Conflicting Opinions on Labor in Nome Mining Regions
Article presents two sides on summer mining labor in Fairbanks and the Tanana. One side, backed by the Owners Association and Northwestern Development Company, claims 4000 workers will be needed in Nome mines at 35 cents a day with board. The opposing view, anonymous, warns of oversupply and unemployment among entrants, noting many laborers fail to endure mining work and speculation persists on labor scarcity.
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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 a Jury Verdict Debate
A long editorial argues the Thompson case in Chester exposing concerns over insanity pleas and retibutive urges. It condemns mob justice and cautions public figures and newspapers against inflaming passion or reviving primitive vengeance.
Alaska Third Division KEWAI Precinct Voting Precincts Defined
Notice outlines the division of Kenai Precinct into Sunrise Hope Kenai Seldovia Cooper Creek and Seward Voting Precincts for the August 11, 1908 delegate election. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. locations include Sunrise Hope Kenai Seldovia Cooper Creek and Seward.
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United States Commissioner's Court
Territory OF
Alaska
Kewai
Turnagain Arm
Kenai Penins
Betw Creek
Town of
Kenai
Leighter Creek
Kenai Peninsula
Nuka
Tustumena Lak
Seldov
Seldovia
Cooper Creek
Seward
Prince William Sound
Alaska Central Railroad
Nuka Bay
United States Commissioner’s Court For the
Kenai Precinct
Law and order clash leads to unexpected incitement
The report notes a surprising instance where a person urged unlawful acts through intemperate remarks, highlighting tensions between public safety and free expression.
Spy Surveillance in the Mail Department Draws Backlash
Mayer condemns constant spying as an offense to honest workers in the outgoing mail service. He argues surveillance breeds dishonesty, noting most officials are trustworthy, though occasional wrongdoing occurs. The piece criticizes hiring spies, calling it demeaning and counterproductive.
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Les
Mayer
United States Mail Service
The Turning Point in a Northern Climate
An old saying about changing seasons is discussed as the region enjoys mild, daylight summers. The writer imagines fewer mosquitos, moss control, and a future influx of settlers to a land of agricultural and mineral wealth.
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She Leway
Jon
Grover Cleveland Remembered for Strong Character
The death of Grover Cleveland marks the loss of a man with strong character. In the years ahead, his notable virtues may be recalled more than his flaws as people reflect on his public service.
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Grover Cleveland
Grover Cleveland A Study Of The President’s Rise
The article traces Grover Cleveland from his New Jersey birth in 1837 through schooling in Clinton New York to his early work as a teacher in the New York Institution for the Blind. It notes his admission to law practice in 1859, roles as Erie county assistant district attorney and sheriff, mayor of Buffalo in 1881, governor in 1882, and presidency in 1884 and 1892, highlighting his independent spirit and duty to public affairs.
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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
Put Out the Grafters
The piece argues reformers who once loudly demanded turnout now aim to root out grafters and elect honest men. It predicts activists will be busy and that some reformers may chase themselves out of politics, with even Alaska mentioned as a possible destination for those who stray.
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Alaska
Awful Prospect in Victoria on Women’s Franchise
A Victoria Times column mocks women’s suffrage and a Canadian parliament as fashion and form. It argues that the issue distracts from real matters and depicts female voters with skepticism. The piece reflects editorial tone of the era on gender voting rights.
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Victoria Times
Muthus
United States
Canada
Notice of Forfeiture on Cache Creek mining claims Alaska 1908
In Seward Alaska on May 23 1908 notice to J D Sheldon outlines annual assessment work for the Ohio group of mining claims on Cache Creek a Kahilna River tributary Cook Inlet Alaska. Co owner T R Wilson requires a fifty dollar share by August 23 1908 or Sheldon’s interest and all claims will be forfeited to Wilson.
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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 in Portland July First for Inspections
Real German money barons head to Portland around July 1 for a statewide mining property tour. They include a Berlin mining engineer and a noted assayer. Purpose is to decide on investments in good paying projects with solid prospects. Identity kept private. reservations at a local hotel.
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Portland
Berlin
New York
British Columbia
Alaska
Portland Telegram
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Chas. B. Aske
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Emory
Congress
House of Represent
Cong First Congress
Tarnagain Arm
Sunrise
Kenai Peninsual
Kilake Lake
Hope
Cook Inlet
Tustumena Lake
Shilak Lake
Kasilof
Nenelehuek
Point Possession
Porcupine Island
Ken Lake
Brown & Hawkins
Stetson
New
York City
Spy-Galler
the Palace
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H. H. Hildreth
Court House
Bank
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