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The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
MEXICAN REVOLUTION NEWS

JlMINEZ. April G. - General Or ozco is concentrating the rebel forces near this point, preparatory to mak- ing a general attack upon Torreon.
 WASHINGTON, April 6. Ac- cording to the latest reports receiv- ed by the government, the Mexican war is going in favor of President Madero and the federal forces
 MEXICO, April 2 - President Ma dero today issued statement deny ing the rumor that he is about to resign his office and leave the coun- try to the rebels.
 LAREDO. April 1. - Advices re- ceived here today confirm the ear Her rumors that the rebels are ad- vancing on Torreon and with a suf- ficient force, it is thought, to easily overcome the federal troops ill that neighborhOod.
 BERLIN, April 1. - II is denied here that this country has any in tention of invading Mexico.
 MEXICO CITY, April ?. Pres- dent Madero, in message to the Mexican congress, says that there is no danger of American intervention in the troubles of Mexico. He ad- mits that the present federal force of soldiers amounts to only 27.000, but states his intention of recruiting his force up to 60.000 medlately.
 FL PASO, April ?. - Orozco, the rebel general, is in full retreat from Torreon, pursued by the united fore, es of Generals Aubert and Sajines.
 FL PASO, Tex, April ?. - It is reported here that the attempted invasion of Torreon by Orozco, the rebel general, has been thwarted by the federals, who are said to have the rebel chief on the run.
 FL PASO, Tex, April ?. - The Mexican rebels have secured num- Der of aeroplanes which they pro pose to use in completing the rout of the federal troops, which already are reported to be badly scattered and disorganized.
 MADRID, April 1. - Former Pres ident Diaz, of Mexico, is expected here next week It is his intention to make this city his home in the future.
 JIMINEZ, April 3. - It is report ed that severe battle was raging yesterday morning between the reb- els and federals at Parral Cor Hi dalgo), 50 miles west of this city. The results are not yet known.
 JIMINEZ, April 4.-The fight of Monday last at Parral { or Hidalgo) resulted in the first victory the fed eral forces have been able to win in the North. The rebel forces under General Campa were decisive ly defeated, although the number of dead and wounded are not stated.
 FL PASO, April 4.-Roberts, the American charged by Madero with being a spy, has been released in Chihuahua.
 JIMINEZ, April 5.-The rebel for ces under General Campa have re- covered from their recent beating and have succeeded in driving the federal forces within the adobe walls of Parral.
 FL PASO, Tex. April 5.-After an all-night battle, the rebels have taken Parral
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
GREAT FLOOD DAMAGE.

CAIRO, H., April 4.-More than $5,0O0,OOO damage has been done to a district only nine miles square by the high waters of the Mississ ippi.
 ST. LOUIS, April 4.-The Mississ ippi river is 30 feet higher here than it's normal stage, and the city is threatened with terrible disaster unless the floods subside at once.
 MEMPHIS, April 4.-The Mississ- ippi river is three feet higher than it ever was before at this point, and 5000 people have been driven from their homes between Hickman, Kentucky, and Helena, Arkansas.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.- The weather officials state that there
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08

Mrs. F. Hines. H. B. Breen, K. Thompson and wife. R. Richmond. Gladys Brook, Charles Grim. Jessie Kelly. H. Condon. Andy Anderson. Roy Camp, D. w. Williams. Peter Monahan, W. Dempsey, R. Graft. O.. r. Oliver. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Me Gowan, Captain Peterson. George Els ley, Captain Charles Dupuy with nine men of the quartermaster's de- partment end ten Northern Conner. cial comp3ny men, A. J. Macarthur, ]. H. Salhes. Mrs. NJ. Weaver, MT and Mrs. T. ]. Nestor, MT and Mrs J. F.. Dunkle, R. Healey, M. T. Green.
 The boat also carried seventeen soerage passengers who will hit the trail as soon as they reach Cor dOya and mush into Fairbanks in search of work
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
STORY OF CRAFT.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6. - Abe Ruef, now serving time at San Quentin for grating San Francisco under the SchmitZ regime, has peached upon his confederates in the graft game, and has sold the story aI their connection with the gratis to the San Francisco Bulletin, which will publish the story from day to day
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WHAT TAFT THINKS

