AND COOK INLET PIONEER
VOL. 2. NO. 5.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6,1916.
PRICE TEN CENTS.
Tomorrow will be election day. It is the distinct duty of
every qualified elector, male and female, to employ his or her
prerogative, and go to the polls and vote. And in this con
nection, The 'Times wishes to make a few suggestions, in the
1 hope of being able to show why the candidates whose names
will follow, deserve consideration at the hands of the voters of
Anchorage.
When you go to the polling places, you will be handed, by
one of the duly qualified election officers, an official ballot.
This ballot will contain only the names of the candidates for
the respective offices. There will be nothing on the ballot that
will indicate the political party that the respective candidates
are affiliated with.
In urging the election of the candidates whose names will
appear in this article, The Times is acting upon what it con
ceives to be the best intersts of this town and the Cook Inlet
country. It will be found that The Times is advocating the
election of two men who belong to the democratic party, not
withstanding the fact that this newspaper, is republican in
Ctional affairs. It is advocating these two particular men be
iise of their eminent qualifications for the positions they
^ seek. This should prove conclusively that The Times is not
narrow in its political views, although it frankly admits that,
all things being equal, it would support in its entirety, the re
publican ticket.
VOTE FOR DELEGATE WICKERSHAM.
First and foremost in importance to Anchorage is the elec
tion of a delegate to congress. Delegate James Wickersham is
a candidate for re-election, running on the republican ticket,
1 as well as having the support of the independent vote, in large
measure; He has served the people of Alaska for four consec
utive terms. He has been weighed in the balance and not been
found wanting. The experience he has gained in congress
especially, fits him for continued service. His eminent ability
and general qualifications have not been questioned, even by
hi» opponents. >4’’&<#?/ar as Anchorage is concerned,
are especial reasons why the people here should vote for tile'
re-election of the delegate, namely:- He is the author of the
* bill calling for the construction of the Alaska railway project,
in which the town is now so vitally concerned, being the
chief construction base: he is working in harmony with the sec
retary of the- interior and the Alaskan Engineering Commis
sion, in the matter of appropriations for the continuation of
construction work; he is in favor of the construction of a rail
way leading from the present road under construction to the
Kuskokwim river, which would mean, if constructed, ten years
of railway building with Anchorage as the chief base; he is in
favor of harbor improvements and coal bunkers at this point,
so necessary to its permanence and prosperity. Upon these
grounds, and the further fact that the delegate is sure to be
y elected anyway and we had better climb in the band wagon,
we believe it to be to the interests of Anchorage to give a
rousing majority to Delegate Wickersham. So if you are con
oarned in this town your interests demand that you support
man who has supported you; who has made this town
possible; who will be in a position still further to aid you
and your town. Have no hesitation whatever in placing a
cross before the name of James Wickersham.
VOTE FOR GEORGE B. GRIGSBY.
r-The Times'is advocating the election of George B. Grigs
by, the democratic candidate for attorney-general, because it
believes him to be the ablest and best-fitted of the three can
didates for this office. Grigsby is a bona fide resident of
Alaska; he has lived in the territory for the past 15 years;
his record as a lawyer of high ability is unquestioned; his rep
utation as1 an honest and sincere attorney has been won be
cause merited by his dealings with his clients. Grigsby’s
chief opponent is George B. Schofield* a resident of the city of
Seattle. Cobb, the independent candidate, has no chance to
win and a vote for him is a vote thrown away—or worse than
that—it is an aid to the Seattle candidate. Don’t forget that
the race is between Grigsby and Scho%ld and don’t fail to put
your mark of approval before the name of the Alaska sour
dough—George B. Grigsby.
VOTE FOR GEORGE DOOLEY.
George Dooley is the republican candidate for senator
from the Third division to the Alaska legislative assembly.
