Alaska Territorial Committee Visit Urged by Wicksham
Delegate James Wickersham of Alaska proposes in the House that the territorial committee visit Alaska in summer to study self government needs. The Territories Committee is ready to report the Alaska legislature bill and back its passage, but time constraints delay action in the extra session. Wick sham seeks North trip to educate on real wishes of the people.
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Nugget
Washington, D. C
James Wickersham
Alaska
Territorial Committee
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Committee of Territories
House
Wicksham
Territorial
Los Angeles Grand Jury Probes Graft
The Los Angeles grand jury, in session, has begun to investigate municipal graft. Prominent officials from the mayor to councilmen will be called to answer questions about city supply, street railway franchises, and excessive municipal undertakings including the water system.
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Los Angeles
Nugget
Offugh
Street Railway Trust
Victoria Sails Tonight for Seattle from Nome
The steamship Victoria of the Alaska Steamship Company left St. Michael this morning at eleven. It is due to arrive this evening at nine thirty and will sail for Seattle at ten o'clock. Thirty five passengers will depart Nome along with a large batch of mail. A local firm advertises Blue Ribbon Olympia or Rainier beer from Seward Coms Co.
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Steamship Victoria
Alaska Steamship Company
St. Michael
Seattle
Nome
Olympia
Rainier
Seward Com's Co
Main
Electric Storms Ravage Pennsylvania Severe Weather Kills and Destroys
Intense heat breaks with a powerful electric storm sweeping western Pennsylvania. Reports confirm fatalities as lightning strikes houses and barns and cause injuries. A heavy downpour follows, cooling temperatures from around 90 100 degrees to 60s and 70s. Crescent advertises home cooking and table service while Eagle Royal Fruit Co promotes fresh fruit and beverages.
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Nugget Special Service
Wilkesearr
Pennsylvania
Rumored Good News Bay Prospects From Trader Report
Frank H. Waskey, back from News Bay via the gasoline schooner Trader, discusses the Goort Good News Bay area. He notes two creeks Dut te and Snow gulch with pay on three claims and one claim respectively, but warns the ground is wet and extraction is difficult. He mentions proximity to salt water, limited timber, and planned summer activity by prospectors, urging cautious exploration over a possible stampede.
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Waske
Waskey
News Bay
Goort News Bay
Mareh Butte Creek
Richen
Dick Negus
Aralike
Good News Bay
Nelson Island
W. J. Langdon
Tra Cr
Cus
Yukon
Kuskokwin
Inko
Rom
Frain
Kuskokwlm
Daniel D. Kelly Dies. former councilman mourned
Daniel D. Kelly, a well known mining operator and former city councilman, died at his residence today at 1 20 p m. He is survived by a widow and three young children and his brother Con, with many friends to mourn his loss. Funeral arrangements are made. body remains at home for a mass at St. Joseph church with Eagle ritual services likely in the afternoon. Mme Thiry reopens a millinery parlor at 15 Steadman avenue offering hats and imported trimmings for a short time.
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Daniel D. Kelly
Ety
Kelly
Con
St. Jerenhs Church
Mme. Thiry
No. 15
Steadman Avenue
Wisconsin Senator La Follette Emerges as Presidential Contender
Wisconsin figure Robert M La Follette gains strong backing for the presidency amid a fractious Republican scene. Minnesota Republicans back him, western states trail, and movement support grows while convention strategy unfolds. Dated notices also reference the schooner Duxbury sailing to Golo with rates via U S Mercantile Co.
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Nugget
Hingtox
Robert Marten Lar Botlette
Wisconsin
Taft Renator
Moses Eo Chipp
St. Paul
la Pottette
Minnesota
la Follett
Nainy
Catia
BENDER BROS SAIL NORTH WITH SUPPLIES FOR ALASKA
The Nugget Spec battle ship and the 1 Raseline ser Bendy cargo ship cleared port yesterday with government supplies. They plan return trips and carry ever pound of freight possible as tensions rise in the far north. The Redfield whaler departed port for Nan and Re ord Peninsale with similar loads amid ongoing logistical efforts.
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Bendy
Kuskokwint
Alaska
Redfield
Peninsale
Amelie Whaler
Whitlow
Neotty Haire
Seattle Leaders Seek Alaska Visit to Gauge public wants
Seattle business and professional men propose sending a committee to Alaska in the summer to learn directly from residents what legislation North of the border should pursue. The plan, championed by Piggott and Beattie, aims to benefit local commerce and reflect Alaska’s needs in Seattle policy discussions.
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Nugget
Servic
Seattle
Chamber of Comm
Piggott
Alaska
Piggett
North
Babac Hess
Borah Fortaft Outfit In Running Mate Speculation
Washington June 21 Friends of Senator Borah press for him to join Taft as running mate. Borah declines public entreaties, fearing impact on his presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, supporters pursue the pairing, hoping pressure will draw Borah into the ticket.
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BORAH
Nome River
Nugget
Washington
Tafts
Taftax
William BK. Borah
Hie
Stte
Ts Bear
Taft
Bis
Elkins Estate Not Involved In Back Taxes
Clarification indicates Elkins estate is not tied to back taxes and no state tax is due on the property. A circulating regent rumor about Bert’s estate and an office sale is deemed incorrect, with the Nugget Office listing referenced as unrelated.
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Elkins Estate
Bert
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