Norwegian Centennial Celebration Explores Norse Heritage
The centennial celebration honors the first Norwegian settlers led by Livy Kleng Peerson who arrived in 1825 aboard the Restaurationen. Plans span Minneapolis, St Paul, and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, with Norway sending officials and many Norse-Americans joining the events in the Twin Cities and Norway.
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America
Minneapolis
St Paul
Minnesota State
Reéestaupationen
New York
Orleans County
Stavanger
Livy Klenp Peerson
Lars Larson
Orlean County
Rochester
Peerson
Wendall
Norse
Texas
Norway
Kleng Peervson
Norge
Ehopelt
Denmark
Sweden
Northwest
New England
Lieh
Coalidie
Little Sloup
Restaurationen
Alvershus
Charee
Storting
University of Oslo
Stavanver
Twin Cities
Roosevelt sought to stay governor not president in 1900
The New York World recounts a 1900 plan by Gov Roosevelt to drop from 1904 presidential consideration. He offered to serve one more two year term in Albany and then become Governor of the Philippines to retire from national politics. Senator Platt rejected the idea, saying a successor had already been chosen.
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Roosevelt
New York
Empire State
New York World
Albany
The
Philipppines
Platt
Political Intrigue and Alaska Party Lines Highlight 1900s Era
The passage critiques political maneuvering around Vice Presidency to avoid renomination, notes Quay Hanna and Platt backing, and Gov Hoosevelt’s exit. It recalls McKinley’s assassination, Roosevelt's rise, and GOP divisions over Indian Party and reform. It questions land policy near the North Pole and cites Burton on the League of Nations and Bryan versus evolution debates with Darrow.
Mottoes for Motorists in San Francisco Bulletin
A railroad man quips to motorists to “Better stop a minute than for ever,” another engineer jokes about running into a locomotive, and a Truckee hotel manager posts a gag about letting a train pass first. The remarks reflect lighthearted rail humor.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Southern Pacific
Truckee
Royalty on Silver Proposed Delayed by Yukon Council
The Yukon Council urged the Governor General to postpone a silver royalty for another year beginning next June. The memorial cites slow Keno mine development, Treadwell Yukon Company road-building, and support for small miners, arguing royalties would hinder a budding boom and prosperity in the camp.
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Dawson News
Yukon Council
Andadeghate
Keno
Treadwell Yukon Company
Treawell Yukon Company
The Right Man for the Job in Political Discourse
A compendium of editorial snippets and opinions references William Jennings Bryan, debates on evolution laws in Tennessee, and various political ironies. Wit and critique blend as sources contrast Bryan with Democratic and prohibition era debates, noting rhetoric, morality, and legal clashes. A mosaic of 19th century to early 20th century press takes.
Along Life's Detour and Other Observations
A compact, era voice collection of quips and anecdotes. It includes lines about idleness versus work and social observations. The tone contrasts old-time humor with brief reflective snippets and a headline about women showing skill.
Daily Sentence Sermon On Funeral Sermon Burdens
A reflective remark laments men who ignore the strain they place on others who must preach farewell sermons for the poor. The comment cautions about the moral weight of neglecting those who speak at difficult times.
Names Club Dives Into New Members Genevieve Hugger Cecelia Touchey
News of the Names Club announces two new members Genevieve Hugger from Pittshorel and Cecelia Touchey of Newark New Jersey. The note invites readers to enjoy meeting them and highlights the club's welcoming spirit.
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News of the Names Club
Genevieve Hugger
Pittshorel
Paivbe
Cecelia Touchey
Newark, N. J
Divorce Suits Filed and Decrees Granted Amid Quirky Notes
San Francisco Chronicle item lists COPPLES May 1 divorce filings, mentions Leslie BR and others in a witty aggregator style. Includes playful quips about marital strain and a couple of whimsical names like Miseha vs Leonora and Wright Guinevere B Tram Norman ke.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Leslie BR
Miseha
Leonora
Wright Guinevere
Tram Norman Ke
Wright
Missing Persons and Miscellany from a Fractured Page
A fragmentary roundup notes quirky items from the era including a humorous line about missing persons and a reference to Miss Lota Buck assisting in the County Treasurer’s office. It also mentions marriage licenses listed in a San Francisco paper and provides a list of names: Bushey Claude W, Bible Evelyn, La Pag Stephen, Beer Charlotte E E, Fire Joseph I, Holmes Mary.