PHILADELPHIA, April l. - Pres ident Taft made several speeches here today, n which he declared the country 10 be on the eve of better times He says that he is not a "reactionary,' but a progressive" that he is all optimist. and uat a pessimist He also declared that he believes there will he no strikes this spring
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
EIISIONISTS MIN

MILWAUkEE. April ,. pr. Dading. the non-partisan candidate for mayer, was elected by 13,300, over Mayor Seidel, the socialist can didate TWenty-siX non-partisans were elected aldermen, with only seven Socialists in the Aldermanic board
 LaFollette won 23 and Taft of the delegates to the National con- vention, while Woodrow Wilson de- feated Champ Clark about as deci- sively in the delegates 10 the Ma tional Democratic convention.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08

are endangered, and the damage to property is irreparable
 MEMPHIS, April 6. The great St. Francis levee went out this af- ternoon before the mighty rush of waters, and the whole country adja. cent is inundated. The property loss will exceed s5.00O. 900. and the great railroad bridge in the city linn its seems to be doomed to destruc- tion, although a large force of men are fighting to save il
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
GILMORE ELECTED MAYOR

NOME, April 3. - Mayor William A Gilmore, Republican nominee for delegate to congress, was elected mayor of this city yesterday by an overwhelming majority, carrying the entire ticket through to victory over the Democratic and Socialist opposi- ion tickets.
 All factions of the party on Se- ward peninsula are united in their support of Gilmore for delegate and it is conceded that he will carry the entire Second division next August by plurality of twelve hundred against all corners.
 Mayor Gilmore is swamped with congramlatory telegrams from all over Alaska, and he is a sure win ntf
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WiCKERSHAM NOT SATISFIED,

NOME, April 1.-The Daily In dustrial Worker this morning pub lished a statement received from Delegate Wickersham in response to query as to his opinion of the Cordova convention and the nomin- ation of William A. Gilmore, as the Republican candidate for delegate.
 The telegram received reads: Same old trap with different bait. Water cannot rise higher than source which, in this case is Guggenheim. Northern Commercial company and Pioneer Mining company. am not in harmony with the efforts of Shackleford and Heron to deliver Alaska to their employers and do not endorse Taft's policy of appoin- tive military legislation for Alaska.
 JAMES WICKERSHAM,
 Delegate from Alaska"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
COROOVA ELECTION

CORpOVA, April 3 - An indorse- ment Cf the present administration of Cordova was obtained yesterday when the Economy ticket swept the town by 45 majority. The elected are Mayor, R. J. Barry; councilmen Slater, Lambert Lathrop FursmaH. Finklestein and Howard; school di- rector. James Flynn.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
MANY ARE DROWNED

ST. LOUIS, April 5.-Many have been drowned at Charleston by the floods, and many people are rCost- ing in tree tops and on the roofs of the houses, awaiting rescue by boats. Both rivers are still rising. and there seems to be no signs of the end of the high waters.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
SPLIT DELEGATIONS.

ROME, Georgia, April 5.-The con- test between Roosevelt and Taft for the control of the delegation from this state has resulted in two delegations from the Seventh con gressional district. One is instructed for Taft and the other for Roose welt, and each claims to be the reg ular Republican delegation.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
EMS WIPED OuI.

HILLSVILLE, April 4.-Telephonic advices received here this afternoon tell of the discovery and killing of the four members of the famous Allen gang, who thus far have evaded the deputies who have been search ing the mountains for them since the riot in the local courthouse sev eral weeks ago.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
NEGRO SLAYER.

LAFAYETTE. La, April 2.-Clem- entine Barnabet, half-breed who was found here this morning with her head badly cut, has confess ed 10 having killed seventeen negroes in Louisiana and Texas, and to hay ing ordered the staying of many more.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WOMEN STRIKERS HURT.

PASSAlC, N. J.. April ,. As a result of a clash between the strik- ing silk mill operatives, at Garfield, a dozen women are injured, more or less seriously. and the town is in an uproar. consequently the mayor has sworn in a large force of spec ial police 10 assist the special off Cers in queling the disturbance.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WEDDING PARTY FROZEN.

ST. PETERSBURG, April - The bodies of thirty people were found today partially buried in snow drift in remote section of the district. The remains are those of wedding party, the members of which were caught by a snow storm while enroute to church and frozen to death.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS.

