Alaska Miner Thomas Cale Visits Seward On Saratoga
Alaska delegate Thomas Cale toured Seward aboard the Saratoga, meeting railroad officials and citizens. He urged mining law changes and territorial government with a local legislature to fit Alaska, while noting western states resist sweeping reforms. He backs sworn annual assessment filings and forecasts smoother passage for a new judicial district. He expects the nonpartisan convention plan to influence Congress and President Roosevelt.
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Thomas Cale
Alaska
Seward
Saratoga
Frank Waskey
Cale
Klondike
Tanana
Congress
District Recorder
New ‘Judicial District
Waskey
House Judiciary Committee
Fairey Panks
Roosevelt
Alaska Gold Shipments and Postal Rates Cause Tension
The demise of George Adams’s business shifts Alaska gold transport to steamship firms. Postmaster General rules that gold must travel by mail at two cents per ounce, cutting into carriers’ profits. Companies receive mail fees but no gold transport pay, risking contract penalties if mail service is not maintained. Express rates may drop to under mail rates, a change spurred by prior excessive express charges.
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George Adams
Alaska
Pos
Tim
Jamestown Magazine Lauds A Y P Exposition Boost
Jamestown Magazine praises the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition via James A. Wood, Seattle’s prominent editor, noting his role from Time to promote Seattle’s participation and his provision of valuable information about the north.
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Jamestown Jatz
James A. Wood
Seattle
Omen
Bank Teller Plans Insanity Defense After $6000 Heist
A New York bank teller who walked away with $6000 and spent it on a boudoir of women warned by Solomon will plead insanity. Observers say he appears as a damp hool to those old enough to vote.
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New York
Solomon
Critic and Referee of Seattle Weekly Edited by Batwell
The Critic and Referee of Seattle is a clever weekly edited by E. A. Batwell once an Alaska Central industrial agent. The reason for the Referee title remains unclear as there is no space for a prize ring in the issue.
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Seattle
E. A. Batwell
Alaska Central
Puget Sound Fort Defenses Stock Opinion Debate
Seattle editors condemn Puget Sound forts defenses though debate remains open until University of Washington professors issue an official opinion.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
University of Washington
Rockefeller Reflects On University Of Chicago Impact
In a brief remark, John Dough Rockefeller discusses the university’s role in shaping many notable figures. The note also touches on kerosene containing little phosphate, suggesting a curiosity about chemical content.
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John Dough Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Guatemalan President Quiets Navy War Talk
Guanamalan leader Cabrera may be urged to delay plans after reports he is stocking a navy with about £500000 in gunboats. Analysts warn escalating tensions could drag Guatemala into broader conflict with Japan.
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Cabrera
Guatemala
Japan
Humphrey Urges Honest Dealings With Alaska
Congressman Humphrey advised Seattle to deal honestly with Alaska and suggested there is no other course. He emphasized straightforward conduct in interterritorial affairs.
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Humphrey
Seattle
Alaska
Jake Terry Shot After Release From Pen, Bellingham
Jake Terry, described as a dangerous figure, was killed in Bellingham shortly after being released from McNeil Island prison. Authorities have not released full details, but reports indicate his recent release preceded the fatal event.
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Jake Terry
Bellingham
McNeil’s Island
Ignorance Stack Highlighted in Oil Company Management
A critic derides the breadth of ignorance exhibited by a man overseeing Standard Oil Company operations, calling it a remarkable example in the annals of corporate governance.
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Standard Oil Company
Nevada mining boom overdone prompts capitalists to Alaska
The article notes Nevada's mining boom is overdone as capitalists head north to Alaska. It mentions Harry Thaw preparing a defense for a second trial, which could ease the prosecution. It also ponders the outcome of Burns versus Squires in a future bout.
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Nevada
Alaska
Harry Thaw
Sea serpent threat spurs press war talk over Japan
The writer jokes that if the sea serpent fails to appear eastern papers may declare war on Japan. He questions Yamamoto and Bob Evans if they refuse to go to war and jokes about Fairbanks claiming ruby discoveries.
