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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
KATALLA URGES
 INCREASES FOR
 ROAD AID FUND
Asks Local Organization to Endorse Petition to Get
 Full Federal Aid.

A petition drawn up and adopted by the Katllla Chamber of Commerce asking for full extension of the Fed eral Highway Act to the Territory has been received by the Junau Commercial Association with the re- quest that it also endorse the action, according to statement made today by Allen Shattuek. president of the local Association. Members of the executive committee have approved the petition, it was stated.
 The need for increased road ap- propriations in Alaska is set forth at length in the petition which quotes Gov. Scott c. Bone. former Gov. Thomas Riggs and other officials on the importance of road construction. It points out the preponderance of interest held by the Federal govern, ment in land and resources in the Territory and declares that these cannot be developed unless moas roads and trails are provided.
 The bill recently introduced by Delegate Sutherland seeking tC amend the Federal Highway Act. i passed, would accomplish the ends asked for in the katalla petition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
VERDICT GIVEN
 FOR UNION OIL
Jury Verdict Against C. w Young Company - New
 Trial Will Be Asked for.

After being out more than -Four hours the jury in the suit of the Union Oil Company vs c. w. Young Company last night returned a yer die tin favor of the plaintiff for ap- proximately s6.000 principal and in- terest which brings the total award to approximately sS,000. H. L. Faulkner. attorney for the local company, was today preparing to file motion for a new trial
 The plaintiff sought to recover about $6,200 for alleged balance due it for oil, and interest on that sum which brought the aggregate amount to $S,200. The local company filed counterclaim for approximately $9,500 claimed to represent a loss 10 it in commissions it would have reeieved had the Union Oil Company fulfilled contract claimed to have been made by it with the defendant company. The jury allowed the de fondant s237 on it's counterclaim.
 The trial of the case consumed more than a week. much correspond once and other documentary evidenc, being introduced. Final argument were made yesterday and the cas' was given to the jury about p. m 1t returned q vardict about D. m
 Judge John R. Vim and l.. Kelly of Seattle, represented the plaintiff
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
PEGGY MARSH
 LOSES HUSBAND
Death Fastened by Wounds Received During Hunt
 ing Trip Recently.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-,Albert L. (Bud) Johnson, nerhew of Tom L. Johnson, Cleveland's former trac tion reform mayor and who in 1921 startled society by marrying Peggy Marsh, English dancer, is dead here of pneumonia.
 Physicians said death was haste1ea by a wound received when he was shot during a party last September at the Adirondack camp of Jack Cliff ford. dancer and husband of Evelyn Nesbit, Johnson said that he shot himself accidently.
 Jchnson's wife returned to London November last. announcing she was considering divorce, and now is dancing at Cir0s.
 After his runaway match, Johnson once a stock broker. formed dane ing partnership with his wife, who has sued the Marshall Field estate fol an income for her fiyeyear old son cortending his father was the late Henry Field. The couple appeared et a number of cabarcts in Atlantic City, but friction soon developed ana Peggy Marshall set sail
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED IN
 LOCAL LEGION
John Ford Starr, Post Com mander-History of Year
 Indicates Post Lively.

John Ford Starr was installed as Post Commander Of Afford John Bradford Post, No 4, American Le- sion, for the year 1923, al meet ing of the Legion last night at Elks Hall. Other officers elected for the ensuing year, who were installed were: Nj. H. Sides, Treasurer; George D. Mann. Adjutant; E. V. Beaudin and Homer G. Nordling to the Ex- ecutive Committee. Frank A. Met calf, First Vice Commander and Col. J. C. Getwals Second Vice Com mander. who are absent from the city, will be installed in office, at the first meeting of the Legion, afte. their return. John P. Walker. Past Post Commander, was installing off Ger. A telegram of congratulations fer the work of the retiring officers and best wishes for the new officers of the Pest, were received from A. C. Fisher, Department Commander Of the American Legion for Alaska.
 Retiring officers were: Homer G Nordling, Post Commander; Johr Ford Starr, Second Vice Commander; George Marn, Adjutant; E. " Beau din. Treasurer
 Appropriate with the installation ceremonies for the installing of new officers. the history of the activities of the Post during the year 1922 was tread The history was prepared by Walter B. King, historian, who was highly commended at the meeting by the members for his splendid work il it's preparation. The history indl cated that the local Post Is tht liyest in Alaska and that numerou; activities were engaged in during the past year. Copies of the history , will be given each member of tn, Post.
 | Other business of the meeting Wal the election of Ernest G. Hardins and Richard F. Ragland, to the loca Post. NJ. II. Sides reported that i 1 is planned by the committee il charge that the farce comedy, "A Night Off will be put on in Juneal by the Legion, after the middle O
 February. Indefinite plans for smoker to be put on by the Legion and the annual Monte Carlo, wer, also discussed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
JUDGE REED TAKES
 UP CRIMINAL CASE

