An Alaska Dog Race Could Build a National Sport
The piece argues for making dog racing a national pastime starting with a New Year’s Day race in Alaska. It envisions a lasting institution, with a bigger spring race to follow, hoping to spur pride and regional development while challenging broader national norms. The author urges action from sport lovers to support Alaska as a unique sporting entity.
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Iditarod
North
Alaska
Congress
Nome
Flat City Social Hall Sparks Rivalry Over Community Spirit
In a cheeky provincial note the Arctic Brotherhood announces plans to build a new social hall in Flat City. The piece mocks Iditarod City for lagging behind in public spirit as Flat City boasts features like bay windows, a refrigerator, a stage, and performers, implying a rapid, showy project with eager public interest.
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Arctic Brotherhood
Flat City
Iditarod City
Kase
Arctic brothers praised amid local public spirit
A reader commends Flat Creek for hosting live Arctic brothers and recognizing their presence. The note emphasizes public spirit and awareness among residents about local happenings.
Alaskans Telegram Attacks Beveridge Over Alaska Bill
Alaskans led by George Baldwin sent a telegram denouncing Indiana Senator Beveridge who proposed a military government bill for Alaska. They call him an enemy of republican institutions and claim Alaskans rejoice in his downfall. Beveridge was accused of supporting despotism and merely drafting the bill at the President’s request.
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Seattle
Taft's Panama Message Aims at Civil Alaska Government
President Taft, aboard ship en route to Panama, drafts his annual message to Congress. He is expected to push a ship subsidy bill, federal railroad incorporation, national resource conservation, postal reform after a 17 million deficit, Panama Canal fortifications, and a civil government for Alaska.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Open Ag
Congre
Panama Canal
Alaska
Humboldt Steamship Firms Seek Alaska Jurisdiction Ruling
Attorneys for the Humboldt Steamship Co argue before the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to extend Interstate Commerce Commission power to Alaska. They contend some steamship lines favor certain Alaskan towns with freight discounts while IC C jurisdiction does not cover Alaska waters. The decision could affect Alaskan rates and access to goods.
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Washington
Humboldt Steamship Co
Mandarius
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alaska
Supreme Court
Senator Jones Urges New Tariff Policy
Seattle December 3 United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington says the people’s verdict at the last election demands a new tariff that should not trigger a special session of Congress to frame one.
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Seattle
United States
Wesley TL. Jones
Washington
Tdat
Congress
Wise Man Warns Against Idle Wealth in Verse
A rustic parable from Walt Mason in Hampton's Magazine contrasts labor with ease. The Wise Man chides a weary speaker for desiring wealth and leisure, urging hardy outdoor toil and the joy of work over comfort and idle living.
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Cachin
Walt Mason
Hampton’s
Fairbanks News Roundup of Crimes and Moves
Fairbanks reports include Victor Palmbergy jailed as a miner on Ester creek, Albert Jackson charged with insanity at the Washington Alaska bank, and Elk Creek officials seeking a body. Simson brothers close store here to open in Portland. Mumbai style rest remains unclear with a New Year masquerade planned and a local death by suicide aboard the Northwestern.
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Ester Creek
Albert Jackson
Washington Alaska Bank
Mike
Stepovitch
Fairman
Banks Banking Company
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