Swedish Fisherman Rescued After Weeks Aboard Stranded Sloop
Hikan January 26 report describes Captain Steers finding a damaged thirty foot gasoline sloop from Prince Rupert near Duke island. Swedish fisherman Alfred Norman, aboard with no food, had been stranded for weeks, his memory impaired by hardship. He refused to leave his boat until persuaded and was brought to town aboard the gas boat Alert where he received food and rest.
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Hikan
Duke Island
Captain Steers
Prince Rupert
Amel Alfred Norman
Norman
Island
Turks Abandon Egyptian Invasion and Retreat Across Desert
Cairo reports the Turkish invasion of Egypt abandoned with their army in full retreat across the desert. The British Egyptian defense line crosses to the eastern side of the Suez Canal, with a possible pursuit considered though difficult. Recent Turkish reverses in Transcaucasia may push Turkish traders toward retreat from Egypt.
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Cairo
Egypt
Suez Canal
Turkey
Transcaucasia
Beypt
Kaiser’s Dream Speech Reported in Copenhagen Dispatch
The Copenhagen correspondent of the London Evening News relays a German subject’s account of Emperor William addressing troops. He allegedly said Germany fights for its life and would win to fashion a new empire more splendid than any world has seen, a new Roman German empire to rule the world in which the world shall be happy.
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Copenhagen
London Evening News
William
Ger
Germany
Alaska town Tolitarod to hold registration for election day
Registration books in Tolitarod open at 10 o'clock on March 23 1915 for residents aged 21 or over who are citizens or have declared their intention to become citizens and who have lived in the United States for one year and in Tolitarod for six months. Books open daily except Sunday from 10am to 4pm until April 7 for the election of seven school directors and a municipal clerk.
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Uhitarod
United States
Nave
Alaska
Tolitarod
Litarod
Miers
Eouyednen
B.alm
Iveding
Elpeting
Yens
Reminiscences Of A Great Colored Fighter Peter Jackson
The article reviews Peter Jackson a famed heavyweight of the late 19th century. It traces his rise from Australia to San Francisco and England, his wealth, lifestyle, notable fights including a disputed 61 round bout with Corbett, and his later decline into poverty and illness. It cites a Victoria newspaper excerpt noting his final decline and longing for Australia or Southern California as a possible lifeline.
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Peter Jackson
West Indies
Australia
San Francisco
Hal Coffman
Tacoma Tribune
Jackson
England
Paddy Stavin
Whitechapel
Corbett
Jennes
Victoria
B. C
San Fran
Cisco
California
Trap Shooters Organize Club
A trap shoot near the tramway drew a large crowd and highlighted rising local interest. Earl Byers led 25 singles with 17, Henry Weir and Harry Watson trailed. Watson won the shoot-off. A gun club was formed at the fire hall with Harry Watton as president and Dick Button as secretary. the board includes Weir, Ira Wood, Byers, and John C. Currin, who will draft by laws and arrange regular contests. Membership aims for at least 25, with interest from Idtgrad and creeks sportsmen. Contact Button at the bank for joining.
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Iditarad
John C. Currin
Blue Rocks
Mandle
Earl Byers
Henry Weir
Harry Watson
Watson
Harry Watton
Dick Button
Presint
Ira Wood
Iditgrad
Button
Pioneer Newspapers Attract Alaska Yukon North News Pioneers
Sacramento visitor A J Thayer shows Yukon Press 1804 Fort Adam Yukon edition claiming first inland Alaska paper. Mentions Midnight Sun Klondike Nugget debate and notable North writers Casey Moran George Carpenter Dave Tewksbury and George Swinchart.
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Sacramento
Cal
A. J. Thayer
Far North
Thayer
Yukon Press
Fort Adam
Yukon
Alaska
Totty
A. V. Buel
Sacramento Bee
E. J
Stroller
George Swinchart
The
Midnight Sun
Land of the North
Bab” Service
Kipling
North
Duncan A. McRae
Sam Durham
Fairbanks News-Miner
Soldiers Sentenced for Liquor Sales to Indians in Juneau
Four United States soldiers, W. F. OShaughne, W. S. Moore, H. Daugherty and C. G. Foley, pled guilty to indictments charging sale of liquor to Indians. Judge Robert W. Jennings sentenced them to fifteen months in federal jail with execution to be served at the Juneau jail, to deter evading enlistment duties. The Juneau Empire notes the ruling follows military notice from Fort Seward sending such offenders to military authorities after their sentences.
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United States
Juneai
Robert W. Jennings
W. F. O'Shaughne
W. S. Moore
H. Daugherty
C. G. Foley
Jennings
Juneau Empire
United States of America
McNeil Island
Juneau
Fort Seward
Washington
Germans and Turks in Constant Quarrels
London report says a Cairo dispatch to the Daily News recounts an attempt on Field Marshal von der Goltz in Constantinople as well as attacks on officers nearby. The incident underscores strained German Turkish relations with public quarrels normal, including a Damascus disturbance where a Turkish army captain was killed and a German colonel wounded.
