Congress Pressures Alaska Coal Bill Amid Monopoly Talk
The Senate passes a coal bill for Alaska with a clause blocking monopolies. Front pages report House deficiency funds totaling 17 million dollars and a 1 billion dollar session. A wreck inquiry blames navigation aids as Captain Schage cites fog and a storm causing the Saratoga to strike rocks near Alaska.
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Pooling coal land claims in Alaska for development
Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield favors pooling coal land claims in Alaska to speed mine development. President Roosevelt pushes for a ship subsidy bill in Congress before adjournment. In San Francisco the Abe Ruef bribery trial jury reports inability to agree after thirteen ballots. prosecutor Heney vows continued pursuit.
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Railroad Freight Rates Move Seen Likely Soon
Washington discussion centers on possible railroad freight rate increases within three to four months unless conditions improve. Analysts warn carriers may raise rates or cut wages, with food costs and meat prices expected to rise. Congressional debate rages over commissions and bureaus with critics calling lawmakers inefficient and duplicative.
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Seattle seeks Navy fleet move to northern waters
Seattle leaders through the chamber of commerce petitioned Secretary of the Navy Metcalf to order part of the Atlantic fleet north this summer. Metcalf replied that action must await his arrival in Seattle.
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Clam Hunters L H Pedersen E R Gray Voyage
Mr L H Pedersen and E R Gray with their families went by bay on a hunting trip. They carried two shotguns two rifles a revolver and two shovels and returned with a peck of fine clams. They planned another outing for fish and Alaska Cafe invites orders for dinners.
Arbitration Treaty With Japan Signed in Washington
A general arbitration treaty between the United States and Japan was signed by Secretary Root and Ambassador Takah i. The pact follows European precedents and Hague conference ideas and will allow The Hague arbitration of nearly all disputes between the signatory nations.
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Shipbuilders Lockout Hits Glasgow Clyde Yard Workers
Glasgow Clyde shipyards lock out 6000 wood workers amid a prolonged dispute between the Shipbuilding Employers Federation and northeast coast workers who refused wage cuts. A total stoppage looms, potentially affecting about 250000 men employed in the industry.
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Nome Sluicing Opens as Thaw Boosts Gold Output
Reports from Nome claim a thaw and rain have begun sluicing season on the gold belt. Leading operators forecast output this year will exceed last year with tundra wealth estimated at 3,500,000 dollars. The new submarine beach yields about 300,000 and more gravel is hoisted than ever, water runs freely, and ice breakup is expected early.
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Bank of Seward establishes a trusted deposit institution
The Bank of Seward announces its founding as a financial institution where depositors can place funds with the highest confidence and safety, signaling a secure banking option in the community.
Northern Klondike clean up boosts mining tech
In the Klondike area and surrounding rivers twenty hydraulic plants and eighteen dredges will operate this season with twelve starting within two weeks. The Guggenheims control eight dredges and will pilot electric conveyors to bed rock, potentially eliminating dredges and transforming northern mining. Cape Prince of Wales to Nome awaits Corwin and first mail with fresh food. Indian reserve disputes arise in Victoria as Alaska boundary issues threaten lands. A London Dispatch note claims a new electric gun could revolutionize warfare with 30,000 feet per second muzzle velocity.
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Well Worth Trying by Cyrus Townsend Brady Story
A Toledo dinner tale features Cyrus Townsend Brady recounting charity. A dying millionaire asks if leaving $100000 to the church will ensure salvation and the minister replies it is well worth trying.
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