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The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11

over his two rivals. He received 75 votes. while Taft came second With P. Wilson finished third with
 SEATTLE VOTERS LATE.
 When the polls closed in Seattle at o'clock there were many voters in the booths and about the polling places awaiting their turn. and il the counting commenced.
 TEDDY WINNING.
 SEATTLE, Nov. j. - With nearly TOO precincts still to hear from the chairman of the Progressive state central committee claims q plurality of 45.000 for Roosevelt.
 eELLlNGHAM DRY.
 SEATTLE. Nov. j. The Asso- ciated Press says the count of the local option ballots indicates that Bellingham has voted 10 go dry again.
 IN THE MORNING.
 SEATTLE, Nov. 6. - The returns received from the state elections. which are still incomplete and inac- curate. show Lister leading in the race. with Hay 3.500 votes behind. Hodge does not ap- pear to bc in the running
 In the presidential contest. Roose- welt is leading with a plurality of from 25.o00 to 35,O00. and there no longer is any doubt as to the final outcome.
 AT NIGHT.
 SEATTLE. Nov. l. - The returns from the more remote pre- cincts of the state place Governor NJ. F. Hay at the head of his ticket and his re election now seems entire ly probable.
 HAY WANTS RECOUNT.
 SEATTLE Nov. &. Democratic Ernest Lister has been declared winner of the gubernatorial contest the final returns coming in this afternoon giving him a slight lead over Governor Hay the Re publican candidate. Sheriff Hodge. who was the Bull Moose candidate, ran a poor third in the race.
 Governor Hay has refused to ac- cept the final result which was an nounced this afternoon, and declares that he will demand a recount.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
CALIFORNIA
WILSON LEADING,

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. q. Scat tering returns received late tonight from all sections Of the state indi- cate that the race will be close between Roosevelt and Wilson Col unel Roosevelt already has carried Los Angeles. Alameda. and other titles with large pluralities. but this city and the interior counties of Northern California are rolling up a heavy Wilson vote. which threat ems Roosevelt gains in other sec lions.
 CAVlS CLAIMS VICTORY.
 Chairman Davis. of the Democratic state central committee claims that Wilson Nill carry the state with a plurality of 2O.0o0 over Roosevelt
 SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. j; The voting today was greatly reduced by the heavy rains which have been falling the greater part of the day throughout the state This was particularly true of the country dis tricts. where the voters were com pelled 10 travel some distance to the polling places.
 shortly after the polling places had closed in this city. Register of Not- CTS Harry Zemansky estimated that Wilson had carried the city by 20, OOo plurality.
 FRESNO FOR WILSON.
 FRESNO. Nov. :. This city has given Wilson a substantial plurality Roosevelt finished second and Taft poor third
 Out of 459 precincts in this coun- ty. IT. have given Roosevelt lead of 500 over Wilson. and the final result is still very much in doubt.
 SACRAMENTO Fo7 WILSON.
 SACRAMENTO Nov The 60 precincts which have been re- ported give Wilson 4.94l votes and Roosevelt 3.77l. which is believed to indicate a majority for Wilson of 2000.
 STOCKTON IN LINE
 STOCKTON. New ,. Wilson is leading by more than 2.0o0 in the A precincts which have reported out of S2 The vote stands Wilson. 4994; Roosevelt 2.639. Taft is not in the running
 WILSON AHEAD IN SAN DIEGO.
 SAN DIEGO. Nov. !. - It is be- lieved that San Diego county will give Wilson a majority of the votes cast In 69 out of 147 pre-. cincts. the Democratic candidate re- ceived 3624 while Roosevelt had only 2.964 Taft received exactly 29
 THE LOS ANGELES VOTE.
 LOS ANGELES. Nov ,. The first precinct to be reported gave Roosevelt S2; Wilson, 6S; Debs. 56; and Taft 4. Roosevelt carried the city with a large majority.
 FRISCO VOTE CUT DOWN.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. ,. At late hour tonight. the estimated plurality of Wilson in this city had been cut from 20.000 to 14,00O.
 ALAMEDA FOR TEDDY.
 ALAMEDA. Nov. ,. Roosevelt has carried the city by large plur- ality.
 JOHNSON PLEASE WRITE.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6 Al late hour tonight it is apparent that Governor Wilson has carried the state by margin of 12,OO0 over Roosevelt. Earlier in the day. the Democratic candidate led by nearly 15,000, but he has lost stead fly all day. though not sufficiently to endanger the ultimate result
 WILSON AHEAD
 SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. s. The final result of the presidential vote in this state is matter of much doubt at present owing to the large gains made by Roosevelt in the in teriOr counties of the North To night the Democratic candidate has a lead of 75
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
MONTANA
RETURNS SLOW

