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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
UNION MINERS AGREE TO ABIDE BYAuARD OF COAL COMMISSION;
 OPERATORS DECLINE TO PROMISE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12-(H')-In conference this nornin. with the coal commission appointed by Presi dent Wilson, President Lewis, of the United Mine Work CTS of Alncc; declared that the miners will accept rcscryedy any decision that the commission makes. He sad also 1a the atves of the miners will assist the commission whenever and however they called upon and urged that the commission investigate every phase of the coal industry before it concluded its work and determined upon It's findings.
 Chairman Brewster, of the operators general mttee said that he could make such promises for the operators until the commission answers a number of questions submitted by hem. Among these queries are questions as to whether the commissions findings and award will be final and binding to both sides and wheth CT the commission will matters that may be brot up by both sides. Unul the commission has replied to these and other inquiries, Mr. Brewster declared that the operators would moi bind themselves with promises of unIcseIled agreement
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
SUPREME COURT
 BLOCKS LIQUOR
 DEALERS MOVE
DENIES NEW JERSEY LIQUOR DEALERS ASSOCIATION PER MISSION TO BRING PROCEED lNGS TO TEST PROHIBITION AMENDMENT IN STATE.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 12.-(P In decision handed down here His Hoining the United States SUI preme court blocked the movement recently instituted by the New Jer, scy Liquor Dealers Association to question the constitutionality of the national prohibition amendment. The court, in it's opinion, denied permis- sion, sought by the liquor dealers, to bring proceedings to test the con 9,itutionality of the amendement.
 Il also refused permission to the cssoction to enjoin the operation Of the amendment in New Jersey. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction in the matter What will be the next action of the liquor interests has no, been made public The petition of the state of Rhode Island for per mission to institute original proceed ings to test the constitutionality of the amendment is still pending in the supreme court.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
DESIRES
 CLEVELAND PLAN
MAYOR RIDDELL EXPECTS TO SOLVE STREET RAILWAY
 FARES PROBLEM

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. 12.-(P)- Mayor Riddell announced today that he expects to solve the city's street car problem without having to grant an increase in the present charge for fares to ten cents. The company re gently asked the city for permission for such an advance on the ground that increased operating costs made it impossible for it to continue on the present scale without going into 1he hands of a receiver. The mayor
 avs that he hopes to follow the plan adopted by Cleveland, Ohio, in a similar matter.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
FORCES
 CAPTURE FIRST
 TOWN IlV KOREA
SHANGHAI DISPATCHES SAY KOREAN NATIONAL ARMY CROSSES SIBERIAN BORDER IN TO KOREA AND CAPTURES ONE TOWN.

HONOLULU. Jan. -R)-Cable- grams received here tonight from au- thentic sources in Shanghai say that serious uprising is in progress in Korea and that Korean forces are conducting an offensive against the Japanese troops in Korea. The des- patches say that the Korean nation al army numbering several thousand troops has crossed the Siberian bor- der and after sharp engagement captured the town of Eh Chin from the forces of the Japanese provision al government.
 A report last week from Moscow, put out by the soviet wireless news bureau, declared that the Koreans were engaged in a serious revolt against the Japanese authorities. It is believed that the Shanghai des- patches confirm this statement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
BRINCKEN GETS
 THERE TOO LATE
SEEKING RECONCILIATION FINDS THAT WIFE IS ENGAGED IN
 ANOTHER

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-P)-- Lieut. Wm. von Brincken, who was released from McNeil's penitentiary last Friday after serving a two-year sentence for violation of American and who came to this city almost immediately seeking recon ciliation with his former wife Mile. Abercrombia, was too late. On the day he arrived she announced her engagement to Lieut.. L. K. Swenson, an American naval officer. Won Brincken says that he will fight the proceedings instituted by the immigration officials.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19

