Secretary Lane on Alaska Railroads
Washington reports Congress received a memorial from the Alaska legislature urging immediate opening of coal lands and government construction of railroad trunk lines in Alaska. The matter was sent to the Senate committee on territories as officials push for rapid development and public ownership of lines.
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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
Many Iditarod People Coming Over the Lake
Whitehorse Vermont May 14 The first batch of passengers for a day at noon includes the Iditarod party of Senator Henry Roden Mr and Mrs Isadore Bayles and children Mrs Suter A E Maltby Mrs Olmstead Mrs James Fraser Mrs Paschell Mrs Dawson D Eskridge Danny Bryce Jack Folsom and bric D Schwartz son and brother Miss Doris Raymond Miss J Britt and about 40 others unnamed Also 125 lower river passengers head to the foot of the lake and many more have left in small boats during the past week toward Tanana with Maley Knowles Charles pnator Dan Sutherland and George and nephew among others
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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 for Alaska Visit
Governor Strong leaves for Juneau after a banquet in Seattle. He quotes President Wilson promising a Alaska visit before his term ends and expects coal lands to open with little delay. He trusts the government will build the railroad into the Interior.
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Seattle
Strong
Juneau
Alaska
Deputy Endorsed by Councilmen in Iditarod Meeting
Last Wednesday’s meeting was brief. Councilman J Holmes introduced a resolution endorsing Harry Sheppard as Deputy United States Marshal for the Fourth Judicial Division, urging his retention if possible. Copy to U.S. Marshal L T Erwin at Fairbanks. Also brief classifieds note ironing service and marten skins for sale.
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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
River mileage to and from the Dikeman River
A table lists approximate water distances from Dikeman to places including Holy Cross Shisreluk St. Michael Ruby Tanana Fairbanks Dawson and Iditarod City with an estimate of extra mile costs.
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Dikeman
Oko
Shisreluk
Holy Cross St. Michael Ruby
Holy Cross
O ‘Tanana
Fairbanks
Eman
Dawson
Iditarod City
Peck Announces Fresh Goods and Supplies for Early Arrival
Notice from C. R. Peck of Flat City says he will supply fresh goods as soon as steamboats reach Dawson and Fairbanks. He will also stock rubber boots blasting powder and other items, urging advance orders for prompt delivery. C. R. Peck, Flat City. A fire at C. D. Whitney’s tent at the mouth of Boulder Creek destroyed contents including a slab of bacon.
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C. R. Peck
Dawson
Fairbanks
Flat City
C.D. Whitney
Boulder Creek
Brooks Wins French Geographical Gold Medal
Paris May 16 The French Geographical Society awards its gold medal to Alfred H. Brooks chief of the Alaska division of the U S Geological Survey for his explorations in Alaska.
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Paris
French Geographical Society
Alfred H. Brooks
Alaska
U.S. Geological Survey
Suffragists Strike With Bomb Attacks in London
London reports indicate female suffragists continue bombing beneath prominent structures. No deaths yet but warnings of potential loss follow as several buildings were burned this week.
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London
Secretary Bryan Addresses Pennsylvania Legislature
Secretary Bryan spoke to the Pennsylvania legislature in Harrisburg predicting national conventions will fade, with the people choosing the President by direct vote. He framed the reform as a shift to direct popular election.
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Harisburg
Bryan
Pennsylvania
William Randolph Hearst Plans Alaska Excursion Visit
William Randolph Hearst announces he probably will join the newspapermen’s excursion to Alaska next month. The trip is organized under the chamber of commerce and aims to showcase local industry and press collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
William R. Hearst
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Labor Council to Expel Socialists and Symbalists
Buffalo labor council moves to expel all avowed socialists and Symbalists accusing them of causing recent premature strikes. The action targets those deemed responsible for labor unrest in Buffalo.
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Labor Council
Buffalo
Labor Fed
Council of Buffalo
Chief Wilkie Resigns From US Services Post
Washington May 16 Se K Wilkie chief of the US services resigns to take a commercial position with a leading house in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
K. Wilkie
US Services
Chicago
Yukon River Ice Breaks and Rising Waters Report
The message from Nulato notes Tanana ice jam breaking and Yukon rising about five feet at Nulato. Reports indicate Yukon broke at Circle Egbert Gibbon and Dawson with jams below towns and river expected to break within days. Birches to Ealt show slow rise. Steamer Little Delta down Minto. Reliance to depart Fairbanks next week. White Seal to leave Fairbanks on the 18th.
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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 Across Otter Creek
High winds yesterday toppled about 50 lengths of flume on Otter Creek, 15 feet high. Riley and McMullen owned about forty lengths. Olson and Co owned the rest. Despite heavy damage, ample time remains to replace the flume before it is required.
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Otter Creek
Riley & McMullen
Olson & Co
Appalling Loss in Philippines
Manila Philippines May 16 Hundreds killed and enormous property damage after a terrible typhoon swept over the Philippine islands this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
P.I
Philippine Islands
Convention for Bull Moose Budweiser Chart Is Working
Chicago May 16 A Progressive Republican meeting urged the national committee to call a fall convention to rehabilitate the party for the next election. Yukon river chart at the Budweiser bar began the season as Commodore Baird opened navigation by pushing the Little Delta down the Tanana. The Reliance and the White Seal were cast off their moorings awaiting signal to cast off.
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Chicago
Progressive Republican Party
National Committee
Baird
Tanana
Fairbanks
Minto
Reliance
New Saloon for Discovery Opens After License Granted
Judge Fuller grants liquor license to Frank Fantas and Joe Jerman for Discovery saloon. Grand opening tonight draws many old friends as Fantas and Jerman promise top quality drinks and cigars at a nameless new venue called Frank & Joe's Place in Discovery.
