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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
WAGE REDUCTION IS ACCEPTED BY
 THE R. R. UNIONS
Conciliatory Attitude Being Adopted = Change in
 Working Conditions.

CHICAGO, July 6. It became known here today that the Railway Labor chiefs have already decided upon action regarding the twelve per cent wage reduction and will probably make an announcement within the next 24 hours. Only the minor details remain unfinished. Talk of strike has practically dis appeared and oonciliatory attitude is expected. There is much relief expressed over the announcement as the tying-up of the railroads of the country at this critical period would be disastrous. Much comment is also made regarding the conciliatory at- titude and it is believed that the danger of threatened strike is now far remote. While it is not stated officially slight change in working conditions will be asked and this will probably be arbitrated satis- factorily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
MINER LEADERS
 ASK NEW TRIAL
Motion Attacks Validity of Kansas Law - Jurors
 Make Afidavits.

COLUMBUS, Kansas, July GA motion has been made for new trial in the case of Alexander Howatt and August Dorchy, con- victed last week of violating the Industrial Court Laws in ordering a strike of coal miners In this state.
 The motion attacks the validity of the law
 An affidavit, signed by all mem- bers of the jury which convicted the leaders of the state miners, says the jurors believed the men had done no wrong and the only reason for returning verdict of guilty was because they took an oath that they would be governed by the law and as instructed by the presiding judge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
STEESE OFF ON INTERIOR TR|P;
 TO OPEN TRAIL
Capt. Ward in Charge o] Work in Southeastern
 Alaska During Absence.

After two months in Southeastern Alaska inspecting road, trail, river, and harbor projects in the vicinity of Ketchikan, Wrangell, Dry Straits, Petersburg, Wrangell Narrows, Lis ianski Inlet, Strawberry Point, Douglas Island, Haines, Chilkat Pen insula, Aux Bay, and Juneau, Col. James c. Steese, President, Alaska Road Commission, and District En- gfneer for Rivers and Harbors, left on the Estebeth Monday for a months trip to the Interior
 During his absence Capt. Charles s. Ward, Secretary and Disbursing Officer of the Commission, will serve as Superintendent of the Alaska Road Commission projects in South eastern Alaska and as Acting Dis trict Engineer for Rivers and Harbors.
 As a result of conference among officials of the Territory, the Forest Service, and the Alaska Road Com mission, and as announced in The Empire last Saturday, total of $117,OOO will be spent on road and trail work in Southeastern Alaska; ]; the Territory contributing $28.O0O, the Forest Service $49,00O, and the Alaska Road Commission $40,00O.
 Cooperative projects in the vii cinity of Hyder, Ketchikan, Peters burg, and Aux Bay will be SUD- ported by the Territory and the Forest Service jointly to the extent of $70,O00. The work will be per formed under the supervision of the Bureau of Public Roads.
 Cooperative projects in the vi- cinity of Wrangell, Juneau, Haines, Strawberry Point, and Skagway will be supported by the Territory and the Alaska Road Commission. The work will be performed under the supervision of the Alaska Road Commission who will also support their independent projects around Juneau, Sitka and Haines, expend- ing altogether $47,000.
 The only river and harbor project so far authorized for survey are Wrangell Harbor and Wrangell Mar rows. Report on the former was submitted in May and surveys or the latter will be finished in time for report this fall. It will then re quire specific authorization from Congress for construction.
 Col Steese's proposed itinerar. will include Skagway, Dawson, Up per Yukon River points, Tanans Valley points, Copper River Valle, points, Valdez, Kenai Peninsula, ant Government Railroad points. H. will meet Col. Gotwals on the Inside and arrange final plans for the bal ance of the season. An importan event duNng his proposed trip vii be the formal reopening of the Val dez-Fairbanks overland militar. route which has been closed t. traffic for two years due to sever floods and washouts on the Valde end
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06

proper consideration for the nations the Shantung settlement should she undertake to negotiate directly. This Is particularly true with reference to the Senate and people of the United States who have evinced a friendly desire to see China's inter- ests safeguarded.
 "Internationalization of the port of Tsingtau would meet with approval by China. It is in line with China's declared policy and action in throw. ing open various ports to interna- tional trade, and 1t is realized that 1t would be greatly to China's in. terest; but the initiative in this direction lies with China and not with Japan"
 Dr. Yen sees hopeful future for China regardless of present finan. cial difficulties "The welfare of the country" he said, rests upon the thrift and stability of the peo- pie. and the people are making per. ceptible advancement economically. They are better educated live bet ter. think more correctly and are more thrifty than ever before.
 "The reasons for this advancement are greater contact with more ad- vanced nations. the press and the railways. and the influence of thou sands of students and others. not emitting the coolies who went to France. who have returned with new and more progressive ideas"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
5000 TO ATTEND
 C. E. CONVENTION
Delegates from all Parts of World Gather for Ses-
 sion Opening Tonight.

