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The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Gov. SMALL
DENOUNCED
Fifteen Hundred Men anc
Women Protest Freedom
of Sixteen Communists

CHICAGO. Uec. Fifteen hun
dred men and women ait a patriotic
luncheon OF the Chamber OF Com
merce late yesterday afternoon leaped
to their feet and adopted a resolu-
tion proposed by General Charles G.
Dawes, depouncing Gov. Len Small
for bis communication of the sentences
of Millionaire Communist William
Bross Lloyd and Is associates from
Joliet prison.
Gen. John J. Pershing in speech
said: at is though the Herrin mine
massacre Is not a warning enough
We cannot shut our eyes to the ac'
tivities of clan whose members in
office disregard their dusty To the
public and allow their criminals to
go UNPUBLISHED"
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Mississippi Governor
Denies Seduction Charge

OXFORD, Miss, Dec. Gov Lee
NJ. Russell, of Mississippi, took the
stand late yesterday afternoon and
denied the seduction charge of Miss
Frances Birkhead, while stenogra pher
during his campaign in 1918 for gov
ernor
Miss Birkhead asserted one OF the
papers Offered in defense was a forg-
cry. She declared Governor Russell
paid for an operation that ruined
her health. She also testified that
Governor Russell never left the Of
flee without kissing her.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Merit Basis for P. o.
Positions Discussed

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Civil
Service Reform League began the
annual convention today. considering
the question of removing the Post
Office Department from politics and
bringing about appointments strictly
on a merit basis.
Other problems to be empha sized
are the effect of efficiency the
Federal service is giving World War
veterans as a preferred status in
filling jobs. and alleged appointment
of political workers 10 enforce the
Volstead act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Mine DISASTER
CAUSE UNKNOWN
Governors Special Commit
tee Makes Final Report on
Argonaut Mine Disaster.

SACRAMENTO Dec. THE Gov
errors special committee which in
vestigated the Argonaut mine disas-
ter, reported today that while the
loss of life was appalling, the cause
of the great disaster is still I'M
known
While the committee did not def
n?tely fix the cause. it declared that
OF three possibilities. incendiariSm
and detective wiring were the mos
probable and the third cause was
alleged carelessness of cigarettes,
cigars, carbon lamps or candles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
General Leonard Wood
Not to Resign Office

WASHINGTON, Dec. General
Leonard Wood has decided to remain
at his post as Governor General OF
the Philippines and will not accept
versity of Pennsylvania. This is ac-
cording to information received by
government officials. General Wood
was to resign soon after the first OF
the year to accept his post at the
university.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Wartime Draft Bill
Pops Out in House

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7-Repre-
sentative Johnson, Republican. OF
South Dakota. today introduced a
bill giving the President authority
for wartime draft OF unorganized
militia without exemption OF men
from 81 to 80 on account OF indus
trial occupation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
GASOLINE USED
FOR KEROSENE;
SEVEN ARE DEAD
One Woman and Six Children
Burned to Death = Four
Others Seriously Burned.

EUGENE, Ore, Dec. six small
children and one woman are dead,
and -four others are suffering from
burns received last night when can
of gasoline was mistaken for "a can
of Kerosene and exploded when the
contents were poured over smoul-
dering fire.
The dead include Mrs. liver john
son. Marve and Lel1oy Johnson, Viii
liam, Hazel, Orville and Ida Church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Given Fortune
For Stolen
Affections

BURLINGTON, VT, Dec. T.
An award Of $4,000 was made
by the jury which deliberated
more than 40 hours over the
100000 claim of Mrs. Doris
Stevens Woodhouse against her
wealthy pareDts-at-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorenzo Woodhouse. for
alienation of the affections of
her husband, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
THIS WILL BE NICE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Secretary
OF the Treasury Mellon. announcing
the December financing program,
from long term basis to
a short term. predicts a surplus in
the general fund by the end of the
fiscal year OF 1924.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
KNOWS NOTHING

LOS ANGELES, Dec. Ed. 7.
Johnson, sporting man. serving time
for violation OF the Mann act when
Mrs. Clara Phillips was arrested last
summer for the murder of Mrs. AL
berta Meadows, was questioned late
yesterday regarding Mrs. Phillips
escape from the county jail. He de-
MED any knowledge OF the escape, &C
coriEng to the officers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Fire Threatens to
Destroy Big Steamer

Fire which broke out early this
morning threatened to destroy the
steamship Willie Higgins, loading
lumber at Blaine. According to adj
vices part of the Bellngham fire
departm was sent to help extin-
guish the flames. An explosion &C.
CURED in one of the holds and a
sailor was injured
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
HOW COM e!

