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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
DEFENDER WINS BOAT FOR BOAT IN FOURTH RACE Resolute Covers 3O-Mile Course in. One Second
 Less Than Rival ALLOWANCE NOT NEEDED Yankee Sailormen Display Superiority in Beating
 To the Windward
NOT NEEDED

SANDY HOOK, July 21.-Capt Charles Francis Adams II. of Bos- ton and his Yankee sailormen pilot ed Americas cup defender Resolute to victory in the fourth of the In ternational Yacht Races with Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger Sham rock ". today.
 Resolute crossed the finish line IS seconds behind the challenger, but the Shomrock crossed the start ing line 19 seconds in advance Boat for boat, Resolute, dazzling in her coat of white, beat the green painted Shamrock by one second in addition to the seven minutes one second time allowance given Reso- lute because of her smaller sail area.
 The Shamrock got away on the 30 mile windward and leeward course at twenty-two seconds after one o'clock, Resolute following at 1:41.
 The wind was light, but an hour later had freshened up to six knot breeze and Resolute was in the lead by fully 200 yards.
 The defender continued to increase her lead slightly until the half way the turn at 3:21 and the Shamrock mark was reached She rounded at 3:23:6.
 With the wind abaft the Sham rock proved slightly the faster sail or, but not sufficient to overcome the advantage gained by the Reso- lute in the tacks to windward.
 The series now stands two to one in favor of Shamrock with three victories needed to lift the cup Saturdays race, the second in the series, was called off when the yachts failed to finish within the six hours time allowance. The next race is scheduled for tomor- row.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
"CET OUT COAL
 ORDERS DANIELS
Secretaries Daniels and Payne Greatly Impressed With
 Possibilities of Westward

This afternoon, George w. Fota a wireless message from Gov. Thom as Riggs, Jr stating that he would arrive in Juneau at o'clock tonigh, aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Hnshaw. Gov. Riggs left kachamak Bay on the battIeship Idaho in com pany with Secretaries Daniels and Payne, and was transferred later to the HinshaW.
 SEWARD, July 21.-Josephus Dan iels, Secretary of the Navy, and John Barton Payne, Secretary of the In terior, are on board the battleshii Iowa on their way to Seattle, from which point they will leave imme diately for Washington. Accompan jed by Admiral Hugh Rodman and Gov. Thomas Riggs, Jr., the two Sec retaries made a thorough examina tion of the Government railroad be tween Seward and Anchorage, the Chickaloon and Matanuska coal fields and secured a great deal of valuable first-hand information about the country. They both frankly ad mitted that their visit to the West ward points has opened their eye. to the immensity of Alaska's laten resources.
 They were particularly impressed with the vast quantity of coal de posits at both Chickaloon and Eska Secretary Daniels has authorized th' purchase of a coal washer at a cos of $250, ,000 to $300,000 At banque rendered the Government party b! the Anchorage Chamber of Com merce Saturday night. in closing hi remarks, Secretly Daniels turne' to Commander 0. C. Bowling. Chail man of the Naval Commission nov engaged in developing coal deposit for the Navy, and said: sDowling get out the coal" From this it wa gathered that the Government ir tends 10 push its plans for coa supply for commercial and maya purposes with all possible speed
 Admiral Hugh Rodman authorize the statement that for the present a least the Navy Department is no considering the establishment of
 naval base at Portage Bay
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Cox, Harding's Aid Asked
 To Secure Debs' Pardon

DENVER, July 21.-Perley P. Christensen, Farmor Labor Forty nominee for President, today tele- graphed Sen. Warren G. Harding and Gov. James M. Cox, Republican and Democratic nominees respec- lively. Suggesting that all three join in demand" on President Wilson for a Presidential pardon of Eugene V. Debs, Socialist nominee for President, now serving ten-year term in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Georgia, for violation of the Espionagea ct.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Reopening of Rail Wage
 Hearing Refused by Board

