Big Rise in Alaska Trade in 1912 Year
The 1912 report by Collector of Customs Willis shows Alaska’s trade value at 72.7 million, a 27 percent rise over any prior year, despite little population growth. Gold stayed strong but declined as a share, while salmon and other Alaska products dominated shipments, with U S and Alaska exports both surpassing 20 million for the first time. Southeastern Alaska saw the sharpest rise due to 20 new salmon canneries and mining district development in Juneau and neighboring areas.
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Willis
Alaska
United States
Juneau
Suit Over Bear Creek Properties Started
Danny Bryce has commenced suit in district court to compel the execution of an option agreement on Bear Creek properties in Spokane. The deal involved a cash payment of 1,000 dollars with 4,000 dollars due in September. Frank Manley is reportedly seeking to buy Spokane interests if the option is exercised.
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Danny Bryce
District Court
Spokane
Bear Creek
Puluks
Telegraph
Frank Manley
Stilettos Triumph Over A B Team In Tight Victory
The Stilettos defeated the A B team by 10 points last Saturday with about 60 spectators present. Officials hope to run a series of games, though player participation is waning due to work commitments. G Bulger, night watchman for the C Co, left Tuesday for Eman where he will be stationed this summer.
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Stilettos
A. B
G. Bulger
C. Co
Foreman
Ladies' Goods Shipping From Miss Murray to Iditarod Trade
A letter from Miss Rose Murray, now in the Far East, signals a large stock of ladies furnishings heading to Iditarod by boat via Lake LeBarge. Old patrons can inspect on arrival. Paylor, the Iditarod lawyer, plans to depart for Fairbanks on April 1. Maude Earle arrived from the Outside Monday.
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Rose Murray
Paylor
Iditarod
Dat Fairbanks
Maude Earle
Candidates Nominated for City Council
A meeting at A. B. Hall nominated ten candidates for the city council with April 1 election. Mayor Barnes chaired. T. L. Thurston was secretary. After debate the list includes W. W. Acheson, Claude Baker, D. Barnes, Sam Bayles, John Holmes, Harry Locky, Dave Mutchler, B. A. Myrrs, Paul Le Plant, Jos. H. Smith. Registration at the post office closes Monday at 4 p.m.
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A. B. Hall
Barnes
T. L. Thurston
William Ansley
Sam Bayles
Krecht
Bayles
W. W. Acheson
Claude Baker
D. Barnes
John Holmes
Harry Locky
Dave Mutchler
B. A. Myrrs
Paul LE Plant
Jos. H. Smith
Nome Wireless to Link Europe via Siberia
Washington reports a wartime plan to ensure telegraphic reach to Europe even if cables fail. A Russia US pact sets a Nome Alaska wireless station and a Siberia Anadir site to maintain 24 hour signal coverage. Nome’s antenna will be rebuilt to support continuous intercontinental communication.
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Nome Wireless
Europe
Siberia
Washington
United States
Russia
Nome
Alaska
Anadir
Siber
Signal Service Corps
Buffalo Man Fined $100 For Obscene Mail Matter
Buffalo New York January 12. Frank Hubbard fined $100 for sending obscene material through the mails. Indicted on six counts one pleading guilty to one count led to withdrawals on the others. Hubbard has a history of prior run ins with the law, and the conviction was not unexpected.
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Buffalo
Fls
Kert Hubbard
Onen
Hubbard
John Hays Hammond Aims to Quell Yaqui Uprising
John Hays Hammond seeks permission from the Mexican government to go unarmed into the Yaqui stronghold in Sonora to pacify the turbulent tribe. He believes years of work in Mexico have earned trust with the Yaquis, reducing danger. Major Burnham would accompany him.
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Washington
John Hays Hammond
Sonora
Hammond
Mexico
Major Burnham
Amer
Think Well of First Chance Prospecting Report
George Adams Jimmy the Baker Tropea and others prospecting on First Chance creek returned to town Tuesday. Adams and Tropea sank a 16 foot hole on their ground and are satisfied with the outlook. George Lee says it is the finest creek, especially at the head where colors may be obtained. Horvath is the only man left on the creek as of now. trail is soft, and Joe may have trouble getting out.
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George Adams
Jimmy
Baker Tropea
First Chance Creek
Adams
Tropea
George Lee
First Chance
Joe
Horvath
Notice to Creditors in Alaska Estate Case
All persons with claims against the estate of George H Brinkman deceased must present them with vouchers within six months to the undersigned at the office of the commissioner for Otter precinct in Iditarod Alaska. Dated February 1913. Jay J Smith administrator of the estate of George H Brinkwan deceased.
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George H. Brinkman
Otter Precinct
Iditarod
Alaska
Jay J. Smith
George HL Brinkwan
Discoverer of Dimna gold hits Iditarod rumor
The Spokane Spokesman-Review recounts a new placer strike on Deadwood Creek in the Dimna basin near the Ditna river. Old timer Long Bill Wilson and partners Joe Chambers and Bill Valentine reportedly used a tarpaulin sluice and washed $32 in a single day. News reached Iditarod via Pete Anderson and Charles Dark after returning from St Michael on the Victoria, sparking a rush toward the Ditna river country following a basketball game.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pete Anderson
Charles Dark
Incike
Deadwood Creek
Ditua
Innioko
Diskaket
Iditarod
St. Michael
Victoria
Bill’ Wilson
Joe Chambers
Bill Valentine
Iditarod City
Ditna
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Miners & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Seattle
Scandinavian American Bank
Chas. Ross
T. J. Nestor
Cashier and
Assa
Merchants Cafe
Chas E. Miller
Prop
Fairbanks
G. P. Sproul
Karey
N. C. Co
Fardware
N.C. Co
Stanley Base
Dikeman Roadhouse
Pioneer
the Bank Cafe
FLAT
Curly Robinson
Long Bill” Wilson
Crosby
Storney
Optimo, Lovera
Juan DE Fuca
Budweiser Beer
Iditarod Pioneer
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