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New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
NEW WILLIAMS CAPTAIN.
Rufus Manning of Toledo. O.. Elected
 After a Tie Vote

NilliamstoWn, March 24-Rufus Manning Of Toledo, O.. has been elected captain of the Williams base ball nine for the coming season. the choice being made after an unusual state of affairs. The first ballot fe- suited in tie, and 1t became neces- sary to communicate with Ben Boyn- ton and Bill Field. the only nem- bcrs of last years team who are not in college. Their votas turned the deadlock into a victory for Man ming.
 The new purple leader played first base on the varsity nine a year ago, and his batting was 2 feature lie is also a basketball mar playing cen ter or the five this winter.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
BOXING Is POPULAR
EeveT 2S.00O Attend Match Recently s@ Held fSa Paris

Paris, March 14.-All records for attendance al boxing program were shattered recently fIs tine little city of Le Mans in France when 2g,5OO Spectators gathered fts watch the con- fests arranged by the Knights of Columbus.
 Ths ring WAS Set in an open square ln EE1s heart of the French city and so sroat was tbe interest taken by the French residents t1sak more than 1000 og the natives gathered to watch the fighters. Vehicles of every descrfp- tfon were seen near the square, the French peasants having driven for miles to watch the affair which drew. t ls said, the largest crowd ever in at- sendance at boxing show in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
BOLSHEVISM MENACE SPREADS IN GERMANY
New York Editor Back With
 Depressing Story

Paris. March 24-OsWald Garrison Willard of New York, editor Of the :, Nation, has just returned to Paris from q weeks observation of condi- tions in Germany and made a report to the American Peace Commissioners and British Prime Minister Lloyd George. by which they are said to have been profoundly impressed
 The drift toward Bolshevism is rapid in Germany" said Mr. Willard today. and it can be stayed only ~by prompt food relief and the lifting of the blockade so that trade may begin again and the idle German fac tories may receive raw materials as fast as arrangements can be made to pay for them
 Food alone will not save the situa- ton, though many Germans think SO
 More Fighting Expected
 The brutalities of the Noske < troops have put down the uprising z for the Ebert Government but have produced profound reaction. I did not find any responsible person who 'd1d not expect another general strike, With more fighting, this month. The Ebert Government owes it's continued existence In part to the Lack of strong leaders on the other side for the people to turn to. s Politically, conditions are worse in Bavaria, where the food conditions sare better, Everything is quiet in Saxony, though lack of food Is great est there. Tn Wurtt embnrg hitherto the least disturbed German State there is most disquieting peasant un- easiness due to Bolsheyist doctrines
 "It is positively stated In Berlin that there will be few trains moving in six weeks because Of he total exhaustion Of the stock Of iubrica nts The people are worn down and help less and the masses Ire very bitter against the old regime and tine of dcers, who dare not show themselves in 1ha streets of Munich, and who carry reVoivers in Berlin for self-pro- lection.
 Many people are still ignorant of the atrocities of the German troops in FrHnce, Belgium and Roun1ania, -@kaut- soldiers returning fsoz,a those countries are teliae the truth and openly accusing their officers oe aFp olesate tfefts and deliberats, cruel ssss, These statements are beard ETCiS NS@ oS lNN rdfA@1f JFHi0S ana oH the street corners
 WfFsa reference to the German view Sf the possible peace conditions Mir. Willard safds
 1sezstasasaS assss Peace Terms
 tI have talked E'sh several German delegates 70 the Peace GonfereRce, who say that any German Govern raaent signing treaty calling for heavy sndemnftses and tue anReAa- @aOn of terr.teFy o$iaer than A1sacsa- Lorraine Is the Allies could not i7se ssRREFg -fBasF hours They will sub rakSs am5 peace terms to the WsimaF Assembly and possibly to the Ger naap people 5tself-
 Tine feeling Of bitterness against the Allies. a7fese nfen ssiH, grows wis4a fFaa delay 7n getting food Owing to k afEsRa fR the question Of pawn ems.s for food silSpHa eHts of food into Ger many have not yet begun The food in SaEanR will be exaa aHsted next month and i$ is officially stated thai peaa will be left in AuBfcit af@sr Mag l.. after which ait attempts at SaEion5Rg will cease"
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
SETH ItNltNT UNDER WAY.

