Tanana Takes Out Bio List at Fairbanks Wharf
Crowds gathered at the Fairbanks wharf as Tanana carriers prepared to sail to Seattle. Passengers included Mrs. E T Barnette and daughter, Julius Erickson and Mrs. Erickson, Major G G Perry and Mrs. Perry, and many Fairbankians heading for the outside. Listed names cover a large roster from Hot Springs to Fairbanks and Seattle routes with officials escorting prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanana Fairbanks
Seattle
W. C. Sprague
F. M. Hicks
John Henry
N. J. Beary
C. D. Cummings
Harry Leonard
Emma L. Vizia
Kusto Wabhto
John Maki
H. Pannot
Hugo Ednstrom
Julius Erickson
Erickson
O. H. Shelby
C. Sheldon
C. C. Sidman
William Schnable
Phil M. North
John Diston
H. Slippern
August Toellner
Etta Fasal
Matt Bloomquist
Emil Burkhardt
August Larsen
A. C. Wedgewood
Agnes Tate
A. A. Hartegan
E. T. Barnette
Miss Lokkes
A. A. Nesson
G. G. Perry
Perry
Guy FE. Steadruck
James McSweeney
John A. Sabo
M. J. McNeil
McNeil
H. B. Wells
S. A. Parsons
J. N. Long
A. Parsons
Charles Kimber
Nestor Nagastaya
J. McEachen
Charles Thompson
John P. Clum
J. Kohler
J. C. Cuttin
George L. Dalby
J. A. Williams
W. L. Kirkland
al Hawkins
B. W. Johnson
H. Close
C. A. Watson
S. Griffin
Otto Stahl
Frank Storm
Joe Popih
James van Hook
Isaac Borman
Paul Lapissar
Hot Springs
Sinclair
Robe
Jaffe
Pedro Creek Miners Hustle With Open Cut Work
Martin Claich reports Pedro Creek showing busy activity with open cut mining. Leading operators include Charlie Gay with 26 men, Mrs Corneil with 24, Mille & Pedro with 24, and Deruchia with 15, all preparing for a robust season depending on water. Mortimer J Brown from Nebraska is named professor of chemistry at Imperial University in Tientsin and travels toward the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Claich
Pedro Creek
Pedro
Charlie Gay
Mrs. Corneil
Mille & Pedro
Deruchia
Mortimer J. Brown
Tecurasch, Neb
Cornell
Imperial University
Tientsin
China
Pacific Coast
Easter bonnet season aims to curb hoarding habits
The Washington Star notes that the Easter bonnet season could help end any lingering urge to hoard money, nudging shoppers toward spending and generosity as spring approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Fourth of July Committee Special Meeting Tonight
A special meeting of the Fourth of July committee is set for 8 30 this evening in the chairman's office. Important business will be addressed and full attendance is required by Lero y Tozier chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Tozier
Saddle horse Duke offered for 200 dollars before July first
Mrs. Claypool advertises her saddle horse Duke with tack ready for sale. The horse and equipment could be purchased for 200 dollars if taken before the morning of July 1, after which Duke will be removed from the market.
Fraction suit over Seattle beer arrives in Fairbanks
The N A T T Co sues for 2290 to recover a shipment of beer from Clausen Brewing Seattle not fit for use and rejected by Fairbanks buyer Louis Spitz. The Fraction summer garden and cafe opens July 4 with Gamble as caterer offering the best of everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clausen Brewing Co
Seattle
Fairbanks
Gamble
Louis Spitz
Fairbanks Gold Boom Surpasses Previous Seasons
W H Parsons of the Washington Alaska Bank notes Fairbanks Tanana district gold output this season exceeds any prior year. Deep channels on Vault Treasure and Ester creeks drive activity while lower Cleary and Chatanika show split pay, with dredging and hydraulic prospects expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Vault
Dome
Ester
Goldstream
Cleary
W. H. Parsons
Washington-Alaska Bank
Upper Cleary
Fairbanks Creek
Tanana
Chatanika
Lower Cleary
Wakefield and North Carolina Tie Up In 6 3 Pitcher Showdown
Wakefield suffers a finger injury forcing an untested pitcher into action for North Carolina who win 6 to 3 behind Geiss. Bobby de Journe debuts delivering five hits none for runs while racking up strikeouts. Stroecker shines with two doubles and Hickory fielding notes feature De Bann and others as NC outshines AB 9 to 6 in lead up to the double play sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Dad” Stroecker
Bobby de Journel
N. C
Geiss
A. B
Stroecker
Hickory
Geis
McClair
McGuire
de Bann
Kennedy
Parsons
de Journe
Graff
Gaff
Briggs
Slim Gorman Promotes July 3 Boxing Exhibition
Slim Gorman announces a major boxing event on July 3 featuring Joe O Connor of local fame versus James Pendergast of Dawson. A 10 round main bout offers 900 dollars to the winner or 75 25 or 60 40 splits. A preliminary fight, 10 rounds, is planned with top local talent. Durand's band will entertain between rounds and a street parade with two paper balloons will distribute free side box seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim Gorman
James Pendergast
Dawson
Joe O’connor
Joe O'Connor
Pendergast
Manly
Gorman
Slim
Durand
Baloons
Prospecting parties head to the Porcupine from Fort Yukon
David Cadzow reports from Rampart House that ten to fifteen outfits plan prospecting trips into the Porcupine and its tributaries seeking placer fields. He notes the river’s reach upriver to La Pierre House and the Arctic slope potential, with two rare black fox skins valued up to 1500 dollars among his furs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Yukon
