Secret U S Army and Navy Instructions Amid California Law Debate
Washington May 17 reports say both governments await Governor Johnson's signature on the California anti alien bill. A tentative protest reply to Japan is drafted. High secrecy surrounds military and naval preparations with coded dispatches and constant staff activity. Ambassador Chinda seeks updates as speculation grows.
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Senate Committee Plans Visit to Alaska Territory
Gov. Strong says Chairman Pitman of the senate committee on territories announced the committee will visit Alaska if the current term ends. He believes national legislators seek firsthand information on Alaska and that Congress and the administration are eager to act benefit Alaska, giving hope for action.
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Pacific Coast Co Launches Great Ship Congres
The largest coastwise vessel on the Pacific coast was launched yesterday afternoon at Camden New Jersey for the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. The Congres, to be used on the San Francisco route, represents a major expansion in the company fleet.
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Francisco trade plan hinted for Alaska run
The article notes that the Francisco trade is not aimed at the Oriental market as some believed when orders for her construction were issued. It suggests the vessel may be assigned to the Alaska run if business warrants.
Hapgood Buys Harper's Weekly In New York Sale
Norman Hapgood and associates purchase Harper's Weekly in New York dating May 17. Hapgood adds to his journalism influence following the success of Collier's Weekly since 1903. Born in Chicago 1868 he is Harvard Law School L L D and author of Lincoln biography.
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Governor Strong Heads to Juneau Start of Alaska Governorship
Seattle report says Governor Strong and Mrs. Strong departed for Juneau where he will assume office. John Troy, veteran journalist, will likely run the Juneau Empire during Strong’s term, with Troy formerly editor of the Skagway Alaskan and Alaska Yukon magazine in Seattle.
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Arizona Governor Signs the Alien Bill
Phoenix May 17 The Arizona governor signed the alien bill barring not only Japanese from land ownership but also Montenegrins unless they declare citizenship. The measure follows California’s and Japan objects to such restrictions on citizens and landholding for nationals. The state’s Japanese population is smaller than California’s, yet support for the bill is strong.
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New Democratic National Committee Appointed
Washington D C May 17 The Democratic National Organization elects a new executive campaign committee Palmer of Pennsylvania Clark Howell of Georgia Cato Wells of Texas Homer Kummings of Connecticut and Fred Lynch of Minnesota Palmer chairs Wells treasurer The group plans early election work and awaits Wilson's view while noting Eastern states will be represented later by the full committee.
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Suffragettes try to wreck trains thwarted in Britain
Reports from London and Seattle detail failed plots by suffragettes to blow bridges on the Midland and G W railways. Arrests follow with trials ongoing and public interruptions at court. Separate items note Ruth Considine’s Seattle marriage to W McLean of Vancouver and local labor news about the Bessie dredge operations and Nugget printing services.
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Norwegians in Nome Prepare May 17 Independence Celebration
The Norwegians of Nome will celebrate Independence Day this evening under the Sons of the North. May 17 is likened to a Norwegian Fourth of July. It marks 1814 independence from Denmark and union with Sweden, celebrated without war due to parliamentary action.
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Council Fight Expected On Monday At City Meeting
Rumors say Monday evening’s city council meeting will see a renewed clash over the street cleaning topic. New members vow to curb filibustering as they try to stabilize the council's agenda.
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