Jurisdiction Question Arises Over Mud River Claims
Confusion over where Mud River prospectors should record their mining claims. Claims near Ophir Ruby Otter precincts discussed as districts and maps reviewed by Commissioner Stanton. He favors letting claimants use the most convenient office and will seek district judge ruling. practical choice leans toward attaching new creeks to Ruby precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mud River
Ophir
Ruby
John Young
Mad River
Lditarod
Stanton
Otter
Bear Creek Map Attracts Notice
A detailed map of Bear Creek, Tuluksak tributary, by Jujuka Wada has drawn attention for its accuracy and completeness. It marks six to seven claims on Bear Creek, numbers up to 23 upstream and 20 downstream, and notes mineralized intrusions. Local fishermen report scarce success, with a six to seven pound catch recently. Phore 4 your order, Sunderbruch's.
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Bear Creek
Tuluksak
Jujuka Wada
Eading
Lower Discovery
Grant Gulch
Besches
Bear
Roum
Flat City Notes on Sluicing and Local Visitors
Flat City reports miners Howard Barnes Oscar Margraff and Tony Gardner driving daylight sluicing on Black Creek with rich gravel finds. Bob Roberts Gus Reuter and others began sluicing last week, drawing excitement about a potentially rich new site near Flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Barnes
Oscar Margraff
Tony Gardner
Black Creek
Bob Roberts
Gus Reuter
Willow Creek sale and Alaska travel notes from Flat City
Phillips sold all interests on Willow Creek to Joe Lo Ranger and both he and Kells plan to depart on early boats. The Palace laundry owned by Mr Krause narrowly avoided a major fire after a neighboring chimney sparked the blaze. Firefighters contained the flames with the last exit by George Krause who had just cleared dishes. Various travelers and residents including A B Ferguson Harold Saddon Harry Yeager, Overland Jim Burton, Sam Godfrey, Mrs Olson, Big Chief Henry, Mrs McKenzie, Jack McDonald, J Johnston, Frank O Farrell, Mrs Shonbeck, and Mrs Achason are noted visiting Flat City or preparing for creek work.
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Charley Krutsinger
Dan McDonald
Pack Train Association
Outer Creek
McMullen
Flat City
Iditarod
Joe Fournier
Macell Brochu
Willow Creek
George Phillips
Shorty Kells
Phillips
Joe Loranger
Kells
Palace
Krause
Isj Chaihre Stone Nawae
George Krause
A. B. Ferguson
Harold Saddon
Harry Yeager
Iditarod Jor
Gregg Stewart
Jim Burton
Plat
Mrs. Olson
Discovery
Big Chief Henry
Otter
Mrs. McKenzie
Jack McDonald
Glengulch
Flat
J. Johnston
Otter Creek
Frank O'Farrell
Arthur Shonbeck
Achason
Fiat
Taft denies meddling in New York platform design
President Taft declares he had nothing to do with framing the New York state platform. He says he does not intend to dictate or direct New York politics and that his interest is limited to national affairs and the Republican framework. A Paris laundryman lifts washed clothing by captive balloon to dry it above the city dust.
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Washington
Taft
New York
New York State
Republican Party
Bats Committee
Paris
Chicken Rancher Pestered By Dogs
Early morning raid by more than six dogs broke into Jay J. Smith’s Otter Street chicken pens killing three prize fowls and injuring others. Smith fired a shotgun but did not hit the dogs. the couple vow to shoot if raids continue as fences cannot deter the animals. Losses are substantial while the flock is needed for egg demand at three dollars a dozen, with incubators loaded for upcoming chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay J. Smith
Otter Street
Mr. Smith
Brown Bear Threat Spurs Kodiak Hunting Petition
The famous Kodiak brown bears are increasingly dangerous and damaging stock prompting residents to draft a petition for Congress to end the hunting ban. Two attacked men swear to injuries, cattle owners report losses, and despite Indian hunting, no market exists for skins as white buyers are barred. The Kodiak cattle industry is vital, making bear damage a serious local issue.
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Kodiak
Congress
Valdez
Karl Armstrong
Archie McIntyre Not A Titanic Victim In New York Move
Positive evidence confirms Alaska mining man Archie McIntyre survived the Titanic disaster. He is in New York for business matters related to this district. Mrs. George Allbright closed her Otter Creek hotel and moved to Willow Creek to run a roadhouse.
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Archie McIntyre
Alaska
Fairbanks
New York
George Allbright
Otter Creek
Willow Creek
Hats and Hair Goods Arrive as New Styles Move In
New shipments from New York bring hats in all shapes and up to date hair goods and hat trimmings. A broad line of hand tailored manish dress suits arrives with latest fabrics. A large reduction is offered to clear space for ongoing lines. All alterations on ladies garments are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Council Discusses Water Contract and Fire Supplies
The city council met with five members present led by chairing the fire committee. They accepted a one year water service contract with Banks & Mikuta, allocating funds and a salary to the city. A poll tax collector appointment was deferred to May fourth, and councilors debated meeting time and travel leave for staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Auten
Banks & Mikuta
Banks
T L. McGrath
Charles L. Kemp
Bradley
O'Farrell
Ve Department
T. L. McGrath
Barnes
City Council Orders Dog Ordinance Drafted
Mr Bradley inquires about the dog proposition and the council debates the issue for hours. Attorney Roden is tasked to draft a dog ordinance at the next meeting, after which the council adjourns.
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Mr. Bradley
Roden
Fortune Waiting for Jacop Crown Reward Notice
A $100 reward is posted at the Miranad post office for information on Jacob Crown formerly of Springfield Illinois. He is said to claim a large sisterly legacy that will revert to the Mirans state treasury if not asserted. Crown left Springfield in 1850 traveled to Walla Walla and Dawson before vanishing near Council Alaska by July 4 1909. Further details may be obtained from Postmaster Thurston.
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Miranad
Jacob
Jake) Crown
Springfield
Mirans
Crown
Walla Walla
Wash
Dawson
Council
Alaska
James Little
Bin
Thurston
New Steamer M. J. Washhur To Maiden Voyage
The N. N. steamer M. J. Washhur is slated to sail from St. M on June 18 for Dikeman. Built at St. Michallas, she uses machinery from the lost steamer Koyukuk. Washboro is larger and finer than the Koyukuk and likely to serve the Iditarod run. Also note a reward offer from Weiss for a missing button on a tramway.
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N.N
St. M
Dikeman
St. Michallas
Washboro
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Discovery, Otter
George Baker
Jim Hyland
Wildcat Association
Flatcreek
Frank Lawson
Charles Miller
Jonas Brewis
Flat Creek
George Wesch
Charles Krutzinger
A. C. Kramer
Don Poz
Z. J. Loussac
Tolitarod
F. A. Cleveland
A. A. Shonbeck
Keith & Crawford
Slate Creek
J. Young
Fred Peterson
Star Ballard
Summit Roadhouse
Louie Sietzer
George Riley
John Novak
Discovery Otter
Herb Riley
Alfred Boas
Harold Young
Lipsett Bros
Ellis & Co
Gunn Bert. Moores
Casey's Saloon
Gold Street
Wildcat Associaton
Lawrence Auten
Willow Street
Sam Godfrey
Pup
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Clothier
Dell Bakery
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Levi Straus
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NEW Company
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Mat
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Prop
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Takoma
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Marquette AA Rye
National Club Bourbon
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