CHICAGO, July 21.-The national Railroad Labor Board today noti- fled committee representing the Railroad Brotherhoods that it's de cision awarding wage increases of approximately $500, 100000 to the 2,000, ,000 organized railroad work CTS will stand and that the case cannot be reopened.
 The committee had requested a rehearing in an effort to obtain further increases.
 While some of the unions are dis satisfied with the award which is about 60 per cent of their demands it is believed the conservation lead CTS will control the council now in session and that no strike will bt called.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
BergdolPs Brother, Also
 War Stacker, Surrenders

NEW YORK, July 21.-Erwin R. Bergdoll. younger half-brother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, surren. dered to the police today together with James Roemig, of Philadelphia, also under indictment. Young Berg doll disappeared two years ago and has since been sought for as a stacker
 The young man claimed he had no idea of the whereabouts of his brother, who several weeks ago es- capped while serving a five year term in the Federal penitentiary for violation of the selective service act and who has been the object of na- ton wide search since.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
TURKEY DECIDES
 TO SIGN ALLIES
 TERMS OF PEACE Constantinople, Menaced By Turks Expulsion From
 Europe, Gives In CREEKS IN ADRIANOPLE Advance Guard of Greek Ar my Occupies City, Turk ish War Office Advised

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 21. - Turkey has decided to sign the Allies peace treaty terms, it was officially announced here today.
 The Allies had given Turkey until midnight of July 27 to sign, accom- panying their ultimatum with a threat to drive the Turks from Flu rope for good unless the terms were accepted.
 The Turkish War Office was ad vised today that the vanguard of the Greek army had entered Adrian opfe. It is believed that liklihood of this operated powerfully in bring ing the Government to it's decision.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Danish Eskimo's Slaughter
 Of Muskox Brings Protest

OTTAWA, July 21.-Alleged slau- ghter by Danish Eskimos from Green land of muskox on Ellesmere Island. far north of Baffin Land, has brought protest from Canada to Denmark, a claim to the Island from Denmark and threat to establish police post there from Canada, a.. -..
 Eskimo hunting expeditions have brought the establishment of a. clos ed season by the Canadian Govern ment, which claimed possession of the island. The British Government now has been asked to inform Den mark of Canada's intention to assert her sovereignty if necessary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Colby Ordered in Court
 In Peace Mandamus Case

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Chief Justice Mccoy of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. today is- sued an order requiring Secretary Of State Bainbrodge Colby to show cause next Monday why he should not be compelled to promulgate as law the joint resolution passed by Congress and vetoed by the Presi- dent declaring peace with Germany. The order was based on peti- ton for writ of mandamus filed by Henry Mccartney, Chicago at torney.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
PROH|bIT|ONISTS FLOUNDERINC ON NATIONAL TICKET Nebraskan Refuses to Run
 For President; Sunday Likes Harding D. A. POLLING MENTIONED International President Of
 Christian Endeavor May
 Accept Candidacy

LINCOLN, Neb., July 21.-Faced with semi-official information that neither William J. Bryan nor Billy. Sunday, the Evangelist. would be available for it's National ticket, the Prohibition Party National Conven- tion sweltered through two hours of speech making in a hot, unven- tilated auditorium today without ar- irving at any definite program.
 Bryan sent word to the conven- nomination for President if it were offered and Sunday let it be known that he did not desire a place on the ticket unless Bryan headed it. He also wired from Hood River. Oregon, that he was satisfied with Sen Warren G. Harding's nomina. tion by the Republicans, which was taken to indicate that he doubted the advisability of Prohibition tick ct entering the field.
 Convention leaders continued to express confidence, however, that candidates eventually would be sel- ected. The name of Henry Ford, Detroit automobile manufacturer, re- ceived much favorable mention. and it also became known this afternoon that the Prohibition National Con yaptio- wac r,akipp affnrfo fo 1aaru if Dan A. Polling, International Presi- dent of the Christian Endeavor, would consent to be a candidate. :"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Soviet Reply to Armistice
 Proposal Vague Acceptance

LONDON, July 21.-Premier Da- vid Lloyd George addressing the House of Commons today said the Russian Soviet Governments reply to the British proposal for an ar mistice with Poland was incoher- ent, ambiguous and evidently prop aganda intended for home consump- tion, but that so far as he could understand it the Bolsheviki had in dicated willingness to negotiate di- rectly with Poland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Gompers and Morrison Will Speak Against Candidates
 Unfavorable to Labor

