President to Read Currency Message in Joint Session
Washington June 20 President Wilson will read his currency message before a joint session of Congress Monday. He states pressures of tariff and money legislation are twin needs while Alaska railway routes rest with the President under Chamberlain bill. Three routes Seward Cordova and Contuer vay are feasible. Judiciary Committee Favors Brown Nomination Fred M Brown of Valdez for judge of the Third Alaska division. Exum’s name not withdrawn Amid protests Exum’s appointment as mo dent remains, and Tom Nelson goes to Italy for confirmation as ambassador.
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Wilson
Set of Congress
Hou
Alaska Railroad
Chamberlain
Alaska
Railway Commission
Seward
Cordova
Con
Judiciary Committee
Brown
Senate
Fred M. Brown
Valdez
Alaska steamer Alaska arrives with large Alaskan passenger list
The Tanana report notes the new White Pass steamer Alaska bringing a large passenger list including well known residents such as Mr and Mrs D Arnold Mr and Mrs G H Gibson Mr and Mrs Barney Simon Mr and Mrs P Shade and Aviator Glenn Martin with Mrs Martin on board en route to Fairbanks for exhibition flights. Also mentions many other named passengers and officials aboard.
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Tanana
White Pass
Alaska
Glenn Martin
Whitenorse
Gibbon
Newspaper men indicted in Spirit City case
King county grand jury indicts Col Alden J Blethen and Clarence Blethen of the Seattle Times Leroy Saunders of the Seattle Star and Edward Clayton editor of the Patriarch on libel charges The Alaska excursion of the New Seattle Chamber of Commerce leaves for the North tomorrow Seth Mann a San Francisco lawyer accompanies as personal representative of President Wilson
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King County Grand Jury Today
Col
Alden J. Blethen
Clarence Blethen
Seattle Times
Leroy Saunders
Seattle Star
Edward Clayton
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seth Mann
San Fransentative
Cisco
Wilson
New Placer Mining Law Sets Acreage and Work Rules
The new law limits each location to 46 acres and allows a person to locate two claims per month for themselves, plus two 20 acre claims for two others. It requires written powers of attorney, discovery before location, posting of discovery notices, boundary marking, and $100 development work per 20 acres. Annual assessment work of $100 per 20 acres is required, with sworn affidavits due within 90 days after year end. Henry Roden notes a pamphlet explaining features will be published.
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Precinct
Henry Roden
Favorable report on railway bill reaches Fairbanks
A Washington telegram announced President Wilson asked Senator Pitman for an immediate Alaska railway bill report. Senator Chamberlain reported the Wickersham-Chamberlain bill with a pass recommendation. The bill would place the President in control to locate and build the railway, via telegraphic dispatch signed Wickersham.
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Wilson
Pitman
Senate Committee On Territories
Alaska
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Wickersham
Alaska Northern suspends ad operations over back tax dispute
Seward June 20 Officials of the Alaska Northern have decided to suspend the operation of ads until the government stops attempting to collect back taxes, a move the company says it is exempt from.
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Roosevelt to Start His Own Magazine After Outlook Contract
New York June 20 news reports that after his contract with the Outlook Publishing Company ends Col. Roosevelt will launch his own magazine. The announcement notes his plan to publish independently, signaling a new venture for the former president.
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New York
Outlook Publishing Company
Col. Roosevelt
White Seals Splendid Trip to Dikeman
The White Seal arrived at Dikeman on Wednesday after a fine trip from Fairbanks with a passenger list. District Judge Fuller and the court party were aboard and enjoyed Natura’s beauty between the city and Dikeman. Dick Rothenberg arrived in town with the first news of the vessel’s arrival. Stee guaranteed launch Stee Stew repair work for Wm. Taylor and the Discovery Cafe at Du Rand’s satisfies the hungry.
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Fairbanks
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Ruby
Fuller
Dick Rothenberg
C. J. Hurley
E. C. Raine
Life in Tanana Must Be Grand
A liquor war erupted in Tanana amid booze bazaars, with prices demoralized and market unstable. Austrian Joe Anicich, leader of insurgents, now sells Budweiser at 25 cents a bottle, echoing last winter's Ruby insurrection.
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Anicich
New Cabinet Post Proposed for Public Works Department
Washington June 11 A bill is before the House to create the Department of Public Works, delivering a second new cabinet position this year after the Department of Commerce and Labor was split under two heads. President Wilson urged the measure with no reported opposition.
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Dundee wallops Jack White in 20-round decision
Los Angeles report: Johnny Dundee defeated Jack White after a full twenty rounds of fast fighting last night, earning the judges decision in a clear showcase of his stamina and ring control.
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Los Angeles
Johnny Dundee
Jack White
Becker's Appeal Deferred to October Term
Albany June 20 The state court of appeals postponed the hearing of Charles Becker former lieutenant of the New York police for the Rosenthal murder until the October term.
