Alaska Railroad Prospects Bright in Senate Action
Washington reports the senate committee on territories will take up Alaska railroad bills with strong expectation of early passage. President Wilson and Interior Secretary Lane back government owned Alaska railroads. The committee favors bonds up to 40 million dollars and an Alaska railway commission to set routes, aiming for action during the current special session.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Alaska
Wilson
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Senate
Alaska Railway Commission
House of of Representatives
Japanese Claim They Are Not Mongolians
The State Department received a reply to Bryan’s letter regarding California law. Japan contends the 1911 law is violated and will pursue actions in federal courts to declare the law inapplicable in the future. A prominent Japanese advocate argues that Japanese are not Mongolians, with negotiations to continue for months.
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State Department
Bryan
California
Japan
Ese
Webb
Ing
Cts
Plot to assassinate Gov Hatfield shocks Charleston
Charleston West Virginia noted a citywide stir as secret service men uncovered a plot to kill Governor Henry D Hatfield and several arrests were reported this week in connection with the case.
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Charleston
W. Va
Henry D. Hatfield
Secret Service
New Governor for Canal Zone Named by Wilson
President Wilson sent the name of Richard Metcalfe to the senate for confirmation as civil governor of the Panama canal zone. Metcalfe edits Secretary Bryan's newspaper The Commoner in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Washington
Wilson
Richard Metcalfe
Senate
Contation
Panama Canal Zone
Metcalfe
Bryan
The
Commoner
Lincoln, Neb
Sara Bernhardt Ends U S Visit Sails for France
New York on May 31 Mme Sara Bernhardt the famed ancient French actress after a vaudeville tour in the United States sailed for France this week She declares she will never again visit our shores.
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New York
Mme
Sara Bernhardt
United States
France
Unveiling of Maine Monument News of ceremony in New York
A monument recently erected to honor the sailors and marines of the battleship Maine was unveiled yesterday in New York amid imposing ceremonies.
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New York
Maine
Albee Named Portland Mayor After Victory Over Busblight
Portland elects H. R. Albee as mayor last Tuesday, winning the contest against Busblight. The June 6 report notes Albee's election and provides city leadership change details.
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Portland
Ore
H. R. ‘Albee
Busblight
Pope Celebrates His 78th Birthday in Rome
Rome reports the Pope marked his 78th birthday last Monday and received numerous costly presents. Los Angeles voters chose Police Judge Rove as mayor in last Tuesday’s city election. Baltimore Memorial Day visit by Mr and Mrs Wilson and their three daughters occurred on May 31.
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Rome
Los Angeles
Rove
Baltimore
Dent
Wilson
Opens Today H Schlapik Announces New Store in Town
H Schlapik the Iditarod woods merchant returns from a brief trip to the States and surprises customers by arriving last night. He has leased the fire storeroom at First and Willow and will open for business this afternoon with part of his stock.
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H. Schlapik
Iditarod d Woods
States
Busness
H. Boas
Willow
Earthquakes Felt Across Colorado Yesterday
Severe quake shocks were reported felt throughout Colorado on May 31, with no damage to structures. Repairs and water work were mentioned, and local businesses Crosby baths and Du Rand's Discovery Cafe are noted in the sparse OCR read.
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Denver
Colorado
Ed Wateh
Wm. Taylor
Crosby Baths
du Rand
Discovery Cafe
Samuel Gompers Suffering Illness and Operation News
Samuel Gompers aged president of the American Federation of Labor is spending the summer in Atlantic City with his family. He is believed to have pneumonia. On June six he underwent surgery for a mastoiditis abscess and officials report his condition as favorable.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Jill
Alaska’s Governor Clark Sees Limits on Territorial Development
Seattle May 31 Gov Walter I Clark of Alaska lingered en route east and told a reporter that large scale development of Alaska is impossible until residents abandon the belief that the territory exists mainly for four experimental purposes.
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Seattle
Wash
Walter I. Clark
Alaska
Clark
Poets Laureate Alfred Austin Dies at 78 in England
London June 6 Alfred Austin England's venerable poet laureate died at his home near London He was 78 years old Washington May 31 Senate and House move to investigate Wilsons charges that lobbyists influence forest policy and threaten tariff legislation integrity.
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London
Alfred Austin
England
This Cay
Ele
Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Rebel Generals Seek Peace in Mexican Revolution
From El Paso on June 6 reports say Generals Rabago and Orozco, once leaders of the revolt against the Madero government, have joined the new government efforts to pacify the people in northern Mexico with regional support noted.
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EL Paso
Tex
Rabago
Orozco
Madero
Mexico
Chamber news confirms Washington Post rep to Niaska trip
The New Chamber of Commerce in Seattle announces that a Washington Post representative will join the chamber’s excursion to Niaska, signaling press coverage for the event. The official note comes as the group prepares for departure this month.
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Seattle
New Chamber of Commerce
Washington Post
Chambers
Niaska
Bulgarians Fire At Greek Ship Off Eleutherai Coast
A Bulgarian land battery opened fire on a Greek cruiser off the coast of Eleutherai during the June incident. The action marks a sharp escalation in the maritime clash between Bulgaria and Greece near the Greek coast.
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Athens
Eleutherai
Thaw’s Lawyer Sentenced After Bribery Conviction
New York May 31 Attorney John Anhut counsel for Harry Thaw who was recently convicted of bribery in attempting to obtain his client’s release from Mattew an insane asylum has been sentenced for a term of from two to four years in Sing Sing.
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New York
John Anhut
Harry Thaw
Mattew An Insane Asylum
Sing
Senate confirms Emmett Jordan as U S marshal Alaska
Washington June 6 The Senate yesterday confirmed the appointment of Emmett Jordan to the United States division of marshal for the Second District of Alaska despite protests from Nome and nearby areas.
