Republicans urged unity after Alaska convention split
The Republican National Committee ended the Juneau convention, urging Alaska Republicans to unite behind the new majority committee. Critics say a spring convention should have been proposed, but call for a single party to avoid multiple factions across Alaska.
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New York
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Illinois
Turk rises as building inspector in Constantinople
An American plan success in Turkey sees a Turk securing the post of building inspector in Constantinople with a meager salary of 18 dollars monthly, living modestly, then buying a Bosphorus lot, building a mansion, expanding his harem, and importing a black eunuch from Mecca to serve them, becoming one of the empire's wealthiest men.
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Constantinople
Bosphorus
Mecca
Empire
Seattle Morning Times suspends publication over unpaid debts
The Seattle Morning Times halted printing due to nonpayment affecting its operation and shift toward an afternoon edition. From Seattle on December 21, readers learn the paper plans Christmas shipments to Western Alaska ports and a cargo voyage to reach Russian Christmas, thirteen days late.
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Seattle
Alaska
Amer Dora
Taft Ship Delayed by Severe Gales at Sea
Sea gale delays Secretary Taft voyage as reports note a blast previously claimed carried away six Alaska delegates. No designation of political ship is given and details remain unclear.
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Cable News
Taft
Alaska
If the president declines a third term
The remark notes that repeated refusals by the president to seek a third term may provoke critics to mutter the failure to assert intent, echoing Shakespearean dramaturgy about protest and perception.
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Hamlet
Cable correspondent misses Alaska ship manager death
The cable writer notes the death of John F. Trowbridge, a steam ship manager familiar to many in Alaska, while continuing to cover European royalty.
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John F. Trowbridge
Alaska
Telegraph Office Close On Blue Sunday In Idaho
A Idaho telegraph office shut on Blue Sunday due to widespread cussing over the wire being allowed no more. The move reflects strict limits on language and disruptions to service during a holiday.
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Idaho
Bank wreckers warned of deadly risks in reckless acts
A terse note laments that those who damage banks show disregard for safety and may invite fatal consequences from their own actions, underscoring the danger to bystanders and themselves.
Money is the root of all evil and most of us are rooters
The Philadelphia Record notes a proverb on money as the root of evil and lampoons the public as mere onlookers or supporters in a witty editorial aside.
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Philadelphia Record
Blunder by Seattle Banks Over Alaska Drafts
The piece describes Seattle banks delaying payment of small Alaska drafts, accusing them of graft toward Alaska. It cites the Muget Sound National as blacklisted in Seward, recounts a Seward man paying $25 weekly after a $600 draft hold up, and notes a missed $281000 draft affecting a Seward business deal amid post panic strain.
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Seattle
Alaska
Seward
Express
Muget Sound National
Financial
Rival Alaska Railroads Sealed in Coalfield Rivalries
A projected clash of rival capitalists shapes two Alaska railroad plans. The Alaska Coastal aims from the southern coast to the Matanuska coal field, with 53 miles of mainline and 20 beyond the terminus. The Alaska Central pursues the Kayak field with a fixed Seward terminus and a contested route from Condor to Kalle, amid costly terrain and potential harbor access.
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Puget Sound
Government slow to plan return of Pacific battleship fleet
Cable news reports no plans yet for returning the Pacific battleship fleet. The fleet was three days out from Hampton Roads when the statement appeared and was 18 000 miles from Cape Hatteras the day before. The writer quips the Navy should wigwag to Mars for the ships.
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Cape Hatteras
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Richmond Hobson Embraces Peace, A Hobson Style Choice
The passage notes P. Hobson, famed for naval bravado, appears to have shifted toward universal peace, described as a Hobson like choice in pursuit of fame.
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P. Hobson
Hobson
Chicago packinghouse protests pure food law losses
A Chicago packinghouse laments losing about $100000 this year due to strict enforcement of pure food laws. It says the inability to use putrid scraps under false labels hurts its operations and compliance costs.
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Chicago
Gov Hoggatt Provides Newspapers With Abundant News
Governor Hoggatt is cited as a major source of material for local papers, delivering a steady stream of reports, statements, and updates across multiple departments and events. The coverage underscores his prominent role in public communication and state affairs.
Pacific fleet sails 18000 miles from Cape Hatteras
A wireless message from the Pacific fleet reports the fleet on smooth water and 18000 miles off Cape Hatteras. Repeating the message yields the same figure from Valdez, suggesting a line error. If true, the fleet’s distance would place it off the earth.
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Charleston
D. C
Pacific Fleet
Cape Hatteras
Valdez
No Plans for Return of Fleet
No plans have been made for the return of the battleship fleet now en route to the Pacific.
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Kington
D.C
Pacific
Land and Mineral Decisions by Woodford D Harlan
Land and Mineral Decisions outline burden of proof in mineral character cases after agricultural adjudication. Mining claim procedures note hearings when agent noncompliance is reported. Homestead entry for townsites deemed invalid if land used for townsite purposes. Oral argument at secretary of interior's discretion. post judgment review grounds. Residence defined by family dwelling. absence of proof to contrary.
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Woodford D. Harlan
Washington, D.C
Secretary of the Interior
Steamer Saratoga Sails Seattle Bound with Winter Cargo
The Saratoga left Seattle Sunday at 4 PM with general freight and twenty or fifteen railroad workers from Katalia who used Seward as a winter resort. It sailed for Seattle again Tuesday at 4 AM carrying Senge.
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Seattle
Katalla
Seward
Senge
Seattle Ships Sail From Harbor For Seattle Plans
The SEWARD STEAMER S sailed from Seattle on the 18th and again on the 21st, with Santa Clara also setting sail from Seattle on the 21st. The Northwestern departed for Seattle on the 13th and the Saratoga for Seattle on the 17th.
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Santa Clara
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Saratoga
Cannon Declares Stance On Committees And Tariff
Speaker Cannon says he will stand pat on committee assignments and the tariff while defending old clothes. The speech signals his firm commitment to the existing order and highlights a House fight between Williams and DeArmond that suggests the Democratic Party remains alive against its critics.
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Cannon
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DeArmond
Profit and Loss Magazine promotes mining investment
An advertisement for Profit and Loss Magazine touts independent mining investment guidance. It offers a free sample copy by mail from the Denver based publisher at 1715 California St in Colorado, promising no stock sales and clubbing offers.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
November Temperature in Seward Averaged Thirty Degrees
The mean November temperature in Seward was 30.08 degrees, a very low mark. The high reached 47 degrees on the 6th while the low dropped to 11 degrees on the 5th and 6th. There were seven clear days, nine cloudy, two part cloudy, with seven days of rain and five of snow.
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Seward
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