Monument to Seward planned for Alaska Exposition
Seattle plans a lasting memorial to William H. Seward the secretary of state who led the U S to purchase Alaska The monument will be placed on the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition grounds for the summer 1909 fair and later moved to a Seattle park The project champions include G Bening Wauseon and a Seattle chamber committee with Judge Thomas Jurke and Admund Meany among leaders The drive cites Seward’s bold purchase in 1867 valued at 7200000 and says the exhibit will reveal the Northland's resources and promise to a national audience.
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Seattle
Ted William H. Seward
United States
Congress
Northwest
Ume
Northland
Paottleeran
Piton
Alaska
Ruse
Seward
Russia
Ruwia
Great Britain
Tuasia
England
Hering Strait
United Stat
Maska
Uncle Sam
Benjamin F. Hutler
Massachusetts
Congromman Washburn
Se Ward
Senate
Beattie
G. Bening. Wauseon
PLC
Charke
Cittene
John H. McGraw
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Jurke
Bentnatiusen
Profemur Admund BS Meany
University At
Waatroaton
Heder
Theitaurer
Seward monument planned for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
The article notes Alaska granite and bronze statue from Alaskan copper for a Seward memorial. RK Brooks of Boston will craft an appropriate style, with the monument aimed for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle. John Olmsted designed the site as groundwork begins, signaling broad state participation and early construction. Willis Brindley
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Alaska
RK. Brooks
Boston
Seward
Seattle
John Olmsted
Willis Brindley
Hard on Stock Growers Over Looming Grazing Taxes
In Tucton, Arizona, stockmen fear new federal forestry reserve rules will slash Santa Cruz County grazing land. Cattle permit taxes of 35 cents per head and grazing levies of 85 cents per head could total about 700 dollars per thousand head annually, equating to one third of yearly calf value and threatening cattle operations and regional government support.
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Tucton
Ariz
de Os
Ritery Unley
Santa Fe Moves Unwanted Houses From Hillside Avenue
Cant Bred Forno, of the territorial mounted notice, orders removal of mobile homes on Hillside Avenue prompting Santa Fe population loss. Authorities discuss Edmunds Act applicability as eight to nine residents may face prosecution. City officials and a court house proximity check hindered enforcement. A meeting is anticipated to resolve the matter. Also, a humorous anecdote about Senny Mark Hanns and a boy discussing money and the poorhouse ends with a punchline about political aspiration.
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Forno
Territorial Mounted Notice
Hillisite Avenue
Sannta Fe
Ornom
Hower
Eltisen
Art
Court House
New Manager Named at Rowwell Gas and Tee Company
Willy Sweet promoted to manager of Rowwell Gas and Tee Company after moving from Wellington Kansas where he managed a mail store plant. He brings deep industry knowledge, aiding new duties and plant planning as directors appoint him leader.
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Rowwell Gas and Tee Company
Willy Sweet
Haya
Morwell Record
Sweet
Wellington
Kansas
Gli Four
Fee
Ckwell Gas and Tee Company
Lye
Causeless Murder at Lamar Col Men Shot City Marshal
In Lamar Colorado a group of men shot and killed a city marshal after he asked what they wanted. Police search for suspects and authorities vow to pursue justice in this fatal confrontation.
Lamar Colorado Marshal Shot and Killed in Standby Robbery
Lamar authorities report that City Marshal Horace Frinzie was shot through the heart and killed during an attempted robbery by two men. Sheriff George Thomas pursued the pair as they fled, wounding one suspect. pursuit continued with crowds of citizens aiding the search. Frinzie, 40, longtime marshal, leaves a widow and three children.
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Lamar
Colo
Horace Frinzie
J.T. Lawless
The
Lamar Sparks
Lawlest
Frisbie
Sherif Aniesty
Sherif George Thomas
Imperial Valley residents rally as Pacific work resumes
In Imperial Valley the return of Southern Pacific to the Colorado break boosts crop planting and property prices. People distrust government ownership but favour mutual companies buying the system, with plans to press California Development Co. for a purchase once repairs prove secure. Mrs Evelyn Thaw visits the Tombs wearing sable furs from her husband’s tailors, saying little to reporters.
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Umperial Valley
Imperial
Southern Pacific Company
Colorado
Southern Pacific
The
Ney
Laguna Dam
Californias Development Company
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Jarnilirerry
Clueget
Warden Flynn
Youngice
Mining concentrator eyed for Fairview camp near Beulah
In a vent ure near Fairview mining camp twelve miles southwest of Beulah excavation has begun and ranchers anticipate a railroad link spurred by the project. A syndicate of eastern interests is said to back the venture with significant ore showing copper, gold and silver though promoters are unnamed.
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Emum euUney
Fairview
Beulah
Puebly County
Tuebli
Chauffeur Not Blamed in West Death in District Court
Jury finds accidental death verdict in case of C Hy Dueph Leiter’s chauffeur who ran over Sam West. The boy, trolley car ahead of the automobile, died. Mrs Leiter mourns. Parents may receive damages. Also notes Roosevelt walk and art store visit. The Citizen Print Shop advertises low prices.
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Washington
Woners
C. Hyduweph Leiter
Sam West
Mindanao as a potential U S territory rises in Mindanao motion
A historical note describes a movement in Mindanao toward annexation by the United States. It cites Taft party visits, arguments for territorial status, and Mindanao’s vast undeveloped land, sparse population, and possible resources. The piece portrays American pioneers optimistic about opportunity for white settlers and development.
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Zamboanga
Mindanao
United States
Taft Party
Zamboagna
Sinc
Mindana
Washington
Manila
Philippines
Tropics
Mines and Mines in the Southwest Districts Shifted and Expanding
The article outlines major mining activity across several districts including Mogollon and the San Juan River area in San Juan County. It notes improvements at the Last Chance mine, expansion plans at Carthage, and escalating mining efforts by the Copp Queen and related outfits, with intentions to organize new companies, increase production, and push deeper development to unlock copper ore. It also reports bullion discoveries at Gold Road and mentions new shaft work and fuel concerns at Bisbee, plus quotes from miners and local notices on industry vitality.
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Sun Autenky
Carthage
New Mexico
Carthage Fuel Company
Ous Uty
Biunta Pita
Lee Hid
No. 7
Santa Itt
Santa Rita
Tes HO
Silver City Enterprise
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