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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
MCAdOO Almost Convinced
 Bank Should Be Alaskan

SEATTLE. Jan. 2s. = During the course of a banquet last night Secre- tary of the Treasury William G. Nc Adoo made a speech in which he laughlngly said that he is almost con sztnead from the=tenOr. of the address, es that were made that the regional bank should be placed in Alaska.
 Before the formal program for the evening was entered into fifteen Alas kans, clad in parkas and carrying snow shoes. marched through the banquet room.
 Committee Asks for Facts and Figures,
 Today the regional reserve bank committee asked for facts and figures in support Of Seattle's claims to the location of a bank. They were pre- sented.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
Friends of Measure
 Expect Vote Wednesday

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-support- CTS of the Alaska railroad bill in the House believe that the measure will reach vote in the House next We'd nesday, February 4th, when 1t comes up for general debate. An effort will be made to press 1t to vote at that time unless some member in the mean. time shall indicate a desire to speak at length on the bill. In the event any member is prepared to speak, the rules permit him to do so, as thir. teen hours have been allotted for de- bate upon 1t. It is said the friends of the measure will not speak at length unless that shall be necessary for the purpose of answering opposition speakers.
 It is said that all hope of defeating the bill has been abandoned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
nnnrtn nlnpleaaen Investora.

MEXICO CITY Jan. 29.-Investors in Mexican bonds are not satisfied with the assurance of Provisional Pres. ident Huerta that interest will be paid on defauted interest payments at the same rate the bonds draw. They are still demanding the payment of the interest that has been defaulted, and making 1t plain to Huerta that he is driving from his support many people who have been doing all that they can to aid his administration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
CROPS SMALLER BUT
 ARE WORTH MORE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Although the crops of 1913 in their aggregate were much smaller than usual, the to- tai of farm products raised during the past year, including cotton, will ex- ceed that of any previous year, and the farmer, as collective entity, will receive the handsome reward of over s6,O 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
ALASKAN HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The following arrivals are registered at the Alaskan Hotel:
 Bruce c. Shorts. W. B. stratton, w.. H. Bogle, George B. Fredell, E. NJ. Nc veitty, J. H. Montgomery. H. B. Gas sies. Seattle; Victor Scott, Cordova; Jack Howard and wife, Nelson, B. C.; w. G. Lynch, Proctor, Minn.; H. w.. Marsh, c. A. Mowry, Whitehorse; F. Terry. Iditarod; Chris Huger and wife, Funter Bay; J. J. McTague, Wrangell; Z. Perovich.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
ROBBER ATTEMPTS
 TO HOLD UP BANK

TACOMA. Jan. 29.-"Fm that with gold or you will be shot" commanded D. w. Dropp as he placed an empty bag at the window of the Scandinavi. bank, of this city, yes terday. II. A. Berg, the banks cash fer. drew revolver and held Dropp until the arrival of the police. The latter was arrested.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
CANADA PAYS
 AMERICAN BOOSTERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-The Wash Ington manager of the Western News paper Union, testifying to the Senate lobby Investigating committee yester- day, said that the concern had been paid $42OO0 annually by the Canadian government for the last 16 years for boom writeups in Canada's interest for the purpose of inducing immigra- ton from the United States to that country.
 Senator Knute Nelson, of Minnesota, charged the witness with being hired by a foreign government to do things that constitute disloyalty to his own country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
GREAT LAKES WATER
 IS NOT PURE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Not a sin gle municipality using water from the Great Lakes or connecting rivers pos sesses a water supply that is safe, ac' cording to report by sanitary experts to the international joint commission appointed under the treaty of 1909 be- tween this country and Great Britain to determine the pollution of the boun' dary waters between the United States and Canada.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
CAPITALIST
 FOLLOWS MORGAN

LOUISVILLE, Jan: 2S.-Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville & Nashville, has resigned as a director of the National Bank of Commerce Of this city. Mir. Smith said he did so in response to the popular agitation con. corning interlocking directorates and because he wanted to devote all his attention to the railroads business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
ALASKANS STILL HOPE
 FOR COL. GOETHALS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Alaskans and other Pacific Coast men here who are interested in the Alaska railroad bill are so certain that the measure will become a law, that they are all ready organizing to assist in expedit- ing the carrying into execution of the terms of the bill. The sentiment that Col. G. w. Goethals should have charge of the work is unanimous, and they still hope that such will be the result.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
PRESIDENT FORGAN
 NOW BECOMES BOOSTER

