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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Soviet Russia Prepared To
 Help Nations To Freedom"

MOSCOW, July 2.-In a speech to the Congress of Chinese Workers here, M. Vosnesensky, head of the Eastern Department, Foreign Affairs, indicated the basis of Russia's policy toward revolutionary movements in Turkey, Persia and other Eastern Countries, saying that Russia was no longer insignificant but was tremendous force and that she was prepared to lend moral support to all nations strug giil1 sur fsrea0Ta, u8t only those based upon the soviet principles but to all who appealed to Soviet Rus sia for material assistance.
 Sixty Chinese delegates, represent ing 120,000 organized workers in Russia, Siberia, Manchuria, and Fur. kestan and the Shanghai revolution aries, passed a resolution favoring the reopening of domestic relations between Russia and China. The resolution invited Dr. Sun Yat Sen, leader of the Revolutionary party in China, to visit Moscow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Todd Shipyards Distribute
 Million in Stock to Men

NEW YORK, July Redistribution of more than $1,000,00O in preferred stock to employees here and in Ia coma Washington, has been started by the Todd Shipyards.
 The disbursement is loyalty pre- mium for faithful and efficient ser vice during the last four years. Each man receives from one to fifty shares according to nature of em- ployment and length of service. The shares are now quoted at 165 and are paying ten per cent dividends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Soviet Government Buying
 Farm Machinery in Canada

NEW YORK, July 1.-Negotia- tions for purchase by the Russian Soviet government of $5,000, 900 worth of agricultural and rolling stock from large Canadian firm are nearly completed, Ludwig l.. C.. A. Martens, head of the soviet bu- reau announced.
 Despite denial by the Canadian manufacturers association that any of it's members had had dealings with the soviet government agents. Martens repeated his statement that his representatives had been favor ably received in Canada.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
The AI0sk0 Plank

The Alaska plank in the Democratic platform adopted by the Platform Committee the Democratic National Conven tion at San Francisco today, follows:
 We commend the Democratic Administration for the nau- guaton of policy Alaska evidenced by the srucon of the Alaskan railroad and opening the coal and oil fields of Alaska
 We declare for modification of the existing coal land leasing law promote development without disturbing features intended to prevent monopoly.
 We declare for such changes in the policy of forestry control will permit immediate initiation of great pulp paper n dustry
 We declare for relieving the Territory from the evils of long distance by arbitrary and nterlockng bureau cratic regulations and to that end speedy of law containing the essential features of the LaneCuy bill pending coordnatng and consolidating all Federal control of natural under department be administered by partisan board permanently resident in the Territory We declare for the fullest of Territorial segov ernment with view ultimate statehood with jurisdiction all matters not of purely Federal nature including fisheries and and for the intelligent administration of Federal control We believe all officials appointed should be qualified by previous bona de residence in the Territory
 We declare for comprehensive system of road construction with increased appropriations and full extension of the Federal Road Act to Alaska
 We declare for extension to Alaska of the Federal Farm Loan Act 4t# &
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
State Not Compelled To
 Aid Dry Law Enforcement

BALTIMORE, July 2.-The police or other state officials are under no compulsion to aid Federal authorities in the enforcement of the prohibition law, Attorney General Armstrong has just ruled. The Attorney General was asked by the Baltimore police department as to what are the re- responsibilities and duties of the mem bers of the city police department in the eforcement of the Volstead law.
 Maryland has not yet enacted any concurrent prohibition enforcement legislation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Big Increase in Canadian
 Soldiers Bonuses Favored

OTTAWA, July "A fifty per cent increase in the form of soldiers bonuses over the premium scale ad- opted last year was recommended in the report submitted by the special House committee that inves- tigated the need for increasing pen sions to meet the increased cost of living. The recommendation pro vides for increasing the annual pen sion bill from 25,OOO,OOO in 1919 to S33000,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
IRISH CONGRESS
 SETS UP COURTS
Civil and Criminal Tribunals Established By Sim
 Finn Decree

DUBLIN, July z.-The Irish Par liament" in session held Tuesday and Wednesday passed resolutions authorizing establishment of courts of justice and equity with criminal jurisdiction and establishment of a National Land Commission, it be- came known here today.
 Another decree provides for the protection of persons occupying land against vexatious claims.
 It was announced that a million dollar loan had been oversubscribed by $250,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Communists Urge Walkout
 Of American Dock Workers