SEATTLE. Dec. 7.-"Prohibition Is
regarded more and more as a reye-
nue. producing branch OF the govern
ment," said r. A. Hazeltine. North
west Prohibition Director. returning
today from Washington. D. C.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Operators and Miners
Fail on Wage Agreement

CHICAGO, Dec. THE bituminous
operators and miners adjourned last
night following long conference. but
did not arrive at a basis for a wage
agreement. Adjournment was taken
to January.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Burch Insanity Case
Goes Over to Saturday

LOS ANGELES, Dec. THE in
sanity charge against Arthur c..
Burch. set for hearing today, was
postponed until next Saturday. The
murder charge against Burch, for the
slaNing of J. Bolton Kennedy, was re-
Gently dismissed after three jury dis
agreements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Z Mrs Elsa Obst aad daushteass
"Shoot to Kill"
Order Issued to
Stop Crime Wave

SEATTLE, Dee. BE sure
you are right and then shoot to
KILL Chief OF Folice iSeveryns
instructed the members of the
police force today in order to
rid Seattle of the crime wave
which has been sweeping the
city lately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Parliament Members Shot
On Way to Attend Session

DUBLIN, Dec. President Co.'S
grove announced at che opening OF
Parliament today that Deputy Hales
had been killed and Deputy Speaker
Patrick O'Malley wounded while en-
route TO the Parliament session
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Four Children Die in
Flames; House Is Burned

CHICAGO, Dec. -Four of six
children of Joseph and Veronica Blu
dak were burned to death and the
other two severely burned in a fire
which partially destroyed the home
have started from an overheated
stove,
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
BODY FOUND; MYSTERY

OAKLAND. Dec. THE body OF
a man. believed to have been robbed
or killed by an auto. vas found early
this morning behind a signboard on
Foothill Boulevard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
|. W. W. Working for
General 6 Hour Day

CHICAGO. Dec. 7.-Officiais OF
the Industrial Workers of the World
announced today that a six hour day
is the organizations goal set at the
recent convention held here
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Couzens Takes Oath
As Senator of u. S.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Former
Mayor James Couzens, of Detroit,
was sworn in as United States Sena-
tor today and took the seat vacated
by Truman II. Newberry, resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Prohibition Agent
Is Convicted; Bribed

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec Roy
Wilmot, former Federal prohibition
agent. was today convicted of tax
ing bride Of 800 from ]. j. kol
burn. druggist, ITO use his influence
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07

BELFAST. Dec Both Houses
of the Ulster Parliament today voted
unanimously to contract out" the
Irish Free State as allowed under
the Anglo-Irish treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Whereabouts of Clara
Phillips Is Unknown

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7.-Reports that
Clara Phillips had been seen at
Tuajuana yesterday and had taken
refuge in nearby resort, proved
false after Sheriff William TRACER,
OF Los Angeles, investigated with a
pOSSe
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Alaska Reindeer Meat
Gets Cheap Rate East

SEATTLE, Dec. Freight on Al
aska reindeer meat going East has
been cut by the Union Pacific to
s3I3 per hundred pounds. re
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Turkish Government
Issues New Threat

ANGORA, Dec. THE Turkish
government has decided 1t cannot ac-
cert continuance in Turkey OF con-
sulates or post offices of any power
now ait war with Turkey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07
Poindexter Loses to
Dill by Nearly 1000

OLYMPIA. Wash. Dec. THE
plurality OF c. c. Dill. Democrat, over
Miles Poindexter, Republican. for
election as Y. s. Senator at the No
vember election. was 1897. according
to official figures issued today
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-12-07

MONTREAL. Dec. 7.-Officials Of
the Catholic orders here announced
plans TO guard against incendiarism
suspected TO have caused fires in
colleges from here TO Winnipeg.
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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31

