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The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
FALLING SLAB
 BRUSHES MINER
 ON DOME CREEK
FRED STILL IS SERIOUSLY IN JURED WHILE AT WORK ON
 13 BELOW DOME CREEK

Fred Shill miner working on the DOrfner claim on thirteen below Dome creek was seriously injured late yesterday by a falling slab Shill was terribly crushed by the slab and was carried from the shaft in an unconscious condition. He was removed immediately to Whites store at Olnes and was made as easy as possible until medical as sistance could be secured. Word was phoned to town and Dr. de la Vergne left as quickly as possible on the railroad speeder for Olnes. Some little delay was experienced in get ting away from town as the Cinema train had not arrived. and the speed CT could not leave until it had d clear right of way.
 As nearly as could be determined Shill has one or perhaps both legs badly crushed and his back badly hurt, if not broken. He regained consciousness and was suffering in tense pain at last reports. If it is possible to move him in his present he will be brought in to the hospital.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
FRISCO UNIONS
 PLAN WALK-0UT
 OCTOBER FIRST
WILL GO OUT ON STRIKE OCTOB- FER | DISSEMINATING PRESI- DENTS PI F' .v AWAIT OUT |vME OF INTERNATIONAL CON FERENCE NEXT MONTH.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Sept. 24. -(P)- According to statements pub IiShod here today in labor newspapers. san Francisco shipyard workers un- ions are planning to strike on October l, next. These unions had already practically agreed to postpone strike action until after the international labor conference in Washington next month, and tacitly assured the Presi- dent that they would adopt that course.
 Not only will the local unions strike but San Francisco labor leaders claim that unions at other coast points will also walk out at that time The union men claim that high wages which were promised them several weeks ago have never materialized and that they are not able to meet the present high cost of living under the existing wage scale. The shipping board refuses to grant additional wage increases until after the conference in Washington concludes it's work and adopts some international industrial program.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
CASLOW FOUND
 GUILTY FIRST
 DEGREE MURDER
JURY CONNECTS JOHN ,GASLOW OF MILLING MIRA SCHMIDT. JU- NEAU WOMAN OF UNDEWORID, LAST DECEMBER; GASLOW OLD TIME ALASKAN

JUNEAU, Aaa, Sept 2l, Special to The Citizem After being out a short time today, the jury returned a yer dlct of guilty against John Gaslow for the murder of Myra Schmidt here last December. The verdict is for murder in the first degree but with out capital punishment
 The evidence in the case was all clrCumstantial. It was bitterly fought from the beginning and has attracted wide attention all over the territory.
 C1aalow is an old time Alaskan. He HaS lived in many party of the coun- Try including Fairbanks, Dawson and lditarod. He came to Juneau several months before the murder and is said to have been an intimate of the wo- man. He was apprehended in Skag- way about two weeks following the crime and some of the personal prop erty of the dead woman was found on him. He claimed that she had turned this stuff over to him for disposition and that he was not even in Juneau on the night of the crime No sen tcnce has been passed on him yet
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
TEACHER HERE
 FOR K0KRINES
MISS CATHERINE KANE GOING TO TEACH AND ORGANIZE
 NATIVES AT KOKRINES.

Miss Katherine G. Kane arrived in Fairbanks on the Brewer stage yester- day afternoon enrOute to Kokrines, to teach the natives there in the gov ernment school operated under the bureau of education. Miss Kane is to
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25

decide the various educational needs. The influenza epidemic last winter played havoc with the Indian schools, and it will be her duty to try get things going again.
 Miss Kane reports a very enjoya blr trip over the trail, having come thru in three days from Chitina She is a resident of Anchorage, and has taught in the government school at Susitna for the past five years. Ac- cordng to Miss Kane Anchorage is picking up considerable, due particu- larly to the fact that the United States navy commission has reported fayorably on the using of Anchorage coal for naval vessels.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
NO INDICATION OF
 STRIKE COMPROMISE

