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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
6
A new four passenger Buick coupe Model 26 arrived in Junction aboard the steamer Ad Mir Watson for Martin Lavenik. The car features Buick electric triple sealed engine four wheel brakes a Fisher body taupe plush interior and sage green exterior with a two tone Disco finish.
Reading shows a historical transit timetable listing departures and arrivals between Juneau Douglas Treadwell and Thane. It notes multiple daily trips with times such as 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., plus freight acceptance and Saturday-only services for Thane and Douglas.
The Admiral Watson of the Pacific Steamship Company arrived in Juneau at one o'clock this morning from the south with 440 tons of coal and substantial general cargo. After repairs near Prince Rupert due to a bent propeller blade, the vessel planned to sail westward at 4 PM today. Passengers listed include Gov. George A. Parks and many residents as the ship prepares to depart with 225 tons of coal to discharge today and 225 tons on the southbound run.
The mail and passenger boat Estebeth capt Pat Davis sailed at 11 last night for Skagway Haines and nearby ports with thirteen passengers booked. Among those listed for Haines were Duvall A Carter John D Ward John Y Benson J H Gitson John Marks R B E Combs. For Skagway were Chris Larson A E Kindell Frank Allen Herman Jarmat y S Dr Cruikshank and A Skelhorne.
Advertisement notes a motor ship departing Thursday morning at seven o'clock for Tenakee Warm Springs Bay and nearby ports. For information call 28. Old papers for sale at The Empire.
Northbound Admiral Watson in port westbound Alaska in port westbound Princess Mary due to arrive at 11 tonight. Es sts Beth scheduled to sail for Ka and Wirports at eleven lock Thursday night. Admiral Rogers scheduled to sail from Seattle at 1 tomorrow morning. Alameda scheduled to sail from Seattle December at Ya Mm. Fuenily J. leaves for Petersburg and way ports at midnight next Monday night. Virginia IV sails for Chickageoff and wayports at 10 tomorrow night. Southbound sailings Victoria due southbound about December 2.
Tomorrow’s tides show high water at 2:05 a m and 1:45 p m with low at 7:60 a m and 8:21 p m. The sequence indicates two daily high tides and two low tides for the coastal area.
An unidentified three masted steam schooner adrift at Grays Harbor near Aberdeen is believed to be the Halco. Five men reached shore while coast guards prepare to rescue the remainder using breeches buoy. Life savers waded through neck deep water to reach the vessel but could not approach its side. The crew members are not considered in immediate danger.
Pacific steamer West Brown from Portland bound for Japan lost rudder post rudder shoe and part of stern in a Pacific storm. Crew rigged a jury rudder and pressed toward Japan, receiving radio messages from Dutch Harbor and St. Paul reporting steering difficulties.
The steamer Princess Mary is due in port at 11 o'clock tonight from the south. Passengers listed include Miss G Kosten, N Bliss, B Ford, W C Ford, F Hawke, Mrs B Hawke, Geo Finley and A M Kipp.
Washington December 1 President Crowley of the Pleet Corporation recommends the Shipping Board reject the proposal by Stanley Dollar for charter and purchase of the Oriental Line.
The motorship Virginia TV arrived in Juneau this morning after a trip from Sitka to Petersburg and back on the Juneau Chichagof run. Passenger Ed Sholin was aboard, returning from his fox farm near Chichagof.
A report details air mail operations and shipboard passenger movements aboard the Alaska bound for Juneau. It notes 106 tons freight, about 30 Seattle to Alaska passengers, 16 northbound from southern Alaska, with several bound for Juneau. The piece highlights engine rebuilds, ship overhauls, and radio coordination between Omaha HQ and stations for reliable deliveries.
United States liner Leviathan, racing the stork, broke trans-Atlantic records by an hour with a five days six hours and 26 minutes crossing. Commander Herbert Hartley caught the first train for Okolika Alabama where his wife is due to give birth.
Snow on the ground in various Alaska areas last night was reported to the Juneau Weather Bureau. Amounts include Hagle inches, Fairbanks 11 inches, Nome 3% inches, St. Paul Island 1 inch, and Tanana 6 inches.
A Saturday night dance at Moose Hall by the Capitol City players drew a good sized crowd and was declared highly enjoyable. The orchestra provided excellent music playing the latest dance numbers.
Beginning December 1st and through March 1st the company will only make forenoon deliveries of fish and ice. The fish house will close to retail trade at noon each day. Customers are urged to place orders early and notice the altered hours.
The Warm Springs Bay listing promotes mineral baths for rheumatism skin and blood diseases with hunting, salmon trolling and deep sea fishing nearby. It highlights furnished housekeeping cabins with a store offering groceries, and transport via the motor boat Daring captained by Hensen with a phone connection.
Littlelora James aged three of Susie James died at 9 PM at the Government Hospital from tuberculosis. Funeral set for 11 AM tomorrow at Salvation Army headquarters Home Undertakers. Deputy U.S. Mars Skagway departed last night while Teebeth reports headquarter ongoing in Juneau on court matters.
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