The Alaska citizen., 1915-08-09
GENERAL NEWS
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TOOK CFF THE PLATE.

TOOK CFF THE PLATE.
 NEW YORK. Aug. 2.--When it was discovered what inscription Mrs. Becker had caused to be placed on the silver plate which adorned her husbands coffin this morning, the minister refused 10 officiate and the police department to take charge of the funeral until it was removed. Mrs. Becker was finally prevailed upon 10 have the plate removed,
 CONFER IN SEPTEMBER
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Aug. 4,- According to announcement made today by officials of the state depart ment, the Latin-American states have offered to join with the United States in an effort to restore order in Mexico. Representatives of the southern republics will come to this city in September for conference which has been called by President Wilson. al which time plans will be discussed for bringing about Mexican peace.
 TOO MUCH WATER.
 ERIE, Pa, Aug. A cloudburst which occurred here today resulted in the death of 40 persons and caused heavy damage to property owners. A number of buildings were com pletely wrecked by the flood of water which fell from the clouds.
 Eeavy rains are fal'os through ct. Erie county.
 TRAFFIC IS HURT demoralized in this city today as the result of an unusually heavy down pour of rain. Many of the streets are flooded and considerable damage has resulted in the subway. Farmers throughout the surrounding country also have suffered severely.
 TEDDY HAS HOPES.
 OYSTER BAY. Aug. 4.-Ques- toned regarding the outlook for the Progressive party in the approaching campaign. Colonel Roosevelt ex- pressed the belief that the organiza tion retained sufficient strength to make a showing. He was noncom- initial, however, regarding his plans
 MAKE SERIOUS CHARGES.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. A. In a letter addressed to President Wilson, Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of labor, urges the executive to take personal charge of the Eastland investigation. which is being conducted by the federal government at Chicago. Gompers charges that the probe is being conducted in loose manner which precludes the possibility of getting the desired results.
 WILL SEND THREE LETTERS.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. A. Secretary of State Lansing is now drafting an outline of three notes which will ba forwarded to England at an early date in response to mes sages received from that country during the past week England's re- fusal to recognize the rights of neutrals on the high seas will be with a sharp retort. it being the intention of the admins tration to inform the British gov ernment that it's attitude is decidedly displeasing to the United States.
 BETTER PROTECTION.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. D. It is authoritatively stated in this city today that the next message of President Wilson to congress, which will be read to the lawmakers at the opening of the December session, will deal with the question of nation al defense It is understood that the executive will urge measures providing for the better protection of the nation. Congress will be asked. among other things, to pro- vide funds for the construction of large submarine fleet.
 MITCHELL PREVENTS STRIKE.
 NEW YORK. Aug. 5.-Sixty thousand garment workers of this city were prevented from going out on a strike today by Mayor John Purroy Mitchell who prevailed upon the workers and their employers to enter temporary arrangement pend ing a settlement of heir differences on a permanent basis.
 CLOUDBURST FATAL.
 ERIE, Pa, Aug. 5.-It is believed today that the fatalities resulting from the cloudburst which deluged the city yesterday will reach 100. Many additional bodies were recOv cred from the ruins of the wrecked buildings today and the work has not yet been completed. The prop erty damage is estimated at $3,000,- 00O
 ARE IN CONTROL.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. D. r. ic roporta5 from pOrf An Prince