The Alaska citizen., 1915-12-20
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hours day. Sgorts of tu, marNets ,l the city were unable 10 operate as a result.
 IN PORT
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12-lha steamer Minnesota is now reported off Monterey. where she is awaiting better weather before continuing hec voyage
 WASHINGTON. D. C. De 15.- The supreme court will take r.. cess from December 20 to January g.
 THREE INDICTED.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dee 12.- Baron von Ercken, an atacac Of the German consulate hcre, C. C.. Crowley and Mrs Margaret Cornell, a secret agent in the employ of Crowley. were indicted today by the grand jury on two counts each. The first count charges conspiracy to destroy commerce and the second alleged misuse of the mails to ircitc arson. assassination and murder. Bail was fixed in the sum of five thousand dollars on each count. It is generally understood that the ill atetu.i t= t-tas .n just tln aag.E- ming of what is to follow from the investigations made by the federal secret service men
 SNOW IN EAST.
 NEW YORK. Dec 13.-A heavy znowstorm is prevailing throughout the east and in many places is in reTfe1ing with traffic.
 TO FIGHT PROHIBITION.
 SEATTLE Dec 13-The brew cries of the state have determined to fight the prohibition law ano another meeting Of the representa- tiyes will be held tomorrow, at which "a ars vir ha Geiirjtsly a9reaa upon. Injunction suits will be filed in the three federal courts of the state, simultaneously, and shortly after January first an effort will be made to have the administration of the law restrained until final opinion has been obtained from the supreme court of the United States. II i5 said that al of the lower courts hold against the brewers.
 MAY BE ST. LOUIS.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., De. 1S.- In all probability the substitute committees will recommend ttat the national Republican convention b. held in St Louis on June ', week 
 CHICAGO WANTS IT.
 WASHINGTON, D. c De 12.- It is generally believed here that the national Republican convention will go to Chicago, although St Louis delegates are making a strong bid to secure the plum fer their city.
 REPORT READY.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 14.- - In his forthcoming annual report, Secretary of the Interior Lane will say that successful children are the greatest of all resources and the foremost industry of the United States is it's educational system He points out the need Cf reform Of the latter. especially in the rural districts.
 OUT ON BAIL.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14-Bar- on von Bricken, c. (. Crowley and Mrs. Margaret Cornell, the latter'~ secret agent, who were indicted by the grand jury yesterday on con spiracy charges, were released today on bail in the sum of $10O00 each
 ASKS IMPEACHMENT
 WASHINGTON D. C., Dec. 14- TNe Impeachment cf United States District Attorney Marshal, of New York, or his resignation is sought by Representative Buchanan, of Hi nois, who charges that Marshal failed to prosecute persons illegiti- mately shipping explosives, slander- ed and defamed innocent persons, and violated the eight-hour law.
 PROTEST ENTERED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 14- The United States government to night cabled Ambassador Sharpe, at Paris for presentation to the French foreign office, a note protesting against the removal by tine French cruiser Descartes, of six AIlStrians and Germans from the American steamships Caroline. Coamo and San Juan, recently on the high seas, and the immediate release of the pris oners is demanded.
 BIG MONEY IS ASKED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IA The war depal tmont has asked for $23 ,305000 for the purchase of big guns, Qualifications and ordnance con templated in the general prepared ness scheme. This is 300 per cent larger than the estimate for last year and it includes the proposed purC0dSeS TOT new coast telenSeS.
 CHICAGO GETS IT.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 14- On the first ballot taken tonight at the meeting of the national com raitteeDlen Of the Republican party Chicago was selected as the city in which the national convention will be held. Earlier in the day it was de cided to hold the convention on June ', week before the Democrats will convene.
 SAYING NOTHING.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. IA The members of the Greek legation here know nothing regarding the report that their government has communicated all Greek vessels in British and American waters
 INVESTIGATION ON.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1.-The federal inquiry into the cause of the disablement of the steamship Min nesota, which was ordered by the department of justice, will be held late today on board the vessel, which is awaiting high tide to enter the harbor.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-The federal officers who have been con ducting an investigation on board the Minnesota during a short ad journment tonight, stated that they had found no evidence of any tam