Rich Quartz Strike on Greek Bay Mine
A major discovery reported near Berners Bay in the Greek Bay group, southeast of the Jualin mines, is described as the richest strike since the Comet mine era. At 450 feet depth a 900 foot drift reveals a 15 foot wide ore body, with a 5 foot rich section. Jualin superintendent A E Nadeau, visiting Juneau, calls it the richest rock seen in the region and predicts a great property, noting easy access and cheap transport. The mine belongs to Joe Dumas, Stewart Woods, and George Karaglo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Nadeau
Jualin Mines
Juneau
Mr. Nadeau
Joe Dumas
Stewart Woods
George Karaglo
Classy Productions At The Orpheum
The Orpheum theatre presented a class A production last night to a large audience and repeats tonight. The Stolen Symphony a 2 reel Lubin drama drew the crowd, along with From the Submerged an Esrany melodrama and Fron Susie to Suzanne a wholesome comedy by the Vitagraph Co. The program featured Arthur Johnson Lottie Briscoe Dolores Cassinelli and Florence Turner in three short photo plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orpheum Theatre
Suzanne
Vitagraph Co
Arthur Johnson
Lottie Briscoe
Dolores Cassinelli
Florence Turner
Copper Outlook Continues Good for Copper Market
The Boston News Bureau notes in Hayden, Stone & Co’s weekly letter that copper consumption has not varied much, remaining within 16 percent, while buying remains weak and stocks deplete. It predicts higher consumer entry into the market soon despite smaller financings and cites five dividend paying porphyry copper stocks disbursing about 12.499 million dollars annually, surpassing several large companies combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston News Bureau
Hayden, Stone & Co
American Agricultural, Chemical
American Woolley
Boston Elevated
United Fruit
United Shoe Machinery Companies
Mayor OConnor Restakes Old Claim in Douglas Gold Quest
Mayor OConnor announces plans to revive the dormant Drum Summond lodge site north of town, rename it the Standard, and seek paying ore by building a shaft house and reopening the tunnel. Men will be hired this winter with more workers in spring as the effort targets potential gold yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Douglas
Gastineau Channel
Standard
Douglas News
St George House Opens With Modern Comforts
The St George House announces a new opening with bright, well ventilated rooms, baths, electric lights and bells, and good board at reasonable daily weekly or monthly rates. Prop J C Houlihan invites patronage as the house offers ample light and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George House
J. C. Houlihan
Great progress at Jualin mine expansion and shaft sinking
The Jualin mine reports record shaft sinking in November with 111 feet drilled and daily water pumps removing 250 gallons per minute. The three compartment shaft, 7 by 16 inches, reaches 325 feet total with station work and crosscut planned, aiming for 500 feet by May. Superintendent Nadeau arrives from Juneau with his family to winter there and will return on the Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jualin
Nadeau
Georgia
Juneau
Doubt Over Stefansson News From Arctic Expedition
James Protopapas in Nome expresses doubt about claims from Stefansson’s expedition. He argues mail could not reach Point Barrow early, expects first Barrow mail January at earliest, notes no prior receipts in Nome. He suspects Stefansson is safe beyond Barrow but Karluk lacks coal and caseline after Mary Sachs wreck. sledge dogs aboard Mary Sachs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Protopapas
Juneau
Alaska
Steffansson
Point Barrow
Protopapas
Nome
George H. Wilkins
Gaumont Company
London
Stefansson
Karluk
Mary Sachs
Stefansson Rumor Says He Was Deserted by Karluk
Reports from the Northwest Mounted Police allege Stefansson was deserted on Arctic shores by the Karluk amid shipboard food quarrels. Police rumors suggest internal trouble on the vessel led to the decision to abandon him and leave him to fend for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Northwest Mounted Police
Stefansson
Arctic
Karluk
SIG Feature At The Grand To Night
The Merchant of Venice is presented as a two reel feature with beautiful costumes and a guaranteed satisfaction policy. A Gaumont Weekly segment of events and Hoffmans Legacy Keystone comedy provide additional entertainment for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumont Weekly
Hoffman
