Precinct Court Moves 10 Knik Delegate Bill Near Pass
A report details shifts in Alaska precinct administration. Commissioner Goodell plans to relocate his Sunrise office to Keik to better reach gold fields and Shushetna traffic. The Cook Inlet precinct covers vast terrain and promises future growth, with potential for many electors before railroad expansion.
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Keik
Abe
Kauik Ari
Matanaka
Chickaoon
Ealields
Chickaloon
Palmer Station
Shushwins Station
Cook Inlet
United States
Shushetna River
Shushetna
Copper River
Kuskokwim
Mount McKisley
Tanuna Valley
Alaska
Reiches
May Yoke's flame in jail.
Major Putnam Bradley Strong, an American army officer who eloped with Lady Hope, former May Yoke, was arrested in Shanghai on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses and jailed. Lady Hope, once a noted actress, had fled with him after marrying Sir Francis Hope and later contested her husband’s divorce. Also notes BP. A. Buck to head Seward Schools with Miss Kilpatrick teaching primary grades. school openings to be decided soon. A mining location act noted as valid when made on a holiday.
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Thewang Waveway
Shanghai
Putnam Bradley Strong
Lady Hope
May Yoke
Maj. Strong
William B. Strong
New York
Francis Hope
Francis
South America
BP. A. Buck
Seward
Oregon
Prospectors Rush Ventna District for Summer Campaign
Prospectors gathering to Ventna district in a steady flow. About 100 left Seward within ten days with full outfits, planning a summer campaign before the spring break up. Parties trek toward interior camps as April and May bring rushing streams making travel perilous, weighing a big rush next month to beat thaw. The Indy arrives in Seattle after a record voyage. Puget Sound Navigation to run Seattle Victoria service. FM. Mate Hale’s son arrives to Seattle to join Bank of Seward. D P Lea named deputy customs collector at Dutch Harbor and sails with Mrs. Lea.
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Venton
Sewando
Oregon
Indianapolis
Seattle
Chicago
Great Lake
St. Lawrence
Horn
Pacific
Paget Sound
New York
Puget Sound Navigation Company
D. P. Lea
Dutch Harbor
Mrs. Lea
Santa Ana
Seward
Excelsior
Nome City Plans 10 Run to Seward on Northwest Route
The Daily Gateway reports plans for the steamer Nome City to join Northwest Steamship Company services from Seattle to Seward this summer, as the Alaska central contract spurs at outside routes. The Nome City, docking between Oregon and Santa Clara routes, has long served Nome under Pacifi Coast Steamship Co charter, with Capt. Zeb Moore previously commanding. The Valencia commission will inspect vessels in Seattle after a fatal wreck, aiming to improve safety and navigation protection.
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Seattle
Seward
Val
Nome City
Northwestern Steamship Company
Northwestern
Alas Central
Pitas
Lewis
Maveri
Oregon
Nowe City
Santa Ch
Sive
Nome
Pacifi Coast Steamship Company
Nelson Steamship Interests
San Francisco
Zeb Moore
Dora
Nome Pun
Stevens
Ithe Santa Ang
Daven
Valencia Commission
Department
Alaska
Wulene
Rich Duke's Son Abandons Alaska Expedition For Cigarettes
A young heir to James G. Duke of Duke’s Cigarettes abandons plans to mush through Alaska choosing to sell his gear and a bear robe after reaching Valdez. He sells to Seward Commercial Company and returns to Seattle with funds, leaving Alaska to cope without family support.
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James G. Duke
Duke
Valdez
Mr. Duke
Alaska
Seward Commercial Company
Seattle
Oregon steamship arrival reports crowding to Tanana route
Big crowd on Oregon Captain O Brien reported a busy afternoon in port with 475 steamship freight. She departed for Seattle to load ore at Ellamar and take passengers, including many for Tanana, amid a rush explained by approaching trail conditions. Passenger list for the Oregon includes Tama McDonald Tom Constance Fred Pearson and numerous others. ninety six steerage aboard. Resurrection Bay lighthouse bill introduced by Senator Piles seeks a new light house and fog signal station at Resurrection Bay entrance. Chas Tecklenburg buys out J M Cummings and becomes sole owner of Seattle Bar resort.
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O'Brien
Port Develock
Seattle
Ellamar
Seward Inns
Usulow
Supp Company
Valdez
Oregon
The
Tama McDonald
Tom Constance
Fred Pearson
Tl. G. McArtney
M.D. Wilson
Dai. Edmond
Nordyke
G. Jordan
A. P. Jordan
D. Morris
W. Blue
L. Plum
Lee Blakemore
N. P. Davis
Chas Hokinson
Resurrection Bay
Piles
Alaska
Fight to Admit China Menaces Chinese Coolies
Washington cables report a looming House vote on admitting Chinese coolies to the United States. The article notes strong opposition from labor unions and predicts a historic political clash. Proponents argue white labor won’t be harmed as coolies would perform only coarse work, while continuing restrictions threaten commercial and wage impacts tied to Pacific commerce.
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China
Carle
Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
United States
Labe
Isie Li
Pacific
Inlet Ice Opens as Small Boats Cross Cook Inlet
Reports from Sunrise to Glacier Creek indicate small boats are crossing Cook Inlet despite shifting ice. Observers note mild weather could hasten ice breakup and early spring travel via Sunrise trail, with conditions improving for interior travel and rail access.
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Thain Arm
Sunrise
Glacier T
Cook Inlet
Sludge Goodell
Frank You
Alaska Central
Glacier
Seward
Fred Haefs
Interior
Johnson Creek
Glacier Creek
Turnagain Arm
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House Committee
New Place
Cushman
Cath
Gateway
Washington, D.C
Conmeen Cashman
Nelson
Sulzer
Washington, D. Co
House Committee On Territories
Fele
Strong
Ventna
Mate
F. G. Hale
Bank of Seward
Quincy
Washington
Eugene Hale
Bank of Eward
Minneapolis
Lest Creek
Anassiy
Nome Chy
Eseand
Canada
Vancouver
James B
Tanana
Chas. Tecklenburg
J. M. Cummings
National House
Edith
Seward Run
the Times
Post-Intelligencer
Nome Miners’ Union
Tae Daly Gateway
Hose Kong
Fokien
Wo Amos
Chang-Fo
Canton
Yanzetse-kiange River
Hong Kong
United Powers
Merensha
An Hon
Vic Mission
Russia
Petersburg
Te Tusshin
Clint
Manchuria
Wekin
Ching
Henan
Thenife Society
Rious
Japan
Yokio
Lly
Pekin
Patchen
Cheng Chow Fu
Code
Victoria
B.C
Shangha
Orient
Tor Cain
Iniper
Igners
Taft
Quet
Yale Club
Philippines
Methodist Missions Safe
Methodist Mission Board
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