GOOD AND LOYAL CITIENS OF
NENANA ORGANIZE A
CLUB.
TO WORK FOR CAUSE
They Propose to Show Their Loy
alty to President Wilson—Will
Work for the Election of
Chas. A. Sulzer.
Nenana has a Democratic club.
and one of size.
The Wilson Administration having
uone so much for Nenana, the peo
ple of Nenana have decided that
it is up to them to do what they
can to show their appreciation, and
some days since they formed a
Democratic club, to work in this
campaign. R. E. Burns addressed
the meeting as follows:
Gentlemen: We meet here to
night for the purpose of perfect
ing an organization whereby as a
body we can assist the cause of
Woodrow Wilson and his adminis
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tration.
Here in Alaska, no matter how
well qualified a man or woman may
be to vote for president, owing to
our political status, we are barred
from exercising the right of suf
frage in national affairs. Therefore,
the only method of expression tne
people of Alaska have, in this re
spect, of showing their approval or
disaproval of the acts of a presi
dent, is by their vote for their
representative at Washington. Nat
urally, it follows the election of a
delegate of a faith the same as
that of the administration is an
expression of approval.
The man or woman who says they
are suporters of WToodrow tVilson
and also James Wickersham, I be
lieve, to say the least, are illogical.
It is immaterial how vociferous Mr.
Wickersham or his admirers may be
come In telling us that we owe the
railroad to him, we know that it was
an Administration measure. and
without the untiring efforts of Wood
row Wilson and that great and true
friend of Alaska, Mr. Franklin K
Lane, our railroad would still be
an “air castle” instead of a reality
before our eyes. And I hold that
when Mr. Wickersham, for what
he thought the best interests of his
political fortune, denounced the Wil
son administration which gave to
him and his constituents a railroad,
he committed an act of ingratitude
that no true Alaskan can overlook.
And I also hold, that the people
of Alaska can., with equal consist
ency, send as tiheir Delegate to
Congress, an Egyptian mummy or
James W’ickersham under a Wilson
administration. They will be equal
ly eloquent and powerless
And, gentlemen, we can logically
anticipate the re-election of Mr.
Wilaon. The passage of the eight
hour law marks a climax to a long
list of constructive, far-reaching leg
islation; it has so cemented the in
terests of the workingman to the
cause of Woodrow Wilson that we
cannot entertain the thought but
what these services will be appre
ciated and rewarded at the polls.
He has placed himself on record,
a written record, the like of which
the workingmen of America have
vainly sought for in the past, as
their champion. The Republicans
may storm about, hurling waves of
criticism toward this law but it
rises, like a Gibraltar, out of a
sea of past promises to the work
ingmen, impregnable to attack. It
is written in indellible fashion in
the statutes of our country. W:th
this all-powerful assistance, thc
workingman’s vote, his re-election i
as sure as the rise of tne morning
T3ie passage of this bill has aiso
attracted to Wilson a vote of large
numbers; the Socialist. To the So
cialist’s ear there must come the
sound of cracking ice about the
.Bores of his ice-bound political land
uid ^he reasonable Socialist real
ueb the approach to thos s
'•ores is slow and anyone or any
^ng that makes that approach ess
-, is worthy of his support.
hope, gentlemen, we can form
. >rganization founded upon jus
nd righteousness, whereby we
-k to the best of our ability
ie election of a Democratic
whereby we can endeavor,
T*)le way, to repay to our
■ the debt we Alaskans
FIRST COAL OVER
NEW RAILROAD
THE GOVERNMENT IS NOW
GETTING COAL FROM THE
ALASKA COAL FIELDS.
The Government's AJaskan rail
road is now carrying coal from ths
famous Matanuska coal fields to tide
water at Anchorage, a distance of
71 m les. The first coal was load
ed into a train of cars on Wednes
day afternoon, August 16, and was
taken from the Doherty mine at
Moose Creek.
The importance of this event was
evidently appreciated by the pio
neers in the. Territory, for there
was a large crowd of men, women
and children on the scene when the
loading of the coal from the bunk
• ers to the cars was begun. A spe
j cial train that had been chartered
! by the Anchorage Chamber of Com
merce, carried an enthusiastic party
i of citizens from that city and vi
cinity. Chairman William C. Edes
and Lieutenant Mears, of the Alas
kan Engineering C-ommisision, which
is in charge of the construction of
1 the railroad, were also in attend
ance, as was Bishop Rowe, of Alas
ka.
