Mask Ball Preparations By Local Order Of Pioneers
The entertainment committee led by J W Farrell finalizes plans for the annual mask ball on New Year’s night. Subcommittees handle reception floor refreshments and entertainment while Mr Farrell promises a washable farce for non dancers. Prizes will be listed next week, and the Pioneer notes the famed feeds led by Frank Keenan.
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Order of Pioneers
J. W. Farrell
C. P. Wood
Sam'l Applebaum
George Adams
H. Boas
Robert Soutar
Dave Mutebler
Murdock
van Wales
Jonas Brewis
Frank Keenan
Yerrell
Farrell
Fijis
Misionery
Limburger Club
Pioneer
Pioneers
Picture of Our Fergy Sparks Brother Photo Seekers
A Pennsylvania letter asks to borrow a photo of A B Ferguson to identify a brother named William who may have altered his name. The Pioneer declares Ferguson not the man, recounts his Alaska notoriety and a humorous tale of Ferguson’s spendthrift past with his wife in Slitarud and Ottawa.
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Pennsylvania
A.B. Ferguson
Bergy
Iditwood
Dewson
Ottawa
Canada
Willam
Fergy
Ferey
Kergson
Secupy
White
Ergy
Notice to Pioneers Postponed Meeting December 13
The regular meeting of the Pioneers was postponed from last Wednesday night to Wednesday, December 13 due to severe weather. All igloo members are urged to attend as important matters will be transacted, including nominating officers for the new term.
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Pioneers
Igloo
Senator Roden Visits Capital After Alaska Trip
Former Senator Henry Roden of Iditarod arrived in Juneau on October 21 per the Empire and planned a few days there before heading to Anchorage. Roden had been in Seattle after leaving Iditarod on September 3. He says business conditions are good in his Alaska region.
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Henry Roden
Iditarod
Juneau
Empire
Anchorage
Roden
Seattle
Aleska
Christmas Goods Display Planned at Flat Postoffice Store
Christmas goods will go on display about December 1 at the Postoffice Store in Flat Alabama. The usual assortment includes dolls, bus sleds, shooflies, children's sets, mechanical toys, blocks, games, Christmas trimmings, and fresh canned A. CHITTICK.
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Postoffice
Tolstoi trip and town council action amid extreme cold
In bitter frosty weather George Mutehler Herb Kearney and Stuve Stenberg left for the Tolstoi Sunday afternoon. Arthur Eaton sold Boob creek interests to George Riley and Max Boss visited with his father. The town council closed the ice hall for winter and moved the fire department to a downtown building for safety.
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George Mutehler
Herb Kearney
Stuve Stenberg
Tolstoi
Arthur Eaton
Boob Creek
George Riley
George Mutchler
Felix Riley
Max Menard
Riley
Hiome
Montreal
Max
Jerry Ford
Dikeman
Nce
Missing Postmaster Inquiry Report Names Queried
Inquiries concerning missing Postmaster William Ansley have surfaced. The list includes Frank Kearney of Columbus Ohio sought by James Jirge. James Douglas is sought by his sister Mrs J A Earl of Eada Detroit Mich. Ey Goshong is inquired for by son Sid of Point Arenas Cal. Ralph Wilson is inquired for by mother Mrs May of Watsonville.
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William Ansley
Frank Kearney
James Jirge
Columbus
Ohio
James Douglas
J. A. Earl
Eada
Detroit
Michey Goshong
Sid
Point Arenas
Cal
Ralph ©. Wilson
May
Watsonville
Bryan Sees Wilton's Victory as Democratic Signal
Ned Lincoln reports Bryan's remark that Wilton's election signals a Democratic triumph unassisted by New York. He claims New York aid was long deemed essential to success and that removing New York's influence frees progressive legislation, a shift he believes will pay off for future generations.
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Lincoln
Ned
J Bryan
Denvers
Wilton
New York
Tate
German Submarine Deutschland Captain Aims for U S Return
Captain Koenig of the Deutschland grants an extensive interview detailing a dye and drug cargo valued at ten million dollars and possibly stocks bonds stones. He doubts the Bremen story, says no merchant submarine captured exists, and plans another U S trip before year end. He notes storms slowed the voyage and claims only minor damage to the ship’s superstructure.
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New London
Koenig
Deutschland
United States
Germany
Bremen
Bucharest A History Richly Woven In The East
The article traces Bucharest from its fortressed origins on the Daco-Roman site to a modern capital amid Balkan power struggles. It notes the city’s shifting rulers, 19th century unions, and its rise under Prince Cuza and Charles, framing Bucharest as the “Paris of the East” with grand boulevards, gardens, and a notable metropolis cathedral overlooking the broad, rivered panorama.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Christian Science Monitor
Tirgovishtea
Wallachia
Radu Negru
Radu Negra
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Picharest
Garison
Moldavia
Cuza
United Provinces
Charles
Paris F
Plevna
Lipseani
Vasaresei
Elizaeth
Levna
Paris
Leity
Origins and spellings of Bucharest traced across history
The distant Carpathians reveal a name Bucharest with at least seven spellings. Historians debate origin and meaning, some tracing to the Albanian Bukus meaning joy, others linking it to Prince Mircea of Wallachia circa 1400 after a Turk victory. The Roumanians call their city Bucur.
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Carpathians
Bucharest
Mircea
W. Hachis
Sity
Bucur
Severe Cold Sweeps Alaska residents endure record low readings
Severe weather hit Alaska with temperatures plunging to 56 degrees below zero on the night of the 3rd and 4th, and 40 below as a base mark since December 1. Readings show daily 7 am minimums and comparisons to last year, noting travel disruptions and fishermen delaying emoderate weather.
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Alaska
Postmaster Denies Pioneer Mail Notice Error
Pink placards in the city, signed by the postmaster, urged disregard of The Pioneer notice claiming a Wednesday mail departure. The placards claimed the notice was erroneous, while The Pioneer reported Mr Adams saying the mail would leave Wednesday with postmaster approval. The mail indeed left Wednesday night.
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Pioneer
Adams
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