Commissioner Rules Alaska Tide Lands Not Public Lands
Washington Dec 14 Commissioner Herman of the general land office rules tide lands in Alaska below ordinary high tide are held in trust by the United States for the state and not public lands available for individual disposal. This means Nome beach rights cannot be privately claimed.
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Washington, D. C
Herman
General Land Office
Bering Sea
Alaska
United States
Nome Beach
Human Hearts draws crowds at Third Avenue theater season
Amusements note strong continued runs for Human Hearts at the Third Avenue theater as families attend in large numbers. Next week Brown's in Town is billed to attract audiences, while Lyric Company with its solo orchestra is praised in Seattle for a second engagement.
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Third Avenue Theater
Lyric
Seattle
Crosier
Royden
Proctor
Harold Nelson
Winnipeg
Desides
Mr. Webb
Edwin Turner
Dr. Jexys
Mr. Hyde
Building Not Delayed Despite Interference In Groundbreaking
Report notes construction continues with hundreds of carpenters finishing interiors started in fall. Renovations proceed despite weather as tenants await completion. No southern exodus from Seattle, Californias rains influence stay. housing scarce, newcomers struggle to find dwellings. Carpenters push naming coats and door framing. plasterers dry walls artificially. painters rely on dryers.
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Rame
Seattle
California
Republican national committee to name next convention site
Washington December 14 The Republican National Committee meets at the Arlington hotel to decide the time and place for the next national convention. Senator Hanna, though chairman, is not a member and has no vote, while Chas Kurtz of Ohio will cast Ohio’s vote. A state convention can remove Kurtz, not the congressman. Several cities seek the meeting, and the committee will hear their representatives.
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Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Senator Hanna
Hanna
Chas. Kurtz
Ohio
Chicago Seen as Favorite for National Convention
Committees from Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis and Denver plan to push a national convention. Chicago is favored if it can provide a suitable hall and show serious effort, with Philadelphia as a main rival. Washington letters show many politicians prefer Chicago for central location hotel and press facilities.
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Hamilton Elubt
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Denver
Washington
New York Press May Host National Democratic Convention
New York Democrats push to bring the national Democratic convention to the city. The National committee will meet in January to decide time and place, aiming to harmonize factions and boost Bryan with a currency bill potential. Leaders vow funding, lodging, and a suitable venue such as Madison Square Garden.
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Washington, D.C
National Committee
New York
South
Bryan
Wem
Madison Square Garden
Bird Convicted of Murder in Alaska District Court
J Homer Bird was found guilty of murder in the district court of Alaska. He killed mining partners J W Herting and R H Patterson on the Yukon five miles above Anvil over a year ago. Trial before Judge Johnson in Juneau, verdict rendered December 5.
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J. Homer Bird
District Court of
Alaska
Bird
J. W. Herting
R. H. Patterson
Yukon
Anvil
Johnson
Juneau
State Horticultural Commissioner replies to Fruit Inspector
Baker publishes his answer to Brown statement. He disagrees with destroying entire shipments when only part of the fruit trees are infected and says he can act on infected shipments only if appealed by the shipper or a county inspector.
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Baker
Brown
Washington Observes 100th Death Anniversary With Masonic Ceremony
In Washington and at Mount Vernon the 100th anniversary of Washington's death was observed with large Masonic ceremonies. President McKinley and his cabinet attended and the president spoke briefly at Mount Vernon. Delegations from lodges across the United States and from Canada England Nova Scotia and New Zealand were present. Masons paraded through Mt Vernon streets before the exercises.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Mt. Vernon
McKinley
Mount Vernon
United States
Canada
England
Nova Scotia
New Zealand
Mt Vernon
Steamer AI-Ki Arrives With Passengers And Mine Cargo
The AI-Ki under Captain Nicholson arrived shortly after midnight from Alaska with 67 passengers and 700 tons of concentrates from the Treadwell mine valued at 100000 dollars. Passengers listed include Mrs J B Sumbaugh and four children, A Stacey, A J McPherson, E Roselli, J C Fulton, Greig Neilson, James Take, A Shapper, W Rodgers, J T Gilmore, G W Patterson, R J Wallace, A Nevins and others, plus thirty three second class passengers.
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Ai-Ki
Nicholson
Alaska
Treadwell
J. B. Sumbaugh
A. Stacey
A. J. McPherson
FE. Roselli
J. C. Fulton
Greig Neilson
James Take
A. Shapper
W. Rodgers
J. T. Gilmore
G. W. Patterson
Treaty With Jolo Archipelago Publicized In Washington
The document details the treaty between the United States and the Jolo archipelago authorizing American sovereignty and free trade. It outlines law and order provisions and states the sultan will receive $125 gold monthly, with ministers paid in proportion.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Jolo Archipelago
Amusement Bulletin for Third Avenue Theatre
Vaudeville and moving pictures featured at Olympic Theater with the showing of Human Hearts. Miniature Dawson City at 1328 Second Avenue present entertainment briskly.
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Third Avenue
Olympic Theater
Dawson City
Second Avenue
Slow work on N P cut off delays transcontinental link
A Northern Pacific official predicts the Missoula cut off may take two years or more to reach the coast due to incomplete Clearwater branch to Stuart and the need for a new mountain grade. The plan also waits on truce timing, surveys, and right of way, with winter snows delaying pass location.
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Northern Pacific
Ita
Missoula
Clearwater
Stuart
Oro Fino
Missouri
Potiateh
The Negro on the Northbound Train
An old black man travels by train toward Georgia seeking work after the war. He explains his long, weary journey, his sheltering in Maree Henery’s home, and his pride in labor. A young man helps him with a seat and meals while a frightened woman struggles with a baby and a missing ticket.
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Thomasville
Missy
Pimeeff
Prince George County
Georgia
Maree Henry
Marie Henery
Maree Henery
Masea
Georgy
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