North Commercial Company Lands Fairbanks Tanana Mail Contract
The Northern Commercial Company was awarded a contract to carry 7,200 pounds of mail between Fairbanks and Tanana, with 18 trips. Local officials could not interpret telegram details, as the N C Co operates under an old six trips per month summer contract and questioned the $1,000 bid as excessive for single trips.
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Ashington
Northern Commercial Company
Fairbanks
Tanana
Preston
Major Clum
N. C. Co
Washburn
New Infant in Royal Family
Madrid reports physicians say Queen Victoria of Spain will give birth by the end of June. Great preparations for the royal infant’s reception are under way as the king orders a three day public holiday. His noted devotion to his wife draws much comment among circles that once saw him as merely a good fellow.
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United Press Service
Madrid
Queen Victoria
Spain
Attempt on Major Dreyfus Saddens Paris Amid Jewish Turmoil
In a Paris disturbance today Major Dreyfus, famed for his army martyrdom, was targeted by a would-be assassin named Gregori who shot twice but was restrained by bystanders and police. One bullet missed, the other wounded the arm. Dreyfus remains respected as the city quiets.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Devil’s Island
Gregori
Mississippi Rising Fast Floods Reach St Louis Area
The Mississippi River has overflowed along much of its course with floods threatening to spread. In St Louis water covers some sections as residents and businesses evacuate to higher ground.
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ST. Louis
Wichita Falls Tornado devastates county killing many
A violent tornado struck Wichita Falls and much of Wichita county on June 3. The disaster caused numerous deaths and injuries, severed all communications, and prompted swift relief efforts from Texas and Oklahoma.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Wichita County
Texas
Oklahoma
Stampede Not Warranted In Alaska Diggings
Special from Innoko June 1 reports that a major stampede toward the smoke is unwarranted as reports from the diggings are mixed. Some finds show pay, many are undeveloped. McCann town above Simel City is established with river limits. Delta and Florence areas unload here as future terminals. Steamboat access could remain difficult as water levels fall. Barrett says he will wire updates and visit creeks when possible.
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McCann
Delta
Simel City
Florence Sr
Hiere
Barrett
Thompson 5 Adjudged Sane in Seattle Case
Tacoma June 4 After 23 minutes the jury finds Chester Thompson sane in the murder case of Charlotte Whittlesey. The state plans an appeal to the state supreme court to block his release, seeking continued confinement at the Walla Walla state asylum until a ruling is issued.
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Tacoma
Chester Thompson
Seattle
Charlotte Whittlesey
Thompson
Supreme Court of
Walla Walla
Navy charges Adams Express and Northern Pacific Express
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf filed charges with the Interstate Commerce Commission accusing Adams Express and Northern Pacific Express of extortionate rates for shipments to Atlantic squadron vessels from Washington to Seattle. The rate cited is 40 cents per pound. the case could set a precedent for similar actions.
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Navy
Metcalf
Interstate
Merce Commission
Adams Express Company
Northern Pacific Express Company
Navy Department
Atlantic Squadron
Washington
Seattle
Stanford Athletes Arrive for Western Championship Field Day
The Stanford University athletic squad from California arrived in Chicago today and began training for the Western championship field day to be held on Saturday. Stanford expects to win several principal events with its strong lineup.
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Chicago
Stanford University
California
Stanford
New Currency Law Legalizes Clearing House Certificates
Washington June 4 by the terms of the new currency law the issuance of clearing house certificates is made legal.
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Washington
Two Hundred Dead as Urumiach Besieged by Shah’s Tribesmen
Teheran dispatches report a fierce religious war near Urumiach City. Rebels, described as tribesmen of the Shah, have massacred Christians. The city remains besieged as relief efforts are sent from Teheran.
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Teheran
Persia
Urumiach City
University of Washington Wins Boat Race on Lake Washington
In the annual eight oared race on Lake Washington today the University of Washington team defeated the University of California crew. The meet, held in Seattle, drew spectators to witness the decisive Washington victory.
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U. OF W
Seattle
University of Washington
University of California
Lake Washington
Boys of Washintype
Vague sports scene hints at crowd and comeback
A fragment describes a historic crowd at a game with a team extending a lead before a late stretch. The text mentions opponents and a lengthy sequence as the team fights to come back, but details are incomplete.