Vienna, March 23.-It is learned from Ukraine that negotiations be- tween Ukraine and Bolshevik dele has begun. Bolsheyik leader Radow- sky has already arrived et Ukranian 3lea dQtia rners it Is reported.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
TO UNDERGO OPERATION.

New Ycrk. March Z4--Jo51nny Drra- da4, inc New York lightweighf, wbo was stricken with iilness ou the eve oa his sc11sdt4led fea-round ennt@s4 Wfth Richie Mitchell Of Mi1wau1s zee. will submit to an operation for the removal of his tousiis, His contest yash inc Milwaukee lightweight has beer set back to April I Dundee has rfs'led off ali impending matches and VIII remain idie until meeting Mitch elk
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
IOfN OF RESTORATION
 ANNOUNCED BY FIR ANCE.

Paris March 24.--The official Journal yesterday published a de- cree authorizing the issue of an in ternal loan called the Loan of Ma tional Restora tion.' It will be at Der cent and it's issu, price 95. The amount $ to be fixed later by the ministry of finance.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
MORE, TROUBLE IN EGYPT

Cairo, March 23.-There were re- newed attacks on c0mmuncat ations here today, together with some demonstra- tions throughout the city. Airplane postal service has been established be- tween Alexandria and Suez and this city
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24
pTGHIST BELL DIES.

Iowa City, Ia, March 24-Charies Bell formerly cham pio1 colored pugi- list of Iowa, is dead in an Iowa City hospital. aged AS As heavyweight. he fought 100 battles in his state years ago When the fighting game slun1pcd in Iowa he staged many bouts on rafts on the Mississippi river until age unfittcd him for the game.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24

A. will take place at thess ing of the association night.
 Radio Operator Frank will return to duty tOnia spending the week -end at his h. South High street
 Sergeant William Finneran. stationed in a southern camp baker, is in the city,
 F. T. Ringrose Is spending a lough at his home here. Beforl ing called into the service, Rin rracticed law in this city.
 Machinist Mate Frank Leist .re ed to the states on the U. s. $. I vile Saturday and is on a 72@ furlOugh here.
 Mrs. Mary Eddy sold today a fa1nily house at SS Ellis street tlr tho Camp Real Estate compar Salvatore and Michelina Maietta.a
New Britain herald., 1919-03-24

l}e-elcCtion of three members 0 the board Of directors of the '. NJ C.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
.AFTER SPENDING TWO DAYS AT SAN DIEGO NEW PACIFIC FLEET STARTS UP THE CALIFORNIA COAST AND WILL VISIT ALL PORTS ENROUTE.
SAN PEDRO HARBOR IS
 NEXT STOPPING PLACE
LOS ANGELES PREPARES GRAND BANQUET IN HONOR OF SEC. RETARY DANIELS AND NOTA. BLES WITH HIM-BANQUEI HELD LAST NIGHT.

SAN DIEGO. Calf. Aug. 9.-R- The new Pacific fleet leaves port here at dawn tomorrow morning for Los Angeles after having been anchored for two days in harbor. And with it goes Secretary of the Navy Joseph Us Daniels who is making the triI on board the flagship New Mexico A number of prominent residents of the southwestern part of the United States are also with the fleet includ ing the governors of California and New Mexico.
 FLEET ON ITS WAY
 SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9-R)-Headed by the flagship New Mexico the new Pacific fleet left it's moorings here at dawn this morning for San Pedro where it is stated, thousands of Los Angeles people are awaiting to greet and welcome it. It is understood that banquet will be held at Los Angeles tonight which will be presid ed over by Governor Stephens and which will be in the nature of a wei come to Secretary Daniels, Admiral ROodman the commander of the fleet and other visiting officials.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
C. E. Davidson Meets Death
 By Violence

