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FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT AFFIRMED CANCELLATION
 D0HENY'S OIL LEASES

dered by the navy department because the Pearl iiari'"r project included in the navy pli II
 In ,uiung before the circuit of apps',is tho defense contcntlcd that Judge Mdormick's iin' ing that Secretary Dcnby 'pas,ivr" through"u, the ncgotia ions, that "took no active part' in them and without knowledge of the contents of the documents he signed, was directly contrary 10 evidence in the lower court.
 Defence founsel pointed specifically t" te,ti- n.ony of Admiral J. h. Robison, in charge of oil matters under Secretary Dtnby, who testified that 'I did thing in this oil business wi'hom it's being approved by Secretary Dcnby first"
 Through this and other evidence the defence sought show that the stamp of legality was placed all leases and contracts in suit.
 During the arguments the appeals attorneys for DohcnN called the al cnion of the to thr decision of Federal Jrdgc Kennedy at Cheyenne, who declined to cancel leases held by the Mammoth Oil Company executed about the same time as the Ro,cns leases, and quoted that part of the de- cision which said that ito hold hat 1t Dem bys official Is, ii us, little short of branding him im,ccile."
 The leases 0 Dohcny executed under the cx'ru i've order of May ai 1921. signed by Presi-
 
 lands to the secretary the navy. Preceding this order the congressional of June !, 1920, known the naval oil act, which authoriz- ed the secretary of tho navy to lease and operate these lands "in is discretion and "ror the benefit of the United States..
 The government charged the leasing of virtual y all of naval oil reserve No I was contrary to the policy outlined by congress since the lands to bc held reserves except for protection against drainage
 The contracts entered into betwecn the govcrn- mcnt and Doheny provided for the construction of naval oil basc at Pearl Harbor and supply n total of 4,2OO 900 barrels of fuel oil at the Ha. waan base The government agreed to exchange royalty crude oil accrng from the leases for fuel oil and the tankage facilities. This exchange was attacked and defended
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HIGHLAND NEWS ITEMS.
December. 14, 1923

December. 14, 1925
 After long period of suffering rom consumption middle aged Noi-an died last Saturday evening, The woman has heen sick for five years
 MT. John Wood. one of our Auckland good old Eskimo man is paralyzed. He was out hunting all day long. and when he got back home in the evening he was all right, but the following hour John began to weaken and lost his voice. and John has not talked since. He vas treated wth electricity. and he is now improving nicely.
 The Lomen Reindeer Company will soon s art their slaughtering of 400 heads CT more. for shipping outside for market.
 MT. H. Johnston is very busy here. he never mas time to go around the village much. Since Mr. Johnston came the Lomen Reind CT works are waking up, He is z good fellow in every way.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

SEATTLE, Jan $, tAr)-Iclrn .lrdeIlc a ni'nnfaeturrr of popular brand r.,n ,, last night married Lyman Dcstin,n,, :, trader and explorer, the marriage of the couple vpectcd and WAS announced dinner party. The Dtstaf- ftny brothers just after returning from year, spent the Eskmos of King William Island and brought Il fortune in furs geological ;in, archaeological observations made by them n that section They reported the finding south shore Queen Maulc Sea, Eskimo tribes the men arc of towering height and be,I,let
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
RUSSIA TO C0L0NlzE WRANcELL
 ISLAND

NladiN"stok, Jan. <, Cip)-1hc government am nounced that Russia will soon coonizc WrangcII Is. and saying that thc Far Eastern Icyolul ion try Committee in co-operaon with the OkIots sk- ka,,- c'ak: joint >tocl, company, will send Eskimo families, giving thcu shelter and food for three years rifles and ammunition to last four ,c,is nu- merous dogs, fishing aud hunting equipment, nn, will erect wireless station the island capable Of communicating with the United States and Ri,ssa
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

SEATTLE, Jan. g, lAP)-At meeting Of inc Seattle Mining Club held recently, at which time they gave their weekly luncheon, A. h. Howard a mining engineer who just returned from airIa, told the members that the mine at Salt Chuck near ketchikan, Is producing u large part of the world supply of Palladium, the yield from the mine bring from four thousand to forty five hundred ounces annually which is worth thrice the weight Of i.
 Henry RotIcn, a lawyer of Juneau, praised the work the club doing to stimulate interest in mining and urged the establishment of club rooms, saying i've old sonrslougl,s like to have pIace tO hang around In Seattle which makes feel at home among you fellows"
 Richard E Capcrs Seattle lawyer who has spent the past two summers Nome, and who is interested Alaska mining, urged the club ta start campaign In Congress to the mining laws of Alaska made the in the States Inc fur- tler said the mining laws of the territory more rigid than any others under the Amcrcan flag and 1,amslirapping development of the country.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