no indication that there any weakening by either side Both appear confident of ultimate success
 Secretary Foster of the national strike committee said tonight that subcommittee had been appointed to meet the committee appointed by the President investigate the 1 ao It was also stated this evening that the railroad broth too' are discussing matters pertaining general strike III sympathy with the steel workers
 FIREARMS CONFISCATED
 FARRELL Pa., Sept. 24. (4)- More than 100 pis- oS rifles and Shotguns seized and cOnfiscated in a search o houses in the The search was made by local and state police. The city quiet tonight Seventy tive persons have been arrested for carrying guns on the streets.
 WORKERS YIELD
 CHICAGO, Sept 2+.-CP)-Aore than 100 strikers answering the uItimaum of the Inland Steel Co., in which the company threatened close down six months re- %ardess o the outcome of the rike declared that they are willing to work if they are given pro- tccon The mayor and sheriff of Indiana Harbor have promised to give them every protection
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
AMERICAN NAVY
 SHORT ON GOES
 TO MAN VESSELS
ELEVEN NAVY VESSELS AT NEW YORK NAVY YARD OUT OF COM MISSION ON ACCOUNT OF SHORTAGE OF MEN: FALL MAN LEVERS MAY BE CANCELLED.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-(P)-Ac, cording to statement made this evening by navy yard officials, there are at this time eleven American warships in the New York navy yard alone out of commission on account of a shortage of enlisted men tJ fill out the crews The shortage may become more serious as the percent age of re-onEstments is small com pared to the number being given dis charges.
 All of the men who enlisted for the emergency of the war must be mustered out of the service by the last day of this month. Thousands are being released every day and there are but few ships which are not shorthanded.
 Another difficulty is being en- countered in securing officers Many officers are resigning and there is strong possibility that the annual
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25

fall and winter maneuvers of the Atlantic fleet will have to be can. celIed on this account. The recruit
 ing offices are making every effort to replace the discharged men with volunteer recruits but are meetin. with but poor success.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
MABEL N0RMAND
 STARS TONIGHT
'ONEDY STAR HAS THE LEAD IN MICKEY WHICH IS ON TO
 NIGHT A THORNES.

The movie fans of Fairbanks will be given one of the best pictures in featuring Mabel NOrmand, will be shown at Thornes. This picture has had extremely successful runs all over the states, and according to Fair banksans who have seen it outside, is fine production.
 There will be only one show tonight. beginning at eight thirty. The admis- sion will be one dollar with no war tax
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
.S0VIETS CLAIM
 CAPTURE T0MSK
BOLSHFNIKI CLAIM TO HAVE PEN ETRATED 500 MILES
 EAST OF OMSK.

LONDON, Sept. 24.-[P)-Semi-of ficial reports received here today state that the bolsheyiki forces have succeeded in penetrating the very heart of the KOlchak territory an, claim to have captured the important town of TOmSk, which is situated 800 miles almost due east of Omsk headquarters of the All-RuSsian or kOlchak government
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
ALASKA WILL
 ARRIVE SOON
OF THE OTHER STEAMERS ALONG THE
 RIVER

According to yesterdays boat bull ctin issued by the signal corps, the steamer Alaska has reached Panama. and is probably headed up the Panama river for Firbanks by this time.
 The movements of the other boats are as follows;
 Benchley and Relief at Gibbon. Davis Scheduled for Nulato on ar rival of Alaska
 Carl White In Fairbanks.
 Panama At Nenana a. m.
 Seattle 3-up Hot Springs 5a. m. Reliance Up Gibbon for Fairbanks ? D. m. 23rd
 Yukon-Up Circle 4:30 a. m, 2lst JdCObs-ln WhitehOrse.
 Kotlik-up Kotlik 7:3O a. m, 23rd Washburn-Up Holy Cross for Dike- man 2: 15 p. m. 22nd.
 Louise-Down Marshal 18th.
 Alaska-In Gibbon S:3O a m, date
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25

 WISE PASSPORTS
PERMISSION TO ENTER OLD MEXICO.

