Casey Shattuck Addition Marketed in Juneau
The Casey Shattuck addition to Juneau is placed on the market with 200 lots offered in two weeks by the Juneau Improvement Company led by Arthur Back and E R Sims. Offices are in Occidental Annex beside the Commercial Cafe. The tract includes baseball grounds and adjacent valuable residential property near planned waterfront traffic, promising future city growth and easy access to downtown.
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Casey-Shattuck
Juneau
Juneau Improvement Company
Arthur Back
E. R. Sims
Moving Spirits
Occidental Annex
Leading Washington Democrat in Juneau
Charles Drury a Tacoma capitalist and his wife arrived in Juneau aboard the Georgia and will remain until the Admiral Sampson departs tomorrow. They have been visiting Skagway Whitehorse and the Interior, recently touring Alaska Westward. Drury is a prominent Washington Democratic leader and backed President Wilson and the party in the 1912 campaign. They sail tomorrow on the Sampson for Tacoma.
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Drury
Juneau
Georgia
Sanpsen
Democratic Party
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Democratic State Executive Committee
Ernest Lister
Wilson
Washington State
Hugh C. Wallace
George Turner
Tacoma
Alaska Travel Reaches New Level in Public Interest
The Northland's appeal for a summer trip grows as widespread advertising and public discussion of Alaska development draw more travelers. Many now view Alaska as the future West, shedding old notions of wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourisl
Alaska
Seattle Times
Cases for selling liquor to Indians in district court
The district court yesterday afternoon saw Joe Ramirez John Bartho and E Campbell plead guilty to selling liquor to Indians. Ramirez and Bartho fined 100 dollars each while Campbell paid 30 dollars. Pedro Dederigues pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing today. Gust Anderson and James Donovan had trials set. Anderson started today and Donovan will follow. Romano Gomez pleaded guilty to burglary and received one year in federal jail in Juneau.
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Joe Ramirez
John Bartho
E. Campbell
Pedro Dederigues
Gust Anderson
James Donovan
Anderson
Donovan
Romano Gomez
Juneau
Court Rules Against Poll Tax Filibuster
The case of A. B. Callaham against J. B. Marshall, as United States commissioner, to stop poll tax collection, was heard in district court. Attorneys filed an amended complaint by court consent. the defendant demurred, sustained, leaving the case unresolved pending possible appeal.
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A. B. Callaham
J. B. Marshall
United States
Shackleford & Bayless
Sueing for assessment work on Nevada Creek
W Hansen files suit against Alaska Treasure Gold Mining Company to collect 2577.40 alleged due for assessment work on lode mining claims. The Nevada Creek property is referenced by the plaintiff as the site of the work and debt in question.
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W. Hansen
Alaska Treasure Gold Mining Company
Nevada Creek
One Strike After Another in Life and Work
A wry Seattle Post-Intelligencer note tying together shifts in the Shushana, railroads, baseball players, and copper mines as life grows increasingly fraught with repeated blows and tensions across industries.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Poll tax money coming in fast in Juneau
The office of the United States Court commissioner reports rapid inflow of poll tax money after Judge Brown denied the injunction last Saturday. Judge John B. Marshall has collected $1400 this week from residents of Juneau and Douglas, with special collector Harry F. Cain noting few complaints and prompt payment.
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The
United States Court
Missioner
Brown
John B. Marshall
Juneau
Douglas
Harry F. Cain
Casey Shattuck Addition Sale Opens in Juneau
Notice indicates the opening of the sale for the Casey Shattuck Addition in Juneau. Officials outline dates and procedures for bids, with details readable from the public notice text.
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Casey- Shattuck
Juneau
Presbyterian Ladies Meet Tomorrow
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Mrs E W Petit’s home. Attendance is hoped to be good.
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Presbyterian
Byterian Church
E. W. Petit
Whiskey peddlers crowd mourners bench in district court
The district court stampede toward the mourners bench continues with liquor sales to Indians. Annie Johnson pleaded guilty to dabbling in the liquor trade with Indians and received a suspended sentence with a $100 fine. Pedro Rodrigues was fined $400. August Anderson got a suspended $100 fine. Edward Grant was arraigned and will plead tomorrow.
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Annie Johnson
Pedro Rodrigues
August Anderson
Edward Grant
Spokane Arrives On Cruise Number Four
The Spokane docked today in its fourth excursion to Southeastern Alaska with all rooms sold and 150 passengers aboard. Notables include a Raymond and Whitcomb party led by Carroll Hutchins, and Drs Joel Ke, Goldwall, Laura Bets and Laura Hurd. An Alaska cruise club of 90 members formed on board, with Mary E. Hart as president. Ice near Glacier Bay gave a view of Muir Glacier. Art exhibit by Theodore Richards and a Spokane passengers matinee at the Orpheum are planned.