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Samuel Gompers, President of the American Federation of Labor, and Frank Nor during the fall campaign, speaking against Congressional candidates whC are regarded as unfavorable tc Labor it was announced here today at Labor headquarters.
 campaign purposes a record of the stand of both Sen. Warren c. Hard ing and Gov. James M. Cox, nes pectively Republican and Denocratit nominees for President, on labor legislation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Shipping Board Held to
 Be Private Corporation

WASHINGTON, July 21. The United States Shipping Board Emcr- be a private corporation in decis- ion rendered in test case by Jus. tiee Thomas Bailey in the District Supreme Court directing entry of judgment for $4l6, in favor of Com mander Frank Baldwin, United States Navy, retired, for one months ser vices as manager of construction for the corporation. ..
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Germany in Desperate Need
 Of Two Million Tons Grain

BERLIN. July 21.-Two million tons of grain and an equal amount of fodder are mentioned in cata logue of food stuffs of which Ger many is most urgently in need TOT the coming year from outside sour ces. The catalogue has been pre- sented to the representatives of the Allies at Spa.
 The memorial accompanying the catalog urges the formation Of q commission comprising representa- lives of various nations to confel immediately over ways and means for accomplishing the needed i'm provement in Germany through fooC imports and then to submit concrete proposals to the peace conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Retail Prices Increase,
 Wholesale Prices Fall

WASHINGTON, July 21. - A sur vey of thirty seven states show re tail prices of foodstuffs have ad vanced nine per cent since January 1 and two per cent since June l al though wholesale prices have drop ped two and three quarters per cent according to announcement made by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
2,O0O Movie Workers Ask
 Higher Pay, Shorter Hours

NEW YORK July 21. More than 2,000 motion picture workers today struck for wage increases. shorter hours and recognition of their union. A score of New York film plants were crippled by the walkout which the workers declare will result in big curtailment of films if their demands are not met.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Sweeping Reforms in Rail
 Rates Planned by Mexico

MEXICO CITY. July 21--Sweeping reforms in the tariffs charged by railways. especially freight rates. are being planned by the Secretary oi Communications and Public Works. says the Excelsior Changes in the rates will be made after a confer ence with all interests involved, the department having adopted methods pursued by the United States Inter state Commerce Commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Infant Mortality Rates r'
 Show Material Decrease

WASHINGTON, July 21-Infant mortality rates for 1919 decSeased materially as compared with the four previous years according to sta tistics compiled by the census bu- reau. Of the twelve largest cities in the birth registration area. seven showed decreases of from S5 to 234 per cent. while the highest increase was 3.6 per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Premier Millerand, France,
 Given Vote of Confidence

PARIS, July 21.-The Chamber or Deputies today adopted a vote of confidence in the government af- ter Premier Millerand had explained
 results obtained at the Spa confer ence on fulfillment of the peace treaty terms and had discussed oth- CT questions of national importance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Non-P Partisan League Names
 State Ticket In Washington

YAKIMA, Wash, July 21.-Rob- ert Bridges of Seattle was nomin- a:ed for Governor by the Non-Par- tisan League at its State Conven- tion here today. A full state ticket also was named
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
New Tonnage in England
 1,672,0OO More Than U. s

LONDON, July 21-British ship ping tonnage under construction now aggregates 3.57S.OOO tons. or 1.672,00O tons more than that of the United States, Lloyds announc- ed today
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Huerta Confidential Agent
 Impressed With P. s. Stand

MEXICO CITY, July 2l.-Dr. AL varo Torre Diaz. until recently. con- fidential agent of Provincial Presi- dent de la Huerta in Washington said he was we'll impressed with the attitude of the United States toward the new government in Mex ico. according to an interview pub llshed in Fl Universal.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
British Government Will
 Negotiate With Sim Fein

LONDON, July 21.-The British Government is preparing to discuss if it has not already discussed with the Sim Fein Government a basis of probable settlement of the Irish question, according to the Daily Mails Dublin correspondent, who us- ually is well informed
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Winnipeg Strike Leader
 Refused Another Trial

