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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
PIONEERS HAVE
 GOOD MEETING
TWO NEW MEMBERS ARE RE- CEIVED; USUAL SOCIAL SES-
 SION ENJOYED

At the regular semi-monthly meet ing, the Fairbanks Igloo of the Pio- neers of Alaska took in two new members. Edby Davis. one of the camps most popular young men and Capt. c. c. Finger, another well known oldtimor. were the two to be admitted.
 Following the usual business pro- ceedings. the oldtimers enjoyed the social session for which the local igloo has become famous. At this meeting George Herring gave an in- teresting description of his experi- ence in the navy. Edby Davis also told of his army experiences at Camp Lewis. Washington. one of the army's greatest centers of mobilization and military training. Both boys were given considerable applause. The usual Pioneer feed was on tap and tho members voted the first meeting on the winter schedule to bt worth on the winter schedule to be worth
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
JAPAN ADOPTS IMMENSE EIGHT
 YEAR NAVAL PROGRAM; ALMOST
 BILLION DOLLARS TO BE SPENT

HONOLULU, Nov. Q9-A press despatch recev- ed here today gives full detailed account of naval program that it is declared has just been adopted by the Japanese government which will almost double the pres ent tonnage of the naval establishment of Japan The report received by the Shnpo local daily news paper in cabegram which declares that the total cost of the contemplated construction program will reach $824, 100000.
 The naval budget includes the construction of four huge battleshps, equal in strength to the largest by any other naon Four battle cruisers also provided for. The principal auxiliary craft to be constructed will be 20 light hghspeed, scouting cruisers 80 destroyers of the latest type and desgn 70 submarines of great cruising radius and 30 supply vessels coers and similar craft.
 The program, it is stated will be extended to period of eight years The Shnpo states that while there has been official confirmation of the report there is reason to doubt the accuracy of the information.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
MELLICH IS ILL
 IN LOCAL JAIL
PRISONER IN FEDERAL JAIL SERIOUSLY ILL-MAY GO
 TO HOSPITAL.

George Mellich, a prisoner in tht. local federal jail, was taken seriously ill late yesterday afternoon and while he was somewhat improved last night, he was still very sick. Dr. de la Vergne, who was called in to attend the suffer, diagnosed the case as ab- dOminal trouble. The federal off cials intended to move the sick man to St. Josphs hosiptal yesterday even- ing, but he asked to be allowed to re- main where he was. If there is no change for the better by this morn ing, he will be taken to the hospital where he can have adequate facilities for medical attention and proper care.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
BREAKING RECORDS
MANY WOMEN PLAN
 VOYAGE TO ALASKA

The Alaska ''sourdough," the old timer of the north, understands stampede. He can tell you every thing about it from discovery creek" to the retreating army of disappointed hopes. But there is a new form of
 iampede that has him guessing, be- wildered and helpless. It is not a quest for gold by grimy, outstanding men. It is instead the stampede of women northward.
 Girls from every state in the union recently have flooded the Alaska bu- reau of the Seattle chamber of com merce and commercial club with in quiries about Alaska. They write that they intend to go north to try their luck. They want to know all about the opportunities for employ ment and general conditions. They expect to arrive next spring in the ,olume of a stampede.
 4,.e the tremendous resources of the empire to the north responsible for this awakened interest? Or can it be that recent article in leading magazine, explaining the shortage of wives in Alaska, had something to do with it?
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
ENDS. OF STEEL
 ARE CONNECTED
 NEAR STANDARD
TEMPORARY TRACK BETWEEN NENANA AND FAIRBANKS IN PLACE; TWENTY-FIVE PER SONS ARRIVE FROM NENANA ON FIRST CAR.

