davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
MIKAD0 AWARDS DECORATION TO
 LOCAL CITIZEN
E. Valentine Receives Order of Rising Sun Decoration,
 of Fourth Class.

Decoration of Emory Valentine, prominent local resident and wide ly known pioneer of the Territory, by the Mikado of Japan with the Or der of the Rising Sun, fourth class, was made known yesterday when MT. Valentine received the decora- tion. He was advised of the decora tion being given him early last De- cember but said nothing of it until the medal was received.
 In advising him of the honor be- slowed on him by the Japanese Elm peror, the Japanese Consul at San Francisco said it was for services rendered and kindnesses shown to Japanese subjects on many occasions in the Territory This is the second Japanese medal that Mr Valentine has received. the first being sent him by high officer during the Russo Japanese war.
 He said he was highly pleased at receiving the decoration and the spirit in which 1t was bestowed Alp preciation, he added. is one of the most striking characteristics of the Japanese whom he has met and among whom he counts some of his most loyal friends
 The medal is very exquisite in de sign and of the finest workmanship It. is white enameled on a gold base fine lines of gold being left between the wider bands of enamel. The gold lines radfate in a circle from a deep blood-red hued stone, prob ably garnet, in the center, being emblematic of the rising sun, the name of the decoration. It is pend ant from gold bar, enameled and purple and gold, and the whole is suspended on red and white silk ribbon in which is rosette similar ly colored. The medal is for veal on formal occasions, a smaller TO sette. or button, in red and white silk being designed for wear at other times.
 The jewel case in which the meda reposes is itself work of highest art. It ds of the noted Japanese lacquer work, into which is worked the same emblem appearing on the bar of the medal. On the top of the case are some Japanese characters which. MT. Valentine was informed by a local Japanese resident, form his name in the language of Nippon i The decoration, together with oth CT medals and badges in his posses
 sion, are now on display in the show
 windows at Mr Valentines store.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
NATIVE BROTHERHOOD
 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The Alaska Native Brotherhood held the annual election of officers Hast Tuesday and elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing year:
 President, Harry Willard; vice president. Joe Collier; secretary. Vii. liam l.. Paul; treasurer. James Wat son; financial secretary, Charlie Bob; sergeant-at-arms, Willie Pet ersA. councilmen. Jack Harris, James Miller and James Ware.
 The retiring president. Seward Kunz, has served as such for two years, during which time the or, ganization has made material ad- vance The most notable achieve ment has been the fine hall which
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
LITTLE DAUGHTER OF
 MIR. AND MRS. PAUL DIES

Mary. the five months old daugh ter of Mir and Mrs. Gabriel Paul, of Juneau, died at 12:35 o'clock las. night from the effects of intestional intdxication. The baby had been il three weeks
 The funeral will be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Graeco-Russian Church. Father A P. kashevaroff will conduct the ser vices. Interment will be in the Ser bian plot, in Evergreen Cemetery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
KNuTE HAuGE PASSES AWAY

knute Hauge we'll known old resi- dent of the Wrangell Narrows sec tion, died last Thursday night at his home across the Narrows from Pet ersburg. Mir. Hauge has been 80 verely ill for number of months and his death was not unexpected as he has been rapidly failing in health for long time. MT Hauge was born in Norway IS years ago, but has lived in Petersburg and vicinity for years. He followed the fishing game for a living. He is survived by a daughter Miss A. Hauge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
B. M. Behrends Co.,, Inc.

the Brotherhood now has and in which all their activities are cen tered. It is proving community center for games. dances, public meetings, as well as the meetings of the Brotherhood.
 Mir. Kunz asked all members to give the new officers their hearty support. and although he is not all officer this year, he holds himself ready to anything he can to make the term of Harry Willard. the new president. a greater success than even his own term.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
American Forced to Dig
 His Own Grave, Then Shot

CAbEXICO, Jan. 1S.-Rou Gusson negro, American citizen, was forced to dig his own grave and was then shot to death 4n the outskirts oI Mexicaii, just across the border Au thorities believe the slayers of Gus. son are gang of narcotic snug, .glers. The State Department at Washington has been informed of the murder.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
New Income Tax Law
 Proposed in Oregon

SALEM, Orc. Jan. 1S.-A bill has been introduced in the state legisla- ture establishing an income tax mod elled after the Wisconsin law.
 This law applies an income tax to individuals, corporations and partner ships, ranging from one per cent on s1 900 to 15 per cent on all in ex- cess of S50.000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
TO CUT GERMAN FORESTS.

