Barnette Cleared Except One Indictment in Valdez Case
In Valdez on December 27 E T Barnette is cleared of all indictments except a single misdemeanor conviction from last week when Lew Wing was acquitted. Judge Lyons denied a new trial motion and sentenced on Barnette is due tomorrow. Meanwhile Former Receiver Hawkins faces 13 counts of misdemeanor in his trial that began today.
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Valdez
E. T. Barnette
Lew Wing
Lyons
Barnette
Hawkins
Seward Trail hardships face midwinter travel
Oscar Anderson recounts a 180 mile snowshoe to Seward halted by a 20 hour dislocation at Crow Creek Pass. Returning to the roadhouse, eight miles of pain followed while Seddon, Jackson and Mc Dowell shared the peril. Midwinter Seward travel is dangerous with no in bound routes.
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Seward
Crow Creek Pass
Seddon
Jackson
McDowell
Oscar Anderson
Van Schraik and Others Pardoned by President
President Taft grants clemency to several federal prisoners. Among the notable cases are Captain Van Schraik, master of the Gen. Slocum, involved in the Hudson River fire that killed hundreds, and John Hall, convicted for fraud in Oregon land schemes.
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Washington
Taft
van Schraik
Gen. Slocum
Hudson River
John Hall
Francis J. Heney
William Burns
Oregon
Underwood Denies Cabinet Offer As Presidential Aim
Washington December 27 Oscar W Underwood floor leader of the House denies he will take a position in Wilsons cabinet It is understood the Southerner seeks the Presidency to succeed Wilson if he declines a second term and a cabinet offer might hurt those chances
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Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
House
Wilson
Alaska Governor Clark Urges Open Coal Lands
Washington December 27 The annual report of Governor Walter E Clark of Alaska for 1912 notes prosperity over the past year and urges immediate opening of coal lands to sustain growth. Governor Clark also highlights achievements and calls for policy action to secure continued prosperity.
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Washington
Walter E Clark
Alaska
Greece and Turkey clash at Dardanelles entrance
Warships from Greece and Turkey continue fighting at the Dardanelles entrance. In London, talks among Turks and allied Bulgarians, Servians, and Montenegrins show little progress with no side willing to recede from initial peace terms, making immediate settlement unlikely.
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Athens
Greece
Turkey
Dardanelles
London
Fire at Flat Christmas Day
While Mr and Mrs Letnes attended a dance in Flat City on Christmas night a fire broke out in their cabin on Gold Street. Kurt Roland spotted the blaze and alerted the fire crew. the interior was badly burned but furniture saved. The cause is believed to be an overheated stove igniting dry moss between logs. Angus McKenzie finished assessment work for Tom Aitken on Chicken Creek. Power of Attorney blanks Pioneer.
Cripple Diggings Revival Rumors Spur Camp Growth
Bob Griffis reports Ophir visiting, claiming old Cripple diggings remain strong and the new strike may attract a small camp. He notes Cripple as a town with many buildings and pay reported in several creeks. J W Kempt and Basil Clemons meet near Cripple. New Year reception planned by Mrs Thurston and Mrs Peterson at the Presidence by the Post Office, 2 to 5 PM.
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Bob Griffis
Ophir
Mr. Griffis
J. W. Kempt
Basil Clemons
Johnson Roadhouse
A. W. Thurston
J. A. Peterson
Miss Albrecht
Democrats Honor a Governor Elect Sulzer Banquet
New York December 27 Democrats for New York state will hold a banquet tomorrow to honor Governor elect William Sulzer.
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New York
Democrats
State of
William Sulzer
Langford Knocks Out McVey in Fifteenth Round
In Sydney Nova Scotia yesterday Sam Langford defeated Sam McVey after a fierce 15 round battle. Also in Calgary Pat Brown beat Dick Hyland after a hard 15 round fight.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Calgary
Alta
Pat Brown
Dick Hyland
No pardon for Wappenstein in Seattle graft case
Governor Hay refuses to grant a pardon to former Seattle Chief Wappenstein who is serving 14 years for involvement in graft scandals during Mayor Hi Gill's term. The December 27 decision leaves the former police chief in prison as graft revelations shadow the city.
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Seattle
Hay
Wappenstein
Hi Gill
Viceroy of India Injured by Bomb
Delhi reports Lord Hardinge the Viceroy of India was badly wounded when a bomb exploded against his carriage yesterday an unknown person threw the device causing injuries in the capital Ordinary citizens fear political unrest around the incident and security measures are being tightened in the aftermath of the attack.