LONDON, July 21.-The British Privy Council today dismissed the petition for a new trial of R. D. Russell, chief leader in last years general strike at Winnipeg. who was found guilty of conspiracy and sen tenced to two years Imprisonment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-21
Canadian National Debt
 Aggregates S2,300,ll9 ,303

OTTAWA, Ont, July 21.-The na tional debt of Canada now stands at $2.3O0.119.3O3. according to the June statement of the Finance De oartment. sS
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
CLERKS UNION
GOES0VER TOP
Two Hundred and One Lo-
Gals Now Listed at Ma
tional Headquarters.
CONVENTION MONDAY
Delegates Already En- Route
For St. Louis to Urge Re-
classification.
CONVENTION MONDAY

With gel locals listed at national
headquarters yesterday the National
Federation of Federal Employees has
gone over the top and the slogan,
Two hundred locals before the st
Louis convention" is realized.
The membership Of the organiza-
tion shows a 347 per cent increase
over the G7 locals which made up
the organization September three
years ago.
SecretaTy-Treasurer f. J. New
myer and the rest of the delegates
to the convention which will open
in st. Louis Monday left last night
other delegates which will repre-
sent Washington locals are as fol-
lows: No. >, Burd W. Payne, Ulrey
J. Biller, Stewart L. Blassingham,
jeremiah Connolly. william J. Hen
bricks, George a. Hill, Miss Juliette
Stebbins, alternate for p. NJ. Ken
nerly and Van A ZAhn. No. lO5:
Gertrude NJ. McNaIly, Nora B. James,
Matilda Lindsay, Katherine Tracy
Belle a. Trouland.
President Luther c. Steward and
other national officers left Wednes-
day night.
President Steward. in his report
to the convention, will emphasize
the need of prompt action at the
next session OF Congress on re-
classification legislation. He will
also urge support of a minimum
wage, central administrative con-
troll, and a civil service court OF
appeals.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
SEIB IS NAMED
FIRE MARSHAL
Succeeds to Vacancy Left
By Chief Watson-Ach-
stetter Made Deputy.

On the recommendation Of Fire
Chief George Watson the District
Commissioners Yesterday appointed
Leonard V. Seib to succeed 10 the
office of fire marshal left vacant by
the promotion of Chief Watson.
Charles G. Achstetter, an inspec-
tor, was appointed deputy FIRE mar
shall to fill the vacancy made by the
promotion Of Seib.
Seib. who is I3 years old. was
born in New York City October 81,
1866. He was appointed to the Dis
trict Fire Department March 4. 1897
He was made lieutenant April l,
1908. On March 10, 1903. he was
promoted to assistant fire marshal
and made deputy fire marshal July
l, 1905.
Achstetter was born in this city
March 10. 1876 He was appointed
to the department May 3. 1899. He
was appointed an inspector in the
fire marshals office on July l. 1906.
Commenting Oh the appointments
yesterday Chief Watson said: They
are both splendid men and certainly
thoroughly deserving"
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
TIDE ACTION PLACES
SPAN ON KEY BRIDGE

The lowering tide of the Potomac
River yesterday afternoon success
fully fixed the huge steel centeriug
span of the Key Bridge in place. The
unique engineering feat was accom-
plished by first floating the span
into place and fixing it on its foot
blocks ready for the construction
of the concrete understructure.
The 2O0-tor span was placed oe-
tween two piers in the middle Of
the river. The distance between the
piers is eos feet.
The span was flOatnd into place at
noon and at 4:3O o'clock was gently
lowered into place by the falling
tide.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
DEMOCRATS, LEAGUE
FOES, TO HOLD RALLY

Democratic foes of the league of
nations will stage a big rally in
the red room of the New Ebbitt
Hotel tomorrow night at o'clock.
These men, under the leadership of
F. Edward Mitchell. have formed a
club known as the Harding Demo
cratic Club and are holding the list
of membership open to all those
who wish to join tomorrow night
that they may become charter
members.
Samuel J. Randall. lifelong Demo-
crat and son OF 4 former Demo
cratic Speaker of the House. will
speak, through the courtesy of the
Republican National Committee,
upon the league.
Col. Charles c. Lancaster, prom!-
nent Washington attorney, yester-
day notified Mitchell of his inten-
tion to join the club and may speak
tomorrow evening.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
Philippine Typhoon Plays Havoc.

