Live Wire From Yukon Pedlar Leaves North
Juneau notes that C W Pedlar sails from the North on his final trip aboard the Princess May to Whitehorse and beyond to retirement. He plans shade of fig trees and orange blossoms life while many expect a return. Pedlar built Taylor-Drury Pedlar Co Ltd with stations along the upper Yukon from Carmacks to Teslin and held copper mining interests before selling his business and awaiting mining negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo. C
Juneau
North
Whitehorse
Yukon
Local arrivals list from Humboldt voyage notes
Capt Laxier and wife from Tee harbor Sam Guyot back from Ketchikan many passengers on the Humboldt Miller on Humboldt enroute Skagway to south W C Blanchard of White Posse Yukon at Skagway arrived on the Humboldt Ira King Alaska Steamship Co at Haines with Mrs King George J Busch from Wells Fargo arrived from Skagway on the Humboldt Mrs Joe Edwards of Hoonabb arrived on a recent boat Mira Hector McLean home on the Humboldt after weeks in Sound cities 4 Burford arrived in Juneau on the Humboldt Geo Burford upcoming visit RK Silver and wife on the Humboldt registered at Occidental Postmaster Hunter and Mrs Hunter returned on the Humboldt Saturday night Joe Diggs and wife arrived in Juneau from Cordova on Northwestern Tom Ashby arrived on the Humboldt likely to stay A J Achison Skagway arrived up the Spokane summoned for grand juror Edik Niss from Petersburg on Humboldt Joe Webber from Petersburg on Humboldt Saturday night W Courteney Petersburg businessman in town on the Humboldt for court Chris Trenton of Petersburg to Mrs Ed Hurlbutt enroute to Seattle Mrs Harry J Raymond left for Seattle on the Humboldt this morn Jenne former Ju nea citizen now in North Yakima on business trip Mr and Mrs Clark and F T Elkins took passage on the Georgia for Jualin Sam Wiley back from Augbay Saturday C Jackling due in from Salt Lake Dec 14 Juneau patrons offered prompt coal hauling and freight service Hilary McKanna Transfer Phone 57 or 65
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Harbor
Sam Guyot
Ketchikan
Humboldt
J. F. Chamberlain
Miller
Skagway
W. CC. Blanchard
White Posse & Yukon
Ira King
Alsaka Steamship Company
Haines
Mrs. King
Geo. J. Busch
Joe Webber
Petersburg
W. H. Courteney
Chris
Trenton
Ed Hurlbutt
Seattle
Stimson Grows Caustic on Philippine Policy and Pacific Ports
Secretary of War Henry F. Stimson, in his annual report to Congress, denounces sentimentality and laziness that would sell the Philippines, urges immediate completion of forts at Panama and Hawaii, and stresses Pearl Harbor as vital for Pacific coast protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry F. Stimson
Congress
Philippine Islands
Stimson
Panama
Hawaii
Naval Base
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Dolphin Encounters Storm Delays Return to Seattle
The Dolphin reportedly faced a 72 hour storm on the last voyage with a broken tail shaft upon arrival in Seattle. Company agent Mr Nowell received a wire stating she would sail from Seattle tomorrow and was scheduled to reach Juneau on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nowell
Juneau
Earth Slips Again Saturday Night At Alaska Mill Area
A second landslide Saturday night struck near the Alaska Supply Company's saw mill. Two cabins owned by Frank Roberto were hit and the avalanche lifted enough to clear the plank road. The Alaska Supply Company building was caught and badly twisted, with repair costs estimated at 250 to 300 dollars. A third slide was reported toward Sheep Creek with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roberto
Alaska Supply Company
Sheep Creek
Buying Halibut in Juneau Market
Longshore Boss C. E. Head loaded 62 boxes of halibut on the Humboldt last night. The shipment was bought direct from the fisherman on the dock in Juneau at four cents per pound by an Eastern fish dealer. Local fishermen anticipate a new market opening for Juneau output and surprise Seattle dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Head
Humboldt
Juneau
Eastern
Seattle
Spirit City
Californians petition Taft on Panama Canal tolls
A petition signed by President David Starr Jordan of Stanford University President Benj L Wheeler of the University of California Archbishop Riot and other prominent Californians has been sent to President Taft urging an honorable and flexible settlement of the Panama canal tolls dispute with Great Britain The British demand for equal rights for British ships through the canal under the Hay Pauncefote treaty was rejected by Congress almost unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Benj. L Wheeler
University of California
Archbishop Riot
Taft
Panama Canal
Great Britain
United States
Congress
District Court Convenes Jury and Sets Case Dates
Judge Peter D. Overfield opens the December term. US v North Pacific Wharves and Trading Co. continued to Dec 28 while US v Alaska Northwest Territories and Trading Co. moved to Dec 23 for subpoena issues. The Alaska Northwest Territories Trading Co. case is set to Jan 10 1913. Grand jury empaneled with names listed and special venue order for 8 at 2 p m. Citizenship hearings follow. Several jurors excused from service or postponed to Jan dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter D. Overfield
