Market for Alaska Coal Sees Demand Grow
A report by the Alaska railroad commission notes Alaska coal use is low as oil prices rise and imported coal from British Columbia competes. Opening Bering River fields and resuming railroad construction could create a sizable local market, with smelters in Cordova and Valdez needing fuel for steamers and transport.
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Alaska
Alaska Railroad Commission
British Columbia
Bering River
Pringe Willem
Cordova
Valdez
Victoria Sails Schedule From Nome With Season Dates
The steamer Victoria will sail from Nome starting June ave, with further departures on July 1, July 30, August 22, September 17, and October 15. The final Nome departure omits St. Michael on the return. A separate vessel will call at St. Michael during the return trip to pick up passengers.
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Victoria
Nome
Alaska Steamship Co
St. Michael
Miwestern
Bourne’s Wife Granted Divorce in Oregon Case
Mrs. Senator Jon Bourne of Oregon has been granted a divorce. The split arose months ago while they resided at the national capital, with Mrs. Bourne moving west after disagreements.
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Portland
Ore
Jona Bourne
Than Bourne
Oregon
National
Erwin Named Marshal for Fourth Division Alaska
Lewis T. Erwin of Fairbanks nominated for marshalship of Alaska’s Fourth division with little opposition. John Y. Ostrander of Valdez appointed judge of the Third judicial division succeeding Overfield as term expires next June. Mrs Swineford, widow of ex Governor Swineford, confirmed as post mistress at Wetchikan as Governor Strong travels north. National Committeeman J Cheney completed work at the capital and heads to Juneau.
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Lewis T. Erwin
Fuirbanks
Alaska
Washington
Senate
J. P. A. Strong
Chamber of Commerce of
Seattle
Juneau
J. Cheney
California alien land bill sparks anti Japanese war talk
Reports from California indicate a split legislature over the alien land bill with Japs in California and Washington warning of war if enacted. President Wilson says the U S will not interfere with treaty rights while Japanese buyers may sue if the bill passes. A mass meeting in Tokio and reactions from Honolulu reflect cross Pacific tension over land ownership and potential retaliation.
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Calif of
Sacramento
Cal
le¢ Bryan
Wilson
Sisson
Mississippi
Washington
Japan
Tokio
United States
California
Panama
Honolulu
Cstifernty
Hawaei
Richard Roediger Named Surveyor General
Richard Roediger of Tacoma Washington has been named surveyor general after leading the Dawson Daily News and founding the Tacoma Daily News. He later operated the Tacoma Tribune, investing over $40,000 in the venture and earning a role as proprietor. Franklin K. Lane, editor of the Dawson Daily News, later became Interior Secretary.
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Richard Roediger
Taco
Washington
S'S
Dawson Daily N
Tacoma Daily News
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Dawson
Roediger
Tacoma Tribune
News
Luther McGartly Outfights Moran in Alaska Railroad Bill
Luther McGartly outfought Moran in an Alaska bout as reports say the Alaska railroad bill may not be reported at the special session. Johnny Kilbane and Johnny Dandee fought twenty rounds with a draw declared by the referee in Los Angeles. Senate committee on territories adjourned for lack of a quorum in Washington.
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Luther Mgartly
Moran
Alaska Railroad Bill
Los Angeles
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny Dandee
Danily
Dee
Ase
Senate
Washington
Committee On
Territories
Pitman
Age Saves Banker Prison Sentence in Seattle Irregularities
Seattle May Jacob Furth a prominent local banker and president of Puget Sound National Bank was fined 10000 for his role in LaConner bank irregularities. Report notes his advanced age spared jail despite the severity of the offense.
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Seattle
Jacob Furth
Puget Sound National Bank
LaConner
Furth
Advertised Letters Unrest in the Philippines
The notice lists uncalled for letters at the Iditarod Alaska post office dated May 1 1913 with many names. It reports unrest in the Philippines with 16000 Moros holding parts of the province and American troops sent in as fighting looms.
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Philippines
Iditarod
Alaska
T. 1
Tauron
Washington
History of Alaska by Delegate Wickersham
Cordova Daily Alaskan reports Delegate James Wickersham is writing a comprehensive history of Alaska. He has gathered material for years and is aided by two assistants since taking office. The project will take several more years to complete and will cover growth and development since first contact with whites.
