Alaska Legislation and Railroad Funding Debates
Roosevelt shifts on Hoyt report as Alaska policy divides. Wickersham not reappointed. Harry Ballinger named potential successor in Third District. Waskey named to House Committee on Territories to push Alaska self governance. Public lands bills aim to curb coal monopoly, with three options including permanent withdrawal, alternate sections, or government reserves. Agricultural reports praise grain potential, livestock at Kenai, and calls for funding to extend station work.
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Tidal Wave Hits Tropic Islands In West Indies
A vast tidal wave in the Dutch West Indies yesterday devastates thousands, with aftershocks and volcanic activity. Refugees flee the region as German and Dutch warships move in to aid survivors.
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District Attorney Hoyt Placed on Oklahoma Land Fraud Probe
President Roosevelt appointed District Attorney Henry M. Hoyt of Nome as special attorney to prosecute land frauds in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The move removes him from the Alaska judgeship race for which he had aspired.
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Attorney General seeks revocation of Gould Rail licenses
Jefferson City Mo Jan 10 Attorney General Hadley filed a suit to revoke the licenses of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company and all its subsidiary lines in Missouri The suit alleges the merger of numerous lines under one management aims to eliminate competition within the state and seeks license revocation for the railroad system
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School Opens February 4 In Seward
The school board will start the spring term February 4 with one department led by Mrs. Mel Manus. A large number of winter visitors means few children at first. A primary department will later be added under Mrs. Tillett. Rev. L. H. Pedersen completed the census, finding sixty seven school age children in Seward, ages six to twenty. Brussels has a clock that the wind winds.
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Seward
Waskey Sour on Congress
Alaska delegate Joe Wan Waskey expresses disappointment at lack of recognition in Congress. He has not been placed on any committee and doubts passing legislation this session. He criticizes the House for favoring only certain members and finds Beaker Cannon unwilling to assist his territorial initiatives.
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Santa Clara Sails Again for Seward and Interior
The steamship Santa Clara sailed for Seward last night with 100000 feet of bridge timber for the A Central and interior use, carrying horses and goods for interior points. Steamer Portland arrived from Seward and inner passage ports, while Bertha departed for Seward with a full cargo and forty passengers mainly bound interior. In San Francisco, seamen sue Bowhead and John A Cook for 47364 damages over cruel treatment and deprivation of food, part of a series seeking 125000 in total. Northwest cities claim the cow shortage is railroad fraud, and Southeastern Alaska papers condemn steamboat mail service.
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Saratoga Collides With Jeanie Ram Results In Damage
Jeanie rammed the Saratoga off the dock on Saturday evening. Saratoga sustained a $5000 hole but proceeded to Seattle after temporary repairs. Jeanie’s captain was asleep while Pilot Holstroom, ex Toledo captain, was on the bridge. The Saratoga lacked stern lights, preventing timely avoidance. The Jeanie’s bowsprit suffered minor damage.
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Saratoga records broken by voyage from Valdez to port
The Saratoga arrived from Valdez in three days thirteen hours breaking records despite a fifteen foot hole in her port side from a collision with the Jeanie at Valdez dock. Repairs are planned before sailing again. Vortland heads Seattle to Seward January 15 to resume regular run, Bertha will take the through mail run. Joanie also sailed outside, reaching Valdez in seven days from Seattle. Coal famine hits electric light plant, fuel costs rise to $60 nightly. J F McLain injured crawling to shelter, later found near Salcha. D M Johnson reports paystreak on Solomon s and fairbanks banks hold $3,500,000 deposits.
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Katalla to Be Sea Terminus in Alaska Rail Plan
Henry Deyo chief engineer of the Guggenheim railroad project arriving from the east states the line will reach tide water near Katalla and run at the base of the mountains. The note suggests Katalla as the favored harbor site near Kayak cow fields with easy interior access.
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One Road Up Copper River
The Copper River rail plans shift as Cordova and Katalla routes may be abandoned with M J Heney likely to build the chosen line. Katalla favored by Katalla route surveyor M K Rogers and Guggenheims backers, while Heney supports Cordova terminus. Breakwater cost at Katalla and Heney s half interest in Cordova townsite influence decision. Dora completed Unalaska run, 23 days at sea, 7:30 arrival, 10 p m departure for Valdez.
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Alaska cable and telegraph extension funds eyed
An amendment to the army appropriation bill would allocate 190000 to extend commercial receipts for the Alaska cable and telegraph system in 2006. Proposals include Valdez to Fairbanks, a line to Circle City on the Yukon, and to points on the Forty Mile River as supporters anticipate approval.
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Alaska road funds gain $250000 for roads
Washington January 11 The House approved a $250,000 appropriation for the reconstruction of roads and trails in Alaska, to be expended by the Alaska Road Commission.
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Women and preachers help lynch murderer
A mob including ministers and women dragged James, a wealthy contractor, from jail in Charles City. They hanged him from a central city bridge after he was accused of murder and the mob seized him following his arrest.
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Mining Law for Alaska Bill Seeks Annual Labor Affidavits
Washington Senator Burrows introduces a measure requiring annual sworn affidavits of mining labor or improvements in Alaska. Failure to file within thirty days after the year ends would lapse the claim and forfeit title, reopening location as if never located. Affidavits must describe the work. surveying may count as labor with penalties for false swearing. The act targets Alaska only. Also notes Jack Leedy striking rich pay near Bessie, on a separate streak, with ground owned by Anvil Hydraulic and Dredging Co.
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