ALASKA NOTES
“The Midnight Sons," a social or
ganization of unmarried mules, gave
a party at Cordova recently. Every
town U*s a numln r of members
eligible to Join an order of this kind.
The ferighter Cordova recently car
Tied 179,000 feet of lumber and 1,030
tons of 70-pound steel rails to An
chorage to be used on the government
A big run of king salmon in the
Yukon river is on at Dawson. Many
(people are getting in their winter
supply of fish. The means used in
preserving the fish for winter are ice
storage plants,
wilting ami smoking.
A human leg that hat! been sev
ered at the knee was f<-und at I’en
nock Island, near Ketchikan recently.
No other port of the body was found.
It is feared that some accident has
occurred.—Valdez Miner.
I’OsUnastcr Alexander McCarter of
Dawson accidently shot himself In the
fm>t with a .22 rifle recently. He Was
trying to got a shot at a hawk which
was menacing the chickens and the
A new organization called the “Civ
ic League” has been formed at Ketchi
'kan. The pur|»ose of the organization
Is to see that the laws are enforced.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE EAGLE HALL SATUROAY EVENING
OCTOBER 9TH AT 9:30 P. M.
WILL. YOU HELP? It costs 47 cents per Day to keep a Native
Orphan. How many days will you care for one? Those who have al
ready agreed to contribute for the care of ono child for a period of one
month have thoir name set opposite the name of the particular child
whom their subscription is allotted, For further information see any mem
ber of Finance Committee.
• Geo. Gosha w
. .Tony l*olet
..Jafet Lindeberg
. .M. TV. Griffith
Crowley & Julian
A. J. Mueller
. . Mayor Rico
Daisy Katisena, .
'■ Tommy Anayok,
l Fred Ikota. . .
> Erika Larsen,.
• David Naneuluk,
Freddy .Larson, . .
< Jerry Aksoak, .
1 Maud Kanyak, . ,
» Ernest Azazruk Riley.
Crowley and Julian
Helen Polgnena, . . Fred Harrison
’ Tommy Aznzruk Riley.
! Bessie Apeol, . .Mrs. G. J. Loinen
I Thilip Pam-akunn.. . Hugh O'Neill
. John 1\ uvnsuk... J. C. Wi Istead
i 1>.ivid Kloona. . .Dr. Curtis Welch
. Ed Holt
Pauline Keyann, . .
I Ralph Ahetak.
1 Annie Nuakluk, . .
I Roy Tusliowana,. .
Amanda Aneklok. .1
! Hans Mugik.
> Oscar Dunuvok, . .
I Paul Sunloonalik, ,
Grant Jackson
! Jack Akneook. . .
' Leonard Elenna.
Nettie Ingutagen..
» Eddie Anaeok, .
.Alfred Lomen
. L. Stevenson
E. R. Jordan
’’has. Neuss'e*
, . Tony Polot
31 Ethel Koktak... Alexander Karneff
32 I’aul Anayok.Carl I/unen
33 Grace Kofmelak, ..It. W. .1. Heed
”4 Ikev Asooketa.
35 Frances Ahtnuk, . . Miss Anpher
36 JackNisasi.I.. Seidenverg
37 Kena Museuna.McGregor
3S Moses Aloiiksook,. . C. L. Johnson
39 Margaret Kuniana, Jafet IJndeberg
40 Nicholas Dnmiano.
41 Christiana Bilby, Jafet Rindeberg
42 Albert Aneuklok, . .G. S. Hilfrlch
43 Carl Bilby, . . Alaska Mines Corp.
41 Joseph Washsook.
45 Clare Soknhun.. Crowley & Julian
46 Gilbert Awoktek, . .N. B. Nelson
47 Hubert Ahoorze. Alaska I/ght Co.
is Bennett Mu«lk. .. .1. M. Clements
49 Ernest Sauvil... W. H. Sturtevar.t
50 George Elogoonaga.
51 Husscl Wheeler.J. ,T. Cole
52 Miles Engnhluk, Mrs. A. B. Miller
53 Harry Odeseok. Alaska S. S~. Co.
51 Moses Taongnok. Bight and Tel. C »
i."> Fgalena.Harry Gabrielson
f»6 Daisy Etoolik, . . H. L. Rockwell
'■7 Ruth Sekahwanna.
Crowley and Julian
.7 Milly Tooahyuk.W. J. Rowe
'.9 Carrie Wnsahwannn. C. G. Blinker
J< rdan. Mrs. Curtis Welch.
Mrs. J. M. Clements. Grant R. Jackson. R. L. Rockwell. Alfred Ixmien.
and George U. Goshaw.
