The Eight Hour Day Debate In Alaska Mine Regions
The editorial argues against an immediate general eight hour law in Alaska but supports targeting hazardous trades such as quartz and placer mining smelters and rail workers. It cites Judge Bunnell’s ruling as a warning against vague legislation and urges a clear enforceable standard while advocating shorter hours where feasible.
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Alaska
Aloka
Bunnell
Jude Ison
Ats
Jodie Bunnell
Lich
Is It A Conspiracy Behind Rising Living Costs
A flood of intercity and Alaska market letters suggests a vast conspiracy to raise consumer prices for basic goods. Communicators blame higher labor costs, crop shortfalls, and wartime demand, noting scarce supplies, delayed deliveries, and steep price hikes across candies, textiles, glass, and confections.
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Alaska
Coart
Eloss
United States
Old Country
Portland
Export tensions rise as cigarmakers push wages high
The passage notes export growth by U S manufacturers and cigarmakers demanding 28 to 30 dollars per thousand reattaining wages above prior 20 to 24 dollars. It warns workers may quit for munition factories and observes observers will monitor government investigations closely.
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United States
Alaska Statehood, Railroads, and Kuskokwim Debate
Alaska politics and development come under scrutiny as delegates fight for statehood representation, the role of railroads on the Kuskokwim, and plans for a Seward to Fairbanks line. The piece notes Senator Wickersham’s views, Joslin quotes, and local mining news with revenue questions for Fairbanks and interior towns.
Italians Compare Mountaineering Feats With Historic Victories
A Rome dispatch explains Italian operations in the mountains, noting immense modern forces of hundreds of thousands against ancient campaigns of thousands. The general observer highlights higher altitudes, newer roads, and the task of building routes as troops advance toward Adamelle, contrasting past Alpine crossings with current rugged conditions.
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Alps
Hannibal
Naleon
Great St. Bernard
Marmond
Splurga
Judge Bunnell invalidates Alaska eight hour law ruling
In Fairbanks a district court decision by Judge E Bunnell sustains a demurrer and voids Alaska's eight hour law in United States vs Howell and Cleveland. The ruling hinges on improper title scope under the organic act and cites Preston v Stover. The decision signals possible future similar actions in other divisions and may prompt appeals to the U S Supreme Court.
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Fairbanks News-Miner
District Court
E. Bunnell
United States
R. Roth
United States Supreme Court
Bunnell
Shell
Territory of
Alaska
Orgunis
Preston
Alaska Rail Line to Broad Pass Nears 1919 Start
Alaska engineers outline progress on the Seward to Fairbanks railroad with 137 miles in operation including the Alaska Northern, and 150 more miles to be built next year, aiming for through traffic by 1919. Clearing and track work advance north from Matanuska Junction and around Turnagain Arm as officials push for full line completion and interior construction funding.
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Systeo Joslin
Juneau Dispatch
Kuskokwim
Aliski
Seward
Yentna
Suaitna
Askokwim
Copper River
Northwestern
Fairbanks
Alaska
Joslin
Yukon
Seward Gateway
HE. Blanker
Mai
Marshell
Marshall Diggings
Broad
Washington
Department of the Interior
Edes
Anchorage
Turnagainarn
Talkeetna
Nenena
Matanuska Junction
Jong Turnazaa Arm
Nan Eile
Congress
Slong Turnagain
Notable Quip on King George Horse Incident
Quote riddled remark questions if the horse that threw King George was a combat horse. The Tower Beef Eater counters that the horse was simply the power behind the throne, reflecting satirical wit from Punch editor dialogue.
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King George
Punch. 0
Forfeiture Notice on Alaska Mining Claims
Notice to Arthur A. Everett and heirs that E. W. Pat has expended required sums in 1909 1910 1911 1914 1915 1919 and 1944 to hold quartz mine claims The Parks Na tdade mine Banner Pode wing ekum on the Pyskokwing river in the Kins Wokwin mining district Alaska If Everett fails to contribute within ninety days after service or five days after publication his interest will vest in the subscriber per section 2424 of the Revised Statutes and 1880 amendment First publication 1917 Last publication March 3 1917
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Arthur A. Everett
Tabor
Olina River
Kins Wokwin
Territory of Alaska
United States
E.W. Pat
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