittee to assist Chairman McCombs
in the forthcoming campaign. The
men were selected after advising with
prominent Democratic leaders.
OYSTER BAY. July 16.-Roosvel'
is opposed to any compromise in the
matter of handling electors, and Taft
Is certain the states will declare q
straight fight and define the lines
sharply between the regular Repub.
licans and the third party.
NEW YORK, July 16.-Managers
of the leading theaters in this city
have announced that they will abol
ish orchestras for the coming season
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