Alaska self government critique in presidential plan debate
A fragmented analysis accuses the president and Alaska governor of backing corporate interests over native governance. It argues Alaska’s fiscal contributions to the federal government merit greater self rule, contrasting Cuba and Puerto Rico with Juneau mining ties and named figures like Jarvis, Guggenheim, and Morgan. The piece contends monopoly influence shapes policy and questions the appropriateness of corporate agents advising national leadership.
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Gover
Placer Ab
Juneau
Hi Brethey
Horgatt
Darvis
Sunes
United States
Alaska
Lemen Corporation
Jarvissins
Simon Guggerheim
Colors
Erpont Morgs
Cleveland
Bookormz
Red Tret
Shipbuilding Trust
Cuba
Porto Rico
Alaska issue sparks GOP and DEM voting rhetoric
The passage labels Ami so Piles and Cushman as Republicans who back every Roosevelt move while noting many Democrats cheer Hevan’s top issue shifts, portraying a polarized reaction to executive action on the Alaska matter.
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Ami
Piles
Cushman
Alaska
Rooevelt
Hevan
Kirkwood Ordinance Bans Lying Within City Limits
A miscuri ordinance in Kirkwood makes telling a lie within city limits unlawful while Seward has no limit. The piece notes the Kirkwood limit on lying is unexplained and suggests widespread depopulation if applied.
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Kirkwood
Miscuri
Seward
Gateway invites opinions on territorial government proposal
One who wishes to arg ue against territorial government is invited to write his views for the Gateway. This paper aims to give circulation to public sentiment.
Senator Piles Hints at Alaska Demands Over Expo
Seattle senator Sam Piles weighs possible new conditions as Alaska questions rise about state demands should the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition broaden or shift stance.
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Sam Piles
Seattle
Alaska
Nobel pace prize toast to Teddy for disarmament deeds
The remark jokes that the Nobel Peace Prize would honor Theodore Roosevelt for reducing standing armies by calling soldiers unnecessary, implying his peace efforts would win the award.
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Teddy
Alaska Real Estate and Mining Amid Seattle Investment Debate
Major Ballaine criticizes Seattle for investing nothing in Alaska while other cities finance railroads and mineral ventures. The piece notes Boston, New York, Denver, and San Francisco own copper interests and rail builders, with limited Seattle and Spokane capital in Kayak coal and oil fields. A long list of land location notices follows, naming numerous individuals for filings near Seldovia.
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Maj. Ballaine
Seattle
Alaska
Galluine
Chiease
New York
Canin
Pitlsburg
Spokane
Boston
Denver
San Francisco
Lerelory
Uie
Lts
Nobel Peace Prize Legacy From Alfred Nobel Funds Disarmament Work
The Nobel fortune, left by Alfred Nobel who died in 1896, funds a yearly prize pool of 32,000 marks aimed at recognizing breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, outstanding literary idealism, and efforts toward organizing peace, disarmament, and peace congresses.
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Alfred Nobel
Misstatements on party lean in Congress questioned
Washington correspondents are accused of misstatements for claiming the sixtieth Congress will have a solidly Republican North and solidly Democratic South except one Missouri senator. The remark questions Colorado Nevada Delaware and West Virginia classifications with current and future Senate members cited.
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Washington
North
South
Missouri
Colorado
Nevada
Wit
Teller
Newlands
Delaware
West Virginia
Congress
Assay Office Return Questions Silver Profit After Arrest
A Seattle assay office credit awards Harry Elsworth 645 cents per ounce for silver in a consign ment. With market prices rising since October and a certificate dated November 22, the inquiry arises who profits from the discrepancy after George Adams’ imprisonment.
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Harry Elsworth
Seattle
George Adams
Alaska Leaders Debate Mining Law Amendments
Delegate Waskey argues self government and mining law amendments would benefit Alaska. Gov Hogwate says current conditions are satisfactory. Waskey claims broad support among Alaska residents. Hoggatt supports the President Roosevelt line and Captain Jar.
