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Convention Notes
Juneau, Nov. 18—Col.W. T. Perkins,
R. A. Ryan and Captain E. W. John
son of Nome, Judge James Wicker
sham, of Fairbanks, F. L. Ballaine of
Seward,'and John G. Heid, of Juneau,
are elected delegates to the national
republican convention. The alter
nates are L. S. Keller. Harry Steele,
Sol. Ripinsky, J. Gilroy, D. A.^ Mc
Kinzie and J. K. Brown. L. S. Keller
of Skagway is recommended by the
convention to the delegation for
national committeeman for Alaska.
The selection of Heid as a delegate
in place of Reynolds of Ketchikan cr
Keller of Skagway, came as a com
promise, as Skagway and Ketchican
could not agree.
A territorial committee was ap
pointed as follows: J. D. Sheldon, ot
Valdez, chairman: and Hunt, Simp
son, Shea, Cassel, Pepper. Milroy,
McGinn, and Youngs.
Hon. John W. Carson, the eloquent
lawyer of Nome, spoke to a iarge and
appreciative audience at the opera
house last night. He explained in
detail the ordinance ct 1787 mentioned
in the home rule section of the plat
form as the ordinance giving elective,
legislative and judicial rights to the
country northwest of the Ohio river.
The speaker said Alaska was given
only judicial rights in direct violation
of this ordinance.
Corson’s address is generally reccg
nized a s the greatest home rule
speech yet delivered to Alaskans. It
teemed with statistics to prove tiie
legality and justice of the cause.
Juneau, iNov. lo, lu:4o a. ni. — me
convention convenes at 2 o’clock to
day to hear the report of the commit
tees appointed on party organization
in Alaska and platform, and to elect
six delegates to the republican con
vention and one national committee
man for Alaska. Perkins, Ryan and
Capt. Johnson of Nome are sure to be
the delegates from the Second dis
trict, Reynolds of Ketchikan irorn the
First district, "NVickershan of Fair
banks, and McKenzie of Cordova
from the Third.
Forty-one of the delegates from the
First division, who walked out when
the convention was organized, made
overtures for a compromise tins nam
ing, but up to this time had tailed to
come to an agreement.
Bristol, Nov. 1G—C ambell Ilanner
man, the premier of Great Britain,
has been stricken with hcait desease.
Physicians from London have been
summoned to attend him,
Washington, D. C\, Ncv. 1C—Mrs.
Bradley wept incessantly while the
hotel employees where the tragedy
occured were reciting on the witness
stand the details of the killing of
Judge Brown by the defendant.
Seattle, Nov. 16—Motorman Kun
erin and Mrs. Oliver, victims of the
street collision, are slowly sinking
and hopes of their recovery are
abandoned. The ethers are recover
ing.
Seattle. Nov. 16—The steamer City
of Seattle, while on her way from
Skagway, sighted signals in Safety
cove. She sent a boat ashore and
three stranded prospectors were
found, one of whom was injured. They
begged to be taken to civilization, but
the Canadian laws forbid the steamer
extending help, and she was forced to
abandon them.
Seattle, Nov. 16—At a meeting of
the Democratic club last night, State
Senator George W. Cotteriii attacked
the new Alaska judge. Siias H. Reed,
saying he is a country lawyer, fa
miliar only with agricultural law, with
no experience in mining litigation.
Durango, Nov. 16—A battle occured
between the Ute Indians and soldiers
near Navajo Indian reservation. Six
Indians were slain.
Juneau, Nov. 16. l:p.m.—The con
vention meets at 4 o’clock to-day to
consider the proposition to adjourn to
meet again at Ketchikan to nominate
a candidate for delegate to congres.-.
The Second division delegation urges
this on account of the failure to select
new delegates.
Rom3, Nov. 18—Queen Helena gave
birth to a daughter this morning.
