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The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

SEATTLE-The Seattle Times this afternoon contains a long dis patch from J. J. Underwood at Washington telling of the intend ed visit to Alaska of Daniels and Payne. Mir. Underwood quotes Daniels as saying "The North west and Alaskan situation is very important. From a naval standpoint Alaska is much more important to this nation than people realize. <"
 We probably will spend sev- eral days in Alaska" said Payne, "I want to get a picture of that situation, especially the coal fields so as to have some first hand in- formation. This will be checked carefully with data from engin- eers now in the field"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

The Civic Improvement Club having been advised that Govern or Riggs is interested in the pres ervation of the Indian relics of Alaska, sent him a communica- tion recently regarding the Wran- gell totems and the Shakes place, without knowing that steps had already been taken to organize The Alaska Historical Associa- tion. In his reply, the governor assured the club of his support and stated that Shakes house in particular was borne in mind in the Articles of Incorporation and that its preservation would be one of the first endeavors of the As sociation. The Civic Club, backed by a committee from the former Chamber of Commerce of Wran- gell, is desirous of making the Shakes place a communal house where would be assembled the curios of the community. z,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

A. H. Range of Portland has been in Wrangell the past few days. MT. Range recently pat. ented a machine for cleaning crabs. He is here considering Wrangell as a location for a crab canning cannery. There will be a meeting of the citizens at the town hall this evening for the purpose of going into the matter with Mir. Range.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

We would call attention to the rare musical treat promised by the Ladies' Guild at St. Philip s Gymnasium in presenting Mrs. John T. Towers. Mrs. Towers, who is spending the summer in Alaska, is from the Boston Con- servatory of Music, and has a wide reputation both in Eastern circles and on the Pacific Coast as a vocalist and pianist.
 The entire proceeds of the con- cert will be used in replacing the walk in front of the Episcopal Church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

The City of Seattle arrived in Wrangell Tuesday morning with the following passengers for this port: Mrs. John T. Towers, Mrs. Seavey, Miss Adele Goss, Miss Margaret Uhler. Miss Mar garet A. Grant, Neil Grant, Miss Erma Grant, John Johnson, Mrs. Bertha Skelton, Malvern Skelton, Adele Skelton, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. R. Mullen, Mrs. F. B. Hovey, Levi Merrill, Roy Everett Camp. bell, Harry Burmeister, Kelley D. Deadrick. Harold A. McKen- zie, Floyd L. Hoggatt, E. N. Phelan, Geo. F. Nadeau, Dick Fayn, Art Wold, Mrs. Seid Chong and the Misses Chong.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
Shine Hosts
 Will Be Here
 Next Tuesday

Wrangell will have as it's guests for several hours next Tuesday afternoon between 800 and 1000 visitors, among whom will be many notable personages from various parts of the United States. Both the Jefferson and Spokane will have full passenger lists made up almost exclusively of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and their ladies. They will have with them their famous band. This pilgrim age to Alaska by the Shriners will be SOME EVENT as it will be the first time in the history of Shrinedom that the Imperial Di- van have instituted the Shrine de- gree, and that it will be done right goes without saying, with all the frills and thrills thrown in.
 The vessels are scheduled to arrive in Wrangell at 5 p. m., Tuesday, June 29th, leaving at 8 D. m. On the return voyage the Shriners will arrive in Wrangell at 6 a. m., on the morning of Sunday, July 4, leaving at 8 a. m.
 Let the people of Wrangell dis. play the Shrine emblems next Tuesday and make the visitors feel that their coming to the land of the totems is welcomed not only by resident Shriners, but by everybody in town.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
WASHINGTON. D. C

