Council Deadlocks on Fire Chief Appointment Vote
The council split three to three last Wednesday night between J. R. McGovern and W. W. Wiles for fire chief. Councilman Mutchler was absent, so the result was declared off and a new vote set for next week with full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McGovern
W. W. Wiles
Mutchler
N.C. Co
McGovern
Wiles
Felix Seppi
Arthur Howard
Howard
Ruby
McGove
Roden
Advertised list of recipients and parties inquired for mail
Inquiries regarding this mail reference an advertised list including multiple individuals such as Carlson, Christensen, Cook, Cunningham, Murphy, Gagnon, Gallagher, Gallant, Hillis, Gosbee, Green, Grubae, Sire, Smith, Spencer, Stevens, Jarvis, Hartman, Heller, Taylor, Hicks, Vanderpool, Inkster, Irvine, Jakeman, Johnston, Johnston, Joni, jurich, Keen, Krim, Larsen, Lawson, Leir, Ladin, Wagner, Wallace, Warner, Warren, Watson, West, Whalley, Wilson, and others. The list appears to catalog addressees or recipients tied to mail inquiries and related notices.
War Breaks Out on Third Avenue
Merry war has started on the portion of Third Avenue known as the restricted district. A number of the girls living there protest to the city council against the extension of the row to the area between Black and Willow. They are backed by another group.
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Third Avenue
Black
Willow
Protest to curb row in city limits discussed by council
A protest signed by eastern city citizens and women urged confinement of the row to present limits. The uproar began with a building purchase on Third Street west of Black near Willow, drawing objections over girls’ access. Council deferred the issue to the next meeting.
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Third Street
Black
Willow
Wilson urges home rule for Alaska in interview
Woodrow Wilson argues Alaska should receive self government, saying Easterners lack understanding of the territory. He told the Post-Intelligencer that Congress should grant Alaska autonomy and that distance from Washington hampers governance. He notes the Cordova incident as the event Easterners recall to judge Alaska.
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Seattle
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
The
Post-Intelligencer
Alaska
Democratic Congress
Washington
Wilson
Cordova
Chief Gan Gan Careless Canines Ordinance Passed
The city council enacted an ordinance against careless canines granting the police chief power to curb roaming dogs. The text notes frequent harassment of Chief O'Connor by dogs and threatens action against unruly dogs roaming the city streets.
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O'Connor
Siwash Joy Ride Ends With $750 Loss in Seattle
Seattle native Siwash Baines, an Alaskan Indian parishioner of Father Duncan, arrived on Str. Jefferson with $750. A hack ride with two strangers ended in loss, and Baines arrived at police headquarters with remorse and little description of his alleged pilferers.
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Siwash
Seattle
Charles Baines
Duncan
Baines
Str. Jefferson
Metlakuhla
Dell Cafe Opens in Flat Business District
In Flat the Dell cafe, opened by Mrs Joe McDowell and Tom Patterson, has quickly become a popular rendezvous for workers. Patterson, an excellent chef, heads the kitchen with Miss Coolidge handling service, delivering ample meals and proven good combination.
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Flat
Dell Cafe
Joe McDowell
Tom Patterson
Miss Coolidge
Kuskokwim Prisoners To Begi n Tomorrow In Court
Prisoners George Tisdale and Parros are slated for trial at the upcoming district court term starting July 10. Deputy Marshal Siebe travels from Georgetown with details from Roy Davis. Defense support includes C. Tisdale, while J C Moody may represent Parros. Additional notes mention possible updates on local drownings and a spring death.
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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 Close Vote
After a bitter fight a special election defeats incorporation in Seward as supporters fail to reach the two thirds required. The vote leaves backers of a city government plan exhausted and staying at the Iditarod Hotel.
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Seward
City to Aid Indigent Man in Tent Plea to Council
The Fairbanks city council was urged to aid the indigent sick man Martin living in a tent with no funds or proper medical care. City Attorney Roden affirmed the duty to assist within city limits and the marshal's office to handle outside cases under a new law. J R McGovern and Dr Wortman offered help, relief was provided, and Martin shows improvement.
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Martin
J. R. McGovern
Wortman
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