The mining industry is reported
more active than at any time in the
past year. Gold and silver mines
with the richer ore deposits, and
which have been closed down. are be-
ing worked again, and II of the 16
large copper companies of the dis
trict are now in operation after a
year of comparative inactivity or of
complete cessation of operations.
Petroleum production continues at
record levels but consumption has
been tagging behind output, and
stored stocks on May / were 14.43S,-
288 barrels. the largest amount since
April, 1917. and $50 per cent great
er than one year ago.
Normal or better than normal
yields of most OF the agricultural
crops OF the district are expected.
The May estimate OF the United
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Economy Is Kicked Out at
Affairs Given By Royalty

LONDON, May 3l.-Economy Is no
longer to be the keynote of court
functions at Buckingham Palace. No
more economy courts" as they were
called. are TO be held. These were
established by their majesties after
the war to set fashionable society a
mech needed examr lie in curbing ex-
trayagance Tho seal OF royal ap-
prevail has now again been bestowed
on court trains. Indeed no women
can be presented at court who does
not wear them. or course as a man
tthe Lori Chamberlain cannot pre-
sumo TO be an expert on fashionable
f-minipe dress. but It is one OF his
many official duties to lay down the
rules and regulations 10 which wom-
en- must conform at the most exalted
Of court functions.
That is one OF the things for
which he is paid $4,000 year. He
has to be a peer besides to qualify
for the exalted office. which is ac-
courted among the political plums
that the Prime Minister has to give
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away The present Lord Chamber
lain is in the top class OF the pear
age. He is the Duke or Athell.
By restoring the court train he
has earned the blessings OF the fash
sonable drcssmakcrs. But they would
have heightened their blessings II
he had leng.hencd the trains. Be-
fore the war three yards was their
regulation length. while Queen Vie.
toria didn't consider four yards too
long. BY the new regulations they
mead he only two yards in l>ne 1
and should no. cytenf more ;h~r
10 inches from the heel OF the wear
err when standing.
To walk backwards bcfc~e rDva''v
in a train three yards long with )nt
getting tangled up in II, imposes 4
severe tax on the agility AMI sh1l
OF not few socially amh't'nas wNr-
en-. Queen Mary Is vHrv k'Hd wrr-
an and she would nRtnr>llv w'sh -
spare her sex making exhihi''o-s Of
themselves. Hence she was in favor
OF the shorter length for trains.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Says Steel Merger
Will Reduce Costs

NEW YORK. May 30.-Denying
any intent on the part of his clients
to violate either the Sherman anti
trust law or the Clayton act. Thorn
as l.. Chadbourne. counsel for the
six Independent steel companies that
have announced new merger, Is
sued a statement in which he said
that the new combination would re-
duce costs and. therefore, intensity
rather than restrain competition.
Mr.. Chadbourne said:
There is no thought in connec-
ton with the proposed merger OF
Brier Hin Steel. Inland Steel, Mid
vale Steel. Republic Iron and Steel,
Steel and Tube Company OF America.
and Youngstown Sheet and Tube OF
violating either the Sherman law or
the Clayton Act.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
COAL OPERATORS.
M EET SECRETARY.
Secretary Hoover and Opera
tors Conferring Today
on Price of Coal.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Secre-
tary of Commerce Hoover, opening
the conference of Union and non
union coal mine operators this after
noon, declared that any agreement
between operators looking toward
fixing the price of coal even though
in the interest of the public, will be
illegal and asked therefore that the
Individual operators agree with him
on a reasonable price of coal in their
rcs"eotive districts during the strike,
Preparations were completed last
night by the Department of Com
merce for the meeting of the btu.
minous coal operators today called by
Secretary Hoover The purpose OF
the meeting is ITO discuss effective
means for preventing an advance OF
coal prices during the present coal
miners strike.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31

States Department of Agriculture
places the yield of winter wheat at
72829,0 900 bushels. a decrease of
7,949, 900 bushels. or 9.S per cent,
from last years record crop and an
increase of 2S.5 per cent over the
previous fiye-year average De
ciduous fruit orchards, excepting
apricots, are in good condition. Fair
ly accurate estimates of the damage
done to the California orange crop
by the January frosts are now avail.
able and 1t is expected that approx
mately So per cent (13,050 900 boxes)
of the previously estimated crop will
be marketable. Prices of agricul.
tural products were relatively stable
during April and the grains OF the
previous three months were generally
held. Tentative prices for fruits and
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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Installs Radio, Check
Race Track Gambler.

