FRIDAY
(TELEGRAPHIC)
AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION
ASKS DISMISAL OF POST
Cleveland, o. .Sept. 30—The dis
missal «»f Louis l-\ Post, Assistant
Secretary of Labor, was asked today
»»y the executive committee of the
American legion convention, now in
The cominUttee charged that Post’s
continuance in office Is a menace to
the country because of an alleged con
nection of his part to sympathize with
the radical elements.
WETS LEAD DRYS IN JERSEY
CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES
Tnenton, N. J. Sept. 30—Six can
didates who are rated ns “wet” and
five who are classed as “dry”, with one
other who is doubtful were nominated
today for congress in the New Jersey
URBAN POPULATION SHOWING
FAST INCREASE
Washington. Oct. 1—The cities of
United States are increasing in popu
lation at n rate seven and one half
times as fast as the rural districts, ac
cording to a Census Bureau statement
made public today.
INDICATED BORAH AT OUTS
WITH HARDING
Washington, Sept. 30—Senator
William K. Borah has written to the'
Republican National Committee head
quarters here not to arrange another
specking date for him during the cam
paign. The Idaho senator gave to
reason for his action and it is constru
ed here as indicating a withdrawal of
Ms support from Senator Harding.
Harding denies Borah to withdraw
Support
Marion, Oct. 1—Senator Harding
last night •characterized as "absolutely
untrue" the reports emanating from
Washington that Senator’s Johnson
and Borah had informed him they they,
soon would withdraw from the cam
WORKERS SEIZE ESTATES
OF ITALIAN MONARCH
London, Sept. -8-—Estates owned
hv King Victor Emmanuel of Italy
near Naples have been seized by local
agricultural societies, according to ad
vices reaching London today.
IRISH CONSTABLES SHOT
NEAR LIMERICK
Limerick, Ireland, Oco. I—Two po
lice constables were shot and killed
near O'Brien Bridge today, when a
police imtrol was fired upon by un
known i>artiies. '
LOWER PRICES PREDICTED SOON
Washington. Sept. .It)—Price cut
ting has taken h<>M of the wholesale
trade or the nation to such extent that
it must soon be felt substantially in J
lower prices to consumers according to 1
a Federal Reserve Hoard review made
public here tonight. i
NAVY DIRIGIBLE CRASHES
INTO MOUNTAIN SIDE
dirigible balloon I!, became lost In !
a dense fog today while proceeding I
from San l>iego to San Pedro and
crashed into a mountain j»eak on the |
outskirts of Holywood, spilling the car |
and its crew of five men two hundred J
feet down a steep slope Into Laurel [
Canyon, about five miles from this I
Four members of the dirigible erew
sustained varying degrees of injuries
but none seriously. Lieutenant fJor
don fJ. McDonald, pilot, was the worst
injured, both of bis ankles being
broken.
COX PAYS TRIBUTE TO WILSON
Wichita. Kan. Oct. 1—While clos
ing his ninth speech of the day in
Kansas here last evening. Governor.
Cox was asked by a member of his
audience "why President Wilson had
vetoed the Volstead prohibition en
forcement law” and the governor re
plied sharply, "lie gave bis own reas
ons!" And let me add, the governor
continued, “that Wilson Is not run
ning for president this year. Cox is
running for president."
When the applause subsided, the
governor added that ho "intended no
disrespect to the man who will take1
his place in history with Thomas Jef
ferson and Abraham Lincoln.”
Harding, he said during the course
of the address, had voted thirty two
times wet and two times dry.
BELIEVED NO
IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST WILSON
Washington. Oct. 1—There will be
no attempt made t*> impeach Presi
dent Wilson because of bis refusal to
enforce the treaty cancellation clause
of the Merchant Marine Lw.
This is the opinion expressed bv re
publicans high in the councils «>f that
CHINESE GOV’T FORCES
\ RECAPTURE canton
London, Sept. 10—Cfintoc. has been
captured by Cantoncso troops under
General Chens,' Chung' Ming, accord
ing to a I'cat* r’s telegram from
Shanghai' today.
