Water Right Decision Upholds Prior Appropriation Law
Judge Wickershaim in Juneau upholds the right of appropriation of water on public lands for a beneficial purpose, declaring it superior to riparian claims. Thorndyke v Alaska Perseverance Mining Co centers on Larvey Creek with a ruling favoring mining use over riparian rights amid evolving common-law and arid-region practices.
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Wickershaim
United States
Juneau
Seward
Seattle
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Jpr 2
Thorndyke
Alaska Perseverance Mining Company
Larvey Creek
Canada
Pacific States
Chison
Peterson
Wall
Justice Field
Reforming for Glory in San Francisco Mayoral Drama
The piece attacks Francis J. Heney as a demagogue and presses his role in promoting James Gallagher for mayor. It accuses Heney of corruption, cites graft and immunity deals, and likens his actions to Shakespearean tyranny. The column also mocks Seattle diners amid digressions on pie cuts.
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Francis J. Heney
James Gallagher
San Francisco
Gallagher
Heney
Ruef Wang
Schmits
Europe
Heney Cabal
Ruef
Setor
Oregon
Shakespeare
Honey
Montana Decision on Bail For Offenses
The Montana ruling holds that a crime is bailable as a general rule, except in cases where proof is evident or the presumption is great. The court notes bail should be available unless strong evidence or clear presumption justifies an exception.
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Montana
Portland Men Quiet After Restricted Refreshments
Portland dispatch notes no disorder after crowds were cut off from refreshments. It mentions local men restrained themselves from rioting despite the shortage and tense mood in the city.
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Portland Dispatch
Portland
Japan says no fuss between Tokyo and Washington persists
The Japanese minister of state states that no substantial quarrel exists between Japan and the United States despite ongoing global tension as Britain moves to rally wartime efforts.
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Great Britain
Japan
United States
Wilson Miner Stirs Interest Amid Aniversary Tension
The reporter notes Wilson Miner growing attention as a provocative figure near the Bunker Hill anniversary. The piece suggests officials may be slow to notice his impact. It also hints that rioting by French wine growers could involve some drinkers among them.
Boise Dope Story Sparks Local Newsroom Debate
A Boise based news report centers on a controversial dope story, prompting editorials and community reactions. Readers discuss reporting standards as officials weigh next steps.
Real estate transfers and mining claims listed in Seward area
F L Ballaine and spouses transfer lots in Seward to Gould Conner Allen Rasmussen Thoday. several others list Sunny Bay Falls Creek and near Seldovia. Names include A Gould Mark Moramito C Stevenson J W Stevenson A Lowell F Laubner Anton Eide W G Wharf with multiple claims and acreages noted.
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F. L. Ballaine
A. C. Gould
F. J. Conner
Seward
John W. Allen
A.F. Rasmussen
Henry Thoday
Quartz
A. ©. Gould
Mark Moramito
Sunny Bay
C. E. Stevenson
Falls Creek
J. W. Stevenson
A. Lowell
F. Laubner
Anton Eide
W. G. Wharf
Seldovia
Weekly Weather Record Report
A weekly weather record summarizing regional conditions, noting typical patterns and notable readings. Prepared as a concise local meteorology brief highlighting daily temperature ranges, precipitation chances, and any anomalies observed during the period.
Steamship Movements Report for Seward and Seattle
Port arrivals and departures show Seward and Seattle bound vessels. Sailings include Seward steamer Portland to Seldovia and Kodiak on the 21st, Santa Clara from Seattle on the 17th, Bertha from Seattle on the 25th, Saratoga to Seattle on the 18th, Elsie due in Seward from sound ports on the 22nd, and Dora to Unalaska on the 19th.
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Portland
Seldovia
Kodiak
Santa Clara
Seattle
Bertha
Saratoga
Elsie
Seward
Sound
Dora
Unalaska
Taft May Not Stay in Fight
Secretary Taft may withdraw from the presidential race amid ill health and lack of enthusiasm for the campaign. His ambitions were a judicial career, and friends urged him to run for the Republican nomination in 1908.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
L'Aft
Czar dissolves Russian drama and mutiny reports
Reports from Kiev and St. Petersburg describe a revolt threat as mutineers seized ships and opened fire on coast cities. The Twenty first battalion killed its commander in Kiev as loyal forces moved to quell the mutiny. authorities report the plot discovered and largely averted.
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Kiev
Russia
Haywood Trial Proceedings Move to Caldwell as Witnesses Testify
State rests in the Haywood trial with Orchard on the stand. George Pettibone denies Pinkerton ties as prosecutors seek links between Haywood and Orchard. James Adams to testify tomorrow while witnesses discuss Orchard’s past in Juneau and rumors of Orchard's attempt to kill Joseph McDonald. The average jury age is 57 as concerns rise over potential illness causing a mistrial. Captain G K Armstrong, a former Rough Rider, will oversee Sunrise trail construction.
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Caldwell
Bryan
Orchard
Steve Adams
Haywood
Boise
George A. Pettibone
Federation
Steunenberg
Pinkerton
G. K. Armstrong
Rough Riders
Cuba
Philippines
Profit and Loss Magazine invites free sample copy
A promotional notice from Profit and Loss Magazine touts independent mining investment guidance and offers a free sample copy. It invites readers to mail name and address to 1715 California St Denver Colorado and mentions clubbing offers and premiums on subscriptions.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
Free sample copy of Mining Topics journal offer
A call requests readers to send their name to Mining Topics at 64 Fulton Street New York for a free sample copy. The notice promotes the paper as progressive, up to date, authentic, unbiased and devoted to mining interests in every field.
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Fulton Street
New York
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Seward Gateway
Alaska
Eastern
Alworth Building
Duluth
Minnesota
Chas. B. Aske
Roosevelt
Harriman
Tom Lawson
Atlantic Seaboard
Edith McGorray
Schwab
Reforming For Glory
The
Times
Wilson Miner
Bunker Hill
Dope Story
W. G.wharf
Seldovir
Weex
Seward Steamers
Presidency
Czar
SS. Petersburg
Pettibone
Say Orchard
Harry Orchard
Joseph McDonald
Treadwell
Bradley
IL. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Ray
Seward, Alaska
H. S. Farris
LAW
VE Notar ‘ Public
J. A. Baughman
Gunther
Wes Allen
MGI
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
G. W. Palmer
General Merchandise
Prospector
Knik P. O
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
California
St. Denver, Colo
Arctic Brotherhood
Seward NO
Fire Hall
J. L. Reed
F. E. Youngs
Arctic Recorder
Arctic Chief
H. E. Ellsworth
Assay Office
Gold
S Bopper
Pacific Coast Trading CO
Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
George Roll
Sass
Susitna and
Kuskokwim
E.W. Young
Girdwood
Knik Trading Company
Sxsm Prospectors
Knik
Booth & GO
Hope and Girdwood
Booth & Co
Mi Line
Hunter Rye
Nelson Co
Olympia Beer
Evrything
C. R. Booth
Northern Saloon
L. Whittemore
Proprietor
Fourth Avenue
D. GC. Brownell
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
Goal & Wood
the Seward News Co
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