WASHINGTON, July "A proc lamation issued by the Central Ex. ecutive committee of the Commun ist party of America, copies of which are in the hands of the Departmer. of Justice, calls on all transport workers in America to refuse 10 load and transport any materials for PO- land, Japan or any other country fighting Soviet Russia"
 The proclamation has been cir. culated among transport workers la New York. department officials salfE
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
British House of Lords
 To Be Reformed At Once

LONDON, July 2.-The reform of the House of Lords will be under taken by the Government during the present Parliament, Premier Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons today
 In reply to various questions the Premier said that Germany would be invited to join the League of Nations when that country showed a desire to fulfill the obligations of the peace treaty.
 To one member who propounded a question respecting the fate of the former German Emperor, MT. Lloyd George retorted:
 Your friend is not safe yet''
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Newspaper Routes Held To
 Involve No Property Right

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.-News- paper route contracts involve no property rights and may be revoked at will, the state supreme court held in dismissing damage suits az gregating more than $3O0,000 against John D. Spreckles. publisher of the old San Francisco Call, morning paper, which were based on the alleged breach of a group of such contracts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Women Deny Harding Home
 In Ohio To Be Picketed

MARIAN O., July 2.-Ohio sut- fragists today denied a published statement that members of the Ma tional Woman's party, who picketed the Republican National convention at Chicago. are planning to picket Senator Harding's home here this summer.
 Dr. Gillette Hayden, State chair man of the party. said tentative plans have been made for a depu- tation of suffragists to call upon the Senator at his home here this month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Gov. Frazier's Majority
 In North Dakota 1000

FARGO, N. D., July 2.-The Fargo Forum. which supported William Langer, Republican, for Governor to- day predicted that Gov Lynn J. Frazier, Non-Partisan League canid- date, would be nominated by a 5000 to 1000 majority in the North Dakota primaries. Sen. A. J. aron- mas lead over Dr. E. F. Ladd, Non Partisan League candidate, has dwindled to less than 1000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
NITRATE SALES STRONG

SANTIAGO. Chile. July 2.-Large sales of nitrate for future delivery, estimated by newspapers here at from 60O.O0O to S0O.00O tons, at a price average r shillings per quin- tai. has been accompanied by a mo- table rise in Chilean exchange dur ing the past few days. Most of the sales are understood to be for Eur opean account.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
PLANES BARRED AT D00RN

AMSTERDAM, July 2.-A minis terial decree just issued forbids all except Dutch military airplanes to fly over the specified area of the Castle of Doorn occupied by Former Emperor William of Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Canada Premier Announces
 Approaching Retirement

OTTAWA, July 2.-Sir Robert Bor- den. Premier of Canada, definitely announced his approaching retire ment at a caucus of Unionists today. His decision was respectfully accepted as final. No definite successor has been selected.
 The caucus decided to form a new political party known as the National Liberal and Conservative Party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
German Government Facing
 Fresh Taxation Proposals

BERLIN. July 2.-The most for midable task with which the new Reichstag will be immediately faced is the emergency budget, which the Federal Council adopted last week, demanding a credit of 14,700, 900 marks. covering the period from July to October 1920. This will ne cessitate the discussion of fresh tax ation proposals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Rail Workers at St. Louis
 Battle; Two Men Wounded

EAST ST. LOUIS, July 1.-Two when crowd. said to be striking switchmen, attacked the crew of switch engine in the Southern Rail- way yards and precipitated a fight in which revolvers were used. F
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Belgian Royalty Planning
 Brazilian Visit in July

BRUSSELE, July 2.-Preparations are being made for a celebration on the arrival of the Brazilian battle ship San Paulo which is to take King Albert and Queen Elizabeth to Brazil. Although the date of the King and Queens departure had not been definitely fixed, the battle ship will arrive in Antwerp harbor on July 21, coinciding with the Bel gian national feast
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
2 Seattle Longshoremen
 Shot By Night Watchman

