Alaska Man Sues Over Mine Deal In Seattle
J S Meenach an Alaska mining man filed suit in Seattle against F M Jordan a real estate dealer alleging deceit and misrepresentation that allowed Jordan to acquire below value control of the Gladhaugh Mine in Prince William Sound country Meenach seeks 250000 in damages and the suit dates from December 5.
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F. M. Jordan
Meen
Ach
Jordan
Gladhaugh
Prince Willian Sound
Meenach
Government Should Own Coal Mines Proposal
In Washington on December 5 Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston urged the National Rivers and Harbors Congress that the government ought to own the country’s coal mines. He framed the idea as a national asset and public control for energy and strategic reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fitzgerald
Boston
Perseverance Mill Fire Work Resumes Soon
A rescue of the Perseverance Mill area continues with crews clearing debris around the compressor station. General Manager Thane says drills will be back to work in a few days. Mine development proceeds as planned, with ore awaiting milling, tunnel work expanding toward Sheep Creek.
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Thane
Sheep Creek
Weather Turns Poor for Halibut Fishermen At Sea
Fishermen report very bad weather with heavy seas and snow storms over the past day. Catches are unsatisfactory and many boats remain at sea or have waited weeks for a reasonable haul before returning to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murine Noates
Where Shall They Sleep in Juneau?
Marshal Faulkner faces a court crisis with 175 witnesses due next week. The jail is full and hotels have no rooms, forcing him to seek shelter from local residents willing to house jurors and witnesses summoned by the court.
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Juneau
Marshal's
Faulkener
Coal land claims rejected in Matanuska field
The local land office reports the commissioner of the general land office has rejected coal claims belonging to Arthur A. Adler Gertrude McCoy and Wm C Wolf in the Matanuska field for failure to apply under the law A patent was issued to Theodore F Van Wagenen for four lode mining claims in the Valdez Mining district
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General Land Office
Arthur A. Adler
Gertrude McCoy
Wm. C. Wolf
Matanuska
Theodore F. van Wagenen
Valdez
Georgia's Outgoing List of Passengers
The Georgia left for Sitka and way points at noon today taking the following passengers Miss Hale L B Adsit Mrs De Armand S H Ewing Miss Bell Mrs K Ashboldt G Kostrometinoff Ed Danielson for Sitka W G Bruce for Tenakee Mabel Smith Wm Kartmack for Hoonah Tom Hopson Geo Andrews for Killisnoo James Turley Emil Rundich for Gypsum
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Georgia
Sitka
Miss Hale
L. B. Adsit
de Armand
S. H. Ewing
Miss Bell
K. Ashboldt
Kostrometinoff
Ed Danielson
W. G. Bruce
Tenakee
Mabel Smith
Wm. Kartmack
Hoonah
Tom Hopson
Geo. Andrews
Killisnoo
James Turley
Emil Rundich
Andy Bays Returns to Alaska in Juneau Move
Andy Bays, a longtime Alaska figure and former U S deputy marshal, has returned to the North after a spell away from politics. He notes California investment in Alaska mining and fishing, Seattle fears losing trade, and a revived Juneau gold belt drawing attention. Bays plans to settle in Juneau for the long term.
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California
Bays
Aliska
Yukon
Juneau
Seattle
Alaska
Mrs Oakley Returns to Juneau from Seattle
Mrs Ralph Oakley and her children arrived in Juneau aboard the Mariposa from Seattle after a long summer visiting relatives in Washington. Her husband, formerly chief engineer at the Pacific American Cannery, has taken a post as engineer in charge of the gas power plant near Sheep Creek for the Alaska Gastineau Company. The Oakleys now reside in a comfortable house built by the company near the plant.
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Ralph Oakley
Mariposa
Seattle
Fred Henson Aboard Princess May Inquiries Asked
Fred Henson longtime steward of the Treadwell boarding house is aboard the Princess May. A reader is asked if they have seen him as part of a possible sighting note. Ivory carving sets advertised by W. H. Case appear prominently. Diamonds promoted as a smart investment with favorable conditions. I J Sharrick promotes imports under favorable auspices offering better values than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Henson
Treadwell
Pacific Coast Gypsum Chief Visits Plant and Shipping
W. R. Nichols, head of the Pacific Coast Gypsum Company, arrived from the Gypsum plant and will depart for the South tonight. He reports the plant producing well and operations moving satisfactorily. A barge load of gypsum was shipped to Tacoma this week. Nichols expects to return in a few weeks.
