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The Washington herald., 1918-02-18

The Presidents telegram was sent
TO Mr.. Hutcheson yesterday morn
ing. Later in the day Mr.. Hutche-
son telephoned from New York 20
Washington and had a long con-
Nersation with one OF the offcisls
OF the Shipbuilding War Adjusting
Board. No official of the board
would discuss Mr.. HUtcheson's teIe-
phone call, but it is understood
that the Presidents telegram had
an immediate salutary effect.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-18
HOarding Cases.
sPDf case Of scriTr1i

CONTINUED On PAGE TWO.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

To come along with the Loyal League movement Panama has sent to Ruby for a copy of it's constitu- tion and bylaws and will organize like body when the literature is received.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
CASE FOR CLEMENCY

The apparent purpose of Governor Stephens of California to let Thomas Mooney hang does not seem to be justified by the in vestigations made by special board repre- senting the President and in view of the re- ports made by that body. Mooney may be guilty of being implicated in the bomb out rages in San Francisco on preparedness day, 1916. But there seems to exist some doubt as to the validity of the evidence upon which he was mainly convicted, and this doubt is strong enough to impress itself upon the minds of the investigating board
 Facts unearthed by the Presidents com mission showed that the case was not plain prosecution by the state of man convicted, but a fight in the industrial war which has Certain interests took hand in the prosecu- tion of Mooney to see to it that he was con victed. apparently regardless of the question of his guilt or innocence.
 Upon these findings the Presidents com mission recommended that an effort be made to secure rehearing of the case Unfor- tunately this could not be accomplished It also recommended that it be suggested to Governor Stephens that this one was worthy case for the exercise of executive clemency President Wilson himself made this sugges- tion, which has so far been ignored.
 There is no just cause why Mooney should not be given a chance He was con- victed upon only one of many charges; his pardon would not affect the validity of the remaining charges, and he could be retried with the manufactured evidence left out, and if found guilty be made to pay the penalty This much is due him.
 California's governor is undoubtedly right to ignore threats made by organizations seeking to coerce him into freeing Mooney These organizations are taking the worst pos sibe way to accomplish anything for Mooney. But right as he is in refusing to be black mailed into clemency, Governor Stephens is equally wrong in refusing to save man who has been sentenced to death upon evidence which later proved to be manufactured for purpose, and that purpose to ''get Mooney" "
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
PROSPECTS BRIGHTER

The recommendations contained in the annual report of the Alaskan Engineering commission which was yesterday submitted to congress by President Wilson, that con- struction work be continued in all sections, are very encouraging and should go a long way toward insuring work in the Fairbanks Nenana division The adoption of the report and the approval of the recommendations are expected to follow shortly.
 The commission has apparently dealt justly with all sections of the country in which it's activities have been set It is evil dently taking into consideration the condi- tions and disadvantages under which each section is laboring under the present abnormal situation, and as far as is practicable intends to assist in meeting the unusual situation
 The few millions which are required to keep the work going and to complete the road, even if withheld, would make no appreciable difference in financing the war That both labor and materials have increased in price since the war started is no argument for shut ting down on the work, since this same cond- tion will also obtain after the war is ended.
 That the government owes 1t to the north to complete this road as soon as possible can not be denied, and it is believed that the ma jority of congressman and senators hold that view of the matter. Backed by the approval of President Wilson and the recommendations of the commission for continuation of the work in all parts of the country through which the road runs should counterbalance any adverse opinion on the subject and in sure the early opening of the Nenana coal fields to Fairbanks
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
BAKER HANDICAPPED

