Katalla Railroad Melodrama and Press Rivalries
A dramatic account from Katalla describes clashes over railroad work with mines, blockhouses, and armed camps amid a tense right of way. The piece also recounts the formation of the Cable Press as a rival to the Associated Press and traces the historical split with United Press.
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Katalla
Lincoln J. Carter
Charles A. Taylor
Ism
The
Post-Intelligencer
Valdez 4
Allerestenhein
Burns-Squires
Mike
Gugheim
Sal Blick
Seattle and Katalla railroad plans amid copper dispute
A Seward source says the Bruner company at Katalla is genuinely backing a railroad with solid finances. Guggenheim interests are accused of trying to block Alaska copper markets and delaying development. Seattle census data estimate children and voters, with city population around 241000, and a note on the impending 1910 federal census.
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Seattle
Seward
Bruner Company
Katalla
Guggenheim Party
Guggenheims
Alaska
Japanese Swarm Rumor Spurs Border War Talk
Readers report a sensational claim about a swarm of Japanese forces threatening the Mexican border and potentially overrunning the United States in wartime. The item reflects sensationalist editorial style and lacks corroboration.
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United States
Hearst Recount Bill Persists Toward New York Court
The recount bill championed by Hearst remains a contender as it advances toward the New York Court of Appeals. The developing case centers on procedural questions and potential implications for election recounts.
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Hearst
New York Court of Appeals
Neighborly knock critics Alaska Central leaders in Rainier talk
President Graves of White Pass & Yukon rails calls Frost and Osborne “small fry” and “Papa's boy” in Seattle remarks. He mocks their Alaska Central policy as ludicrous while praising progress on the line toward the rich interior and its fat dividends for White Pass & Yukon.
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Graves
White Pass & Yukon Railroad
Rainier Club
Seattle
Frost
Osborne
Alaska Central
Michigan
Susitna
Ala Central
Papa
Alaska Central Rvoad
White Pass
Yukon
Nce
Presi
Russia spends millions on prisons and schools fueling unrest
Russia allocated 20 million dollars for new prisons and 12 million for public schools last year. Critics argue such spending correlates with rising bomb throwing anarchist activity and social instability within the empire.
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Russia
Spies Reported in Korea Stir War News
The text notes daily arrests of Japanese spies and questions whether any other spies have been seen, suggesting tensions in Korea and implications for U.S. position in the world. The tone implies speculative public fear and media sensationalism.
Indiana Human Icicle Stays Cool at Rave View President
A chilly reception greeted President Pathe at Rave View as the Indiana figure nicknamed the human icicle kept his composure amid the crowd.
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Eitvs Claritt
Pathe Banks
Indiana
Helen Green Not Married to Wilson Mizner Despite Rumor
A newspaper note clarifies that Mrs. Helen Green has not wed Wilson Mizner and that Hetty Green is not involved. The piece also mentions Seattle hosting a Good Templars convention while denying the marriage claim.
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Helen Green
Wilson Mizner
Hetty Green
Hard to Get Mail on Tanana Creeks
The Fairbanks Times reports ongoing mail issues on the Tanana creeks with second class matter piling up at the post office. First class mail is handled by volunteer carriers who refuse second class parcels, leaving readers in Cleary city and nearby areas amid repeated seasonal delays while awaiting department action.
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Fairbanks Times
Tanana
Cleary City
Bearskins and cubs brought from peninsula to Alaska expositi
J H Shirk and G F ilenneberry aboard the Dora delivered twelve fine bearskins and three grizzly cubs. One cub came from Sand Point, the other two were obtained near Cold Bay. Captain Moore traded for them with caribou horns. The cubs will head to Seattle for exhibition at the 190% exposition. Dora officers note five volcanoes of the peninsula active with Shishaldin and Akutan showing continuous eruptions.
