The Alaska citizen., 1914-09-14
GENERAL NEWS
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WILL SON CHANGES PLAN.


 WASHINGTON. b C., Sept T. President Wilson has announced u at 4e will not tour tLe o5dntry this fall in the interest of the Demo- cratic campaign He gives as his reason for the change Of plans. that le fears complications of an interna tional character. and deems it ad ,isable to remain constantly within easy reach of the capital.
 AMERICANS WANT AID.
 LONDON, Sept. S.-The American relief committee is almost over whelmed with applications for as sistanCe, no fewer than 2.00o app.i- cations Lave been received during the past several days. Most of those who have applied to the committee are women and children who are seeking passage home.
 Three ships sailed from British ports today, heavily loaded with refugees. and two more vessels will be despatched tomorrow.
 BIG VOTE CAST.
 DENVER. Colo. Sept. S.-An un- usually large vote was cast today at the primaries which were held througL out the state for the selec- ton of candidates for United States senator, four congressman and fun state ticket. The results are not yet known.
 TO PRAY FOR PEACE WASHINGTON. D. C., Sept. S. President Wilson has issued a proc lamation calling upon the people of the United States to pray for peace in Europe. Sunday, October 4. has been named as the day for general prayers throughout the nation.
 VESSEL DELAYED.
 NEW YORK, Sept. S.-Diplomatic Instructions having arisen the de parture of the American Red Cross vessel has been delayed for several days. The vessel is all ready to sail for Europe with physicians. nurses and supplies for the wounded
 OPPOSES TAX INCREASE. WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. D. President Wilson has announced that he is not in favor of increasing the income tax as part of the program for increasing the revenues of the nation. He held a conference with Congressman Underwood this after noon. and it is understood that the floor leader will oppose the program of the ways and means committee, which has already voted to boost the income tax.
 Beer will be taxed $50 per bar rel. and gasoline will be taxed one cent a gallon, in spite of opposition which has developed
 PRIMARIES HELD SEATTLE, Sept. 9.-The primary elections which were held throughout Washington today were marked by a light vote and several close con- tests. Senator Wesley L. Jones was renominated by the Republicans, without opposition. The race for the Democratic nomination for senator was made by former Senator George Turner. Black, and former Mayor Cotterill. Black appears to have the nomination cinched. but it will be several days before the second choice will be known. The contest for the Progressive nomination is between Ole Hanson and Congressman Fal- coner Hanson appears to be lead ing. Congressman Will E. Hum phrey has been renominated. Con- gressman Bryan was renominated by the Progressives, and former Mayor Moore appears to have been nom- mated by the Republicans for con gress.
 UNION MEN ARRESTED.
 BUTTE. Mont. Sept 9-Muckie Mcdonald, president, and Joe Brad ley, president of the local Mine Tn,.ya rh, ! when the city was placed under mili- tary rule, were captured this after noon in a room near the union head quarters, and they are now under arrest, charged with melting riots. It was supposed that both had left the city.
 The federal court has dismissed the applications for writs of habeas corpus in the cases of the three men who were arrested when the militia took charge of affairs here.
 The present trouble among the warning union miners is on the ques- tion of conducting the copper mines on the open shop basis. The em- ployes of twelve companies are in- volved, representing a total of 10,- 900 men.
 WRITERS DISSATISFIED.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 9-Several of the American newspapermen who went to Europe during the past month to act as war correspondents have not been permitted to go to the front. Advices received today from the disappointed scribes state that they have been held at London and Paris, and that their stories. even from those points, are strictly censored.
 JUNGLE JOE" CAMPAIGNING.
 DANVILLE, H., Sept. 9.-"Uncle Joe" Cannon is making a hard fight against Dr. Elmer Cooley for the Republican nomination for congress from this district. It is impossible at this time to forecast the result of the primaries. each of the candi- dates being strongly supported. Dr. Cooley is wealthy physician.
 WANTS LOVE DAMAGE.
 PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 9.-Mrs. Claire Ensminger. a widow. has in- stituted breach of promise proceed ings against Charles Blair, a multi millionaire. demanding a sum aggre- gating $355,000. Blair, who resides here. says that the suit is purely case of blackmail and he is pre- pairing to make bitter contest.
 MANNING NOMINATED.
 COLUMBIA, s. C.. Sept. 9.-Rich- ard Manning has been nominated for governor in the second Democratic