May Drop the Bluff on Katalla Harbor Plans
Reported confirmation that Copper River and Northwestern will not end at Katalla’s sea terminus draws disbelief. The piece argues Katalla’s harbor plans are a guessing game and notes a 300Foot breakwater washout weakens the case. It cites Alaska resources as destined for a coast railroad, not Katalla, urging funds for viable routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper River
Northwestern
Katalla
Guggenheim
Alaska
Alaska Promotion in Jamestown Magazine Articles
Two Seattle writers James A. Wood and Lloyd McDowell contribute to the September Jamestown issue to spark interest in the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. McDowell highlights Alaska facts while Wood outlines exposition plans and notes no fixed dates, with a closing date set for October 15. Congressman Sulzer calls for home rule as Alaska politics heat up.
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Jamestown
Seattle
James A. Wood
Lloyd McDowell
McDowell
Mr. Wood
Press Cables Great Northern Bandits Mention Seen
Correspondent hints at Great Northern bandits with implied names like Jim Hill and associates. Guggenheims face moves or ducements as Alaska’s space narrows for new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hill
Seward Offers Valdez Warship If Life Becomes Too Strenuous
The notice suggests Seward may loan a warship to Valdez in case life there grows too hard or death seems imminent, framing a drastic precaution for the remote post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Valdez
Onions Up Price in Seattle and Cuba News Returns
The report notes Seattle's onion price rising by four cents for Alaska while onions retain a strong scent. It mentions riots at the Tam many primaries reflecting enduring old fashioned democracy. Cuba again enters the news cycle as Pacific warships are projected to need 100,584 tons of coal this winter beyond Atlantic stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Pacific
Atlantic
Telegraph Strike Study Shows Low Operator Wages
The Telegraph Strike discusses wages for telegraph operators, noting they are poorly paid and have not kept pace with other wages. The article argues the strike could win support as operators deserve better pay and working conditions.
Three Persons Missing Near Susitna and Knik
Three travelers George Purches, his wife, and Frank Whitney departed Susitna station on September 14 for Knik in a small boat and had not arrived by September 24. They likely were swept by a tide near the Susitna mouth. their fate is presumed tragic. Purches, well known in Seward, had worked in the railroad commissary and later ran errands in the Susitna area.
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George Purches
Mrs. Purches
Frank Whitney
Susitna
Sptember 14
Knik
Knik Arm
Kenney
Purches
Cone
Susitna Station
Bank of Seward Promises to Advance Customer Interests
The Bank of Seward proclaims its aim to advance customers' bust interests in a legitimate manner while acknowledging possible selfish motives, linking patron prosperity to its own success.
Bridge and tunnel progress on Placer River line
A.L. Snow from mile 52 reports the 120-foot truss bridge at the Placer River entrance to tunnel 2 will be finished in a few days. Track will be laid through the tunnel and work will begin on the 90-foot truss at the far end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Snow
Mile 52
Placer River
Tunnel 2
Weekly Weather Record for Week Ending September 21
Weather record summary notes temperatures for the week ending September 21. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a focus on daily highs and lows and overall weekly temperature patterns.
Administratrix Final Account in W. W. Stafeiff Estate
In Kodiak Alaska the court schedules the final account of Jennie Stafeiff administratrix with the will annexed of W. W. Stafeiff deceased for settlement. Interested parties may appear October 26, 1907 or earlier write objections in writing to contest the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner's Court
Territory of Alaska
Kodiak
Alaska
W. W. Stafeitt
Jennie Stafeitt
W. W. Stafeilf
Jennie Stafeiff
W. W. Stafeiff
Profit and Loss Magazine free sample offer
The ad promotes Profit and Loss magazine as independent and helpful for mining stock investors. It invites readers to request a free sample copy by mailing name to Profit and Loss Magazine 1715 California St Denver Colorado and mentions specials on subscriptions without selling stocks.
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Profit and Loss Magazine
California St
Denver
Colo
Estate claims notice in U S Commissioner's Court Alaska
In U S Commissioner court before J McLean Warriner E Smith administrator Jamna Alaska invites all persons with claims against the estate of Charles M Keyes deceased to present verified claims with proper vouchers within six months from the date hereof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Commissioner's Court
J. McLean
U.S
Hiamna
Charles M. Keyes
Warriner E. Smith
Jamna
Alaska
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Seward Gateway
Gateway Publishing CO
Eastern
Alworth Building
Duluth
Minnesota
Chas. B. Aske
Sulzer
Gov. Hoggatt
Guggenheims
Cuba
Gorge Purches
Seward Steamers
Santa Clara
Portland
Dora
Bertha
Saratoga
Iss
Jeanie
Hanson R. Black
Capt. Hartman
Bank OF Seward
Administratrix Exec
Strator
Brown & Hawkins
Chase and Sanborn’s
Hills Bros
Hotel McNeiley
Fourth Avenue
Seward, Alaska
W. P. Henry
J. E. Fitzpatrick & CO
L. V. Ray
E. E. Ritchie
Bank of Seward Building
Dentist Bank of Seward Building
J. A. Baughman
Owl Drug Store
Railroad Hospital
R. H. Peale & CO
Brush
Oakland
Cal
Mercantile Annex
Salt Lake City
Utah
H. E. Ellsworth
Assay Office
THE
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Wilson & White Co
Chas Perry
Mgr
Wemillan Fur
Penta
McMillan Fur & Wool CO
al Langley St
Victoria, B. C
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