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Frank Fantas
Joe Jerman
Judge Fuller
Fantas & Jerman
Frank & Joe
Final Notices Re Taxes Sent
During the week notices have been sent to all delinquents on outstanding municipal taxes. Taxes must be paid before May 20 or proceedings will be started to recover the amounts due, with penalties, interest and costs. Attorney C. E Taylor acts for the city and has collected about $100 in small amounts.
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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 currently occupies Scutari.
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London
Kemal
Albania
Theodore Roosevelt
Scutari
Mining Engineer Appointed for Matanuska Expedition
Seattle May 16. George Watson a prominent mining engineer has been chosen to lead an expedition to the Matanuska coalfields to assess 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 head the labor department for the large corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guggenheims
Labor Bureau
Washington
Charles Neill
Department of Commerce and Labor
Labor Department
Guilty Verdicts in Silk-Workers Riot Case
Paterson New Jersey May 16 Patrick Quinland and William Haywood were found guilty of inciting to riot linked to a silk-workers strike. Sentencing likely to follow with prison time.
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Paterson, N. J
Patrick Quinland
William Haywood
William Irwin Named Imperial Potentate by Shriners
Dallas M has named William Irwin as Imperial Potentate after a weeklong conclave. The next Shriners gathering will be held in Atlanta, Georgia.
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William Irwin
Imperial
Dallas
The
Shriners
Atlanta
Mexico City Says Huerta Won’t Recognize Ambassador Wilson
President Huerta states his administration does not recognize Ambassador Wilson and favors appointing another envoy. The remark was made in Mexico City on May 16.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Wilson
Ritchie to Fight Rivers on Fourth of July
San Francisco dispatch reports Willie Ritchie will soon sign to box Joe Rivers on the Fourth of July. In another note, Taft claims Jack Lester won a 13 round decision over Mark O'Donnell as the latter faded at the close.
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San Francisco
Willie Ritchie
Joe Rivers
Taft
Cal
Jack Lester
Mark O'Donnell
Bowery Leader Chuck Connors Dies of Heart Disease
New York May 16 Chuck Connors a longtime Bowery figure has died of heart disease. Report mentions H Taylor and Hastings mining chatter about nuggets found along Hammondriver, claiming large specimens. Other brief items note N C Co manager C P Wood traveling, Iditarod meat market shortage, and local ads for food and sugar prices.
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New York
Chuck" Connors
H. Taylor
Fairbanks
Hastings
Koyukuk
Hammondriver
Governor Signs Alien Land Bill in California
Governor Hiram Johnson announced he would sign the alien land bill after messages from President Wilson and Secretary Bryan urged veto. He cites acute state conditions and says law is necessary to prevent Oriental land hold. The cabinet in Washington weighed the measure and urged veto but Johnson proceeded with signing.
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Washington
California
Wilson
Bryan
Johnson
Sacramento
Cal
Presdent Wilson
Hiram Johnson
Japan
State Department
Senate Fight Over Tariff Bill in Washington
Senate standpatters resist tariff reductions and reject parts of the Underwood bill. President Wilson stands firm insisting wool and sugar be placed on the free list. He warns that wage reductions by corporations would trigger an exhaustive inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Sident Wilson
Richard Roediger Dies in Tacoma
Tacoma mourns publisher Richard Roediger who died here from Bright's disease after a two month illness. The North Seattle figure had just learned of his appointment by President Wilson as surveyor general of Washington. Survived by 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 Found Guilty Appeals in Mann Act Case
Chicago May 16 Champion Jack Johnson found guilty on seven counts of violating the Mann anti white slave act. He has filed an appeal and is out on ten thousand dollar bonds. Calgary May 15 If Johnson is sentenced to prison Burns McCarthy and Pesky will claim the heavyweight championship.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Calgary
Johnson
Tommy Burns
Luther McCarthy
Arthur Pesky
Boyden Woman Seeks 3000 Damages For Marital Contract
Mrs Otillie Boyden sues John Boyden in Los Angeles claiming a breach of a postmarital contract by abusing her. She seeks $3000, alleging he seized her by the throat and attempted to choke her nine days after marriage, arguing the agreement covered marital conduct.
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Los Angeles
Otillie Boyden
John Boyden
Mormons Plan $100,000 Church in Cardston Alberta
President Joseph Smith announces the Mormon church will erect a $100,000 temple in Cardston Alberta, reflecting church expansion in the region.
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Salt Lake
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Cardston
Alberta
Ptarmigan Case Dismissed Against Grant
The case against O. M. Grant for infringing game laws was dismissed on prosecuting attorney’s motion. The ing witness Con J Sullivan faced nonappearance. Costs of about $35 were reserved as inquiries were made into the witness’s absence.
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Con J. Sullivan
O. M. Grant
Masons Meet Tonight at Thurston Residence in Richmond Street
All 32 Masons are asked to meet at the Thurston residence on Richmond street to discuss matters of importance. Those able to stay will be entertained by Mrs Thurston and Mrs Rusk. number 145 fire bricks 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
Joe Wilks
City Laundry
Discovery
Otter
Stanley
Alfred Brooks
William Randolph
Wilkie
Merchants Cafe
Ritchie
Rivers
Bowery
C. P. Wood
N. C. Co
Nancy Bell
du Rand
Krosby Baths
Panama
Canal
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Arge Freight
Ptarmigan
Thurston Residence
Korns Kured
Krusby Baths
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