Burnside Reparing Cable Between Sitka and Valdez
The cable ship Burnside is repairing the cable between Sitka and Valdez and is expected to be in working order again almost any moment according to advices received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside
Sitka
Valdez
Bergman House opens in Juneau as new hotel
The Bergman House, a modern hotel in Juneau, is now open. Owned by Mrs. Mary Bergman, proprietor of Circle City Hotel, it sits at Third and East streets with harbor views. The $20,000 wood building, started last June and finished now, showcases careful craftsmanship and day-labor construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Mary Bergman
Circle City Hotel
Northwestern Sets Course for Juneau Arrival Tomorrow
Marine notes report vessels active along the coast. The Northwestern departed Cordova at 3 this morning and should reach Juneau tomorrow. The Humboldt aims to dock at Douglas at 8:30 tonight and reach Juneau soon after. The Spokane and Alameda are due from the South tomorrow night. The Bertha is slated to arrive from the South on December 15. The Georgia departed for Sitka and other ports this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Cordova
Juneau
Humboldt
Douglas
Spokane
Alameda
South
Georgia
Sitka
Wayports
Court House Briefs Roundup on Local Civil Actions and Hearings
William F. Merchant seeks possession of an Indian dog via replevin from H. E. Weinkert for trail work. Sam Watson faces a liquor sale to Indians charge with a hearing set in the Commissioners Court tomorrow. Mandamus action against Secretary Charles E. Davidson to test corporation tax collection was heard in district court and placed under advisement by Judge R. W. Jennings. The diverge case of W. H. Bury vs Nellie Bury was dismissed on motion of plaintiff’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner's
H. E. Weinkert
Sam Watson
Commissioner's Court
Charles E. Davidson
District Court
R. W. Jennings
W. H. Bury
Nellie Bury
Notable Alaska Personalities Head South for Winter
H S Worthen president and manager of Worthen Lumber mills travels with Mrs Worthen on the Princess May for the winter away from Juneau. D D Muir mining engineer in charge of United States Smelting and Refining company visits the States on Princess May. Robert Semple Sheep Creek superintendent with Alaska Gastineau Mining leaves on Princess May. Willis E Nowell president Juneau Steamship rounds trip on Georgia to Sitka. Roy V Nye assistant district attorney travels on Alameda to Juneau from Seattle. E W Pettit former district court clerk returns on Humboldt with family. Charles Otterson mining man with holdings at Funter Bay leaves on Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Muir
United States Smelting and Refining Company
Princess May
Robert Semple
Sheep Creek
Alaska Gastineag Mining Company
Funter Bay
Georgia
Concert Pleases Hoonah Cornet Band in Ellis Hall
The Hoonah Cornet Band led by A. E. Gordon gave a well received concert in Ellis hall. The native Indian musicians impressed the audience as Gordon has built the group into fine shape for current work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis’ Hall
Hoonah Cornet Band
A. E. Gordon
Ladies of M E Church Sale and Food Concession
Tomorrow at 2 p m the M E Church ladies host a sale of fancy work and homemade pies bread and cakes in the new Valentine building The Big Feed now ready at the Pioneer Look over Nelson line of Xmas cards and postals for choices claiming the nicest line in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Valentine
Nelson
Mona Lisa Located in Italy Fl</s>
Florence Italy December 12 decisive proof submitted today locating the Mona Lisa stolen years ago. New York December 12 a bomb addressed to Thomas McCabe exploded injuring him and killing a bystander at a local bottling works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Florence
New York
Express
Thomas McCabe
McCabe
Battleship Vermont Returns Disabled After Mediterranean Cruise
Washington report says the Vermont limps toward Hampton Roads with a broken starboard main shaft and flooded compartments. She is being conveyed by the Delaware and the colliers Orin and Jason after returning from the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vermont
Hampton Roads
Delaware
Orin
Jason
Juneau School Ladies Host Hayseed Party for Team