The trial of ]. R. McNeil, accused of violating the Alaska Bone Dry Law in connection with the operation of the Salmon Creek Roadhouse last year, was virtually concluded in the |. S District Court late this after noon. The case was originally tried in the U s. Commissioners Court and resulted in tho conviction of McNeil. who appealed to the higher tribunal.
 McNeil was arrested on June 25 last year following a raid on the premises at Salmon Crock in which some whiskey and mash was seized. On the witness stand this afternoon hs denied that he had any knowledge of intoxicating aiquor being on the place and said that he was running the roadhouse for a third person who had taken a lease on il carly last year to run to the end of January this year.
 The jury was composed of: Charles Coldstein, w. E. Deyo, E. F. Cashel John Liyie. Prank Oliver Andrew kiloh, Lawrence Cashen, w. H. Rob inson, E. NJ. Policy. w E. Craig. c P. Cole and c. Fagerson.
 Arguments in the case began a | 2 D. m. McNeil was represented b, Henry Roden and the prosecution b, Assistant IT. s. Attorneys Gore an, stabler.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
COMP ANIES ARE STRICKEN FROM
 OFFICIAL LIST
Failure to File Annual Re ports and Pay Taxes
 Causes Cancellations.

Filings of 61 corporations, both domestic and foreign, have been dropped from the records in the Ter ritorial Secretary's office for failure to pay annual taxes and file reports required under Territorial statutes, according 10 an announcement made by Karl Theile, Secretary Of those suspended 43 were foreign and IS incorporated under the laws of Alaska
 Virtually all of those whose filings were cancelled have gone cut of business in the Territory and out of existence The filings were cancelled under the provisions of Chapter 22, Alaska Session Laws of 1921.
 The domestic corporations affected were: Alaska Development Corpora tien, Alaska Investment Company, Alaska Pulp & Power Corporations Alaska Times Printing and Publish ing Company, Admiralty Alaska Min ing Company. Anchorage Oil and De- Ydopment Company; Consumers Pro tective Association; Brehmer Drug Company, Capital Oil and Develop ment Company, Granite Gold Mining Company, Juneau Packing Company, Mt. Mckinley Fox Ranching Com pany. Northern Packing Company, Inc. Powesr Creeks Hydraulic and i Dredging Company. Primrose Mining
 Company. Republic Fisheries Com pany, Seldoyia Fish By-Products | Company. Wesco Fish Company.
 The foreign corporations stricken
 were
 Alaska Mines Corporation, Alaska Oil Cooperation, Alaska-Sumard Gold
 Mining Company, Alguniean Devel-
 opment Co, Ltd, American Mining
 and Development Company. Ameri- can Tin Dredging Company, Arctic
 Placer Mining and Milling Company
 Bainbridge Fisheries Co.,, Inc, Bos-
 ton Group Gold Mining Company Chiokaloon Coal Company, Ch;tina- Kuakulana Copper Company of Al
 aska, Deep Sea Salvage Company Duncan Canal Mining Company, Elm pire Provision and Produce Company } Eskimo Gold Dredging Company
 Glacier Fish Company, Goemare Fisf - Company, Great Northern Mine: , Syndicate, Grommes and Ullrich | Hatcher Gold Mine Company. Hast , nas Creek Dredging Company. HooC ? Bay Packing Company, Kenai Pack ing Company, King Salmon Fish 7 cries Company (Ore), INrkendall r. P & Company. Knights IslanC 20 Aiaska Copper Company, Marathon 5 Fishing and Packing Company 5 Northern Copper Company, U. r 5 Brown Lumber and Box Company !. PalKs Mines and Trading Company f Pybus Bay Fish X Packing Com
 pany, Ready Bullion Mining Com :. pany, Rex Alaska Mining Company I Sockeye Salmon Company, Soutl ; Alaska Fish Company, Standar = Salmon Packers, Inc, Surf Packing
 Company, Susitna Dredge and Place . Company, Tee Harbor Packing Com V pany, Talkeetna Gold and Platinun s Mining Company, Tenakee Fisherie s Co. Territory Fish & Packing Com y pany Todd Packing Company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
HAYNES ACTIVITIES
 DURING PAST WEEK