MONTREAL, May 31.-Manipula-
tors who planned to get down first
past the post" bets At Mount Royal
by radio, are going to be fooled
President Tom Duggan announced
thlt he is installing a big radio re-
ceiving set at the track, by use of
which it will instantly become known
If any of these operators are at
their nefarious work IN the vicinity
Radio machines have been used at
othe rtracks to give fast bets to
hand books located at a distance, the
operator betting on the horse that
was in front near the wire
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Industry Is Improving ON
Pacific Coast; Report Made

SAN FRANClSCO. May 31--Un
usual activity in the mining. oil and
lumber industries throughout the
West. continued strength in the bank
ing situation. and comparative dull
ness in wholesale and retail trade
are noted in the report for April Of
John Perrin. San Francisco, Fed
eral reserve agent for the 18th Dis
trict.
Improvement in the lumber indus
try was the outstanding feature" ac-
cerding to the report. Production
during Apra was IS per cent of
normal. and during the first two
weeks of May reached normal. Or
ders received during April exceeded
productiOn by 271 per cent. this be-
ing the fifth consecutive month in
which demand has exceeded current
production.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
B. G. TOWN THREATENED BY FIRE
M'CUMBER BILL
IS FAV0RAbLY
REPORTED UPON
Senate Finance Committee
Adopts New Bonus Meas
ure for Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, May 81. - The
Senate Finance Committee today. by
vote of to ordered favorable
report on the McCumber soldiers
bonus bill.
One change was made in the bill
and the effective date was changed
from next October l to January 1,
1923.
The bonus bill provides cssh for
veterans whose service credit does
not exceed $50 and gives other vet
Grams the following options:
First-Adjusted service certificates
having a face value of sol, five
times the amount of the adjusted
service credit computed at a rate
of 81 per day for domestic service
and $1.25 for overseas. The certi
tcates are to mature in 20 years
but provision is made for bank loans
prior to January 1926 and by the
government after that time.
Second-Farm or home aid.
Third-Vocational training aid
Fourth-Upon opening OF public
or Indian lands. the veterans would
be given preference for settlement
and then be allowed by the govern
ment for payment on such lands or
improvements to the amount equal
to the adjusted service credit in
creased by 25 per cent.
Several of the majority members
of the committee gave notice they
would oppose laying aside the tariff
for considera ton of the bonus any
time in the near future.
The Republican leaders are trying
to evolve a plan for expediting the
bonus measure without seriously de-
laying the tariff measure
The Smoot plan providing for a
paid up life insurance in lieu of all
other forms of compensation was de-
feated to with the three Demo-
Gratis present voting against it.
Senator Simmins. ranking Demo-
cratic member, said the Democrats
supported the McCumber bill only
to get prompt action and not be-
cause in favor of the measure. He
expressed the belief that the bill
would benefit the veterans very
little.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Germany Will Pay Money
For Reparation; Plans

PARIS, May 31-The German re
ply ITO the reTarations committed s
demands saws the German govern.
mont will undertake to comply with
sion in regard to replration payment
within the limits reached on March
81. A partial moratorium will be
declared burt Germany also asks that
the country be given aid through a
foreign loan Within a suitable time
so as to maintain its paper circula-
tion.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Knights Of Columbus of
Iowa After High Officers

DIES MONIES. May 31-The resig-
nation of Supreme Knight J. A. Flah-
erty, of New Haven. Conn, and SUI
preme Advocate Joseph C. Pelletier,
of Boston, is demanded in resolu-
tion passed by the Iowa Knights of
Columbus at the closing of the an
nual session here yesterday after
noon
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Hot Weather
Bathing Beaches
Are Occupied

SEATTLE, May 31-This city
experienced the warmest May
day yesterday in 80 years, when
the cnercury mounted above 80
degrees. Although the official
bathing season is not open, the
beaches were crowded ycster-
day by holiday throngs.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Industrial Workers
Are Arrested; Raid

Nineteen alleged members of the In
dustrial Workers of THE World were
arrested last night when Deputy
Sheriffs broke up a meeting in a
room over pool hall. Two of those
arrested were women. All were taken
to the county Jail AT Montesano and
Ncoked on charge of criminal syndi-
calsm
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
OPERATORS MEET