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Japan
Yamamoto
Bob Evans
Declaration to Precede War in Peace Conference
Cable to The Dairy Gateway reports a peace conference this afternoon allowed hostilities to begin after a declaration of war, noting Japanese delegates urged prewar declarations echoing a Russian precedent. Steamer Jeanie arrived from Seattle with 245 tons of cargo for the railroad including bridge timber and explosives, bound for Valdez via HM.
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Russia
Japan
Jeanie
Seattle
J. 1
Valdez
HM Hoe Bay
Yucatan Sails to Seattle With Timber and Passengers
The Yucatan arrived Thursday evening and departed for Seattle Friday evening carrying twenty two passengers, 17,430 feet of bridge timber, seven tons of local cargo and thirty seven tons for transfer to the steamer Dora for westward ports. It sailed for Seattle at 7 p m yesterday.
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Yucatan
Seattle
Dora
Prospectors Out to Quartz Rich Hills by Train
Five prospectors with horses and outfits departed by train this week toward mile 4% then plan to push into the hills south of the arm in search of quartz deposits.
Steamer Caswell Joins Copper River Fleet
The river steamer Caswell that operated on the Yentna last year arrived in port Sunday and departed Monday for Katalla. It has been purchased by the Copper River and Northwestern railroad with Capt. Richards as master.
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Caswell
Yentna
Katalla
Copper River & Northwestern Railroad
Richards
Coarse Gravel Found Upstream at Kenai Mining
Miners for the Kenai Mining and Milling Company report on Cooper Creek that upper bench work reveals much coarser gravel than downstream and that the pay streak appears rich. The find suggests strong ore potential and may influence ongoing mining plans.
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Kenai Mining & Milling Company
Cooper Creek
Steamers bound for Seattle and Unalaska routes listed
Seward steamers schedule shows Elsie in port Portland and several ships sailing from Seattle on various dates including Santa Clara 13th, Sarato 9th, Bertha 9th, Jeanie 10th, Yucatan 12th, with Dora sailing to Unalaska 19th.
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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 report summarizes weekly precipitation, temperatures, and notable events for July 13. It lists daily highs and lows, rainfall totals, and any record highs or lows observed during the period.
Profit and Loss Magazine attracts mining investors
The advertisement promotes Profit and Loss Magazine as independent and valuable for mining stock buyers. It offers a free sample copy by mail, highlights clubbing offers and subscriptions, and invites readers to write to 1715 California St Denver Colorado.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
California St
Mercury Tops 77 Here Amid Heat Wave
The temperature climbed to 77 in the shade this afternoon before a south wind cooled it. It is the highest since July 1905, with last summer’s peak only reaching 72 on two days. George W. Palmer traveled by train this morning bound for Knik, towing Oak Olsen. They will transfer to horses at mile 49 and sail for Knik on Palmer’s boat at 6 p.m.
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George W. Palmer
Knik
Oak Olsen
Schwabacher
Palmer
Notice to Creditors in estate of Feodor Gregoroff
In probate for the estate of Feodor Gregoroff deceased the administrator requests creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within six months after first publication. Address: Alaska Commercial Company store Kodiak Island Alaska. First published 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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Alworth Wailding
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Washington
Power of Attorney
Burns
Squires
Fairbanks
Hague
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L. W. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Ray
H. S. Farris
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Seward, Alaska
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J. A. Baughman
Bank of Seward Building
Gameras
Denver, Colo
Pacific Coast Trading CO
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Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
George Roll
Susitna and
Kuskokwim
E.W. Young
Girdwood
Latouche
Reynolds - Alaska Development Company
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
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
Knik P. O
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Rainier-Grand Hotel
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
Booth & CO
Hope and Girdwood
Eleccion Cigars
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Hunter Rye
Nelson Co
Olympia
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Northern Saloon
Fourth Avenue
J. E. Fitzpatrick
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