il introduced by Delegate Grisgby blows;
 That the legislative power of the alitory of Alaska shall extend to
 nd over the fish and fisheries of the territory and the waters thereof, and the legislature of the territory of ilaska may pass laws for the pro lection, conservation, and regulation thereof. All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby re- uealed. Provided that the territory halspot exercise any legislative pow CTS with respect to the fur seal.
 Sec. That the statutes hereto fore enacted by congress levying a license tax on the fisheries of Alaska are hereby repealed: Provided. how ever. that the provisions of this sec ton shall not take effect until the Ist day of January 1921.
 A society mans long suit is enter aiming silly women.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
HAUSER NOT TO
 ESCAPE PRLS0t!
SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO REVIEW CONVICTION
 FOR SEDITION.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. l2.-(PJ
 The United States supreme court today declined to review the con viction of Emil Hauser. sentenced to ten years imprisonment at McNeil's island for violation of the Espionage act. Hauser was convicted in June 1918 ant on appeal to the circuit court of appeals the judgment or tae .nvcr case was affirmed. Hauser is alleged to have aa!d among o:npi things Lat American soldiers wee murder CTS.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
NEW ROCKET IS DECLARED ABLE
 TO REACH MOON
VOTED EDUCATOR ISSUES STATE MENT DESCRIBING "EFFICI- ENCY ROCKET" WHICH IT IS CLAIMED CAN BE SENT TO UN- REACHED ATTITUDES.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12.-(4
 In an article written by Professo, Robert Goddard, of Clerk college md issued thru the Smithsonian in stitute today. the invention of a new rocket is given to the public. It is claimed that the rocket will possibly be able to make trip az far as the moon.
 Dr Goddard describes the multiple high charge of the rocket in detail. By means of this system, 1t is claim ed that the rocket can be sent to hitherto unreached higher layers of the air in which it is at present i'm possible for human beings to live. The rocket. it is asserted, when re- leased will mount upward in a straight line and after expending its cnerGy will descend vertically with a record of its ascent.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
DEPEW IS DEAD
 NEAR MARICOPA
LOS ANGELES MAN SLAIN IN ARI- ZONA BELIEVED VICTIM
 OF BANDITS

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 10-(P) According to information received here today by friends of Albert N. Depew, a well known citizen of this city, he has been found dead near Maricopa, Arizona. It is believed that he was killed by Mexican ban dits known to have crossed the bord- CT recently. Efforts will be made to have the state department make an investigation of the killing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
MONTREAL MAY FEEL GENERAL
 STRIKE ACTION

TRADES LABOR COUNCIL PASSES
 RESOLUTION URGING ALL UNI
 IONS TO STRIKE BECAUSE CITY
 FIRED THE STRIKING WATER
 WORKS MEN.
 MONTREAL, Jan. 12.--(P)-A gen eral strike again threatens the city with disaster over the recent strike of employees at the municipal water works. That strike caused water famine and but for the action of a private corporation in turning water into the city mains serious results would have followed the strike.
 When the water works employees returned to work they were informed that their services were no longer needed. This has angered the union- ists in the city. Last night the cen tral Trades Labor council passed resolution urging all unions to strike unless the city will immediately dis charge the commission responsible for the firing of the water works employees. There is very little pos- sibility that the municipal govern ment will accede to that demand. The various unions in the city are voting on the resolution of the coun- cil.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
SENATE COMMITTEE HEARS JAPAN'S CRUISER ESCORTED SHIPMENT ARMS
 TO MEXICO; MAKES INVESTIGATION

SAN ANTONIO Jan. 12.- (H9 The senate committee, under the chairmanship of Senator Fal of New Mexico, which is investigating the Mexican sltuation today received government reports that recent big shipment of to Mexico was es- corted across the Pacific by Japanese cuis- er The arms, it is stated, were purchased n Japan by agents of the Carranza government after they had been blocked from making such purchases in Europe.
 The committed it is understood will present the reports to the state department with request that an inquiry be sent to the Japanese government to ascertain the facts in the case. The shipment is said to have included 1luch ammunition
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
CASE CONTINUED
 UNTIL THIS A. M.
COMMISSIONER'S COURT CROWD ED TO HEAR PROCEEDINGS
 IN THE BOOZE CASE

The hearings in the proceedings against Alfonso Dubois. in which he is charged with having manufactured alcoholic liquor last May began in the commissioners court yesterday morning. The case is attracting con- siderable interest and the courtroom was filled to it's capacity turnout the entire day. As the evidence was not all in yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock Commissioner Heilig continu- ed the hearings until 10 o'clock this morning.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
GLASS C0NFERS
 WITH PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT CALLS GLASS FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING SE-
 LECTION OF SUCCESSOR

