When was it published?

December 31, 1901 in The Daily Morning Alaskan

Domestic News December 31, 1901

The Daily Morning Alaskan

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

E. A. Murphy, F. J. Mccaughey, F. J. Webber, S. H. West

Q: What keywords are associated?

White Pass Club, Officers Election, Membership Change, Club Meeting

Skagway, Alaska

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What is this article about?

The White Pass Employes' Club met last night to elect officers—President E. A. Murphy, Vice F. J. McCaughey, Secretary F. J. Webber, Treasurer S. H. West—and decided to admit outsiders as members for $5 initial fee and $1.25 monthly, with no voting rights or officer eligibility.

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The White Pass Employes' Club held an important meeting last night in the club rooms. There was an election of officers and an important question came up. It was decided to change the usual custom and outsiders would be allowed membership in the club. They are to present their names to the executive committee with $5, and if a majority of the committee report favorable, he becomes a member. After the first month an assessment of $1.25 will be allowed. The outsiders will have no voice in the proceedings of the club, neither can he become an officer. The officers of the club elected were as follows:
President, E. A. Murphy; Vice, F. J. McCaughey; secretary, F. J. Webber, and Treasurer, S. H. West.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event Appointment

What keywords are associated?

White Pass Club Officers Election Membership Change Club Meeting

What entities or persons were involved?

E. A. Murphy F. J. Mccaughey F. J. Webber S. H. West

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Last Night

Key Persons

E. A. Murphy F. J. Mccaughey F. J. Webber S. H. West

Outcome

officers elected: president e. a. murphy, vice f. j. mccaughey, secretary f. j. webber, treasurer s. h. west. decision made to allow outsiders membership with $5 fee, $1.25 monthly assessment after first month, no voice in proceedings or eligibility for office.

Event Details

The White Pass Employes' Club held a meeting with election of officers and discussion on allowing outsiders to join by presenting names and $5 to executive committee; favorable majority vote required for membership.