S S. VICTORIA NOW
IN BERING SEA
The Alaska Steamship Company's
steamer Victoria went thru the iwiss
at noon, according to radio in forma
expected to arrive in Nome Sunday
afternoon.
RUSSIANS APPARENTLY
OVERWHELMINGLY DEFEATED
Warsaw, Oct. I—The defeat of the
I Missions on the Northern front seems
complete and tiieiv are many indica
tions of a general rout of their forces)
reports reaching Warsaw.
The Soviet troops are fleeing east
ward in precipitate haste to avoid be
ing surrounded by the Poles who arc
in close pursuit.
Advices from tin- front report that
an entire Hussion division rceonUy
surrendered to the Poles after having
murdered all of the commvissalies with
it who tried to compel the troop* to
ofTer resistance to the Polish forms.
mander of the Bolsheviki Third Army
committed suicide when he realized
his comlnsmd was smashed by the
BELFAST RIOTING CONTINUING
Del fast. Inland. Sept. 30—-The con
tinuance or rioting and bloodshed in
this city is viewed olli.dally as creating
an intolerable situation and T’ister’s
proposal for an armed civic guard is
likely to bo adopted by the govern
ment if the disorders continue.
ITALIAN BANK EMPLOYEES
SEEK CONTROL OF
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
London. Sept. 30—Bank employees
of Italy have started , nation wide
movement to obtain control of the
financial Institutions of that country,
says a dispatch from Rome today.
EMPTY BOTTLES WANTED
You will confer a favor on the
Nome Dairy by giving your empty
milk bottles to the milk man prompt
ly or by leaving bottles at WebbV
meal market
To the Voters of the Second Division
Territory of Alaska
A* an independent candidate for Territorial Senator from the above Division to lie voted for November the 2nd
1920, I herewith submit the following platform for your consideration;
First,—If elected I shall introduce a bill for tlie repeal of the obnoxious law, compelling a citizen over sixty
years to pauperize himself before he can receive a pension of twelve dollars and a half per month, as I believe all
citizens over sixty years not blessed with worldly goods should have a pension of at least thirty dollars per month,
without being compelled to humiliate himself.
Second,—I will introduce a bill and work for same, making eight hours a legal days work, with provisions for
Third,—If elected I shall vote to repeal the law passed by the last legislature taking the right of the voters
from them thereby making the Territorial Road Commissioner appointive in place of elective.
Fourth,—I favor a law, for the enactment of an Initiative and Referendum and Recall which shall apply to
all Territorial offices in Alaska.
Fifth, I shall recommend and work toward securing Federal appropriations towards placing the Seward Pen
insula Railroad in proper condition, opening up the great mining districts of the Kobuk, Kougarok, Candle and Good
Hope thereby procuring an abundance of coal at a very low price which is the chief concern if this camp is going to
Sixth, I shall work toward securing a high power shallow draft boat for duty in Bering Sea In be under the
oredrs of the Captain of the U S. Coast Guard at Nome. I shall also work to secure light houses along this coast
which is at present sadly neglected.
Seventh,—I shall work to have an assay office established at Nome.
Eihgth,—I shall if Hfcled work for a larger appropriation for the old peoples home, giving the inmates all the
comforts in their declining days holding the Governor of Alaska strictly responsible for the administration of same.
Ninth,—If elected I shall do all in my power to have the transportation Companies give better sevrice at re
duced rates both in passenger and freight .
Tenth,'—I promise to introduce a bill placing a small tax on patented mining claims if not in conflict with Fed
Eleventh,—I shall recommend to have Congress abridge the law of assessment work as it now stands in Alaska
compelling each one to perform one hundred dollars worth of labor on each claim and substitute a tax «*f ten dollars
on each claim in lieu of same, the said tax to go to the maintenance of schools and roads in the district in which it
Is collected.
