Mr Bryan retirement triggers national reflection on peace stance
The piece defends William J Bryan's public service amid harsh attacks, praising his pacifist approach and integrity. It argues Bryan upheld peace and resisted war pressure while urging the United States to protect its neutral rights in global tensions, noting President Wilson shares concern over preserving neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
Pacific
More Power for Alaska Government Debate
The article criticizes moves toward full territorial government or statehood for Alaska. It argues territorial powers are adequate, warns of risks from expanding federal authority, and cites concerns over seal and fisheries control, corporate influence, and governor overreach amid two legislative sessions under home rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress
Wickersham
Alaska Territorial
Dillon
United States
Oshkosh
Wis
Alaska Statehood Debate Warns Against Corporate Control
A speaker argues against statehood or full territorial government for Alaska, claiming powerful coastal and alien corporations dictate legislation and exploit resources. He warns only when Alaskans gain homes, farms, and locally based mining and fishing industries will a representative, stable government emerge.
Possible Removal of Capital to Seward Sparks Debate
The Juneau legislature discussed moving Alaska's capital to Seward arguing it would curb mining influence. Mines funded lobbying and coerced testimony favored retaining Juneau. proponents say Seward offers central access as Interior Alaska grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Noon
Seward
Alaska
Legislative Committee
Editorial flags Aldrich-Vreeland bill's role in crisis resolution
Seattle editorial praises the Aldrich-Vreeland law for guiding the country through a financial crisis, notes its sunset on June 30, and credits the later federal banking act for stability. It recalls Democratic support and the emergency currency loaned by banks, then highlights Alaska relief efforts for A. G. McLeod and a territorial bill on miners liens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Congress
Federal Bank Commission
Aldrich-Vreeland
Territorial wages act and Dillon clash over fees
The article discusses an 1913 wage act aimed at protecting workers from abusive practices and noting its convoluted language may hide loopholes for unscrupulous employers. It also covers the Alaska territorial legislature’s demand that Commissioner Dillon be removed for not following local fee rules conflicting with federal statutes, and Judge Bunnell’s dilemma between territorial order and federal law.
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Tucker
Nome
Territorial
Bunnell
Dillon
Fairbanks
Gregory
Department
United States Department of Justice
German and English responses to suffragette hunger strikes
A March 24, 1914 Berlin dispatch contrasts German and British methods in handling suffragette hunger strikes. Privy Councillor Kobler argues for calm, deterrence, and hospital care over release, asserting society must show indifference to avoid encouraging hysteria among "wild women."
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Berlin
Penn
Josef Kobler
Zeiger
England
Mpathy
Torhal
Juneau political comedy shifts on statehood stance
In a rapid turnabout the Juneau Empire abandons the push for full territorial government and backs statehood after Delegate Wickersham embraces it. The Juneau Dispatch flips to align with Wickersham, leaving the Empire to oppose statehood citing population and revenue concerns and the danger of new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Juneau
Strong
Alaska
Env
Wickersham
Junesa Dispatch
Empire
Sport of Trout Fishing Now a Popular One
The warm spell trimmed streams near Iditarod to brooks allowing fly fishing despite mosquitos and arse-flies. Cari bou creek four miles from the city emerges as prime ground with good catches of trout and grayling. Enthusiastic anglers include Manuel Galarte Dick Button Earl Byers Henry Weir and Smithy Bembroke with strong strings to their credit. Dave Stranberg, a leading district businessman, visited town reporting water scarcity at the head of Flat creek.
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Iditarod
Izak Walton
Caribou Creek
Manuel Galarte
Dick Button
Earl Byers
Henry Weir
Bembroke
A G McLeod Starts For The Outside
A. G. McLeod the prospector who arrived at Flat City from the Kuskokwim river with frozen feet after Christmas amputations has left for Seattle to receive artificial limbs. Mrs. George Mutchler raised 1308.50 in days from mining plants to fund his trip and covered 249.50 of his debt securing 1059 in his pocket. Card of Thanks from Flat City June 7 1915 thanks all who helped and notes the Pioneer office holds receipts and vouchers.
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Alaska
A. G. McLeod
George Mutchler
McLeod's Relief
A. G McLeod
Flat City
Kuskokwim
Auringer
Seattle
McLeod
Cam
Mutchler
Pioneer
Esire
Northland
A. G. Meleod
Seattle tragedy claims prominent families in river crash
A March 31 accident on the Duwamish river killed Thomas W Prosch, editor of the Seattle Post Intelligencer, and several relatives of Seattle luminaries. Mrs Harriet Foster Beecher and Mrs M J Carkeek were among the injured as a car plunged from a bridge near Allentown. Captain Beecher, the driver, is among the few survivors. he is a noted North Pacific pilot with Alaska connections.
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Rity
Thomas W Prosch
Charles Prosch
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Himelf
Nuy
Thomas W. Prosch
Leonora Denny
Arthur A. Denny
Seattle
Harriet Foster Beecher
Herbert Foote Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
M. J Carkeek
Vivian Carkee
Duwamish River
Ina
Allentown
Carkeek
Beecher
Alaska
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
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H. Donnelley
Discovery
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Robt
Soutar
Interior
California
Washington
Territory
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Flat Creek
Pioneer Office
A.G. Mc
Leod
Regina
N. P. Gilmore
Tom Mc Wiakon
General Merchandise
Hechigan
Kentucky
George Woodurf Albrecht
Pioneer Autor
of Iditarod
E. M. Stanton
Corner Willow
Second Sts
Iditarod Pioneer Building
Chas. E. Taylor
Attorney At Law
Esos
H. E. Auringer
BR. H. Behla
Will
Chicago
Arcade Cafe
CAFE
Hohback
Durand Bet
the Grand
Bagoy’s Bars
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Gold St
Geo. Mutchler
Seonss
Iditarod Meat CO
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