The honor or dumping the first
carload of coal from the bunkers
to the train was enjoyed by Miss
Babe White, of Anchorage, who has
the distinction of having driven
the first spike on the railroad. The
incident was accompanied by the en
thusiastic and vociferous cheering
of the assembled multitude. No
untoward incident marred the event,
and there was a general expression
of satisfaction that the Government’s
railroad had so successfully entered
the coal fields at a much earlier
date than had been expected.
The opening of these coal fields
is regarded as a most important val
uable benefit to both Alaska and the
Pacific Northwest. It means cheap
er fuel for that general country, and
it is confidently predicted that it
will be followed by new industrial
and mining expansion.
CONSTRUCTION BIDS WANTED.
Bids will be received at the of
fice of the Alaska Engineering Com
mission, Nenana, Alaska, until 12
m. September 27th, 1916, for the con
struction of a log jail to be erected
on the Federal Block, and for a
log cabin 20 x 30 inside measure
ment to be erected near the new
stable. Plans and specifications for
the jail can be procured from the
Townsite Manager and for the cabin
from the District Engineer. All ma
terial, except the logs, will be fur
nished by the Commission.
Handicapped.
First Stranger (to second strang
er, who is sporting a massive ;
watchcharm)—What's the time, my j
friend ?
Second Stranger—Can’t tell, just
now, Mister.
First Stranger—Can’t tell me
You’ve got a watch, ain’t you?
Second Stranger—Yes, I've got a
watch, Mister; but the blamed thing
stoped about a month ago, one noon
time, an' ever since I ain’t been
able to tell whether it’s right unless
11 hear the 12 o’clock whistles blow
I in'.
Bring in your subscription to the
: Nenana News.
A VICTROLA makes the winter
pass pleasantly
From $15 to $300
91S Is the cabin size
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SULZER
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SENATOR CHAS. A. SULZER time to Alaska in 1902 from
New York and settled at the present town of Sulzer, which
bears his name, on Prince of Wales Island, 5b miles west
from Ketchikan. He has resided continuously in Alaska since, and
in 1005 married Miss Gertrude Harrison. They have one child,
a boy of nine years, born at Ketchikan.
Mr. Sulzer is a hard rock miner, hav.ng been continuously en
gaged in prospecting and developing copper and gold properties
in the Sulzer district. He has developed and equipped one of the
best copper mines in Alaska, under great difficulties, and has ship
ped over one hundred thousand tons of ore. With the exception
of about six months after the beginn.ng of the European war,
he has managed to keep his mine in continuous operation and has
steadily employed from 60 to 100 men, and by hard work and
honest effort and high ideals he has won the unqualified respect
and confidence of people of all classes with whom he has come
in contact and who know him. Upon starting operations in Alas
ka in 1902 he established an eight-hour day, has always paid
the highest wages in his district and given every one a square
deal. His home and all his interests are in Alaska and he is
a thorough Alaskan in every sense of the word, and he is intense
ly devoted to the development of Alaska for the benefit of
Alaskans. He is in independent operator and is not connected
n any manner with any corporation or company.
Two years ago at the last election Mr. Sulzer was nominated
for the Senate and. without making a campaign of any description,
he was elected by a large majority over a very strong opponent
and he was the only Democrat on the ticket who was successful.
At this election there were cast in his voting precinct a total
of 57 votes and Senator Sulzer received every one. Among all the
people of his section who knew Sulzer thoroughly and all his
acts for the past 14 years, or since he was 23 years of age.
not a single one could be found who would not support and vote
for him. At this election he will get a tremendous majority
on the coast, where he is thoroughly known and so well and
favorably thought of. His own employees and the miners of his
locality have unanimously endorsed his candidacy for Delegate and
have sent out workers in his behalf.
Mr. Sulzer is an honest, sincere, broadminded and able man.