Twelfth,—I shall vote to repeal the present school tax and substitute a more liberal one by placing the taxation
on persons better able to bear it.
Thirteenth,—If eleoted I shall work for the best interests of Alaska, and particularly the Second Division.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES B. IVORY
ADVERTISEMENT
To the Voters of Seward Peninsula
Ihe general election on Novemtn-r 2n
views upon legislative matters affecting th
' Being a candidate f«»* tin- legislature from the Second Division of Alaska. «
1920, It is proper that I should state my qualifications for such office, and i
people of the Territory
I WAS educated in the High Schot ts of Parson. Kansas, and in the University of Oregon. Iiav>ng graduated from th
Law Department of sucli university* in 1899. and wa» n 1900, upon examination by (tie Supreme Court of Oregon, admi(te<
n in the courts of that statt
my graduation hi the University of Oregon. I was in the railway service as a tar inspector, ar.d was, ;
Secretary of ftfr allied unions of Pori land, Oregon
since, continuously resided if
during the time of the strike of the American Railway Un
Arriving in Nome in June 1900, I immediately opened a law office, and have
place and been engaged in the practice of law
Politically I have Iteen- a Democrat, though never to t
mare interested in men and measures tliao in political parties.
I have never held public offices outside of local offices in ffie City of Nome
My dome. my business and my ii.lw. -f arc all'll. Alaska, and though I intend spending the coming
Stale, (which will b. my firs, win!., speireout-ide of Alaska in KM, year,) I am k-aving
end will return next spring
of pljfctng party ab«»»v principle, and I
office and tVu>in«*ss in Nome
The following, is a brief state
The theory if:the
of the important matters of i<-gisfation
OLD' AGE PENSION LAW
of the called "Old Age Pension Laws”,
fhar when a perron has gi >en to Iti- country
hi- services during Ihe acl.ve year, of hi. life, the country -hould sustain him. whi-o he ie old ad incapacitated.
This the aged should receive, not as charity but clearly a- of right.
The pre-e.lt' law requ.nng aged |-K»i a- a conoiit.on to receiving a pension, In agre u, ye-t i„ tl„. Territory all
of Ihe.r property of which they may be seized at .he time of the,, deal!., i, hcm.h.ting and fundamentally wrong.
justice demands trte repeal of such ohnoitous conultions.
Simple
THE EIGHT HOUR LAW
I an Act to submit to the people of the Territory, by referendum vote, the
The Legislature of Alaska in 19r5, pa?
question of "A general eight hour day For all wage earners and salary earovrs.
At the general election following in 1917, the people -»f the Territory voted overwhe.mingly f.
that vote should he controlling to any one who is honest in his pretension* of belief in a democratic
Ther * should he-no ixrwm- for ‘‘pussy-footing” on this question.
the measure, and
■m of government.
The present road law. pas
ed by tin* Territory for the huildi
the Territory have no control, is
THE ROAD LAW
d by th. (a-I Territorial Legislator,-, which place, Ihe eopenditure of mom, appropriat
g and maintenance „f rod-, .nto Ihe hand, of federal -rfficcra over whom the pimple of
• opposed to reason and experience, that .t -hould be modified or repealed
TRAILS AND SHELTER CABINS
Properly staked trail- and, shelter cabin- are of -ucl. vilal importance to those elk, have occasion
the w.nter season, that ,ub-(ant,al appropriations -hould fie made for slaking trails and buildi-e cabin
places along the (rails.