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Waskey
Alaska
Gov
Hogwate
Jor. Hoggatt
Roosevelt
Captain Jar
North Pacific coal fields urged after mine shutdown risk
The statement argues that if the Treadwell mine must close due to coal supply failure, the president should be notified to encourage development of coal fields on the North Pacific coast rather than hinder it. It frames this as a national policy experiment.
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Treadwell
United States
North Pacific Coast
Seward Prepares Amid Pacific War Fears
In Seward Alaska, residents doubt a looming Japanese coast attack despite widespread panic among politicians and writers in the Pacific states. The town notes an old cannon left by Russians as proof of coastal defenses and readiness.
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Pacific States
Seward
France Turmoil With Italy and Pope Impacts Paris Papers
Paris newspapers face reduced space for international agitation as France enters a tense standoff with Italy and the papacy. Editors weigh the risk of broader diplomatic fallout while domestic concerns take precedence.
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France
Italy
Paris
Two Weeks Without Seattle Steamer Promises Shelter
A brief: Seward will not receive a Seattle steamer for two weeks, delivering a rare pause in travel and easing local security. Residents welcome the delay, noting they can leave doors unlocked during the lull, anticipating a calmer period before the next shipment arrives.
Mears Elected Valdez School Board Clerk
A.J. Mears won election as clerk of the Valdez school board. It remains to be seen how teachers will manage under his tenure and whether budget and governance will improve the board’s operations.
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A.J. Mears
Valdez
Army officers in Alaska oppose canned vegetables plan
Army officers in Alaska object to canned vegetables for troops and residents of the territory share the resistance to canned government provisions, signaling discontent with centralized rationing and local needs.
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Alaska
Territory
Tanana Creek Named O Conner As Irish Move Front
A new creek on the Tanana area is named O Conner, with residents noting the Irish community is directing its flow toward that area as part of settlement movement.
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O'Conner
Scattered Odds Mark Talk On Skagway Wharf and Seas
A fractured news snippet notes Skagway Alaska with a shipyard push and tension over whaling and steamship lines. It mentions delays in fleet service and broad political rhetoric from Southern senators amid racial and ethnic tensions.
Girdwood Plans Big Time Christmas Event
Girdwood hosts a holiday program with a rifle shoot for prizes, supper at 6 p.m., and dancing at 8 p.m. Open to all. Entry is 50 cents with three shots per contest. First prize $20 plus best, second prize money to second place. Targets set by string measure.
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Girdwood
Weather recap for week ending December 15
The week ended December 15 showed colder temperatures with below average highs and frequent frosts. A narrow storm system brought light precipitation, while daytime sun offered brief relief. Record lows were approached in several inland locations with no major weather events reported.
Seward Steamer and Copper Propects Mentioned in Seward News
The report notes several ships heading to Seattle including SEWARD STEAMERS Portland from Seattle on the 15th and Jeanie from Seattle on the 8th, along with the Saratoga sailing from Seward toward Valdez. It also mentions T Brooks of Tiamna recovering well after a Sunday surgical operation performed by Dr. Oem. Brooks, a former U.S. commissioner at Sunrise, is involved in a copper venture near Lake Clark with Harry Hicks.
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Portland
Seattle
Pennsylvania
Jeanie
Saratoga
Seward
Valdez
Sth
Kiska
T Brooks
Tiamna
Dora
Oem
Brooks
U.S
Sunrise
Lake Clark
Harry Hicks
Saratoga Sails From Valdez After Heavy Snowstorm
The steamer Saratoga sailed from Valdez for Seattle yesterday evening after a storm delayed her departure from Seward. She left Tuesday morning and, held at Ellamar by a blinding snowstorm, did not leave that port for Valdez until Thursday, reaching Valdez at noon yesterday. Snow was extremely heavy across the area with fall estimates around five feet at Valdez and similar depths elsewhere.
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Saratoga
Saylea
Valdez
Seattle
Seward
Ellamar
Prince William
Valde
Circulating Library Offers 3000 Books in Seward
Richards' up-to-date Circulating Library houses over 3000 volumes including histories biographies poetry and fiction. Readers pay 50 cents monthly plus a $1 deposit refundable on return. One book may be checked out at a time with exchanges allowed. books for sale or rent also offered at publisher's prices.
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Seward
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