Four Murders Over High Seas Reach Court Martial
Captain Klinkenberg of the whaler Olga faces federal trial after allegations of marooning and killing crewmen Newth Bodfish and Walters during a high seas incident near Alaska. A key witness Johnson swears to the events. District Attorney Hoyt of Nome will aid in prosecution as Olga stands at Point Barrow awaiting apprehension.
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Seattle Runs Short on Coal
One fifth of Seattle's population lacks coal as city stocks were depleted by floods and suspended railroad traffic. Dealers face delays of about thirty days. residents turn to wood but delivery remains unreliable.
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Cold, Gas Shortages Hit Los Angeles In Nov 25
A stray clipping reports severe cold in Los Angeles with one tenth of residents suffering. The rapid temperature drop followed coal and gas shortages, leaving many homes unable to obtain fuel. Alaska mentions a fourth judicial district amid Arctic conditions and local publication notes.
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Cheering Host Meets Schmitz After Arrival
San Francisco dispatch reports Mayor Schmitz greeted by cheering crowds in Oakland and at the city hall. He thanks supporters, warns he will face enemies later, and vows self defense if attacked. Indictments vs Ruef and Schmitz loom. detectives say graft permeated city departments and contracts.
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Peary Reaches Coast of Nova Scotia with Wife Awaiting
Lieut Peary arrives ashore in Nova Scotia this morning to reunite with his wife after a long Arctic voyage. He penetrated within miles of the north pole during his latest expedition, surveying 100 miles of Greenland coast. The steamer is nearly spent and may not be fit for another Arctic venture as Copper developments on Prince of Wales Island yield several new strikes this year. The Fairbanks Times refers to him as John Dough Rockefeller.
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Mate Dennison Coat Surfaces After Steamer Collision
The coat of Mate Dennison from the steamer Dix floated to the surface near the sinking site after a collision with the aie. Grappling, delayed by dense fog, resumed as visibility improved, with earlier searches locating the star yesterday afternoon. Alaska costs the United States 0,000. In thirty five years it yielded 160,000,000. Arrow heads are found in the Tanana district.
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Factory Blows Up Entire German Town Near Annen
Dortmund near Annen reports a powder factory explosion this morning demolishing the town. About 300 killed and 1000 injured as homes were ruined and debris hurled far. Many victims mutilated beyond recognition and fragments scattered. Large timbers cast distances by the blast.
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Interior to reorganize Alaska Indians under agencies
Washington dispatch reports that on military officers' advice the secretary of the interior will likely withdraw direct aid to Alaska Indians and place them under regional agencies as in other states. Destitute Indians have received relief through official channels as needed, but officials see this as de moralizing and seek a broader administrative plan.
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New naturalization law tightens path to citizenship
The present congress enacted a stringent naturalization law requiring extensive publicity and formal petitions. Alaska has received no details, and officials state declarations of intention or proxy papers are invalid. The Sept. 27 effective date reset easy citizenship and demands court filings with public notices.
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S.A. Crandall
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Walde Jett
Cable cut disrupts Fanshaw to Seward line
A new internal passage cable at Fanshaw was cut this morning by Burnside causing ten volts to burn the receiver wires at the Seward office. Sitka officials offered no explanation for the charge reaching the line end. An open switch routed current to Valdez and Seward as a service notice while operator McGuire replaced damaged hair wires. Fanshaw marks the Sitka to Juneau line start toward Wrangell and Ketchikan.
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Wireless link from Sound to Mare Island established
Bremerton Navy yard reports last night a six wire less communication link to Mare Island yard near San Francisco boosting secure navigation along the Pacific coast. Guggenheims reportedly offer 5 million for Beatson’s Lac Touche copper mine. Ketchikan Mining Journal to publish daily once town hub is connected. Stampede toward Bear Creek from Fort Yukon noted. Ex Governor Swineford threatens new paper at Ketchikan.
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