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Discussed in Report of
Federal Bureau of
Mines.
Washington, Dec. 11.—The an
nual report of the Bureau of
Mines, as made public today,
shows there is an abundance of
coal in Alaska but that, for the
present at least, very much of it
cannot be mined as a commercial:
proposition. The Government
railroad, declares the report,
must look to the development of
mines of other minerals if it is
to be a successful business ven
ture. The Nenana district is
given prominence as having a
vast amount of good lignite.
Obregcn Warned to
Eliminate Communism
Vera Cruz, Mex.—The Fascisti or
ganization at Jala pa has warned Presi-j
dent Obregon to eliminate communism
frern the “plan of conduct” of federal !
government.
J. E. Beattie returned today from the
coast, after having convoyed the gold
train over the trail. He will await the j
arrival here of Mail Chester Brink,!
taking the latter's load to Big river,
and resuming his duties in the mail;
run. Coming in with Mr. Beattie to-;
day was his brother Raymond, on his |
w ay to Flat.
Dan S. McDonell left Tuesday for
Flat, whither he goes to give attention
to mining matters.
Sam Nesvoog was among those who
arrived yesterday.
For a Nice Lunch
or First-Class Meal
Call At
Durant’s Cafe
Flat City
CHARLIE’S
LAUNDRY
—
A Bath in a Real
Bath Tub
Shoe Repairing
Sign^Writing
Paperhanging
CHARLES REBHUN
The Handy Man
Sample of Work Done
by 2 Seattle Bandits
Seattle. — Mrs. H. Tiailgard, wife of
a United States secret service agent,
was held up and robbed near Blain
: i 'ark this morning by two auto bandits
this morning. One of the men leaped
on the running board of tier machine.
Struck her with a revolver, seized her
purse, then jumped into his own auto,
following which the two bandits drove
speedily away.
Statement From White
House Regarding
Reparations.
Washington, Dec. 12- — This
government indicated tonight in'
a White House statement that it
regards the reparations difticul-j
ties, brought to a head by the j
premiers’council in London, as i
one of the most acute problems
now vexing Europe. There was
no attempt made to disguise con
cern of the United States in the
apparent Jack or promise of ad-j
justment of allied views as to
Germany. j
3-Mile Limit Halts
Search of Rum Ships
Washington —President Harding and
cabinet have determined to call the 1
prohibition navv off the seas outside 1
the three-mile limit of the United j
States.
It was determined that attempts of
American prohibition officers to search
foreign ships outside of American ter
ritorial waters or to interfere with
them in any way, whether rum-laden
or not, is uot within the legal right of
this government.
If foreign ships loaded with liquors,
contrhband in this country, although
outside the three mile limit, establish
connection with the shore of the United
States through their own agencies,
they then will be liable to search or
seizure by the probibitson authorities
of the United States. Otherwise they j
will not oe interfered with by this1
government, no matter how bulging
their holds may be with liquor for
American consumption.
W. J. Widrnan returned here today
from Titcotna, and is scheduled to start
almost immediately on a trip to tne
Outside.
A. E. White arrived today, driving
in over the trail from Nancy.
Any Length of
WOOD FOR SALE
Delivered to Your Order
J. HEINO
.
Oldest Atlantic Liner
Making Last Voyage
New York.—La Touraine, the oldest
passenger ship plying between “France
and the United States, has started on
her last voyage. Her owners, the
French Line, have decided to dispose
of the t hirty year old vessel on her ar
rival in Havre.
La Touraine has crossed the Atlantic
more times than any one passenger
vessel. Captain Leprete. her master,
expects to continue in the marine ser
vice, but her barkeeper, Louis Gautjr,
says be will retire. He estimates he
lias mixed nearly ten million cocktails
during his trips with the vessel.
Robert Gerke, well known through
out this section, but now a resident of
Bethel, was among yesterday’s ar
rivals, and again started on his return
trip ihis afternoon.
Kd F. Goode arrived yesterday from
Tacotna, for a brief visit.
Mike Blanush, of Tacotna, arrived
this afternoon.
Northern Commercial Co.
of Alaska
ANNOUNCEMENT
We wish to announce to the gen
eral public that our store will be
closed December 31st, 1922, and
January 1st, 1923.
Buy Your Christmas Presents Now
We have reduced prices from 10 to 25 per cent.
Trappers, do not forget that we will pay the best
prices for your Fur, or, if preferable, we -will
advance a liberal amount of money on your
Fur and ship on a commission basis.
For Sale
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£
POOL ROOM
Dave E. Clough
Prop.
McGrath Roadhouse
Excellent Meals
Service Prompt and Efficient
A. HIGGINS
Tacotna