Fire destroys Ruby barn killing six horses
A Monday morning barn fire near Ruby drew a large volunteer fire crew. William Amatong reported the blaze inside his residence barn before 6 am. six horses perished, with losses estimated between $5,000 and $6,000 plus equipment. Firefighters saved some feed and interior items despite intense heat and smoke. The fire’s origin remains unclear, with no stove or prior ignition evident.
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Tudy
William Amatong
Iun
Amalong
McDermott
H. Wallick
Tonyver
Amaave
Fairbanks
Cabin at Flat Destroyed by Fire
A cabin in Flat City owned by El Anderson of the Branch bar burned to the ground yesterday noon. The fire destroyed clothing and most contents. only a barrel of carry ugh drops survived in a corner. Rescue involved cutting a hole in the wall. locals aided by Harms the chef who is in town briefly.
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Harms
Candie Creek
Arcabin
el Anderson
Crowley
Porter
Nome man laments cabin seized by schooner Sophia
Martin Morris of Nome complains his cabin is occupied by the schooner Sophia and vows to take action to reclaim his property. He warns of chopping the boat to rebuild his house if demands are ignored. Crowley & Porter report on local affairs and oddities.
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Martin Morris
Nome
Sophia
Fergy of Rex Beach Fame Built Alaska Homes
A Boston copy describes Mrs. Ferguson and her husband known as Fergy, famed as Rex Beach frontiersmen, building permanent cabins across Alaska and the Yukon. It recalls harsh winters, dog teams, and missions from Dawson to Fairbanks, with frost, ice, and survival shaping their pioneering life.
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Fergy
Rex Beach
Pergu
M Lewel
Fer
Alaska
Fergwon
Epowith
Ferguson
Yukon
Fairbanks
Dawson
Grand Forks
New Strike Reported At Head Of White River
Dawson V T October 26 Returning rushers bring word of a fresh gold strike at the head of White River about one hundred miles from the Chisuna strike. Prospectors found pay at bedrock by James and Nelson after pans along a shovel. They believe the deposit came from a passing glacier and notes say the ground was shallow.
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Robe
Poorman Trail
Alaska
Sion
Ruby
Poorman Creek
Ruby Long
Discovery
Poorman
Poorman Cree
Poormandistan
Michie
Ruth
Boniface
Andy Beckwith
Salutna Crossing
Dawson
V. T
White River
Chisuna
James
Nelson
Branching Out Supplies Genies Furnishings Store Victory
H Donnelly announces takeover of H Boas Discovery store to supply all needs in the genie furnishing line. Otter notices stock transfer and new management.
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H. Boas
Discovery Store
Genie
Donnelley
Dis
Otter
Fragmentary Local Note on Wartime Hardship and Travel
Fragmented OCR text shows a narrative about a woman named Mrs son who walked fifteen miles to avoid feeding a party press and to keep from starving, labor details unclear. The jumbled lines mention Ferguson, Treen fret, a partner, and Imtan boys with frozen feet. The incomplete item reads as a distressed, antiquated crowd scene.
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Son
Rees
Ferguson
Kougarok Copper Mine Shows Strong Ore Returns
Reports from the Kougarok copper mine indicate rising ore returns and planned shipments to the smelter. The owner, Ward, notes ore from the rock shows substantial copper value and expects to ship next week as crews prepare for sale and navigation to the bias of the mine’s production.
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Nougarok
Tserma
Ward
Iewy Tinying Reek
Ward Waums
Ministerial guest stirs beef packers at grand banquet
At a Chicago breakfast in a hall decorated in scarlet, beef packers gathered with a ministerial guest, Reverend Stafus VI, to discuss social class and American citizenship amid ornate pageantry including a mounted horse and a five-hundred-strong crowd. The speaker condemned collectivism and warned it erodes initiative and opportunity. Meanwhile reports from American salmon fisheries note workers saw increased weights up to four pounds in fresh waters.
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Cheng
Chicago
Ayention
Rufus White
Felow
Congres
L Vst
Cotlrges
Stafus VI
Nia
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P. I
Nooth
KB. Boas
HART
Schaffner & Marx
Ruby News
Ruby Vanana Valley
Ernest Neihoff
Wilson Creek
Patsy Cardiff
Portland
Ore
Cardiff
State Hospital
John L. Sullivan
Charley Mitch Jackson
Oregon
Peter
Stranberg
Victrelas
Victor Records
Smith’s Gun Store
Tarod, Alaska
THE
Americano
Baird & Anderson
Flat City
Sam
Apntebarm
Crowley & Porter
Tucker
CFFIE
Murane
Mu Family
Ein
McGregor
A. J. Weiss
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Ramps Peterson
Boston
Rim
Mount McKinley
Niaska
Kansasity
Ferry
Chenarhenks
Fer Lenethen
Henilwate
En Boseen
Hunter
Feci
Pabner Creek
Owley & Porter
Pioneer
X-mas
Sik
Bayles Clothing Co. Clothiers
Rene Ene
Kougarok
AL Ege
Ls Orgameter
Recen
Budweiser i
Ministerial
House of Quality
Iditarod
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