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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
WARSH|PS ESCORT. YACHT CARRYING. FORMER MINISTER.
Threatened Coup D'Etat by Venizelos' Followers
 Believed Averted. NEW PREMIER SWORN IN Rhallis ard Three Members Of New Cabinet Take
 Oath of Office.

ATHENS, Nov. 18.-The threat ened coup d'etat reported to have been planned by followers of former Premier VeniZelos, who resigned Tuesday following defeat of his party in the national elections last Sunday, today was believed to have been averted by Venizelos flight from Athens.
 The former premier, who is said to have been told by the Italian Minister that he would be held re- sponsible for any bloodshed result ing from an attempt to overthrow the new government, departed se- cretly last night on yacht, which was escorted out of the harbor by British warships.
 George Rhallis, newly-selected premier, and three members of his cabinet took the oath of office today before the Queen Mother Olga, widow of the late King George, who was assassinated at Solonika in 1915. Although Rhallis was named by Admiral Coundouriotis, the Re gent, to head the cabinet, he has demanded the Regents resignation in favor of Olga
 A panic occurred today on the Bourse when it was reopcned fol- lowing Tuesdays closing because of after-election disorders and patrol ing of the city by the military. The United States dollar doubled in value as a result of wild disposal of securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Belfast Rioting Renewed;
 Irish Crimes on Increase

BELFAST, Nov 18.-Rioting was renewed here yesterday and today. Nationalists attacked Unionists in their quarters here with stones but were driven off by women. Later they returned with arms but con fined hostilities to breaking of win dows.
 Crime in Ireland, increased large ly immediately after the funeral of Lord Mayor MacSwiney according to latest statistics, which record 99 serious crimes in the week ended November 6, as compared with 69 the previous week and eight for the week ended October 23.
 Nine police barracks were dam aged or destroyed; "A raids were carried out on the mails and four Sim Fein raids for arms. Ten po- licemen were killed, "A wounded and II others shot at. Three sold iers were killed; one was wounded and 12 were shot at. Forty-five ar rests were made for outrages or political offenses.
 Since the first of January 106 po- licemen have been killed and 21S wounded; 32 soldiers have been kill ed and ninety wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Six Americans in Moscow
 Prison, Others Detained

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 1S.-Washing
 ton D. Vanderlip of California, who recently arrived here from Moscow after securing a sixty year lease of large tract in Siberia from the Russian Soviet Government, today said that six Americans are in pris- on at Moscow and that eleven others houses or hotels. The Soviet Govern ment claims that some are involved in a counter-revolutionary movement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Youngest Child of Twenty Third President to Marry
 James Blaine Walker, Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov 1S.-Miss Elizabeth Harrison, youngest daugn. ter of the late Benjamin Harrison. twenty-third President of the United States, is to become the bride oi James Blaine Walker. Jr., grant nephew of the late James c. Blaine, who was Secretary of State in Presi den Harrison's Cabinet.
 Miss Harrison is a lawyer, mem Der of the Bar in Indiana and New York. She has entered on the prac tice of her profession and will not let marriage interfere with it.
 The wedding is expected to take place soon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Wrangel Officers Tortured
 And Murdered by Bolsheviki
CONSTANTINOPLE

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 1S,-
 White prisoners, particularly off cers of Gen. Wrangers anti Bolshe wiki army in South Russia. taken prisoner by the Russian Bolshevik during their victorious drive in Cri mea. have been tortured and in many cases murdered. according to reports received here.
 Allied officers unite in praise of the heroism displayed by Wrangers forces during their last stand against the invading Soviet hordes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Ex-Premier Venizelos Flees From Athens
Farmers Union Calls Nation Wide Strike
Marked Price Decrease Reported by
 Department Commerce

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.- Price studies given out today by the Department of Labor show marked decline in October of virtually all items entering into the cost of living except house furnishings.
 Clothing has dropped eighteen per cent below the figures pre- vailing in the, corresponding month of 1919 and farm prod ucts twenty-one per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Police Fight Off Workers
 Attempt to Storm Factory

