Alaska Independence Debate Angers Fairbanks Citizens
A letter from Fairbanks citizens to Attorney General Wickersham is cited favoring an appointive Alaska government with legislative powers, sparking strong reactions. The piece blames Taft and supporters for proposing a commission system likened to the Philippines, denouncing patronage and calling for self-rule and local governance.
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Washington
Wickersham
Nagel
Taft
Alaska
Yukon Council
Fraction Looks Good to Elmer
Elmer Fellmer, operator on the Celene raction near Discovery on Otter, plans another winter try at a claim with goods. He recently returned from Georgetown and, with J. E. Goodman, has purchased a 10-h.p. hoisting plant to install soon. They will hoist dirt at an early date.
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Elmer Fellmer
Bankers Reach City After Turbulent Lewis Trail Trip
The party including George Wesch J B Adams and G Meyers from the Washington Alaska Bank at Fairbanks arrived from Diskaket via Lewis Landing Nov 2 They met Mes Menard near Diskaket and shared a feast at Kellys roadhouse with two donated turkeys Mrs Kelly cooking at least two more turkeys were provided by Menard The group plans to survey the Kuskokwim region and await further word amid a large Thanksgiving gathering of local clans.
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Lewis Trail
Lewis Landing
Iditarod
Diskaket
S. Wid Wnan
Harry Siebe i Lite
Eldorado
Widman
de, Brooks
Leward
Wesch
Adams
Myers
McClain
Bert Walker
Dome
Lowing
Local town notes and trades and a deputy marshal
Bob Martin and Walter Thomas of Granite Creek play pin ochle with friends and discuss boilers and pumps. Worden cigarettes Bock cigars. Capt Donovan deputy marshal appears recovering from illness. Simpson's sells replacement broken lens parts.
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Bob Martin
Walter Thomas
Granite Creek
Worden
Prip
Capt. Donovan
Isolated Northern Commercial Post Serves Ophir Miners
Stationed on the Tokoma river about 20 miles from the Kuskokwim post Captain Boerner and wife supervise the Northern Commercial Company camp. They manage large orders for Ophir miners from a varied stock and run a Lavelle Young for quick river transport.
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Tokoma River
Kuskokwim Commercial Company
Northern Commercial Company
Boener
Boerner
Barton
Ophir
Lavelle Young
Tokoma
John Morrow
K. C Co
Imoke
Alaska
Andyson Bros. & Nerland
Explore Mysteries of Seward Trail Expedition
F Henning Earl Byers and Billy Kindred left Thursday morning for Seward along the Takoma trail aiming for tide water within twenty days. Henning seeks Seward and will return with possible gold seekers. Byers and Kindred plan Seattle then Spirit City for New Year’s blowout. The group carries three gasoline boats and a dog team, prepared for Iditarod river conditions, and will report trail conditions by the first traveler.
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F Henning
Earl Byers
Billy Kindred
Seward
Takoma
Henning
N.C. Co
Byers
Kindred
Seattle
Spirit City
Dikeman
Iditarod
Jack Ross Passes After Excessive Drinking at Tokatna
Jack Ross former Dawson resident and Tokatna roadhouse proprietor fell ill from over drinking after the Kuskokwim Commercial company salon opening festivities. He died after a hemorrhage and was buried on the hillside in a ceremony led by Commissioner Green. His widow remains at the hostelry.
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Kuskokwim Commercial Company
Takatna
Jack Ross
Dawson
Ross
Will Test Julian District With Drill
Will test Julian district with drill as Connors and local makers complete a hand drill at Brumbaugh Hamilton Kellogg shop. The drill, first for Kuskokwim region, will be used on streams near Julian on George River to explore claims they hold under option. A petrified mukluk leg exhibit at Budweiser draws curiosity in city.
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Connors
Kuskokwim
Julian
George River
Andy Hensley
Otter
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Republican Party
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Salt Creek
Wisenheimers
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Department of Justice
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Front Street
Om, & City Drug Store
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Elmer
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Nand
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C. J. Hurley
J.P. Gleason
A. Bruning, Cash
American Bank of Alaska
First Ave
Richme
Regina
Willow ST
Second Ave
Nyholm
Simpson's
Red Cross
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Gandy
Red Cross Drug Store
Flat Creek
Carroll's Globe Bakery
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