CLAIMS JURISDICTION
-Interstate Commerce Com
mission Controls Air
j
aska I/ineg
Washington. Feb. 4—The inter
state commerce commission hae
made the announcement that it
has jurisdiction over Alaska rail
roads. It takes the position that
Alaska is a territory, and will hear
•om plaints regarding through
.rates by boat or by rail in the
northland, unless the courts decide
that Alaska is a district, when
they would have no authority to
act. All Alaska railroads must
file their rate sheets with the com
mission immediately.
Tacoma, Feb. 4—The Thompson
murder case is ended and the
murderer of Judge Emory will not
have to suffer death for his crim*-.
The jury went out Saturday night
and returned a verdict after four
hours deliberation of not guilty by
reason of insanity. The result has
oaused a storm of indignation
throughout the state. the general
impression being that young
Thompson should Imre been pun
ished to the full extent of the layr
The court will probablv send the
murderer to an asylum in a few
days.
Beattie, Feb. 4—The claimant*
to the grounds along the lake shore
have announced that they will not
fight the sale of the land* for ex
position purposes, provided they
are sold at a reasonable price.
They have formed a protective as
sociation and if the price set on the
land does not seem reasonable to
them will put up a strong fight.
Washington, Feh. 4—The sup
reme court ha* decided that com
manders of the army cannot com
pel soldi rs to attend church, as it
is against the constitution. The
privates must attend funerals when
ordered to do so but may remain
away from church at will.
Paris, Feb. 4--A mob of mili
tant catholics attempted to break
up the ceremonies at the time of
the re-christening of the Barnabite
monastery and the establishment
of the French apostolic church
yesterday. Police were called and
after a 1 ard fight most of the
tioters were arrested.
Seattle, Feb. 4— The Saratoga
arrived from Valdez Sunday, She
is scheduled to sail for the North
again Friday noon.
Seattle, Feb. 4—The thermome
ter here ia bow 18 above aero, with
predictions of continued cold
weather. The fuel supply all ever
this section ia fair. The cold
ia killing off the Chinese pheasants
all over the states and it is feared
that there will not be ene left by
I spring.
Washington, Feb. 4—On account
of poor health Senator Dryden, of
New Jersey, haa withdrawn from
the race for re-election to the sen
te.
New York, Feb. 2—Thaw an
nounces that he is satisfied with
the jurors selected for his trial.
The attorneys for the state an
nounces that they will complete
the introduction of direct testi
mony Monday, the only witness's
to be introduced being those w' o
will prove that White was killed
by Thaw.
Seattle. Feb. 2—The Santa Clara
sailed for Valdez yesterday after
noon. She has 57 passengers nil
of whom ere for Valdez and inter
terinr points except five. She has
a general cargo for Valdez and 60.
000 feet of bridge timbers for Sev
ard.
Milwaukee, Feb. 2—-Charlie
Neary knocked out Dave Deshhr
of Boston last night in eight
rounds after pome heavy fighting.
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Seattle, Feb. 1—Gus Hansen, a
resident of Valdez, is mourning the
loss of $12Q0 which he savs was
taken from him by two men in a
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saloob on the water front this
week. According to the story
of Hansen, he was met by two
n.en who invited him to have a
drink and they drugged ' im, took
his money ffom him and then he
was arrested and served two days
in jail for drunkeness. When re
leased he told his story to the
police and the matter is now being
investigated. Hansen was pro
prietor of the Saratoga hatha and
lodging house in Valdez.
TacorUft, Feb. 1—The father of
Chester Thompson made a plea in
court vesterdav for mercy for his
son which Caused all the auditors
to weep. It was the most masterly
sympathetic appeal ev«r made in
court on this coast. Of ail those
who were present the prisoner was
the only one unmoved. The father
did not try to attack the evidence
in any way, but devo'ed the entire
time to an attempt to arouse the
sympathy of the jury.
Portland, Feb, 1—A chinoek
wind started here yesterday follow
ing the heavy fall of snow and the
thaw has started a flood. In the
mountains the snow is melting rap
idly and a foot of water is racing
through the streets of Medford and
Spotford is also flooded. Railroad
tracts are being washed out in
many places.
Colorado Springs, Feb. 1—An
explosive called “Hellfire”, which
was found and put in a safe along
with document* implicating Moyer.
Haywood and Pettibone in the
Steunenberg murder, is believed to
have ignited and destroyed the pa
pers. After the confession of
Adams the explosive was put in a
safe of the mine owners association
to preserve as evidence, and yester
day when an attempt was made to
open the safe it was found that the
lock was melted, apparently from
the inside, and it is believed the
explosive did the work. The safe
is still, unopened.
Minot, Feb. i—The worst bliz
zard oi the winter is prevailing in
North Dakota and the railroad
systems are completely demora
lized not a train being on the move.
In many of the town* the food
supph i» short and there is no
coal. Much suffering is reported
from the smaller t* wn<.
Washington, Feb. 6—There is a
good prospect of an investigation
being made regarding the cliarj.es
of conspiracy to control the re
sources of Alaska. Waskey is
quoted as saying that he was ap
proached by a representative of the
Guggenh* iins. who told him that
if he worked wnh the right people
his pa ill in Washington would be
smooth and easy, but if he did not
it would be locky and hard to
travel. It is currently r< ported
that unless Governor Hoggatt
ceases his lobbying for certain
Alaskan hills he will he made the
subject oi a speech on the floor oi
the House, It is said that he has
been warned of this fact, and it is
also stated that on account of this
warning former Senator Jones ap
peared so active in the work
against the extension of time for
the completion of certain Alaska
| railroads.
Washington. Feb. 4—Mrs. Long*
j worth, daughter of President Roose
velt, is quite ill, being confined to
| her bed with an attack of grippe.
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THE cornier RAW
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Alaskans In Capital Are
Having Annnal
Fight
Washington, Feb. 6—All Alavt
kan legislation during this session
is threatened on account of tha
fierce fight between tbe advoeatev
of territorial government and
those opposing the measure.. An
intense bitterness has arisen aver
this matter and startling develop
ments are promised as a result.
Tbe Guggenheims are alleged to bt
backing those who oppose territo
rial government, but Governor
Hoggatt is openly leading the fight.
He says that the soiid business
men of Alaska do not want a
change in the government at pi'ef
ent, and that lor one to advocate
territorial government now is not
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to rightly represent the business
interests of the country.. .,
New York, Feb. 5—The state
closed the Thaw case after tw»
hours introducing evidence. All
testimony was that simply show
ing that White was killed by Thaw.
Thaw’s wife will take the stand to
day She will testify that at first
she refused to marry Thaw because
of her former relations with White.
She will also testify that her hue
hand believed God called upon
him to assassinate White. Thaw’s
m >ther will testify regarling the
hereditary insanity in the family.
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