FAKES, Jan. IS = The French, Belgium and Italian governments gave the order today to commence immediately working the state for est on the left bank of the Rhine as penalty for Germany's default in delivery of timber as established by the Preparations Commission on De- cember 26.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
If They Join ''Reds"
 They Quit United Mine

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 1S.-Notice has been served on the coal miners of Nova Scotia b, the International executive board of the United Mine
 Workers that they cannot affiliate with tho Rcd Intcrnationale" and remain members of tho United Mine Workers
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
President Is Better;
 ARemains in His Room

. WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-White House officials today said President Harding was much improved, all though he has 0 slight fever
 The President again cancelled all agements. like yesterday, and re- mained in his room.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
ACQUISITION COAL.

Economic Mission has decided to content itself for the present with requisitioning coal already mined di- verting to France loaded cars in- tended for interior Germany and postponing requisitioning of the mines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
PLANE DROPS; MEN DEAD

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 1S.-Pilot s. P Oakes and Mechanician William Acor were killed this afternoon when the plane they were testing crashed down 800 feet and then burst into flames.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
Alleged Woman Flogger
 Identified by Daughter

HOUSTON, Tex. Jan. 1S.-Bonnie Lee Harrison, daughter of the wom- an recently floggcd by hooded mob at Goose Creek, identified before the grand jury today Claude c. Buckley as one of tho floggers. Buckley de- nied the charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
Governor Bone Will Be in
 Seattle for Big Dinner

SEATTLE, Jan 18.-A wireless says Gov. Scott C. Bone, of Alaska, will arrive here Friday evening or Saturday morning for the Alaska products dinner to be given to the
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
Aviation Lieutenant Is
 Killed; Plane Hits Tree

CHICAGO, Jan. IS. - Lieutenant J. Fox, of Chantonfield, H., was kill ed this afternoon when attempting a landing at the rifle range. The plane was blown sideways into a tree.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
HlulARL AT KETcHIkAN

J. J. Hillard, of the Customs Ser vice, stationed at Eagle during the summer months. arrived at Ketchl- kan on the Jefferson and will remain there for several weeks as the Ket chikan force is at present short one man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
First Arrest Is Made
 Connection Mint Robbery

DENVER, Jan. 1S.-The fipst ar rest made in connection with the $2OO,O0O mint robbery is announced by the authorities, who declared they have a man connected with the quin- tet, but who did not participate in the actual commission of the crime.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
Investigation Started
 Into Fire at Los Angele.

LOS ANGELES. Jan. f8.-lnvesti- gation has been started regarding the warehouse fire of the Barker Brothers Furniture company, which caused tho death last night of Watch man J. F. Kotch and the damage is estimated at oveS $1,Ooo.ooo fully GOV cred by insurance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18

The wearied store clerk is usually the victim of the shoppers who have been too busy to read the ads and who, on visiting the stores, have tut a vague idea of what they want or where it is to be found.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
Rum Runner Is A6re;
 Crew Reported Rescued

HIGHLANDS, N. J.. Jan. 18.-A steam trawler believed to be one of the great fleet of rum runners, caught fire this afternoon and drift ed into the Transatlantic seamship lanes. Another rum runner rescued the crew. The burning ship is a menace to navigation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18

Assistant U. $. Attorney H. D. Stabler and Federal Deputy Marshal w. R. Garster left last night on the Ambassador for Chichagof on off cial business They are expected to be absent about one week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
To Petition Harding
 To Grant Many Pardons

OLYMPIA, Wash, Jan IS. - The Farmer Labor membefs of both Houses of the State Legislature to- dcy introduced memorials petition ing President Harding to pardon all persons convicted under the espion- age act whose conviction was based solely on expression of opinion and not commission of an overt act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18

J. IT. Rogers. with the White Pass Company at Skagway, and Mrs. Rog- CTS, are passengers aboard the Prin- cess Mary for tue c0a.h.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
GREAT DANGER
 IS THREATENED
 IN RUhR AREA
Italy Regards Present Situa- tion as Near Point of
 Dire Crisis.
(Continued From rage Ooe.l