JUNEAU <lAaSka, Jug. 9.-( Especial to TAe CHise")- ChurieS F. DaidSon, teoyia Snr0eyor general aud e- ofcio secretary of 4aSka dro7ved los mgh at ten o'clock the mouth ot Annes creek W Iakm chael tue dro7>y,ing akug place from boat aOlch 1Vere Mrs. DusidSon aud Dr. aud NrS Simpson of Jm'ean 1he tS0o ueu hud come aboad e bout aud lad lifted the ancor qua Dr. Simpson lad gone inside ere tue 70 Stdr he eugue leaang Da1idSon tue deck MrS. DdzvdS0n 7uuted 10 knov 7veye Charlie aud tormed ho he 7vas oSde. She looked out aud did not M aud they hen yccoed tat ey tot at they lad heard cries ot Oh B0b yebeed ee tleS, abO1e tue 10'Se Wade 0y the engine Me bout pulling avay trom tue S'ore
 Ihe bout 7vuS C. turned about aud GU ettort made 10 find DaaQdSon eier dead ale, but to aOa as the Hde goiug e me aud tue 7Veather aVaS 0ery foggy. Then, 7ulen la n0tng could be done v1on assistance, tue bout directly to Juneau avlere seaychng party Immediately organised bm "b to late how luis eveuiug the body lad not been recoOered.
 ChayleS 4. DaaldSon true Alaskam W e0ery senS' ot e oyd ha0ing nude e territory hS home tor t5oent> ycs aud hu1ug had uA o hs iudi0dnol interests sabped up u He country. He 7vaS aPbointed to tue sw0eyOr- geneyalSp ot IaSka by President Wilson M 1913 trom Furbunhs m the Fo1uth disiou 7vhere he lad nude hs honc aud pracced hS broteSSion of mining engineer qua uVeyor uny years breoiouS 70 lS coming 10 Juneau Ht lealeS hiS 7vite aud t7V0 SnuaU cjlldreu
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
WILSON WILL
 MAKE REVIEW
TO MAKE FIRST MILITARY RE- VIEW SINCE ARRIVING HOME
 WILL BE MARINES.

WASHINGTON. August 9-(R- President Wilson will make his first review of troops returned from France here next Tuesday, according to an official announcement made today The troops to be reviewed will be the famous marine brigade of the second division of American troops who fought in France, or the brigade which, altho greatly outnum- bered, stood up before the flower of Prussia at ChateauThierry, bear ing the brunt of the fighting there.
 There have been number of re- views of returned troops here since the end of the war but this will be the first the President has had the chance to make since his return from France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
TO
 STATE VIEWS
WILL PROBABLY MAKE SEVERAL. SPEECHES WHILE ON HIS
 WESTERN TRIP

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-(R)- AL though no itinerary for him has yet been announced other than that he is to go San Francisco to review the new Pacific fleet, it is understood as altogether probable that President Wilson will make number of ad dresses while on his western trip. He has received numerous invitations advantage of some of them as he de sires to tell the people directly of the personal problems which are con- fronting him, of those confronting the country and also of the peace treaty.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
IMPROVEMENTS
 WILL BE MADE
 AT ROADH0USE
NEW DANCE HALL TO BE ERECT ED AT SON'S-PREPARA- TIONS BEING MADE TO AC- COMMODATE LARGE PARTIES OF FAIRBANKS PEOPLE.

Approaching the patronage he re- ceives from Fairbanks, George Hillar, proprietor of MunsOns roadhouse. is planning extensive improvements of his hosiery in order that he may better accommodate his weekend guests and also make the roadhOuse more attractive in an amusement way. Each year Munson's gains in popularity, especially among those who own cars. and is the favorite
 lace of many to spend Sunday after '"rn and evening during the summer and fall
 Plans for the remodeling of a por4 ton of the building and the construc- ton of q large hall which can be used for dances or other social purposes have now been completed and active work will probably be started the first of the week. A special car from Halchaket, arriving in town yesterday morning. brot down a carpenter who
 III select the lumber to be used in making the improvements
 The room now being used as the reception hall is far too small to ac- ,tAm0date a large gathering and it is to De torn down, the new hall being built on the site. The new room will be constructed with a view of it's beig used as d dance hall and will be of such dimensions as to allow a considerable number of people to trip the light fantastic When not being used for dances the hall will also be available far other social gatherings With the gradual improvement of the trail between here and the road house a prosperous future for the hostlery as an amusement center is pl Omised.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
STILL HOLDS
 THE WIRELESS
GOVERNMENT WILL RETAIN CON TROL OF WIRELESS LINES
 FOR A TIME.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Aug. g. R)-Congressman Julius Kahn set the minds of all interested at rest today when he wired from Washing ton that the government intends to retain control of all wireless tele- graph systems in the country until after the peace treaty is formally ratified and all of the nations who took part in the war are again on a peace time basis. The wire of Rep. resentative Kahn was in response to a message of inquiry on the subject sent to him by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
SOME REFUSE, TO WORK
B0LS HAVE INDIFFERENT SUCCESS:
 NEW RUSSIAN GOVT IS PLANNED

