Alaska Tunnel Boring to Begin Soon at Mile Four
Governor Brady visits Seward to discuss school funds and territorial needs as Alaska Central railroad tunnels near mile four and sixty two advance. Rich & Harris and Welch & Co. drive six tunnels with hundreds of workers, while broader rail expansion and immigrant settlement plans loom. Brady urges liberal land surveys, more railroads, and investment in education and public lands before year end.
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Incorporate Finn Colony to Form Alaska Developments
The Alaska Colonization and Development Company has transferred its charter to Maska, filing with the U S court clerk at Valdez. Directors named from New York include Axel G. Hornberg Walter Church E Ellison G L Robinson and B S Churchill. Gov Brady urged a Resurrection Bay lighthouse in a letter to Secretary Metcalf. Ore from Falls Creek was escorted to the Tacoma smelter on the Oregon. Seventeen new hotel rooms and previously furnished six rooms were added. Thomas F Ryan testified that Equitable stock was sold at half value to aid business and political influence. A fourth judicial district bill to divide Alaska is expected to pass, enabling presidential appointments of a new judge while Wickersham may be reappointed.
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Daily Gateway
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Seward Port of Entry Established by Treasury Order
The Daily Gateway reports Seward designated as a port of entry by the secretary of the treasury. Deputy collector Pinch Pitman at White Pass was ordered to oversee Seward, creating a subport. From January, ocean going ships may clear to and from this port directly.
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Seward Snowstorm Destroys Sleighing Promise
Eight inches of snow fell Sunday afternoon in two hours, followed by a warm wind and drizzle that melted much of the accumulation. Lightning and thunder accompanied the storm, then rain and rising temperatures reduced snow to a wet layer. Skating rinks formed as streets thawed, and another snow episode began the next day, keeping the count near a foot.
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Iny
Allen Drug Company to Open New Store on Fourth Avenue
The Alien Drug Company plans a March 1 opening in a 28 by 60 foot two story building on Fourth Avenue beside Wagner’s saloon. Wes Allen, aka Doe, will manage after leaving Ow! Drug Company. The store will feature a plate glass front, first class materials, and upstairs offices for professionals. Allen has broad experience in St Louis and Kansas City before coming west to Seward. Also noted is a claim that Chinese laborers in South African mines are bound by near-slavery time contracts.
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Wes Allen
Doe
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Missour Valley
Kansas City
Skagway
Seward
Northern Wires Lease Proposal Targets Alaska System
A cable and telegraph lease proposal was sent to Washington yesterday proposing to transfer control of the entire Northern wires system to Alaska. The move is by the Nom phone company through its manager, seeking war department approval and congressional action, with doubt about support in Congress and Seattle.
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War Department
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Portland Wharf Viaduct Platform Damaged by Wind
A swaying plank walk between two docks shuddered when the Portland drifted by Sunday, a strong gust tore railing and stanchions, and night tides washed away loosened piles. Timbers hold the viaduct, pedestrians may cross, but heavy freight is halted. the railroad will replace the platform once a pile driver is on site.
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Portland
Contset
Juneau to open concert hall in new 30 by 90 foot venue
Fred Rasmussen and another well known Juneau theater men plan a new two story building between Commerce and Bank saloons on Fourth avenue. The ground floor will host a concert hall with a bar, a rear stage, and nightly dance hall performances. If business declines the plan may convert the space to a pure variety theater. In other news a daughter named Dora was born at sea aboard the steamer Dora to Mrs. Grenier on the last westward trip.
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Juneau
Commerce and Bank
Fourth Avenue
Washington Street
Dora
Grenier
Alaska Memorial demands self government and Alaska needs
Seward delegates at the Alaskans convention in Seattle draft a unified memorial. Major John S Laline leads the key resolution on Alaska's needs calling for self government and continental funding for roads telegraph lines and public works. The document urges congressional action and presses for broader development and fair treatment for 60,000 Alaskans.
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Seattle
Morford
Alaska
John S. Lalaine
Committee On
Balltine
Maski
Congress
Eway
Falls Creek Mine Builds Two Bunkhouses Amid Cold
Work on two large bunkhouses at Falls Creek mine proceeds under T. M. Lane, logs skidded up a trail from timber line making progress slow. After completion, a large crew will drive four tunnels in winter. New York insurers threaten action over allegedly misused company funds.
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T. M. Lane
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