News of the World for Past Week
World briefs from November report Steamer Dora ordered to sail to Seattle for dry dock overhaul with possible replacement by Steamer Shelford, plus updates on the Ste Adanse case in Rathdrum, Roosevelt voting trip to Oyster Bay, a German training ship explosion with casualties, US base plans in the Philippines, Arctic Brotherhood building activity for Seattle fair, Steamer Bertha sailing to Seward, and Santa Ana's arrival in Seattle.
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Dora
Seward
Shelkof
Delegates Head North From Seattle for Alaska Convention
Delegates to the Alaska Republican convention at Juneau now in Seattle will depart on the Humboldt Saturday night for the north.
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Seattle
Juneau
Humbolt
North
Buffalo cruiser arrives in Victoria after Alaska coast trip
The cruiser Buffalo reached Victoria British Columbia yesterday after a voyage from Seward. The vessel has been touring along Alaska's southern coastline generating regional interest.
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Buffalo
Victoria
B.C
Seward
Alaska
Guatemala City Devastated by Major Earthquake
News from Guatemala City says a large earthquake struck the capital causing substantial destruction. Reports indicate widespread damage across parts of the country though details and extent are not yet confirmed.
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New Orleans
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Royal visit as Alfonso and Spain’s inn reach London
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria arrived in London with a royal party. A royal infant born earlier was brought as a decoy to mislead potential attackers, while the king and queen entered in state.
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Alfonso
Spain
London
Victoria
Mrs Bardiets Divorce Granted in Spokane Court
A divorce was granted yesterday in Spokane County Court to Mrs. Bard from her husband Wos Bard. The defendant is described as a well known Alaskan and Grand Architect Chief of the Arche Brotherhood.
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Spokane
Wash
Yucatan Reaches Seattle After Pacific Crossing
Steamer Yucatan arrived in Seattle this afternoon from Seward marking a smooth voyage across the Pacific.
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Yucatan
Seattle
Seward
Jury Secured in Adams Case in Rathdrum Idaho
A Rathdrum jury was secured for the Steve Adams case and the prosecution opened this morning. In Chicago the striking telegraphers voted to suspend their strike, and in Tacoma the Arctic Brotherhood held its first session with many delegates from across Alaska attending.
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Steve Adams
Adams
Rathdrum
Idaho
Chicago
Noted Comedian Surrenders in New York Case
Raymond Hitchcock, famed comedian, surrendered after a grand jury indicted him on six counts for alleged crimes against women. He denies the charges, calling it blackmail. A second item notes NWA Rust expected to become president of Northwestern Steamship and Northwestern Commercial Companies, replacing John Rosene.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Ue Rand
Ight
Tacoma
N .W
A. Rust
John Rosene
Northwestern Steamship Company
Northwestern Commercial Company
Lusitana Breaks Atlantic Record to New York
The Lusitana arrived in New York breaking the Atlantic crossing record from Queenstown to New York in four days and twenty hours. It carried ten million dollars in gold for the government. Meanwhile Emperor William announced a royal visit to King Edward and a two week rest on the Isle of Wight.
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New York
Lusitana
Queenstown
Arctic Brotherhood Banquetted in Tacoma Banquet Held
In Tacoma last night a grand banquet honored the Grand Camp of the Arctic Brotherhood. The grand lodge plans routine business today and may adjourn tomorrow. Emperor William’s planned palace visit in the US is reportedly canceled and his recovery in question.
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Tacoma
Arctic Brotherhood
Grand
William
Mogland
Emperor William Plans Isle of Wight Meeting With Taft
Berlin reports Emperor William is greatly improved and plans to meet Secretary Taft on the Isle of Wight after a brief rest. The two leaders then intend to visit King Edward.
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Berlin
William
W. H. Taft
Isle of Wight
Taft
Peror
King the
Edward
Largest Lakes Grain Elevator Destroyed by Fire
A massive grain elevator on the Great Lakes in Duluth Minnesota was destroyed by a fire last night. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 200 dollars and damaged the facility at its lakeside location.
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Duluth
Minn
Great Lakes
New Manager Named for Pacific Coast Steamship Co
W C Farrington Pearce is announced as the new manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. Partington previously managed steamships on the Great Lakes and is linked to western railway training programs.
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Pacific Coast Co
Pancisco
Evhat
W. C. Farrington
Ed Pearce
Higaey Ahl Sacc Minger
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Partington
Ing
Wthern Rail
Great Lakes
Seattle arrival after Glen wreck on Unimak island
Novelors of the schooner Glen arrived in Seattle today after the vessel was driven ashore during a fierce storm on September 15. Boy passenger Burren Kelly, who attempted to assist, was swept away and believed dead by pounding surf. his body was recovered at Skatak station.
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Seattle
Glen
Unimak Island
Burren Kelly
Hinted Wats
Fis
Skatak Station
Alaska Gold Output Surpasses 15 Million Dollars
The past year’s gold production in Alaska is estimated at over 15 million dollars. Labor troubles in Fairbanks and Nome reduced potential output, preventing a higher total.
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Seattle
Alaska
Fairbanks
Nome
Seward Library Promotes Latest Books and Works
Seward circulating library features new fiction plus standard works in history poetry and literature. Mrs W M Sayers of Seward Commercial Company store handles the listing.
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W. M. Sayers
Seward Commercial Company
Santa Fe Railroad Fined 350000 for Rebates in U State Court
The Santa Fe railroad was fined 350000 in a U state district court for granting rebates. This marks the first time a railroad in the state has been penalized for rebates.
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California
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Pailroad Company
U. District Court
Rich Whale Catch in Arctic Past Season
North Pacific and Arctic whalers report the largest and most valuable catch in years. Vessels, scrapped at Unalaska for supplies, brought in five to twelve whales each with values between eight and twelve thousand dollars per animal. Total season value exceeds half a million dollars, two thirds to owners and one third to sailors.
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North Pacific
Arctic
Unalaska
Herman
Jas. H. Tilton
Bailuga
Wm. Balis
Jenette
Corwin Arrives From Nome After Turbulent Voyage
The steamer Corwin under Capt BE Le T West reached port Sunday evening from Nome after a stormy voyage with hurricanes and rough seas. She departed Nome October 20 carrying about 50 passengers mainly bound for Seattle and planned to stop at Katalin and June. The Dora and Shelikol were noted in port with varied schedules and weather delays.
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BE. le Twest
Port
Nome
Seatcale
Seattle
Katalin
Shelikon
Uyak
Kodiak
Dora
Moore
Shelikoll
Seldovia
Saratoga
South
Bina to Seldovia Navigation Halted by Inlet Freeze
Capt Chas Schefler launched the Bina from port yesterday toward Seldovia to retrieve A. F. P. McCullum and Duke Harris bound for Matanuska fields. They could not proceed due to a freeze up in the inlet.
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Seldovia
A. F P. McCullum
Duke Harris
Matanuska Fields
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