NEW YORK, July 6.-Ideals of Christian citizenship drew to New York today 5000 delegates from nearly all parts of the civilized world to attend the sixth worlds Christian Endea, or convention, which opens tonight and continues through July Il. The last international conven- tion was held in Chicago in 1915.
 The delegates, embracing the re ligious faith of more than 100 de- nominations, represent S0,000 socie- ties with a membership of 4000,000. Every state in the United States and every province in Canada was represented.
 A spec tacular feature of the con- vention will be a parade on Fifth Avenue on Saturday, in which many tho sands will sing militant hymns as they march. A series of floats will dclict important epochs in re- ligious history After the parade, a mass meeting will be held in Central Park and William Jennings Bryan will del yer the principal address More than 200 speakers of prom thence in the religious world will address afternoon and evening ses sions in the Fist Regiment Armoryy The Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder and president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, will preside at the opening exercises tonight. A choir of 1000 voices, led by Homer 'Rodeheaver, will render musical program and addresses will be made by representatives of the city and delegates from other lands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Total
Point Retreat Liqht

Stations for Point Retreat, in this district, and Guard Island, on Ton gass Narrows, near Ketchikan, are included in the $l25,OO item. The report said:
 An appropriation of $75,0O0 was made by the act of July 19, 1919, (41 Stat, 213), for aids to navigation in Alaska, but practically all of this has been expended or obligated and maritime interests are urging that the system of lights and fog signals be further improved to facilitate and safeguard water transportation in Al aska, where navigation is exception ally difficult and hazardous, as shown by the frequency of costly maritime disasters occurring in these waters The commerce of Alaska is increasing in volume and importance, and the fishing industry is being greatly expanded. A number of watched lights on shore or on reefs, and few lighted buoys are needed to mark the principal routes of navi- gation through inside passages, and a number of requests have been re- ceived for new lights to mark the entrances to bays where new fish packing or other plants have been constructed and which have not here tofore been ports of call for large steamers. A few unwatched lights are needed on the outside coast to mark headlands or entrances to har' bors, for the benefit of coastwise traffic and fishing vessels. Al Guard Island, an important station on the principal inside route. at the northwesterly end of Tongass Mar rows, it is desired to replace the present unsatisfactory fog bell witt .nz-.sc.,od 1r h. ~c Twvo
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
CHINESE SUSPICIOUS OF JAPAN
 AS REGARDS SHANTUNC QUESTION

PEKING, July 5.-The Chinese people regard with suspicion Japan's suggestion that China and Japan en. ter into negotiations regarding the Shantung question, realizing that in the past China always has lost eith CT territory or prestige as the result of negotiations over international controversies, and they further be lieve that in this instance there is no occasion for negotiations. accord ing to Dr. w. w. Yen. Chinas min ister of foreign relations, in a state ment made to the Associated Press.
 ''If Japan intends to restore the German leased territory in Shantung and the inalienable rights and priv ileges formerly enjoyed by Germany, without conditions. Japan should an nounce that fact to the world in un- equivocal terms" he said. "If she proposes to make conditions for such restitution she should likewise frank ly announce those terms for all na tions to pronounce judgment upon them.
 Furthermore, China does not wish to jeopardize her right to carry the Shantung question to the League of Nations by entering into direct ne gotiations. China does not propose to permit Japan to cite such negoti ations in support of possible opposi ton to submission of the question to that body.
 China also would be lacking in
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Tokio Is Growing by
 Taking in All Suburbs

TOXIC, July eff present plans are carried out. Tokio will in 30 years. by absorption of it's suburbs, have a population of seven and a half millions. A circle is to be drawn with the Tokio central railroad sta tion as it's center and all towns with in a radius of 10 miles will be taken into the new metropolis. Twenty six towns and 5S villages will be ab. sorbed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
High School Staff, Cow
 And Horse Are "Canned''

PASADENA. Cal, July G. Actuated by the item of "upkep' the School Board here has decided to dispense withthe services at the high school of the offical staff COW, and to replace the schol horse by machinery. The two animals had been used in the animal husbandry classes. but hereafter students will be obliged to analyze milk bought from commercial dairies for their experiments, and the school lawn mower will be propelled no longer by the school horse, but by motor
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Hoarded Gold Is Being
 Brought Out by English

LONDON, July 6.-The wide. spread destitution caused by unem- ployment here is bringing out the gold hoarded by many persons in more prosperous times. There has been a most noticeable increase in the number of sovereigns and half sovereigns in circulation in the las. few weeks.
 Previously it was only on rare oc casions that a sovereign or half sovereign was rendered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
DEMPSEY IS WILLING

NEW YORK, July 6.-Jack kearns declared that his protege, Jack Dempsey, is ready to fight Jess Will lard any time the bout can be ar ranged.
 Dempsey leaves for the West with in a few days for short vacation, after which Kearns said he would fight anyone with the proper creden- tials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Murders Woman and Then
 Surrenders to the Police

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July G. Giuseppe Rizzo, aged 52 years, en- tered the Hall of Justice here and requested that he be arrested as he had killed woman and shot a man"
 The police say that the investiga- ton developed that Rizzo had killed a woman by the name of Mrs. Cor ray and had probably fatally wound ed her brother, Peter Giraud
 The authorities believe Rizzo went insane over his inability to get a board bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
TORNADO DOES DAMAGE.

