Soldier Drowns Self on Yukon Steamer at Dawson
Jesse Stanley United States soldier died after leaping into the Yukon from the steamer Selkirk at Dawson at 12 30 this morning. He had been drinking heavily last night and disappeared after sitting on the upper deck for over an hour. A passenger heard a splash and saw him surface then sink despite a thrown life preserver.
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Dawson
Jesse Stanley
United States
Yukon
Stanley
Selkirk
Bryan Wins First Ballot Nominated at 2 A.M.
William Jennings Bryan received the Democratic nomination by an almost unanimous vote at the convention in Denver. The ballot occurred after midnight at 2 18 a m amid applause and riotous enthusiasm as the platform committee's approved draft was accepted with limited opposition. Bryan stayed up to hear the session results in Lincoln via a long distance wire connection.
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Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
Convention Hall
Ester Creek Baseball Challenge Promises Red Hot Game
The Ester Creek baseball club invites Fairbanks or the Creeks clubs to play a game at Ester Creek in one week from next Sunday. Grounds are in excellent condition and a large grandstand has been built. The boys guarantee a good time and a hot contest if a team accepts.
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Ester Creek
Fairbanks
the Creeks
Ester
New Mail Launch Planned for Lower Yukon Route
The N. N. Co will build a 44 foot gasoline powered launch with 45 horsepower engines to distribute mail between Tanana and Kaltag on the Yukon this season. It is expected to run 15 miles an hour upriver, following a satisfactory Eagle upper run demonstration.
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N. N. Co
Yukon
Tanana
Kaltag
Eagle
West publisher touts stenography book as recording angel system
An enterprising publishing concern in the West advertises a new stenography book claiming it is the system now adopted by the recording angel. The Philadelphia Record notes the bold claim and quirky marketing framing.
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Recording Angel
Philadelphia Record
Explosion on monitor Nevada injures crew at New London
A steam pipe burst aboard the monitor Nevada in New London Connecticut yesterday. Several crew members were badly burned with three seriously scalded and one in critical condition.
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Nevada
New London
Conn
Fairbanks Visits North posts as $200M San Francisco rebuilds
Superintendent Fairbanks of the N C company arrives from San Francisco for a 10 day northern tour via the White Pass route. He notes San Francisco’s rebound from the winter panic and over $200 million spent on rebuilding after the great fire. The Alaska Commercial building tops 12 stories with N C Co occupying the tenth floor. Management changes are minimal. Howard Turner and Frank Grace lead traveling audits, with Stewart Menzies as assistant secretary and chief accountant. Shipments stay steady, post provisions strong and Bettles stocked for possible stampede.
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Fairbanks
N. C. Company
San Francisco
White Pass
Alaska Commercial Company
United States
N. C. Co
Lower River
Howard Turner
Frank Grace
Circle Post
Stewart Menzies
Bettles
Ohio is Reported Safe
Rumor that the Ohio was lost is false. She is believed at Dutch Harbor to escape heavy drift ice. The U S revenue cutter Thetis departed Tuesday in search of the vessel. Mc Manus, chief clerk in the railway mail service, is aboard the cutter with authority to seize the mail if the captain refuses.
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Nome
Fairpanks
Ohio
Dutch Harbor
U. S. Revenue Cutter
Thetis
McManus
Railway Mail Service
Post Office Department
Chicago man arrested for impersonating an officer
Jonesby reports a Chicago man who slept two weeks was arrested yesterday for impersonating an officer. Smithson notes the charge and Judge clarifies the case.
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Jonesby
Chicago
Smithson
Ogilvie Dredges Are On Way Down Yukon
Dawson July 10 The first of former Governor Ogilvies fleet of gold ships to be used on the Stewart river lease has begun its descent on the Yukon. The dredge will be towed to Nelson point 150 miles up the Stewart by the Steamer Casca. The lease grants eight dredge islands and banks from bank to bank with a pledge of ten dredges within three years. Governor Ogilvie is confident the venture will succeed and fund the operation.
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Dawson
Ogilvie
Stewart River
Yukon
Whitehorse
Casca
Nelson Point
Stewart
Ogilvie Company
Frank B. Staley Remains Sent for Outsider Burial
The remains of Frank B. Staley of Fairbanks are shipped for burial outside St. Michael. He drowned in a smoke incident earlier this summer and will be laid to rest in the Ohio town where he formerly lived. Joseph B. Staley brought the body to St. Michael yesterday.
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ST. Michael
Frank B. Staley
Fairbanks
Ohio
Joseph B. Staley
Whitehorse Good Town Sees Rail Improvements To Boost Ore Traffic
Whitehorse receives summer upgrades as White Pass & Yukon railroad expands to handle ore from Copper King Arctic Chief Grafter and White Horse mines. New bunkers at Skagway transfer ore to steamers, with a ten mile spur from Whitehorse to mines cutting handling. Town growth and higher property values accompany renewed company focus away from Dawson.
