Secretary Wells Letter Urges Alaskan Interest in New York Exposition
The Nugget reports a letter from Secretary Wells of the Permanent Intercontinental Yaltinn urging Northland citizens to engage in the exile event in New York by 10. He argues Alaska’s development could boost metropolitan trade and port facilities, pressing for Alaska’s exploitation and related transportation needs. He appeals to the Chamber of Commerce to back the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
New York
Hudson Rivers
Northland
Metrapolis
Rotary Wells
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Territory Status and West Point Cadets Debate
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer analysis argues that Alaska’s territorial status affects federal representation and district governance. It contends Supreme Court rulings reaffirm Alaska as a U S territory and warns Congress not to misinterpret potential territorial government changes for statehood prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Supreme Court of the
United States
Alweki
Rosemussen
Courcel
Alysha
West Point
al Mapols
United States Military Academy
Congress
Evpreme Court of the
Atieke
Alskata
Seattle Post-Intelligencet
Questioning Government Meat Inspection At Chicago Stockyards
A Chicago stockyards review by Dr. Charles J. Whalen reveals widespread diseased and unwholesome meat passing government inspectors. The article argues current inspector capacity is insufficient to prevent sale of bad meat nationwide and urges a larger corps of inspectors to ensure a thorough, effective program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Health
Chicago Stock Yards
Bureau of Animal Industry
Agricultural Department
Chicago
Charles J. Whalen
Whalen
Explicity
Rcal Health Board
The Optimistic Prospector and the Prospecting Mindset
A historical discussion defines prospecting as pure speculation and mining as the later investment stage. It describes prospectors as optimistic adventurers who stake grubstakes and roam Hay counties seeking prospects. Few become developers. most fail, while the prospector sells stakes and restarts elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gecbe
Permanent Mineral Exhibit For Alaska Mining Display
Alaskans plan a permanent mineral exhibit in the United States to showcase ores and mining data for investors and the public. The aim is to educate about Alaska mining, attract investment, and place northern mineral resources on a high professional level ahead of the Alaska Exposition in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
North
Alaska as District of Alaska in Congress Alleges Self Rule
A historical note argues that Congress treats Alaska as the District of Alaska, comparable to the District of Columbia, while Supreme Court precedent recognizes Alaska's distinct territorial status under law. The text critiques this inconsistency in official labeling and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress
District of
District of Columbia
Territories
Supreme Court of the United States
Judge Moore Receives Ovation In Nome Court Session
Judge Moore began his Reed term in Nome with an ovation from the Nome bar and friends. Alaska’s territorial government mood grows as parties may push self government for the people. Democrats plan a Juneau convention on July 16 for delegates. each district gets sixty delegates. Attorney George D. Campbell paid $1,000 to the city clerk for the Bridge school building deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress
Maska
Juneau
George D. Campbell
Porcer Describes A French Artist In Curious Story
General Horace Porcer lauds a French artist as talented and engaging yet overly sympathetic and eager to please. He recounts a tale of a young girl and her sweetheart who boasted of passing by her house, prompting a witty barbed exchange that ends with a cab ride and grave amusement. The note urges readers to subscribe to Nome weekly news for Seward peninsula updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Porcer
Summons for Publication in Alaska District Court
Publication summons in Nome Alaska requires Andrew Bergstrom to appear within 30 days of June 6 1906 to answer a $500 claim with 8 percent interest from October 1901 and court costs. Publication dates span April 24 to June 5 1906 under Judge Alfred S Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court For
District of Alaska
Orthern Commercial Co
Andrew Bergstrom
United States of America
Nome
Alaska
Alfred S. Moore
United States District Court
FW Diinn
U. S. District Court
Notice of Forfeiture to J A Melin Heirs or Assigns
