Arctic Brothers organize camp in Seward Alaska
A detailed report from U.S. Commissioner Hiff Hildreth describes the Arctic Brothers order, its Alaska-wide reach, and plans for a Seward camp. Trustees elected Arthur E Burns as chief officer and H. Cleag as secretary. The group, called “Elks of Alaska,” aims to aid, protect interests, and develop Alaska and the Yukon, with branches across the territory and growing camp presence in Seward. Meetings and religious services noted at local venues as the camp forms.
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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 Building Boom in Seward District
Construction activity surges as timber deliveries arrive aboard the Harold and other ships. Plans include two story fire and drugstore buildings, a dance hall, and multiple dwellings. With new residents arriving each steamer, demand for materials and labor exceeds supply.
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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
Alaska Judicial Battle Shapes Third District Vote
Washington reports a Senate subcommittee appointee panel to probe charges against Judge Wickersham in Alaska. Nelson, Pettus, and others may block confirmation, with new moves to add another judge to the Third District and expand deputy roles, marshal, and clerk offices.
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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 department and fund drive
At last night’s meeting townsfolk urged better fire protection for Seward and planned a fundraiser ball to equip a volunteer department. The gathering, held at the fire station next to the post office, will reconvene Monday evening to advance the plan. Al Dickinson opens a new steam laundry plant in the old power house building. Andrew Hamilton, a corruption investigator for life insurers, is in Paris and too ill to return to testify before the committee.
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Seward
al Dickinson
Andrew Hamilton
Paris
Hs Health
America
The Unplausible Promoter Timeline of a Gold Mine Fraud
A long excerpt recalls a Western city fake mining prospectus for a gold property signed BM. It warns the scheme promised $18 per ton gold on dumps and a ready mill, peddled to naive investors. The piece notes the fraud’s reach, the lack of local verifiability, and contrasts with genuine geology. It then includes mining science notes and a police report mention.
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Fire protection meeting urged after town blaze near Washington Street
Fire destroyed a frame shack near the island at the foot of Washington Street. H A Ingills urged a public meeting at the dire engine room on Fourth Avenue to discuss fire protection. The Chamber of Commerce previously funded a chemical engine, but concerns linger about its effectiveness and fire risks in town.
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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 Seeks Wife as He Travels East
Boxing figure Bob Fitzsimmons has gone east chasing his runaway wife and plans to prove to Maj. Miller that he still has punching power.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Maj. Miller
Notice of Special Term Court Session Alaska Third Division
The United States District Court for the Third Division Territory of Alaska calls a special term to begin January 22, 1908, at 10 a.m. in Valdez. Judge James Wickersham presides. Clerk Edward J. Stier signs the notice dated December 15, 1906. Deputy Clerk S. A. Crandall affixes seal.
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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 Described
Large coponits of rock salt are said to exist in San Bernardino County California within a desert dry lake about 35 miles southwest of Danby station.
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San Bernardino County
Cal
Danby Station
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L. H. Pedersen
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del Oro
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Canada
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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
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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
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Samuel M. Graff
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