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The broad ax., 1924-02-16

ident, Lott Carey Convention. "The
Importance Of Culture in Race Better
ment," Mr. w. H. A. Moore, Literary
Critic, Chicago, III. THE Importance
of Race Literature" Miss Jessie Fau-
set, Literary Editor, "The Crisis. "
THE Importance Of Exact Race
knowledge" Prof. Monroe N. Work,
Director, Department Of Records and
Research, Tuskegee Institute, Tuske-
gee, Ala.
200 P. M.-''The Function of Fra
ternal and Benevolent Organizations
in Race Welfare" Hon. Charles A.
CottrelI, A.E.A.O. Mystic Shrine, Pre-
siding; w. Ashbie Hawkins, Esq, Su-
preme Chancellor, Knights Of Pytbias,
Eastern and Western Hemispheres,
Baltimore, Nd; Mr.. ]. Finley Wilson,
Grand Exalted Ruler, I.B.P.O.E. oil
the World, Washington, D. O.; DR.. +
D. w. Abner, Supreme Commander,
American Woodmen, Denver, Colo.
800 P. M.-"The Religious Factor
in Race Welfare" Rev. T.. X. VIII
liams. President National Rant;st Con-
vention, Inc, Presiding; Bishop John
Hurst, A.M.E. Church; Bishop r. S.
Williams, C.ME Church; Rev. Nor
decai Johnson, Pastor, First Baptist
Church, Charlestown. w. ".
Thursday, February IA, 1924, 1000
A. M.-"The Effect of Religion on
Race Relations Bishop J. S. Cald-
well, A.M.E.Z. Church, Presiding; BIZ
shop r. E. Jones, Me. Church; Rev.
Moses H. Jackson, Pastor, Grace
Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Ill,
Rev. VIM. Johnson, General Secretary,
Board Of Church Extension, National
Baptist Convention, Uninc; Rev. r. L.
Bradby, Pastor. Second Baptist
Church, Detroit, Mich.
200 P. "Inter-Racial Cooper
alton in Civic and Social Betterment,"
Mr. George R. Arthur, Executive Sec
retary, Y.M.C.A., Chicago, Ill, Pre-
siding; Mr.. Eugene K. Jones, Execu-
tive Secretary National Urban
League; DR.. George E. Haynes, Serre-
tary, Federal Council Of Churches Of
Christ in America; Rev. Claiming H.
Tobias, international Secretary, YIN.
c. A.; Rev. Alfred Lawless, General
Superintendent. Congregational South
ern Church Work.
800 p. M.-"The Function Of Agi-
tation in Race Betterment,y VIM.
Monroe Trotter. President, United
Front Conference, Presiding; Mr..
James Weldon Johnson, Secretary,
N.A.A.C.P.; Rev. T. J. Moppins, Pres
ident, Equal Rights League. Politics
as a Factor in the Race Equation"
Hon. Ferdinand @. Morton, Civil Ser
vice Commissioner, New York City;
Hon Robert r. Jackson, Alderman.
Chicago. ILL., Race Discrimination in
American Law" Hon. James A. Cobb,
IT. S. District Attorney.
Friday, February IS, 1924, 1000 A..
M-"The Woman's Part in the Race
Problem" Mrs. Alice Dunbar-Nelson.
Authoress. Lecturer; Mrs. Elizabeth
Lindsay Davis, Historian, National
Association Of Colored Women.
200 P. M.-"The Part Of the Young
cOIlege-Bred Negro in Race Better
ment." Mr.. Raymond w. Cannon.
President, Alpha Phi Alpha Frater-
nity., Presiding;Miss Dorothy Pelham,
President. Delta Sigma Theta Sorori-
~; Benz. w. Clayton. Esq. Omega
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
FORMER N. Y.
CONGRESSMAN
PASSES AWAY
]. Sloat Fassett Expires Sud
denly at Vancouver Fol-
lowing Trip to Orient.

VANCOUVER, p. c.. April %
]. Sloat Fassett. of Elmira, y. Y
former congressman, died suddenly
last night of heart disease after he
came ashore from the Empress OF
Russia, following a tour OF the Or
lent.
Jacob Sloat Fassett was born in
Elmira, on Nov. IS, 1853. He was
admitted to the bar in 1878; studied
law, political economy at University
Of Heidelberg He was married on
February 13, 1879 to Jennie L. Crock
er, daughter of the late Judge e. b.
Crocker, of Sacramento, Cal. From
1879 to 1896 he was proprietor of the
Elmira Daily Advertiser; member Of
New York Senate 1SS491; ttempo-
rary president 1899, 1890. 1S9D; dele
gate to the Republican national con.
vention, 1880. Minneauolis, 1892 ttem.
porary chairman) and 1916; secretary
Republican National Committee 1855
1892; Republican nominee for gov
ernor of New York, 1891 and mem.
ber of 59th to 61st Congress from
33rd New York district.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
PINCHOT GOES
DOWN To DEFEAT;
COOLIDGE WINS
Strassburger Leading Cover
nor of Pennsylvania by
More Than 100000.