ABERDEEN, South DaKota, July GA tornado last night did dam age estimated at s350,O00. Nine persons are known to have been se- riously injured at Frederick, where molished.
 Arne Anderson was killed in the basement of his fathers home wten the house was torn from the founda- tions and carried many feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
BUILDINGS DESTROYED.

FAIRFIELD FALLS, Iowa, July 6.-Ten homes and many ranch buildings; 400 sheep and appoxi mately 10000 bushels of grain were destroyed in a disastrous fire which started north of Elmina and swept twelve miles south before it was finally controlled. The fire area was six miles wide.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
CARPENTER NOT TO RETIRE

MANHASSET. N. Y, July G. Georges Carpenter will not retire from the ring, but will fight any man in the world with the exception of the present champion. Carpenter admits Dempsey is his superior. ac- cording to Descamps, his manager.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Infant Industries to
 Be Recognized in U. 5.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. July G. The House Ways and Means Com mittee recognized an infant indus try when it put an import duty of S350 head on black and silver foxes as permanent tariff. One member of the committee said he hoped this would encourage the growth of the species in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Seamen's Strike Results
 In an Attack in Seattle

SEATTLE. July 6.-Clarence Kane, sailor, was shot and seriously in- jured, and Oscar Klekum. seaman on the steamer Victoria, is held in jail as the result of the alleged at- tack of striking sailors when the steamer landed here on her return from the first trip to Nome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Commander Emery of
 Legion Coming West

RENO, New, July 6.-John C.. Emery, national commander of the American Legion, is expected to at tend the third annual convention of the Nevada department of the Le- zion to be held near Lakeside, Lake Tahoe, July 25-31.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
SPARKS START BLAzE; GREAT
 DAMAGE DONE
High Wind Fans Flames Spreading Them Over Wide
 Area Tn California.
RANCH BUILDINGS
 GO UP IN FLAMES
Tornado Strikes Section in South Dakota - Nine
 Persons Are Injured.

DAVIS, Cal, July 6.-Fire which started from a spark of locomotive during the night swept over an area one mile wide and six miles long. Over 100 acres of wheat were de- stroyed and scores of grain In sacks went up in the blaze.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Railroad Men Not to
 Prepare For a Strike
Peace River Gold Rush Has "Petered Out" Is Report

EDMONTON, Alta, July G. The gold rush in tho Peace River district has "petered out" according to word brought here by Inspector Hancock of the Al berta Provincial Police at Peace River. The rush was strong and enthusiastic while it lasted, the inspector reported, but little gold was found.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Women Faint; Fall Into River; Lives Nearly Lost

- NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., July 6.-Two women, overcome by heat, tainted this afternoon and tumbled into the Niagara River a short distance above the falls. The two were res cued close to the cataract.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Postal Union Leaders
 Reinstated by Hays

CHICAGO, July 6.-Postmaster General Will H. Hays has signed an order reinstating 10 of the II postal union leaders Former Postmaster General Burleson discharged because of union activities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
10000 ACRES SWEPT.

OAKLAND. Cal. July 6.--Ap- proximately 10000 acres have been swept by fire which started early yesterday morning and is still con- tinuing in the foothills to the rear of here. Flames broke Up the camp at St. Francis of the National Guard, artillery battalion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
l4,0OO Workmen Let Out
 In Yokohama Dock Yards

YOKOHAMA, July 6.-The Yoko- hama Dockyard Company has dis charged 14,OO0 workmen because of dull commercial conditions, and 900 more will be dismissed soon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Ruth Swats Out One
 More for Circuit Run

NEW YORK, July 6.-Babe Ruth hit out his 31st homer yesterday in the game with Philadelphia. There was no one on bases when the homer was made. f
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
s3oO,0O0 APPROVED FOR NAVIGATION
 AIDS TO ALASKA
House Committee Recom- mends Passage Measure
 Containing Alaska Items.

