Big Juneau Real Estate Sale Is Consummated
Alaska mining men Frank Manley J J Price and E J Ives bought the thirteen James claims in the Chisana district for a half million dollars The deal includes the discovery claim source of most gold taken this year Manley has been a leading placer mine owner in the interior while Price and Ives run Iditarod operations in Alaska
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Interior
James
Chisana
Frank Manley
J. J. Price
EB. J. Ives
Al-Ki to Sail as Juneau Santa Claus for Christmas Stock
Agent Allen Shattuck announces the good ship Al-Ki will be Santa Claus for Juneau merchants, departing Seattle on December 17 and returning four days later with Christmas stock. The Governor’s office reports J. C. Evans of Morningside, admitted from Kenai last October, died November 20. W. H. Porter near death at Morningside. Dr. J. S. Chambers from Nome also rapidly failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-Ki
Juneau
Seattle
J. C. Evans
Morningside
Kenai Peninsula
W. H. Porter
Fairbanks
J. S. Chambers
Nome
Payroll Reaches 125000 Amid Salmon Creek Layoffs
Alaska Gastineau Mining pays approximately 125000 to employees for November despite many layoffs from the Salmon Creek dam shutdown. Payroll stays near October level due to a surge in workers at Sheep Creek where the reduction plant is being built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Gastineau Mining Company
Salmon Creek
Sheep Creek
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Review Opens in Seattle
J J McGrath launches the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Review as a semi monthly Seattle publication. The 16 page first issue carries slogans Alaska for Alaskans and features Col W T Perkins on the Alaska bureau and a piece on Alaska Seattle relations predicting a great awakening. Regular sections cover mining camps news Alaskans in Seattle and telegraphic North news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McGrath
Nugget
Skagway Alaskan
Ruby Hecord
Seattle
McGrath
Alaska
Col. W. T. Perkins
New
Denver Writer Says Mine Stations Benefit Alaska Mines
William Malony reports from Denver that he will be in Juneau during December and praises government mine experimental stations at Pittsburg and Denver for improving mine safety and countrywide mine operations. Special sale each day before Xmas on Front and Main Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Malony
Territorial
Denver
Juneau
Pittsburg
Cor Front
Main Streets
Young Man Killed by Falling Rock at Mine Site
A 22 year old worker at the Alaska Gastineau Mining Co. site near Sheep Creek was killed when a rock slid from a hillside striking him during night work for the new reduction plant. He died within minutes. body taken to C. W. Young Co. parlors in Juneau. Continuous heavy rains loosened the rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Gastineau Mining Co
Sheep Creek
Juneau
C. W. Young Co
Democrats Hold Rousing Session at Juneau Club
The Juneau Democratic Club met last night with lively debate and full rooms. A proposed amendment to prevent official endorsement of any candidate was adopted, while motions to amend failed. A plan for monthly dues was announced for consideration at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Democratic Club
Well Known Indian Concert Band Here For Concert
The Hoonah Concert Band directed by A. E. Gordon will perform at the Elks hall Thursday night, offering an eighteen-piece program with a native ledger domain trick titled the Bow and Arrow. The concert starts at 8:30, followed by a social dance with music by the band. Admission is 75 cents for the program and dance, 25 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoonah
A. E. Gordon
Juneau
Elks’ Hall
Complete change of program to night at the cinema
The theater presents a complete change of program to night with all new films arriving from exchanges. A favorable show is anticipated as the best selected reels are featured for the evening.
