Mining gains lift Western mining region and Alaska output
The 1905 mining report shows a $6 million silver and 4 million ounce rise over 1904 nationwide, with gold up to $14.65 million driven mainly by Tanana Fairbanks Alaska gains. California drought cuts gold, Nevada and Utah rise, Colorado up by about $1 million. Street Supt F S Newsome builds a new dwelling on the north side of the track, his tenth in the city.
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Waslagtsa
Ion
Crne
Westaven
Alaska
Geological Survey
Tan- Spr
Fairbanks
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
F.S. Newsome
Best Immigration Station Planned at Angel Island
The Washington bureau reports plans to construct an Angel Island immigration station costing about 200000 with Walter J. Mathews of Oakland as architect. The complex will include central receiving, separate dining for Chinese Japanese and European entrants, detention quarters, and a hospital with segregated wards. Secretary Metcalf and Commissioner-General Sargent champion a facility rivaling Elis Island and aiming to be the world’s best.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Angel Island
Bureau of Immigration
Department
Walter J. Mathews
Oakland
California
Orient
Tie
Nts
Elis Island
Immigration
Sargent
Metcalf
Congress
Storins to Remain in Office After Ouster Plea
In Indianapolis, Jan 25, the ouster case against Secretary of State Daniel Storins by Governor Hanley was dismissed on demurrer, leaving Storins in office. E Harper of Blue Mountainery left for a brief business trip to Walla Walla and may visit Seattle before returning.
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Indianapolis
Hanley
Daniel Storins
Storms Rem
E. Harper
The
Blue Mountainery
Walla Walla
Seattle
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Oil boom hits coal miners in California Oregon
A Geological Survey report says increased California fuel oil production depresses lignite and bituminous coal output in California Oregon and Washington. The competition resembles Texas oil impact on Arkansas and Indian Territory, with Coos Bay mines Oregon at risk of early closure.
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Sorloye News Association
Washington
California
T Cons Vgion
Geological Survey
Oregon
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Coos Bay
General Wheeler Dead
General Joseph Keeler dies at Brooklyn home after illness. funeral plans not announced yet.
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General Wheeler
New York
Joseph
Keeler
Brooklyn
Tales of a Valencia survivor
Survivors from the Valencia wreck are rescued by the steamer Topeka near Port Townsend and Seattle. One raft carried eight seamen and ailing passengers, while another raft with ten people was found later. the crew battled heavy seas as they improvised rescue lines and aided the injured.
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Victoria
Valinci
Topaka
Port Townsend
Seatte
G. D. Harden
M. Tarpay
P. O'Brien
Laymon
W. L. Johnson
F. J. Seajala
Charia
Fidhme
Baker
Frank Lehn
Joseph McCaffery
J Walch
A. Hawkins
P. Peterson
J. Hoddinot
John Johnson
Raf
Topeka
Burk
Mary
G. Willetts
San Francisco
Texan
Seattle
Stevens Canal Report Before Senate Committee Released
Chief Engineer John F. Stevens testifies before the Senate committee on the canal project. He urges a private contract for the lock canal 40, extension of Chinese labor, and repeal of the eight hour day. Stevens says labor is the main challenge and notes some past errors while affirming progress and no known money squandered. He describes rescue attempts and industry conditions atop the Isthmus amid broader shipping and legal notices in San Francisco and county filings.
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Washington, D
John F. Stevens
Senate
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