Presidents of the Alaskan Republic
1895-1911: Joseph von Tempsky
1895: Proclaimed President by the Declaration of Independence
1899 def.
1903 def.
1907 def.
-son of famed Buenaventuran War of Independence hero Gustavus
-served as Alcalde of San Francisco based on his parentage
-however, corruption scandals happened, career ruined
-with Klondike Gold Rush, makes way for it, moves to Sakagsk, part of first wave which forces Russian troops there to make way
-does very well, takes part in other rushes there
-when dissent at Russian mining control laws turns to rebellion, Joseph von Tempsky is inevitable with his experience to become leader
-following War of Independence is farcical affair of skirmishes
-because Russian troops packed in Russia's Wars > Russo-Chinese War (1893-9), not that many Alaskan settlers
-seen to conclusion in 1898
-as president, begins process of building railroads - first step in debt which eventually collapses Alaskan government
-railroad from Sakagsk to [Whitehorse]finally completed
-along with some others to connect Alaska more fully, with one to [Circle City]
-very expensive, Alaska begins to accumulate debt