Wireless Stations to Span Coasts From Maine to Nome
United States Wireless Company plans a continuous chain of stations along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts extending from Maine to Panama and from the canal zone to Nome. Initial stations will be at Ketchikan and Katalla with others along Alaska coast soon. This will connect remote Alaskan towns to the outside world and speed growth and knowledge while reducing long isolation.
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United States Wireless Company
Auntie Coast
Maine
Panama
Pacific
Canal Zone
Nome
Ketchikan
Katalla
Alaska
Seward
United States
United Wireless
Blind Tom, Prodigy Who Shaped Public Life for Forty-Seven Years
The death of Blind Tom marks the passing of a remarkable prodigy born in 1849 to enslaved parents. Deaf to sight, he spoke early and could imitate conversations, rattle off about 5,000 memorized pieces, and play piano by ear, saying he heard the birds and trees. His renditions lacked tonal color yet showcased extraordinary memory.
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Tom
Fem Mber
Blind Tom
The Best Are Left
A fragment notes ongoing discussions about selection or ranking of remaining candidates or items labeled as the best, with emphasis on endurance, past periods, and ongoing evaluation work.
A Few of the Best People Still Left in Seward
The Seward concert at Moore's hall under Mrs. E. E. Hale drew many educated refined and musical locals to perform and encore. Mrs. F Updegraf gave a piano solo though not a resident, aiding the event with trained skill and earning hearty applause from a grateful audience.
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Seward
Moore’s Hall
E. E. Hale
Valdez rally boosts Cale for congress against Hoggatt
A Valdez meeting shows strong support for Thomas Cale as delegate to Congress and opposition to Governor Hoggatt. Voters in Seward urged to decide their stance before the August 11 Alaska election, praising Cale as an honest, effective representative for the territory.
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Valdez
Thomas Cale
Congress
Hoggatt
Alaska
Cale
Seward
Taft Nomination Seen As Likely First Ballot Outcome
The article argues Roosevelt's political skill made Taft's nomination by the Republican party almost certain and suggests Taft would pursue the policies of his predecessor if elected, noting Taft’s different temperament from Roosevelt.
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Am Hl. Taft
Thurish Smnoon
Roosevelt
University of Rochester
New York
Chi Politi
United States
William H. Taft
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt Seen as Less Antagonistic Leader if Elected
The piece argues Roosevelt would govern with less antagonism than the current administration. It predicts a Republican victory in November with a popular candidate, and notes business interests across the nation should improve as a result.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Prosecutions Hinted Over Tax Stamps At Drug Stores
Washington reports the internal revenue department plans prosecutions nationwide for tax law infractions. Officers seized two drug stores for cigars sold without proper stamps as box tops were removed. Critics warn of overreach and urge avoiding any appearance of evasion while noting stamps were affixed and boxes stripped for handling.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
United States
Back To The Fatherland Emigration Falls From America
Germans begin re migration to Germany as emigration to New York declines. The Hamburg American liner Bluecher carried 1400 steerage passengers in the latest voyage with more ships expected. Early 1908 shows about 50,000 fewer emigrants leaving Hamburg for New York than a year earlier, while North German Lloyd records a similar drop.
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America
Germany
Hamburg
New York
Lloyd
Alphabetic Panalphabet in Bible Verses Cited by London Globe
The London Globe notes that in Ezra 7 21 every letter of the English alphabet appears in a decree by Artaxerxes to the treasurers beyond the river. It adds that Zephaniah 3 8 contains every letter of the Hebrew alphabet including finals.
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Ezra
Artaxer
Xes
Zephaniah
London Globe
Navy orders 40000 pounds of bonbons for Pacific fleet
The Navy Department ordered 40 000 pounds of high grade chocolate bonbons for the Pacific fleet to be delivered in San Francisco before sailing to the Orient. Purity flavor and keeping qualities are emphasized with tin foil wrapping and air tight tin boxes to resist heat and salt air. Jack prefers the contents to fancy packaging.
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Navy Department
San Francisco
Orient
Tropics
Jack
Fishermen Drowned by Cable in Tornadoed Coast
A fierce tornado struck the coast early this morning drowning 400 fishermen and wrecking their boats. The disaster is reported by The Daily Gateway in Tokio.
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Tokio
Profit and Loss Magazine Attracts Mining Stock Buyers
The independent Profit and Loss magazine offers free samples by postal card to investors worldwide. It emphasizes no stock sales, promotes clubbing offers and subscriptions, and asserts strong public service in western financial journalism. Sample copy address: Profit and Loss Magazine 171 California St Denver Colo.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
Weekly Weather Record For The Week Ending
A brief weather record summarizes the week ending date noting daily conditions including precipitation temperatures and notable patterns. The report highlights rainfall totals and temperature ranges observed across stations and notes any record highs or lows.
Chrome mining in Asia Minor faces decline in Turkey
Chrome has long been mined in Asia Minor with deposits at 4000 to 5000 feet and hauled to markets by donkey and camel. Once priced around £20 a ton near Smyrna, it now fetches little, making mining unprofitable except in accessible districts. Turkish chrome lags global rivals as its mines have not used modern machinery.
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Asia Minor
Smyrna
Turkey
Two Cent Postage Pact Signed Between Nations
An agreement signed by representatives of the English and United States governments sets international mail postage at two cents for letters both ways starting October 1. The 2 cent rate will apply for mail between England and the United States and vice versa.
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Washington
England
United States
Forests slow wind to leeward up to a thousand feet
The Roumanian Meteorological Institute director reports forests reduce wind speed most up to 164 feet, dropping 4 to 7.5 mph and easing wind force by one Beaufort degree within 330 feet. Velocity recovers beyond 1,040 feet, returning to pre-forest levels.
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Meteorological Institute of
Roumania
Philadelphia
Useful Friends Quote on Utility in Relationships
The Gentlewoman observes that people are valued not for virtue or charm but for usefulness. It notes that initial introductions trigger a test of practical benefit, and without potential utility, relations may not endure.
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Taft
Brown & Hawkins
Stetson
California
St. Denver, Colo
Jane Ev
Asia
J. D. Sheldon
Cache Creek
Kahilna River
Cook Inlet
Territory of
T. R. Wilson
Ohio
Agister
Alaska Transfer Company
United States Commissioner's Court For the
Territory of Alaska
Kenai Precinct
George West
H. H. Hildreth
Bank
H. Hildreth
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