Cossacks of Russia Aro Undoubtedly Formidable Mounted Force
The Cossacks number about 182000 with 100000 commissioned officers. They serve twenty years with three probational years, twelve active, five reserve. They provide horses and saddles, while men own and train their mounts. Their history features privileges, loyalty shifts, and a long tradition of skilled horsemanship and combat prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hoogan
Russian Empire
Cosks
Army and Navy of
London
Poland
Peter the Great
Sweden
Dnieper
Catherine II
Azof
Caspian
Russias
Alaska Building Boat for Railroad Work
Alaska government railway project advances with Suatna Transportation Company contracted to build a 70 foot stern wheel steamboat and two barges by April 1 to haul construction material from Knik up the Susitna to the Matanuska. Also: crime reports, local politics, prohibition push, Eskimo forgery case, mine accident, Native Hall dispute, and legislative gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suatna Transportation Company
Omar J. Humphrey
Alaska Government Railway
Knik
Susitna
Matanuska
Tropes Lose Baby Daughter in Littarod
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Tropes of Littarod died at home Monday night. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Smith's undertaking rooms conducted by E. M. Stanton. The bebe was born on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Ballentine
Flat City
A. B. Hall
Ersek
E. M. Stanton
Seo
Tom McMahon
James ¥. Finnegan
Frank B. Stanley
Charles Jackson
A. J. Conlin
Jack Handley
James Tropes of
Littarod
Smith's Undertaking Rooms
Bebe
Alaska's 1914 15 report highlights growth and top commodities
Alaska's Collector of Customs John F. Pugh reports 1914 to 1915 saw higher merchandise value from Alaska to the United States, record salmon pack profits, rapid Juneau and Gastineau Channel growth, doubled marble output, a $2,000,000 rise in gold and silver shipments, and 3,000 new residents, despite broader copper and fish price pressures. The Cordova Times notes the Delhi wreck near Southeast Alaska, detailing the stranding, lifeboat rescues, and salvage prospects, amid reports of navigation needs and a lingering fog and reef hazards.
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Alaska
United States
Juneau
Gastinesa
John F. Pugh
Pugh
Cordova Times
Delhi
Aluka
Craig
Wrangell
McCarthy
Victor Enquist
Lifeose
Alameda
F. E. Peters
Straithlland
Pasengers
Enquist
Raffle of Furnished Cabin Sparks Alaska Scandal
In Alaska a woman advertised a raffle of her furnished three room cabin at 2.50 a chance to aid her departure Outside. Rumors spread that the furniture was being removed before the drawing. Purchasers pressed for results as the drawing ran late and the home’s contents dwindled to logs and a safety. The episode drew sharp criticism of the flawed scheme and debates over legality.
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Louis Studie
Neme
Ate
Assembly
Miss Glory
Barry Keown
Miss Present
Beise
Idaho
Surveyor General’s
L. B. Spray
Empire
Staf
House
O. A. Tucker
Senate
A Morton
A. E. Light
Junexu Empire
Alaska
Viesim
Tasony
Wada
Eaminina
Judge Gerachty to Lead Iditarod Mission Next Week
Fairbanks February 28 Judge Guy Gerachty recently named United States commissioner of the precinct will depart on Wednesday March 3 for Iditarod to assume charge of his duties there.
Dancing Class Provides Pleasant Evening of Fun
A social dance at A B hall by Professor Hurlson's Terpsichores Academy drew a large crowd. The prize pupil failed to appear, disappointing some. The event featured melodies by Mel Lowrie and Hudson and praised by attendees for the smooth dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goebel
James Chronister
Frank Yontas
Sidney Schloeman
Otter Ereek
A. B. Hall
Professor Hudson
B. Hall
Hurlson
Terpsichores Academy
Mel Lowrie
Hudson
Cordova Chamber Endorses Alaska Development Board Plan
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce endorses Secretary Lane's Alaska development board measure, supported by Delegate Wickersham. A resolution urges Congress to pass the bill, citing Alaska's imminent development from transportation expansion and coal field openings, and calls for better federal coordination to spur prosperity. Copies go to Interior Secretary Lane and Delegate Wickersham.
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Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Lane
Alska Development Board
Wickersham
Washington
Cordova Times
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce of
Cordova
Alaska Development Board
Congress
of the Interior
Franklin K. Lane
James Wickersham
Canadians in action at Deadman's valley near Ypres
London reports a brilliant victory by Canadian troops in Belgium. A daring bayonet charge pressed trench after trench, the slouch-hatted Canadians crying For Canada and Old England as they swept German lines. The battle near Ypres shifted ground in favor of the Allies, with praise focusing on bravery and recklessness rather than tactics.
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London
Belgium
Canada
Old England
Deadman's Valley
Ypres
Germany
Heinie to Return in May Amid Litigation
Fairbanks reports word from Henry Roden former territorial senator that he will return in May to oversee pending litigation for the Guggenheins. Roden is en route to Dunew?
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Senate
Millard
Sulzer
Aldrich
Millaird
Ray
Seward
Nome
Sulacr
Hit
Seward Gateway
Heinie
Fairbanks
Henry Roden
Roden
Duneaw
Forfeiture Notice in Alaska Timber Claim Proceeding
Notice to CoO Nord HB Jetson Olson Sweilal Adolph Glen Gist Tesch derant Kerhy and others that a timber claim on Gold Run Creek tributary of Wear Creek in Alaska may be foreclosed for nonpayment of expenses and interest. Proceedings cite section 2424 of the revised statutes and related amendments. Publication dates range January 8 to April 4, 1943.
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Nord
Jetson
O. T. Olson
Sweilal
Adolph Glen
Gist
Tesch
Doe Derant
You Ar Kerhy
Dave Er
Ming
Sears
Gold Run
Wear Creek
Vision
Territor
Alaska
LisBay
Charles Olmis Hear Creek
Muska
West
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Miners & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Seattle
Scardinavian American Bank
Charles Ross
John Holmes
R. C. Button
THE
Navy
Kruutchoff
Kruttchoff
Iast
Olympia
Iditarod Meat Co
Tom WiMakon
General Merchandise
Fairbanks Beer Draft and Bottle
Valdez
Copper Center
Denver
Willow Creek
McGuire
Ptarmigan
Granite
Red Mill
Perseverance
Iver Holmquist
William Blomaquist
Holmquist
Fort Gibbon
Kaltag
St. Michael
Nulato
Fairbanks Times
Lower River
War Department
Lower
Hazzard
George Hazzard
Tacoma
Alde
Tummone
Women's Christian Temperee Union
J. B. Stevens
First Presbyterian Church
Mat Mattson
Kennecott
Mattson
Mattoon
Ting
Opel
Joece
Hays
Presbyterian Mission
Arthur G. Shoup
Sitka
Ernest B. Collins
James MM. Ballentine
MR. and
Mrs. Tropes
Chiesgo Herald
N. C. Co
Bond
Baltimore
Hermitage
Cyrus Noble
Cedar Brook
W. H. McBrayer
Jesse Moore
House of Commons
Strathmill
Dewar
Scotland
Usher
Pat Kellett
George Young
John Foreman
Davie Strawberg
Charley Jackson
Pioneers
Pioneer Office
Iditarod
McLean’s Roadhouse
Takotna
Pioneer Drug Store
Summit Roadhouse For Sale
Stanley House
John Bagoy
Fraser
Dis
Otter
M. Earl
the Crosby
Caribou St
Bet
Black and Willow Sts
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