Mexican Federals Driven From Juarez
Wireless report from El Paso dated Nov 27 describes a major battle near Juarez where General Villa's rebel force of 5,000 routed 7,000 federal troops, with about a thousand killed. Villa entered Juarez in triumph as Huerta tightens control of the Mexican Congress amid fiscal strains and discontent over back pay. A large federal force is reported south of Juarez, while Villa aims to press on toward Chihuahua. Spain orders ships to Mexican waters.
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el Paso
Texas
Mexico
United States
Juarez
Villa
Huerta
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Oklahoma Senator Delays Alaska Railroad Bill
Wireless dispatch from Washington reports Senator Owen of Oklahoma pressing to delay action on the Alaska railroad bill until after the currency bill. He faces opposition from Senators Pitman Bristow and Chamberlain. The Senate plans long sessions, with no Christmas vacation likely until the currency measure passes. Pinkham nomination for governor of Hawaii not confirmed after more than a month of debate. The President has prepared his first regular annual message to Congress.
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Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Pitman
Nevada
Bristow
Kansas
Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
Pinkham
Wilson
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
Orchard reunites with family after Fort Leavenworth release
Sam C. Orchard, ex first lieutenant in the Third U.S. Infantry, released from Fort Leavenworth, arrived in Ketchikan with his father John Orchard. His father’s company plans a paper mill near Ketchikan using Southeast Alaska timber. Orchard will manage the venture. Mrs Orchard had been visiting Juneau and joined the family in Ketchikan for a reunion amid friends who believe he was not criminally involved in the shortage revealed during the court-martial.
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Ketchikan
Sam C. Orchard
Third United States Infantry
Valdez
Alaska Road Commission
Fort Leavenworth
Orchard
John Orchard
Alaska
Juneau
Jefferson
Archdeacon Stuck Receives Motor Boat Gift
New York city church members present Archdeacon Stuck, famed for the Mount McKinley ascent, with an elegant motor boat for summer travel through Ruska. The presentation comes as they tell of the church life and work.
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New York
Archdeacon Stuck
Mount McKinley
St. Thomas’ Church
Ruska
Missionaries Confront Liquor Trade Against Indians in Alaska
In Alaska the greatest difficulty for missionaries is the poor white trash who sell liquor to Indians and steal from them. The department of justice is attempting to curb these evils, but remote Indian camps and breaking up illegal trade expose ongoing crime by whites against Indians.
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Alaska
North
Department of ,Usties
Plenty Fun At Flat City Dance
The A B dance at Flat City Thanksgiving night drew about 100 attendees from nearby creeks and towns. The hall featured fur robe seats and a balloon ceiling, with music by Professors Hudson and Lowrie. A cosy corner remained busy all evening, decorations were ample, punch flowed, and a late supper of nuts and candies was served.
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Flat City
Hudson and
Lowrie
Pugh named to lead Alaska customs district
President Wilson nominates John E. Pugh to be collector of customs for the district of Alaska, succeeding J W Willis. Williams of Tacoma is named collector of internal revenue for the district of Washington and Alaska, and is secretary of the Tacoma lodge of Elks.
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Washington
Wilson
David Williams
Tacoma
Internal Revenue
District of Washington
Alaska
Williams
Mrs Pankhurst Goes to Europe
Mrs Emmeline sur Pankhurst the famous English militant fragette leaves York for Europe after a six week visit. She incurred no trouble with authorities during her stay and departed the port today.
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York
Emameline Sur Pankhurst
Fragette
Europe
Frankie Burns Beats McCarthy in Bantam Bout at San Francisco
In a bantamweight fight at San Francisco Frankie Burns defeated Johnnie McCarthy by decision after twenty rounds. Burns secured the victory in a closely contested match that kept spectators roaring through the late rounds.
Thanksgiving Banquets Highlight White House Dinner
Washington observers note Thanksgiving Day in the capital with elaborate banquets and social gatherings. The President’s family and executive household members enjoyed a large feast featuring turkey and other dishes.
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Washington
Newlyweds Visit in Old Baltimore
Francis Sayre and bride Jessie Wilson 33 were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs Harrison Garrett in Baltimore while en route to Europe on their wedding tour. The wireless dispatch from Nov 28 notes the couple, soon to wed, visiting before their trip.
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Baltimore
Francis Sayre
Bride
Jessie Wilson
Europe
Harrison Garrett
Discoverer of Chisana Discusses Conditions
Seattle, Oct. 20 James, the discoverer of the Chisana camp, describes the Little El Dorado find on Wilson Creek. He reports rich quartz prospects, a $100 plus start, and plans to return in January for further development with partner Nelson and optioned claims to Hamshaw.
