San Francisco to start steamship line to Seward
San Francisco merchants and ship officials agreed to establish a steamship line from San Francisco to Seward beginning around April 1. Ships Watson or Buckman are likely choices with freight capacity for about two dozen tons and some passenger service. The Alaska venture draws strong local support amid emigration plans and rising investment in Central Alaska mining and business projects.
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San Francisco
Seward
Gateway
Jas
Tix City
John S. Rashiine
Watson
Buckman
Gat
Cope
Arlintice
Sincisco
California
Alaska
Balta
News From Yenina District On Winter Travel and Timber
In Yenina District men work hard for timber to claim under harsh conditions. Freight up creeks is tough, with rocky banks and bluffs requiring long treks. Provisions must last four years as workers wait out long winters. The Yentna and creeks freeze and overflow, briefly halting river travel. Dr. J A Baughman opens a medical office in Seward after moving from Skagway.
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Venina
Tink Ak
Baughman
J. A. Baughman
Skagway
Seward
Farallon
Public school plans to start by March first in Seward
Seward would open the public school about March first with departments moved to the church and primary high schoolhouse. Kilparwick named as principal. board favors year-round schooling with a shorter winter term and a longer summer session including the Fourth of July. The plan hinges on daylight and costs while funds remain ample. Seattle papers discuss Watson and Buckman steamers possibly serving Seward and the need for more tonnage to handle growing freight, with carriers scarce and Alaska demand rising. William Emerson visited Seward aboard the Oregon to survey the port.
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Seward
Kilparwick
Iit
Aliska
Lave
Hale
Maski
Alaska
States
Uhr
Attle
Watson and Buckman
E. Caine
Atlantic
Omar J. Humphrey
Seattle
Alaska Commercial Company
San Francisco
Favors Aid to Alaska Roads Urged in Congress
Washington Feb 1 W F Richardson Alaska road commission urged government aid for Alaska railroads before the House committee on territories saying many lines are needed to develop district lands and the natural wealth will justify settlement The Secretary Taft sent a 150000 for construction and Nome wired support Congress ratified a mining tax plan to fund road work and a 75 assessment on claims Sayers sold a Fourth Avenue lot near Brown Hawkins store for about 2300 to P W Snyder who will build immediately Windy Jim Dodson recovered from illness and will return to his post at Alaska Central terminus with plans to travel toward Tanana on a moving wagon.
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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
Jim" Dodson
Alaska Central
James
Tanana
W. M. Sayers
Fourth Avenue
Brown & Hawkins
Yesteday
P. W. Snyder
Expedition to the Yentna for gold claims by McDonald and Lydell
John A. McDonald and Charles Lydell left for the Yentna district by Alaska Central and Knik trail to pursue valuable gold claims they located last fall. George A. Kyle, Alaska Central survey engineer, returned to Tacoma aboard the Oregon after a Christmas home visit.
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John A. McDonald
Charles Lydell
Yentna
Knik Trail
George A. Kyle
Alaska Central
Oregon
Tacoma
Delegates and bills stir Alaska statehood debate in Senate
The article reports Senate action on Nelson and Cushman Alaska delegate bills with prospects of unity or conflict, notes potential presidential support and opposition, mentions Congressman Sulzer’s similar measures, and records local Seward residents Thomas Constance and D J Quinlan making business moves and Dr J J Boyle visiting.
WICKERSHAM TE AS JUDGE CONFIRMATION PROMISES SOLID VOTE
Washington report says Judge Wickersham of Alaska is poised for Senate confirmation after a favorable judiciary committee stance. Opposition narrows to Nelson, with Ankney and Piles supporting him. outcome expected to be unanimous minus Nelson. Charges delivered, formal answers to follow. other items include assay office opening and Burns family travel.
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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
Seattle Keeps Tab on Seward
Cable report from Seattle notes Seward and nearby coastal and interior Alaska rail link areas draw attention from mining and investment sectors. Early Klondike gold discoveries spark expectations of 0 to 15,000 travelers heading to the coming season, boosting business in Seattle and surrounding frontier districts.
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Seattle
Seward
Alaska Central Railroad
Ena Peninsula
Comiig
Serantiy
Selecy
Nora
Expeditions Aim to Put Boats on Shushetna River
Capt Johnson leads Green's expedition planning a flotilla to run the Shushetna river toward Mount McKinley districts. The move aims to establish a new river route, attract prospectors, and extend exploration into upper Yoatna area.
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Johnson
Abiekn
Fyseon
Hitler
Green
Sheshetna
Mount McKintey
Mintoyg
Jsi
Shusheina
Yoatna
Oregon Comes and Goes at Seward Wharf
The Oregon steamship arrived in heavy weather and snow, discharging 60 tons of freight and 180 passengers. Most passengers were railroad laborers, with 60 first class and 120 steerage bound for Seattle via Valdez, Ellamar, and the outside passage. Discharge Crews caused delays, and two stevedores clambered aboard then wailed from the warehouse before the ship resumed course. Captain O'Brien praised the crew as the vessel shuttled back to the dock amid laughter and a brief farewell delay.
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Prince Vi
Fort Elve
Valdez
Seattle
Oregon
Ellamar
O’brien
Ward
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Cushman
Tower
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Congress
U.S
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Adams Street
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Idaho
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D. J. Quinlan
Coleman House
J. A. Johnson
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Chicaloon
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H. E. Ellsworth
Dr. Burns
Alaska Centra Territory
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