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Spokane
Alaska
Raymond and Whitcomb
Carroll Hutchins
Joel KE
Goldwall
Boston
Massachusetts
H. J. Beman
Florida
Beman
G. Ellis
Philadelphia
Alex N. Wetherell
Laura B. Bets
Los Angeles
Laura B. Hurd
San Francisco
Glacier Bay
Muir Glacier
Mary E. Hart
Theodore Richards
Juneau
Orpheum
Funeral Services for Two Miners Scheduled Tomorrow
The funeral of Steve Baima will be held in Juneau at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon, either from the Catholic church or from the parlors of the Co. W. Young company. The funeral of Matt Samovich will be held at Douglas tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Steve Baima
Juneau
Co. W. Young Company
Matt Samovich
Douglas
Order of Eagles
Mann Pushes Alaska Roads and Land Laws
Seth Mann the President’s representative on the Seattle Alaska trip calls for government support of railroads and land laws to aid Alaska. He emphasizes roads and trails, agricultural viability around Fairbanks, Tanana and upper Yukon, and notes potential use of Bering River coal for naval needs. He argues transportation unlocks prospecting and settlement in Alaska.
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Seth Mann
Seattle
Alaska
Map
Yukon
Tanana
Fairbanks
Maryland
Seward
Valdez
Controller Bay
Bering River
Matanuska
A Real Investment In Casey Shattuck Ad addition
A new investment in the Casey Shattuck addition to Juneau is noted as a real estate development move. The report highlights property prospects, potential buyers, and expected economic impact for the local community. The item references plans, approvals, and ongoing construction activity.
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Eot
Casey-Shattuck
Juneau
Band Boys Will Dance August 14th at Ellis Hall
One week from tonight the Juneau High School Band will hold a dance at Ellis Hall. The 25 piece band will perform in new uniforms with arriving new music and new players. All are expected to attend this cheerful school event.
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Juneau High School
Ellis’ Hall
Everybady
Passengers Arrive on the Princess Sophia
Last night the Princess Sophia brought in passengers including G. R. Miller W. C. Leak G. O. Haloek and wife Mr and Mrs Koch Miss Ora Morgan H. Smith and W. McKayland and wife.
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Princess Sophia
G. R. Miller
W. C. Leak
G. O. Haloek
Mrs. Koch
Ora Morgan
H. Smith
W. McKayland
Canadian Cabinet Members Aboard Princess Sophia
Hon J D Hazen minister of marine and fisheries travels north on the Princess Sophia. He is accompanied by Mrs Hazen their son James and daughter Miss Hazen. Senator Thorne and G Heitman secretary to Hazen are part of the party.
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J. D. Hazen
Marine and Fisheries
Hazen
James Hazen
Miss Hazen
Thorne
G. Heitman
Looking for Son Joseph Hooker Carter
Marshal H. L. Faulkner received a letter from Mrs. M. E. B. Carter asking about her son Joseph Hooker Carter last heard from in Juneau last year. Carter, 5 feet 6 inches, 165 pounds, light brown hair and gray green eyes, Arlington Kansas address.
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Marshal H. L. Faulkner
M. EB. Carter
Joseph Hooker Carter
Juneau
Carter
Seattle Mail Clerk Foils Bandits In Hold Up
Meritt D. Lebo a Seattle mail clerk shot two bandits on Fifth avenue during a daytime hold up last night. Both assailants were captured and expected to recover from their wounds.
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Seattle
Fifth Avenue
Venezuela moves against Castro forces in campaign
A government army of 7,000 advances on Castro followers as Castro operates from Coro. The clash signals a major political-military confrontation in Venezuela with the regime pressing the rebel movement.
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Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Coro
Game Warden Fired First Shot of Battle
Chico Calif Aug 7 Game Warden Henry Daken testified he fired the first shot of the battle at the Durst brothers ranch in Wheatland where four men died and others wounded He said he fired into the air to intimidate the disturbers then killed a Negro who aimed a revolver at the sheriff
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Chico
Calif
Henry Daken
Durst
Wheatland
Long telephone strike ends as operators win eight hour day
In St Louis on August 7, a seven week telephone strike concluded with operators gaining an eight hour workday after approval of the concession.
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ST. Louis
Victoria Aviator Dies In Exhibition Flight Fall
Victoria, B C August 7 John Bryant fell from an elevation of 400 feet during an exhibition hydroplane flight this morning and was instantly killed.
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Victoria
B. C
John Bryant
Bandits Hold Up Louisville and Nashville Train
Bandits robbed a Louisville and Nashville passenger train yesterday at Galera, Birmingham area, seizing registered mail and fleeing. The incident disrupted service and prompted a police search for the attackers.
