Bitter Alaska governor fight and Thaw case noted
A week in review reports a looming political clash against Alaska Governor W B Hoggate, with no charges yet filed but expected. The Harry K Thaw case opens in Superior Court seeking trial date, Thaw's counsel opposing January postponement. Also notes the Oliver grand jury ending a 100 day session with 45 indictments and police system criticism, and prize fight leaders arrested on law violations with bonds posted.
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Washington, D.C
W. B. Hoggate
Alaska
N Francisco
Dee
Oliver Grand Jury
San Francisco
Postmaster General Files Report to Congress
The annual report of Postmaster General George von L. Meyer has been filed with Congress, outlining general recommendations to improve the postal service. He notes the Alaska service is now good and steadily improving. In San Francisco testimony closed in Tirey L. Ford bribery case. defense rested, arguments due today.
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Washington, D.C
George von L. Meyer
Congress
Alaska
San Francisco
Dec
Tirey L. Ford
Northwestern Sails Today for Seward and Yucatan Run
North western sails from Seattle on December 3 taking the steamer Yucatan on the run to Seward and other way ports. The departure marks a routine movement of cargo and passengers along the Pacific coast.
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Dee
Ketchind
Seattle
Northwestern
Seward
Way Ports
Yucatan
Alaska Coast CO
Yester Way
Saratoga in Seattle title
Saratoga in Seattle title Dec 3 report notes Saratoga wed here today from Seward. Japanese Ambassador tows home Washington, Dec 4 Ambassador Aoki of Japan travels to Japan to consult his government on official affairs. He has not been recalled as rumored, but returns home on official business.
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Washington, D. C
Ambasador Aoki
Japan
Bu Bess
Fair Exposition Plans Aimed At Alaska Hawaii and Philippines
A-Y-P Fair seeks a million dollar grant to fund exhibits from Alaska Hawaii and the Philippines at the Yukon exposition. Funds will be used for构 displays, with Pile from Washington to introduce a gross providing fur three day SLAW OW. Justice O Gorman rules state entertainments violate Sunday laws. stay denied. President Roosevelt suggests home rule for Alaska. Senate debate follows.
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Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Kington
D.C
Dee
Washil
New Currect Committee Appointed in Washington
A six member new house committee on banking and currency was appointed today in Washington. The panel will draft and submit to Congress a new currency bill, but is understood they will not sanction issuing more paper money.
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Washington, D. C
Dec
New House
Attorneys sue to break ex-senator Brown's will in Utah
In Salt Lake City on December 3 attorneys for Mrs Anna Bradley who has been acquitted of killing ex-senator Brown filed suit to break Brown's will. The action rests on Brown's written acknowledgment that Bradley's five sons were his.
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Salt Lake City
Anna Braddley
Brown
Knox Presidential Boom Launched in Washington
A presidential boom for Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania was launched in Washington today as supporters gathered to push his bid for the White House. Knox's campaign signals a rapid start with organized backing and public endorsements beginning to appear in national circles.
Saratoga Faces Rough Southbound Passage and Delays
The Saratoga encountered a regular gale throughout its southbound voyage. It paused two days at Katalla to land freight and take on passengers but could not land any small boats ashore.
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Seattle
Dee.p
Katalla
Admiral Evans Leaves Connecticut for Pacific Fleet
New York dispatch reports Admiral Robley D Evans departed this afternoon aboard the battleship Connecticut for Hampton Roads. From there he will proceed in a few days with a fleet toward the Pacific coast. In Francisco the prosecution of indicted supervisors for bribery continued despite Ford s acquittal. Patrick Calhoun among the indicted officials will be prosecuted immediately as jury selection begins this morning.
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Robley D. Evans
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Pacific Coast
Francisco
Ford
Patrick Calhoun
Congress Adjourns Until Monday Senate Session Ends
Washington December 6 The senate and house adjourned last night until Monday. The action paused legislative business and sets return on Monday with no further immediate votes announced.
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Congress
Washington, D. C
Senate
Horse
Alaska Basket Ball Championship Tie to Be Decided in Van couver
The Alaska basketball championship will be decided in Vancouver next Saturday with Nome and Dawson meeting to determine the honors after a tied result.
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Alaska
Vancouver
Nome
Dawson
Gunning for Howard Gould in New York
A wild eyed youth has hunted Howard Gould for days with intent to kill. He has evaded police so far as authorities pursue the case.
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New York
Dec
Howard Gould
Richard McCurdy and Son Ill in New York
Richard McCurdy formerly president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company is ill with serious illness in New York. His son also lies critically ill. The report notes the family home and company ties while offering no further details.
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Hee
Richard McCurdy
The
Mutual Life Lisery
Nee Comany
Cross Complaint in Divorce Suit
Tacoma Washington December 7 the wife of Thomas Wilson a wealthy Alaska mine owner filed a cross complaint to their divorce suit today Wilson alleges his wife treated him cruelly since their marriage to this city last September She alleges that he threatened to beat her and otherwise cruelly treat her
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Tacoma
Wash
Thomas Wilson
Alaska
Wilson
Jury Secured In Pettibone Trial
Pettibone trial jury secured late afternoon consists of one student one prospector one merchant one printer two butchers two liverymen three farmers The taking of testimony will commence next Monday Hal Orchard will be the principal prosecution witness after the opening statement.
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Trec Alae Ig Ie
Hal Orchard
Government Accepts McCarty Steam Haunch for Valdez Boat
W E B McCarty, long associated with the area, sees his steam haunch accepted by the government and the vessel now graces Valdez bay in service. He will start building a forty foot boat for coastal prospecting west of Seward next summer as a new venture. Crystalized nitrogen interest noted as a curiosity of chemistry, formed by cooling gas to 367 below freezing and expanding to a solid snow like form.
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W. E B. McCarty
Valdez Bay
McCarty
Seward
Executive Message Urges Alaska Home Rule and Development
The executive urges Congress to extend land and irrigation laws, establish forest reserves, and promote Alaska self government. It calls for liberal road and railroad funding, a stronger territorial judiciary, and police powers for the governor. Prohibiting alcohol sales to natives and reforming coal land laws are urged, along with coast navigation aids, a parcels post, and a streamlined ocean mail service.
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Alaska
Congress
President calls for tougher child labor laws and enforcement
The president advocates stricter regulation of female and child labor and stronger enforcement of all laws against both rich and poor, signaling a broad push for labor standards across society.
Moral wave sweeps Montana closing saloons at midnight
Montana towns Anaconda and Missoula have adopted midnight closing ordinances with Helena considering a similar measure. Public gambling houses have been closed since the legislature's action, ending long standing games since Montana's 1863 gold discovery. The wine room ordinance aims to bar women from entering saloons and is reportedly being enforced statewide.
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Montana
Anaconda
Misssoula
Helena
Fresh Moose Meat Served Any Style at Alaska Restaurant
A local Alaska restaurant offers fresh moose meat prepared in any style on the menu. Patrons can choose grilling, roasting, or pan preparations with options for traditional or modern flavors. No specific dates or prices are provided.
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Alaska
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