Insurance graft scandal exposes lavish salaries and petty thefts
Officials of major fire insurance companies are linked to a broad graft scheme with lavish salaries and misused funds. The expose details high pay for top executives, improper charges, and theft of towels and other items from policyholders. The piece notes politicians from Tammany and Philadelphia involved and laments the public impact of the corrupt practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Philadelphia
Usdey
Dora Search Afloat Near Seward Amid Missing Steamship Dora
A Northwestern Steamship Co boat may search westward shores for the steamer Dora missing over six weeks. Sailors fear she is disabled and sunk with crew needing aid as Westward ports report freight delays and Alaska rumors swirl among Seward residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Steamship Company
Seward
Dora
Ieee
Westhard
Valdex Prospector Misquote Causes Paragraph Opportunity
The Valdex Prospector is accused of misquoting to gain space for a paragraph. Count Castella is described as a nuisance and a costly presence to Anna Joukt. Foreigners in China are said to be scared and may need to relocate under a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Castella
Anna Joukt
China
High Old Time at Arctic Low Jinks in Camp Folly
The Arctic Brotherhood camp hosted a lively High Jinks event with 127 attendees including guests and traveling men who funded the fun by paying fines. J. Jay Melheivey of Seattle, D. J. Quinlan, Harry Lamont, and E. R. Scott entertained with songs and stories while J. M. Shawhan and Harvey Kopp provided piano and banjo. The camp entertainment committee led by Frank X. Gowass and others plans another show featuring the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brotherhood
Arctic Brothers
Star
Big Bill Devere
J. F. Chamber
D. J. Quinlan
Harry Lamont
E. R. Scott
J. M. Shawhan
Harvey Kopp
Frank X. Gowass
Dr. Daggett
Kompii
W. H. Whittlesey
M. Shawhan
TH. A. Glover
Wild Flowers in Alaska Gathered Near Seward
Mrs. L. Caswell collected sixty nine wild flower specimens near Seward last year, press preserving most. Many were from Lewistown area, with others from Turnagain Arm and remoter spots. She aims to reach 100 next summer, noting flowers vary in color when dried. The collection includes violets, daisies, lilies, blue bells, mayflowers, geraniums, poppies, lady slippers, and pansies, plus unidentified regional varieties. Separately, a Northern Pacific official says Milwaukee’s coast arrival won’t face Hill system opposition. NP and Great Northern lack capacity to handle coast business even with more cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell
Seward
Lewland
Turnagain
Gulf States
Northern Pacific Railway
Milwaukee
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Valencia wreck prompts new federal probe and damages suit
Washington DC reports say a federal board will reexamine Valencia wreck causes while District Attorney Frye in Seattle is ordered to retake testimony. Survivors and families plan damages claims, and Capt Johnson faces fraud inquiries as salvage and investigations continue along the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Daily Gateway
Washington DC
Pea
Taetorneys
U.S
Fryeattle
Valencia
Federal
Cormerece
Taylor
Treasury Department
Fins
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Department
Dheteatt
Onsis
Metcalf
Department of Commerce
Frye
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Washington, D. C
Gen. Slocum
New Yok
Chary
Pacific Coast Company
Agssessed Mahny
Charles Aliise
St. Paul
Pacuiefast Company
Capt. Johnson
Fras
O. M. Johnson
John
Jonger
W. D. Harraden
A. Hawkins
Joseph McCaffrey
Passenge
Moody
Victorian
B. C
Johnson
Labor Unions Fight Seattle Mayoral Battle Over Public Utilities
Labor unions press for municipal ownership in Seattle as the March 6 election nears. Abe Ruef from San Francisco aids the labor side while Republican machines, led by John Kiplinger, aim to control the race. Democrats ponder endorsement as fusion ticket gains cross party appeal in a city long Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gataway
Afte
Bed
Seattle
Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Noef
Lehmitz
Eld
Ruef
Lia
California
John Kiplinger
Vie Jubor Party
Municipal Ownership Party
William T. Moore
Superior Court
King County
Speculation opposed by Dr Gladden in religious circles
Dr Washington Gladden leads a campaign against tainted money and all forms of speculation, calling gambling harmful to morals and finances. A dialog with Ben Smith and Asa Jones from Polisgrave reveals opinions on whether to invest, mentioning the hoped for returns from land improvement and housing construction resuming with mild weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gladden
Nion
Ben Smith
Asa Jones
Polisgrave
Ben
Ase
Asa
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Seward Gateway
Seward Nwa
Wiber
Thuwsanite
Nomelte
Yerkes
Miaska
Alaska
New York
Victor H. Moerealf
Pacific
Wager Sound
Seattle Times
Times
Congressman Payne
Vss
Means Mittee
House
Payne
Tennessee Supreme Court
Dr. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Homes
Froukoey
Panama Canal
St. Louis
Arctic
Mist
Peb
Sonoma
Australia
Farallon Islands
Tts
Dr. Gladden
Seward Iron Works
Julian Mott
Adams & Wash
G. W. Palmer General Merchandise
Prospector's
Knik P. O
H. H. Hildreth Notary Public
Oo. Lasgcy
U. S
District OF Alaska
Seldovia
Frank H.lasgy
U. S. Mineral and Land Surveyor
Cook Inlet
Bob Wood & Goat
Hawkins
Fin
PHONE
OWL Drug CO
Hotel McNeiley
Galdon
E. L. Whittemore
Seward, Alaska
Board of Trade
Fourth Avenue
F.V. Thomas
Prop
the Bank Theatre
Smith & Clark, Proprietors
Wormerly
Wallace & the
THE
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
Main &Seward
Commerce
E. Levin
Bay City Market
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