Alaska boundary commission denial described as false
The Alaskan boundary commission has officially denied reports that it favored America. American Counsel Voster rejected the Morning Advertiser claim that the case was decided, noting a likely decision next week. Canadian circles show pessimism over the Dyea and Skagway tract.
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London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
America
Voster
Morning
St. James
Skagway
Alaska Boundary Commission
Canada
Clifford Sifton
Alaska surveys report Placer fields work progress
The geological survey announces L. M. Prindle finished the Forty Mile and Seventy Mile placer surveys in Alaska and now examines Birch Creek. Charles W. Wright spent weeks in Porcupine placer district near Lynn Canal. George C. Martin surveyed Controller Bay and Cook Inlet oil fields this summer. A. H. Brooks in charge of Alaska work is expected back in Washington soon.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Alaska
L. M. Prindle
Birch Creek
Charles W. Wright
Porcupine Placer
Lynn Canal
George C. Martin
Controller Way
Cook Inlet
A. H. Brooks
General Amnesty Promised For Macedonian Refugees
Sofia reports the sultan agrees to a general amnesty and rebuilding funds if refugees return to Macedonia. Refugees require repatriation under foreign control and Roumelia authorities assess costs. The news boosts confidence as the government plans to dismiss several reserve classes once Ottoman promises advance.
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Sofia
Macedonia
Roumelia
Fine Epidote Specimens Found on Prince of Wales Island
Harvard University mineralogical lab reports on epidote finds near Sulzer, Prince of Wales Island Alaska. Geological survey notes these crystals rank among the finest American specimens, rivaled only by Knappenwand Tyrol pieces. Several top specimens were sent to New York for display with quartz and large crystal groups.
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Washington
Prince of Wales Island
Alaska
Charles Palache
Harvard University Mineralogical Laboratory
Geological Survey
Sulzer
Knappenwand
Tyrol
New York
Eppingers Expelled From Merchants Exchange
San Francisco reports that Jacob Ep pinger Herman Eppinger and B Etlinger, partners of Eppinger & Co, were expelled from the Merchants Exchange by the board. The notice gives no reason, but suspected frauds are under grand jury indictment. In New York Admiral Alexeeff reviews 40,000 Kwang Tung troops and hosts a banquet at Port Arthur with strong enthusiasm.
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San Francisco
Jacob Eppinger
Herman Eppinger
B. Etlinger
Eppinger & Co
Merchants’ Exchange
Jacob
New York
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Government Printing Office bonds required for key officials
Washington October 14 An order requires a ten thousand dollar bond from the chief clerk of the printing foreman of the bindery department and assistant foremen of nineteen divisions plus other officials. The move aims to place government property in the hands of responsible parties and tighten management of the office.
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Washington
Government Printing Office
Pirates Secure Ship In Flight From Defaulters
Manila reports Herman and Johnson, fugitives from the constabulary service, moving toward Cagayanes after abandoning their sailboat at Asia and seizing a large vessel at Guimbal. One constabulary member remains with them as the search continues. Shortage in cash from the commissary safe totals about $10,000.
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Manila
Herman and
Johnson
Constabulary
Cagayanes
Asia
Guimbal
Nloilo
Commissary Department
Large Skagway Jewelry Heist Nets $2000 In Watches And Nuggets
In Skagway Alaska on a Sunday morning thieves forced the back door of P J Kerns jewelry store and carried away about 2000 dollars worth of watches nuggets and jewelry. A single thief appears to have worked, leaving trays of diamonds boxes of nuggets and many rings and watch charms in the cases. No arrests have been made.
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Skagway
Alaska
P. J. Kerns
Great Northern surveys cutoff and bridge at Albani Falls
Engineers survey a proposed cutoff between Newport and Albani Falls and plan a new steel bridge at Albani Falls. The Newport to Priest River section is hard to maintain due to bluff edge curves and claybeds. improvements include a large bluff cut.
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Newport
Wash
Great Northern Railway
Here
Albani Falls
Priest River
Dawson Named Headquarters for North American Trading and Transportation
Dawson will serve as the headquarters for the North American Trading and Transportation Company. General Manager Will H. Isom is in Dawson and declines to discuss the report, citing private business as not for public benefit.