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India
Delhi
Lord Hardinge
Buyer Joins Rexall LOASE Interest In Fairbanks Deal
Fairbanks on December 27 Dore Johnson and I have bought a third interest in A Lovejy the Rexall and Welcome leads at Wolf creek. The purchase includes the two stamp mill row on the ground. The property is well developed with much traveling. The consideration was 3.50 dollars.
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Fairbanks
Dore Johnson and
A. Lovejy
Rexall
Welcome
Wolf Creek
Good News From Cripple Strike Prospect Update
Leo Clifford of the Editated Pioneer reports Fred Anderson’s letter about Colorado Creek ground under the Oregon association near Star of Hope, showing four feet of dirt from 2 to 3 vents to the pan. Roden’s ground asks $1.50 per foot. John Holmgren prospected benches above but found no encouragement. Location notices at Pioneer office.
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Leo Clifford
Fred Anderson
Anderson
Clifford
Colorado Creek
Oregon Association
Star of Hope Association
Henry Roden
Philanthropist Helen Gould to marry Finley Sheppard
New York news reports that Helen Gould renowned philanthropist will wed Finley Sheppard a leading railroad man of St Louis in about two months.
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New York
Helen Gould
Finley Sheppard
St. Louis
Distin Re-appointed Nomination for Alaska Surveyor General
Washington December 26 Distin named for re appointment as surveyor general for Alaska. Senate delays on all recent presidential appointments hold them until after the holidays. Distin faces confirmation when the session resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
William L. Distin
Alaska
Christmas Dinner at Acheson Home
Mr and Mrs W W Acheson entertained a small party at a splendid dinner at their home on Christmas evening Those present were Mrs Clifton and Messrs Mayor Barnes Sam Bayles Charles Denton John Strel ic Charley Maltby and Mr Crawford The gathering featured social hours after the meal
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W. W. Acheson
Mrs. Clifton
Mayor Barnes
Sam Bayles
Charles Denton
John Strelic
Charley Maltby
Mr. Crawford
Dubs Edge Regulars In A B Hall Practice Tilt
Dick Button led the Dubs to a 45 38 victory over Harry Donnelly s Regulars in a Saturday night practice at A B Hall. Ben Bromberg refereed as fans anticipate more practice and a full dress game in a couple of weeks.
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A. B. Hall
Dick Button
Harry Donnelly
Ben Bromberg
A. B Hall
Sentence on blind pig operator Pete Michels sentenced
Pete Michels pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license on Otter Creek. Commissioner Albrecht took the matter under advisement before sentencing last Monday. A $200 fine plus costs were imposed, but Michels cannot pay and must serve in federal jail at $2 per day. Mrs Beattie reports Nugget the red dog injured during a failed ember point rescue near Tanana and Ruby. Harold Seddon was expected to reach Seattle December 26 per a wireless from Seward stating departure December 20.
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Pete Michels
Otter Creek
Albrecht
Michels
Tanana
Harold Seddon
Seattle
John Holmgren
Seddon
Seward
Temperature Table For Week Ending December 28
Temperature readings from the Budweiser observatory at Second and Richmond summarize week ending noon Saturday December 28. Observations record daily highs and nightly lows, with notable highs and a cool snap midweek. Data reflects standard meteorological records used for local climate tracking.
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Budweiser Observatory
Corner Second
Richmond
Dynamite Cases Go to the Jury in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on December 27 the dynamite cases reached the jury. Forty four cases are in play and all verdicts are to be rendered simultaneously.
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Indianapolis
Humboldt case not yet over in Seattle arrest
Clem Shepard purser on the steamer Jefferson was arrested yesterday in Seattle and charged with complicity in the Humboldt gold robbery two years earlier. At the time of the robbery Shepard was purser on the Humboldt.
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Seattle
Clem Shepard
Jefferson
Humboldt
Shepard
Government sues Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes plant
Detroit December 27 government has commenced suit against Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes company alleging it is a combination in restraint of trade and a Sherman law violation.
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Detroit
Kellogg’s
Attempt on Japanese officer targets Prince Yamagata
Tokio dispatch reports an attempted assassination of General Prince Yamagata, field marshal of the Japanese army, yesterday. He escaped unharmed and authorities have arrested numerous suspects.
