Campaign moves boost Wickersham bid in split Juneau district
In Juneau on June 25 reporters note a rally for Judge Wickersham following his Fairbanks declarations. Local supporters aim to unify split Republican voters by backing the Fairbanks candidate amid a three-way race. Carson trails as Ronan and Cale garner larger followings in the district.
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Juneau
Judge Wickersham
Fairbanks
Cale
Carson
Repub
John W. Carson
Ronan
Seattle
Dome City 10 Celebrates Fourth of July Festivities
Dome City plans a day of events starting at 11 a.m. with the Declaration read by Miss Lillian Smith and an address by Dr. McCallum. The tug of war between teams from Dome Olness Vault and Little Eldorado offers a $100 prize to the winners and $50 to the runners up. A grand free ball at Union Hall closes the day with Ed Russell's orchestra and refreshments.
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Dome City
Dr. Carter
Lillian Smith
McCallum
Dome
Olness
Vault
Eldorado
Union Hall
Ed Russell
No Surprise at Appointments
Washington reports no surprise at the seating of Shackleford and Shea at the Republican convention last week. The decision follows their political claims and is viewed as the natural result of the White House conference.
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Washington
Shackleford and Shea
White House
Veterinary Returns From Trip East
Dr. J. E. Richardson, a noted veterinary surgeon, returns after a winter in the East and six weeks at the Dunn Institute in Chicago. He will practice during a brief city stay and can be reached at the Pioneer stables on First Avenue.
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Ing Man
East
Richardson
Dunn Institute
Chicago
City
Pioneer Stables
First Avenue
Russian wrestler Hackenschmidt reported dead rumors
London June 25 A rumor reached here that Hackenschmidt the famous Russian wrestler is dead at Aix les Chapelle where he went several weeks ago No authoritative report is immediately obtainable He was world champion for many years and was recently displaced by Gotch He was to wrestle Gotch again
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London
Hackenschmidt
Aix Les Chapelle
Gotch
Cleveland
Sherman
Yale Grants L. L. D. to Morgan and Spooner
Yale University conferred the degrees of L. L. D. on J. Pierpont Morgan and former Senator Spooner during commencement exercises. The 780-strong graduate class marks one of Yale’s largest turning out this year.
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New Haven
Yale University
J. Pierpont
Morgan
Spooner
Yale
Funeral time set for ex president tomorrow
Princeton reports the funeral services for the late ex president are fixed for 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The arrangements were announced late this afternoon in Princeton.
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Princeton
Proclamation Honors Grover Cleveland with Half-Mast Flags
President Roosevelt orders flags on government buildings to fly at half-mast for 30 days in memory of the late Grover Cleveland. The action marks a formal period of national mourning and tribute.
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Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
MORF TROUBLES FOR DE SAGAN
London, June 25. Prince de Sagan seeking an immediate secret marriage faced a setback as the archbishop of Canterbury refused to perform the ceremony. The archbishop denied the petition arguing the couple must be in England two weeks before the wedding.
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London
Prince de Sagan
Grover Cleveland to be buried at Princeton funeral
The late Grover Cleveland will be buried tomorrow in the family cemetery at Princeton. President Roosevelt will arrive at noon for simple rites arranged per the statesman's wishes. Hundreds of distinguished mourners have gathered, and the funeral is expected to be the state's most attended.
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Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
Candidates vie for second place in Democratic ticket
In Denver on June 26 United Press Service reports that within two days several boom efforts target the race for a second spot behind Bryan. Early talk centers on John Johnson and Lewis Stuyvesant Chandler with campaign activity already underway.
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United Preas Service
Denver
Bryan
Johnson
Lewis Stuyvesant Chandler
Acting P M During Absence of Mr Clum
During Mr Clums absence on a territory tour Si Pepper acts as postmaster with Si also acting assistant postmaster. The Tanana shipments and 148 sacks of registered matter swamp the office. Six men work on distribution. it will take days due to extensive red tape. Barney Goss joins the staff to help clear the backlog.
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Chum
Si Pepper
Barney Goss
New System of Identification Adopted by Fairbanks Police
The Fairbanks police require every incoming and outgoing steamer to leave a passenger list with authorities. Names are alphabetized to allow instant tracking of who is entering or leaving the city by their route.
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Fairbanks
Henry and Ruef Fight Sparks in San Francisco Court
In San Francisco on June 25 Abe Ruef and Prosecutor Heney clashed in court during Ruef's preliminary examination on bribery charges. Ruef jumped from his chair and rushed at Heney, bystanders and officers intervening to restore order.