When Secretary Baker made statement before the senate military committee last Feb ruary that the United States would land a force of l,5OOOQO men in France between early spring and the first of 19l9 he was accused of gross exaaggeration and in some instances wilful misstatement of facts. His detractors endeavored to produce an impress sion that neither the United States nor its allies had the necessary amount of shipping to transport this force and its supplies, nor could they get it, and that Mir. Baker, fully realizing such a condition, was deliberately seeking to lnislead the country and produce la feeling of confidence not justified by the facts.
 Developments since that time have borne out Mir. Bakers stand and statement The United States has secured practically 2,OOO,- 1000 tons of shipping from outside sources which never entered into the calculations of the critics of the war department. This ship ping was secured by negotiation from Japan and Norway and by seizure of the Dutch vessels lying idle in American and British ports.
 In addition to this amount, new shipping is being added to American fleets at approxi- mately 100000 tons per month. For Febru- ary and March the total tonnage of American shipping constructed was approximately 3OO,- GOO tons, but this rate has been increased and will continue to grow each month from now on. Contrasted with these additions, the losses incurred by American merchant fleets have been comparatively small.
 While it is true that the shipbuilding problems are far from being solved, the in creases in the past two months have greatly accelerated movements of both troops and supplies and enabled Secretary Baker to go ahead with his military program as he out lined 1t to the senate
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
NOT OUR JOB
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In Sunday mornings issue of The Cit- zen there appeared an interview given by Chairman Edes, of the Alaskan Engineering commission, to The Associated Press, in which Mir. Edes announces the plans of the commission for this summers construction work. If these plans do not coincide with the views of the veteran railroad-builder who edits the News-Miner, it is no affair of The Citizens. As far as we can see, if he has any kick coming, the man to take it up with is Mir. Edes, who would no doubt bow to the superior experience of the one-time sec tion hand
 Personally The Citizen is willing to rely upon the word of the Department of the In- terior that construction work in the interior of Alaska will go forward without delay. But be- cause of this belief this paper does not hold that it has any right to keep from its readers, and the general interior public, the attitude taken by the chairman and only remaining member, of the board which is solely responsi- ble for the construction of the road If we failed to give publicity to this, especially when 1t is of almost vital importance to this district, this paper would be unworthy of further con- hdence
 We know that the Alaskan Railroad will be built into Fairbanks some day. We hope that it will come this year. But we don't depend upon the fruition of that hope for continued existence Whether it comes this year or afterward, The Citizen expects to be here waiting for it. And during that time the readers of The Citizen will continue to get all the news of importance
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
MISGUIDED LEADERS

Since the very beginning of the war with Germany, the labor leaders of the Pa ci6c coast and northwest have failed to realize the duty which labor owes to the country at this time. Their plan, as proposed by the Seattle union leaders, to call a general strike as a protest against the execution of Thomas Mooney indicates that they still fall short of meeting their responsibilities.
 With the outbreak of the war in 1914, the shipbuilding industry on the Pacific coast took big spurt and, although there were many disagreements during the next three years, no serious trouble was encountered until after April 6, 1917, when the emergency fleet corporation began placing immense con tracts for ships. Immediately labor, realizing the position it assumed automatically, started a series of strikes which badly disorganized the shipbuilding industry of the entire coast. Conditions which were agreeable while the nation was at peace suddenly became unbear- able when it went to war. In other words, labor capitalized upon the welfare of the na- tion to gain fights which it was unable to win when nothing was at stake.
 The threat of the labor leaders to tie up the shipbuilding industry and all other work on the Pacific coast, if Mooney is not liberated, was rightly condemned by Presi- dent Gompers, head of federated labor in America. It should be the cause of the down
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
CRIMINAL CASES
 ARE, FINISHED; MANY CONVICTED