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Washington
Nome
Senate
Emmett Jordan
United States
Alaska
New York Senator Sullivan Nearing Recovery for Sail
New York Senator Timothy Sullivan, confined in a sanitary establishment for six months, has recovered sufficiently to travel. He plans to sail next week, with the latest reports noting his improving health and anticipated departure in early June.
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New York
Timothy Sullivan
Humphrey Seeks Reasons for Forest Reserve Policy Debate
Sen. Humphrey introduced a resolution May 31 in Washington asking why forest reserves are created and maintained and why millions of feet of timber on other reserves rot annually. The item cites a congress action and ties to broader forest policy concerns. A separate note mentions Mrs. J D Schwartz returning from Sweden to her home.
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Washir
Humphrey Aton
Wton State
Ska
Severe storms disrupt Virginia coast shipping
Folk, Va. reports June storms along the Virginia coast impeded coastal shipping for days. Damage and losses described as heavy with ships hampered and crews affected. Details are scarce but authorities note significant disruption to trade and maritime activity.
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Folk
Virginia
Carpentier Knocks Out Wells in Fourth Round at Ghent
French boxer George Carpentier defeated Bomber Wells in the fourth round in Ghent on June 5. Wells was knocked down twice before the referee stopped the bout.
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Carpentier
WELLS
Ghent
George Carpentier
Senator Roden Receives Warm Iditarod Welcome
Senator Henry Roden, from Alaska’s Fourth division, returned from Juneau to Iditarod where residents gathered for a formal meeting. He outlined 84 enacted bills, highlighted the eight hour day for miners, and discussed mining and fishtrap issues while noting federal opposition to alien fishing and anti-alien land measures. The crowd praised his work and the reception was described as hearty and sincere.
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J. D. Bates
Judge Maltby
Mr. Roden
Territorial Senate
Alaska
Fnally
Eig
Plac
Alaskan
Washington
Roden
Iditarod
Juneau
Dodge Named New Assistant District Attorney in Fairbanks
Fairbanks June 6 District Attorney J J Crossley accepted the resignation of Assistant District Attorney John Knox Brown and appointed Bion A Dodge of Fairbanks to the post. Dodge departed for Iditarod on the Schwatka to prepare for the district court term beginning July 7. Crossley will travel after, stopping briefly at Raby. Labor demand rises on Fairbanks creeks as residents depart, while the Fairbanks Times announces Royal G Southworth and A G Bell have purchased the controlling interest in the paper.
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Fairbanks Times
Royal G. Southworth
A. G. Bell
Governor Names Three Alaska Law Commissioners
Governor Strong announced the appointments of George Grigsby of Nome Royal A Gunnison of Juneau and Fred Brown of Valdez as Alaska members of the national board for uniform legislation The board meets in New Orleans to frame uniform laws for states and territories The Alaska legislature recently enacted negotiable instruments law and a uniform bill of lading law The commissioners receive no salary but traveling expenses are provided
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Juneau
Strong
George Grigsby
Ond
Nome
Royal A. Gunnison
First Division
Fred Brown
Valdez
National Board of Commissioners For
New Orleans
Union
Alaska
Johnson Is Sentenced For Mann Act Violation
Chicago report says Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight champion, was sentenced to one year and one day in the penitentiary and fined $1000 for Mann Act violations. A motion for new trial was denied and a two week stay was granted for filing a writ of error.
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Chicago
Johnson
Arrivals and Movements In City Commerce
H F Hansen formerly deputy U S marshal now travels for several wholesale houses and plans meditations late this month. Sam Butt who came along Seward trail this spring runs a Fry tailor shop and visits Portland soon. Mrs C C Chittick of Flat City spent several days in the city this week. Joe Jerman secured fresh goods for Fantas Jerman at Discovery. In Seattle on March 21 a son arrived to bless Mr and Mrs E Lindberg formerly of Iditarod. Charles J Young and Billy Duffy finished wood contract on Iditarod river for Dan Hartnett and will begin new work soon. Mr H Boas of Iditarod merchant, with son Max who will clerk in store, arrived this week on the Tan a. Howard H Porter of Crowley Porter returned from trip to the States on the Tana and visited family in Maine. Billy Taylor of Flat City jeweler prepared to display new stock this week. Isadore Bayles, merchant, arrived from Outside after an absence of nearly time.
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Joe Jerman
Fantas & Jerman
Discovery
Seattle
Isadore Bayles
Welcoming Isadore and Family to Stay Amid Friends
A hearty welcome greeted Isadore as he arrived to stay, accompanied by Mrs. Bayles and two engaging children. One is a sourlough and the younger a cheechaco, delighting local friends with their cheerful presence and new stories.
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Isadore
Gome
Local Creek Community Notes Among Events In Willow Creek
The Creeks report residents attending the Iditarod week and funeral services for George Bennett in the rain. Hugene Loranger and family from Willow Creek are noted, while Mrs Dutly and Mrs Allbright from Jarod helped with creeks last Thursday. R Peek of Flat City remodeled his store and updated stock. Mrs Patch ell returned to reopen her bathhouse and laundry in the creek town.
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Hugene Loranger
Willow Creek
Bennett James
R. Peek
Flat City
George Bennett
S. E. Patchell
New Bruns
Patchell
Creek Town
Special Car for Dancers to the Anniversary Ball
Mutebler Bros. Traction Co will run a Special Car from Flat City next Tuesday June 10 to accommodate parties desiring to attend the Anniversary ball in this city one dollar round trip Only the best at DuRands Discovery Cafe.
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Mutebler Bros. Traction Co
Flat City
DuRand
Discovery Cafe
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