Nome Fairbanks Candidate Retires from Anish Expedition
Fragmented report notes Jack Boron, running as a Democrat, withdrawing from a Nome to Anish trek. Mentions plans near Bren, discussions with Kenan and Mate Matheson, and possible ground opening on Engineer Creek this winter. Observations include Nome district quietness, water shortages for slate mining, and prospects for future mining camps and town growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Jack Boron
Entrepaten
Wettowly
Mr. Renan
Mate Matheson
Engineer Creek
Kenan
Nome
Record of Largest Flume Construction at Porcupine River
Report details a proposed immense flume by the Porcupine Miners Company to carry water from the Porcupine river over a mile long and 60 feet high. Expected cost around $200,000 with 1 mile length and 200,000 cubic feet daily capacity. Construction planned near Hedrock area with many technical specs and projected start before September.
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Conrad
Brice
Webbe
KE. Harvey
Parcupine
Harvey Ro
Hunters Start for Big Game in Southeast Alaska Coast
Reported arrival of several American millionaires with hunting outfits off Southeastern Alaska coast. They seek guides, equipment, and target moose and caribou for sport and taxidermy. Also notes T J Nestor acquiring Northwestern Co liquor stock for sale at outside cost. Local ads urge inspection and bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Ang
Alaska
Great American
T. J. Nestor
Northwestern Commercial Co
Fire sets home ablaze amid suspect plot in San Francisco
An incendiary fire in a hot night city scene involved Williams Spence Kemith and three stepdaughters as the plot aimed to secure the future for his wife and daughters. Spencer, detained on charges connected to the affair, remains silent while authorities build a case. The narrative also mentions new product arrivals and local job ads in a cluttered, fragmentary report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
District Court Daily Minutes 1908 Proceedings
Proceedings note civil and domestic actions before the district court. Pending motions include citizenship hearing and various plaintiff cases with attorneys and judges presiding. Verdicts favored plaintiffs in several matters including Universal Mining and Cape County Binding Co with substantial awards and future court dates set.
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Wediestiy
Peel
W Wetfergren
Cormplen Mining & Traut Dee Co
Hannum
Mintiae & Pravting
Mation & Seestey
Canetiereitine
Onli
Mendin
Patterson
Universal Mining
Thomas Bo Shepet
John Bennett
Jobo Hike
Win Hertze
Dedin
Rink
Eslwin Stevens
Hort Sivine
Henri Saulbury
Bod Soniers
Henry Savior
Alenka
Soewud Diet Fon
Cowden
Tom
Reed
Charles Muut
Sinmiel Avoter
Bret Chavon
Cenivet
Bhi
Archer, Eyeing & Co
Thor
Darling & Dear
Twig & Co
Seheht & Co
T. Menard
Olsen
Cape Mountaiy Bindinging Co
Gen. D. Schofield
A. W. Ob
L. J. Sawyer
Cape Countain
McFadden
H. EB. Shields
Plantif
Charles McFadden
Scientists Visit Alaska Amid Arctic Research Tour
A group of scientists visits Alaska, meeting researchers and reporting on experiments related to vegetation, weather patterns, and ecological themes. The mission highlights Arctic research efforts and collaborations with local institutions.
Sister of General Miles Dies After Reunion Shock
Worcester Mass obituary reports the death of Jane Miles, sister of General Nelson A Miles, following a heart failure at a reunion. The event sparked a local outpouring as friends remembered her long life and family ties.
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Worcester
Hani
General Neto
Laborers' Revenge Stones Winsipig Report
A garbled OCR item references laborers and revenge with scattered phrases about a place called Winsipig and various names. The readable portions hint at a dramatic event or dispute but lack coherent details or dates. The fragmentary text suggests a local or historical labor conflict or incident without concrete facts to confirm.
Lawrence Hotel Menu and Bar Prices Report
Reading shows a listing for rooms from $15 at The Lawrence. It notes housekeeping rooms and Lemp's extra draft beer, with mentions of staff and a board of trade meeting. The text labels patrons and offers a debate at 256 and a person named Beth in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Lemp
The
Plundered Mines at Reno Raise Patrols and Suspicions
Reports describe daily plundering at Reno mines amid a crackdown by town authorities and heightened vigilance. Detectives, Abe Taw Weerkitae and others are referenced as pursuing leads to recover stolen goods and salve the situation. Bribery rumors surface around some suspects and guard responses heighten scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Notice of Marshal's Sale of Real Estate and Named Parcels
A marshal sale is announced for multiple described properties by order in a court, listing location and date, with details on parcels to be sold including a dinner of improvements and liens. The notice names the administrator and parties, designates property to be sold at public auction, and notes the deadline and conditions of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Nome
Gee Canyon
Leen
Alii
Abeurst
Classified Ad Fragments Include Rentals and Sales
A fragmented classified ad listing several items for rent and sale appears. It mentions furnished rooms and a parlor, a rental price of 975 dollars if sold by August 20, and references Bovey and Davison Real Estate and Mining Exchange with an address and phone number. The text is partial and garbled with multiple misspellings.
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Wal Bouse
Bovey & Davie Hoetiee
Conticethy
Third Avenue
Bovey & Davies
They & Dayton
Ttase
Hovey & Davison
Bovey & Davison
Front Street
Steadman Ave
Glacier Receding at Valdez In Alaska
Aird survey notes Valdez Glacier has retreated about 400 feet over two years. Observers found 100 feet of ice melted and the glacier top lowered noticeably. The Valdez end spans over a mile and widens to 50 to 200 feet elsewhere, making this recession notable. Nearby Shoup Glacier advances into Valdez Bay, keeping icebergs in summer.
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Valdez
Aur
United Sinclear Survey
Valdex Glicier
Valles Els
Valdes
Shoup
Valdez Bay
Prof Tees
Creete
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Lew Hneter
Ed Thie
Siberia
Cook
F. Braten
Steadman
Northwestern
PA. Peterson Show Co
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Hotel Irving Eur Sncites
Sig Simon
Mgr
Eddy St
District Court
Blatz Weiner Beer
Badiniv
Fatatieets
Pitalus
Rhein
Amd
Nelson A
Miles
Reunion
Winsipig
Ilsoten Funk
Lawrence Also
Steve Pye Vier
Peer Sett
Catatee
Arid 256
Fur
Debate Me
Beth
KODAK
American Bank
Seattle
L.B. Tanner & Co
Valley Bldg
Nevada
Lacy
Alaska Banking and
Safe Deposit CO
Cabell Whitehead
Thatcher Damon Warkler
Nice
R. E. Trengove
Assayer
Hank Cape
Frank H Waskey
AK Tob
View
J A Hachelder
Hoty Adams
Avst
VGA
Oral
Teat Highton
Leib
Iether
Misha
Hansen
Alea
Aueuer
Voss Marehal
Bank of California
Wastt
San Francisco
Ventares
Hiram Hime
Savings and Lime Deposits
Chas. Reed
Geet
Eve Ad
Linker
Aree Albert
Nuset
Henge Ve Keel
Anna M Relloges
Benee
Tristar Team
Wevrie Mo
Cork
Viettasnogtagh Pobephene White
Hiver Roadhouse
the Hunter
Hunter Rye
Old Crow
Joe Hall
Physicians and Surgeons
W. D'Arcy Chase
M. D
Name Bank & Trust
Josh R. McIntyre
Mutual Life Building
Nome Bank & Trust
Prosser's Harness Shop
Fuller & Graham
J.martim
Omone Miackizay
Anna M. Kellogg
Second Avenue
B St
A. G. Oliver & Co
Oliver’s
Ock
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