A favorable report on the House bill, authorizing $300,000 for aids to navigation and for other works in the lighthouse service in Alaska, which contains items for a light. house at Cape Spencer and stations at Point Retreat and Guard Island, has been made by the House com mittee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. The Cape Spencer item carries $175,OO0 and for the various projects in the other item a total of $125, 900 is carried
 Commenting on the first project, the committee report stated:
 Cape Spencer is at the entrance to Cross Sound and Icy Straits, through which pass all vessels run ming between Puget Sound ports and Prince William Sound, Seward, Cook Inlet and Kodiak, excepting only oc- casional freighters proceeding by the outside route. Traffic by way of Cape Spencer is materially increas ing owing to work on the govern ment railroad, which will probably be completed within the next two years, and the consequent development of Southern and Southwestern Alaska A small unwatched light is now maintained on the Cape, but a more powerful watched light and fog sig nal of the first class should be pro vided. A landfall must be made in this vicinity by all vessels returning from the westward, and as the en- trance to Cross Sound is difficult to make, especially in thick weather, it is important they have all the as sistance possible. Maritime interests are urging the establishment of this aid as their most important need in Alaska"
 Detailed Estimates
 Detailed estimates are also con tained in the report as follows: Construction plant, including
 wharf and storehouse .,.....$ 17,400 Transportation men and ma
 terials 15,600 Tower, including fog signals
 and living quarters 81,400 Lantern watch room and Oth-
 CT metal work ........................ 2O,80O Boathouse 2,88O Hoist-houses, hoists and der
 rick ........................ 10,120 Illuminating apparatus ............ 13,80O Fog signal apparatus .............. 13,O0O
 Total .$175, ,OOO
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
JESS WILLARD
 IS READY FOR
 ANOTHER FIGHT
Says He Wants to Win Back Title - Kearns Speaks
 for His Protege.

LAWRENCE, Kans., July 6.-Jess Willard today said that he was in splendid shape and wants to meet Dempsey again in an effort to regain the lost title of Champion of the World, in the heavyweight class. It is announced here that Willard's challenge to Dempsey is genuine C:le
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06
Civil Engineer Wallace
 Dies Suddenly in Hotel

WASHINGTON, July 6-John Findlay Wallace, widely known as a civil engineer, died suddenly in his hotel last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-06

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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-10-08

C. G. BURNHAM, Executive Vice-Presldent
c., b. G. q. r. r. Co.
well and Son Company.
RICHARD J. COLLINS, The Fulton street
Wholesale Market Co.
A. B. DICK. President A. B. Dick Com
pany.
A. d. DORIAN. President Steel Sales Cor
poraticn-
MILTON s. FLORSHEIM, President The
Florsheim Shoe Co.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-10-08
ENVOY TO MEXICO?
President Said to Have Sent
Agent to See Oregon.
Elmer Dover Of Tacoma, Wash, Re-
ported in Republic to Negotiate
Terms for u. S. Recognition.

Mexico City, Oct. 6.-Reports that
Elmer Dover of Tacoma, Wash, for
merly secretary of the Republican ma
tional committee, had been named per-
sOnal representative in Mexico of
President Harding, which were cur
rent some time ago, were revived here
by the newspaper Excelsior. Infor-
nation, obtained with the greatest
difficulty, from high Mexican sources"
according to the newspaper, indicated
that "OvertureS from the State depart
ment in Washington, expected to pave
the way for speedy recognition of the
Obregon government by the United
| States, were being brought to Mexico
City by Mr.. Dover, who was expected
| TO arrive here this afternoon"
Mr.. Dover was said to have an au-
| tOgraphed letter to President Obregon
| from Mr.. Harding this being the
| fourth in an important series of per-
| sonal communications between the
two executives.
The Excelsior in its report gave the
impression that by instruction from
| President Harding, all negotiations
| COHC0IlllHS AIueIlCdn recognition Hdu
| been committed into Mr. DOver'S
hands
| Mr.. Summerlin said he had re-
ceived no instructions from the State
| department relative to Mr. Dover's
visit to Mexico.
''Mr. Dover has been placed in a
highly important position" the Excel
siOr declared, being sole iItermedi-
array between the national palace and
Washington. He was designated by
the American State department and
| President ObregOn TO be escort and
| financial adviser of Thomas w. La
mont, who arrived here Wednesday
and who will probably be introduced
to President Obregon late this week
Private kilograms received from
Mr.. Dover indicate he has not only
succeeded in his mission in obtaining
recognition, but that in all probability
he will remain here as representative
of the international finance committee
and take full charge of arrangements
for the resumption of the payment OF
the Mexican foreign debt,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-10-08
To Avoid Refrigerator Shortage.

Washington, Oct. 6.-Railroad Off
Gals have been enlisted in a cam
paign to increase the utilization of re-
frigeratOr car equipment, according to
the American Railway association. in
an effort to avert a possible shortage.
Circulars have been sent to shippers
and roads alike, urging fuller loading,
speeding up of refrigerator car repairs
and their exclusion from all service
except that of hauling perishable COM
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