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Petersburg Weekly Report in Petersburg, Alaska

30 Dec 1916

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Petersburg Weekly Report

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Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

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3

Fortunes Whispered In San Francisco The Mine Crew

Talbot Ward, Frank Munroe, Johnny Fairfax and Yank Rogers form a four man venture after a perilous trip to Panama. Ward negotiates ship contracts from merchants with rapid storage deals, raising funds while Johnny bets and loses in a casino. The group plans riverine travel to the mines as they chase gold along the San Francisco frontier.

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Talbot Ward Frank Munroe Munroe M Ae Califor Ward Fanaina Stip Johnny Fairfax Yank H Rogers Johnny Talbot Yank
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El Dorado scheme and Sam Brannan figures in river voyage tale

The narrator recalls seeking an honest adviser for a venture in San Francisco. Talbot introduces Sam Brannan as the bold financier and force behind a ship-based profit plan. Brannan outlines the money, risks, and a high stake involving tithes from Mormons, a harbor work plan, and a return to the mines as the group seeks riches. The narrative shifts to the voyage to Sacramento and a peek at Sutter's Fort, hinting at further chapters.

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Johnny Yank Talbot Sutter’s Fort Sacramento Big Mountains Sol Jim Becket Jim Recket Recket Sam Brannan Becket Brigham Young California Dennison Brannan Sam Frank Tory Eric Bive Bay Alcatraz Bay Pacific Sutters Fort
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Charter Flight Gag Launch In San Juan

Rates listed as reasonable for a passenger gag launch in San Juan. Applications or addresses point to Captain GF Smith Stoft and Refling s Heat Petersburg Al. Office of K Li Steberg appears in the notice with unclear contact details.

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San Juan
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Stewart Edward White Doubleday, Page & Co Chaytres Tse Gatun Panama San Francisco Myself Albot el Dorado Yan Tal Montgomery Street McGlynn Petersburg Packing Co General Merchandise THE Pioneer Store
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