Lind to Confer With President on Mexican Affairs
Wireless dispatches from Vera Cruz and Pass Christian report John Lind traveling to meet President Wilson to discuss Mexican affairs. Delays due to wind and fog mar his arrival while Wilson plans to press Lind on rumored British loans to Huerta. A separate update from Presidio, Texas notes a fierce rebel federal battle near Ojanza with federal losses and expected surrender.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Chester
Lind
Christian
Wilson
John Lind
Mr. Lind
Huerta
Presidio
Tex
Ojanza
Pioneer Presidio
Ojanga
United States
Annual New Year’s Day dog race sets local record
The fourth annual New Year’s Day race by the Iditarod Kennel Club drew a large crowd and produced a new best time by the Glantz team at 1.30. Kay led early, DeHouse narrowly beat Shubert for second, while Boardman trailed by seconds. The event showcased strong handicapping and close finishes with all six finishers within 12 minutes.
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Iditarod Kennel Club
Reish
Shubert
Iditarod
DeHouse
Shubert Boardman
Gluntz
Ein
Maynard and Glantz
Fist City
Discovery
Kay
Snd
Boardman
Glantz
Distri
Local Notices and Price List Fragments From City Businesses
A jumble of names and small notices lists contributors to various firms and local shops, followed by brief anecdotes, a Washington Star quotation, a temperature table, and scattered advertisements. The items reference Bayles Clothing, Pioneer Sheet Metal Works, and multiple regional locales including Summit Flat City Discovery. A postal mail snippet and timekeeper notes appear among the fragments.
Severe Europe Cold Wave Causes Widespread Suffering
The European continent endures an unusually harsh cold snap with extensive suffering and many deaths reported across regions. Paris reports frigid conditions as authorities struggle to cope with the extreme winter.
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Paris
Europe
Nevada's new divorce law takes effect in January
Reno Nev January 1 the new divorce law requiring a year of residence in Nevada became operative on the first day of the year.
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Nevada
Reno
Nev
Jan
Congress to Converge on Monday for Joint Session
Washington reports both houses of Congress will assemble on Monday January 5 for a joint session. The announcement sets the stage for a formal convening at the Capitol to begin the legislative week.
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Pioneer
Washington
Houses of Confess
Women to Run New Year Dog Race in Flat City
The Fourth annual New Year dog race sparks a female driven event in Flat City. A purse exceeding 500 is planned with three prizes and a banqueting reception for drivers and guests. Mrs Swanson and Mrs Stanford among eager entrants with Discovery and Iditarod expected.
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Lady Rivers
Swanson
Flat City
New Year Celebrations Roar in Cities Across Nation
New Year festivities in Bl& Towns and New York erupt in loud scenes as theaters cafes and streets fill with merrymakers. In Chicago a noisy midnight crowds fills streets while San Francisco reports dampened outdoor events and lively cafe scenes.
Delama Announces $50 Million Loan Secured
Paris reports Senor Delama the Mexican finance minister announced that the government has secured a loan of 50 million dollars from a syndicate of French financiers.
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Paris
Senor Delama
Mohammed V Suffers Stroke Paralysis in Turkish Empire
Constantinople Jan 2 The sultan Mohammed V of the Turkish empire has suffered a stroke causing paralysis. He has held the post of surgeon general since 1909 and his health is a concern for the government and court.
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Constantinople
Mohammed V
Dowager Queen Sophia of Sweden Dies in Cpenhaen
Dowager Queen Sophia of Sweden dies in Cpenhaen on New Year’s Eve. The death was reported by Wirs to The Pioneer from Sweden with the date of January 2.
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Wirs
Cpenhaen
Sweden
Sophia of
Alaskans Ball Largest Yet in Seattle
The Alaskans held their annual ball in Seattle drawing 250 couples from across the Territory. A cabin belonging to Charles Shubert burned to the ground New Year’s morning with no occupants inside. Red Label'o and William Whomse returned from Moore creek last Tuesday. Mrs. Davis sent festive Christmas greetings from Dortmund Germany. A surprise party honored Mrs. Heitman at Flat on her birthday. Flat Creek bachelors were hosted by Mr and Mrs Dave Strawberg with horses from Mutchler Bros brought from the Outside last summer. One horse from a team hauling a heavy wood load died New Year’s Day after a broken backstep caused the wreck.
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Seattle
Charles Shubert
Flat City
Que
Mutchler Bros
Mr. Jones
Army Surgeon George H. Torney Dies in Washington
George Henry Torney, surgeon general of the United States Army, died at his Washington home on the evening of December 31. Born in Baltimore in 1850, he had held the rank of surgeon general since 1909 and served as a native Marylander.
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Washington
George Henry Torney
United States Army
General Torney
Maryland
Baltimore
Monroe White House reception marks new year start
Washington notes that for the first time during James Monroe's residency the White House New Year reception was held. Monroe served as president from 1817 to 1825, with the event marking a historic year beginning.
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Washington
James Monroe
White House
Monroe
Wilson Celebrates 57th Birthday With Telegram Cheer
Pass Christian Mississippi January 2 President Wilson marked his fifty seventh birthday last Sunday the twenty eighth receiving numerous congratulatory telegrams from supporters and friends across the nation.
