Alaska Territorial Government Foes Clash in Washington
The Guggenheim-Morgan syndicate backs opposition to territorial government in Alaska. Gov. Hoggatt leads the fight against self-government while Delegate Waskey says Guggenheim representatives offered a deal if he aligned with them. Opponents claim advocates do not reflect real business interests.
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Hoggatt Pressured on Alaska Bills Lobbying
Washington February 5 Gov Hoggatt warned to stop lobbying for Alaska bills or face House criticism. Former Senator Jones of Arkansas appears before committees as a lobbyist against extending time for Alaska railroad completion. Senate Nelson condemns Capt. Jarvis as a lobbyist for Alaska interests during Alaska judiciary bill debate.
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Hatchery Bill Favored by House Committee on Merchant Marine
Cable reports from Washington indicate Congressman Humphrey’s hatchery bill for Alaska received favorable action from the house committee. The measure grants private hatcheries up to forty acres free site access, access to public building materials, and partial tax relief. While linked to the Alaska Packers' Association, its terms are open to all. opposition is anticipated. Five men have staked twenty miles of Birch creek claims, one tester arriving in Fairbanks quipping about poverty attorney staking and hogging law.
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Guggenheim Morgan Syndicate Plans Bluff to Block Alaska Rail
Chicago reports railroad circles say the Guggenheim Morgan syndicate will delay building its Copper River railroad, using bluff construction at many ports to deter rivals. They may work from Katalla Cordova and possibly Valdez this summer to hold coal and copper deposits and pressure owners to sell.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Claims Alaska Jurisdiction
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced it will claim jurisdiction over Alaska railroads, arguing Alaska is a territory. It will hear complaints on through rates for Alaska destinations and require Alaska railroads to file rate sheets. The ruling may be appealed, with a court decision potentially stripping the commission of jurisdiction if Alaska is deemed a district.
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Guggenheims Move to Control White Pass Routes
Vancouver reports February updates that the Guggenheim syndicate has gained control of the White Pass and Yukon railroad and steamship lines. They plan to operate steamers from Vancouver to Skagway. Observers expect consolidation with Northwestern and broader aims to control transportation to Alaska and the British Yukon.
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Court term at Valdez set for March 4
Valdez advices place a Third division court term in Valdez on March 4 a jury term but blame the lack of jury notice under the thirty day rule. Seward lawyers doubt legality since no Kenai Peninsula jurors summoned and may show no locals qualify. The Yukon gold commissioner rules Klondike river is a creek above North Fork to legitimize creek locations. Northern lights last night were bright and earth currents affected the cable this morning. The marker briefly slipped from the tape.
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Snowbound Great Northern Train Buried in Cascades Slide
A Great Northern overland passenger train near Gaynor was buried by a snowslide last night. About 700 workers shovel cars free while passengers are safe and fed in the dining car. No injuries reported as multiple trains remain stalled by heavy snow in the Cascades.
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Yeaton's Sunrise Store Destroyed By Fire
Sunrise January 27 C F Yeaton and Companys general store burned to the ground causing 5178 in goods destroyed and 1500 for the building loss partially insured nearly all stock saved except rear room and second floor moved to the old brewery building firm continues business fire started by chimney under a high wind at 530 pm
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Portland Alaska rate challenged by Seattle steamers
The Northern Pacific withdrew a 74 cent Portland to Tacoma freight rate intended to favor Alaska trade with Seattle on northern routes. Seattle merchants and Alaska steamship lines resisted absorbing the rate, and the plan failed, leaving Portland without an edge on Alaska shipments. A continuation note mentions Seward as a future smelting hub with Knight Island Copper and Hubbard Elliott interests backing a large plant and George Heising linked to the venture.
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High Water Recedes in Portland After River Surge
Portland, Ore. floods ease as the Willamette falls to a stationary level after days of record rise. Initial reports say one business district was inundated and merchants paid drays to move goods to higher ground. By Feb 7 conditions improved with water receding and mountain snowmelt slowing.
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Locate Goal and Oil at Kachemak Bay
Sixty five oil placer locations two coal and nine placer gold were filed this week with Judge Howlett as recorder of Kenai precinct by Fin landers seeking a Finnish colony near Aurora on Cook Inlet. Names include Naderhhda Horn borg Elsa Hornborg E Anten Anna Anten Werner Nygrist H P Keith R Honey Nederdida Hornborg and Elsa Hornborg. Lake copper reached 25.25 on January 31.
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Watson Snow to Begin Soon on Alaska Railroad
Private advices from Seattle say the Watson & Snow bridge contractors won the contract to finish railroad grade to mile 75 and will be in Seward before February end to start work. Frank L. Ballaine notes a possible extra contract beyond 75, with President Frost proposing all work to Knik be let to sub contractors. Maj. Ballaine adds the northwest labor demand may slow progress, but multiple sub contracts and two shifts in long daylight months aim to accelerate completion toward coal fields.
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Seward
Frank L. Ballaine
Maj. Ballaine
Chicago
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Steamship Fares Rise From Seattle to Alaska Ports
Steamship passenger rates from Seattle to all Southern Alaska ports west of Katalla advance February 1. The Seattle to Seward first class fare is now 45 dollars, up 85 dollars. Companies cite higher wages for crew as the main cause, with coal price increases as a smaller factor. Juneau high school students publish the Totem magazine and issued a fine Christmas edition.
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Wickersham In Favor Again For Nome Judge
Attorney General Bonaparte endorses Judge Wickersham after reviewing the Hoyt report and a Fairbanks briefing. Roosevelt may withhold a nomination until late in the session. A recess appointment is anticipated if the Senate is adjourned.
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McCumber
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Alaska
Alaska Wires May Extend to Circle City
House appropriations reported favorably an army bill item granting 190000 to extend the land telegraph line from Valdez to Fairbanks and to build a line to Circle City from Eagle. No opposition in either house. the sum reflects last year’s earnings of the Alaska cable and telegraph.
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Alaska
WILL ERECT STAMP MILL ON FALLS CREEK QUARTZ
Skeen and Lechner plan a stamp mill with five or ten stamps this summer on their Falls creek quartz gold property after last season's high grade results. Frank Skeen reports strong bonanza camp prospects in Nevada and notes Alaska mining stocks surge. Miners on Murphy creek in Tanana outlaw claim jumping, and the Guggenheims buy 140 Klondike claims for several million dollars.
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