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The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08

that the republic has come to stay. The desire fer peace from the reyo- lutionary view is predicat,d upon an unqualified recognition of the repub- lie The new government is taking no chances by waiting for foreign in tervcntion or for the vacillating i'm perial government to illustrate the demands.
 LONDON. Jan ,. - The foreign CftiCe today received dispatches to the effect that the situation had be come so alarming i'll Northern Chi ma that the British and German governments had dispatched troops from Tientsin to Lauchow for the purpose of keeping open the rail road firm that point to Mukden.
 RANKING, Jan. ,. The rebel army now here is preparing to ad vance northward to converge with the division approaching Pckin from Han Kau. When the two armies meet the united force will push on toward the imperial army said To De coming from the north
 PEKIN. Jan 6 A a cOnsc- queuCe Ct The resumption of hostil- ities by the republican government. the battle of Hankow was fought yesterday with disastrous results for the imperial army, according to re ports coming into this city The combat was a fierce and bloody af- fray resulting in seven hundred kill cd on the Imperialist side and the entire body f the latter put 10 rout by the terrible onslaught Of the revolutionary forces, The casual ties resulting to the attacking army are not mentioned in the dispatches. but are not though to be heavy. as the army of the republic is armed with superior weapons and well equipped for service The situation here is becoming more alarming each hour.
 SHANGHAI. Jan. C. The Re publican government is now assum- ing strong position and it is con sidered here that it has the future of China in its hands
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WRECK ON C. R. S N w

CORDONA. Jan 3. Monday night while crossing a bridge which had been burned, the rotary blow on the Copper River X Northwest ern was derailed and thrown into the gulch spanned by the bridge. The passenger train which was fol- lowing the rotary a short distance behind was stopped and saved from destruction. The engineer of the rotary. John E. Reed was crushed to death under the boiler of the massive engine H. Albright. the fireman. and Kenneth Holden, pilot, escaped with slight injuries. There have been very heavy snows of late and the track is in bad shape as d consequence. The mails are be ing transferred between Mile Twen- ty-siX and Mile One Hundred by men and sleds Another rotary is being repaired and traffic will be suspended full week No trains can move without the rotary on ac- count of the heavy snows prevailing.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BURNS AGAIN ARRESTED.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 6. - Will, jam J. Burns. who is charged with having kidnapped John E. McNa
 mara. whom he carried by force out of the state of Indiana, and for which offense he was arrested and afterward released on bonds fur nished by a surety company guaran' teeing his appearance before the Indiana court on the criminal charge which had been made by Socialist
 was again placed under arrest today
 the bonding company having with drawn it's bond for his appearance.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
MAILS TO DEFRAUD.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6. The gov eInment started an aggressive fight this morning against fraudulent min ing operations and created a sensa- ten by attacking one of the Hearst editors by finding an indictment aganst the well known journalist. Julian Hawthorne Josiah Quincy. former assistant secretary of state. is charged with being associated with Hawthorne in the fraudulent operations and also is indicted and under arrest. The specific charge is using the United States mails for the purpose of defrauding the invest ing public in mining stocks.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WAVES EXTRADITION

LOS ANGELES, Jan 1. - F. T.
 Barnette tine Fairbanks banker, ap- peared before United States Commits sioner Van Dyke in the federal court here today and gave bail for appear ance in. court in Fairbanks on or before f1ext April l. The defend, ant will return to Fairbanks unac- companied by any officer of the law. The bond for his appearance was furnished by a surety company here
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
GOLD MINTED,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 - The di- rector Of the United States hints has submitted a preliminary report of the years gold purchases by the hints of the country in which a to- tai of S96,233,5 1928 is accounted for In the matter of production of gold bought, California ranked first, with Colorado, Nevada and Alaska making up almost the entire balance. Alas ka is credited with producing $16,- 002,976 of the whole amount pur- chased
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
MORANS REORGANlZEED.

closely on the call for bids to dig the canal. comes the announcement that the reorganization of the Moran company has been perfected, bring ing into the corporation new blood and capital from New York and
 Paris The new organization is to be known as the Seattle Construc- ton X Drydock company with a capital of the old Moran company in creased by a million and a quarter.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BAD SHAKE IN FRESNO.

