Alaska Miner Advocate seeks territorial rule to aid miners
Senatorial figure Thomas Cale visited Seward aboard the Saratoga and attended a reception. He voiced support for Alaska placer mining regulation, a territorial legislature, and annual claim work affidavits, while urging a nonpartisan convention to influence Congress and President Roosevelt.
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Thomas Cale
Alaska
Seward
Saratoga
Frank Waskey
Cale
Klondike
Tanana
Congress
Middle States
California
Colorado
Montana
Washington
Roosevelt
Alaska Gold Shipments Battle Mail Rates and Express Fees
With George Adams out of business, steamship firms push to capitalize Alaska gold transport. The postmaster general’s ruling lets mail carry gold at 2 cents an ounce while carriers seek express-rate discounts to remain profitable, threatening mail contracts if gold shipments drop.
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George Adams
Alaska
Pos
Tim
Jamestown Magazine Praises A Y P Exposition Boost
Jamestown Magazine profile by James A. Wood applauds the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition and its boost to Seattle’s profile. The piece notes Wood’s background with Time and his role shaping Seattle’s expo coverage and advertising efforts for the coming fair.
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Jamestown Jatz
James A. Wood
Seattle
Omen
Bank Teller Plans Insanity Defense In Theft Case
A New York bank teller who walked away with $6,000 and spent it on women will plead insanity. He appears to be a damp hool to voters and faces a legal defense as the case proceeds.
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New York
Solomon
Critic and Referee of Seattle Weekly Edited by E A Batwell
The Critic and Referee of Seattle is a clever late weekly edited by E A Batwell once an Alaska Central industrial agent. The reason for Referee being part of the title remains unclear as no prize ring coverage is included.
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Seattle
E. A. Batwell
Alaska Central
Seattle Fort defenses under university verdict debated
Seattle newspaper men condemn Puget Sound fort defenses while awaiting the University of Washington professors to hand down an official opinion on the matter.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
University of Washington
Rockefeller regrets university effort to train great men
A fragment notes John Dough Rockefeller regrets the University of Chicago’s aim to produce many notable figures. It also remarks that kerosene may contain little phosphate.
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John Dough Rockefeller
University of Chicago
President Cabrera's Naval Build Up Cited in War Talk
The remark notes Guatemala's leader Cabrera may stock a navy costing £500,000 to pressure Japan and influence the war debate.
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Cabrera
Guatemala
Japan
Humphrey Urges Honest Alaska Deal in Seattle Visit
Congressman Humphrey advised Seattle to deal honestly with Alaska, stressing integrity in government actions and labeling suggestions of any other conduct as unfounded. The remark reinforces a commitment to straightforward policy discussions amid regional tensions.
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Humphrey
Seattle
Alaska
Notable Prisoner Freed Before Fatal Bellingham Incident
Jake Terry, recently released from McNeil's Island pen, is described as a dangerous man. The incident at Bellingham resulted in his death, with authorities noting the release may have been ill advised.
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Jake Terry
Bellingham
McNeil’s Island
Ignorance Stacks in Standard Oil Management
A sharp critique notes the vast ignorance a man can accumulate while running Standard Oil, calling it a notable wonder of the world for its scale and impact.
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Standard Oil Company
Nevada Mining Boom Fades as Capitalists Seek Alaska Prospects
The piece notes Nevada’s mining boom is overdone and capitalists plan trips to Alaska to explore new prospects. It also mentions Harry Thaw preparing his defense for a second trial, a move seen as aiding the prosecution. The question arises how the Burns Squires confrontation will be resolved next.
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Nevada
Alaska
Harry Thaw
Sea serpent threat and ruby claim spark sensational concerns
A fragment warns that eastern papers may push for war with Japan if the sea serpent fails to appear. It questions Yamamoto and Bob Evans joining a conflict and notes Fairbanks claiming ruby discoveries.