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White Pass
Whitehorse
Arctic Chief
Dawson
Whitehore
Big Demand for Alaska Fur Drives June Seattle Sale
Fourteen agents bid on about ten thousand dollars of furs at the Fur Sales Agency in Seattle. Lynx led sales with strong prices around nine dollars fifty cents each. other furs included red fox, cross fox, otter, and wolverine. Silver fox topped at two hundred seventy eight dollars. mink and bear values sagged. Dealers expect larger July consignments as Lon don uncertainty keeps prices cautious. Nome boats report heavy North shipments.
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London
Nome
Laurel Valley Young Leaves for Fairbanks
The N N Co steamer Lavelle Young sails from Dawson today bound for Fairbanks with a large passenger list and several tons of freight. Most travelers are old timers returning to the district.
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N. N. Co
Lavelle Young
Dawson
Fairbanks
Treasure Creek Shaft Devastated By Floods
Tom Woodson of the Victoria association reports his mining shaft at Treasure Creek destroyed by water filling the workings and causing a cave in. He has invested much to develop the ground and fears the loss, though the prospect remains strong once stabilised.
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Tom Woodson
Sociation Group
Treasure Creek
Woodson
Nell and Bess clash over a husband’s ease to please
Nell quips that a husband easily pleased was her goal. Bess asks if she achieved it and Nell answers yes, noting he married her. The exchange showcases playful banter about marriage expectations.
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Nell
Bess
Philadelphia Inquier
George Has Lola Voice For Talking Not Singing
Dialogue from Home Magazine notes Lola’s strength lies in speech rather than singing, with George contrasting her vocal focus and Jack confirming her talkative nature without extending to song.
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George
Lola
Jack
Home Magazine
Rich and Pretty American Girls in London Demand
A brief snappy comment notes American women are highly desired in London as well as elsewhere, reflecting social trends and expatriate views. The fragment implies fascination with wealth and appearance affecting status and appeal.
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London
Bowling Tonight at the Can't Lose Bowling Alley
The note reports a bowling night at the Can't Lose Bowling Alley. It includes an odd aside about Italians being light hearted yet seen in the dumps, reflecting a dated stereotype rather than game details.
Working Night and Day at Fairbanks Post Office
The Fairbanks post office has broken records in mail handling, distributing over 22 tons of mail from five boats. Employees worked almost night and day, routing 163 sacks of second class mail between 7 PM and 6 AM, with all mail received to date now distributed. Acting Postmaster Pepper and staff are credited for managing the large shipments.
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Fairbanks
Pepper
Aspiring Writer Sunlit Portraits Captured
Mrs Dreamer reports her son began a literary path this morning. He sat for a photo in two poses, one reading a book and the other with his brow resting on his hand, as observed by Ascum.
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Ascum
Race to Skagway for Motor Boats
Seattle July 10 A major motor-boat race is planned for the Fourth of July sports next year. The event will feature powered craft racing from the sound to Skagway with a tough course designed to test speed and endurance. Officials say many skippers have expressed interest and the field should be competitive.
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Seattle
Get Sound
Skagway
Pennant Maida
Old West
Princess de Zan Initiates Child Welfare Fight in Paris
Special to The News from Paris reports Princess de Zan, after a ceremonial marriage, vows to devote herself to efforts toward rev ering her children. She has directed her attorneys to commence action at once and will persist until a final court order is issued.
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Paris
Princess de Zan
Hertorneys
Ester Creek Dancing Class Opens With Strong Interest
The first dance of Prof. Hepbui's dancing class on Ester Creek drew keen interest. The event was enjoyed by attendees and the class plans regular sessions twice weekly at 8 o'clock.
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Prof
Hepbui
Ester Creek
Maritime Service Links Japan and Formosa With Regular Schedules
Ships spanning 2000 to 2060 tons operate between Japan and Formosa on a regular three and five day schedule. The service targets improved cargo and passenger movement, reflecting regional trade activity and maritime connectivity.
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Japan
Formosa
John Thaddeus Delane Led London Times Era
John Thaddeus Delane served as editor of the London Times from 1840 to the height of its influence, guiding the paper through a period of notable prominence and impact on public discourse.
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John Thaddeus Delane
The
London Times
Morrison Installs Tremendous Plan for Big Power Plant
Dawson report says W Morrison, Dominion creek operator with over 150 claims, launches major development to build a 1000 horsepower plant on Klondike south fork. He begins three open cuts, plans a cable ferry at News creek mouth, and a 20 mile road to Benson to move machinery for next season. The project aims to transmit power across country to Dominion for dredges and elevators.
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Dawson
F. W. Morrison
Dominion Creek
Morrison
South Fork
Klondike
Rock
News Creek
Benson
Big Chinery
Trical Power
Dominion
Bac
Koonce Plans Creek Tour to Address Miners on Campaign
M. E. Koonce, candidate for delegate on the miners ticket, will tour the creeks and address public meetings on campaign issues. The first meeting will be on Ester creek next Monday evening.
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M. E. Koonce
Miners
Ester Creek
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