Corwin First Ass Usual for His Craft
Corwin secures a notable first in customary practice, signaling mastery in his craft through a sustained milestone. The report highlights the significance of this achievement within the field and notes surrounding recognition from peers.
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Corwin
Alaska Customs to Open Cordova Sub Port of Entry
Collector Clarence Hobart of Alaska travels to Cordova to establish a sub port and set up an official staff. Kodiak port will close once officials complete papers and file a final report, per Treasury Department orders.
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Juneau
Clarence
Hobart
District of Alaska
Cordova
Kodiak
Treasury Department
Liquor Interests Rally Against Reno County Crackdown
In Reno, June 3, liquor interests unite to block county actions targeting gambling prostitution and dance halls. A large fund backs the campaign and a campaign manager is appointed to lead the opposition.
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Reno
Forty Pearl Seekers Lost in Australian Typhoon
A steamer from Melbourne reports forty luggers of the pearl fishing fleet were lost in a terrific typhoon off western Australia. Hundreds of sailors and divers were also lost. none of the fleet had returned from sea when the tidings arrived.
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Victoria
Melbourne
West Australia
Corwin First Nome Arrival After Ten Days in Ice
Nome reports the Corwin, owned and commanded by Captain West, as the first outside ship to reach Nome this season after ten days battling heavy ice in the Bering Sea. He warns steel hull vessels will not risk the heavy ice and cannot arrive before at least fifteen days. The Corwin marks six years running as Nome’s first Seattle arrival, a record Captain West aims to uphold.
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Nome
Corwin
Captain West
Bering Sea
West
Seattle
Steamers Sail for Nome with Passengers and Freight
Two Nome fleet steamers Umatilla and Northwestern left Seattle for the North at 2 PM today. The ships carried full passenger lists and large interior freight bound for Tanana and other interior points. Most freights are for interior routes and many aboard take advantage of the $65 fare to the Tanana.
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Seattle
Umatilla
Northwestern
Nome
Physicians push for federal law against race suicide
Dr. Dorsett of St. Louis urged the National Medical Association in Chicago to draft a petition to Congress demanding punishment for women who foster race suicide. He was loudly applauded and the convention may pursue action on the measure.
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Chicago
Dorsett
St. Louis
National Medical Association
Congress
Uninstructed Maryland Delegation Declines Bryan Endorsement
In Baltimore June 4 a heated drive to instruct Maryland's Democratic delegation for William J. Bryan at the national convention failed. The delegates will go uninstructed, though several leading opponents of Bryan endorsement vow they will not vote for him under any condition.
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Baltimore
Maryland
William J. Bryan
Runaway Horse Causes Injury to Yukon Official
May 23. Thomas O'Brien, late Yukon council member, was in an accident when a horse he was driving ran away near the Ogilvie bridge. He was thrown, sustaining an ankle sprain and other minor injuries.
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Dawso
Thomas O'Brien
Yukon
Ogilvie Bridge
Mr. O'Brien
Oregon Recall Law Passes Direct Primary Coverage
In Ortland on June 4 the final count shows the recall law passing. Governor Chamberlain leads by 1 800 votes but faces possible loss as assemblymen and senators have not signed pledge No 1. The measure uses initiative and referendum allowing people to remove legislators or demand referendums.
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Ortland
Oregon
Chamberlain
Charbchaim
Chickens for the Tanana Cargo Ship Held at Seattle
In Seattle on June 4 part of the Northwestern cargo bound for Nome included 1500 chickens for Fairbanks. Chambers, Fairbanks commission man, is handling the stock and the owner oversees the shipment to ensure it arrives in good condition.
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United Press Service
Seattle
Northwestern
Nome
Fairbanks
Chambers
Fairbanks Commission
Is a Chip ou the Old Block in San Francisco Rescue
Lieutenant Frank Evans son of Admiral Robley D. Evans confronted a gang on the waterfront to rescue two drunken shipmates. He drew a gum and intervened, dispersing the assailants and protecting the sailors as he returned to his vessel the Louisiana. The episode underscores the Evans family’s fighting reputation.
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San Francisco
Frank Evans
Robley D. Evans
Bob
Evans
The
Louisiana
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