SECURE TICKETS FROM ANY SCHOOL GIRL OR BOY
3*
ADMISSION $1.00
BANK. STATEMENTS
( OFFICIAL PUBLICATION )
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
MINERS AND MERCHANTS BANK, NOME, ALASKA
Located at Nome, Territory ef Alaska, at the close of boataetM on the
1th day of October, 1920.
RESOURCES
$ 579.080.60
Bonds, Warrants and other securities.. 69,14(5.72
Banking house, furniture and fixtures .6.900.00
Other real estate owned.
Due from Banks. 310.887.66
Checks on other banks and other cash items . 11,910.60
Exchange for clearing house.
Cash on hand. 85.751.15
Expenses in excess of earnings. 207.62
Gold Bullion on Hand. 96,696.Ot
TOTAL.. 1,237.670.99
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in . $100,000.00
Surplus fund. 25.000.00
Vndivided profits less expenses paid. 60,291.02
Due to banks—deposits. 5,852.35
Dividend? unpaid.
Deposits. 1,046,527.62
Certified checks.
Cashier’s checks .
Notes and bill* re-discounted .
Bills Payable (including certificates of deposit) for money borrowed
TOTAL.-.. 1,237,670.99
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
TERRITORY OF ALASKA Us.
2nd JUDICIAL DIVISION |
I. S. A. BACLIELDER, Cashier of the altove named bank, do solemnly
invrar that the foregoing statement is true to the beet of my knowledge and
belief. J. A. BACHELDER, Cashier.
( Notarial Seal)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
7th day of October. 1920.
G. J. IX>MEN.
Notary Public in and for tl^ Territory of Alaska.
My Commission expires June 27. 1921.
Correct Attest :
JAFET LINDE BERG
J. J. COLE
Directors.
FRIDAY
(TELEGRAPHIC)
RADICALS URGING OVERTHROW
OF U. S. GOV'T BY FORCE
Chicago, Oct. 8—The disco*ery of
a large quantity of radical literature
in the possession of Nicolai Jiftn Juz
zinski and John Kolceny, two of the
most dangerous radicals in America
has revealed a highly developed prop
aganda aimed at he overthrow of the
I'm ted States government by force.
Following the arrest of the two
men. agents of the Ddiuirtment of
Justice announced today that in Juz
zinski’s possession was found a qalf
ton of Communist literature, includ
ing a proclamation issued l»y the "Un
ion of Russian Workers" calling upon.
all Its members to overthrow the Uni- |
ted States government by force of|
arms and urging them to "utilize mur
der and destruction * to gain the!** ends
To Follow Discovery Of
Radical Operations
Chicago. Oct. S—The arrest by De
partment of Justice agents of six other
radicals in St Paul and Milwaukee are
pending following the seizure here last
night of Jazzjnska turn! Kolceny.
Warrants have been issued by the
federal authorities for the arrest of
the St Paul and Milwaukee radicals as
a result <»f revelations found among
the papers of Jazzinski. it was an
Further examination of the litera
ture and correspondence of Jazzinski
ard Kolceny is said to have disclosed
t- 't the allege plotter:, also p.anned
NATION TO HONOR HERO
DEAD NOVEMBER 14
Washington. Oct. 8—President Wil
son today decided that on November
14th. the American flag shall be placed
at half mast on all public buildings
and naval and military ports thruout
the country as a token of the nation’s
participation in the memorial services
held for the heroic American soldiers,
sailors, marines and others who gave
their lives to their country in the
NATIONAL POPULATION SHOWS
14.9 PERCENT INCREASE
Bureau announced today that the pop
ulation of continental United States
is 13O.71ft.820. or an increase og 11.9
percent ever the population of 1910.
The only decreases in state popula
tions revealed l»y the census were in
Nevada. Vermont, and Mississippi.
The figures given for the nation do
not include an additional 12.130.000
people living in the countries embrac
ed In our outlying possessions or the
imputation of Alaska. It also does
not include the total classed under the
rnilltaty and naval service personnel
abroad. This total is not yet an
(NOTE—Owing to an apparent er
ror In transmission, the total figures
given above should not be considered
definite, although possibly correct. Ed)
HARDING DECLARES FOR
COMPLETE REJECTION LEAGUE
Des Moines, la. Oct.'7—The direct
Issue of either ratifying or rejecting
the League of Nations was accepted
by Senator Harding in a campaign
speech made here today.