Yukon
Porcupine
David Cadzow
Dawson News
Rampart House
Cadzow
Lapierre House
Bell River
Fort MacPherson
Mackenzie River
Yukon Territory
Arctic
Wada
Winnipeg
Roosevelt as a Wonderful Engine
The April American Magazine profiles Theodore Roosevelt noting his near perfect normalcy in body mind and habits. The piece portrays his daily schedule from morning walks with Mrs Roosevelt through late–night engagements and emphasizes his disciplined devout routine as the source of his energetic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loeb
White House Park
White House Park With Mrs. Roosevelt
Bids Sought for Grand Stand Erection and Privileges
Bids for the erection of a grand stand and privileges thereof will be received by the Fourth of July sports committee until Monday June 29. For details contact George Markus at the N C Company hardware department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Markus
N. C. Co. Hardware Department
Solomon and a Fifth Way an Express Company
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Solomon would add a fifth wonder the way of an express company with a pretense to speed and secrecy. The quip frames modern business puzzles as ancient mysteries, humorously elevating courier fleets to marvels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Philadelphia Ledger
The Turkey That Beat the Abbot and the Sibley Purchase
Representative Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania, a wealthy horseman, attended the Abbott stallion sale in New York where the horse sold for 25000 dollars. After the auction he ordered a turkey sandwich, paid 50 cents, then flashed a ten dollar bill at the waiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sibley
Pennsylvania
New York
Abbott
Sibley
Ring Side
Peck and Campbell Debate Oil Monopoly on Rail Trip
George R. Peck and Representative Philip Campbell traveled east, Campbell touting his oil monopoly critiques and urging Peck to read his speech. Peck teased a wager over selling a turkey versus a prior item, then the pair rode on as the train clattered over rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Peck
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Philip Campbell
Kansas
Peck
Campbell
Standard Oil
Butter Under Scrutiny As Tuberculosis Germ Habitat
Scientists warn butter may foster tuberculosis germs, adding to foods to avoid. The author suggests people may face a grim choice between infection risk and starvation in extreme health warnings.
Three moves worse than a fire in insurance absence
A fragment notes that three moves are worse than a fire due to lack of insurance coverage. The unreadable text hints at a discussion of risk and protection but provides no concrete names places or dates.
Reflecting on Worth of Belongings and Loved Ones
A reflective piece urges daily or weekly reckoning with the virtues of possessions and especially loved ones wife children and friends. It stresses contemplating them now to avoid pardoning and loving in vain after they are gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Roosevelt
Wealthy Alaskan Family Fallout Sparks Seattle Divorce Case
Frank Becker, a wealthy Alaskan mining investor, faces a divorce suit from wife Florence Becker. She seeks Seattle property, alimony, and custody, alleging mistreatment and heavy influence from her mother and sister-in-law. Becker admits North disputes began with in-law interference. The couple married in 1899 and later lived on Bonanza Creek and in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondiberg
Bonanza
Becker
Frank Becker
Florence Becker
Beckers
Capitol Hill
Lincoln Beach
Alaska
Seattle
Atlin
B. C
Dawson
Bonanza Creek
Ernestine Flormann
Frankie Flormann
Mr. Becker
Fourth Avenue
Judging Others
A quotation from Walter Savage Landor, 1775 to 1864, warning that criticizing others invites resistance and that both judge and judged share the world’s errors.
Mrs Brown’s Reactions Highlighted In Brief Verse
In a brief Brooklyn Citizen item, Mrs Brown’s tempers flare but sometimes she faints when things do not please her. The quirky exchange appears as a light, matter of fact literary aside within the paper.
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John W. Corson
Republican
Congress
Steamer Bulletin
Hamilton
Tolovana
A. m
Delta and
Martha Clow
Jeff Davis
Rampart
A. m. Reliance and
White Seal
Tommy Bullene
F. H. Cotter
Oo Hodge
McCarthy
Clausen
If de Baun
Ross
P & Cf
de Journel
Palmer
Moyer
de Journal
Roose
Velt
Anderson
Turkey
Gohe
Jonas & Brown
BE. T. Barnette
James W. Hill
A.R. Wood
Cashier
B. BR. Dusenbury
Anat
Fairbanks Banking Company
Pioneer Bank of Central
Das Ryan, Co
E. Claypool
D. H. Jonas
Hans Stark
A. Jenson
David Yornall
Robert Shephard
Ee. T. Barnette
D. HH. Jonas
C. J. Reblsasena
M. H. McMullen
John FP
Anderson John Wiggar
Co. E. Claypoot
R. ©. Weed
THE
German Savings & Loan Society
California ST
San Francisco, Cal
Wells
Fargo
Postoffice
Gabten
Tate
Express
N. Ohlandt
Daniel Meyer
Emil Rohte
A. H. R. Schmidt
William Herrmann
George Pange
A. H. Muller
Goodfellow &Fells
Genttorneys
N. Ohblandt
Emil Oe Ign. Steinhart
L. Walter
J. W. van Bergen
F. Tillmann, Jr
E. T. Kruse
W. S. Goodfellow
Walter Savage Lapdor
John Barrage
Hoffman House Cigar
Northern Commercial Co
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