HELENA, Nov. ,. - The returns are coming in very slowly. Only two precincts had been reported at late hour. Of these Wilson had q majority of S3 votes.
 GRAND FORKS FOR WILSON.
 GRAND FORKS. Nov. 5.-In S precincts out of nine in this city, Wilson received 507; Taft, 279; and Roosevelt. 270.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
HARD COMMANDER

SOFIA. Nov f It is reported here that Colonel Von Welt. who commanded the Turkish troops dur. ing the battle of Luleburgas. was killed after the engagement by his own soldiers, who claimed that they were compelled to go into the bat tie in a half-famished condition. and without hope of victory.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.
SPORTS BY
 TELEGRAPH
WOCGAST-MA MAkOOT.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 4. - Much interest is evidenced in the Wolgast- Mandot fight which is to take place in this city tonight and there is every assurance that the mill will be witnessed by big crowd. Both men are in prime condition. and each is confident of winning.
 FIGHT A DRAW.
 NEW ORLEANS. Nov ;. Woi- Gast and Mandot fought 10 rounds in this city last night. the fight be ing declared a draw.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN

WTTFNtoOTN HEFObLTCNN.
 ST. PAUL. Nov c. - The entire Republican state ticket has been elected hy safe margin. The re suit of the presidential vote, how eyer. is still in doubt. the contest being between Wilson and Roosevelt
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
CONNECTICUT

CONNECTICUT FOR WILSON.
 NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. Nov B. The final returns for this city give Wilson plurality of more than 1000 over Taft, and more than 5000 over Roosevelt. The vote stands: Wilson, S,95S; Taft, 1856; Roosevelt, 3.249.
 HARTFORD FOR WILSON.
 HARTFORD, Conn, Nov 5.-This
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
NORTH DAKOTA

FARGO, Nov ,. The returns from 56 scattering precincts out of 1.72O gave Wilson 2,564; Roosevelt, 1 190; and Taft, 1888.
 The final result will not be known until tomorrow, owing to the re- moteness of some of the precincts
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
THE cOUNTRY'S CHARM.

Mrs. Knicker-Aren't you fond of country life?
 Mrs. de Waldorf-Yes. l just love to hear the farmer page the cows.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11

state legislature will be called uuu., to elect governor. The ReDuhn. cans have a majority. SO it is safe to tssIm.. under the circumstances
 hey will elect Republican
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11

cratic committee has inst received a teleeram trat Wilson carried Kansas
 TOPEKA. Nus. ( The Consti- tutional amendment giving women the full franchise carried at ycster- days election
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
ALABAMA
ALABAMA FOR WIl SON

BIRMINGHAM Nov G Con gressman Underwood expressed the belief today that the Democratic party will do the right thing by the country and that the election of Wilson will not be followed by the depression in business which has been predicted by the Repuhlicans
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
ARIZONA
zE FOR WILSON.

slSBEE FOR WILSON, BlSBEE Nov +. - Governor Will son has carried this town with plurality Of 1S.
 VOTES FOR WOMEN. PHOENlN. Nov. Q. The pro posed amendment to the constitution giving the vote to women appears to have been adopted hy close margin
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
MAINE

LOOKS LIKE MAINE FOR WILSON
 LEWISTON. Me. Nov. ! The final returns from AndrOSCOggin county give Wilson a lead of l3 votes oyer Roosevelt. the former receiving i.435 votes and the latter l22 Taft reeeiXed N4A
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
FLORIDA

FLORIDA FOR WILSON,
 JACKSONVILLE. Nov c. The entire Democratic ticket, from Will son down, has carried this state bY a majority of 22.OUO votes
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
SOUTH DAKOTA

received up to late hour tonight from scattering precincts point 10 plurality Of not less than 5.0OO for Roosevelt.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA FOR WILL SON

LOUISIANA FOR WILSON.
 NEW YORK. Nov. j. - The New York Sun predicts that Governor Wilson will carry the state of Louis jana by majority of the votes cast
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
NEBRASKA
WILSON LEADING

LINCOLN, Nov. ;. At late hour tonight the count showed Will son to be in the lead by several thousand votes.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
GEORGIA

WILSON THERE IN GEORGIA
 ATLANTA Nov l. - The Atlanta Constitution says that Wilson's plur- ality in this state will be at least 5.t coo
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11

dictions were made as to the ulti- mate outcome
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
OFF TO coNsTANTlNoPLe.