WASHINGTON, April ,. - Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars were appropriated this morning by congress to aid the districts along the Mississippi which are stricken by floods. The floods are the worst in the districts history, and relief trains are being rushed to the scene of the disaster
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
CoNrEssEs TO MURDER.

ON SNVV T TIT, N. IT., ApIII -.- Seth Nichols, deserting sailor from the government steamship Dixie, and who was today arrested in saloon holdup, has confessed that he is the man who murdered Dr. Helene knabe at Indianapolis last October, and declares that he was paid S1.- 200 for committing the crime
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
OHIO FOR TAFT,

COLUMBUS. O.. April | The Republ' can state committee has in dorsed the administration of Presi- dent Taft and will choose OhiO's 42 delegates 10 the Republican con yention by direc, primaries, and the delegate at-large at the state con vention.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
END IN SIGHT.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. Floor Leader Underwood announced today that the program of congress from now on will be confined en- tirely to the consideration of ap- propriations and supply bills, that congress may adjourn as soon as possible. that the members may take part in this years campaign.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
ALASKA BILLS.
WASHINGTON Anril 1

WASHINGTON, April 1. The bill to relieve the necessities of the indigent whites in Alaska passed the senate this morning and was re- ported in the house where it will also pass soCn.
 The Wickersham bill. 10 amend the mining laws of Alaska. was also reported in the house today
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
RAILROAD REBATES.

WASHINGTON. April ?. - Cover nors Harmon of Ohio, Hadley of Mis- souri and Aldrich of Nebraska have filed a brief in the supreme court in he Minnesota railroad rate cases. alleging the rights of each state to regulate the railroad rates on the railroads within the state.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
M MAGOAtENA BAY.

WASHINGTON. April , Presi- dent Taft and Senator Lodge were in conference this morning in re- latiOn to the desire of the Japanese to establish naval base at Mag dalena bay. It is said that the president will reply to the request by warning Japan to get off and keep off the Lower California coast
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
FATAL SNOWSLiDE.

MCALLUM, Aprl4 ,. - A meager report has been received here of the death of two young men in a snowlide at Slate creek, in the Cop per river region. The bodies have not yet been recovered. The names of the men are not known, but it is understood they were recent arrivals in the North.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
p. O. BANKS IN ALASKA.

SEATTLE, April 2. - Postoffice Inspectors Walter NJ. COokson and Frank Smith, who have just arrived from Alaska, state that they will Cmmend to the postoffice depart ment that postal saving banks be in stalled in every third and second class postoffice in Alaska They say that nowhere else in the Unit
 q States is the need so great for postal savings banks, and that such banks in Alaska will show greater results tor population than in any other part of the Union.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
T R. TALKING MUCH.

LOUISVILLE, April 4.-Theodore Roosevelt made fifteen speeches in several states yesterday, in all of which he charegd that President Taft is a reactionary in politics. and has blocked the government of the cOun- try-and other things
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
SAYS TAFT HAS c,Nch.

WASHINGTON, April 2. Chas. D. Hilles, secretary to President Taft, issued a statement today in which he claims that majority of the dele gates to the Republican convention are aligned with the president and that the nomination of the present chief executive is assured beyond doubt.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
HARMONY EEAST-

WASHINGTON. D. c, April 4.- The Democratic ladies, wives of the party leaders at the capital, are planning Harmony Breakfast" for Dolly Madison's birthday. May 20.
 Mrs. Champ Clark, the toastmaster, will sit between Mrs. Grover tleve- land and Mrs w. J. Bryan.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
READY TO MOVE TROOPS.

PHILADELPHIA, April 6. - The Pennsylvania Railroad company has received orders from the war de partment to be ready at a moments notice to move 10000 soldiers from Forts Mott and Dupont to points un- named in the state of Texas
 This gives color to the rumor that the United States will intervene in the troubles in Mexico.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WOOL TARIFF

WASHINGTON, April ?. The Democratic measure affecting the wool industry Cf the United States passed the house yesterday. twenty Progressive Republican members sup porting it.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
LISTENS TO GUGS,

WASHINGTON, April 6. Presi- dent Taft this morning gave a hear ing to Senator Guggenheim. Daniel Guggenheim and the Guggenheim Alaska experts. upon the Alaska question. Nice-Presdent Sherman and Secretary of the Interior Fisher were present, and the president ask ed the Guggenhems what legislation they desired, especially regarding the coal mines of Alaska At the close of the conference the president ex- pressed no predictions as to what will happen in Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
JAIL FOR HlIIMEN.