FRESNO. Cal. Jan. ,. - At 7:45 last night this place was visited by an earthquake of unusual severi- ty Three distinct shocks of long duration were felt; two of them were very strong. All of the cleo trical clocks in town were stopped, windows broken in many residences and business houses, and people thrown to the ground and bruised, It is decidedly the. most severe ex- perience of the kind that has oc- cured since the great quake that destroyed San Francisco in April, 1905.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TROUBLE IN RUSSIA.

NSOFSkA, Russia, Jan. 1 - Anti-American sentiment manifested here caused quite a disturbance in which 8 fight ensued One Ameri- can killed four policemen, after which the party escaped from the city. The authorities are in hot pursuit and secret service men are on the lookout everywhere in an endeavor to apprehcnd and arrest the entire party. consisting of four Americans, one of whom is a wo- man.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
CHEYENNE MEN WANT TO MEET GIRLS NOT
 "SPOIlED BY PAINT

PITTSBURG, Nov. IS. - John R. Deel and Harvey R. Dearmond. of Cheyenne, Wyo., have written to a local newspaper asking to be put in communication with girls who will make loving and true wives, and are good cooks" The wes'erners add ed
 We are disgusted with these West ern danes. We hope this letter will reach women who are not spoiled by Wyoming powder and paint"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WANTS ROOSEVELT.

LANSING. Jan ?. - Governor Os, born this morning said it would be better and wiser for both Taft and I.aFOllette 10 withdraw from the contest for the nomination. for he believed the party would go before the people with greater strength headed by either Roosevelt or Bev- rridge
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BANKER INDICTED.

JUNEAU. Jan. 6 C. H. Sum mers. ex,president of the First Ma tional bank of this city and well known factor in Republican politics. was today indicted, together with Stuart c. Holt, the former cashier cf that institution, by the federal grand jury; both are charged with fraudulent banking The First Ma tional was all but wrecked under Summers administration. Summers is said to have lost everything he had with the collapse of his finan- Cial operations
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WANT NEITHER.

COLUMBUS, Jan. ?. - The pro- gressive Republicans formed a per manent organization in this city which by vote of 5z to 32 declined to endorse LaFollette for president, but passed a resolution declaring that he is the living embodiment of progressive principles. The or ganization also declared against the renomination of Taft by the Re publican party
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
UNION MEN FINED.

DANVILLE, H., Jan. 4. A new interpretation of the Sherman anti trust law was made effective by the federal court in this city today when the court imposed fine on two officers of the labor union of $500 each for violating a federal in junction by ordering a strike on the Illinois Central lines.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
STRIKE THREATENED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. f. A gen. eral strike is now imminent in the government navy yards. This morn ing two thousand machinists em- plOyed in the government yards VOt- ed to send their ultimatum to Presi- dent Taft and Director of Pay Will let's that they would go out on strike unless they were paid higher wages.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
HARMON TO TALK.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6. - Governor Harmon of Ohio will address the members of the Lotus club in New York tonight Melville Stone. presi- dent of the Associated Press, Gov ernor Dix. of New York: Governor Wilson. of New Jersey; Mayor Gay nor. of New York; practically all the owners and editors of the lead ing magazines of the East. and all the general managers of the largest metropolitan dailes will be present.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ADRAFTlNG PRICE.

CINCINNATI O.. Jan. f At a meeting of the National Baseball commission in this city today an agreem8nt was arrived at whereby the uniform maximum drafting price of 5000 will obtain in the purchase If q class E or minor league recruit.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TWO DREADNAUGHTS.

WASHINGTON. Jan. i This morning the bids were opened for the construction of two monster bat tleships authorized by congress. These latest additions to the United States navy are to be known as the Oklahoma and Nevada respec- lively. and will each have dis placement of 27.000 tons.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
MORSE WOULD BE eRIeER.

