Arctic Brothers Loom in Alaska Spirit at Seward Camp
A long feature describes the Arctic Brothers, called the Elks of Alaska, as a growing secret fraternal order with 21 camps and 1500 members. Seward is awaiting a new camp. the organization aims to aid Alaska and the Yukon, promote welfare, and defend members’ interests. The piece notes the order’s history since 1898, its global connections, and expectations for a strong local chapter. It mentions the Kenai club rooms as temporary camp home and outlines religious services in Seward.
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Petrssers
Carp
Pes Arthur E Burns
Hhide
H. Cleag
Catumn
Chewthokos
Valdez
Santa Clara
Kenai Club
Iist
U.S
Hiff Hildreth
Seward Will
British Restory
Ivan Alark
Alaska
Yukon Territory
Arctic Brothers
Elks of
Sentte
Grand Recorder
Seward
Ready for Chance Lessening Second Judge Building Boom
The Seward district expects a building surge as new contracts move forward. Prospects point to heavy lumber and material shipments, with multiple two story structures planned along Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Demand for skilled workers remains high as new residents arrive by steamer and need housing.
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Harold Todarte
Kenai Lumber & Fuel
Ompany
WIN
Quilderstar
Seward
Aross
Seward Vinnevon
John
Vasetigg
Aiee
Dasgert
Whitington Street
Aten
McNeiley & Mead
Fifth Avenue
Fred Rastmussen
Commerce
Hank
Fourth Avenue
Washington Street
Saloen
Ridson & Dobson
Weekly Weather Record and Alaska Judicial Moves
The week ends with a weather record and a Washington report on Alaska judiciary. Senators Nelson and Pettus were named to a sub committee to investigate charges against Wickersham to block his confirmation as judge of the Third Judicial District. The panel fights Wickersham amid Democratic opposition and possible doubt on his confirmation. A bill to create a fourth Alaska district will be amended to appoint another judge for the Third District, with added deputy prosecutors and staff to support the court system.
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Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
Nelson
Minnesotter
Montana
Pettus
Alabama
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sham
Alaska
Tern
Third Judicial District
Judes Wiekersham
Nel Con
Wickersham
Wickershaam
Washington, D.C
Jones
Hhington
Judiciary Committee
Anoth
Seward Considers Volunteer Fire Dept and Fundraiser
At a meeting last night residents discussed better fire protection for Seward. A volunteer fire department with added equipment was urged, and a fundraising ball was proposed to start the effort, to be reviewed at Monday's fire station gathering by the post office. Al Dickinson’s steam laundry plant arrives in the Harold Dollar and will set up in the old power house. Andrew Hamilton, corruption agent for life insurers, is in Paris and cannot safely return to testify before the committee.
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Seward
al Dickinson
Andrew Hamilton
Paris
Hs Health
America
The Unplausible Promoter and Mining Fraud
A Western city report on a misbranded mining prospectus shows deliberate fraud about a gold mine. The piece notes the spurious claims of thousands of tons of ore and $18 gold per ton, the lack of substance, and the ease of fraud for unsuspecting investors. It also cites mineral formation and definitions, then records a Salvation Army robbery in New York, Canterbury hat rules, and Alaska mail directives.
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Fire protection urged after town fire near Washington street
Fire destroyed a frame shack near the island at Washington street foot. H A Ingills urged a town meeting at the dire engine room on Fourth Avenue to improve fire protection. Chamber of Commerce had earlier backed a chemical engine, improving rear-yard cleanup, with Fire Marshal McNeiley expected back from Santa Clara. A night watcher was hired, and concerns over defective flues were raised. Arsenical gold ores have been roasted and leached. Del Oro mine in Ontario cited as example.
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Washington Street
Sige
H. A. Ingills
Gatow
Fourth Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Mcl Neiley
Santa Clara
W. A. Sherman
Gateway 1 1
Mr. Shermanson
Bob Fitzsimmons Pursues Runaway Wife Eastward
Bob Fitzsimmons has gone east to locate his runaway wife and to prove to Maj. Miller that he still possesses his punching power.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Maj. Miller
Notice of Special Term Court in Alaska Third Division
The United States District Court Third Division Territory of Alaska calls a special term to meet at Valdez Court House on January 22, 1908 at 10 a.m. Judge James Wickersham presides. Clerk Edward J. Stier signs the notice dated December 1, 1906 with Deputy Clerk Crandall.
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United States
Territory
Alaska
Territory of
United States District Court
Valdez
A. D
James Wickersham
Jude
Jean
Edward J. Stier
U. S. District Court
District of Alaska
S. A. Crandall
Salt Deposits Near Danby Station Reported in Desert Lake
The San Bernardino County desert dry lake area roughly 35 miles southwest of Danby station contains large coponits of rock salt.
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San Bernardino County
Cal
Danby Station
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Broirekode
Givicers
Saris
Figtty
Seward Earmp
Noth
Beohertouh
Areeie
Arctic
Ies Mae
Seward Churches
Apiscopal
L. H. Pedersen
Gospel Mission
L. B. Sly
Senate
Rand
Transvaal
S. A
California
Eva Booth
Salvation Army
New York
Canterbury Cathedral
England
Seattle
Industrial Bureau
Alaska Centralway Company
Lumber Exchange
Wash
Alaska Central Railway Co
Getter
del Oro
Ontario
Canada
Hotel McNeiley
Hawkins & Whitte A Proprietors
Seward, Alaska
Louvre
Eidson & Doss
Proprietors
Fifth
Washington Streets
the McNeiley Gafe
Best of Home Cooking
McNeily Hoytel
Ashland
Fourth Ave
Alaska Central Commercial Co
Wallace & Thompson
THE
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
Coal & Woo
Fox Island
Susitna
Alfred Lowell
Third Avenue, Seward
F. E. Youngs
I. O. O. F. Relief Association
Rotary Treas
G. W. Palmer General Merchandise
Prospector's
Knik P. O
Seward Assay
H. BE. Ellsworth, C. E
Seward Water & Power
John. A. Nelson
Third and
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Wilson & White Co
Chas Porrp
Mgr
Pike Street Wharf
Seattle, Wash
Lloyd’s
C. T. Daggett
Washington St
C. L. Hale
Brown & Hawkins
Seward Alaska
Gecil H. Clegg
Seward, Aka
Cc. H. Gibbons, M. D
Carstens’ Building
E. R. Gray
H. H. Hildreth Notary Public
VARD
A. G. Baker
Public Accountant
J. L. Reed
Richards
Bldy
Samuel M. Graff
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