Senator O'Gorman seeks more time in Alaska bill vote
Washington June 25 Senator O'Gorman blocked a Senate vote on the Alaska railroad bill by objecting for more time to study its provisions though favorable overall Chamberlain failed to secure a vote as his motion was ruled out of order Exclude Hindus resolution introduced in the House Harris confirmed as director of the census bureau Exum nomination for U S marshal Alaska withdrawn Big Business Court caucus votes to abolish the court of commerce and to sustain the free sugar tariff Fur-seal herd condition on Pribilof islands to be investigated by Gallagher and Elliot
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Washington
O’gorman
Chamberlain
Senate
Alaska
Big
Court of Commerce
Pribilof Islands
Andrew Gallagher
Henry Elliot
Willie Ritchie Defeats Joe Rivers for Lightweight Title
In San Francisco on July 4 Willie Ritchie, defending lightweight champion and conqueror of Ad Wolgast, defeated Joe Rivers in the 11th round before a large crowd. Rivers sustained a cut eye, nose bleed, and split lips as Ritchie delivered clever boxing and decisive blows to end the bout with a knockout.
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San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
Ad Wolgast
Los Angeles
Ritchie
Rivers
Joe River
Flat Fourth of July Celebration in Unity Draws Big Crowd
A joyous Fourth of July in Flat with unity and wholesome fun throughout the day. Festivities included a baseball game where Iditarod beat Flat 5 to 4 for a $150 prize, plus numerous contests such as nail-driving, dashes, egg and obstacle races, three-legged and wheelbarrow events, rope skipping, and a tug of war between miners and mule skinners. A concluding big dance at Camp Flat No. 26 capped the celebration.
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Baseball Grounds
C. R. Peck
Frederick E. Fuller
Iditarod
Iditaroders
Loranger
Chas. Shubert
G. Holberg
G. Landerkin
J. W. Hill
Labell
Geo
Kay
Cilla
Oscar Sollibakke, Jr
James
Baker
Camp Flat No
Timber man coming Sheppard out Charles coming
Seattle on June 25 R. E. Nuff man of Florida forest ranger is en route to the Tanana district Alaska to assume government timber cruiser post L. T. Erwin Fairbanks succeeds H. K. Love as U S marshal for the Fourth division on July 1 Percy C. Charles chief deputy to Love will arrive to take charge of the deputy marshal's office succeeding Harry P. Sheppard Erwin says he has received a petition from this precinct urging Sheppard’s retention and will defer explanations when he visits the city
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Seattle
R. E. [Nuffman
Florida
Tanana
Alaska
L. T. Erwin
Fairbanks
H. K. Love
U.S
Marshal Erwin
Percy C. Charles
Marshal Love
Harry P. Sheppard
Sheppard
River boating traffic report with passengers and freight
The River reports several vessels arriving and departing Monday to Thursday. Nancy Bell carried A H Hansen plus Turner and Grimm of the N C Sn and other passengers. Beaver and Caribou brought light cargo and twelve tons and a dozen passengers respectively. Comet Nancy Bell and Standard operated under Crowley Porter with freight and nail mentions. Billy Peterson and Ventua ferried freight and updates on lake traffic.
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Nancy Bell
A. H. Hansen
Turner and Grimm
Quiet Fourth Celebrated in Iditarod Amid Decorous Observances
The Fourth was celebrated in Iditarod with modest decorations on local shops and a flag raised on Dan Hartnett's new home. Firecrackers were set off by Bill Ansley and others, while Dan Rand’s Discovery Cafe and Iditarod Meat Co. offered meals, marking a simple civic day.
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Dan Hartnett
Bill Ansley
G Fellows
Forest Fires Raging on Kenai Peninsula Alaska
Washington reports serious forest fires burning in several Kenai Peninsula localities Alaska. Foresters from the Chugach reserve ordered to hasten to the area to provide all aid possible. Joe Berry, longtime North resident, arrived in camp last Thursday after two months outside. Mr Atwell of the general land office also reached Iditarod last Thursday morning.
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Washington
Forestry Bureau
Kenai Peninsula
Alaska
Chugach
Joe Berry
Mr. Atwell
General Land Office
Iditarod
Unclear text about gold shipping and local services
Fragmentary excerpt mentions shipping gold to Northern Bank and Prest Company Seattle for a low rate per ounce with full insurance. References U.S. Government Assay Office Seattle to verify value. Contains garbled local business ads for Discovery Cafe, Flat City lodging, and a meal flyer.
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Northern Bank & Prest Co
Seattle
U.S
T. L. Thurston
Blethens Acquitted After Speedy Libel Trial
In King County Superior Court Col. Blethen and Clarence B. Blethen of the Seattle Times and Leroy Saunders of the Seattle Star were acquitted of criminal libel charges after a swift trial conducted in Seattle.
