ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER
COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
CHAS. E. HERRON, Publisher.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postofflce June 5, 1915, as ^second class matter
under the Act of of March 3. 18.3.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9. 1916.
JUSTICE TO CHAIRMAN EDES.
The interview with Chairman Edes, of the Alaskan Engi
neering Commission, published in another column today, 'ery
plainly indicates that there has been no change in the plan of
the Commission with respect to the harbor improvements and
dockage facilities for Anchorage, nor has there been thought
of change, despite impressions that gained currency to the
contrary. Chairman Edes is a man of few words, and like all
men who do things, has little to say for publication, content
ing himself with action rather than words.
To The Times reporter who interviewed him, the chairman
said. ‘ * Tell the people of Anchorage not to get ‘cold toot ’ l
haven't.” ThU laconic statement, coming from a reserved
man like the chairman, means more than a column of words
from a more voluble personage.
The Times is glad of the opportunity presented to correct
the impression that unfortunately gained circulation here, to
the effect that the chairman was inclined to postpone the har
bor improvements at this point, until the coal fields were Mil
fieientlv developed to justify an assured tonnage. As a matter
of fact, it is evident, although not expressly stated in words in
the interview, that the chairman recognizes the fact, as does
everybody else, that the dockage facilities must be completed
at Anchorage before coal operators can be expected to expend
much capital in development.
ALASKANS WHO HAVE WON FAME.
Quite a number of former Alaskans have achieved nation
wide fame since their return to the s'ates. Prominent among
these sourdoughs of the northland may be mentioned Rev. Ray
mond Robbins, who was the permanent chairman of the pro
gressive national convention at Chicago and who is a recog
nized leader among the progressives. In the days of ’99,
Robbins preached the gospel to crowded houses in the little
Congregational church at Nome and old Xomeites remember
him as an exceptionally gifted and eloquent pleader. Albert
Fink, the former Nome attorney, gained a national rep
utation as the chief counsel in the Senator l.orituev bribery
ease, which i.e won. Fink is not only a deep. logical thinker,
but he is a speaker of great power and doqueme.
United States Senator Harry Lane, of Oregon, is a form
er sourdough and mushed over the Dyea trail, en route to the
Klondike gold fields. Mayor Hi Oil], of Seattle is a former
Nomeite. having joined the 1900 stampede to that point.
Of course everybody knows Rex Beach, the popular nov el
ist, who sprang into'immediate fame a> the author of “I he
Spoilers.” Beach is well remembered by the Nome crowd here.
In local minstrel show*, lie was always one of the end men, and
for a time served as a mail carrier, which is some job in this
country.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Castle, known all over tlm United
States a= exponents of the art of fancy dancing, formerly ro
sided at Nome, and probably attended tbe delightful functions
given there in the good old days. Although, at that time. U. y
were not recognized as excptional in this line of endeavor, so
far as any Nomeite here remembers.
The redoubtable Frank Ivleinschmklt, sourdough Alas
kan. and whose moving pictures of Arctic animal life hav e
been shown in about every city, village and hamlet in the
states, has been with (ieneral von Ilindenhurg’s army in Ru
shs, where he served as a special correspondent for a Berlin
newspaper. As a side issue, (it will probably be the main i—
sue) he secured moving pictures of war scene< and lias return
ed to New York. Anchorage may have an opportunity to vie
the result of his efforts.
Jack Hines, former Nomeite. i- making a very decent live
lihood in New York city, engaged in writing shoC stories for
the magazines. No one ever suspected Hines ns posses-mg
literary ability, but be delivers the goods in the metropolis and
gets well paid for his writing, mostly Alaskan stories.
Wilson Mizner, playwright and author, is an old-time sour
dough of Dawson and Nome. Mizner may not have gained
much fame in his present activities, but he achieved ration
wide notoriety because he married the wealthy widow of
Yerkes, the Chicago traction magnate.
Willis Britt, brother of a former lightweight |nihilist, used
to live at Nome and was employed as a reporter on one <>f the
newspapers there. Willis, who managed his brother’s pugilis
tic affairs, is known in all sporting circles.
