Judge Archbald Impeached On Five Of Thirteen Counts
Judge Robert Wodrow Archbald of the U S commerce court has been impeached on five counts of thirteen. He faces removal from office and permanent disqualification from government service. Archbald is 64 and has held public office since 1885, later serving on the court of commerce after declining a circuit judge appointment in 1909.
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Washington
Robert Wodrow Archbald
U. S. Commerce Court
Archbald
U. S
Court of Commerce
Nome Gambling Must Stop Says Judge Murane
In Nome on January 16 Judge C D Murane denounced city gambling in open court with Acting U S Marshal Thompson and U S District Attorney Castle present. He vowed to revoke saloon licenses where gambling is proven and ordered aggressive prosecution for any conviction possibilities. The judge’s stance wins support from citizens as gambling in public resorts is described as disgraceful.
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U.S
Thompson
Castle
C. D. Murane
Nome
Murane
Cipriano Castro Still Detained
New York, January 17. Cipriano Castro remains in the United States though deportation was ordered. A writ of liberty was denied him and his case has been referred to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Department of Commerce and Labor
Customs Man Reappointed in Alaska Territory
Washington January 17 John R Willis collector of customs for the territory of Alaska with headquarters at Juneau has been renominated by President Taft F Joaquin of the K C Co s Tax koma post returned home Wednesday after a few days in town.
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Washington
John R. Willis
Territory of
Alaska
Juneau
Taft
F. Joaquin
K. C. Co
Taxkoma Post
Marshall Spends Winter in Arizona
Vice President elect Thomas R. Marshall and Mrs Marshall passed through Kansas City this morning en route for Arizona where they will spend the winter. Moularte visited Flat City during the week.
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Marshall
Arizona
Kansas City
Thomas R. Marshall
Moularte
No A B Camps for Coast Cities
Skagway Alaska January 17 1913 report that Grand Arctic Chief Landahl has cabled to reject chartering Arctic Brotherhood camps south of the original boundary. Delegates did not vote sentiment for subordinate camps outside the northern region and establishment at Vancouver Seattle is abandoned to avoid disruption.
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Pioneer
Iditarod
Keller
Grand Arctic
Landahl
Brotherhood
Datty Alaskan
Skagway Alaskan
Arctic
Alaska Wharf and Steamship Coy on Trial in Alleged Coal Price Conspiracy
Juneau reports jury selection under way in the case against wharf and steamship corporations indicted for conspiring to raise coal and wharfage charges at Skagway. The action centers on alleged discrimination against the steamer Humboldt. Also noted is the upcoming wedding of Helen Gould to Finley Sheppard in St Louis next Wednesday.
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Alaska
Helen couLo
Juneau
Skagway
Humboldt
New York
Helen Gould
Finley Sheppard
St. Louis
Irish Home Rule Bill Cleared Commons Third Reading
Premier Asquith's Home Rule bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons by a large majority and moves to the Lords. Rioting broke out in Belfast as Unionist factions protested the passage. Liberals pledge to push the measure through before dissolution, with potential reintroduction if the Lords reject.
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House OF Commons
London
Asquith
Ireland
House of Lord
Spected
Belfast
Orange Lodges
Ulster
Lords
Commons
Batch of New Senators Named
A list of recently elected U S senators announced this week includes Massachusetts John W Weeks former Republican congressman. Colorado Governors John F Shafroth and ex Governor Charles S Thomas both Democrats. Maine Edward Chick Burleigh former congressman Republican. Wyoming William E Borah Republican re elected. Michigan William A Smith Republican re elected.
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Seattle
United States
Massachusetts
John W. Weeks
Congress
Colorado
John F. Shafroth
Charles S. Thomas
Maine
Edward Chick Burleigh
Ywaho
William E. Borah
Michigan
William A Smith
Mrs Card Marries William S Clark
The marriage of Mrs Ella M Card to William S Clark of the Clark Lumber Company was reported after a Tacoma ceremony held weeks ago. Mrs Card is known to Dawson and Fairbanks residents who wish her happiness. Overland Jim Burton is prospecting two miles up river from Iditarod City. Fresh cabbage carrots and turnips at House of Quality.
