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The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
CLARA SKARIN TAKES STAND;
 TELLS JURY ABOUT KILLING

SEATTLE, Jan. 13-Clara Skarin who is on trial or the murder of Hochbrunn, was called to the stand yesterday by the state as a rebuttal witness. She admitted that after Hochbrunn had been killed by her, she shuffled his shoes about the room to make the people downstairs be- lieve it was Hochbrunn walking about in his slippers.
 Vontobel, who was called as a buttal witness, denie that he had conspired with the girl to keep the death of Hochbrunn secret. He also denied that he met the girl in San Francisco last February, as she had charged.
 Both sides rested shortly after noon yesterday and the remainder of the day was taken up with the arguments.
 Dr. Alexander Robinson. patholog- ist, testified that a review of the history of Hochbrunn encouraged the belief that 'fne was man to be feared"
 Byron Page testified that Hoch- brunn had once attacked him with a shisel
 The members of the jury, in the custody of two bailiffs, visited the Hochbrunn home during the day. The attorneys were not permitted to accompany them, however.
 The case Is attracting more at tention daily. Several hundred more than the courtroom would hold, were on hand yesterday and today, trying to get seats. .~...." "- :>>
 John Dole, attorney for the de- fense, in his. final argument scath ingly denounced Yon Trobel and declared that "he crucified himself on the cross of Hochbrunn's gold" He pleaded with the jury to bring in a verdict of acquittal quickly. Don't take five minutes. You should acquit her in a moment and give her a purse of gold for the good she has done"
 Clara, tired and pale, seemed near the breaking point after an ordeal extending over a period of week. She wept softly as her at torney pleaded her cause, and the women members of the jury raised their handkerchiefs 10 their eyees during the impassioned appeal.
 The case went to the jury al two o'clock this afternoon. ...:
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
TREASURY PLACES FILLED

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. 13- President Harding has cleared the slate of important pending treasury appointments by nominating Comp troller of the Currency 10 be gov ernor general of the federal reserve board; James C. McNarry, of Las Vegas, New Mexico. to be comp troller of currency; Milo D. Camp bell, of Michigan, to be dirt farm er'' member of tre federal reserve board. "...@.* ..=...-. ..:.: ...: -. l.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
OREGON WOMAN BRANDED

LILLAMOOK, Ore. Jan. 13-Me1 robed in white entered the home of Mrs. Nevada Srandish and branded her on the breast with a hot metal cross, according 10 reports received by District Attorney Goyna, who expresses rhe opion that the brand ing occurred about a month ago. The woman had previously been ac- quilted on a charge of violating the dry law.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
LAWYERS ORGANIZE TO RID
 NATION OF DEFECTIVE LAWS

NEW YORK. Jan. 13-Announce- ment of the organization here this week of the American Law Institute was accompanied by the issuance of a statement 10 the effect that the leading lawyers and judges of the nation will be invited 10 attend a conference al Washington on Feb ruary 23, to consider the revamping of national laws with view to bringing about the elimination of recognized defects"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
NEW TARIFF IS WORKING;
 IMPORT DUTIES GAINING

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan 13- Imports into the United States dur ing the month of October. which was the first month under the new tariff law, aggregated a total of s319,000,000, compared with s298,- 100000 for September and s281,- 100000 for August. These figures were made public today by the department of commerce.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
AGRICULTURAL BILL GOES
 CONFERENCE FOR ACTION

WASHINGTON, D. (. Jan. 13- The supply bill of the agricultural department, carrying an appropria- tion of $73,500,00O, was approved by the senate today and sen. to conference for final adjustment. There is no provision in the bill for free distribution Of Government seeds.
 The senate also 1as passed the postofice budget of s585, 100000.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
KLANSMEN ARE IDENTIFIED
 BY WITNESS AT KHAN TRIAL

BASTROP, Jan. 13-Mayor Dade, of Mer Rouge, who was called as a witness yesterday in the kidnapping ease, identified Dr. McKoin, Cyclops Skipwith, Kelly, Harp and Ed Iyey as members of a klan band which held up and disarmed Daniels and other citizens of Mer Rouge near Gallion several months prior to the kidnapping of Danieles and Richards.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Protest Tomorrow

