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Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24
ARRIVALS ON WATSON

The following were noted on the pa ssenser list of the Admiral Watson when the vessel arrived in port this morning. For Kodiak QUO Kraft, prominent merchant and pioneer. Head of the firm of Kraft & Son. C. NJ. Clay, superintendent of the Kodiak Fisheries Company. Mrs. Clay Accompanies him. Christine Nelson, returned home aft CT business trip to Seattle. Mrs. Helen Wentworth. Wife of the territorial fish commissioner. 1 V. P. Morrison, hotel man of the isl and metropolis. G. L. Rich, salesman. making the westward.
 A. Kyle, R. Sporen, C. Gott, I. Mo- donese, H. Erickson, W. King, H. War rell all connected with the Kodiak fisheries. Going to prepare for the seasons operations.
 For SeIdovla
 H. s. Young, merchant, located at Kenai. Been to the states on busi- ness trip.
 E. J. Freebrock, connected with the Polar Fishing Company at Snug har- bor.
 o. Meehan, Mrs. o. Meehan, Robert Meehan, Anna Meehan, T, Moseak, G. Schurer, L. G. Bailey, o. Olson and l.. E. Rufsholm, also in theNemploy of the above concern.
 Knute Armstrong, connected with the North Coast Packing company at Ninilchik | s. $. Cramer, pioneer and gasboat man. who has been outside negotiat- ing for a boat to place on the Kama ltak-Seward run. For Anchorage | Brice Howard, will act as agent for the Admiral Line for the coming sea- son. Mir. Howard is we'll known in Seward, having formerly been con- nected with the Cotter stores. Mrs. N. Jacobsgaard. interior resi- dent returning home after spending the winter in the states.
 L. M. Carrigan, salesman making the territory; working out of the Cook Inlet city. 1 For Seward
 George Henry Koppit7. Freight agent for the Alaska Engineering com- mission.
 Mrs. P. A. Marsh and Miss Mildred Marsh; returning north from the states. MT. Marsh Is commission en- ploye at Anchorage.
 C.E. Olson, conductor on the Alas ka railroad, returning north after va cation In the states.
 Mrs. ". ". Clarke. wife of the well knows realty dealer in Fairbanks. Has lbeen on a visit to California for the winter.
 h1a Ehida Mellish. aad daa9atef tNpna.. Reeadeats q tho iasesaes vha IasU resu,niaa Co e9eed tAs sumner e fEais1aals aad Me4aaA
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24
LANDING FIELD AT NENANA

The city of Nenana is making prep rations for landing field for an air plane service which will be maintain ed between that city and Fairbanks. It is proposed by interested parties at Fairbanks to have the service com mence as soon as the new Curtis plane arrives from the states. daily source of aerial communication being main tained between the two places.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Mar. 23.- An unidentified man was killed in raid on a Long Beach liquor landing party last night, a pitched battle be" ing fought between the smugglers and the officers. The raid resulted in the arrest Of Alexander Stewart, presi- dent. and V. c. Lord, sales manager of the Curtis Corporation.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24

H. H. Malcolm, cannery man of Sel- doyia left on the Admiral Watson for the westward port. He was accompa- nied by his wife. MT. Malcolm will can clans and crabs this season as we'll as salmon.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24

Mrs. E. Aitken wife of the vel known interior mining man is return ing north on the Alameda, having made a business trip to tn, states. John Macdonald, homesteader neal Seward Is among the town visitors While here he is registered at tn, Sexton.
 Leon F. Shoemaker, who for many years has been connected with the commission engineering department will leave on the Alameda for the States.
 Al and Charles Harper, oldtimers oi this section who are interested ill the mining game are among the Alameda passengers scheduled to arrive h-rt Friday.
 Andrew Nerland, prominent busi- T and at one time a member oI tht legislature, is among those coming north on the steamer Alameda. He ha been making a visit to his family in Seattle.
 c. W. Mossman, deputy marshal in charge of the Anchorage station is It ported 10 be i'll with diphtheria ol which a slight epidemic is said to tN ist in the upper town.
 4 new Ford truck arrived on tn Northwestern consigned to A. A Shonbeck at Anchorage. It was ship ped out on today's freight.
 Another coal company has been added to the list of the Matanusks: valley, the Rawson Coal company. The holdings of the new firm are said to be about a mile above the Baxter Bedell properties with the fuel ot al. excellent quality The vein on which work is progressing is said to be larger than any previously uncovered.
 Those interested in mining who have recently visited in Anchorage state that the Willow creek section is every day giving assurances of being a heavy producer this year, heavy outputs being reported each week from the quartz properties with the placer propositions being in better condition than ever.
 Jack Stotko is reported to be seri- ously ill at his home in this city
 George c. Johansson of Mile 20 is expected to arrive in Seward on to- nights train.
 Bryce Howard, who will act as agent for the Admiral Line at Anchor age this coming season, is on board the Watson coming north to assume his duties.
 Gust Johnson, who for some days has been confined with a slight con- gestion of the lungs is able to be around again.
 The Admiral Watson after clearing from Anchorage for the southbound trip will proceed to Kodiak before go- ing to Seward The vessel will not touch the island port going north.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24
Seward Happenings LOCAL AND SOCIAL ITEMS OF THE WEEK

