Seward's Fourth of July celebration praised as success
A large crowd filled Moore's hall in Seward for an indoor Fourth of July celebration marked by a brief program of music and oratory and a late dance. Cecil H. Clegg urged Alaska statehood and a Alaska Day holiday marking the Russia US transfer of Alaska in 1867. The event reflected patriotic spirit despite cold weather and a low-key parade of flags and bunting.
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Seward
Moore’s
Cecil H. Clegg
Alaska
Russia
United States
Senator Piles On Alaska Promoters in Congress
A Washington senator known for promoting Alaska argues the territory is a vast land of opportunity. He cites gold production past 100 million, future wheat and fruit farming, and a free-homestead climate that could support millions, urging optimism about Alaska’s agricultural and settler potential.
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Senator Piles
Washington
Alaska
Congress
Washington Post
Pacific Coast
Inlet Steamers Neptune Tyonic Toledo Uncle Sam Inspected
Correspondence from Gateway Marine Inspectors Whitney and Newhall arrived aboard the Portland and inspected the Inlet steamers Neptune Tyonic Toledo and Uncle Sam waiting at Seldovia on June 29. The inspectors departed on the Portland after completing checks.
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Seldovia
Gateway—Marine
Whitney and Newhall
Portland
Neptune
Tyonic
Toledo
Uncle Sam
Weapons of War to Settle Business in Seldovia
June 24 correspondence from Seldovia reports a knife and gun altercation between coal oil steamer Yentna owners Charles Corser and Robert Hawes. No serious injuries occurred. Corser bought Hawes out and Hawes will sail to Seattle. Corser previously ran Moose Cabin cafe. Hawes helped bring the Yentna from Seattle on the Farallon in March. Valdez notes the Ida May arrived with explosives and will go to Seward with powder and gasoline. W E Corey’s wife sues for divorce alleging neglect for an actress.
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Seldovia
Yentna
Charles Corser
Robert Hawes
Corser
Hawes
Seattle
Santa Ana
Farallon
Valdez
Ida May
Seward
W. E. Corey
The
Steel Trust
Cottery
Alaska
Stover
Robert E
Robart &, Stove
Fourth Avenue
Aaski
J.J. McManus
Robert E. Stover
Longshoremen Ban Work on Ships Using Orientals
The Puget Sound longshoremen pass a resolution forbidding members to work on ships employing Japanese and Chinese sailors. The action targets the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and excludes Indians. The move could affect the sailors strike by complicating cargo loading and unloading on affected vessels.
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Gable
Gateway
Seattle
Longshoremen’s Union of
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Pacific Coast Company
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Return of the Nation
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the Bank Theatre
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