Winter trail plan eyed for Sushimna Kantishna area
The Chamber of Commerce executive committee met at 11 today to discuss a winter trunk trail from Cushman street to the Nenana cut-off serving the Bonnifield Tatlanika Totatlanika Nenana Kantishna and Valdez creek districts. John Zug and J P Sherman attended. officials pledged cooperation but noted year funds are exhausted and a survey by a government engineer is needed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bonnifield
Tatlanika
Totatlanika
Nenana
Kantishna
Valdez Creek
Sushimna
J .P. Sherman
John Zug
Clark
Robert Lavery
Ed Rusk
J. L. Timmins
L. S. Robhe
Sherman
Cushman Street
Tanana River
Wood River
Sushima
Broad Pass
Zug
Timmins
Robe
Sushimna-Kantishna
Government Road Commission
Fairbanks
Saloon Licenses Rolled Back in Alaska Disputes
Judge Reid orders the Senate saloon at Fort Gibbon closed for allowing women on site while license ownership remains vague. The Fast Track in Fairbanks gains approval, and Mrs Thompson’s Ester creek bar license is revoked as Kennedy’s unused permit is canceled. A law bans women from operating a saloon in Alaska.
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Judge Reid
Wells
Senate
Fort Gibbon
Fairbanks
Thompson
Ester Creek
Kennedy
Alaska
Visiting Friends From Pedro Creek
Mrs. Otto Strizek accompanied by her children visits the city from Pedro creek and will stay several days. She was today’s guest of Mrs. Barthel.
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Otto Strizek
Pedro Creek
Barthel
Russian Finn Elfors Captured After Bergman Murder in Dawson
Elfors, a Russian Finn, killed David Bergman and seriously wounded Emil Anderson in a Monday morning attack. He was captured asleep in a river bank tent near Stewart by Constable Stewart and Bob Cressick, brought to Dawson with Anderson, who was shot in the jaw but to be operated on. Elfors refuses to talk.
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Elfors
Dawson
Anderson
Bergman
Selkirk
New Zealand Parliament to Welcome Atlantic Squadron
Auckland on June 11 will adjourn to greet the Atlantic squadron arriving in port. Parliament will stay briefly to honor the officers and men with a cordial welcome amid a large public subscription to entertain the visitors at minimal expense.
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United Press Service
Auckland
N. Z
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Floods sweep St Louis and Kansas City as levees fail
Three levees breached in Kansas City and rising waters swamp low districts. Thousands flee to higher ground while communications falter. By June 11 the Kaw and Missouri rivers overflow, with Mississippi backing up near the confluence and Illinois shores already submerged.
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Kansas City
ST. Louis
Mississippi River
Missouri
Ilinois
Explosion Blows City Street Car Off Track in Cleveland
A midnight dynamite blast derailed a city street car carrying theatre goers in Cleveland. Fifteen passengers were seriously injured and rushed to hospital. The railway offers a $1,000 reward for the culprits with city and state officials considering a further $5,000 add on.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Missouri River Flood Forces Suspension of Business in Kansas City
The Missouri river has risen rapidly, causing business to suspend in the city’s commercial centers as floodwaters reach half way up lower floors of some buildings.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Tanana Ball Team Seeks Funds For July Trip
At a players meeting Gerry Hodge was named captain and manager with Fred Cotter as business manager as the Chamber of Commerce plans to send the team on a state tour to advertise the Tanana. Players will raise funds through games from now until July 14. The Mixers and Shavers will host a fundraiser Sunday at 7 p m with proceeds to the Chamber. A Tanana Club versus N C Co employee game is planned for the following Sunday. The big June 21 midnight game pits N C and A B teams as season highlight.
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Gerry Hodge
Fred Cotter
Chamber of Commerce
Tanana Club
N. C. Co
Tanana
N. C
A. B
Lost $100000 Mail Sack Shipped from LA to New York
A mail sack carrying $100,000 from a Los Angeles bank to its New York correspondent was lost in Kansas City and is believed stolen. Secret service agents are investigating but have no clues to advance the case.
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United Press Service
Los Angeles
New York
Kansas City
Secret Service
Stay execution denied in murder case in Springfield
Springfield reports that efforts to save Henry Billek, convicted of murdering Mary Vizal, failed and his execution by hanging will proceed. The article notes Billek and five other family members were poisoned but survived.
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Mary Vizal
Springfield
Henry Billek
Five Family Members Poisoned in Grim Murder
The article notes that five members of the deceased family were poisoned by the killer. All stays of execution were denied by the presiding judge. A lengthy, costly effort to delay the sentence failed as the crime was described as unusually revolting and the accused was clearly guilty.
Pack Outfit Parade Heads Out From Dan Kennedy's Train
Dan Kennedy leads a 20 horse and mule pack train from the First National bank at 7:30 this evening. The procession along First and Second avenues showcases the largest pack train yet for Fairbanks as it carries 250 pounds per horse toward Valdez Creek and Nenana headwaters. A key feature is a 10 foot box mounted mule marked Letter Box for Valdez Creek.
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Dan Kennedy
First National Bank
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Fairbanks
Kennedy
Curley Welch
Burns
McDonald
Kirkland
Valdez Creek
Tanana
Nenana
Sushima
Broad Pass
Barge and steamer depart Fairbanks reported at Fort Gibbon
A combination barge and steam boat that drew sensational attention at Fairbanks is seen moving toward the Smoke region, with Fort Gibbon reporting the sighting last Sunday via the Delta.
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Fairbanks
Fort Gibbon
Delta
Catholic editor to tour abroad with pope visit planned
Rev. Father D. S. Phelan of the Western Watchman will undertake an extended overseas trip soon. He aims to study Catholic questions closely and plans a visit with the pope during his travels.
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Father D. S. Phelan
The
Western Watchman of
St. Louis
Look After Delinquents City Clerk With
City Clerk with authorities outlines steps to supervise delinquent youths. Officials emphasize community programs, probation checks, and coordinated enforcement to reduce repeat offenses and improve public safety.
City Council Eyes 2 Percent Levy and Delinquent Tax Collection
The council ordered the treasurer to compile a delinquent tax list to prepare the tax rolls and likely set a 2 percent levy this year. Officials aim to boost the city fund by collecting arrears and improving credit. The dog catcher sought to retain impound fines, arguing they should fund street upkeep, but the council approved his request for the 50 cent per day fee.
Speed of Electricity and Telegraphic Reach Across Earth
Sir Robert Ball argues in the Home Messenger that a 25 000 mile perimeter of telegraph posts with a wire forming a 56 00 mile circuit, wound seven times around the globe, would transmit a signal to complete seven circuits in one second. It would take four years to reach the nearest star.
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Robert Ball
Home Messenger
Madagascar’s Natural Fortress With Hidden Entrance
In Madagascar a dramatic natural fortress rises with 1,000 feet high precipitous walls. Access is limited to a single subterranean passage, creating a secluded fortress-like landmark.
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Madagascar
Weather cancels N C vs A B game. rescheduled Sunday
Due to uncertain weather the game between the N C team and the A B team is called off. No games tonight. Sunday afternoon the two teams will meet and the Shavers will play the Mixers at 7 p.m.
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N. C
A. B
Shavers
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Chena, Fairbanks
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