ESSEN, Jan. 13-Numorous fac tories in this part of Germany will suspend operations for fifteen min utes on Monday as a protest against the occupation of German territory by French troops; The forty thou sand employees of the Krupp works went 10 work as usual this morning and work is proceeding normally in other plants, although few workers are reported to have gone out on strike as a result of the French in vasion.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
HUGHES GOING SOUTH

WASHINGTON, D C. Jan. 13- If public duties permit, Secretary of State Hughes will attend the Pan-American conference at San tiago, Chile, in March. The invita- ton, which was extended through the Chilean ambassador, has been accepted conditionally. ..
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS WILL
 .~ START DRIVE ON LAWLESS

AUSTIN, Jan. 13-Addressing a joint session of the state legislature yesterday, Governor Nef declared that three men are killed in the state every day and that liquor smugglers are at work constantly. He pledged himself 70 fight the lawless element with my back to the wall" .4.-~-. .....
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
THREE DIE IN ERIN

DUBLIN, Jan. 13-Three men were executed at Dundlak this morn ing for illegal possession of arms and ammunition, according to official announcement made by the Free State authorities.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
cyeIop. Will Tell About Klan

During the proceedings yesterday, SkipEith requested a conference with Attorney General Coco, in con- nection with the atrocities of the hooded band, and it is understood he has given the attorney general all the details of the operation Of the Morehouse klan since its organ ization. It is his intention to try to establish the fact that the operation Of the black hooded band were not under the supervision Of the Ku Klux Klan.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
ALLIES ON THE JOB

PARIS, Jan. 13-The Allied coun cil of ambassadors is trying to in- duee the Lithuanian government 10 bring pressure to bear on the group of Lithuanians menacing Memel The ambassadors are of the opinion that the Lithuanian government will be able 10 stop the movement if it acts promptly and vigorously.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
SHOOT INTRODUCES BILL TO
 STIMULATE USE OF SILVER

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 13- Senator Shoot has introduced an- other bill to aid the silver mining industry, but designed primarily to meet the demand of the people of the West for silver instead of paper dollars. :.. .=.-.. .-. 4..-
 The bill provides that the Gov ernment, instead of federal reserve banks, pay the express charges from hints to banks, on shipments Of silver dollars.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
DRY CHIEF COMING NORTH
 ON MYSTERIOUS MISSION

WASHINGTON, D. (. Jan. 13- R. 0. Mathews, special assistant to prohibition Commission Haynes, will leave for Alaska during the coming week on important official busi- ness" The exact nature of the mi>- sion Is not known, those in author ity having declined to go into de tail regarding sthe trip.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Reports Declared Unfounded

WASHINGTON, |. C. Jan. 13- Prohibition Commissioner Haynes has received an official report from the New Jersey headquarters of the dry organization in which 1t is de clared that the press reports regard ing the landing of huge amounts if hquor near Highlands are "absolu- utely erroneous" F." .- ..
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
BANDITS STEAL BONDS

EATEN ROUGE, Jan. 13-The store safe of Bridges & West. at Norood, Louisiana, was blown open last night and s30,oO0 in Liberty bonds and s1.00o in cash stolen. The robbers made their escape with the loot.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
SEAPLANE SINKS

KEY WEST, Jan. 13-The sea- plane Columbus, flying from Key West to Havana, fell and sank twenty miles from Havana, accord ing to advices received here today The fate of the occupants is not known here.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Dry Chief On The Warpath

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 13-- Prohibition Commissioner Haynes has demanded from the New Jersey headquarters of the prohibition en- forcement organization an immediate report concerning press dispatches describing large-scale landing of smuggled liquor on the New Jersey coast
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
DEBT FUNDING MUST WAIT
 UNTIL OPPOSITION WAVES

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. I3- President Harding and the Repub- liean leaders of the house, after a thorough canvess Of the situation, have decided this is not a favorable time to seek amendment of the debt refunding law, liberalizing the terms of settlement by nations ow- ing money to the United States.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Alaska Item Curtaiied

SEATTLE, Jan. I3-A Washing ton special to the Seattle Times says the army bill, as reported yes terday, carries an item of s465,000 for the maintenance of wagon roads and trails in Alaska, but contains no provision for the construction Of feeder roads 10 supply tonnage for the Government railroad
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Spoofing Their Chief