WASHINGTON, D. C.,-The water power bill, permitting the granting of 50-year leases on water power sites in Alaska and elsewhere has been signed by President Wilson.
 For a time it was believed that the bill, along with a number of others had been killed by 'pocket veto." Later it was reported that the measures were still in the Presidents possession, but nothing was known as to the fate.
 The President has also signed the act authorizing the enlistment of non.English speaking citizens and aliens in the regular army.
 The joint resolution of Congress repeating most of the war time legislation was not approved by the President. The joint resolu- tion authorizing the appointment of a commission to confer with the Canadian government regard ing the export of pulp and paper to the United States was also dis approved.
 A bill authorizing the secretary of war to transfer certain surplus materials and machinery to the Department of Agriculture to be used in road building was also lost.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs. M. O. Johnson has been appointed local representative for the American Library Associa- tion which is conducting a cam paign for funds with which to promote the means of self-edu- cation for the millions who are without it, and to help create a finer citizenship" by securing Books for Everybody, '- their slogan. $2,OOO, will be raised, not by any drive, but through li- braries or people interested in li- braries. In accordance with the plans of the campaign, Mrs. John son is asking every local organi- zation to contribute something. Individual subscriptions, what ever sum anyone can afford, are also gratefully received. Litera1
  ture explaining the work of the organization is being distributed this week and contributions may be left in various public places or given to Mrs. Johnson who will forward them to the Territorial Director, Mrs. F. A. Metcalf of Juneau. The campaign ends June 30th so there is no time to lose. Wrangell always comes to the front in any good cause and it is hoped that generoug sum can be sent in from this commun- ity.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

H. Reed arrived in Wrangell Tuesday morning on the Princess Mary. He was en route to Tele- graph Creek. MT. Reed was one of the members of the party em- ployed on the International Boun- dary Survey in the Cassiar coun- try in 1904. During that time he became interested in the mineral resources of that region and brought out numerous samples of ore. In 1915 he went to France and served throughout the war. On his return to Vancouver, he took years work in Mineralogy in the University of British Col umbia which only increased his interest in the Cassiar, so that he is returning in company with a a lieutenant in the British Navy to prospect and investigate min eral outcroppings on the south fork of the Iskoot. They will be joined later in the summer by the Professor of Mineralogy from the University of British Columbia.
 Dick Howard was Princess Pat passenger Tuesday morning from the West Coast. Mir. How ard came in to meet M. J. Bugge and J. H. Rodgers of Victoria who left with him on the Hazel B to go up the Iskoot River to examine some mining properties in which MT. Howard is interes- ted.
 MT. Bugge is a mining promoter and is taking MT. Rodgers in to get his opinion on the properties.
 Mr. Rodgers is brother of the late M. K. Rodgers who con- structed the breakwater at Ka. talla. The Rodgers brothers, both of whom were mining and civil engineers, later spent $500, 900 developing the famous Granby mines at Observatory Inlet. B. c. before selling them to the pres- ent owners. The mines now represent an investment of $15,- 900, ,000.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Governor Thomas Riggs. Jr., was aboard the Spokane which was in port all of Sunday fore noon. The Governor spent the whole time the vessel was in port mingling with his numerous Wrangell friends. He was en route to San Francisco where he will attend the Democratic Ma tional convention. He will visit several other cities before re- turning north.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
News by Cable
 Today From All
 Over the World
Daniels and Payne Are
 Coming to Alaska

WASHINGTON-Today it was learned here that Daniels and Payne will both visit Alaska, sail ing with the Admiral Rodman from Seattle July 10. They pro- pose to obtain a closeup view of the Alaska situation in relation to the development of the Navy, and American commerce. Six de- stroyers will precede the Alaska cruise, lasting until August 15 though Payne and Daniels must necessarily return earlier.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
Rivers of CaSSiar
 May Be Made
 Fully Navigable

Major George B. Hull, Division al Engineer of the Department of Public Works of the Dominion Government arrived from Prince Rupert on the Princess Mary Tuesday morning and left that night on the Hazel B for Tele- graph Creek. Major Hull was accompanied by D. M. Kean of his department and together the men will make a trip traversing the Dease river from Dease lake to Lizard Post Investigating the river and reporting on the work necessary to be done to make the river navigable for power craft. Heretofore, the Hudson Bay con- pany has had it's supplies for the store brought in and its furs, etc.. taken out semi-annually by fleet of bateaus.
 The Dominion Government has been asked for an appropriation to make the Dease, Iskoot and Stikine rivers fully navigable and there is no doubt that the appro- priations will be granted as the prospects of the Cassiar country are brightening to such an extent as to make better transportation facilities imperative.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