ATLANTA. Ga. Jan, ? - Ward eu Mover. of the federal prison at this ely, signed an affidavit this morning alleging that Charles w. Morse the banker now serving a 14-year term. attempted 10 bribe him. shortly after the latter was in ,a.cera1cd in the penitentary. to submit reports recommending that 'he prisoner be released
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
PREClMiN

WASHINGTON, Jan. ,. The formal certificate of the recent state elections returns, the very first in New Mexico, have been placed be- fore the president. Secretary ot State Knox is busy preparing the statehood proclamation, after which New Mexico will be officially one of the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TRAIN HOLD UP,

BEDDING. Colo, Jan. ,. - Two train robbers held up the Southern Pacific train near Red Bluffs this morning. After binding the mail clerk. the robbers rifled the register ed mail and made good their es- cape.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ISOlATE

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ,. Calhoun county, Illinois, is without railroads and the river now being closed TO navigation the entire county is iso- lated The weather conditions are still bad and no prospect for any i'm mediate relief. The people of the county have had no foodstuffs ship ped to them for week.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ADMIRAL EVANS BURIED.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ,. Mrs Evans. wife Of the late Admiral Robley D. Evans, was unable to al tend the funeral of her husband in this city this afternoon, She is dangerously ill, due to grief over the death of her husband Practi cally the entire cabinet and the dip lomatic corps was present when The final ObseQuies were read.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
IAGGARI REFLECTED

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan I - Thom- as Taggart was elected chairman of the national committee today to fill the vacancy caused by the res ignation of Norman F. Mack of Buffalo. Taggart has before been chairman of the national committee. having been elected in 1904.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
GOOD COAL THERE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. !. The report of the geological survey just issued deals largely with the Coals of the Matanuska district in Alaska. and the department describes the product as high grade and of excel lent quality throughout for naval purposes
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WE ARE COMMENDED.

SEATTLE. Jan. ? Fairbanks and Seward receive the commenda- tion of the Post-Intelligencer in an editorial article of this mornings s issue. commenting upon the newly established relations between the commercial bodies If those towns and the Alaska Bureau of the New Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
SECOND BILL BY DELEGATE.

WASHINGTON. Jan 3. A sec ond bill introduced by Delegate Wickersham provides that the gov ernment shall give to each adult Indian in Alaska an allotment of land of an area of l60 acres. It is specified that the land shall be shown first to be non-mineral land
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
LOOKS GOOD FOR US.

SEATTLE. Jan. f. - Senator John L. Wilson, who is at the head of the representatives of the Pacific coast commercial bodies, telegraphed from the East today that there is every prospect of getting relief for Alaska. The committee will be giv- en a hearing before the house com mittee on aids to navigation on January 20
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BOOkWAlTER TALKS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 3. - Chas- A Bookwalter. formerly mayor of Indianapolis. this morning declared that long ago he had been informed by labor leaders that Samuel Com pers together with John J. McNam- ara was directing the dynamite out rages throughout the country
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
MAY SUCCEED HARLAN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. - Justice Swayze, of the state supreme bench of New Jersey, is mentioned as a successor on the supreme bench of the United States 10 Associate Jus lice John NJ Harlan
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
CHlNk GETS DECISION.

SPOKANE. Wash. Jan. 8. - Gong Lee. the wealthy Chinaman of Pull man, who was made defendant in a breach of promise suit brought by Anna Hopper. was awarded the de cision today by a jury in the su- periOr court
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WICkERSHAM BILL.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. Dele gate Wickersham this morning in troduced a bill in the house pro- viding for lighthouses at Cape St Elias, Resurrection Bay and at Cape Spencer
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BOMB THROWER

MUSCATINE, la, Jan. 3. - o. c. Wilson, Socialist member of the city council of this place, was this nom ing arrested on the charge of throw ing acid bombs among the button factory strike breakers, whose old employees are on a strike
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
FOR SUPREME BENCH.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 Friends Of President Taft today say that the president will appoint Wm. C. Hook. of the Eighth Circuit Cf Kansas. to the position on the supreme bench made vacant by the death of Justice Harlan. Judge Hook was appoint ed on the circuit court in 1903.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BEAR GRABBING PERSIA

TABRIZ, Jan. 3. That the con- plete subjection of Persia to the state of Russian province is con- templated by the czar is now mani fest by the rigid enforcement of military decrees of this morning Sixteen Persians were executed by the orders of the court martial of this place for having engaged in resisting the encroachments of Rus sia by attacking the cZar's troops
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
AMERICAN SHOT,

BERLIN. Jan. 6. - Robert Rodkin- son. of New York, said to be fac tor in society life and a prominent figure in financial circles. is dying in this city from the result Of shot fired by young Russian girl who claims that Rodkinson had de- serted her.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
MUST SERVE SENTENCES

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. g. Walter Dipley and Goldie Smith must serve out their sentences in the state prison in this city for the kill ing of Stanley ketchel. the Michigan prizefighter. the state supreme court refusing t1 grant stay of sentt nee and a rehearing
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
FALLlERES PRAISES TAFT.

