Ideal Rule in Alaska Draws Fire from Gen Greely
The piece critiques Alaska governance under Gov. Hoggatt, labeling federal rule as weak and inconsistent. It cites Gen. Greely denouncing the system as bad, laments lack of safeguards for mining and life, and notes inadequate infrastructure and distant courts, urging reform.
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Alaska
Hoggatt
Gen. Greely
Plese
Goversin
United States
Andy
Coast Survey
United States Court
Wheat price milestones reach dollar mark across years
An OCR fragment notes wheat price milestones from 1862 to 2004, mentioning 1 dollar spikes in 1884 1888 and 2004 with reads like Hutchinson market action and Leiter corner at 185 dollars and 124 dollars in 2004 2005.
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ISR
PSSS
Hutchinson
Leiter
Dennis Kearney Dies After Turbulent Career In San Francisco
The famed San Francisco sandlot orator Dennis Kearney has died. Once a king for a day in hoodlum politics, he later faded from influence after being bought by grafters and spent his final years comfortably on money earned from selling out the labor party.
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Dennis Kearney
San Francisco
Labor Party
Reindeer Settlement Chief Harlan Updegraff Trained in Baltimore
Harlan Updegraff, named chief of the Alaska reindeer settlement in Skagway, received his technical training as a Latin tutor at a Baltimore female seminary, preparing him for his new post.
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Harlan Updegraff
Alaska Reindeer Settlement
Baltimore
Prince Enthusiasm Mirrors U S Presidential Fervor
A line compares Spanish public excitement for a baby prince to American partisans’ zeal for their presidential candidate, highlighting universal fanfare around successors and leaders.
King Alfonso pledges reform as new boy shakes Spain's leadership
King Alfonso promises reforms in Spain amid the rise of a new young figure unsettling the cabinet. The shift signals potential changes in policy and governance as authorities navigate growing public expectations.
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Alfonso
Spain
Seattle’s Population Claims and Census Oddities
The piece satirizes Seattle inflating its population while noting past census errors in Omaha and Nebraska, where counts differed by tens of thousands. It also mentions W. J. Corey and the steel trust, reflecting on public figures and the era’s concerns about accuracy in national statistics and finance.
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Seattle
Omaha
Uncle Sam
Nebraska
W. J. Corey
Steal Trust
Steel Trust
Corey
Chicago Girl Claims Ancestry In Theatre Past
A year old Chicago girl asserts she is daughter of Mabelle Gilman now Mrs. W E Corey. The tale references Mabelle as a stage chorus member seen by the father in the seventies when he first pursued theater as a boy.
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Chicago
Mabelle Gilman
W. E Corey
Mabelle
Sears-Roebuck Store Drops Grocery Dept Over Food Law
A Chicago Sears Roebuck department store ends its grocery department citing the pure food law. Officials claim fresh policy aims to avoid selling adulterated foods and align with consumer protection standards.
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Sears-Rooluck
Onder House of Chicago
Bette
San Francisco Supervisors Laugh Off Immunity Promise
Report notes Honey promises immunity to eighteen curbstone supervisors as a sop to Abe Ruef. Curiosity grows over who will be made the fall guy in the ensuing political controversy and investigations.
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Honey
Curbstone
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Abe Ruef
Britain and Spain Open Naval Arms Limitation Talk
At The Hague conference only two nations showed willingness to discuss naval arms limits Great Britain with the world largest navy and Spain which has none.
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Great Britain
Spain
Clergy Official Faces Turbulent Dues Fallout
A church leader, Rev. Bro. Clark, resigned to déal with fallout after removing the Core fee to protect his position. The church community is left to weigh apologies and the impact on its regular operations.
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Bro. Clark
Panic hints workers may turn to harvest real wheat
Observers note that speculators on the Board of Trade might lose money in the panic and seek practical employment in farming. The remark suggests a shift from dream wheat trading to actual field harvests as market conditions deteriorate.