With the dismissal of the last two cases on the criminal calendar in the district court yesterday morning the way was cleared for the civil actions to come before the court.
 AS resume of the cases tried on true bill returned by the grand jury. the following, with the charges and disposition of the cases. may be of interest:
 Harry Jordan, robbery and pocket picking; acquitted.
 John Lindgren, embezzlement by bailee; convicted.
 Andrew Simon. larceny. pleaded guilty: two months and two weeks.
 Clyde A. Thompson. pleaded guilty; fined $500.
 Cam Basoff, failing to register; acquitted.
 Thomas Mcdonald. robbery. con victed; five years.
 s. H. Millwee, embezzlement by bailee; acquitted
 John Gray, murder in the first de- gree; convicted of manslaughter; sentenced to fifteen years.
 George Ryan, burglary: pleaded guilty; two years.
 Daniel Morency, burglary (two charges); pleaded guilty; sentenced n nd m rt nh nf roll H@1.x rado. until twenty-one years of age. About five years).
 w. H. Smith, embezzlement; found guilty; motion pending.
 Earl Orr. obtaining money under false pretenses; pleaded guilty; eight months.
 G. A. vedin. perjury, three charges; found guilty; not sentenced yet.
 W. G. Tung, receiving stolen goods; pleaded guilty; fined $15O.
 Ray M. Carpenter. burglary; plead ed guilty; months.
 Golden G. Workman. burglary; pleaded guilty; 15 months.
 Edgar J. Songer. burglary; pleaded guilty; IS months.
 D. L. SQuier, seditious utterances: convicted; one year and $1,000.
 Lawrence E. Cole, assault with in tent to kill; found guilty; years.
 S. H. Millwee, larceny; acquitted by instructed verdict.
 R. E. Maddocks and John Fox. criminal trespass; acquitted by in structed verdict. R. E. Maddocks, assault; dismissed.
 John Fox. assault: dismissed Buy a Liberty Bond.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
ADD ANOTHER STAR

The fact that the community has been awarded an Honor Flag with one star. signi- flying that the towns quota has been doubly subscribed, should not be taken asa reason for allowing the local Liberty Loan drive to slow up. The campaign does not close until May 4, and efforts to place the issue should not slacker until the last minute
 In fact, if we are to hold our laurels, the former efforts will have to be redoubled, as Ruby is leading in subscription rate with five stars to its credit. If the lower river camp is to be overhauled, Fairbanks will have to get on its toes and hustle every remaining day of the drive.
 The climax to the campaign will come all over the country next Friday There prob ably will be big rally here in accordance with the request of the President at the time he issued proclamation fixing that day as Liberty Day" and calling for special ob- servance and extra efforts to renew financial support to the government at war.
 With Ruby leading with five stars, if
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
fall of these leaders.

ss Such tie-up would be no less than a national calamity, in the face of the present need for shipping. It makes no difference whether the strike lasts one day or ten, the principle involved is the same, and strike of even the shortest duration must necessarily throw the entire industrial machinery of the affected region out of gear for time and cause a serious setback.
 Secretary of Labor Wilson has set forth a test for both employees and employers to meet before attempting to force changes in existing conditions. He states, as the prin- ciple upon which industrial peace may be es- tablished "WheFe either an employer or an employee has been unable under normal con ditions to change the standards to their own liking, they should not take advantage of the present abnormal conditions to establish new standards"
 Labor will be il-advised if it adopts the plan of the Seattle leaders. In attempting to save the life of convicted criminal it will place the lives of thousands of Americans in jeopardy. Even though Mooney be innocent of the crime for which he has been sentenced to hang, it would not justify the action con templated
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
P NE 262
NEW LABOR BOARD