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Seattle
King County Superior Court
Col. Blethen
Clarence B. Blethen
Seattle Times
Leroy Saunders
Seattle Star
Fairbanks Notes Include Injury at Ester Creek and Local Updates
Mike Erceg suffered a serious hand injury when a hammer severed three fingers at the second joint while working the Keystone drill near Ester Creek on June 20. The Goyette property on Turner Street between Tenth and Eleventh streets was deemed most desirable for a proposed detention hospital site by the city committee. Fairbanks telephone service near Wendell Avenue was disrupted by a June 3 lightning strike, damaging cabins and causing the Barrack cabin fire, with personal losses. A bolt also hit Marshal Erwin's home, knocking out power and stunning a resident. Augusta Gunnerson and James J. Mulalley wed on June 28 at the Catholic church parish hall. Morris Friedman, recently with H. Boas, returned from Otter to Iditarod. George B. Wesch, formerly with American Bank of Alaska, returned to Fairbanks after wintering in the States. Mr. and Mrs. William Deetering reside on Outer Street between First and Second.
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Mike Erceg
Keystone
Ester Creek
Cotbett
Goyette
Turner Street
Tenth and
Eleventh Streets
Fairbanks
Wendell Avenue
James I. Barrack
Mr. Barrack
Marshal Erwin
Campbell
Erwins
Severa
Augusta Gunnerson
James J. Mulalley
Tramway Motor Car Trial Near Flat City
Davie Mutchler of Iditarod Tramway Co and Ed J Ubl tested a reconstructed gasoline tramcar with a six to seven person party. The engine, shipped in 1912, failed due to low mounting and contact with rails. Despite a snapped connecting rod near Flat City, the test showed speeds of up to eight mph on rough track and a hoped 40 minute ride once track is leveled. Uhl builds a stronger rod and fixes minor defects as preparatory tests continue, aiming to revolutionize city creeks travel and cut trips to 50 75 minutes.
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Davie Mutchler
Iditarod Tramway Co
J. Ubl
Ubl
Mutchler
Iditarod
Uhl
Mutchiler
Resignation of U S District Attorney McNabb shocks California
In San Francisco on June 26 United States District Attorney McNabb resigned citing interference by Attorney General McReynolds over a Mann white slave act case involving Drew Camenitti and John Diggs. President Wilson accepted the resignation. Congressman Mann urged investigation into Wilson and McReynolds actions.
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Mey
San Francisco
United States
Nable
Wilson
McReynolds
McNabb
Drew Camenitti
John Diggs
Washington
U. S
California
House
Camenitti
Representative Mann
Gen McReynolds
Leach Cross Stops Bud Anderson in 12th Round Knockout
In Vernon Los Angeles on July 4 Leach Cross defeats Bud Anderson by knockout in the 12th round ending Andersons lightweight title hopes. Cross lands swift rights and lefts during the final round and Anderson collapses needing ring medical care. Cross, a New York dentist, now pursues championship clashes with Willie Ritchie.
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Los Angeles
Bud Anderson
Vernon
Leach Cross
New York
Anderson
Cross
Bud
Dreamland
Louis C. Wallach
New York City
Willie Ritchie
Otter’s Fourth of July Celebration Draws Big Crowd
Discovery Otter staged a lively Independence Day program with a 6 pm start to involve workers on day shifts. Senator Roden spoke to a cheering crowd and led events including a $100 tug of war between Puntillos and Discovery miners. Casper Halbert won the 100 yard dash and running broad jump, with Joe Tovia as runner up in both. Women and children faced races and a doughnut contest, followed by a crowd dancing after the sports. Local notices include a plea to contact William P. Allen in Seward and an advertisement for Turkish and Imperial Baths and a meat company listing.
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Otter
Senator Roden
Roden
Puntillos
Discovery
Riley
Loth
Casper Halbert
Joe Tovia
Seeds received from Washington for gardeners at home
The Pioneer notes the Agricultural Department delivered several dozen sacks of assorted vegetable and flower seeds via late mail. Readers may obtain seeds by contacting the office. It also touts Crosby baths on Carboy Street with the claim of the best ever spring-water shower baths.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
Crosby Baths
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Humphrey
W. J. Harris
Census Bureau
E. Dana Durand
Edward W. Exum
Joe Rivers
Charles
Beaver
Tom McMahon
Karl Thieles
Caribou
H. Kid Miller
Crowley & Porter
Norton
Launch Standard
Japtarn
Billy Peterson
Launch Ventua
da Rand’s
Discovery Cafe
Iditarod Meat Co
Flat City
Chas. Estmere
Blethens
Morris Friedman
H. Boas
George B. Wesch
American Bank of Alaska
William Deetering
Outer Street
Tramway
Carnation Milk, CO
Casper Halberg
Wilbur Kilgore and
Joe Toyia
Landerkin
Mos
Mrs. Fraser
Mason Farrar
Esther Strawberg
Peter Bagoy
Herbert Stranberg
Mrs. Landerkin
William P. Allen
Seward
Pendleton
Ore
Ed.c. Allen
Oak Street
Portland
Maude Earle
Tditarod Meat Co
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