Wickersham Favored for Alaska Delegate Seat
In Alaska dispatches allege Cale seeks to dodge a second term while Judge James Wickersham is proposed as the best qualified and fairest choice to succeed Delegate Cale. Supporters argue Wickersham would advocate for all regions of Alaska and uphold the territory’s welfare.
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James Wickersham
Thomas Cale
Cale
Onder
Wickersham
Wiel King
Congress
Bo Sity
Alaska
Jadie Wickersham
T Story
Northland
April Fools Legends From Gowk To Cat Of April
The article traces April Fools Day origins from folklore and biblical myth, noting terms like gowk and cat as regional jokes. It cites Barnum and Lincoln on the human delight in fooling and the habit's spread through social and business life.
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France
England
United States
Garden of Eden
Libtien
Barnum
Lincoln
The Reading Habit and Public Libraries Rise
Publishers warn book buying may lag behind other goods yet the reading habit remains strong. A figure who favors libraries prefers giving a library to eating, or sees others eat, as public libraries and reading rooms proliferate amid debate.
The Private Library Ideal Versus Public Reading Habits
A discussion on the surge of cheap magazines reducing private libraries. The piece argues true readers should own select books as friends, with heart to heart talks in home libraries more impactful than public shelves. It notes rising reading rates but questions educational value compared to Lincoln’s Bible and Shakespeare.
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Lincoln
Seward Praised by Episcopal Cleric on Visit
P Newton of Walde, aboard the Northwestern, surveyed Seward yesterday and praised its natural drainage water supply from mountain springs and minerals. He noted the harbor and bay attract visitors as a new government trail to Nome promises easier interior access, forecasting Seward as a prime coastal city and residence center.
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P. Newton
Walde
Seward
Teo
Newton
Valdez
Foy
Nome
Edenic wanderer in Alaska ends in insanity ruling
Henry Nels, amid voices urging a simple life, wandered nearly naked into town near Susitna Station. He was clothed and cared for after a sheriff's aid arrived. A jury later declared him insane, with climate blamed as a factor and other causes suggested. Litchfield and Nagley Co. announce sale of store stock before spring to Alaska Commercial Co.
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Henry Nels
Garden of Eden
Fourth Avenue
States
Nels
Alaska
Susitna Station
Alaska Com. Co
Litchfield & Nagley Co
Deserteed Irrigation Pact Linked to Anatolian Railroad
The Anatolian Railroad Company signed a November contract with the Turkish government to irrigate part of the Great Salt Desert along its southern border near the rail line. A Frankfort firm holds the western section, with construction equipment en route to Asia Minor for a five year project to convert barren salt flats into farmland.
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Anatolian Railroad Company
Asia Minor
Bagdad
Great Salt Desert
Mediterranean
Frankfort
Sunng
Land and Mineral Decisions by Woodford D. Harlan
Land and Mineral Decisions discuss how land as present fact may be mineral or agricultural, burden of proof for later discoveries, mining claim regulations, ex parte statements, homestead residence contracts, and coal land second filing rules.
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Woodford D. Harlan
Washington, D.C
Weekly weather record turns to coop supply during prospectors’ stay
Litchfield and Nagley at Susitna Station report ample staples including flour sugar beans corn peas ham bacon macaroni and evaporated fruits for prospectors. The outfit can assemble complete supply kits and readers may inspect items at Owl Drug Co.
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Litchfield & Nagley Co
Susitna Station
Edith Horan Case Docketed in Third Division Court
United States District Court in the Pacific District opens a case with Edith Horan as plaintiff. The document notes a civil action filed in the Third Division, detailing parties and court assignment.
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United States District Court
District of Ka
Pacific Court District
Edith Horan
Thomas Horan
United States of America
District of Alaska
Court Notes From Renai Precinct Meeting
In the United States Commissioner's Court for the Territory Renai Precinct, third ion.
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United St Commissioner's Court
Alask
Kenai Precinct
Third Judicial Dision
United States Commissioner's Court For the Territory
Renai Precinct
Third Ion
Notice of labor on Skukum Creek placer claim Alaska
A. C. Carrier informs Harry McCormack C Walters James McGill Thos McConery Geo Hanson Wm Burns and Alfred that he has spent 100 dollars on labor and improvements for the Skukum Creek placer claim on Skukum Creek tributary to Twenty Mile River Alaska Cook Inlet precinct. The claim covers 12000 feet up the creek and 300 feet each side with certificate filed February 23 1906 to hold for 1907. If within 90 days any co owner fails to contribute 12.50, their interest will be forfeited to the subscriber under section 2324.
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Cook Inlet Precinct
Harry McCormack
C. Walters
James McGill
Thos, McConery
Geo Hanson
Wm. Burns
Alfred
Skukum Creek
Twenty Mile River
Territory of
Alaska
Cook Inlet
United States
A. C. Carrier
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Aiinesota
Chas
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Seward All Right
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Owl Drug Co
Yson
States OF America
Winess
Silas H. Reid
Edward J. Stier
E. A. Henderson
Edmund Smith
Plaintiff
General Merchandise
GEO. Roll
General Merchant
Alaska Transfer
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SEN & Laurner
Pianos
the Seward Light and Power Company
Adams
Seward, Alaska
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Seattle
Wilson & White Go
Chas Perry
George Burchy
Curtis R. Morford
S. O. Morford
George Burehy
United States Commissioner's Court
Unalaska Precinct
Third Judicial Division
Territory of Alaska
Simeon Millovidof
United States Commissioner
Unalaska
N. Gray
Simeon Millovidos
Owl
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria
Ferdigner
Ferdinand Wagner
Elsbeth Wagner
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