Lane's Report Urges Alaska Railroad Building
Secretary Lane asks Congress to authorize a system of railroads in Alaska and to appoint a commission to manage the project. He also urges opening coal lands to entry and allowing Alaska to control its internal affairs. A separate note reports Senator Jones seeking 60,000 dollars for aids to navigation in Alaskan waters.
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Washington
Lane
Congress
Alaska
Wesley L. Jones
Alaskan
Currency bill passes Congress signed by President Wilson
Wireless dispatch from Washington reports the currency bill has passed both houses and been signed by the President after protracted debate alongside the tariff bill. Seattle pushes to secure designation as a regional bank under the new law.
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Wilson
Washington
Joint Conference Committee
Steamer Jeanie Wrecked Off Calvert Island
The steamer Jeanie, plying Seattle Vancouver Skagway under charter to Skagway Steamship Company, was total wrecked on Calvert Island rocks in heavy fog. No lives lost. She carried no passengers, crew fled in lifeboats. Jeanie was south-bound from Skagway and abandoned to underwriters.
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Seattle
Jeanie
Vancouver
Skagway
Skagway Steamship Company
Calvert Island
Queen Charlotte Sound
Christmas Gifts Reach Striking Colorado Miners
News from Trinidad Colorado reports miners across the Southern Colorado coal fields, on strike for months, received Christmas provisions donated by mine workers worldwide. The gifts arrived on special trains.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado
Coming and Going in Alaska News and Visitors
Dan Campbell and Bob Courtney arrived in Iditarod from Ruby last Tuesday on business with E. W. Griffin & Co. They plan to stay a couple of weeks. Campbell previously headed for Tanana but was delayed by being frozen in. Courtship and court news include a divorce suit in Fairbanks between Rae B. Carter and Fred W. Carter for cruel treatment. Community notes mention visits by D. A. McDonald, Harry Donnelly, and Mayor Sam Bayles, dinner gatherings, camp work on Bonanza creek, and holiday events. A telegram reports John F. Baird and Charley Marsh reaching Seward on December 14. Local notices promote Iditarod area eggs and location notices at Pioneer office.
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Dan Campbell
Bob Courtney
Iditarod
Ruby
Mr. Courtney
E. W. Griffin & Co
Mr. Campbell
Tanana
Fairbanks
Rae B. Carter
Fred W. Carter
Fred W
Charity Served at White House on Christmas Day
Washington reports President Wilson ordered dinners for scores of poor families at the White House on Christmas Day, delivered under federal charity initiative.
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Pioneer
Washington
White House
Wilson
Chicago Public Schools Under Petticoat Rule
After a stormy contest, the school board re elected Mrs Flagg as city superintendent of schools in Chicago.
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Chicago
Flagg
Thaw's Mental State Again Under Scrutiny
Concord New Hampshire December 26 The commission appointed to examine Harry K Thaw's mental condition today began its duties.
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Thaw
Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
Injured horse kicks laborer on Christmas night
Joe Woods of Mutchler Bros. was washing a horse’s sore foot when the animal kicked and struck him in the face. He suffered a deep gash below the right eye but remained able to be up and around.
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Joe Woods
Mutchler Bros
Christmas Day Notes From Flat City Saloon and Camp
The Branch saloon owner handed out a bottle of select wine to every Indy in Flat City and on Flat Creek on Christmas day along with gifts for each bachelor. Crowley and Porter sent private messenger with candy to every camp family. A free punch bowl sat atop the Grand bar’s dry Christmas. William Ansley reports strong Christmas toy sales. The Pioneer was fondly remembered by the Budweiser and Ramps Peterson.
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Flat City
Flat Creek
Grand Bar
TAKOTNA LIVENING UP Elmer L. Smith reports fresh strike near Candle creek
Elmer L. Smith arrived at Flat from Otter claiming a new strike on Glen gtleh, a Candle creek tributary, while noting his Hobo claim ownership on Otter and other Otter claims between Discovery and Flat. He plans assessment work through March then a stay Outside for months.
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Elmer L. Smith
Flat
Glengtleh
Candle Creek
Mr. Smith
Otter
Discovery
Senator Confirms Cap t Wile as Iditarod Postmaster
Washington reports the senate confirmed Albert Wile for the position of postmaster of Iditarod on Tuesday afternoon. This confirmation solidifies Wile as the town’s postal head, following months of nomination debate and senatorial consideration.
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Washington
Senate
Albert Wile
Iditarod
Noted sociologist wed life partner in Chicago ceremony
In The Pioneer ing Wires Chicago December 25 Judge Ben Lindsay of Denver married Miss Henrietta Brevort of Detroit in a simple ceremony. The event links two prominent sociologists with ties to Denver and Detroit.
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Chicago
Ben Lindsay
Denver
Henrietta Brevort
Detroit
Preliminary hearing set for Otter Creek man
John Norton of Otter Creek faces a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Discovery for an alleged deadly weapon incident on Tuesday night. Local court records indicate the proceeding focuses on charges related to the incident and possible further actions.
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John Norton
Otter Creek
al Nortrom
Christmas Eve Flat Creek gathering at assembly room
A large crowd at Flat Creek Assembly Room enjoyed a Christmas Eve program with Santa Claus gifts, songs, recitations, and a dog tribute. After the show, refreshments were served and dancing continued until 3 a.m. The event featured music by Professors Hudson and Lowrie and was free for all attendees.
