Haitis Bloodless Revolution Brings New Government
United Press reports Haiti’s capital Port au Prince fell in a bloodless war as rebels entered and seized control without opposition. A new government led by rebel chiefs is organizing departments while President Alexis plans to quit the country amid illness and no call for reprisals. Foreigners are assured their interests remain safe under the change.
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United Press Service
Port AU Prince
Republic of Haiti
Alexis
John Mogus Trial Focuses on Axe Assault Clash
United States v John Mogus proceeding after witnesses from Engineer Creek testify to an armed clash with Albert Arnt. The Owl association partners clashed over work duties and Mogus allegedly attacked with an axe, signaling possible dissolution of their partnership.
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United States
John Mogus
Engineer Creek
Albert Arnt
Owl Association
Mogus
Lieutenant Schick heads to Fort Gibbon for post duties
Lieutenant Jacob Schick U S A arrived last week and left this afternoon by lower river stage for Fort Gibbon to resume command of construction and to fill the quartermaster post he held there last year. He will return to Fairbanks late next March for a court term in which he is interested.
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Jacob Schick
Fort Gibbon
Schick
Fairbanks
Saloon Planned for Engineer City by Noted Fairbanks Prospect
Harry Wendling, known on the creeks as owner of a saloon on 8 Below, Fairbanks Creek, announces plans to open a similar establishment in the new town of Engineer. He already has a saloon building under county edie and expects to proceed.
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Harry Wendling
Fairbanks Creek
Engineer
Edie
Five Buildings Under Construction as Town Growth Expands
Saturday reports that by next Thursday a new building will be completed and opened for a large dance. The affair is free and all creek residents are invited to attend. An engineer station has just been established signaling a thriving burg with five current constructions and more planned for the future.
Mail Stage From Valdez Expected Tomorrow
A stage that left Valdez a week ago is due to morrow. It reported at Donnelly's at 9:30 yesterday morning and should reach Byler's by this evening.
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Valdez
Donnelly’s
Byler’s
Blizzard Devastates Saskatchewan Cattle Herds
From Moose Jaw to the border areas the two day blizzard has caused severe losses with several deaths. The storm extends into Manitoba and reaches Montana. Cattle on open ranges perished in large numbers across the affected region.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Montana
Large Mail Outbound on Orr Stage to the States
The Orr stage left for Valdez today at one o'clock carrying five passengers and 591 pounds of mail destined outside. This is among the largest mails sent this winter due to new package rules, though under the 1,200 pound limit. Sidney Charlies and his two little girls were aboard. Charles, a Times advertiser, plans to join his wife in Portland and may return in March. Mrs Glidden and L Tradal were also passengers bound outside. The next outside mail closes Saturday at two. the stage departs at three.
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Orr
Valdez
Sidney Charlies
Charles
Times
Portland
Mrs. Glidden
L. Tradal
Big Santoy Seat Sale Promises Crowded Auditorium Show
Advance tickets for the Dobbs Moving Picture show at the Auditorium report strong demand. Selections from San Toy and vaudeville stunts highlight a long unshown film shot from the Corwin off Nome. Local acts include Sammy Stein and Emmet Montgomery with a名 chorus of Chinese costumes and standout performers J B McKeorns.
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Dobbs Moving Picture Show
San Toy
Victoria
Bering Sea
Corwin
Nome
Sammy Stein
Fairbanks
Emmet Montgomery
J. B. McKeorns
Coopers Fight for More Time in Murder Trial
In Nashville on November 3 witnesses whose testimony could be crucial could not be found. The trial of Col and Robin Cooper, charged with Carmack's murder, was continued until after the Coopers present their case.
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Nashville
Col
Robin Cooper
Carmack
Coopers
Custer Officer Faces Disgrace Seafaring Court Martial
Seattle December report says Lieutenant Hay of the revenue cutter Thetis is charged with drunkenness and gross breach of discipline. Captain Henderson, his superior, states the charges will bring him before a court martial.
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Hay
Thetis
Seattle
Henderson
Ester to Have Hiremen's Ball
Citizens back protection efforts as Ester plans a firemen’s ball at the Social Hall to raise funds for bucket brigades and firefighting gear. A committee reports moderate public support and aims to purchase buckets ladders axes and secure a building to store apparatus. Local volunteers are urged to respond after recent fires highlight the value of organized help.
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Fox City
Brgade
Burning flue triggers alarm at Adcock's Clothing
A fire alarm sounded at about 4 15 PM today over a burning flue at Adcock's Clothing on Second Avenue. A dense crowd gathered as sparks poured from the chimney, but firefighters found no blaze beyond the harmless smoke and embers.
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Adcock
Second Avenue
Coffee's Arrival in England from Arabian Origins
Coffee originated in Arabia and was first produced there in the early fifteenth century. It did not reach England until around 1650.