KEEL. Nov. 4 Two German warships which are now stationed in the Mediterranean. have been order ed to proceed immediately to Con stantinople. where they will pro tect the German interests in case the city is attacked by the Bulgar- ianS
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
OHIO
WILSON WINS.

COLUMBUS, Nov. ,. The Ohio State Journal, Republican, comedies that Governor Wilson has carried the state by 100000
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
RHODE ISLAND

PROVIDENCE. Nov. Cover. nor Aram ]. Pothier. Republican. has been reelected.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
VIRGINIA

NEW YORK. Nov. 5. - The New York sun predicts that Governor Wilson will carry Virginia by fully lo,o0O majority.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
TEXAS

DALLAS. Nov. ,. The partial returns from Is scattering precincts thouShout this state give Wilson 1,13l; Roosevelt, 1S0; Taft. 137; and Debs. 2S.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
NEW JERSEY

NEWARK. Nov. ]. Scattering returns from all parts of New Jer, sey indicate Governor Wilson has carried his own state easily, with Roosevelt apparently in the second place.
 WILSON OVERWHELMED
 PRINCETON, Nov. 6. - The over whelming Democratic victory has fairly stunned Governor Wilson. who says he is hardly able to realize the magnitude of the compliment which has been paid to him by the people
 OFF FOR RECREATION.
 PRINCETON, Nov. :. The Will son family is making preparations for cruise in a private yacht which has been offered to the governor for the trip.
 WILL BE A GOOD BEST"
 PRINCETON. Nov. s. - President, Elect Wilson this morning made a statement regarding the matter of appointments, cabinet and otherwise which the newspapers are busily en- gagged in conjecturing. He said:
 All such SpeculatiOnS as to what l propose to do are perfectly fruit less. l mean to keep my mind en- tirely open with regard to appoint ments of first consequence until a final announcement is made possible l think that the right course for me 10 pursue is to hear what every body has to say and make no state mpntS of any kind pptil tho ayi- dence is all in. l am under no obligations to anybody, and have no axes to grind, or interests to fur ther. l intend to make the best president l possibly can"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
PENNSYLVANIA
RUNNING CLOSE.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ,. At midnight Wilson and Roosevelt were running neck and neck, and no pre-
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
TWO DEMOCRATIC HOUSES.

TWO DEMOCRATIC HOUSES.
 WASHINGTON. Nov. 6. - The re turns indicate that the Democrats will control both houses of congress. although there is much uncertainty IS to the result in state legislatures
 EXTRA SESSION.
 WASHINGTON. Nov. :. In Democratic circles in this city. it is expected that special session of congress will he called by President Elect Wilson immediately after his inauguration
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
MICHIGAN

DETROIT. Nov 6. - Democratic candidate Ferris is leading in the race for governor of this state by 5000 votes.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
MISSOURI
WILSON LEADING.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. ,. - In 120 pre- cincts in Missouri outside of this city, Wilson received 14.643; Taft. 6.40G; and Roosevelt. 6369.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
CANDIDATES ma VOTE

CONCORD. Nov. :. Because of the fact that the candidates for gov ernor have received an equal num- Der of votes in New Hampshire, the
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
UTAH
TAFT CARRIES SALT LAKE

SALT LAKE. Nov. !. - President Taft has carried this city by q safe margin.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
KANSAS
KANSAS FOR WI

NEW YORK Nov 6. - Chairman McCoombs, of the National Demo
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
PLACED IN PRISON.

BELGRADE. Nov. 1. Two thou sand prisoners Vho were captured in the several battles on the Ser vian frontier, were brOu.ht to thIs city today, and placed in the prisons which have been prepared for their
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE
LOOKS LIKE TAFT.