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Dawson
North American Trading and Transportation Company
Will H. Iscom
Isom
Burlington to turn over cars for lumber shipments
The Burlington will immediately begin moving cars at Billinge to handle lumber and shingles shipments, easing Northwest shortages though not fully solving them. Miners in Bear Creek district near the Portland Canal fear BC annexation as the Alaska boundary commission proceeds in London.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Billinge
Northwest
Vicotria
B. C
Bear Creek
Portland Canal
British Columbia
United States Territory
Fire rekindles in Cumberland No 4 mine in B C
A fire again breaks out at Cumberland No 4 mine in Nanaimo district caused by spontaneous combustion in old workings. Crews work to smother the blaze but a cave hampers access. Regular operations have been halted and no lives are endangered at present.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Cumberland
Rural routes to be established in Washington state
Washington dispatch lists rural route openings on November 16 in Farmington Whitman county Rosalia Whitman county Saint John Whitman county Spangle Spokane county with one carrier each. In Jamestown a mob wrecked the Journal office injuring no one reported editor C L Allen accuses a lawless element behind the attack.
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Washington
Farmington
Whitman County
Mondovi
Lincoln County
Rosalia
Saint John
Spangle
Spokane County
Jamestown N. 10
Kendall
Journal
C. L. Allen
Water Cargo Shifts to Oil Refineries in Port History
The oil steamer Whittier sailed from Portland on October 16 carrying 420000 gallons of Columbia river water to Oleum refineries where water is scarce. This marks the port’s first instance of treating water as a traded commodity.
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Portland
Whittier
Los Angeles
Columbia River
Oleum
Rough Hairy Goods in New Winter Dress Stuffs
New York reports rough hairy cheviots and zibellines dominate the coming season with improved wear. Fabrics offer quiet yet stylish options for moderate means and feature trims with braids, laces, and numerous small buttons in gilt, steel, pearl, jet, and silver.
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New York
Fashionable Novel Weaves Dominate Dress Materials Styles
The new heavy rough goods feature striking novelties expected to be worn by few or worn until their impact fades. Designers trim with plain zibel line bandings and silk quilting, using heavy braids and puas sem enteries, shaping outfits for dressy afternoon gowns, tailor suits, and wraps. Separate waists rise in popularity with simple garments amid bright silks and crepe scarves, including dotted white silk trimmed with chantilly and guipure details. Gun metal shaded silks appear for waistwear, signaling a strong accessories trend.
Fashion notes on season costumes and millinery trends
The article surveys stylish dress harmonies for the season, noting zibelline as a unifying material for gowns wraps and hats. It warns against small wardrobes and highlights three ta ffeta dresses, favorite Russian kid styles with band-neck and dual collars, and suggests stocking gay buttons to stay current.
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Pirates
Albini
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Edward M. Randall
Tacoma
Wasiti
Paul Smits, M. D
J. A. Mapes
M. D. Physicians and Surgeons
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P. E. Kierland
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Olsen’s Pharmacy
Aberdeen
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A. C. Kinnison
R. E. Whittaker
Aberdeen State Bank
J.c.cross
Attorney-at-Law
Kaufman Blo
Aberdeen, Wash
E. H. Fox
Dabney Block
E. E. Shields, Shields & Taggart
R. E. Taggart
Attorneys-at-Law
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C.a.clark
George A. Black
Canadian Pacific Railway
G Street
R. L. Caldwell
Notary Public
J. C. Cross
Kaufman Block Telephone
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Prop
Pleasant Club
Bowes & Thompson
Herons&st
I. W. Mason
Heron St
F. Street
Aberdeen Livery and Transfer Co
Pfund Bros., Proors
Grays Harbor
Storey Bros. Transfer Company
George Hilton
Market St
Tel
D. C. Vammen
Heron
Fred Hewitt
Propr
Northwest Corner
Heron and
Fats
Heffron
D. J. Heffron
Ileron Street
L. W. Walker
Wolff-American and
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A. Ingebrightsen
City Library
F. and
Market Street
J. M. Walker
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