Yesterday saw the completion of the temporary narrow gauge track betM cen Fairbanks and Nenana and the work train which left Fairbanks at D o'clock yesterday morning re- turned yesterday afternoon with passenger coach from the Nenana end. About 25 people from Nenana took advantage ol the thru trip to come to Fairbanks.
 The train yesterday met train from the Nenana end near Standard creek and hooked onto the coach bringing IL Dack to town. The first train to go thru from this end will leave here Friday morning at { o'clock. The fare to North Nenana has been liked by the commission at So.i5 including war tax.
 On account Of the unsurfaced con dltlOn of the track the time yester- day was slow, the trip consuming six hours and twenty minutes. Ap- prOXimately two hours of this was spent in transferring track crews and picking up material. 1t is believed that the regular trains will be able to make the trip ill about four hours. This will be materially shortened when more aurlacinS and leveling of the track has been completed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
FORMER LOCAL
 GIRL IS DEAD
DAUGHTER OF l.. T. ERWIN DIEo FOLLOWING BURNS RE-
 CEIVED HALLOWEEN

A telegram received Sunday by U. s. Marshal L. T. Erwin brot the sad news of the death of his daughter, Willie. from burns received at a Halloween party given in her honor by a young girl friend in Portland. The little girl. who was born in this town and lived here several years, was well known here and was a lovely child. Her untimely end and its manner will bring shock to all Fairbanksans whose sympathy goes out to the sorrowing father.
 According to the message, at a party Friday night, the little girl in playing with Jack O Lanterns got her clothing caught afire. Before the flames could be extinguished she suffered sever burns from which she died the following afternoon.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10

Remember, we are all human, and as humans we all make mistakes, and the Good Book, which so many of us claim as our guide, does not say that one mistake is worse than another, so let us all take the time to search our souls and bring them to the light for examination. If we do this we are likely to find that which will shame us, and in true shame lies the seed of improvement. Let us water this seed of improvement every day, every hour anda- evry minute with kind tiiuts, kind actions and forgive ness of other peoples mistakes, and that house of Alaskan Hospitality will have firm foundation of solid rock.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
KlkS. BkEDLlE
 ANSWERS CALL
WELL KNOWN LOCAL WOMAN DEAD AFTER ILLNESS OF
 SHORT DURATION

Mrs. 5. l.. Bredlie died yesterday afternoon at l:30 o'clock at St. Jo- sephs hospital from acute uraemia. w nile the end was not entirely un- expected it came 50 suddenly as to shock all oi Fairbanks, and the sym pathy of the entire camp goes out to the stricken husband and two little sons who are left to mourn the great est of losses.
 Mrs. Bredlie had been ill but a short time, being taken to the hos pital last week in an unconscious condition. Tho serious at all times, she seemed Monday to have partly rallied and Monday evening was much brighter than at any time since being taken sick. Shortly aft CT midnight, she became worse and sank rapidly, passing away yester- day afternoon. No announcement has been made regarding the funeral and interment.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
NJ 'ADOO MAY BE
 UNION COUNSEL
FORMER CABINET OFFICER MAY BE RETAINED BY MINERS IN
 COURT HEARING

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 3.-(F) It is currently reported that w. c. McAdoo, former secretary of treasury in President Wilson's cabinet, may be retained by the union officials to represent them in the inunction pro- ceedings that will begin in Judge An derson's court here next Saturday morning. This report has neither been affirmed nor denied by the of ficials themselves.
 MAY NOT BE SO
 CHICAGO, H., Nov. 3.-(R-Form- CT Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, who arrived here this morning from New York on some legal business, when informed of the report that the unions might retain him as counsel for the leaders against the federal injunction, declared that he knew ab- solutely nothing of such plan. He is inclined to believe that there is no foundation for the report.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
WAR SECRETARY
 GIVES SENATOR
 WORDY DISPUTE
BAKER AND SENATOR CHAMBER LAIN CLASH IN COMMITTEE HEARING ON MILITARY JUS TICE CONTROVERSY - SHARP WORDS PASSED