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-Gov.
Clifford Pinchet again measured
strength with the organization Re-
publicans in the Pennsylvania pri-
maries yesterday and a candidate
for Delegate-at-Large running against
Ralph b. Strassburger, Norristown
publisher, and was overwhelmingly
defeated Strassburger is leading by
more than 100000 and as the re-
turns mount higher the lead con-
tinues to increase.
In 3,797 precincts out of a total
of 8,119, Strasshurger had 342,62S
and Pinchot 13S.997.
Philadelphia complete gave Strass-
burger majority over Pinchot of
190,107.
Strassburger was the nominee of
the regular Republican organization
and represented the candidacy of
President Coolidge.
Strassburger was formerly a Pro
gressive. He supported Roosevelt in
1912 and in 1920 was the leader OF
the Hiram Johnson forces in the
State.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
new YORK CITY
CLAIMS HONOR
BIG CONVENTION
First Presidential Convention
Held There Over One
Century Ago.

NEW YORK, April 23.--New York
ers who remember their history are
recalling that the first convention
for the nomination of a pr Dental
candidate was held in this city. 1t
was convened by the old Federalist
party in 1912 and nominated De
VIII Clinton, then Lieutenant Cover
nor of the state, to head the party
ticket Clinton received 80 elect.
cral votes to 219 for James Madi.
son.
Previous to this Federalist conven.
tion. unpretentious forerunner of the
great gathering of the Democratic
party which takes place here next
month, the methods of appraising
presidential timber were campara-
lively simple. Indeed, until the elec.
tion of 1900 there were no nomina-
tions.
In 1889 Washington was the choice
OF the electors provided by the
machinery of the new constitution
and "the Father of his country was
again selected in 1892. After John
Adams had served his term, how
ever, party divisions began TO be
manifest, and in 1900 the first con
gressional caueuses for the select. N
of the CHIEF executive and vice presi
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Wins Opening Events II
School Meet-Field Meet
Is Postponed Today.
STANDING OF SCHOOLS.


At noon today when six events
both athletic and scholastic had
been completed, the Juneau schools
led all competitors for first place by
five points. having taken two firsts
in scholastic contests. and one first,
two second and a third place in the
four track and field numbers run
off this morning. In addition to these
points, at least six points additional
are assured the local school in the
High School debate, making Juneau's
actual standing at noon today at
least II points ahead of her nearest
rival.
Postpone Field Meet.
After running off one preliminary
and four finals in the track and field
meet. owing to cold weather making
y impossible for the lightly clad
10ys to remain on the field between
events, 1t was agreed 10 postpone
the rema aipder of these contests an
til more favorable weather conditions
prevail.
In Haldane, Ketchikan's elementary
school uncovered a good short dis
tanee runner. He swept the field
n the 50-yard dash, taking the final
in six and one-quarter seconds. Popo-
yich trailed the winner to the tape
and took second place Martin, Doug
as, ran third.
Manning. Douglas Highs star ath-
etc, boosted his schools standing
live points in the shot put, taking
first place with 33 feet and II inch
es. Campen and Orsen, Of Juneau.
took second and third respectively.
Popovich took the elementary shot
put for Juneau, heaving the shot 3S
feet, six and one-quarter inches. Hal
dane. Ketchikan, was second and
Martin, Douglas, third.
Juneau failed to place in the High
School high jump. Underhill took this
for Ketchikan, clearing the bar at
5 feet, three inches, his teammate
Allen being second. and Manning, ),
Douglas. third
Only three schools survived in the
preliminaries for the High School
boys 50-yard dash. In the first heat
Abby Garn led the field with a time
of six seconds. Garnick of Juneau
and Graves of Douglas being second
and third respectively. In the sec
ond heat, Al Orsen, juneau. showed
clean pair Of heels to his com
petitors and crossed the tape in
the same time made by Garn. Allen,
Ketchikan, was second, and Manning,
Douglas, third
Juneau Wins Twice.
In the two scholastic events held
this morning representatives of the
local school took first Both were
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
NAVY UNABLE
TO FIND OUT
WILBUR POLICY
Youthful Element and Ole
Brigade Try to Sell Ideas
to the New Secretary.