LONDON, Aug. 9.-N9 Wireless messages from bol- shevki say that the bols have captured 10000 prisoners from the Kocak army and that Koc1ak is certain to surrender with the remainder of his force result This success it is claimed in the wire, will than offset the admitted retirement of the bolsevki forces the western front The message also reports that British fleet bombarded Osakov northeast of Odessa destroying bild ngs and otherwise doing great deal of damage
 WHITE GUARDS ON HAND
 LONDON, Aug. 9.-H9-An army of Finnish white guards reported to be marching Petrograd with the intention of setting up form of government there. This government it is understood, is being formed at Hel singfors and will take immediate charge the guards have gained their objective No announcement garng the form of government has been made except that it will be essentially Russian.
 KOI,CHAK SAVED
 LONDON Aug. 9.-(P-A late report tonight says that the boscvk forces have been compelled to active operations against the Kochak army account of short age of ammunition This is generally considered to have saved Kacak his army being hard pressed by the bos.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
SMALL AMOUNT
 FOR DAMAGES
FRENCH RESIDENTS CLAIM BUT $2,000,000 DAMAGE DONE
 BY AMERICANS

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-P)-It is re- ported here that army officers re- gently returning from abroad are au- thority for the statement that resi- dents of France are claiming approx imately $2,OOO,OOO from the United States government as damages done by the American army in France. The claims, according to the report, have practically all been paid. They range from broken windows to the destruction of forests thru artillery practice.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
MANY STRIKING RAILROAD MEN
 ARE NOW RETURNING TO WORK

WASHINGTON Aug. 9-It is announced here tonight that large part of the striking railroad shopmen and other railroad employees have sgnified their intention to return to work pending settlement of their difficulties. They pec that the President will in negotiate for raise wages for them he has assured them that, Ii they return york; he will endeavor remedy the condi- ons which surround them.
 2OOO STRIKERS GO TO WORK
 BALTIMORE, Nd. Aug 9-(P) Announcement was made in local labor circles tonight to the effect that more than 2OOO sopmen who have been striking for the past week, will work Monday morning. They do so it is stated pending the action of Director General of Railroads Hies who has assured them that the government will do every thing possible to settle their difficulties.
 STREET CAR STRIKE OVER
 NEW YORK, Aug. 9-H)-Th strike of the en- ployees of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company has been de- cared off, the members of all of the unions involved having gained recognition from their employers as unons to cer- tain Both sides have also agreed to arbitration in the case that either has grievance in the future.
 SOME REFUSE TO WORK
 CHICAGO, Aug. 9-(H9-Unt some concession is made to the striking shonen they will refuse to return to york; according the district council of the federated rail- way shopen The council telegraphed this decision to President Wilson tonight and awaiting his reply
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
TILDEN IS NOW
 TENNIS CHAMP
WINS CASINO CHAMPIONSHIP
 BY PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 9.-(R- William T. Tilden of Philadelphia now holds the Casino championship for tennis playing by virtue of hay. ing defeated William M. Johnson on the courts here this morning. Tilden holds the championship thru having won from all competitors by a pro cess of elimination, Joh4son having won from Kumage, the Japanese champion after ~Kumage had won from R. Lindley Murray, the former champion.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
BR0WER LOWERS
 HIS AUTO RATE
ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE THAT TIE FARE TO COAST IS NOW
 FORTY DOLLARS

R. M. Brown, local agent for the Brewer stage line, announced yes terday afternoon that the fare over the trail to Chitna is reduced to forty dollars for each passenger, effective immediately. John Brower head of the stage line, stated some time ago that this reduction would be made as soon as the trail was in such condition that fast time could be made between here and Chitina.
 One or more cars of the line will probably leave during the early part of the week,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11

tary were on hand and attempted to Quell the disturbance with the re suit that they were overpowered and a number of them beaten to death. The mob also killed a number of horses belonging to the soldiers and distributed the horseflesh to it's mem. bers. More troops have been sent from here in an attempt to Quell the riot.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
DELEGATES TO
 TAKE VACATION
PEACE CONFERENCE WILL SOON TAKE ADJOURNMENT UNTIL
 AFTER SEPTEMBER.

