Arctic Brotherhood to Represent at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
Seattle Sept 19 United Press says the Arctic Brotherhood will display a grand log cabin at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. The 75 by 40 foot structure will be permanently built with elaborate rustic architecture and solid construction. Plans were chosen by the executive committee from several designs. The cabin will symbolize frontier life and be preserved after the fair.
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Seattle
Rctic ‘Brotherhood
the Order
Frank Rotch Named Second VP of Northwestern Power Association
Seattle September 19 Frank Rotch who spent winter and summer in Fairbanks managing the Scandinavian American bank interests in the Tanana Electric company was named second vice president of the newly formed Northwestern Power association The group was formed earlier but officers and directors were officially elected today
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Seattle
Frank Rotch
Fairbanks
13 Year Old Daughter Revealed Of Anna Held
New York September 19. A 13 year old daughter of Anna Held arrived from France today. The actress had kept the child's existence secret to protect her professional standing.
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United Press Service
New York
Anna Held
Nw York
France
Foraker Exposes Sensation of Year in Columbus Speech Plot
Cincinnati dispatch reports Senator Foraker declines to appear with Taft next Tuesday, fueling a political sensation. The letter to Taft and Hearst's accusations threaten Foraker's career, with Ohio observers fearing withdrawal from public life amid a biennial Republican celebration and Standard Oil links.
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Foraker
Taft
Columbus
Hearst
Ohio
Ad ‘Acee
Standard Oil Company Tc
Bryan Aute in R I Collides With Street Car
In Providence Rhode Island on September 19 William Jennings Bryan and campaign speakers were in a car that collided with a street car. All occupants sustained minor injuries and Bryan, briefly arrested for speeding, was released after his identity was confirmed. The wreck disrupted plans to reach Connecticut for a distant campaign date.
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Providence
R. L
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Connecticut
Foraker Admits Loan From Standard Oil Tied to Pressure
Senator Foraker acknowledged receiving 15000 from Standard Oil officials, claiming it was a loan repaid with documentary proof to show no bribery. Hearst charged he was paid to oppose system interests, with correspondences cited. Taft leaders demand fuller denial. Columbus and Cincinnati reports note the impact on Ohio Republican standings.
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Senator Foraker
Standard Oil
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Hearst
Columbus
Foraker
John D. Archbold
Ohio
Taft
Standard Ofl Company
Standard Oil Company
Senate
Wrights Flight Tragedy: Selfridge Dead In Airship Crash
Orville Wrights aeroplane broke down in mid air near Fort Myer killing Lieutenant Selfridge and injuring Wright. The crash was caused by a broken propeller. Selfridge died after hours of struggle. Wright sustained injuries but is expected to recover and withdraw from further experiments for now. The president and officials praise Wrights daring and note potential government benefits from his work.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Selfridge
Wright
Tornado Devastates St. Matthews Island Town
The Hamburg-American liner Siberia reports a week of destruction centered on St. Matthew's Island where the largest town was wiped out and several hundred lives were lost. The ship struggled through heavy seas and returned four days overdue.
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New York
West Indies
St. Matthew's Island
Investigation to Open on Great Trust Accusing Prominent Figures
President Roosevelt orders an immediate thorough probe into an alleged vast trust tying financial interests to electric utilities. Evidence already in hand will go before a grand jury for indictments, aiming to bring trust leaders to court. Six leading New York financiers are named as potential defendants.
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Great Trust
New York
Elegant Line Infants' Wear at New York Bazaar
Booth showcases include jack ets and bootees for infants by Elegant Line. Bazaar grounds host shoppers who browse children's apparel and accessories from local merchants.
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New York
Go Born to Gordon's for New Hats Tomorrow
A brief notice urges readers to visit Gordon's and pick up new hat styles tomorrow. The message emphasizes fashion and timely shopping at a local shop.