SEATTLE. July 2.-cy Capet, l9. was shot and killed and A. $. McKibben, 34, shot and seriously wounded by Phillip Hathaway, night watchman early today. Both victims of the shooting were long shoremen. Hatha|ay claims they were attempting to steal gasoline.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Minimum Wage of $4.6O Day
 For Fruit Workers Fixed

SAN FRANCISCO. July ?. - A minimum wage scale of $4.60 per day for an eight hour day for all adult male employees in California fruit and vegetable canneries was announced today by the California Industrial Welfare Commission. En- ployers have signified their willing ness to accept the scale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Villistas Dynamite Train,
 Capture, Execute Officer

FL PASO, Tex, July 2.-Follow CTS of Gen. Francisco Villa, bandit chieftain, dynamited passenger train near Armendariz and captured and executed a Federal officer on board. Other passengers escaped injury.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Germany's Total War Debt
 Is 265, ,000, ,000,0 Marks

BERLIN, July 2.-Germany's to- tai war debt is approximately twf hundred and sixty-five billion marks Minister of Finance Wirth announc ed today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Ninety Million Pounds Of
 Milk Is Produced in 1919

WASHINGTON. July 1. Milk production reached a new high mark in 1919, when ninety billion pounds of fluid milk was produced, accord ing to the weekly market letter of the United States Bureau of Mar kets. It estimated the number of milk producing cows on farms at more than 22,000,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Volstead Files Contest
 In Minnesota Primaries

BENSON Minn., July 2.-Contest- ing the nomination of Rev. s. O.. Gyvale, Non-Partisan League candi- date for Congress in the Minnesota primaries, Representative Andrew J. Volstead, author of the Volstead Prohibition Enforcement Act. has filed a petition for recount with the district court
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
City of Seattle Sails si
 With Big Passenger List

SEATTLE, July 2.-The Admiral Line steamer City of Seattle sailed for Alaska at 10 o'clock this morn- ing with 229 passengers mostly bound for Skagway. Leong Hong was the only one booked to Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
Great Northern Train Is
 Burned, Passengers Escape

PIPESTONE, Monn.. July 2.-Train No 52 on the Great Northern line was totally destroyed by fire near here last night. Seventy five pas sengers escaped with only minor in juries fn a few
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02

is ascribed to the lack of strong leadership and feeling among many of the delegates that it really directed against President Wilson rather than McAdoo
 There still appears to be no dark horse available around which to rally.
 Delegates would ask leaders in the movement why it was neces- sary to block McAdoo and the latter would be forced to answer, Well because he is President Wilson's son-in-law."
 Night Session Futile
 After a futile night session., given over principally to a monotonous wait for the expected fight on the floor of the convention over the prohibition issue, which failed to de- velop, the platform committee not reporting. the convention adjourned last night at 10:30 o'clock until 10 a. m. today.
 "A TecOTu-DTedklHS CIOWu, pdChll6 every inch of space in the galler- ies, yelled out their disappointment with cries of We want Bryan. We want Bryan" as the delegates filed out to repair to their hotels, wIiere numerous conferences were held, in some cases lasting until two or three this morning.
 Reed Scores Leaders
 Sen. James A. Reed of Missouri, addressing crowd, estimated al 5000 people, last night attacked the convention leaders who denied him a seat in the convention as a delegate from Missouri and de- nounced the League of Nations as 'treacherous, traitorous and stupid suicide for the United States
 The meeting was held under tho auspices of All-American Friends of Ireland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
American Missionaries At
 Resent Escape Bolsheviki

WASHINGTON, July 2.-American missionaries stationed at Resht, Per sia. near the Caspian Sea. returned from that town when the Bolshevik approached it and are safe, the State Department has been advised by the American legation at Tehe- ran.
 WASHINGTON, July 2.-The Chin ese Foreign Office has expressed to the American Legation at Picking profound regret at the murder of w. A. Reinhart, an American mission
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2.-Sugar prices dropped to $2275 per hundred pounds here today. The price has declined steadily since the maximum ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02
STRONG ALASKA PLANK ADOPTED
SUGAR GROWERS
 FORM COMBINE
Agree To Withhold Product
 From Market Until Price Is Forced Up

