Alaska Coal Regions to Be Studied by U S Geologic Survey
Professor Wallace W. Atwood of Chicago arrives in Seward with his family to direct Alaska work for the U S Geological Survey. He will examine coal deposits at Unga Island Herendeen bay and Homer and study gold and copper regions while spending two months along the Alaska Peninsula and later July to August in the Matanuska coal fields. Also James Crossley of Lown named U S district attorney for the third judicial division of Alaska succeeding W Harlan after appointment by President Roosevelt.
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Wallace W. Atwood
Chicago
Seward
Professor Atwood
United State Geological Survey
Dora
Unga Island
Herendeen Bay
Chignik
U.S. Geological Survey
Homer
Alaska Peninsula
Int
Matanuska
Denly Gateway
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
James. Crossley
Lown
W. Harlan
Unitedates District
Third Judicial Division
Alaska
Delegates Sail to Ketchikan for Territorial Convention
John Corson leads fifty Republican delegates sailing for the territorial convention at Ketchikan. Corson aims to secure Alaskan support and hopes to be the district’s delegate to Congress. Local business leaders back a trail from Fairbanks to Vaides Creek, with possible funding by subscription or the Alaska Road Commission.
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Daily Gateway
Seattle
John Corson
Republican
Ketchikan
Corson
Congress
Fairbanks
Vakdes Creek
Alaskan Road Commission
Vaides Creek
McKinley
Alaska
Kodiak Station Plans Cottage Stable and Dairy Buildings
The Government Agricultural Experiment Station at Kodiak expects to erect a superintendent’s cottage a cow stable and a dairy building this year. The structures will sit on the hill north of town offering a fine view of the town islands and bay according to The News Letter.
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Government Agricultural Experiment Station
Kodiak
Iowa and Alaska officials clash over district attorney choice
In Washington May delegate Cale opposes J J Crossley of Town for district attorney of Alaska Third Division while nominations include Claypool Latimer of Fairbanks and L V Ray of Seward and nominations presented by Hall of Iowa.
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Ashington
D.C
Cale
J. J Crossley
Town
N.V. Harlan
Alas Cross
St Allison Presentaive Hall
Iowa
Cal
Claypool and Latimer
Fairbanks
L. V. Ray
Seward
Richardson regains health to resume duties at Alaska road commission
Major Richardson of the Alaska road commission, after winter treatment at Hot Springs, has recovered his health and will soon return to active duties in Seattle. The Northwestern Commercial and allied companies plan to spend 15 million dollars in Alaska and Seattle over the next three years, about 5 million annually, to develop holdings, improve steamship service, and upgrade waterfront terminals in Seattle.
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Major Richardson
Daily Gateway
Washington, D
Alaska Road Commission
Seattle
Alaska
Northwestern Commercial and Allied Companies
Eccles
Alaska Sheep Proposed for A Y P Fair
T McGuire and J Wig ger plan to send a live Alaskan mountain sheep or pair to the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. They traveled toward the Alaska range to capture the animal alive. Hunters favor trapping a few lambs for the show.
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Fairbanks
T. McGuire
J. Wigger
McGuire
Evans Again With The Fleet Arrives At San Francisco Parade
The fleet of forty eight battleships arrives off the Golden Gate with Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans aboard the Sun Plane. A fierce coastal storm tests anchors at Monterey as the fleet begins its voyage from Hampton Roads to Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Hampton Roads
Monterey
Robley D. Evans
Golden Gate
Evans
Great Parade and Ovation in San Francisco
The mammoth parade drew a huge crowd along the coast with the city filled by decorated streets. Admiral Evans received enthusiastic cheers as the reception unfolded with strong public support and widespread celebration.
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San Francisco
Admiral Evans
Plans for grand farewell to Rear Admiral Evans Navy squadron
Cade reports in San Francisco on May 1 that Victor H. Metcalf reviews fleets and formal plans for a monumental farewell to Rear Admiral Robly D. Evans as he retires. Evans will be assigned to a Washington department after commanding the Pacific squadron.
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Cade
Daily Gateway
San Francisco
Scere
Navy
Victor H. Metcalf
Robly D. Evans
Pacific
Evans
Washington
Prince Rupert Faces Idle Men Crisis as Population Surges
In Vancouver and Prince Rupert a sudden influx of workers leaves the port town in distress. Four to five weeks without work, widespread poverty, and rising prices push unemployed men to fish and clams for survival. Many arrive with little money, camp on available sites, and live in makeshift conditions while provisions stay costly.
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Vancover
B. C
Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Pacific
Governor Hoggatt to join Seattle fleet reception
Alaska Governor W. B. Hoggatt will leave Washington, D.C., to reach Seattle in time for the big reception planned for officers and men of the U.S. battleship squadron now in Pacific waters.
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Washington, D.C
W. B. Hoggatt
Alaska
Seattle
United States
Pacific
Great Fire Ravages Atlanta Business District
A disastrous fire swept Atlanta yesterday destroying much of the business section. Firemen fought hard to control it for hours. estimated losses run to at least 500000 dollars.
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Atlanta
Atlinta
Roosevelt League Wins in State Primaries
The Roosevelt League in San Francisco has marshaled republican forces and won the state primaries, electing a majority of delegates to the state convention. In Seattle on May 9 a sudden rise of river waters cut telegraph communication with Nome.
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Daily Gateway
San Francisco
Republic
Seattle
Nome
Good Showing From Kodiak Orphanage News Letter Visit
The editor visited the government agricultural station and praised the Galloways. Sixteen cattle were un housed with limited feed until winter's advance, while yearlings and cows with calves received partial rations and nightly housing. All are in good flesh. Superintendent M D Snodgrass plans to secure a team this spring and begin farming activities.
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Kodiak
M. D. Snodgrass
Stock Issued For Alaska Home Railroad Subscriptions
Receipts on deposits from last summer are being collected and stock is issued in exchange by Edmund Smith from his law office. The issue relates to one Reynolds institution called the Alaska Home Railroad.
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Alaska Home Railroad
Reynolds Institutions
Edmund Smith
Valdez Prospector
Alaska Legislation and Home Rule Debate
Washington May 4 Dele te seeks to unite support for Alaska home rule. Congress hearings focus on appeals from Alaska courts to Seattle Portland or San Francisco. May 6 Alaska game law bill passes both houses and awaits the president's signature.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Alaska
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Congress Busy As Adjournment Near Postal Savings Bank Bill Favored
Congress moves toward adjournment as members push bills. Proponents seek passage of the Postal Savings Bank bill this session. Alaska medicine regulation bill proposed. Reports from Innoko region describe active gold prospects with dog and reindeer teams and growing camp activity along Spruce Dodge and Ophir creeks. Lumber and dory wood from Wood Island and Kodiak noted. Orphanage News Letter.
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Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
Congress
Postal Savings Bank
H. G. Walker
Innoko
Kaltag
Nome
Spruce
Dodge
Ophir
Wood Island
Kodiak
Orphanage
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Fleet
Roosevelt League
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