Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith: an organized band of cutthroats

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The infamous thief of Skagway, AK, Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith, terrorized town citizens in 1897 and 1898, as he and his cohorts robbed, murdered, and duped townspeople. Soapy's criminal activities ended in 1898 when he was killed in a shootout by the city engineer, Frank Reid.

History, Thieves, Skagway, Alaska, Smith, Jefferson Randolph

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McKenzie-Noyes: the Nome conspiracy: white-collar claim-jumpers

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Politician Alexander McKenzie and Judge Arthur H. Noyes of Nome, AK, conspired to further their interests using their power. Noyes named McKenzie as receiver of mining claims that were awaiting the court's decision, enabling McKenzie to freely mine the claims himself.

Cases, Ethical aspects, Political corruption, Crime, Nome, Alaska, McKenzie, Alexander, Noyes, Arthur H.

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Diamond in the rough: craftsman exposes beauty beneath the willow's drab bark

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Bob Espen uses wood from diamond willow trees because of the unusual red-rimmed diamond pattern found when the trunk is splayed open. He also works with other kinds of wood for his carving hobby. During the day, he is a power plant engine monitor.

Column, Wood-carvers, Wood carvers, Espen, Bob

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