The magnates have not yet been taken into custody.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18
NOTE Observations Prince Seattle Portland Francisco made at and p. time.
With the development

With the
  has 40mie wind blowing from the southeast while Tapana there  and rains have continued In Oregon Washington
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-18

old bundles Of isswspapers at tho EmS're. fs cents.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27
UNION

Crops looking fine In these parts.
Most everybody has quit their crops
and are counting the squares.
Ota Murrell and family Of Fort
Wayne, Ind, have been visiting rela-
tives at this place-Mr. Murrell has
returned home, leaving his wife for a
more extended visit.
Uncle j. Il. Odom has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. J. T. Jones, since our
last writing
W. /. johnson and wife spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with Ben
Choate and family Of Maynard.
Mrs. Earl johnson has been CON
fined to her bed for a week. She has
malarial fever and appendicitis.
Lewis Johnston and wife spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with Greeley
Swindlc and wife.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27
MAYNARD

]. b. Weaver is having the rock put
on the ground to build a barber shop.
The remains Of Mrs. John N. Jones,
who passed away at her home in Ma
Mia, was brought here for burial Fri
day. Several friends Of the family
from Manila accompanied the body
here. Aunt Anne" as she was bet
ter known, has many friends here. she
having at one time made this her
home. Her bereaved family has our
sympathy
Misses Merl Navy and Nema Red
wine and Ewelle johnson are attend
ing the singing school that is being
held at AIiddlebrook.
Miss Alaizie johnson returned yes
terday from a weeks visit at Datto.
Miss Thelma Skaggs came home with
her for a visit.
Rev. Cherry and Rev. Ellis are hold
a protracted meeting at the Method
list church this week.
Miss Alta overly is spending few
days in town.
The dormitory has a new coat of
paint and several other repairs.
Lura Lee Hatley is real sick with
typhoid fever.
The Middlebrook singing class will
have concert here Wednesday eve
ming.
We are looking forward to one Of
the best school years we have ever
had. Already many are coming in
and securing boarding places.
Mrs. Grace johnson and little son
spent Saturday night with her sister,
Mrs. Lewis Wilson.
Mrs. Schly Anderson is here for a
visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Gussie McCrary and little
daughter are visiting her parents and
other relatives here.
4 We were sorry to hear of the death
of Uncle Cord Parrish Of Middlebrook,
last week
Miss Emma Crismon Of East May
nard, spent Saturday night with Miss
Mary Crismon.
Rufe Davis, NJ w. Crismon, L. A.
Crismon and Geo. Wells have each
purchased a Baby Overland car.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27
OLD JACKSON

Rev. J. o. Hefner began a protract
ed meeting here Saturday night and
Rev. W. T. Sharp came Monday to
help him. We hope much good will
be accomplished in this meeting.
Roosevelt Woods is working in the
rock quarry south Of Imboden.
Henry Chaplain and Toll Wilson of
Imboden were here lastThursday and
bought a COW and calf of Herbert
Songer.
Tom Hulvey and wife of Eleven
points spent Saturday night and Sun
day at theshome of the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Brown.
We wish TO thank Grover Bowers
for loaning us lumber to make seats
in the arbor for the meeting.
Homer Songer returned from the
Kansas wheat fields last week.
Homer Horsman has new Ford
roadster.
Several new pupils entered school
Monday.
Lutte Hufstedler and family of near
Hopewell attended church at this place
Sunday and took dinner at the home
Of France Fullington.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27

Jim Daniels of Reyno was mixing
business with pleasure here the lat
ter part of last week
Church, singing and dinner on the
ground was well attended here sun
day. Everyone enjoyed themselves
and had plenty TO eat.
II. b. Miller has been appointed
postmaster at this place.
Coonie Keiffer and Gus Lilly and
their families were visitors at the Ry-
burn home Sunday.
Granville Coleman and wife were
here last Sunday.
Elmer James went to Ravenden
Springs Saturday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27

Isaac Kidd and wife and little son,
Carl were Sunday guests at the home
of Earl Johnson and wife.
Several from here attended the pic
nic at Poyuor Saturday.
J. II. Jones and Greeley Swindle
have bought the merchandise stock OF
r. f. Spence and will continue business
at the same place We wish them
much success.
Little Ray Swindle was sick d few
days last week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27
MANSON