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Birmingham
Louisville and Nashville
Galera
Arctic relief ship Loevenskiold sinks in Arctic rescue effort
Christiania reports that the relief ship Loevenskiold used for aiding the Schroeder Stranz Arctic expedition sank. All aboard landed safely but no word has come for the Schroeder Stranz party. The incident was confirmed by advices received today.
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Loevenskiold
Schroeder- Strang
Duchess of Marlborough Enters London Municipal Politics
London Aug 7 The Duchess of Marlborough formerly Consuela Van derbilt agrees to chair the Women’s Municipal party formed to back women candidates for London’s municipal bodies.
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London
the Duchess of Marlborough
Consuela Vanderbilt
Women’s Municipal Party
Senate Currency Bill Approved By Banking Committee
Washington Aug 7 The United States Senate banking and currency committee approved the administration currency bill by eleven to three and will report it with recommendations that it pass.
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Ed States
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Administration
Navy to establish another first class yard on Pacific Coast
Washington August 7 Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels said yesterday that it probably will become necessary for the United States to establish another first class navy yard on the Pacific Coast.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Josephus Daniels
United States
Pacific Coast
Huerta Says Lind Will Be Persona Non Grata in Mexico
Mexico City and Washington exchange sharp notes as Huerta threatens to refuse entry to former Gov John Lind unless he produces credentials and recognizes the Mexican government. US officials insist Lind comes on a peace mission and urge patience until Mexico receives the President's message. If Huerta persists, officials warn US intervention could be deemed the humane path to restore order.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Mexico City
Huertta
John Lind
Ico
United States
Mexico
Gov. Lind
Huerta
Gov Foss Workmen Strike At State House Demand Living Wages
In Boston on August 7, workers employed by Governor Eugene D. Foss foundry marched with banners reading we want living wages to the State House and appealed to the Governor to support their strike action.
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Boston
State House
Eugene D. Foss
Currency Bill Conference Called By Bankers
The American Bankers Association has called a conference of presidents of state bankers associations and clearing house representatives to meet in Chicago this month to discuss the pending currency bill.
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New York
American Bankers’ Association
Bankers’ Associations
Chicago
Jack Sweeney Sentenced for Stealing Building Materials
Jack Sweeney was sentenced to six months in federal jail for stealing building material from the under construction home of Judge R. A. Gunnison. The judge's residence was under construction at the time of the theft.
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Jack Sweeney
R. A. Gunnison
Northwestern Sails for Northern Ports
Seattle Aug 7 The Northwestern sailed for Northern ports last night with passengers for Juneau including W Soderberg H A Adams J C Smith W E Engle W C eegert EK J Dailey and three steerage passengers.
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Northwestern
Western
Juneau
W. Soderberg
H. A. Adams
J.C. Smith
W. E. Engle
W.ceegert
EK. J. Dailey
Notaries Appointed in Alaska by Gov Strong
Gov J F A Strong appoints three notaries public in Alaska Sumner B Waite of Fairbanks G A Adams of Council and J F Cowles of Fairbanks.
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J. F. A. Strong
Alaska
Sumner B. Waite
Fairbanks
G. A. Adams
Council
J. F. Cowles
Miner Awakened From Two Days Sleep In Juneau Hotel
George E. Raymond awoke after two days in his room at the Orpheum hotel when Capt. J. T. Martin forced entry at John T. Spickett’s request. Doctors diagnosed catatonia without catalepsy and he was moved to St. Ann’s hospital where he recovered consciousness. He recalled nothing since Monday evening and said he was from Utica Minnesota, formerly worked at Treadwell, preparing for a stampede to Shushana.
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George E. Raymond
Orpheum
J. T. Martin
John T. Spickett
P. J. Mahone
L. O. Egginton
Charles W. Carter
St. Ann's Hospital
L. QO. Sloane
Raymond
Treadwell
Juneau
Shushana
The
Utica
Minn
English Press Worried by Invasion Maneuver
London reports a naval exercise by the so called German Fleet tested invasion. Four transports landed thousands of troops, with Grimsby Cleethorpe and Immingham occupied within 24 hours of the simulated declaration of war.
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London
Grimsby
Cleethorpe
Immingham
Medill McCormick in funny predicament
Syracuse dispatch reports Chicago millionaire publisher Medill McCormick slept walked and fell from a moving passenger train at Syracuse. He was jailed then released after his identity was confirmed. He sustained no injuries and awakened after the fall.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Mrs Bryan Busy Putting Up Fruit At Fairfield Home
Lincoln Nebraska August 7 Mrs William J Bryan wife of the Secretary of State is at the family home overseeing the task of putting up fruit for the Bryan household.
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Mrs. Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Secretary of State
Fairfield
Bryan
Ireland Good Enough for Dick Croker
Dublin August 7 Croker denies plans to renovate his New York farm and return to lead Tammany Hall saying there is no truth to the rumor and that Ireland is good enough for him.