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London
Cairo
Daily News
Field Marchal von der Goltz
Constantinople
Jaffa
Damascus
Marvelous efficiency of English railroads
War has produced a railway miracle as nine tenths of lines stayed under government control. one million troops moved on time with no public disruption. A committee of ten general managers coordinated secret operations, supplying equipment and maintaining finances with no direct government payment. The system kept schedules, protected passenger service, and preserved investor returns, earning widespread praise in postwar reflection.
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London Correspondence
Tacoma Ledger
Lord Kitchener
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kitchener
Engand
Beels
H. A. Walker
London & Southwestern Road
Henry W. Thornton
Long Island Railroad
England
North Gooseshire Rifles
Orken
Eystern
Tomer
Great Eystern
Great Eastern
Hight
London
Lent Kitchener
America
Mr. Thornton
Street Fracas In Court in Fairbanks Montana? Misread. Fairbanks NewsMiner item
In Fairbanks on February 10, Roy Maddocks was found guilty of assaulting Bion Dodge in municipal court. He was fined $20 by Magistrate Pauli after a brief trial in which both men represented themselves. The sole witness, Claus Johnson, said he saw Maddocks strike Dodge, while Dodge testified the blows were light and Dodge did not retaliate.
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Fairbanks NewsMiner
Roy
Maddocks
Bion A. Dodge
Pauli
Messrs. Dodge
N. C
Dodge
Bine
Claus Johnson
Billy
Adolf Landass
N. C. Co
Lan Wass
War quotes span ages from Shakespeare to Isaiah
A San Francisco Star collection of historic and literary quotations on war. The compilation gathers maxims and reflections from figures such as Shakespeare Napoleon Bonaparte Jefferson Franklin and Bismarck. It juxtaposes pacifist verses with harsh realism across centuries.
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Hell
Lord Bacon
George Fox
Benjamin Franklin
Thamas Jefferson
Jean Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
Duke of Wellington Olen
Empires
Thrones
Earth
Lord Byron
Shelley
Prince Bismarck
Isaiah
San Francisco Star
Pan Pacific Exposition Shines With 3 Billion Candle Power
In San Francisco on February 11 1929 observers report Luna's rival lighting the Panama Pacific exposition with three billion candle power. Conjurer of light W d A Ryan says the radiant power can be seen thirty miles away. A single lamp emits 1 600 000 candle power and the entire display proves the claim of the most magnificent lighting system ever evolved. San Francisco backs the boast and credits the original designers of the idea.
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San Francisco
Luna
W.d’a. Ryan
Activity in shipbuilding shown in United States
New York reports great activity along the Atlantic coast as demand for ships rises. Ten vessels are under construction now with inquiries for many more, driven by belligerent nations failing to produce ships quickly enough for American needs.
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New York
Atlantic
No Unfair Advantage and Pioneer Moves to Seattle
John Nestor receives Mort Atkinson letter containing a humorous farmer tale about hired help and oats. Abe Rome and Jack Donnelly leave the city for Knik to inspect investment prospects before heading to Seattle for medical consultation. Also offered for sale is a quantity of copper mixed lead type metal from the Pioneer office.
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John Nestor
Mort Atkinson
Abe Rome
Jack Donnelly
Knik
Pioneer Office
Carson Retorts and Classroom Tales from Early Times
Sir Edward Carson, famed Ulster Covenanters leader, sharp in wit, quips during a case about witness discrepancies calling it another case of difference between the bench and the lot. London Tit Bits recalls early schooling remarks on garb and class, a pupil asking what if a man were out of work.
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Sir Edward Carson
Ulter Covenanters
Sir Edward
Edward
London
House of Burgesses
New York Times
England States
St Patrick s Day Quietly Observed Here
St Patrick s Day was marked by unusual quiet with no dog race and a grand ball in the evening at Mitarod Camp No 27 A B. Many visitors from the creeks attended and dancing continued late into the night amid the subdued observance.
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Mitarod
A. B
Notice of Forfeiture And Coowner Expenditure Allocation
The notice states that certain mining claims near Bear Creek in Alaska face forfeiture under Section 26a4 of the revised statutes due to nonpayment of annual labor. It names coowners Charles Ammiles and others and requires payment within 90 days, or the property will be held by the subscriber as valve owner who has funded the required expenditures.
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Nerd
BB. Dehnson
O. T. Olson
John’ Steaal
Rabionison
Gustat Lesen
Joe Jermain
Agi
Lane Sta Association
Bear Creek
Territory of
Alaska
Wheaton
Howe
Charles Ammiles
Jar Creek
Miaskit
Jan
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Seattle
Scandinavian American Bank
Charles Ross
John Holmes
R. C. Button
Tom McMakon
General Merchandise
Olympia
Iditared Meat Co
Stanley House
John Bagoy
Pioneer
Tans
Fairbanks
Pioneer Newspapers
Naece
Bond
Hunter
Baltimore
Hermitage
Cyrus Noble
Oscar Pepper
Cedar Brook
W. H. McBrayer
Jesse Moore
House of Commons
Strathmill
Dewar
Scotland
Usher
Carson
McLean’s Roadhouse
Gummings A
J. H. McLean
Pioneer Drug Store
Flat City
Summit Roadhouse
Fraser
Dis
Otter
M. Earl
Merchants Cafe
Herbert E. Riley
Prop
the Crosby
Caribou St
Bet
Black and Willow Sts
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