Si Pepper Passes On in Fairbanks After Fire Injuries
Fairbanks December 17 Si Pepper longtime Fairbanks postoffice contact died at St Josephs hospital last night at 940. Injuries from the December 14 fire were not fatal but may have hastened his end. Pepper known to all in the Tanana valley for his office work and friendly nature, previously managed the post office business under Major Clum.
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Fairbanks
Tanana Valley
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pepper
Clum
Secretary seeks funds for Alaska cable from Seattle to Cordova
Secretary of War Dickinson plans to ask Congress for two million dollars to construct a second cable between Seattle and Cordova making Cordova the central Alaska cable station. The project could be reded if new tolls are granted to handle expected increased traffic.
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Washington
Dickinson
Congress
Seatle
Cordova Direct
Cordova
Alaska
Would Be Easy Pickings for Japan Threats Rise
After talks with President Taft Secretary of War Dickinson said the War Department will not report the US war readiness to Congress. A confidential report was filed and then withdrawn amid rumors of unpreparedness and a defenseless Pacific coast. Major General Wand refused to testify before a special congressional committee. Senators Jones and Congressman Humphrey press for Pacific and Alaska coast defenses.
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Taft
Dicson
Congress
Department of War
United States
Committee On Military Affairs
Pacific
Wand
Jones
Humphrey
Washington
Alaska
Seattle Board Opens Inquiry Into Kitsap Collision
The district's board announced an immediate investigation after the Kitsap was rammed by the Steamers Indianapolis and Kitsap on December 16 in heavy fog. The Kitsap sank near the dock but no lives were lost.
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Seattle
Minneturs
Munesette
Indianapolis
Kitsap
Iowa Senator Lafe Young Delivers Maiden Speech
Washington dec 1 Lafe Young new United States senator from Iowa shocks the senate with his maiden speech claiming editors in Arnoviea influence national destiny and that senators are mere boys beside editors.
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Washington
Lafe Young
Iowa
United States
Senate
Arnoviea
Congressman Cook Dead in Washington
Joe Cook of Philadelphia died today after collapsing on the street from apoplexy. A journalist of 45 years, he served as war correspondent with the Army of the Potomac and later wrote for Philadelphia papers. He served in the 60th and 61st Congresses and authored works on travel.
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Washington
Joe Cook
Philadelphia
Cook
Army of the Potomac
Large Otter Creek deal reshapes Alaska mining
George Riley and Mert Marston bought all interests on Otter Creek and its tributaries from W. A. Dikeman for about 250000. The transfer includes multiple claims and the town of Flat, with three years to pay and plans for two new large scraping plants, advancing to potentially 200 workers and 400000 feet of bedrock cleaned next season.
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George Riley
Mert Marston
Otter
Otter Creek
W. A. Dikeman
Iditarod
Gound
Dikeman
Inter Reek
Johnny Beaton
Marston
Discovery
Creek
Otter Association
Homestake Association
Prospector Association
K. P.M
Flat
Riley & Marston
Discovery City
Alaska
Lea
Lee
Riley
Washington
Samson
Lebench
Sanderson
Plat Creek
Strike Reports Rich Pay In Two Snow Gulch Claims
Donlan creek reports from Kaskokwim show new placer finds at Snow Gulch and Ruby Creek. John Larson and Charles McClain report pay of 4 to the foot and 3.20 per pan from limited tests on Smeaton & Larson ground and nearby Diamond association claims. Prospectors, led by Bill Sargent, push sinking and panning with renewed vigor toward a promising placer country.
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Donlan Creek
Kaskokwim
Smeaton & Larson
John Larson
Yom McLean
Dome
McLean
Snow Gulch
Ruby Creek
Diamond Association
Donlan
Charles McClain
Tom Greer
al McDonald
Ruby Association
A. B. Perguson
Bill Sargent
Fair Time From Fairbanks Returns With Load
Billy Greer accompanied by W. S. Clark of Clark Lumber Co brought a heavy cargo from Fairbanks on the last third after departing December 18. They entered via the Lewis Cutoff described as storm battered. The supplies mainly covered drug shortages for the Red Cross and Dr. Bradbury. Clark plans to stay through winter for next season’s lumber campaign.
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W. S. Clark
Clark Lumber Co
Billy Greer
Fairbanks
Hey
Lewis
Red Cross
Bradbury
Billy Clark
Aviation Meet Preview And Boxing Notes From Multiple Cities
Reports from San Francisco Oklahoma City and Paris detail entrants in an aviation meet and a cancelled Attell OConnell bout while Zybszsko defeats Dr. Roller in Seattle and Jack Johnson contemplates a Langford Jeannette clash in Paris. Booker T. Washington declines lunch with Johnson. Bluir secures rain insurance for Hogan vs Fiayue in San Francisco.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Paris
Johnson
San Francisco
Bluir
Hogan
Johnny Fiayue
Senator Lorimer Cleared Despite Bribe Charges
Washington December 14 The senate investigating committee cleared Senator Lorimer of the charge that he was elected by corruption despite many Illinois legislators admitting bribes to influence his vote.
