Frederick M Brown Named for Alaska Judge Post
Washington reports Frederick M Brown of Valdez has been sent to the senate by the President for confirmation as judge of the Third judicial division of Alaska to succeed Hon. Peter D Overfield who has resigned. The President may withdraw the nomination for U S marshal of the Third division due to certain business connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederick M. Brown
Valdez
Senate
Imine
Third Judicial Division
Alaska
Peter D. Overfield
Promotion for Old Mail Messenger McGrath Named Supervisor
Edward McGrath, longtime Yukon mail carrier during the Klondike days, has been promoted to the superintendent position of the Eighth division. His headquarters will be in the railway service in Washington, marking a notable rise in his public service career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Edward McGrath
North
Klondike
Yukon
McGrath
Washington
No More Toll Charges To Be Made In Seattle
Seattle June 13 a long fight by the New Cham Treasury department relief of Commerce ends with the repeal of a one dollar toll on shipments of gold in Seattle. The order levy had caused protest and the decision affects local business and trade flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Treasury Department
Grand Vizier Assassination Sparks City Riots
A grand vizier was killed yesterday while driving in his motor car, triggering widespread disorder. Riots erupted across the city and were suppressed only after martial law was declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelke
Jane
Mahra
Lake Le Barge Update Delivers Delayed Mail to Dawson
The steamer Whitehorse departed with delayed mail and passengers for Dawson as Lake Le Barge Activity shifts. Details are fragmentary but reflect ongoing river transport movements and schedule adjustments in the Dawson region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Leroth
Whitehorse
Dawson
Umatilla Arrives With Nome Passengers at Nome
The steamship Umatilla from San Francisco reached Nome this morning carrying many Nome residents who spent winter in the state. L. F. Schwartz was the sole passenger aboard bound for Iditarod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
San Francisco
L. F. Schwartz
Iditarod
Incoming and Departures In Fairbanks Alaska Scene
Community notices list: Guise joins NC Co fire force after late arrival from Fairbanks. Mrs Cyril Wood and Kitle son head to California for summer then Iditarod. James Smart and Chrissy Anthonieson visit J J Sales. miner John Hansen leaves for Los Angeles to see daughter. attorney A E Maltby opens law office in M and M Bank building. Flat City attendees at A B ball. Crosby baths tout spring water showers. WANTED Woman for ironing at Joe Wilks City Laundry.
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M. If Guise
Fairbanks
N. C. Co
Cyril 1R
Wood
Kitle Sen
California
Iditarod
Dikeman
Woo James Smart
Chrissy Anthonieson
J. J. Sale
John Hansen
Miner
Los Angeles
Cal
Mer
Hansen
Alaska
A. E. Maltby
M. & M. Bank
A. B. Ball
S. E. Patchell
Wortmann
R. Peek
Carter
Florida Faces Unseasonable Cold Wave Threat
Jacksonville reports an exceptional cold spell across Florida with widespread damage feared to tropical vegetation as of June 15. The early season freeze threatens crops and ornamental plants, prompting warnings and concern from local authorities about potential agricultural losses.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Roosevelt to visit Argentine lectures on progress and freedom
June 13 Buenos Ayres reports former U S president Theodore Roosevelt will visit Argentina to deliver a series of lectures on progress and liberty across the country this fall. He will be accompanied by his son Kermit, who works for a railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Arge
Republic
America
Kermit
Big Fights for Fourth
Los Angeles June 15 Bud Anderson and Leach Cross train for the July 4 contest. Ad Wolgast, former champion, retires temporarily from prize fighting and his planned bout with Johnny Dundee is shelved. Willie Ritchie and Joe Rivers managers San Francisco reach agreement after week of haggling and post forfeit. fight set for July 4 in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bud Anderson
Leach Cross
Ad Wolgast
Johnny Dundee
San Franci
Willie Ritchie
Joe Rivers
President Wilson taps Henry Jones as Philippines governor
Washington reports President Wilson has named Prof Henry Jones of Princeton University to be governor of the Philippines. Jones is a political science lecturer and former editorial writer from Maryland, replacing Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Henry Jones
Princeton University
Philippines
Ford
Maryland
Mayor Bakers Brother Coming
Mayor Claude Baker received a telegram from his brother Royal Baker then at St Michael stating he was on his way to Iditarod from the Outside. He made it as far as Nome on the Victoria An exchange hints that Northern towns need more cultivation of ground and less sale. -Douglas News. For the Big Feed try Dultand's Discovery Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Baker
Royal Baker
St. Michael
Iditarod
Nome
Victoria
Douglas News
Alaska Railroad Bill Urged By Senator Chamberlain
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon pressed President Wilson to push the Alaska railroad legislation through Congress this session. President Wilson plans a Panama Canal Zone visit to study the project and broaden understanding of the canal’s workings. Secretary Bryan drafts a second reply to Japan regarding the California alien land law as Taft and Ford figure in Washington moves. The president also appointed Cornelius Ford of New Jersey as public printer amid Taft’s Washington visit.
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Washington
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Wilson
Congress
Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Japan
Bryan
California
Jersey
Will
Cornelius Ford
New Jersey
Ford
Oi 4
Taft
Washiston
Alaska Railroad Fate Seen Shifting Amid National Legislative Drift
Patches to the Alaska question suggest the pending bill in Congress may be disposed of before the major act is settled. Observers say railroad measures could be favorably reported and sidetracked by this special session, with White Pass and Northern Railways locked in a price and route dispute affecting Interior and Coast travel and Alaska’s development prospects.