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Harper County Journal
Buffalo
Lota Buck
San Francisco
Bushey
Claude W. Bible
Evelyn
LA Pag
Stephen. Beer
Charlotte EE Fires
Joseph I. Holmes
Mary
William Jewell College seniors Mary Church and James Jameson graduate
Mary Church and her son James completed the sane senior class at William Jewell College Liberty after four years of study. James earned an Austin Fellowship at Harvard and planned to begin there in the fall as a graduate student.
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Irs
Mary Church
James
William Jewell Cat Liberty
Austin
Ttarvard
Japanese Nonagenarians Reach Imperial Silver Wedding
In Tokyo officials report 14,400 people in Japan eligible for royal silver wedding rifts, all over 60. Sixty percent were women. Two women, each 111 years old, held the lower vitality record.
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Japan
Modern Matrimony Myths and Mirthful Gripes
A satirical piece pokes at married life and gender roles. It mocks pursuit of narrow waists, the lure of cash, and the quirks of sharing a home. It contrasts independence with domestic duties and jokes about husbands, wives, and the humor in daily routines.
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Alaska Daily Empire
John W. Troy
Empdn Printing Company
Second and Main Oloeta
Junead Amekis
Dunenumary
Associated Press
Alaska
Quay
Hanna
Hoosevelt
McKinley
Donald MacMian
United
Sony
North Pole
Theatore Burton
United States
League of Nations
Mr Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Tennessee
Willian Jennings Bryan
Paradise
Florida
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Sid
Law Courts
New York Times
Houston Post-Disputes
Prohibition Organization
Scofflawn
Macon Telegraph
Russia
Mr. Hughes
Detroit News
Cincinnati Enquirer
By Sam Hill
Ananias Club
Sald
Jinks
Oyput
Drs. Kaser & Freeburger
Goldstein
Charles P. Jenne
Valentine Bidg
Gastineau Channel
ELES
Ellis
G. F.freeburger
John A. Davis
Freemasonry
Odd Fellows
Mely
Ee A Ey
Walter B. Heisel
Meeta
J. WH. Hart
Noble
I. O& Oo F
Silver Bow Lodge
Iday At & P. My
Grand
P, Brevik
Mrs.mary Church
James Church
Hin
Hier Hiushind
A. W. Stewart
A. m. To & P. m. Seward Building
W. J. Pigg
Dr. H. Vance
Geo L. Barton
D. C
Messerschmidt Apts
F. L. Goddard
H. B. Makino
Front Street P. 0
Helene W. L. Albrecht
S.& Fr
J. M. Giovanetti
Trey Our Merchants
Mary Young
B. M. Behrends Bank
Perseverance Rebekah Lodge NO. 2A
1.C
Mount Juneau
Mellowa
Wallis S
Chas
Li. Naghinl
Order of the Eastern Star
I. O. F. Hall
Mary Weston
Worthy
Fanny Ll. Robinson
Knights OF Columbus
Seghers
Council Chamber
Fifth Street
Hector McLean
G. I. Hi
J. Turner
American Legion
LOYAL
Order OF Moose Juneau Lodge
Moose Stall
George Jorgenson
R. H. Stevens
Women OF
Mooseheart Legion
Juneau
Earch
Catherine Hlellan
A. F. McKinnon
Alford John Bradford
American Legion Regular
City Hall
EB. M. Polley
M. C. Ducey
Pioneers OF
Moosé Ifall
Edna Radonich
Agnes Griggs
Secrettary
Capital Dye Works
C. Melcner
Juneau Public Library
Main Street
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