HAVANA, Cuba, July 2.-Cane growers and sugar mill owners claiming control of 2,1S00O0 sacks sacks of unsold sugar have agreed among themselves not to offer any for sale until the price reaches $24OO per hundred pounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-07-02

Various of the Presidential can didates attempting to form com bination to prevent nomination Of William c. McAdoo, former Secre- tary of Treasury, continued their efforts last night and today without apparent definite results.
 Lack of harmony to the movement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
World War Veterans
in Harmony Program

Evidence Of a closed understanding be-
tween organizations of ex-service men Is
contained in kilograms exchanged be-
tween officials of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States at the twenty
first national encampment at Washing
ton, and Franklin D'olier, national COM
mander of the American Legion.
+ The telegram from Washington fol-
lows Whereas the twenty-frst national
encampment Of the Veterans Of Foreign
Wars Of the United States is now In ses-
sion at Washington, D. G., and whereas
the ideas and principles OF this organ
ization are kindred to those of the Amer
lean Legion, now therefore be 1t resolved
that the encampment send It's cordial
greetings to the American Legion"
"On behalf Of the American Legion.
Mr.. D'Olier replied. Il wish TO express
the appreciation OF our organization for
the cordial greetings from the twenty
first national encampment Of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars of the United
States and the hope Of members Of the
legion for the success Of our mutual
program"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Bridal Party Unhurt
as Auto Hits Curb

When a tire blew out on a truck or
which twelve persons celebrating a wed
ding were riding in West Washing tOn
street, the driver lost control and the
truck turned over last night.
Horace Curtis, S27 South Harris street
was the driver.
No person was injured, police reports
say, but Mrs. Lee Burton, SS6 South Har-
ris avenue, tainted.
Arthur Rugenstein, II, of 1885 Blaine
avenue, suffered broken leg last night
when he was struck by an automobile
driven by Edward Brasman, 1856 Oliver
avenue.
The accident occurred at Morris and
Reisner streets.
The boy ran from behind an automo-
bile parked at the curb directly in the
path Of the car driven by Brasman.
Henry Liwgens, IL, Ali West Tenth
street. was knocked from his bicycle and
slightly injured when struck by a street
car at Senate avenue and Tenth street
last night
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Need Warm Clothing,
Not Lace, in Armenia

A call for warm clothing for suffering
Afmenisns issued today by the Indiana
e0mmitte for Near East relief is ex-
pected to bring prompt response from
Indianapolis people.
I'VE hope the community will dig
into its trunks and wardrobes and drag
out the used garments by the score and
then telephone our headquarters, A0S
City Trust building" said Clarence D
Royse, State director. The telephone
number is Main 1903.
The committe wants garments that
Will keep of the terrific cold which is
rapidly approaching.
Here are some of the things the Ar
menians do not need: Laees, silks. wells
evening dresses, satin slippers, muslin
underwear, high-hesled shoes, straw hats
But they do need warm coats, dresses
sweaters, blankets, petticoats, overcoats
wool shirts, heavy hose and underwear
woollen gloves and mittens and boots
and shoes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Beveridge to Talk
at Teachers Meeting

Albert J. Beverage. former United
States Senator from Indiana. will be one
of the chief speakers before the annual
meeting of the Indiana State Teachers
Association in indianapolis, Oct. p, p
and %.
Mr.. BeTeridge will speak on Develop
ment of the United States Constitution
Under John Marshall" at the Tomhnson
Hall meeting Friday night Oct. %.
Election Of officers and reports of COM
mittees on Saturday morning at>Tomlin-
son Hall viii close the meeting.
Several speakers of national repute
have been engaged TO address the teachers
during the meeting, including Bishop E.
WoOdcock, Louisville. Ky; Augustus o.
Thomas, Superintendent Of Public In
struction in Maine; DR.. David Sheldon,
Teachers College, Columbia University
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
G. A. r. Veteran Spent
Early BOyhOOd Here

W. H. Kemper, retired merchant of
Dayton, Ohio, who enlisted under the
Union flag with the regiment command
ed by the late Lew Wallace and later
helped organize the 10th Indiana regl-
menr of which Gen. Benjamin Harrison
was commander, is mingling with the
boys of 81" a guest Of the Hotel
SEVERN.
Fifty years ago Mr.. Kemper was one
of the merchant princes Of indianapolis.
Although he is nearly so years Of age,
he las the ''Pep" Of a youngster
His Dayton friends affectionately ad-
dress him as kid Kemper."
Mr.. Kempeks boyhood home was on
the site Of the present Colonial Hotel
and theater.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
RAILROAD PLANS
IMPROVEMENTS
Cotton Belt Expects to Spend
$5,OOO,OOO in Year.

