Moonshiners in Prison and a Lone 500-Mile Hike
Gerrard Harris recounts tales from Tennessee mountains and Alaska prisons. A prisoner in Nushagak walked 500 miles to serve a thirty day sentence, after long overland and sea journeys, enduring arctic conditions and snow squalls. He finally surrendered on October 27 and was released November 25 after serving his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Anderson
Nushagak
Bristol
Maska
Seward
Anderson
Valdez
Bering Sea
Unimak Pass
United States
Nushegak
Seward Passge
Nushigak
Cold Bay
United States Steel Capacity Exceeds Germany's, Gary Says
Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, told New York that the firm’s annual war supplies output would be more than one third greater in value than all Germany’s in the same line. He noted government usage already and listed large monthly capacities for armor plates, forgings, steel, and other war materials, with detailed tonnages and gallon figures for various products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Steel Corporation
Germany
Gary
Fe Navy
Army
Manly Unlimited
Bengal
Noted Woman Swindler Again in Toils of Laws
United States district notices in Kansas City place Seattle resident Mrs. Annette Loder at center of sensational 1914 fraud schemes. She swindled Chicago workers out of about $5,000 by selling stock in the Kuprenaut mines in Alaska, claimed lucrative North employment, filed libel and breach of promise suits, vanished at trial, was later arrested in Chicago, brought to Seattle, found guilty on Christmas Eve 1914, and fined $500 with costs exceeding $2,000. her case involved multiple jurisdictions and a $3,000 bond forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Annette Loder
Seatte
United States
Seattle
Kansas City
City Hn
Loder
Chicago
Alaska
Seatile
North
Superior Co Fa
United
Juneau Empire
Californians Eat Whale See Fire Sale of Meat in California
Captain John D. Loop of the Camiguin kills a whale driving down meat prices in California. Six tons of tenderloin and about ten tons of blubber will be processed, with markets in Long Beach and Los Angeles purchasing the meat at low prices. The hunt occurred fifteen miles southeast of Long Beach after a three hour chase in the channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Loop
Los Angeles
Cal
Long Beach
Loop
Hart’s Point
Mining and Agriculture Encouraged in New Rates
John N. Scott of the American-Yukon Navigation Company at Dikeman notes new seasonal freight rates intended to boost mining and farming activity. Rates fall on mining gear while shipper costs rise. Fairbanks vegetables may ship at 150 per ton in bulk. Interline rules and customs invoices complicate shipments to the Outside, with through bills of lading often impossible via Skagway. Ice on the river moved barges in May, prompting prayers for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Scott
American- Yukon Navigation Company
Dikeman
Iks
Fairbanks
Interstate Commerce Commission
Skagway
Skag
Compan
St. Michael
Sam
S Dikeman
Ott
Fokker predicts two day transatlantic air service after war
The Dutch inventor says air travel will surge postwar with two day crossings between Europe and America. He notes rapid tech advances will overcome handling issues and foresees aircraft competing with liners on great distance routes. Fokker, who built monoplanes for German and Austrian forces, recently was visited by the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin, who presented him the war cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entra Dispatch
Herr Fok
Herr Fokker
Europe
New York
Nd Fokker
Fokker
Schwerin
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Notice of Forfeiture In Alaska Placer Mining Claims
Notice to W P F Taylor and PX Colombe and heirs of forfeiture for noncontribution of co owners on placer mining claims French Hill Bench and others in Innoke river district Alaska. Expenditure recorded for years 181% 1018 1015 1048 and 191% 1046. 90 days after last publication to contribute or risk transfer of interests to Olson with dates May 5 to Aug 4 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PF. Taylor
PX. Colombe
Poinsie Gileh
Gane Creek
French Hill Bench
Discovery
Eveck
Innoke River
Innoke
Alaska
CE. Olson
Notice of Marshal's Sale in Alaska Fourth Division
United States territory of Alaska Fourth Judicial Division gives notice of a marshal sale stemming from a writ of attachment in the district court. On October 9, 1916, real estate rights of Julien Bennett alias John Bennett and Arthur L Heureaux were levied upon placer mining claims numbered 1 and 5 above Willow Creek in the Wade Hampton precinct, Second division, Alaska, and the associated mineral rights of John Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Territory of Alaska
Fourth Judicial Division
District Court
Northern Commercial Corporation
Plaintif
Julien Tu
John Bennett
Arthur L'Heureux
Wade Hampton
Territory of
Alaska
Julien Bennett
Willow Creek
Gutlen Bennett
John
Auction of Willow Creek placer claim in Alaska
Under a 1917 judgment and sale order, the Willow Creek placer mining claim known as number one in Wade Hampton Territory is offered for public auction. The sale, by writ of fieri facias, will occur June 9, 1917 at 2 PM at the United States marshal's office on Second Avenue in Idithod Alaska, with L. T. Erwin as marshal and Charles J. Taylor and EM Stanton as plaintiff attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieri Facias
Pwill
Mt Tron
United States
Second Avenue
Tawn
Idithod
Alaska
L. T. Erwin
Marsal Ry
Gharles
EM. Stanton
Charles J. Taylor
Torneys
Iditarod
Notice of Special Term of Court Alaska Fourth Division
