Deadly duel erupts in Dome mining dispute over equipment
A long standing quarrel between Dome area miners ends in a fatal shooting. Bob Dunn shot Carl Elbing in a bunkhouse after a dispute over property. Dunn surrendered to Deputy Marshal Wise man and Elbing died at the scene. Witnesses dispute whether Dunn or Elbing fired first.
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Carl Elbing
Dome
Bob Dunn
Marshal Wiseman
Dome City
Elbing
United States
Miller
Fairbanks
Dunn
Morgan & Dunn
Shakespeare Group
Dome Creek
Dr. McCallum
Pat Whelan
Whelan
Eibing
McCallum
Phil Maher
Inter
Russian Battleships Ordered to Turkish Waters
Two Russian battleships sailed from Cronstadt on October 19 under orders to proceed to Turkish waters and await further instructions. The report states it is now certain Russia will take a hand in the Balkan warfare.
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Cronstadt
Turkish
Russia
Halt Mail Is Landed at Valdez
Fourteen day halt mail service reported at Valdez with authorities confirming the landfall and delivery halt. Officials cite weather and safety concerns delaying routes into the port. Local residents await updated guidance on mail service restoration and routes.
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Valdez
First Fairbanks winter mail reaches Valdez in record time
Valdez reports the first Fairbanks winter mail of the season arriving at 10 o clock, four hours faster than two weeks ago. Drivers note rough middle-lap trails with limited snow. buckboards boats pack horses and double-enders used as conditions dictate. Roadhouses along the line reopening with upgrades, while the next mail run departs today.
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Valdez
Fairbanks
Copper River
Man Arrested for Grand Larceny in Chena Case
News from Chena reports Al Bully arrested on grand larceny charges after allegedly taking 90 dollars from a resident's cabin. He is held on 1000 dollars bail. little is known about the suspect who has resided in Chena for some time.
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Chena
Paice
Welcome for battered fleet greets Tokio harbor
The storm battered American fleet returned to Tokyo amid dense fog and was met by a huge, festive welcome. Thousands of harbor craft circled the ships while shore batteries roared. Large receptions were held for officers and men as 10,000 schoolchildren sang the national anthem.
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Tokio
Purser Jones Not Dead After Sailboat Collision Rescue
Purser Jones of the Cottage City, badly injured when the steamship collided with the Blakely off Jefferson Head, has made splendid progress at a Seattle hospital and is out of danger. He was on the main deck, struck by wreckage, fell into the sea, and was rescued by crew members in a small boat.
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Seattle
Purser Jones
Cottage City
Blakely
Jefferson Head
Jones
Local Waterway Names and Officials Listed
A fragment lists individuals and places: Al McLeod Goldstream L W Dulmage Ester W E Robertson Dome Marry McLean city Pat Byrnes Goldstream Thos Keenan Little Eldorado Thos Williamson Vault Louis Forshlom Engineer Pat McMenomon Chena Al Chute Cleary J S Hammell Creeks Har ry Moss Fairbanks creek Michael Conners Chatanika E Maisulle creeks.
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al McLeod
Goldstream
L. W. Dulmage
Ester
Dome
Marry McLean
City
Pat Byrnes
Thos. Keenan
Little Eldorado
Thos. Williamson
Vault
Louis Forshlom
Pat McMenomon
Chena
al Chute
Cleary
J. S. Hammell
Creeks
Harry Moss
Fairbanks Creek
Michael Conners
Chatanika
E. Maisulle
Coal Production Near Half Billion Mark in 1907
In 1907 the total output of anthracite and bituminous coal rose to a level just below five hundred million tons. The year showed strong demand and steady mine activity across major coal regions.
Three Earthquakes Rattle Lower California Area
Three severe earthquake tremors shook Lower California this morning. The strongest impact occurred near Hollister with no serious damage reported.
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United Press Service
San Francisco
Lower
California
Hollister
Ships of Big Armada Arrives in Portsmouth Harbor
After completing a globe circling voyage the battleships New Hampshire and Maine return to Portsmouth New Hampshire. Sailors receive shore leave as citizens greet the homecoming and the fleet marks a rare moment of celebration amid limited festivities.