HAYNES, Jan. 23.--It is showing today. with the wind from the north, but is not very cold. If the wind changes to the south it will very likely turn to rain.
 s. Sheldon put some iodine in his eye by mistake and has been sui fering quite a good deal from the effects of it, but is now getting bet ter and will be all right in a few days.
 The stork visited the home of MT. and Mrs. P. B. Allen few days ago and left a fine baby girl with them. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
 The Old Maids convention, which was to have been held last Friday evening". has been postponed in definitely
 The third anniversary of the Haines Masonic Club was celebrated at the club rooms Thursday evening last and was a grand success In fact 1t was one of the most success ful and agreeable functions ever held in Haines. There was a good attendance Sixty-one places were laid for the banquet which was served at 10:30 o'clock. The ad. dress of welcome was delivered by the president, w B. Stout; a reading by H. o. Banta, followed by an ad dress by Captain Henry, which was full of pep. and was answered. by his wife. Mrs Henry. Speeches were also made by Professor Grove, R. J Shepard and H. D. Stetson. Dancing and cards were enjoyed until o'clock in the morning. The officers for the coming year are: President w B. Stout; vice president, C. w Stidham; secretary treasurer, S. Shel don. Frank Morris was elected trus tee fer the term of five years. Old papers for sale at Empire !
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
FORMER KAISER
 AND BRIDE NOT
 EVENLY MATCHED
One Correspondent 5 a y s Practically Split Up
 Shortly After Wedding.

LONDON, Jan. 26. - The Doorn correspondent of the Yorkshire News says that in spite of the elaborate efforts to hide the truth, discov- cred that the second marriage of former Emperor William has been a complete failure.
 "At the present time the couple is living apart He is in one part of the castle and his wife and her children are in another part.
 'I am told that only few weeks sufficed to bring about the break down.
 A Reuters correspondent, this afternoon, however, denied there was any trouble between William and his bride
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
FIRST ELKS' BOWLING
 MATCH STARTS TONIGHT

The first match of the Ketchikan- Juneau Elks telegraphie bowling tournament will be rolled tonight. On the local alleys the bowling will start at o'clock Juneau Lodge will be represented by the following men: Barragar, Fry Lavenik, Darby, Cleveland and Bavard. ketchikan' 5 bowlers are Zeigler, Hendrickson, Baker. Latich. Burgun and Dobbs.
 Eighteen games in all will be played, the team rolling the great est number of pins to be declared the winner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
WHO'S HERE
 AND WHERE

o. Aalto left Juneau last night on the Estebeth for Tenakee, where he will spend some time at the springs. H. L. Morris, representative for Schillings Company, left on the Este beth for Sitka on business trip. J. L. Hill is in Juneau from his ranch on Sullivan Island. He is a guest at the Hotel Zynda.
 At the Gastineau c. M. Sharpe, Aryid Anderson.
 At the Lynda J. l.. Hill.
 At the Alaskan Mike Moskey, J. McIvers. !. Old bundles Of newspapers at the Empire. 26 cents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
Smuggler of Emigrants
 Given Fine in Havana

HAVANA. Cuba, Jan. 26.-Be- cause the port police discovered 25 Italians. Portuguese and Spaniards crowded into his gasoline cruiser Maria without passports, but with the firm intention of entering the United States. Jose Benitez Diaz has been fined $1,000. A letter was found in Benitez' possession in which one "Genaro' promised to pay him s1.75O for transporting the 25 pas sengers to an unstated destination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
MEANS RECOVERING

A. G. Means, who has been se- riousy i'll the past three weeks at St. Ann Hospital from the effects of gangerene cllulitis. is now on the road to recovery, according to a statement made today by Dr. w. A. Borland physician in charge Means has undergone four operations and for time it was feared he could not recover.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
Rare White Pelt Is
 Secured in Ontario

TORT WILLIAM, Ont. Jan 26.- The pelt of pure white beaver is in possession of fur buyer here who bought it from a trapper in the Nipigon district. There is not a trace of color in the pelt. which is of fair size. White beaver is one of the rarest skins brought in from the north.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
President Harding and
 Wife Going to Florids

WASHINGTON. Jan 26.-It is an- nounced definitely from the White House that President Harding and his wife intend to go to Florida im- mediately after the adjournment of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
EXPLOSION ON TANKER; R;MANY
 MEN MISSING

