Taft to push Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition funds
Secretary of War William H Taft backs the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition to be held in Seattle in 1909 and will use influence to secure federal support. A Senate committee recommends 700000 dollars for the fair with 10000 for Alaska and 26000 for Hawaii and the Philippines displays.
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Gateway
Washington, D. C
William H. Taft
West
North
Seattle
Senate Committee On Industrial Expositions
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Fortifications for Alaska Coast Defenses Urged
Washington delivers a bill proposing 35 million dollars for Alaska and Pacific coast defenses. The plan includes submarines for Puget Sound and Alaska defenses to bolster coastal protection.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Alaska’s highest peaks listed by three main ranges
The Treasury estimates the funds needed to care for the insane, and the article notes Alaska’s top summits exceeding 12,000 feet with Mt McKinley and Wrangell group peaks in detail. It highlights three main Alaska ranges including Mt McKinley, Wrangell, and the St. Elias Alps and their tallest elevations.
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Alaska
Mt. McKinley
Cook Inlet
Mt. Foraker
Mt. Hunter
Wrangell
Ford
Blackburn
Wrangel | Volcano
St. Ele Alps
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Logan
Cou
St. Ellias
Crillon
Fairweather
Gun accident deaths rise in Midwest states
In Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota last year 50 people died in gun accidents up from 35 the previous year. The rise stems largely from careless handling of weapons or victims being mistaken for game.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Carless
Thaw Murder Trial Limits Expert Witnesses
In New York on January 24 the Thaw murder trial decided to limit expert witnesses to three on each side after extensive discussion. The European expert Thaw awaited arrived yesterday. Alienists testifying in the Thaw case with the trial nearing its end, witnesses present on January 23 and plans to resume January 25.
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Daily Gateway
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
Native school bill framed up for Alaska Indians
Government reels toward compulsory schooling as Alaska Indians gain support for native education. Governors and delegate back a plan for manual training schools with broad congressional backing expected. Alaska agriculture praised by Dawson envoy and Tacoma Ledger, highlighting potato progress and fruits, amid general comment on development and industry.
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Washington, D. C
Hoggatt
Cale
Alaska
Congress
FIGHTING BOB'S FLEET IN DANGER
Brazilian police uncover an anarchist plot to blow up the U S battle fleet under Admiral Evans in Rio de Janeiro. Officials in Washington report cautious denial while Paris advices confirm the danger and arrests are reported as the fleet sails toward Argentina.
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Rio Janeiro
U.S
Admiral Evans
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Paris
Evans
Rio
Jano
Argentina
Admiral Evans Leads Fleet Toward Pacific Amid Rheumatism
A report notes Admiral Ev ans, in command of the US battleship fleet bound for the Pacific, suffers a rheumatic attack but it is not serious and should not delay the voyage. Also discussed is a push to secure Russian mineral land concessions in Siberia for American prospectors, with potential delegation to St Petersburg and likely selection of Frank H. Waskey.
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Rio
Janeiro
Evans
United States
Pacific
Cale
Russia
Siberia
Frank H. Waskey
Beria
Northeastern Siberia Company
Sibera
Anadir
Miners Rescued After Forty Six Days Entombed
Ely Nevada January 20 three miners were rescued after forty six days entombed in a cavern mine. Great crowds gathered at the mine mouth as rescuers neared the surface and cheered when the miners were found alive and well. Food was supplied through a pipe during the entombment.
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Ely
Nev
Monarchy Threatened in Portugal Plot Foiled
Police uncover a deep plot by republic supporters to overthrow the monarchy in Lisbon. Conspirators were arrested and a mob attempted to rescue them, causing a disturbance before authorities restored order and Portugal maintained stability.
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Republic
Portugal
Lisbon
Mining Men Call Meeting Valdez to Buck the Glacier
A mining men’s committee in Seattle issued a call for a March 23 convention of miners from Alaska Washington and British Columbia to discuss changes in Alaska mining laws. Delegate Thomas Cale urged bond authorization for Valdez to fund glacier flood protection and protect the town.
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Valdez
Gateway
Seattle
Alska
Washington
British Columbia
Thomas Cale
Alaska
Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Embezzler Gets Five Years For Gold Dust Theft
George Edward Adams, former cashier at the local government assay office, admitted stealing gold dust from miners and was sentenced to five years in prison. Estimated profits from the scheme total about a quarter of a million dollars.
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George Edward Adams
Alaska
Seattle Times
Foraker Exits Presidential Nomination Fight
Cincinnati January 21 Senator Joseph B Foraker ends his bid to win the Ohio delegation for the presidential nomination and capitulates to the forces backing Secretary of War William H. Taft.
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Daily Gateway
Cincinnati
Joseph B. Foraker
Ohio
United States
For
Warlliam H
New Government Fish Hatchery to Open in Alaska
The Letnik Lake hatchery on Afognak Island will be finished this winter and ready for next season. A three mile tramway from tide water to the lake is complete along with foundations for all plant and some buildings up. Located in a district that yields more salmon than any other Alaska canning area, it will be the largest government hatchery in Alaska.
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Circle
Dawson
Tanana
Alaska
Crazy Mountains
C. F. McGriff
Letnik Lake
Afognak Island
Tidewater
Juneau Transcript
Famine in India Drives Refugees Across Borders
Foreign mission offices in Boston report Indians flee famine districts by thousands. Adjacent regions to be flooded with refugees in weeks as exhaustion and starvation hinder escapes. Death toll expected to be high among the displaced.
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Boston
India
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Foraker
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