DOUGLAS, friz., Sept 24-(Py- The .vAcan consulate here is re- using to wise the passports of Brit ish subjects in order that they may enter Mexico. The consular officials say that they are acting under in structions from the Carranza govern ment in Mexico City. It is under stood that all of the consular offices along the border and at the various seaports have received similar in Complaints are being forwarded the British government by a number of British subjects who desire to enter Mexican territory to look after their interests.
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The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25

COIN PURSES, BILL BOOKS, BILL
 FOLDS and MONEY BELTS
 MINTOSH 6 kUBON, Druggists.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-09-25
FIRE DESTROYS
 SMALL VILLAGE
TWELVE BUSINESS HOUSES WIP ED OUT A LARGE FIRE AT
 COVE, OREGON.

LA GRANDE Ore, Sept 24.-CP advices received here to- night say that twelve business houses in the town of Cove, Oregon, near here, were completely destroyed late this evening by fire. The loss is placed at $30,000 The origin of the fire is
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
MAJOR SETON
IS MURDERED
British Lieutenant Colonel
Charged with Willful Kill
ing-Motives Unknown.

London, jan. n r IA sensation y was
caused in military circles today when
it was learned that Lieutenant Colonel
Norman Cecil Rutherford had been
arrested charged with the. wilful
murder of Major Miles Charles Seton
of Melbourne. The murder occurred
at the residence of Major Seton's
cousin, Malcolm Cotter Seton, secre-
tary of the judicial and public de-
partment Of the Indian Office, last
night.
Colonel Rutherford. according to
the police, was seen to enter the Sc
ton house. The police were sent for
a few minutes later and when they
arrived they found Major Seton dead
with. three bullet wounds in his body.
The reasons for the shooting have not
been disclosed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
PRESIDENT MAY
TRAVEL ABOUT,
US. WHEN BACK
Mr.. Wilson Said to Feel He
Should Tell Personally
About Peace Work.

Paris, Monday, Jan. 13.-(By The
Associated Press.)-President Wilson
is considering speaking tour of the
United States when he returns home.
With congress adjourned early In
March Mr.. Wilson would have an op-
portunity for such a tour before re-
turning to Europe should he follow
his original plan and If his return
should be necessary. He would also
have time for his proposed trip be-
fore the convening Of an extraor-
dinary session of congress should be
decide to call one. So far as known
Mr.. Wilson has no plans for an extra
session but he still holds to his idea
of returning to the peace congress If
1t is felt his presence is necessary to
the saccel. af tie le=..sssa OF nations Ia
t. The object of his proposed speaking
tour would be to Inform the country
by personal contact of the proceedings
at Paris and at, the same time sound
out and encourage public sentiment
in support of the peace principles he
has enunciated.
There are as yet no official an
nouncements of the presidents pur-
pose but some close to him suggest
such a trip, is. feasible in view Of the
fact that it is now certain that the
peace congress will still be working on
problems during the summer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
lie SEUER TO
PARIS MEET AS !.
Mp. DELEGATE
Nonpartisan and Socialist is
Given Post by Farmers
Organization. ~

Madison, Wis, Jan. 14.-H. A. Full
er, vice president of the American
Society Of Equity, returned yesterday
from Washington, where he had been
h attendance at the meeting of the
larm. organizations of America. The
following delegates were elected from
lhe various farm organizations. to 60
% Paris to represent the American
Armer:
American Society of Equity-H. A.
Fuller, Mankato, MINI.
Farmers Union-A Gustavson and
DR.. Alexander.
Farmers Forum George Hampton
Washington.
The Gleaners-Grant slocum.
The Nonpartisan League-Arthur
LeSueur, st. Paul.
These delegates will leave about
February L for: the peace conference
The farmers will urge upon the
peace conference liberal program
which will center largely around
President Wilson's fourteen points. A
demand will also be made against
nilitarism and against yconscription.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
five GREAT POWERS TO HAVE
FIVE DELEGATES EACH; SMALL
NATIONS FROM one TO THREE
Brazil To Be Given Three Representatives; Belgium.
Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, China And Other. To
Have Two Each; Dominion To Have
Own Officers.
(By the Associated Press)