Juneau, Nov. 18—The convention
instructed the territorial ccrmnittoe,
headed by J. D. Sheldon of % afdez, to
call u primary election in March to
select delegates to a convention to be
held at Ketchikan in May to nomi
nate a candidate for delegate to
I
aillilJUl LIf» li t C wvon . ••
mining for ore. The relics are believed
to have been planted there bv cwid
lers, who have made millions by
claiming to have found relics of a pre
historic age in various pails of the
world, and disposing of them to mu
seums at enormous prices. It is stated
that many cf the curios to be found
at the mu eurns are cf questionable
origin.
St. Louis, Nov. 155—The National
Manufacturers' Association, in con
vent ic n assembled, passed a resolu
tion endcisirg the i stabiishment of
postal savings bank .
New York, Ncv. 18—The stock ex
change has resumed activity c-n a cash
basis. Copper is weak at thirteen
and a quarter.
Seattle, Nov. 18—The wife of Ser
geant I/cfevra lias recovered ihe sum
of $200 in damages from the wife of
Sergeant Blatr.ior for slander. The
comt declared the slander proved.
The war department will make an ,
official invest!*: . ion of the matt -r.
Chicago, Xcv. 1 —Parker Walsh,
charged with nii.-iapprf piiatiug funds
from a bank cf which he was presi
dent, v.epc nd finally c*. I laps ad when
liia attorney t hi the jur. of the bank
er's early struggle - and childhood in
fluence*.
New York. Nj.\ 18—?r iaidant B ir
iK’v of tlie d tan at Knickerbocker
fiiist (’omainy. who di d the death
cf a suicide willed all his remaining
pr y rty t< ! wife. He died in her
arms after being erst rang d frr m her
for many vear
Santa Barbara, X >v. 18 — The i
sch > >n :• B ;rk ■ 1 i • diraleot up m
the sear, having been d ,*sert?d by the
crew in the ship’s b atThe vessel
took fire from an explosion cf oil, and
the flames c-t uld m t be extinguished.
Pittsburg. Nwv. 18—Jack Johnson
has accepted the challenge of Jack
O’Brien to fight a six-round contest, i
DosMoincs Nov. IS—II nry Watter-!
son, the noted editor of the Louisville i
Courier-J*.*ur?i al. urges Bryan to quit j
liis deg-in-thc-mangor polities. He j
says if Roosevelt is, renominated by
the republicans it will be impossible !
for them to elect him, as the demo-j
erats would raise the ervr of “Third!
term. 7
Cannon Wants Army Canteen
Washington, D. C., Nov. 18—At a
banquet of the army and navy, Speak
er Canwn of the house of representa
tives, said that the restoration of the
army canteen was necessary. It is'
believed that this foreshadows action
by congress on the matter.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 18—In the;
Czar’s message to the Douma, he
urges legislation to strengthen the
empire, and also recommends that
machine gnus he placed on the four
comers of his palace.
Seattle, Nov. 18—The jury finds that
Melody Choir, the rich, eccentric, old
resident of Seattle, was insane at the
time he made his will, and it is there
fore invalid. Choir’s estate is valued
at 8100,000 and he directed that the
entire amount should be expe: ded on
a monument to him elf. wniie his dog
was willed to relatives.
Seattle, Nov. IS—The Sc utile Times
published seven columns of news by
cable from the Juneau convention
Saturday. The P.-I. published three
columns and the Star ten inches. The
Times had the largest cable message
ever sent out fr< m Alaska.
Sacrament' , Nov. 18—Gov. Goliett
has called a special sc sionof the Cal
ifornia 1 gi lature, in order to pass a
law for the extension of the time in
which, to pay t? xts, and thus prevent
a withdrawal of deposit 5 from the
bankfc,
Georgetown, Nov. 18 — Ex-Gov.
Tavlcr of Kentucky is to be a witness
! at the Powers trial. A special venire
of jurors will be taken from other
counties near by.
Seattle, Nov. IS—E.litjr Angler of
the London Daily Express, has just
arrived here from Japan. He sa »s
the Japanese will permit no discrimi
nation against her people in the way
of immigration to the L listed States.
Seat-Te, Nov. IS—The finding of a
rat infected with bubonic piague
germs at Green Lake caused conster
nation among the people who are
leading the simple life in this little
suburb of Seattle.