Brushing aside the clarifying reser
vations presented in the Senate dur
ing the last session, Harding declared j
he would favor staying out of the i
covenant jurisdiction created at Ver
sailles altogether. He said he wante '
no acceptance of the League with res
ervations to clarify American ohliga
“I do not want to clarify these oh
ni.v back on them. It is not t.hs :n
Vrprotntion but rejection that 1 am
ALLEGED KIDNAPPER CONFESSES
LOS ANGELES MURDER
Kan Francisco, Oct. 8—Joseph Rod
riguez, who was recently arrested here
an a charge of kidnapping May Vii
larill, an eighteen year old girl, has
confessed to the police that he is one
of two persons responsible for the
murder of J. O. Denton, the Los An
geles promoter, whose body was re
cently found walled up in a room in
the baseme«nt of his fornjer home in
I.os Angeles.
Rodriguez’s confession is to the ef
fect that he and Lon Seller strangled
Denton on the night of June 6. the
murder being committed in the pres
ence of Mrs R. C. Peete. Denton’s
housekeeper, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Crownhurst. v
The Nome Nugget delivered by car
rier or mailed. Per Month $1.00
To the Voters of Seward Peninsula
a candidate for the legislature from the Second Division of Alaska, at tho 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 such 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 w»s ,in the railway service as a car inspector, and was, at and
during the time of the strike of the American Railway Union, Secretary of the allied unions of Portland, Oregon
Arriving in Nome in June 1900, I immediately opened a law office, and have ever since, continuously resided in such
place and been engaged in.the practice of law.
Politically I have been a Democrat, though never to the extent of placing party above principle, and I am today
more interested iiumwiind measures than in political parties.
1 have pevar held public offiees outside of local offices in the City ef Nome. ^
My home, my business and my interests arc all in Alaska, and though I intend spending the coming -winter in the
States (which will be my first winter spent outside of Alaska in twenty years) I am leaving my office and businc^Jn 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 justioc of the so called ?‘Old Ago Pension Laws”, Is, that when a person has given to his country
his services during Ute active years of his life, the country should sustain him when he is old and incapacitated.
This -thc -aged should receive, not as charity but. clearl y as of right.
The present law requiring aged persons, as a oondition to receiving a pension, to agree to vest in the Territory all
of their property of which they may be seised at the time of their death, is humiliating and fundamentally wrong. Simple
justice demauds the repeal 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
quest ion of “A general eight hour day for all wage earners and salary earners.”
At the general election following in 1917, the people >f the Territory voted overwhelmingly for the measure, and
that vote should be controlling to any one who is honest in his pretensions of belief in a democratic form of government.
There should be no room for “pussy-footing" on this question.
THE ROAD LAW
The present road law, passed by the last Territorial Legislature, which plaees the expenditure of money appropriat
i‘d by tlie 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 staking 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 mono|M>lies,actuated by the principle of profit, to voluntar
ily redupe transportation rates, but with the great fleet of government owned commerce ships lying idle, intelligent action
should bring prompt relief.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
The iHs-d of communication throughout the Seo«»nd Division is so great, that such Territorial aid should be given as
would insure the installing of wireless stations at all centers of population not now having adequate means of communica
fcCHOOL TAX
That the schools throughout the Territory should be maintained at the present high standard of efficiency does not
■dmit of question, buf the burdensome and arbitrary school poll tax now imposed, is wholly unnecessary for such purpose,
■ nd the same should Ik* repealed. v.
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
people. Important Territorial officers should be elective, and especially is this true in view of the fact that the Governor*
is in no way answerable to the people of the Territory for his acts.
In conclusion. I wish lo make it clear that in sacking t hi- suffrage of the voters of this divielon for the office to which
I aspire, I appreciate fully that a legielator ahnuld he in fact, as well a, in theory, a servant of the people, and that he ie sa
Iroted to carry out the wishes of the majority, and to this end the peoplo should fis t free lo, and it is their duly, to make
known their desires to the persons whom they select for these im,mrtant offices.
With these considerations, and believing that I can lie of service to the people of the Territory in the office which I
seek. I earnestly solicit the votes of the^nou and women of the Second Division at Ihe election to bo hold November 2nd 1920.
- RESPECTFULLY YOURS.
O. D. COCHRAN
Datad at Nome, Alaska, August 30th, 1920.
(ADVERTISEMENT)
DEAR FRIEND:—
TO THE VOTERS
Th« voter who gooi to the polls on election day and casts a vots 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 citiaen. 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 the voter cannot properly use the ballot unless he 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 take this method of aquainting 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 views 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 present. I favor the 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 1m‘devoted to read work. Am unalterably opposed to the Pioneer Pension Law,
compelling the aged prospector to deed his few possessions to the territory before becoming eligible for pension and
the benefit- 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 burder and if elected will endeavor to bring about a reduction in transportation rates wherever such
results oan 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 ara in sympathy with the views and rep,
resentatlen I have givan, I loops for your support at the November election and will strive to fulfill the conffdenoe you
Sincerely Yours,
O. H. FLOWERS
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