PARIS, NOV. 13-Dismissed work. men and sympathizers attempted to storm the Bleriot factory, guarded by several hundred police, yesterday but were beaten off after many shots had been exchanged. One policeman and two of the attacking party were wounded
 The workmen warned the company that they would take charge of the plant and operate it for the benefit of the workmen after a general shut down had been ordered. Two thous- and persons were thrown out of work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Convict Escapes From se McNeiIs Island Prison

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 18.-Fed- aral posses today were searching for James F. Watson. who escaped from the Federal penitentiary on Me Neirs Island yesterday. Watson was T trusty and was serving a three year term.
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Third of U. s. Soldiers in
 Hospitals Overseas Gassed

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 1S.- More than thirty one per cent of American soldiers admitted to hos pitals overseas during the war were victims of gas poisoning. according to a statement issued today by the Chemical Warfare Service of the War Department.
 The Service is making every eff fort to prepare an efficient gas de- fense in the event of another war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
German Merchants Received
 By Japs Without Hostility

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 1S.- More than sixty German merchants arrived in Japan recently to solicit trade. according to advices received by the Department of Commerce to- day.
 The mission met with little hostil- ity, anti-foreign feeling being con fined mostly to Tokio and Yokohama.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Former COngresswoman
 Named Field Secretary

HELENA. Mont, Nov. 19.-Miss Jeanette Rankin, former Congress- woman from Montana and the first woman ever elected to that body. has been appointed field secretary for the National Consumers League, of which Secretary of Wa Newton D. Baker is President.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
ALLIED SOLDIERS WILL GUARD CITY
 FOR PLEbISCITE
Britain, France, Spain and Belgium to Participate in
 Occupation of Wilma. POLAND GIVEN MANDATE League Decides to Entrust Defense of Danzig to
 Warsaw Government.

GENEVA, Nov. IS. = President Paul Hymans of the League of Ma tions, today announced that the League has authorized Great Britain, France, Belgium and Spain to send troops to Wilma to maintain order there during the coming plebiscite to determine the political fate of the city as regards opposing claims of Poland and Lithuania.
 It also was authoritatively re- ported that the League has decided to entrust Poland with mandate to carry out military defense of Danzig
 The Assembly of the League of Nations, now in session here, yes- terday held a plenary session to consider the report from the Coun- cil of the League relative to it's ac- tivities since its formation Six com mittees were appointed
 WASHINGTON, Nov 17.-Presi- dent Wilson today cabled mes- sage to Paul Hymans. President of the League of Nations, extending personal greetings to the Assembly and expressing hope and belief that your labors will be of immense value to the whole civilized world"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Clothilde Segis Walker
 Wins at Portland Show

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 18.--The Grand and Senior ribbons for Hol- stein cows, at the Pacific Internation- al Livestock Show here were won yesterday by Clothilde Segis Walker, owned by the Carnation Stock Farm 5 at Seattle The COW has produced about 4,000 pounds more milk than he previous high record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Aleutian Islands Storm
 Hits Washington Coast

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 18.-The storm raging in the Aleutian Islands for several days past struck the coast of Washington and Oregon with great force last night and is in danger. the Weather Bureau announced today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
JAP DELEGATES MAY PRESS RAGE
 EQUALITY CLAIM
Tokio Allows Representatives At Geneva Wide Latitude
 Regarding Proposals.

TOXIC, Nov. 1S.-(By The Associ- ated Press. .)-Japanese delegates at tending the meeting of the Assembly of the, League of Nations at Geneva have been sent cabled instructions giving them wide discretion regard ing race equality proposals says the Asahi Shimbun of Osaka. The opin- ion of the cabinet is said to be di- vided between the conviction that the present time is inopportune for such proposals and the fear that objecting nations might take political advantage of the situation.
 Three proposals have been drafted by the Japanese delegates. One is designed to obtain assurance of the League against discrimination res pecting tariffs and raw materials. The proposals will be presented if prospects are deemed favorable.
 TOKYO, Nov. 18.-Two thousand university students who discussed the question Shall Japan fight Am erica for four hours yesterday at m organized meeting took no vote because of police interference but apparently were about equally di- vided.
 Speaks all agreed that legisla- tion against Japanese in California furnished an adequate cause for hostilities but differed concerning the expediency of going to war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
San Francisco Paper Co.
 Invest Millions in North