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Board of Trade
Dinkey Touted as Corey's Successor at Steel Trust
A man named Dinkey is described as the likely successor to Corey atop the steel trust. Directors reportedly believe that after Corey, the top leadership may be readily filled by almost anyone.
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Dinkey
Das Corey
Steel Trust
Corey
Isaac Stephenson Wins Wisconsin Senate Seat at 78
Isaac Stephenson, the newly elected Wisconsin senator, is a 78 year old millionaire honored for his services to La Follette. He has pursued a senate seat for years, seeking the post since the era of Lb.
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Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
la Follette
Wireless gear for Canadian Pacific steamers promises better signals
The note claims that equipping Canadian Pacific steamers with wireless apparatus will enable reliable communication with many lie detectors in sand, implying improved navigation or security.
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Canadian Pacific
Wheat moss scheme may haunt Board of Trade debate
A garbled line hints at a wheat related controversy involving the Board of Trade and a figure named Bill, with implications of a troubling episode that might spur personal improvement.
Strike on Our Creek Reported by Fairbanks News
A strike on Our Creek is reported by the Fairbanks News and noted as affecting the local ground. Residents express relief and unity amid the event.
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Fairbanks News
Steamship sailings: Valdez to Seward and Seattle routes
The log notes multiple vessels with ports and dates: Seward Steamer Yucatan sailed from Valdez for Seward at 1 am today. Doral to Seward and Usalaska on the 1st. Corwin left Seattle on the 10th. Portland left Seattle on the 12th. Jeanie sailed from Seattle the 16th and 17th with a Seattle return on the 9th. Santa Clara to Seattle on the 12th.
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Yucatan
Valdez
Seward
Doral
Usalaska
Corwin
Seattle
Portland
Jeanie
Santa Clara
Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending May 18
Weather record summarizes conditions for the week ending May 18 with data on temperatures precipitation and notable weather events. Observations include daily highs and lows and any recorded extreme readings across the period.
Bank of Seward advertisement promoting services
The Bank of Seward offers deposits subject to check, pays interest on time deposits, issues money orders usable worldwide, buys gold dust or bullion, makes collections, and guarantees prompt accurate safe service. It invites customers to bank with them and promises conservative banking.
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Bank OF Seward
Grubstake Case Chronicles Elliott Divorce and Alaska Mines
Catherine May Elliott sues Harry Curtis Elliott and Hubbard-Elliott Co. in a Valdez district court grubstake dispute. The case centers on a witness list of letters notes and a supposed will claiming half of Alaska mining properties tied to the Elliott fortune and a 1890s Chicago marriage. The judge will render judgment after a lengthy low term.
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Catherine May Elliott
Harry Curtis Eliott
Hubbard- Elliott Company
Wickersham
Valdez
Marel
Lis
Tuscan
Mes
Elliott
Hubbard-Elliott
Alaska
Sas
Then
Elliotts
Henry P. Elliott
Harry Elliott
Seattle
Milwaukee Railroad
Henry P
AH. P. Elliott
Catherine M. Elliott
H. P. Elliott
Copper River
Charles G. Hubbard
Chicago
China
Hubbard
Hubbsiliott Company
Ms. Elliott
Mrs. Elliott
H.elliot
Valdes
Seward Opens Two Modern Dental Parlors With Experts
In Seward two dental parlors offer top appliances and expert operators with years of experience and strong reputations. They guarantee the finest workmanship and materials with prices aligned to the best in the region.
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Seward
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Tlere
Gunther
Wes Allen
MGI
SE Ward
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
Prospector
Knik P. O
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Rainier-Grand Hotel
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
Brown & Hawkins
Chase and Sanborn’s
Hills Bros
Knik Trading Company
Herning
Sese
Knik
General Merchant
Susitna and
Kuskokwim
Goleman
Fourth Avenue
Seward, Alaska
Hotel McNeiley
Chas. A. Tecklenburg
EST
Bohemian
Olympia Beer
Fourth Ave
Washington St
F. V. Thomas
Prop
D. GC. Brownell
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