PARIS. Aug. 9.-R)-It is olAcially announced here this afternoon that the peace conference will adjourn shortly while the members take a vacation which will probably last through September and into October. It is understood that the American English and Italian delegates to the conference are preparing to take trips to their respective homes during the adjournment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
PARIS REPORTS THAT RUMOR IS IN CIRCULATION THERE TO EFFECT THAT COMMANDER OF AMERICAN ARMIES HAS BEEN RECALLED.
 WAR DEPARTMENT KNOWS
 NOTHING REGARDING IT
BAKER AND GENER- AL MARCH DENY RECALL OF PERSHING-SAY HE MAY RE- PART OF SEPTEMBER.

PARIS, Aug. 9.-R)-It is unau thoritatively reported here that Gen. eral John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the American armies in France has been suddenly recalled to America. No reason for the suppos- ed recall is advanced by anyone who has had anything to do with the pass ing of the rumOr.
 It had been intended that General Pershing should visit the king and queen on Sunday but if the rumor proves to be authoritatively founded he will probably have to abandon his intentions in that regard as well as several others.
 OFFICIALS NOT INFORMED
 WASHINGTON, D. c. Aug. 9.-(R) Secretary of War Newton D. Baker and Chief of Staff General Peyton c. March tonight made statements to the effect that they know nothing whatever of the rumored recall of General John J. Pershing from France They did state however that it was the intention of the war department to relieve General Persh- ing early next month and that it was expected that he would start for America shortly thereafter
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
GOOD RECORD
 MADE AT MEET

CHICAGO. Ill.. Aug. 9.-R)-Frank Troeh of Vancouver, Washington, won the national all round trap shooting championship here today. His score was 19O out of possible 200. This does not equal the worlds record but is good enough to place Troeh in the top ranks of the marks. men of the world.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
BUSINESS MEN
 PLAN NEW HOME
NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COM MERGE WILL CONSTRUCT $2.-
 5OO.OOO HOME AT CAPITAL

SEATTLE, Aug. g. (F At the first days session of the board of directors of the National Chamber of Commerce held here today, plans for the construction of new headQuar. ters building for the organization were disclosed. The new home as now planned will be located at Wash ingtpn. D. C., and will cost apprOxi- mately $2,O0O.OOO.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11

Lawyer--How large were the hoofs Were they as large as my feet or my hands? Darkey--NO, sah. they was jus ordinary sized hoofs, sah.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
KILLED
 IN FOOD RIOT
GERMANS REPORTED TO BE EATING HORSES TO KEEP
 FROM STARVING.

BERLIN. Aug. 9.-R-Fifty per sons were killed in food riots yes terday near Chemnitx, according to information received here. The mili-
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11

And I suppose. like brave soldier, you followed the colors?"
 Sure! Whenever there was bat tie noticed the colors were flying and l fled tOo.s
The Washington times., 1919-12-03
MERCURY BELOW ZERO
IN COALLEN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Dec. 3.-Below zero
weather. which prevailed through
out large part of the middle West
today, brought home the seriousness
Of the coal shortage.
Promised relief from eastern hard
coal mines had failed to arrive. T.
w. Proctor. chairman Of the region
al coal committee. stated. Only 5000
cars of coal were available for thirty
million people in the Chicago region
during the last two weeks.
Seventy-f1ve per cent Of the indus
tries In the Chicago district win
close Saturday, Proctor stated,
throwing 100000 people out of work.
This situation Is typical Of the
majority of cities of the middle West,
according to reports gathered by the
United Press.
Railroads Of the southwest were
reported especially hard hit. Prac-
tically all railroads have cut their
schedules to a minimum and unless
relief Is received Immediately. no
trains can be operated in some Sec
lions after Saturday.
The Washington times., 1919-12-03
PRESIDENT MAY SOUND
KEYNOTE JACKSON DAY
II Health Permits, He VIII Speak
At National Committee
Banquet Here.

President Wilson may sound the
keynote for the next Democratic
campaign on January 8, Jackson
Day.
The Democratic National Commit
tee today announced plans for a ban
Quet to be held here on that date.
and IL was announced that II the
Presidents health Is better he will
make the keynote speech.
This Is the nrst big Democratic
banquet since 1912. II will be held
following the conference which will
select the place for the next con-
vention-
Covers win be laid for 500 guests,
including women. at the New Shore
ham Hotel Homer c. Cummings.
chairman Of the National Committee,
viii be the toastmaster.
Well posted politicians here are
picking Chicago for both the Demo
cratic and Republican conventions,
although San Francisco, and other
cities are striving for one or both of
them