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PROPERTY ur
Alaska Agricultural Ceuege
and School of Mists
' VQL. IV. NO. 52
TOKOTNA, ALASKA. SATURDAY^ DECE&JBEK 27, 1924.
PRICE 25 CENTS
ASSASSIN
S^nt Deadly Bomb, Dis
guised as Christmas
Present, in Mail.
JLos Angeles, Dec. 26.—Secret
service men, postal inspectors
and, the Los Angeles police de
apartment are engaged tonight in
a nation-wide hunt for the as
sassin , who sent a bomb dis
goised as a Christmas present,
that exploded today in the home
of,A. Torchia, a promineut at
torney, aud inflicted injuries
from which he may die. Tor
chia’s tifteen year-old daughter;.
J&njily, who was standing beside
her father when the deadly ma
chine burst, miraculously es
caped, injury.
Russia Undergoing
Cataclysm of Uphea
val; Forces Battling
□ Wishidgtoa, Uee. 23.—Soviet Russia
is undergoing a cataclysm of upheaval,
with twoof the strongest elements ar
raved against each other, and bitter
fighting in the streets of Moscow, ac
cording to reports reaching Washing
too today.
Genuine Xmas Spirit
at National Capital'
Washington. Dec. 25.—The spirit of
Christmas lies over the National Cap
ital today, as it does over the humblest
homo- in the land. No observance of
the day was more simple or quiet than
that in the White House today, where
the family ties are most closely dsawn,
brought fresh to the minds of Presi
dent and Mrs. Coolidge the loss of
their sob,- voting Cal via, and because
of this they sought to make this year’s
Christmas one of the simplest kind.
Smallest Allowance
foIrGoinpers’ Widow
Washington, Dec. 23 —The will of
the hue Samuel Gompers, filed today
for prebate, leaves the bulk of bis es
tate te bis sous and hia granddaugh
ters, and’directs that oolv the mini
mum allowance by law should be paid
hia iwidow/ ._
NeW York.—Mrs. Gompers, widowof
the late' Samuel Gompers, announced
today that she will contest her hus
band** will to ibe fullest extent.
a Deputy'Marshal Peter McMullen left
McGrdtb Friday for Fairbanks. Also
coins’ aver were Fred C. Anderson, for
merly Operator in charse of the local
wlrelesrf’station, recently bound Over to
the* sraod jury on grand larceny
charges, and Fred Dubois.
Chartie Pearson and John E. Strand,
well known Nixon mining men, left
eyer the trail for Nenana some days
•go, according to word reaching here
recently. __
^ Haifdan Wilg and John R. Nixon,
who were Thursday arrivals, returned
to McGrath yesterday, on their way to
Medina
DEATHBLOW
IN THE RING
Patsy Claccio, Seattle
Pugilist, Killed in
Second Round.
Seattle, Dec. 23. — Knocked
down in the second round of an
exhibition boxing match in the
Lyric Theater, last night, Patsy
Claccio, a Seattle lightweight,
died before he could be carried
from the ring. Parly Smith,
known in boxing as Kid Parley,
a soidierof Company I, Eleventh
infantry, stationed near Port
Lawton,. Wash., was Claccio’s
opponent.
Tokotna School Exer
cises, Pioneer Dance,
Thoroughly Enjoyed
The Tokotna Christmas entertain
ment and dance. which was given De
cember 24, was highly enjoyed by all
present.
Beginning at 9 o’clock the school
children rendered an excellent pro
gram. one which was heartily enjoyed
by all who heard it, and one upon
which their teacher. Mrs. B J. Bovd,
at its conclusion, was complimented
manv times, Following was the pro
gyatn:
Recitation—“Christmas Day”.
...Bessie Fred
Exercise—“Our Country,” and
Flag Salute._._..School
Recitation—“Christmas Nighi”_
....._Mary McLean
Reeitation— “Dolly ”
__Margaret Clough
Reeitation— .-Margaret Loomis
Song—“Christmas Bells’’...School
Recitation—“Pa’s Skates”
_......Joseph Oats
Recitation—“Santa Claus”
_Bet tie McDonald
Dance— ___Mary McLean
Recitation—“Saint Peter"___
_____Bessie Fred
Recitation—“Bachelors’ Sale”...