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Pioneer
Alaska
Priv
Congress
White Pass
Neshave
Senate Committee
Seward
Iate
Whitehorse
Seattle
Fairbanks
Unui
Ulrawna
Roosevelt
Dawa
Norah Moore Accused Of Larceny In Fairbanks Case
At a preliminary hearing in Fairbanks a judge bound Norah Moore over to the next grand jury on larceny charges. Ben Dahl, a Korekuk mining man, accuses Moore of taking $5,000 in gold dust and nuggets. Dahl testified he gave the money to Moore while partially intoxicated and that she disappeared to a roadhouse with Captain Haynes. The court held $7,000 bonds for Moore and ordered $5,000 to be held by the marshal while returning the rest to Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah Moore
Koyukiuk
Ben Dahl
Koyukuk
Norah
Fairbanks
May G
Sarah Moore
Dillon
Korekuk
Cecil H. Clegg
Tom A. McGowan
Defend
Miss Moore
Vanconys
Chandler Trail
T. S Haynes
Fort Gibbon
Dahl
J. W. McCormick
Haynes
Karukuk
A.B. Anniversary Ball Draws Small Attendance
Last Tuesday night the A.B. anniversary ball had a pleasant atmosphere for those who attended, but overall turnout was modest as guests appeared to have danced a lot.
Millionaire Wood Acquitted In Lawrence Dynamite Case
Boston reports William Wood the millionaire was acquitted after a week on trial in the Lawrence dynamite case. Co-defendant Frederick Atteaux was acquitted on one count but hung on another, with mistrial on four charges. Denied on two counts and not guilty on three. The outcome ends the case against Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Wood
Lawrence
Mass
Frederick Atteaux
Charleton Denied Writ, Returned to Italy for Trial
Washington June 13 the United States Supreme Court denied a writ of habeas corpus for Porter Charleton an American citizen held for trial in Italy on a wife murder charge alleged to have occurred about twenty years ago He will be immediately returned to Italy for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Porter Charleton
Italy
Pribilof Hunger Threat Looms Over Taft Funding
The Department of Commerce warns famine looms for Washington population as June statement cites failure to pass President Taft’s fundry due to civil appropriation bill veto. The Pribilof islands situation reflects broader funding crisis tied to congressional inaction.
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Department of Commerci
Washiton
Pribilof Islands
Taft
Ivil
Wanted ready gash his donald out on heavy bond
Cleveland Ohio June 13 Giuseppe Pomaro arrested on charge of sending a threatening letter to President Wilson demanding 3000 pounds. Junean June 13 Joseph Mc Donald trial set for July 7 released from federal jail on bond approved by J field sureties, bonds of 59000. Juneau citizens of Juneau are bis.
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Donald
Cleveland, O
Guissippe Pomaro
Wilson
Junean
Joseph McDonald
J Field
Juneau
Fire destroys Sunrise village in Seward region
The village of Sunrise on Turnagain Arm was burned when a camp fire ignited six mile ely and spread from a defective source. Loss estimated at 10,000 dollars. Several volcanoes to the west ward are erupting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Sunrise
Turnagain
Cookreek
Good Roads Fund Contributions Listed
A partial entry lists contributors to the Good Roads Fund including July Heston Co. Lang & Campbell and others who donated cash or labor. Several names appear with small amounts or labor notes, noting second or third ante contributions and team involvement. The fragment references Chronister, Price, Wilks, Puntillo, Stephenson, and Webories among donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heston Ye Co
En & Chronister
Lang & Campbell
Price J. Wilksowley & Pe
Waino Puntillo
Vholm
J. Stephenson
Illinois Women Win in Springfield Debates on Suffrage Bill
Springfield June 13 The state legislature faced two key abuses this week over the suffrage bill and the measure now awaits Governor Dunné’s signature. A woman’s action is noted in the debate as pivotal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
George Mutchler Starts For Outside on Three Months Trip
George Mutchler begins a three months journey to the States to seek a gasoline wagon for winter wood hauling. Postmaster and Mrs. Thurston are visiting on Flat.
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George Mutchler
Eorge Mutehler
States
Thurston
Isiting
Freight up from Dikeman echoed by rising river
A brief notice suggests not worrying about freight this year as the river is expected to rise again. It directs inquiries to aboard the steamer Teddy H a vessel noted for burning country fuel and capable of enabling a seller to reach woodchoppers occasionally.
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Dikeman
Teddy H
Indictment Of Labor Leaders In Charleston
President White of the US Mine Workers Union of America and 18 other officials have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Charleston West Virginia. They are charged with using force to secure higher wage work and aid in the miners strike. The legislative committee has begun its investigations into the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
White
US Mine Workers Union of America
Gallen
Mrs Lowell Holds Farewell Party At West Avenue Home
Mrs L Lowell hosted a farewell gathering this afternoon for friends at her West Avenue home. Her husband and young daughter Irene plan to move to New York soon. The popular hotel remains open under new management with reasonable rates and fresh beef advertised by Whitarod Meat Co.
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Lowell
Ady
West &I Avenue
Lowel
Irene
New York
Ake
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Fred Brown
Overfield
Lake LE Barge
Crosby Baths
Caribou Street
Joe Wilks
City Laundry
Dis- Sug En
Argentine
OLD College
Pat Plum
Dultand
Discovery Cafe
Dad
Millionaire Wood
Charleton
Good-Roads Fund
Illinois
Mrs. Lowell
Whitarod Meat Co
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