Mail Carrier Loses Two Dogs on Outbound Run
Nelato Dec 9 Bob Grifis reported two dogs died within ten minutes after unhitching at day’s end. Poison from a trapper is suspected. Father Tells Court That Son Aged 63 Is a Profligate Young Rake. In Chicago a police court hears a father’s complaint about his erring son Will Palmer 63. The judge urges him to stop sowing wild oats and the son signs a pledge. A railway workers arbitration session cites a statistic that one member of the Order of Railway Trainmen is killed every seven hours and fifteen minutes. The related interstate report notes 3 635 railroad workers killed in the period cited. A medicated vapor is recommended for eczema and boils at Crosby.
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Nelato
Bob Grifis
Iditarod
Chicago
William H. Palmer, Jr
Willi
William
Brotherhood of
William Lee
Arbitration Commisse
Elisha Lee
Wiliam Lee
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
New York
Sulzer
Tammany
Real Pioneer George Roberts Reflects Washington Life
George Roberts, a longtime Tacoma Ledger guest at the Hotel Mason, is one of Washington’s oldest nativesons born August 1, 1845 at Fort Vancouver. He recounts Hudson Bay Company ties, early Columbia River exploration, and his Chehalis donation claim farm now run by his son, while noting decades of state history and family roots across England and Scotland.
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George Roberts
Mason
Tacoma Ledger
Washington
Old Fort Vancouver
Wash
Hudson Bay Company
Columbia River
Fort Vancouver
Roberts
Chehalis
Suffolk County
England
Greenwich
Columbia
Vancouver
Cowlitz Prairie
Pesukum Prairie
Fraser River
British Columbia
Minneapolis
Tive
Christmas Tree Plans Abandoned by Arctic Brotherhood
The Arctic Brotherhood canceled Christmas tree and entertainment plans for Christmas Eve due to many private events in town. Santa Clara will likely still host festive activities. the committee thanks volunteers. Communiqué from J.C. Currin, Chairman, Iditarod Alaska, dated Dec 12, 1913.
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Arctic Brotherhood
Santa Clara
J.C. Currin
Iitarod
Alaska
Relics at Bellville fair include Luther sermons relic
Kansas visitors view a 1530 Luther sermons book owned by C. P. Carjensen and a Swiss Evelweis plant from the Alps. The Gaylord family displays gown fragment from an inaugural ball, a Lincoln lock of hair, and a Willie Lincoln fragment from the casket.
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Bellville
Kan
Luther
Mes C. P. Car Jensen
Switzerand
Alps
Gaylord
Mr Fine
Lincoln
Willie Frinze
Cen
Prospecting Busy Creek District With Disappointing Yields
The Creek mining district sees about a hundred claim seekers at Disappointment creek where finds are fewer than expected and pay is limited to near the mouth. Prospects at Candle, Andreasski, Otter, and Granite creeks draw many, while a mysterious stampede and departures by Joe Venus, John Haron, and others stir activity and concern.
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Harry Hermon
C. E. Craig
Andreasski
Disappointment Creek
Cancle Creek
Joe Venus
John Haron
Fairbanks Men Arrested in Dawson Gambling Raid
In early October the Central hotel in Dawson hosted a gambling raid. Twenty nine people were taken into custody including Fairbanks men stopping at the hotel for riverboat departures. Fifteen were gambling, fourteen watched. Pete Sutherland, hotel owner, received 30 days hard labor for keeping a common gaming house. Others convicted faced fines from 40 to 100 dollars. Judge McCauley oversaw the cases. Nearby, Miss Marie Theresa Gratiot, a descendant of the Lewis and Clark financier and relative of General Charles Gratiot, died in St. Louis. Also noted were new power of attorney blanks suited to territorial mining law now sold at local stores.
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Dawson
Central
Fairbanks
Upper
Pete Sutherland
McCauley
St. Louis
Marie Theresa Gratiot
Lewis and Clark
Pacific Coast
Charles Gratiot
Fortress
Monroe
Ansley’s
Iditarod
H. Donnelley's
Dis. Oster
Pioneer Drug Store
Flat City
Bryan defends lecturing tour income amid press criticism
Secretary of State Bryan released a written statement addressing critics in the press after finishing his season’s lectures. He disclosed 37000 dollars in income and about 6500 dollars net, noting seven full weekdays of lecture work and near-by locations allowing late desk departure. He urged that public interest in the details is limited and pledged to continue lecturing as needed.
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Washington
Bryan
P.m. Bryan
Tammany to Continue Fight Against Sulzer
Longstanding political feud continues as Tammany Hall vows to press criminal charges against Sulzer. Reports say impeachment fallout fuels new cases including moral turpitude while New York awaits January session as legal maneuvering intensifies and defense plans emerge.
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Tammany
Sulzer
New York
Mit Roadhouse
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Baird & Anderson
the Branch
Teeation
Pioneer
Sam Applebaum
Kansas
Christ Crowley & Porter
McGregor
A. J. Weiss
Hart, Chaffner & Marx Clothing
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Ruby
Moore Creek
John Hilmgren
Harry Harris
Candle Creek
Mrs. Field
Discovery Flat
Charles Ferry
Bonanza Creek
Moore
Frank Fantas
Brs. Dawson
Mrs. Bain
Discovery
Frantsen
Nukueyre
Rouk Ten Buck
Iter Creek
Charles Messelt
Granite Creek
C. R. Peck
Ramps Peterson
Crtiics
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Bayles Clothing Co
AMD
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Ross Hoo
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Deper
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