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oral has done much to develop Alaska ami served with credit in
the Alaska Legislature. His opponents being unable to find any
tiaw in his character or record or meet him squarely on the
vital issues of Alaska, are starting a campaign of falsehoix:.
abuse and ridicule in an attempt to prejudice the people of the
Interior and stir up sectionalism and bitterness between the dif
ferent sections of the Territory, Mr. Sulzer stands absolutely op
posed to such tactics and political methods; he stands for a
united and harmonious Alaska, for team-work and constructive and
businesslike policies, for the upbuilding and development of all
parts of Alaska by united earnest action and hard work.
-Senator Sulzer is a brotlier of former Governor William Sulzer.
of New York, who was regarded as Alaska’s best friend in the
National Congress. Mr. Sulzerwas elected to represent the First
division of Alaska in the Territorial Senate, being the only suc
cessful nominee of the Democratic Legislative ticket. In the
first session of h<s term he demonstrated that he is one of the
strong and forceful characters of Alaska. He took great inter
est in all phases or legislation that came to the front during
his first session, which continued from March 1st to April 30th
of the past year. He devoted long hours to the work, and was
conceded to be not only one of the strongest and readiest debater
in either house, Dut one of the clearest thinkers and most usefu.
members. While thoroughly progressive, he is intensely practice.,
and always unselfishly patriotic.
Born on a farm at Rosen*, New Jersey, February 24, 187f.
he attended public school, Pingry School and graduated from
Berkeley Academy of New York City; passed examinations
Princeton University, but before entrance time he joined the 4th
Regiment of Volunteers in the Spanish Amer.van war, and after
being discharged from the army he spent one year at the We-'
Point Military Academy. As a boy Mr. Sulzer was a promine:,
athiete in the East.
Senator Sulzer is a member of the Elks Lodge of Elizabeth.
No. 289, and is one of the trustees of the Grand Camp of the
Arctic Brotherhood, also of Ketchikan Aerie Fraternal Order of
Eagies, and is dictator of Sulzer Lodfee 1205 Loyal Order of
Moose.
The following editor.al from the Alaska Daily Empire of
May 27, is explanatory of Senator Suizer’s position:
"SL’LZER’S NOMINATION OPENS THE DOOR
TUNITY.
OF OPPOR
"In nominating Senator Sulzer for Deiegat. to Congress the
Democratic convention acted in response to the demand of the
people of all sections of Alaska, and the demand was one nor:
of circumstances that created it as naturally as day follows night
For every moment since the adjournment of the last legislative
session the finger of destiny has pointed toward Senator Sulzer as
the best available man to topresent Alaska in the National Con
gress. He is truly representative of all that Alaskans hope for.
He is a living embodiment of the aspirations of American cit.
zenship in the North. He stands fairly and squarely for the prin
ciple of Alaska for Alaskans—not only as to the personal of
the official roster, but as to the development of the resources and
governmental powers of the Territory .
Senator Sulzer is an Alaskan in every sense of the word.
He might well be called an Alaskan product. He came to Alas
ka 14 years ago, when but 23 years of age, and he has been a
resident of the territory ever since that t.me. Alaska is hts
real and only home. All of his mature years have been devotee
to the development of Alaska. He has opened up one of the
best producing copper mines of the Territory, and has been giv
ing employment to labor in the Territory for years. He is in
tensely devoted to Alaska, and all his ambitions and hopes for
the future are bound up in it and its progress.
Thirteen years ago, when only 24 years of age, at a non
partisan convention held in Juneau, he made his first speech in
favor of self-government in the North—and he has stood stead
fastly for self-government ever since that time. In the late leg
islative session he was consistent and persistent in his support
of the principle.
No man in the Territory is better informed on its needs nor
better gifted for their presentation. He is able, eloquent, honest,
clean. He is of the highest type of American citizenship.
He stands for co-operation and harmony in the development
of Alaska; for measures rather than men; for principles rather
than personalities. His candidacy is not the result of a desire
for honors, it is responsive to the call for public service.
The nomination of Mr. Sulzer has opened the door of op
portunity. The people of Alaka should elect him to represent
them in Congress by a majority so large that it will place the
stamp of disapproval upon mud-throwing personalities, vindictive
ness, selfishness and deceit in Alaskan politics, and banisn them
from the Territory forever. They should elect him and provide
the chance for the progressive development of the Northland.
They should elect him and unshackle the people in their struggle
to establish the commonwealth of Alaska.’
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
Fourth Division.
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