Princess May Sails From Juneau After New Timetable
The Princess May arrived from the South this morning and Capt McLeod sets a new sailing hour for the Southbound voyage from Juneau. She will sail tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock Juneau time. Debarking in Juneau were Katherine Ferguson A Smith and wife Thomas Jackson J R Willis and wife Janet Wakeham and two second class passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess May
McLeod
Juneau
Katherine Ferguson
A. Smith
Thomas Jackson
J. R. Willis
Janet Wakeham
Juneau couple wed in Palm canopy ceremony at Hotel Cain
Aleta Robi son and Harry Carroll Daniels married in Juneau in the Hotel Cain second floor parlors at 8 30 pm officiated by Rev J B Stevens. The bride wore ivory charmeuse with pearl trim carried lilies of the valley. Guests included the bride’s parents and local officials. The couple will reside at Hotel Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleta Robison
Harry Carroll Daniels
Hotel Cain
J. B. Stevens
Presbyterian Church
EB. D. Waut
Juneau
Cain
H. C. Daniels
EF. D. Waut
Harry F. Cain
Hazel G. Kirmse
Ellen Anderson
Martha E. Berry
Fred E. Parsons
H. B. LeFevre
Lafe E. Spray
Earle C. Jameson
J. K. Leaming
Bert Howdeshell
Alaska
Ketchikan
University of Wisconsin
Daniels
Fram Abandons Panama Canal Passage Plans
The ship Fram will voyage around Cape Horn instead of using the Panama Canal. Amundsen avoids canal risk delaying his North expedition launch. Passengers listed include PetersburgBeatrice Jones Wrangell J G Johnson G H Heid Ketchikan P T Benson F Jorgenson Seattle A Shuman Kitty O Brien Annie Banks P C Stoess T E King E L Bilodeau W Aiken.
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Panama
Fram
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Thecific
Strait of Magellan
Amundsen
Seattle
A. Shuman
Kitty O’brien
Annie Banks
P. C. Stoess
T. E. King
E. L. Bilodeau
W. Aiken
Great Show at Orpheum Now Dazzles Audiences
A vivid Orpheum program features Lost in the Jungle with a tame elephant aiding a dramatic rescue amid wild elephants and leopards. Also shown are The Wink ing Parson an Edison comedy and Almost a Man a comedy by Essany, plus an educational piece on New Yorks launching of the superdreadnoughts. The lineup promises another excellent night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
Page Spencer
Essany Company
New York
Spokane Sails for North with Passengers
The Spokane sailed for Alaska last night carrying passengers to Juneau J. M. Gray Mrs. F A Stevens A F Fitch H Wingee and two steerage travellers to Juneau Also passengers to Douglas Mrs Jessie Corbett G J Corbett and wife Minnie Kabor and to Treadwell Mrs Tillie Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Spokane
Alaska
Juneau
J. M. Gray
F. A. Stevens
A. F. Fitch
H. Wingee
Douglas
Jessie Corbett
G. J. Corbett
Minnie Kabor
Treadwell
Tillie Miller
Would-be Citizens Declare Intentions in Naturalization
This morning the following persons declared their intentions of applying for naturalization papers Joe Kelly a Beirut Syria native and a well known Juneau merchant Mike Baksa a Triest Austria native Tony Pa vesig a Fuzine Croatia Austria native all residents of Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kelly
Beirut
Syria
Mike Baksa
Triest
Austria
Tony Pavesig
Fuzine
Croatia
Juneau
Douglas
Two Congressmen Fight Alaska Railroad Bill Opposition
Washington December 14 Representatives Ferris and Davenport, Democrats on the territories committee, filed a minority report opposing the Alaska railroad bill. They call the measure unsound, without an economic foundation, and not in line with pledges to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territories
Alaska
Swan to Represent New Steamship Co
Seattle December 10 W F Swan a noted transportation man from the city and formerly of Juneau will be Alaska representative for a new steamship company to operate a fleet from Portland to Southeast Alaska. The firm will be the Pacific Steamship Company.
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Seattle
W. F. Swan
Juneau
Alaska
Portland
Oregon
The
Pacific Steamship Company
Republicans to Begin Campaign WASHINGTON move to win House
The Republican campaign machinery will be activated in a few days for the opening battle to capture the next National House of Representatives. Headquarters have been engaged and will be in charge of Secretary John Eversman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
John Eversman
Alaska Roads and the Richardson Plan to Link Rail
Col Richardson, head of the Alaska road commission, talks of road needs and a 7 million dollar plan to connect roads with a proposed Alaska railroad. He notes the Fairbanks to Valdez route is finished, detailing speed records by Ford and Cadillac along with road conditions and future improvements.