Regulations governing the sale of lots in the townsite of
Anchorage prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors, gambling
of any form or kind whatsoever, and prostitution. A convic
tion for a violation of any one of these regulations brings forth
punishment in the way of tint's and imprisonment, and like
wise brings about the forfeiture of the property in which the
violations are conducted. The United States marshal’s office
in Anchorage has waged unremitting warfare as against the
unfortunate women of the underworld, and a half dozen of
these poor females now languish in the local jail, convicted on
the charge of the violation of the liquor regulation. And while
the prosecution ot these poor women has been pushed with vig
or, it is a notorious fact that gambling has openly been con
ducted in the lower type of pool halls that flourish here, Sun
days and week day—, day and night. It is about time the U. S.
marshal’s office extended its scope of inquiry and investiga
tion. to the end that all—male and female—receive- like treat
mont in these matters.
•‘The Store That Has What You Want—When You Want It.’
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 19. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Jtli nml D
Better Service Here
Better Drugs Here
Better Prices Here I
Better Trade Here
Z. J. LOUSSACS DRUG STORE
The store that has what you want—when you want it.
Agents and distributors:
Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens.
Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates.
R. Service’s Poems of Alaska, “The Spell of the Yu
kon,” “Ballads of the Cheecliaco,” “Rhymes of a Rolling
Stone.”
Rex Beach’s Novels of Alaska Life.
The Ansco Camera.
Libbey’s Cut Glass.
Mt. McKinley is opposite Robarts’.
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DO NOT FORGET
The dance Saturday night. Robarts’
hall. 8-8-ot
LAUNCH BRIGHTON
NATE WHITE, Captain.
Carrying l\ S. Nlail Between
Anchorage, Hope, Sunrise
and Glacier Creek—All
Points on Turn
again Arm.
REO AUTO SERVICE
Passengers and Baggage.
Storage Five Days Free
NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE
Stand:—
Front of F. J. Crtter’s Store.
HERMAN L. GENTSCH, Mgr.
Pioneer Sheet
Metal Works
YUKON STOVES
— AND —
HEATERS
Corner Fifth and C Sts.
Anchorage - - Alaska
u. s.
RESTAURANT
Under New Management
REGULAR MEALS.
SHORT ORDERS
Chop Suey and Noodles
to Order.
FIRST CLASS PASTRY
Next Door Fairbanks Clothing
Store.
Cor. 4th and D Streets. j
C. HENNING,
TAILOR
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Suits
Cleaned, Pre: ;d and Repaired. 4th
Ave. and D St.
IT IS THE CLASS
Robarts’ Hall Saturday night.8-8-5t
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Butts’ Parlor
CLEAN COOL REFRESHING
Ice Cream, Fresh Candies, Soft
Drinks, Fruits and Nuts
FOURTH AVE., BET. G and H
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UNIVERSAL TAXI &
TRANSFER
DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE
Office Corner 4th and D
Launch Office.
BJORNSON
& GANTON
Merchant Tailors—
—Correct Styles
4th AND I STREET
’Frisco Cafe
THE PLACE OF GOOD
EATS FOR LADIES
AND GENTLEMEN
Open Day and Night
EVERYTHING IN SEA
SON AND SERVICE
THE VERY BEST
Once a Patron Always
a Patron
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PRIVATE BOXES FOR
LARGE OR SMALL
PARTIES
Mt. McKinley is opposite Robarts’
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Last Time Tonight :-:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9.
Vivian Martin
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The Wishing Ring
Fascinating—Dainty—Idyllic
Followed by a Laugh-Provoking Comedy
TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT — 7:30 AND 9 |
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Anchorage Supply Co
FIRST AND C ST.
ANCHORAGE
Doors Shingles
Windows Roofing Paper
Building Paper Lath
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Matanuska
Hardware Company
Fourth Ave., Near H St.
KlFl.ES, GUNS. AMMUNITION SHIP CHANDLERY
STOVES, RANGES,
COOKI.V UTENSILS
Everything in Hardware
THOS. S. BARRY,
Manager
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Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Plumbing and Pipe Fittings of All Descriptions.
FRIGES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
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IT IS THE MUSIC
Saturday night. Robarta* hall.8-8-ot Pllger's.
Government standard fly screen at
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