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W. R. Nichols
Pacific Coast Gypsum Company
Gypsum
South
Mr. Nichols
Tacoma
Bulgaria Secures Five Million Rouble Russian Loan
St Petersburg dispatch reports three Russian banks advanced Bulgaria five million roubles. The loan transfer underscores regional financial ties, with officials outlining repayment terms and impact on Bulgaria’s currency reserves.
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ST. Petersburg
Bulgaria
Armistice Expected With Turkey and Greece Soon
Constantinople dispatch reports both nations to sign an armistice within two days. The Turkish Council of Ministers has drafted an autonomous Albania scheme and submitted it to the Sultan for approval.
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London
Constantinople
Turkey
Greece
Daily Mail
Turkish Council of Ministers
Albania
Russia warns Germany over Bosnia methods
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russia has informed Germany it will not permit a repetition of the tactics used when Austria occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina. The warning comes as tensions rise in European affairs with the potential for broader conflict.
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London
St. Petersburg
Russia
Germany
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Russia Opposed to Albanian Independence Report
A Constantinople dispatch says the Russian ambassador informed the Turkish Grand Vizier that Russia will not recognize Albania's independence, signaling Moscow's stance amid the Vienna talks. The report places Russia against recognizing Albania as a separate state.
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Vienna
Constantinople
State of War With Greece Is Being Continued
Constantinople reports the Ottoman government states a state of war with Greece continues. No armistice limit is fixed. either side may terminate with two days notice. London sources say Chios and Janina fall are imminent and Greece would sign armistice afterward. Athens agency notes Turks retreat from St Marie as Greeks occupy high ground.
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Greece
Constantinople
Porte
Chios
Janina
Athens
Asia Minor
St. Marie
Mexican Rebels Hold Up Train Near El Paso
A band of Mexican rebels attacked a train on the Mexican Central Railway near El Paso, killed several soldiers and guards, captured the rest, and robbed the passengers.
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EL Paso
Tex
Druids Injunction Halts National Fraternal Body
SAN FRANCISCO December 5 judge Van Nostrand issued an injunction that halts all business of the Ancient Order of Druids across the United States. the move stems from factional strife within the fraternal organization.
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San Francisco
van Nostrand
Circuit Court
Ancient Order of Druids
United States
War Over Pie Ends in Ohio
A conference of the Ohio delegation in Congress, urged by President Taft, yielded an understanding among Republican factions on how federal patronage will be distributed.
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Ohio
Washington
Congress
Taft
Titanic Hero Gracie Dies After Titanic Service
New York December 56 Colonel Archibald Gracie a noted military figure died in New York last night He was a passenger on the Titanic when it sank on April 14 with 1596 aboard He is praised as the last man to leave the ship and for saving women and children He was 60 years old.
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New York
Archibald Gracie
Washington
Gracie
Light Nominated for Chief Clerk of House in March
SEATTLE December 5 A B Light of Iditarod and Fairbanks announced as candidate for chief clerk of the House when the territorial legislature convenes next March. Light a Fairbanks pioneer formerly private secretary to Thomas Dale and a Kansas two term legislator.
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Seattle
A. B. Light
Iditarod
Fairbanks
Light
Thomas Dale
Kansas
Federal Judge Among Number
SEATTLE December 5 Amid appointments before the U S Senate for confirmation Clinton W Howard holds a recess appointment as judge of the federal court for the Northern division of Washington An active fight surrounds his confirmation with critics noting he was a corporation attorney and lobbyist in the state legislature He is regarded as able and a capable lawyer.
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Seattle
United States Senate
Clinton W. Howard
Federal Court
Northern
Washington
Petersburg Officials Report Election Returns Total Vote 60
Official returns from Petersburg show votes distributed among candidates with totals for Socialist, non partisan and Progressive tickets. Petersburg recorded 60 total ballots with figures for Tripp Tanner Valentine Le Fevre Blind Swanson Ingersoll Shoup Stubbins Svindseth Reck Dawes Orgon Thomas Tweit Noland Heath Stukey and others. Chicagofl and Yakutat may be the remaining unreported precincts.
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Petersburg
Tripp
Tanner
Valentine
le Fevre
Blind
Swanson
Ingersoll
Shoup
Stubbins
Svindseth
Reck
Dawes
Orgon
Thomas
Tweit
Noland
Heath
Stukey
Candidates in the Third Division for U.S. marshal post
Fairbanks reports L T Erwin of Fairbanks as a Democratic candidate for United States marshal to replace H H Love. Dan Callahan and John Rowan are also vying in the Fourth judicial division with Erwin, Callahan, and Rowan urged as contenders amid shifting ticket loyalties. Love’s term ends in January, with reappointment or a Republican successor possible, delaying any vacancy.
