GRAND JURY
CONCLUDES LADORS
11 Th<* Grand Jury after passing
handed .n its report Tuesday and was
excused with the commendations and
thanks of the court.
The .port rendered reads as fo>
Hon. Wm. A Ifolzhcitmr,
Judy, of the Init-d States District
ond Division.
in ace ird.ince with the instructions
the District Attorney and all other
is considered proper for its investiga
te found five “TID E BrEES” and
four “NOT Tltl’E HIDES.’
Tin* Grand Jury lias visited tlio Fed
eral Jail and find it -noil conducted
and apparently in good sanitary con
Tt has also visited the offices of the
Clerk of the District Court, the l\ S.
Marshall. District Attorney, the I'ni
ted States Commissioner. I’ostofflc
and Bureau of Education and find such
offices apparently well ordered and ef
ficient in the performance of their du
Tn view of the fact that during tlie
past summer a large number of lives
have been placed in jeopardy along
our coast by reason of storms, and
there being no means at hand to send
assistance to distressed boats along
the coast, and the Coast Guard not
being provided with a boat suitable
for such service and have been com
pelled to hire such boats as were
available at great expense to the pub
lic and private individuals, we there
fore recommend that there be provid
ed. for the use of the Coast Guard a
high power shallow draught boat, as a
protection to lives and property and
that tlie sunken raison built by Alaska
Lighterage and Commercial Co.,
which is a menace to navigation be
either ordered removed by the proper
authorities or that the same be pro
vided with proper and permanent
AVe further rec
ominend that the
| i>.hi or Kducation he provided with
I sufficient funds to provide a suitahh
numix r of schools for the nativ<
children of this Division and to pro
vide hospital facilities to Rive the na
tives suitable medical attention. The
fSrand .lm\\ has found a condition ex
isting among the natives, as to schools
and medical treatment, which shows
gross negligence towards these people
who are tin- wards of the Nation.
Thorulf Lehmann.
TERRITORIAL HISTORICAL
MUSEUM OPEN
The Territorial Historical Museum
embracing not only the largest but
also the most complete collection of
Eskimo curios In existence, with the
possible exception of that In the
Smithsonian Institute at the national
Capitol, is now open to the public at
Juneau. A recent number «>f the Al
aska Bureau of Publicity Bulletin says
the collection consists of upward of
20.000 different articles of Eskimo pro
duction ami represents ten years work
by Pr. Paniel S. Neuman, former
Nome physiehm. Pr Neuman pre
sented tin collection to the museum
subsequent to his departure from
Nome two years ago.
The Museum is in charge of ftev.
I'r. A. I*. Kashevnroff. a priest of the
t • reek Catholic Church, who is said to
be himself a native of Alaska, having |
been born at Sitka while Alaska was j
yet a liussian possession. , i
BODY OF MISSING
MAN FOOND NEAR
PELUK CREEK
It whs iit first believed lie had gone
down the east coast to fish but late.
developments failed to support this
theory. M. D. Balsar. James Cohnell,
Joe Hendricks, C’arl Hericm and other
friends of the deceased fisherman later
commenced a search but could not find
trace of either Braun or his boat.
Owipg to remarks made by Braun to
the effect that some day he would dis
appear and no one would know where
he went, same of his friends tire in
clined to the view that he committed
suicide. Others say he complained
frequently of having “dizzy spells,”
and express the opinion that he may
have been overtaken by dizziness
while fishing and toppled overboard.
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To the Voters of the Second Division
Territory of Alaska
Ah an independent candidate for Territorial Senator from the above Division to be votad for November the 2nd
1920, I herewith eubmit the following platform for your consideration;
First,'—If elected I shall introduce a bill for the 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 plaoing the Seward Pen
insula Railroad in proper condition, opening up the great mining districts of the Kohuk, Kougarok, Candle and Good
re ma in'permanentU ° ^ abundance of coal at a very I™ price which is the chief concern if this camp i. going to
Sixth, I shall work toward securing a high power shallow draft boat for duly in Bering Sea to be under the
credrs 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 eleclod work for', larger appropriation for the old peoples home, giving the inmatrs all thr
comforts in thrlr declining day*, holding the Governor of Alaska strictly n-sponsible for the administration of same.
Ninth,—If elected I shall do all in m, power to have the transportation Companies give better sevrice at re
duerd 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
eral law.
Eleventh, I shall recommend to have Congreeo abridge the law of assessment work as it new stands In Alaska
compelling each nna to perform one hundred dollars worth of labor on each claim and substitute a Us id ten dollars
on each claim in Hsu of same, the said tax to go tn the maintenance of schools and roads in tho district ill whloh it
•is collected.
Twelfth,—I shall vote to repeal the.pre.Hent eehool tax and substitute a mc»re libera! one by placing the taxation
on persons better able to bear it.
Thirteenth,—If elected I shall work for the best interests of Alaska, and particularly the Second Division.
Respectfully submitted.
* nECBTisp^ rvr
JAMES B. IVORY
To the Voters of Seward Peninsula
Being a candidate for the* legislature from the Second Division of Alaska, at the general election on November 2nd
1920, it is proper that I should state my qualifications for such office, and my views upon legislative matters affecting the
people of the Territory.