When President Wilson appoints the na- tional labor administrator who is to be at the head of the war labor board, recently or ganized fer dealing with labor problems, that organization will be ready to get down to business. This board will be one of the most important factors in American indus trial life and has it in its power to do the nation an immense service.
 From this board the general public may we'll hope for some consideration of its inter ests, and fairer deal all around in com modity prices, labor and capital service, and if the organization proves to be body of men devoted to the task of distributing jus tice to every interest, it will have excellent claim on the public gratitude
 Prohteering by either labor or capital is equally expensive to the public, which is not so much concerned with the identity of the prohteers as with the assessments levied upon its purse
 The board includes a membership of twelve, five of whom are selected by the Am erican Federation of Labor, five are selected by the national industrial conference, and each five selects one member to represent the gen eral interests. The two selected to represent the general interests are ex-President Taft, SiiOSNii ON IilN NliPiOtNio NoNitotiNSo, dlld Frank Walsh. prominent Kansas City at torney, formerly chairman of the Industrial Relations Committee To head this board the President is soon to name national la bor administrator.
 The general object of this body is to consider all disputes between labor and cap- tai, and settle them equably, without delay, expense and inconvenience of strikes to the nation. Hereafter there will be no occasion for labor to drop its tools and walk out until this board has exercised its good offices. Both labor and capital have agreed to abide by the decisions, and sif all the interests are "on the level' the strike as a remedy for settling disputes will have passed
 Samuel Gompers, president of the Am erican Federation of Labor, is confident that the new board will fill long-felt want. "A satisfactory working adjustment" says Mir. Gompers. ''can be reached only when repre- sentatives Of all parties sit around the table to discuss their common problems on terms of equality" And that is precisely the scope of the new labor board Employers, en- ployees, public and official representatives, are on the body. If there be any over-reachng of interests, any attempt at prohteering by either labor or capital the federal board, rep resenting all interests should sift it out and make it evident to the public.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
THE NEW THRIFT

The new public habit of saving the small change, stimulated by the governments war savings stamp system, is resulting in impor- tant accumulations of new capital for the war service of the nation. Secretary Me- Adoo found 1t necessary to introduce his novel idea of taking care of the small change by means of a comprehensive advertising cam paign, but it has been money well invested, as is shown by the results to date Since the first of December when the first stamp was marketed there have been more than S1 5O- 100000 in pennies, nickels and dimes added to the credit side of Uncle Sam's ledger and new savings are being taken over in exchange for stamps at the rate of S12,OOO0OO week.
 Even the Liberty Loan campaign is not af- fecting the habit, since the department states that $2,OOOOOO daily is coming from stamp sales. The thrift and the savings stamps have brought new element into the 6nan- cal life of the nation and interested millions of people, including girls and boys who have heretofore had no share in national financing
 When the stamp system of saving was first introduced it was estimated that perhaps $5OOOOO,O0O could be secured by the govern ment by this means. This mark will be reached long before the end of the-present year, and it is not unlikely that the years. balance will show nearer a billion dollars. The rate of deposit is increasing under the stimulus of the thrift associations being or- ganized In every State in the Union. Just now the rate of saving is practically double the rate ordinarily accomplished in the say ings banks in time of peace, the latter aver age being approximately $6,OO0,0OO a week.
 Meanwhile the organization and promo tion of thrift societies is in progress The campaign is more than mere invitation to invest; it aims to incucate the lesson of thrift
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

every citizen of the town will take it upon himself to do his utmost in the campaign
 subscribing to the limit and inducing his friends to do the same there is no doubt that Fairbanks will be at the top of the heap when the finals are in and the money counted.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

until the old habits of prodigal are overcome. The effect of this will extend into the future life of the people. Men, women and children who have never saved before are saving now, and when the stamp sales shall have ceased the habit of saving will persist, to the i'm measurable benefit of the whole people,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
NEWSY BRIEFS
 :. '@ OF RUBY TOWN

A Ruby Loyal League was orga. nized here recently, and at the pres ent time has membership of 30. The meeting nights are each Thurs day. The organization is governed by a constitution and bylaws, and each new member is required to take an oath of allegiance. The object of the loyal league is to pro- mote activity among all who profess to be true Americans at heart and to separate the sheep from the goats" and to show who is who in that district and to support the gov ernment in all it's war movements.
 To come along with the Loyal League movement Tanana has sent to Ruby for copy of it's constitu- tion and bylaws and will organize a like body when the literature is received.
 Thomas H. Long has been appoint ed food administrator for this pre- cinct.
 The Ruby Record Citizen has now been published for over month and the citizens consider it good paper for the camp, as it stands for pro- Americanism, pro-ally, and pro-Deno- cratic party; what more could any one ask for at this time.
 The Red Cross is very active throughout the precinct in all lines of work and has raised and is con tinuing to raise very substantial amount of money. which is being forwarded to the Panama Valley Red Cross at Fairbanks. The last enter tainment given by the ladies of Ruby in this work was given at the Key. holds & Griffin pool room, the ladies taking complete charge, and the net results of the occasion were in the neighborhood of s93.
 The weather has started to mod crate here, thawing during the day, but it is still cold at night; some nights 1t is 25 below, and there arc about six feet of snow on the level All the teams that left here for Panama had to return. getting only about 30 miles from Ruby.
 Quite a number are leaving for the Outside by the way of Seward and coast points. and it is believed that should the war continue fully twenty-five per cent of the popula- tion will have left here by the close of navigation.
 Buy a Liberty Bond.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