He is a warm supporter of Delegate James Wickersham, and
it is highly important that the Alaska legislative assembly
have members that are in harmony with the delegate. Dooley
is an old-timer, widely known throughout the district. He
is in all respects fitted for the responsible duties of the office
lie seeks. In his home town—Cordova—the people have re
peatedly honored him, and lie now is chief of police and chief
of the fire department of that town. Dooley is a man who
takes an active and leading part* in public affairs. He is pro
gressive, capable and trustworthy. Put your sign in front of
his name. He’s going to be elected anyway.
VOTE FOR WILLIAM P. HENRY.
William P. Henry is a i*epublican candidate for member
ship in the lower house of the Alaska legislative assembly.
i Henry is a man of good ability, can get up and say what he
I wants to say, is an old-timer in this jlivision, and would be a
distinct credit as a representative for the Third judicial divi
sion of Alaska. Don’t get the two Henrvs confused. Remem
ber to put your cross in front of the name of “William P.
Henry.”
VOTE FOR JOE H. MURRAY.
•» Joseph H. Murray, of McCarthy, is a Candidate on the re
| publican ticket- for representative- in the Alaska legislative
i assembly from the Third division. Mr. Murray is widely
' known throughout the division; he is a lawyer by profession,
! but is now following mining. He is a man of much more than
! ordinary ability; a good public speaker and a very desirable
| candidate. Put the cross in front of his name when you get
I your ballot.
VOTE FOR FRANK B. CANNON.
Frank B. Cannon is a candidate on the democratic ticket
for membership in the lower house of the Alaska legislative
; assembly. The Cook inlet country is entitled to representation
in the legislative assembly, and in tko person of Mr. Cannon
I we have a candidate whom it is a pleasure to support. He is
| so widely known; so highly esteemed by all who know him;
so eminently qualified for the position, that it is easy to pre
dict that he will lead the ticket. Vote for Frank B. Cannon,
.Alaska sourdough and best type of citizenship.
VOTE FOR ED WOOD.
Ed Wood, of Valdez, is the candidate on the republican
ticket for road overseer for the Third division of Alaska. Mr.
Wood is no stranger in the Cook inlet country. He was em
ployed to aid Jack Dalton transport the coal from the Mata
-nuska coal fields to tidewater on Knik Arm.—He is-the pioneer
freighter of this division of Alaska. He was a packer uiider
Major Abercrombie, who started work on the Valdez-Eagle
trail, ’way back in the days of ’98. His election is assured
and we might as well swell Ed’s majority. He is a deserving
pioneer; a high type of Alaska citizenship.
EVERETT, Nov. 6.—In a pitched battle at. Everett Sun
day afternoon between 263 members of the Industrial Workers
of the World arriving here on the steamer Verona from Seattle,
and Sheriff Donald McRae, backed by several hundred citizens,
* seven participants were killed outright and 40 were wounded.
The members of the I. W. W. were returning to Everett, after
being driven out repeatedly, to renew street speaking and other
demonstrations, in defiance of the authorities of the county and
city. They were met at the dock by several hundred citizens,
headed by Sheriff McRae, and the battle begun, each side claim
ing the other fired the first shot.
.Among the dead are Charles O. Curtis, of Everett, former
lieutenant in the state national guard and with the sheriff in
^ command of the citizen forces; L. G. Richtel, Hugo Gerloit,
Cflrl Rohlin, Gus Johnson, John Looney and one other whose
t^pie is not known, members of the Industrial Workers.
Among the wounded of the citizen forces are Sheriff Mc
jSRae, shot twice in the leg; Joseph Irving, a prominent lumber
/ man and a former member of the state legislature, J. F. Beard,
former sheriff of Snohomish county, and Sol. Gorrill, a student
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at the Washington state university, at home on a visit.
After the battle, the steamer Verona headed for Seattle,
bearing the surviving members of the Industrial Workers, in
cluding those wounded, and the corpses of the victims of the
fight. Upon arrival at Seattle, all of the Industrial Workers
were placed under arrest, save 21, who were wounded and who
were placed in hospitals.
A second steamer laden with Industrial Workers heard
the firing and turned back for Seattle.
ARMY OF DEPUTY SHERIFFS.
