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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
4
Guggs Hold Right of Way in Katalla Court Fight
The court refused Pacific Terminal's injunction against Copper River and Northwestern Railway in a Katalla dispute between Brunner and Guggenheim interests over a right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gateway
San Francisco
Brunner
Guggenheim
Katalla
Pacific Terminal
Copper River and Northwestern Railway
Native education bill seeks compulsory schooling for Alaskan children
Washington D C February 5 William E Humphry representative from Washington introduces a house bill demanding compulsory education for all Alaskan native children. Seattle February 7 University of Washington botany students plan Alaska field observations beginning when favorable and continuing through summer vacation. Seattle February 4 mayoral primary race ends with John F Miller defeating William Trimble by about 1500 votes. An Alaska dispatch notes Lieutenant Samuel Orchard hopes for approval of 400000 for road building to extend the Rampart to Nome trail, signaling accelerated contractor work and shortening the Kaltag to Nome route by at least 60 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
William E. Humphry
House of Representatives
Washington
Seattle
University of Washington
Alaska
Samuel Orchard
Ad Commission
Richydson
Orchard
Nome
Akien
Richardson
Kaltay
Copper Ore Prospects Reported Around Martin River
The Katalla Herald notes fine copper finds along the Martin River with plans for extensive quartz developments next spring. Gold quartz and silver are also reported as promising, while a highly mineralized region beyond the mountain range toward Ka talla remains largely unexplored and easy to prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin River
Katalla
Alaska Copper Output Rises 20 Percent in 1907
The geological survey annual report shows Alaska copper and copper mines produced 20 percent more copper in 1907 than in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Geological Survey
Alaska
Portland Health Claims From 1907 Mortality Data
Portland mortality statistics for 1907 show an average city age of 46,44 years and a national comparison for the United States. The note emphasizes health trends and longevity within Portland and across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
United Against States
Hawkins Named President of Copper River Railroad
G. M. Rogers resigns as president at Katalla and E. C. Hawkins advances from chief engineer to the presidency amid management changes on the Copper River & Northwestern Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Guggenheim Road
Gy Crile
Uttle
Keb. G
M. K. Rogers
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
Katalla
Kk. C. Hawkins
Tug of war over postmasterships in Alaska
Washington dispatch says the fight over Valdez and Skagway postmaster appointments continues with Governor W B Hoggatt and Delegate Thomas Cale on opposite ends and President Roosevelt mediating. Cale reportedly gains influence as Alaska's Republican Campaign Committee member is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Valdez
Skagway
W. B. Hoggatt
Thomas Cale
Roosevelt
Daly Gateway
Washingtn
D. C
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Alaska
Tenderfoot District Placer Work Near Tanana River
A Light from Seattle notes the Tenderfoot district north of Fair on the Tanana river will yield about 1,000. The region, about sixty miles from the banks, uses placer methods to develop the paystreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tenderfoot
Tanana River
Fair
Alaska’s Vast Coal Area Surveyed by Territory
Within Alaska’s 600000 square miles, about 12044 lie under coal bearing rocks likely to hold seams and 1280 square miles contain workable coal. Deposits span carboniferous to tertiary ages, with coal types from anthracite to lignite and thick seams in zones with high carbon content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Law North of 53 Says Rights Protected Near Arctic
The Nome Nugget asserts law and order north of 53 with strong self restraint and strict conduct. It notes rigorous enforcement near the Arctic circle and that despite tricksters, honest work and caution guard rights. It mentions open dance halls and discreet gambling in hidden rooms, away from the innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Circle
Rs and Stripes
Lawsuit by Colored Soldiers Challenges President in Court
Three colored soldiers sue the president in his official capacity seeking restoration of rights they claim were unjustly taken. The case references the Brownsville affair and may reach the supreme court, marking the first time a private soldier would litigate against the commander-in-chief. The Portland Telegram sees this as a demonstration of democratic justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Supreme Court
Portland Telegram
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Jo Printing
Gateway
Bill
Dodgers
Gateway Publishing Company
Seward
Wes Allen
Mgr. Seward
Bank of Seward
Guggs
Copper River & Northwestern
Miller
Cale
John F. Miller
William Trimble
Trimble
E. C. Hawkins
Cale Tug OF War
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
Knik, Alaska
Susitna, Yentna
Inventor Miinina
Cook Inlet
Pacific Coast Trading CO
Aone
Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
Geo. Sexton
Fourth Avenue
Seward, Alaska
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
Northwestern Steamship Company
U. S. Mail and Express
Ails
Seattle F
Seattle - Seward
Outside Passage
Santa Clara
Northwestern
Saratoga
Dora
Seldovia
McMigken, G. F
Seattle, Wash
First Ave
Nex
Alaska Coast CO
U. S. Mail
Alaska-Pacific Express
Inside Passage
Juneau
Bertha
Coass CO
Yesler Way
Brown & Hawkins
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