Diversity of minerals reported on Kuskokwim rich in metals
Reports describe copper and silver ledges on Swift river above Georgetown and a coal deposit on the Holima river, with quicksilver present lower on the Kuskokwim. Judge Heavey and partners are said to be developing properties, while cobalt ore near Georgetown is also mentioned. Mineralized activity, strikes, and prospectors from Donlan Creek to St. Clair river are noted along with local business listings.
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Kuskokwim
Swift River
Georgetown
Judge Heavey
Holima River
Kuskokwin
Judge Heavey and Partners
Ontario
Quicksilver
McDonald and
Rubidon
St. Clair River
Gordon Bettles
Sinclair
Jerome Chute
Keay
Gun Explodes In Cabin Averting Tragedy On George River
W Parks returning from a chicken hunt warned off J H Porter in his cabin on George River. A struggle ended with a gun discharge but no injuries. Parks charged with assault with a deadly weapon and bound over to the grand jury. Moody to defend.
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George River
W. Parks
J. H. Porter
Porter
J. ©. Moody
Parks
Heavey
Julian Creek Mining Trip Reveals Pay Streak
The Strandberg Johnson Mining Co on Julian creek reports a pay streak about a mile upstream. They dug into four feet of auriferous gravel and panned five to seventy five cents, signaling potential wealth at Julian.
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Strandberg- Johnson Mining Co
Julian Creek
Julian
Malamute Kid brings rocks amid carried junk
Frank Tondreau known from Belfast to Point Barrow as the Malamute Kid carried a small assortment of rocks among other junk during the Arctic trek.
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Malamute
Frank Tondreau
Belfast
Point Barrow
New Year Revelry Through the Ages on Market Street
A nostalgic look recalls New Year’s Eve chaos on Market Street with crowds, music, and revelry. The piece imagines a grand Alaska style celebration in Iditarod city featuring a festive feast by Charley Miller and a song filled night.
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Old Market Street
Golden Gate
Rafes
Market Street
Alaska
Iditarod City
Miles
Charley Miller
Flat City Social Hall Plan Stirring Community Effort
Citizens in Flat City form a five member committee to push a social hall project with funding from residents and potential help from donors. A counteroffer from Jack Connolly and Frank Stanley to place the hall on rear lots creates conflict and delays. The group aims to avoid interurban strife and may seek a hilltop site for the gathering place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Spaulding
Harry Shaw
Dr. Carter
C. R. Peck
al Thorns
Jack Connolly
Jack
Frank Stanley
Connolly
Fiat
Diamonds Move From Fairbanks With An Iditarod Twist
A note describes diamonds departing Fairbanks Iditarod routes with no current delivery contracts. It mentions a stash valued at $10,000 placed on a kid's sled and directed to contact Chris Anthonison. The text claims Chris has a new patent enabling purchase of these rocks for personal light and holiday use.
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Fairbanks
Iditarod
Nome
Jack Sale
Chris Anthonison
Chris
Ann Iditwrod
Christma
Michigan creek prospectors strike reported near Ryan association
Reports suggest prospectors camped along a Michigan creek where a strike is claimed on the Ryan association area. The ownership is listed as Anderson, McArdle, Nord, Gustafson, Nelson, Ryan, F. Anderson and BH. Johnson, though details remain uncertain.
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Ryan Association
Anderson, McArdle, Nord
Gustafson
Nelson
Ryan
F. Anderson
BH. Johnson
San Francisco Seeks Alaska Trade
Seattle dispatch notes San Francisco aims to boost Alaska trade backed by Western Pacific railroad which has bought the steamers Harvard and Yale to serve the Alaska route. Traveling men journey north from San Francisco stopping in Dawson Circle and eastern Alaska amid the expansion.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Western Pacific Railroad
Harvard
Yale
Alaska
San Franci
Dawson
Circle
Eastern
Alss
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Dougall MacPherson
Donlan Creek
Ruby
Angus McDonald
Flat City
Anon Bros
Nerland
Fuil Line
Simpson
Ernest
Niehoff & Hakes
First
Beattie
First Avenue
Sheet Metal Works
Dominion
Lebuilt
Uhl
the Royal Today
Fe “Today
McGrath
Willow Street
Miner's Home
Julian Greek
Omar
Johnstone’s
Pioneer Office
free—Simpson
F. Brooks
Michigan
Michigan Creek
George Rivers
Heinrich Wertmann
Mnsee
Ant
Bradbury
Alfred E. Maltby
Bigham & Becker, Attorneys AT Law
Chas. E. Taylor
Notary Publ Abs Iditarod C
J. &. Harding
Iprtarop
Iditarod Hotel
Golden Eagle Saloon
Willow ST
JH Rogers
Mission Furniture Des
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Red Cross
Wicdowald Hotel
Builders’ Supplies
Pat Keyes
Phil Meaghan
Ophir House
Omic
Flat Creek
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