United States Vs. North Pacific Wharves and Trading Company
United States Va
Alaska Northwest Territories and Trading Company
United States
The
Alaska Northwest Territories Trading Co
Fred Geiger
J. E B. Borrager
Phil McKanna
Roy Cheek
W.E. Nowell
G. C. Jones
John W. Dudley
LL. CG. Cherry
A. J. Achison
R. M. Becker
Thomas Haley
Ed Anderson
M. G. Rogers
Tom Mugford
E. A. MacHamilton
Greeks Land A Regiment On Epirus Coast
From Corfu Greece December 8 the first Greek regiment was landed on the Epirus coast and the Greek flag was raised to protect the fleet authorities said. In Rome Premier Glouiti confirmed that Italy and Austria warned Greece she would not be allowed to occupy Avalon in Albania. In Constantinople Tevfik Pasha declined to act as a delegate to the London peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corfu
Greece
Epirus
Italy
Austria
Avalon
Albania
Constantinople
Tevfik Pasha
Great Britain
London
Navy Says Expand Naval Aviation and Wings
Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer urges Congress to advance naval aviation, noting aircraft equipment is inadequate and the U S spent 140 000 last year versus Japan’s 600 000. Taft receives Wilson telegram declining battleship visit to the Panama Canal. Senate charges about Perkins and Roosevelt. The House Ways and Means panel plans early tariff hearings in January. Taft to Panama December 19. Britain protests Panama canal tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
the Navy
George von L. Meyer
Congress
United States
Japan
Taft
Wilson
naPama Canal
Senate
John D. Works
California
George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Harvester Trust
Ways and Means Committee
House
Panama
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Fingey Connor Arrives in Seattle To Study Panama Trade
William J. Fingey Connor once Buffalo Democratic boss has reached Seattle to study shipping prospects via the Panama Canal once completed. He plans to research potential routes and opportunities in the coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
William J. (Fingey) Connor
Buffalo
N. Y
Panama Canal
Royal Typewriters For Rent Or Sale By W H CASE
Classified ad seeks small unfurnished house or flat to rent or buy by January 1. Prospective renter or buyer asked to provide full particulars and price. Response directed to A C care box H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Typewriters
W H. Case
Typewriter
A.C
Masonic Meeting Open Tonight at Mt Juneau Lodge No 147
A special communication of Mt Juneau Lodge No 147 F and A M will convene at 8 o clock this evening. Work in the first degree. Visiting Masons are cordially invited. W W Casey W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Juneau Lodge
No. 147
Viashing Masons
W. W. Casey
W. M
Korean governor general named premier in Tokyo shuffle
Count Herauchi, governor-general of Korea, has been appointed premier and will immediately reorganize the cabinet. A Christmas umbrella is featured among Valentine’s stock, with a wide array of jewelry, silverware, cut glass, and gifts for presentations advertised in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Herauchi
Korea
Valentine
Wes
Widney Denies Self-Inflicted Shootings in San Francisco
Robert J. Widney, wounded in an apartment house shooting, states he did not shoot himself. His companion was Frances Lyons, a former Denver woman. The report notes the incident location and the individuals involved, with no conclusion on motives or method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Robert J. Widney
Frances Lyons
Denver
Hunting New Blood for Commercial Club Starts Tomorrow
Tom Radonich and E. C. Russel head the committee on membership named at a recent meeting to seek new blood for the Commercial Club, with activities set to begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Radonich
E. C. Russel
Committee On
Commercial Club
Moose New Year Masquerade Committee Advances Plans
In Juneau the New Year masquerade is under active planning by the committee in charge. The group reports smooth progress as preparations move forward for the Moose community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau Moosedom
Trinity Church Ball To Be Held At Elka Hall
The Trinity church ladies announce an informal ball next Thursday night December 12 at Elka hall. Tickets are 1.00 per couple or 50 cents for single persons, available at Barrager's and Britt's Purity Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elka’ Hall
Trinity Church
Gale
Barrager’s
Britt's Purity Pharmacy
Steamer Dora Beached After Twelve Hour Storm
In Seward Alaska during a twelve hour gale the steamer Dora broke her lines and was driven ashore. The Alaska Steamship Company owns the Dora which operates from Seward to Westward points. her condition is described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Dora
The
Alaska Steamship Company
Big A G Co horse slides 200 feet on Cape Horn hill
Last Saturday night a horse from the A G Co team slid about 200 feet near the Cape Horn hill bank. The animal was crowded over the bank but miraculously escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A G. Co
Cape Horn Hill
Grand Jury Empaneled In Special Venue
