Wireless messages link Fairbanks to Valdez for coast watch
A fragmentary report describes wireless message links from Fairbanks to Valdez and to Cordova and Seattle. It notes Bertha’s role in relaying an early month message and suggests coast wireless relays by WW Jones along Hinchinbrook Island to aid steamers and wreck responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Valde
Bertha
Valdez
Cordova
Valtex
Messares
Jones
Hinchinbrook — Island
Seattle
Hinchinbrook i
Oregon
Alaska
Novel Professions and Side Issues Rise in London
A London tale describes new industries and side ventures turning by products into profit. It notes Charles Dove of the Dew Drop Inn forming a scheme to transfer cars from outlying pockets to his own, and jokes about spirits and séances prompting organized protective measures.
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Charles Dove
London
Laon
Dove
Unemployed stir in cities demand relief
Reports from many states describe waves of unemployed men marching to city halls to seek work and to churches to request aid. Thousands in Chicago and other cities petition the government for relief, highlighting social strains from urban immigration and economic distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City and country life in shared need for support
The passage argues that city residents rely on the countryside for sustenance and support. It notes new countries with soil-based living face fewer complaints, while urban dwellers depend on the land to provide means of life and relief during hardship.
Fault Finding Habit in Human Nature and Praise
The piece argues that people dwell on faults and negatives while praising the good is rare. It compares this bias to gravitation and notes how steady practice of finding flaws harms perception, urging readers to seek positive acts even in adverse circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santry
Jury Deliberations Highlight Flawed Hasey Trial Confidence
The Hasey trial for acquittal in the EHatrial at Junesu revealed strains in the court process. The accused admitted guilt but juror doubts arose about justice, as key prosecutors faced removals and an assistant DA died during the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junesu
Sion
Fairbanks
Tabor
Scott
Millennium fears drive life policy cancellations
Charles H. Anderson, senior partner of C H Anderson & Co, cancels two twenty year life insurance policies maturing in 1914 or after the millennium. He reasons worldly order will end and two thirds will die, so premiums are pointless as insurers face upheaval. The policies were issued by New York companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Anderson
C. H. Anderson & Co
South Calvert Street
Anderson
New York
Baltimore Sun
Arrives From Gaines Creek Traveler Relays Trail Note
Mr O Edgar King of Moore City in the Innoko mining district arrived in Seward after traveling from Gaines Creek. He traced a government marked route via Susitna Station and Knik, noting a planned wagon road from McGrath to Gaines Creek to aid miners. King plans to meet a partner in Cordova then Seattle. Also cited is a New York Republican platform backing Roosevelt and Hughes for President.
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O. Edgar King
Moore City
Innoko
Seward
Go'eloek
King
Gaines Creek
Susitna Station
Knik
Mr.King
Mr. Goodwin
Nome
McGrath
Wouth
Kuskokwim
Gaines
Th Creek
Ophir Creek
Bruiry
Cordova
Seattle
Tines Creek
Republican Party
New York
Roosevelt
Republic
Hughes
China
The
United States
Alaska Coal Interests Meet in Washington to Push Case Bill
A large Alaska delegation visits Washington to press coal land legislation. Donald A. McKenzie of Owen leads the coal interests while uncertainty in Alaska conditions slows Congress. The General Land Office favors the Case bill and Roosevelt’s offer for a review. The Juneau Republican convention seeks similar Alaska review.
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Roosevelt
Juneau
Alaska
Seattle Times
Weekly Weather Record at Branch
The report summarizes weekly weather observations from the Branch station. It notes daily highs and lows, precipitation, wind directions, and notable temperature swings for residents relying on local forecasts.
Alaska Coal Riches Highlight Knik Arm Survey Findings
The report cites the Knik arm and Matanuska basin coal beds as among the most valuable in Alaska with 70 square miles of coal bearing formations. It notes bituminous and semi bituminous coals rival Pennsylvania types and stresses future railroad access for industrial importance along with accompanying gold and copper prospects in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Var
Knik Arm
Matanuska Basin
Alaskin
Knik
Matanuska
Pennsylvania
Walter E. Clark
P.-I
Land and Mineral Decisions by Woodford D Harlan
Land and Mineral Decisions discuss mineral land entries and paying quantities in mineral patents Citizenship of corporations shown by certificate of incorporation for mineral patents Local office procedures govern opening public lands to entry Alaska mere occupancy does not block naval reservations Residence change requires act and intent Settlement rights extinguished by executive order Coal lands entry denied for non contiguous tracts
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Woodford D. Harlan
Washington, D.C
U.S
Alaska
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Tered
Maiior
Kiph
Advar
Hasey
Millennium
Clayson
Edgar King
Inoko Country
Coal Land Interests
Pasoline Engines
Sray Motor CA
P. O. Box
Seward, Alaska
Browns Lawkins
General Merchandise
Wac
Osale
GEO. Roll
General Merchant
Alaska Transfer
Christiensen & Laubner
Seward Light and Power Gompany
Fourth Avenue
Adams
Knik Arm Coal
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