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Arabia
England
German Empire Consumes 85 000 Tons Tobacco Per Year
An historical note reports the German empire consuming 85 000 tons of tobacco annually, reflecting large scale intake and consumption patterns across the nation.
Rehearsal for The Little Tycoon Set at Auditorium
The regular weekly rehearsal of The Little Tycoon will commence promptly at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be punctual.
Charles II Encouraged Public Stage Appearances in 1662
Report notes that Charles II first encouraged women to appear on English stages in 1662. The coverage highlights the shift in theater norms and the rise of actresses in Restoration England.
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Charles II
England
Forcible entry case tried today
A jury was summoned this afternoon in the case of Harry Wendling versus B. K. Allen and Mrs. Allen to recover possession of a house and lot on Third Avenue. The plaintiff claims ownership and seeks eviction for lease violations. the case was set for 2 PM but adjourned for 30 minutes to summon jurors and a decision had not been reached by late hour.
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Harry Wendling
B. K. Allen
Experiments on Chilean Nitrate Fields Cut Costs
Experiments with new machinery on the Chilean nitrate fields are expected to halve production costs. The tests focus on improving efficiency and reducing fuel and labor expenses across nitrate operations.
Telegraph Line Out of Service Due to Valdez Break
The telegraph line has been out of commission nearly all day because of a break on the Valdez side. The exact location of the trouble is not known at the local office.
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Valdez
Famous Little Fighters Match to Meet Freddie Welsh
Promoters in San Francisco offer 25 thousand dollars for a New Year’s Eve bout between Packy McFarland and Freddie Welsh. Negotiations were near completion as terms were set for a 25 round fight seen as a major drawing card. Welsh recently defeated Abe Attell, boosting the bout’s anticipation.
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Chicago
Freddie Welsh
Packy McFarland
San Francisco
Nelson-Gans
Welsh
MecFarland
Attell
McFarland
Tailor Finds Lost Roll Returns It With Greetings
Fred Martin, a local garment worker, lost a pocket roll worth 280 dollars on a trip to Dome. Wolfe, a Turner street tailor, found the bulging roll in a pair of pants and returned it, saying he did not need the money. Martin searched his pockets and then invited everyone aboard to celebrate the safe recovery.
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Wolfe
Turner Street
Fred Martin
Dome
Martin
Fred
France Tightens Controls on Opium Trade and Use
Paris implements a new decree regulating opium sales as part of a government campaign against opium smoking. Dealers and chemists must secure opium and its extracts and record every transaction in a specialized register.
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Paris
France
Alaska Shipping Forecasts Record Year Ahead
Seattle reports Alaska shipping expects the largest year in history with output near double 1907 level. Mining resource expansion, Nome and Copper River development, and Tanana rail material plans boost freight for crews, machinery, and provisions as northern trade grows.
Opium Sale and Smoking Prohibited Under Penalties
Raw opium is sold only for medical purposes. It is prohibited to set premises for opium smoking or storing. Offenders face six days to one month imprisonment and fines from $20 to $600.
Fox City Fire Scare Ends With Quick Control
A fire in Joe McDonald's living room behind his blacksmith shop was spotted across the street by Yeagers wood-sawing machine workers. The candle fell from a miner's candlestick, igniting paper and wall, but swift discovery and rapid brigade response limited damage and saved the building. Personal losses estimated at about 75 dollars.
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Fox
Joe McDonald
Joe
Yeagers
McDonald
Goldstream Mining Co Moves Plant to New Shaft
Goldstream Mining Company shifts its operations from the upper end of No 12 to the lower end where a shaft exists. They have cleaned the old workings and prepare to repeat the profitable process below.
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Goldstream
Goldstream Mining Company
No. 12
Nellie Defends Baby Sister's Sense as Mutter Objects
Nellie apologizes for her new baby sister by saying she has no sense yet. When challenged, Nellie insists the baby does have sense, but it isn’t working yet, as noted in the November Delineator.
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Nellie
Baker Brothers Lead Late Runs On Hight Bench Claims
Baker Brothers on the Vietor group show pay improving near a dollar to the wheelbarrow. They push to the dirt as Walker Adams workings stir activity. Morino and associates on the Sierra group block out fine dirt with consistent values and strong expected cleanup in spring.
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Baker Brothers
Vietor
Walker & Adams
Sierra Group
Morino
Assocates
Lieutenant Schick Heads to Hot Springs by Dog Team
The Hot Springs stage arrived yesterday with mail from extreme western and lower Yukon points and left this afternoon with 900 pounds of first and second class matter. Nome mail was included and next year increased service is planned to Fairbanks and intermediate points. One passenger, Lieutenant Schick, remained for Hot Springs and will proceed to the next destination.
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Schick
Hot Springs
Yuko
Nome
Fairbanks
Hot Springs Toon
Fort Gibbon
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