NEW YORK, Jan l3-WilIlam R. Sanders, chief of the inspection division of the customs service, which captured four rum runners on Thursday of the Jersey coast, aas characterized that rum running has ben carried on there on large scale
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13

TURKS MAKING PREPARATIONSTO RETURN TO B
PREPARE FOR WAR
 AS CONFERENCE SINNERS

WALLETTA, MALTA, Jan. I3- 4 Reuters dispatch from smyrna says the Turks are feverishly pre- pairing to resume hostihtieS as a re- suit of the failure of the Lausanne conference 70 reach a satisfactory settlement of questions at issue.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13

ESSEN, Jan. I3-At this morn ing's session of the conference be- tween the French Control conmis- sion and representatives Of the Ger man coal syndicate, the Germans agreed 10 resume deliveries Of coal in accordance with the terms of the reparations agreement.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
BRITAIN TAKES TOP PLACE
 AS BUILDER OF VESSELS

GLASGOW, Jan. 13-Great Bri- tain regained first place in world shipbuilding during the last year, with a total of 1,043, ,590 tons. Ger many ranked second with 631 ,485 tons and the United States was third with 25o,747 tons, compared with 4,750,o00 in 1919
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
DEATH BEATS MUrDER TRIAL

MIAMI, Jan. 13-Edmar (. Frady automobile man, who was awaiting trial on the charge of killing his wife, died in a local hospital yes terday. Two blood transfusions were made in an. effort to prolong his life, but to no avail.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
HOUSE REPORTS ARMY BILL;
 NO MONEY FOR NEW ROADS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 13- The army appropriation bill was re- ported to the house yesterday. l. provides for a standing army Of 12,00o officers and 125,000 men, the same as last year.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
PASSENGER HITS FREIGHT

TOLEDO, Jan. 13-One man was killed and several injured yester- day when 2 Baltimore & Ohio pas senger train, running on the Pierre Marquette tracks crashed into a freight train near the Michigan state line.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
GOVERNOR WILL BE THERE

SEATTLE Jan. Ex-Governor Scott C. Bone has notified the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce that he will arrive here in time to attend the Washington State Associated banquet, on January 20 on which occasion products of Alaska will compose the menu.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
NEW REPUBLIC IS BORN

COPENHAGEN, Jan. l3-Re- ports received in this city yester- day state that the Memel district has been declared in state of siege, and that NJ. Simonaitis, former Lithuanian minister, has been pro- claimed president of Memel terri <ory
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
ENGLAND TURNS DEAF EAR TO
 PROTEST AGAINST OCCUPATION

the German protest which was ad- dressed to the Allies in connection with the French occupation of the Ruhr district. The protests will not affect British action or policy.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
French Flag Torn Down

BERLIN, Jan. 13-The French flag hoisted by the French forces occupying Steele, just outside of Essen, was torn down yesterday and destroyed. The German burgomaster was immediately summoned and made 10 apologize to the French commander, and to cause the pub lication of an appeal to Germans, warning against excesses.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Money For New Cable

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. l3- The army bills carries an appro- priation of s750.000 for a new Alaska military cable.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Training Camp. Provided For

An appropriation of $3,250.900 IS provided for training camps for re- serve officers, and S2,500 ,00o for civilian training camps. -. :.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13
Germans Vote Confidence

BERLIN, Jan. 13-The reichstag has voted confidence in the Cuno policies, the vote being 2s3 to I2.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13

Commissioner Ed Brooker left for Kobi last night enroute to his head quarters in the Kantishna district.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13

4 freight train is scheduled 10 arrive from the south tonight.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-13

British Ignore Protests
 LONDON, Jan. 13-The British government will pay no attention to
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
SLAIN PREMIER
 UNIQUE FIGURE
Death Removes One Most Striking Characters in
 European Politics.

