Locating as a Trade Sparks Alaska Mining Debate
The article condemns unlimited location of mining claims by power of attorney in Alaska. It cites practices in the Yentna district where claim locators post discovery notices without stakes, invalidating claims yet profiting while rivals race to outswear. It calls for stricter rules and renewed enforcement by Congress. It also derides Sunday feature writing as poor journalism and misinformation.
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Alaska
Yentna
Seward
Blanket Newpapers
P-L
B. K
Ippi
United States Senate
P-I
Judge Wickersham Endorsed by Circuit Court in Nelson Case
The circuit court of appeals upholds Judge Wickersham in the Nelson case, rejecting Senator Nelson’s attack citing a familial link. Large gold stakes tied by the judge’s order were involved. the ruling shifts the outcome, with the gold dispute now concluded in the Nelson family’s loss.
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Wickersham
Nelson
Elson
Senate
Circuit Court of Appeals
Foreign News From New York Drives Atlantic Gossip
The Gateway reports three weekly foreign tales from Europe Asia South America or Africa with few details on origin. A dramatic sea serpent story is also tied to Atlantic summer resorts, fueling curious chatter.
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New York
Gateway
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
Atlantic
Rampart Poultry Yard Delivers Two Dozen Eggs in One Day
Rampart reports a local yard with 21 hens produced two dozen eggs in a single day. The town is also noted for its remembered tale of a volcanic eruption between Rampart and the north pole.
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Rampart
North Pole
Rumors Reach White House Cocktail Session
A claim suggests Roosevelt and Fairbanks drank cocktails at a session in the vice president's house but the duration between drinks has not been established by newspaper investigators.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Australia behind America in pugilistic science
Squires claims Australia lags about fifteen years in boxing science. He notes it may be longer since legends Fitzsimmons Hall and Peter Jackson visited.
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Squires
Australia
America
Fitzsimmons, Hall
Peter Jackson
John D Likely To Forget On Witness Stand
A brief line notes that John D will probably be a poor memory on the stand, likened to Rogers in a Missouri case, suggesting unreliable testimony.
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John D
Rogers
Missouri
Guggenheims may back Katalla breakwater plan
If the smelting trust is investigated the Guggenheims might need to fund a breakwater at Katalla with the money they promise to spend.
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Guggenheims
Katalla
Mitz Seeks Mayoral Run Amid Residency Doubts
Douglas News reports potential mayoral candidate Mitz plans another bid while noting the risk of ineligibility if he is residing in San Quentin on election day. The item mentions other political curiosities and Alaska-bound figures in a brisk, opinionated tone.
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Mitz
San Quentin
Sound Vessel Catches Fire En Route to Alki Point
The steamer Vashon bound for Alki Point caught fire in its engine room at 10 o clock last night. A fireman died from severe burns after staying at his post. other boats aided and no one else was injured. The vessel is owned by Schubach and Hamilton.
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Seattle
Vashon
Alki Point
Schubach & Hamilton
Fireproofing Buildings as Costly Cleverness Warned
Washington architect Fitzpatrick argues the United States wasteful fire losses are worsened by wood framing. He cites Europe costs and claims steel or concrete with fireproof tile costs only slightly more and lasts longer. He urges architects to push glass enclosed stairwells and Well fireproof design to cut insurance and maintenance.
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Fitzpatrick
Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
Weather Summary Missing Clear Details for June
The fragment reports June temperatures with an average around 4.22 degrees and a maximum on the 20th. It notes six clear days and rain on thirteen days with a minimum of 44 degrees on several dates, but details are incomplete and some words are garbled.
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Treas
Copper Property Progress Report By Burehey And Simons
Burehey and Simons renewed work on their copper property across the bay showing strong progress since last year. New pre chutes exposed raise the prospect of a mine if a large body is opened. Assays repeatedly confirm ore quality.
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Burehey
Simons
Unseasonal Cold Grips Much Of The Nation In Early Forecast
Washington officials report no immediate summer prospects as a broad cold spell unsettles North America and Europe. Isotherm shifts defy rules, with 5 percent of predictions altered to fit conditions. The chill dips toward the Gulf of Mexico while Europe experiences near winter weather in the stricken belt.
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Washington
D. C
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Europe
Profit and Loss Magazine promises free mining investment sample
The notice promotes Profit and Loss Magazine as independent and trustworthy for mining investors. It urges readers to request a free sample by mail, claims no stocks to sell or boost, and lists the Denver based address at 1715 California St. in Colorado.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
Shipping Movements From Valdez and Seattle
Bertha sailed from Valdez for Seward at 5 p.m. Thursday. Saratoga sails from Valdez for Seward this evening. Yucatan sailed from Seattle on the 3rd, Portland from Seattle on the 10th, Santa Clara sailed for Seattle on the 1st. Dora sailed for Unalaska on the 19th, Elsie sailed for sound ports on the 30th.
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Bertha
Valdez
Seward
Saratoga
Yucatan
Seattle
Portland
Santa Clara
Dora
Unalaska
Elsie
Sound Ports
Notice to Creditors Feodor Gregoroff Estate Kodiak
The administrator of Feodor Gregoroff deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months after the first publication. Claims should be delivered to the administrator at the Alaska Commercial Company store in Kodiak Island. First publication June 29, 1907. Last publication July 27, 1907.
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States of America
Territory of Alaska
Astrep States Commissioxen
Kodiak
Feodor Gregoroff
Alaska Commercial Company
Kodiak Island
A. C. Goss
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