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Seattle
James
Little el Dorado
Little el Dorana
Wilson Creek
Chisana
Nelson
Dawson
Hamshaw
Sroverer
Aviator Kelly Killed in San Diego Bay Accident
San Diego November 27 Lieutenant Ellington Kelly of the United States Army Air Corps died yesterday when he fell from his airplane into San Diego Bay. The accident occurred during an aerial operation over the city.
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Kelly
San Diego
Cal
Ellington Kely
United States Army Aeroplane Corps
Bay
Death Calls Two Railway Presidents
By wireless from Wilmington Delaware, November 27. Thomas M. Emerson, president of the Atlantic Coast Railroad, died in Wilmington last night. W. W. Finley, president of the Southern Railway Company, died at his Washington home yesterday afternoon from an apoplexy attack.
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Wilmington
Del
Thomas M. Emerson
Atlantic Coast Railroad Company
Washington
W. W. Finley
The
Southern Railway Company
Mrs Roosevelt Sails for Panama and Chile
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt sailed from San Diego en route to Panama and will proceed to Valparaiso Chile to meet her husband on a lecturing tour across South America.
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San Diego
Cal
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
Valparaiso
Chile
South America
Keel Laid for Lipton's Shamrock IV Yacht
London reports the keel of Sir Thomas Lipton's new challenger Shamrock IV for the America's Cup was laid with ceremonies yesterday. The vessel prepares for the forthcoming international yacht race.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Army and Navy Cadets Set for Final Big Football Game
Washington November 27 The last big football game between the cadets of the army and navy academies is scheduled to be played in New York next Saturday. The matchup concludes a long rivalry with high public interest and strong school representation.
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Pioneer
Washington
Army
Navy
New York
Senators Work Through Thanksgiving on Currency Bill
Washington November 28 Democratic members of the senate spent a busy Thanksgiving day working on the currency bill and reviewing proposed amendments. The measure aims to reform monetary policy and stabilize the financial system as lawmakers push toward a final vote.
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Washington
Senate
Tanana Gold Output Near Four Million Mark
Fribanks News Miner reports 1913 placer gold output in the Fairbanks, Tanana valley and Ruby district totaling about 3,469,221 for the year, with Fairbanks District near last year’s shipments and a westward drift due to a dry season and the Chisana stampede. The Tanana valley total over years reaches 63,460,000 with 1913 near 4,000,000.
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Fairbanks
Hot Springs
Frank ‘Cook
Wells Fargo Express ‘Company
Tanans Valley
Ruby
Tanana
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Steamer Corwin Narrowly Strikes Ice Near Muir Glacier
The steamship Corwin, from Nome with about sixty passengers, faced near wrecking by icebergs near Muir glacier. It arrived in Juneau badly damaged and will undergo essential repairs before heading to Seattle for a full overhaul.
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Pioneer
Juneau
Corwin
Nome
Muir Glacier
Seattle
Notorious dynamiter Ortie McManigal barred from landing in Havana
Ort ie McManigal, the confessed dynamiter, who had been jailed in Los Angeles for two years, arrived in Havana on November 27 but was refused permission to land by Cuban authorities. He was sent to Venezuela.
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Havana
Cuba
Ortie McManigul
Los Angeles
Cal
Vencauela
Warspite, Britain's Largest Warship, Launched at Devonport
The super-dreadnought battleship Warspite, the largest warship of the British navy, was successfully launched in Devonport on November 28. Thousands of visitors from across the kingdom witnessed the ceremony as the great ship entered the water.
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Devonport
England
Navy Secretary Reports 145 Million Navy Budget Proposed
Secretary Daniels, in his annual report, estimates the United States navy needs 145 million dollars for the coming fiscal year. The plan includes constructing two modern battleships.
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Washington
Daniels
United States Navy
Italian King Opens Parliament in Ceremonial Speech
Rome November 28 elaborate ceremonies marked the opening of the Italian parliament as the king delivered his throne speech. The event featured extensive formalities and showcased royal pageantry amid the new session.
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Rome
Coming and Going in Otter Creek and nearby towns
John Bagey plans license transfer to Field building at Discovery. Joe Honda visits Dikeman. Heinrich Bismarck and Felix Steen fined in commissioner court for gambling. Fred Peterson transported outbound mail with a large fall consignment of Christmas packages. Judge Edwin M. Stanton attended legal matters on Flat creek. Thanksgiving observed with many dinners and Camp No. 26 ball at Flat City. Uncle Billy McDonald of Flatcreek visits. Cyril P. Wood hosts Thanksgiving dinner for twelve guests with music and games into the night.