LONDON. June. io.-The death of former Bulgarian Premier Stamboul- isky, reported killed yesterday while attempting to escape from his guards, removes one of the most picturesque figures in European political life. He made his way from the very lowest rung of the ladder to the top of Bulgarian gov ernmental affairs.
 Stamboulisky was born of humble parents. He was A years of and entirely self-educated. He married his school teacher when d young man and to her he attributed much of his success.
 Stamhoulisky wasa striking figure, physi cally. He was more than six feet tall had an enormous head, a wealth of black. curly hair, sharp eyes, tremendous jaw and a thunderous voice. Originally he was a journalist but after the war turn ed to politics and rapidly rose to the leadership of the peasants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
CODE FOR FLAG USAGE ADOPTED
 BY CONFERENCE
Presid ent's Suggestion Is Acted on by Conference
 Called by Legion.

WASHINGTON. D. c. June 16.- A code covering civilian usage in the presence of the American Flag and use of the Flag was adopted yesterday at the concluding session of the conference of national organi cations called by the American Le zion. A permanent committee was authorized to disseminate the code
 In provides, in brief, that "the Flag should be displayed between sunrise and sunset only, or between such hours as proper authority des ignates on National and State holi days and other special occasions; il should be briskly hoisted and low cred slowly; when number of flags are grouped, displayed from staffs the American Flag should be in the center at the highest point of the group; no other flag or pennant should be placed above or to the right of the American; when the Flag is displayed from other than a staff, it should be displayed flat {; do not use the Flag as drapery, use bunting instead"
 The suggestion that the conference formulate such a code for civilian usage was made to it last Thursday by President Harding in a Flag Day address made when the conference opened
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
RELIEF VESSEL AT SPITBERCEN; HELP AMUNDSEN
Norway Sends Relief Expedi- ton with Aircraft to
 Aid Noted Explorer.

CHRISTIANA, June 16.-The Nor wegian Government today announced plans for succoring. if possible, Capt Roald Amundsen if the explorer fails to reach Spitzenbergen in his flight across the North Pole. Relief planes have been provided and are now on the ground.
 The steamer Flint. carrying com pletely outfitted party which will go to the relief Of Amundsen in case ae dons rot show up at Spitzenber- gen according to schedule, has ar rived at Seal Bay, Spitzenbergen and has established headquarters for ten relief planes, it was announced
 Amundsen is expected to hop-off from Wainwright for his attempted flight across the Pole about June goth. It is thought that the great est danger of engine failure will arise after the machine has passed the pole and is approaching the edge of the polar ice north of Sp,tz- enbergen. In summer this ice pack Is at considerable distance nor.h of the island. Amundsen's machine will be p;loted by Lieut. Omdaai
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
Vets Score First Victory in Wisconsin Legislature
LAST CABINET
 MEETING HELD
 PRIOR TO TRIP
President Gets Official Busii- ness Out of Way-Pre-
 pairing for Long Trip.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 16.- President Harding yesterday met with the Cabinet for the last time before the departure of the Presi- dent on his Westward and Alaskan trip. The meeting was held to get certain matters out of the way, leav. ing the President free to make his preparation for the long trip.
 Next Tuesday is the regular day for one of the bi-weekly sessions but no meeting will be held then, it was learned, owing to the pressure of business before leaving.
 It was announced after the meet ing that the President does not plan to call special session of Congress to deal with the ship liquor ques- ton. as had been hinted Tn certain unofficial quarters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
FIRST TRAGEDY
 ON GOLD TRAIL
Two Drown and l2 Others Endangered in Rush to
 New Found Diggings.

HALEY BERG, Ont, June 16.-- Two lives have already been lost in the initial rush to the reported new ly discovered goldfields in northern Quebec, according to advices re- ceived here. Two men were drowned recently in Sturgeon Rapids. Ot- tawa River, when their gasboat went dead on them.
 Sixteen men were in the boat. The motor stalled when the boat was within a few feet of teh rapids. Nine men jumped into canoes and attempted to tow the vessel to shore but were forced to cut loose, barely saving their own lives. The boat crashed into a rock. throwing four men into the river. The three re- maining in the boat threw lines to the struggling men, two caught on one being drowned and a second being washed through the rapids and revived.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
ATTACKS ON CONSTITUTION ARE
 RESENTED BY BAR ASSOCIATION;
 SPEAKER DENOUNCES ASSA|LANTS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 16.-(By Associated Press. )-, ow. at the very apogee of the achievements of the Constitution of-T<he United States when It's blessings are apparent to the most casual, observer, it is be ing most bitterly attacked from many quarters. copdemned and even execrated as an sdpstrument of op- pression and injustice. R. F. l.. Saner. of Dallas, Tex, Chairman of the Citizenship Committee of the American Bar Association today told the Tennessee Bar Association meet ing here.
 ''The ConstitutioTstha is being at. tackled is the one under which this government has endured for 133 years, has grown in wealth, power, extent of territory, and intelligence of it's people beyond the widest dreams of its founders" Mr. Saner said. No other people since the dawn of time has been as happy. Under this constitution we have sur. vived the greatest civil war in his tory, we have fought four great for eign wars and carried them to tri umph and just and victorious peace; we have become the admira-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
SEATTLE PREPARES

