All Alaska Sweepstakes Race Nears $5,000 Goal
Russ Downing secured the first $100 donation toward the All Alaska Sweepstakes of 1912. Nome Kennel Club aims to raise $5,000 with help from donors including Louis Pelz of Andres Diaz & Co and Bustillo Bros. & Diaz. Downing plans to recruit more from traveling reps to reach a $3,000 starter and attract entries for the event.
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Russ Downing
Louis Pelz
Alaska
Andres Diaz & Co
Bustillo Bros. & Diaz
M. Sole FE. Hijos
Wertheimer Bros
B. Archnold & Co
Nome Kennel Club
Russ
General Otis Responds to Roosevelt in Labor Row
In a Sunday Times piece General Otis drafts a sharp reply to Colonel Roosevelt. He calls Roosevelt Janus-faced and Ananias, defending his stance against labor unions and the Typographic Union, noting Roosevelt’s wartime acknowledgment of colored troops and his understanding as an educated man.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles’ Times
Otis
Roosevelt
Cameron
Ananias
Mrs Davenport Seeks Divorce From Cartoonist Husband
Mrs Homer Davenport files for divorce alleging her husband invites immoral women to their Salem area ranch. The couple hold a fine farm and Davenport, once a successful cartoonist, amuses himself with rare horse stock. The decree seeks separation over alleged immoral conduct. Mme Thiry reopens millinery parlor at 15 Steadman Avenue with latest imported dress trimmings.
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Lauom
Vre
Homer Davenport
Davenports
Salem
United States
Davenport
Mme. Thiry
Steadman Avenue
Alaskans Petition Congress to Join Washington State
George Murphy of Nome leads a Seattle driven campaign to have Pan Handle and Ketchikan areas annexed to Washington State. The effort gains Seattle support but meets mixed Alaska reaction, as residents fear loss of autonomy. Murphy, a former Nome politician, seeks a large petition to Congress for annexation and regional alignment with Washington.
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Seattle
George Murphy
Nome
T Ition
Alaska
Ketchikan
West
Seward
Congress
Ston
Murphy
Washington
Kalltor
Umatilla Sailed Carried No Mail
Last evening the steamer Umatilla of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company carried no mail despite taking on passengers for the outside. Mail waiting in the local office could not depart as the Victoria could not sail before Thursday and no release was signed. Local agents reported the mail would wait several days for the Victoria’s sailing. Passengers listed include Mrs W Melo and others. steerage passengers also aboard.
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Umatilla
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Scaitie
William McManus
Alaska Steamship
Victoria
O'Connor
de So
McManus
Toria
Greenberg to donate fountain for park in Nessie mine area
Nessie store owner Greenberg plans a fountain donation for park grounds near the Squirrel river country, with mining leader Reed arranging the gift. The effort aims to boost the park’s stature and benefit local residents and visitors.
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Hy, Greenberg
Squirrel River
Patc
Reed
Greenberg
Subpoena Drive in Illinois Senate Probe
A Senate inquiry plans subpoenas to reveal how funds were used in a legislative procurement. The committee aims to uncover who promised money and for what purpose while reviewing the Lerner matter and related contracts.
Pacific Coast Co Plans 20 Knot Fast Steamers
In Seattle a plan outlines Pacific Coast Co building 20 knot steamers and companion ships for the West Coast service. The roster includes the Moxie and other vessels to serve routes to Mexico with strong manning and speed to maintain schedules. Royal Fruit Co will supply pineapples at 50 per unit under a fruit contract.
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Seattle
Atiweka
Pacific
Mexico
Royal Fruit Co
Canadian R R Plans 30 Million Dollar Extension
The Canadian Northern Railway plans extensions costing about 30 million dollars. Officials discuss wheat belt development and attracting American settlers to Manitoba and western Canada.
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Nugget
Winnipeg
Ralional
Sastat
Dueway
Mbortay
Minnesota
Canada
No Warlike Signs Around the Maine Wreck
Reading shows no warlike marks on the wreck of the Maine as divers report the hull largely intact. Inspectors note mud and water levels are low while the vessel rests on its bottom awaiting examination and evaluation by authorities.
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Maine
Corie
Parker to Explore Mount McKinley This Summer
Herscheld Parker plans an Alaska expedition to scale Mount McKinley in August. He will photograph and collect data on life at various elevations during the summer in the high peak region. Get your fresh strawberries at the Royal Fruit Co.
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Angeles
Herscheld Parker
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Parker
The
Royal Fruit Co
Morgan as a High Flyer in London Coronation Season
Morgan Fateh Mudeebtts rises as a high profile host during the coronation period in London. He plans extensive entertainments and poses substantial expenditures to support the United States interests as lavish bills and statements appear in Nugget Office prints.
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London
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
United States
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Elite
Nugget’s
W. Melo
KW. Carteton
le Clerc
Babs
Mo L. Mitchett
Baby
Mie Ke Divine HL Ma
Bolander
FL Sehow
Louis Porm Mes
Vian Siekte
W. McManuwe
Uwife
HL Ste
Rhetdonanthaby
Chas W
S. S. Amatilla
Snake River Grocery
Kegenyah Koxen Club
Rosita
Eagle
Tampa
Florida
Jose Lovera
North Pole
Senate
Illinois Legislature
Lerin Tenhity
Lerner
Beltur
Hellestink
Hatjar
Bettany
Han Payer
Dem Jeriaver
Pacific Coast CO
R. R
Lowhe Binter
Attierton
Lacey
Mar Fitelle
Ease
Bettie
Sewant
MT. Mckinley
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