TT. WORTH, Tex, Sept. 21.-The st.
Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt) rail-
way will spend 100000 in improvements
within the next year, according to an
nouncement here today by H. G. Hatfield,
divisional freight agent.
Hatfield declared the enormous increase
in business between st. Louis and points
in Tennessee, particularly Memphis and
asiher Southern terminals in the cotton
belt, made such improvement necessary.
Among the items appropriated are
$1;250, 900 for new locomotives and $1,000
600 for new rails.
An additional $4,000 will be spent,
Hatfield said. in widening cuts md max
ing permanent bridges and trestles along
the right of way.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Arcadia (Ind.) Church
Legacy Is Contested
Special to The Times.

NOBLESVILLE. Ind, Sept. 21.-An ac-
ton has been filed in the Circuit Court
here to set aside the will Of Mrs. Eliza
beth Jane Merritt, who died a year ago
last June, on the ground that she was
Of unsound mind and for the further
reason that she never executed or signed
the will.
Thirty nephews and nieces are plain
tiffs in the case and the Disciples of the
Church of Christ, Of Arcadia, Ind, are
the defendants.
By the terms Of the will this church
was bequeathed 1900 and the remainder
of the property was to be divided equally
among the heirs.
Mrs. Merritt had no husband, children
or grandchildren at the time of her death.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Paper Hanger Held on
Charge of Abduction

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 21.-Aaron Ris.
ner, 80, paper hanger of Detroit, Mich,
was held by police here today pending
arrival Of officers to take him to Detroit
to answer to a charge OF abduction.
Is was charged he abducted Marie
Huger Of Plymouth, Mich, Aug. Il.
The girl, weak and in poor health
was being cared for here by her sister
Miss Nellie Huger, who arrived from
Plymouth.
They viii return home when the girls
condition permits, 1t was said.
The girl is head OF the junior branch
OF the Epworth League in Plymouth.
Risner, when arrested, showed a mar
rage license and said he had married
the Huger girl in Cumberland Monday
Risner has been married twice and
has three children.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Polish Army Claims
Galicia Successes

WARSAW, Sept. N.-Smashing success
ses IN Galicia were claimed in the Polish
communfque today.
Dubno, northeast Of Lemberg, was oc-
cupied after hard fighting, the report
said
The Poles claim line in Galicia run
ming through Husiatyn, Trembowla,
Oheozow and Tarnopol
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
Greensburg's Tree
Goes In Fame Hall
sneoial to ZINC Timas.

GREENSBURG Ind, Sept. 21.-
The tree on the court house tower
here is to take It's place among other
great and historical trees of the
country.
The American Forestry Association
at Washington has asked for a
photograph of the tree in order to
place it in the .hall Of fame"
created by the department.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
$50 Disappears From
Box Left in Office

o. A Williams left $50 In box on
the table in the office of the SilverkIng
Novelty company, and left the room a
few minutes
When he returned he found the box,
but the money was missing.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21
NoBLEsyTII.E WOMAN DIES

NoBLEsvILLE, Ind, Sept. 21-The
body of Mrs. William CrossleyI arrived
in the city last night from Newcastle,
where her death occurred at the home of
her daughter Mrs. Alvin Spannuth,
where she had gone two weeks ago to
visit. Three children survive.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-21

Yam Sims is through reading his nav
book of detective stories and now feels
like he is qualified to shadow anybody
from a pickpocket on up to a profit
eer.
Sim Flinders stayed so long at the
grocery this morning he clean forgot
that he had come over to see what time
1t was
Atlas Peck says he knows from exper-
fence that when you see anybody walk
ing slow the chances are they are not
in a hurry to get to where they had
started nor to leave the place they are
going from.