PARIS. Jan. ? President Fal Heres made an address here yester day ill which he paid a glowing trib ute to President Taft and praised his efforts 10 secure ratification f his proposed peace treaties.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ROBLEY EVANS DEAD.

WASHINGTON, Jan 8. Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans died in this city today, his end coming so suddenly that medical assistance could not be summoned He was seized with sharp pains at his home and in a moment was prostrate with suffering.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ElOPERS NABBED

WINNIPEG, Jan 3. - This morn ing Mrs Snead, the wife of l. B. Snead, a millionaire cattleman of Texas. was arrested in this city. to- gether with A. G. Boyce, promi- nent club man of Fort Worth Texas. with whom she eloped, The couple were arrested on warrants asked by the deserted husband. The wo- man was depOrted to Minneapolis, where she will join her husband
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
LEON LING IN SIGHT

CLEVELAND, Jan. 2. - The ar rest in Texas of Leon Ling, charged with the murder in New York two years ago, is expected to follow in formation telegraphed to that state LY Cleveland police
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
HEARING PUT OYER

LOS ANGELES, Jan 8 The hearing of Captain Barnette before the United States commissioner was postponed until tomorrow. At that time the amount of bail. which was fixed in the first place at s317 900 will be reduced to sl00.OOO
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TALKS OF TRUSTS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. g. Secre- tary of Commerce and Labor Nagel's annual report deals very largely with the trust question and the govern ment's activity in seeking to dissolve such combinations into separate cor poratons
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
JOHNSON'S PLANS.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4 - Jack John son this morning said he was will ing to fight McVey in Paris on the night of the grand prize in July and that he would fight Flynn before that time either in New York or in Ne vada.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
OFFICIAL RESIGNS.

JUNEAU. Jan ? P. 0. Mullen ycudered his resignation as receiver of the government land office here this morning
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ALASKA BUREAU.

SEATTLE. Jan. ?. - The delega- ton selected by the chamber of commerce Alaska Bureau which is 10 be sent to Washington is com posed of the following: William NJ Bunker, George T Mayer, Jr.. Rob CIT A Rose and Paul T. Carroll
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TO RECOGNIZE REPUBLIC.

WASHINGTON. Jan 3. Con- gressman William Sulzer, of New York today introduced a resolution recommending that the United States recognize the newly established re- public of China.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WASHED OVERBOARD.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2 A wireless message from the steamer Roanoke enroute from Portland says that Robert Stevens was swept over board by a heavy sea and lost
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
AN UlIlMAIUM.

LISBON. Jan. 4. The PCrtu- guese government has notified the Catholic bishops that if they per sist in their refusal to recognize the civil laws and government de crees they will all be expelled.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
KINGS TROPHIES.

CALCUTTA. Jan. ? The game bearers have already arrived with the trophies gathered in by King George on his durbar hunting trip.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ERENZlEQ FINANCE

BATTLE CREEK, Mch., Jan. A. The Albion National bank was clos ed this morning as a consequence of H. M Deering, the cashier, hay committed forgery and embeZZlement to the amount of Sl44 .OOO
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
COLD IN MIDWEST.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 4. Reports coming into this city report unusual cold weather in middle western states All records are broken in Iowa and Nebraska for low temper ature.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
HORRORS! NO COAL IN 175 YEARS

LONDON, Nov. IS. With the
 price of coal 12 cents a scuttle. Eng lishmen are somewhat disturbed over Sir William Ramsay's predic- ton that the country's coal supply will be entirely exhausted in 175 years at the present rate of con sumption.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
WEATHER RECORDS GONE.