SEATTLE, June 16.-An executive committee has been named jointly by Mayor E. J. Brown and the Seat tie Chamber of Commerce to make arrangements for entertainment of this city. It is composed of Gov. Louis F. Hart, Dr. Henry Suzzallo, president of the University of Wash ington. representing educational in terests: l.. B. Schwellenbach. State Commander of the American Legion. representing World War veterans !; A. W. Hastie, the. c. A. R., and J, K. Witherspoon, Spanish-American War veterans.
 Other members are Frank Water house, president of the Chamber of Commerce.; A. ]. Fisken, Cassius K. Gates, National Exchange Club, of which the President is member: Mrs. H. k. Maltby, President of the Federation of Woman's Clubs. and John r. Dore. President of the Se- attle Press Club.
 Walter F. Brown, chairman of the commission of reorganization of the Government departments and one of the Presidents advisors, will be here June 26 to confer with the commit : tee, advices received by the Cham Der of Commerce said.
 To Have Alaska Booklet
 Ii has been announced that when President Harding sails from Tacoma on July 5 for Alaska he will have been presented with a brief by the Chamber of Commerce on the "A subjects the President has announced he wishes to investigate while in the Territory.
 The Presidential trip is resulting in much publicity for Alaska and it is expected many newspaper men. will make the trip and several photo graphers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16

Open defiance of the Railroad Labor Board by the Pennsylvania Railroad, coupled with the fact that the Board apparently has ac- eepted this defiance in mcekness and humility, has led official Washington to believe that the Board cannot endure much longer. The official execution, according to plans now being perfected by its enemies, will take place soon after the new Congress convene3. Labor is bitter because of the manner in which the Board has accepted the flat refusal of Sam uel Rea, Pennsylvania president, to abide by that body's decisions, and its spokesmen have pointed out that when rail shopmen re- fused lant year to accept an award lowering their wages the Board branded the shopmen's organiza- tions as outlaws"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
Moonshiner Kills Wife and
 Is Killed by Dry Officers

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, June 26. -Basil Artuffo, a cement contractor aged 37. killed his wife, wounde Prohibition Enforcement Agents Thomas Warren and Earl Miller and was killed by Warren last night in search of Artuffo's home.
 Miller and Warren went to the home of Artuffo to search for booze The officers had handcuffed Mrs Artuffo after finding still In the basement when Artuffo entered. He had a pistol in his hand and fired at Warren, hitting his wife, whom Warren held in front of him. In the fight, Warren shot and killed Artuffo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
Bear and Pirates Roam Wood
 k X k* Yesiree! and Bogey Men Too!

CHICAGO. Ill.,. June 16.-Suppos- ing you were little girl, barely four years old, and became lost in the forest preserves from the mid afternoon one day to dawn the next a prey to all the ghosts, black bears, creeping things. weird noises, sibil- ant whisperings in the trese, could you survive the experienced?
 Little Eleanor Strom did, and she emerged today with tear-stained face, her cheeks, forehead and nose blfstered and her arms and legs badly lacerated by contact with briars. and covered with mosquito bites.
 Grave fears had been held for the safety of the child and posses had been hunting for her all night. It was feared she had been seized by
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-16
Seattle School Board Will
 Continue Muzzey History

SEATTLE, June 16.-The local School Board has decided to con tinue to use in the City Schools, Muzzey's History of the United States which has been criticised by the Sons of the American Revolu- tion on the ground 1t belittled the victory of the Thirteen Colonies over the British.
 The Board held that the book is fairer than most hiGtories which are now being used for teaching pur- poses.