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Nov. 4.-(P) Sharp words were passed between Secretary of War Newton D. Baker and Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, this morning at hearing of the sen ate military committee on the army system of justice. Both men appear ed to be bitter and their questions and responses were given in curt manner
 The clash came when Senator Chamberlain asked MT. Baker if it was not fact that when an inferior officer got into a disagreement with his superior that the former was likely to get the axe suddenly" The secretary said. That is not so" The senator reaff1rmed the truth of his observation and quoted several in stances to prove his contention. In reply MT. Baker said, "When a man cannot agree with his chief. he ought to be removed unless the chief is wrong, then the chief ought to be re- moved"
 The hearings at present concern the alleged lack of checks on power possessed by army officers in the pres ent military system of court proceed ings. Several high officials of the American army have asserted that the present system, is archaic, modelled after both the English and German systems and entirely unsuited to the American armies. Many cases of abuse of power have been dug up by the advocates of reform and form part of the evidence collected by the senate committee.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
'TAMMANYL0
 ELECTION; MANY
 STATE RETURNS
BOSS MURPHY'S BRAVES LOSE IN NEW YORK ELECTION; COOLIDGE REELECTED; OTH- FER ELECTION RETURNS ARE REPORTED.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-P)-Tam- many Hall was defeated today in the statc elections, losing all three judge ships in the state supreme court and La Guardia. republican, is leading Robert Moran, the Tammany candi- date, for president of the city board of aldermen.
 COOLIDGE WINS
 BOSTON, Mass. Nov. 4.-R- Standing on his law enforcement rec ord in the police strike in this city, Governor Coolidge today was re- elected by a majority of S5.OOO votes over his democratic opponents. Rich ard Long. Last year Coolidge de- feated MT. Long by 17,OO0 votes.
 NEW JERSEY CLOSE
 TRENTON. N. J.. Nov. 4.-R)-Re- turns from 1511 districts out of a total of 2.011 give Newton Bugbee, republican candidate for governor, a lead of 5000 over Edward Edwards, democrat. The result is in doubt with both parties claiming the vic- tory.
 NECK AND NECK
 BALTIMORE, Md, Nov. 4.-(R- With half of the returns already re- ceived. Attorney General Ritchie. democrat, is leading Harry Nice, re- publican, for governor of Maryland by approximately 1000 votes. It is impossible to make any prediction as to the final result.
 OHIO DOUBTFUL
 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 4.-(R- The prohibition election in this state is in doubt this evening with only partial returns being reported. The drys claim heavy gains in rural dis tricts while the vets report similar gains in the larger cities.
 RoLPH REELECTED
 SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 4.-R)- Mayor Roph was reelected here to- day by a vote estimated to be two to one that was cast for his oppon- ent.
 MORROW ELECTED
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 4.-R)- With practically all the returns in, 1t is estimated that Edwin Morrow. republican. has been elected govern or over Governor Black. democrat, by majority of 15.000 votes.
 MISSISSIPPI SAFE
 JACKSON. Miss. Nov. 4-R1-The entire democratic ticket in the state election, headed by It. Governor L. M. Russell. nominee for governor, was elected today by the usual dem- ocratic majority.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
LAB0RIlES WANT INJUNCTION
 WITHDRAWN; SAY MINERS WILL
 NEGOTIATE DEMANDS IF DONE

SUMMARY, Nov 4-QE)-In the face of the un- yielding front presented by the government in its strike policy the labor leaders, including those of neutral unions unaffected by the coal strike beginning efforts to avert decision in the junction proceedings against the miners officials Just what effect the proposals being made by them will have is entirely problematca but is generally believed that the government will refuse to recede from its position unless the workers first return the mines.
 Samuel Gompers tonight in Washington issued public statement saying that the strike be settled by negotiation and that the governments withdrawal of the injunction will open the way for such settlement He said that he believed that the miners and operators will negotiate if this is done.
 From Indianapolis, President Lewis, of the United Mine Workers issued similar statement saying that the miners willing to negotiate if the injunction is cated It apparent that both are anxious to pre- vent the completion of the injunction proceedings.
 Another phase of the strike was presented tonight when President Brewster of the Operators association that it is probable that the operators would in sttute suits against the mine workers for breach of contract It is claimed that the contracts under which the miners worked prior to the strike still valid and give the operators substantial ground for action for dan to losses sustained by of the strike
 GUARD MOB1LIZ1NG
 OLYMPIA, Wash, Nov. -(R)CGovernor Hart to- night issued orders for the national guard of this state be in readiness for mobilization at moments notice He Sald that the coal mines must operate and pledged the states civil and military power to protect the mine work CTS who would resume work.
 LGNITE MINERS NEXT
 BISMARK, N. D.. Nov. -QP)-Following a con- ference with representatives of the operators the Ignite miners of this state this afternoon gave notice that they would go out strike at midnight unless their de- mands for 60 per cent increase in wages granted Fifteen hundred miners will be affected
 OFFICIALS OPTIMISTIC
 WASHINGTON, Nov 4.-Q49)-Alth there has been serious deecon in the ranks of the coal strikers up to this morning. the federal officials and mine operators optimistic the outlook and believe that suf cient fuel is in sight to carry the country thru until settlement has been effected Representatives of the operators claim that the production of West Virginia fields is 50 per cent of normal few of the unonzed mines still operating and of the nonunon work npS have haan closed at tanv nna
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
AVOIDING EMBARRASSMENT.