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Ireland
Dick Croker
Dublin
Hichfield Springs
N. Y
United States
Tammany
Richard Croker
President's son in law to-be lands Williams College post
Francis B Sayre, engaged to Miss Jessie Wilson daughter of the President, has accepted the secretaryship at Williams College. President Garfield seeks a 2 million dollar endowment and Sayre will assist in this fundraising effort.
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Cis B. Sayre
Jessie Wilson
Harry A. Garfield
William College
Garfield
United States
Williams College
Young Sayre
Sale of Goodies at Presbyterian Church Event
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will hold a goody sale at Taylor's ice cream parlors on Saturday afternoon. Home made bread, cakes, pies, and salads will be on sale.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Taylor's
Representative Jones Remains on Sick List After Pneumonia
Representative C. D. Jones, recovering from a severe pneumonia attack, is seen taking a daily constitutional. He has improved recently and is mending fast, with hopes of soon being as well and strong as ever, according to an Industrial Worker report.
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Representative Jones
Balkan peace terms unsatisfactory to four nations
London Aug. 7. The second Balkan peace Congress finished work on terms that prove unsatisfactory to all five participant nations except Romania. The outcome leaves nations divided on concessions and future diplomacy remains unsettled.
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London
Roumania
Pacific Coast Travel Up 45 Percent Over Last Year
It is estimated that travel by steamship and train on the Pacific Coast this year is 45 percent greater than last year. The figures are based on records for the portion of the year prior to August 1.
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Seattle
Pacific Coast
Georgia Sails for Sitka Tomorrow Morning
The Georgia will sail for Sitka tomorrow morning at six o'clock.
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Georgia
Sitka
Senator Clark Attacks Lind Appointment To Mexico
Senator Clarence D. Clark of Wyoming denounces the appointment of former Gov. John Lind as a special representative to Mexico and calls for new administration measures to protect Americans there.
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Senator Clark
Lind
Washington
John Lind
Mexico
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
Get while the getting is good A LOT in Casey Shattuck Addition
Real estate brief notes a hot sale at Casey Shattuck Addition where buyers rush to secure parcels amid rising values. Local agents report strong demand and limited listings pushing quick closings and favorable terms for early offers.
Skagway Residents Seek Kluane Route for Shu Shana Strike
Skagway residents are heading to Whitehorse via the Kluane route to reach the Shu shana strike, a path endorsed by Dr. Alfred Brooks in 1908, with many townspeople joining the journey.
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Skagway
Shushana
Whitehorse
Kluane
Alfred Brooks
Aleutian Seismology Spreads Through Alaska Waves
Seismograph readings at the University of Washington show earthquake activity near the Aleutian islands, indicating ongoing seismic events in the Alaska region. The report notes vibrations measured yesterday and today, suggesting continued tremors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
University of Washington
Aleutian Islands
Gov Sulzer Challenges Frawley Committee
Albany Aug 7 Gov William Sulzer via adviser Valentine Taylor issued a challenge to the Frawley legislative committee investigating campaign contributions in the Just State drive. The governor said he would aid the probe under oath for key Tammany Hall leaders Charles Murphy and Philip Donohue and other names the governor provides, unless the committee oversteps its claimed jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
Valentine Taylor
Frawley Legislative Committee
Charles F. Murphy
Philip Donohue
Tammany Hall
Oregon to be first through canal
Washington Aug. 7 The Oregon, chosen for the honor of being the first battleship to pass the Panama Canal, is in Puget Sound receiving a 1 million dollar modernization. It gains a new military mast and fire control system, but outwardly remains similar to its 1898 appearance while interior work makes it as modern as the New York.
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Washington
Oregon
Daniels
Panama Canal
Puget Sound
New York
Wall Street Edges Up After Long Stock Slump
New York August 7 Wall street shows signs of recovery as Exchange seats begin to rise for the first time since January. A seat sold at 27000 the lowest since 1899 with Reginald M Johnson’s membership sold for 40000 to Phillips A Clarke who becomes a member. Several bids for seats at this price indicate renewed demand. Seats on the Consolidated Exchange have traded around 31200, a high in many years.
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New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Reginald M. Johnson
Phillips A. Clarke
Exchange
U. S. gunners set world record at Fort Worden
US gunners achieved a world record in mortar bombardment at Fort Worden Port Townsend Washington. Six shots fired seven attempted nine mile range produced three hits. The event was witnessed by Secretary of War Garrison and General L Wood.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Fort Worden
Coast Artiller
Secretary of
War Garrison
Gen. L. Wood
Prince of Wales Mustache Rule Abolished due to Hairless Lip
London August 7. The Prince of Wales aged nineteen cannot raise a mustache, and this is cited as the reason for abolishing the long standing rule requiring army officers to wear mustaches. The move ends the century old regulation governing facial hair among officers.
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London
Prince of Wales
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