Tidal wave floods Seward gateway city in weekly issue
Port Espindo struck by a fierce storm with a tidal wave engulfing most buildings. Many residents fled to the mountains as fears rise over thousands feared drowned. Fire losses are heavy and carcasses drift amid wreckage as boats float in flooded streets. In Alaska reports, Kahiltna and Susitna areas report extreme cold and recent snow. survey crews push assessment work and outfit movements. Maj. Strong launches Greenwater Miner in Inyo County while Northwestern Steamship Company names E G McMicken in charge of freight and passenger operations.
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Oporto
Portuzal
Port Espindo
Skwentna
Huat
Susitns
Pebronyy
Susitoa
Knik
Kaik
Susitna
H.W. Hawes
J. J. Collins
Collins
State Eyes Insane Criminal Asylum Plan Amid Rhetoric
A chaotic 1900s style piece rails at reform ideas proposing an asylum for criminally insane to curb mania and criminality. It weighs the fate of acquittees, lifelong confinement, and societal risk while interjecting political jabs about figures and parties, hinting at broader debates on punishment and mental health policy.
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Washlidton
Mamnsinger
New York
Mats
Conmierny
Yan
Murder Trial in New York Misson January Thaw
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a murder trial in New York with references to Mrs Thaw and a January event. Context unclear but implies anticipated public interest and courtroom involvement. Names appear as Thaw related but specifics are not readable.
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New York
Alaska Newspapers Promote Seattle Fair Toll Fees
Editorial suggests exposition management should pay cable tolls for broadcasting the Seattle fair, arguing fairness in media support and public access. No specific dates or organizations named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Winter Temperatures Stagnant Zero In Seward This Winter
Readers note that Seward has not seen subzero temperatures this winter while many states report blizzards. Observers warn of lingering cold expectations despite milder days, with residents tracking the thermometer and preparing for potential weather shifts.
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Seward
Bailey’s enemies claim oil money gain amid senate eviction
Bailey’s foes alleged he profited from Standard Oil while facing a Texas senatorship eviction before proof surfaced. Tillman denounced the Senate as a minstrel show. Kingston papers claim Gov. Sweetenham is losing his nerve as British cabinet signals trouble. Part of Kentucky floods deepen woes if prohibition party wins state.
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Bailey
Standard Oil
Texas
Kingston
Gov. Sweetenham
Kentucky
Prohibition Party
Weekly Weather Record Week Ending January 26
Weather report notes Alaska Cafe serving chicken aint from 1 to 8 on Sunday with 7% cents price. The record includes arrangements for eee nartion pan eicor.
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Alaska Cafe
Eee Nartion
Trailside Roadhouse Network Serves Susitna Mining Route
The report notes a line of roadhouses from the Sisitna river to Susitna stations with Midway house at Susitna and a Kahilina Gallagher outpost connected by a horse trail. Freighting operates to mining camps with a dozen horses, snow depths up to 36 inches near the station, and crews including Hughes, Kelly, Miller, Johnson, and Watson. Mushers Hildreth and others travel between the Station and coal bulkheads, and Alfred Lowell recently completed a Seward to Tyonek run in nine days assisting freight. Seventeen mushers arrived, including Ross, Rice, and Stewart.
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Kahilina
Susitna
Yentna
Susitea
Kahiltna
Jim Davison
Gus Peters
Walter Nelson
Pete Jackson
Peterson
Ed Davis
W. E. Lennox
Tom Freeze
Ed Cohn
Harry Miller
Hammersmith
Gadigan
Huddleson
Wanberg
Sisitna
Sam Blowers
Jimmy St. Clair
Midway House
Gallagher
Wthouse
Heney Anderson
Lake Well
Walieles
Bill Hughes
Frank Kelly
Frank Youngs
Alaska Central
Frank Miller
Mer. Johnson
Little Susitna
Frank Churchill
Otty’” Watson
Old Kuik
Judge Hildreth
Kuik
Mrs. Smith
Livi
Alfred Lowell
Seward
Tyonok
Ross, Rice and
Stewart
Governor Hoggatt Premonition Sparks Alaska Talk
A Fairbanks observer, A. E. Light, reports a vivid premonition of Gov. Hoggatt’s likely moves in Washington after meeting him in Seattle and hearing his remarks on Alaska’s representation. The letter to Fairbanks Times warns of obstruction to any measures not aligned with the governor’s view and favors for patronage control. Dr. F. M. Boyle travels from Valdez to Seward to oversee interests aboard the Saratoga.
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Marshal Shoup
Washington
Alaska
Waskey
Cale
Congress
Ketchikan
F. M. Boyle
Valdez
Saratoga
Seward
Notice to Co-owner on Alaska mining claims loss risk
Co owners warned that in 1908 the undersigned spent over 600 on six lode claims named Lookout Red Mike Bay View Fourth of July Red Boy and Little Skookum at Spring creek Kenai precinct Alaska. Your one third share is valued and you owe 64.45 within ninety days to avoid forfeiture under US law. Dates show first publication January 12 1907 and last publication April 18 1907.
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E. B. Rudolph
Kenal Precinct
Alaska
United States
Rope Kenal Precinct
Notice of Final Settlement in Jonsson Estate Alaska
Notice from the United States Commissioner Court Kenai precinct Alaska that on March 9 1907 at 3 PM in Seward a final accounting and settlement of the estate of Ludwig John Jonsson deceased will be held. The hearing precedes by administrator’s accounts and final settlement actions. First publication January 12 1907 last February 3 1907.
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United States Commissioner's Court For
Territory of Alaska
Kenai Precinct
Ludwig John
Jonsson
A. D
Seward
Kenal Precinct
District of Alaska
Howlett
United States
Omiclo
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Charles Harris
Kahiltra
Crotok
Tokesitna
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Chris Schiffer
King River Mining Company
Fquice Creek
Me. Densmore
Cache Creek
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Big Nevada
E. G. McMicken
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Hansbrogh
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Toliman
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Tillman
Senate
Pan Eicor
Pare
Fairbanks
Hoggatt
H. S. Waterman Mining Engineer Assay Office
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
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Rainier-Grand Hotel
Seattle
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
Frank H.lascy
U. S. Mineral and Land Surveyor
Ase Notary Public
Addres Seldo
Ook Inlet
Alasta
Care Mail
Dora
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
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Knik P.O
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Brotherhood
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J. J. McManis
Arctic Recorder
Arctie Chief
Enr
S.tirm Ion Stone
Bank OF Seward
United States Commissioner's Court the
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T. D. Corlew, Plaintim, and
Hr. Dickinson
District of Alaskia
United States of
Justice of the Peace
Co. H. CL ¥ Ag
George Burchey
Victor Simons
Pacific Coast Trading
T. D. Corlew, Migr
Knik Trading Company
Venta Susitna
Yukon
George Rol Iiewes
Susitna and
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J.L. Graef
Fourth Ave
Seward, Alaska
Brangh
J. E. Fitzpatrick & CO
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Fourth Avenue
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