San Francisco to Establish Steamship Line to Seward
San Francisco merchants and Alaska Central Halfway Company officials agreed at a morning conference to start a steamship line from San Francisco to Seward, beginning around April 1. Vessels such as the Watson or Buckman may be used, with a capacity for about 60 tons freight and passengers. Emigration to Seward and nearby Alaska is expected to rise, with mining and business expansion drawing California capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Seward
Maj. Ballaine
Coast Metropolis Resort
City At
Golden Gate
Alaska
California Capital
Gateway
Jas
Tix City
John S. Rashiine
Watson
Buckman
Gat
Cope
Arlintice
Linst
Chronicle
Seattle
Sewand
San
Sincisco
California
Balta
Attle
Watson and Buckman
E. Caine
Atlantic
Omar J. Humphrey
Alaska Commercial Company
YENINA REPORTS ON FRONTIER CONDITIONS AND WINTER TRAVEL
In Yenina district men chase timber and claim land far upriver. Snow lies two feet deep, creeks frozen except rapids, and Yentna River freezes and overflows periodically, delaying travel. Dr J A Baughman opens medical office in the former Coleman cafe in Seward after arriving from Skagway aboard the Farallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venina
Tink Ak
Baughman
J. A. Baughman
Skagway
Seward
Farallon
School year to run summer and winter in Alaska
Seward board plans a March opening with the public school occupying church and schoolhouse buildings. A summer term is favored to combat short winter daylight, with a possible fall return. The board notes adequate funds and argues a long winter vacation is wiser, while summer schooling helps eyes and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Kilparwick
Iit
Aliska
Lave
Hale
Maski
Alaska
States
Uhr
Favors Aid to Alaska Roads
Washington D C Feb 1 Government aid for Alaska railroads was urged before the House committee on territories by W F Richardson Tehalen Alaska road commission. He said many railroad lines are needed to develop the district land and wealth awaiting settlement. Taft today sent a letter toward 150 000 for the project. Rosene opposes government interest guarantees and will argue against them before the committee. Also notes Windy Jim Dodson recovered and will return to Alaska Central terminus. W M Sayers reportedly sold a Fourth Avenue lot to P W Snyder for about 2300. Snyder will build immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Alaska
W. F Richardson
Tehalen
Alaska Road Commission
House Committee On Territories
Taft
Nome
Lacey
Rosene
Washington, D. C
John Rosene
Northwestern
Copper River
Explorers Head Toward Yentna For Gold Claims
John A. McDonald and Charles Lydell departed for the Yentna gold district by Alaska Central and Knik trail. They were in the district last fall and located valuable claims there. George A. Kyle, Alaska Central survey engineer, returned to Tacoma from a Christmas visit aboard the Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McDonald
Charles Lydell
Yentna
Knik Trail
George A. Kyle
Alaska Central
Oregon
Tacoma
Delegates to Congress Alaska measure moves forward
The senate passes Nelsons Alaska delegate bill as Cushman and Nelson clash over priority. The plan sets a first delegate election on August 1906 with voters from each incorporated town acting as precincts. Other articles note new business openings in Seward and visiting Dr J J Boyle of Valdez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gateway
Washington, D.C
Filson
Alaska
Senate
Lodgerah
Allison
Fear
Lalge
Elson Bille
Cushman
Tower
Nelson
United States
Congress
U.S
J. J. Boyle
Valdez
Owl
Oregon
WICKERSHAM TO BE CONFIRMED BY SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Washington DC January reports indicate Judge Wickersham of Alaska is likely to be confirmed as a U.S. judge despite opposition from some senators. The judiciary committee and a subcommittee held sessions on charges, with Nelson opposing and most members favoring confirmation. Nelson’s vote is seen as the lone hurdle to a unanimous approval. Charges were delivered to Wickersham who will respond in days. An open assay office in Seward is planned by H E Ellsworth with family involvement. Mrs Burns travels south for health reasons aboard the Oregon. Wireless experts claim confidential messages can be intercepted only by intended recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Quinlan
Seward
Oregon
Coleman House
J. A. Johnson
Daily Gateway
Washington, D.C
Judge Wickersham
Alaska
Senate
Dudge Wickershang
Ankeny
Piles
Washington
Wickersham
Nelson
Wicker
Judiciary Committee
Pettus
Washington, D. C
Senator Nelson
H. E. Ellsworth
Seattle Keeps Tab on Seward
Cable reports Seward and Alaska Central railroad’s line draw attention from mining gains and Boomed prospecting. Early Klondike gold stories attract investors and workers to the Alaska peninsula, with plans for large arrivals, commerce, and town development noted as promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seward
Alaska Central Railroad
Ena Peninsula
Comiig
Serantiy
Selecy
Nora
Johnson Leads Boats Up the Shushetna River Expedition
Capt. Johnson organizes a river expedition to establish a line of boats on the Shushetna to access Mount McKinley district exploration. The goal is to awaken prospecting activity and attract crews to push deeper into the upper Yoatna region as reports of recent discoveries spur interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Abiekn
Fyseon
Hitler
Green
Sheshetna
Mount McKintey
Mintoyg
Jsi
Shusheina
Yoatna
Oregon Comes and Goes Passengers and Freight At Seward
The Oregon arrived in Seward amid heavy weather and snow, bringing 180 passengers and 60 tons of freight. About 120 came from Valdez and Seattle port workers joined the remainder, with 60 laborers for the railroad in steerage. Discharge delays and a playful mishap with stevedores prompted Captain O Brien to back the ship to the wharf as he bid farewell to the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Vi
Fort Elve
Valdez
Seattle
Oregon
Ellamar
O’brien
Ward
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Yenina
William Emerson
Windy Jim
Jim" Dodson
James
Tanana
Fourth Avenue
W. M. Sayers
Brown & Hawkins
Yesteday
P. W. Snyder
Seward Dock
Bell
Thomas Constance
Adams Street
Constance
Boise
Idaho
Juneau
A. H. Wheatley
Spokane
Chicaloon
Wickcrsham TG
Dr. Burns
Alaska Centra Territory
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