Washington, D. C., Jan. !, tPl- Congressman Treadway of Mas sachusetts, yesterday denouhced the government policy toward Ala ska in the House, declaring il is extravagant and without adequate return. and further said he "can't see the great future of Alaska we have always been told about" he declared that eleven million dollars were spent annually for twenty thousand whites. and the popula- tion is not increasing. He called inc construction of the railroad by tn" government "a stupendous mis-
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,ake," and averred that the Interior of Alaska was populated largely by mosquitoes. so bad that one must wear headeear for protection.
 Delegate Dan Sutherland was right on the job and asked the speaker If he had ever studied the Fisheries of Alaska. to which Treadway answered NO.
 Treadway cited the Bureaus of Alaska declaring Alaska was the greatest example of paternalism he ever knew Of, and added "when you go 10 those villages which are eonrieously called cities. nineteen
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of Alaska.
 Delegate Sutherland said he could place the A- ;,sIla Railroad the New York Market tomorrow and sell stock su. ccssfully if granted the concessions to mineral lands as the California Rail roads were donated in the pioneer days of the West He further said the for Il decrease in popmla ton in Alaska due general movement toward cities which statistics show dct rras,, the population n twenty agricultural states, and urged lit cr.I land and forests policy be extended [" Alaska sut.. rnnd furt1,.r said that the Standard Oil Com pan. was receiving a square deal in Alaska, consider ing the Q money spent and sud in his judgement the, should he given greater sessions in their develop Alaska oil fields.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
BILL. TO ALLOW READING
 BIBLE IN St'iioOI. Is DEFEATED

Olympia W.isii. Jan. g. tip)-N bill proposing submission the ,uirfs an am, n,In,rnt a the stat" constitution prrnsi". ,. bhl,. TO he read in schools. drfractl lacked two yotcs Ia make it necessary | thirds majority.
 The Senate passed appropriation of One hundred and iift. thousand dollars he Womcn'> Industrial Home.
 Representative Kent of Spokane, collapsed nt the close of the afternoon session of hr Iimsr and taken in a weakened cun,l ion To his h"trI.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
CONGRESSMAN TREAOWAY MAKES STuPEND0US MISTAKE
 CONCERNING ALASKA

persons out of every twenty you meet are on the government pay roll"
 Treadway said he wouldn't ad- vocate ihe abandonment of the Ala ska Railroad, but hoped that Il less expensive way. to maintain il would be found.
 He also predicted that the pupula ion of Alaska would not in crease while men were able to make a living in the States, and conceded that the possession of Alaska was only valuable "strage- lically."
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

SEATTLE, Jan. s, tAp)-The Alaska Comnit- tee of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. has predict. cd the establishment of Il sMeer in Seattle to handle Alaska tin ores, and the building of tin plate mills, following interview had with A. Y. Me- fMtosh pioneer of Nomc Alaska, and one of the owners of the Lost River Tin mines Nome. who Is in the states seeking interest capital in the proper i.s.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

Olympia, Jan. D. lNp-Ih, House oycrrud hy vote of siN,thr"r (" twenty eight the bill vr- tocd by Governor Hartley permitting ehuoati"na institutions huiId the amortization plan. The Senate then ovrr,odc the th" bill by t vote of twenty 10 ten.
 The Republican, state chairman, Fitzgerald. d ciarrl that he stood for peace and that the egSla- and the Governor should get together. lie said that the Governor, had a perfect right in 'cN,ciy the tii:u he it." Rrprcscn tive MouIton, i'r majority steering committee to discredt the majority forcrs''
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
DEPA AMENDMENT FAILS TO ACT
 AGAINST ALUMlNlM TRUST

Washington, Jan. D, (APl-The Senate Judi ciary Committee called upon the officials of the De- pertinent of Justice to determine why the dcpart- ment did institute contempt proceedings against the officials of the Aluminium Company of America for failure divnge certain information before an
 inquiry before the Federal Trade Commission Fri day.
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E JI NJ NEWS ITEMS
Special Nugget service)
 Dee. :s1, 1925