WASHINGTON. April l. = The supreme court today rendered it's decision in the Clarence D. Hillman case, in which application had been made for a review of the former proceedings The court refuses to grant the review and Hillman ac- eordingly must go to the peniten- tiary
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
PERKINS BOOSTING.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. The national Taft headquarters in this city announce that there is no question but that George w. Per kins, the Wall Street millionaire, is backing Col Roosevelt's campaign. The LaFollette organization makes the same charge, and there are many circumstances given as evidence
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WANT INTERVENTION.

FL PASO, April 3. - Alleging that Robert and Dan Powell are i'm prisoned in Mexico, where they are held excommunicado, for crime committed in Texas, the governor of this state has appealed to Secretary Knox to interfere.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
RAILROAD FOR SALE.

Panama Canal commission is adver- Using all of the equipment not now in use in the building of the canal. A portion Of the railroad equipment is reserved for use in building government railroad in Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
CHARGES MALFEASANCE.

SAN FRANCISCO, April "A se- rious state of affairs in the city administration was disclosed today when the grand jury now in session sent to Mayor Mccarthy letter recommending the removal, immedi- ately, of the heads of departments and commissions of his administra- ton. for malfeasance in office.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
DARROW ASKS HELP

LOS ANGELES, April 1. - Clar- sAce Darrow, who is on trial here on the charge of bribery in connec- ton with the McNamara case, has appealed to friends in the East for financial aid
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
M AL SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, April 3. - A bill was reported in the house today giv- ing the interstate commerce commis- sion authority to provide a working agreement between them and the government in connection with the rural free delivery mail service cf the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
CARPENTERS STRIKE.

CHICAGO. April 1. Practically all building operations in the wood working line are at a standstill to- day because of the refusal of jour neymen carpenters to work longer for the present scale of wages.
 Fifteen thousand of the woodwork CTS are out now and it is estimated that the number will be greatly in creased during the week unless the contractors grant the demands of the men
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
MESSAGE FROM SCOTT.

WELLINGTON, N Z.. April l. The Terra Nova arrived today al Akarora, Banks peninsula with message from Captain Scott. the British explorer, which stated that he is remaining in the antarctic an other winter. to continue and con- plete his work of exploration"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
BOUNDARY SURVEY.

DAWSON, April 5. Members of the boundary survey party have ar rived at Yukon Crossing, where they are now engaged in assembling their supplies for the coming season. They will start for the Porcupine next month to finish the survey of the boundary between the Yukon and the Arctic
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
QUIT LAFOllETTE.

SACRAMENTO. April ,. - The La Toilette League of California has transferred its allegiance entire to Theodore Roosevelt, and the LaFol- lette boom in this state is dead in COnSeuuence
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
2,O0O HOMELESS

HICKMAN. April ?. Two thou sand people. mostly residents of this city and the immediate vicinity. have been rendered homeless because of the breaking Of the leyecs along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers
 BILLINGS. South Dakota. April ? A great ice jam has formed in the Missouri just below here and the basin is filling rapidly with the water which is backing up at an alaming rate.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
NOME HAS BIG VOTE.

NOME, April A total of 942 votes were cast in the municipal election which resulted in the re- election of Mayor Gilmore and all of the members of the old council by large majority. There were .013 names registered.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
OLD TIMERS COMING.

CHITINA, April 6. - A stage left here yesterday carrying Henry Riley. Frank Berry, Bill McPhee, Matt Reese. ". T. Lewis and Mrs. Nor ris. The stage which left here this morning carried as passengers Frank Manley and wife, Roy Rutherford and bride, Louis Garfinkle, John Zug, Jimmy Funcheon, John Moe. w. D. Walters and l.. w. Beardsley
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
DENY KILLING.

been denied officially that any harm has come to the vice-president of the new republic, although it is ad mitted that several attempts have been made on the life of the high official
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
TOO MUCH BOOZE.