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San Francisco
Heney
Abe Reuf
Ruef
Fury
Boardman Named Northwest Grand Army Leader
George Boardman of Tacoma is chosen as commander of the Grand Army in the Northwest at the annual encampment in North Yakima. The department oversees Washington state and Alaska territory, uniting veterans under a single command.
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North Yakima
George Boardman
Tacoma
Grand Army
Northwest
Washington
Territory
Alaska
Sunday School Teacher and Lola on Love and Enemies
A Sunday School exchange has a teacher asking why we must love neighbors. Lola replies that the Lord may be teaching us to love our enemies, offering a witty reinterpretation of the biblical command.
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Lola
Narrow Brim Straw Hats Dominate This Season
The article notes men's straw hat brims will be narrow this season. Owing to the popularity of the M. W. style, the narrow-brimmed hat is the only type men can wear to suit current fashion.
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M. W
Army and Navy to Honor Dead Ex President
Washington June 25 orders issued to all army and navy departments to honor the memory of the late ex president. Warships and army posts will fly flags at half mast for thirty days and fire minute guns at the funeral tomorrow.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Important Decision in Mining Case at Dome Creek
Telegraphic advices report Judge Gunnison has ruled for the original locators against the jumpers in the Dome Creek case. The court's written opinion arrived by mail and is lengthy. the News will publish it in full in tomorrow's issue due to its wide interest.
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Great Dome Creek
Dome Creek
Gunnison
Water Shortage On Treasure Creek Signals Cutbacks
Tom Woodson of Woodson and Stroup visits from Treasure Creek to handle company matters and spend time with family. He warns a serious water shortage may force output curtailment, though dumping into hoppers allows some revenue. Ground runs about five dollars per six wheelbarrow bucket.
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Treasure Creek
Tom Woodson
Woodson and Stroup
Tom
Friends of Miss Finley Mourn Nurse’s Passing
The article notes that many friends of Miss Finley who recently worked as a nurse at St. Joseph's hospital will regret to learn of her passing. It hints at a local obituary with emphasis on her recent hospital service and community ties. The piece preserves a respectful, somber tone typical of late local notices.
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Finley
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hold Up and Rob Fairbanks Miner Near Skagway
June 25 Skagway reports Leon Sochia a Fairbanks miner who worked on Ester creek last winter was robbed about 50 miles from Whitehorse on the way to Skagway. Three masked men halted him took about 450 dollars and warned him not to look back or be shot. Police units from Whitehorse and Skagway are detaining three suspected men while awaiting stronger evidence.
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Leon Sochia
Whitehorse
Skagway
Fairbanks
Ester Creek
Szchenyi Distracted by Camera Fiends on Honeymoon
The Count Szchenyi grew irritated by photographers during his honeymoon. After a few months of new influences he may pose when ko daks appear in a store window.
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Cleveland
Count Szchenyi
Sherman 13 Muci Improved Today
Congressman Sherman shows improvement after hospital admission. Doctors report hopes for a quick discharge and full recovery within weeks as he rests well following a difficult period.
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Sherman
Bryan 10 Gets 150 On First Ballot
United Press forecast table from Denver on June 25 indicates William Jennings Bryan will win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot with at least 750 votes expected from all districts. The analysis relies on careful estimates of the current political situation.
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Denver
United Press Service
Bryan
Sinclair Not Set for Bout With Stroup After Tryout
Sinclair failed to impress in a final tryout for a scheduled match with Sally Stroup. Observers saw Stroup able to hit him at will, making a permit for the bout seem unlikely.
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Sinclair
Stroup
Morning hymn and eggs singoff at country house
A bishop staying in a country house wakes to his hostess singing a well known hymn. He praises its sweetness at breakfast. She explains she times egg boiling by singing five verses for soft boiled and seven for hard boiled eggs.
BK Excursion 10 Ridge Top
Ridge Top excursion event listed with ten BK excursions noted. Details brief. no dates or organizers specified.
Fairbanks Ball Team to Play Ridge Top Match Next Sunday
Fairbanks ball players plan a big game at Ridge Top next Sunday with reduced railroad rates and live band music. The railroad will donate a share of fare profits to fund the trip outside, aiming to attract a large crowd and provide ample accommodations. Local interest runs high as Dome and Vault teams recently played here, boosting Tanana pride beyond the gold rush.
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Fairbanks
Ridgetop
Regatta Opens With Harvard Yale Races In New London
The Harvard and Yale rowing events are underway with thousands watching. The four oared race and the freshmen eights were completed this forenoon, Yale taking the first by a boat length and Harvard freshmen winning the second by two and a half lengths. Distinguished spectators include Secretary Taft and Mrs Roosevelt.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Taft
Roosevelt
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