Townsite patent on Fairbanks progress stalled by red tape
Officials ponder reviving Fairbanks townsite patent after years of delay. Trustees may buy the government parcel to deed to property owners, with survey costs and other expenses pro rated among lot holders before deeds. Attorney Heilig notes preliminary work done and urges patience as Eagle’s patent remains pending since 1901. Juneau is the only Alaskan town with a patent. Skagway operates under a trading post site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Allen
Heilig
Eagle
Juneau
Alaska
Skagway
Winter Mining Output Tops Two Million Dollars
Nome reports show R D Adams estimates winter Nome City output near 2.56 million dollars for the season. He allocates 2.2 million to the third beach line and 300 thousand to submarines second beach and Center creek. He notes fewer operators but some large earners like Pioneer and Wild Goose increasing haul. About 750 men employed during active season.
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Nome
R. D. Adams
Siow
Third Beach
Center Creek
Adams
Pioneer Company
Wild Goose Company
Estimated figures deemed conservative by interviewee
The interviewee endorses the numbers as a prudent estimate, asserting their figures are as accurate as a conservative approach could produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terviewed
At the Pioneer Names Read Like A Mining Ledger
A list of individuals and place names appears, including Roberts, Johnson, Summers, Jordan, Carrigan, Munson, Nor dale, Cleary, Johnson, Farrister, Davis, Salesberg, Granien, Ogden, Flemming, and Mrs. Bell, associated with Creek, Dome, Gold Stream, Chena, Ester, Hot Springs, and Vault locations. The fragment resembles a register of people and sites likely tied to mining districts or local landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Roberts
Our Creek
James Johnson
Pedro
J. P. Summers
Dome
H. Jordan
City
J. Carrigan
Fairbanks
William Munson
Sabcha
B. B. Smith
Treasure
Tony Nordale
Cleary
Tom Johnson
Goldstream
J. J. Dwyer
Chena
Tom Farrister
D. T. Davis
Ester
Geo. Q. Salesberg
Hot Springs
Eugene Granien
W. J. Ogden
Cary family sells historic Bridgewater property
The C. C. Gulbert property in Bridgewater Massachusetts has changed hands for the first time since the revolutionary era. It was handed down within the Cary family through generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Gulbert
Bridgewater
Mass
Cary
Ophir Creek Prospecting Gains Noted In Letter
A letter from N. R. Hudson dated April 20 reports Ophir Creek in Alaska drawing prospects. Claims sold for 75000 and 20000 with four investors funding a 200 foot lay earning a third to the owner. Hudson notes five feet of dirt worth 20 per pan on No 8, panning on No 10 yields two dollars per pan, and about 200 men fronting the site with many coming from Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rayner
Fox Gulch
N. R. Hudson
Imoke
Jack
Yukon
Ophir Creek
Mike
Dave McVey
Dave
Discovery
Kuskokwim
Nome
Ophir
Silver price history and Canadian output in the late 19th century
In 1868 silver sold for $1.326 per ounce with a gradual decline to $0.935 by 1889. A low water mark of $0.522 occurred in 1902 and $0.653 in 1907. World silver output in 1900 was 173,591,364 ounces, a peak. Canada’s silver value rose from $2,075,000 in 1904 to about $7,500,000.
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Canada
Waterfront Hoax Scares Town On March Day
March weather hinted at spring as a prankster climbed a building and proclaimed the cor win was near. Residents rushed to the waterfront only to learn it was a practical joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
Washington State Club Federation to Build $10,000 Alaska Exhibit
The Washington State Federation of Woman's Clubs plans a $10,000 building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition funded by the state commission. The effort aims to showcase state accomplishments and promote civic pride through a dedicated exhibit space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Washington State Commission
Biggest dump on the creek reports high mining output
Mr and Mrs Prichard visiting in the city from Fairbanks creek note his habit of attending prizefights on business. The upper No 3 area shows large winter dumps and open cut work. output for the season may double last year. Walnut creek tributary surprises miners with expected strong gold yield this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Prichard
Fairbanks Creek
Fish Creek
Walnut Creek
Crowd Fills Dawson for Work as Camps Prepare
Scores of men wait near the Guggenheim headquarters in Dawson expecting a labor call. Camps are not yet fully opened but a major hire wave is anticipated soon with most job seekers likely to secure employment. Angus McDonnell managing construction camps is in the Twelvemile district and due back shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Guggenheim
Angus McDonnell
Twelvemile District
Henderson Still Seeks Klondike Gold Prospectors Launch Yukon Run
Dawson May 28 Bob Henderson and partner Bill Forbes, discoverers of Klondike gold, sailed from Dawson on the Victoria the first boat of the year up the Yukon toward the Pelty river to prospect a new field according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Bob Henderson
Klondike Valley
Bill Forbes
Yukon
Prospectors Return to Pelly Country for Gold Find
The narrative describes prospectors planning a 300 mile pole trip to the Pelly area they frequented last season. Bob brings gold samples and optimism for a new camp, McLeod and others pursue Pelly prospects, while Van Bibber and Van Gorder wait near the Finlay river vicinity for news of gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly
Bob
McLeod
van Bibber
van Gorder
Finlay River
Woman Finds Lost Purse With $6800 Before Yucatan Trip
Julia Bresman of Valdez misplaced her cash filled purse after a farewell tour and hysteria erupted. Dr. Dalton and City Marshall Hoffman assisted as the purse was later found behind a mirror, the money intact, and Bresman continued toward Seattle aboard the Yucatan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
Julia Bresman
Yucatan
Seattle
E. C. Dalton
Henry Anderson Travels with Machinery to Yentna Headwaters
Henry Anderson is aboard the Bertha heading to the Yentna headwaters with six men and expecting twelve more on the Portland. He transports a steam pump a Rubie elevator and 1600 feet of 14 and 16 inch pipe as part of the expedition reported by Seward Gateway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anderson
Yentna
Seward
Portland
Anderson
Free labor bureau aids unemployed Seattle workers
The Post-Intelligencer explains its labor bureau is created to help men and women facing joblessness in the current labor market. It seeks to provide aid and opportunity to earn an honest living amid widespread unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
The
Post-Intelligencer
Furniture at a big reduction at Subscribe for the Newa
The notice announces a large furniture sale at Subscribe for the Newa with reduced prices on many items. Shoppers are urged to visit the store during the scheduled event to take advantage of discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickinger’s
European Wrestling Trust Allegations Rock London Scene
A Denver paper reports a European wrestling syndicate led by Hackenschmidt and associates including Zubisco Suliman and Cochran. It alleges manipulation of matches, use of referees like Dunning, and a scheme to promote exhibition bouts for easy money with Hackenschmidt planning a farewell tour.
