ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
CHAS. E. HERRON, Publisher.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1916, as second class matter
under the Act of March 3, 1873.
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ANCHORAGE THE COAL TERMINAL.
The Seward Post appears to be waging some sort of a cam
paign in opposition to the construction of harborage facilities
and coal bunkers at the mouth of Ship creek, and submits what
it pleases to term some facts and figures with respect to the
subject matter. The only achievement that will be gained by j
the Seward publication is the demonstration of the old theory
that, while figures do not lie, liars can figure. The Post either
does not know the facts, or wilfully conceals them in a
maze of assumed calculations which it inflicts on an unsuspect
ing public. The publication asserts that Chairman Edes was
not consulted with respect to the proposed coal terminus at
Anchorage; that Commissioner Mears and Superintendent of j
Sale Christensen took it upon themselves, without the knowl
edge of the chairman, to officially declare that Ship creek was j
to be the coal terminus.
The facts in the case are substantially as tollows:
Previous to the sale of lots in the townsite at Anchorage,
the superintendent of sale, in a casual conversation with the
writer of these lines, then the editor of the Cook Inlet Pioneer,
asked how he thought the lots would go; if there would be a]
good demand, etc. The writer answered, in effect as follows:
“There will be no great demand for lots in this townsite for
the simple reason that the people have no official knowledge
of the Engineering Commission’s plans with respect to Ship
creek; we have heard rumors of what the commission proposed
to do, but officially, we have no information. Unless we know
something of the government’s plans here, you cannot expect to
sell lots, either in any considerable quantity or at any consider
able price.”
The outgrowth of this conversation was the publication ini
the Cook Inlet Pioneer, in July, 1916, of a statement that had
the approval of Chairman Edes, Commissioner Mears and Su
perintendent of Sale Christensen. This statement contained a
specific reference to the proposed coal terminus at the mouth of
Ship creek.
In confirmation of this published statement, Superintend
ent of Sale Christensen, in opening the auction sale of lots,
made a speech, in which he said, with respect to this subject:
“Now, you all ask, ‘What does this mean to vVnchorage?
Will this business pass over the docks here, or will this be only
a temporary construction camp during the building of the rail
road?’ As to this, T am authorized by the Alaskan Engineer
ing Commission to make the following statement:
“Ship creek will be the construction base for the building
of the line to the Matanuska coal fields and also northward to
Fairbanks. It will also be a shipping point for at least seven
or eight months in the year for the Matanuska coal. For these
purposes it will be necessary to construct yard tracks, coal
hunkers, etc., to the extent necessary for handling large
amounts of materials, coal and supplies.”
Chairman Edes was here previous to and during this sale
of town lots. He was consulted about every move. We know
this positively, the Post denial to the contrary, notwithstand
ing.
As we have had occasion repeatedly to assert, the Alaskan
Engineering Commission, in making a selection of a coal termi
nal, was actuated by the conditions that existed, namely, that
Ship creek is the logical, natural coast, terminus of the Mata
nuska coal fields. It was guided by the same considerations
that caused the Guggenheim people to select Cordova in lieu
of Valdez for the terminus of the Copper River and Northwest
ern Railway company, namely, a water grade for the railway
line. _
Palace Clothing Store
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR ONE WEEK.
25 per cent off
On All Clothing and Overcoats in
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SHEEPSKIN LEATHER VESTS
JUST RECEIVED:
A SHIPMENT OF SHEEPSKIN LEATHER VESTS.
The famous Adler Collegian Clothing.
We also handle the Crossett and Florsheim Shoes.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
THI HSDAV, DECEMBER 28,
Vol. 1. No. 138. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
We wish you all a Merry Xmas. We hope you had it. And
now that it is over, and no doubt Santa Claus was nice to you,
if you have overlooked anyone you may still find a nice assortr
rnent of gifts to choose from at our stores.
At the very last minute we received by mail and express
from Seward some very nice additions to our stock in the line
of pipes, smoking sets and vases. Exceptionally beautiful and
artistic.
Our candy is as usual “the very best”—and you know—
“Better late than never.”
What people think of our lines of Fountain Pens is quite
evident—over three-quarters of our stock is sold, but we still
have a few good ones left. And we want to add that anyone who
got one of our Waterman’s Fountain Pens or Conklin’s can
have the point of his pen changed free if desired.
On a whole we can say that in all our experience in the
Drag business we have not seen such an intelligent buying as
this year in Anchorage. It was a pleasure to wait on people,
and if in the rush of business we have overlooked anyone and
failed to give as good a service as we wish, we humbly beg to
be forgiven. It was not intentional, and we want to thank you
all for your patience and good will.
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“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.”
4th and D St. 4th and H St.
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4th Avenue, at G.
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The best gift you can give
your children or anybody is a
Kodak. We have the Eastman
and Ansco in all sizes and at
prices to suit every purse. We
develop for 15c and print for
3c up. Special attention given
to mail orders.
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW, DECEMBER 28 and 29
The Empress Theatre Presents
“CIVILIZATION”
The most astounding Motion Picture known to the World.
One year in preparation. Cost over One Million Dollars !
READ EXPRESSIONS OF THE NEW YORK PRESS
Nothing so stupendous ever before created by the brain of man.
-NEW YORK EVENING JOURNAL.
Stupendous and wonderful.—NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
Abounding- in pictures of marvelous beauty.—Eg. Y. SUN.
Outdoes the “Birth of a Nation.”—N. Y. GLOBE.
"CIVILIZATION” places Ince on an artistic footing with David Be
lasco. “Civilization,” in short, in n gigantic, moving, and above all, mov
ing picture of war and its consequences.—N. Y. EVENING WORLD.
An entertainment on an artistic level with Ben Bur.—N. Y. TIMES.
ADMISSION $1.00. ADMISSION $1.00
No Reserved Seats. ,
SAME PRICE CHARGED IN THE STATES.
Doors Open 7:30. Everybody Should be Seated at 8:00.
THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
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WILL OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY.
Turner Bldg.
When at the Junction stay at the
New Matanuska Hotel
Cafe, Barber shop, News-stand and Cigar Store in Con
nection
Just opened M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
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Denver Rooming
House
Say, Boys, we keep warm all
night. Rooms, spring beds.
Everything new and clean.
BEDS, 50c.
NEW CRESCENT HOTEL
F. W. REDWOOD & CO., Props.
Warm Rooms. Moderate Rates. Hot
Baths.
Cor. Fourth and C. Anchorage
Pioneer Sheet
Metal Works
YUKON STOVES
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i HEATERS
Corner Fifth and C Sts.
Anchorage • - Alaska
UNION CIGAR STORE
4th Ave. Bet. C and B Sts.
Choice line of Cigars and
Tobaccos,
Confectionery and
Soft Drinks.
Meet Your Friends at the
UNION CIGAR STORE
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OTTO GUSTOSON, Props.
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Fine Job Printing at Times office.
Belated Shoppers «s&
Just arrived over the trail dainty Lace Waists, Georgettes
and Crepes. Also a few of the new Roman Blouse effects in
Chiffons. We are giving one-fourth off on all of our Woolen
•Piece goods, and separate dress skirts. This should be of great
interest to all. Suits and Millinery greatly reduced.
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