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18.-The Zellcrbach Paper Company of San have invested $1,500,000 in the Washington Paper and Pulp Cor poration of Port Angeles. Wash. News print will be manufactured
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Turk Nationalists Regard
 Russia as Warden of Orient

CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 18.- Soviet Russia is regarded by Turk ish Nationalists as the Warden of the Orient" and the peace treaty between Turkey and the Allies as invclid. it became known here to- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Two Negroes, One Negress
 Lynched by Georgia Mob

DOUGLAS, Ga, Nov. 1S.-Two negroes and a negress, accused oi killing Pearly Harper, planter, were shot and killed today by mob that overpowered the sheriff md his deputies while they were at tempting to take tho prisoners to mother town.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Washington Rancher Found
 Murdered in Lonely Cabin

TACOMA. Wash, Nov. 1S.-Vic- tor Anderson. 60. a rancher and pioneer miner. was found murdered in his cabin in Swauk Canon, 20 miles east of Ellensburg. yesterday. His bunk was riddled with bullets and the cabin wrecked.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Letter-sized Newspaper
 Issued Following Strike

ABERDEEN, s. D., Nov IS. - Following strike of printers on the American local newspaper, the paper was issued yesterday on mimeograph paper, letter size. The Associated Press Operator stenciled the report as it came over the wire
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Thomas H. Coolidge, Former U. 5. Minister to France Dies

BOSTON, Nov. 18.-Thomas Il. Coolidge, United States Minister to France in 1892 and 1893, for:ner President of the Santa Fe railroad ,ystem and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company and noted phil .nthropist. died at his home here today, aged 80.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
USED TO HEAVYWEIGHTS

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Nov. IS. A bride weighing 725 pounds was brought home today by John H. Hamilton. machinery salesman, who weighs 155. The bride, formerly Miss Alma Selm. of Venice, Cal. and the groom are the same age, 27.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
American Mining Congress
 At Denver Names Directors

DENVER. Colo, Nov. IS. - The American Mining Congress in ses- sion here today elected the follow ing directors for the ensuing year: J. s. Douglas, Bisbee, Ariz.; Rob ert Linton, New York, w. l.. LOT ing. San Francisco. Carl Scholz, Charleston, w. Va, and Hugh Shirke, Terre Haute, Ind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Steam Schooner Wrecked
 On Coast of California

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1S.-The steam schooner Lindauer went ashore near Albion. Mendicino County. Cal ifornia yesterday and is a total loss. The crew was saved.
 The vessel was built in 1901 at Aberdeen. Washington, and register ed 453 tons.
 MARSHFIELD. Ore, Nov 1S- The steam schooner Joan of Arc, which went ashore on a reef near Rogue River Saturday, will be a tota loss, it is feared, although efforts gre being made to salvage both yes sel and cargo. The crew was taken off by the City of Topeka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
BEER NOW CURIOSITY.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Nov. IS. A bottle of dark beer. an- other of light and a plate of pretzels were placed on exhibi- ton in a glass case at the Mill waukee Public Museum today The brand was that which made Milwaukee famous"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
LONDON, Nov. 18 - Sir Hama

LONDON, Nov. 18. - Sir Hamar Greenwood, Chief Secretary for Ire land stated in the House of Com mons today that during a raid in Ireland British troops had capture 1 document sent by the commander in-chief of the Irish Republican Army to his chief of staff containing state ments regarding the spreading Of typhoid among the British troops and ganders among their horses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-18
Latest Bulletins By Special Gable

ROME, Nov. 13.-A Socialist mo- ton censuring the Governments in- ternationa policy was defeated in the Chamber of Deputies today.
 PEkING, Nov. 18.-Gen. Shu Shu Chene, former commander of Chinese forces in Mongolia and leader of the Anfu Party which opposed the Government, has escaped from the Japanese Legation, where he took refuge following the defeat of his followers.
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LONDON, Nov. 18.-Premier David Lloyd George stated in the House Of Commons today that the cabinet had decided to draft an agreement. to car ry out arrangements made last July for trade with Russia. He stated that the agreement would be ready to submit to the Russian Soviet Gov ernment within few days.
 LAREDO, Nov. 1c.-Striking Mex ican miners, who have seized mines in the Montclova district and noti- fled the operators that the miners will operate the mines hereafter, have ordered all Americans to leave. None have been victims of violence, however.
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The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
HETEROGENEOUS INSPIRATI0NDy
 LlNC0LN'S LIFE

WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (by Associ- ated Press) Secretary of State Rob ert Lansing, in a statement issued to- day on the occasion of Lincolns birth day, urges Americans to find in the life of Lincoln an inspiration to forget self in devotion to country and to the fundamental national principles of lib erty and justice.
 The memory of Lincoln, said MT. Lansing, his humble origin, of his rise to the presidency, of his service to the republic, constitute one of the na tion's great spiritual assets
 He said Lincoln was the typical American for future generations to follow.
 Interesting Exercises in Senate
 Senator Keys, in the senate today, read the original long-hand manuscript of Lincoln's Gettysburg address. The document is to be photographed for the congressional Record.
 The senate adjourned in memory of Lincoln.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
BULLET LEADS
 TO WINDOW IN . AVALON HOTEL

HONTESANO, Wash, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press) Bert Clark, a Se- attle lawyer, testified yesterday in the A1.nistice day murder trial that the bullet which killed Warren Grimm was fired from a 1855 revolver. At torney Vanderveer, for the defense, said Ne would admit the fact.
 Clark said he had examined the bull let holes in the store near where sev- eral veterans were shot, and had peered through the apertures. He said the line led to an upstairs window in the Avalon hotel.
 Mrs. Charbonneau, the proprietress of the Arnold hotel, testified that O. c. Brand and John Lamb rented front fseom on the day of the shooting, say ing they wanted to watch the parade.
 There was no session of court today on account of the holiday. Deputy sheriffs took the jurors for a walk, and the latter posed for the movies
 Hye-witnesses to the shooting are expected to testify tomorrow
 It is expected that the state will have presented it's entire case by the end of next week
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
MANY TOWNS WANT STATE
 CONVENTION

SEATTLE, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press s).-Scores of Washington Repub. licans are here to attend the meeting of the Republican state committee which will set a date and place for the holdiI g of the state convention of that party to name delegates to the national convention at Chicago in June
 Wenatchee, Yakima, Everett, Bel lingham and Tacoma want the conven- tion.
 It is believed the committee will in. dorse Senator Poindexter of this state for President.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
WOODFAYORS RESERVATIONS
 TO COVENANT

CHICAGO, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press) s).-Replying to the request of Senator Borah of Idaho that he make known his stand on the League of Na- tions, General Leonard Wood yester- day made public a statement in which he said he believed the United States should accept the covenant as modi- fled by the Lodge reservations.
 General Wood declared that the in- dications were that the people at large desired the ratification of the treaty, and he thought it should be ac- cepted at once. He did not think it necessary to wait for the general cleo tion
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
PAYNENAMED ASSECRETARY
 OF INTERIOR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (by Asso, ciated Press) ).-John Barton Payne, who has been selected by President Wilson for the position of secretary of the interior, will assume office on March l. He is a native of Virginia, 65 years of age, and lives in Chicago.
 Formerly MT. Payne was general counsel for the railroad administration and general counsel for the Elmer gency Fleet Corporation.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
NORTHERN MISSIONARY DIES WHILE ON VISIT
 TO CITY OF OTTAWA

OTTAWA, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press) Rev. Herbert Girling, a mis- sionary to the Coronation Gulf Eski- mos, died here today.
 MT. Girling was here to testify be- fore the royal commission which is Investigating the possibilities of de- velopment of domestic herds of rein deer and musk OK in the far North.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
SEATTLE CLUB
 SICNSSEVERAL !
 NEW PLAYERS

