J. T. ADAMS,
DUBUQUE, IA.
Elected Chairman of
Republican National
Committee.
Washington, June 10.—John
T. Adams, of Dubuque, la., was
today elected chairman of the
Republican National Committee,
to' succeed Hayes. The commit
tee will adopt a new basis of
representation at national con
ventions. in which it is planned
to make further cuts in the rep
resentation from the Southern
States.
VERDICT
0F_G0ILT¥
Returned Against Fil
ton, Slayer of Tacoma
Taxicab Driver.
Tacoma, June 10.—A verdict
of guilty of murder, with a rec
ommendation of clemency, was
returned by tlie jury today in
the trial of Edward F. Filton,
tl>e Camp Lewis soldier who
with three others was charged
with killing Karl A, Timbs, a
taxicab driver of this city, on
May 10, last.
Tipi Oates, who arrived here yester
day from T'acotna, returned to his up
river home today.
NORTHERN
COMMERCIAL
COMPANY
Ball Band—
Rubber Boots and Shoes.
Slicker Goats, knee.
“ “ long.
Slicker Hats.
Mosquito Head Nets."
Mosquito Bed Nets, single.
Mosquito Bed Nets, double.
Buhach.
Mosquito; Cake.
Michigan Dope.
Oil of Citronilla.*
Garden Seeds
Flower Seeds
McGrathites to Leave
Tomorrow Morning to
Attend Court at Flat
To bs in attendance at the session of
court at Flat, called Jfor June 20,
'a number of McGrathites will leave
early tomorrow morning: for Tacotna,
! going up on the launch Roosevelt,
Captain Robert Jones at the tiller.
From Tacotna the party will follow the
Moore creek trail, a number of horses
being employed, one for Myrtle At
water and others to transport camp
equipment aod other essentials. .
Aside from Deputy U. S. Marshal
McMullen, the others to leave here
will be W. J. Davidson and Frank
Fox, cited to appear as witnesses, and
Lee Atwater. At Tacotna, Miss Myr
tle Atwater and Frank Fox will join
.the party.
About fifteen men are employed on
road work by . the Alaska Road Com
mission at the present time.
WIDOW’
HAMLUCK
Will Have Only $500,000
for One Year’s Liv
ing Expenses.
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Detroit, June 10.—The pro
bate court this afternoon award
ed Anna Thompson Dodge, the
widow of Horace E. Dodge, de
ceased member of the firm of
Dodge Brothers, automobile
builders, one-half million dollars
1 for living expenses for one year,
[starting Tuesday.
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British Coal Miners
Reject Govt. Proposal
London, June 10.—The executive
body of the striking coal miners today
rejected the Government proposal for
settlement of the coal strike.
Tom Brady and Alfred Beaulieu
were passengers for Tacotna yesterday
on the Thor.
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In the Probate Court for Otter
Precinct, Fourth Division, Ter
ritory of Alaska.
Before D. E. Brown, United States
Commissioner and ex-officio Pro
bate Judge.
In the matter of the estate of Claude
Baker, Deceased, No. 48, Probate.
Notice is hereby given that on the
7th day of May, 1921, at Flat, Alaska,
the Judge of the above entitled Court
appointed Florence Baker executrix of
the estate of Claude Baker, deceased,
and on said day issued letters testa
mentary to her, and all persons having
claims against the estate of Claude
Baker, deceased, are required to pre
sent them, with proper vouchers, within
six mouths from the date of this notice
to said Florence Baker, executrix of
said estate, at the Miners & Merchants
Bank, at Iditarod. Otter Precinct,
Alaska.
June 4, 1921.
Florence Baker,
' Executrix.
MUST HOLD
TO IDEALS
Says President Harding
to Students in Com
mencement Talk,
—
Washington, June 9.— “In the
present era, when the world
stands on the brink of what
looks much like a precipice,
Americans must hold true to
those ideals which the Nation
and its institutions represent,”
President Harding said today in
his address at the commence- ,
ment exercises at the American
University.
Charged With Making
False Income Return
Seattle, June 10.—W. S. Dulwag,
bead of a big automobile concern, was
arrested here today on an indictment
charging him with having made false
income tax returns.
Victoria Off for Nome,
444 Passengers Aboard
Seattle, June 1).—The Victoria sailed
for Nome at 10:30 this morning, having
on board four hundred and forty four
passengers, her full capacity, and a
heavy consignment of mail.
Sam Miller and Alexis, reindeer
herders from Twitchell’s camp, came
from Tacotna yesterday with Timothy
Oates, on the latter’s launch. The
two herders will leave for H6thel in
the morning.
CHARLIE’S
LAUNDRY
Shoe Repairing
Sign Writing
Paperhanging
CHARLES REBHUN
The Handy Man
BLACKBURN & ELDRIDGE
Provisions Notions Furnishings
Indian Mitts, Moccasins and Snowshoes
Furs Bought and Sold White Fish and Dog Feed
French Joe’s Antelope and Grizzly Bear in Season
The Thor
Freight and Passengers
Operating On Kuskokwim
and Tributaries.
THE SALN8N RIVER. FLYER
A Fast Boat for Quick Trips.
12-diorsepower
For Rates and Reservations see
Frank Fox
Owner
• Watch, Clock and Jewelry
Repairing
ARTHUR J. DOWNER