Judge Reid on Way Out Refines Alaska Central Plan
Judge Silas H. Reed departed Fairbanks en route to Seattle to authorize resumption of work on the Alaska Central railroad under a receiver. He named Marshal Lathrop of Valdez as temporary custodian of railroad property during the transition.
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Seattle
Silas H. Reed
Fairbanks Yester
Alaska Central Railroad
Fairbanks
Reid
Marshal Lathrop of
Valdez
Nomination of J J Crossley Confirmed as Alaska DA
The Senate confirmed J J Crossley to succeed District Attorney Harlan in Alaska's Third district ending a contest with local backers and supporters of a local candidate. The confirmation was reported from Washington D C on May 19.
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Washington, D. C
J. J. Crossley
Harlan
Third District
Alaska
Crossley
Senate
Cale Announces Run for Delegate to Congress
Thomas Cale declares he will run again for delegate to Congress. He says the decision comes at the urging of supporters in Alaska and Washington D. C. and reflects his ongoing political ambitions.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Cale
Congress
Alaska
Capital
Corson Plans Alaska Campaign and Republican Delegates
John Corson of Nome plans to stump Alaska for the congressional delegate seat. The Ketchikan convention split with six delegates for Corson and six for Thomas Cale to the Republican national convention. Sun Ning railroad backers Chin Gee Hee and Chin Keay seek 20 freight cars from Seattle, with estimates to Seattle Car Manufacturing and a projected outlay over 15000 dollars.
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Seattle
John Corson
Nome
Aalska
Ketchikan
Hoggatt
Corson
Thomas Cale
Sun Ning Railroad
China
Chin Gee Hee
Chin Keay
Quona Tuck Company
Washington Street
Seattle Car Manufacturing Company
Democrats Choose Delegates and Nominee in Alaska Convention
The Juneau Democratic territorial convention nominated John Rowan of Fairbanks for congressional delegate and selected Louis Williams, John Duckworth, Ka Dunn, KK Hill, John Ross, and Judge Ostrander as delegates to the national convention. Delegates were instructed for Bryan and the convention endorsed home rule for Alaska.
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Juneau
Congress
John Rowan
Fairbanks
Denver
Louis Williams
John Duckworth
Kk. Hill
Ka. Dunn
John Ross
Judge Ostrander
Bryan
Alaska
Bryan Loses In Pennsylvania Convention
The Democratic state convention in Harrisburg beams with Bryan versus anti Bryan factions. Delegates chosen uninstructed for Denver.
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Bryan
Pennsylvania
Skagway to Auckland Mount Dewey Cable Line Planned
P. E. Kern of Skagway forms the Skagway Scenic Cable Company to run an aerial passenger line to the upper lake on Mount Dewey and aims to have it in operation this summer.
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P. E. Kern
Skagway
Skagway Scenic Cable Company
Upper Lake
Mount Dewey
Judge Appoints Receiver for Alaska Railways in Fairbanks
Judge Silas H. Reid names John F. Goodwin of Fairbanks as receiver for the Alaska Central and Tanana Railway Construction Companies. The move follows John E. Ballaine and bondholders seeking protection amid accusations of inflated costs and fraud by A. C. Frost and Osborne. Judge James Wickersham represents Ballaine in the action.
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John F. Goodwin
Fairbanks
Reid
John E. Ballaine
Ballaine Declares End of Long Railway Fight
Seattle May 22 John L. Ballaine said the court’s appointment of a receiver for the Alaska Central Railway and the Tanana Railway Construction Companies ends a fight he has waged for a year and a half. He accuses Frost and Osborne of dishonesty incompetency and reckless extravagance in railroad management. The road will be built under legitimate methods with competent control.
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Fairbanks
Alaska Central Railway
Tanana Railway
Frost and Osborne
Alaska Central Railroad
Dynamite Destroys Five Cars in Cleveland Strike Riot
In Cleveland on May 22 five street cars carrying theatergoers were wrecked by dynamite during a strike dispute with the streetcar company. Passengers were hurled into a panic. injuries occurred but none were fatal. Seattle readied for battleships on May 23 as 300,000 visitors arrive to greet the fleet.
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Seattle Harbor
Gateway
Cleveland
Ohio
Seattle
Riots in Cleveland over street car turmoil leave multiple wounded
May 20 Cleveland reports violent street car clashes as an infuriated mob fires on workers. Police deploy. four may be fatally shot, one car burning and another wrecked. hundreds injured. In Sitka a sealing schooner Togei Maru arrives. four Japanese marooned after seasickness claim.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Sitka
Sitka Harbor
Bluebell Island
Japan
Bright Prospects for Alaska Gold Output
Joseph R. Mathews states mine owners expect about fifteen million dollars in gold from Fairbanks area. Water supply during a dry season will influence yield. Analysts see encouragement in Alaska that could exceed prior records if extraction remains feasible.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Joseph R. Mathews
Mr. Mathews
Omnibus Territories Bill Passes House in Washington
The omnibus territories bill passed the House, including a liquor measure for Alaska and a law governing medical practice in the territory. Attempts continue to secure additional measures for Alaska before adjournment.
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Alaska
Washington, D. C
Exposition Bill to Pass in Congress Today
Washington May 20 news says supporters expect passage of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition appropriation bill. The bill, trimmed from the amount requested, provides $600,000 for the fair.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska land frauds alleged prompt no prosecutions
Washington reports that despite ongoing discussion about alleged frauds in Alaska public lands no prosecutions are planned. A separate note says the campaign publicity bill requiring disclosure of campaign donations passed the House but faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Celebrate Birthday Skagway
May 23 residents plan a town outing to Whitehorse to celebrate the Queen's birthday tomorrow. The entire community will participate in the holiday event.
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Skagway
Whitehorse
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