Dee. 31, 1925
 Christmas was q very happy oc- easion in Film this year, the Eski- mo families coming into the village from the reindeer camp, Noses ! Point and isaeG's Point for he Christmas festivities. On Christmas Eve. the school children rendered la very good program. in the school room, after which Chris mas pre- senrs were distributed from the i giant Christmas tree There were toy Balloons, candy and pop e""n. for erArv- child =, Elim. and the children down coas; belonging to Film village. The toys and toy balloons We're the generous gift of MT F H. Pfaffle. Golovin. Alaska The school room was gayiy decorat-= ed with earlands and Wreaths made from tte fir trees; tirsel stars and Christmas stockings. In the Wee Sma hours Of Chris mas morning. Il Lumber of sweet voiced Eskimo women. accompanied by small boy with q lantern, were heard at lie window of each dwelling in Ellm, sweetly singing i,I chorus the Christmas carol While Shepherds watched their hoeks by night. At the conclusion of the song. they wished the listeners Merry Christ mas, in unison. and silently faded away among the fir trees.
 On Chris mss Night. the Mis- son gave d program in the church. The Christmas tree w@s decorated with candles and t'nael. After the program, which was the story of 'Ee Birth of Christ. Rev. o. Ost distributed christmas presents to all.
 number of travellers have been guests in the Village tue past few days ilr ban Crowley. Mr Gram Jar..son, Dr. and Mrs. lIul- her. Mir keeuan and MT Jensen.
 NIr Joe DcNter of t;oloyin was Il guest al Rev, osi's T day or two ba- Tore Christmas. bringing Christmas greetings and gifts to the people of the village. Key. and Mrs. Ost en- tertained Mir, and Mrs Nylin and Master Junior To dinnnr. in com pany with Mea5rs Jackson, Keenan .l I.,n ,I m. cher.
 Mr and Mrs. Nylin entertain ed Rev. and Mrs. Oss and famny tu Christ:las dir ner on Christmas Night. Mr, and Mrs. E. Fl. Nylin and little Junior, spen; I few days .t the Film Hot Springs. before Christmas. Mrs Nylin was taken sick this fall while caring for tine sick. during the epidemic. and did not fully rero.cr. A few days of complete relaxation at the Film Hot Springs. drinking freely of tiie hot sulphlr water that comes bub- bling from out the mountain side i"'' "t' 'h tl-ph-H i' ilt Il Fpl drink in it's natural state. and bat..- ,ng in the hot sulphur water pool, gave Mrs. Nylil new lease on life. Mrs. Nylin wishes that all suffering humanity up and down the coast. conid take advantage of the Life Giving Waters of Film Hot Spring. Mrs Nylin went to the Hot Springs rt the earnest advice of Rev. Ost, Missionary at lliim.
 While all the people of the viii 'aee were in town for Christmas, a village meeting Was held in he whool room. for the purpose of alecting q village mayor and village '"uncilm"n This conld moi he ac- complishad earlier in the season, owing to the Esk mos remaining in The camp and fishing through the ce down coast.
 A Watch Night service is being held in the Mission church tonight
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
OLYMPIA LEGISLATURE NDJnIRNS

Olympia Wash. Jan. 9, AP)-rI,c Legislature adjourned al one twenty nine in inc morning Gov liar ley did appear hut wished tle solons happy in farewell message delivered through the committee which notified him that tn, Legislature had concluded its abcIs.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

Washington D. C., Jan. D, tAP)-H appears certain tiat the Senate will approve the increase the I..,a.,naI exemptions which have been provided in the House Tax Reduction lsi:i. The democratic members of the Senate Finance committee approved the bill after the republican members had already approved it.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09

Fairbanks. Jan. D, tAP)- w. r. Thompson, late editor of the Fairbanks NcwsNincr buried here yesterday n the Pioneer plot of the Fairbanks cemetery according to the cypress wish of the de- ceasetI His funeral of the most largely at tended in recent The schools closed for the funeral nli business houses remained closed during the hour of the services
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
PIONEER KLONDyKE GOLD RUSH DEAD

Seattle, Jan. s. l,P)-Thc funeral of William M. CowIcy of Spencer aged G pioneer business held today. CowIcy North 1896 C Dawson where he stakcd a claim known as No. % abovc Bonanza, creek, which he later sold the tiuggenhcim interests in 1904.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
GREn WILL MEET. LoMoND

rittsburg Jan. O, (AP)-Hnrry GrcI the ml- dicweght champion will meet Leo Iomond of Abre- deen, the n,idllewcight champion of the Pacific coast, at Oakland on Februn:y third. James Mason, tirebs manager, announced that the title not stake both fighters enter the ring overweight.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
Bi.IZZ,Rn SWEEPS ROCKY
MOUNTAIN SEt rIoNS