EVERETT, Nov. 6.—Later—Six hundred and fifty depu
ty sheriffs have been sworn in and are on duty here today.
The city is quiet. Naval reserves may be called and several
companies of state militia are held in readiness if their serv
ices are required.
Former Sheriff Beard died from the effects of his wounds
this morning. The recovery of other citizen forces is doubt
ful. These include Harry B. Blackburn, Elmer P. Bulker, Jef
ferson F. Burd, and Athol Gorvill.
NEW YORK, Nov. G.—Chairman Willcox, of the republi
can national campaign committee, this morning issued the fol
lowing statement: “Having in my possession reliable reports
on the political situation in all the states of the union, I predict
a sweeping victory for the republican national ticket. Indica
tions in those states that have been considered doubtful are to
the effect that Hughes and Fairbanks will gain them by decis
ive majorities. We will carry New York, New Jersey, Wilson’s
home state, the New England states, Pennsylvania, Illinois.
Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, and
with this lead success is assured. It is with confidence I await
the result.”
RESULT HANGS ON EVEN BALANCE.
NEW YORK, Nov. G.—The New York Herald, in present
ing its final installment on the straw vote for the presidency,
in which a quarter of a million votes were cast, says that the
situation rests on a balance so delicate that a hair’s weight
may swing it in either direction, hence it is impossible to make
a political forecast with any degree of certainty. In the Wilson
column, the Herald’s straw vote places the following states,
although it admits that the straw vote was not representative
enough to give a correct indication: Alabama, Arizona, Ar
kansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ken
tucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio. Oklahoma,
South Carolina Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West
V irginia and \\ isconsin. The remainder of the states, totaling
"24 electoral votes, are conceded to be for Hughes. The Her
ald’s straur vote shows that Wilson is leading in Connecticut,
but a persona] canvass indicates that Hughes will earn' that
state. The straw vote also indicates that Wilson is leading in
Idaho and Wyoming, but the vote was too small to form a basis
for calculation in those states.
CANDIDATES ARE RESTING.
WASHINGTON, Nov. G.—The active presidential cam
paign closed Saturday night and the candidates are taking a
needed rest from their strenuous labors of the past six weeks.
Candidate Hughes made five short speeches in the afternoon
and addressed a monster gathering at Madison Square Garden,
New York city, Saturday night. He has taken up headquar
ters at a local hotel, where he will receive the election returns,
in company with some of his closest political friends.
President Wilson made his last speech at Shadow Lawn
Saturday afternoon. Every democratic organization in New
Jersey sent delegates to represent them. The president has
arranged to receive the election returns at Shadow Lawn.
Former Governor Hanley, prohibition candidate for pres
ident, wound up his campaign at Indianapolis, where he spoke
Saturday night.
Alfred Benson, socialist candidate for president, who has
made a campaign in almost every part of the country, made
his final speech at Kansas City Saturday night.
WEATHER WILL BE AUSPICIOUS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.—The United States weather
bureau, in Its forecasts, predicts nice, sunshiny wreather in all
parts of the United States tomorrow—election day. Good wea
ther will insure a heavy vote,- afid a heavy vote insures a vie
tory for the republican party, according to republican cam
paign managers in Washington, who are elated at the pros
pects.
NO SULZER MONEY AT SEWARD.
SEWARD, Nov. 6.—There is no Sulzer money in this town.
The betting is even as to Wilson and Hughes and considerable
money has been placed on the election. Even money is wagered
on the wet and dry contest.
BOTH CLAIM WISCONSIN.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 6.—The democratic campaign mana
gers claim Wisconsin will give Wilson a lead of 50,000 votes
over Hughes. The republicans claim Hughes will carry the
state by 25,000.
GOMPERS MAKES AN APPEAL.
NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 6.—Sam Gompers, president of
the American Federation of Labor, issued a second appeal to
the workingmen of the nation this morning. He said, in part:
“In this campaign Woodrow Wilson stands for all that is
true to labor, justice, patriotism, freedom and humanity.”