Republicans Name Murane for Delegate
Juneau July 16 Wa m James M Shoup withdrew and C D Mur ane of Nome nominated for both long and short term delegateship by Republican territorial convention this morning. Nomination unanimously. Nome Murano delegation seated Ryan crowd excluded per credentials report. The convention platform urges nonpartisan rights, opposes federal politics in the delegate race and supports Alaska code and railroad development with liberal road funding. It backs mining law amendments and larger mail and harbor improvements and Nome harbor funding as national interest. Juneau July 17 remarks discuss Shoup withdrawal and Murane nomination reception.
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Socorro Earthquake Wrecks Town and Surrounding Areas
The city of Socorro New Mexico is nearly destroyed by two earthquakes since last Sunday. Wires are down and most buildings including the hall and school of mines are demolished. Santa Fe railroad tracks are buried by boulders hindering trains. Panic-stricken residents flee with their goods. San Marcio and Magdalena report serious damage and fears of a volcanic eruption.
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Copper fever drives mining quest from Valdez to Prince William Sound
William McCarty returns from Valdez aboard the Excelsior and departs again to seek copper properties in Prince William Sound. Reports say Valdez is copper mad after Knight Island and interior strikes. The Buford, with soldiers, left Fort Liscum then sailed west to move troops to St Michael.
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Alaska Gold Bonanzas Draw Minesmen to Katalla and Kahiltna
Reports from Seward describe Dr Herndon and partners shipping four thousand dollars in gold last month at Nugget Gulch on the upper Kahiltna. Ed Vone and Cone’s party show ounces panned in hours, while Poor Man's Creek yields promising finds. Copper River line planners consider moving base to Katalla with options on waterfront property as surveys pursue a feasible coast to Copper River route.
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First Tunnel Nears Completion on Railroad Line
The first railroad tunnel at mile 49 is nearing completion with about 110 feet of heading left. Boring from the north end progresses about 30 feet weekly and the upper half should finish around August 15, followed by the lower bench and then tracklaying. Trestles and tunnels at mile 53 advance, with heavy rock work delaying only slightly. Tacoma hosted a rose carnival July 3 4 5.
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Portland urged to seek Alaska trade with steamship plan
Telegram from Wallis Nash, president of the Portland Board of Trade, urges local capital to back an East funded $850,000 steamship linking Portland to Alaska ports. If ordered by September 1 or 15, delivery could occur on the Willamette River by May. Nash outlines vessel plans and notes eastern financiers’ interest in Pacific Northwest commerce. Portland executives to hear details tonight.
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Nominate Mellen and Swineford for Alaska delegates
Juneau July 17 Democratic convention nominates Judge Mellen of Coppermount for the long term and ex Gov Swineford of Ketchikan for the short term as Alaska delegates. Swineford’s nomination triggers party backlash. convention endorses Bryan for 1908.
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Alaska Capital Moves to Juneau Amid Official Opinion
Washington reports Acting Attorney General Russell issued an opinion that Alaska’s capital should be in Juneau where suitable rooms for territorial officials exist. Acting Secretary Ryan proclaimed Juneau the capital. The report notes steamship arrivals from Seattle and Latouche and a Nome Nugget estimate placing Nome district gold output this season above 5 million dollars.
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Lonesome lone passenger balks on Seward trek tale
A single steerage traveler booked for Valdez on the Excelsior refuses to walk the plank alone and insists on Seward for a better chance. A fellow passenger notes the Valdez fare payer’s lone stance, but the man declares he won’t be left behind with money ready for a Seward ticket, proclaiming he’s no solitary fiend. Also, explorers plan a long stay near the upper Xuskokwim, Seattle to July 21, 40 to 50 men seeking hunting, mining, and resources.
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