FIRST MOVE UNDER WAY
Shea & Patten are Clearing Ground at Fourth and Broadway for the New
Pack Train, to be the finest flotel in Alaska, ilegira towards South
Broadway Begins Two Months Ahead of Schedule.
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The first decided move toward the rehabilitation of
Skagway, as outlined by the Alaskan a few days ago, contem
plated by many leading business men and property owners
and whieh was at that time scheduled to be begun in the
spring, is already under way ? two months at least ahead of
time.
And the move is made by Shea < t Patten ? not named
in the earlier story at all. It would appear to be a ease of
"beating 'em to it. " ? and is an indication of the lively
spirit of enterprise involved in the movement.
Shea tfc Patten have long owned the property, 100 feet
on Broadway, east side, by sixty on Fourth avenue, south
side, which they have held with the purpose to which it is
about to be put ? the construction of one of the finest hotels
in Alaska?The New Pack Train.
The New Pack Train is to cover the whole ground area
and would extend back one hundred feet on Fourth avenue
if the firm could have gained possession of the 25 foot lot to
the rear on Fourth avenue. This property is iu litigation,
L. A. Harrisou having an equity in it and the Moore Town
site company a mortgage.
The plans of Sb'a & Pa' ton have
been delayed for some time by this
matter, thoy having the hope of a
settlement under which they could se
cure the groun<l. However, they have
sot yet given hope of this bat will wait |
do longer to begin work. According
ly a force of men were engaged la tear
ing down the old shaoks that now en
cumber the ground and will proceed
with all possible tpeed in the construc
tion of what they declare will be ''the
beat there is."
The building will be two stories in
height, tbe upper of which will be re
served for the hotel proper while the
fround door will be occupied by the
office, bar, restaurant, billiard parlor*
and all those accessaries that go to
fulfill the requirements.
The firm intends to push the workas
rapidly as possible und hope to be relo
cated by the ITrst bud of spring two
blocks further south and nearer the
railroad station,
| This is, as stated, the first move in
j the contemplated hegira of hotels and
J business houses 1q this direction. It is
two blocks further south and on the
west sioe of the street where the New
Golden North is to be located according
to the plans af Foreman & Dedman,
Sfll another block south the Dewey
is to be placed under the plans of Miss
Gardner.
Tony Dortero Is to build on his new
purchase on the west side of Broadway
in March. The aspect of Broadway by
the fourth of July will have completely
changed.
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NO MORE, SAYS !
TOMMY BURNS!
(By United Pre??.)
Paris, Jan. 10? lomroy Bums, who <
is visiting this city, hat? announced that
after be has fought Jack Johnson he .
will draw the color line ab-olutely? no '
more, he says. <
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POINT LOl
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ALASKA WIRELESS BREAKS ALL REC
ORDS ON THIS COAST
A late dispatch from the navy yard
at Vara Island fays.
Five wireless telegraph messages
have been received at Mare Island and
Point Loma from SUka, Alaska. This
is the record (or long distance on this
coast. Communication has been estab
lished direct with all s'atlons pnd also
ill ships off Southern California coast
rhe M?re Island navy yard is in charge
jf all wireless work on this coast.
TAR AND JHL INJUNCTION
HE FAVORS LIMITATION OF THE POWER OF THE COURT IN THIS REGARD AND
6RANTS RI6HT OF LABOR TO ORGANIZE
(By United Pre?s.)
Martin's Ferry, Ohio, Jan. 10? Sec
retary T?fi in a sperch here last even
in? declared himself in favor of a
change in the laws governing the
issuance of injunctions by the courts
This is tho point at which labor and
Taft part company and is tbo one above
all others on which his availability as
a presidential candidate will be con
tested at tho Chicago convention. It
is alleged that be in his judgements
while on the bencli, where such cases
wore bifure him were in favor of
the radic il use of the injunction, Taft
says he favors a modification of the in
junction law. His speech is being
widely com n. en ted upon. He discusscd
the labor question at some length and
declared for the right of working men
to organise for thoir protection.
1)1 III BEGINS illt
(By United Press.)