WASHINGTON, April 2S. What
kind Of official Is Curtis d. Wilbur,
new secretary of the navy? Who
are his advisers and what are they
saying for his guidance?
Wilbur's record at Annapolis, his
personal appearance and his man.
nerisms have been generously writ
ten, but 1t has been impossible to
determine whether he will line up
with the old navy or the new,
The secretary is conservative
man, with number of progressive
ideas. He possesses great stability.
He is courageous and human.
Youth or Age.
Are the old guardsmen of the
navy to get their fuzzy bugs into
Wilbur's ear, or are the younger
element to tell him how it is done?
From the first day he arrived they
got after him.
The progressive crowd called early
to sell him their packages of new
ideas. This includes adequate pub.
licity, athletics. less of gold braid
form and ceremony; an extension OF
trade school activities. better oppor
tunities for the enlisted man and a
peace-time navy that is big con
structive force In the nation and
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
CHARM ANSHIPS
FOR DEMOCRATS
is HOl EVENT
Rivalry for Honor of Making
Keynote Speech Both
ers Subcommittee.


NEW aYORF, .sAriiL s3.-Rivalry
for the temporary clfairmansnip. of
the Democratic National Convention
and the honor Of making the key
note speech at the convention mas
become so hot that the sub-commit-
tee on arrangements is reported to
have today postponed the selection.
Those mentioned for the honor
include Senator Thomas j. Walsh
of Montana, Congressman Finls ].
Garrett of Tennessee, Democratic
House of Representatives leader;
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi,
Senator Joseph w. Robinson of Ark
ansas and Homer S. Cumming,
former chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, of Connecticut.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Dill Defends Remaining
OF Washington's Mount

WASHINGTON, April 23.--Sup-
porting his resolution which the
Senate adopted to change the long
established name of Washington
States famous mountain from
Mount Rainier to Mount Tacoma,
Senator Dill said: "The Legislature
passed the resolution in favor of the
new name. l think the opposition
centers mainly around few old
timers"
The above was Dill's answer to
Senator Borah who told the Senate
he had received many letters op-
posing the change.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
DAUCHERTY is
TALKING AGAIN
Discusses Nomination and e.
ection Of Harding
Praises Dept.

WASHINGTON, April z3.-Former
Attorney General Harry NJ. Daugh-
erty in a statement last night de-
clared that Warren G. Harding was
nominated and elected the freest man
who ever stepped across the thresh-
old of the White House. All cheap
and sensational talk by partisan COM
mittees and others in regard to the
nomination and election are false.
ment of Justice will prove one of the
great issues by which the Repub-
lican Party viii win the next cleo
ton. That is one reason attacks
have been made on me-"
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
THAW FOUND
TO Be Sane

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-Harry
X Thaw has been declared sane by
jury in the Common Court of Pleas
and declared fully capable of look
ing after his estate.
The jury was given the case late
yesterday afternoon and deliberated
seven hours.
William A. Gray, counsel for Eve
1yn Nesbit, divorced wife of Thaw
said motion will probably be filed
for a retrial of the case.
Thaw was not in the courtroom
when the verdict was announced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Last Stick Of Type Set
By Harding Given to A. P.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wallace, the
only member of the Harding Party
visiting Alaska last year, beside the
President, who was a printer, pre-
sented to the Associated Press at
the annual meeting yesterday, the
last stick of type set by Harding.
Wallace acted in behalf of w. r
Thompson, publisher of the Fair
banks News-Miner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
May Start Campaign for
Pershing for Vice-Pres.

ROCHESTER,, Mimi, April 23.-
Mark A. Woods, National Chairman
for the "Pershing for President clubs
four years ago in statement last
night indicated he proposed actively
to launch a campaign for Gen. John
Pershing for the Republican Vice
Presidential nomination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
COOLIDGE ALSO BUSY.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Presi- +
dent Coolidge is giving much
thought to the selection of tempor-
airy end permanent chairman of the
Republican National Convention AMI
is expected to announce his prefer
ence before the sub-commit ttee on ar
rangemcnts which meets next week,
Wednesday. LowGen Is believed to
be the Presidents first choice for
the keynoter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Daniels Strongly Opposed
Navy Oil Reserve Leasing

WASHINGTON, April 23-A letter
from Commander Stuart who is now
on duty with the receivers of the
Teapot Dome lease, informs the SEN
ate oil committee that former Sec
retary of Navy Daniels was ~very
obdurate" against any leases of navy
oil reserves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
U. S. DESTROYER
AWAITS PLANES