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Alaska
Wilds P. Richardson
Board of Alaska Road Commissioners
Seattle Times
Richardson
War Department
Col. Richardson
Road Commission
J. F. A. Strong
Col Richardson
Engineering Corps
Department
Congress
Fairbanks
Valdez
Willow Creek
Chitina
Ford
Bob Sheldon
Cadiac
Mexican Election Annulled by Congress in New Vote Planned
Mexico City December 10 The Federal Congress yesterday evening nullified the presidential election held October 26 and ordered a new election to be held on the first Sunday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Federal Congress
Burleson Sees Demand For Public Ownership
Postmaster General Burleson says there is a nationwide call for public ownership of telephone and telegraph systems. He notes the administration will not hurry action as the issue is broad and under study abroad and at home, with a statement planned in his annual report.
Dr Shaw criticizes U S suffragettes in Washington
In a Washington dispatch on December 10 Dr Mary Shaw president of the National Association condemned suffragettes who urged President Wilson to push Congress to extend voting rights to women. She argued funds come from various sources for public display and that Congress cannot alter the Federal Constitution to grant suffrage. State law changes are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Mary Shaw
The
National Association
Tax Case Under Advisement Delinquent Matter Delayed
In district court Judge R W Jennings took the delinquent tax case under advisement after closing arguments and will render a decision tomorrow. The proceedings concluded with the judge reserving ruling on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
R. W. Jennings
Administration's course meets approval in Washington lands
The Interior Department will open up more than 6,000,000 acres of lands to homesteaders while withdrawing Washington coal bearing properties. Secretary Lane follows Wilson's conservation policy aimed at development, not restriction. Seattle Times notes prudent, gradual progress and a shift toward Western development. H. P. Crowther returns from Ketchikan aboard the Dolphin last night.
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Secretary Lane
State of Washington
Interior Department
Homsteaders
Washington Lands
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Wilson
West
Alaska
Seattle Times
First National Bank Buys Lewis Corner in Juneau
The First National Bank of Juneau purchased the F. G. Lewis property at Front and Seward streets for 20000 dollars. The 100 by 75 foot lot includes the Lewis building housing billiard parlors and bank offices, Arctic barber shop, Britt drug store, and other tenants. The site is described as central and prime for a fireproof office building, with the purchase reportedly marking the largest single tract price in Juneau real estate.
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First National Bank of
Juneau
F. G. Lewis
Front
Seward Streets
Seward Street
Front Street
Pres
T. F. Kennedy
Lewis
George Burford
First National
First Territorial Banks
Britt
Lewis Corner
Western Fuel Co officers face customs fraud trial
Six defendants including Western Fuel Company president John L. Howard stand trial in San Francisco as federal court opens proceedings over alleged customs duty fraud tied to imported coal. The defendants allegedly filed fraudulent returns to evade duties.