Can you lend me an umbrella?"
 No, I'll give it to you. There will be less embarrassment about getting it back. can ask you to lend 1t to me-"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
WOMEN CONDEMN
 "CHlLD LABOR"
i INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ADOPTS CONSTRUCTIVE CHILD
 LABOR PLANK.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 4-(P
 The International Congress of Work ing Women today adopted d resolu tion recommending that all nations enact legislation prohibiting the en- ploymet in industrial plants of child ren under the age of 16 years. The resolution states that all children should first have completed a course in elemetary schools and be declared firm before being enrolled ,s an industrial laborer.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10
DIDN'T NOTICE IT,

Doris. those people will be here in a minute Put on your evening gown, quick"
 Don't be funny, Charles; 1t Is on."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-11-10

The war department announced this morning that the 35h infantry regiment has entraned Camp Travis Texas, and is enroute for Camp Lews Washington for duty in connection with the strike in the Pacific North west.
 MINERS RETURN
 DENVER, Colo, Nov. 4.-(H9-Reports received at the federal headquarters here this morning indicate that more miners are returning to work in the mines of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company State and federal troops guarding both the mines and workers to pre- vent attacks by the strikers who apparently ing no effort to prevent mine operations SUGGESTS COMMISSION
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-QP)- Senator Kenyon. chairman of the senate labor committee today introduced resolution proposing the appointment of special presi- dentia commission for the purpose of attempting abi tration in the coal strike Fuel Administrator Garfield this morning conferred with J. D. A. Morrow president of the National Coal Operators assocaton an effort to reach basis for ending the strike. Official Washing the problem by which early return of the strikers can be assured.
 LEWIS BREAKS SILENCE INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 4-After maintaining absolute silence far the strike concerned since being served with the federal restraining order last Fri day morning, President Lewis of the United Mine Work ers, this morning issued short statement ill which he l timated that the government is diatory in making eff forts to end the strike He said that the machinery the joint system of bargaining in the mining industries lis still intact and that under it, it would be easy for the government and coal operators to begin wage negot- tions
 BREAKING RECORDS
 PITTSBURG, Pa Nov 4.-Q9-With all the non- union coal mines still working in this district and break Ing all previous production records the operators in clned to take optimistic view of the stuation The union leaders, however, say that all of the union mines in the state closed down tightly and will reopen until the strike is called off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21
36 LIVES LOST AS TANK STEAMER IS
 TORN ID PIECES
By AsseeIated Press

bJ 6ssoctdtuo Fro3o
 Marshficld, Ore. December 20.--
 Thirty-six lives were lost when
 the tank steamer J. A. Chanslor
 was wrecked in . heavy fog off
 Cape Bianco Thursday night, ae-
 cording to . statement by her cap
 tain. A. A. Sawyer. one of the sur-
 vivors.
 Captain Sawyer made his statement tonight in hospital at Bandon, not far from the scene of the wreck.
 Besides himself. only two others of the ships company are known to have escaped death. '.Nhen the Chanslor struck she seemed to part amidship." he said, "al- most at once. The bow rested on the rock but the stern and after half of the hull dropped away and disap. peared None of the men in the en- sine room had chance to escape. The men forward were able to reach tho lifeboat. which we launched with 10 men aboard.'
 Among those in the boat were the deck officers and steward. Captain Sawyer said.
 Besides the captain, William Aorkel. ouartermaster. and Earl Dooiey. sea- man, were saved, and all but the three were lost when the boat overturned. 1t Is thought.
 Patrols were still maintained on the beach in the vicinity of the wreck to- right. but the general opinion was that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21
MANY THOUSANDS
 GREET PERSH|NG l ON CHICAGO VISIT
sy A,sse:stss Pres.