TAMPICO. Ja. 26.-Ten are re-
 ported missing and have probably been killed, and 20 were seriously
 hurt as the result of an explosion
 which destroyed the Mexican Eaglel Oil Company's tank steamer San
 Leonardo last night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
RUSS VESSEL
 IS WRECKED

MANILA, Jan. 26.-One ship of the divided fleet of Admiral Stark s Russian refugee expedition, driven out of Vladivostok when the Reds took possession of the city, has been wrecked off the coast of Formosa. This is the wireless report received here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
To Take Up Immigration
 Of Japanese With U. s,

TOXIC, Jan. 26.-M. Hanihara, newly appointed Ambassador to the United States has been instructed to resume immigration negotiations with the American government. This + according to an announcement made today by Viscount uchida, Foreign Minister.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
TEN KLUxERS
 UNDER ARREST

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Eight all leged members of the Ku Klux Klan arrested after a meeting in marine circles last night possessed black jacks and also bottles of whiskey. An attorney for six of the men ad- mitted they had been attending meeting of the Klan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Ladies or Juneau: Miss Jewett, an expert marcelle. is now with Mrs. Fry at the Beauty Shop. For appointment call 475. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
NOTICE.

To Scottish Rite Masons: There will be a regular meeting Of the Lodge Friday, Jan. 26, at 730 P. NJ.
 WALTER B. HEISEI, adv. Secretary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
SUFFERS WITH COLD

Barney Rosele. of Goldstein's Emporium, is confined to his apart ments at the Gastineau Hotel with 8 severe cold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

SPECIAL FEATURE SATURDAY NIGHT at Elks' Hall dance-5-piece orchestra with pianos all evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

This is the first picture of M. Niewadomski, fanatical artist, who shot to death President Narudo- wicz. of Poland, in an art gallery in Warsaw
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

NJ. Polyvious Corillos. noted Greek surgeon. who served as Colonel in the French Army, has arrived in New York on the liner King Alexander He had been im- prisoned in Greece, charged with melting anti-royalist rioting. Dr. Coril,cs came to attend a confer ence of world prominent physi- clans and surgeons at Boston. He maintained a private hospital in Athens and is one of the mogt prominent supporters of the Neni- zelos movement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

Furniture moved and stored. Heavy hauling done. Phone 48. Ju. neau Transfer. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

Old papers TOT sais =a The Empire.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-11-30
NOTAS ESCOLARES DE
LA lSLA

Por iniciativa de la clase de Move
40 D6cimo Grades, Sc constituy6 en-
este pueblo. La sociedad nterar1a ger
vantes.' -
Nos parece bastante bella la idea de
esos j6venes estudiantes, por que Quie-
rem perpetuar Ell nombre insigne de
Cervantes. en- una sociedad hteraria; y
mas que bella, nos parece noble su am
bici6n, cuando Sc proponen en- armo-
nioso y fraternal conjunto, en- una her
mandad estudiantil, derivar de la Ii
teratura, los. grandes benefcios que ella
reporta.
Es cierto que en- la escuela Sc adj
quieren conocimientos en- ciencia; que
tales conocimientos cientifcos formarl
parte indispensable para el desarrollo
intellectual en- la vida de los estudian-
tes. pero es tambien necesario, poseer
un conocimiento perfecto del lengua-
je, ell cual ayude usarlo, con facili-
dad correction, en- todas parties que
Sc ofrezca.
Todos los que Sc hayan interesado en-
adquirir .conocimientos iterarios, tie
nen que convenir en- que la literature,
como f6rtil campo, ofrece para todas
las mentes. los frutos mas exquisitos.
Los que en- ella Sc inician, y perseve-
ran, pueden estar seguros de que po-
seen algo con que afrontar las lu
chas de la vida.
Los miembros de la sociedad seer
vantes'', deben estar alegres, " seguir
adelante con su prop6sito. Ellos han
pensado bien alto, puede que des-
pues que cora Ell tempo, sientan pro-
fundamente la satisfaction de haber
concebido una idea, llevarla a la prac-
tica. Y luego verla cristalizada en- pura
realidad.
Sigan adelante jovenes. que todas las
personals que albergan en- su pecho un
santo amor por esta TERRA que nos vi6
nacer, todos los que Sc preocupan por
la cultura Y desarrollo Intellectual de
la juventud en- nuestra Isla, aplaudi-
ran sus actuaciones los alentaran con
estfmulos, va que de la preparation
Intellectual de esa, misma juventud. de-
pende la mayor felicidad que pueda
gozar en- 10 future, nuestra amada Bo-
rinquen.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-11-30
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HOY SE REUNIRAN EN- Ell
MAS IMPORTANTE CAUCUS
DEL ANo, LOS REPUBLICA=
NOS DE LA CAMARA DE Re-
PERSONALITIES