Cigarette Smoker Ignites Gas Well Explosion
Taft California December 10 Five people were burned four believed fatally when a gas escape from a well exploded after a hunter paused to rest and smokered a cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft, Calif
New York Judge Delays Action on Rail Merger
A New York dispatch reports Attorney General James C. McReynolds has not yet decided on any aggressive step regarding the New Haven Boston and Maine merger. The impression is that no immediate action will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Dispatch
James C. McReynolds
New Haven
Boston
Maine
Antistrike Labor Organization Formed in Kansas City
A new labor group was chartered in Kansas City with a constitution to oppose strikers and promote arbitration for disputes. It advocates a graduated wage scale rather than a uniform one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Collector Willis Returns From New York Trip
Collector of Customs and Mrs J R Willis traveled home aboard the Princess May after a Eastern tour ending in October. In New York they attended a conference of customs collectors with over 500 subjects discussed including salary uniformity and a 20 year sliding scale. Willis served on the resolutions committee and favored pensions for classified government service. He noted it is too early to judge the new tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of Customs
J. R Willis
Willis
New York
Mr. Willis
Juneau
Portland
Washington
Southern railroads show best gains in net earnings
New York December 10. Southern railroads are posting relatively better net earnings than Eastern and Western lines. The South has improved over 1912 as rising expense ratios affected other regions, marking a notable sectional performance improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware Lackawanna declares 20 percent dividend
New York December 10 Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad declared the 10 percent extra dividend normally paid in December, making a total of 20 percent for the year. Payment is due December 22 to stock on record December 5.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
La Touche Carries 2500 Tons Copper South From Alaska
The La Touche took 2500 tons of Prince William Sound copper south on her last trip from Alaska along with 300 boxes of salt herring. She faced very severe weather during the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaTouche
Prince William Sound
Alaska
Judgment Against Otto Heinze in Copper Margin Suit
New York December 10 appellate division of the Supreme Court has affirmed the lower court ruling against Otto Heinze & Co in favor of W. T. Hatch & Sons. The $20,000 suit stems from a United Copper Company market flurry in October 1980, for unpaid margins on copper shares carried by the brokers for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Otto. Heinze & Co
W. T. Hatch & Sons
United Copper Company
Progressive Senator Pushes Public Rail Ownership Plan
Senator W. S. Kenyon of Iowa denies crafting a government ownership bill but promises Senate figures showing large savings. He argues public ownership would remove tax burdens from rail travel and eliminate extra charges by express companies and refrigerator cars, adding it would resolve rate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des
W.5. Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
Council City Names New Postmaster
December 10. A. B. Kline has been appointed postmaster of Council City, replacing Charlies Lubbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council City
A. B. Kline
Charlies Lubbe
Tener Named President of National Baseball League
New York December 10 Gov John E Tener of Pennsylvania was elected president of the National Baseball League. It is reported he will receive a salary of 25000 dollars annually. Tener is a former NL player and once a member of the Chicago team in his younger days.
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Tener
Pennsylvania
National Baseball League
Gov
Chicago
Senator on California route begins winter schedule
Seattle Dec 10 With the sailing of the Senator for San Francisco yesterday the Pacific Coast Steamship Co winter schedule went into effect The Senator replaces the President temporarily The Senator Congress and Governor will maintain a twice weekly service between Seattle and San Francisco with sailings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Congress
Poindexter Backs Alaska Railroad Bill After Letter
Senator Miles Poindexter plans support for the Alaska railroad measure only if his own bill cannot pass. In a Seattle letter to Tilikums of Elttnes he concedes there is no prospect for his bill's passage and signals alignment with the administration plan. A Christmas gift hint column notes Parisian Ivory popular this season, with Doran's Drug Store listing. traveling salesman A Shyman departs for the South aboard the Dolphin.
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Miles Poindexter
Tilikums
Elttnes
Seattle
Doran's Drug Store
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Big Juneau
E. J. Ives
SS. Al-Ki
Allen Shattuck
Terment
Inspector Malony
Wirta
Ew Grand Theatre
Dolphin
Petersburg
Beatrice Jones
Wrangell
J. G. Johnson
G. H
P. T. Benson F. Jor
Genson
Orpheum
Ferris
Davenport
Cratic
Committee On
SWAN
NEW Steamship CO
Burleson
White House
A. S. Burleson
Dr. Shaw
U. S
H. P. Crowther
First National Bank
Frisco
John L. Howard
Ing
Government of Customs Dues
United States District Court
Antistrike Labor Organization
New York City
Otto Heinze
R. R
Gov. Tenter
John E
California
Poindexter
R.R. Bill
A. Shyman
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