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Railroad patent fights and Alaska lumber outlook
A Weekly Mine Review excerpt critiques Southern Pacific efforts to patent mineral lands along its 1864 right of way. The Interior Department spokesman warns land seekers and railroad supporters to document mineral character and pursue proper procedures. Alaska hosts two large National Forests Tongass and Chugach with vast timber, high yields, and strong potential for wood-based industries and rail construction.
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Weekly
Mine Review
Lovelock
Southern Pacific
General Land Office
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
Clay ‘Tainan
Washington
Hue
M. D. McEntry
Denver
Colorado
Department of Justice
Euit
Alaska
Secretary of Agriculture
Tongass
Chugach
Ton- Aisa
Sitka