Battleships to Panama as U S Orders Marines
The government ordered the battleships New Hampshire and Idaho to Panama with marines. The steamer Dora sails for Unalaska and Bristol Bay with a heavy mail and passenger list. Joseph Grimes and Axel Larson arrived at Seward aboard the Mermaid after five days from Ellamar, planning further westward travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
United States
New Hampshire
Idaho
Panama
Santa Clara
Seattle
Seldovia
Dora
Unalaska
Bristol Bay
Joseph Grimes
Axel Larson
Seward
Mermaid
Ellamar
Death claims Negro prodigy pianist Blind Tom
Cable reports in New York that Blind Tom, a noted pianist of mixed race born May 25, 1849, has died. He began piano at age four and could play both hands and keys from a young age, with first New York appearance in 1861. Seattle note mentions Arctic club building excavations and Sternwheeler Julia B. preparing to travel the Yukon river for St Michael.
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Cable
Dolly Gateway
New York
Tom
Daily Gateway
Seattle
Arctic Club
Yukon
Julia B. Will
St. Michael
Port firms and a Sunday baseball game at Branch Park
Shipping moves show SEWARD STEAMERS from Valdez and Bertha from Seattle with sailings to Seattle and Unalaska. A Branch Park game drew strong crowds as the Northern defeated Branch 11 to 6 after leading since the seventh inning. Hunters Meech party led by L. Bales with Pete Larson of Unga are active while Cross-Mixter and Lite parties are said to be in bear country with expected dramatic reports forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Park
Northern
Branch
L. Bales
Pete Larson
Unga
Bales
Surveyors Busy as Professor Atwood Leads Field Party
Professor Atwood and his party work on topographical and geological surveys at Sand Point. He praises the local natives for aid and safe passage while suggesting he is well fed. The note mentions a local bank and a clothing ad, reflecting surrounding community life.
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Professor Atwood
Cod Fishermen Pioneering Vast Alaska Industry
A fleet of cod fishing schooners spread along the Alaska peninsula, in the Bering Sea and Pacific sides. They pioneer what will become a vast future industry as these waters remain ice-free year round, teeming with fish. Much of the current catch is sold on the Atlantic coast.
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Alaska Peninsula
Bering Sea
Pacific
Atlantic
Doctor and wife head to placer property near Clark Lake
Dr. Pratt and wife of Unga travel aboard the Dora to Seldovia and plan to visit the placer claim near Clark Lake via Iliamna Bay. They will spend the summer there and return to Unga in the fall.
Warner Arrives at Alaska Coal and Copper Properties
Mr. Warner, a coal and copper man, arrives at his properties near Chignik. He lands freight and men at Hook Bay where his coal fields lie, then moves to the Prospect Bay copper deposits where a small winter workforce has been at work.
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Warner
Alaska Peninsula
Chignik
Hook Bay
Prospect Bay
Revenue Cutters Thetis and Perry Patrol Pribilof Grounds
The Thetis and Perry have reached Bering Sea to patrol the sealing grounds near the Pribilof Islands for the summer season. Both vessels will enforce regulations and deter illegal hunting by regional seals, ensuring maritime safety and compliance.
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Thetis
Perry
Bering Sea
Pribilof Islands
Stenger Returns From Akutan Prospecting Trip
Mr Louis Stenger emerges aboard the Dora after a prospecting run embracing Akutan and Unimak islands. The remainder of the party Beyers and Wilson were left on Unimak island near cape Panko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stenger
Akutan
Unimak Islands
Mr. Beyers
Mr. Wilson
Unimak Island
Cape Panko
Chinese in National Guard Plan in Hawaii
A proposal in Honolulu to form a National Guard company from Chinese Americans with full citizenship. The idea, though surprising at first, is supported by residents who regard Chinese members as intelligent and trustworthy and among the best in the community.
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Honolulu
T. H
National Guards of
Hawaii
The Terrible Swede Oscar Olson Returns to Chigniki
A quirky note describes Oscar Olson known as the Terrible Swede appearing at Chigniki for rare quartz discoveries. Locals fear a grand stampede if the world learns of these finds.
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Oscar Olson
Chigniki
Ship Goss Safe After Vancouver Island Loss Report
The big ship Guy C. Goss of the N. IW. F. Co. previously reported lost off the Vancouver Island coast is now safe and sound at Nushagak, confirming its recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy C. Goss
N. IW. F. Co
Vancouver Island
Nushagak
He Bagged the Game on the Alaska Peninsula
Mr. Fish and Mr. Mordecai Jones hunted on the Alaska peninsula aboard the Dora. Fish bagged three bears, secured several hair seals, other game, and thirteen bails on his neck. Jones plans to stay another month before returning to southern Washington.
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Mr. Fish
Mordecai Jones
Alaska
Dora
Washington
Mr. Jones
Trunks and Valises At Clayson's Store Detail
Local advertisement promotes trunks and valises available at Clayson’s, highlighting a selection for travelers and shoppers seeking luggage. The notice emphasizes store location and consumer convenience for purchases.
Alaska road commission allocates funds for roads and trails
Contingent funds and contingencies are set aside for construction and maintenance of Alaska roads trails and bridges. A total of 308500 is allotted from 30000 available with 22000 withheld for unforeseen needs as telegraphic orders reach northern supervisors and sun rise to hope wagon road work proceeds.
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Alaska Road Commission
Sunrise
Hope
P.I
Methodist Services Tomorrow at Local Church
The Methodist church will hold services tomorrow with preaching at 11 a m and Sunday school at 12 15. A long service at 8 p m will be followed by a short discourse. All are cordially invited. L H Pedersen pastor.
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L. H. Pedersen
Not Running Nose Joke Sparks City Banter
A pair of Englishmen stroll Broadway in New York taunting a newsboy about time. The boy replies with a dry quip that his nose isn’t running, asking if theirs is. The moment captures streetwise humor amid urban bustle.
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Broadway
New York City
Johnny
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Way Ports
Etlamar
Blind Tom
Grim Messenger
Seward Steamers
Farallon
Bertha
Pennsylvania
Bank of Seward
Clayson
Standard
Steinbloch
Adler & Sons
Kirschbaum and Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Laylor
Clothier
Arctic Brotherhood
Camp Seward NO. 21
Anton Eide
S. L. Colwell
Arctic
F. Butterworth
Valdez Market
Seattle Hotel
Valdez, Alaska
Revenue Cutters
J. A. Baughman
City of the
Owl Drug Store
Richard
Alaska Commercial Co
Susitna
Yentna
Kodiak
Karluk
Kaguyak
Afognak
Tyonick
General Merchant
Stenger
E. E. Ritchie
Clayson’s
THE
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
the Seward Light and Power Company
Fourth Avenue
Adams, Seward, Alaska
Rainier
Chas. Perry
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
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