Mr Bryan's Retirement Amid Bitter Public Debate
The piece lauds William J. Bryan amid harsh criticism and political battles. It notes his commitment to peace and integrity, contrasts his stance with war fervor, and credits him with influencing U S policy toward neutral rights and peaceful solutions during global tensions. President Wilson is cited recognizing Bryan's pacific influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
Pacific
Power debate over Alaska statehood and territorial rule
The article argues against full territorial government or statehood for Alaska, warning that extra powers risk corporate influence and unsafe control over key resources. It contends Alaska already enjoys ample powers under territorial government and stresses Congress restraint is needed to protect future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress
Wickersham
Alaska Territorial
Dillon
United States
Oshkosh
Wis
Alaska Statehood Debate Warns Against Corporate Control
A column argues against immediate statehood or full territorial government for Alaska citing dominant influence of coastal and fishing corporations allied with non resident interests. It urges local home rule and political reform, claiming outside investors seek scarce resources for stockholders while residents gain little. It envisions independence through local homes, farms, and Alaska based workers before broad self government is warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Alaska
California
Washington
Remnant Capital Move Debated for Alaska’s Seat
In Juneau a push led by Representative Noon to move Alaska’s capital to Seward is discussed. Juneau papers dismissive, yet Seward’s central location and rail access make it a natural alternative as statehood looms. Mining interests influence local hearings, with workers aligning to managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Noon
Seward
Alaska
Legislative Committee
Editorial Praises Aldrich-Vreeland Law and Alaska Relief
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer editorial lauds the Aldrich-Vreeland act for guiding the country through a financial crisis, noting its successor banking law. It recounts wartime emergency use, subsequent retirement of emergency currency, and the law’s effective service. It also highlights Alaska acts aiding miners and relief for prospector A G McLeod, with donations led by Mrs. George Mutchler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Congress
Federal Bank Commission
Aldrich-Vreeland
Territorial Bill Aims to Protect Wage Earners in Nome
The measure seeks to repair prior law's defects and prevent employer fraud, though its lengthy provisions raise concerns of loopholes. It follows a dispute over Commissioner Dillon with Judge Bunnell weighing removal vs adherence to federal fee regulations.
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Tucker
Nome
Territorial
Bunnell
Dillon
Fairbanks
Gregory
Department
United States Department of Justice
German view on suffragette hunger strikes outlined
A 1914 Berlin dispatch contrasts German and English methods in handling suffrage activists. Privy Councillor Kobler advocates calm social restraint, preferring hospital care over release, arguing society should prevent hunger strikes by denying sympathy and maintaining order.
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Berlin
Penn
Josef Kobler
Zeiger
England
Mpathy
Torhal
Juneau political comedy shifts toward Alaska statehood
The Juneau Empire and allied papers flip stance on territorial government as Delegate Wickersham moves to push statehood. Wickersham’s position prompts a rival reshuffle among factions, with the Empire denouncing the plan while arguing Alaska lacks population and revenue for statehood. The changing front prompts speculation on the next political scene.
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Fairbanks
Juneau
Strong
Alaska
Env
Wickersham
Junesa Dispatch
Empire
Popular Trout Fishing At Iditarod Amid Warm Weather
The warmer week brought fly fishing to the Iditarod area as streams shrink to brooks. Cari Bou Creek four miles from town draws anglers like Manuel Galarte Dick Button Earl Byers Henry Weir and Smithy Bembroke who report fine catches of game quality trout and grayling. Dave Stranberg, a leading local businessman, says water is running scarce at the head of Flat Creek.
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Iditarod
Izak Walton
Caribou Creek
Manuel Galarte
Dick Button
Earl Byers
Henry Weir
Bembroke
Dave Stranberg
Flat Creek
A G McLeod Starts For The Outside From Flat City
A G McLeod, famed prospector who arrived from the Kuskokwim with frozen feet, leaves Flat City for Seattle to be fitted with artificial limbs. Mrs. George Mutchler raised $1,308.50 to fund his trip, reducing his debt to 49.50 which she paid, and he departs with 81,059 in his pocket. Card of Thanks from Flat City expresses gratitude for the support and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Noted Local Figures
A March 31 accident on the Duwamish River killed Thomas W Prosch editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and several prominent residents including Mrs Thomas W Prosch Miss Leonora Denny wife of Captain Herbert Foote Beecher and Mrs M J Carkeek Several other family members were injured when a car plunged from a bridge near Allentown Captain Beecher, a Plum Pacific Coast pilot, survived.
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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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MR. Bryan
H. Donnelley
Discovery
OTTER
Robt
Soutar
Territory
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
Prone
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