Ray Lew's tonsorialist, left u, his mornings train for short visit to An chorage.
 J. A. Ramon, employed by the con- mission at Kern creek, spent Sunday in town, leaving this morning.
 Mrs. Otto Schallerer of the Alaska Shop, left this morning for few days vacation at her bungalow at Mile 20.
 R. c. Gehling of Roosevelt, is num- bered among those who arrived in town yesterday.
 A. E. Bradshaw. who recently arfl'' ed from the states left on the steamer starr for the westward, assuming the duties of mail clerk on that vessel.
 H s. Balderston. of the Bank of Sew ard, left this morning for Anchorage 10 resume his duties with the Bank ot Anchorage.
 N. o. Williams. Of Anchorage is numbered among those arriving from ne north yesterday.
 William Manthy, local boy, has sign d up as mess boy on the steamer Starr. leaving on the boat yesterday.
 Malcom Wilson, representing the J. 5. Caro company. at Juneau. was num- bered among those leaving this morn ing for the north.
 A. St.J. MacAuley, who for some time past has been staying in Seward, left this morning for Nenana, at which n,sce he was formerly employed by the commission.
 Claude Shea received FordSon tractor on the last boat and left for Kanatak on the Starr, taking with him his machine and heavy wagon, intending to engage In the treishtlns business at the oil city.
 Rev. E. V. B. Dunlap is making r-ip to the westward on the Starr. He will return on the Watson.
 Mrs. H. H. Malcom, wife Of the can nery man. was among those leaving for the north this morning. She Will spend the next few days in visiting at Anchorage.
 Game Warden George Cotter left this morning for Moose fass:
 Mrs. A. ". Lawson left this morning for the interior.
 H. N. Evans, Anchorage business man, who is interested at kanatak, left on the Starr yesterday for the oil town.
 Mrs. Frank Clark was among the rorthbound passengers this morning as far as Mile 20 and will be the guest of Mrs. Otto Schallerer for the next :ew days.
 Ray c. Larson, Anchorage lumber man was among those northbound passengers this morning, returning nome after making an extended visit in Seward and to the westward.
 E. Lundin, employed at the Mile 31a sawmill, came to town last night.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24

Bob Guest, formerly fire chief and chief of police had the misfortune to break two of his ribs while unloading freight on the Northwestern. He IS confined to his rooms, but will be out lin a few days.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24
NEW PLANT AT SEtOOViA

Arrivals on the steamer Watson re- port that Estes & Thompson, cannery men, have incorporated a canning company in the states. capitalized at $50 900. and will erect another plant lat Seldoria. Salmon will be the out put
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24

