Senator Turner Denies Alaska Central Railway Influence Claim
The article reports that Senator Turner of Spokane denies pressuring for Alaska Central Railway support of Democratic nominees Melton and Swite-2. It argues no legal or moral right exists for the railway to entangle itself in partisan politics and urges officials to avoid using corporate influence in elections.
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Turner
Spokane
Central Railway
Melton
Swite- 2
Tuowlay
Fion
Maka
Alaska Central Railway
Ypertisan
Ahankie
Raltogudla
Evers
Avers Corporation
Railroad
Otter E
Ballot Confusion and Alaska Barricade Update
An Alaska dispatch notes a voter error with the persistently marked ballot and describes an incident where a mis-marked ticket was corrected to avoid invalidation. A Mount McKinley wireless report says Indigenous forces retreating from the Alaska Central Railway barricade, now safe to dismantle.
Russian Revolution Calm Before Storm Warned
The revolutionists of Russia appear to pause briefly, a respite noted by correspondents. The calm may precede renewed upheaval as observers weigh upcoming events and potential shifts in the political landscape.
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Russia
Gaekwar of Baroda Decries American Women Beauty
The Gaekwar of Baroda, touring the United States, declares that American women are not beautiful. His remark drew attention amid his travels and sparked debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaekwar
Baroda
India
United States
Miners Day Echoes in Alaska Delegates Election
Alaska miners vote solidly for reform in mining laws and territorial government. The platform, supporting work requirements, tighter control of mineral claims, and protection for fishing and coastal shipping, signals a push for open fields and reduced railroad taxes.
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Alaska
Uty
Alas
Aleka
Ihan
Cale
Waskey
Alasia
Asso
Yukon
Ile
Hinds
Northwestern Steamship Company Faces Seward Landing Rule
The Yukon Valley News notes a contract breach by the Northwestern Steamship Company over required Seward landings within 24 hours of sailing from Vancouver. Frequent delays attributed to routing via Yukon and Seattle raise questions about enforcement and future votes in the Yukee Valley News.
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Northwestern Steamship Company
Seward
Vahdez
Seattle
Yukon Valley News
Tose
Cale
Yukee Valley News
Ventilated Concerns Over Old Brick Shafts in Seattle Offices
The article notes several Seattle office shafts built without ventilation or light, designed to maximize space. Architects aimed to save every foot for offices, but critics say these brick shafts should be condemned for poor working conditions.
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Evory
Seattle
Tent dynamite blast at Discovery BC explodes with 1500 pounds
An exchange report notes a tent at Discovery BC containing 1500 pounds of dynamite exploded. The account does not state the course of the dynamite after the blast.
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Discovry
B. C
Hetty Green Chooses Cruel Lesson for Son
The newspaper notes Hetty Green would threaten drastic measures if her son were not obedient, suggesting she would use a cheap method for discipline. The remark frames Green as ruthless and improvident in parenting.
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Hetty Green
Alaska election stories replace Yukon river names
A satirical note contrasts Alaska dope stories before the election with the Yukon river names replaced by Chicago pork packers. It laments political contrasts, cites an attempted shooting at a Grand Duke, and jokes about modern Alaska and the Russian revolution pausing for the delegate vote.
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Yukon River
Chicago
Alaska
North Pole ambitions and a later Valdez murder tale unfold
Reports from Spitzbergen detail Weller Wellman’s Arctic balloon voyage plan to reach the pole within hours. Other dispatches describe John Bailey’s murder of Bob McIntosh near Valdez and Bailey’s arrest, with motives cited as jealousy and incompetence.
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Walter Wellman
John Bailey
Bob Month
Mcintosh
Arctic Circle
Peary
Volney
Rosevelt
Lady Franklin Bay
North Pole
Wellman
Spitzbergen
Pole
A. H. Harrison
Mackenzie River
Banks Land
Beauford Sea
Herschel Island
Messrs. Mikkelson
Lefingwell
Arctic
Mylens Icksen
Copenhagen
Greenland
Vom North Sy
Col.Swanitz
Bob McIntosh
Col. Swann
Low River
Valdez
U.S. District Court
Bailey
Seward
W. Ki. Bouscher
Winchester
Shattuck
Ford
Melnvoshiley
States
Easier Work on Railroad Advances toward Mile 62
The project plans a winter push to finish grade to about mile 62 before ice and snow end the window. Gravel beds and rock cuts are planned on gravelly side hills near Campbell Point while swamp lands and lagoons require pile driving and dock work. Mr Laberee noted 200 more men are being wired for by Mr Welch from Seattle if secured.
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Campbell Point
Portage Glacier
Portage
Iefour
de Jak
Phives
Laberee
Welch
Seattle
Sam Wall in Seward on Southern Coast Tour
S. W. Wall a famed northwest newspaper man arrives in Seward aboard the Santa Clara to study the southern coast. He long served as editor of the Dawson News and Fairbanks News, and held posts in Tacoma Boston and Washington D C. He plans to write impressions for the Alaska Monthly in Juneau.
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Peking
S. W. Wall
Northwest
Seward
Santa Clara
Wall
Klondike
Dawson News
Tacoma
The
Ledger
Washington, D. C
San Franco Call
Fairbanks News
Alaska
Tacoma Ledger
Boston Post
Alaska Monthly
Juneau
Mining activity on Kahiltna River noted in Gateway letter
H P Gallagher reports active mining on the Kahiltna River above Yentna confluence. Water fell from mid July high, two parties working river bars near Peters Creek, with R Ryan of Kenai praising prospecting. Caswell made sixth Yentna trip on July 23, landing M E B Davis outfit with six Keystone drills ready to drive four miles along the river.
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Kahiltna
H. P. Gallagher
Yentna
Tle
Caswell
M. EB. Davis
Keystone
Kah Lina
Steamer Toledo Reaches Port with Lumber Cargo
Steamer Toledo arrived at Sus Gay in the afternoon with a small number of passengers and proceeded on its voyage carrying lumber from Hope to Latouche for J O Buzard.
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Toledo
Port Sus- Gay
Hope
Latouche
J. O. Buzard
Sailings and Routes Of Steamers From Seattle and West Coast Ports
Maritime brief noting Seward Steamer Santa Clara sailing for Seldovia on the 17th with return due on the 18th, Oregon sailing from Seattle on the 17th, Portland leaving Seattle on the 10th, another entry for Seattle 0th, a trip to Seattle 11th, a westward voyage from Toledo to Latouche on the 12th.
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Santa Clara
Seldovia
Oregon
Seattle
Toledo
Latouche
Alaska Central Railway invites travelers to use Seattle address
All Alaskans in Seattle on business or other purposes are asked to forward mail to themselves care of the Industrial Bureau of the Alaska Central Railway Company at the Lumber Exchange Building Seattle. Mrs Campbell opens a first class restaurant at Glacier Creek mile 75 offering meals to travelers and residents.
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Seattle
Alaska Central Railway Company
Lumber Exchange
Wash
Alaska Central Railway Co
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L. W. Ray
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Bank of Seward
Iz. R. Gray
W. J. Stone
Frank H. Lasgy
U. S. Mineral and Land Surveyor
District of Alaska
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H. H. Hildreth Notary Public and Conveyancer
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Typonok
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