ANA Democratic Club Seeks Dismissal Of Crossley
At a meeting the ANA Democratic Club introduced a resolution urging the removal of District Attorney Crossley. It accuses him of incompetence and improper actions during a Democratic administration and seeks appointment of a Republican to fill the post. The club also pledges support and forwards copies to state and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hairbstiks
Tanata Democratic Clu
Iker Rya
Fudge
Niet Attorr
Towa Im
Crosslay
Adivial Division
U S Government Reserving Lands Alaska Townsite Withdrawals
A 1914 notice from the Interior Department lists land withdrawals in Alaska for townsites and railroad planning. It details tracts at McGrath Portage area, Passage Canal, Haver Creek, Knik arm, Susitna and Tanana valleys, Chena Crossing, and McGrath confluence, plus Curtis Creek, Healey Creek, Nenana, Nenana River, and other sites.
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Interior Department
Wash
Kersham
Putshell
Alsaka Maul Wie
Congress
United States
Niory
Alaska
Portage Bay
Vresage Canal
Nning
Oue Nile
Bemming
Haver Creek
Portage Glacier
Heiht
Betwean Passavenal
Portuese Bay
Foserit
Tingstach Mina
Ship Creck
Mnean
Knik Arm
Campbell Creek
Eat Arm
Kaikit
Eouthial
Matanusky River
Seward
Susitoa Junction
Susitna
Susitna River
Ing
Talkeetna
Healey Creek
Nehsna River
Healey and
Moody Creeks
Johnson Meets Cess at Fairbanks
Alfred Boas reports a letter from Moose Johneen at Fairbanks dated May 27 recounting experiences since leaving Here and mentioning shipments from Fairbanks. He notes May arrival counts, growth to over 310, and plans for a new lodge. mentions Dawson real estate figures and names of Fairbanks lodge officers and trustees. He invites inspection of the Crosby Bath System and Crosby Massage and Bath Parlors as ready for public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Boas
Moose” Johneen
Fairbants
Fairbank
Deliisor
Tanana
Pairbanks
Cordova
Whitehorse
Junea
Dawson
Fairbanks Lodge
Sam Weis
Dr. Hull
Eugene Harkins
Tony Cide
Cowlbys
Oberth
Tom King
John Howie
al Jet
Howard
Peter Peterson
Royal Outhworth and
Adams
Crosby
Road Commission Declares $500 for Iditarod Area Repairs
In response to a telegram from John Zug, the Alaska road commission in Fairbanks authorizes Commissioner Albrecht to spend $500 on road repair near Iditarod. The commission, short of funds until July 1, aims to address deplorable conditions on the Flat to Discovery routes and other district roads, noting the high cost of transport hinders mining profits and settlement. The fund comes from subscriptions, including Northern Commercial Company with $100 and other donors.
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John Zug
Alaska Road Con
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Albrecht
Road Commission
Flat City
Flat Creek
Develont
Fund For the
Northern Commercial Company
Crowley & Porter
van McMahon
C. Frantzen
Gunning
Joba Soll
German Engineer Doubts Panama Canal Feasibility
Berlin reports that engineer W Ewald questions whether the Panama Canal can maintain water depth for warships and large liners under current conditions. He says Gatun Lake may drop below thirty feet and fall to eighteen during dry seasons, challenging optimistic trade-route expectations. A separate anecdote about a German seeking farm work ends with a quip about payment.
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Berlin
W. Ewald
der Tag
Ewald
Gatun Lake
Nama
Ewald Sa
Rates of 1912 Prevail on Boats and Transport Changes
Volney Richmond, superintendent of Puget Sound and British Columbia ports, notes 1912 rate rules for ships routed via Fairbanks to Seattle. The Northern Navigation Company exits the transit business, with the White Pass Yukon Navigation absorbing vessels and assets. Harry Watson named agent for the Ameri r company, based in Iditarod, awaiting the 1913 tariff and freight bookings as the new arrangement unfolds.
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Volney Richmond
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Fairbanks
Eamer M. 1
Washburn
Seattle
Northern Navigation Company
White Pass
Northern Commercial Company
Anu Jean-Yukon Navigaidnary Company
Doe Houses
Harry Watson
N.C Co
Bi Yukon Navigation Company
Al Welsh Acquitted On Assault Charge
James A. Fairborn of the American Yukon Navigation Company announced passenger rates for travel to and from Fairbanks via Skagway and St Michael. Rates show minor reductions since 1912 with Seattle to Fairbanks northbound at 130 and Fairbanks to Seattle at 135 via Skagway, and 120 via St Michael. The N N Co tariff of 1912 covers Tanana to St Michael areas. minimum freight rate per shipment via Skagway and St Michael noted. Al Welsh acquitted after two prior juries disagreed amid testimony from Welsh and Lok. trial featured Harry Meehan as new witness corroborating disputed testimony.
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James A. Fairborn
American Yukon Navigation Company
Fairbanks
Skagway
St Michael
Seattle
St. Mich
N.N. Co
A.Y. N. Co
Nks
Dawson
N. Co
Tanana
St. Michael
Keyukuk
Iditarod
Karl Theile
Otter Creek
E. Walsh
Albrecht
Secur
United States
Ing
Welsh
Ms R
Lok
L Wal W
Wits
Harry Meehan
Jonas Brews
William Lee
A. D. McDonald
A. Colwell
M May Rr
JH. Ryan
J. E. Beattie
al Parmenter
James Blodgett
CB. Atwell
William Pringte
Befter
Former Iditarod figure Buck Ryan in serious accident
A letter to Mrs Gillie Bates reports Buck Ryan of Chessley Ryan Kehoe suffered a fatal accident while log rafting near Everett Washington. A boom toppled timber injuring both legs ribs and lungs with pneumonia feared. A sister-in-law later received a prior letter saying all were well.
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Gillie Bates
Buck Ryan
Iditarod
Chessley, Ryan & Kehoe
Ryan
Everett
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Miners & Merchants Bank
Chas. Ross
Scandinavian American Bank
John Holmes
R. C. Button
Merchants Cafe
Chas. &. Miller
PED Tazi Saloon
Optima
Lavera
Juan de Fuca
Gold St
Fiat City
Enection
ANA Democratic Club 5
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Bevision
Espinal
Wis
Junsau Club
Tsim Wie
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Mc Gih
Fury
Thad
Egst
Schlapik
Iditared
Copenhagen
Hurst Bros
Imperial Cigar
U. S
Tenana
Nenana
Minst
Nehun River
Duc J Couth
Chena Crossing
Ange
McGrath
Kuskokwim
Takota
Takoma River
Kuskokwim River
Azlina Junction
Copper River
Tazlina
Talluna
Meam
Wickburne
Tanzi
Little Delta
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Woodrow Wilson
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Powe Campbell
Turmgain
Kaik
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Cook
Johnson
Cess
Max Simes
Diskaeet
Cripple City
Standard Goods
Good Roadhouse
Clemons & Koon
Bagoy
Otter
Evinrude
N. C. Co
Whitarod
H. P
Panama Canal
Paul
Pioneer Office
AL Welsh
Clemons & Keon
Iditaroder
Caribou St
Ket
Black and Willow Sts
Waterfront
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