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Japan
Yamamoto
Bob Evans
Declaration to Precede War Sparks Peace Conference
A peace conference quotes discussants on whether war must be declared before hostilities. Japanese delegates argue a declaration is required, citing Russia as a precedent where a war began without formal declaration. Steamer Jeanie brings 245 tons cargo to rail, including 111,233 feet bridge timber, 21,500 cases black powder, 80 dynamite. sails to Valdez after Seattle stopover.
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Russia
Japan
Jeanie
Seattle
J. 1
Valdez
HM Hoe Bay
Yucatan Sails to Seattle With Passengers Timber and Cargo
The Yucatan arrived Thursday evening and sailed for Seattle Friday evening with twenty two passengers. It carried 17,430 feet of bridge timber seven tons of local cargo and thirty seven tons for transfer to the steamer Dora for westward ports. Departure from port was at 7 p m yesterday.
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Yucatan
Seattle
Dora
Prospectors head west to quartz rich hills on long trip
Five prospectors with horses and outfits departed by train this week toward mile four and into the hills south of the arm in search of quartz.
Steamer Caswell Sold to Copper River Railroad
The river steamer Caswell, which operated on the Yentna river last year, arrived in port Sunday afternoon and departed Monday evening for Katalla under Captain Richards. The Copper River and Northwestern railroad purchased the vessel.
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Caswell
Yentna
Katalla
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
Richards
Coarse Gravel Strike Reported at Cooper Creek Mine
Workers for Kenai Mining and Milling Company on Cooper Creek report recent upper bench work uncovers coarser gravel than lower sections and the pay streak appears rich. The discovery suggests strong milling prospects and potential for higher yields.
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Kenai Mining & Milling Company
Cooper Creek
SteamshipMovements: Seward Steamer Ports and Sailings
Seaport notices list several vessels and routes including Elsie in port at Portland, ships sailing from Seattle on various dates such as Santa Clara and Bertha, Jeanie and Yucatan bound for Seattle, Dora heading to Unalaska, and Sarato fled for Seattle, with the 9th to 19th dates noted.
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Sound
Elsie
Portland
Seattle
Santa Clara
Sarato
Bertha
Jeanie
Yucatan
Dora
Unalaska
Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending July 13
Weather record covers the seven days ending July 13 detailing temperatures rainfall and notable conditions. Data include daily highs and lows and any extremes observed.
Profit and Loss Magazine promotes mining investment
A promotional notice for Profit and Loss Magazine touts independent mining investment guidance. It invites readers to request a free sample by mailing name and address to the Denver Colorado office, promising no stock sales and offering subscription clubbing deals.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
California St
Mercury Reaches 77 as Heat Fades on Pleasant July Day
The mercury climbed to 77 in the shade this afternoon before a south wind cooled it. It marked the season's high since July 1905, with last summer seeing over 70 only twice, peaking at 72. George W. Palmer left by train this morning for Knik towing Oak Olsen, the Schwabacher grocer.
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George W. Palmer
Knik
Oak Olsen
Schwabacher
Palmer
Notice to Creditors in Feodor Gregoroff Estate
In probate of Feodor Gregoroff deceased, creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. The administrator requests filing at his Kodiak Alaska Commercial Company store office on Kodiak Island. First publication June 29, 1907. Last publication July 27, 1907.
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United States of America
Territory of Alaska
Astred States Commissioner's Court
Kodiak
Feodor Gregoroff
Feodor Gregorof
Alaska Commercisl Company
Kodiak Island
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Waskey
House Judiciary Committee
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Squires
Fairbanks
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L. W. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
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Seward, Alaska
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J. A. Baughman
Bank of Seward Building
Gameras
Denver, Colo
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T. D. Corlew
George Roll
Susitna and
Kuskokwim
E.W. Young
Girdwood
Latouche
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General Outfitters For
Prince William Sound
Knight's Island
Sound Points
Latouche Isl
OWL Drug CO
E. V. Boyle
Mar
McMillan Tur & Wool Co
Langley St., Victoria, B. C
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Knik P. O
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Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
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Nelson Co
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