Denver. Colorado, Jan. S. ttP1---i terrific blizzard swept inc RackN Mountains yesterday and continued today. Arthur Ward q Pueblo l.tni, was killed when his automobile, piuiiecd from a bridge near here, during t'. storm, automobiles ar" r"p"rtet stalled in th, to ses.r, blizzard.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
coNsuELo yANpERBIIT MARRIEs SMITH

New York, Jan. D. (AP)-whh medieval pagcntry Consuclo Vanderbilt married Earl E T. Smith. in the drawing of her mothers hotel on Fifth Avenue The drawing room was converted to ress~abse : chapel in French cl'aiea. Two hundred guests prominent in financial and society circles were present.
The Nome nugget., 1926-01-09
CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL COACH DIES

Philadelphia, Jan. 9, (AP)-Andy Smith, fOor- hull coach for the University Of California, died here as a result of bronchial pneumonia
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-PAH YOUR rAxEs NOW AT orrY HALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-06-23

A message to the good people Of
Charles Town and vicinity. | ana indeed
sorry toleave. As my services are need
ed elsewhere, and in order that the
people Of Charles Town and vicinity will
share in our remarkable values, / am
going to put a sale on that will never be
forgotten for the remarkable values, as
have made my mind up not to move
one SINGLE item elsewhere, So Here We
Go.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
An Open Letter
SENATOR JAMES E. WATSON,
SENATOR ARTHUR ROBINSON,
HON. CLYDE WALB.

behalf of the people of this State The Times demands
that you gentlemen at influence with Governor
Ed Jackson permit thorough probe of the charges made
by Thomas Adams of the Republican Editorial Association
Those charges of graft corruption nfamy State affairs
are too grave to be passed by or smothered
Each of you knew D. C. Stephenson convict but
power in the politics of your party.
You afford permit the charge be made that he
being kept from revealing evidence of this graft and
ruption
YOU gentlemen afford be silent in this crisis
fortunate McCray and the chain of evils which followed
The Governor your friend You have power and influence
You, Senator Watson and you Senator Robinson ask
ing the people to send you back to the Senate.
Would you wish represent State which does not dare
probe grave a charged
Will you not once indicate to of this State
that you have nothing fear from any revelations that might
be madeY
Do you not believe that the people deserve this much
eas For Stephenson mis- day power your friend YOU
Senator Robinson, his attorney
And you, Chairman Wab surely persuade the Governor
to reconsider his You not afford to remain silent
under the charge that your organization is nmdang
of papers dedicated to your party.
The Times in the the people and of decencv to
the Indiana demands you act and act at once
BOYD GURLEY,
Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
.HAMRICK CASE
TO Jury TODAY
Closing Arguments Heard in
Arson Trial.

Trial of Jesse D. Hamrick, Il, at
tcrney. and his wife. Mrs. Della NJ.
Hamrick charged with conspiracy to
commit arson, in Criminal Court was
to rest with the jury late today.
Closing arguments We're to occupy
the day, each side to taking three
hours.
The Hamricks are alleged to have
plotted with their former Negro
houseboy. James Ecton. %. to burn
their home on the Michigan Rd. The
State charges the house was de-
stroyed to collect $4,000 insurance.
Ecton. a co-defendant, has confessed
to setting the place afire last Jan. 26.
At the time, Hamrick and his wife
were in Florida.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
CURF FEW MEASURE
PUZZLES DUVALL
Don't Want 9 O'Clock Town,
He Says.

Mayor DuVall today was between
"two fires" as he considered an ordi-
nance passed by city council Mon
day night, providing that curfew reg
ulations should extend to all persons
under II.
II don't want to make this a .
o'clock town, or to let that impres
sion get out" he stated.
But he admitted that much Of the
juvenile crime was started by youths
loafing around on corners at late
hours. The measure becomes effec.
tive when the mayor signs it.
Councilman Otis Z. Bartholomew.
who introduced the ordinance, said
he hoped to bring about a decrease
in juvenile crime. Councilman Mil
lard w. Ferguson voted against the
measure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
TENNESSEE MINE
TOLL IS 20 DEAD
ReScuers Brave Gas Death
to Recover Bodies.

