Orr former transit chief dies in New York
Alexander E. Orr former president of the New York Rapid Transit Commission and the New York Life Insurance Company died today in New York. A native of Ireland he came to the United States as a young man and built a career as a shipping clerk then as a partner at David Urré & Co. He was 62.
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Sulzer to Run as Independent for Governor
New York June 4 Sulzer announces plans to seek the gubernatorial nomination as an independent candidate. He states the fight for governor remains a priority and confirms his candidacy.
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Suspect in Seattle murder case tied to Samuels death
Police arrest Mrs Ranch Smith former wife of Alaska figures after a shooting at a Seattle hotel linking her to the death of M D Samuels. Neighbors and acquaintances say she was intensely jealous and had followed Samuels, while officials note an ongoing probate and estate actions for Samuels with a bank administrator and appraisers named.
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Destructive Fire Destroys Northwest Sash and Door Plant
A morning blaze at the Northwest Sash and Door factory in Portland destroyed the building. Flames fed by inflammable material trapped workers, forcing evasion into the river. Two laborers drowned attempting to escape.
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Riggs and Party Sail for Alaska
Railroad commissioner Riggs sails on the Dolphin for Alaska to begin preliminary work on the Alaska railway route. He is accompanied by F. S. Bail S. Bacon and R. A. Gray to oversee survey crews and surveying work. New laid eggs at Prosser's Harness Shop, one dollar a dozen.
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Tolls dispute may yet go to the Hague
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted the Sutherland resolution to refer the tolls dispute to arbitration. The move, seen as a partial victory for Wilson and Bryan, aims to avoid a final administration defeat and allows England to be heard under Hay Pauncefote treaty interpretations while pursuing neutral arbitration. Bread price cited later in the item.
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National Employment Bureau Bill Introduced by Congressman
Washington June 4 Congressman McDonald of Michigan introduced a bill to create a national employment bureau making every United States post office a labor exchange and to fund the Daily Nugget at two dollars per month.
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Dexter Appointed Assistant Engineer
Special Nugget Service Seattle reports county engineer C P Dexter was named an assistant engineer for the Alaska railroad commission. Dexter is described as highly capable and his selection adds a valuable member to the corps of engineers.
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Richardson backs wide Alaska road network and feeders
Colonel W. I. Richardson, president of Alaska road commissioners, arrives in Seattle and urges a nationwide policy that rails require feeder wagon roads. He cites a proposed seven million dollar scheme, argues waterways ease transport, and notes current Alaska road savings of about two million dollars versus prebuilt costs.
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Wickersham urges federal board for Alaska governance
Delegate Wickersham testified before the territorial committee in Washington urging a unified governing board for Alaska. He argued the current system split lands, forests, roads, fisheries, and railroads across multiple departments, hindering action and coordination. His strong speech aims to influence the committee's final report.
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Drowning Fatality in Auto Crossing Creek
Woodward W Duke of the American Tobacco Company drowned at Salt Lake when an auto excursion crossed an unbridged creek. The car overturned and passengers were thrown into the stream. Duke was caught under the machine and died before rescue. he suffered severe head injuries and never regained consciousness.
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Roosevelt Luncheon With King and Queen of Spain
Ambassador Wilard hosted a Madrid luncheon at the American embassy attended by the king and queen along with Kermit Roosevelt and the German and British ambassadors. Young Roosevelt’s Madrid visit stirs high hopes of a grand welcome upon his father’s arrival.
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Apollo Beer on Slaught Read Today Nugget
Heinrich Bros. present Apollo Beer on Slaught in a bottle of one as part of today’s news nugget.
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