Alaska Railroads in Focus at Senate Territories Hearing
Secretary Lane backs immediate opening of coal lands and government construction of trunk rail lines in Alaska. A bondholder rep urges lines to Yukon and Kuskokwim, while Callbreath cites conservation as a factor restraining development. Senator Pitman drafts a railroad measure urging public domain access and forest reserve withdrawal.
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Washington
Congress
Alaska
Senate Committee On Territories
Jemmett
Alaska Northern Railroad
Senate Territorial Committee
Yukon
Kuskokwim
Interior
Lane
Senator Pitman
Pitman
Ach
Cha
Iditarod Passengers Head Over Lake To Tanana Route
Whitehorse Vermont May 14 The first batch of passengers for a day at noon includes Senator Henry Roden Isadore Bayles and family Mrs Suter A E Maltby Olmstead Fraser Paschell Dawson Eskridge Danny Bryce Jack Folsom D Schwartz Doris Raymond J Britt and about 40 unnamed. Ruby passengers listed as Friend H Schlapik Sam Godfre For lower river points about 125 head to foot of lake and as many more depart in small boats over the past week Iditarod and Ruby travellers will ride the Tanana.
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Whitehorse
V.T
Iditarod
Henry Roden
Isadore Bayles
Suter
EL Maltby
Olmstead
James Fraser
Paschell
Dawson
D. Eskridge
Danny Bryce
Jack Folsom
Bric D. Schwartz
Doris Raymond
J. Britt
Ruby
Friend
H. Schlapik
Sam Godfre
Maley Knowles
Charles Pnator
Dan Sutherland
George and Nephew
Governor Strong Heads to Juneau After Banquet
Seattle May 16 Governor Strong departs for Juneau after a banquet where he said President will visit Alaska before term ends. He expects coal lands to open with little delay and is confident the government will build a railroad to the Interior.
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Seattle
Strong
Juneau
Alaska
Deputy Endorsed by Councilmen in Iditarod
Last Wednesday's council meeting in Iditarod Alaska endorsed Deputy U S Marshal Harry Sheppard for retention in his post. The resolution, introduced by J Holmes, notes his two years of diligent service and asks U S Marshal L T Erwin in Fairbanks to keep him in office if possible. The vote was unanimous after Bayles moved and Barnes seconded. Also notices: WANTED woman to do ironing at Joe Wilks City Laundry Discovery Otter. FOR SALE fine matched marten skins at Stanley's Cafe Flat.
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Iditarod
J. Holmes
Titarod
Alaska
Lunarod
U.S
Fourth Judicial Division
Alask
Mer
Harry Sheppard
United States
L.T. Erwin
Fairbanks
Bayles
Barnes
Joe Wilks
City Laundry
Discovery
Otter
River mileage to and from Dikeman River table
Distances by water from Dikeman to ports including Holy Cross Shishreluk St. Michael Ruby Tanana Fairbanks Dawson and others are given as approximately correct with a note to add about a mile per Yakutat City route.
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Dikeman
Oko
Shisreluk
Holy Cross St. Michael Ruby
Holy Cross
O ‘Tanana
Fairbanks
Eman
Dawson
Iditarod City
Fresh Goods and Supplies Expected as Steamboats Arrive
Notice from C. R. Peck Promise a full line of fresh goods once steamboats reach Dawson and Fairbanks. Stock will include rubber boots blasting powder and other items. Orders placed in advance will speed delivery. Flat City. C D. Whitney's camp at Boulder creek burned Wednesday morning. Contents destroyed including a slab of bacon, one of the last of its kind.
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C. R. Peck
Dawson
Fairbanks
Flat City
C.D. Whitney
Boulder Creek
Brooks receives gold medal for Alaska explorations
Paris reports the French Geographical Society awarded its gold medal to Alfred H. Brooks, chief of the Alaska division of the U S geological survey, in recognition of his explorations in Alaska.
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Paris
French Geographical Society
Alfred H. Brooks
Alaska
U.S. Geological Survey
Female suffragists bombings escalate in London
London reports reveal female suffragists now attempt murder as bombs are placed beneath prominent structures. No fatalities yet, but risk rises with ongoing violence. Several locations were burned this week as the campaign intensifies.
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London
Bryan Predicts Direct Vote Replaces Conventions
Secretary Bryan told the Pennsylvania legislature that national conventions will soon be a relic as voters directly elect the President. He spoke in Harrisburg on May 16 and outlined his direct vote plan.
