Record Northern migration to Southeast Alaska exceeds 1898 levels
Since February 1 nine thousand people have departed from the port for Southeastern Alaska, with two lines carrying eight thousand five hundred thirty nine passengers northward. Vessels including the Portland added hundreds more, creating unprecedented load on ships sailing north. Massive army caterpillars blocked the Canadian Pacific line near Mission, halting a train for about thirty minutes before rails were cleared.
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Funeral Too Late For A Dead Cat
A four year old, Billy Martin, excitedly asks to attend a funeral for a cat found by Louise and Carberry. He returns claiming the funeral happened but explains it did not because the cat was too dead. This anecdote appeared in Success Magazine.
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Success Magazine
Henry and Abe Show Fight in Ruef Case
In San Francisco a heated preliminary examination of Abe Ruef for offering a bribe to Supervisor Furey led to a near clash with District Attorney Heney as officers intervened. In Eugene Oregon residents face a home intoxication ban upheld by Circuit Judge Harris and enforced by authorities.
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Value of Food Fishes From Alaska Waters
The article notes Alaska fisheries export value near 100 million dollars since 1868, excluding by products like guano and oil. It covers fish prepared for market by canning drying or salting and exported globally, with several years showing salmon product values above eight million annually.
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Alaska
Alaska- Yukon Magazine
Ana River Springs Oregon Geological Puzzle
The northern end of Summer Lake Valley in southern Oregon contains three to four large springs that combine to form Ana River, the lake's main southern feeder. In a semi arid region their flow reaches about 100000 gallons per minute, persistent through wet and dry seasons, making them a long standing geological curiosity.
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Oregon
Summer Lake
No More Japs for Haw Sugar Labor Worries Grow
Honolulu reports that Japan will not permit emigration to Hawaii except for former residents their wives and children and wives and children of Japanese in Hawaii This curbs Oriental labor and blocks European contract labor forcing planters to seek mainland workers creating concern over future sugar labor supply
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Honolulu
Japan
Hawaii
United States
How Snakes Hear Snakes in Early Natural History
An excerpt discusses that snakes lack external ears and have crude internal ear bones. It claims snakes detect sound by vibrations felt through the jaw and body, while using a highly sensitive tongue and nerves to sense movement. The text notes snakes have keen vision for distinguishing moving objects.
Daggett to Return to Seward for Short Term
Dr. C. T. Daggett, dentist, will return to Seward for a brief period on the first boat after July 1 and will establish his office over the drug store.
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C. T. Daggett
Seward
Pouch Found Burglary Stuns Route From L A To New York
A registered mail pouch containing 50 000 in currency and 100 000 in jewelry, en route from Los Angeles to New York, was stolen June 6 and later found in bushes near the city. All money vanished and nearly all jewelry missing.
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Kansas City
Los Angeles
New York
New Congress, Old Worlds, A Stranger's Welcome
Con man Quinn describes a country new to Congress where initiative thrives and old routes do not bind progress. He contrasts welcoming locals with Washington’s wary reception where one must prove oneself before acceptance, noting sharp cultural contrasts and the cold reception from officials.
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Conman Quinn
Success Magazine
Plague Strikes Caracas as Nation Seeks Aid
Stricken Caracas confronts bubonic plague with social panic and halted commerce. The president appeals to neighboring republics for funds to finance a campaign against the disease amid fears the capital could become desolate. Reported cases surge as residents isolate themselves.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Laguaire
Confession of a Japanese Servant in Mrs Wilson’s Home
The Japanese servant in Mrs. Wilson’s house vows to tell her when he breaks dishes after she teaches him not to lie. While entertaining guests, he appears in the doorway with a childlike smile and proclaims he will confess and even says he will break his pants to tell the truth.
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Success Magazine
Fabulously Rich In Ophir Creek District Says Letter
A letter to John T. Reed from Mrs. Ramps Petersen describes Ophir Creek as fabulously rich with a booming new town. It notes the richest pay on Nos 8 10 and LR above, Nos 4 above also good, a lease on No 2 below, and No 3 below sold for 75000 though no hole was sunk. No 2 below was purchased by Vinal of Nome Nugget.
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Ramps Petersen
Ophir Creek
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