CHICAGO, Jan. 29,-President For gan. of the National City Bank, of Chi cago. who fought the administration currency measure harder than any man in the countryDhas become a con vert to the new order of things, and says things look generally better for the new year than they have looked in the past.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
BLUEJACKETS GUARD
 FOREIGN LEGATIONS

PORT AU PRINCE Hayti, Jan. 29.- American and German bluejackets are guarding the foreign legations and pa trolling the town.
 Fighting is expected at any time be- tween the Hatien troops and the sup porters of the revolution.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
|. R. SHEPARD REACHES
 HALF CENTURY MARK

H. R. Shepard, one of Juneau's pic, neer citizens and a leading insurance and railway agent, has reached the half-century mark. He is celebrating his 5Oth birthday anniversary today, and receiving congratulations from a host of friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
PARDONS BOY THAT HE
 MAY GO TO SCHOOL

LINCOLN, Neb,, Jan. 29.-Gov. Jas H.Morehead yesterday pardoned Ken meth Murphy, aged 21 years, who was serving a life term in the penitentiary for being one of three persons partici- pating in the lynching of farmer. He was pardoned that he might begin at. tending the University of Nebraska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
Joe Wilson Guilty.

Joe Wilson was adjudged guilty by the jury which tried his case on the in dlctment charging him with selling liquor to Indians. The defense was fought op two lines; one that 1t was a case of mistaken identity, the other that the Indians to whom it is alleged the liquor was sold are entitled to the rights of citizens. A. B. Callahan rep resented the defendant.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
LAToUcHE-ALAsKA MAKES
 ITS FIRST ORE SHIPMENT

W. J. Priestly. Jr., secretary of the LaTouche-Alaska Gold Mining Co.,, is aboard the Admiral Sampson enroute to the States on a business trip. The EaTouche-Alaska company has ship ment of gold ore. fifteen tons, aboard, enroute to the shelter at Tacoma. This is the first shipment from the mines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
Habeas Corpus Denied.

The application of William Peter for his liberty through habeas corpus pro ceedings was denied by Judge R. w. Jennings. Defendant who is serving sentence, on commitment from the commissioners court for the sitlSa pre- cinct, alleged that the complaint on which his conviction was secured was not specific.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TO @
 EXTEND ARIZONA LINES

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Jan. 2S.-over .$1,- 5OO.OOO will be spent by the Southern Pacific in improving it's branch lines in Arizona. The Arizona Eastern Rail- road Co.,, which operates the Southern Pacific branch roads of this State, has been granted permission to issue $1, ,696 6,102, of first mortgage bonds by the State corporation commission for these improvements. ,.i.E!
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
SENATOR cULLoM's BODY
 GOING TO SPRINGFIELD

WASHINGTON, Jan. ,29.-After brief funeral service here the body of the late Senator Shelby. M. Cullom was shipped to Springfield. H.. where he lived most of his long life, and where he was a personal friend and political advisor of Abraham Lincoln. He represented the Springfield dis trict in the House of Representatives as a young man, and was elected to the Governorship and the United States Senate while resident of that city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
AFFIDAVIT cRITIcIsEs
 GRAND JURYMEN

District Attorney John Rustgard in his affidavit supporting the motion to re.submit the Summers case to another grand jury. attached the ca blegram messages relating to the mat, ter passing between his office and that of the Attorney-General.
 The affidavit also states that mem. bers of the grand jury; although ack- nowledging their belief in defendants guilt openly and vigorously opposed indicting Summers on any charge, some of them stating that he Sum mersl had been punished enough
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
NEW CLERK FOR THE
 ALAsKA-GAsTINEAu co.

