Alaska Judge Pick and Alaska Rail Plans Stir 1920s Dispatch
The article argues President Roosevelt will likely appoint an eastern political ally or a legal rookie to replace Judge Wickersham on the Alaska bench. It notes Valdez creek placer yields amid Susitna valley activity and discusses rail and steamship routes via Seward and Cook Inlet. It also mentions efforts to improve soldiers’ conditions and notes past trail work without extra pay.
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Roosevelt
Judge Wickersham
Wickersham
The
Alleghanies
Alaska
Valdez Creek
Susitna
Seward
Cook Inlet
Valdes
Campbell Point
Texas Boxer Shatters Expectations in England Bout
A Texas female boxer scored a decisive knockout against an English opponent, signaling Texas pride and prowess in the ring. The victory underscores Texas's growing reputation in boxing on an international stage.
Prosecution Fails to Put Abe Ruef On Stand in Graft Trials
In San Francisco graft cases the prosecutors repeatedly threaten the defense with Abe Ruef but never call Ruef to testify. The pattern underscores the strategic use of Ruef as leverage rather than as an on record witness.
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Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Arctic Brotherhood Organizes Women's Auxiliary in Alaska
The Arctic Brotherhood plans a women's auxiliary to share in all activities. Alaskans in Seattle will lead the forthcoming Alaska convention as they typically do.
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The
Arctic Brotherhood
Seattle
October Temperature Record at Seward and Timber Tax Note
October in Seward yielded a record low average of 36 degrees with nineteen rainy days and snow on the 29th. The month’s high reached 50 on the 4th and the low 17 on the 11th with a mean of 42.21 degrees. The government charges 50 cents per thousand for timber cut on forest reserves.
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Seward
Ed Hasey Bound Over By Grand Jury In Shooting Case
Cable report from Keystone Canyon states Ed Hasey is bound over to the grand jury for a fatal shooting that killed one man. George C. Hazelet and Duncan Dickson, who were with Hasey, were discharged by Commissioner Lyons due to lack of evidence tying them to the act. In a separate note, the Glen, a San Francisco cod fishing schooner, wrecked near Unimak Island on September 30, with cargo to be salvaged. seven sailors reached Seward aboard the Dora.
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Daily Gateway
Valdez
Hasey
Grand Jury
Keystone Canyon
Guggenheim
George C. Hazelet
Guggennthere
Duncan Dickson
Husey
Lyons
Keima
Glen
San Francisco
Unimak Island
Cape Pankof
Seward
Seward Steamers and Ships Depart Alaska Routes
Corwin sailed from St. Michael on the 19th. atoya left Valdez for Seward on the 1st. Bertha sailed from Seattle to Santa Clara on the 25th. Yucatan departed for Seattle on the 31st and led for Unalaska on the 30th. Jeanie sailed for Seattle on the 1st.
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Corwin
St. Michael
Atoya
Valdez
Seward
Bertha
Seattle
Santa Clara
Yucatan
Unalaska
Jeanie
Land and Mineral Decisions by Woodford D. Harlan
Land and mineral decisions examine coal lands and prior possession in contest, withdrawal effects, contiguity rules, fraud in final proof, and homestead disqualification. The agricultural envoy’s land status remains intact despite later survey reclassification as mineral.
Learn How to Invest in Mining Free Sample Copy
An advertisement for Profit and Loss magazine offers a free sample copy to investors. It claims independent reporting and invites readers to request a free postal card sample, with promotions on clubbing offers and subscriptions. The notice provides an address in California for sample requests.
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Reoe and Loss Ea
Valdez Ships Out Laborers and Prospectors
Valdez reports 150 Reynolds railroad laborers were funded for Seattle passage aboard Santa Clara under a $10 steerage rate by Northwestern Steamship to move unemployed workers. Two shipwrecked prospectors were rescued near Saunchef lighthouse after losing their sloop and belongings in a gale off Unimak Island.
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Northwestern Company
Santa Clara
Valdez
Seattle
Reynolds Railroad
Northwestern Steamship Company
Saunchef
Dora
Unimak Island
Naval Reservation on Resurrection Bay at Lowell Point
Notice announces a 3350 acre U S naval reservation on Resurrection Bay at Lowell Point. It details boundaries from extreme low water west to a post near high water, along ridges to Tonsina creek, and reserves all waters and timber rights. Trespass or timber cutting is forbidden with penalties. timber already cut may be removed if laws are followed.
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United States
Resurrection Bay
Lowell Point
U.S. Was
Tonsina
Salso
Tonsina Creek
District of
Alaska
Chas. F. Pond
U.S. Navy
U. S. S. Buffalo
Final Account in Estate of Feodor Gregoroff
A. C. Goss, administrator of the Feodor Gregoroff estate, has filed the final account for settlement in Kodiak Alaska. A hearing is set for November 28 1907 at 2:00 p m in the court room where interested parties may object or contest. Publication dates span October 5 to November 2 1907.
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United States Commissioners Court
Territory of Alaska
Kodiak
Feodor Gregoroff
A. C. Goss
Alaska
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Advan
Eastern
Alworth Building
Duluth
Minnesota
Chas
B. Aske
Alaska Coast Company
Alaska Coast
Washington
Texas
England
ED Hasey
Seward Steamers
Woodford D. Harlan
Washington, D. C
Lile Caliornia
St. Venver, Uv
Brown & Hawkins
Chase and Sanborn’s
Hills Bros
Buffalo Forges
Reynolds
Fourth Avenue
J. L
Seward, Alaska
Geo. Sexton
Rainier-Grand Hotel
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
Langley St
Victoria, B. C
H. E. Ellsworth
Assay Office
Gold
Seward Bowling Alley
Fourth Avenue, Seward
Connection
E. L. Whittemore
Seward NO. 21
J. L. Reed
Arctic Recorder
F. E. Youngs
Arctic Chief
John A. Nelson
Bank of Seward Building
L. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Bank of Sewards Building
J. A. Baughman
Owl Drug Store
Railroad Hospital
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