Revenue And Appropriation Bills Pass In Rapid Session
Last night the House advanced revenue and appropriation bills through final passage amid rapid motions. Bills included No. 9 revenue collection, No. 97 general appropriations, No. 8 poll tax, and No. 99 funding the territorial treasury. Governor Clark signaled approval for several measures pending Senate action. Local clocks halted time as May Day crept in while lawmakers pressed amid conferences and amendments.
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Ways and Means
United States
Appropriations Agreed Upon for Territorial Budget
The general appropriation bill, about 65 000 dollars, passed both houses last night by unanimous vote. It funds salaries, clerk hire, and expenses for offices, bureaus, and commissions created by the legislature, including the Governor and Secretary of the Territory. The document lists specific items for Territorial Treasurer, Pioneers' Home at Sitka, Mine Inspection, Indigent Home, Interior Alaska Building, and Secretary of Territory, with salaries, travel, and maintenance figures, and authorizes the Treasurer to cover certain printing and incidental deficiencies from the general fund up to 21 000.
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Clark
Driscoll
Interior
Alaska
Boxle Dentistry
Svindseth
Territorial
Aldrich
Senate Committee On
House
Territory
Good House Witnesses Last Night's Show
A crowded audience at the Orpheum saw the final performance of Martin Chuzzlewitt and Vanity Fair. Tonight the program shifts to a full bill including the Ingrate Return of Wm Marr Their Hero and the Rube Detective with melodramas and comedies featured.
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Martin Chuzzlewitt
Vanity Fair
Wm. Marr
Gustafson Buried in Douglas Cemetery Today
Gustafson who died at St Ann’s hospital yesterday morning from pneumonia was taken to Douglas for interment today from the Co W Young undertaking parlors.
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St. Ann’s Hospital
Douglas
Co. W. Young Undertaking
Waffles all day at U and I Lunch Room
Event item announces all day waffles at the U and I Lunch Room on a date indicated by “4-14-1m,” noting a special meal offering and location for readers seeking cafeteria treats.
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Factional Fight Over Memorial For Detention Hospital Site
Senate Joint Memorial No 17 proposed by Senator Roden in April seeks $4000 to buy land for a detention hospital for insane persons. The Alaska House clashed over motive and site choices in Nome and Fairbanks, with Governor Clark and Delegate Wickersham central to the dispute. The memorial passed 13 of 15 votes after heated debate on whether to table it.
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Roden
Clark-Wickersham
Fairbanks
Congress
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Uriscoll
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Wickersham
Gaffney
Commercial Club of
Sam Strickland Buried In Evergreen Cemetery
Sam Strickland, a well known local char acter, died yesterday at St. Ann's Hospital. He was a musician and Juneau High School Band members attended to pay tribute. The funeral was conducted from C. W. Young undertaking parlors this afternoon at Evergreen cemetery.
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C. W. Young Undertaking
Windham Bay Notes April 29 Update on Voyages and Guests
L Goldspring will ride the Fox to Juneau tonight and plan to leave for the Atlin country with partners continuing up Shuck Creek. Mrs. M M Taylor Miss Lilian Rowe and Master J Taylor visited Mrs Yates Monday. The Alf collected Gambier Bay mail last night. R V Rowe prepared the Cohoe for departure to fishing grounds Saturday. Mr Scott of the Navajo took Windham bagites to Hobart Bay.
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Murderer Sentenced to Death Twice in California
In San Rafael California on April 30 Jacob Oppenheimer was sentenced to death for killing Francisco Quisada while already under a death sentence for murdering another man. The case marks a rare instance of a defendant receiving two death sentences in separate murders.
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Calif
Jacob Oppenheimer
Francisco Quisada
Quisada Oppenheimer
California Senate moves on compromise alien land bill
Californias legislature nears final passage of a compromise alien land bill allowing citizenship eligible aliens to own land and permitting others to acquire property under treaty rights. corporations may hold lands under existing treaties. Oregon Governor West asserts state sovereignty to regulate foreign real estate acquisitions without federal interference.
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California
United States
Bryan
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State of
Oregon
Gov. West
Austria Demands Surrender of Scutari
The Austrian minister at Cettinje presented to King Nicholas of Montenegro a demand by the Emperor for the immediate and unconditional surrender of Scutari. No reply was received, and it is not believed the request will be complied with.
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Standing of Clubs in Northwest League April 29
Northwestern League standings show Spokane defeating Seattle 12 to 1 in Spokane. Tacoma defeated Portland 4 to 3. Victoria beat Vancouver 10 to 3 in Victoria. Los Angeles beat Oakland 4 to 3 in Los Angeles. Portland defeated Venice 3 to 1 in Portland.
