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VOL 8. SEWARD, ALASKA. THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 12, 1<)14 NO. 1&2
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Washington, March 12.—President Wilson signed the Alaska Railway
Bill at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The President first used a pen of ivory and gold then one of silver
and ivory, saying “I guess I will change engines."
The president then addressed Secretary Lane and representative
Alaskans saying he took great pleasure in signing the bill and that in so
doing he linked Alaska to the United States by more than one friendly tie.
That the bill would do more to develop the territory than any yet devised.
He had hoped to sign such a bill during his term and that he was highly
gratified to do it so soon. He said Alaska deserved imuch at our hands
and that we had finally reached out ia tad «of real helpfulness antfbroth
hood and linked her tons with manylbonds.
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Seattle, March 12.—When word
was received' here thisr afternoon that
President Wilson had signed-the Alas
ka Railway bill hundreds of bombs
were fired and more enthusiasm shown
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than ever before known in this city.
Army of Unemployed Dwindling.
Sacramento, March 12.—Officials of
four counties have refused to admit
the army of unemployed. Their food
supply has been shut off and the army
is rapidly diminishing.
Meet me at the Branch *
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Diaz 'In Washington.
Washington, March 12.-^-Felix Diaz,
exiled from Mexico, arrived in'Wash
ington today. Diaz has a plan for
piece in Mexico which he will put up
to the American government.
Meet me at the Branch.
WILSON WILL
SIGN TODAY
Washington, March 12.—President
!vWilson indidates that he will sign the
^Alaska railway*bill today. Vace-pres
fident Marshall and Speaker Clark will
also sign the bill. Speaker Clark will
use John E. Ballaine’s mastodon pen
holder, with gold trimmings, made by
a Skagway Indian. Mr. Ballaine will
present to the territory of Alaska.
Famous Cartoonist Insane.
Chehalis, March 12.—Frank Yaeger,
a famous eastern cartoonist, was com
mitted to the insane asylum here today.
Finch’s Golden Wedding rye at the
Branch. *
Bring your job printing to the Gate
way. V We can do it right.
For reliable information write. Can-,,<
non, Pioneer hotel, Knik, Alaska, t
St. Louis, March 12.—A projbe into
the cause of the Athletic cjjub lire d e
velops the fact that the building was
a veritable fire trap, and tha|, the club
had been frequently warned to make
needed repairs.
Another Aviator Killed.
London, March 12.—Captain.Banner,
an aviator, was killed here today by
his machine turning turtle.
Pabsts blue ribbon beer at The
Branch. *
WANTED—Work by the hour ,or day.
General housework or washing.
i Leave word with Mrs. Brown, at the
.4 Alaska Laundry. #
1 Don’t Jet yourself be forced to eat
what you don’t like, when yon can
order, what you like at the
, Commerce Cafe
ALL ALASKA CELEBRATES