.. Rose Oats
Song—“Bv Lo’ Land”_
Mary McLean. Bettie .McDonald,
Bessie Fred.
Reeitation—“What I’d Rather
Have”..Joseph Oats
Song—“Holy Night”_
_Rose Oats and Mary Snyder
Recitation— “Kittens and Babies”
_Mary McLean
Song—“Happy as a Sunflower”_
-Bosnia Fred'
Dialogue—“What Santa Did.”__
_ School
Motion 8oog-*> “Santa China h
Coming”-Sehool
At the conclusion of the children’s
exercises several of the grownups eon
tributed, among them being. Eli
Welker, who sang “Memories;?’ Mrs.
J. H. MoLeao, who reoited “Christmas
Night;?’ John-Adame, who gave a reci
tation; and* Frank Larson, who told a
story in Swedish dialect, all of which
were highly appreciated by all present.
"Holy Night,?.’ sung by Mias Rose
Oats and Mias Mary Snyder, was a
treat fur all, and fur which the hearti
est expression waa shown.
TheD came the unloading' of the big
Christ mas tree, which seemingly car
ried presems for everyone, with FYed
Morlidge playing the part of the good
fellow. Dancing began about 11:30,
and continued until almost 4:30 a. m.
Robert Lowrie returned from Flat
Christmas eve, having left Opbir at 4
o'clock that morning. to find the sad
news of bis mother's death, in Wash
ington state, awaiting him. Despite
his own-feelings and the long, arduous
day’s travel, Mr. Lowrie played for
the dance, burying bis own sorrow
in order that his friends might not lose
the enjoyment of the excellent music
always lumished by himself and Mrs.
Low lie. Mrs. Lowrie’s playing for
the children's program was also great
ly appreciated.
$110,000,000
NAVAL BILL
Measure, Held Over
From Last Session,
Becomes Law.
Washington, Dec. 19. — The
Senate approved today the naval
construction bill, authorizing a
program expected to cost one
hundred and ten million dollars.
The bill provides for the con.
struction of eight light cruisers
and six gunboats to be used on
the Yang tse river, in Cnina. and
conversion of six battleships
from coal to oil burners. The
measure was passed by the
House and Senate last session,
but the bill was held up on a
motion bv Senator King to re
consider, which was defeated to
day.
Washington —The new coast
guard fl nt will comprise twenty
destroyers and two ships of the
mine-sweeping class, 22s cabin
cruisers of the type of motor
boats, and 100 picketboats, now
being constructed at various
points.
Washington. — President Coolidee
has signed the $110,000,000 naval con
struction bill for the building of eight
new scout cruisers and six gunboats
aod for the modernization o| old battle
ships.
Returns From Flat.
Robert Lowrie returned from Flat
oo Thursday, with three one-horse
sleds, loaded with machinery and other
requisites* including a large engine,
TxHMnch-size piston, of double cylin
der.
To gfve every accommodation to the
public; botb loeal and transient, Mr.
Lowrie states that Henry Durant,
Flat’s enterprisine restauranteur. has
started a building designed for use as
sleeping quarters. This new building
adjoins the restaurant.
Mrs. Howard Langley, after a visit
of several months on the Outside, prin
ci pally at her former borne hi Nova
Scotia, arrived in McGrath Tuesday,
coming from Neoana as a passenger of
Henry Marteiia. Mr. Martella, accom
panied bv Waioo Puntila, arrived bere
Wednesday in time for tbs Christmas
doings that night, -
8 BANDITS
IN BIG JO
Get Away With $40,000
From Royal Bank of
Canada, Nanaimo.
Vancouver, Dec. 20.—The Na
naimo branch of the Royal Bauk
of Canada lost forty thousand
dollars and several customers of
the bank lost smaller sums to
eight bandit robbers, who made
good their escape in two auto
mobiles.
Seattle. — Two hours after
Harry Stone, one of the six men
held here for the §40,000 Royal
Bunk of Canada robbery at Na
naimo had declared to Prose
cutor Patterson, yesterday, that
he had no residence in Seattle,
detectives upon a search of his
apartment found §5,000 in Cana
dian currency.