Paris, Jan. 13-France Great
and Japan each will
Ihs decided
Poland
given delegate
The British domains.
from Great Britain Canada Australia
-
"'~0 ro's-
SIZE OF the representation OF each nation decided
the
ed the
S~S
Brazil special
worked
representation not
but considered probable
IN political situation
las % the desire OF his people to unite with
president Wilson concerning the sending
day the council will fix methods
President Poincae will
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
UTILITIES ! I BILL !,
IS OPPOSED in
LEGISLATURE
Grand Forks County Dele
cation Debate Against
Resolution.
HANSON, ATTACKS
LEAGUE MEASURE
O'Connor Declares Action is
State Socialism if
Passed.
tBy Stan Correspondent, ,

Bismarck, N. D.. Jan. i4.-When
tne mouse reconvened this afternoon
aiter an overnight recess, considera-
.tion or the resolution to ratify the
constitution providing, for state-owned
pupllc utilities was immediately taken
up: This resolution brought forth
q lengthy debate in which the Grand
an important part. Strom Of Trail
opened argument for the majority
claiming that it was time for the
house to act upon this important
measure. Hanson of Grand Forks
county, who yesterday made a splen-
DID speech in support Of his COL
colleagues, Burtness and O'Connor,
clared that Gentleman from Rem
vile. Mr.. Patterson" the leagues
floor leader" always said that those
measures were what we farmers
want" "As for me-" said Mr.. Han
son, If the state is going to adopt
this Socialistic program, If 1 can 60
into the business Of farming, as they
tell me they can under the amend
meht, you can take my farm away
nor of Grand Forks declared that the
adoption of the amendment would
meet absolutely the adoption Of state
Socialism. "a few years ago" he
said, members Of majority COM
planned about the length Of time it
took to get a constitutional amend
ment. adopted" "You can adopt an
amendment in six months" he said,
'and surely that is short enough time
when yeu propose to spend millions
upon millions of dollars for delibera-
ton. This amendment throws the
thing too wide open."
O'Connor spoke Of the fact that the
terminal elevator bill which farmers
had desired for years had been passed
last year, but that the governor vetoed
it. II take it,""he said. that the peo.
they returned the governor to office
object to this resolution because
do not believe it is properly before
this house as it has not received g
majority of all the votes cast at the
general election. object to the
amendment, because it is too wide
open, because If we adopt it we woulc
be adopting for the state Of Nortt
Dakota an entirely different form OF
government" fts@ -. -
! Whipple, Of Stutsman. arguing fol
the majority, said that he agreed will
/ the minority members. in their state
ment that it is. dangerous: "It is dan
gerous,' he said. ''tos these many me1
and concerns who for years have Aex
plotted the farmers. OF this state.
O'Connor asked Whipple If he agreed
with Townley when last summer tn,
president of the league told the farm
ers that the amendments required
majority of all the votes cast. sc
never was informed that Townley wa.
a technical or a constitutional law
yer" Whipple replied; so his judg
ment on that question was no bette
than mine" Following a short ad
dress in favor of resolution b.
johnson of Steele. the house had t,
adjourn for the beginning of a nev
legislative day. ,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
Japan And America
Reach Agreement On
Oriental Railroads
(By The Assocta ted Press,

Toxic. Jan. 14.-An understanding
has been reached between Japan and
the United States, the Kokumin shim-
bun announces, regarding joint con-
troll Of the Chinese eastern and ST.
berian railroads. Notice Of the agree
ment, the paper adds, has been sent
to the seven powers concerned.
The plan, according to the paper
includes the appointment of John F.
Stevens as president Of the operating
board having control Of economic and
technical operation under joint
commission.
The newspapers say that the re-
ported agreement is happy solution
of a difficult problem
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
GERMANY MUST
80 y n
ClVE'UP ALL
CARGO SHIPS
Terms Made to Enable Allies
to- Revictual Countries
Where Needed.
Further Guarantees Regard
ing Gold Reserve Must
= Be Required.

