Crash in Stocks on New York Exchange
The greatest crash in three years hits Wall Street with every active stock down 1 to 10 percent. Brokers are swept off their feet and many suspensions announced as the market tumbles. Cabinet meeting called in Washington to discuss the railroad situation ahead of a conference with four railroad magnates.
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Daily Gateway
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London Exchange
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Taft
Roosevelt
Wall Street Panic Subside and Accusations Fly
Reports from New York on March 1 12 and March 15 describe a volatile market with panic and recoveries as Rothschilds pledge help and railroad leaders meet. J Pierpont Morgan reportedly gained control of Union Pacific and allied with Standard Oil to curb Harriman in a move linked to Roosevelt era railroad regulation.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Union Pacific Railroad
Standard Oil
E. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific
James J. Hill
Harriman
Morgan
Roosevelt
Dakota Steamship floated by claims underwriters
A private message from Yokohama states that the Dakota steamship has been floated by the claims underwriters in Seattle. The report notes the action occurred on March 15 and involves international insurance interests.
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Seattle
Yokohama
Dakota
Man Kills Partner Over Snoring in Roseburg
In Roseburg Oregon William Bloss a German killed his partner Philip Lemmon last night after Lemmon’s loud snoring kept Bloss awake. The quarrel began when Bloss woke Lemmon to stop the noise and ended in a fatal stabbing. Alaska houses the world’s largest low-grade gold mine at the Treadwell mines on Douglas Island near Juneau.
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Ore
William Bloss
Philip Lemmon
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Alaska
Treadwell Mines
Douglas Island
Juneau
Railroad magnates seek Roosevelt meeting over rail crisis
Washington March 12 President Roosevelt will receive four railroad magnates this week for a conference on the railroad situation. The operators fear further anti railroad measures and a market panic if policy worsens. J Pierpont Morgan arranged the talks.
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Roosevelt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rotary Trains Near Mile 30 in Open Valley Run
The rotary progressed past mile 30 this afternoon and may not reach the wye at 41 by evening as the track lies open valley between miles 35 and 41. It held at mile 27 overnight.
Alaska’s wealth and scenery drive top per capita business
The region’s mineral wealth adds to Alaska’s famed scenery, making it unsurpassed worldwide. Per capita, Alaska conducts more business than any other U S geographical division, underscoring its economic activity.
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Alaska
United States
Jena Blows Up In Toulon Harbor Fatal Fire Follows
The French battleship Jena, 12 000 tons, exploded in its magazine in Toulon harbor early today. About 400 of 700 aboard were killed or injured as flames, debris, and bodies rained into the water. The blast caused extensive damage and panic on adjacent wharves. The death toll later rose with more injured expected to die.
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Snow
Watson
Cameron
Seward
Santa Ing
Clara
Toulon
Jena
Admiral Mieron
France
Flood Causes Massive Property Loss Along Allegheny
Pittsburg reports 20 million dollars in flood losses with total damages reaching 200 million in the river area. The Allegheny crest stood at 36 feet above normal and is now receding slowly while cities along the river flood. Residents fled to upper stories and were evacuated by boats.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Stone
Allegheny
Goldfield Labor War Closes Mines Amid Clash
Goldfield March 15 miners organized against the Industrial Workers of the World. All mines and mine stores closed at noon and will stay closed until the trouble ends. Owners and citizens seek a compromise as violence is feared and camp prosperity suffers.
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Industrial Workers of the World
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Industrial Workers of
Bank Robbers Blow Up Three Story Building in Hunnewell
Hunnewell Kansas March 12 robbers blew up the National Bank of Hunnewell three story building with dynamite and escaped on a handcar. A large posse led by detectives pursues them as they fled into the woods. The bank was badly wrecked by an overcharge of dynamite used to open the vault. Hunnewell lies near the Oklahoma border south of Wichita in Sumner County.
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Kansas
Pacific Fleet Reorganization Consolidates Warships
Washington D C March 14 all warships of the Pacific and Asiatic squadrons will be merged into a single Pacific fleet later this month Rear Admiral Willard H Brownson who leads the Asiatic station will command the new fleet The plan strengthens the force with several of the navy s newest vessels added to the Pacific fleet
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Willard H. Brownson
Asiatic Station
Close Goldfield Saloons Amid Labor Troubles
Goldfield Nev March 12 Saloons were closed by the mayor due to acute labor trouble among miners. A big meeting by a labor faction was planned for this afternoon amid fears of clashes between old and new unions.
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Bulgarian Premier Meyerkoff Assassinated in Sofia
Premier Meyerkoff and interior minister of Bulgaria was killed by an unknown assailant in Sofia this morning. The Jeanie left Sunday for Prince William Sound ports to discharge cargo before returning to Seattle. Alaska climate varies from Maine to North Carolina with extensive coastline.
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North Carolina
Meenach Ellamar Mining victory in Washington case
The Washington Supreme Court ruled for J. D. Meenach and Ellamar Mining Company in the fraud and contract suit over the Ellamar copper mine at Prince William Sound Alaska. The decision affirmed a King County Superior Court judgment in their favor. The property is valued at 10 to 20 million dollars, with Lawrence claiming a fraudulent deprivation of a large interest.
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Supreme Court of Washington Today
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Ellamar Mining Company
F. C. Lawrence
Ellamar
Prince William Sound
Alaska
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Meenach
Aurora causes wire trouble in Alaska strike of aurora
The aurora borealis spoiled telegraph and telephone service in Valdez with bright, shifting bands. Chief engineer Blamey Stevens reports Reynolds mines in Prince William Sound will raise output this year, Latouche, Boulder Bay, and Landlock Bay properties expanding shipments and becoming major shippers.
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Reynolds Mines
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Prince William Sound
Latouche
Alaska
Boulder Bay
Landlock Bay
Grand jurors urge division of Third Judicial District
Valdez March 12 The grand jury in its final report presented in district court recommends dividing the Third judicial district as proposed by a bill in Congress. Judge Wickersham concurs that a Southern Alaska judge is unnecessary for this region. The panel commends U S commissioner Andrew Holman of Copper Center and urges him kept in office. It sharply rebukes C T Hutson of Washington who investigated Holman and lacked substantial evidence. Olympia March 13 State Senator Hutson denies prejudicial testimony against Holman at Copper Center Alaska.
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Grand Jury
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Wickersham
Alaska
Andrew Holman
U. S
Copper Center
C. T. Hutson
U.S
State of Washington
Holman
Hutson
Olympia
Wash
Congress authorizes Alaska weather data pamphlet
Washington March 11 one of the last acts of the congress just adjourned authorized the publication of Alaska weather data in a pamphlet. It will be compiled by Thomas Payne of Seattle.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Thomas Payne
Seattle
Japanese musher wins 50 mile indoor race in Seattle
On a 32 lap indoor track in Seattle on Saturday evening Wada the Japanese musher won the 50 mile race in 7 hours 49 minutes Scotty Allen finished second and H M Huber placed third Twenty nine competitors started the event.
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Wada
Scotty Allen
H. M. Huber
Northwestern Sails from Valdez to Seward with Latouche cargo
Northwestern departed Valdez for Seward this morning carrying cargo for Latouche and will arrive tomorrow morning. Steamer Dora visited Sunday afternoon en route to Unalaska. Alaska offers millions of acres for farming and stock raising under the homestead law, with qualified individuals entitled to 320 acres.
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Valdez
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Latouche
Dora
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