J.F. Hurley arrived from Seattle on the Jefferson today to take a position under W. DeLong of the purchasing department of the Alaska-Gastineau Mining company. MT. Hurley was for merly in the motive power department of the Boston Elavated company and comes direct from Salem, Mass, to enter the employ of the big Juneau mining concern.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
ROYAL FRUIT COMPANY
 SHIPS TO PHILADELPHIA

The Royal Fruit company, of this city made a shipment of fruit to Philadelphia today. The shipment was pursuant to a request to the company from that city. It consisted of we'll packed box of delicious pears, and was consigned to the parcels post service for transmission to it's destination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS
 THE "JIM CROW" LAW

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 29.-The "Jim Crow" law of Oklahoma was upheld in decision of the United States Cir cult Court of Appeals rendered here yesterday. The law requires railroad and street car companies to maintain separate cars for the use of white peo- pie and Negroes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
UNDERWO0DlAGAIN
 SCORES "CR0AKERS'

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Democrat- ic Leader Oscar w. Underwood in the House of Representatives again scored "croakers" and calamity prophets" He predicted a prosperous year, and said that it would be the beginning of many good years of business.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
STANDARD OIL IS
 NOT BUYING OTHERS

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-It is stated that there is no basis whatever for the reports that Standard oil inter- ests are buying into numerous inde' pendent oil companies including Tex as oil, California Petroleum and Mex ican Petroleum. "''
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
WOMAN WHO KILLED z,
 LOVER ON TRIAL

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan, 29-Miss Leah Alexander was placed on trial yesterday for shooting and killing her lover. J. D. Van Baa1en, of the Chron. icle's business office force.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
REBELS MAY BUY
 ARMS IN US.

WASHINGTON Jan. 29.--It Is said on good authority that the President has about decided to grant the Con stitutionalists the privilege of purchas- ing arms and ammunition in the Unit. ed States on an equal footing with the government of Provisional President Huerta, sr
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
JOAQUIN MILLER
 LEFT $41,000 ESTATE

OAKLAND, Jan. 29.-The estate left by Joaquin Miller, the poet, who died last year, is valued at s41,996, accord ing to an accounting filed here by Mrs. Abbie Miller, his widow. The estate, which is unencumbered, consists prin' cipally of the poets home place, The Heights" in the hills near this city.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
S75,OOO ASKED FOR
 CLARK'S RANSOM

LOS ANGELES, Jan, 29.-A morning newspaper received letter this morn- ing in which a ransom of $75,OOO is de- manded for the surrender of F. Lewis Clark, the Spokane millionaire who dis appeared from Santa Barbara under conditions indicating suicide. The po- lice say the letter was written partly by a man and partly by woman. Mrs, Clark, who is here, is seeking to com municate with the blackma!!ers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
CHURCH CARDINAL
 DEN0UNCES TANGO

ROME, Jan. 29. - Cardinal Basilio Pompin, vicar.Generai of Rome, rep resenting the Pontiff, has issued a pas toral letter denouncing the tango and also certain newspapers, theatrical performances and fashions which, he declares, are perverting souls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
WOULD HAVE CONGRESS
 REGULATE INSURANCE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Represen- tetive A. J. Peters of Boston has in- troduced in the House resolution for an amendment to the Constitution, to give Congress power over the "busi- ness or commerce. of insurance"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
PRESIDENT REBUKES
 OFFICERS TYRANNY

WASHINGTON, Jan. go, - Pardon with pay. vow" wrote the President on the application flor a pardon of Private Clarence L. George, who is serving a years sentence at Fort Leav- enworth for having written a letter criticising superior officer to Private Secretary Tumulty The latter never received the letter. The commanding officer intercepted it and caused the soldiers arrest and court.martial.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
TOSS CAN FORM A
 NEW POLITICAL PARTY

BOSTON, Jan. 29. - Former Gov Eugene N. Foss can form new politi- cal party in this State under the Mass achusetts law, and he is considering it's organization, He boiled more than three per cent of the votes as the candidate of the "Independent" party, and 1t is entitled to hold causes under the law. Foss is being urged to take the lead in perfecting the organization of such party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
EDITOR REFUSES
 TO FIGHT DUEL

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 2S.-Gen. Kuropatin challenged the editor of Novoe vremya to fight duel because of attacks of the paper upon him. The challenge was declined.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
Foreigners Want United statoa to
 Intervene.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-It is being made known to the United States that European holders of Mexican bonds would like for the United States to intervene in Mexico and establish a responsible government there that would pay the governments just obli- gatiops.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
Three Sentenced.

Judge R. w. Jennings this morning sentenced three defendants who had plead guilty to the crime of selling liuuor to Indians to terms in the Fed eral jail. Tommy Wilson was given 15 days. Walter Johnson and Mike Jackson, were each given one month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
Lir..r Reads Letter from Strong.