Professor James is progressing nice
ly with his school here.
Miss Annie Brown visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Jess Brown, from Saturday
until Monday.
W. Il. Holland made a business trip
10 Cache river this week.
DR.. A. b. Climer of Mammoth Spring
was a visitor here the latter part of
the week.
John Brown Of Pocahontas visited
his brother Bin Brown, Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27

Uncle Bethel Wheeler of Portia is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Beaver, Of this
place.
Deputy Sheriff Traw was rounding
up several of the boys from this COM
mmity last week.
Mrs. Bob White is seriously i'll at
this writing.
Jim Tribble's family is recovering
from serious case of measles.
Miss Glenda Ryburn visited home
folks from Friday until Sunday.
our meeting closed Sunday with two
additions.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27

Every time we have an impulse to
spend money unnecessarily and then
conquer we are made wealthier not
only by the money that still remains i'm
our pockets, but by the added strength
impaired to our characters.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-27

An epigram is a LOT of words fitted
together In such a manner that their
lack Of meaning is concealed by the
brilliant effect produced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-11

10 purely vegetable remedy,
acting on the liver, stomach
and bowels. II IL made from
selected herbs and roots, and
contains no calomel or other
mineral drugs.
II has been found Of great
value in indigestion; stomach
trouble, sick headache, con-
stipation, and lazy liver, help
ing to relieve the symptoms
caused by these troubles, and
to put the digestive system
into proper working order.
Get q package Of Black
Draught liver medicine from
your druggist or dealer, to-
day. Be sure to get the gem
uine -TAedford'G
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-11
Our Family Medicine =

66T WILL WRITE yOu IN
regard to Black
Draught liver med
icine, as / have been using it
more than 10 years." says a
letter from Mr.. s. F. Mintz,
of r. F. D. 2, Leland, N. c.
II keep it in my home all the
time, for it is mostly our
family medicine. When we
begin to feel feverish or
sluggish, with trouble from
the liver or stomach, we take
q dose Of Thedford's Black
Draught and the trouble is
soon over. I mostly buy q
dollar package ct o time, and
it has saved me many q bill. "
Thedord's Black raught Is
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17

The contract entered into by the city and U. 8. Government in 1s16 whereby Nome was to each year con tribute $2.500 toward the MAIN FINANCE of the Snake River liar DOT, was entirely contingent upon the COMPLETION of the harhor. The U. s. Engineers Office main tains that the harbor IS COMPLET- ED. We of Nome. witnessing the bar across the inner mouth of the harbor know full we'll that the har- bor is NOT COMPLETED. but rath- CT than have the entire project thrown into the discard the city of ficials wisely waived the point and paid the sum asked for.
 With $1S.OOO spent on completing the dredging and further extensions and improvements the coming sum- mer should witness the landing of freight from the large beats and the construction of a City Dock and Wharf. As soon as the harbor per- mits free passage of boats and the landing of freight, from which the city can derive rev\pue. docks and wharfs are logical conclusion.
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17

point of harm onious relation. More unusual even that their own harmony was the fact that the land lord was invited to participate. A landlord is usually bete noir of his tenants and to include him in getaogather love feast expresses either that he is a model landlord or that his tenants are going to hit him for a cut in rent.
 The ladies assisted Mrs. J. Stan groom to prepare the dinner. which was given In her apartments. The dinner was a delightful affair and all present enjoyed themselves to a surfeit Beginning at p. m. the party lasted until 1 a. m. the Nexf morning. Those present were:
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Stangroom. Mir. and Mrs. A. G. Thommen. Mir. and Mrs. P. E. Morse. Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Walsh, A. Polet. Mss c. Meek, Miss Jessie Newton. Ome Cochran. Edw. Johnson, Arthur Wright and Mitchell Weisberg.
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17
NOsIE-HAsTINGs CREEK RACE
 HEATS FORMER RECORD
(Contributed)

Five dog-chario&eers bobbed ser enely up on the middle perspective at 12 noon on Sunday. last. to take part in the Nome-Hastings Creek Race, and at the appointed time right on the dot and the scratch Al. Carey took on: Ed. Rohn at 12:05: Leonard Seppala at 12:10: Billie Cameron at 1915 and Tom Kohanek ct 12:20.
 It was grand take on. to be sure. The weather was mild and . profu- sion of light. fluffy snow was fall ing. and 3 light wind whfsked the falling snow into the faces of the spectators and participants in a most friendly manner. making one glad to be alive. and glad of the privilege of seeing these five sturdy sons of the Month hok-foot 1t out along the course behind the choic-
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17
LOCAL NEWS
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE IN A. B. HALL TONIGHT