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Fairbanks
L. T. Erwin
HH. K. Love
Dan Callahan
John Rowan
Erwin
Baltimore
Callahan
Ronan
Territorial
Martin Harrais
Marshal Love
Pay Day With Alaska Gastineau Company
The Alaska Gastineau Company disbursed forty thousand dollars to its employees in and around Juneau on pay day. The distribution reflects a substantial payout to workers in the region.
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Alaska-Gastineau
Alaska-Gastineau Company
Juneau
Royal Typewriters for Rent or Sale at WH CASE
Royal Typewriters offered for rent or sale by The Typewriter Man. WH CASE store handles sales and service, advertising availability of portable and standard models with pricing and delivery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Typewriters
Case
Typewriter
Belmont Elected President of Democratic Clubs League
Perry Belmont of New York has been elected president of the National League of Democratic Clubs, as reported from Washington on December 5.
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Washington
Perry Belmont
New York
National League of Democratic Clubs
France backs allies in present situation says Poincare
Paris December 5 Premier Poincare declares in the Chamber of Deputies that France will stand by its allies Russia and Great Britain, emphasizing friendship and support amid current events.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare Sald
Rusein
Great Britain
Government bars Russian military news from press
London dispatch reports that on December 4 the government forbade the Russian press to publish military or naval news, signaling tighter state control over wartime information and public communications.
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London
Governors Form Permanent Conference for Annual Meetings
The conference of governors in Richmond has decided on a permanent organization and will meet yearly hereafter. The next gathering will be at Colorado Springs, with the date set by the executive committee. Efficiency in state government was a key topic at yesterday's session.
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Richmond
Lee
Conference of Governors
Colorado Springs
Colo
Thanksgiving Dinner Gathered Friends at Windham Bay
Windham Bay note reports Mr and Mrs D W Yates of Shuckriver hosted Thanksgiving at their home. Guests included M M Taylor J B Taylor R W Rowe Lillian Rowe Richard L Rowe Eugene Rowe G Jensen of Windham and George Sutton of Silver Creek. Sutton leaves Friday for property ten miles up Shuck River. Mail boat will run every two weeks from December through April 1. H Durrer expected to arrive December 16. Taylor family visited Mrs R V Rowe on Sunday.
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Windham Bay
D. W. Yates
Shuckriver
M. M. Taylor
Taylor
Mra
R. W. Rowe
Lillian Rowe
Richard L. Rowe
Eugene Rowe
G. Jensen
Windham
George Sutton
Silver Creek
Shuck River
H. Durrer
R. V. Rowe
Fresh Flowers on the Spokane for sale at Winter and Pond
Fresh flowers offered at the Winter and Pond store in Spokane. A terse sale note references hot chili beans available at Lockie McKinnon's Mayflower.
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Spokane
Winter & Pond
Lockie McKinnon
Dutchman Appointed Advisor on Chinese Currency Reform
Peking December 5 Dr W Roest of Batavia Dutch East Indies has been named adviser to the Chinese government for currency reform The Dutch financial advisers say a large capital is unnecessary for reform on a gold basis of taxation
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Peking
Dr. W. Roest
Batavia
Dutch East Indiea
Want Offices in Second Division in Nome
A. E. Todd former manager of Nome Bank and Trust is a U S marshal candidate to succeed Powell. Joseph St Plein, a local mining man, is another contender. Judge Murane’s term runs to 1914 and District Attorney Rodey has two years left. Two Democratic lawyers George B. Girgaby and O D Cochran noted as successors.
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Nome
A. E. Todd
Nome Bank & Trust Company
T. Cader Powell
Todd
Seattle
Joseph St. Plein
Cornelius D. Murane
Bernard
Rodley
Rodey
Wilson
Murane
George B. Girgaby
Taft
O. D. Cochran
Busy time for Wilson when he reaches home
New York December 5 The return of President elect Wilson from Bermuda sparks planned conferences with Democratic leaders nationwide. Governor Wilson will meet him in Trenton and William Jennings Bryan may join. Cabinet selections remain undecided with no announcements until March 4. Taft and Wilson maintain cordial relations amid holiday plans.