I was educated in the High Schools of Parson, Kansas, and in the University of Oregon, having graduated from the
Law Department of sucli university in 1899, and was in 1900, upon examination by the Supreme Court of Oregon, admitted
to practice law in the courts of that state ^ '
Prior to my graduation in the University of Oregon, I was in the Railway service as a car inspector, and was, at and
during the time the strike of the American Railway Union. Secretary of the allied unions of Portland, Oregon
Arriving in Nome in dime 1900, I immediately opened a law office, and have ever since, continuously resided in such
place and b<*en engaged in the practice of law.
Politically I have l>een a Democrat, though never to the extent of placing party above principle, and I am today
more interested in men and measures than in political parties.
I have never held public offices outside of local offices in the City of Nome.
My home, my business and my interests are all in Alaska, and though I intend spending the coming winter in the
Stales (which will be my first winter spent outside of Alaska in twenty years) I am leaving my office and business in Nome
and will return next spring.
The following is a brief statement of my views upon some of the important matters of legislation.
OLD AGE PENSION LAW
The theory of the justice of the so called “Old Age Pension Laws”, is, that when a person lias given to liis country
his services during the active years of his life, the country should sustain him wheu he is old and incapacitated.
This the aged should receive, not as charity but clearly as of right.
'The present law requiring aged persons, as a condition to receiving a pension, to agree to vest in the Territory all
of their properly of which they may be seized at the time of their death, is humiliating and fundamentally wrong. Simple
justice demands the repe al of such obnoxious conditions.
THE EIGHT HOUR LAW
The Legislature of Alaska in 1915, passed an Act to submit to the people of the Territory, by referendum vote, the
question of ‘‘A general eight hour day for all wage earners and salary earners.”
^ the general elation following in 1917, the people if the Territory voted overwhelmingly for the measure, and
that vote should l>e controlling to any one who is honest in his pretensions of belief in a democratic form of government.
There should he no room for “pussy-footing” on this question.
THE ROAD LAW
The present road law, passed by the last Territorial Legislature, which places the expenditure of money appropriat
ed by the Territory for the building and maintenance of roads, into the hands of federal officers over whom the people of
the Territory have no control, is so opposed to reason and experience, that it should be modified or repealed.
TRAILS AND SHELTER CABINS
Properly staked trails and shelter cabins are of such vital importance to those who have occasion to travel during
the winter season, that substantial appropriations should he made for slaking trails and building cabins at convenient
places along the trails.
TRANSPORTATION
One of the greatest needs of the people of the Territory is relief from the outrageous and ever increasing cost of
transportation to Alaska. It is a delusion to expect steam ship monopolies,actuated by the principle of profit, to voluntar
ily reduce transportation rates, but with the great fleet of government owned commerce ships lying idle, intelligent action
thould bring prompt relief.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
The need of communication throughout the Second Division is so great, that such Territorial aid should be given as
/vould insure the installing of wireless stations at all centers of population not now having adequate means of communiea
SCHOOL TAX
That the schools throughout the Territory should Ik* maintained at the present high standard of efficiency does not
idnjit of question, but the burdensome and arbitrary school poll tax now imposed, is wholly unnecessary for such purpose,
ind the same should 1m* repealed.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS
The power given to the Governor of Alaska, by the Territorial Legislature, to appoint a mining inspector, superin
tendent of schools, and other important Territorial officers, is undemocratic and a usurpation of the high prerogative of the
>eople. Important Territorial officers should be elective, and especially is this true in view of the fact that the Governor*
s in no way answerable to the people of the Territory for his acts.
In conclusion, I wish to make it clear that in seeking the suffrage of the voters of this division for the office to which
aspire, I appreciate fully that a legislator should he in fact, as well as in theory, a servant of the peoplfc, and that he is se
ected to carry out the wishes of the majority, and to this end the people should feel free to, and it is their duty, to make
cno^ii their desires to the persons whom they select for these imiMirtant offices.
With these considerations, and believing that I can he of service to the people of the Territory in the office which I
teek, I earnestly solicit the votes of the men and women of the Second Division at the election to be held November 2nd 1920.
RESPECTFULLY YOURS.
O. D. COCHRAN
Dated at Nome, Alaska, August 30th, 1920.
(ADVERTISEM ENT)
TO THE VOTERS
DEAR FRIEND:—
The voter who goes to the polls on election day and casts a vote for any candidate without at least a fair
knowledge of the principles 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 duty of all citizens who possess a proper regard for the welfare of their country and its Institutions
and the well being of its people. And ths voter cannot properly uee the ballot unless ha possesses 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 taka this method of aqualnting you regarding myself and the platform on
which I seek your vote as 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 these things and should know them before giving
me a moments consideration as a candidate.
Now these, in general terms, are the legislative viows for which I stand and to which I pledge my support if
elected.
Repeal or alteration of the present Road Law is the principal issue at peasant. I favor tha continuance of a
strictly elective Territorial Road Commission, in the hand of which shall be placed for administration as large an
amount of territorial fund as can be devoted to road work. Am unaltsrably opposed to the Pioneer Pension Law,
compelling the aged prospector to dead 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 oarefully formulated program of constructive legisla
tion for tha development of each district, according to their special needs. High transportation eoats arc tha Terri
tory’s greatest burder and if elected will endeavor to bring about a reduction in transportation rates wherever such
results can ba attained by territorial effort.
In the attainment of these things I claim no special emniscisnoc and, if elected, desire and ask from my con
stituents any lagislatlve 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 boon engaged in
mining throughout that period, for wages or for myself. Now friend if you aic in sympathy with tha views and rep
resentation I have given, I hop# for your support at the November election and will strive to fulfill the confidence you
ropooe in mo.
Sincerely Yours,
6. H. FLOWERS
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