1 The Admiral Evans is scheduled to leave Seattle on March 31, making the first run for the summer season.
 The number of automobiles in the interior of Alaska will be increase Esomewhat with the arrival of che bis freighter Oduna, no less than six tour ing cars and the chassis for three trucks being consigned to Fairbanks Ed Moore, who some time ago h" the misfortune to have his leg broker above the ankle, is able to be around again with the aid of crutches. Whiiy recovering from his injury he was un der the care of Mrs. J. Perry and min istered to by Dr. Baughman. J. J. Chisholm, well-known salesman of this district, arrived in Seward last evening. ., H. B. Madland, salesman with head quarters at Anchorage, is spending the next few days in town. A. A. Humfre,, of coffee fame, ar rived from the north on the Oyer!3nc limited last night, after making the territory north of Seward.
 Tom tSbo IS at present confined 'r lis lrmt with cold being comntilc[ to commence treatment Monday.
 N~r~ Ior Richards, who has oHrn visiting in Seward for the past lev di>s ,,ill leave on the Watson for Scl- dc, i;
 s T.. Lolwell, Seldovia merchlnl, will leave Cn the Watson fol s!!2t place a.ei ,islting in Seward for sc~,r time.
 The Anchorage wireless station. which for some time past has been op erated by w. R. Rathbun. has been transferred by the commission to the Signal Corps, with Sgt. W. E. Roger in charge.
 Victor Durand, who for many years has delighted interiorites with his play ing on the violin and who of late has been engaged by the Empress theatre at Nenana, will in the near future fill a like engagement at the Empress Theatre at Anchorage.
 Word was received in Seward yes terday from Fairbanks that Miss Gene vive Cramer, daughter of J. W. Ora mer. of Fairbanks, met her death in an auto accident in New York City a few days ago. The deceased was very we'll known in Alaska and leaces a host of friends in the interior. and iS survived by a sister, Mrs. R. c. Woods wife of a prominent Fairbanks banker. and a sister of Mrs Ed. Stoker, also Of Fairbanks.
 Robert Gehling returned this morn ing to Roosevelt station after visiting for the past few days in Seward.
 George Colwell, roadmaster for this division, returned to Tunnel this morn ing
 Miss Marjorie Neville, accompanied by her brother Roy, left this morning for Anchorage.
 Mrs. Aron Erickson was among those leaving for Anchorage this morn ing.
 Alphonse Bleer left on the morn ing's trail to assume a position with the section crew at Indian river.
 Lee Fredrickson of Sunrise, is visit ing Seward for a short period.
 J. Pierce, of Anchorage, was among those who registered in last evening.
 Andrew Larson, engaged in a log ging and piling contract, arrived in town last evening on a business trip.
 w. Gustafson, Sunrise resident, is numbered among the present Seward
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24

John J. Mackay, of Hunter, is so- iourning in town for few days.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-24
Listen [!

The business men of Seward have subscrlb- ed liberaly for the installation of broad casting radiophone station in Seward.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
THOUSANDS MADE HOMELESS BY RUSH OF FLOOD WATERS

KANSAS CITY, June 12-At least five persons lost their lives in this state durng the last couple of days as a result of floods which are sweeping several sections of the state. Many cities and towns have reported heavy property losses Tn their Localities and thousands of peo- ple have been rendered homeless.
 Two fatalities have been reported from Arkansas City, which suffered the worst flood in it's history. One man is reported to have been drown ed at Winfield when he attempted to wade a flooded street. Two others also were drowned in that vicinity
 Fifty passengers were :ar )nned on a Santa Fe passenger train near Winfield and had to be rescued with rowboats.
 The flood has left 5000 persons homeless at Arkansas City.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
HARDING DISCUSSES COURT;
 WANTS AMERICANS TO JOIN

WILMINGTON, Del, June 12- Speaking informally at a luncheon given in this city in his honor, Pres ident Harding declared that the U- nited States cannot remain longer isolated from the rest of the world. we would not be happy in the United States" he said, ''if the rest of the civilized world were con- stantly in distress. We cannot live for ourselves and more than l can live for myelf. I want America to make sure of it's present and future but I would have America also give its influence to bring about the peace of the world"
 The president voiced the belief; that the rest of the world cannot recover from the effects of the wal until it "gets down to work and builds anew as we have done here in the United States"
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
GREAT TRAIN SHED BURNS
 RAILWAY IS HEAVY LOSER

PHILADELPHIA, June 12-The big train shed at Broad street sta tion, terminus of the Pennsylvania railroad, was practically destroyed by fire yesterday with loss estimat- ed at one million dollars. A quantity of mail and express and a number of passenger coaches were burned and a score of firemen were slightly injured:
 At the time the fire started there were nearly 300 passengers in the ten sleeping coaches in the shed, but all of them escaped.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
HARDING MAY ASK CONGRESS
 TO MODIFY PROHIBITION ACT

the President sees no possible course open but to enforce the Volstead act to the letter as it was recently interpreted by the supreme court. He believes it will be necessary for an act of Congress to permit the modification of the law so as to permit foreign ships to serve liquor to members of their crews.
 It is believed any action the pres ident may take to bring about a modification of the liquor law will bring about the biggest fight in the history of the prohibition move ment and it is expected by some that the question will become one of the leading issues during the com ing session of Congress.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
soLoNs REACH coRDoVA