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Jim Burton
Iditarod City
Seattle to Add Third Evening Paper Seattle Sun
Seattle announces a third evening newspaper to debut in early February called the Seattle Sun. Founders include E. H. Wells and attorney John P. Hartman. The paper will focus on municipal affairs with independence in national politics. Nugget jewelry to order specialty. Bill Taylor, Flat. Chains a
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Seattle
Seattle Sun
E. H. Wells
The
Seattle Star
John P. Hartman
Bill Taylor
Tim Sullivan Sent to Sanitarium for Insanity
New York January 17 Big Tim Sullivan the Tammany boss has been removed to a sanitarium for the insane. He is suffering from hallucinations.
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New York
Big Tim Sullivan
Mail Delays Spark City Outcry Over Copper River Blockade
January 17. Mayor W A Gilmore reports no reply from the Post Office department to his message about mail delays caused by the Copper River railroad blockade. Citizens express anger at perceived departmental indifference.
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W. A. Gilmore
Post Office Department
Copper River
Guggenheim Divorce Suit Dismissed in Chicago
Grace Guggenheim, once divorced by William Guggenheim, lost her bid to have the divorce set aside in Chicago. The ruling ends her legal challenge seeking reinstatement of the marriage and nullification of the prior divorce.
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Chicago
Grace Guggenheim
William Guggenheim
Labor Leaders Granted Bond Releases in DynOmitE Case
Chicago January 17 The circuit court of appeals approved bonds for the release of Houlihan Schupe and other labor leaders sentenced in the dynamite case. The court did not reduce Ryan’s bonds nor issue a writ of supersedeas in Hockis’ case.
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Chicago
Circuit Court of Appeals
Houlihan
Schupe
Ryan
Hockis
Jack Johnson Jailed Again on Bond Violations
Detroit and Chicago reports say Jack Johnson, charged under the white slave law and out on bonds, was arrested en route to Canada. He is believed attempting to jump bonds, and was returned to Chicago where bondsmen surrendered him and he was jailed.
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Detroit
Jack Johnson
Canada
Chicago
Ohio Floods Ravage Valley Across Entire Region
Cincinnati report notes the Ohio River valley is flooded leaving thousands homeless and destitute across the region. Floodwaters surge through towns causing widespread property damage and disruptions. Local agencies mobilize aid as residents seek shelter and relief.
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Incinnati
Ohio River Valley
Flat City Bball Team Bets on District Playoff Showdown
Under coach Ed La Bell, Flat City basketball captains lead a squad sharpening efficiency through regular practice games. They anticipate a five game district championship run with a $500 purse, hoping residents back the effort as inter-town play begins after the A. B.'s and Stilettos finish their series. Fresh grayling and whitefish. Crowley Porter.
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Ed LaBell
Iditarod City Land
Creek
A. B
Roald Amundsen Lectures on South Pole Journey
Washington January 17 Captain Roald Amundsen spoke before the National Geographic Society about his recent expedition to the South Pole detailing the voyage's aims and outcomes for the members.
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Washington
Roald Amundsen
National Geographic Society
South Pole
Jones Volunteers Skin Graft For Burn Patient
Dr Wortmann performed a double operation last Wednesday grafting skin from C L Jones onto John Novak's arm. The burn wound was troublesome and the grafting proved very successful at Pioneer office location notices.
Pacific Coast Storms Abating
Portland reports heavy snowstorms and gales along the Pacific coast are abating and coast traffic is resuming. The January 17 bulletin notes calmer conditions and gradual return to normal shipping and travel.
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Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
Joe Rivers Defeats Leach Cross In 10 Round Decision
Joe Rivers won a ten round decision over Leach Cross in a Wednesday bout. The contest, held January 17, concluded with Rivers earning the victory on points.
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Joe Rivers
Leach Cross
Rivers
Game Warden Chris Shea Dies Aboard Southbound Steamer
Seattle report states Chris Shea, famed Alaska game warden and guide, died of heart failure aboard a southbound steamer yesterday. The death occurred outside Seattle on January 17, marking the loss of a noted outdoorsman and conservation figure.
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Seattle
Chris Shea
Stock Coming In From Ruby District Sees Fresh Work Ahead
The Ruby district will receive several head of stock next week from Ruby led by Jack Mutchler Harry Le land and Ed Labelle who left recently with four head. More outfits are expected to pull out within a week. Weather permitting much wood must be hauled to fill large contracts. Freighting in the Ruby district has not been profitable due to competition and low rates, with goods hauled to Long City thirty miles at 2 cents a pound. A. E. Reese reported six prospectors at Donlan Creek with more to start soon and uncertain summer work on the Donlan next season. William Critchley, back from Cripple strike, said 2 to 3 cents per pan on the Oregon association Colorado Creek. Several outfits are prospecting on this association.
