A Government for Alaska and the Coal Question
The Outlook excerpt argues for balanced Alaska conservation, favoring corporate development with safeguards. It notes Philippine land laws as a caution, details Alaska coal fields, a potential government saving of about 4 million dollars annually if opened, and highlights the Morgan Guggenheim railway and Cunningham claims amid debate over land and resource policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Taft
Ballinger
Alfred H. Brooks
United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
Pacific Coast
United States Navy Department
Wales
Pacific
Cape Horn
Mare Island Navy Yard
Alaskan
United States Navy
United States
Bering River
Matanuska
Fairbanks
Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
Copper River & Northwestern
Tidewater
Prince William Sound
Katsina-Chitina
Tanana
Interior
Chitina
Cunningham
Slippern Sawmill at Flat Sparks Regional Growth
The Slippern mill at Flat began operations last Tuesday and has produced abundant rough lumber. Local legend claimed the mill sits on a hill, but investigations place it in the creek bottom at Flat’s mouth, where it benefits the area. Earl Slippern learned of Otter headwood and sent workers to harvest lumber last summer. J C Moody, an attorney, returned from Georgetown with plans for a building, signaling his intent to invest locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippern
Flat
Earl Slippern
Otter
J.C. Moody
Georgetown
Fire dept short on gear as Nome musher visits town
Flat City’s fire crew has chemicals and a capable watch, but lacks buckets and ladders for firefighting. Fred Raap oversees safety while Count Foiselles, famed Nome prospector, explores Castle Creek land and the Kuskokwim watershed after selling Nome property for 56000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candle
Georgetown
Count" Foiselles
Nome
Castle Creek
Kuskokwim
Frisco
Auction of Perishables Nets 250 Dollars in Georgetown
In Georgetown an auction was held to liquidate the estate of the late Wm. Trisco after a fatal accidental shooting. Commissioner Heavy presided and the goods, mainly grub and store items, were sold to prevent spoilage. Proceeds totaling 250 dollars were sent to Clerk Page at Fairbanks for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Heavy
Fairbanks
Perras Bound Over In Georgetown Liquor Case
Nels Perras, charged with giving liquor to Indians, was bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty before a commissioner. He is out on 2000 bail and expected to appear in the spring term opened by Judge Overfield. The report notes potential liability mainly to old man Barleycorn. La Verdad Perfecto cigars advertised at Johnstone's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Perras
Georgetown
Overfield
J C. Moody
Perras
Heavey
Moody
Old Man Barleycorn
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Atherton Brownell
Sereby
Cap’s Place Imperial Cigar Store
Just
Peterson and Calabash
Willow Street
Iditarod
Merchants Cafe
Chas E Miller
Ernest H. Slenter
NV & CO
Bank
M. & M. Bank Building
Simpson's
Pioneer Jeweler
Baird
Bock
Flat City
Fred Raap
Johnstone’s
Mission Furniture
Richmond St
Bet
Pioneer Office
Hes
First Ave
Chas. Worden, Prop
Old Tyler
Aitarod
The
Ged
Willow
Ongs
J. Sellander
Black Street
Slippern's Mill
Golden North
Y. LE
J. A. Slippern
Mecca
Second Avenue
George Auten
Dave Ferguson
Clark Lumber Co
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