New York, Jan. 10. ? The Thaw case
is dragging Its slow length along In tho
examination of talesmen. The sessions
are without interest ana the monotony
o( the reiterated questions has bad the
effect of thinning out the crowd?.
The defendant keeps up bis appear
aoce of confidence and high spirits, and
takes a lively interest in the men who
arc called with a view of passing upon
I his f .to. His wifo also ia a regular at
tendant. Mrs. Wm. Thaw bos not yet
mnde her appearand in the court
behg still too ill.
At 1 o'clock this afternoon ten j urors
had been sworn in Anally. It is be
lieved the panel will be completed to
morrow and that the trial of the case
will be begun oti Monday, It is not
thought tbe opening will be made un
less tlie panel is filled early in the day.
DEMOCRATS FOR EXCLUSION
(By United Frew.)
Washington, Jan. 10? Democratic
central committeemen are outlining
the plans for the Impending campaign.
It is asserted that the platform will
contain a strong plank declaring
against the admission of Asiatics of all
countries. It is believed that this will
give the democracy the support of all
the Pacific coast states.
Sweets to the Sweet
We carry a large stock
of the best brands in
preserves, syrups, and
strained honey, We
are always pleased to
have you inspect our
stock, and give you
prices on same. Spec
ial discounts in lots
of 1 doz. or more.
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PACIFIC COAST DEFENSES
I GREAT WORK TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT. ALASKA TO BE A SPECIAL
LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT
(By United Press.)
Washington, Jan. 10? Senator Hale,
chairman of the Senate committee on !
Naval Affjirs Introduced today a bill
(or the organization of Alaska into a
special lighthouse district, and for the
establishing of a complete sjstem of
lighthouses unaer it.
Another bill Introduced by Mr. Hale
is for the 'increase of the efficiency of
the defenses of the Pacific coast."
The work to be performed under this ,
latter bill is not Indicated in its text i
but It Is believed ito be prompted by
Lbe report of officers sent out to Puget
sound and down the whole coast last
year and who have reported in every
jase of a deplorable lake of real de*
Fenses on the coast. It is reported that
;he Puget sound system of defenses are
io constructed that they could not reach
in enemy sailing inside of a mile of the
?ange and that m case of logs an enomy
night steal past without apprising the
ihore defense. It is believed that a
te ry large work is to be undertaken
inder the new bill.
SCHIHITZ FIGHTS FOR LIBERT!
(By United Press.)
San Francisco, Jan. 10. ? Among law
yers there is a very divided opinion as
to the immediate effect of the decision
of the appelate court in the matter of
ex-Mayor Schmitz. Schmitz has been
sentenced to a term in the penitentiary,
but the appelate court has granted a
new trial under a writ of error. The
contention of those lined up against the
grafters <9 that Schmitz must stay in
jail for sixty days until a new trial can
be arranged for. He has begun his
fight for release under bail.
Ruef, who was placed in j*il on the
day of the rendering of the decision in
the Schmitz case, is also contending for
release under bail. Both will be
fought. ,
AMI on TO IDE
(By United Press.)
Washinjj'oo, Jan. 10? District Attor
ney Harlan has been ordered to return
to Valdez aod attend to his duties there. |
His reply to the charges against bim
are generally considered not satisfac
tory. It Is understood that he will be al
lowed to resign.
BOYLE PEREMPTORILY REMOVED
(By United Press.)
Washington, Jan. 10.? President
Roosevelt has removed Postmaster
J Boyle of Valdez and has apDoiottd to
his place James Jefferson. The reason
for the peremptory actioo in the case
of Boyle is oot (riven, but it is supposed
to be the outcome of the Reynolds
Aluska Development or the Home rall
i road company complications. It will
be remembered that the postoffice
money was in the Reynolds bank when
it closed to open no more.
The Frye-Bruhn Co. keep all kind
of fresh meat constantly on hind.
We have on hand a Fine Line of
Fur Coats, Fur Caps, Felt Shoes,
Fur Robes and a great many other
things that add to your comfort
durine the winter season. Sur
round yourself with these and you
will have a Happy New Year.
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:t>e One Price eiotlmn Tourtb and Broadway
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