CORDOVA, June 12-The Con- gressional party arrived on Satur- day from Seward. The visitors were met by representatives of the Cor dova Chamber of Commerce and es- corted over the city visiting the salmon and clam canneries. After lunch a special train took them to Miles and Childs glaciers and upon their return to town they were given 6 public reception at the Northland Club. The Cambria sailed for Fort Seward at six o'clock and from there the party will go to Juneau and thence direct to Seattle.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
PRESIDENT IS BUSY

WASHINGTON, D. C. June 12- With less than ten days remaining before his departure for the West and Alaska. President Harding re- turned to the capital yesterday from his Delaware trip and faces a busy period in preparation for his long absence from the White House. Be sides the press of executive business, the President will devote consider able time to the preparation of ma terial for the II addresses he plan ned to deliver on the trip.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12

WASHINGTON, D. C. June 12- There are increasing indications in high officials circles that President Harding may ask Congress, when the lawmakers reassemble next fall to modify the prohibition law insO- far as it applies to the carrying of liquor aboard foreign vessels in American waters. IL Is understood the President believes Congress new CT intended that the Government should be confronted with the sit uation as it now faces regarding the liquor ban.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
LAPS ANSWER WITH GUNS

TOXIC, June 12-The Japanese reply to the Chinese note of last week, demanding an apology for the shooting of Chinese rioters took the form of the dispatch of four des- troyers to reinforce the Japanese partol on the Yangtse river. It is officially stated that Japan is de- termined to defend the lives and property of her nationals in China.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
BOND THEFT MADE PUBLIC
 EFFORT TO GET INTEREST

SEATTLE, June 12-The theft of S44,000 in negotiable securities from the safe of the Skinner & Eddy cor poration last July, was revealed yes terday when suit was filed restrain ing the City of Seattle and local banks from paying interest to the amount of s6,000 on coupons which were sent for collection. All of the stolen bonds, it is claimed, are in Chicago where they are held by bankers who bought them from an unknown individual.
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The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
MICHIGAN HONORS YOST
 IN NAMING CLUB HOUSE

ANN HARBOR June 12-The de- cision of the University of Michigan to name the new Ferry Field Club house the "Yost Field House" did not come as an inspiration but rath- CT as the result of a demand to thus honor the football mentor, from fol- lowers of the Maize and Blue in ev- cry part of the world.
 For months past the athletic au- thorities have been deluged with re- quests that this tribute be paid the coach. The letters came from al umni associations, state officials, men high in official life of this | country, including Judge William Day, of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the university body. The requests took the form of petitions, resolutions and letters in which in some cases approached demand.
 ! One of the resolutions passed by the university board in control of athletics is typical. This resolution acknowledge that:
 Fielding H. Yost has faithfully and efficiently discharged the duties of his position with credit to the university and to himself; at all times has been earnest in advancing the fame of Michigan in the field of athletic endeavor; has impressed upon those with whom he came in contact ideals of fair play, clean living and of unselfish giving, and has been a contributing factor in moulding the character of those d. bout him."
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
u. OF w. CREW FIT

MADISON, June 12-The mem bers of the University of Washing ton crew arrived here yesterday from the Pacific coast and were out for trial spin over the course on Lake Mindota today, preparatory for the race on Saturday against Wisconsin. Observers declare the Washington oarsmen look better than last years crew which easily defeated the Wisconsin oarsmen.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
BANDITS RELEASE CAPTIVES
 DANGEROUS CRISIS PASSES

TSAOCHWANG, June 12-Eight captives, the last of the foreigners held prisoner by the Chinese ban dits, were released today They include Major Rowland w Finger, Leon Friedman, John B. Powell and Lee Solomon, Americans; Fred Bliss and Reginald Rowlatt. Bri- fishers; Emile Gensburger, French man; C. D. Musso. Italian.
 A large number of Chinamen are still in captivity, but negotiations for their release-are progressing rap idly.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
GREAT RODEO AT SHELBY
 TO USHER IN BIG BATTLE

