Bank Case Names 22 Directors in Fairbanks Inquiry
Fairbanks papers list 22 men named in a complaint by F. G. Noyes, receiver of the Washington Alaska bank, charging malfeasance in managing the Fairbanks Banking Company and its Nevada successor. The action targets overvalued assets, improper stock dealings, and loans deemed worthless, with losses cited near 400000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
F. G. Noyes
Washington-Alaska Bank
Fairbanks Bank Company
Washington - Alaska Bank of Nevada
L.N. Jesson
BR. Dusenbury
J. A. Jackson
Dan Ryan
John J. McGinn
J. A. Jesson
Dave Yarnell
Ray
Fairbanks Banking Company
Washington-Alaska Bank of Nevada
L. N. Jessson
Co-Partners
Gold Bar Lumber Company Ip
Copartne
First National Bank
Washington
Echo
Alaska
Atacial
Leges
Noyes
New explosive uthanite touted for coast use
Report describes uthanite a dry powder claimed to produce novel effects when detonated. It supposedly cleared ruins at the Times building in Los Angeles and is said to burn without freezing or odor, firing only under fuse and pressure. Demonstrations showed a bright flame from lit matches. Nearby, Ross & Nestor advertise pricing on hats as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Times
Los Angel
Alaska News Tangles From Fairbanks to Cordova Trails
The report notes Captain Sproule bringing a wheel shaft to Fairbanks for the White Seal, rough travel through Ophir and Ruby districts, and a new boiler on the steamer Dusty Diamond aiming toward Nabesna. It covers a cash register arrest in Valdez, a snow tally, Alaska figures like Joe Houston and Cartais, trapping near Seward, and local council and freighting moves in Chena and Ruby with brief political notes and transit counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sproule
Fairbanks
Riley Dulovich
Ophir Creek
Ruby
Dusty Diamond
Tanana
Nabesna
Valdez
Joe’’ Houston
Atlantic
New York
Oscar
Duncan Michie Sees Ruby as Future Mining Hub
Ruby Record Citizen reports Duncan Michie, visiting Flat Creek, praises Ruby as a future major camp in Alaska. He notes mining property acquisitions, plans to return by the first boat, and a possible future bank starter aligned with conservative banking lines. He commends Trail Creek owners and Ruby merchants for cooperation and credit support for prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Duncan Michie
Flat Creek
Michie
Alaska
Trail Creek
Sta
May Yet Get Pay in Koyuk District
John Kerniss reports good prospects in the Koyuk district tributary to Norton Bay. Prospecting near Ruby gulch and Placer Creek, with Star Mountain formation similar to Anvil Mountain, shows sand, gravel, rubies, and pay indications as crews work through frozen muck and slide limestone toward bedrock, with about a dozen men in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerniss
Nome
Koyuk
Norton Bay
Norton Sound
Ruby Gulch
Kerniss
Placer Creek
Star Mountain
Anvil Mountain
Kerniss and Partners
Hose firm advertises ruby Alaska hose orders
The Johnson Hose Co of Ruby Alaska offers a hose factory service and will fill orders for any size Flume Hose is available on first boats at the same prices as last year Freight paid orders should be sent to the Johnson Hose Co Ruby Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Hose Co
Ruby
Johnson Hose, CO
Alaska
Notice to creditors in estate of John S. Harding
All persons in possession on the estate of the late John S. Harding are requested to settle with the undersigned so that claims against the estate may be liquidated. Henry Roden is administrator of the estate of John S. Harding, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Harding
Henry Roden
Mail deliveries to Iditarod expected in coming week
Article notes several tons of mail due for Iditarod next week with routes via the Little Delta and Reliance. It recalls last summer's mail from Dawson on the Tanana and discusses seasonal contracts, routing via Holy and St Michael, and a likely two-summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod
Delta
Yukon River
Tanana
Dawson
Nulato
Kaliay
Thurston
Holy ‘Vess
St. Michael
Ummer
Harrais challenges in Panana delegate race split in Fairbanks
The Fairbanks Times notes two Democratic candidates for delegate to Congress in Panana, with Martin Harrais facing questions over his preconvention stance and the split with William O'Connor. The paper argues voters deserve explanation of these divisions before the delegate election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Times
Panana
Martin Harrais
Vala
Congress
Harrais
William O'Connor
Democratic Party
Labor candidate could prove useful at convention, observers say
Observers argue the labor candidate would be valuable at the upcoming convention, noting experience and potential to rally support. Supporters emphasize practical skills and a steady approach, while critics urge careful scrutiny of policy plans and voting records.
Plat City Man Builds Aeroplane Model Exhibit at Store
Plat City jeweler William Taylor has crafted a three foot long aeroplane model with a two foot wingspan powered by a rubber band. The device is on display at his shop and touted as patient work driving progress. Also listed are Gold Seal Pacs at 2.40 and 83, and fresh eastern oysters at 1.00 per can from jitavod Meat Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Plat City
Taylor
Peas, Clothier
Jitavod Meat Co
Notice of Marshal's Sale in Flat Alaska
Public notice issued under a writ of execution in the Fourth District of Alaska. L. R. Doggett and W. C. Granger’s leasehold in a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Flat Otter District, is to be sold at public auction on May 25, 1912, at 11:00 a.m. at the Marshal's office front door in Flat. Sale proceeds to satisfy a March 14 1912 judgment in favor of Clark Camber Company against Doggett and Granger. The property includes the two story Doggett building and related premises on Wick ersham Street. Dated April 26 1912 in Ili tarod Alaska. H. K. Love U.S. Marshal Fourth District Alaska. By H. P. Sheppard Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Fourth District
Alaska
District Court of the
United States
WS. Clarks
Clark Camber Company
LR. Doggett
W. C. Granger
A. D
Flat
Territory
L. R. Doggett
W.C. Granger
Otter
Ristoinet
Pourti
Wickersham Street
Town of
Doggett
Ilitarod
H. K. Love
U.S
Alask
H. P. Sheppard
Ylor
A ‘Torney
Ibed Chas
Notice to Patrons of Mining Claims in Alaska District
Formal notice to Fox association claim on Fox creek Gap association on Aralik river Mayhead on Faro Creek Elation claim on Trail creek Hofman mill claims and others. Parties must pay their shares of labor and improvements totaling about one hundred dollars per claimant to avoid forfeiture. property may revert to the undersigned under federal statute provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ori Cain
Gap News
Alaska
Fox Association
Fox Creek
Tributar
Aralik River
Gap Association
Faro Creek
Amalik River
Trail Creek
S. T. Kincaid
Hofman
Mil Millers Thlys Ater
Soul Properties
United Sites
Almeriee
Pofm
Legeand
Julius Howe Mass
Ehives Star Association
Haniel
Distrist
United States
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Miners & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Seattle
Scandinavian American Bank
T. J. Nestor
Chas. Ross
B. G. Lindberg
John Holmes
Ross & Nestors
H. Boas
First Avenue
Soutar & Sutherland
Cascade Steam Laundry
Levi Lindgren
Chena
Bellon
W. JF
Layman
C. P. Christensen
Frank Griffin
William J. Fitzpatrick
Sam Dalby
Iditared
Copper River
Frank Hammond
Mt. Tabor
AH. Cinte
Louis Moreau
Crandlar
Hills Bros
Mission Brand
Peerless
Fairbanks Times
H. Schlapik
Wiss Tjernstrom
McDonald Hotel
Old Laves
Ton
Cedarbrook
Empire
Vereral Co
Yler
Judson D. Sehwarty
Judson D
Wyneys
Nichols, JA
West
E.w.griffin
General Merchandise
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