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Tokio
Japan
Prince Yamagata
Gales General on the Atlantic Seaboard Storms Reach Coast
New York reports Terrific snowstorms and gales sweeping the Atlantic seaboard over the past week. Plymouth and Bay areas confirm heavy storms along the British coastline with numerous wrecks recorded.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Plymouth
Eay
British Coast Line
Merry Christmas on Moore Creek
Moore Creek residents celebrate a jolly Christmas with a grand turkey dinner hosted by B T James and Charley Knell. Joe Honda cooked, followed by a discussion on woman suffrage and a fireworks display. A shipment of wine and cigars arrived from Jack Baird. J B Mading, who recently arrived from Iditarod, suffered a paralytic stroke and is recovering in Seattle. Stanley cafe, Flat City, serves fresh.
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Moore Creek
Steve Foster
Moore
B. T. James
Charley Knell
Joe Honda
Jack Baird
J. B. Mading
Flat Creek
Wenatchee Valley
Iditarod
Seattle
Doc” Mading
Mr. Mading
Extra Session to Discuss Tariff Revision
Princeton dispatch reports Speaker Champ Clark and President-elect Wilson agreed to call an extra session of Congress to discuss tariff revision in line with Democratic pledges. Wilson is bedridden with a severe attack of trippe, delaying any immediate move.
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Princeton
N. J
Champ Clark
Wilson
Congress
Trippe
Colonel Goethals to Accept Governorship of Canal Zone
Colonel George Goethals is expected to accept the governorship of the Canal Zone as a result of President Taft's Canal Zone visit. The appointment would be made upon Taft's return to Washington, after Taft has shown esteem for Goethals' work. Taft plans to depart Colon soon, ending his inspection tour.
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Colon
Canal Zone
Taft
George Goethals
Washington
Col. Goethals
Juneau Grand Jury Indicts Wealthy Man for Murder
Juneau grand jury charges Joseph McDonald, a wealthy mine manager at Guadalara, Mexico, with murder in the first degree for a 1892 killing of N C Jones. Extradition papers issued. McDonald formerly ran Treadwell Gold Mining Co. in Alaska. Mexico City reports his arrest and intent to face U S extradition proceedings.
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Juneau
Joseph McDonald
Guadalara
Mexico
N.C. Jones
McDonald
Treadwell Gold Mining Company
Mexico City
Alaska
Treadwell
United States
Dog Race at New Year under Iditarod Kennel Club
The Iditarod Kennel Club plans a New Year dog race with liberal handicaps to boost entries. Entries close tonight but post entries allowed, course mirrors last year beginning at Traction office and returning via Front or Second streets. Prizes are 50, 35, 15 for first to third. officials include Starter Wood and judges Weir, Marsh, Smith, Glantz, Shonbeck, Riley.
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Iditarod Kennel Club
the Traction Company
Front
Otter Streets
Iditarod
Summit Roadhouse
Flat
Front Street
Flat City
Peck’s Corner
Grand Hotel
Gold Street
Discovery
Second Street
Fiat
Kennel Club
C. FP. Wood
Henry Weir
George Marsh
Joe Smith
Frankie
Summit
Nels Glantz
Charley Marsh
A. A. Shonbeck
J. E. Riley
Card of Thanks for Candy Store Patronage
Mrs A V Thurston thanks friends and the public for liberal patronage to the Post Office Candy Store during Christmas season and will continue making candy at the old stand. White meat grouse and ptarmigan Crowley Porter. For fresh ham and eggs go to Stanley cafe Flat City.
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A. V. Thurston
Crowley & Porter
Stanley Cafe
Flat City
Were Married Last Sunday in Local Ceremony
Last Sunday December 22 Commissioner G W Albrecht united Miss Stanne Bagoy and Peter Miskovich in matrimony. Witnesses were Nikola Miljevich and Mrs John Bagoy. The bride came from Europe earlier this year and is sister to John Bagoy. The groom works mining on Otter jeteek where they will reside.
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G. W. Albrecht
Stanne Bagoy
Peter Miskovich
Thej
Nikola Miljevich
John Bagoy
Europe
Miskovich
Otter Jeteek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seward Trail
Oscar Underwood
Big Joe
Clark
Angus McKenzie
Tom Aitken
Chicken Creek
Power of Attorney
Blanks
M'Vey
Rexall Loase
Dave Stranberg
Y. G. Co
Pioneer Office
Distin
Acheson Home
Buttons
Atlantic
Goethals
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