May lay steel on tramway for freight and passenger use
Dave Mutchler and partners propose upgrading the Outside tram line to steel rails from Flat to Otter Creek to cut fuel costs and increase freight and passenger capacity. They plan possible extension to Otter Creek and emphasize long term savings and a profitable operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Mutchler
St. Michael
Nome
Dave S
Seattle
Mutchler
Ars
Mutehler
Rae
Mittehler
Otter Creeks
Otter Creek
Muttehler
District 2
Yukon Gold Company
Tolitarod
Ttie
Iditared
Kditared
Tom McKinnon Returns From Tolovana Visit
Tom McKinnon, a noted mining operator, returned to the city Saturday morning from Fairbanks after a Tolovana trip. He speaks of the new camp with cautious optimism, noting development could make it a thriving melt camp. He departed Sunday for Candle Creek to oversee interests and will later return to inspect the trail to the new camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McKinnon
Fairbanks
Tolovana
McKinnon
Candle Creek
Lider
Cna
Watch and Jewelry Sale Reminder by William Taylor
William Taylor of Vat City reminds customers his Cur Glass Silver Deposit and Christmas Werties are offered at factory prices. Hamilton and Howard watches are available at reduced rates as part of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Ifter Mimary
Hamilton and
Howard
William Taylor
Pioneer Creek Agencies Flat City Discovery
Mrs. C C Chittick reports on Pioneer Creek agencies in Flat City and notes discoveries related to Otter and Harry Donnelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Creek Agencies
Flat City
C. C. Chittick
Discovery
OTTER
Harry Donnelley
Joe Nee Is A Daddy
A fine boy was born Monday night to Mr and Mrs J M Nee at the Occidental. Both mother and son are doing well. Papa Joe is delighted and receiving many congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awson News
J. M. Nee
Occidental
Jor
Steamer Pup Brings Freight to Local Port
The Pup steamer, run by Harry Watson and Bert Thorson, arrived from Holy Cross Tuesday morning bearing about ten tons of freight. The shipment arrived too late for regular steamers to Dike and included late orders that had caused concern among local merchants about potential delays before the freeze up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pup
Harry Watson
Bert Thorson
Holy Cross
Last Boat Sails from Iditarod Amid Farewell Cheers
In October night the gas fish Tramp left Iditarod for St Michael with about twenty five passengers. Ray Henderson commanded the vessel as Frank Larson and Paul Christen accompanied. Passengers, mostly operators and miners, head Outside for the winter. The trip carries risk from possible severe weather but past voyages went safely. The trip sparked a lively scene with crowds, toasts, and sentimental goodbyes as friends hope for spring return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael
Iditarod
Ray Henderson
Frank Larson
Paul Christen
Elaine
Marshall City
Henderson
Iap
Yukon
Amd
Charles Helmere
Jerry Ford
Willian Detering
Otter Creek
Mack
All Sear Goughs
Levine
Alaska
Sonathos
De Maupassant on War and Moral Change
The piece surveys Guy de Maupassant’s uncompromising view of war, contrasting his critique of belligerent rhetoric with a stark quote on the brutality of mass slaughter. It also notes a brief economic update on China minting silver and local notices from Pioneer office.
Friday Wrestling Match Ends In Fizzy Disarray
A Friday wrestling bout at A B hall between Hineda the Japanese athlete and George Fey devolved into a chaotic, one fall contest with prearranged rules. Hineda quickly secured a neck hold, Fey tapped out, and the audience dispersed as the match ended abruptly amid disputes and failed negotiation attempts for future bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hall
Hineda
George Fey
Bey
Fey
George Marsh
Bob Cockburn
Bob
Woaste
Tyne
First Man To Clim b Mount McKinley Reaches Summit
William R. Taylor the first man to reach Mount McKinley’s summit and Pete Anderson plus Lloyd expedition partners stood on the North American continent top on April 3, 1910 after a 13 hour ascent. They carried a 14 foot pole, four dough prospector gear, and photographed the moment though the film later proved blank. The ascent proved contentious for years with delayed confirmation until Walter Harper sighted the pole from the south peak. Taylor planned a San Francisco visit before returning to Alaska to manage quartz properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Taylor
Mount McKinley
Seattle
San Bycisco
Taylor
Pete Anderson
Lloyd
North American
Anderson
Ike
Taylor | Anderson
Karstens
Interior
Alacka
Fairbanks
Tanana
Lloyd Party
Esch
Kodak
Civilization
Walter Harper
Karstens Stuck
San Francisco
Alaska
Kanfishna