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L Bales
J. H. Shirk
G. F. Ilenneberry
Dora
Bales
Sand Point
Capt. Moore
Cold Bay
Seattle
United Press formed by Publishers' Press and Scripps groups
The Publishers' Press, the Scripps News Association and the Scripps-McRae association unite as United Press. The new organization claims more allied newspapers than the Associated Press.
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New Catted Press
Publishers Press
Scripps News Association
Associated Press
United Press
New York Sun
Sun
New York
Chicago
Publishers’ Press
Scripps-McRae Association
New Association
Copper Ledge Veins Discovered In Canyon
Explorers report big copper ledges with probable gold in the pentine formation. ore lies on surface for feet, boundaries hidden until veins are stripped. Lower canyon shows many ore boulders, some over 500 pounds, yielding copper ore on all sides.
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Pentine
Falls Creek Area Seen As Promising Mining Field
Mr Richards describes California hydraulic properties and quartz veins on Falls creek and vicinity as highly promising for big returns. He notes widespread quartz indications across the Kenai peninsula and frequent small gold finds in creeks, predicting substantial deposits with further development and plans to attract wealthy Colorado miners to invest and develop claims.
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Falls Creek
Richards
Kenai Peninsula
Colorado
Maritime Movements From Valdez to Seward and Seattle
Steamers SEWARD STEAMERS report movements with routes including Valdez to Seward at 3 p m sailing recently, Santa Clara from Seattle on 13th, Saratoga from Seattle on 18th, Yucatan from Seattle on 24th, Bertha from Seattle on 25, Jeanie bound for Seattle on 10th and Elsie heading to sound ports in March.
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Seward
Portland
Valdez
Santa Clara
Seattle
Saratoga
Yucatan
Bertha
Jeanie
Elsie
Sound Ports
Mth
Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending July 13
Weather summary records show temperatures and precipitation for the week ending July 13. Data details include daily highs and lows, rainfall totals, and notable patterns observed by the local meteorology station.
Advancing Their Interests in Business Prosperity
A corporate statement asserts a commitment to advancing customers business interests in every legitimate way. The text notes motives may include selfishness since patrons’ prosperity underpins the bank’s success.
Probate Notice for Feodor Gregorof Estate in Kodiak
Administrators of the estate of Feodor Gregorof notify creditors and all claimants to present vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims should be submitted to A C Goss, administrator, at the Alaska Commercial Company's store in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, Territory of Alaska. First published June 29, 1907. Last publication July 27, 1907.
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Territory of Alaska
United States Commissioner
Kodiak
Feodor Gregoroff
Feodor Gregor of
Alaska Commercial Company
Kodiak Island
A.C. Goss
Feodor
Mining Topics Free Sample Offer for Readers at Fulton Street
A request invites readers to obtain a free sample copy of a mining journal titled Mining Topics. The notice directs mailing names to 64 Fulton Street, New York, promising authentic unbiased news and coverage of mining interests in all fields.
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Fulton Street
New York
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Eastern
Alworth Building
Duluth
Minnesota
Chas
Korea
Good Templars
Peninsula
Shishaldin
Akutan
Publishers’ and
Scripps News
L. W. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Ray
Seward, Alaska
H. S. Farris
Bay Building
California
J. A. Baughman
Owl Drug
Railroad Hospital
Dentist Bank of Seward
Eral
OWL Drug CO
Oo Furs
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
Pacific Coast Trading CO
Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
George Roustir
Ssa
Susitna and
Kuskokwim
E.W. Young
Girdwood
Latouche
Reynolds - Alaska Development Company
General Outfitters For
Prince William
Knight’s Island
Sound Points
Latouche Isl
BOOTH _& CO
Hope and Girdwood
Booth & Co
Eleedon
Old Line
Hunter Rye
Nelson Co
Olympia
R. Booth
Northern Saloon
L. Whittemore
Fourth Avenue
Brangh
J. E. Fitzpatrick & CO
D. GC. Brownell
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