Fire chief appointment vote tied as council misses meeting
Last Wednesday night J R McGovern and W W Wiles tied on the fire department chief post with Mutchler absent. The council adjourned the decision until next week with all members present. Meantime the city moves toward permanent leadership as bids and applicants are reconsidered.
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J. R. McGovern
W. W. Wiles
Mutchler
N.C. Co
McGovern
Wiles
Felix Seppi
Arthur Howard
Howard
Ruby
McGove
Roden
Advertised list of landowners and residents by parish note
Inquiries for this mail should refer to an advertised list of residents and landowners. Names include Carlson, Christensen, Cockburn, Cook, Cunningham, Murphy, Gagnon, Gallagher, Gallant, Hillis, Gosbee, Green, Grubae, Sire, Smith, Spencer, Spurlock, Stevens, Hartman, Heller, Taylor, Takodayidathio, Hicks, Ward, Warner, Wilson, and many others. The compilation lists individuals by surname with scattered initials and affiliations in the region.
War Breaks Out on Third Avenue
Merry war has started on the restricted district end of Third Avenue as several girls protest city council about extending the row between Black and Willow. They are backed by another group in the dispute.
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Third Avenue
Black
Willow
Protest to Council Over Local Row on Third Street
A protest signed by eastern city citizens and ladies asks to confine the row to current limits after a building purchase on Third Street West of Black. The council set the matter aside, promising to address it at the next meeting.
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Third Street
Black
Willow
Wilson backs Alaska home rule and self government
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, in a Seattle Post-Intelligencer interview, argues the Eastern states misjudge Alaska and urges Congress to grant Alaska self government. He says Alaska is too distant from Washington to be well governed from the capital, noting Cordova’s incident as a defining example.
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Seattle
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
The
Post-Intelligencer
Alaska
Democratic Congress
Washington
Wilson
Cordova
City Council Bans Careless Canines in New Ordinance
Chief Gan Gan warns that a recent city ordinance targets poorly behaved dogs. Police chief OConnor has faced harassment from roaming dogs, and authorities grant enforcement power to curb stray canine disorder.
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O'Connor
Siwash Seeing Seattle Has 750 Joy Ride
Seattle police report a $750 joy ride involving Siwash See from Metlakuhla mission aboard a hack. Charles Baines an Alaskan Indian and parishioner of Father Duncan arrived in Seattle on the Str Jefferson with $750. Two strangers piloted the hack and fled with the money before Baines surrendered at police headquarters, unable to describe the men clearly.
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Siwash
Seattle
Charles Baines
Duncan
Baines
Str. Jefferson
Metlakuhla
Dell Cafe Opens In Flat Heart Of Business District
In Flat the Dell cafe, opened by Mrs Joe McDowell and Tom Patterson, has become a local institution in the business district. Patterson is praised as an excellent chef and Miss Coolidge oversees the service, with the meals described as ample proof of the enterprise’s quality.
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Flat
Dell Cafe
Joe McDowell
Tom Patterson
Miss Coolidge
Prisoners to be sent to Kuskokwim jail for murder and whiskey case
George Tisdale charged with murder and Parros charged with illegal whiskey sales will be moved by Deputy Marshal Siebe from Georgetown for trial at the next district court term starting July 10. Tisdale’s brother C Tisdale from Seattle will aid the defense while Attorney J C Moody may appear for Parros. Further details on drownings and a spring freezing death may follow with Siebe’s arrival.
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George Tisdale
Parros
Marshal Siebe
Georgetown
Roy Davis
Prissoners
District Court
Redfern
Tisdale
C. Tisdale
Seattle
Seward Fails to Incorporate After Bitter Election Fight
After a close and bitter battle, Seward votes against incorporation at a special election as proponents fail to reach the needed two thirds. Supporters concede defeat at the Iditarod Hotel amid tense post election scenes.
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Seward
City considers indigent care duty after case of aged Martin
The Fairbanks council investigated Mr. Martin an elderly man living in a tent with no funds or medical care. City Attorney Roden said the city must aid indigents inside its limits, while outside cases fall to the marshal's office under a new law. Martin received relief and is improving. J R McGovern and Dr Wortman aided him.
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Martin
J. R. McGovern
Wortman
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Benson Properties
Dickey Properties
Landlock Bay
Flat City
T. A. Firth
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J. L. Sale
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Hotel McDonald Building
First Avenue
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Willow Street
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Mills
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Mullen
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Magnus
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Franklin
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O'Donovan
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Olson
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Vallison
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Pesonen
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Peterson
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Alee
Selen
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Nelle Sharman
Sire
Smith
Elton W
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J Wh Spurlock
Russell
Stevens
Wm Stevens
Frank
Daennel
Ed Dammatr
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Hartman
Heller
Joe Taylor
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Henning
Ed Takodayidathio
Hicks
George
Anna Higher
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Hilt Alee
Lllberg
Fo Inkster
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Irvine
Wagner
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Hazel Wallace
Minnie Whittaker
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Albert Warner
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Watson
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Thos West
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Geo 1 Wilson
Olie
Otter City
W. Griffin
Gan Gan
Dell
Kuskokwim
Iditarod Hotel
Flan Creek
Jarrell's Globe Bakery
Sherburne
Board of Trade
Musici
Willow St
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Iditatod Launch Office
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Pat Keys
Phil Mayhan
Ophir House
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