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Harisburg
Bryan
Pennsylvania
William Randolph Hearst May Visit Alaska
William R Hearst announces he probably will join the newspapermen excursion to Alaska next month. The trip is organized under the chamber of commerce and will be hosted from Seattle by local officials.
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Seattle
William R. Hearst
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Labor Council to Expel Hot-Headed Socialists in Buffalo
The Buffalo labor council plans to expel avowed socialists and Symbalists, blaming them for recent premature strikes and unrest. The move targets those deemed responsible for recent labor disturbances in the city.
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Labor Council
Buffalo
Labor Fed
Council of Buffalo
Chief Wilkie Resigns as U S Services Chief
Washington reports Se K. Wilkie chief of the US services has resigned to take a commercial post with a leading Chicago house.
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Washington
K. Wilkie
US Services
Chicago
Ice conditions on Yukon and Tanana rivers tighten race weather
A Yukon river bulletin reports ice jam breaks at Circle Egbert and Gibbon with Dawson jammed below. Tanana mostly clear but rising water noted from Birches to Ealt. The Little Delta and Reliance are set for down river service with White Seal booked to depart Fairbanks.
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Fditarod
Signal Corps
Yukon River
Nulato
Tanana
Hot Springs
Nulutu
Fort
Yukon
Circle
Egbert
Gibbon
Dawson
Birches
Ealt
Egbert and
Little Delta
Minto
Reliance
Fairbanks
White Seal
Iditarod
Flume Damaged by High Wind on Otter Creek
High winds yesterday toppled about 50 lengths of flume along Otter Creek. Forty lengths belonged to Riley & McMullen and the rest to Olson & Co. Damage is extensive but replacement is planned before use.
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Otter Creek
Riley & McMullen
Olson & Co
Appalling Loss in the Philippines Typhoon
Manila May 16 reports say hundreds dead and widespread property damage after a terrible typhoon swept over the Philippine islands this week.
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Philippines
Manila
P.I
Philippine Islands
Convention for Bull Mooseers Budweiser Chart Is Working Again
Chicago May 16 A Progressive Republican meeting voted to ask the national committee to call a fall national convention to revive the party for the next election. Yukon river chart at the Budweiser bar began season navigation as Commodore Baird opened the Little Delta up a foot, signaling readiness for casting off.
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Chicago
Progressive Republican Party
National Committee
Baird
Tanana
Fairbanks
Minto
Reliance
New Saloon Opens in Discovery After License Grant
Judge Fuller approved Frank Fantas and Joe Jerman for a liquor license on May 10. The Discovery saloon opens tonight with a grand opening, promising high quality drinks and cigars. Located at Discovery, the unnamed venue will be known by patrons as Frank & Joe's Place.
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Frank Fantas
Joe Jerman
Judge Fuller
Fantas & Jerman
Frank & Joe
Final notices sent on delinquent municipal taxes
Notices were sent to all delinquents with taxes due. Taxes must be paid before May 20 to avoid recovery proceedings with penalties interest and costs. Attorney C E Taylor represents the city and has collected about 100 dollars in small payments.
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C. E Taylor
Roosevelt Offered Kingship of Albania by Kemal
London May 26 Provisional President Kemal of Albania says Theodore Roosevelt can be king of Albania if he accepts. An international force now occupies Scutari.
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London
Kemal
Albania
Theodore Roosevelt
Scutari
Mining Engineer Appointed to Lead Matanuska Expedition
Seattle May 16. George Watson a prominent mining engineer is chosen to head an expedition to the Matanuska coalfields to report on their value from a commercial standpoint.
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Seattle
George Watson
Matanuska
Guggenheims to Open Labor Bureau
Washington May 16 Charles Neill of the department of commerce and labor has resigned to join the Guggenheims He will organize and run the labor department for the firm as it expands its big corporation ventures.
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Guggenheims
Labor Bureau
Washington
Charles Neill
Department of Commerce and Labor
Labor Department
Silk strike incitement convictions reported in Paterson
Paterson New Jersey May 16 Patrick Quinland and William Haywood were found guilty of inciting to riot in connection with the recent silk workers strike. They probably will get prison sentences.
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Paterson, N. J
Patrick Quinland
William Haywood
William Irwin Named Imperial Potentate by Shriners
Dallas M. Shriners in conclave have chosen William Irwin to serve as Imperial Potentate. The group announces the next conclave will be held in Atlanta, Georgia.