 Chicago, December 20.-General |. Pershing paid his first visit since Sac war to Chicago today and hun dreds of thousands greeted or tried to greet the commander in chief.
 Tonight General Pershing was guest of honor at . banquet where both he and Major General Leonard Wood spoke.
 General Pershing's programme fur nished one of the busiest days of his present inspection tour of the country. At a public reception this afternoon he shook hands with more than five thousand persons while 10000 more be- sieged the doors in a vain effort to meet the general M The reception followed parade through the loop that was turned into . triumphal procession by the hundreds of thousands who had gathered to cheer the leader.
 Tomorrow he will visit Fort Sheridan and spend several hours with his brother and other relatives, and in the evening address a mass meeting.
 The generals party will arrive Mon day at St. Louis, where he will be joined by his sister and Warren Persh- tag. his son.
 Tuesday they will visit Laclede. Mo. the little village where the general was born.
 Wednesday he will proceed to Lin coln, Neb.. for . Christmas visit with <elattves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21
"Ark' of Bolsheuists Sails
 Early To-day for SoUietRussia
Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman and 250 Other Reds Will Be on Way to Free Land of the Bolshe- vik Before Noon Today
sy A..es,.r.s rrsss

New York. December 1O.--sailing
 under sealed orders. the army
 transport Buford, the "Ark.- which
 viii carry back to soviet Russia
 Emma Goldman, Alexander Berk-
 man and more than 200 other rndi-
 calls will leave here early temor-
 row.
 A thick veil of official secrecy was thrown about the preparations for de- parture and all passes to the Brook lyn piers, where the ship is docked, were cancelled
 The Buford has been stocked with stores and provisions sufficient to last 500 persons 60 days. The destination of the ship is not known even to the captain His sailing orders will be handed to him sealed. to be opened 24 hours away from port.
 The normal crew of 125 men, includ- : ing officers, has been increased by en- listed men to serve as guards. and oth- CT precautions have been taken to pre- vent any possible trouble during the voyage.
 The Buford is slow ship and the time it will take her tu reach port where her passengers can be disem- parked is problematical. In addition to the slow running time of the vessel, there must be taken into consideration possible delays from winter storms and frozen seas in the district to which she will sail, for the radicals have been promised they will be sent to Red Rus sia."
 250 WILL SAIL
 Nearly 250 reds were Ut Ellis Island tonight awaiting deportation. The number had been increased during the day by the arrival of handcuffed and well guarded delegations totaling about 15o from Pittsburg. Philadelphia, the Cleveland district and Hartford, Conn. Three women were among them Miss Goldman, Dora Lipkin and Ethel Bernstein The last two, who are in their early twenties. were arrested in November in raid on Russian soviet headquarters In New York. Harry Weinberger, attorney for Miss Bern stein, today asked Attorney General
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-21
23 DEATHS TOLL
 0F COLLISION IN
 MAINE YESTERDAY
By Associated rr,..


 Owunta. Maine, December 2O.-- Twenty-three deaths resulted from . head-On collision between an inmisrsnt train and .. freight train on the Canadian Pacific rail- way two miles west of Owanta to- dny. Seventeen persons were killed outright and six died of injuries. Fifty passengers were injured, many of them seriously.
 Both engineers and firemen of the two trains are among the dead. Six of the victims were children. Four teen bodies had been taken from the wreckage tonight. Those of the es., gineers and one of the firemen had not been recovered.
 The passenger train was running as the third section of the immigrant special, two sections of which had passed the freight while 1t was on a siding. On board were few returned Canadian soldiers and nearly 300 im- migrants who landed at St. John. N. B., yesterday
 So far as could be learned tonight the collision resulted from misunder- standing of orders. the freight en- gineer apparently having been ignor- rant cf the fact that the immigrant spe- cial was running in three sections.
 The engine and the first two cars of the passenger train were telescoped by the freight. The wreckage caught fire and two coaches and the bassage ca v-a-o N----