Bu United Press
LOCKWOOD, Tenn. Oct. 5.-The
total number of dead in the Roane
Iron Company's coal mine, wrecked
by explosion Monday. stood definite
ly at twenty-eight today. OF the
thirty-three miners in the mine
when the BLAST occurred escaped
alive.
Rescue workers today discovered
three additional bodies. One was
identified as that Of Clarence c.
Stevens, who escI 4 the explosion
only to succumb to afterdamp. Two
mangled bodies were found.
Regardless Of the danger, rescue
workers, equipped with gas helmets,
remained in the mine, determined 70
recover the victims bodies at once.
Scenes of almost Undesirable hor-
ror were encouptered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
preparlng Stephenson s anpea.

preparing stephenson S appeal,
One of the alleged Stephenson let.
ters given TO the public by Thomas
Adams. chairman Of the Investigate
ing committee of the Indiana Re-
publican Editorial Association.
charged that his attorneys were not
safeguarding the appeal and ex'
pressed a desire to see another law
yer.
In the meantime Governor Ed
Jackson again refused to permit
The Times to send a reporter to in
terview Stephenson in his cell and
inquire into the declaration by
Adams that Stephenson offers TO
prove the Statewide corruption and
graft which existed when he was
"the law" in Indiana.
Delays Demand Answer
He said he had not answered the
telegraphic demand of Adams that
he and associated Republican editors
and six State Senators be permitted
to interview Stephenson.
He said that he would answer the
demand of Adams when he got
around to it. There was no indica-
ton that he intends to grant the de-
mand.
Holmes admitted he received a let
ter Monday from the former Khan
leader dispensing with his services.
Stephenson wrote, explaining that
he was unable to pay the fee l asked
for preparation of the appeal to the
State Supreme Court"
Holmes Said to Hold Out Letter
However, Holmes refused to allow
a Times reporter to inspect the let
ter. which was written Oct. 1.
"If Stephenson wishes 1t to be
made public. the information must
come from him." Holmes said. Il
will not take the responsibility for
publication Of his views concerning
other attorneys in the case"
Other attorneys Of Stephenson
were Eph Inman. John H. Kiplinger,
Floyd Christian, Ralph Waltz, Jake
Hill, Harry A. Rodman and Jules
hIpNnSer.
Stephenson released Inman a few
days ago, according to Thomas V.
Miller, Muncie attorney, who said
he was recently employed by
Stephenson as a personal representa-
tive.
Il am informed that Stephenson
has enough, money to conduct other
enterprises, so saw no reason why
1 should not insist upon the fee
believed was due me for further ac-
ton in his behalf" Holmes said.
Il did not know that anyone but
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
Letter From Prison Discharges Indian
apolis Attorney Who Acted
at Murder Trial.
SAYS FEES WE'RE TOO HIGH
Jackson Stands Firm in Refusal to
Grant Interviews.
Stebhenson Developments

Stephenson discharges Ira Holmes Indianapolis one Of
the leaders in his legal staff in his trial for murder
Governor jackson delays answer to Editor Thomas
Adams demand that Republican editors and State Senators
be permitted interview Stephenson in Indiana State
Prison upon Stephensons offer to expose graft and cor
ruption in the State.
Governor Jackson again refuses demand of Times for
permission to see Stephenson.
Photographer says he made photographs of 200 checks
contracts and other documents for Stephenson who feared
theft Of the originals while he is in prison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05

The Times statement of so, ,OO3
is the LARGEST NET PAID
circulation IN ITS HISTORY.
This is GAIN of 1879 over the
same period one year ago.
The sworn statements of circula-
ton, just made by all newspapers
to the government, disclosed the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
AYRES WILL HEAD
CIVIC COMMITTEE
Permanent Indianapolis First
Body Planned.

Frederic NJ. Ayres was named
chairman Of a permanent Indian
apolis First committeaat the Cham
ber of Commerce luncheon today.
Nicholas H. Noyes, president. an
nounced fifteen leading citizens will
be selected to work with Ayres.
Workers in the campaign for new
members formed the Indianapolis
First Legion, placing themselves at
the disposal of the Chamber In
future movements for the city's
progress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05
LINER AFIRE IN
GOTHAM HARBOR
Blaze Reported Under Con-
troI-400 Aboard.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK. Oct. 5.--Fire aboard
the steamship Byron of the Greek
Line was reported under control to.
day after a battle of several hours.
The flames broke out in the aft
hold as the liner was off Ambrose
Light. Fire tugs towed it into the
karbor here.
Extensive damage was done to
the cargo of rugs, oil and tobacco
valued at 100000. No effort was
made to land the passengers until
they had cleared Quarantine in the
regular routine.
None of the passengers was in
jured The ship sailed from Pi.
raeus. Sept. II.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-05

a gain in net paid circulation over
1924.
Of The Times gain 6,806 is IN
MARION COUNTY.
Of the total 56,672 IS IN IN
DIANAPOLIS and its 45-mile
TRADING RADIUS.
Merchants who have been using
space in the advertising columns
of The Times have found that in
vestment profitable.