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Washington
Illinois
Lorimer
Senate
Lormer
Porter Gets Again in the Limelight
Former Fairbanks residents recall the tale of motherless kittens cared for by Mrs. Billy Porter. Deserted by their one eyed forebear before seeing their owner they were fed with medicine decoction and later adopted by Mrs. B S McDonalds cat. The kittens then nibbled a box of rheumatic pills and swelled up the next day with symptoms resembling catstritis.
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Fairbanks
Billy Porter
Former officials decry conservation as lunacy in Denver speech
In Denver on December 16 a speaker argued that the movement to exploit natural resources for future generations is a form of lunacy, labeling conservation advocates as misguided. The remarks referenced former Gov. Adams and another official, presenting a blunt critique of conservation ideas.
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Denver
Govenor Adams
Cook to Return to New York Amid Arctic Tales
New York reports Dr. Cook, famed purported Arctic explorer, is due to arrive from abroad on Wednesday. He promises surprises including souvenir toothpicks carved from pole splinters, as fans await his latest claims and demonstrations.
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New York
Dr. Cook
Curso
Democratic governors banqueted by national Democratic Club
New York December 16 Democratic governors newly elected in various states were feted at a banquet by the National Democratic Club to celebrate the return of Democratic political success.
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New York
National Democratic Club
Ellis declines judge post in new court of commerce
Wade Ellis, formerly assistant to the attorney general, today refused the presidential appointment as judge in the newly created court of commerce.
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Washington
Vec
Wade Ellis
Court of Commerce
Western Canada votes reject dry ticket in elections
In Western Canada elections on an unspecified date the dry ticket was widely rejected by voters across all provinces prompting a regional shift in public stance on prohibition.
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Victoria
B. C
Canada
Isaac P. Taylor Dies in Seattle Broker and Clubman
Isaac P. Taylor, a well known broker and clubman, died in Seattle today of diphtheria.
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Ike Taylor
Seattle
Isaac P. Taylor
Diatheria
Kemp & Co Pillow Tops Offer Special 50c Each
An advertisement for Kemp & Co on Second Avenue promotes fancy pillow tops at a special price of 50 cents each. The compact notice emphasizes affordable comfort and in-house selection.
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Kemp & CO
Second Ave
Letters at Budweiser From Fairbanks Reach The Saloon
Two letters addressed to Dennis O'Donnell and Frede Werther arrive at the Budweiser saloon via the last carrier from Fairbanks. The Sideboard also notes Boek cigars for sale.
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Budweiser
Fairbanks
Dennis O'Donnell
Frede Werther
Granite deal reshapes old partnership in mining venture
New agreement reshapes Martin Chronister Ellinger Thomas partnership as Casper Eilinger holds a 60 day option on their Granite interests for 9000 dollars per share, with proposed sale potentially yielding 1200000 total and involving claims on Granite Discovery Malamute juu Four Friends bench Emergency Gum Boat and Easy Money associations and Overcreek. Walter Thomas sold his stake recently before leaving for the Keyukuk.
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Martin, Chronister
Ellinger & Thomas
Bob Martin
Fred Chapman
Jim Chroussier
Casper Eilinger
Discovery
Malamute Juu
Four Friends Bench
Gum Boat
Easy
Eilinger
Walter Thomas
Martin and
Chapman
Coming and Going From the Creek Regions
Laid up with grippe after Christmas, Jerome Chute returns home and may recover but not look the same. Bill Sargent visits town to record locations and may roam land nearby before returning to Doolan. Walter Hunter tours Moore Creek for ore deals, traveling about 100 miles in wintry conditions. Dick Hussey plans a run to Tolitarod and Fairbanks for business. Dr. Loussac expands his drugstore rear into offices for Dr. Wortmann. Sim pson's advertises Hamilton watches and ladies felt shoes at Kemp & Second Ave with cigars from Worden.
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Grippe
Jerome Chute
Doolan Creek
Bill Sargent
Doolan
Walter Hunter
Knell, McArdel and Schimmelfennig
Moore Creek Properties
Moore
Discovery Otter
Sanderson and Chute Begin Winter Lay at Otter Creek Claim
Sam Sanderson and Jecoma Chure start a six-bip lay on the upper 320 feet of Otter Creek claim aiming to work through winter before spring machinery. Ground shows promise with previously found 2.50 dirt in the old channel by Charley Guebel.
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Oiler Creek
Sam Sanderson
Jecoma Chure
Sanderson
Charley Guebel
Otter Creek
Tiverved
Otter Creek New Year Dance At Pete Michel’s
A joyous New Year’s Eve gathering at Pete Michel’s Discovery Otter hosted one of Otter Creek’s largest dances. About twenty Wes attended with twice as many gemlem present, and Chas Barnhart of North Str restaurant supplied the meals, praised as one of the finest feasts ever.
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Tyas
Pete Michel
Discovery Otter
Otter Creek
Chas Barnhart
Restauant
Iunel
Statehood for Alaska Stance by Senator Bourne
Senator Bourne of Oregon announced opposition to a commission form of government for Alaska and urged full statehood. He said Taft’s Beveridge bill would fail, and that Alaska should become a state, a position gaining momentum in both houses and the presidency.