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Alaska Telegraph System Plans and Liquor Case Near Seward
Joslin seeks government support to lease a Alaska telegraph line to reduce tolls and keep profits, with Seward to Anchorage link and commission oversight. Attorney Discher to represent government in Seward Commercial Club liquor case. club had halted liquor sales after a district attorney warning. Also reports a Sluice Box robbery at Chatanika, about $1300 taken from AD Thompson and Co. between midnight and 6 am, with footprints and hammer left behind. Detectives pursue suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joslin
Deleeups Falcon
Ala Wirede Raph Comra
Dezrupti Tnes
Alaska
Cpexre Anivert
Bevard Om
Vabiez
Ue Tame
Seward Commerc Club
Chatanika
Fairbanks
Ad, Thompson & Co
Chet
High Water at Fairbanks Warns Bridge at Risk
Interior Alaska rivers reached nine feet six inches depth, with rising waters threatening the Fairbanks area. Driftwood clogged currents as the bridge stood in danger all day, stabilized only by powerful machinery. Authorities warned residents of ongoing high water conditions and potential further rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Aluka
Fairbanks
Death in Tail Race at Cleary City on September 8
Morrison fell into Hilty's tail race near Cleary Creek while working above sluice boxes. Was washed through the boxes and fifty feet of tail race unconscious, never regaining life. Reports in Seward Gateway dated September 8 recount the tragedy and rescue attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fil Morrison
Om Cuellarr
Cleary City
Hilty
Cleary Creek
Morrison
Seward
Herbert Toaier
Uncle Sam
Tolovana
Brooks
West Fork
Mealy
Fisher
Tost
Leavily
James Gibbs
Tolovina Cloth Company
Paul Ringseth
Sam Godrey
Dave Cascaden
Bristol Bay Salmon Pack Reaches One Million Cases
A. H. Mittendorf, principal Nushagak merchant, arrived in Seward en route to San Francisco and said the Bristol Bay salmon season was below expectations yet not as bad as feared. He noted ongoing confidence in the fish tract with more canneries under construction and one rebuilt after a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akutan
Kodiak
Unimak
C. E. Stead
Seward
Santa Ana
Seattle
Evening Post
Stead
K. B. Kirkind
Bristol Bay
A. H. Mittenoff
Nushagak
San Francisco
Mittendorf
Wireless Signals Compete With Cable In Juneau Office Opening
The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company plans a Juneau office to handle world messages, challenging the US Army cable. General superintendent A. H. Ginman and Northern division chief Jack Irwin discuss 25 percent lower rates than the signal corps. C. E. Bence to manage the city office with J. A. Marriott and W. J. Manahan as operators. Alaska Northern railroad has been transferred to the federal government after a $590,000 payment, with formalities completed soon afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wireless
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Juneza
United States Army
A. H. Ginman
San Francisco
Jack” R. Irwin
Signal Corps
Ginman
C. E. Bence
J. A. Marriott
W. J. Manahan
Alaska Northern Railroad
United States
George C Friend Returns to Scene of Former Labors
George C Friend, a longtime North region mine owner with Flat Creek interests, returned to the city from Holy Cross aboard the mail boat. He traveled with Tom McKinnon and plans to work the Yukon Flat Creek lease this winter while continuing mining operations in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Friend
Flat Creek
Holy Cross
Tans
Tom McKinnon
Iditarod
Friend
Yukon Gohd Company
Alu Yeing
Circle City
Klondike
California
Porter
Gobd Mines
Alaska
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Miners & Merchants Bank
Seatile
Scamdinavian American Bank
Charles Ross
John Holmes
R. C. Button
Stanley House
John Baldy
Joe Nee
Finnegan & Cameron
Merchants’ Cafe
Herbert E. Riley
Prop
Crosby
Caribou St
Bet
Black and Willow Sts
Waterfront
DE Maupassant
Boston Globe
Guy de Maupassant
M. de Moltke
China
Olympia
Tditorod Meat Co
Pioneer Office
Mount
Mckin
J. VE. Currie
Office of the
United States Commissioner
Wilson W. Lockhart
Crowley & Porter
N. G. Co
Dog Lord
Dog Bacon
Iéc
N.C. Co
Seward Anchorage
Seward Gateway
Hie
Svard Club
Trovdte
Fairbank
Charles Peterson
Horty
Mana
Ned Edlleman
Valdez
Peterson
Teach
X Lesen
Sir Mann
Charles Peters
J. A. Herbert
Propert Point
Seldovia
Anchorage
Panama
Sinaloa
Captain Herbert
George Mirlach
Ner
Ouse
Olmos
Sylvia Sexton
Curios
Darus
Coast Guard Servicer
Par Moll
George McFaun
Thomas Riggs
Nenana
Dames Moore
Ryus
Nenata
Nova
Tesu Savage
Weir
Mc Tlugh
Mary McHugh
Fondu Lae
Peg
Victoria
B.C
Mee McFaun
Cruineering Commission
Interor
Irom
James G. Good
Lowa
MecHugh
McHugh
Alaska Northern
India
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