Notice is given that a special term of the District Court for the Territory of Alaska Fourth Division will be held at the United States courthouse in Iditarod Alaska beginning June 25 1947 at the hour of for the transaction of all business that may come before the court. Clerk G G Geraghty Deputy clerk signs and seals the notice dated May 10 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Territory of
Maska
Ntitlad Court
Territory of Alaska
United States Court House
Iditirod
Alaska
Ali
G. G. Geraghty
Hove
Notice to Creditors for Peter Tolosa estate
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Peter Tolosa, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are directed to present them with proper vouchers within six months. Claims should be sent to the administrator at his place of business in Discovery, Otter, Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tolexo
Peter Tolosa
Discovery
Oter
Otley Breemer
Alaska
Hh. Donnelley
Admiisteat Lek Daftheised
Forfeiture Notice to Sam Sanderson on Gold Iron claim
Affected to Sam Sanderson and heirs, the Gold Iron Association Chun claim on Otter Creek Otter Mining District, Mask Territory. The claimant is notified of annual labor expenditures totaling $100 for years 1915 and 1916 and is warned that failure to pay within 90 days after final publication will transfer ownership to the petitioner under Revised Statutes. First publication April 7, 1047. last publication 31 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sanderson
Gold Iron Association
Chun
Otter
Yew Moon Association
Otter Inining and Recording District
Territory of
Mask
Charles F
Mining claim location notice on Last Chanen Assocition Alaska
The undersigned states labor and improvement expenditures of 2100.00 for 1914 1915 and 1916 on the Last Chanen Association placer mining claim at Dodge Creek Innoke river Alaska. If owners do not contribute their share within ninety days after notice publication, their interest becomes property of the undersigned. Co-owner Matt Rive. Published April 28 1947 and July 8 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Creek
Innoke River
Innoke
Alaska
Jerum
Uncle Upgl
Matt Rive
Tate
Notice to claimants against Shimada estate
Claims against the estate of George K Shimada, deceased, must be presented with vouchers within six months of this notice. Address for submission is the office of George W. Albrecht, attorney, Iditarod, Alaska. Smith is Administrator of the Estate, dated May 15, 1017.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K Shimada
George W. Albrecht
Iditarod
Alaskay
Smith
Alias Summons For Publication In Territorial Court
The Histret Court in the Territory of Maska issues an alias summons for publication in a case where J. T. Mardeman sues A. B. Rome, with the President of the United States greeted in the summons as required by law. The summons has been issued and placed in the hands of the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maska
J. T. Mardeman
Plaintim
A.B. Rome
United States of America
Publication Order In Acreal Court Alaska Service
United States marshal for the Fourth division of Alaska made due return showing the defendant Ro fret is not a resident but has property in Alaska. The court orders publication of summons for six weeks in the Iditarod Planer. The defendant must appear within thirty days after publication to answer, or judgment will be entered for the plaintiff for one thousand seven hundred forty seven and 100 cents plus costs. The order was issued April 20, 1917, by Clerk TY, Deputy Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Rofret
Salt Territory
Gstrlet
Wits
Abe Enitied
Jude
Charles B. Runnell
Apri
JK. Clair
G. C
Minska
Chirk Laurber Company
Corpanita
Charles T. Suter
Amerie
Les T. Suter
Marshal Mavin
Alask
Chris
Ter Maska
Dsfendant
Eiuet
Uf Keneral eireUtationt
Maska
Tihinty
Chat Bunnell
Clark
Cle Raghty
Tavior
Piainult
District Court For
Territory of
Wortman, Plaintif
Wm. McMullen
United Stats of America
Wm. MeMullen
Win. McMullen
Iny Ing
Anthle Ta
Tditared Moneer
Atasi
Charles E. Bunnell
J.B. Glate
G. G. Geraghty
Charles E. Taylor
Planni
Publication summons in Alaska district court case 1911
The Chirk Laurber Company sues Charles T. Suter in the Fourth Division Alaska district court. Notice orders publication in The Iditarod Pioneer for six weeks. Defendant must appear within thirty days after final publication or face judgment for about three thousand dollars plus interest and costs. Judge Chat Bunnell presiding. Clark Raghty deputy.
Anchorage District Court Notices of Publication in 1947
A district court in Alaska ordered publication of summons for defendant William McMullen after a diligent search failed to locate him. The notice, dated April 8 1947, requires appearance within thirty days after June 9 1947 to answer the plaintiff Wortman. If ignored, judgment for sixty dollars plus interest and costs will be entered.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miners & Merchants Bank
Iditarod, Alaska
Scandinavian American Bank Territorial Depositary
Charles Ross
John Holmes
X. C. Button
Gerrard Harris
Tennessee Mountain
Cers
Investi
Iditarod Bitype
A. D. Carrie
Marquetta AA Rye
National Club
Bourbon East
BUD Weiser Beer
Grand Bar
Gibson Rye
Juan DE Fuca
Marc Antony
the Pioneer
Gold St
Flat City
Geo. Mutchler
Merchants’ Cafe
Robt
Soutar
Sesonast
Iditarod Meat Co
Austin Ave
B. Shubert, Inc
Beaves
U.S.A
United States Steel Plant
Atlantic
Hurst Cigar Store
Westover
ES and Tobaccos of
Wellington
Nice
J. A. Nelson
Sisst'ores
Aribou St. Bet
Black and Willow Sts
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