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Four Miles to Discovery Otter. Two Miles to Flat City.
Ballinger and the Cunningham Coal Claims
Washington, Nov. 15—Secretary Ballinger will ask congress at the
coming session to pass a law referring the Cunningham coal claims to
the court of appeals of the District of Columbia. In November Pinehot
wrote a letter to President Taft stating that Ballinger’s attorney had de
clared the Cunningham claims valid. Pinehot wants to file a brief, but
it is not stated whether this will change the betting or not.
Won’t Fight Till Next July
Chicago, Nov. 10.—According to a statement issued by Sam Jones,
manager for Ad Wolgast, the lightweight champion will not enter the
ring again until next July. With Bat Nelson out of the way there are
no likelydaoys who can challenge Wolgast for his honors, and in the
tueautime, he is making too much money on the vaudeville circuits to
go into training for a fight.
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Suffragettes Enjoy Big Celebration
Seattle, Nov. 10—The women of the state planned a big celebration
which was to be held on Thanksgiving day in commemoration of their
victory in the last election when women’s suffrage carried the state. A j
big meeting was held in New York city by woman suffragettes who j
wanted to give mental support to their sisters in Washington.
Republicans Have Only Majority
Washington, Nov. 10—The control of the senate is the only solace
left the Republicans. They have a working majority of only four,
wherefore it appears that many blocks will be placed in the path of
legislative progress With a Democratic house and a Republican senate
where will the man with the hoe come in ?
Is Hot Samuel Gompars' Old Job
St. Louis, Nov. 10—Congressman Berger, the socialistic congress
man from Milwaukee is making a strong fight against Samuel Gompers
for president of the American Federation of Labor. He wants labor
unions to adopt socialism wholesale, and has succeeded in stirring up
all the fanatics iti the country.
Long-Distance Automobile Record Smashed
Savannah, Nov. 15— David Bruce Brown broke the world's record
for long-distance speed here today when he drove a Betiz car seventy!
miles an hour for six hours. It is the greatest feat ever accomplished [
in long sustained speed and the daring driver was completely exhausted j
at the end of the run.
Dynamite Suspect Released
Los Angeles, Nov. io—Mrs. Bell Lavin, who has been held here
in jail for six weeks in connection with the Times dynamite outrage,
has been released. She could not be connected with the case by the
detectives and was allowed to go as they believe themsehes to be on
the right track.
Must Clip Queue to Hold His Job
Washington, Nov. io—Minister Tang has received word from the
imperial government that he must cut off his queue if he wants to re
tain his position. The order comes as a result of the recent agitation
in China when queues were said to be out of fashion and must be
abolished.
Three Women in Colorado Legislature
Denver, Nov. 10—Three women from Denver districts were elected
to the state house of representatives on the Democratic ticket. A fourth
suffragette went under the wire carrying Republican colors. This
means that tea will be served regularly every afternoon at five o’clock.
Langford Won in Second Round
Joplin, Mo., Nov. io—In a fight here last night Sam Langford, as
pirant foi heavyweight houors, nearly knocked out Jeff Clark in the
second round of what was to be a ten-round go. The fight was so one
sided and bloody that it was stopped by the police.
Republic of Portugal Recognized
Lisbon, Portugal, Nov. io—The new republic of Portugal has been
recognized by England. France, Spain and Italy. The ministers of
these various governments have called at the foreign office to deliver
the message of their countries to the president.
According to Walter Dort, son of a wealthy New York physician,
and a man who has hunted tn Alaska for the last 12 years, the herds of
small deer in Alaska are being rapidly deceminated buy ruthless hunt
itrg. He recommends legislation for the protection of game here.
Football Player
Held for Murden
Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 15.—
Thomas McCoy, right end of the
university football team, was ar
rested today charged with the
murder of Rudolph Munk, who
died as the result of injuries sus
tained in last Saturday’s game
It is claimed that McCoy struck
his rival on the head during a
scrimmage.
Haive? W. Scott
Was a Millionaire
Portland, Nov. 15.-—The will
of the late Harvey W- Scott, ed
itor and founder of the Portland
Oregonian, just filed for probate,
shows his estate to be worth a
million and a quarter dollars. Of
this amount a million is Orego
nian stock.
John 0, Asked
to Come Through
New York, Nov. 15—Following
the receipt of' a threatening letter
addressed to John D. Rockefeller,
demanding $40,000 for tbe aid of
an anarchist's society, Peter IYilli
john was arrested here today. The
police believe they can prove his
authorship of the letter, and will
unearth a wholesale blackmailing
conspiracy.
Armour Says Lower
Prices Are Coming
Kansas City, Nov. 15—Ogden
Armour, bead of tbe meat trust,
predicts an early decline in tht
price of foodstuffs, including meat
He does not outline the cause for
this much to be desired consumma
tion.
Lower Cable Rates
Now in Effect
London, Nov. 15—Following an
agreement between tbe American
Telegraph and Telephone company
and the British Cable Syndicate, a
lower cable rate has been an
nounced to go irto effect at once.
!n Time to See
His Father Die
Atlantic City, Nov. 15—After a
hurried t.ip from Alaska from
whence he had been summoned,
Wilson Potter, son of a millionaire
arrived here just before the death
at bis father.
Savings Banks
Hole! Big Money
Washington, Nov. 15.--Accord
ing to the returns of the national
bank examiners it has been found
that savings banks’ depo its have
increased to four billion dollars.
Chinese Baiters Are
Gelling Plenty Bed
Hong Kong, Nov. 15—Chinese
rioters in the province of Kwang
3u burn many American buildings
md compel missionaries to fly to
Canton. _
Men's Clubs Assist
Garment Warkars
Chicago, Nov. 15—The Women’s
clubs of the city decide to aid roo,
000 servants through a strike of
4.0,000 garment workers.
tOR SALE—-One 10 h. p. horizontal
engine, $200. Inquire Domestic laun
dry. _____
Eyes examined free—Simpson’s.
Genera! Merchandise
and_ Outfitters
Stores— Iditarod City and Dikeman
Spoils System Is Reversed
As just and fitting reward for
his strenuous efforts in the re
cent Orr campaign for delegate
to congress, Col Jack M. Ousby,
manager of the “machine” forces
in the Iditarod, has been made
deputy marshal at Solomon, in
the Nome district.
By the same Italian hand, it
would seem, Captain Allen Pe
gram Gilmour, who acted as the
“forces” under the leadership of
Col. Ousby in the same cam
paign, has been appointed to a
position in the Fairbanks post
office.
Both of the gentlemen were
rabid anti-Wickersham, and spent
many weeks looking for Birch.
Their reward at the hands of the
defeated political party would
seem to be something like put
ting a half-Nelson on the spoils
system. _
At the conference held at Cincinnati
last month it was decided to retain the
word ‘'Protestant” as descriptive of
the Episcopal church.
W ANTED— Party going to the Yukon
via. the Dave Lewis cut-off to call at
Pioneer office before starting on trip.
(foal oil and candies for sale at An
derson Bros. & Nerland's.
Mouth of Flat
Clean Beds and
Good Heals
AT ALL HOURS
Commodious Stables Just Completed.
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FLAT CITY
Henry Wagner and Charles Lar
son left last week on their way to
the Ditna where they have some |
prospects.
Full line optical goods at, Simpson’s, j
Call for Bock cigars.
CHAS. D. CARTER,
Dentist
Offices, Pioneer Drug Stores,
Flat Creek
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