Alaska memorial memorializing Congress a push for Alaska funding
The Alaska Convention in Seattle endorses a memorial urging Congress to apply federal funds to Alaska, with proposals for law reforms, road and rail development, telegraph extensions, judicial reforms, land surveying, coast lighthouse funding, postal and census facilities, and new governance structures. Mayor Ballinger of Seattle pledges support.
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Alaska
Washington
Congress
Ballinger
Seattle
Steamships to Sail Seattle to Seward Next Year
Three steamers will sail direct from Seattle to Seward starting March 15 to be operated by Northwestern Steamship Co. They will return via Valdez with service every eight days. A steamer is to be chosen for the route, and Alaska Central Lines backs the plan to ensure prompt material delivery for rail construction and passenger travel to Seward.
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Seattle
Seward
Northwestern Steamship Company
Valdez
Alaska Central Yoing
Ten Ton Blast Opens New Tunnel Cut In Rock
A ten ton dynamite blast cleared rock for a tunnel approach near a river crossing. Workers describe the explosion as precise, loosening rock without shattering the mass. Crews continue boring Rich & Harris tunnels, inspect bridges, and resume track laying as weather allows.
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Rich & Harrison
Hamilrond
Thurris
Seward Attracts Attention As Open Port On Pacific Coast
Reporters note Seward gains talks and interest from Alaska and mainland migrants. Nome man HH A Snaalls predicts a winter rush to Seward as outsiders hear of opportunities and milder climate. claims of open port status and growing speculation spread along the coast.
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Seward
Alaska
Balls Creek Quizz
Wncisca
Oregon
L. B. Shaw
None Atzeds
Xie
Ingalls
Wen
Alaska road work advances amid heavy snow and planning
Major Richardson of the U S army board overseeing government road construction in Alaska arrived to assess progress. He notes little road building this year with plans for faster work next year contingent on appropriations. key routes include Valdez to Fairbanks and segments in Circle City Rampart Nome and Seward Peninsula. The Sunrise trail remains nearly impassable in snow up to four feet deep with reports from Sunrise mail carrier Fred Haefs. Butler and Company have about 8000 feet of pipe laid on the Lowell Creek power line and aim to finish soon. The Chichagof district near Sitka continues drawing prospectors amid local chatter.
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Maj
Richardson
U.S. Army Board
Alask
Skagwayski
Nome
Richanon
Cony
Valdez
Fairbanks
Circle City
Rampart
Council City
Seward Peninsula
Fred Haefs
Calr the
Sunrise Mail
Butler & Company
Lowell Creek
Lost Big Money in Fares on Last Steamer Trips
Damaged OCR shows steamer fare losses totaling about $2000 after routes bypassed Seldovia on final trips. Bertha leads as first bested, with crew and passengers affected by missed Seattle connections and monthly dues payments.
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Seldovia
Bertha
Tyes
Boston capital buys Crow Creek mining property optioned
Néwin Serward reports Boston capital has taken an option on the Crow Creek mining property on the Mein side of Umucain Arm. The option requires completion by December 15. A favorable government report and a visit by mining expert Mr Povington support the acquisition. The Crow Creek claim set includes fifteen claims with bed and bench workings and a water supply. Proceeding quickly, the eastern syndicate plans active development once the sale is finalized.
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Boston Company
Boston Capital
Mein
Alaska
Povington
Kite
Niin Fuets
Valve
Maska
Old AN
Crow Creek Company
Crow Creek
Glacier Creek
Ney
Peatery Yard
Railroad to Tanana Trail to Open Winter Run
Gale reports the railway company will rush construction toward Knik Arm and build a trail from Knik to Kantishna and Fairbanks for freight and passenger service to the Pananat route. Directors note heavy investment, with $1,080,000 spent. President C. Frost traveled from Chicago for the meeting amid ill health of some directors.
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Searle
Iway
Knik Arm
C. Frost
Chicago
McK
Sleuthing Forged Checks and Alaska Weather Notes
The article records a string of forged checks by Wallace Goodall tied to Seward Alaska with mentions of a bank loss not yet realized and checks cashed in Seattle. It also notes rare weather in Seward with storms and a two day sunny spell and reports plans for a $15000 Masonic temple in Nome.
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Wallace Goodall
Sioux City
Iowa
Hale
Bank of Seward
Goodall
Booth & Watson
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Altinanel
Cong
Hee
Cngress
Aliska
SMO
Sitka
Wranitel
Ketehukan
Hina
Datel Harbor
United States
Numner
Prof. Georgeson
Ainskit Agricultural Experiment Station
Hert
Angora You's
Wood Island
C. P. Coo
Northern Pacific
South Tacoma
Willian
Clayson
Sound
Sfagway
Tirg
Joades Town
Toot Golen
Rich & Harris
Cameron
A. Ingalls
Maj. Richardson
Army Board In Charge
Chichagof
Sitks
Roruang Anu Excelsior
Sell Crow Creek Mining Property
Néwin Serward
Crawenergy
Paring
Eny
Radford
Purmarton
Ality Pu
Ralroad Will
Tanana
Applewhite
Burns
Portland
Masonic Temple
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