SEATTLE, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press) The Seattle club of the Pa cifc Coast Baseball League has pur- chased Bruce Hartford, a shortstop, from the Des Moines Western League club; Catcher Tub" Spencer, from the Salt Lake City club of the Pacific Coast League, and Pitcher Paul Mus ser, from the Boston Red SOx.
 Seattle is to give Pitcher Reiger in part payment for Spencer
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TO ACAINPRESIDE
 OVER CABINET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (by Asso- ciated Press) President Wilson prob ably will preside. at the next meeting of the cabinet.
 The President has taken more of 6 hand in conducting business during the past few days than for several weeks past
 The Presidents secretary, Joseph Tumulty, says he has never seen MT. Wilson looking better.
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PRESIDENT WILSON TO CONFER > WITH HEADS OF BR0THERH00DS
 IN HOPE OF AVERTMC STRIKE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-President Wilson will tomorrow confer personally with three representatives of the railroad broth erhoods, at which time the wage de- mands of the two million railroad en- ployes will be discussed
 Director of Railways Hines has laid before President Wilson the wage de. mands of the railroad brotherhoods. After a long conference with the heads of the brotherhoods yesterday ne an. nounced that he was unable to reach an agreement with them, and has leftf the decision to President Wilson.
 MT. Hines says the unions are will
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ceeding four years Actual drilling must start within two years after the permits have been issued.
 The bill contains a remedial section designed to protect the interests of about one hundred and ten claimants whose claims have been pending for twenty years, and resulted from the governments withdrawal of Alaska oil and gas lands from entry.
 A leasing act applying to coal lands in Alaska already is in operation.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
MESSENGER IS
 MURDERED AND MONEY TAKEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (by Asso ciated Press).-The Aguilar Oil Com pany of Tampico, Mexico, a British concern with many American stock holders, reports the theft of a $30,OOO payroll. The attack on the messenger earrying the money was made on the streets of Tampico. The messenger WAS killed and three men were wound, ed. The robbes made their escape.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
CALIF0RN[ATO LECISLATE ON
 JAP QUESTION

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 12 (by As sociated Press).-It is reported that the governor is contemplating the call. ing of a special session of the state legislature to consider the Japanese question within a fortnight.
 The governor is said to be waiting for the ratification of the peace treaty before issuing the call.
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TO WIPE OUT FLOATINCDEBT
 NEXT MONDAY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (by Asso- ciated Press).- of the Treas ury Houston today announced that the last remaining floating indebtedness of the government would be redeemed on Monday next. The secretary is optimistic as to the condition of the treasury, and says the outlook is very bright.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
WIRELESS TELEPHONE
 SERVICE BETWEEN
 CHICAGO AND COAST

CHICAGO, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press).-A commercial wireless tele- phone service is to be established be- tween Chicago and New York. Robert Gowen, the inventor, talked for half an hour with R. H. C.. Matthews in Chicago today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
PROVISIONS OIL LEASING BILL ASAPPROVED BY CONGRESS AND i APPLICABLE TO THIS TERRITORY

H-fa3f ft
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (by Associ- ated Press).-Only the oil and gas sections of the oil, gas and coal land leasing bill which passed both houses oE congress yesterday apply to Alaska. These provisions were recommended by Alaska oil operators.
 Under the oil and gas sections a maximum of 3,2O0 acres can be ob- Tained, with not more than five pros pecting permits to be issued to any one Applicant, for period not ex-
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
W0MANLEAVES' ESTATE WORTH
 OVER MILLION

SEATTLE, Feb. Fl (by Associated Press) Mrs. McDermott, one of the owners and founders of the Bon Marche of this city, who died a few days ago, left an estate valued at $1,2OO,OOO. She left bequest of $1O0,- 900 to the University of Washington to aid in the fight against tubercu- losis.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
EICHT-ROUND BOUT F
 FOUGHT TO DRAW

PORTLAND, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press) Roy Mccormick, light heavy weight champion of England, in ten round bout here last evening with Tommy Gibson, the American claim ant to the title, held the latter to a, draw.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
ANOTHER VICTIM OF
 APARTMENT FIRE IS
 DEAD FROM INJURIES

~SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12 (by As ~seciated Press).-Mrs. M. c. Nash, vho was injured in the. Berkshire anartments fire on Sunday last, died last night Mrs. Nash was the second victim of the fire. Thirty-three per sons in all were injured.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
OREGON DEMOCRATS
 T0PLACE HOOVER ON
 PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 12 (by Asso- ciated Press).-Former Governor West of this state, a Democrat, an nounced yesterday that petitions will be circulated immediately throughout Oregon for the placing of the name of Herbert Hoover on the presiden- tial primary ballot.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-02-12
REPORTED BRITISH
 AMBASSADOR MAY
 NOT RETURN HERE

LONDON, Feb. 12 (by Associated Press) s).-Premier Lloyd George today declined to comment upon the report that Viscount Grey would not return to Washington as ambassador.