to travel during
at convenient
One of the greatest ne
transportation to Alaska It
ily reduce transportation rale*,
should bring prompt relit*f
TRANSPORTATIO.N
"f ,he prop,e of the Territory is relief from the outrageous and ever increasing cost off
is a delusion to expect steam ship mono|*otie«.actuated by Ihe principle of profit, to voluntar
but wich the great fleet of government owned comm.-rce ships lying idle, intelligent action
The need of communicalinn throughout
would insure the installing of wireless stations ,
*» mcLcoo i tLtu«at*n
i Second Division i- so great, that/ such Territorial aid should bo given as
ill centers of population not now having adequate means of communica
SCHOOL TAX
That the sc hoofs throughout the Territory should ho rraintainec
admit of questi-on, but the burdensome and arbitrary scImmiI poft tax n
and the >ame should bo repealed
it hig,h standard of efficiency does not
wholly unnecessary for such purpose.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS
The power given to the Governor of Alaska, by tin- Territorial Leg.-taturr
tendent of schools, and other important Territorial officer--. .s undemocratic and a
people. Important Territorial officers should be elective, and especially is this true
is in no way answerable to the people of the Territory for his acts
III conclusion. I wish to make it clear that in -e.fcimj t he -uffratje „f the voter- „f this division for the office to which
I aspire, I appreciate fully that a legislator should he in fact, a- well as i
lected to carry out the wishes of the majority, and to thi- end the prop!
known their desire- to the person* whom they select for those irrsn.rtam
With thi ei. considerations, and believing that I can ho „f service to thr fop,. nf ,l„. Territory in the office which
seek. I earnestly solicit the votes of I he men and women of the Second Division
to appoint a mining inspector, -uperin
usurpalion of the high prerogative of the
view- of the fact that the Governor)
servant of the people, and that he is se
•<•1 free to. and if i- their duly, to make
i (he election to be held November 2nd 1920,
RESPECTFULLY YOURS.
Dated at Nome, Alaska. August 30th, 1920
O. D. COCHRAN
(ADVKIiTIPEMRNT)
TO THE VOTERS
DEAR FRIEND: —
The voter who goes to the polls on election day and cast- a vote for any candidate without at least a fair
knowledge of the principle.- and views of that candidate is plainly neglectful of his duty as a citizen. The elective
franchise is the loftiest right, of citizenship and the highest expression of political freedom. Careful use of the
ballot is the sacred duly of all citizens who po-sess a proper regard for the welfare of their country and it- institutions
and the well being of its people And the voter cannot properly use the ballot unless he |>o-se—es a clear under
standing of the character, qualifications and principles of those who present themselves as candidates for office.
It is due to these convictions that I lake this method of aquainting you regarding my-elf and the platform on
which I seek your vole a- a candidate for Representative of the Second Division in the next Territorial Legislature.
I feel that no man or woman voter should look upon my candidacy with favor unless they know who I am and what
views I possess on legislative questions, you have a right to know those thing-* and should know them before giving
m<* a moments consideration a- a candidate
Now these, in general terms, are the legislative views for which I stand and to which I pledge my support if
Repeal or alteration of the present Road Law is the principal issue at present. I favor the continuance of a
strictly elective Territorial Road Commission, in the- hand of which shall bo placed for administration as large an
amount of territorial fund as can Ik* devoted to road work. Am unalterably opposed to fho Pioneer Pension Law,
compelling the aged prospector to deed his few possessions to the territory before becoming eligible for pension and
the benefits of the Pioneer Home.
I favor eight hours consisting of a days labor and also a carefully formulated program of constructive legisla
tion for the development of each district, according to their special needs. High transportation costs are the Terri
tory's greatest hurder and if elected will endeavor to bring about a reduction in transportation rate* wherever such
results can be attained by territorial effort.
In the attainment of these things I claim no special omniscience and, if elected, desire and ask from my con
stituents any legislative suggestions that will promote the welfare of the terriory and its people.
Regarding myself will say that I am 50 years old, have lived in Alaska 20 years and have been engaged in
mining throughout that period, for wages or for myself. Now friend if you are in sympathy with the views and rep
resentation I have given, I hope for your support at the November election and will strive to fulfill the confidenoe you
repoae in mo.
Sincerely Yours,
O. H. FLOWERS
A d v’ert fsemenr