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Washington
Tafts
Alaska
Senate
House
Bourne
Oregon
Restaurant Feeds Prisoners in Federal Jail
Deputy Marshal Donovan arranged with Charley Miller of Merchants cafe for meals to be provided to prisoners and insane patients in the federal jail. The move aims to ease government allowances by sourcing food from the restaurant.
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Themarket
Marshal Donovan
Charley Miller
Merchants Cafe
Federal
Quits Guggenheims Seattle Posts Coast Representative
Dec 1 resignation ends his post as coast representative of the Guggenheims. He travels to New York to discuss a successor. Jarvis retires from active business with funds but will work independently. Captain Jarvis remains involved in private ventures.
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Seattle
Guggenheims
New York
Jarvis
Ted Felsberg Claims Best Route to Moore Creek Trail
Ted Felsberg of the Ruby Creek Road House travels to the city to discuss partnerships and supply access for the Moore Creek trail. He cites distances from Iduard to Ruby Roadhouse to Discovery Moore Creek totaling 24 miles and 25 miles and 4 miles from Bonanza to Moore Creek, arguing his route is superior. He notes a trip to Julian Creek via Ruby Roadhouse covers 55 miles and that a New Year storm forced him to return home on snowshoes.
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Raven
Ted Felsberg
Ruby Creek
Iditarod
Moore Creek
Iduard
Buby
Bonanza
Discovery
Moore Cata
Julian Creek
Ruby
Tawney Stirs War Talk With Warned Militarists
Congressman Tawney of Minnesota this afternoon challenged war scare tactics by militarists who warn of unprepared state defenses for any foreign threat. He urged calm and preparedness without panic.
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Washington
Tawney
Minnesota
United States
Nome voyage brings drugs and fish to city
A traveler from Nome brought about 500 pounds of pills and other items said to feed the hungry. He departed Nome Friday night after a stormy voyage aboard a boat once wrecked. He was accompanied by Hardwick from Dikeman who delivered several hundred pounds of fish for the city drug store and local needs.
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Nome
Dikeman
Hardwick
Brights Entertain Guests on New Year’s Day
Mr and Mrs George Allbright of Otter hosted about 50 guests on New Year’s Day in a well received social at their home. The event was praised as a highlight of the season and celebrated for its warm hospitality.
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George Allbright
Hotel Arrivals at La Verdad and Optima Listings
A partial hotel arrivals list names numerous guests including John H Sutton James Hagan and Oscar Gardner with spouses. It notes suppliers and wholesalers such as Havana cigar tobacco products and bicycle cards and references Johnstone for La Verdad Boo and El Proceedo brands.
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Mb Ueavey
A It Siebe
J BB Smith
Ed Williams
RJ Landon
JC Junkins
Tom Burns
James Hagan
Lamy John 3Ir
Chas Strandberg
E. Hase
Peterson
Eo Riley
Fred Vogler
E McGinn
M Thorson
C Warren
Ben Nelson
Chas E Larson
Oscar Gardner
Johnstone
la Verdad
Boo
el Proceedo
Optima
Havana
New Quartz Movement Organized in Fairbanks
An enthusiastic mass meeting at the courthouse led to forming the Fairbanks Quartz Development Committee. Officers named are F.8. Gordon president R. L. Palmer vice president and W. F. Whitely secretary treasurer. A mining committee will select a mine and funds will be raised to sink a deep shaft to prove Tanana quartz vein depth and continuity.
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Fairbanks
Fairbanks Quartz Development Committee
F.8. Gordon
R. L. Palner
W. F. Whitely
Pekin Seeks Acceptance of $50 Million Loan
The Chinese government hesitates to accept a loan of 50,090,090 dollars from American capitalists. Beijing fears such a loan could grant foreign influence over the country, despite prior requests for financial aid from Washington.
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Pekin
China
Mexico Still Having Trouble
Washington reports renewed rebel activity in northern Mexican provinces. Dispatches note killings near Guerrero and arrests of fundraisers across provinces. El Paso mentions a grand jury investigating a burning at the stake in Hot Springs linked to anti American sentiment along the boundary.
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Washington
Galveston
Guerrero
Douglas
el Paso
Rodriguez
Hot Springs
Mexico
Maderro
Dedication Ball Postponed by Elements at Flat
Severe weather delayed the dedication dance to open the A. B. Hall in Flat. Cold wiped out progress and winds blew away effort from the wood workers. On January 11 next Saturday night, a large event is planned with the hall ready and the A. B. boys promising more dances this winter.
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A. B. Hall
Bill Announces Social Dance and New Partnership
There will be a social dance at Ans ey's ball on Richmond street tonight as Bill enters a partnership with Mrs. Maher and Mr. Kemp recently of Nome. His music will be furnished by his branch of the combination. A dancing school is planned soon and attendees may leave names with Bill at Landahle Emporium. Ramps salls Bock cigars.
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Ansey’s
Richmond Street
Bill
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