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Gordon’s
N H E L S F O U N D E R D I E S
Captain John J Healy founder of the N A T and T company died in Los Angeles after cart failure at age 72 His death marks the passing of a prominent figure in early Alaska history Healy arrived in Alaska 21 years ago as a trader and headed a major transportation and trade firm Healy later faced financial losses but reestablished a foothold in the North organizing a large company to exploit the Kuskokwim region He leaves several children and a widow with two daughters married to Northern men
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Ain John J. Healy
N. A. T. & T. Company
Los Angeles
Seattle
Healy
Alaska
Arga
Transportation and Trad Company
Cicago
Klondike
Kuskokwim
Wright Brother Inconsolable In Lemans Grief
Willem Wright is described as greatly distressed in Le Mans France on Sept 18 as reports note his deep grieving following a grief filled event involving his brother.
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United Press Service
Lemans
France
Willem- Wright
Kaiser Cables His Condolences To Wright
Emperor William of Germany sent a personal message to Orville Wright expressing the deepest sympathy for the unfortunate inventor.
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KAISER_ CABLES
Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Emperor William
Germany
Government Likely Will Buy Wrights Wreck
Washington September 18 A movement to have the government purchase Wright’s wreck is gaining support as officials weigh the potential asset transfer. The proposal aims to salvage value from the incident and reduce private loss through federal acquisition.
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United Press Service
Washington, D. GC
Wright
Wilbur Wright to North America for new experiments
United Press reports from Le Mans France Sept 19 states Wilbur Wright plans immediate return to America to resume aviation tests once more. He indicated readiness to assume his brother Orville Wrights duties if the latter cannot work for five or six months following his accident at Fort Myer.
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Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
America
Fort Myer
Johnson Escapes on Steamer Victoria in Nome
Special report from Nome notes Lee Johnson, accused of wife murder, escaped from guards aboard the steamer Victoria as it neared Unimak Pass. Deputy Robb slept. Johnson vanished, prompting a shipwide search and tightened guards to prevent hidden escape or shore landing. Authorities plan extra vigilance aboard to recover him.
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Nome
Lee Johnson
Johnson
Victoria
Marshal Robb
Unimak Pass
Russian Lion declares return match with Gotch
Hacken Schmidt the Russian Lion says he is sound after a serious knee injury and plans a return match next winter for 25000 dollars a side.
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London
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Olympia Arrives Bringing Alaska Residents for Winter Outside
The steamship Olympia arrived from Nome and St Michael last night with passengers from Seward peninsula and interior Alaska camps who will spend the winter outside.
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Seattle
Olympia
Nome
St. Michael
Seward Peninsula
Alaska
University of Washington Beats Walasas in Tokyo Game
In Tokyo on September 19 the visiting University of Washington nine from Seattle defeated the Walasas, Japan's fastest baseball aggregation, by 4 to 2 in the first game of the series.
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Tokyo
University of Washington
Os of
Seattle
Japan
Thousands Quit Mills in Manchester Strike
Thousands of cotton mill workers in Manchester and nearby towns walk out after a wage raise denial. About 100,000 employed in the mills, with most workers belonging to unions.
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Manchester
Eng
Japs Not In On Fishing Treaty
Tokyo reports that Japan may join the American Russian Bering Sea fishing treaty but negotiations are premature. Officials ridicule an America China alliance talk and say busybodies try to sow discord between Japan and China.
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United Press Service
Tokio
Japan
Bering Sea
America
China
Beveridge to Aid Taft on Pacific Coast Tour
Senator Beveridge will tour Pacific coast towns for Taft's campaign. He is popular in the West and the trip is expected to win votes. Beveridge and Governor Hughes likely divide western territory, each visiting key cities.
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Chicago
Beveridge
Pacific Coast
Taft
Hughes
Major John P Clum resigns postmaster post. to return as inspector
Major John P Clum resigns as postmaster to resume duties as inspector in the department. United Press notes the resignation but Clum says he began talks with Washington last April and planned to quit then. Dc W Pepper is recommended as his successor with a strong record backing the bid.
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John P. Clum
United Press
Washington
Alaska
Dc. W. Pepper
Major Clum
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