Alaska Cable Toll Debate Spreads Through Newspapers
A long critique questions government policy on Alaska press tolls, arguing low cable rates benefit the people of the territory. The piece notes Sitka to Seattle transmissions and back through Alaska, suggesting tolls distort news flow and profit the carrier, not readers. It urges rate cuts to expand coverage and affordability.
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Signal Service Bureau
Alaska
Philippine
Orbis Ausskwe
Blackstone
Republic
War Department
Seattle
Sitka
Generalissimo
Chamberlain
Washington
Allen
Christmas Taste and Alaska Trust Bust News
The piece contrasts Christmas celebrations with riots and a race war in the South, then reports the Alaskanship trust bust amid a grand jury probe into a steamship conspiracy. It notes a January cold spell with Atlanta at 16 below zero and Seward at 4 above, reflecting varied regional conditions.
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South
Alaskanship Trust
Alaska
Juneau
Steamship Trust
Atlanta
Georgia
Seward
Condemnation of Admiral Nebo gatoff referenced
The note condemns Admiral Nebo gatoff and asserts Russia’s presence on the map. It states the Russian revolution is dead and provides no further news. It mentions Alaska’s stance on the Wickersham case if a settlement is reached.
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Nebogatoff
Russia
Message of the day on peace and restraint in war
The text argues world-wide peace over militarism, quoting Jesus' teaching to love thy neighbor and urging nations to practice the Golden Rule rather than relying on force. It reflects on fear caused by weapons and notes public reactions to Captain Mason and the Jeanie incident in Seattle.
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Maxim
Theo
Smith
Vague press hints on Wickersham case emerge
Press correspondents hint at events in the Wickersham case without solid details. Hoyt's report is noted as a document not tipped off in advance by officials, suggesting secrecy and guarded information.
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Wickersham
Hoyt
Washington tax commission Eyes tax on public service firms
Seattle report notes the Washington state tax commission proposes legislation to tax public service corporations. The move implies these corporations have largely avoided taxes, prompting debate over revenue and policy.
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Seattle
Washington State Tax Commission
Irishman Named to British Ambassador Post in Washington
An Irishman is appointed British ambassador to Washington while the nation awaits comments from Murphy O'Brien and Casey on the historic appointment and its implications.
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Washington
Murphy
O'Brien
Casey
Weekly Weather Record Week Ending December 2
A concise weather summary records temperatures rainfall and notable conditions for the week ending December 2. It lists daily high and low readings observed at local stations, notable storms or dry spells, and any record highs or lows noted by the reporting agency.
Steamship Movements and Sailed Departures at Seattle
The SEWARD STEAMERS report multiple departures from Seattle for Seldovia Ko diak Unalaska and other ports. Vessels listed include Saratoga sailing 25th, Jeanie 29th, Pennsylvania 1st, Santa Clara 8th, Bertha 1st, Shelikof to Seattle in March, and Dora bound for Unalaska on the 1st with other trips to nearby ports noted.
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Portland
Seldovia
Kodiak
Saratoga
Seattle
Jeanie
Pennsylvania
Santa Clara
Bertha
Shelikof
Dora
Unalaska
Mrs Harriet Knight Dies in Seattle
Mrs. Harriet Knight mother of Mrs. Frank J Ballaine died yesterday in Seattle after health declines from a stroke. She was well known in Seward, having lived with the Ballaine family for a year from late summer 1905 until last August. The report notes prior illnesses and travels related to her condition and mentions mining prospects and relocated relatives in Alaska.
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Wateway
Attle
Harviet Knight
Frank J Ballaine
Firemen’s Ball a Big Success at Crowded Event
A lively Christmas Firemen’s Ball drew a large crowd with dancing hampered by space. About $200 from Phe nent Hekets and roughly $200 more from raffles. Prizes included a gold double eagle won by George Bourkhaert and a big cake won by Ston. Kenneth Irvine and Marcia Shankland tied for forty nine in the children’s ticket contest, winning top prizes with Kenneth sharing. Madam Grace A Harris and Mrs. Harris sang as Grace Harris accompanied.
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Moore
George Bourkhaert
Ston
Judy
Kenneth Irvine
Marcia Shankland
Esther Korth
Kenneth
Madam Grace A. Harris
Mrs. 2
Madam Harsolo
Firemen Ball Receipts and Disbursements Totals Listed
The firemen's ball committee released a financial statement detailing receipts from ticket sales and various cash donations and disbursements. Listed are amounts from saloon sales at multiple venues, cake and turkey fund, door receipts, and donations from Kenai Lumber, Seward Water and Power, Coleman House, Bank of Seward, J. Hatfield, and S. L. Colwell. The report itemizes expenses such as ribbons, lemonade, floor wax, envelopes, labor, prizes, and incidentals, ending with a cash balance.
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Marcia Shankl
Kenneth Irvine
Esther Korth
Doe Daykin Bank
Palace
Commerce
Seattle
Wee
Fred Way
Board of Trade Northern Louvre
ALB. Drug Co
St. D. Corlew
Brown & Hawkins
A. B. Doug Co
Cow photograph at Northern Saloon Bar
A spotted cow poses over the bar at the Northern saloon as Joe Quinn steadies a bucket while O W Kennedy photographs the scene. The animal drinks plain water, resisting colored liquids, and the boys coax it to sit for the souvenir card.
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Joe Quinn
O. W. Kennedy
Quicksilver Deposits Found in Southwest Texas Regions
Quicksilver is located in a handful of U S sites, with Texas hosting most reserves. The Brewster County deposits sit in the far southwest, about 300 miles southeast of El Paso, 100 miles south of the Southern Pacific line, and seven to fifteen miles north of the Rio Grande. Three districts contain the ore: Terlingua, Study Butte, and Chisos.
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United States
Texas
Brewster County
el Paso
Southern Pacific Railway
Rio Grande
Study Butte
Chisos
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EMBER
PH. Mason
Steam
Dix
Seward Steamers
Harriet Knight
Steve Rowe
Joe LeClair
Yentna
Wallace and
Thompson
LeClair
Fulton Street
New York
Firemen's Ball
Ball
Fourth Avenue
L. W. Ray
C. L. Hale
Geoil H. Clegg
Seward,kit
Shawhan Bld
Washington St
E. E. Ritchie
Shawhan Building
Seward, Alaska
H.S. Waterman Mining Engineer Assay Office
Valdez
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St., Victoria, B.C
THE
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mer
Frank H.lascy
U. S. Mineral and Land Surveyor
District of Alaska
Addres
Cook Inlet
Orcare Mail
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
Prospector
Knik P.O
Amp
Tuvnagein Arm
Nformation Bureau
Prospectors
Troy
Moore's Hall
Fifth Ave. Sewart
Seward Bowling Alley
Fourth Avenue, Seward
Connection
L. Whittemore
Fraser’s Smoke Shop
Fraser
Fourth Ave
Seward Bakery
C. Werner
Arctic Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Commerce Building
J. L. Reed
J. J. McManus
Arctic Recorder
Arctic Chief
Pacific Coast Trading ‘Company
T. D. Corlew
Mgr
Knik Trading Company
Knik
Yenba
Tokashima
Knik Trading CO
P. S
Yukon
J.L. Graef
Seward, Ala
Board of Trade
F.V. Thomas
the Bank Theatre
del Glark
Cloninger & Knoche
Richards & Co
Alaska Transfer
SEN & Laurner Bros
Guy Trace
Goal & Wood
Seward Commercial Co
White House
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