SEATTLE-Belief by one man that another had stolen a collie pup from him, led to the fatal shooting of Peter Angell and the arrest of Charles Davis, the slay- CT. Angell left a family consist ing of a sick mother and six chill dren in destitute circumstances. The shooting climaxed the fear of several months over the dogs disappearance. The assertion of Gustaf Angell, the 11-year old son of the victim, that he be- lieved Davis had stolen the puppy started the fatal quarrel.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

The Christian Science Society of Juneau announces a free lec- ture on Christian Science by William w. Porter, c. s. B., of New York City and member of the Board of Lectureship of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, next Tuesday evening, June 29 at the Coliseum Theatre in Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Sam Baker, the we'll known travelling man, arrived from the West Coast Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock. Three hours later he was a very happy man. The City of Seattle had arrived in port with Mrs. Baker and their little two year-old son on board. They were en route to their home at Juneau and MT. Baker joined his family for the remainder of their jour- neY.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

DILLON-Albert Johnson, ne- gro bandit, was killed in a run ming fight with Under Sheriff Williamson, a dozen shots being exchanged following Johnson's attempt to hold up Agent Seifert employed here by o. s. L. rail road.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Miss Belle Hood who has been attending the University of Wash ington was aboard the City of Seattle Tuesday morning en route to her home in Juneau. While the vessel was in port she re- ceived the greetings of many of her Wrangell friends.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

LOS ANGELES = Yesterday started off with another earth quake which caused Los Angeles and vicinity to tremble. It oc- cured at APO in the morning and was sufficiently strong to awaken sleepers but apparently no dam- age was done.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

LONDON-The Exchange Tel egraph today received a dispatch from Londonderry stating that a pitched battle had been raging in the streets of that city since last night and that many dead and wounded were lying in the streets,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs. George A. Barton and little daughter returned from Pe- tersburg Sunday on the Jefferson. They will leave for Shakan to- morrow on the Princess Pat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

MT. and Mrs. Paddy Thomas returned last Sunday from Ju- neau, where they went for medi- cal attention for Mrs. Thomas from Dr. l.. P. Dawes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs. Charles West and daught. CT, Imogene, left on the City of Seattle Tuesday morning for Pe- tersburg to join MT. West there for a few days visit in the home of his sister, Mrs. Woodland.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

The Civic Improvement Club will meet Friday (tomorrow) af- ternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Barnes. The club is now identified with the Alaska Feder- ation of Women's Clubs, of which Mrs Josephine Valentine of Ju- neau is President.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs.Sivertson and little daught- CT went to Juneau last week where Mrs. Sievertson will be un- der the care of Dr. L. P. Dawes for a time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Wm. Foster, the veteran mer- chant of Telegraph Creek, ar rived here on the Hazel B No. 4 Friday. He left on the Princess Alice for a trip to Ottawa, Mon- treal, and other eastern cities.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

w. A. Vreeland of Tokeen is in Wrangell this week. MT. Vree- land will make trip Outside be- fore returning to Tokeen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
nOunced.

MEXICO CITY-A call for national elections issued by the Secretary of the Interior yester- day fixes the date for congress sional elections on August 1 while the new President will be chosen September 9th.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

LONDON Londonderry was again the scene of rioting yester- day. There was fighting between opposing parties of Unionists and Nationalists who shot over barri- cades that had been erected at various vantage points.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
SAN FRANCISCO - F

SAN FRANCISCO - Rum- blings of democratic discord on the prohibition issue became hourly more ominous today as delegates and party chiefs arrived in increasing numbers for con- vention. Burleson's declaration for modification of Volstead Act indicates a lively fghtin prospect.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs. G. K. Oakes left Sunday flor her home in Everett, Wash., after spending several months in Wrangell. Mrs. Cakes is the mother of Mrs. Charles Olson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Charles Goldstein of Juneau was aboard the City of Seattle Tuesday morning. He spent several hours visiting with the people of Wrangell while the yes sel was in port.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

