Northern travel surges as ships bolster aid for Alaska
Cable report from Seattle notes heavy summer movement to the North with Nome and Fairbanks drawing many newcomers. Alaska-bound freight and passenger traffic grows as steamer capacity strains and carriers seek additional vessels to meet demand for the Copper River and Seward routes.
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Seattle
Nome
Hior
Maska Teiffic
Bart Fe Wiht
Paeseiver
Althrough
Sryward
Walder
Chet
Seward
Delegates, Alaska, and steamers in early Washington report
Washington reports discuss the Nelson Cushman delegate bill compromise for Alaska district precincts and eligibility, John McGling as a potential delegate candidate tied to Copper River projects, and Clam’s candidacy plans if Alaska delegate legislation passes. Seattle notes three new steamers for Alaska trade, Orizaba Saratoga Yucatan speeds, and Yucatan tonnage. Dr S J Stone of Kodiak travels via Farallon to Valdez.
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Gateway
Seattle
Mareh IfJohn
Ballaine
Maske Central
Maude Bueause
Lovering Bill
Nat
Allied
Tiypery Thissiuniger
Belivey
Pe Wetdh & Company
Turnagain
Vie Aluxky Central
Aika
Cai
Firick
Indiana
Mowers
Maine
Liew
Missouri
Nelson
Senate
House
Nelo
Cushman
Nelson Lis
Cushman Bi
Spo
S. Comounes
Washington
Marenie
John McGling
Firebanks
Clam
Washington, D.C
John ¥. Clam
Pail
Alaska
Congress
Tannus
Northwestern Steamship Company
Orizaba
Saratoga
Sound City
Yucatan
Seward
New York & Cuban Mail Steamship Company
Lid Tightens on Seattle Under Mayor Moore
March 20 report says Seattle mayor Moore vows strict enforcement for two years and will curb gambling and disorder in uptown hotels while pushing general moral reform measures.
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Gateway
Patie
Moore
Lato Alfide
Ones
Seattle
Alaska boatmen plan Yentna river launch venture
Robert Hawes and Brook, seasoned Alaskan river men, bring a 27 foot launch with a coal oil engine to run up the Yentna river this summer. They aim to explore gold district opportunities and may expand with a larger boat if demand rises. They note a two and a half foot draft safety consideration and potential Seattle shipments.
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Robert Hoowes
Brook
Sel
Yentna
Fyoonok
Imek
Seattle
Tam
Mr. Hawes
Seward
Uie
Paul Buckley
Alaska Purchase History From Russia to the United States
The article recounts Seward's purchase of Alaska from Russia, noting initial public opposition, the value discussion at 7.2 million dollars, and the treaty process in 1867. It describes the transfer ceremony, names involved, and the debate over Alaska's name and future development. It highlights reactions, diplomacy, and post purchase prospects including mining in Unga and Unalaska.
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Rusia
United States
France
Spain
Mexico
Seward
Leute
Sabisuiq
Chew
Hunter
Bodisco
Summer
Bee
Senate
Tvs
Yia
America
Dee Anders
Esquimaux
Russia
Congress
Hussin
Mike
Ferth
Russhin-Amer
State Department
Yukon
Aliaskovlas
Great Peninsula
Donalaskia Mieutia
House of ‘Uttires
Alaska
House
N.T Banks
Treasury
Edward Stoeckel
Emperor of Russi
Alexader
Prin Gortschakot
Union
Siberia
Glacier Creek Town Springs Up Near Turnagain Arm
Readable text describes a mushroom town growing along Glacier Creek near Turnagain Arm north of Seward Alaska. Mines and hydraulic operations on Glacier Creek and Crown Creek attract workers. a saloon boom, lodging, restaurants, and barbershops rise as crews arrive before navigation opens in thirty days.
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Glacier
Glacier Creek
Turnagain Arm
Seward
Alaska
Einuiin
Welch
Simikircri
Oneek
Ul Jin Thabor
Pate
Owe saQinitis
Peter Crook
Virgin
Bya
Glaeler
Scope
Crown K
James Girdwood
Giaderck
Girlwood
Tremor Devastates Formosa Killing and Wounding Thousands
London dispatch reports a massive earthquake on Formosa near Kaka island causing at least six thousand deaths or injuries. About 2600 homes were wrecked and many survivors abandoned houses as intermittent shocks continued and panic spread. Meanwhile Andrew Nisbet and W.G. Jack surveyed Crow Creek placer mines and plan to resume work with about forty men once equipment arrives.
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Kaka
Formosa
de Meager
London
Advi
Pokio
Andrew Nisbet
Crow Creek
W.G. Jack
Mr. Jack
Mr. Nisbet
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Santa Ana Sails
Ner Saratewan
Maren
Alaska Central
Copper River
TNEY
Bill Li
Hawes
Purchase
Frederick W. Seward
William Mt. Seward
Pacific Northwest
St. Paul
Minnesota
William Howard
St.Petersburg
Weir Stiat
West Indies
North
Taeitie
Stovekl
Pacific States
Seward Rtschakot
Arings
Ard
St Ne Wasascn
Cession
F. R. Brown
Apollo
Unga
Alaska Peninsula
Unalaska
Sand Point
Mars Formosa
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