Lost Their Bearings on Alaska Railroad Capital
The New York Herald reports charges that outside interests seek to block railroad building in Alaska by backing parallel lines near termini. It notes the White Pass line and the Alaska Central projected from Cordova Bay to Fairbanks, while naming confusion over Cordova Seward Resurrection and capital location.
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New York Herald
Alaska
Widex
Katalla
White Pass
Gagvenheims
Washington
Canada
Northland
Betty
Alain
Heyburn Bill Sets Coal Land Consolidation Limits
Idaho senator Héghann introduces a federal bill allowing holders of coal land locations in Alaska at passage to consolidate claims into a single title. It restricts corporations or associations from acquiring more than 3200 acres and bars consolidation beyond that limit or any restraint of trade with forfeiture penalties.
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Héghann
Idaho
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Alaska
Meludiim
Feeding Hungry Men at First Baptist Church
An Albany Times-Union feature highlights the First Baptist Church under Pastor Creighton R. Story feeding up to 300 men in a single morning and running an employment bureau. The article notes that job seekers are prepped by barbers to look presentable, reflecting broad charity needs amid economic distress and rising living costs.
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Times-Union
Albany
N. Y
First Baptist Church
Creighton R. Story
East
From Old States to Alaska The Shape of Prosperity
The piece contrasts thrift in older states with ostracism of simple living, noting Alaska and new regions escape such judgments. It argues that frugal living should not be seen as eccentric and critiques reliance on charitable soup and anti death by own action sermons.
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Alaska
East
Itonal Church
Stormy Seasons and Tornado Reports Spread Across States
The piece notes spring and fall bring windstorms and tornadoes, with increasing reports of severe weather along the storm belt. It links. timber destruction to floods and droughts, and laments Alaska's neglect by the federal government while praising its potential.
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Alaska
United States
Public Conscience and Balance of Power, Hughes Essay
Governor Hughes argues that public graft fears persist but warns progress is possible. He contrasts past rulers exploiting subjects with modern demands for fair dealing, urging acceptance of universal rights and curb on corrupt officials and capital power. The piece reflects on historical cycles and the possibility that good ultimately prevails.
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Charles E. Hughes
New Recent York
Elases
A Y P Measure Passes Senate
The Alaska Yukon Pacific appropriation bill wins passage in the U S Senate amid prior factional dispute. Walter J Willenberg demonstrates a pocket portable wireless setup sending signals eight miles from a country road to his home. A mining outfit from the Mother Lode Mining Co is lost on the Chitina River as ice breaks amid warm spring conditions. diversions for copper district travel cease.
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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 Exiled in Arctic Seethrough Isle Encountered byExplorer
Cay ri Mikklesen of the American Arctic expedition finds a solitary old white man living renounced far beyond Herschel Island en route to Nome. The hermit refuses to name his family, claims prominence in the states, and has four native wives with a 17 year old son, indicating decades in the bleak Arctic coast.
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Point
Civilivan
Cayri Mikklesen
Xplorer
Hoof
Beaufort Sea
Herschel Island
Nome
States
Pacific
Arctic Ocean
Portland
Mineral Decisions and Final Accounting in Alaska Estate
Woodford D. Harlan notes on mineral and land rights including entry, relinquishment, and discovery rules. Notice in Alaska Territory Court sets July 1 hearing for George West estate final accounting with H. Hildreth as administrator. publication dates May 16 and July 4, 1908.
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George As
Deceas
H. H. Hildreth
George West
Bank
Seward
Alaska
H. Hildreth
Strator
Seward Power Companies Brace Flood Defenses
Seward Light and Power crews lay timbers along the glacier stream below Fourth avenue bridge to block high water from rain and melting snow. Seward Water and Power workers above the bridge protect pipes as flood risk threatens the railroad, Gateway office, and town areas.
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Seward Light and Power Company
Fourth Avenue
Seward Water and Power Company
Gateway
Oklahoma Ban On Wooden Indian Sign Enacted
The Oklahoma legislature, led by an Indian member, prohibits the use of wooden Indian signs as libelous to Native Americans. The move mirrors other traditional signs such as barber shop striped poles and reflects political considerations among Native voters in the state.
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Oklahoma
P.I
Parafine Preserves July Fruits In The Dalles
In The Dalles Oregon John Pashek demonstrates paraffine preservation by dipping ripe fruit in molten wax to form an air tight coating. He reports excellent winter freshness for apples Flemish Beauty peas grapes melons tomatoes and other produce. The wax must stay cool to keep protection from decay bacteria and extend shelf life.
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John Pashek
Pashek
Transcript Sold to Ullrich and Dech
The Juneau Weekly Transcript sold by former proprietor J. W. Frame to W. C. Ullrich and Claud H. Dech. The new proprietors plan to improve the paper in every way.
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Juneau
J. W. Frame
W. C. Ullrich
Claud H. Dech
Special dinners available by order at Alaska Cafe
Parties desiring special dinners to order call at the Alaska Cafe for tailored menus and pickup arrangements.
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Alaska
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Adams, Seward, Alaska
Woodford D. Harlan
United States Commissioner's Court For the
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Kenai Precinct
Third Lion
Bank of Seward
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