Lister Reads Letter from Strong.
 SEATTLE, Jan. 29.-At a hearing given to the presentation of the claims of Seattle for the location of a re- gional reserve bank here today Gov. Ernest Lister read strong letter from Gov. J. F. A. Strong. of Alaska. urging the location of such a bank at Seattle as a measure that would be of great benefit to Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
vANoERBILT's YACHT
 IS IN GREAT DANGER

COLON, Isthmus of Panama, Jan. 29.-The Vanderbilt yacht Warrior is on the verge of breaking in pieces. She lies in an exposed position and is hard fast. The crew is still aboard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
WORLDS LARGEST 0IL,saa
 TANKER IS LAUNCHED

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Jan. 29. - The John D. Archbold. the largest oil tank steamer ever built, was launched here yesterday. It's capacity will be 67 ,OO0 barrels. ..r e."
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twenty.four hours ending at p. m.; Maximum-20 above.
 Minimum-10 above.
 Cloudy and light snow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
OLD TIME JUNEAUITE
 IN EXPRESS BUSINESS

J. S. Morgan, an old time resident of Juneau, has gone into the express business in this city. MT. Morgan's headquarters are at Doran's drug store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
SOUTH AFRICA DEPORTS
 LEADERS OF STRIKE

PRETORIA, So. Africa, Jan. 29. - Eight leaders of the recent labor strike were yesterday ordered deported to England. They will be sent out of the country at once.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
YUKON MAY JOIN
 BRITISH COLUMBIA

OTTAWA, Jan. 29.-The recommen- dation of Sir Richard Mcbride, pre- mier of British Columbia, that Yukon Territory be annexed to British Colum. bia is receiving serious consideration
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
NASKA RAILROAD BILL NAV PASS HOUSE NEXT WEEK
CANADA'S PARCELS
 POST NEXT MONTH

VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 29. - A parcels post service will be added to the Canadian mail system February 10th. The system is being worked out along lines that have proved successful in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
SEATTLE COURT BAILIFF
 DROPS DEAD AT POST

SEATTLE, Jan 29.-Topping S. Win. chell, police court bailiff, dropped dead while at his post of duty yesterday af' ternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
BRITISH COLUMBIA
 TOWN GETS CASH

VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 2S. A London cablegram says South Van coucer's $1,5OO,OOO 596 bond issue offer. ed at 91 has been fully subscribed
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
QUAKE AND MYSTERIOUS
 'r" ' NOISES CAUSE PANIC

BUENos AIRES. Jan. 29. - Alp earthquake today preceded pronounced subteranean rumblings causing panic at Mendoza.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
THREE MORE INDICTMENTS
 AGAINST GEORGE L. RICE The grand jury this morning return

cd three more indictments against Geo. |. Rice, charging him with maintaining q Sawdyhouse and brothels in the re- stricted district. The premises on which indictments charge the ofrenses were committed are set forth as being in the uelghborhoOd of the City Cafe, and designated respectively as fol- lows: "No. B." No. f." Row No. l, and Row No. g." and No, ?, Star Club"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
ACCEPTS
 COVERING

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-col. G. w.. Goethals today accepted the Governor ship of the Panama Canal Zone to which he was appointed by the Pres ident.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
DISTRICT COURT NOTES.
Under AdvIsement.

There was a hearing in the district court last night on the motion of the district attorney to re-submit the Sum. mers case to another grand jury. The matter was taken under adviSement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
INMATES OF INSANE
 ASYLUM MAKE ESCAPE

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 29.-Five in- mates of the criminal ward of the Med ical Lake insane asylum made their escape this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-01-29
ELKs HAVE HOUSING
 TIME LAST NIGHT

Juneau Lodge, No. APO. B. P. o. E., held a rousing meeting last night, which was followed by a big clam feed. The evening was hugely en- joyed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-13
PIONEERS DAY
To Be HELD
Mayor Planning Pageant of
Progress and Barbecue
in November.

