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SECRETARY A
LOYAL FRIEND
OF ALASKA
Washington, Oct.;i5—While an advo
cate of the bill providing for the build
ing of federal-owned railway systems
in Alaska, the roads to be built from
the southern coast to the \ ukon ri\et
and totheKuskokwim river, Secretary
of the Interior Lane says he hopes to
live to see the day when the govern
ment will construct a system from
Seattle through Canada into Alaska.
The secretary, however, says this is
a work for the futures that the coal
fields should be tapped by roads in
Alaska, before such a comprehensive
scheme of development is undertaken.
PROSECUTION
FALLS DOWN
Kiev, Russia, Oct. 15 What was
supposed to be the government’s star
witness tn the Beilis murdercase went
on the stand yesterday afternoon and
denied all knowledge of the crime.
The attorneys for the prosecution are
nonplussed. They had relied on the
testimony of this witness to secure a
conviction.
A well defined government plan to
incite the populace against the Jews,
by pressing this murder charge against
Beilis, who is a Jew, has met with a
pronounced failure.
FI NO HOIST BY
HIS OWN PETARD
Spokane. Oct. 15—Following bitter
litigation John Fianklin, a pioneer
resident of Spokane, sought to blow
up. bv dynamite, the home of his
daughter. Through a premature ex
plosion, Franklin was himself killed.
•TRAINS MEET
IN COLLISION
Westfield, Conn., Oct. 15—Two
trains on the New Haven Railway sys
tem met in collision yesterday. One
passenger was killed and three fatally
injured. The trains were badly dem
olished.
Oldtime Skipper Is Dead
San Francisco, Oct. 15—Captain Ice
land, for forty years in the employ of
the Pacific Ceast Steamship Company,
died here last night.
Skiff Capsizes, Six Are Drowned
Pittsburg, Oct. 15—A skiff contain
ing six persons capsized on the lake
her© yesterday. All were drowned.
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Budweiser beer at the Branch. . *
Mexico City, Oct. 15—President Huerta of Mexico today issued an edict
suspending the constitution of the republic of Mexico and proclaiming, in lieu
thereof, a dictatorship, with himself as dictator. The situation in Mexico has
reached a crisis. The early fall of Huerta is predicted.
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Merlin, Oct. 15—The German government today ordered the armored
cruiser Heretha to proceed post haete to Mexican waters. I he commander
has been yfiven sealed orders. It is learned from what is considered a respon- j
sible souice that the warship ^oes to protect German interests in Mexico.
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Washington, Oct. 15 —'The resolution providing for an amendment to the
federal constitution granting national suffrage to women, which came before
the senate yesterday, was sidetracked on an objection by Senator Hoke Smith
of Georgia. The resolution came up under the unanimous consent rule. The
Southern solon objected, and the measure automatically took its regular place
on the senate calendar and action is delayed indefinitely.
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Albany, N. V., Oct. 15—A flaw in one of the articles in the impeachment
proceedings may result in a verdict in favor of Governor William Sulzer of
New York. This technicality alone can save him, and it may be brushed
aside and a verdict of guilty reached. 1 he Haw is the bone of contention. A
verdict is expected before the session adjourns today.
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Panama. Oct. 15—Thirty-ore earthquakes have occurred in the Panama
canal zone within the past two weeks, according to records Kept by the canal
builders. Some of these quakes were violent, while others were less pro
nounced. The frequency of the tremors is considered a menace to the canal.
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Liverpool, Oct. 15—The owners of the burned steamship Volturno express
the belief that a rival steamship line was responsible for the fire which re
suited in the destruction of their vessel. They assert that they had informa
tion, before the Volturno sailed from Rotterdam, that attempt would he made
to destroy the steamship, but declined to credit the report. An official inquiry
into tlie charge w ill be made.
London. Oct. 15—The crew of the Volturno, composed of Belgians and j
Hollanders, are charged with cowardice by the officers, who affirm that the
men became panic-stricken and refused to fight the flames.
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Cardiff, Wales, Oct. 15—One hundred and fifty miners where instantly
killed yesterday as a result of an explosion, caused by fire damp, in the Seug
hendd coal mine. Following the explosion, fires broke out in various tunnels
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of the mine, entoombing four hundred and eighteen men employed in the
bowels of the earth. They are believed doomed. Three hundred and seventy
miners were rescued. Hundreds of volunteers are employed, in an effort to
reach the imprisoned victims. The pathetic scenes around the mine begrgar
description. It is the greatest mine disaster in the histerv of the country.
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Pabsts blue ribbon beer at The
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Sun burst pocket flash lamps at J. L. j
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Washington, Oct. 15--On the floor
of the house yesterday afternoon Con
gressman Hobson of Alabama bitterly
assailed Floor Leader Underwood’s
campaign for the United States senator
ship. lie asserted that Alabama’s sup
port of Underwood for the presidency
was secured under false pretenses.
Hobson further declared that Under
wood is a tool of the bi£ interests.
Immediately following Hobson. Un
derwood took the floor and made a
dramatic defense. He emphatically
denied that he is, or ever was, a tool
of the biyf interest, ana pointed to his
tariff record as an evidence of his
sincerity and independence. The
The house loudly applauded Under
wood's defense.
Hobson is an opposition candidate for
for the senatorship from Alabama.
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ARE FORFEITED
Chicago, Oct. 15-‘-The matter of the
forfeiture of the thirty thousand dol
lars cash bond, given by John Johnson,
the c derail champion, for his appear
ance for trial on a charge of white
slavery, came on for hearing before a
Chicago court yesterday.
Attorneys representing Johnson de
clared that their client proposed to
return to this countoy from France at
an early date, to complete his vaude
ville engagements* and assed that the
bond be continued until his arrival.
The judge refused, declaring the bond
forfeited.
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Calumet, Oct. 15—While the strik
ing copper miners were marching, in a
procession, down the streets of Calu
met yesterday, a man riding in an auto
tired upon the paraders. * He was later
taken into custody.
The strikers declare that the mine
owners are employing gunmen in an
effort to create trouble, thus discredit
ing the strikers.
WEDDING TODAY
AMONG ROYALTY
London, Oct. 15—The Duchess of ^
Fife will be married to Prince Arthur
this evening at St. Paul's cathedral.
VVhiie the couple were Rehearsing for
the ceremony yesterday afternoon,
militant suffragettes appeared at the
church ancf interrupted the proceed- *
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Meet me at the Branch. *
Long distance telephone booth at the
Branch. *