In the Official Bulletin appears the statement that Herbert A. Myer. who has been in charge of the. affairs of the government construction of the railroad in Alaska, has been com. missioned a captain in the aviation branch of the signal corps. His duties in connection with the rail- road were taken over by Assistant to the Secretary E, c. Bradley.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

HAVE you forwarded the questonnaire to your back lot garden yet?
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

Thomas H. Long has been appoint ed food administrator for this pre- cinct.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-10
Believed That Turkey Is on Verge Complete Week
 if Wreck Has Not
 Already Occurred
WANTS TO SURRENDER
Advices Say That Over lures Have Been Made to Allied Officer at
 SaIOniki.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1o-The non appearance of the Turkish peace note here, reported to have been sent simultaneously with that from Germany and Hustra-Hunsary, and the reports from London and Paris of Impe nding, far-reaching events in Constantincple, has strengthened the view that the Turkish situation is desperate.
 It is believed that the pro-German Government of Turkey faces utter collapse, if, indeed, that has not al ready taken place. 1t is believed that the new Government, reported formed, will make a direct appeal to the Allies for peace lat any price,"
 The State Department has heard unofficiaIIy that representatives to various Turkish factions have ap- peaIed to the Allied officials at Sal oniki, promising to accept uncondi- tionai surrender terms, the same as Bulgaria.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-10
TANKS PIERCE
 GERMAN LINES
 WEST OF MEUSE
Tanks Make Great Gains in Mouse and Argonne Re- gions, Breaking Huns
 and Take Prisoners

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. - Gen. Pershing reported this morning that the American forces had penetrated the German main line of defenses against fresh enemy divisions West of the Mouse river.
 The Americans in the Argonne forest, which they have practically cleaned up, captured important heiqhts South of Marcy.
 The American forces made a june ture with the French forces at Lan- gon. They captured over 1000 Ger mans in the operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-10
HUNS IN ROUT BEFORE ALLIES
 IN WEST FRANCE
British, Americans and French Pursuing and Furnishing Thirty Ger
 man Divisions.

WITH THE BRITISH AT GAM. BRAI, Oct. 1o.-Suecesslve expios- ions from heavy bombardments and destructive methods employed by the retreatino Germans are reported to have reduced the city of cambraI into ruins.
 The British cavalry are pursuing the enemy which is in full flight, leaving the ground strewed with effects in their hurry to escape. They are being punished heavily as they retreat.
 The deepest advance made, ac- cording to morning reports, was nine miles, the advance going faster with open ground ahead.
 Thirty divisions of the Germans are in a route. The burned every thing possible to destroy before they began their hurried retreat.
 The British have captured Busig- ny, big railroad town over the iko, along with other towns of local Inr- portance.
 Thousands of prisoners, too many to count officially, were taken, along with guns and other war booty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-10-10
AMERICANS AND FRENCH
 UNITE

PARIS, Oct. 10.-The American forces in the Western part of the Argonne Forest have effected june ton with the French from the South ern section.
 Three or four German divisions that are facing the Americans have been withdrawn because they have become exhausted by the constant aggressive offensives maintained by the American forces since the battle of the Marne turned the scale in favor of the Allied forces. Fresh divisions are being sent in.