ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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Entered in the Anchorage Postofiice June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1916.
LAND OFFICE AT ANCHORAGE.
There should be a land office established in the Third Ju
dicial division of Alaska, and that land office should be estab
lished at Anchorage. This is a statement of fact that needs
elaboration as to why this particular town should be selected
for this purpose. The reason is plain to those of us who re
side here and who have purchased lots in this government
townsite. Under the present conditions, all deferred payments
on lots must be made to the United States land office at Juneau.
This means the sending of the money by mail and the transac
tion of all matters relating to these lots by mail. No one can
get any information here about these things, that are so vital
to property owners. We hold that there should be some of fi
lial right here on the ground, with all the records pertaining
to lots, authorized to receive all moneys and transact all busi
ness relating thereto. And it appears that the only way to
bring about this result is to have a United States land office
established here.
While this is an important reason, so far as Anchorage is
concerned, why the land office should be located here, it is not
the only reason, nor is it the chief reason. There are more
homesteads located in this part of Alaska than in any other.
Anchorage is now recognized as a central base for these home
steaders. They can reach this point from their homes by rail
or by boat, without serious loss of time and with the expendi
ture of a nominal sum.
Just today, two homeseekers started out from Anchorage,
in quest of homestead locations. When asked by a Times man
where they were going, they said they were off on a prospct
ing trip, seeking homestead locations. They had no maps, no
information whatever to guide them or aid them in what they
sought. AVith a land office located here, such information
could be supplied.
It will require an act of congress to bring about the estab
lishment of a land office here and we suggest to the local Cham
ber of Commerce that an agitation looking to the accomplish
ment of this desired result be begun without delay.
HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS.
The announcement tliaj, was made in yesterday’s issue of
The Daily Times, telling of the preliminary steps that were
under way with respect to harbor improvements for this port,
was hailed with delight by residents generally. The prelimi
nary work, as pointed out in the article, is for the purpose of
determining the character of the formation that will Jiave to
be dredged out in order to make the required harborage facil
ities.
It was anticipated by residents here that this work would
be undertaken early in the spring. The delay caused some un
easiness and apprehension, lest the Engineering Commission
had changed their plans. Hence, the work which has been
inaugurated is convincing evidence of the fact that there is no
change whatever with respect to the proposed harbor improve
ments; they will be forthcoming, in harmony with the promise
made when the townsite was opened and the lots sold to the
public.
Other ports may boast of natural harborage facilities, but
we venture the opinion that when the Commission has the An
chorage harbor improvements completed, they will provide the
safest and best dockage facilities of any port in Alaska. Just
watch and see if this statement will not prove true!
If George E. Grigsby, democratic nominee for attorney
general for Alaska, will largely confine his efforts while in An
chorage to boosting his own candidacy, instead of being too
zealous in behalf of the democratic candidate for delegate to
congress The Times, for one, would be inclined to support him
in his aspirations. We have no particular enthusiasm for
George Schofield, the nominee of the boss-ridden convention at
Seward, nor are we shouting our heads off boosting for Cobb,
the Juneau candidate. Personally, we like Grigsby and in
point of ability, we incline to think he is the ablest man of the
candidates. But The Times is a republican paper, although in
dependent, and free from any alliances. It is loyally support
ing the candidacy of Delegate Wickersham.
Milo Kelly, a pioneer mining man of the Willow creek
mining camp, lias formed a company for the purpose of devel
oping his valuable holdings in that rich district. Mr. Kelly has
long been identified with the Willow creek section, lie was the
organizer of the Alaska Gold Quartz company, which, in the
year 1910, installed a mill and machinery and opened the claims
now operated by the Independence Mining company, which
took over the property in 1914. Since disposing of this proper
ty, Mr. Kelly has been devoting his time to his own personal
holdings, which compose the group now taken over by the de
velopment company.
The passing of Joseph Grimes will be keenly felt by his
hosts of friends in this locality. The dep u ted was a man in
the prime of life, and was a sourdough prospector and miner
of the best type. It is sad that death should have called him
when, after years of hard toil and labor, he had finally succeed
ed in getting hold of mining ground that promised him a sub
stantial competence* or a least a fine start. But death is no re
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 51. ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 4th anti I)
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A FEW WORDS.
Well, I am once more in Anchorage—and this time to stay;
i and 1 will say that it feels like home.
Feeling that I can do more justice to my business here by
devoting to it all of my personal attention, 1 have brought from
Juneau my drug stock and am going to put it into the Northern
Drug Co.’s store, which I purchased the other day. This will
give the people living in that neighborhood a first-class drug
store carrying a modern complete stock.
While visiting in Seattle and Portland I added new lines to
my stock and increased the others, giving the public a better
opportunity for selection.
Among the new lines I will carry Silverware, Libby’s Cut
Glass, Universal Chafing Dishes, Percolators, Casseroles, Jap
anese Baskets and of course continue with the Victor Phono
graph and the Eastman and Ansoo agencies.
The policy of my store will be what it has always been—
A Square Deal to Everybody.
In connection with the main store I will have a circulating
library for which I have selected the latest copyrights and
standard books.
Best Stock, Best Service, Best Prices make a good combi
nation and I will always be here to make good my promises.
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TWO GIRLS CAFE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16.
THE USUAL SATURDAY NIGHT LAUGHS
“SHORTY'S TROUBLE SLEEP”
“A MAN FROM TEXAS”
KATE PRICE, “THE WARDROEE WOMAN”
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“GUSLE’S WAYWARD PATH.”
PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS
FOR SUNDAY AND MONDAY
A Program of Unusual Interest Is Offered
PRESENTING
ROBERT EDESON
In a Graphic Motion Picture Production of His Biggest
Stage Success
“WHERE THE TRAIL DIVIDES.”
Five Parts- 250 Scenes.
PATHE NEWS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS.
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AT THE EMPRESS.
“Where the Trail Divides” with
Robert Edeson, the eminent dramatic
star in the principal role, will be the
offering at the Empress theatre Sun
day and Monday September 17 and 18.
The play offers many solutions to a
difficult social problem and presents
many features showing that the pot
ent power of love erases all racial dif
ferences. Mr. Edeson is supported by
a cast seldom equalled, and the Em
press theatre goers may look forward
in pleasant anticipation to a picture
decidedly novel and interesting from
beginning to end.
In keeping with the Empress stand
ard of Saturday night “Dull Care”
chasers, a program of humor that
will provoke laughter from the most
serious minded has been prepared. It
includes “Shorty’s Troubled Sleep,”
“A Man From Texas,” Kate Price
“The Wardrobe Woman,” and “Gusles
Wayward Path.” This is not all. The
incomparable Pathe Weekly News,
showing many important •fe*>j*wnmg£,
is sure to be of more than passing in
terest.!
In the Pacific Monthly of recent
date Philip A .Knowlton, former prin
cipal ofthe Fairbanks public jfiiqols,
i><vnty\b\\tes. a^mterestvcyg .
Alaska.
FIGHT MAN EATING SHARKS WITH. DYNAMITE
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Photo by American Prase Association.
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t<s the surface foe tsvbw eating aharjt* .which killed two and injured another at that place. The four deaths caused
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