When the cableship Burnside was in port last week some of the local fans got up game of base ball between Wrangell and the crew of the Burnside. The game resulted in a score of 2 to 0 in favor of the visitors.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

The Ripley Fish company ship ped S6 boxes, the Cooperative Association 20 tierces, and w. c. Waters 4 tierces on the Jefferson last Sunday. Louis Olsen shipped ? boxes and l tierce on the Spo- kane last Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
WASHINGTON-The Japal

WASHINGTON - The Japan csc have lodged what amounts to an informal protest with the State Department against the proposed legislation in California providing for absolute prohibition of ownership or lease of land by Japanese.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Robert E. Taylor, a business man from Hyder was aboard the City of Seattle Tuesday morning. MT. Taylor is an enthusiastic booster for Hyder and is confident of a great future for Alaska's newest city.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
WASHINGTON -

WASHINGTON - A special sqadron of war vessels is to be formed for duty in connection with possible developments in Mexican Central American wat CTS, Koontz, acting secretary of the Navy announced today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs. F. B. Hovey arrived from Blaine, Washington, on the City of Seattle Tuesday morning. She came North to join her husband who is foreman for the Alaska Sanitary Packing company.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Miss May Terry arrived from Seattle last week on the Princess Alice to spend her vacation in Wrangell as the guest of Mrs. H. D. Campbell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Harry w. Gartley, president of the Wilson & Sylvester Mill com pany, returned Tuesday on the Princess Mary from a short busi- ness trip to Prince Rupert.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Dr. T. w. Buschmann and bride were passengers on the Princess Mary from Vancouver to Ketchikan. They will prob ably arrive in Wrangell today for a visit with the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Bronson.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

The Cedric was bought last week from Mrs. Hannah Ottesen by the Wrankell Cooperative As sociation who also bought another scow to use in their business.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

George Bidwell was a Wrangell visitor today. He will go South on the City of Seattle, returning on the same boat from Seattle with Mrs. BidWell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

WASHINGTON-Since the be- ginning of the World War, the United States has rolled up a trade balance of $17, 1000, 900, 900 against the world, the Depart ment of Commerce has an- nollncad
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Mrs. w. w. Mclaughlin is leaving tomorrow on the Prin- cess Mary for Everett where she will spend the summer with her parents, MT. and Mrs. G. B. Trubshaw.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

D. M. Kean, foreman in charge of Government work on the Stik- inc, returned Tuesday on the Princess Mary from a short visit to Prince Rupert.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

Billy Wright, miner and pros pector, arrived from Sulzer on the Princess Pat Tuesday morn- ing to spend few days in Wran- gell,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24

LINCOLN - Discussing the possible Democratic candidates for the presidency William Jen- nings Bryan in an article in the Commoner published today de- clares that McAdoo is handi- capped as a candidate by his close relationship with the President. While admitting that the Presi- dent himself need not be consid- cred in the matter Bryan never. theless takes a gloomy view of the outlook for McAdoo.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-06-24
VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER - Six persons perished in a destructive fire Sun day night in the fashionable six story Balmoral apartments. Charles Denny of the Pacific Steamship company and Miss Me- Lennan are the only ones identi- fled. Three of the guests were trapped in an elevator which be- came Wedged between two floors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-27
Decision County
Court is Turned
Back in District