This afternoon the grand jury was empaneled by court order for a special venue. The summoned members Geo. Miller C J Skuse H H Williams Wm Price John G Peterson James Hogan Louis Van Lehn and H A Bishop qualified completing the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.’ Miller
C. J. Skuse
H. H. Williams
Wm. Price
John G. Peterson
James Hogan
Louis van Lehn
H. A. Bishop
Minnesota Senator Proposes Campaign Funds Limit Bill
Washington December 9 Senator Clapp of Minnesota introduced a Senate bill to cap campaign funds in presidential and congressional elections. Governor Hadley of Missouri met here Saturday with Senators Borah Idaho Kenyon Town and Lafollette Wisconsin to discuss reorganizing the Republican party. The group is identified as progressives but did not bolt the party in the recent campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clapp
Minnesota
Senate
Hadley
Missouri
Borah
Idaho
Kenyon
Town
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Taft Names Alsberg Chief of Drug Bureau in Washington
President Taft appoints Dr. Carl Alsberg to head the Bureau of Drugs and Pure Food, succeeding Dr. Harvey W. Whey who resigned months earlier under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Taft
Carl Alsberg
Bureau of Drugs and Pure Food
Harvey W. Whey
Passenger list aboard the Georgia halibut shipment
The Georgia arrived from Sitka and nearby ports at 8 40 this morning with ten boxes of halibut. Passengers include Ed Daniels Tom Haley Miss Bell Geo Andrews W P Mills E Nyman Edith Zuboff C Driscoll C Meyers G Sather H Anderson Ed Suther A Slink Ole Johnson from Hoonah and Killisnoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Sitka
Ed. Danieson
Tom Haley
Miss Bell
Geo. Andrewa
W. P. Mills
E. Nyman
Edith Zuboff
Killisnoo
C. Driscol
C. Meyers
G. Sather
H. Anderson
Ed Suther
A. Slink
Ole Johnson
Hoonah
Gomez nephew of president-elect Cuban divorces wife in Reno
Paul Lombard Gomez two nephew of President-elect Gomez of Cuba has secured a divorce from his wife in Reno on the ground of desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno, Nev
Paul Lombard Gomez
Gomez
Cuba
Ketchell Monument Erected For Former Grand Rapids Boxer
Springfield Mo Dec 4 Col Rh P Dickerson who owned the farm where boxer Stanley Ketchell was killed several years ago has erected a monument at Ketchells grave in Grand Rapids Michigan his former home the move honors Ketchell who met a deadly fate in the ring years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Rh. P. Dickerson
Stanley Ketchell
Ketchell
Grand Rapids, Mich
Klukwan Arts and Brass Band Event Prompts Debate
The Klukwan group drew a good crowd as Phillips, Carlisle alumnus and interpreter, urged redirecting anti liquor funds to Native education. He argued trained natives can manage drink habits, and proposed sending 100 to 200 youths to Carlisle or Chitunwa for schooling. A dance follows in Douglas tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klukwan
Phillips
Carlisle
Ed Ludecke Visits Juneau After Years in Wrangell
Ed Ludecke, a longtime Wrangell resident of 40 years and former Sitka resident, arrived in Juneau aboard the gasoline launch Commodore. He appeared hale and hearty and will spend a few days visiting old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ludecke
Juneau
Mr. Ludecke
Wrangel
Sitka
Future Of The Party Reorganization Talks With Taft Officials
A dozen Republican governors met with Congress leaders in Washington to plan a party reorganization within a year. Governors Hadley Tener and Geinsborough organized the conference attended by President Taft who urged uniform state legislation and outlined a rural credit plan for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Congress
Hadley
Missouri
Tener
Pennsylvania
Geinsborough
Maryland
Taft
Schiff to Be a Witness In Money Trust Probe
Jacob Schiff, managing partner of Kuhn Loeb & Co., has been summoned as a witness in the Congressional money trust investigation. He is to appear as part of the ongoing inquiry in Washington on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacob Schiff
of Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Congressional Money Trust
Lone Bandit Robs Train in Vancouver
A lone bandit halted the Canadian Pacific Imperial Limited within city limits and robbed Pullman passengers last night. The thief signaled the stop with a red lantern, boarded the car, ordered passengers to surrender valuables, then escaped before officials reacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Marshall Urges Bible Study for Children at Home
Vice President elect Thomas R. Marshall spoke at a Chicago church meeting urging families to study the Bible at home with children. He cited Robert Raikes, founder of the first Sunday School, warning against relieving parents of their duty to provide religious instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dec
Thomas R. Marshall
Robert Raikes
England
Mexican Rebels Fire on Steamer in Acapulco Harbor
In Acapulco, Mexican evolutionists fired on the Pacific Mail Steamer San Juan as she neared the harbor injuring chief engineer Jordan slightly. The ship sustained no damage and the assailants then withdrew to the old fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Acapulco
Pacific Mail Company
San Juan
Jordan
Old Fort
