Wireless messages link Fairbanks to Valdez for coastward relay
A fragmentary report describes wireless message trials from Fairbanks to Valdez and mentions ships like Portland at Cordova and Seattle linked by coastal relays. Experts propose Hinchinbrook island be used for stationing wires and stations to improve communications with steamers and aid in wrecks off Alaska shore.
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Fairbanks
Valde
Bertha
Valdez
Cordova
Valtex
Messares
Jones
Hinchinbrook — Island
Seattle
Hinchinbrook i
Oregon
Alaska
New London Dew Drop Inn Veers to Unusual Ventures
A London inn proprietor Charles Dove plans a novel scheme to transfer cars from other pockets into his own, while a by product industry may arise alongside. Scientific circles consider a push to contact departed spirits, prompting a protective society to confront alleged hauntings and deter spectral visitors. Dove’s advertises strong demand for his services as the enterprise expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dove
London
Aus
Laon
Dove
Unemployed crowds surge through cities amid winter distress
Reports from several states describe thousands of men out of work marching to city halls to seek jobs and begging churches for offerings. The piece notes widespread hardship in a harsh winter and highlights the strains from urban crowding, especially among foreign populations, as a contributing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City Life and the Soil as Shared Support
The text argues that city life relies on the soil for sustenance and support, noting newcomers depend on urban aid while a new country’s people live simply from the land. It suggests cities must provide help to those who come seeking opportunity, and that the soil remains the core means to sustain life as people move between locales.
Fault Finding Habit In Humans And Society
The essay argues that people dwell on faults and overlook good deeds. It compares human nature to gravity, noting a bias toward negativity and the danger of a fault collecting mindset. By contrast, steadfastly praising the good amid adversity defines the commendable character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santry
Hasey Trial and Jury Doubts Over Justice
The Hasey trial over acquittal reveals distrust in the jury system. The accused confessed to the deed but the defense benefited from circumstances. absence of key prosecutors and the death of an assistant district attorney weakened the case, resulting in an anticipated verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junesu
Sion
Fairbanks
Tabor
Scott
Millennium panic leads to policy cancellations in Baltimore
In October 1914 or the following year believers claim the millennium will bring earth upheaval and two thirds of humanity’s destruction. Charles H Anderson, senior partner of C H Anderson & Co, cancels two twenty year life insurance policies due to expected insurance company upheaval, one expiring in 1914 and the other after the millennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Anderson
C. H. Anderson & Co
South Calvert Street
Anderson
New York
Baltimore Sun
Arrives from Gaines Creek Taken on Rio Route
Mr. O Edgar King of Moore City in the Innoko mining district arrived in Seward after a long trail via Gaines creek Susitna Station Knik and Seward. He traveled the government marked route from Seward to Nome and notes a wagon road planned from Mc Grath toward Gaines creek to aid miners. He mentions free milling gold on Gaines creek Ophir creek and plans to meet his partner in Cordova then Seattle. includes Republican platform praise for Roosevelt Hughes and New York endorsements.
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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
Alaska Coal Interests Seek Washington Review
A large Alaskan delegation travels to Washington to press for a Case bill reviewing coal land laws. Donald A. McKenzie leads coal interests amid questions about Alaska conditions. Roosevelt indicated willingness to accept a review, while Juneau Republicans echo the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Juneau
Alaska
Seattle Times
Weekly Weather Record at Branch
A weekly weather report is filed under the heading Meet me at the Branch, detailing regional conditions and observations. The note emphasizes routine data collection and accessibility for readers following local meteorology.
Alaska coal beds near Knik Arm top the nation in value
The survey notes Knik Arm and Matanuska basin coal fields as among the most valuable in Alaska with 70 square miles of beds 2 to 11 feet thick. Bituminous steam and cooking coals compare with Pennsylvania coal. anthracite and lignitic coal also found. Accessibility by railroads under construction will elevate their industrial importance.
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Washington
Var
Knik Arm
Matanuska Basin
Alaskin
Knik
Matanuska
Pennsylvania
Walter E. Clark
P.-I
Land and Mineral Decisions for Public Lands and Coal Rights
Land and mineral patent issues discussed include proving mineral can be mined in paying quantities, corporate citizenship via certificate of incorporation, local office procedures for opening public lands, and Alaska occupancy not entitling naval reservations. It covers settlement rights, executive order reservations, and coal land entry limits 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
Republican Party
Republic
Hughes
China
The
United States
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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