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State Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
New York Police
Gambler Rosenthal
Katalla Man for Treasurer
Juneau June 20 Gov Strong announces the appointment of W G Smith formerly cashier of the First Bank of Katalla as territorial treasurer.
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Mutchler Bros Lease Tramway Line Agreement
The Iditarod Traction Company and Mutchler Bros reached a two year tramway lease. Upgrades and regular service between town and creeks will be implemented. George Mittehler recently started work and may operate a vehicle to move passengers and light freight from Flat in about an hour, aiding local business access.
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Mutchler Bros
George Mittehler
T Flat
Multiple Nationwide News Briefs From Supreme Court to Panama Canal
Minnesota won its state rate case in the U S Supreme Court, striking down Minneapolis & St. Louis rates as confiscatory while upholding Northern Pacific and Great Northern rates. California authorized South ern Pacific two year notes for 30 million to extend lines. Colonel Goethals predicts the first canal vessel by Oct 15 and formal opening Jan 1 1915. Herman W Craven named to civil service commission by President Wilson. Rear Admiral Peary honored in Paris as a grand officer of the Legion of Honor. Attorney General McReynolds files suit in Buffalo to dissolve the Kodak trust. Denver police close the redlight district. Former Hawaii Governor Carter concedes lobbying against free sugar in armour. Herman Coppes of Geneva Ill sentenced to life for murder of Mrs Sleep and two children. Attorney general in Washington disapproves Union Pacific dissolution plans and will push dissolution. Chinese republic backs Bryan plan for universal peace. Weather Bureau staff reductions tied to Moore dismissal. California appropriation for Gettysburg veterans killed in appeals court. An audience with Gov Johnson during which no word exchanged re new California land law. Indictments against 14 lumber association secretaries dismissed in Chicago. Bryan appoints J J Dickerson as State dept rep to Panama-Pacific exposition. Buffalo Bill Cody critically ill in Knoxville. King George hosts peace delegates after London signing. Fraser River disaster claims forty lives at Fort George. Mrs Westman arrested for murder in Seattle. Sacramento June 7 reports Yamiguchi, Jap member, at Crosby baths.
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Southsrn Pacific Railway Company
Colonel Goethals
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Panama Canal
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Civil Service Commission
Mt McKinley Summit Reached By Stuck Expedition
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck Harry Karstens Rob ert G Tatum and Walter Harper reached the Mt McKinley summit on June 7 unfurling an American flag and a six foot cross bearing Te Deum. They brought a mercurial barometer for altitude estimate and noted the northeast ridge as the only viable approach amid earthquake damage. The party endured three weeks of bad weather and three miles of ice and debris. They plan to return to Fairbanks in good health with no mishaps recorded.
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Archdeacon Stuck
Harry Karstens
Fairbanks
Nomeites Seek to Strike Down New Placer Mining Law
June 20 Nome residents held a monster mass meeting at City Hall to oppose the First Alaska legislature’s new placer mining law. Speeches and resolutions denounced the act, with petitions to Congress to disapprove. Opponents claim the measure confiscates mining property, blocks new locations, and burdens dredging on the Seward Peninsula. Petitions circulate districtwide with Nome NUGGer urging support.
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Seward Peninsula
Congress
Nome Nugger
Fire risk warning as bridge burns near town
In dry weather travelers are urged to guard against fire hazards. A tramway bridge span, about one and a half miles from town, burned on Thursday night causing tram delay and several hundred dollars in losses. Campfires along trails should be extinguished before leaving.
Excursion to Fairbanks Town by White Seal announces trip
Captain Sproul of the White Seal promotes a Fourth of July excursion from Dikeman to Fairbanks and back for one round trip fare. The White Seal sails Monday night, June 23, from Dikeman. Also noted is a Seattle homicide on May 12 where a man killed his former wife’s new husband and then died by suicide. Postmaster and Mrs. Thurston return from Flat Creek after four days with friends. Curly Robinson’s health resort at Flat Creek is mentioned along with a local sales pitch for DuRand’s Discovery Calf.
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White Seal
Dikeman
Fairbanks
Seattle
Bert Ingalls
Isaac L. Osgood
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Osgood
Waterfront notes on boats and river trip reports
Waterfront notes record launches and excursions on the river. Comet arriving from Ruby has no passengers while Rough Rider carried about 30 people on a Sunday excursion. Nancy Bell brought 300 pounds of nail and one passenger, Bion A Dodge, assistant district prosecuting attorney.
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Tweey
Nancy Bell
Bion A. Dodge
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Holy Cross
St. Michael
New Lease on Life and Fresh Goods Arrive This Week
Local notices announce St Michael shipments and new merchandise arrivals. A. PEC highlights magazines at 25¢ and 50e. Flat City meat market offers fresh beef from Iditarod Meat Co. Pioneer Drug Store stocks latest magazines in Flat City.
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