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Globe
New Hampshire
Maine
Big Letter Mail to Fairbanks Dispatched from Valdez
A 685 pound mail dispatch left Valdez today bound for Fairbanks. The wire notes that two passengers for Fairbanks boarded the stage. Of the 685 pounds, 250 pounds consist of letter mail.
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Valdez
Fairbanks
Fire Sufferers in Bad Plight
Detroit reports say terrible forest fires in northern lower Michigan are easing but details of suffering increase. Hundreds are homeless losing all in the flames while charity efforts expand and relief supplies are organized for immediate needs.
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Detroit
Lower Penninsula
Michigan
Cubs and Tigers Meet In Exhibition Clash In Chicago
Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7 to 3 in an afternoon exhibition game. A large crowd attended as fans maintained strong interest in baseball despite debates over supremacy.
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Chicago
Cubs
Detroit “Tigers
Detroit
Bryan charges Republicans seek to buy Taft victory
Springfield reports Bryan in multiple speeches accusing Republicans of planning to finance Taft's election with large corporate money. He questions Roosevelt's denial of such funds and alleges committee members solicit vast contributions from trusts. Bryan spoke 13 times en route from Fairview to Springfield and heads to Chicago with Mrs. Bryan receiving a strong ovation.
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Springfield
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Fairview
Chicago
Bryans
River closes briefly before Fairbanks near hospital
The first river-spanning jam of ice formed in front of St. Matthew's hospital this forenoon with slush ice stopping there all day. Open water above and below suggests this is not the season's real closing yet.
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St. Matthew's Hospital
Alaska delegate urges settlers at Rosebud opening
At Rosebud reservation opening Thomas Cale, delegate to Congress from Alaska, praised the far north and urged hopeful settlers to go north and grow with the land. He spoke on Alaska's resources and predicted farmers would soon raise crops there.
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Rosebud
Thomas Cale
Congress
Alaska
Cale
Pool tournament opens at Sideboard Saloon
A handicap pool tournament begins tonight at the Sideboard saloon on Ester Creek. About 25 entries compete for three prizes of 15 dollars, 10 dollars, and 5 dollars with no entrance fee.
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Ester Creek
Cashier Suspended Over Four Thousand Shortage
Portland reports Charles Strauss longtime post office cashier suspended amid investigation of a four thousand dollar shortage. officials vow strict watch while experts audit books and determine responsibility, with an arrest expected soon.
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Portland
Charles Strauss
Pioneers to Organize Home for Miners
At the Alaska Day banquet Chairman Timmins appointed a committee to establish a miners home in the Tanana valley and to organize a branch of the Pioneers of Alaska. Leroy Tozier, Wm. McPhee, A. McLeod, John Dillon, and J. L. Timmins named to begin work immediately.
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Timmmins
Tanana Valley
The
Pioneers of
Alaska
Leroy Tozier
Wm. McPhee
A. McLeod
John Dillon
J. L. Timmins
Hotel Changes Hands in Ester Creek District
The Occidental Hotel on Discovery Ester Creek has changed ownership. Miss Dahl sold to Mr. Walters who arrived last winter to take over management at the main bowl.
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Occidental Hotel
Discovery
Ester Creek
Miss Dahl
Mr. Walters
Bowl
Beleeele
Hind Evans 13 Guilty as Charged in Military Discipline
Hind Evans found guilty of gross breach of discipline for disrespect toward superior officers. Clemency expected as authorities consider punishment.
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Hind Evans
Admiral Sperry May Recommend Dismissal Of Lt Evans
Tokio report says Admiral Sperry plans to urge the War Department to dismiss Lieutenant Evans son of Admiral Evans retired. Evans found guilty of disrespect to superiors and gross misconduct at Manila court martial. A dishonorable discharge would shock the elder Evans but department may commute the sentence.
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War Department
Evans
Admiral Evans
Manila
Young Evans
Taft Starts Whirlwind Campaign Run Through Swing States
Newark dispatch reports that after touring states deemed favorable to Republicans, taft begins a rapid campaign sweep to rally support ahead of the November elections.
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Newark
Bill Taft
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Sperry Asks Dismissal
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