Innoko mining finds questioned by Andrew Nelson
Andrew Nelson, returning from Innoko in March, challenges claims of vast finds on Ophir and Gaines creeks. He notes Ophir as the main creek with paying claims and beds of gold, while Gaines shows prospecting on beaches and a growing townheadquarters. Minor spots on Spruce and Little creeks yield limited pay, mosquitoes bite, and transport interests shift toward new townsites like Florence City and Smoke City along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nelson
Innoko
Martha Crow
Ophir
Ole Gjerde
Gaines
Pioneer Creek
Discovery Beach
Gaiines
Little Creek
Florence City
George Butler
Smoke City
N. ©. Company
George
Billy Barrett
Miss Nellie Finley Dies in Fairbanks
Miss Nellie Finley a nurse at St Josephs hospital in Fairbanks died at 11 45 this forenoon after a severe pneumonia attack. She formerly lived in Carlton Oregon and is a sister of Mrs John Litsey of Fairbanks. Funeral arrangements will be made soon and the remains sent to Carlton for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Finley
Fairbanks
Carlton
Oregon
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Miss Finley
John Litsey
Trail Possibility Cuts Distance to Creeks by Poling Boats
The text notes a route beyond Inoke City requiring travel by poling boats after steamers, with a potential trail from that point to the creeks to shorten the journey significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inoke City
Ester Roadhouse Notice of Final Settlement
Having sold Ester Roadhouse all bills due me will be payable at 2 below Ester. Joe Egl ar signs off on settlement and collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ester Roadhouse
Ester
Joe Eglar
Bailey and Jeffries Signed for Local Boxing Bout
Dave Courtemanche announces a preliminary boxing bout at the Auditorium Thursday night with Lou Bailey versus Young Jeffries for a $200 purse. Both fighters, noted local names, are in good shape and confident of victory. Ollie Courtemanche and Moss complete training for the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Courtemanche
Lou Bailey
Young Jeffries
Ollie Courtemanche
Moss
Jeff Davis Arrives in Port Fairbanks From Gibbon
The government steamer Jeff Davis reached Fairbanks this morning from Gibbon. It delivers regular provisions to signal corps posts along the river. The Davis departed at noon with some signal corps men aboard for return to Gibbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Corps
Jeff Davis
Fairbanks
Gibbon
Davis
Eyes First to Win Hearts Says Curious Scientist
A researcher who studies marriage from attraction surveys engaged couples to learn what features attract the opposite sex most. He reports that eyes captivate the majority, followed by hair, stature, feet, brows, complexion, cheeks, head shape, throat, ears, chin, hands, neck, nose, and nails, with a few cases where voice carried the appeal.
Sea Beach Fun Aboard Canadian Transatlantic Liners
A sand pit was provided on one liner to amuse emigrant children. In rough seas the children enjoy tumbling in sand, moving away from the prior need to stay quiet to avoid bumps on steel decks and partitions.
Dawson boxer James Pendergast Arrives for Training
James Pendergast, heavyweight from Dawson, reaches Tanana for training after a river trip filled with exhibitions. The 28 year old, 6 ft 2 in, 186 lb fighter has earned a reputation locally with multiple knockout wins and a noted boxing record against opponents in Boston San Francisco and Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pendergast
Dawson
Tanana
Pendergast
Dawson Country
Rothschild Dredging Company
Bear Creek
James Chelsey
Boston
Mass
Hugh McKinnon
Mechanics Pavilion
San Francisco
Joe Payne
Chelsea
Person
Innoko Steamer Sets Record Trip to 14 Days
The steamer Martha Crow arrived from the Innoko with many passengers returning from a new camp. It completed a record 14 day voyage, beating all prior records by three days, but low water forced dropping off near the North Fork and Simel City about 35 miles north. Passenger lists include Snnoke S Sour H F Berry F Dyes and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Crow
Innoko
Simel City
North Fork
S. Sour
H. F. Berry
F. Dyes
F. Siman
Smil Beauchaine
Gus Olson
John Enlund
A. Kennedy
E. Anderson
Charles Beam
I. C. Hall
T. A. Hammer
E. Danour
J. W. Downey
H. Luskey
Ed Shantsde
Tom Stikes
J. W. Stewart
E. Lund
al Benson
B. Walsh
Frisco Crew Celebrates Fleet Arrival and Winter Trade
J D Sterling of Vachon & Sterling returns to Fairbanks after winter abroad buying heavy stock for a local firm. He cites Seattle currency struggles in spring, notes San Francisco fleet celebrations with 42 battleships, and Seattle's smaller fleet. Sterling expects summer shipments and reports a 200 ton boost to hardware stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sterling
Vachon
San Francisco
Market Street
Seattle
Taft
Mr. Sterling
Sherman Nearing Recovery For Campaign Work
Congressman Sherman continues to mend rapidly in Cleveland after hospitalization. Physicians say he will be well enough to resume active campaign duties after leaving the hospital the day after tomorrow. Meanwhile, six buildings are planned for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition with the administration building completed and grading advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sherman
Suburb Interviewing Applicants Turns On Previous Work
A Philadelphia Press quotation notes a suburban wife who starts interviews by asking applicants if they were previously employed by her, and details their prior durations with her. The exchange highlights cautious hiring practices in suburban households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citlman
Philadelphia Press
Feeble Howl with Wolves and Braying Asses Refused
Fragmentary line emphasizes discord among animals with a harsh, rhythmic cry. The clipped wording hints at a fable tone or satirical verse describing animal sounds in a rural setting.
