March 4th, 2005
This Day in Alaska History-March 4th
On March 4th, in the United States Congress, the Alaska Railway bill was signed by all conferees and turned over to both houses of congress. While the act stated ports on the southern coast were eligible for railway terminus, only two looked to be adequate, Cordova and Seward. But, conferees also submitted a […]
This Day in Alaska History-March 3rd, 1913
Following a November 1912 election to choose legislators, eight senators and 16 representatives were selected. March 3rd 1913 was chosen, and on that day promptly at 12 noon, the First Territorial Legislature convened. In attendance were eight Senators and 15 Representatives. J.J. Mullaly the 16th delegate, had left Alaska prior to the election, and […]
This Day in Alaska History-March 2nd, 1915
Is was on March 2nd, 1915 that John Treadwell, the man who gained fame and fortune with a mining complex in Alaska, had his debts set aside in Bankrupsy Court. He was in approximately $300 million in Debt. Treadwell’s fortune had its start in 1881 when awaiting a ship back to San Fransisco […]