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12.-(R President Wilson today called Sec retary Carter Glass to a conference regarding a successor for Mir Glass, when he resigns to assume the duties of Senator from Virginia to succeed the late Senator Martin. It is under, stood that the secretary favors the appointment of MT. Leffingwell, the present assistant secretary, to full secretaryship. The Presidents choice will probably bemade within the next few days.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19

lowing receipt of information regard ing the capture of Rev. k. A. Shel- don, an American missionary, by bandits in Tibet, Secretary Lansing instructed the Picking legation to re- quest the French consul at Yanan Flu to cooperate with the American rep resentatiyes in securing the release of the missionary. Reports received by the department say that MT. Shel- don is in no danger of personal in- jury.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
EVERETT YOUTH
 TOPAY PENALTY
NINETEEN YEAR OLD BOY SEN FENCED TO HANG FOR MUIR
 DER OF TAXI MAN

EVERETT, Wash, Jan. 10.-R1- Isom White, local boy 19 years of age, charged with the murder of Lee Linton, 8 taxi driver. also of Everett. was found guilty today and sentenced to hang. The murder was committed on November 18th. The crime was declared to be the result of deliberate calculation. This is the first case to be tried under the new state law that requires the jury to specify the manner of punishment in capital offenses.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
CERMAI' PILOTS
 T0BE EMPLOYED
AMERICAN SHIPS WILL RE TAI FEN THRU MINE FIELDS
 BY GERMAN HOTS.

-l,tSTEl.UA Ian. - ('j It was announced hore today that American ships will be taken from Rotterdam thru mine fields by Gelmon ri'ot' It is estimated that it will take until next summer to clear away the mine barra laid down by the Conan navy and until this is completed German pilots will be required to handle all ships thru the waters in Tested by the mines
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
TACOMA DEPUTIES CAPTURE
 ITALIAN OWNERS OF STILL

TACOMA. Wash. Jan. 12.--R)- After short chase tonight, local deputy sheriffs captured three Italians accused of having a large still cached near this city from which they have been reaping a harvest The Italians fled in an auto but their machine was put out of commission when the dep yer shots.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
SPORTS
PROMINENT ENGLISH BOXER
 SIGNS FOR THREE MATCHES

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Jan. 12-R)- Lew Ewdards, champion lightweight fighter of England and Australia, has signed articles to show in three bouts in this city next month accord ing to statements of local promoters. Cleverest boxers in his division and he will probably meet some of the best American lightweights.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
MISSIONARY IS
 HELD PRISONEp
AMERICAN MISSIONARY HELD FOR RANSOM BY BANDITS IN
 CHINESE PROVINCE

PEKING. Jan. 12.-(P) According to reports received by American mis- sions in this city Dr. R. A. Sheldon an American missionary to China has been captured by bandits near Laoyakuen. The American is being held for a heavy ransom by the ban dits. The government has been asked to take action in the matter and secure the release of the missionary.
 ASKS FRENCH AID
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.--(P)- Fol
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
PHELAN WORKING FOR ANTI-JAPAN LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS; WILL
 ASK EXCLUSION OF MOST JAPANESE

WASHINGTON Jan. l2.-(4I- Senator James D. Phelan democrat, of California, today announced that he will shortly introduce bill in the senate for constitutional amendment barring from citi- lenship all children born to parents who are them selves ineligible citizens. He admits that the is aimed directly at the Japanese who have been born ill this country.
 The senator, who is convinced that Japanese immigration is not being controlled by the so-callc ''Gentemens s Agreement" and that Jap labor is already a menace to the Pacific coast, says that he is working on bill that will seek to exclude all Japanese immigration except merchants and diplo- mats.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
ELECTION GOES
 FOR P0lNCAlRE
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE IS ELECT
 ED AS A MEMBER OF UPPER

PARIS, Jan. 12.-R)-With the re. turns from the recent elections prac- tically complete, it is now assured that President Poincaire has been re- turned to the senate by big vote. The president will retain his seat as such until after the presidential
 lections next week. It is believed that he will be a leader of the Glenn enceau group in the upper chamber.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
INDICTMENTS ARE
 HELD TO BE VALID

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Jan. 12. --(R)-The demurrer recently en- tered by the counsel for Senator Truman N. Newberry attacking the legality of the indictments against their client was overruled today when the federal court de. clarod the indictments to be valid. The defense demurred on the ground that the charges did not violate federal laws.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
LITTLE CHANCE
 FOI} BIG FIGHT
 FOR TIA JUANA