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Cordova Daily
Arctic governance records cataloged for Mr. Wick
A request or note references providing Mr. Wick with copies of all Alaska government reports and a complete list of every man who has held territorial office. The fragment suggests compiling official documents and biographical holders for the territory.
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Sham
Wick
Alaska
Motchler Bros win 5000 cord wood contract near Flat Creek
Mittehler Bros secure contract from Yuson Gold Co to cut and deliver 5000 cords of 4 foot wood. Wood piled by the power house on Flat Creek and cut from the upper end of Over Creek about seven miles above Discovery this summer.
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Mittehler Bros
Yuson Gold Co
Flat Creek
Over Creek
Will Arrange For Court Term Here Iditarod July Seventh
Deputy Marshal Harry P Shep pard received a telegram from Marshal Love to secure quarters for a district court term at Idtiarod starting July 7. He must arrange a courtroom jury room and for the judge clerk of the court district attorney and report approximate costs. The juror list is not yet received but expected by wire. Rescue note: Otter calls at Du Rand's Disco Car for watch repairs. Wa Taylor Flat City.
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Harry P Sheppard
Marshal Love
Iditarod
Barnes Sells Mules and Plans California Move
J. D. Barnes sells his mules to A. Cleveland and prepares to move to California. He will cultivate land near Fresno County this week, with a focus on orange growing and a hobbyist garden. He may keep canaries as a side line while settling in at his new ranching venture.
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J. D. Barnes
Cleveland
Tod
Van
Flat City
Mratch
Fresno Co
Cale
Barnes
California
Rocky Mountain
Dr. Cook Faces Contested North Pole Fame in Pasadena
The text records a clash over Dr. Cook's North Pole claims. A critic nicknamed Peavy challenges Cook's credentials, threatening to confront him physically if labeled a liar. Despite the dispute, Cook is praised for entertaining prowess and public appeal.
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Finers & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Scandinavian American Bank
Chas. Ross
T. J. Nestor
John Holmes
Rosby Bb
the Bank Cafe
FLAT
Curly Robinsom
Stanley Cate
Wartit
Smoke River
Dikeman Roadhouse
Cigars
Optimg, Lovera and
Juan DE Fuca
Budweiser Beer
Otier Greek Roadhouse
Iditarod Bate
Foot of Willow
Mitchell
H. Snyder
Bourne
Erwin
Hawaii
Rihard Ragdighe
Luther McCarthy
Discovery
Iditarod Meat Co
N. C. Co
N.C. Co
Dave
Uoehiyats
de Chaplin
Charles
Te Dooley
John 2 Poyer
Frank Downe
Seo
Daggan
Ebus
Jens
Felston
Jas Kasor
Jatin Baleksan, Og
Haves
Jo Foveniguen
Ford
Aw Viaustin
Has
Nelson, N Pt Newton
Theo New
Edward Nordin
Uscar
Mniwood
Th Olson
Louis O'Neill
Richard
John v
Quinn
Schrader
Julius Sellers
Hy Shorey
Me Spernock
Russell Stare
Jos Ka Halverson
Kalvars Stockman
Ed Hardy
Sb Stalton
Hadley
Harry Stack
Elias Harvis
Geo A Strong
Franks Hauptkorn
Martin Sweeney
Stephen Hay
Ee Harilt
Tom
Higdaway
Jas ‘Toroinn
Leasley
Ed Pillesthans
jHogen
Patrick Furner
Hosmer
le Hereaux
Edmund
Tson
Fagner
Ales Wood
Thos Wuelzer
Youngquest
John
Zubor
Wickersham
Motchler Bros
Iated Meat Co
Horns Kured
Krosby Baths
Otter
du Rand
Taylor
BR. F. E
Phe
Cosis
North Pole
Honeer
Dr. Cook
Cook
Pole
Pasadena
San Isalom
Wrosby
Merchants Cafe
Chas. E. Muller, FI
Caribou Gate
Gome
First Avenue
Soutar & Sutherland
Caribou St
Bet
Black and Willow
Steau
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