Tonight. the evening of St. Pat rick's Day. the N. W. Fur. Game and Fish Protective Association will hold a dance in the A. B. Hall.
 The hall win be decorated with Furs, from Martins fur store. traps and hunting gear. Henry Burgh will have on exhibit cases of stuffed game birds of Alaska, cases contain ing numerous specimens. Every ef- fort will be made to make the decor ative scheme carry out the idea for which the Association stands. name ly wild animal life and its protec- tiOn.
 A uniaue feature of the evenings g entertainment will be the native dancers. consisting of some twenty athletic Eskimo men and women. They will exhibit a prowess in en- durance dances that will make white folks wonder how they did 1t.
 The native program wifi merely be feature and not the whole show. The dance is for the Nome dance loving public and music will be fur nished by the Nome Orchestra. Ga- brielson, woofter and Lescher. nuf sed.
 The fun starts at 9:30 p. m. and  the admission is $1.00 for men. while the ladies exercise their prero- gative of passing in free.
 Funds derived from this dance win be used to further extend the activities of this praisew0rthy or ganization. If you fail to get a kick out of the party the man al the door will give your money back.
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17
SNAKE RIVER HARB0R WORK
 TO PROCEED THIS sUMaIEl,

After numerous telegrams being exchanged between Col. Steese and the City of Nome 1t has been decid. ed by the Nome City Council, thas the only. way to assure the comple- ton of the Nome Snake River har. bor and it's future maintenance waz to pay the amount Nin controversy namely. $2.5OO.00.
 Last Monday City Clerk Grimm wired the above amount to the First National Bank of Juneau having been so ordered by the City Council.
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17

In his last telegram to Mayor Maynard. Col. Steese said:
 "The present condition of the harbor is immaterial. The allot- ment for RE-DREDGING last sum- mer was made last winter in Wash ington and was conditional upon Nome contributing $2.sO0 for such work in accordance with the prev ious agreement and you were so mo- afied year ago. An anotments for next season are held ur in Wash ington, unti1 Nome makea this de- posit A similar deposit will be re- quired of Nome January first next year, REGARDLESS OF THE CON- OPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS. All of this is in accordance with an Act of Congress. approved Aug. 18th, 1917 conforming to the project con- tafned in House document No. 1882 of the 64th Congress. second ses- sion
 As soon as Nome deposits $2,500 a total of $11,000 for redredging and s7,300 for ether repairs and extensions will be available. being a total of around SIS 900, all for this coming seasons operations. The Federal government has ex-  pended $273,0OO on this project to- date. but unless Nome immediately contributes her agreed upon portion the project will be abandoned. Re- lief can be secured only thru an Act of Congress. The Second Division delegates here are thoroughly famil- far with the situation.
 STEESE.
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17

Tn 1914 Fred Aver covered the course in 1:31:46. establishing record. Last Sundays race saw the record broken in two places. both Cameron and Seppala lowering the former time. AM of the drivers in this last race experienced more or less difIiculty with their teams. Sep pala in particular. Had the travel ing conditions and other advantages been the same as in 1914 the record would have have been literally smashed to pieces.
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17
TENANTS HOLD LOVE FEAST
 IN THE POLET FLATS

Last Monday, March 18th. at the seductive hour of 2 p. h., the ten ants of the Polet Flats assembled in the Stangroom apartments and enjoyed a dinner party unique in its conception and delightful in its ac- complishment.
 Twelve tenants dwell permanent 1y in the fiat and the fact that all were in accord in the selected event is unusual from the stand
The Nome nugget., 1923-03-17

Mayor Maynard sent the follow ing telegram to Col. Steese. Advising him of the City's actdon:
 Nome. March Huh, 1923 U. s. ENGINEERS OFFICE. Juneau, Alaska.
 Retel your. ninth. The City Coun- eff at special meeting today voted unanimously to wire $2.5O0 on ac- count or redredging maintenance. thru Juneau First National Bank. The people of Nome earnestly hope that sufficient improvements will be accomplished this season so as to enable commencement Of the build- ing of docls. from which further funds can easily be raised for future maintenance.
 MAYNARD. Mayor.