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Pass Christian
Miss
Wilson
Willard Knocks Out Ronel in New Haven Fight
New Haven on New Year’s Eve saw Jess Willard stop George Ronel in the ninth round of a heavyweight bout. In Los Angeles Leach Cross knocked out Bud Anderson in the seventh round. Sparse ringside attendance due to foggy weather.
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Williard
Ronel
New Haven
Jess Willard
George Ronel
Los Angeles
Leach Cross
New York
Bud Anderson
Medford
Ore
Wireless Somhe Pioneer
San Francisco
Gunboat Smith
Arthur Pelkey
Smith
Mail Schedule Defines Weekend Inbound and Outbound Runs
Inbound mail arrives each Saturday even if the month has four Saturdays. Outbound mail departs Sunday morning. Closes 11 p m Saturday night. Registered mail closes at 5 p m. The limit load of mail should arrive tonight.
Busy and sparse neighbors inspire a buying tip
An anecdote contrasts the busy Mr Jones with the lazy reader echoing neighborly praise. The piece notes Mr Jones fixes, builds, and saves, while suggesting no peaceful respite for the reader. It ends with a sales line for Dodd's Kidney Pills sold at Ansley's Book Store.
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Dodd
Ansley’s Book Store
Two Bullet Wounds For Charles H Moyer
Charles H Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners was shot twice during a hotel altercation in Calumet Michigan on New Year Eve One ball hit his shoulder and the other scraped his scalp He was later shipped to Chicago for care and ex pected to recover promptly The incident has stirred anger among Calumet area Federation miners who vow retaliation
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Calumet, Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Citizens’ Alliance
Moyer
Chicago
Calumet
Mich
Ienigan
Federation
Secretary Lane Weighs Alaska Rail Build and Roads Plan
Washington January 2 The Alaska governor’s annual report favors railroad construction by the garment and calls for a $1,000,000 yearly appropriation for ten years to build trails and roads in the interior. It predicts a $10,000,000 annual rise in business income. Commissioner Tallman urges Alaska homestead land reform to 160 acres and six months annual residence.
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Washington
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Tallman
General Land Office
Land Office
Territory of
Gold Shipments May Go By Parcel Post
Postal authorities cut parcel post rates benefiting Alaskans allowing gold dust to be shipped to the outside under the new rules. The weight limit for packages is reportedly increased enabling the shipment of large gold slugs.
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Seattle
Coming and Going in Seward This Week
News from Seward reports Mrs. Owen Mirapt arriving with Sam C. Adams after leaving here November 24. Mrs. Grant heads to States for medical care. Danny Ryce, tied to Jimmy the Sake, reaches Seward. By December 31 Otter recinet recorder shows 8 922 documents filed since formation. Local visits include Miss Maltby, Ima Swanson, George Adams, John Novak, Charley Seneca telegram from Seward New Year.
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Seward
Owen Mirapt
Sam C
Recorder of Otter Recinet
Felix Diaz Indicted as Havana Stabbing Case Opens
Felix Diaz and companions charged after a Malecón stabbing incident in Havana. Diaz and Guerrero were wounded amid competing Mexican accounts tied to Huerta forces. Police detain most participants as hearings begin while Diaz remains hospitalized.
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Pioneer Sheet Metal Works
Cash Ira Wood
Samuel Applebaum
Bayles Clothing Co
Fiat City
the Branch
the Grand Bar
Crowley & Porter
Cameron & Finnegan
Gus Christof Om
Thomas McMahon
Peck Fi
Ad Wi
George Kayne
Frank B. Stanley
Iditerod
Henry Weir
Percy Charles
Dave Mutchler
Christy Anthonieson
Summit
Frank Chew
Tom McMahon
Joe Turner
Billy Taylor
Wat Hunsaker
George M. Auten
Sam Bayles
Garrison
New Jersey
Spede
Ola
Washington Star
First and
Richmond Street
Ansley's Book Store
Union Station
Harper’s 1 Magazine
New Budweiser
N.C. Co
Y. G. Co
M. & M. Bank
Ramos Peterson Gularte Bros
Crowley & Porter Iditated Telephone Co
Hurst Bros. Miners' Home Saloon
Jobo L. Sale
W. W. Acheson
H. Schlapik
Merchants Cafe
Ansley’saBook Store
DéHouse di
Sein
Bal Kay
Jaynard Hantz
California
Delama
William Whomse
Moore Creek
Heitman
Erek Lastes
Flat Creek
Dave Strawberg
McGoorty
Sydney
Australia
Eddie McGoorty
Dave Smith
Charles
Lane
P. C. Charles
T. L. Thurston
Maltby
George Adams
George
Ima Swanson
Grand Hotel
A. B. Hall
Gene Norton
Dikeman
John Novak
Charley Seneca
Ansley’s
Pioneer Office
Felix Diaz
Havana
Diaz
Pedro Guerrero
Carranza
Guerrero
Malecon Promenade
Pioneer Offi
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