CHICAGO. Jan. 6. This city is in the tight grip Of a blizzard such as has not been experienced for years. All records are broken for cold weather in this section within a radius of l00O miles of the Great Lakes Much suffering is being en- dured as consequence
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
IN NEW MEXICO STATE,

WASHINGTON Jan. 6. Presi. dent Taft signed the New Mexico statehood proclamation today al l:45 D. m. which is the final word The new state is now a member of the Union
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BEFORE GRAND JURY.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind Jan 9 Detective William ]. Burns and At torney Fredericks will testify before the Marion county grand jury in this city tomorrow
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
LhFOllETTE PLAN

DANNILLE. H., Jan. 6. - Senator LaFollette made a campaign speech here last night in which he gave his views on Alaskan problems He said that the sensible thing to do was 10 create a board Of public works for Alaska similar to the canal commission
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
YORKTOWN TO ECUADOR.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ? The Yorktown was today given orders to leave the station at Panama and proceed 10 the coast of Ecuador for the purpose of protecting American interests.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TERRIBLE BLIZZARD.

GREAT BEND, Kan, Jan. T. - For several days a terrible blizzard has prevailed in this section of the country. with all records broken for low temperature. Four persons have been found frozen to death
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
RICHESON CONFESSES.

BOSTON. Jan. 6. - This morn ing the Rev. Clarence V. T. Riche- son. who is in jail waiting trial on the charge of having murdered his former sweetheart, Miss Avis Lin nell, that he might marry another, confessed to the murder
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
TROUBlE IN TURKEY

LONDON, Jan. f Reports have reached here of great disorders in Turkey. Ii is said this morning that Chefkt Pasha, the leader of the Young Turks. and commander of the constitutional forces. has been assassinatpd
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
BIG TIME THERE

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. l - Both Saturday night and last night were celebrated in this city in recogni- tion of the new Year
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
lAEOLIETE ILL

PEORIA. Ill. Jan. 5 Senator LaFollette is i'll in this city from ptomaine poisoning in a slight de- gree. through eating oysters that were contaminated.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
YESSMEN AT WORK,

PORTLAND Jan. l. Burglars broke into the wholesale liquor plant of FarWig X Sons in this city late this afternoon and stole 5000.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
IoNGsAoREMEN STRIKE

BOSTON, Jan. 6. The Long shoremen of this city are out on strike. and all the shipping is tied up as a consequence. The demand is for an increase of ten cents per day on the wage schedule.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
CATTLE IN TOUCH LUCK.

SUGAR CITY. Colo, Jan. ?. - Cat tie are dying by the hundreds on of the state The worst blizzard in many years is raging
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
LOOK FOR MISS EDMANos,

BOSTON, Jan. 1 The author ities are endeayoring to locate Vio- let Edmands, the fiance of Rev. c. W. T. Richeson, who is accused of mu~dering Avis I.innel
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
THE TERRIBLE ONE,

NEWARK, N j., Jan. ,. A number of progressive leaders today asserted that the name of Theodore Roosevelt will be on the primary bal lot for the presidential nomination.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
FOR CONFERENCE.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. !. - Prosecuting Attorney Fredericks has gone to Washington to confer with President Taft and Attorney-General Wickersham regarding the dynamite probe.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
SURGEON GENERAL.

WASHINGTON. Jan 6 This morning President Taft sent 10 the senate the name of Dr Rupert Blue of South Carolina. for confirma- tion as surgeOn-general of health in the marine hospital service.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ARRESTED FOR GAMBLING

lpITAROD. Jan. - Deputy Mar sbal Sheppard on Saturday. arrest od Minshall X FiUuegan at Flat City, win a number of others on a charge nt gambling
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
ANlATOR FAXES DIP.

Harry Atwood narrowly escaped death near here today when his aeroplaue took a sudden swoop into he ocean Atwood was attempt ing to fly from this city to Port land Me
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
MILLS ARE IDLE

MANCHESTER. Eng. Jan ?. - With 250.000 operators out on strike the cottCn milling industry is com pletely al a standstill all over the country
The Alaska citizen., 1912-01-08
DYNAMITER ON TRIAL

LOS ANGELES, Jan. ]. -The 1riaI of Bert Corners, accused of compli- city in the attempted dynamiting of the Hall of Records, was commenced this morning