Alaska Light & Power to briefly cut current for lighting upgrade
Alaska Light & Power Co alerts residents that on Tuesday December 10 the electric current will be off from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The outage facilitates changes to the street lighting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Light & Power CO
New Baby Born to Stewart Family at Home
At 3 30 this morning a son was born to Mr and Mrs B D Stewart at their residence. The child weighed ten pounds and mother and baby are doing nicely. Dr Simpson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Stewart
Dr. Simpson
Taft Extends Civil Service to Navy Yard Workers
Washington Dec 9 President Taft by executive order placed over 20 000 skilled laborers in United States navy yards under civil service rules. The move broadens federal hiring standards and affects long standing labor practices in military shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
United States Navy
Special Mass For Mexico Obedience to Papal Decree
In Mexico City a special midnight mass was begun in every Catholic church across the republic in obedience to a papal decree praying for divine intervention in the nation’s troubled condition. The mass was toned by his holiness at the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ience
Republic
Mexico
Vatican
Minister Crumm Dies in Charleston After Liberia Fever
William D. Crumm, a minister to Liberia from the United States, died in Charleston yesterday from fever contracted in Monrovia the Liberian capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
William D. Crumm
Liberia
United States
Monrovia
Roosevelt Leads With Eleven Electoral Votes For Wilson Two
Complete election returns from Sacramento Colorado show Roosevelt holding a slight lead overall but the electoral college will be split with Roosevelt securing eleven votes and Wilson two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Col
Roosevelt
Wilson
Taft Offers Wilson Canal Inspection Naval Escort
President Taft writes to President-elect Wilson offering a battleship escort for an inspection of the Panama Canal before inauguration. The gesture signals cooperative post election ties as the United States plans the canal transit arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Wilson
Panama Canal
New Zealand to Provide Warships but No Battleships
Premier McKenzie stated New Zealand will contribute several warships to bolster Britain's navy, while explicitly ruling out the provision of battleships. The pledge reflects ongoing Commonwealth support during the naval expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Dee
Great Britain
McKenzie
New Zealand
Conference of governors adjourns in Richmond
The conference of governors adjourned on Saturday afternoon in Richmond. The next meeting will be held at Colorado Springs, Colorado, sometime next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Conference of Governors
Colorado Springs
Col
St James' palace ace to be ready for peace talks
London December 9 The St James' palace ace has been placed at the disposal of the peace plenipotentiaries for the meeting in London on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. James’ Palace
Governor Elect Lister Names Early Appointees
Seattle December reports that governor-elect Ernest Lister will appoint C. C. Dill of Spokane as his secretary and Frank Lamborn of Tacoma as state printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ernest Lister
C. C. Dill
Spokane
Frank Lamborn
Tacoma
Rooms Offered for Court Attendees in Juneau and Douglas
Respondents to The Empire's invitation list available rooms to relieve court sleeping needs. G Boene of Douglas offers six rooms above the Douglas post office. Mrs Frem ming above Empire office has two rooms. Zinger offers two rooms, Geo F Miller can house two or three at his residence. Miss Charron has one or two suites. Mrs Swenson above Purity Pharmacy offers two rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneaus
Douglas
Empire
Lst
G. Boene
Douglas Post Office
Fremming
Empire Office
Zinger
Geo. F. Miller
Miss Charron
Citizenship Admitted Today by Judge Overfield
Judge Overfield admitted Ole Johanson sponsored by J T Martin and B C Spaulding Samuel Cunningham sponsored by Charles E Hooker and FE Ludecke and Bernhart Schramm sponsored by Gus Messerschmitt and Charles Rigling as new citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overfield
Ole Johanson
J. T. Martin
B. C. Spaulding
Samuel Cunningham
Charles E. Hooker
FE. Ludecke
Bernhart Schramm
Gus Messerschmitt
Charles Rigling
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Soing
Oui
Pedlar
Capt. Laxier
Joe Diggs
Cordova
Northwestern
Tom Ashby
Will
Mr. Achison
Edik Niss
Harry J. Raymond
JM. Jenne
Junea
Yakima
Clark
F. T. Elkins
Sam Wiley
Augbay
C. Jackling
Salt Lake
Junean
Hilary McKanna
Dolphin
W. B. Batson
Tony Cortero
J. F. Ward
M. B. Clemminger
L. C. Gault
Uullen
N. E. Black
D. J. Rich
John Parella
TF. Summer
Treadwell
H. King
M. McGrath
L. G. Burner
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Gloutti
NAVY
Fingey
Connor
E. Valentine
Trinity Church Ball
Old Cape Horn
Drug Bureau
MR. Phillips
Future of the Party
Schiff
Lone Bandit
Marshall
Mexico City
Lister
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