Rail interests blamed for blocking Alaska railroad plans
A New York Herald article alleges outside financiers push parallel lines to thwart railroad construction in Alaska. It cites White Pass and Alaska Central projects, with confusion over Cordova Seward and Resurrection Bay locations.
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New York Herald
Alaska
Widex
Katalla
White Pass
Gagvenheims
Washington
Canada
Northland
Betty
Alain
Heyburn Bill Seeks Consolidation of Coal Lands in Alaska
Senate and House consider a measure allowing location holders in Alaska to consolidate claims into one tract not exceeding 3200 acres per person or entity. The act would restrict corporations or associations to 3200 acres and bar restraints on trade with penalties including forfeiture of lands.
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Héghann
Idaho
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Alaska
Meludiim
Feeding Hungry Men at First Baptist Church Albany
The Times-Union article describes the First Baptist Church under Pastor Creighton R. Story feeding up to 300 men in a morning during winter and running an employment bureau. It notes men are given barber help to look presentable to employers, reflecting widespread reliance on charity amid the financial panic and strained family finances.
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Times-Union
Albany
N. Y
First Baptist Church
Creighton R. Story
East
Moderation and Social Pressure in Old States
The passage argues that in older states people ostracize men not adopting current fashions or living in expensive districts, unlike Alaska or new countries free from such judgments. It suggests East residents should live within means to avoid charity and anti suicide by own action campaigns from the church.
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Alaska
East
Itonal Church
The Stormy Season and Its Toll Across the Nation
The piece discusses storm frequency in spring and fall along the storm belt with increased global awareness. It links timber destruction to floods and drought, and claims Alaska’s potential as a populated, under-supported territory needing government aid.
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Alaska
United States
Public Conscience and Trust in Public Life Across Time
Governor Hughes argues that public graft concerns reflect a belief in widespread corruption but suggests history shows a balance of good in human affairs. He notes rising awareness of corruption and calls for curbing abusive use of office and capital in public life.
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Charles E. Hughes
New Recent York
Elases
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific measure passes Senate
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition aid bill moves forward after bipartisan accord ends opposition. Separate notes describe Walter J. Willenberg building a pocket wireless receiver and a portable station that sends eight mile range messages from a country road to his home. Also reported is the loss of a Mother Lode Mining Company outfit on Chitina River where two horses and sleds were swept away, with warm spring conditions accelerating ice decay.
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Daily Gateway
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Walter J. Willenberg
St. Nicholas
Valdez
Chitina River
Mother Lode Mining Company
Chitina
Hermit Found Far in Arctic Wilds by An American Arctic Expedition
Cay ri Mikklesen of the American Arctic expedition encountered a hermit four hundred miles from civilization along the Beaufort coast. The unnamed exile lives with four native wives and a large family, with a 17 year old son proof of his long isolation. He refused to reveal his family’s name, noting prominent relatives in the United States and on the Pacific Coast.
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Point
Civilivan
Cayri Mikklesen
Xplorer
Hoof
Beaufort Sea
Herschel Island
Nome
States
Pacific
Arctic Ocean
Portland
Mineral and notice details in Alaska final accounting
A long notice from Woodford D. Harlan and officials discusses mineral land rights and entry validity, settlement acts, and notices of final accounting in Alaska. It lists how entry actions backdate proper steps, remedies for lost final proofs, and relinquishments affecting entry priority. The Alaska court in Kenai announces a July hearing for estate of George West with H. H. Hildreth as administrator, publication dates extending May 16 1905 and July 4 1908.
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Woodford D. Harlan
Washington, D. C
H. H. Hildreth
George West
Bank
Seward
Alaska
H. Hildreth
Strator
Guarding Against Flood Along Glacier Stream
Seward Light and Power crews lay timbers along the glacier stream below Fourth Avenue bridge to hold back high water from rains and snow melt. Seward Water and Power plans similar work above the bridge to protect pipes and prevent damage to the railroad, Gateway office, and town area.
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Seward Light and Power Company
Fourth Avenue
Seward Water and Power Company
Gateway
Oklahoma bans wooden Indian store signs
A state legislature act forbids the use of wooden Indian storefront signs, labeling the sign as a libel on primitive Americans. The measure, prepared by an Indian member, reflects the political influence of Indians in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
P.I
Paraffine Keeps Fruit Fresh In The Dalles
In The Dalles Oregon John Pashek shows July ripened fruit preserved in paraffin. He reports excellent winter keeping quality with Flemish Beauty peas grapes melons tomatoes and other fruits appearing fresh. The method uses dipping fruit in unmelted wax to create an airtight coating blocking decay bacteria.
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John Pashek
Pashek
Transcript Sold to Ullrich and Dech in Juneau
The Juneau Weekly Transcript is sold by former proprietor J. W. Frame to W. C. Ullrich and Claud H. Dech. The new proprietors plan improvements to the paper in every respect.
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Juneau
J. W. Frame
W. C. Ullrich
Claud H. Dech
Parties Desiring Special Dinners to Order
Alaska Cafe invites patrons to place orders for special dinners by calling ahead. The notice lists available options and encourages advance bookings for desired dates.
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Alaska
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