Senator Turner Denies Alaska Central Railway Involvement
The Alaska Central Railway is urged to stay out of politics after claims that ex Senator Turner of Spokane urged support for Democratic nominees Melton and Swite-2. The piece argues no legal or moral right exists for the railway to meddle in elections and condemns officials or the company for partisan activity. It calls for loyalty to private business and cautions about partisan interference by corporations.
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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
The Alaska Ballot and a Mount McKinley Wireless Report
An 19th century style Alaska election tale notes a voter mismarking a ballot while highlighting the single ticket system in Seward. A Mount McKinley wireless report claims Indian forces retreating after a barricade at the Central Railway HQ is deemed safe to dismantle.
Russian Revolution Respite Delays Storm Hints
The revolutionists of Russia seem to be taking a few days respite, much to the regret of the correspondents. Perhaps it is only the calm which pre cedes the storm.
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Russia
Baroda ruler says American women not beautiful
The Gaekwar of Baroda, after touring the United States, declares that American women are not beautiful, calling the judgment the meanest thing.
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Gaekwar
Baroda
India
United States
Miners Day Elects Alaska Delegates and Platform
The Alaska mining community shows strong partisan support for Republican and Democratic tickets, pledging to push federal mining law reform. The platform calls for a territorial government, work requirements for mining reports, end to press oppression, clearer mineral discovery rules, protections for fishing, expanded cable and telegraph service, rail tax relief, coast guard safeguards, lighthouses, and fair school funding.
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Alaska
Uty
Alas
Aleka
Ihan
Cale
Waskey
Alasia
Asso
Yukon
Ile
Hinds
Northwestern steamship contract failures loom in Seward mail landings
The Yukon Valley News reports the Northwestern Steamship Company misses a required Seward landing within twenty four hours after sailing from Valdez, blaming delays as they pass Yabbies from Seattle. The page notes political intrigue around Kale and potential voting outcomes shaping coverage next fall.
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Northwestern Steamship Company
Seward
Vahdez
Seattle
Old-fashioned Brick Shaft Buildings Condemned
A Seattle report notes several brick shaft structures with poor ventilation and minimal light, designed to maximize office space. City officials say such buildings ought to be condemned to improve safety and habitability.
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Evory
Seattle
Explosion at Discov ry tent in British Columbia
An exchange reports a tent at Discov ry in British Columbia exploded, containing 1500 pounds of dynamite. The article does not state the dynamite's course or trajectory following the blast.
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Discovry
B. C
Hetty Green Hints at Fatal Dose for Son Over Wood
The article reports Hetty Green suggesting she would give her son a fatal dose if he was no wood, noting her belief she would choose something cheap. The comments imply a harsh stance on discipline and the use of easy, inexpensive means.
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Hetty Green
Alaska Elections Stir Controversy Amid Dope Stories
Astringent comments touch on public safety and reform as Alaska’s delegate election unfolds. Vague lines reference Esther Mitchell and a desire for change, while critics debate meat packers and dope stories surfacing before voting.
Will Seek the North Pole Expedition News Spread
A long dispatch details polar expedition plans with Weller Wellman and others racing to reach the Pole by balloon or sled. It covers Peary, Roosevelt, Beauford Sea exploration, and Arctic goals alongside a Valdez murder case and Dawson market notes.
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Daily Gateway
Spitzbergen
Waler Wellman
North Pole
Arctic Circle
Peary
Volney
Rosevelt
Lady Franklin Bay
Wellman
Pole
A. H. Harrison
Mackenzie River
Banks Land
Beauford Sea
Herschel Island
Messrs. Mikkelson
Lefingwell
Arctic
Mylens Icksen
Copenhagen
Greenland
Vom North Sy
Easier work on railroad discussed with winter plan
The plan envisions building a road bed along the line to mile 62 before ice and snow. winter work could continue with as many men as available. Piles, rock cuts, and gravel beds are needed across swamp and lagoon areas with crews to be extended by 200 more workers from Seattle.
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Campbell Point
Portage Glacier
Portage
Iefour
de Jak
Phives
Laberee
Welch
Seattle
Sam Wall in Seward
Seldom seen Northwest newspaper man S. W. Wall tours the southern coast aboard the Santa Clara. He recalls his career from the Klondike era editor at Dawson News to roles at Tacoma Ledger and Washington correspond to San Francisco Call. Wall will pen Seward impressions for 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 reported
A letter to the Gateway from H. P. Gallagher describes active mining on the Kahiltna River about a mile above its confluence with the Yentna. High water occurred July 13 and water levels have since fallen. two parties work the bars between here and Peters Creek with promising sluicing prospects. The Caswell steamer carried M. EB. Davis outfit up the Yentna on July 23 with six Keystone drills, targeting four miles along the riverbanks.
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Kahiltna
H. P. Gallagher
Yentna
Tle
Caswell
M. EB. Davis
Keystone
Kah Lina
Steamer Toledo Reaches Port With Lumber Cargo
The steamer Toledo arrived at Sus Gay in the afternoon with a small passenger list and continued to Latouche carrying a lumber cargo for J. O. Buzard from Hope.
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Toledo
Port Sus- Gay
Hope
Latouche
J. O. Buzard
Sailings Include Santa Clara Seldovia and Seattle Routes
The report notes SEWARD STEAMERS sailing to Seldovia on the 17th and returning on the 18th, with Oregon ships departing Seattle on the 17th. Portlaned ships left Seattle on the 10th and 11th, with westward trips from Toledo and Latouche routes on the 12th.
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Santa Clara
Seldovia
Oregon
Seattle
Toledo
Latouche
Alaska Central Railway invites travelers to use Seattle office
All Alaskans traveling to Seattle for business or other purposes are urged to route mail to themselves via the Industrial Bureau of the Alaska Central Railway at the Lumber Exchange Building Seattle and make the Bureau their Seattle headquarters. Mrs J 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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