Why the Revenue Officers Hid the Japanese Captives
A chaotic sequence surrounds the capture of Japanese poachers in the Bering Sea. Revenue officers split the prisoners among Sitka Unalaska and possibly Unga Valdez Kodiak while a district attorney and U S marshal await instructions. Attempts to communicate with Washington were hampered by tradition and miscommunication. The result is legal uncertainty and delayed proceedings as the attorney department searches for the proper venue and custody location.
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Bering Sea
Sitka
Unalaska
Unga
Oftelal
Istrict
United States Marshal
Washington
Revenue Fleet
Valdez
of Islands
Valdes
Kodiak
Revenue
Attorney Department
Depa
Ray
Charce
Valiex
Seward
Valle
Wireless on Alaska Peninsula A proposed network
The article argues for government wireless stations along the Alaska peninsula to supplant cables and land lines. Proposed sites include Kodiak Unalaska and a middle station at Chiznik or Unga with Seward as the terminus. Such a system could provide rapid outside communication, aid business interests, and reduce cost during international tensions.
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Gooc
Alaska Peninsula
Kodiak
Unalaska
Chiznik
Unga
Seward
Yatem
Reynolds Interests Rise in Alaska Coast Stock Control
The Reynolds Alaska Development Company reportedly controls Alaska Coast Company stock after a Seattle dispatch claimed most shares moved to eastern hands. Rumors say Reynolds plans a Seattle to Latouche and Seward steamer line, with full facts soon public. Katalla clashes between railroad factions intrigue outsiders, though locals deem the fighting a joke at Katalla.
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Reynolds Alaska Development Company
Alaska Coast Company
Gateway
Seattle Dispatch
Reynolds Company
Alaska Coast
Latouche and
Seward
Seattle
Katalla
Virtuous Seattle Spirit Faces Alaska Trade Charge
Seattle shopkeepers organized by a chamber of commerce committee deny Humphrey’s claim that Seattle blocks Alaska trade. The piece warns Alaska will not receive a fair deal unless rival cities enter the field or Seattle reforms. It suggests lowering wharfage on Alaska shipments from 30 to 25 cents a ton.
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Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Humphrey
Alaska
Gateway
the Post-Intelligencer
the Times
Alaska Coal Lands
Department of the Interior
Seattle Spirit
Seattle Times
Post-Intelligencer
Juneau Transcript
Wrangel Sentinel Notes on Local Knocker Culture
The Wrangel Sentinel discusses a local issue of persistent knocking and mentions a Seward society of knockers who harass others around town. It contrasts active townbuilding efforts with phrases about evolution and labor, implying social tensions in Wrangel and referencing Doulas Island News.
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Wrangel Sentinel
Wrangel
Sentinel
Seward Society of
Ska expands with new islands and boundary resurvey
The text notes Ska growing in size both physically and in other ways. Natural upheavals have added two islands to its southwestern domain, and a larger fraction was added to its eastern limit after a boundary resurvey.
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Ska
Nature
Fragmentary note on rector's wife and Japanese tile
The readable text hints at international tensions around a rector's wife and a Japanese tile. The fragment suggests concern about possible complications but provides no concrete facts, names, dates, or locations to confirm and expand.
Johnson warns against strike tactics causing public unrest
Governor Johnson cautions that refusing to meet striker demands by causing trouble will harm his standing. He argues that demonstrations and disruptions undermine government credibility and popular support.
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Gov. Johnson
James B Duke Weds Noted Beauty in High Society Union
James B Duke, the prominent cigarette magnate, has married a celebrated beauty in a high society ceremony. Observers note the union may bolster Duke’s social standing and influence as he continues to expand his business interests.
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James B. Duke
Copper find on Kodiak continues mining speculation
Kodiak mining report notes a shaft sunk on an ore body with rising values as depth increases. Local prospectors include L. L. Bowers, Charles Pajoman, and Nick Larionof. Alaska coal land fraud claims spur Interior investigation calls. Seattle papers echo concerns about Seattle Spirit.
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Orty
L. L. Bowers
U. S
Kodiak
Charles Pajoman
Afognak
Nick Larionof
Kodiak {S
Nothing Bothered Him but Water Protest Over Boat Capsize
William Beerman rebutts Gateway Reynolds report that he was drunk when the Latouche island small boat capsized causing Axel Sanborn to drown. Beerman insists he was sober and attributes the overturn to a drunken passenger shifting cargo.
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William Beerman
Gateway
Reynolds
Latouche Island
Axel Sanborn
Drowning Ends Alaska Mineral Survey Expedition
Frank Stream and Alex Kirkwood of the Florence party were drowned late in June in Jancreek Creek while surveying mineral resources along a proposed railroad route. Three horses also perished and the group dispersed. Stream’s body was recovered, Kirkwood remains missing. Surviving members plan another expedition with J E Florence, George Aggers, Courtlandt Massie, and Emily Tarr as organizers.
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Frank Stream
Alex Kirkwood
Florence
Iliamna
Jancreek
Malina
Portland
Stream
Kirkwood
Alaska
Wald
Seattle
Wood
J. E. Florence
George Aggers
Courtlandt Massie
New York
Emily Tarr
Vaklez
Pay on Many Innoko Claims Reported Near Gaines Creek
Prospecting during winter reveals pay staked on Gaines Creek first tier and adjacent benches. Explorers note shallow ground with bed rock at 12 to 20 feet, some to 30 feet, and slate and granite geology along the Innoko region. A townsite named Simel lies 500 miles up river. Dr. C L Hale sails to Seldovia for dental contracts.
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Severa
Gaines
Finn Gulch
Gaines Creek
Kuskokwim
Innoke
Iver
Innoko
Simel
Notice to Creditors in Feodor Gregoroff Estate
In Kodiak Alaska territory probate notice to creditors of Feodor Gregoroff deceased. The administrator A C Goss requests all claims with vouchers be exhibited within six months after first publication to his office at the Alaska Commercial Company's store in Kodiak. First publication June 25, 1907. Last publication July 27, 1907.
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United States of America
Gs Territory
Alaska
United States
CoMaussioner
Kodiak
Feodororoff
Feodor Gregorof
Alaska Commercial Company
Kodiak Island
Territory of Alaska
Belnur
A.C. Goss
Feodorssregoroff
Free sample copy offer for Mining Topics journal
A notice advertises a free sample copy of the Mining Topics journal sent to readers who supply their name. The publication, based at 64 Fulton Street in New York, claims to be progressive, up-to-date, authentic, and devoted to mining interests across the field.
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Fulton Street
New York
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L. W. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
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H. S. Farris
Bay Building
J. A. Baughman
Owl Crux
Railroad Hospital
Bank of Seward Building
Dr. C. L. Hale
Seldovia
Eral
OWL Drug CO
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St., Victoria, B. C
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Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
Pacific Coast Trading CO
Avo Aera, Outfitters
Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
George Roll
USA
Susitna and
E.W. Young
General Merchandise
Girdwood
Latouche
Reynolds - Alaska Development Company
General Outfitters For
Prince William Sound
Knight's Island
Sound Points
Latouche Isl
Booth & GO
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Mi Eleccion Cigars
Old Line
Hunter Rye
Nelson Co
Olympia Beer
R. Booth
Northern Saloon
L. Whittemore
Fourth Avenue
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J. E. Fitzpatrick
D. Cc. Brownell
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