ABOARD DESTROYER JOHN d.
FORD, KASHIWABARA BAY. kUR-
HES, April 23-Arrangements have
been completed here for the recep-
ton to the American fiiers. 1t is
hoped they will arrive soon as dam
ger from fog and wind is increasing
daily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
McAdoo Promises
To Undertake
One Big Job

SAN FRANCISCO, April "a
William G. MeAdoo in a speech hero
last night, promised to drive all
srafters and coruptionists out OF
Washington and into the jails u
the United States" If chosen Presi-
dent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
TO DTsINFFCT PASSENGERS

PHOENIX, April 23.-Inspeetion
and disinfection Of all railroad pag-
sengers from California bound tor
Arizona points will be effective
Monday as a further safeguard
against the spread of the foot and
mouth epidemic to Arizona under
proclamation issued last night by
Gov. Hunt
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Girl Stabbed to Death
Mysterious Circumstances

PORTLAND, Ore, April 23.--
Martha Gratke, aged Is, was stab
bed to death by butcher knife in
he kitchen of the home of the
girl's mother who said she had seen
a roughly dressed stranger approach
the house shortly before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
FEDERAL CONTROL.

SACRAMENTO, car, April 70
Federal control of the foot and
mouth epidemic situation in CALI
tornia becomes effective Immediately
said the State Department of Asrl-
culture officials when they received
werd through the Associated Pross
OF such a move. DIR. q. G. Houek
will be. placed in full charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Mexican Revolution
Is Officially
Declared at an End

WASHINGTON, April ga
The Mexican Embassy here
has announced that the re
bellion started last December
has come 70 an end" and the
authority of the Obregon gov
ernment has been re-establish-
ed over the entire Republic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
AUTOIsTs HELD UP.

YUMA. April 23.-Fourteen auto-
mobile parties were awaiting today
at Knob Siding hoping against hops
that Gov. Hunt would reconsider his
alright quarantine. Three autos
abandoned the vigil and turned
back toward the coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Arrest Mother for
Murder of Her Son

UKIAH, Cal, April 23. Mrs.
Anna G. Mathon, aged so, has been
arrested here on suspicion of having
murdered her son, aged "a, at For.
Bragg last Saturday. In the pocket
of the clothes of the dead man was
found bottle of poison but the
authorities believe this is a "blind"
to indicate suicide.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
NEW DISEASE AREA.

LU5 ANGELES, April .. = The
war on the foot and mouth disease
has been widened on the front =
the result of the discovery of more
infected animals. Five hundred aud
seyenty-fye hogs at Long Beach a
previously uninfected area, have
been found with the disease.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
King County Democrats,
Washington, for McAioo

SEATTLE. April 2s.-CaueauSes
held last night assured the MeAdoo
forces full control of the King County
Democratic convention which VIII
give then 1876 delegates in the state
convention out of total OF 955
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
la
Chauncey Depew Is
80 Years Old Today;
No Use for Golf, Yet

NEW YORK. April 23.-Chauncey
M. Depew, is 80 years old today. lie
said that in 10 years he might take
up golf but would not break his o.
flee routine yet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Hamon's Account.

TULSA, Okla, April 23.-Frederick
Thornton, certified public accountant,
who audited the estate of Jake Ham
on, declared lannon's campaign con-
tributions in 1920 did not exceed
100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
NEW JERSEY GOES FOR
COOLIDGE EIGHT TO ONE

NEWARK, N j. April 23.-Presi-
dent Coolidge continues to increase
his lead over Hiram Johnson as the
returns from yesterdays primary
come in. With all but 32S of the
States 2,514 precincts Coolidge got
1856 votes and Johnson 11,43S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
CONFIDENCE IN M'ADO0.

WALLA WAIlIlA, Nash., Apfll 70.
The Democratic County Conven-
tion passed resolution declaring
entire confidence in McAdoo." The
delegates to the state convention are
urinstructed but ii Is estimated That
the McAdoo men are in control Sf
the group.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
Three Commissioners,
Portland, to Be Recalled

PORTLAND. Ore, April 23.-Pe-
titions to recall all three commits
sioners of Multnomah County have
been filed. The election will be held
simultaneously with the state pri-
mary on May 16-
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
SITUATION IN
CALIFORNIA IS
NOW MENACING
Federal Control to Be Exer-
cised by Request of Gov
ernor of State.
FO0T-MOUTH DISEASE
REPORTED SPREADING
Extra Precautions Being TAX
en- by States Adjacent
to California.

WASHINGTON, April 90. - The
Department of Agriculture will taka
entire charge of the foot and mouth
epidemic situation in California -
requested by Gov. Friend Richard
son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23
TOURIST ALLOWED TO PASS.