Paris. Monday, Jan. 13.-The eco
nomic terms approved by today's ses-
sion Of the supreme war council, to
be imposed for the extension of the
armistice with Germany. provide that
Germany shall hand over to the Allies
all her cargo steamers in German
and other ports TO- enable the Allies
to revictual Germany and such
adjacent countries as may be decided
upon. t.
The terms also require the restitu-
ton of all manufacturing machinery.
etc, taken from the invaded regions
which it is possible to identify. This
was decided on in view that it would
bring about quicker revival of eco
nomic life than the paying of an
equivalent in money.
The financial clauses concern the
gold reserve of the reichsbank and
the issue of money by Germany.
Marshal Foch, when he meets the
make suggestions regarding the Sc
curity of government monetary de-
posits and the means Of issuing bank
notes. Guarantees will be required
regarding any removal of the Retchs-
banks gold from Berlin in view OF
Bolshevik activities.
The naval conditions demand strict
compliance with the requirements OF
the original armistice concerning the
handing over of submarines, which
have not yet been complied with. No
question was raised regarding the oc-
cupation of German ports by the
Allies as had been reported.
Examination into the question OF
Allied intervention in Poland against
the Bolsheviski was postponed by the
council. II,
l Marshal Foch left tonight for
Treves where the German delegates
will be received.
London, Jan. 14.-Before his de-
George was given a memorandum is
sued BY the Associated Chambers of
Commerce, embodying the views OF
chambers in all parts of the country
regarding terms of peace. The fol-
lowing points were urged:
The payment by the enemy of all
war expenses.
Compensation for loss Of property
and damage to property arising out
Of the war. as -.sg..
Compensation for all personal in
juries including a sum representing
the cost Of all pensions paid to dis
abled men, women and children.
Compensation for the loss in ma
tional power caused by the death or
disablement Of producers and by the
disorganization Of means of produc-
ton and transport.
The payment Of all enemy debts
4 and interest on all charges from the
date they are incurred until final pay
ment
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
Yanks on Archangel Front Well Fed,
Well Housed, Reports U. S. Commands

Warrington, Jan. l4.-Col. George
e. Stewart. commanding the Ameri-
can troops In the Archangel sector OF
Russia. In q message received at the
war department today under dare OF
January II, reported that he had
made, a personal; tour OF the wilde
health. discipline and morale Of the
men excellent and their clothing and
equipment ample Ss s5 u.
Total deaths from N causes amopg
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
Bolshevists
Advancing on
Polish City
Fear For Safety OF Warsaw
Is Felt; Pole, Planning An
Army To Meet The In
vaders.

Warsaw, Sunday. jan 12.-(By the
Associated Press)-Bolshevist forces
are converging on Warsaw over three
lines of railroad. 1t is estimated that
the Bolshevists have thirty thousand
men and it is feared that Warsaw is
In danger Of meeting the fate of
Wilma. The Poles have a number of
soldiers in Posen which may be
thrown against the Bolshevists.
1t is believed here that the Ger
mans on retiring from Poland. will
hold up the advance of the Boil
shevists for couple of weeks or
more. The people here, however,
place little dependence in any relief
from this direction.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-14
War Prisoners to lmmigrate to United
States Soon, Declares Employment Head

washington. Jan. II thousands
Y Italian and Austrian war prisoners
ire planning to come 70 America as
pon as possible! John B. Densmore.
iirector OF the federal employment
etWce: told the house Immigration
!earinss ion bills to prohibit imlhisra-
ION. ss ii ~ u II, Y \. - Az " a 3 Ii N
4 Red Cross worker who visited
the American prison camps. informed
ilin. Mr.. Densmore said. that 750,,
100 Austrians were In, Italy. most of
.hom sxpecteA TO 6zift TO the United