The Alaska citizen., 1915-01-25
GENERAL NEWS
 BY. TELEGRAPH
REFUSES TO ACT.

REFUSES TO ACT.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. lS.-- Governor Emmett O'Neal. who re- tires from office today, has refused to take action on the prohibition measure which was passed during the past week by the legislature lie is leaving the question for settle ment by his successor, Governor elect Henderon, who. it is believed will veto the bill.
 JUDGE DIES.
 DIES MONIES. la. Jan. l8-Smith McPherson. for fifteen years judge of the federal court of the Southern district of Iowa. died today after a brief illness.
 ATTORNEY DIES.
 LOS GATOS, Cal, Jan. 1S.-Will jam N. Landers. United States at torney for Porto Rico. with head quarters at San Juan. succumbed to- day to tropical disease contracted in his district. The deceased at one time was an assistant to the federal attorney at Nome.
 WHEAT ADVANCES.
 CHICAGO, Jan. IS. Notwith- standing the threat of the federal authorities S investigate the alleged wheat trust, the market opened firm today, and before the close of the exchange this afternoon May deliv- cry wheat had recovered several points It is predicted tonight that last weeks high price will be reach ed by Wednesday.
 UNEMPLOYED RIOT.
 CHICAGO, Jan. 1S A score of arrests were made at Hull house today as the result of a riot which followed stormy session of unem- ployed men and women at the settle ment. Mounted police responded to the riot call, and many shots were fired before order was restored among the rioters. Several of those engaged in the disturbance were se- Ferely injured.
 BORN IN WHITE HOUSE.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 1S.- Mrs. Francis Sayre, second daugh- ter of President Wilson, was pre- sented with son today at the White House. President Wilson, grandfather for the first time, has declared partial holiday at the executive mansion and Is celebrat- ing the happy occasion with his son. in-law.
 CANNOT STOP EXPORTS.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 19.- Replying to the many requests for the placing of an embargo on the exportation of wheat from the United States, President Wilson stated this afternoon that he had inquired into the question thoroughly and had reached the conclusion that he had no authority to stop shipments from
 cutmt.y. lie said that 1t would be necessary to have congress take action in order to conserve the home supply of grain.
 KING APPREc,ATlvE.
 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan. 19.- President Wilson is in receipt of message from King Victor Emmanu- el of Italy, expressing gratitude for the expressions of sympathy receiv. ed from the American executive.
 OlP CREW CHOSEN.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 19.- The sailors who formed the crew of the battleship Oregon on the occa- sion of the memorable voyage round the Horn, have been invited 10 make the trip through the canal when tie great waterway is formal ly thrown open to the world.
 BUY AMERICAN MULES.
 LEXINGTON. Ky. Jan. 19.-Rep. resentatives of the French govern ment have concluded the purchase of one thousand mules for the use of the French army, and shipments are to begin immediately. All the ami mals were secured in this state.
 THAW TO SURRENDER.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 19.-- It is understood here tonight that Harry Thaw is to be surrendered to morrow, in compliance with the de- cision rendered by the supreme court recently. !
 WANT RECEIVER.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 19.- Creditors of the M. Rumely com pany, manufacturers of agricultural implements, have petitioned for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the affairs of the con- cern, which are heavily involved. The M. Rumely company is capital ized at s30,000,000. and has a great plant at LaPorte. William N. Rum ely is president of the company.
 DEMiNo DIES.
 CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-Frank Dem ing. president of the Pacific Ameri- can Fisheries company. died here today after brief Illness.
 WANT TO NAME BABY.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 19.- President Wilson Is in receipt of thousands of requests from various parts of the country from admirers seeking the privilege of naming the new Sayre baby. which was born in the White House to the second daughter of the President two days ago.
 It is generally reported about the city today that the new arrival has taken complete charge of the execu- i've mansion.
 AMERICAN CONSUL DIES.
 VICTORIA, B. C.. Jan. 19.-Abra' ham E. Smith, American consul with headquarters in this city. died here today as the result of an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was i'll only a few days.
 STRIKERS FIGHT.
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