'AtNS BEIIENES THAT BIG
 iLiAa PiONSHIP MILL WILL BE
 OUGHT IN EUROPE SAYS NO
 CHANGE TO HOLD IT IN TIA
 JUANA.
 LOS ANGELES, Calf Jan. 12.-(R
 Jack Keans, manager of Jack D .rsssey champion Heavyweight aEi ie of the world in a statement ade to local sports writers. declares . t he sees but little chance for bis mill batweon his principle and C orsos Carpenter to be held in Tia Iauna Everything, he says. is ..iu-' such a continuation of the it arrangements.
 \ bc financial terms, he says, makes Imperative that a big crowd be
 j. On acc ant of the lack of transportation facilities this would be
 Is5 ble at Tia Juana and if every thiug else were equal this in itself would decide against the Mexican town. He is not able to state just where the bout will be held but de- clares that in his opinion it will be jo some European center.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
OPENS RELATION FIFTH
 LATE ENEMIT.Z..

ORD MIINARNOCK EANES LON
 DON TOR BERLIN ITO OpT
 BRITISH EMBASSY PTIIEvFn
 GERMANY WILL NOT HtNr
 AMBASSADOR.
 LONDON, Jan. 12.-P, Lord E1- a~nock left here this morning to
 or,n diplomatic ,alatic~- vii. G.. 1:any. He is the first BiJh din'n. matic agent to he inside Germany sircc the outtrcar of the v"r in 1914
 Lord I,ih.amocf 'iil r r esa~ Of all British interests uptn the n.- pointmant of raera ula T. is believed here that no rt German government Nil rn. !. a- credited with on ambassa iar-ha.a 1.a vill appoint a ministar to ng. o- it at the Court of St Jalaos t j.. thot that a German diplomatic ,.e rosentative will arrive hc-e this weaF.
 PREMElRS AGREE
 PARIS, Jan. 12.- (P)-Le Matin to- day declares that the premiers of France England, and Italy have agreed completely on a request to Holland for the surrender of the former German kaiser at some date iD the near future. It is also stated
 Sahe machinery for the trial for Ne ex-monarch is already provided
 DIPLOMATS LEAVE SUNDAY
 PARIS, Jan. 12- -(P)-According to an announcement made by the French foreign office this morning, the French diplomats will leave here on January 18th to reopen formal diplomatic relations with Germany The names of the representatives to Germany have not been made public
 TURKS UNMoLESTED
 PARIS, Jan. 12.--P) Ut is gNer- ally understood that the premiers have agreed to leave the Turks in Constantinople. The sovereignty of the Turkish government in Constan- tinople will probably be granted but after important concessions have been given the allies and consider able administrative reform accom- plished
 WILSON ISSUES CALL
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.- (P - President Wilson will today issue a call for the first meeting of the coun- cil of the league of nations The meeting will be held in Paris next Friday.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
MORAN LOSES TO FULTON

NEWARK, N. J., Jan. 12.-lR)- Fred Fulton. of Rochester, Minn.. at one time Willards most prominent contender for the title, tonight out fought Frank Moran, of Pittsburg, in an eight round bout Moran weigh ed in at 194 and Fulton at PA. The former wore himself out in the first round trying to end the fight quickly.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
CAR MOT0RMAN
 IS EX0NERATED
NO BLAME ATTACHED TO HIM FOR ACCIDENT TO GREEN
 LAKE TROLLEY

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 10.-(P)- The corOners jury today completed it's investigation of the circumstances surrounding the wrecking of a Green lake car on the municipal line last Monday. In its verdict 1t fully exon crates Motorman Fullerton from all blame for the accident
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
LlPPY NAMED TO CHAIRMAN
 JOB OF PORT COMMISSION

SEATTLE. Wash. Jan. 12.-(R- T. H. Lippy, a well known shipping man, was today named as head of the SeattleN port commission.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
BURMAN BEATS GRIFFIN

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 12.-(R)-Joe Burman, Chicago bantamweight, to- night kayoed Dick Griffin, of Fort Worth in the third round in a sched- uled 12-round match The Chicagoan was easily the superior in ring gen eralship and all-round boxing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
VICTORIA MAYOR IS ELECTED
 SECOND TIME BY RECLAMATION

VICTORIA, B. c. Jan. 12-(P)- Mayor Robert A. Porter, was re-elect- ed today to head the city government for another year by exclamation. He was without opposition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
ANOTHER nlliEn.