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New York
Wilson
Bermuda
William Jennings Bryin
Trenton
Cornella
Princeton
Taft
White House
Dr Sun Yat Sen Heading to America on Secret Mission
Port Townsend Wash December 5 An official notice says Dr Sun Yat Sen former Chinese president would arrive soon in the United States on a secret mission The announcement sparked speculation about the visit with recent word placing him in Hong Kong and expected to reach by a Japanese line steamship route.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Sun Yat Sen
United States
Hamburg Makes Inferior Beef Available to Public Aimed at Low Income
In Hamburg scarce prime beef drives the city to sell inferior grades under police control by the Freibank. The third class meat from aged or tubercular cattle is sterilized and sold in small quantities at the Freibank headquarters only, with sale hours from 7 to 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local cattle agents and the butcher's guild run the operation to lower living costs for the poor.
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Hamburg
Dec
Germany
Freibank
Cattle Commission
Butcher’s Guild
Newest styles in TVORY JEWELRY at W H CASE
New stock arrives at W H Case featuring TVORY jewelry styles. Shoppers can view fresh designs in rings bracelets and watches joining the latest fashion offerings. Local merchants promote new arrivals with in store displays and promotional prices.
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TVORY
W. H. Case
The Colonel Says Never Again in Mass Governor Claim
Boston December 5 Charles Sumper Bird a Progressive candidate for Massachusetts governor is quoted claiming Roosevelt told him he would not seek the presidency again. Bird asserts Roosevelt spoke to him about not running for another term framing the remark as a personal statement from Roosevelt.
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Boston
Charles Sumper Bird
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Choir Practice Tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church
Choir members are urged to attend tonight at 7 30 PM for rehearsal of Christmas music at Trinity Episcopal Church with full attendance expected.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Frear Nomination As Hawaii Governor Sent To Senate
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Walter Frear to serve as governor of Hawaii, seeking his reelection to lead the territory. The action comes as Frear would continue in the post if confirmed.
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Washington
Walter Fr. Frear
Hawaii
Senate
Tatt
Draw ing and hauling firm offers coal delivery and quotes
Femmer and Ritter's Express advertises drawing and hauling services with guarantees of satisfaction and reasonable prices. Coal is delivered promptly. Stand Burford's Corner lists phone 314 and residence numbers 402 or 403.
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Femmer & Ritter's Express
Burford's Corner
Treasury chief seeks to close most assay offices
Secretary of the Treasury McVeagh recommended abolishing all assay offices except New York. He noted existing facilities at Seattle, Helena Montana, and other locations would be eliminated, consolidating duties to a single national center.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McVeagh
New York
Seattle
Helena
Mont
Russia's stance on Albania alarms Balkan peace hopes
London reports Russia refuses to recognize Albania's independence, complicating Balkan affairs yet suggesting a potential shift when peace commissioners convene in London. Albanian leader Ismail Kemal has long pushed for independence, driving the declaration in a hard fought struggle.
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London
Russia
Albania
Balkan
Ismail Kemil
Paris socialite Mrs Goelet dies in New York cancer death
Paris reports the death of Mrs Robert Goelet, a prominent New York society figure, who died here after a battle with cancer.
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Paris
Robert Goelet
New York
Penrose bill proposes one cent letter postage
Washington December five The most important bill in Congress may be Senator Penrose’s proposal to cut letter postage to one cent. The Post Office Department finished the past fiscal year with a small surplus but critics warn reducing postage by half could create a large deficit in postal revenues just as the department nears self sufficiency.
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Washington
Congress
Senator Penrose
Post Office Department
Penrose
Hilary McKanna Transfer Announces Prompt Service
To Juneau patrons the notice states readiness to provide prompt efficient service delivering coal hauling freight baggage and related items. Contact phone orders 57 or 55 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary McKanna
Carpenter's Union Charter Recalled in Rochester
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, disclosed in Rochester on December 5 that the charter of the Amalgamated Association of Carpenters and Joiners had been recalled for refusing to unite with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
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Rochester
N. Y
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association of Carpenters and Joiners
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Wickersham backs Sherman anti trust law
Washington December 5 Attorney General Wickersham in his annual report to Congress endorses the Sherman anti trust law and opposes its amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Congress
Democratic Campaign Fund Contributions Reported
Washington December 5 report shows total contributions to the Democratic National Campaign Fund at 41,150,000. The figure reflects nationwide donor support shaping the party's electoral financing efforts.
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Washington
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Gregg pension bill pass for Spanish American War veterans
Washington December 4 The House approved the Gregg pension bill providing pensions for Spanish American War veterans their widows and children.
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House
Gregg
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Congress Today
Gov
Marshal Faulkner
Mr. Faulkener
Andy Bays
Occidental
Mr. Bays
Northland
Mrs Oakley
I. J. Sharrick
Gypsum Company
London Daily Post
Chicagofl
Yakutat
France
DR. Sun
America
Femmer & Ritter
Carpenter’s
Democratic Campaign Fund
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