Cordova and Copper River Milestone in Alaska’s New Era
The dramatic account details Cordova’s rise as Alaska’s gateway with Copper River and Werth waterway projects under Gil Morgan Guggenheim influence. It highlights a nascent mineral boom, vast coal fields, and a corridor opening via road and rail to the Copper River valley, promising immense prospecting, investment, and regional transformation as construction exceeds expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Chiting
Cordova
Hi Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
Dering
Regdona
Cordovaswis
Stulm
Plessa City
Frith
Wits
Chiba
Feven—Sewstel
Valdes
Condova
Ehunee
Molly
Ahich
Eeil
Onper
Warough Cordova
Pulp Wood Prospects In Alaska Basin Growth
The article notes Alaska’s untapped pulp wood potential, with spruce poplar and cottonwood in the Matanuska region. It highlights 3.8 million acres in grazing and farming lands, wide basins, and dense grass undergrowth. Officials like Levi Chubbuck and Senator George J. Baird discuss markets, transportation, and rapid settlement prospects aided by new rail extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanka
Sustitos
Kemal Peninsula
Alasien
Rit
Alute
Levi Chubbuck
George J. Baird
Canada
Matanuska
Thie
TONS OF ALASKA COPPER REPORT ENORMOUS YIELD THIS YEAR
Geologist Alfred H. Brooks reports Alaska copper mining shows a potential 4 million pounds output and about four to five million dollars in value. Nome camps face curtailed pler production but most outfits maintain operations. A dangerous light in Cape Hinchinbrook and Cape Fisher areas highlights navigational hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Willie Iy Ayr
Bse Deere
Alfred H. Brooks
Geologiae
Alasti
Uninet
Geologia
Washington
Fils
Nome
Inska
Ayah
Sumer
Cape Et. Bilas
Hidden Reef
Fought farming battle alone wins with stubborn grit
A Swedish immigrant farmer named Ole Martin settled near Reward Alaska after arriving in the United States from Sweden six years earlier. He faced no horses or dogs, built shelter, and learned to grow potatoes and other crops in damp Alaska soil. Through patient trial, seed-saving, and self reliance he cultivated seven acres, educated his crops to thrive, and maintained his own farm with no hired help, turning hardship into successful farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Martin
United States
Sweden
New York
Alaska
Kenal Pontuntia
Marin
Hin Xeoda
Seattle
Marty
Martin
Premier Yi of Korea assassinated amid rising tensions
The Korean premier Yi was stabbed and fatally wounded by Yie Chamm Young, a twenty year old former U S resident, in Beoul. The assassin, mobile in a jinrikeha, killed Yi and another rider before being captured. Yi had opposed Japanese annexation and faced strong political opposition.
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Beoul
Korea
Yie Chamm Young
Christan
United States
Ito
Japan
Ttol
Yioax
Switchmen Return to Work Fallout Looms in Rail Tie
Twin Cities railroads faced a blocked walkout as switchmen rejected the sole offer. Meeting at thirty two division points, strikers remained solid while railroad officials and President Hawley indicated local returns possible only if vacancies arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Twin Cites
Hart
Chicago
Erement
Cystone
Rock of Gibraltar
Airciaf
Hawley
Market price debate on equalizing teachers' salaries
A city committee discusses the pay gap between male and female teachers and a plan to fund pay parity with an annual 2000 figure. The note references economic calculations and raises questions about fair labor value in the local school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Elyehowld
Tolstoi in Favorable Condition, Report Says
Moscow December 30 physicians report Count Tolstoi's condition favorable. The aging writer, 81, battles rheumatism and influenza complications but doctors refrain from predicting recovery due to his advanced age and frail state.
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Count Tolstoi
Moncow
Bomb kills Bt Petersburg secret police chief
Reports say Colonel Karpot, head of Bt Petersburg secret police, was assassinated in his apartment. An explosion and subsequent pursuit led to arrests as authorities investigate bomber networks linked to Melson and Tiflis.
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Bt Porersiure
Karpot
Petersburg
Rosie Etrmet
Tire
Rham
Bom
Choen Kerpoff
Indian and Romanian Leaders Targeted in Assassination Plots
An assassination attempt on the Romanian prime minister in Bucharest and a related attack on a Bombay theater stage were reported. The Washington dispatch notes the Romanian premier survived, while the broader threat involved anarchist networks and ongoing wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
Bucharest
Ravn
Railroads Warned to Obey Interstate Commission Orders
Washington December 8 a sharp notice was sent to railroads by the Interstate Commerce Commission warning that failure to obey its orders will be regarded as an intentional violation. The move underscores heightened vigilance over railroad practices and compliance across agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomanton Cave
Ortang
WBICH
Striung Awitchmen
Taft
Kuagy
Interstate Commerce Pensign
United States Labor Comnscmar Neill
HB. Perhgar
Railway Department
Federation of Labor
St Paul
Perham
Brotherhoods
Washington
Interdale Commerce Commission
Cimix
W Sheppard Dies After Long Illness
J W Sheppard once served as party desurance commissioner. He passed away after a prolonged illness from stomach cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sheppard
J. W. Sheppard
Paty Desurance Commissioner
Geer Storage Burned in Huron Fire Destroys Beer Warehouse
Fire destroyed the Golden Grain Belt Beer warehouse at Huron. A large amount of goods stored inside were lost, with only a portion saved. The building belonged to George Brown of Hares. Fire at Yankton damaged the home of George Wilton, vice president of the First National Bank. Losses feared to run into thousands of dollars as the fire was caused by the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
George ‘Wilton
First National Bank
Court Rules Out Evidence in Colorado Coal Land Case
Federal Judge Lewin discharged the defendants in Routt county coal land fraud trial. A letter said to be by a defendant to a dummy attorney was excluded, citing no indication and rights violation. Deeds to the Union Land Company could not be admitted to prove conspiracy among defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Der
Jude Lewin Han
Routt County
United States District
Ard
W. Atwell
Enteyman
Lewis
Union Land Company
Decrease of Nearly One Million Tons in Nova Scotia Coal
Halifax reports a drop of almost 1,000,000 tons in coal production affecting royalties over 900. The event accompanies the Mine Workers strike in Nova Scotia collieries. Hiram Denikin, deputy commissioner and mines official, testifies in court about conspiracies and imports of American coal into Canada since July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Nova Somtin
Entiante
Hiram Denikin
Cormentes
Witrens
Canada
Warriner Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
A court ruling sentences Warriner to six years in the state penitentiary after a trial noted for its tense proceedings. The case involved a defendant described in early reports as connected to a lower-level crime, with details limited by the fragmentary OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincmnett
Tee
Harlem
Lower Treamurir
Mhin
Ronan
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Metropolis
Terbuient
Ieru Fween
Gindereth
Tickel River
Copper River
Miles Glacier
Condovi End
Pulp Wood
Mis
Stevie
Ole
Reward
Fdr
Young Christian
Op- Powe
Omfoe
LAAW
Fusion
Rai
Danuc
Dreyfus
Paris
Alfred Drayfun
Paria
Royallat
Bombay
Tipwetta
Aoutay
Ieee
Fae Isn Servier
Tolecs Bank
Toledo
Nova Scotia
Warriner
Priso
Big Fe
R Road
Uge Kampaty
Roosevelt
Amerie Sinter
Junlton
Belpe
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