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Editarod
Ruby
Jack Mutchler
Harry Leland
Ed Labelle
Ruby District
Long City
A. E. Reese
Donlan Creek
Donlan
William Critchley
Oregon Association
Colorado Creek
Peace negotiations off as war resumes in Balkans
London reports the peace talks among allied Bulgarians Serbians and Montenegrins and the Turks collapsed over Adrianople cession. War will resume on all fronts with winter conditions likely delaying major operations until spring unless unusually mild weather appears.
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London
Adrianople
Balkans
President-Elect Wilson Warns Crooked Business
In Chicago, January 17, Woodrow Wilson told a large Chicago Commercial Club gathering that crooked business and special interests would get no favors from his future administration. He said they must stay within the law or face consequences. In Trenton, January 17, Governor Wilson addressed New Jersey’s legislature urging updated corporation laws.
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Chicago
Chicago Commercial Club
Woodrow Wilson
Trenton
New Jersey
Wilson
Alaskan Wins Patent for Port Graham Coal Lands
After a 12 year fight W. G. Whorf of Port Graham Kenai peninsula wins against the United States. President Taft instructs the Interior Department to issue a patent to the coal lands near Port Graham without delay. Whorf gains title to the coal lands after years of litigation.
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Sington
W. G. Whorf
Port Graham
Kenai Peninsula
United States
Taft
Interior Department
Solomon Derby Set For January 25 In Nome
Nome reports the Solomon Derby, the first big dog race of the season, moved to January 25 after a postponement. A $700 purse is raised and several entries are expected. Weather has cooled after a warmer spell, likely improving trail conditions for the race.
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Nome
Soldiers to be brought from Nome in fiendish outrages case
Marshal Powell and a contingent of deputies and dog teams reached St Michael from Nome to escort six Thirtieth Infantry soldiers charged with outrages on native women. Heavy trails may delay the return trip.
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Nome
T. C. Powell
St. Michael
Sulzer Candidate for Governor in Alaska
Washington January 17 It is generally understood in official circles here that Charles Sulzer mining engineer of Southeastern Alaska will be appointed governor of the territory by Woodrow Wilson. Mr Sulzer is brother of New York Governor William Sulzer and has long been identified with the territory.
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Washington
Charles Sulzer
Alaska
Woodrow Wilson
Sulzer
William Sulzer
New York
Landahl Favors Outside Lodges During Arctic Brotherhood Meeting
During the Grand Camp in North Vancouver the Arctic Brotherhood debated a split over creating camps in Vancouver and Seattle. New grand Arctic chief Harry J. Landahl supports the plan saying it will strengthen unity. Crosby Kean C A Berg and Fred Smith operate a boiler and hoist at Otter and are earning pay dirt. Angus McKenzie, recently with the Guggs at Flat Creek, visited Iditarod on Wednesday.
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Arctic Brotherhood
North
Vancouver
Seattle
Harry J. Landahl
Grand Arctic Chief
Crosby Kean
C. A. Berg
Fred Smith
Otter
Angus McKenzie
Flat Creek
Iditarod
Grafting on the Unfortunates in New York Underworld
Since Lieutenant Becker's conviction, police in New York are accused of levying blackmail on the underworld. Reports say as many as 34,000 individuals have paid for protection.
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Becker
New York
Underworld
Poli
Peck Secures Takoma Shipment of Short Goods
Ed Anderson the Ophir creek merchant arrived from Takoma with a shipment including candles, bubbish, wedges and splitting mauls of varying weights. The entire consignment was secured by C. R. Peck, the Flat City merchant.
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Ed Anderson
Ophir Creek
Takoma
C. R. Peck
Taxpayers warned Iditarod tax books delivered for collection
Notice from Cyril P. Wood municipal treasurer of Iditarod Alaska stating tax books delivered for collection and payments accepted at Northern Commercial Co offices on business days 10 am to 2 pm excluding Sundays and holidays with a 10 percent rebate for taxes paid before February 1 1913.
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Iditarod
Alaska
Ditarod
Northern Commercial Co
Cyril P. Wood
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C.D. Murane
Mrs.card
William S. Clark
House of Quality
Tim Sullivan
Sanitarion
Guggenheim
Ohio
Crowley & Porter
East
C. L. Jones
Pioneer Office
Cross
Alaskan
Solomon Derby
Peck
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