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 10 (P)- Duane Mcintosh, lad seven yea 8 of age. was killed tonight when struck by an auto driven by Irvine Anken This makes two victims added today to the list of violent deaths occurrinS in this city since January 1, 1920.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
HI ICHCvCA SlAILS COMPROMISE RESLAYAll..S 10 BE EVOLVED;
 HA2Ml. -- .IIH WILSON'S VIE|V

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-( (AJ-Senator Hitchcock, leader administration forces ill the fight for unameuQcd ratification oI the peace treaty, ill state here today declared that he Is confident that compromise reservations will be evolved which will De given the approval and support of the democratic sen atoIs and President Wilson. This statement followed conference with the administration supporters held iii Senator Hitchcocks office this morning.
 Senator Hitchcock stated that the conference dis cusscd at length number of reservations which na1monzeQ with the President view of accepting yatOns which ntepIetatiye but not destructive. He said that 1c believed that the mild reservatonist pubhcas will -uith the democrats in supporting such reservations
 BRYAN TOR COMPROMISE
 OMAHA, Neb, Jan. 12-(H)-Wm. J. Bryan arliv- ing here today from Washington where he attended the recent democratic conference and meeting of the national campaign committees address urged the necessity for compromise m the treaty fight to immediate ratification lie strongly opposed to making an issue out of the treaty ill the presidential campaign this year account o the delay 1t involves He said that parson o the record of republican administrations prior to 1912 and the present republican congress with the legislation enacted by the democratic congress under President Wilson would prove to any fair-ninded man that the democrats competent than the republi cans to solve the country $ economic problems.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT Is NOW RATIFIED BY OREGON SoloNs

SALEM. Ore, Jan. 12-(P) Both houses of the Oregon legislature to- day ratified the national suff~ag, amendment at special session called for that purpose.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
DELEGATE ASKS
 FISH CONTROL
 FOR TERRITORY

GRIGSBY INTRODUCES BILL TO GIVE TERRITORY FULL CON TBOL OVER FISHERIES-OR-
 DERED RET ERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE.
 JUNEAU, Alaska--A bill designed to give the territorial legislature Of Alaska control over the fisheries of the territory was introduced in the house of representatives December I printed and referred to the committee on merchant marine and fisheries.
 Quitting the enactng clause, the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
OREGON LOSES FIRST

EUGENE, Ore, Jan. 12.-(R)-In the first game of the present season, the Oregon basketball team lost to Whitman by the score of 23 to 22. The game was hard fought and until the end the outcome was in doubt.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
SEATTLE GOING
 FOR A RECORD
CLAIMS ONE DEATH BY VIO- LENCE FOR EACH DAY IN
 THIS YEAR so FAR

SEATTLE. Wash. Jan. 1O.-P)- One more victim was added to the list of violent deaths this morning day in the year of 1920. The latest victim is Blanche Missener, four teen year old girl who was struck and instantly killed by a Rainier jit- ney
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19

VICTORIA, B. C., Jan. 10.-R)-In the third game of the season between the two teams, the Victoria hockey team defeated the Seattle league team by a score of ? to 0 on the local rink last evening. The first game was one by Victoria, the sec ond contest, played in Seattle was won by the Seattle champions of 1919.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-06-23
CHICAGO SEEKS BIG SUM
TO FIGHT UTILITIES

Chicago, June 23.-Few boxing
champions ever pedaled OFF a RATHER
to be greeted as enthusiastically as
was Benny Leonard, worlds light
weight titleholder. yesterday when he
finished his long trip from Frisco to
Chicago, He received Il real entnu-
Siastic welcome, A crowd OF more
than | 200 fans cCngested the railway
station to meet the New YORK boy who
on the afternoon OF July ) will meet
Charlie White in the ring operated by
Floyd Fit2simmons at Benton HarbOr.
Two jazz bands, including every
noise making instrument known, and
also great many that are no. known.
were al the station to greet the
champion. The welcoming commit.
tee was delegation formed OF an
sorts OF humanity. Leonard. his
sparring partner. Joseph Benjamin,
and his manager, Billy Gibson. finally
escaped the crowd ana hurried to the
Sherman Hotel. The crowd marched
through the streets to the sherman.
and the champion was forced to hold
an informal reception in the lobby OF
he hotel
He imme lately went to the Arcade
gymnasium, where he took a workout
to knock the travel kinks out Of his
system. He will remain here for two
or three days ana then will cross the
lake to Benton Harbor to finish his
training for the bou. with White on
july T.