WASHINGTON. May 3l.-Calhng
Of a conference here of the coal op-
orators, the operators carly this
forenoon held a session and agreed
on the price for coal during the pres
ent strike. 1t is understood that the
price at the mines win be a mini
mum of So a ton
II is understood that the repre-
sentatives of the Retail Dealers AS
ISOLATION is prepared to file protects
with the Department Of Commerce
against official approval being given
to acknowledge such a figure.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Twelve Balloons Are
Ready for Freak Race

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 81
Twelve balloons entered in the Ma
tional race startling today, were last
night filled with thousands Of feet
of gas ready Ito go today.
Two navy balloons entered will not
be eligible for place honors because
they we're filled with helium. One of
equipped with a secret radio outfit.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
WAGES OF ALL
R. R. SH0PMEN
WILL BE CUT
Order Will Be Issued This
Week Over Protest of
R.R. Board Laborites.

CHICAGO, May 31.-A reduction
of wages for railway shopmen TO
be announced by the Railroad Labor
Board this week win be ordered over
the protest of the labor members OF
the board.
1t is announced that the board
estimates the cut in wages will
amount to $50,000,000 annually.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
ACCIDENT REPORTED

MILWAUKEE, May 31.-An army
airplane carrying Lieu. James w
Eldredge and Paul V. Carpenter
newspaperman fell $500 feet into
Lake Michigan yesterday. The ac-
o:dent was caused when the motor
of the plane started to miss Ed
redge started TO volplane TO ear.h.
Both men worked themselves loose
from the wreckage and started to
swim ashore. They were picked up
by tugs. Neither are seriously in
jured. The newspaper man said
he secured color for a good article,
however.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
DAUGHTER WILL FIGHT

CHICAGO, May 31.-Mathilde Me-
Cormick came home yesterday from
New York ito take sides with her
father in what threatens to be a
court battle over her marriage to
Max Osler Swiss riding master.
Miss Mccormick plans to appear in
the probate court during today to
tell Judge Horner she wants her
father. Harold F. Mccormick, to be
appointed her guardian
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
B BRITISH WILL
PUT DOWN ANY
IRISH TROUBLE
Foreign Secretary Makes One
of Most Astonishing An
nouncements Today.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
NOT BE COUNTENANCED
Reported British Troops and
Warships Held Ready to
Prevent Uprising

LONDON, May 81. - Winston
Churchill, Foreign Secretary, declar-
ed this afternoon in the House CT
Commons that British troops will
prevent the establishment of a Re-
public of Ireland. This will be done
| if such action is asserted which is
indicated by recent agreements be-
tween the Irish factions which will
be in violation of the Free State
treaty.
Winston Churchill frankly admit
ted that British troops are being
held in Dublin as a preliminary step
if military operations become nee
essary.
1t has been known for several
days that conditions in Ireland were
drawing to an acute stage.
1t has been stated unoficially that
British troops and also several war
ships are held in readiness to
assemble at various points in Ire
land at an hours notice.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
N RRIACE OF
MATHIL De TO
Be PROTESTED
Sensation Sprung In Marriage
of Mccormick Girl to
Swiss Riding Master.

BULLETIN-CHICAGo, May 81
Mrs. Edith Rockefeller Mccormick
will ask court action to prevent the
marriage of her daughter, Mathilde
Mccormick, to Max OsIer, Swiss rid
ing master This was the announce
ment made here this forenoon.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
international Bridge
Guarded by U. S. Troops

SAN ANTONIO Tex. May 81
United States troops were today
placed on guard at the international
bridge at Laredo. This precaution
followed reports of a contemplated
attack ON Nuveo Laredo. on the Next
can side of the river. by rebel
force
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
Automobile Bandits Get
Away with $4,000 Haul

NEW YORK. May 31-Scven auto
mobile bandits robbed three men OF
a SIS 900 payroll OF the X. r. Msllin-
son Co, silk dealers. this afternoon
The bandits escaped.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-05-31
FIGHTING IN BELFAST

BELFAST, May 31.-Fierce fight
ing occurred today in the Mil6elds
area of Belfast following the shoot
ing of two special constables. Several
are reported to have been killed.