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February 8, 1923
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
Colonel Frederick Mears announces plans to open Alaska's interior via government railroad connections and details steamboat operations on the Yukon River between Nenana and St. Michael, plus a traffic agreement with White Pass & Yukon Route. He arrived in Seattle on Feb. 8 from Washington and will return to Anchorage.
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GOOD TIMES FOR INTERIOR OF NORTHLAND
Vast Area Is to Be Opened and Connected With Government Railroad
COLONEL MEARS READY TO COME NORTH AGAIN
Head of Alaska Railroad Announces Traffic Deals on Yukon River.
SEATTLE, Feb. 8.—Colonel Frederick Mears, chairman of the Alaska Engineer Commission, constructing the Government Railroad in Alaska, arrived here today from an official trip to Washington, D. C., and will leave for his headquarters at Anchorage on the steamer Alameda, sailing February 24.
Colonel Mears said plans for opening a vast area of the interior by connection with the Government Railroad are now being evolved.
Colonel Mears announced that the steamboats General Jacobs and General Davis are to ply on the Yukon next summer between Nenana and St. Michael, beginning from the middle of May to June. These vessels have been turned over to the Alaska Railroad by the War Department.
A traffic agreement with the White Pass & Yukon Route is now being made for Yukon business, both freight and passengers.
Vast Area Is to Be Opened and Connected With Government Railroad
COLONEL MEARS READY TO COME NORTH AGAIN
Head of Alaska Railroad Announces Traffic Deals on Yukon River.
SEATTLE, Feb. 8.—Colonel Frederick Mears, chairman of the Alaska Engineer Commission, constructing the Government Railroad in Alaska, arrived here today from an official trip to Washington, D. C., and will leave for his headquarters at Anchorage on the steamer Alameda, sailing February 24.
Colonel Mears said plans for opening a vast area of the interior by connection with the Government Railroad are now being evolved.
Colonel Mears announced that the steamboats General Jacobs and General Davis are to ply on the Yukon next summer between Nenana and St. Michael, beginning from the middle of May to June. These vessels have been turned over to the Alaska Railroad by the War Department.
A traffic agreement with the White Pass & Yukon Route is now being made for Yukon business, both freight and passengers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Railroad
Yukon River
Steamboats
Interior Development
Colonel Mears
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Frederick Mears
Where did it happen?
Alaska, Yukon River, Nenana, St. Michael, Seattle, Anchorage
Story Details
Key Persons
Colonel Frederick Mears
Location
Alaska, Yukon River, Nenana, St. Michael, Seattle, Anchorage
Event Date
February 8
Story Details
Colonel Mears announces plans to connect and open vast interior area to government railroad, steamboat operations on Yukon from Nenana to St. Michael next summer, and traffic agreement with White Pass & Yukon Route.