Pioneers Of FL Paso will be honored
I by the city in a Pioneer Day" celebra-
( tion which will be held in November.
Mayor c. z. Kelly is arranging fer
the celebration in honor Of the men
who built the foundation Of the present
FL Paso- He will call meeting soon
{ to appoint committees and will discuss
. the plans which he has made for tho
. celebration One Of the suggested fea-
lures OF the Pioneers Day celebration
is a pageant Of progress showing the
development OF the city from sheep
ranch TO its present proportions The
mayor viii ask the Pioneers assoct-
alton. the Rotary club. the chamber OF
commerce and the other organizations
to assist in making the celebration
success
The Pioneers association. an OrEanf-
Eation composed OF men who have re-
sided in this city for at least a quarter
OF a century. will be the guests OF hon
or at the Pioneer celebration me date
OF the celebration has not yet been an
nounced by mayor Kelly but It VIII
probably be held in November.
, The celebration will be given ut
Washington park during the afternoon
and will be preceded by street pas-
cant in the morning. Arrangements for
the parade have not yet been made, but
IL Is the idea OF the city executive TO
have a pageant showing the advance
ment Of FL Paso during the past 80
1t will be led by the pioneers riding in
prairie schOoners, stage coaches and on
COW ponies Oxen viii be used TO draw
the big canvas covered wagons Old
hand drawn fire apparatus viii follow
the OK wagons. mule drawn trolleys
and other early day modes OF travel
viii be shown in the pageant, followed
by the modern automobile trucks, auto
fire fighting apparatus. double truck
trolley cars. touring cars and decorated
floats
At Washington park barbecue viii
be served the guests. Mayor Kelly IN
tends issuing invitations for the event
Mayor Kelly intends to call meet
ing soon to make arrangements for the
celebration.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-13
SUES CONSUL DIEBOLD;
GETS $4,000 VERDICT

Judgment for $1,000 was given Z.
Davis in his suit for that amount
against N L. DieDolc, former cons u
general OF the Huerta government IN
FL Paso. by judge P. X. Price Iles ,l,,t
morning in the 4lst district court me
suit was instituted against M DE
bold for attorney fees for services rem
dered the Huerta government Dy mar
ris Walthau Mr.. WaIJnaH SOFA ms
claim against the Huerta government
In rendering his Judgment judge
Price he'd that $4,000 which Dieooid
has on deposit In the FIRST National
bank Of FL Paso should De turned over
70 the plaintiff ~, r,t.,..,r5
was the consul general OF the auerta
government in Fl Paso, NaIthalI rep
resented the federal government OF
Mexico. He represented the prisoners
al Rosecrans. Calf, when they appLleu
for a writ Of habeas corpus, az los Los
Angeles for their release on NoVemoeI
3, 1913. Mr.. NalthaI also represented
the federal prisoners ,n-e--.-I y
Bliss, when they applied Tor a Wrlt
Of habeas corpus winch was heaIu az
Pecos. the first OF April, 1914 ne
also represented the federal prisoners
in carrying their application tor re-
lease to the state department al
Washington.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-13
GENERALS WILL VOTE
ON COMMISSION PLAN

Mexico City. Mex, Oct ia plan
calling for a commission plan Of gov
eminent for Mexico will be introduced
ana voted upon soon at the conference
OF Mexican generals now IN session at
AguascaIientes. il is reported
This nIan. which would do away with
the provisional presidency. calls for a
commission Of seven members repre-
sentinE all factions.
Delegates representing Zapata pre-
conference Monday and the matter was
debated at length -,
Ii is claimed that many OF the dele
gates favor Antonio Villareal- president
OF the convention, for provisional pIesI-
sion plan is not adopted. Villereal Is
declared to be acceptable to both the
Zapata and villa factions. II Is eX-
pected that Carranza's resignation VIII
be laid before tH7 convention
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-13
CANADIAN MILLIONAIRE
ENTERS GARAGE. KILLED

Vancouver, b c., Oct IS Either by
accident or suicide. w p Arnold. aged
IS. general manager OF the Dominion
Trust company and reputed to be a
millionaire. was killed Monday by a
gunshOt wound which pierced his
heart
Arnold had returned from a shooting
trip and this morning, in company with
his chauffeur. he left home 70 put away
his guns and tent in a garage a mile
from his present home. Leaving his
driver in the car. he carried the guns
TO the garage. A moment later a re-
port was heard and the chauffeur and a
gardener who was working nearby
rushed in TO find Arnold lying dead.