NEW YORK, Nov. ,. The New York American expresses the belief that President Taft will carry the state of New Hampshire with a safe margin.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
DELAWARE
WILSON WINS

WILMINGTON. Nov J.-GoyornC Wilson has carried this state.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11
WASHINGTON
GIG hARsOR FOR TEDDY

dTN '1NHpON TOH T6DOT.
 The Gig Harbor precinct gave Roosevelt a substantial majority over his two rivals. He received 75 votes. while Taft came second With 22 Wilson finished third with
The Alaska citizen., 1912-11-11

It is better to knit than to bios som.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
Trouble Brewing

Hong Kong, China, March 22.-Trouble is brewing among sections of the popula- ton in the prince of kwang Si An outbreak may occur at any moment, ac- eording to reports received here. Dur ing the fighting at Swatow the Standard Oil company's tanks and warehouses were struck frequently by stray bullets. The Standard Oil company, which has its headquarters here, has put in claim for 1,0O0,000 taels, equaling about $7O0,0OO, for damage done to this property during the fighting.
 The commander of the United States monitor Monterey, when 1t was reported to him that the American property had been damaged at Swatow, landed party of men. He informed the leaders of the Chinese troops that he did not wish to dictate to them where they should fight battles between themselves in their own country, but informed they that he was prepared to protect American prop erty.
 The Chinese promised him that they would put a stop to the burning and footing. Guerilla fighting is still proceed ing at Canton and the vicinity, but ves- sells can now proceed along the back reaches of the river in comparative safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
Christians to Enjoy Freedom

Boston, March 22.-Conirmation of q cablegram announcing that Christians are to enjoy freedom in China under the new republic was received by the American board of commissioners for foreign missions from the Rev. Harry S. Martin. boards agent at Peking.
 Soon after the edict of abdcation was announced, MT. Martin wrote the native pastors of the Protestant churches in Picking, planned a union thanksgiving service and four native preachers, rep resenting Presbyterian. Methodist and Congregational missions, called on Pres ident Yuan and invited him to be present
 These native preachers were received by Yuan with all the honors accorded foreign diplomats. The president told them that under the new regime they might expect perfect freedom of worship and he intimated that so far as he un- derstood the principles of Christianity they represented were what he was striv- ing for in the new government. He was unable to accept their invitation in per son but he promised to send a represen- tative to carry his message to the Chris tian church.
 In the message President Yuan referred to the difficulties the Christian mission aries had encountered in China. He said that for the first time in Chinese his tory a precedent to religious liberty had been established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
BRIBERY SCANDAL
 TO THE GRAND JURY
Charge That Maryland Auditor Of fered Bribe to Vote Against Local
 Option Law Substantiated

Annapolis. Md. March 22.-That the charge that the state auditor, John F. OMalley, offered Delegate William R. Smallwood s25o0 to vote against the statewide local option bfil in the house of delegates. had been substantiated to such an extent as to cal for grand jury action, was the substance of a unan- imous report to the house tonight by the committee appointed to investigate the charges.
 Three members of the committee are opposed to the local option bill and two favor it.
 The committees report was unani- nrously adopted by the house and tho clerk was directed to transmit the re- port and a transcript of the testimony to the states attorney of Anne Arun- del county for presentation to the grand jury which will meet next month.
 O'Malley when informed of the find ings of the committee said he would make no comment until he had read the report. He waived immunity when he testified before the committee. The com mittee found that the testimony of O'Malley and George Baldwin, a sen ate bill clerk, who is alleged to have been the messenger between Small wood and O'Malley, disagreed in so many materlal points as to impeach the word of both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
Ne7Us of Ensley

The passing of the horse in the Ensley me department occurred yesterday after noon, when the two big animals that have pulled the local apparatus for a long tune were taken to Birmingham. They Will be supplanted with another auto fire engine, making two in the local depart ment The horses have had practically ncthing to do aside from their daMr ex- ereise in walking about the streets.
 At the meeting of the Ensley lodge of Masons action was deferred in the mat ter of selecting plans for the Masonic temple which will be erected at an early date. A building to cost several thou sand dollars will be erected. The finan- cial arrangements have already been made through local agency. The tenn pie will be erected on the corner of Ave- nue E and Twenty-third street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
RAIN AND MELTING SNOW FLOOD RIVERS .. = Water Within Ten Inches of the Danger Mark On
 Ohio River