GREAT FALLS, June 12-Plans for the greatest rodeo the west has ever seen," to be staged at Shelby Mont, the week preceding the Dempsey-Gibbons championship fight on July 1, are being made by "Dick" Ringing, millionaire rancher of Montana and son of one of the Ringing brothers, according to John E. Dawson, president of the Rocky Mountain Fire Insurance Company, who recently returned from Chicago where he discussed the matter with MT. Ringing. ...-.
 Dick" Ringling is owner of 50,- 900 acres in Meagher county in this state, is an airplane enthusiast and has been manager of the rodeos at Bozeman, Mont, for several years. 1 During the negotiations which pre- ceded signing Dempsey for the bout with Gibbons, Mir. Ringing was in Chicago and took an active part in the endeavor to secure the worlds heavyweight championship for Shelby.
 The crowd will come to Shelby for the fight and thus, it is said will come in time for the rodeo which, according to MT. Dawson, i' being planned by Mir. Ringing or a scale exceeding the annual wilc west shows at Cheyenne, Perdlctor and Miles City.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
NEW STEAMER LOADED

SEATTLE, June 12-The new liner Alaska, of the Alaska Steam ship company's fleet, which sailed for Alaska on Saturday has nearly 300 passengers for Alaska ports, including 27 round-trippers, and a full cargo of miscellaneous freight. Among the passengers are 100 wo- men and girls who will be employed at the herring plants in the North. The steamer is elegantly furnished and is one of the finest in the coastwise service. Captain J. N. Nord is in command.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
cHURcHMEN SEE WRITING

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, June 12- After a controversy extending over a period of 25 years, the general assembly of the Presbyterian church of Canada, has voted in favor of amalgamation with the Methodist and Congregational churches of the dominion. The vote stood 426 for amalgamation and 129 opposed.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
KANSAS COURT LOSES

WASHINGTON, D. c. June 12- The supreme court has upheld the contention of the Wolf Packing Company, on appeal from the Kan sas industrial court, that the con- cern is not clothed with such public interest as to give the state power TO regulate wages paid by the com pany.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
BANKERS PLEAD GUILTY; .. GIVEN JAIL SENTENCE

YORK, Pa, June 12-Thomas B. Baird, cashier, and William H. Bell assistant cashier, entered pleas of guilty yesterday to the charge of embedding more than a million dol lars from the City bank, which clos ed it's doors in April. Baird was sen- fenced to P years and fined s20,0OO and Bell was sentenced to from 15 to 20 years and fined s1o,00o. ..
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
Crisis Passes

WASHINGTON, D. C. June 12- The release of the foreigners in China ends a critical situation, but there is every indication that the United States and other govern ments whose nationals were victims of the outrage. will endeavor to reach an understanding which will insure the safety of foreigners in China hereafter.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
DEMOCRATS GETTING BUSY
 IN EFFORT TO COME BACK

COLUMBUS, June 12-Chairman Hull, of the Democratic National committee, has written State Chair man W. W. Durbin to the effect that the Victory Party of the Demo crats will be the ground work of next years minority party presi- dential campaign. He reports that 300 national Democratic Victory Clubs" are being organized in 16o cities and towns.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
Permit Refused

NEW YORK, June 12-The fed eral public health service, which was designed by the treasury de- parment to fix the amount of li- ouor allowed the crews of foreign ships which sailed for New York before the prohibition regulations became effective on June 10, has re- fused to grant a permit for the re- lease of the French liner France, of two litres of wine, prescribed as ration by the French law.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
Heat Wave Breaks

COLUMBUS, June 12-After having caused the death of three persons last week, the heat wave gave way to a thunder and light ening storm, during which two lives were lost. Four other deaths, by drowning, also were indirectly due to the heat of the last week.
 The extreme heat at Cleveland caused one woman to faint and fal from a second story window the fall proving fatal.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
ATHLETE IN TOLLS

SAN FRANCISCO, June 12-Rae- burn Doughty, Stanford University football star, and recently physical director at the Sacramento high school, was placed under arrest here on Saturday when he attempted to pass a s2 dollar bill which had been raised to s20. He is said to have implicated another man, but his name is not known.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-12
Haynes Optimistic

Reviewing the two years prohi- bition enforcement since he assum- ed his duties as prohibition commis- sioner, Roy Haynes declares in his annual report that faith is warrant ed in his organization. He expresses fair degree of satisfaction with accomplishments as a whole. He says the prohibition force is operat- ing at a maximum of efficiency un- der a limited appropriation, "one of the chief difficulties" he says, may be termed sectional, where an adverse public must be combat ted".