Northward travel surges as Alaska aid debate rumbles on
Cable dispatch reports heavy summer movement toward the north from Seattle with Nome and Anchorage destinations attracting newcomers. The Maske Central plans to push construction without government aid while shippers brace for freight shortages. Steamship lines seek extra vessels to meet demand as Alaska Central and Copper River projects expand.
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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
Nome
Hior
Maska Teiffic
Bart Fe Wiht
Paeseiver
Althrough
Sryward
Walder
Chet
Seward
Alaska Delegates, Steamers, and Political Moves Reported
The Daily Gateway details a conference bill fight between Nelson and Cushman on district precincts and Alaska voting rights. John Clam seeks delegate candidacy if Alaska’s delegate bill passes. Seattle reports three new steamers for Alaska trade with arrival dates and routes. Dr. S J Stone of Kodiak travels via the Farallon returning from Valdez.
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Cai
Firick
Indiana
Mowers
Maine
Liew
Missouri
Nelson
Senate
House
Nelo
Cushman
Nelson Lis
Cushman Bi
Spo
S. Comounes
Clam
Washington, D.C
John ¥. Clam
Pail
Alaska
Congress
Tannus
Lid Tightens Over Seattle Says Mayor Moore
March 20 report notes Mayor Moore vows to keep the lid on Seattle for two years. City aims to curb gambling and disorder in uptown hotels while enforcing all forms of gambling prohibition amid a broader moral reform stance.
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Gateway
Patie
Moore
Lato Alfide
Ones
Seattle
Alaska river launch voyage to Yentna planned
Robert Hawes and 0 Brook, seasoned Alaskan river boatmen, plan to run their 27 foot long launch up the Yentna river this summer from Fyoonok. They seek gold district property and may add a larger boat if demand rises, noting a 2.5 foot draft limits and a coal oil engine capable of opposing swift currents.
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Robert Hoowes
Brook
Sel
Yentna
Fyoonok
Imek
Seattle
Tam
Mr. Hawes
Seward
Uie
Paul Buckley
Alaska Purchase History at Glacier Creek and Russia’s Exit
A reconstructed 19th century account recounts the Alaska purchase from Russia. It covers Seward and Stoeckel's negotiations in Washington and the 7.2 million dollar price, the transfer process, and early proposals for names and administrative setup, highlighting press reactions and political debate. It notes later mining developments by F. R. Brown at Unga and other points on the Alaska peninsula.
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Alaska
Purchase
Glacier Creek
United States
Russia
Rusia
France
Spain
Mexico
Seward
Russhin-Amer
State Department
Yukon
Aliaskovlas
Great Peninsula
Donalaskia Mieutia
House of ‘Uttires
House
N.T Banks
Treasury
Edward Stoeckel
Emperor of Russi
Congress
F. R. Brown
Apollo
Unga
Alaska Peninsula
Unalaska
Sand Point
Glacier Creek Town Grows Near Turnagain Arm
A booming mining town rises along Glacier Creek near Turnagain Arm, Alaska, amid hydraulic mines on Crown and upper Crow Creek. Dozens of men are employed in camps and new buildings, saloons, a restaurant, barbershop, and bunkhouses sprout as navigation opens. The town sits on James Girdwood’s former homestead with limited permanent foundation beyond mining activity.
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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
Earthquake In Formosa Kills Or Injures Thousands
Reports from London dated March 22 say the Formosa island quake was far more destructive than first thought. At least 6000 people killed or injured, about 2600 homes wrecked, many inmates buried. Intermittent shocks continue as residents abandon houses and fear further collapses. Andrew Nisbet plans hydraulic work at Crow Creek placer mines for San Francisco owners, with W G Jack surveying ground.
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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
Washington
Marenie
John McGling
Firebanks
Northwestern Steamship Company
Orizaba
Saratoga
Sound City
Yucatan
New York & Cuban Mail Steamship Company
Hawes
Frederick W. Seward
William Mt. Seward
Pacific Northwest
St. Paul
Minnesota
William Howard
St.Petersburg
Weir Stiat
West Indies
North
Taeitie
Stovekl
America
Pacific States
Seward Rtschakot
Arings
Ard
St Ne Wasascn
Leute
Sabisuiq
Chew
Hunter
Bodisco
Summer
Bee
Tvs
Yia
Cession
Dee Anders
Esquimaux
Hussin
Mike
Ferth
Alexader
Prin Gortschakot
Union
Siberia
Mars Formosa
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