SPOKANE, April 4. - TEe Very Rev A. Verhagen. pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church of this city, ascribes the increase in crime to the fact that for every dol lar given to the churches S295 is spent for lQuOr
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
IRISH HOME RULE.

LONDON, April At is announce ed here that the Irish home rule bill will be introduced on the elev- enth. The bill provides for a par liament consisting of two houses which will sit at Dublin.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
SUIT DISMISSED.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1. = The supreme court has confirmed the natural heirs of Lucky Baldwin in their possession of the estate by dismissing the suit of Beatrice Ami Ia Baldwin. who claimed to be daughter of Baldwin's on her moth CTS side
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
SAY HE IS DEAD.

LONDON, April 4.-Dispatches re- ceved here today confirm the re- ports received earlier announcing the death of General Yuan Heng, vice-president of the new republic of China, who is said to have been asSassinated
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
FAVOR PUGET SOUND.

WASHINGTON, April ,. - Much to their satisfaction. Secretary of the Navy Non Meyer announced to the Washington state delegation to- day that the department has decided to locate the torpedo boat naval sta ton of the Pacific al Puget sound. that point having many advantages over those of San Francisco. which was seeking to secure the station.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
Outside Happenings of the Week for Quick Reading

senate today adopted resolution in jroduced by Senator Lodge directing that the president furnish all the information obtainable regarding the activity of the Japanese in the vicin- fly of Magdalena bay.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WOMEN FOR BOB.

MINNEAPOLIS, April l. The women admirers of Senator LaFOl- lette are becoming active all through the state in support of the candidacy of the Wisconsin legislator and many LAFcllette clubs have been organ iZed
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
WAIVE ExTRADlTlON.

SAN FRANCISCO, April ,. = Tvietmoe and Clancy, who are want ed at Indianapolis in connection with the dynamite conspiracy, have waived extradition and will accom- pany the officers to the East at once
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
PUBLISHER DIES,

MONTCLAIR, N. J., April A. Isaac Kaufman Funk, author, pub fisher and clergyman, and senior member of the firm of Funk, Wag- nails & Co.,, died here today of heart trouble at the age of 73.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
r. R. GOES SOUTH.

OYSTER BAY, April 2. = Col. Roosevelt has decided to tour the South in the interests of his candi- dacy for president
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
STREETS UNDER WATER.

HICkMAN, Ky, April ?. - By the breaking f the leyee, the streets of this city are flooded. the waters be- ing ten feet deep therein. Two thousand people have been rendered homeless. and suffering is due to follow the flood.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
RIVERS BREAK RECORD,

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1. - The Ohio river at this point is higher today than at any time n the history of this city and there appear to be no signs of imme diate relief. The merchants last night began moving their goods from the cellars and other precautions are being taken to insure the stocks against damage in case the water overflCws the city.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
NEITHER VOTED FOR BRYAN

CHICAGO. April 5.-SenatOr Stone of Missouri. who addressed the Dem ocrats of this city last night. start led them with the declaration that both Governor Harmon and Wood row Wilson have proven themselves disloyal to Democracy. as neither of them voted for w. !. Bryan.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
THEODORE'S DICTUM.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, April 5. In his speech here last night Theodore Roosevelt declared that the issue of the present campaign is nothing more than to make the United States pretty good place for all of us to live in, if it be good enough for any of us to live in"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
FAKE ALASKA MINE

NEW YORK, April ,. - Frank Sullivan Smith and A w Littleton have been appoin, ed receivers of the Alaska-Ebner Gold Mining Co.,, which has liabilities of $3,5O0. 900 and no assets to speak of.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
TO WITHDRAW TROOPS.

WASHINGTON, April ,. - It is the intention of the government to withdraw many of the troops now on duty in the Philippines, and it is announced that by July 1 the army will have been reduced by half.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
ALASKA QUALIFICATION.

PRESENTATIONS, ApriI .. = FOl- lowing the abandonment of the Sitka coaling station, the government in tends to establish powerful fortifi- cations on Kiska Island. one of the larger islands of the Rat Island group, Western Aleutians.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-04-08
TO FIGHT FLOODS.

WASHINGTON. April ?. - Pres ident Taft in a special message to congress today asked for an appro- priation of S500.0O0 to fight the floods along the Mississippi river.