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Portland Eenerees
Baseball Scores From Midwest Games
At Chicago Chicago defeated Cincinnati seven to two. St. Louis faced rain and Boston reported wet grounds hindering play.
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Cincinnati Reenes
Missing Daily Empire Subscribers Notify Office
Readers not receiving The Daily Empire by carrier or mail should promptly inform the Empire office to resolve delivery issues and ensure timely newspaper service.
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Empire
Cheney Returning North to Alaska Affairs Boost
Seattle reports Cheney Democrat National Committeeman for Alaska arrived from Washington Tuesday and sailed for Juneau on the Mariposa. He expresses high optimism about the Alaska situation as lawmakers convene in May.
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KR. Cheney
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Washington
Juneau
Mariposa
Gen. Ojeda Freed by U S Authorities in San Diego
Gen. Ojeda of the Mexican army who surrendered to United States troops at Fort Rosecrans and had been restrained there was released yesterday by orders from Washington authorities in San Diego California on May 1.
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Ojeda
United States
Fort Rosecrans
Washington
Earthquakes Shatter Upstate Cities In Historic Quake
New York report cites Ogdensburg and Syracuse hit by the heaviest quake in their history Monday evening. Shaking lasted about thirty seconds to half a minute, causing damage and alarm across the cities in the upstate region.
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Ogdensburg
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Pope Pius Recovered From Late Attack
Rome May 1 Pope Pius is completely well and has recovered from the attack that threatened his life He can move about his apartments and perform most duties at the Vatican all normal now as he resumes activity.
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Pius
Vatican
Grand jury returns second Johnson indictment in Chicago
In Chicago on May 1 a grand jury returned the second federal indictment against Jack Johnson under the Mann white slave act. The case continues to unfold as prosecutors pursue the high profile boxing figure.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Harvesters Strike Settled in Auburn New York
Auburn May 1 The strike of United Harvester Company twine works workers in Auburn has ended and workers returned to duties. Gov William Sulzer personally investigated and helped settle the dispute with both sides reporting satisfaction. The notice ends with an unrelated cafe advertisement for the Commercial Cafe Dining Room and lunch counter with phone number for reservations.
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United Harvester Company
William Sulzer
Commercial Cafe
First Legislative Assembly Adjoins at Noon in Alaska
The first territorial Alaska legislature adjourned at noon after a brief session. The Senate played Home Sweet Home and the House sang Auld Lang Syne as observers gathered. Gifts of gold watches and a gold mounted ivory gavel were presented to President L. W Ray Speaker E B Collins and chaplain Father E H Brown.
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EB. B. Collins
Ef. H. Brown
L. V. Ray
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Nome
A. E. Light
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Valdez
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E. 3. Collins
House of Representatives
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Father E. H. Brown
God
Government Lands Restored From Southern Pacific
Portland April 30 Judge Wolverton of the US District Court signed a decree restoring to the government lands previously granted to the Southern Pacific Railway. The lands, now returned, are valued at about $60,000,000.
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Ore
Wolverton
United States District Court
Southern Pacific Railway
New Tariff Bill May Break Treaties
Washington May 1 The proposed tariff bill may violate over twenty treaties with foreign nations by granting a 5 percent tariff reduction on goods brought in vessels built in the United States and wholly owned by U.S. citizens. Treaties with Great Britain and many other nations require the same tariff regardless of ship origin.
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United States
State and Commerce Departments
Great Britain
Progressives Will Go It Alone Declare Independence
Washington April 30 The Progressive party national executive committee states there is no possibility of amalgamation with the old parties. They condemn Democratic tariff actions in Congress and say there is no prospect of any union with either the Republican or Democratic parties. The statement criticizes Republican leadership as permanently reactionary and argues progressive democracy is incompatible with state rights.
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Progressive Party
National Executive Committee
Congress
Republican Party
Alaska Legislature Seeks Coast Patrol For Halibut Poaching
The Alaska Territorial legislature passed a memorial urging Congress to deploy a revenue cutter or similar vessel to patrol southeastern coastal waters during halibut fishing season. It cites foreign vessels near the three mile limit, alleges illegal slaughtering of deer, and notes federal enforcement gaps.
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Boyle
Senate
Alas
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Featherweights draw in 20 round bout at Los Angeles
Johnny Dundee and Johnny Kilbane fought a 20 round featherweight title bout in Los Angeles. Kilbane appeared to win every round, but Dundee surged in the final moments landing desperate blows. The referee ruled a draw after the 20th round, citing Dundee’s strong finish.
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Johnny Dundee
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
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