Cosmopolitan visitors arrive in Seward seeking fortune in Northland
Phere arrives in Seward on the last boat with four deaf and mute men. Two hold mining claims in the interior while the other two seek opportunity in the North. The piece argues Congress should boost Alaska by restoring funds, building rails and roads, and spurring settlement for thriving villages and productive farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phere
Seward
Northland
Sreouh
United State
Congress
Itc
Alaska
Saint Patrick's Day Reflections Spread to Alaska
The piece notes Saint Patrick's Day being celebrated with green as spring nears. It recalls Patrick's Scottish birth and mission to Ireland, his legendary removal of snakes from Ireland, and his role in establishing schools and spreading the gospel. The shamrock symbolism is cited with the Trinity explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Patrick
Northland
Scotland
Ireland
Saint Patrick
Fitzpatrick
Organized Charity Critique of Associated Charities
The Portland Telegram reports that 85 percent of charity funds go to salaries, 16 percent to actual charity, labeling the organization as elitist and suggesting public hesitation to donate to such projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Telegram
Associated Charities
Dorcas
New Jerusalem
Benevolent Fundraising Criticized for Excessive Overhead
The piece argues that while charity money funds real aid, much goes to church buildings and salaries of officials. It notes towns with multiple churches could consolidate efforts and warns that some speakers profit handsomely from fundraising rather than aiding the needy.
Grip Germ Logated Demands Mars Damping
A winter report claims a grip germ spreads locally. The piece alleges the germ originates from Mars as the planet nears Earth and warns of an ultimatum if Mars denizens are not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceties
An Fowswan
Mars
Earth
Letter and Spirit in Law Favor the Human Moment
A New York case shows strict immigration rules harming a mother and her mentally disabled daughter. The writer argues laws must serve people, not trap families, citing the Sabbath story to urge interpreting rules by spirit over letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Austria
United States
Aod Vo
Little Company
David
AID TO CONVERSION CHORUS IN THE PROCESS
An article describes the rising difficulty of converting minds and the use of professional converters. A chorus leads with a persuasive voice while a charismatic leader, described as attractive, speaks to sway audiences. The converter then exerts full persuasive power as the choir sings, capturing a substantial portion of the audience.
Indiana preacher’s gimmick fails to swell church ranks
The Indiana tale describes a revival where flashy aids to conversion promised new suits for converts. About 200 men sat on the anxious seat the first night, yet merchant leaders pressed tests and committees to judge true converts, leaving the day’s claimed additions well short of 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Millionaires in the Senate and House
In a survey of wealth in Congress, thirty two senators are millionaires and fourteen house members are. Wealthy individuals seldom disclose net worth, with estimates for Simon Guggenheim at forty to seventy five million and the Guggenheim family dominant in the smelting industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United
Simon Guygenheim
Senate
Guygenheim
Guyswenheims
Father and Sons
Guggenheims
Mystery of The Unwed Father and the Thirteen Births
Haris M Prive a French citizen is surprised when a visitor seeks to marry his daughter only to learn that thirteen children born after his separation from his wife were registered as his. He seeks repudiation though success is in doubt. The New York Woman's Peace Circle denounces rifle practice for boys as promoting war and opposes toy soldiers for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haris
M. Prive
New York Woman's Peace Circle
Roosevelt
Deceptive Old Furniture Trade Described by Dealer
A Manchester Guardian correspondent reports on a fraud scheme in old furniture markets in the Western midlands. A dealer with eighty Welsh houses on his books explains how faked wear includes worm holes created by peppering with small shot and salted with fine sand to mislead buyers in holiday markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Midlands
Manchester Guardian
Christensen and Laubner Purchase Seward Lot Block 2
Christensen and Laubner bought from Alfred Lowell lots 9 10 1 L1 and 12 in block 2 of Seward to Clayson's for Blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen and
Laubner
Alfred Lowell
Seward
Summons in a United States District Court case Alaska
United States District Court of Alaska Third Division issues a summons to defendant Thomas Horan. Plaintiff Edith Horan files a suit asking relief per the complaint. Judge Silas H. Reid signs, clerk Edward J. Stier authenticates. Edmund Smith represents the plaintiff. First publication Feb 29. Last publication Apr 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner's Court For the
Territory of
Alaska
Kenai Precinct
Third Judicial Division
United States District Court
District of Alaska
Pacific Court District
Edith Horan
Thomas Horan
United States of America
Silas H. Reid
Edward J. Stier
E. A. Henderson
Edmund Smith
Plaintiff
Estate of Simeon Millovidof Executors Notice
United States Commission Court in Unalaska Alaska invites all creditors to present claims against Simeon Millovidof deceased within six months of publication. Executor appointed by an order of the court dated December 7, 1907, at the Unalaska office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Wagner
Elsbeth Wagner
S. O. Morford
Seward
Alaska
Ferdinand Wayne
George Bureby
Curtis R. Morford
George Burchy
United States
Unalaska Precinct
Territory of
Simeon Millovidof
United States Commission
Unalaska
Notice of Forfeiture on Skukum Creek Placer Claim
A notice to Harry McCormack James McGill Thos McConet Geo Hanson Wm Burns and Alfred Noel announces a 12 000 foot yield from NOTICE and 300 feet each side of Skukum creek held by A U Carrier as co owner for 1907 under Section 2324 Revised Statutes. If partners fail to pay 12 50 each within ninety days of publication their interests will be forfeited. First publication January 4 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Inlet Precinct
Harry McCormack
James McGill
Thos. McConet
Geo. Hanson
Wm. Burns
Alfred Noel
Skukum Creek
Twenty Mile River
Territory of
Alaska
Cook Inlet
United States
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Eastern
Alworth
Duluth
Minnesota
Chas
B. Aske
Clayson’s
Brownstawkins
General Merchandise
THE
Alaska Transfer
Istiensen & Laubner
the Seward Light and Power Company
Fourth Avenue
Adams, Seward, Alaska
Notici
Court For the
Territory of Alaska
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria
B. C
N. Gray
Es' Simeon Millevidos
Aa. U. Carrier
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