Sooner Constitution Sparks Debate Over Statehood and Gerrymander
A Sooner Constitution article critiques Oklahoma's bid for statehood, alleging haste and illegitimate provisions. It argues the convention included inexperienced delegates, allowed anti federal provisions, and features a gerrymandered apportionment favoring Democrats. It also cites Georgia’s unwritten-law issue and Judge Dunne from the Schmitz case.
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Jelawyers
United States
Legis
Oklahoma
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Sooners
Telegraph Operators Demand Federal Probe of Trade Conspiracy
Telegraph operators call for a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy in restraint of trade by companies backend. They were too busy to notice the collusion before the strike began.
Mail Contract and Insurrection Referenced in Aide Memoire
The dialogue mentions a Northwestern steamer required to reach Seward within twenty four hours after leaving Valdez and requests a search warrant for the Chinese rebellion that unsettled correspondents days earlier.
Central American minstrel show returns in town
A regional minstrel show from Central America resumes performances this week in local venues. The act features traditional music, dance, and comic sketches highlighting cultural heritage and storytelling.
Labor Shortage Hits Southern Alaska Mining Camps
Labor is in sharp demand in southern Alaska towns and camps. In Prine William Sound Latouche Island, men with grubstakes are already prospecting for themselves, draining labor pools. Since the snowfall vanished, skilled workers are deserting Seward for railroads, Sound islands, and the interior, leaving little chance to hire extra help. A deranged claim about Gov. Hoggatt caused confusion in Alaska.
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Alaska
Prine William Sound
Latouche Island
Seward
Sound Islands
Interior
San Francisco boodlers oppose conviction on illegal indictment
A fragment quotes supporters arguing that boodlers in San Francisco aim to do right and oppose a conviction framed as an illegal indictment, reflecting a controversial legal dispute and public sentiment.
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San Francisco
Bonanza Creek Mine Faces Deportation Fallout
A Dawson based Bonanza Creek Gold Mining Company reservoir began boiling 38 million gallons after a Chinaman was deported from California recently. his white wife accompanied him.
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Bonanza Creek Gold Mining Company of
Dawson
California
Hin
Active Mining Around Hogan Bay Advances Ore Bodies
Hogan bay near Knight Island hosts multiple mining operations. The Happy Jack Mining Company runs two tunnels with assays around 0.95 copper and widening ledges. A second tunnel reaches 350 feet depth, three shifts daily, with a net tramway due in ten weeks to ship ore. Mullen Brothers’ Cleveland claims yield promising crosscuts and a high value vein. A new discovery boosts prospects. a rock crusher at Perseverance mines was attacked last week, with a $500 reward for the culprits.
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Hogan Bay
Knight Island
Happy Jack Mining Company
Juluis Singer
Mullen Brothers
Cleveland
Mr. Wilcox
Steamship Movements Notice in Pacific Ports
The Santa Clara sailed to Seward via Katalla on the 24th, Bertha left Seattle on the 25th, Saratoga departed Seattle on the 28th, Yucatan sails from Seattle on the 1st, Portland departed Seward on the 24th, Dora heads to Unalaska on the 19th, and Elsie is due from sound ports on the 29th.
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Santa Clara
Seward
Katalla
Bertha
Seattle
Saratoga
Yucatan
Portland
Dora
Unalaska
Elsie
Sound Ports
Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending June 29
Weather record reports weekly totals and patterns for June ending on the 29th. Includes temperature ranges precipitation amounts and notable daily shifts observed across stations and towns. Data highlights reflect cooler nights warmer afternoons and a mix of light to moderate rain in several locales.
Profit and Loss mining magazine ad invites free sample
A verbose advertisement for Profit and Loss mining magazine promises free sample copies and subscription deals. It emphasizes independence, offers clubbing offers on other publications, and provides the Denver address for requests.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
California St
Denver, Colo
Miners Busy On Creeks Of Yentna And Skwentna
Special to The Daily Gateway reports June activity across Alaskan creeks. About sixty men operated in March with many moving toward Skwentna river and Lake Creek, while others prospected Keehatna and Nakochna areas. The Kechatna river canyon shows gold on bars and gravel banks, with deeper walls and lignite ledges, and several parties plan to establish boxes and work this summer. Jack Bartell uses the Lina K launch upriver, and the Bat ferrying prospectors expands regional activity with Colorado groups arriving at Skwentna mouth. Mrs Purches from Seward joins east fork claimants with Angora cats in tow.
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Aahiltna
Skwentna
Lake Creek
Lacy
Griffin
Kahiltna
H. P
Gallagher
Nels
Anderson
Keehatna River
Hiltna
Mil Creek
Keehatile
Keehatoa
Nakochna
Kechatna
Gus Peters
Pete Jackson
Jackson
Jack Bartell
Colorado
Yentna
George Purches
Seward
Another chapter in Swanitz departure ends at Valdez project
Special to The Daily Gateway Chicago June 2 President Stewart of the Valdez Yukon Railroad Company adds another chapter to Swanitz dismissal as chief engineer. Stewart says Swanitz sold company secrets to Steve Birch of the Guggenheims who controlled the Bonanza mine, hindering project financing. He also allegedly misrepresented work progress and his relations with potential financial backers.
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Daily Gateway
Chicago
President Stewart
The
Swanitz
Stewart
Seward Dental Parlors Offer Modern Workmanship
Two dental parlors in Seward advertise high quality services with modern equipment and experienced operators, both graduates from the east with years of experience and established reputations. They guarantee the finest workmanship and materials at competitive prices.
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Seward
East
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Congress
Alworth Building
Datath
Minnesota
Chas. H. Aske
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Dunne
Schmitz
Heney
Gov. Hoggatt
Perseverance
Juneau
Seward Steamers
L. W. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Seward, Alaska
H. S. Farris
Lawy
J. A. Baughman
Owl Drug
Railroad
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
John A. Nelson
Bank of Seward Building
H. E. Ellsworth
Assay Office
ATOM
Arctic Brotherhood
Seward No. 21
Fire Hall
J. L. Reed
F. E. Youngs
Arctic Recorder
Arctic Chief
Pacific Coast Trading CO
Barington Hall
T. D. Corlew
Ceorge Rol
Sas
General Merchant
Susitna and
Kuskokwim
E.W. Young
Girdwood
Latouche
Reynolds - Alaska Development Company
General Outfitters For
Prince William Sound
Knight's Island
Sound Points
Booth & CO
Hope and Girdwood
Ecell
Eleedon
Old Line
Hunter Rye
Nelson Co
Olympia
R. Booth
Knik Trading
Herning
Knik
the Seward Light and Power Company
Fourth Avenue
Adams, Seward, Alaska
D. GC. Brownell
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