Local Names List From Seattle and Pacific Northwest
A fragmentary roster lists individuals from Seattle Portland and Inland towns including H McKenzie Walter Fox C L Jameson Axel Raymond M A Bormill Mrs McBuck Capt Watson Jas Haney Albert Peterson Mrs N Strong C Hardin Julius Gins A Benson Innoko Sam Blackburn John Matheson Mrs Oats J H Riley Hans Rasmussen Pedro Ed Wurzlachen Paul Frasher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McKenzie
Seattle
Walter G. Fox
Pittsburg
C. L. Jameson
Portland
Axel Raymond
M. A. Bormill
McBuck
Ore
Capt. Watson
N. S
J. S
Jas. Haney
Albert Peterson
N. Strong
C. Hardin
Dome
Julius Gins
Pedro
A. Benson
Innoko
Sam Blackburn
John Matheson
Cleary
Mrs. Oats
J. H. Riley
Hans Rasmussen
Tome
Ed Wurzlachen
J. W. Downey
Ed Thompson
C. Wheeler
Circle
Paul Frasher
Jack Raymond
Vanity of Women Censured by Men in Self-Contradicting Critique
A public dispute centers on the critique of women’s vanity as men condemn it while their own fire of vanity and hypocrisy appears evident in the debate. The remark reflects gender tensions and social expectations discussed in the period.
Ridgetop Defeats Creek 13 to 4 in Tanana Title Game
Two Sunday baseball games at Fairbanks showcased N C s victory over Creek 13 to 4 while the Ridgetop nine edged Creek in a heated twilight matchup. Creek lacked practice and fielded a capable lineup but fell as the visitors broke open with nine runs in the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Creek
Tanana
Creek Boys
Children Give Fine Entertainment at St James Church
A charming program for Children Day at St James Church featured flower decorations and a sequence of performances by the young attendees. Miss Parsons sang a solo and Rev John Parsons offered a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Thora Slippern
Cecil McCain Ee
Duncan
Little Sunbeam
Little Duncan
Ruth Wooldridge
Doubie Plays-O'Brien to James in Fairbanks game
Geiss and Webber opened with two base hits as Doubie paired with O'Brien on the play. Graff Wakefield Hodge Briggs McCarthy de Journel stole bases as Fairbanks offense totaled multiple efforts. Weather calm. attendance 850. umpire Ed Wickersham. time 1 hour 20 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Bunting
Geiss
Cook
Geis
Crook
Hodge
de Journel
Kennedy
A. B
Bullene
Stroecker
Mutch
Morrow
N. C
McGuire
McCarthy
SRG
Briggs
Menzie
Clausen
DeBaun
Graff
Geis Te Kennedy
Ed Harkin
Fairbanks
Tee Wee
Creek
Bates
James
Webber
O'Brien
Hanover
Moore
Peter Ewe
Carter
McCormack
Doubie
Creeks
Ed Wickersham
F. H. Cotter
Pale Youth to Dusky Brother Exchange
A terse line imagines fraternal conflict over race, with a taunt about a black eye not showing, highlighting tensions and deflection in a brotherly dispute.
Will of Rich Italian in Paris Bequeaths to Service Staff
Signor Eugenio Padova, a longtime Paris resident, dies leaving a generous will. He bequeaths $600 to be divided among all barbers who shaved him at his regular hairdresser. Every waiter at his dining restaurants receives a legacy, along with clerks of his regular shops and servants of his clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Eugenio Padova
Paris
White Seal Returns From Richardson With Passengers and Gold
The White Seal arrived from Richardson this afternoon carrying three passengers and $16,000 in gold dust consigned to local banks. Water in the Ten derfoot country creeks is very low causing mining delays while the Tanmana river runs high and bank full above Richardson. Passengers listed include W. Siderman J. Peterson and Irene Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Tenderfoot
Tanmana
W. Siderman
J. Peterson
Irene Harvey
Divorce Courts Worldwide and English Overtime Pay
The Chicago Record notes 2 921 courts granting divorces in Germany 28 in France 73 and in England 1. It argues that if marriage is a bigger failure elsewhere England should earn overtime pay for its court work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
England
Chicago
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Nelson
Spruce Creek
Spruce
Finley
John W. Corson
Republican
Congress
John Barrack
Jeffries
Jeff
Port
Sea Beach
Wson
O’connor
Ed McMullen
McMullen
Angus McDonald
Denver Ed Kelly
Beats Former Records
SEEL
Frisco
United Press Service
AT the Pioneer
Fine Entertainment
St. James’ Church
Faye Ees
Wilma Waechter
George Hering
Wwe
Teeeae
Simson Bros
ONE Price Clothiers
Clonudy
Hoffman House Cigar
Northern Commercial
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