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Flat Creek
Santa Claus
Solibakke
Senta Claus
Christas
Hudson and
Lowrie
Pugilistic Paris Roundup of Last Night's Fights
Paris reports Jack Johnson suffering a severe cut to his left arm in early rounds while Gunboat Smith is favored for an upcoming New Year’s bout in San Francisco. Leach Cross widely favored over Bud Anderson in Los Angeles. In Milwaukee, Charlie White edges Ad Wolgast in a ten round lightweight clash.
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Paris
France
Jack Johnson
Jack
Ploneer
San Francisco
Smith
Arthur Pelkey
Leach Cross
Los Angeles
New York
Bud Anderson
Oregon
Wolgast
Milwakee
Charlie White
Ad Wolgast
White
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Northwest
Seattle reports a severe earthquake shock felt throughout the entire Northwest this morning.
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Wireless
Pioneer
Seattle
Northwest
Gotham's Reform Mayor Assumes New Duties
John Purroy Mitchel took the oath of office and assumed the duties of mayor of New York. The formal ceremony marked the start of Mitchel's reform administration in the city government.
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Gotham
New York
John Purroy Mitchel Oday
President Wilson to Rest in Seclusion at Pass Christian
President Wilson and his family arrived at Pass Christian Mississippi this morning and will stay three weeks. He has given orders to secure absolute seclusion during the stay, according to wireless reports.
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Chrstian
Miss. Dee
Wilson
New Year’s Day Dog Race Set With Strong Field
The fourth annual New Year’s Day dog race is slated for next Thursday. The Iditarod Kennel Club reports over 3200 subscribed for the purse as Nels Glantz’s team draws handicaps after a recent strong showing. Funds from Flat City near the purse and support from the Deovery chaps bolster entries, with racing set to begin at the usual 1 p.m. site.
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Iditarod Kennel Club
Nels Glantz
LE. C
Flat City
Fiest
Christmas Day in Ilitarod Brings Quiet Cheer
Christmas day in Ilitarod was celebrated quietly with private dinners and gifts from merchants to patrons. Most residents received presents, and neighbors greeted each other warmly with Merry Christmas. The day featured ideal weather and mild travel on Flat and Otter creeks as residents joined in small local observances.
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Ilitarod
Christmere
Flat
Otter Creeks
Daily readings and market notes from Crowley Porter
Readings taken daily at the Budweiser Corner of First and Richmond streets with weather observations and brief market notes. Entries mention calm to windy conditions, temperatures around 8 to 10, and a note on reindeer meat pricing. Also references Crowley & Porter and assessment work blanks at Pinees.
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First
Richmond
L. Fogey Lev
Fearful Loss Of Life At Christmas Tree Tragedy In Calumet
In Calumet Michigan December 25 a false cry of fire in a crowded hall caused a panic at a Christmas tree celebration by the Western Federation of Miners Women’s Auxiliary. About 700 people rushed to the exits and 73 people, mostly children, were trampled to death with many more maimed. An inquest is planned for tomorrow as anger grows toward the unidentified instigator who may face lynching.
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Calumet, Mich
Women’s Auxiliary
Western Federation of Miners
Wappenstein Pardoned After Christmas Letter
Olympia Washington December 24 Governor Ernest Lister pardons Charles W Wappenstein former chief of police who was serving a ten year term for grafting He had served less than two years and earlier hopes for pardon were resisted by Governor Listers predecessor despite pressure from supporters
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Olympia
Wash
Ernest Lister
Charles W. Wappenstein
Wappenstein
Battle
Lister
Governor Lister Faces Backlash Over Pardoning Wappenstein
Seattle dispatch reports a strong protest from reformers over Governor Lister granting a pardon to Charles W. Wappenstein. The action shocks critics who say he bowed to political bosses, even as opposition grows within his own party.
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Seattle
Lister
Charles W. Wappenstein
Mater
Huerta Government Faces Perilous Situation
Huerta's regime confronts banking closures and a national holiday order as President Huerta seeks time to respond. In northern Mexico General Villa vows harsh action on federal prisoners while rebels gain ground. Villa promises safety for foreigners after protests from the American consul.
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Pioneer
Mexico City
Huerta
Chihuahua
Villa
Mexico
Mining ring eyed by Mellhenny in Alaska district
A New York dispatch reports Louisiana millionaire Mellhenny plans a large scale, secretive push into Alaska. The Alaska Syndicate watches as Mellhenny hires experts to take control of low grade but extensive gold deposits across the Iditarod and Seward Peninsula regions, with focus on quartz and placer projects near Nome and Tuluksak.
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New York
Mellhenny
Louisiana
Alaska
Guggenheims
Tuluksak
Nome
Seward
Inti
Iditarod
Bear Creek
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J. H. Smith
A. E. Maltby
Ada Maltby
C. J. Maltby
P. G. Charles
Percy Charles
Chris Anthonieson
B. A. Meyers
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E. M. Stanton
George Parse
Pete Mesich
Bonanza Creek
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J. Maltby
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M. Lang
Men
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John F. Baird
Alameda
Charley Marsh
Harry Donnelly
Crowley & Porter
St Pioneer Office
A. B. Hall
William Ansley
Budweiser
Ramps Peterson
Oakland
Cal
William Walker
Central Police Station
Walker
Wile
Mousie
Chil
Renttation
the Sentinel
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Nally Kelly Ell de Snowflake
Mary Me
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Sigrid McDonald
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Monkman
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