Eminent Alaskan Seeks Health Commission Appointment
Bishop Peter Trimble Rowe of Alaska testified before the senate territorial committee urging a health commission for the territory. He described health crises among whites and aborigines since 1895, detailing long distances, missions, and church work to support Alaska’s needs.
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Washington
Peter Trimble Rowe
Alaska
Senate
Rowe
Congress
Bishop Rowe
Tee le
Abdication of Pu-Yi Takes Place Friday
The article notes Emperor Pu-Yi has abdicated in favor of a republic, with actual stepping down set for Friday. Manchu rulers wind up official business, hand fees to provisional government, and may seek safety as turmoil continues.
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Pu-Yi
Shi Kai
He Czar
Mongolia
Inauguration Day Change Proposed by Judiciary Panel
The judiciary committee reported the Henry resolution favoring moving presidential inauguration from March to the last Thursday in April to avoid late winter weather. The note cites Taft era exposure and sickness from the March climate and the need to spare people from harsh atmospheric conditions.
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Special Nugget Service
Washington
Judiciary Committee
House
Taft
Wickersham Introduces Revised Alaska Government Bill
Washington reports Delegate Wickersham introduced a revised bill for a territorial government in Alaska. The plan envisions a territorial legislature and elected council, replacing the earlier proposal to better fit northern needs. A.B. Dance and Eagle tavern notices appear with social items appended.
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Washington
Wickersham
Territory
Alaska
North
Northern Territory
Mail at Malaklik delivers 500 pounds this morning
This morning the outside mail arrived totaling 94 pounds with 5 pounds for Nome dispatched at seven o clock for Nome. The remaining mail is for St Michael and nearby points. The afternoon mail is expected to arrive around 4 o clock.
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Malaklik
Nome
St Michael
Dance at Fort Davis Social Club on January 18
The Fort Davis Social Club announces a Thursday January 18 dance at the post. Transportation will be provided for attendees, with teams departing Toby's candy store at 7:90 that evening.
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Fort Davis
Toby's Candy Store
Italian Warship Seizes French Merchant Vessel in Tunis
Reports state an Italian warship captured the French steamship Carthage near Tunis claiming contraband cargo en route to the Turkish east. The French government protested, asserting the ship did not carry contraband. observers noted tensions with other powers over the incident.
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Tunis
Jan
Talian
Mtraver de Fee
Ragrine Sterner Carthawy
Turkey
Durban
Berger Seeks Constitutional Amendment for Woman Suffrage
Wisconsin representative Berger of the Socialist party introduces a constitutional amendment to grant woman suffrage. He cites recent nationwide momentum and hopes a national vote will be possible after state approvals. The move follows broader support across states and awaits action by the federal legislature.
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Secial Nugget Service
Washington
Berger
Wisconsin
3000 Strikers Clash With Militia at Pacific Mills
In Jan a three thousand strong group of textile spinners and sympathizers confronted militiamen near Pacific Mills. The mob faced dispersal with clubs and improvised weapons as authorities moved to protect mills and property. Governor Foss stated the state defends workers and owners alike, condemning vandalism and urging operation resumption.
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Naidtitus
Foss
Lawrence
Mose
Jan
Army to Dispatch Regiment to Cuba if Needed
The Craft staff reports the army has prepared to dispatch a 9th regiment to Cuba in days if required. President Gomez has notified the administration he can handle the situation and prevent conditions that would require U S intervention.
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Washington
Jan
Army
State Department
Gomez
United States
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