Taft weighs call for special session on Mexico intervention
President Taft considering a special session of Congress to decide on immediate U S intervention in Mexico. Aides deny plans, but Taft believes a special session would be prudent, though feared as political maneuvering before the election. Congress opinions vary on the intervention option.
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Washington, S. C
Taft
Congress
United States
Mexico
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Kreas
Concession Bid in Anadir Suppresses Siberian Mining Forecast
Anadir concession prospectors Von Grohovsky and Hipman arriving in Nome plan to operate the former Russian concession in Anadir Siberia. Reports from Anadir are mixed with claims of rich ground and others calling it poor. In Amur mining, crews work in extreme cold with Russian miners earning about 1.50 per day, Chinese workers 0.25, and convicts noted as common. The men anticipate bringing a thawing point to Siberia and seek to establish operations via Seattle.
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Fitter von Grohovsky
Nome
Te Taussian
Anadir
Siberia
Hipman
Anudir
Amur
Ural Mountains
Alaski
Mr. Hipman
Siverans
Ritter von Grohovsky
Avere
Seattle
You Grohovsky
Jostanter
Austria
Ure
Yukon
Ile
Herald Test Vote Shows Wilson Leading
York Sept 29 The New York Herald poll shows Woodrow Wilson leading in nine states including Ohio with Roosevelt ahead in Pennsylvania and Connecticut and strong showings in others Taft trailing. The piece notes Republicans doubt the test and call it self-promotion. Seward Com'l, Co. delivers family trade to homes free of charge.
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York
New York Herald
Woodrow Wilson
Ohio
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Taft
Repubicans
Seward Com’l, Co
Quitted Mines for Chickens and Local Gleanings
Early 1900s notes from Nome and Seattle regions report Morte Atkinson and wife running a chicken ranch north of Seattle. Other locals, including Johnny Dunn and Angus McBride, pursue poultry knowledge near Portland and Buckley while landholders face water shortages. A brief item notes J F Shaw’s close senatorial bid at Seward and Tom Dwyer’s rich Nevada ore bonanza as Seattle readers receive scattered regional updates.
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Morte Atkinson
Seattle
Victoria
Johnny Dunn
Portland
Ore
Angus McBride
Buckley
Wash
Paul Denhart
Giese
Dredging Men Meet in Juneau to Discuss Future Elections
Dredging men and mine operators gathered at the Golden Gate Hotel last evening. They did not nominate a candidate for the Juneau legislature as expected, but attendees reportedly discussed forming recommendations for the future. Several prominent operators attended.
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Golden Gate Hotel
Juneau
Cremation of Nome Residents Sparks Seattle Regret
The bodies of Dr. Rininger and J DL Thagard were cremated. Arrivals from Seattle report large Nome and Alaska attendance at both funerals. Grief in Seattle grew over Dr. Rininger whose hospital project was nearly finished when he died.
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J. D. Thagard
DR. Rininger
Ireland Yet in Troubles Before Orangemen Parade
Report from Belfast dated September 29 notes fears of rioting across the British Isles during Orangemen events. The day passed quietly apart from a grandiloquent flag unfurling commemorating William III at the Boyne. Sir Edward Carson praised as anti home rule leader received the flag.
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Belfast
Ireland
William
Battle of the Boyne
Edward Carson
Carson
Northwestern
Dublin University
Seattle
Three Kingdoms
Prospero us Said Taft Prosperous Address in Alaska
In Altiwina on Sept 26 the royal anniversary meeting heard President Taft declare the country enjoying prosperity with widespread employment and vanishing effects of recent downturns. He noted improved financial conditions over the past four years and predicted further gains ahead.
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Altiwina
Addre
Royal En Nure Allelety
Jay
Prosperus Pre
Ancient tale on canvas and city bear ride fascinates audience
The theater showed a striking painting about a woman in ancient times riding a bear through city streets to win relief from a king’s burdens. Mrs funny acaean arrived from Dickson with Will Steigermeier to run the Dickson hotel, now under new ownership. They also run a freighting business by rail and plan a dredge on Ruby creek next summer.
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Eorwe Atone Wea
Funny Acaean
Dickson
Will Steigermeier
Ruby Creek
Nome Bank Leads Taxpayers With Big Payment
The Alaska Bank and Safe Deposit Company is Nome's top taxpayer for the year, paying $2,008.22 in total taxes. Of that amount, $1,875 comes from the bank portion of the business.
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Alaska Bank and Safe Deposit Company
Nome
Fragmented Poem on Militia and Peace Efforts
The readable fragments describe militia actions and civilian impact during conflict. Mentions May Roberts, references to attacks on militia, and officers facing threats. The piece notes attempts at peace and the complex roles of soldiers and civilians.
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Roberts
Taft Urges Republicans to Defeat Roosevelt in Vote
Taft calls for a straight Republican ticket to defeat Roosevelt as the campaign heats up, urging voters to back his party. The bitter exchange between Taft and Roosevelt supporters grows sharper, with emphasis on party loyalty and electoral advantage.
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Kocieelt
Pes Vublivan
Walt
Houwwsed
Seetie
Tere Tie
Rousevelte
Cargo of Pacific Liner Goes Afire
A Pacific liner caught fire while in port, amid chaotic scenes as crew and authorities fought the blaze. Officials investigated escape routes and crew actions, with questions raised about safety measures and response times. The incident disrupted harbor activity and drew attention to maritime safety protocols.
Military Aviators Die in Maryland Air Maneuver
Second Lieutenant Lewis Rockwell and Corporal Frank Scott were killed when their aircraft crashed during a maneuver over Park Maryland witnessed by large crowds. The fatal plunge occurred in full view of spectators as other aviators continued operations.
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Washingtoo
Lewis Rockwell
Frank 5. Scott
Park
Maryland
Sete
Dredges on Goose Creek and Upper Casa Report Rich Ground
W F Lenihan arrives from Casadepaga and notes miners, including Fisher Mulligan on Goose Creek and Gaylor on Hillside, report good pay. Joe Silk Si Kester John Wick join Casadepaga activity as Gunderson and partners, all praising Casadepaga's outlook. The wedding of Harry H Springsteen and Mrs May Elizabeth Willen occurred at St Marys rectory. Doctor Andrews will keep his dental office open this winter at his Board of Trade building.
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W. F. Lenihan
Fisher
Tom Mulligan
Goose Creek
Gaylor
Gunderson
Joe Silk
Si Kester
John Wick
Harry H. Springsteen
May Elizabeth Willen
St. Mary's Church
Wanted guide for Nome visitors at Guiden Gate hotel
A terse plea seeks a non speaking German or Russian Polish wearer to guide a traveler around Nome. Contacts point to Call room H4 at Guiden Gate hotel for arranging the service.
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Nome
Guiden Gate
Steamer Alaska Call to St Michael and local notices
The steamer Alaska will call for St Michael on September 30 carrying freight passengers and United States mail. Mrs L C Vandewerker will open a kindergarten on September 30 at 411 Third Avenue near Steadman. GO TO THE NORTH POLE Bakery for bread and pastry. the only Coffee House in town. Nome Tailoring Co offers fur renewal and clothes cleaning and repair. alterations and made to order with modern methods and prompt service. Between Segerstrom and Hagen and Zehner's Jewelry stores.
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Alaska
St Michael
United States
U. S. Mercantile Co
L. C. Vandewerker
Kindergarden
Third Avenue
Steadman
North Pole
Nome Tailoring Co
Segerstrom & Hagen
Zehner’s Jewelry
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Sheivers
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May Roberta Company
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Skagway
Chester Pullen
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University of Washington
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