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The Daily Morning Alaskan
Skagway, Alaska
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Cable ship Lakme arrives in Juneau, anchors awaiting tide for cable connection; first message reports Alki steamer passing; Alki departs Juneau for arrival early morning; 11 miles of cable laid with four-hour splice.
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Al-Ki Reported Leaving There Last Night.
Lakme Anchored 500 Feet From Shore Awaiting High Tide.
The cable ship Lakme reached Juneau at 5 o'clock last night and anchored 500 feet from shore waiting high tide to connect the cable with the office.
The first message pertaining to matters other than official to be sent over the wire was received at 6 last evening, and is as follows:
"Alki just passed bound in to Juneau."
The cable ship was then two miles from shore.
At 5 o'clock last night the Alki left Juneau and should arrive here early this morning.
The total length of cable laid is 11 miles, 1500 feet further than was at first figured on, and four hours was taken up yesterday making the splice.
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Juneau
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Last Night
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The cable ship Lakme reached Juneau at 5 o'clock last night and anchored 500 feet from shore awaiting high tide to connect the cable. The first non-official message reported the Alki passing bound for Juneau. The Alki left Juneau at 5 o'clock last night and should arrive early this morning. Total cable laid is 11 miles, with a splice taking four hours.