Gold from Kahiltna to Kuskokwim region attracts Seward prospectors
The upper Kahiltna and Kusko regions draw miners from Seward with promises of rich yields. T. RK Wilson and partner reported $1000 from Cache creek while estimating four thousand dollars in dust from upper Kahiltna streams. Wilson cites Nugget, Willow, Poor Man's Cache, Dollar, Thunder, Peters and Gold creeks producing substantial placers. He notes Herndon and Jacobson and Billy Morris as top producers and predicts larger cleanups with better equipment next year. Prospectors also plan winter routes via Susitna and Yentna passes, highlighting Seward as key access to the Kusko region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahiltna
Paul Buckley
T. RK. Wilson
J. L. Jones
P. J. Collins
Cache Creek
Wilson
Herndon
Jacobson
Morris
Billy Morris
Creck
Wilesot Todd
Sutie
Morrly Vlalig
Upper Kuskokwim
Seward
Cook Inlet
Kuskokwim
Susitna
Secral
Seattle
Yentna Distri
Aitle
Yentnia
Susitna Station
Yentna
Ptarmigan
Wani
Krisko
Gompers Declares War On Congressman Jones
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor declares war on Congressman Jones of Washington state for voting to remove the eight hour work limit on the Panama Canal and against Gompers anti injunction bill. Jones responds that he favors an eight hour day on all government works but sees no merit in the anti injunction bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Congressman Jones
Escaped Wreck to Die in Cave Near Vancouver Island
The Daily Gateway reports a Valencia wreck tragedy on Vancouver Island where skeletons found in a cave are believed to be victims. Clothing tickets identify them, and vast waves likely swept the boat into the cave while passengers were alive. they starved after being unable to climb out as waters receded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Island
Valencia
Carmanah
Earthquake devastation hits Chile cities and brings mass suffering
Cable from New York reports twin shocks leveling Valparaiso and surrounding towns. Fires run through ruined quarters as residents flee, with Santiago cut off and rail lines blocked. Officials warn of widespread death tolls and massive property loss across Chile, Argentina, and Peru as relief efforts rush to the stricken coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gateway
New York
Wise
Chile
Valpa
Santiago
Valparaiso
Neisco
Villa del Mar
Quitorque
Mlapel
Vallenar
la Pay
Bolivia
Cordilleras
Argentine
San Francisco
San Francisco Aid Sends Funds to Chile
Aug 21 local relief committee orders the Canadian Bank of Commerce to wire 10 000 immediately for Chile relief. Committee plans fund raising by subscription. The Mikkelsen polar expedition sailed from Port Clarence July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chili
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Mikkelsen Polar Expedition
Port Clarence
Hydraulic Work on Cook Inlet Mines Gold Deposits
Reports describe hydraulic mining along streams feeding Cook Inlet and its arms. Prospectors from Seward report semi-anthracite coal ledges on the upper Chulitna area with gold and copper in contact veins. Colorado Creek and Brow pass area show possible lignite and potential pay zones if a railroad opens routes.
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Cook Inlet
Iydraulies
Paul Buckley
Klondike
Nertheless
Turnagain
Crow Creek
California
Andrew Nisbet
W. TH. Radford
Colorado Creek
Chulita
Seward
Brow Pass
O: Clankenship
George Hickman
Ed Iordee
Bryan Denial Sparks Illinois Democratic Convention Row
Peoria Aug protests as Illinois Democrats endorse Bryan for 1908 while rejecting a call for Roger Sullivan’s resignation from the national committee. The vote 1038 to 570 opposed the anti Sullivan resolution. Columubs and Nashville conventions also back Bryan for 1908. A Blackbird vein near Latouche may signal a bonanza at Girdwood Copper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Lll
Bryan
Roger Sullivan
National Committee
Illinois
Sullivan
Mr. Bryan
Nashville
Jerome Attacks Hearst in Newspaper Interview
District Attorney Jerome calls Congressman Hearst a man of vanity surrounded by shrewd men, likening him to an assassin and Moses, and suggests deposing him by ending his public ambitions. A private corporation plans a wireless telegraph between Nome and Seattle. August heat waves affected eastern and central states.
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Caple
Ruepany
Washington, D. C
Jerome
Hearst
Charles F. Murphy
Czolgosz
McKinley
Moses
Democratic Party
Nome
Seattle
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Wilson and Partners
Jones
Dail
Bie
Knight Island Copper Mining Company
J. McCullen
Valdez Prospector
Blamey Stevens
Reynolds- Alaska Co
Putz, Steinmetz and Bygan
Puget Sound
Chilean
Ayres
Lima
Peru
Delecius
Tara
Carlos Andes
Nogales
Melan
Zoupallar
Galveston
Tex
Limache
Quillota
London
South Americadvices
Santa Lugia
City of
Petorba
Herroviejo
Illapel
San
South America
Kitna River
Blankenship
Oial
Hindo
Illinois Indorses
Nebraskan
Ohio
Columbus
Tennessee
Latouche
Blackbird Group
Girdwood Copper Company
Beatson
Eastern
Middle States
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