Conflicting Opinions on Labor Demand in Nome Mining Region
The Tanant M tow reports labor shortages and wages for 4000 men at 35 cents a day plus board, with Seattle Chamber backing. An unnamed dissenter argues too many workers have arrived, many fail to endure mining work, and laborers may be driven out if unfit.
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Associa
Indue
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Sendigig
Me Resgion
H.C. Davis
Northwestern Development Company
Nome Mining Aps
Seattle |Nes
Fairbanks
Tanana
Abetting Lawlessness and Apathy in Thompson Case Debate
The article critiques public reactions to the Thompson murder case in Chester and the insanity defense. It denounces vigilantism and urges restraint, arguing that justice cannot be served by personal vengeance even when law appears flawed. It laments media sensationalism fueling primitive retaliatory urges.
Alaska precincts named for 1908 delegate election plan
Territorial court order subdivides Kenai Peninsula voting areas for the August 11, 1908 election of a delegate to Congress. Sunrise, Hope, Kenai, Seldovia, Cooper Creek and Seward precincts set with polling hours 8 am to 7 pm.
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Leighter Creek
Kenai Peninsula
Nuka
Tustumena Lak
Seldov
Seldovia
Seward
Prince William Sound
Alaska Central Railroad
Nuka Bay
Cooper Creek
Kenai
Law and Order Sparks Surprise At Intemperate Urgings
A remark provoking unlawful acts shocks observers as discussions of law and order highlight how inflammatory language can incite disorder and unrest in public discourse.
Spywatcher touts trust over constant surveillance
In a defense of espionage against clerks in the outgoing mail department, a speaker argues that constant watching fosters dishonesty and undermines good work. He contends most government workers are honest and that pervasive suspicion hurts capable, upright employees.
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Les
Mayer
United States Mail Service
Turning Point on Northern Climate and Prosperity
An old saying about cold giving way yields to a description of a milder northern climate. The writer notes extended daylight, absence of heat stroke, and mosquitos fading as people settle in this land of vast agricultural and mineral wealth, predicting future immigration.
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Tarnagain Arm
Sunrise
Kenai Peninsual
Prince William Sound
Kilake Lake
Cook Inlet
Leighter Creek
Tustumena Lake
Shilak Lake
Kasilof
Nenelehuek
Point Possession
She Leway
Jon
Grover Cleveland Remembered for Strong Character
The death of Grover Cleveland marks the loss of a leader with a strong character. In years ahead people will recall his sterling qualities beyond his noted shortcomings.
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Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland A Lifelong Public Service Leader
This profile recalls Grover Cleveland born 1837 in New Jersey, moved with family to New York, educated in Clinton, taught at the New York Institution for the Blind, studied law in Buffalo, served Erie County as assistant district attorney and sheriff, mayor of Buffalo, governor in 1882, and president in 1884 and 1892 noted for independence and duty.
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Grover Cleveland
New Jersey
New York State
Clinton
Grover
New York Institution For the
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
Erie County
United States
Grover Clevelar
Grafters to be run to earth by reformers
The piece argues that reformers who once loudly demanded turnout of Is now quiet. It says grafters will be pursued and honest men installed, and predicts reformers will soon be busy with the task, potentially leading to a chase over months and possible Alaska trails for some.
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Alaska
Awful Prospect in Victoria on Women’s Franchise
The Victoria Times notes opposition to women’s suffrage and mocks a female voter’s hopes for an election as a sign that issues other than equality drive opinions. It imagines a Canadian parliament as fashionably formal and captive to appearances.
Notice of Forfeiture on Cache Creek Alaska Mining Claims
By order of T R Wilson, J D Sheldon must pay fifty dollars within ninety days of publication to keep his interest in the Ohio group of mining claims on Cache Creek, a Kahilna River tributary, Territory of Alaska. If not, the claims will be forfeited to Wilson as co owner. First publication May 23 1908.
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J. D. Sheldon
Cache Crees
Tribury
Kahilna River
Cook Intsinet
Territory of
Alaska
United States
T. i Wilson
To-Wi
Ohio
T. R. Wilson
German Mining Men Arrive to Inspect Oregon Properties
A group of German money barons, arriving in Portland around July 1, will tour mining properties in Oregon. They include a Berlin mining engineer and an assayer, and will decide on potential investments. Their identity is kept secret, with Portland as the first American stop, then British Columbia and possibly Alaska, via New York agents.
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Portland
Berlin
New York
British Columbia
Alaska
Portland Telegram
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United States Commissioner's Court
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Congress
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Stetson
Victoria Times
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