WASHINGTON, nov. %. Omitted
Press)-Los repubhcanos de la CANA
ra de Representatives. Sc reuniran ma
nana (hoy) en- uno de los mas impor-
tantes caucus del afio.
Sc reuniran con Ell fin de s'organi-
zar' La Camara. Sera ell prop6sito
de esa reunion seleccionar un candida
to de la mayoria para speaker no
enfrentandose ell speaker Gillet con
ninguna oposici6n; elegir un lfder
orador. Sobre este punto Sc espera
una buena batalla.
Ademas, hay que decidir, 81 es po-
sible, ciertos asuntos relacionados con
la organization de determinados conf
tes. En- este tambien los hderes re-
publicanos tendran algunas dificulta-
des.
La dificultad Sc anticipara por dos
causas Entire los lideres de la ma
yoria los republicanos de la vieja guar
dia estan divididos, cosa que es ca
81 corriente, en- dos candidates: Ell re-
presentante Longworth de Ohio, ell
representante Graham de Illinois. Sc
espera que esta diferencia sea solucio-
NADIA facilmente. Pero la dificultad
real esta en- los progresistas de La Fo-
llette, presididos por Ell Representative
John M. Nelson, quien, segdn Sc pien-
sa podran insistir en- que como los pro-
gresistas tienen ell poder equilibrado
entire los republicanos y los dem6cra
tas ellos habria que darsele Ell privi-
legio de lideres en- la Camara.
FL caucus de mafiana sera namado
por ell representante Will Wood, de In
diana, presidente del Comite Rep1bli-
cano de la Campana Congressional. Reu
Mira este caucus porque ell ex-repre-
sentante Mondell, lider de La mayoria
en- ell pasado Congreso, no regresara.
Sc espera cue en- ell caucus surgiran
.lgunas graves discusiones. Sc haraa
todos los esfuerzos posibles por que
asistan al caucus todos los defensores
de Iongworth Y Graham, los dos can
didatos rivales.
Muchas conferencias preliminares Y
caucus pequenos Sc celebraran mafla-
ma (hoy) con anterioridad al caucus
principal. ell cual esta anunciado para
les 10 a. M, presidido por el represen-
tante Wood.
Los republicanos del serado tam
bi6n tendran su caucus. No habra
ninguna oposici6n para que el senador
Lodge contin;c como hder de la ma
yoria en- Ell seuado, 81 es que el quiere
continuar. La labor principal del eau
Gus de senadores es la election de un
presidente pro-tempore. Este ocupara
ell puesto, como presidente del Senado,
de la -Presidencia de los Estados
Unidos. vacante desde que fr. Coolid-
ge fua namado a la Presidencia. El
senador Cummings, de Iowa, Presiden
te pro-tempore en- Ell i1ltimo congreso,
es otra veg uno de los candidates al
mismo cargo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-11-30
DE AIBoNITo
CoNFERENCIA DE PADRES

CONFERENCIA DE PADRES
Fue Nevada a cabo en- el Cine
"Aibonito" en- la noche del mierco-
les Fl de noviembre, eligiendose la
siguiente Directiva:
Presidente, Manuel Vazquez; Vice
Presidente, Alfredo Rivera; Secre-
taria, Laura Cordero; Tesorera, Ma
tide Lopez de Figorelli; Vocales, Lii
borio- Ortiz, Angel Ala, y Teodoro
Feliciano.
89rg& az PROGRAMA
/ Coro, por. varias ninas. Preparado
por Ia Sra Maria Rivera.
Ell joven Ramon Benftez lego un
|discurso preparado por ell se1or Nj
colas Ortiz.
Mon6logo. Recitado por la ninita
Mercedes Canine.
Breves palabras por ell Prof. An
gel de la Cruz.
Coro por varias ninas. Preparado
por la Sra. Matilde Lopez de Figa-
relli.
Elecci6n del "Comite de Padres.
Clausura por el Sr. Inspector de
Escuelas. =
FL sabado por la tarde Sc llev6 a
cabo en- los Cuarteles un desafio de
Base Ball entire las novenas Gram
mar y Continuation, venciendo la
primera con un score de 10 a 10.
Los eiercicios fisicos llevados a ca
bo el sabado, despues de la parada
fueron preparados por la profesora
Laura Cordero.
Fstuvieron excelentes.