Seattle. — Watson, former city
detective, was today exonerated
by Tennant, captain of detec
tives, of participation in the rob
bery of the Nanaimo branch of
the Royal Bank of Canada. Ten
nant said Watson had proved a
good alibi. ,v
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Lane request
your preseace at a farewell ball to be
held January 6th, at Pioneer Hall.
Invitation extended to all. Be sure
aDd come.
Dancing at 8 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mutebler re
turned to McGrath Friday, after two or
three days’ visit here, and they ware
among those who enjoyed Tukoma’s
Christmas celebration.
St*-■■■• a D:irk was a Wednesday ar
i\ 'pbir. to be in attendance
t- ■ school exercises and Pioneer
; *.r: ■ >
Chariie Goebel came up from Mc
Grath m see that all went well with
Tokotoa’s Christmas exercises.
Bill Goss, Yankee creek roadhouse,
was among those present at the enter
tainment and dance.
C. A. Fowler, after a business visit
here of several days, left Tuesday for
his reindeer headquarters.
A1 Walsh, coming from Flat, was a
Moods; arrival, and left Friday for a
short visit at McGrath.
Tom Bare, Spruce creek, was a Wed
nesday arrival to give attention to To
kotoa’s Christmas festivities.
Nels Vibe, Little creek, was among
those present at the doings on Wed
nesday night.
Mr. mod Mrs. Clyde Glass, from
Ganes, were among Tokotna’s Christ
mas visitors.
Ed Nollette, Yankee creek, was a
mid-week arrival, to be in attendance
at the Christmas festivities.
James Barlan left Friday for Yankee
creuk. _
Gus Schuler, McGrath, is among re
cent arrivals.
A. B. Twitcheli left Monday, return
ing to his reindeer headquarters. •
56 LIVES
ARE TAKE*!
Many of Them Children,
in Christmas Celebra
tion, Hobart, Okla.
Hobart, Okla., Dec. 25.—Fire,
stalking in the' tracks of Santa
Claus, turned a country school
into an inferno, at Barbaswitch,
seven miles from here, last
night, and snuffed out the lives
of thirty two, many of them
children who had gathered for
the Christmas eve celebration.
A tiny candle on a Christmas
tree, igniting a ball of cotton,
caused the terrible outburst.
Hobart, Dec. 27.—The total
dead of the Christmas eve tire
in the country school house now
numbers fifty six.
(
Govt. Would Kecover
From Skinner & Eddy
Seattle. Dec. 20.—Suit for $764,842
against Skinner & Eddy was filed in
the federal court on behalf of the
Uoited States today by Clarence L.
Reams, special counsel for the Emer
gency Fleet oorp^atiou, The bulk of
the money askek was turned over by
the government as advance payment
on ships which were never built, the
contract having been canceled after
the armistice, the complaint save.
Increased Gold Produc
tion, Fairbanks District
Fairbanks. Dec. 22.—Gold produced
In the Fairbanks district and handled
through th>' First National Bank here
amounted to *894.182 74 during the
fiscal year lw24. ending December 15,
or $231,275 6<i greater than that of 1923,
R. C. Wo d. manager of the First Na
tional Bink. said in his annual report,
published today.
All things, including the weather at
this writing, indicate a large attend
ance and a good time at the party
scheduled for McGrath on Wednesday
Dight. rtiere’ll be many “A Happy
New Year” greeting exchanged there
with the incoming of 1923.
Telegraphic Ticks.
New York.—Poisoned holiday liquor
has caused thirty-one deaths in New
York since the first of the month, the
city’s chief medical examiner, Charles
Norris, reported today.
Atlanta. — Twenty-three are dead
and fourteen in the hospital at Salt
ville, Va., as a result of the breaking
of a muck dam across Eilstone river.
Chicago.—Sixteen persons are dead
as the result of sub zero weather in the
central states and over the middle
west, according to data obtained.
Washington—Coolidge ate too hearty
of Christmas dinner, with, the result
that on Friday he was drinking hot
water for indigestion.
Seattle.—Walter Fulton, perhaps the
ablest criminal lawyer in the North
west, died Friday, from cancer.