Notice to J A Melin and heirs or assigns of forfeiture action. The notice states a forfeiture proceeding is being pursued and identifies the involved party and the action’s legal context. Further details are not readable from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Melin
Alaska mining claim co owner notice to pay share
Oscar Thurson demands payment of a pro rata share of one hundred dollars for labor and improvements on claim No 20 north fork of Kongerocl river in the Kengards mining district Alaska for 1904 and 1905. If unpaid within 90 days of final publication the interest will be forfeited under Section 2324 Revised Statutes. Fleet publication April 10 1906 last publication July 10 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fork
Kongerocl River
Kengards
District of Alaska
Kongarek
United States
Fieet
Oscar Thurson
R. Gedgerwood
Mudgette
Hunch Association
Trinity Creek
Kougarok
Eagle Association
Eagle Creek
District of
Alaska
Sidney Mudgettr
Notice of Forfeiture for Mountain Key and Paystreak claims
Sam Heller announces forfeiture of interests in Mountain Key and Paystreak quartz claims on Anvil Creek Alaska. Co owner rights will transfer if expenditures are not made, per 2324 Revised Statutes US. First published March 27 1906 last June 26 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine
T. D. Moffatt
Anvil Creek
Cape Nome
Alaska
Mountain Key
Mnal
United States
Sam Heller
Notice of Water Rights Claim by W L Leland and Associates
Notice declares W L Leland and associates own waters at Salmon Lake and Pilgrine River in Kongarok District Alaska. Plant and dam construction for electrical power will raise Salmon Lake waters fifty feet and conflicts with public domain rights. Dated May 18 1906 by W de Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Leland
Salmon Lake
Pilgrine River
Kongarok
District of Alaska
United States
W. J. Leland
Said Place
Nome
Solomon
District of
Alaska
W. L
W. de Leland
Wits
Combini on group claim notice to co-owners
Co-owners G W Forman and A Gunderson notify J J King Carl Larson A Mayden Rt Gibson A Erickson H Y Freedman and others that $100 was spent annually on labor and improvements for 1903 1904 and 1905 on the Combinit on group placer claim recorded in Cape Nome. If not paid within 90 days from final publication the co-owners’ interests may become the undersigned's property under the 2324 Revised Statutes, with first publication May 22 1906 and last Aug 21 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. King
Carl Larson
A. Mayden
Rt. Gibson
A. Erickson
H. Y. Freedman
Combinion
Cape Nome
Alaska
United States
G. W. Forman
A. Gunderson
Notice of labor expenditures on Alaska mining claims
The undersigned states an expenditure of 100 on each claim Madgette s Hunch Trinity Brandy Eagle and Mogus in Kangarok district Alaska as recorded in Vol 49 pages 285 287 236 for the year 1905 and that a copy of this paper be sent to C N Brown to keep outside co owners posted on the Seward peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Brown
Madgette
Hunch Association
Trinity Creek
Mogus Association
Brandy Creek
Eagle Association
Eagle Creek
Kangarok
District of Alaska
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H. G. Steel
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NtcuRr
Bueldiny
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Jude
Praternal Order of Glesses
Chicago News-Record
Sulveribe
Nome Weekly News
Seward Peninsula
Patrick Kirwin
Charles Hornisher
Louis Klotz
James Cosgrove
John Fortune
Harry Klotz
Dewey Bench
Manila Creek
Solomon River
A. H. Anderson
John Milburn
McKinley
Dobbs
Kodak and
Alaska Banking
Safe Deposit CO
Cabell Whitehead
Tha Toner
Eugene B. Ailes
Cashler
Axsayer
Stedman Ave
Prout St
Transactia General Banking
M. Sloan
M.D
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L.R.O
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Harvey Medica Coll
PostGraduate Medical School and Hospital of Chicago
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Golden Gate Hotel
A Kk
M. D
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A.C. Schowbuily
Tod Pom
Eugene Critere Cashier
G. Cowden
Vier Brest, JS. Kimball
Absa Low
Bank of
Mus
University of Kansas
Rush Mealea
Medical Department
University of Chicago
Cooke County Hospital
London
Paris
Kelly's
Darcy Chace
A. B. Hall
Black
Seward Tel
Cordelia L. M. Noble
Cport
E. E. Silver
J. W. Bell
Board of Trade
Jp D. Orton
Orton Building
G. Hudson
Attorney AT Law
Front St
Abithd J. Daly
A. C. Co
Wileliam A. Gilmore
Spteadman Avenue
Phice Rustgard
Steadman Ave
THE
Cody Detective Agency
First Avenue
Corner
Marion
Seattle, Wash
B. C. Bennet
Staples Block
P. H. Fitzgerald
Carstens Bros. & Dashley
Front Street
EAGLE
Henry Burgh
Jerry Crowley
D. Gilchrist
B Street
Sidney Madgettr
Moonlight Springs
Nome Brewing & Bottling Co
Nevada
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