Water right decision upholds prior appropriation on public land
Judge Wickersham in Juneau affirms the law of prior appropriation for water on public lands, overruling riparian claims in the Thorn dyke versus Alaska Perseverance Mining Co case. The ruling, rooted in arid region needs and mining use, limits later entrants and supports mining interests over riparian owners.
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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 Prosecutions
A critical blast at Francis J. Heney accuses him of demagoguery and using prosecutions for personal glory. The piece alleges Heney’s immunity deals with Francis Ruef allies and cites Gallagher as a Heney ally and former bribe-taking supervisor. It likens Heney’s tactics to Shakespearean folly and mocks local restaurant trivia as digressive whimsy.
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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 bailable offense must be treated as bailable in all cases, except where proof is evident or the presumption is great. The court notes limits on bail only when clear danger or strong evidence supports denying release.
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Montana
Portland men refrain from rioting after refreshments cut
The Portland dispatch notes there was no disorder as locals restrained themselves from riotous action when denied refreshments, marking a calm response amidst tensions.
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Portland Dispatch
Portland
Japanese and U S vow no quarrel changes wartime mood
In a calm statement the Japanese minister of state downplays tensions with the United States amid Britain's hard line against Germany. He says there is no fuss worth mentioning and stresses restraint as global war pressures mount.
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Great Britain
Japan
United States
Wilson Miner Ignites Story On Bunker Hill Anniversary
The remark suggests Wilson Miner is causing a stir by breaking in what may be 0 print and hints at a larger tale. It notes the France wine growers riot during the Bunker Hill anniversary and implies some rioters are drinkers.
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Wilson Miner
Dope Story In Boise Attracts Newspaper Brigade
A Boise based newspaper brigade covers a dope story with local interest and official responses. The report highlights community impact and ongoing scrutiny by city officials and media outlets.
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Dope Story
Boise
Real Estate Transfers and Mining Claims Listed in Seward Area
Real estate transfers show F L Ballaine et ux selling lot 30 block 14 Seward to A C Gould and F J Conner and to John W Allen and to A F Rasmussen and to Henry Thoday. Mining locations include Sunny Bay Falls Creek and several claims by A Lowell F Laubner Anton Eide W G Wharf near Seldovia and Sel dovia.
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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 from Weex Enai
The weex enai issues a weekly weather record noting patterns over the past seven days. It records temperature ranges, precipitation, wind, and notable atmospheric conditions observed in the region.
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Weex
Steamer Departures and Arrivals Across Alaskan Ports
Seward Steamer Portland sailed for Seldovia and Kodiak on the 21st. Santa Clara left Seattle on the 17th. Bertha set sail from Seattle on the 25th. Saratoga departed for Seattle on the 18th. Elsie due in Seward from sound Ports on the 22nd. Dora sailed for 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
The Daily Gateway reports growing doubt that Secretary Taft can continue his presidential bid as he is physically ill and chafes at the campaign. His ambitions were toward a judicial career and friends urged him to seek the Republican nomination in 1908.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
L'Aft
Czar Dissolves Russian Drama
Reports from Kiev and Russia describe mutinies and a crackdown as a mutinous force seized battleships and bombarded coast cities. The Twenty first battalion mutinied near St. Petersburg, killing its commander, with loyal forces quelling the revolt and arresting mutineers.
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Kiev
Russia
Haywood trial updates and witness plans reported
State rests in Haywood trial and Caldwell reassigned judge. Steve Adams to testify tomorrow. no proven link yet between Haywood and Orchard. Orchard on witness stand. Juneau report says Orchard in Juneau years ago plotted against McDonald and Bradley. Average jury age 57. Sunrise trail construction overseer Armstrong a former Rough Rider.
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Caldwell
Bryan
Orchard
Steve Adams
Haywood
Seattle
Juneau
Harry Orchard
Joseph McDonald
Treadwell
Bradley
G. K. Armstrong
Rough Riders
Cuba
Philippines
Profit and Loss Magazine promotes mining investment
An advertisement touts Profit and Loss as an independent mining investment magazine offering free sample copies. It promises no stock sales and urges readers to request a sample by mail to profits and losses, claiming wide investor trust and special clubbing offers.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
Free Sample Copy of Progressive Mining Journal Offered
A request for a free sample copy of a mining journal invites readers to mail their name to Mining Topics at 64 Fulton Street New York. The paper promises authentic unbiased news and coverage of mining interests in all fields.
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Fulton Street
New York
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Alaska
Eastern
Alworth Building
Duluth
Minnesota
Chas. B. Aske
Roosevelt
Harriman
Tom Lawson
Atlantic Seaboard
Edith McGorray
Schwab
Reforming For Glory
The
Times
Bunker Hill
W. G.wharf
Seldovir
Seward Steamers
Presidency
Czar
SS. Petersburg
Pettibone
George A. Pettibone
Federation
Steunenberg
Pinkerton
Say Orchard
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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