Mrs. Ada Maurer Mullins will con
tinue as guardian of the Maurer min
ors, according to a decision rendered
yesterday by Will Linn, district
Judge, following hearing on an ap
peal from the county court The ap
peal was taken by w. II. Hancock
step-father of the children.
Hancock sought the guardianship
of the children and the administra-
torship of the estate left by their
mother, Mrs. Eunice Hancock, who
was killed near here several weeks
ago when the automobile she was
driving was hit by Rock Island
passenger train. Mrs Hancock left
valuable estate, it is said.
The decision of the county court
in the matter of the administrator
ship was reversed and remanded to
the lower tribunal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-27
HEAVY DAMAGES
IN FIERCE BLOW
At PORT ARTHUR
One Killed, Several Injured, One
Missing when Tornado Strikes
Texas Port; Damage Estl-
mated at 100000.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Port Arthur, Texas, Nov. IA
tornado which struck here yesterday
evening, completely wrecking the
sheds of the Port Arthur Canal and
Dock company and causing damage
that was estimated at 100000.
One person was killed and scores
are said to have been injured, some
seriously. One woman is said to be
missing. Relief workers were soon
at the scene and worked throughout
the night in search Of bodies and to
clear the wreckage from the Uttered
roadway
Medical aid was sent from Port
Arthur, the message asking for this
assistance being sent by wireless
All telephone and telegraph wires
were blown down and the wireless
operator on a ship in the harbor,
flashed the news of the wind
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-27
State Title Game
May be Staged on
ChickGsha's Field

The Lawton high school-Muskoge
high school post-season football
game will be played here if the in
vitation extended by Lanson D. Nit
chell, local high school principal, is
accepted.
Mr. Mitchell has addressed letters
to principals of both school inviting
the teams to clash here. This game
probably viii decide the state inter
scholastic football championship, as
Muskogee is slated to defeat Chero-
kee and Lawton, in all probability,
will win over Fairfax in post-season
games. The latter con
test will be staged on the Ell Paso
high school gridiron.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-27
Farmers Must Face
DistiILing Charges
in O'NeiLPS Court

Charges of illicit distilling have
been filed in the United states com
missioner's court here against Frank
McAlester and Jim Allen, two Grady
county farmers who were arrested
this week by county and federal Of
ficers.
Unlawful possession Of intoxicat-
ing liquor is charged in an informa-
tion filed against the pair in county
court. McAlester has made bond for
appearance in both courts, while Al
len was remanded to Jail after ar
raignment.
Ten gallons of whisky, several gal
Ions of mash and a still were found
when officers raided the farm house
and arrested the two men, near
Alex, it is said,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-27
Government Agents Find Evidences
of Extended Plans for Murder
Campaign of High Officers,
Report Declares.
NOW BUSY RAISING FUND
TO SUPPORT NEW TROOPS
Bomb Explosions and Fires in Cork,
Reports State; Witnesses Say
Police Keep Ere Depart
ment off Of Blaze.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Agents operating in Ireland in be
half of the British government have
discovered evidence in the series of
raids which are now under way
which link up the Sim Fein leaders
with the officers of the republican
army and the murder campaign"
which was started, according to of
ficial reports made to the govern
ment
1t is reported that Sim Fein of
ficials are principally active in col
lecting funds for their army at this
time. 1t is also said that the plans
which were discovered, call for in
creased activity in the Staying o.
more important officials than Brit
sh policemen and officers.
Announcement was made today
that a labor commission would soon
come to Ireland to investigate the
extent of the reprisals taken by Of
ficers in return for the murder OF
policemen and officers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-27
c. H. s. FOOTBALL
TEAM SUGGEST FUL
IN SIX CONTESTS
Lost Four Games to Fast Elevens;
Score 371 Points to Opponents
72; Ability of Dutch"
Strauss Is Demonstrated.

Sixteen members of the Chickasha
high school football squad had earn
ed letters when the curtain ending
the 1920 football season was rung
down here Thanksgiving day.
They are: Diamond Roach full
back; Glenn White, halfback; Clarke
Steinberger, halfbaek; Clinton Stein
berger tackle; Leland Adams, cap
tain and quarterback; James Grad
dock halfback and quarterback.
Charles Gowdy, hal6back: Archer
lHollingsworth, halfback and full
back; Stanley Cunningham, end;
Marvin Washburn, end; Seldom
Penny tackle; Ted Schlotterbeek.
guard; Chancey Gam, guard; Ray
Green, center; Arl Barry, guard.
Letter men who probably win re
turn next season are; Roach, Clarke
Steinberger, Schlotterbeck Gam.
Washhurn, Craddock, Hollingsworth
and Barry. In addition to these men.
many members of the second string
aggregation will be candidates for
positions on the 1921 machine.