Honolulu, Sept. 2.-In the typhoon
centering around the Philippine Is
lands according to dispatches re-
ceived here today the United States
Shipping Board steamer Eastern
Marine from New York with a cargo
of oil from the Standard Oil Com
pany was driven ashore near Ma
Mia. The United States naval sta
ton at Cavite was unroofed and
badly damaged. No reports were
received of any loss of life.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
Washington State Gains l8 Per Cent

The Census Bureau yesterday an
nounced the following 1920 popula-
ton figures: Washington State to-
tai, 1,356,316, increase since 1910.
241. .246, or 1873 per cent.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
FARMERS OPPOSE
NEW TAX VALUATION

Hagtrstown, Nd, Sept. 2.-The
plan to reassess all property in this
county at 100 per cent valuation
as proposed by the State Tax Com
mission through the county commits
sioners will be fought by the Farm
ers' Association Formal action will
be taken by the farmers Of the
county at their annual picnic Sat
urday in Doub's Woods. Prominent
farmers and citizens will speak
against the plan because it is not
made Statewide.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
English Miners Planning Strike,

London. Sept. 2.-Delegates Of the
miners federation decided today to
issue strike notices to all districts.
effective not later than September
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
CITY CLUB ADDS TWO
TO IT'S ACTIVE ROLL

Two more members have been
added to the active roll of the City
Club by the board of governors
They are NJ. p. Waller, vice presi-
dent of the Acme Visible Method
Company. 315 Homer Building; and
Meyer Davis, of the New Willard
Hotel, manager of orchestras.
The board of governors has
adopted resolutions of coincidence
on the death of w. r. Emerson and
George H. Boyd, members of the
club who died recently.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
RUSSIA HAVEN
FOR INVENTORS
Petrograd Offers Homes and
Laboratories to Noted
Scientists.
GORK GIVEN PALACE
Reds to Commander All
Discoveries Made by
Guests"
GORK GIVEN PALACE
BY SIDNEY II. CAVE.
CWasbington HcrnId-Cross Atlantic
Service, Special Cable DispntehD

( London, Sept. 2.-Soviet Russia Is
planning to take science into part
nership and TO make the most
modern scientific knowledge in ali
| lines aid the Bolshevik government.
To accomplish this it is furnishing
laboratories, libraries and living
quarters free to the Russian scien-
lists, on their agreement to make
their discoveries available to the
government
This information came to me to-
day from a member OF the Russian
| Trade Commission, who showed me
the plans and official documents
from Petrograd outlining the entire
scheme.
Author Gets Palace.
The famous author, Maxim Gorki,
has been appointed administrator of
the new Russian scientists SANTA
rum in Petrograd. The govern
ment has turned over to him the
magnificent palace, formerly the
home Of the Grand Duke Vladimir.
on the banks of the Neva, opposit"
the celebrated Peter and Paul for
tress. the political prison.
The Soviets impose only two con-
ditions on the scientists who become
the states guests and charges:
Ninety Join Move.
U They must abstain from coun-
ter-revolutionary propaganda.
(2) They must place the results
of their research and their services s
at the disposal of the Communists
Already ninety of the leading
Russian scientists and experts are
housed there. The government is
purchasing scientific apparatus and
literature throughout Western Eu-
rope, and has turned the dukes for
mer private quarters, occupying an
entire wing of the palace, into 4
laboratory, the ballroom into a hos
pital, and other wings into libraries,
lecture halls and reception room q.
The entire first floor has been re-
served for living quarters.
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The Washington herald., 1920-09-03
FIRST FINAL DIVORCE
BY NEW LAW SIGNED

The first final divorce decree to he
signed since the District code was
amended to make it compulsory for
three months to elapSe before an
interlocutorN decree could become
final was entered Yesterday by Jus
tice SiddOns. who granted an abso-
Lutte divorce to James W. CogsweII
from Mrs. Ruby \. CoEswelI.
The final decree entered in the
case stipulated that the divorce
should not become absolutely bind
ing until the time allowed for tax
ing an appeal had elapsed.