1UUhIol ALLUW I'D 10 PASS,
NEEDLES, April 23.-Goy. Hunt
has permitted motorists gathered
here to continue their journey
acrces Arizona after being fami-
gated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23

fccn,iuueo on Page Two,
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CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-04-23

Continued On Page Eight,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Selma, Alabama.

Selma. Alabama.
My Dear Mr.. Santa Claus:
have been so accustomed to asso-
ciate you with my most pleasant
thoughts, especially in December. so that
rush into full confidence with you
about what | want you to bring me on
the 9th of December
Questions come rushing to my pen
But l am going to ask yon for only
one thing. Please bring me great
big doll with black curly hair. blue eyes
and say. mama and papa" l want
one that can go to sleep.
Please do not forget me or my
address. want Ohear from you soon.
NINNEVAH LOUISE FRENCH.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21

Dear Santa Claus:
You live so far up in the snowy. cold
north that | know it will be almost I'M
possible for you to come to see me, but
if you can do so, bring me a set of rock
cards. But do not neglt any little
poor boys and girls for me.
/ enjoy playing rock. but | am not
able to buy set. My father is farmer
and made very bad crops this year. But
we are a happy family.
Don't forget to bring me a air of
vases, because l like flowers and need
more vases to put my Christmas flow
ers in. l wish you would bring me
sewing box for beginners, as | am very
interested in sewing.
! know you have great many chill
dren throughout the world to visit and
accommodate, so | will try not to ask
too much of you. But please do not
forget mother, daddy. baby and the rest
of my sisters and brothers.
Hoping to see you soon, | remain as
ever,
lois GRAVES
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Route 8, Cullman, Alabam

Dear Santa:
1 know you haye been busy reading
letters from all over the world and will
still read letters until Christmas. 1
have, been wondering what / want
Santa to bring me and l have decided
that l want doll and set of dishes.
II you will bring me that, will be well
satisfied. l want to play with it be-
cause | get so lonesome.
Your friend,
ROME TAYLOR.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
1865 Caldwell Terrace.
BirmingIla Ala.

Dear Santa Claus:
My daddy has built darling little
playhouse in the yard for my sister
and me. 1t is painted brown and cream
to match our big house and it is so
cunning nestled down by it with pine
trees all around.
Daddy says he can not afford to
furnish the house and we are longing
for Il little table and chairs. So we
can have parties in it, That is what
l want most of all.
am in the fifth grade of school,
and am nine years Old.
Im >ending picture OF our play
house. Please. Santa, return ii it is
Not t"o much trouble.
Your little friend.
| Isabel. HAYWOOD WILSON
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Reform, Alabama.


Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy years old and I
want you to be sure and come to see
me. for | am a good boy. i want a
little suit of corduroy pants and leg
gings to wear. l would appreciate an
overcoat very much as l need one badly
for the winter.
/ would ask you to bring me %
rifle. but my mother says Santa will
not carry rifles to boys as young as l
am, 50 l will be satisfied with my fire
works. l want Roman candles, sky
rockets, and all kinds of fireworks.
Please bring me fruits of all kinds and
candy, too.
My two little sisters want you to
bring them something, too. Doris, who
is years old, wants Mamma" doll
a little cooking set or tea set, a pair
of little scissors, fruits, nuts and candy
or anything you want to bring.
Edris. just 1 year old. wants a
Mamma" doll and some blocks and q
big bail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Alabama City, Ala.

ALABAMA City, Ala.
Dear Santa:
would like very much to have q
broom. l know my mother gets very
tired doing all the house work. Her
broom is too large for me. as / am
only 6 years old. If 1 had a little
broom of my own, could help her
some time.
Next. l would like to have a little
sewing box. as l hope some day to be
a grown-up lady and of course I want
to learn the things my mother can do.
I would like to have good story
book and last. but not least. Santa. a
big bIue-eyed doll. You know all little
girls like dolls.
If | want too much. bring me any
one of these things you can spare out
of your sack and shall be very happy.
for | know there are many little girls
and boys who won't get one of these.
Your loving little friend.
RUTH BOWEN.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-12-21
Route 1. birmingham Ala.


Dear Santa Claus:
| wish you would bring me 4 nice
gold wrist watch with beautiful white
face and with Il black silk band.
| neNi one because when / go to
sch""l, | always want to know how
long 1 have to go there. | need one so
! will know when the periods of the
day are un and how long / have to
finish the contests we have at school
on Tuesdays aud Fridays.
The reason want a watch is because
the other girls have one
am hoping you have merry
Christmas, while delivering your toys
Please leave my good wishes with
Ms. Santa Claus.
Your friend.
PAULINE BAILEY