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John Bagey
Otter Creek
Discovery
Heinrich Bismarck
Felix Steen
Albrecht
Fred Peterson
Edwin M. Stanton
Flat Creek
Flat City
Man Plans Iditarod Dog Team Trip to Fairbanks Freighting
D. J. Campbell departed Fairbanks on foot toward the lower river camp to bring his nine-dog Iditarod team. Sorbell intends to bring the animals to Fairbanks and enter the freighting business to the diggings on the Chigana, from which Ive recently returned.
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Iditarod
D. J. Campbell
Fairbanks
Lower River
Sorbell
Chigana
Fairbanks News Miner
An Object of Distrust in a Thanksgiving Tale
A clipped fiction scene features Mr. Comrox and a potential suitor discussing plans to wed his daughter. A Thanksgiving gathering is hinted at with friends invited, while Sam Bayles of Bayles Clothing Company visits Discovery during the holiday.
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Sam Bayles
Something
Bayles Clothing Company
Discovery
Joe Rivers Beats Leach Cross In Narrow Boxing Victory
In Los Angeles Joe Rivers defeats Leach Cross in a 20 round bout. Cross is knocked down twice and Rivers rallies from punishment, prompting calls for a rematch with Willie Ritchie. In San Francisco Johnny Clabby stops Frank Logan in the 14th after a brutal beating and Logan suffers a broken nose in the 11th.
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Los Angeles
Leach Cross
New York
Joe Rivers
Cross
Rivers
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Johnny Clabby
Frank Logan
Logan
Clabby
Ex President Zelaya Arrested on Murder Charge in New York
Former Nicaragua president General Zelaya, who recently arrived in New York, was arrested and held on a murder charge alleged to have been committed in Nicaragua months ago. Nicaraguan authorities seek extradition papers.
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New York
General Zelaya
Republic of Nicaragua
Gompers Re elected Without Opposition
Seattle report says Samuel Gompers was elected president of the American Federation of Labor for another term without opposition. Frank Morrison was re elected secretary, Lenton named treasurer, and John Mitk, a former vice president, declined to contest or accept any office.
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Seattle
Samuel Gorgpers
American Federal of Labor
Frank Morrison
Lenton
John Mitk
Valdez Banquet Honors Richardson Ahead of Washington Visit
On the eve of his departure for Washington Lieutenant Colonel Wilds P Richardson executive officer of the Alaska road commission was feted by Valdez citizens. The banquet drew prominent locals and guests from nearby settlements. He spoke of anticipated beneficial Alaska legislation in the coming session of Congress.
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Valdez
Washington
Wilds P. Richardson
Alaska Road Commission
Richardson
Alaska
Congress
Stier's Expenses Approved After Long Dispute
After nearly five years, Commissioner E. J. Stier's expense account for the E. C. Tawney inquest was approved by District Attorney Crossley and sent to Judge Fuller. The Fairbanks Times cites a reduction from 1072 to 992 dollars for travel to the 105 mile scene, two witnesses, and a jury, with dog-tesmu freighted supplies due to no road house on the trail. If approved, the funds will go to the marshal for payment, leaving other government claimants awaiting settlement.
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E. J. Stier
E. C. Tawney
Crossley
Fuller
Fairbanks Times
Georgetown
Tawney
Dog Tesmu
Iditarod Pioneer Delivers New Annual Mining Assessment Form
The Iditarod Pioneer has issued a new blank form for recording annual assessment work on placer mining claims in Alaska. It complies with the updated mining law and includes cautions and notes to aid claimants, with sales at Ansley's Iditarod Pioneer Drug Store Flat City and Harry Bonnolley’s.
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Iditarod
Alaska
Ansley’s
Pioneer Drug Store
Flat City
Harry Bonnolley
Grand Opening Next Wednesday At Discovery Bar
John Bagey transfers bar license from 1-A roadhouse to Field building in Discovery and moves fixtures there. The new location opens to the public next Wednesday evening at o oclock with entertainment and a welcoming crowd. Locals, who know Bagey from Otter Creek days, expect a cordial reception and orderly celebration.
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Ereck
John Bagey
Town of Discovery
Bagey
Otter Creek
Outbound Mail Rules and Postmaster Notice
Outbound mail will be dispatched four times monthly and close Sundays at 11 pm. Registry closes Saturdays at 5 pm and accepts Sundays 12 noon to 1 pm. Mail after 11 pm Sunday goes to waysack. Postmaster T. L. Thurston. Charles Nelson leaves Yukon Gold Company for Outaids over the Seward trail.
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T. L. Thurston
Charles Nelson
Yukon Gold Company
The
Outaids
Seward Trail
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M'Carthy
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Johnnie McCarthy
Burns
White House
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Challenger
Firbanks News
Ortie
Navy Department
Joe Honda
Dikeman
Billy McDonald
Flatcreek
Cyril P. Wood
Eames
Pioneer Office
Mr. Comrox
Mfr
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Gompers
Vallez
Stier
Crosley
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