St. Louis, March 22.-Snow and rain which fell yesterday and last night have demoralized transportation and wire communication in southwestern Illinois and Missouri. A heavy wind added greatly to the damage. The heavy rains and melting snow have swollen the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and farmers living near their june ton are preparing to remove their live stock and household effects to higher ground.
 The gauge at Cairo, IL, registered Al feet this morning, a rise of IT feet in 24 hours. The water is within 10 inches of the danger mark.
 Pittsburg, March 22.-The crest of the flood in the Ohio r.Ter was reached today when the stage was 2S1 feet, almost two feet less thanNthe weather bureau had predicted
 Many small streams in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio have done much damage bu, relief from un- usual conditions is expected soon.
 Cairo, H.. March 22.-The flood stage was reached here today when the river gauge registered .I5.4 feet Water from the Ohio and Mississippi rivers began creeping over the Iow'ands of Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky.
 It is predicted the stage win reach 1T feet,
 Davenport, la. March 22.-The Mis- sissippi river rose another foot in the | last 24 hours today, making total | rise of four feet in as many days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
MASSACHUSETTS OPERATIVES
 GET SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE

ufacture a different class of goods they have generally followed their wage scale.
 It is expected Rhode Island cotton manufacturers also will make the amount of increase recently announced at 10 per cent. The Rhode Island -eot- ton mills employ about 2o,oo0 opera tives.
 At Webster. Mass. more than 5000 operatives have received notices or } per cent advance. Notices posted tonight at seven cotton mills in Danlelson' Conn.,, announced that commencing April 1 higher wage scale would go into effect. The exact amount of the increase Is not stated, but 1t IS said to be between and 10 per cent. Nearly 17O0 operatives will be affected.
 owing 10 strike of 1000 operatives the Lancaster gingham mills at Clin- ton, Mass. closed for an indefinite pe- riod tonight. The principal demand of the workers Is for 10 per cent ad- vance A conference oi the employers and the employees has been arranged for tomorrow. The ssrike has not spread to other mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
EXPELLED STUDENT
 ENDS TESTIMONY
Former Student of Chicago University Suing for S1OO,O0O for Alleged
 Defamation of Character

Chicago, March 22.-Miss Esther Mercy, a former student, who is suing Miss Ma rion Talbot, dean of women at the Uni vHsity of Chicago. for s10O,0oo, alleging defamation of character. closed her testl- mony today. The case was adjourned un- til Monday.
 Early in the day Miss Mercy was moved to tears and later when she was leaving the witness chair she almost collapsed.
 Telling of an interview she had with Miss Talbot, who caused the students name 10 be taken from the roll, Miss Mercy testified she said.
 For Gods sake treat me as a human being; let me stay here and get my de- gree. which I have earned. Don't kick me out like dog. am innocent of the charges you make against me-"
 'When you made that appeal to Miss Talbot what did she say?" asked Miss Talbot's counsel.
 H'Why she. laughed and sneered at me. She wanted to know why l should want to stay where there were so few of my relatives"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23

Fall River Mass. March 22.-There will be no strike in the Fall River mills Monday. This was definitely de- cided tonight when the members of the five unions affiliated with the textile council voted unanimously to accept the advance of 10 per cent in wages ten dered by the manufacturers. Thousands of operatives are represented in the unions which accepted the raise They previously had rejected an offer of . per cent increase.
 M C. D. Borden, controlling the seven mills of the Tall River Iron Works company, announced an advance of 10 per cent earlier In the week and 35 other corporations, controlling 100 mills, followed the lean today. About S5,OO0 operatives will be benefited.
 New Bedford manufacturers who re- gently advanced wages , per cent, have been watching the srtuatfon in Fall River closely, for although they man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
SMALL FIRES IN
 AVONDALE SECTION

A grand total loss of about sS000 was entailed by fires yesterday in Avon dale borough,
 The house ofs J. |. Luquire, 505 Ad- ans street was damaged to the extent of nearly s1S00.
 F. G. Scheurman, 50s Adams street, sustained a loss of a'out sS50, his house catching from tHe above one.
 V. A. Pope and l.. c. Newman were small losers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-23
JAPANESE RETURN FROM ANTARCTIC Explorers Say They Found No Trace of Scott
 Expedition

Wellington. New Zealand. March 2S. The Japanese Antarctic expedition re- turned here today. They report hay ing seen nothing of the British polar expedition of Captain Robert F. Scott. The Japanese reported on board the kainan Maru well. They were engaged chiefly in coast exploration in King land.
 Lieutenant Shrase, head of the Jap anese Antarctic explorers, sailed from sydney, November 19. 1911, on board the schooner Kainan Maru. .t was the sec ond attempt of the Japanese to reach the south pole. The first expedition got as far as "A degrees south, but was forced to return on account of stormy weather and ice packs, the kainan Maru proving unfit to resist the ice pressure. The schooner was repaired and her equipment improved before the second start.