Alaska Coal Contracts Move Toward New Development
Alaskan Commission plans to let coal supply contracts to the Alaska Railroad for the rest of the fiscal year, enabling operators with stakes in at least two coal fields to proceed. BD Stewart, supervising engineer for the Bureau of Mines in Alaska, notes multiple contracts ranging from 5 000 to 32 000 tons, totaling 62 000 tons, with a fifth 2 000 ton contract likely closed.
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Alaska
Burau
Stewart
Juneau
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Anchorage
Swanson May Bring Wealth With Ambergris Find
The vessel Sirius of Peters burg with Peter Swanson as skipper returned from fishing grounds carrying what appeared to be ambergris. The lump weighs about 150 pounds and ambergris can fetch up to 30 dollars an ounce due to rarity and demand.
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Sirius
Petersburg
Peter Swanson
Peterson Tug Sold to Wrangell Firm in Alaska Waters
Harbor boat Peterson of Fort Seward has been purchased by Wilson Sylvester Sawmill Company of Wrangell and will serve as tow boat for the new owners. The Peterson, 81 feet long and 71 feet tonnage, was previously operated by the government near Seward. A newer, larger vessel replaced the last station boat. The Alaska Steamship Company awarded a contract for a million dollar passenger liner for the Alaska service to Todd Dry Dock & Construction.
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Peterson
Fort Seward
Wilson Sylvester
Star Bakery Sells Pie and Coffee for a Quarter
Local bakery advertises homemade apple pies and coffee priced at 25 cents, inviting customers to stop by Star Bakery for a simple, affordable treat.
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