Road Funds Allocated for Fairbanks District in Alaska
Press dispatches report Alaska road budgets this year with $20,000 allotted to the Fairbanks district. Superintendent John Zug is on the creeks and returns tonight. Major Richardson may review conditions before final apportionment for Fox Gulch road depends on Zug's or Richardson's recommendations. The Chamber of Commerce memorial supports a trunk line to Fox, suggesting a substantial sum may be set aside this year.
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Alaska
Fairbanks
John Zug
Zug
Richardson
Fox Gulch
Mr. Zug
Major Richardson
Chamber of Commerce
Fox
Bank cashier commits suicide after admitted shortage
New York June 4 Charles Muir paying teller at the Forty-second Street branch of the Corn Exchange National Bank killed himself after confessing to a $10,000 shortage. He wrote a note to directors then went to the basement where a pistol shot was heard.
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New York
Charles Muir
Forty-second Street
Corn Exchange National Bank
Muir
Tennis Court Finished and Players Shine in Alaska
The volunteer crew near Fred Rhind’s residence on Third Avenue completed a tennis court praised for healthful exercise. Howard Curtis stands out as the top player with swift, clever play. Robert Menzies and George Coleman show potential as the season progresses.
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Fred Rhind
Third Avenue
N. C. Co
George Coleman
Coleman
Howard Curtis
Robert Menzies
Alaska
Prize Winners Call for Their Presents at Simson Bros
Miss Blanche Rae of Ester Creek won the first prize a $50 petticoat in the Simson Bros drawing held recently Hazel Wilson drew the second prize a $59 petticoat The holder of 1207 has not called.
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Blanche Rae
Ester Creek
Simson Bros
Hazel Wilson
Prize Claim Deadline Notice
To claim her or his prize, and unless someone puts in an appearance before June 10, the next number 2018 will take the prize.
Koyukuk Waiting for Old Crew to Return
The Koyukuk steamer has been at the Northern Navigation dock for days undergoing repairs. The crew currently aboard the Reliance will transfer to the Koyukuk, and once Captain Lemley arrives to assume command, the Koyukuk will be placed in commission. Interior painting is complete but final work remains before active service.
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Northern Navigation Company
Reliance
Lemley
Hearst Still Gains Votes In New York Mayor Recount
The Hearst vote total in the New York mayor recount has risen to 123 with about 1,900 ballot boxes left for review. Analysts say equal gains in the remaining boxes could show Hearst elected, including districts he alleges witnessed major fraud.
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New York
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Double Bitten Axe and a Clothesline
Editor McDonald of the Tribune is shown with an ornament and a gash in his forehead after swinging a double bitt axe near a clothesline. He remarks that he is over 21 and compares the danger to using coal oil to light fires.
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McDonald
the Tribune
Division Bill Is Not a Law Truth
A concise item asserts that a proposed division bill has not become law. No further context or details provided in the readable text.
Remains Identified as Snowden With Yukon Paper Clues
The decedent Snowden’s papers link to the steamer Hannah and a Yukon route Nome St Michael Dawson with entries including Yokohama Fort Gibbon Fortymile Eagle Holy Cross. A. Shonshel Vancouver address appears, and Powers doubts Snowhill match. The last letters den and Seattle President appear as further links to identity.
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Hannah Street
St. Michael
S. S. Hannah
Nome
Dawson
Yokohama
Fort Gibbon
Fortymile
Eagle
Holy Cross
Yukon River
Laurie Sidney
Coleman Block
Seattle
A. Shonshel
Vancouver
B. C
Powers
Snowhill
Snowden
Den
G. Miller
St James Aid Society to Meet Tomorrow at 2 30
The St James Aid society will convene tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Mrs Slippern on First avenue will host the gathering.
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St. James
Best Mattresses in Country at Big Reduction
A local ad highlights deep discounts on mattresses at Sickinger's offering substantial savings on top brands. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for the best prices and limited time deals.
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Sickinger’s
Telegram at signal corps for Mrs Charles H Watson
An important telegram is at the Signal Corps office addressed to Mrs. Charles H. Watson and signed by Charles Hatfield Watson.
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Office
The
Signal Corps
Charles H. Watson
Charles Hatfield Watson
Guild Urged to Seek VP Nomination at GOP Convention
Boston June 4 Governor Guild is urged by friends to enter the vice presidential race before the Republican national convention and has about consented. A quiet pro Guild movement has grown in Massachusetts and he is expected to make a strong showing at the convention.
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Boston
Guild
Massachusetts
Floods Paralyze Montana Rail Network Near Butte
Flooding across Montana brings washed out bridges torn tracks and floodwater submerging lines. Two lives have been reported lost as rail service remains paralyzed nationwide.
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Montana
Butte
Private letter confirms bill for Fourth division not passed
A private letter claimed the bill creating the Fourth division of the Third district had become law before adjournment, but United States Marshal Shoup in the First Judicial Division reported from Washington that the bill had not passed.
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United States
Perry
Shoup
First Judicial Division
Washington, D. C
Florida to test torpedo boat attack on armored Monitor
Washington June 4 The Monitor Florida will endure an attack by torpedo boats to gauge shell effectiveness against armor while a volunteer crew remains aboard. The test will be witnessed by the president and Secretary Taft.
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Washington
United States Navy
Florida
Taft
Meeting of League of Sacred Heart Highlights Faithful Devotion
At the May meeting Father Corbley S J spoke on The Reign of Law aligning with Thy Kingdom Come. He will speak again at the June meeting on The Power of Prayer. The Friday devotions open with Mass at 7:30, Holy Communion and Act of Reparation, 8 p m Reading of Intention, Lecture and Benediction with Act of Consecration.
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Father Corbley
S. J
League
Hold up at Reno gambling den nets $7000 loot
Two masked highwaymen held up a Reno gambling house last night lining up players and dealers against the wall. They escaped with the house roll and much personal property, totaling over 7000 dollars.
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Reno
Two Trains a Day to the Creeks Begin Monday
Beginning next Monday there will be two trains daily to the creeks and return. The 9 a.m. departure from Fairbanks and the 1:30 p.m. freight and passenger run will serve creek residents wishing to visit Fairbanks the same day. Departure time from Chatanika city is not yet arranged.
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Fairbanks
Chatanika City
Guggenheim Family Denies Episcopal Conversion Report
Special to The News reports in New York on June 2 that Benjamin Guggenheim denies a circulating claim the Guggenheim family plans to convert to Episcopalian faith. The denial aims to quell Jewish community speculation across New York and other areas.
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New York
Benjamin Guggenheim
Guggenheim
Guggenheim Denies Rumor Involving Family Faith
Mr. Guggenheim declined the circulating tale as baseless, stating no such subject has ever been raised within his family or among his brothers. The remark emphasizes there is no truth to the reported withdrawal from the Jewish church and counters claims connected to the Parian faith discussion.
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Guggenheim
Chamber of Commerce backs baseball tour by town team
The Chamber of Commerce trustees discussed backing a baseball nine to tour the states. A committee of L S Robe and John L Timmins will work with the players to refine the plan and report at next Friday evening's meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
L. S. Robe
John L. Timmins
Alaska Packers Plan Five New Fish Traps in Ketchikan
The Alaska Packers' association will construct five additional fish traps in the Ketchikan district this season to boost capacity.
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Alaska Packers’ Association
Ketchikan
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Ley
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Hannah
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs. Watson Call
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League OF Sacred Heart
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Glen
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