ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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Entered in the Anchorage Postofflce June o, 131,'-, as second ■***
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1916.
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* WELCOME TO CHAIRMAN EDES. "*
* CHAIRMAN W. C. EDES, OF THE ALASKAN ENGINEERING -*
-* COMMISSION, WAS AN ARRIVING PASSENGER FROM SEW- •*
-* ARI) TODAY. THE TIMES, IN BEHALF OF ANCHORAGE, -*
* HOPES THAT CHAIRMAN EDES. WHILE HERE. WILL CAUSE ■*
■* PRELIMINARY STEPS TO BE TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THE ->
* HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THIS POINT, WHICH ARE SO -*
+ URGENTLY NEEDED AND FOR WHICH AN APPROPRI ATION ■»
■* HAS BEEN MADE. THE MATANUSKA COAL FIELDS W ILL -*
* NEVER BE OPENED TO DEVELOPMENT UNTIL THE DOCK- *
-X AGE FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED AT ANCHORAGE, THE LOGI- -*■
* CAL COAL TERMINUS. +
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LET US SHOW OUR APPRECIATION.
Single Copic
One Month
Adequate reasons could be given why the people of Alas
ka. at each succeeding delegate election, return to the'congress
the Hon. James Wickersliam, the never-defeated candidate
who has >o loyally, >o ably and so earnestly represented the
territory at the national capitol for the past dozen years.
But there are especial reasons why the people of Anchor
age and the entire Matanuska and Susitna valleys should en
ter the approaching delegate campaign with increased devo
tion to Delegate Wickersliam. This section of the trritory is
enjoying the most prosperous ybar in its entire history. De
velopment and progress are apparent on every hand. The
Matanuska coal fields are to be opened; the settlers in the rich,
fertile valleys are engaging in agriculture in the knowledge
that their efforts will not have been in vain—that there is a
market for their products; mining has taken on renewed ener
gy; everything i> moving along in the right direction. "\\ hat
has wrought this great change for the better? The govern
ment railway system—nothing el-e. The same resources have
been native to this region since the dawn of creation, but the
one thing lacking to bring about their development was not in
augurated until last year. And who, above fill others, is re
sponsible for the Alaska railway project ? Delegate Wicker
sham. He is the author of the bill that was passed by the con
gress authorizing the construction of this immense develop
ment scheme. His speech in the house, while the railway bill
was under discussion, telling of Alaska and it- wonderful, un
developed resources, ranks as the best effort ever delivered
on the subject.
Then again in getting appropriations for the continuation
of construction work, the delegate has been unceasing in his
diligence. When the emergency appropriation was requested
by the Alaskan Engineering Commission, the delegate was on
the ground to urge its passage. So with the larger appropria
tion which was later passed by the congress.
Because the delegate is the author of our prosperity in
this part of Alaska, we should show our appreciation of hi- ef
forts by a big vote at the coming election. This is not a po
litical i-'iie with us. It i- a business proposition. We want
this trunk line railway to continue construction without in
terruption, winter or summer, until the rails are laid to Fair
banks. And when this great work is done, we want a branch
line leading front some convenient point on the main line that
will tap the Kuskokwim river. And we want a man in con
gress who takes a vital interest in this project and whom we
know will actively support further appropriations that will
be needed from time to time. We know what Delegate Wick
ersham will do. We don’t known what -ome other delegate
may do. This is. a matter that materially concerns every prop
erty owner, every business man, every -ettler. every mining
man, in the Cook inlet country. It i- not a question of poli
tics. It is a question of the development of this country, in
which all, regardless of party affiliation, are deeply concerned.
Let Anchorage and the Cook inlet country not be forget
ful of him who has proved hi> friendship; let u- show our grat
itude by giving the delegate a rousing vote, taking advantage
of about the only opportunity presented to register our senti
ments with respect to him and his splendid achievements in
mu- behalf.
Frank B. Cannon, of Knik. is a visitor in Anchorage, to
day, fast recovering from an illness that has, until recently,
confined him to his room. Frank Cannon is one of nature’s no
blemen; a man who enjoy- the confidence, respect and affection
of all who known him and he is one of most widely known men
in Alaska. It is within the truth to say that Frank Cannon
has befriended more friendless and needy men than any other
hotel or roadhouse keeper in the territory. A penniless man
was never turned from hi.- hospitable table; a broken man was
never denied a cozy bed at his hostelry. Men that possess the
attributes of Frank Cannon are not numerous. Indeed, human
ity as a whole is extremely -elfish and self-centered. The
world would be brighter and better if there were more exam
ples of his splendid type.
Bishop Rowe, head of the Episcopal church in Alaska, is
among the visitors in Anchorage. Bishop Rowe is one of the
best known men throughout the wide domain of the territory.
It is perhaps safe to assert that there is scarcely a settlefuent
in Alaska that this worthy man has not visited, in connection
with his high •duties. Bishop Rowe is the devoted friend of
this big territory. He has had, and refused, flattering offers
to remove to the states, but Ids loyalty to the territory, with
which he has so long been identified, made him forego all
thought of change.
"The Store That Has What You Want—When You Want It-”
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY. AUGUST S, 191(3.
Vol. 1. No. 18. ANCHOKAGE, ALASKA 1th and I>
Better Service Here
Better Drugs Here
Better Prices Here
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.
E. Service’s Poems of Alaska, “The Spell of the Yu
kon.” “Ballads of the C’heeehaco,” “Rhymes of a Rolling
Stone.” :JKij y*
Rex Beach’s iNovels of Alaska Life.
The Ansco Camera.
Libbey’s Cut Glass.
LAUNCH BRIGHTON
NATE WHITE, Captain.
Carrying L\ S. Mail Between
Anchorage, Hope, Sunrise
and Glacier Creek—All
Points on Turn
again Arm.
2-:£0 AUTO SERVICE
Passengers and Baggage.
Storage Five Days Free
NIGHT AND DAY SERVICE
Stand:—
Front of F. J. Cotter’s Store.
HERMAN L. GENTSCH, Mgr.
Pioneer Sheet
Metal Works
YUKON STOVES
— AND —
HEATERS
Corner Fifth and C Sts.
Anchorage - - Alaska
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TONY’S
CAFE
Opposite Empress Theatre
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
P. 0. SUNBERG
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WEATHER REPORT
7 a. m. August 8, 1916.
Station Temp. Day Wind
Summit .48 Ra:n Calm
Gird-.vood .49 Rain Calm
Mile 52 . 47 Rain Calm
Seward. 54 Rain Light
Matanuska .50 Rain N. E.
Moose Creek . 50 Rain Calm
Butts’ Parlor
• CLEAN COOL REFRESHING
- Ice Cream, Fresh Candies, Soft
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Drinks, Fruits and Nuts
I 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
PRIVATE BOXES FOR
LARGE OR SMALL
PARTIES
Mt. McKinley is opposite Robarts’
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TWO NIGHTS
| TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 AND 9
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Vivian Martin
The Wishing Ring
F ascinating—Dainty—Idyllic
Followed by a Laugh-Provoking Comedy
K TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT — 7:30 AND 9
Regular Admission 25c, Children'll0c
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Anchorage Supply Co
FIRST AND C ST.
ANCHORAGE
Doors Shingles
Windows Roofing Paper §
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Matanuska
Hardware Company
Fourth Ave., Near H St.
RIFLES, Gl’N'S, /.>DIUN’ITIO.\' SHIP CHANDLERY
STOVES, RANGES,
COOKINC UTENSILS
Everything in Hardware
THOS. S. BARRY,
■Manager
CARL W, BOLTE
Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Plumbing and Pipe Fittings of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
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