Death sentence urged for Stoessel Fock and Reiss
In the Stoessel court martial proceeding at St Petersburg the judge advocate urged the death penalty for General Stoessel and Generals Fock and Reiss. He blamed Stoessel as the responsible agent for the surrender of Port Arthur and criticized his leadership of its defense. He named Fock and Reiss as those who inspired and abetted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Fock
Reiss
Port Arthur
Gursky
Northwestern brings passengers to Seward from Seattle and Valdez
Steamer Northwestern arrived after an eight day voyage carrying numerous passengers bound for Seward and the Yentna mining district, miners and mine owners, and freight for Seward merchants. Passengers listed include Horace Leach, C. L. Hale, W. B. Henry, Mrs. Wagner, H F Hisworth, B P Wybrant, J W Spaulding from La Touche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Port
Seward
Yentna River
Seattle
Horace Leach
C. L. Hale
W. PB. Henry
Wagner
HF Hisworth
Sudden Dog Team Dash Ends With Kids In Snow
A dog team driven by a boy collapsed into a snow bank on Fourth Avenue after Prince pursued the bone thief Skukum. Two children fell from the sled as the team tore toward Carstines market, narrowly avoiding serious injury amid onlookers’ amusement. A similar tale nearby involved a sleigh ride mishap with Duke Harris' dogs and a young couple, ending without serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Fourth Avenue
Shukum
Shuk
Carstines
Skukum
Duke Harris
Seward Steamer Schedules and Bank Pledge
The bulletin lists ships with Seattle departures and arrivals including Bertha, Saratoga, Jeanie, Farallon, Northwestern, Dora and Unalaska dates. It notes the Bank of Seward as having founded an institution for safe money deposits with high confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Seattle
Saratoga
Jeanie
Farallon
Northwestern
Dora
Unalaska
University of Chicago students seek ban on picture hats
Chicago men in a ps class petition professor William A. to forbid picture hats by girls in class. They claim veils interrupt gaze and attention. The professor sent notices to the majority of men in the class and awaited responses as the matter moved toward a possible court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William A
University of Chicago
Hank
Harry Pratt
Pt Judson
Town Placed Under Martial Law After Labor Troubles
J A Cameron internal revenue inspector arrived on the Northwestern set. Fairbanks was quiet on his departure but Tabor difficulties escalated as a strike was called. The town is under martial law with 100 special deputies sworn in to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cameron
Internal Revenue
Fairbanks
Tabor
Mulligan Stew Feast Delights Seward Society Members
Fifteen braves with women and children gathered around a boiling pot in midwinter at the Seward Literary and Musical Society meeting held near the ice house. The stew simmered on logs with three feet of snow beneath, warming participants as plans to add mulligan stew to future programs were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward Literary and Musical Society
Inkes Gy
Winter Social Lights Knik With Noted Local Guests
Special to The Dauy Gateway from Knik January 27 describes a winter social at Naketta’s home with invitations issued and residents assembling for a preparatory entertainment before February celebrations on the Susitna river. Capt. W. J. Murphy promoted the event aboard the Swan. William Foster led music. Guests from Matanuska and Clover Valley joined, with Col. John O’Brien and Alaska Central railroad packer William Hughes praising the gathering for its cheer and hope for the new year.
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Dauy
Knik
Jan
Northland
Naketta
Susitna
W. J. Murphy
Swan
William Foster
Matanuska
Col
John O’brien
Clover Valley
William Hughes
Alaska Central Railroad
Mrs Watsons Restaurant in Girdwood Welcomes Old Friends
Mrs Watson formerly of Hope invites her old friends to her Girdwood restaurant to enjoy top market fare and warm accommodations for travelers with sleds. The notice highlights hospitality and local appeal in a northern setting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seward Steamers
Bank of Seward
Clayson
Stein Bloch
Kirschbaum,’ Etc
Layson
John A. Nelson
Pice
Bank of Seward Building
L. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Anik Trading Company
G. Herning
Alaska
Booth & GO
Hope and Girdwood
Booth & Co
Juor and Cigar
Mi Eleedon Cigars
Old Lin Id Hunter Rye
Son Co
Olympia Beer
Evrything
Girdwood
C. R. Booth
Bank For Seward Building
J. A. Baughman
Owl Drug Store
Richard
Arctic Brotherhood
Seward NO. 21
A.B. Hall
Col. 5Th
Wash
J. L. Reed
Ss. L. Colwell
Arctic Recorder
Arctic
Northern Saloon
E. L. Whittemore
Seward and Cordova, Alaska
Henry
Seward, Alaska
Latouche
Reynolds - Alaska Development Company
General Outfitters For
Prince William Sound
Knight’s Island
Sound Points
Reynolds
Latouche Isl
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