Cbieago, Nov. IS—A Wabash tram
ran off the track and fell down an
embankment near Lakeville this
morning. Seven passengers were
killed and others injured. A relief
train is being sent to the scene.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 18—Presi
dent Roosevelt has signed the procla
mation . admitting Oklahoma as a
state. He used a quill pen plucked
from an eagle killed by Ot >v. Franz of
Oklahoma.
Columbia, La., Nov. IS—While trav
eling in the woods near here, Annie
Valentine was attacked, killed and
eaten by a panther. In searching the
husband foun 1 the head of his wife.
Rathdum, Nov. IS—In the trial of
Steve Adams for the mnrder of Tyler,
Mason, a rancher, testified that Ad
ams confessed to him while at his
house one day, that he murdered
Tyler.
New York, Nov. 18—The banks have
retired a majority of the clearing
house certificates, as gold is now
abundant to meet the demands.
Georgetown, Ky.. Nov. 18—Powers’
attorneys read letters in open court
from their client in which he charged
that the jury in his last trial was fixed
by the sheriff. The disclosure caused
a great sensation.
London, Nov. 19—A St. Petersburg
correspondent of one of the London
paj>ers smuggled a stery through
the censor to his paper, stating that
imprisoned revolutionists were tied to
stakes beside open graves and shot
nightly. Hundreds have thus been
slain, "without trial or other process of
law. The censor prohibits the publi
cation of these facts in the Rnssiun
press.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 19—Mexi
co has granted the United States a
coaling station site on Magdalena
bay.
Shanghai, Nov. 19—An anti-ft.^
outbreak is oceuring in the ,‘ 7?
of Chekiang. Four American 'JJ?
boats, under Commander Sear... .T
watching developments. He \**
warned the authorities that he
proteet the Americans.
Washington, D. C., Nov. lh—n „ v ;
velt says he favors Taft for the p-X.
deucy. He will himself oiuy j*
candidate in the event tha. *
vention considers a reactii.n u-. ^
didate.
Seattle, Nov. 19—Hungry Hinuu.
•driven from cities, are flooding naiir,
valley, terrifying women and cinifiivV
Boston, Nov. 19—Schooner Viiieta
from New York, sprung a i- uk 7n
mid ocean. The crew toofitotheboai*
and Captain Himmeiman ami fiVe
sailors were picked up by a pushing
steamer. They were insane fr0^
hunger and thirst, and thei: hand*
and feet were frozen.
Santa Cruz, Nov. 19—Maj r hi-.
Laughiin shot his daughter de.i . nj
then committed suicide by taking
prison. He went insane over the
financial situation. McLaughlin va*
a well knew capitalist and a r u<hi;.
can leader of state reputation.
Queenstown, Nov. 19—Summ hi
Muritania, a sister ship of tli • Su!
tanica, is speeding to-New York with
$12,301,01) in gold fo-’ the New Vurk
banks. She expeero t> mile th
ree >rd run.
San Francisco, Nov. 19—The 1'. S.
mint is dispatching the sum of $t.01).
003 to Seattle, in return for gold bul
lion from the mines i:i Alask i.
Montesano, Nov, 19 —Ralph S eelc.
the suif-confcssed murderer of Frink
Todd, of Hoquaim, hanged him-kf
here in jail this morning, using a r ipn
made from a blanket of his be 1.
Hoquaim. Nov. 19—Worn Mrs.
Todd heard of the suicide of S: ! .
s!u confessed to the authoritk* that
she assisted the murderer in tie- lull
ing, saying she and Steele were 1< -r*.
Pittsburg, Nov. 19—An explosion oi
molton metal occured in the Lucy
furnace. Nine employees were - ri
ously injured and taken to a hospital.
Ox-v-rd, Eng. Nov. 19—Observer- in
the Ox.’or.I obixrvatny claim r > hi.v
witnessed a flam x shoot 309,009 m •
from the sun.
Ornihx, Nov. 11—Tux stroc- r.ib
wuy c lmpauy p lid its employee* in
nickels Saturday nigh t owing t ; th‘
srircity of rri mey. Six h in lr»j>l
thousand nickels were requred.
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