Mining Boom Sparks Nome Tundra Gold Rush Year 1905
Deputy Collector report notes prosperous 1905 for Nome mining. Old bench line across the tundra yields rich strikes near Penny River and other districts. Spring cleanup tops $2.5 million. full year output expected near $3 million with extensive prospecting across Ophir Topkok Kangarok and Candle districts.
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Charteld
Dro. St
Litthe Creek
Nome
Bering Sea
Twee Tiles Bath
Penny River
Cape Nomeo
Avondale
Seward
Hinsula
Alaska Customs Report Shows Surge in Domestic Merchandise
The 1905 annual statement notes Alaska across four districts saw domestic merchandise rise by 5 707 255 over 1904 with Yukon river points up 2 060 519. Growth tied to Tanana mining activity and Kenai railroad expansion, plus gains in Bering Sea and Southeastern Alaska. It details exports, imports, and overall customs activity for the year.
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Yukon
Alaska
Bering Sea
Yukon River
Tanana Valley
Kenai Peninsula
United States
Prospects for Seward Peninsula Gold Mines and Quartz Veins
The article argues that permanent wealth in mining may come from quartz and vein deposits on Seward Peninsula, not placer beach workings. It cites Treadwell deposits as a model, notes veinlets carrying gold up to several hundred dollars per ton, and discusses iron pyrite, arsenopyrite, and other minerals within schist and limestone host rocks. It mentions global localities and warns that large, low grade ore could yield capital for scale mining while acknowledging substantial uncertainties in geology and economics.
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Seward Peninsula
Roy
Ai de Pieri
Gabon
Arthur
Spencoer
Goveriigiat Poport
Treadwell Dee
Mariposa County
California
Calaveras County
Zavajar County
Arizona
Otago
New Zealand
Tolomo
South America
de Kaap
South Africa
Homestake
South Dakota
Columbia
Honduras
Russia
Ditch Building in the Kougarok District Sparked by Development Plans
The Kougarok area faces a major ditch building project connected to the Serpentine River and regional development efforts led by Gordon A. and Cape of Pi Breeteeth. Major contractors, including local firms and state engineers, outline the work around Goose Creek and nearby watercourses with plans to divert flows and construct supporting channels.
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Uae
Sertipaweerorn
Merperirlon
Maso
Horan
Gordon
Sr Poperties
Majer Fitench
Cape of Pi
Jo McKay
Cynthia
Nodles Lowe
Jared
Goose Creek
Wineby
Svouk Ming Roeroesty
Steve
Ian Coniing
Henson
Kinkarek
Abeteter
Operations On Glacier Creek
Glacier Creek in Nome district gears up for summer hydraulic mining with Kimball Gilmore and others deploying multiple camps along the lower claims. Morgan and Sverdrup crews will use the Price Tremper ditch water, while Athes claim area and Miocene Ditch Company camps also mobilize. Telephonic links keep town connected as visitors ride to Bimmer Station to witness the mining activity.
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Nomentin
Seveson
Kimball & Gilnore
Rout Air Company
Hedraulic
Morgan
Sverdrup
Price & Tremper Ditch
Kimball & Gilmore
Sthow Gulel
Chula
Nearlby
Miocene Ditch Company
Thit
Lower
Glacier Creek
Bimmer
Nome
Bismuth Mining Prospects Near Seward Peninsula
Reports from the Nome area describe bismuth finds along the Sinook River and near the headwaters of the Ostraed river hydrological prospects. Miners, including Deba Eriok and others, plan shipments to the States while development work accelerates. the Mikmiuth mine lies about thirty miles from Nome, promising easier transport via new shipments to distant markets.
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Seward Peninsula
Lewaths
Dadd
Eitiock
Mikmiuth
Nome
Sitka Gains Modern Utilities After Quarts Strike
A fall quarts strike on Chicagor Island spurred new life in Sitka. The town now has electric Habits and a water system, according to updates received by Mr. F. Be. Frobese. The Liberty mine near Silver Bay, owned by Mrs Turner, sold for $40,000.
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Chicagor Island
Sitka
F. BE. Frobese
Liberty
Turner
Silver Bay
Superintendent Woods Leads Big Dredge at Oro Fino
Superintendent Woods of the Three Friends Mining Company started the large dredger at Oro Fino on Solomon River. The gold ship now digs steadily, yielding tons of gold bearing gravels each day.
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Flon. Woods
Three Friends Miningompany
Oro Fino
Solomon River
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