The Alaska citizen., 1914-06-22

eFatfDu ui H.$ t&Hdultl9H ny HAt supreme court was denied late this afternoon. and in consequence Of the decision. the Mafteawan escape must continue 10 remain in the custody of the New Hampshire authorities. The court also denied Thaw's re- GHest that he be permitted to go to rirtshurl 10 testify in case con corning his fathers estate.
 BANKS REMAIN CLOSED.
 MARINE lll. June l5-The two state branches of the Lorimer bank which closed their doors last week al the time of the suspension ot the Illinois State Savings X Trust company will not be reopened. ac- cording to an announcement given out today It is believed, however. that the Chicago institution will resume business within a short time
 WILSON TALKS OF FLAG.
 WASHlNGTON. D. C.. June To Speaking before the employees of the state army and navy depart ments today on the occasion of the annual celebration of Flag day. President Wilson said that the na- ton had just emerged from a crisis which had called for the expression of devotion to the Stars and Stripes, and he expressed pleasure al the manner in which Americans had re sponded He attacked those, how ever. who. he declared had used the flag tO inflame prejudice.
 Reports from various parts of the country indicate that, while there was not national observance of Flag day, the anniversary was cele- brated enthusiastically in many cities. Some of the cities celebrated on sunday. but the majority held their exercises today, this being the date formally agreed upon by the Ameri- can Flag association which has talk en the lead in Fla4 day promotion during the past r years.
 sAMUELs INQUEST HELD
 SEATTLE. June 15.-The coron CTS inquest into the supposed sui. eide of NJ, D. Samuels, the Nome merchant. was finished here today. In rendering their verdict. the jury held that Samuels came to his death in manner to them unknown. and recommended that Mrs Blanche Smith be held by the police until further investigation of the death k made.
 JAP REQUEST HEEDED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., June l5.- Secretary of State Bryan is author itv for the statement that the Cali fornia alien land ownership ques rfon will be taken up for recon sideration by the state department in the very near future. in response to request from Japan that the question be not disposed of finally as il stands at present.
 CONGRESS MAY CONTINUE.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., June 15.- In an interview today. President Wilson stated t'at he is of the Opin- ion that the large business inter ests of the country are in con spiracy to bring about an adjourn ment of congress before the trust legislation can be disposed of. He urges that congress stay in session until all the important matters brought before it are attended 10
 ROOSEVELT MAY RUN.
 LONDON. June 15.-In talks wit newspaper men here Saturday Col onel Roosevelt intimated that a. soon as he sets foot in New York on his return to his native land he will announce his candidacy for the Presidency to succeed Woodrow Wilson,
 REPEAL BILL NOW LAW.
 WASHINGTON. D, C.. June b The Panama canal tolls repeal bill which was passed by congress last week, became a law today when President Wilson attached his sigma ture to the document The final approval of the measure means that all vessels passing through the can al will do so on an equal footing as regards tolls. Under the provision of the law as originally passed, American cOastwise vessels Were eX- empt from the payment of tolls, in direct violation of the Hay-Paunce- fote treaty.
 HERDS REMEMBERED.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., June 15.- Secretary of the Navy Daniels has issued letters of recommendation to 1OS officers and men of the fleet that participated in the engagement which resulted in the taking of Vera Cruz. Eleven of the enlisted men were awarded the sum of $10o each for special acts of heroism.
 PRIMARIES HELD.
 PORTLAND. Me, June lb.-1 eS- terday's primaries which Were held throughout the state resulted in the nomination of Mayor Curtis of this city as the standard-bear of the Democratic party in the guberatori- al race. Governor Haines was re nominated by the Republicans with out opposition.
 FURTH WILL FILED.
 SEATTLE, June 16-The will of the late Jacob Furth, the million aire banker of this city, whose death occurred recently. was filed for pro bate in the local courts today. The bulk of the estate. which is valued at $2,500,00O is left to the widow.
 STRIKERS DISARMED.
 PITTSBURG, Pa, June Is. - De termined to prevent bloodshed be tween strikers and guards. the leaders of the Westinghouse electric al workers strike dsarmed all the union pickets this afternoon and prevailed upon the management of the company to disarm the men who have been engaged to protect the property of the electrical works.
 Thus far there have been no ser- ous disturbances.
 PROGRAM PLEASES WILSON.
 WASHINGTON, D, C., June 16.-