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England
United States
Europe
Denver
London
Tom O'Rourke
Hackenschmidt
Zubisco
Kara Suliman
Owazarow
Cochran
Dunning
Zybisco
Suliman
Sporting Life
Kensington Road
Padoubny
Zybiseco
Padoubay
Kennington Cval
Holborn Empire
Charlie Mitchell
Scotland Yard
Coard-Derek
Turk
America
Gotch
Best Mattresses in Country at Sickinger's Sale
Sickinger's offers large reductions on mattresses nationwide with a wide selection and daily doorbusters. Shop at Sickinger's for significant savings on top brands and comfort models while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickinger’s
Harmonie Society toMeet at Dougherty Hall on Sundays
The Harmonie society has taken Dougherty hall on First avenue and will hold meetings there at 8 o clock on Sunday evenings. Members are requested to attend next Sunday evening as business of importance is to be transacted.
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Harmonie Society
Dougherty
First Avenue
Steamer Seward Carries Rail and Mining Cargo to Cordova
The steamer Seward sailing from Seattle to Cordova on April 20 carried a heavy cargo of rail road and mining materials. The shipment includes railway cars ties and steel rails and also creo soted piles.
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Seward
Seattle
Cordova
Landmark Palisades land donated by James Douglas
James Douglas vice-president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers donated land on the New York Palisades. The government accepted the property through an act of congress. It is valued at about $35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Douglas
American Institute of Mining Engineers
New York Palisades
Congress
Directory of Lodges Praternal Order of Eagles Fairbanks Aerie
Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037 meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Eagle Mall formerly Century Hall. Barney Goss W M. Anderson Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praternal Order OF Eagles
Fairbanks Aerie
Eagle Mall
Century Hall
Barney Goss
W. J
M. Anderson
Fairbanks Lodge meeting notice for Odd Fellows Hall
Fairbanks Lodge No. 3 Law O F meets Thursday evenings at Odd Fellows Hall Auditorium. McAuley is Noble Grand and M O Carlson serves as secretary for the lodge's schedule and officers.
Tanana Masonic Lodge Meeting Schedule
Tanana Masonic Lodge L D Reg Gar holds meetings first and third Wednesdays each month at Masonic Hall Auditorium. Rk W Taylor, W M. G and Erwin, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanana Masonic Lodge
L. D
Reg- Gar
Masonic Hall
Rk. W. Taylor
W. M. G & Erwin
Camp Fairbanks Meeting Notice at 8 20 P M
Camp Fairbanks No 16 A B meets every Tuesday in the mall at Auditorium building at 8 20 p m W HILL A CHARLES EE TAYLOR Recorder.
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Camp Fairbanks
A. B
Auditorium Building
A. Charles EE. Taylor
Order of Pioneers meeting notice in Fairbanks
Fairbanks Lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers meets every Thursday evening at the old Odd Fellows Hall. Harry Crigb is secretary.
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Fairbanks Lodge of the
Yukon Order of Pioneers
Old Odd Fellows
Harry Crigb
Secy
Gesang-Verel Harmonie Meets Sundays at Auditorium
The Gesang-Verel Harmonie holds weekly meetings every Sunday at 3 p m in the Auditorium with Henry Roden serving as president. The notice invites members to attend and participate in the choral activities.
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Henry Roden
Omuettiarsi Me
Bcie
Paystreak Work Resumes On Klondike North Side
Dawson May 28 The Bear creek dredge, pioneer on the Klondike river, resumed this morning within 30 minutes after midnight. It runs well with new buckets, a seven foot longer ladder, and a new screen. The hull remains leak free as it works a rich paystreak opposite the old Cliff house on the north Klondike shore. The ground is thawed.
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Dawson
Bear Creek
Klondike River
Walter Walker's huge strawberry harvest in Vermont
Walter F. Walker of Dummerston reportedly raised the largest strawberry crop in Vermont this year, harvesting 16 000 quarts or about 500 bushels in a 12 day period.
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Vermont
Walter F. Walker
Dummerston
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Mrs. Prichard
Guggenheims
Son Town
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Billy Forbes
Free Labor Bureau
Fort Gibbon
Fort Gibson
Far North
Directory OF Lodges
ODD Fellows
D. McAuley
N. G
M. O. Carlson
Masonic Lodge
Arctic Brotherhood
Order OF Pioneers
Gesang-Verel Harmonie
Paystreak
Klondike
Shaw
Tanana Sheet Bet Metal Works
H. Gilcher
DR. Overgaard
Cowles St
Pacific Cold Storage CO
H. Wright
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