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William Irwin
Imperial
Dallas
The
Shriners
Atlanta
Mexico City Crisis Over US Ambassador Recognition
President Huerta says Mexico does not recognize Ambassador Wilson and prefers another, amid diplomatic friction in Mexico City on May 16. The administration asserts its stance while seeking a replacement acceptable to Mexico.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Wilson
Ritchie to Fight Rivers on Fourth of July
In San Francisco on May 16 Willie Ritchie will soon sign to meet Joe Rivers on the Fourth of July. In Taft California on May 16 Jack Lester won a decision in the 13th round over Mark O'Donnell who was exhausted at the end.
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San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
Joe Rivers
Taft
Cal
Jack Lester
Mark O'Donnell
Bowery Leader Connors Dies of Heart Disease
In New York on May 16 the Bowery figure known as Chuck Connors is reported dead from heart disease. The brief item notes his notoriety on the Bowery and confirms the death details as provided.
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Bowery
New York
Chuck" Connors
Governor Signs Alien Land Bill Despite Wilson Pressure
Governor Hiram Johnson announced he would sign the California alien land bill despite requests from President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to veto. He defended the measure as necessary to prevent Orientals from acquiring California land amid tense national mood.
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Washington
California
Wilson
Bryan
Johnson
Sacramento
Cal
Presdent Wilson
Hiram Johnson
Senate battles tariff bill standpatters resist reforms
Washington May 16 The senate standpatters vow to fight tariff reductions and oppose many Underwood bill provisions. President Wilson refuses compromise and demands wool and sugar join the free list. Opponents warn wage cuts by corporations if tariffs fall, provoking Wilson to threaten an exhaustive inquiry if wages drop after reform measures pass.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Sident Wilson
Richard Roediger Dies in Tacoma
Tacoma May 16 Richard Roediger newspaper publisher died here yesterday from Krights disease after about two months illness. He was recently notified of his appointment by President Wilson to the surveyor generalship of Washington state. He leaves a widow and three children Mrs Oswald Finnie of Ontario Charles and Dorothy Roediger.
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Tacoma
Richard Roediger
Kright
Roediger
North
Wilson
Washington
Oswald Finnie
Ontario
Charles
Dorothy Roediger
Johnson Defeats Trial Appeal Triggers Heavyweight Claims
Chicago May 16 Champion Jack Johnson found guilty on seven counts of violating the Mann act and has filed an appeal and posted a ten thousand dollar bond. If Johnson faces prison, Tommy Burns Luther McCarthy and Arthur Pesky may claim the heavyweight title.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Calgary
Johnson
Tommy Burns
Luther McCarthy
Arthur Pesky
Boyden Sued for 3000 Dollars in Deed of Domestic Agreement
Mrs Otillie Boyden seeks damages of 3000 dollars from John Boyden alleging he violated a marriage contract by seizing her by the throat and attempting to choke her. She claims the contract obligated reimbursement for abuse after marriage and says the breach occurred nine days later.
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Los Angeles
Otillie Boyden
John Boyden
Mormon Church Planned in Cardston Alberta
President Joseph Smith announced a $100,000 Mormon church will be erected at Cardston in Southern Alberta. The plan confirms the church expansion in western Canada.
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Salt Lake
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Cardston
Alberta
Ptarmigan case dismissal in game law matter
The case against O. M. Grant for infringing game laws was dismissed on the prosecuting attorney’s application. The complaint’s absentee witness Con J. Sullivan prompted reserved judgment on asset costs, with about $35 costs noted and further inquiries planned.
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Con J. Sullivan
O. M. Grant
Masons Meet Tonight at Thurston Residence
All 32 Masons are called to meet at the Thurston residence on Richmond Street tonight to discuss important business. Those who stay will be entertained by Mrs Thurston and Mrs Rusk. 145 fire bricks are for sale. Merchants re Korns Kured at the Krusby baths.
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Thurston
Richmond Street
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Secretary Lane
Pinchot
Callbreath
American Mining Congress
Gifford Pinchot
Governor Strong
Stanley
Alfred Brooks
William Randolph
Wilkie
Merchants Cafe
Ritchie
Rivers
H. Taylor
Hastings
Koyukuk
Hammondriver
C. P. Wood
N. C. Co
Nancy Bell
du Rand
Krosby Baths
Panama
Canal
Japan
State Department
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Arge Freight
Ptarmigan
Thurston Residence
Korns Kured
Krusby Baths
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