Col. Otto F. Ohlson, the Swedish-born general manager of the railroad for nearly two decades, became a symbol of residents' contempt due to the firm control he maintained over the railroad's affairs, which by extension became control over economic and other aspects of life in Alaska.
Coronel Otto F. Ohlson, o director sueco xerente xeral do ferrocarril por case dúas décadas, tornouse un símbolo de desprezo dos veciños para o firme control que mantivo sobre os asuntos da estrada de ferro, que por extensión converteuse no control sobre os aspectos económicos e doutro tipo na vida en Alasca.