Alaska notes and railroad plans loom large this week
A digest of rapid Alaska oriented items: American Smelter Co plans a 125 mile Valdez to interior railway and begins work. Mystic Shriners announce a southern Alaska coast tour on the Princess Victoria. federal and Seattle reports cover tariffs, traffic, and drills as Alaska trade and infrastructure eyes grow, with rail schemes advancing and officials weighing telegraph lines and weathered voyages.
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Alaska Delegate Bill Passes After Conference Report
Washington dispatch reports the conference on Alaska delegate bills concluded with a recommendation to pass. Gov. Swineford of Alaska announced his candidacy for delegate in August. Richard Ryan backs him, while a Seattle convention notes strong local support. Police investigations in San Francisco reveal a Japanese criminal ring tied to slave labor and other crimes, with deportations planned for nonparticipants. Portland reports a fatal fire at the Chamber of Commerce building, with several injuries and a high death toll. A Mariposa woman killed her husband by scalding him in his sleep.
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Wickersham Case Goes Over Again
The senate resumed consideration of Judge Wickersham’s confirmation after debate led by Senator Nelson who attacked the Nelson Hensley ruling as bad law. Senator Foraker defended Wickersham’s record as the nomination was adjourned to next Monday for a potential final vote.
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Alaska Roads Proposal Advances In Senate Committee
Washington April 1 The senate committee on military affairs agreed to recommend an appropriation of 150000 for the construction of roads and trails in Alaska. It remains unclear if the panel will back Taft's plan for a 000 grant for preliminary railroad and tunnel surveys.
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