The all events at the fire hall drew nearly all students and teachers from Juneau and Douglas high schools for dancing and games after a successful hayseed party. The town notes include Axel Wirta funeral at Douglas and postponement of Rogers Dancing School event at Ellis hall. Turkey Night at the rink promises extra reels tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau High School
Juneau and
Douglas High Schools
Axel Wirta
Sheep Creek
Douglas
Rogers’ Dancing School
Ellis’ Hall
Alaska Gastineau Mining heads for Juneau voyage
Advices at the general offices report General Manager B. L. Thane and Mrs. Thane plan to sail from Seattle on the Humboldt December 15 and arrive in Juneau December 19. The notice notes their expected departure and arrival dates for the Alaskan venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Gastineau Mining Company
B. L. Thane
Georgia Arrives From Skagway With Passengers
The Georgia arrived from Skagway yesterday afternoon carrying Roy Noland and Fred Gordon from Skagway Emil Papin from Haines Ehi Solum and John Anderson from Comet C Johnson A Nad eau and P Blynolf from Jualin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Skagway
Roy Noland
Fred Gordon
Haines
Emil Papin
Comet
Ehi Solum
John
Hotel Arrivals Include Noted Guests at Alaskan Hotel
The Alaskan Hotel records show guests B. B. Gilman and wife from Sheep creek I Schoenfedt G. H. Hadley from Seattle H R Plate Gene Addington from New York A C Laird W E Doyle from Nome and Joe Bush from Sand Point among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan Hotel
B. B. Gilman
Sheep Creek
I. Schoenfedt
G. H. Hadley
Seattle
H. R. Plate
Gene Addington
New York
A. C. Laird
W. E. Doyle
Nome
Joe Bush
Sand Point
Wickersham plans new Alaska reports volume
Delegate James Wickersham is compiling another volume of reports on the decisions of United States district judges in Alaska. Fresh halibut in Seattle sells for 74 to 90 cents per pound in cargo lots. Work advances at the Old Glory mine in Ketchikan district, bought earlier this year by the Alaska Venture Syndicate of London. J. E. Chilberg, leader of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, serves as vice president of the Scandinavian Bank of Seattle and president of the Miners and Merchants Bank of Ketchikan, who recently traveled on the Spokane. A White River letter dated November 20 warns Chisana stampeders via that route not to ascend the White River until ice improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wickersham
United States
Alaska
Ketchikan
Alaska Venture Syndicate of
London
J. E. Chilberg
Seattle
Scandinavian Bank of Seattle
Miners and Merchants Bank of
White River
Prohibitionists Break Rules In House Deluge Of Applause
In Washington on December 12, prohibition supporters packed the House galleries and shouted encouragement as Representative Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama urged passage of a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment for national prohibition to the states for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
President Wilson Improves but Remains in Bed
President Woodrow Wilson is improved today but ordered to remain in bed. He waits to be ready to attend the Gridiron Club dinner tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Attempted assassination of Sir Lionel Phillips in Johannesburg
In Johannesburg this morning three shots were fired at mining magnate Sir Lionel Phillips by Nissum, a Dutch storekeeper. One bullet struck his neck and another his thigh, but he survived the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Lionel Phillips
South Africa
Nissum
Sir Lionel
Superdreadnaught New York To Open Sailors Reception Room
Washington December 11 The new superdreadnaught New York will include a reception room for enlisted men to entertain guests and host events, providing a dedicated space for sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Former Alaskans Missing From Seattle
Two wealthy Alaska mining men, H and P Juhlin, who bought the Alexander Hotel at 220046 First Avenue November 26, have been missing for a week. Police are assisting in the search, with detectives given descriptions as Seattle is combed for them. The brothers, said to own nearly 100000 dollars in Alaska mining property, paid 800 as a deposit and promised to pay 3400 more on taking possession November 29.
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e+o
Seattle
Alaska
H. and
P. Juhlin
First Avenue
Juhlin Brothers
Alexander
Ansen & Sexton
O. P. Byington
Aasen & Sexton
Seattle Times
Chicago demands Ella Flagg Young as schools chief
A city wide wave of opinion in Chicago calls for reinstatement of Ella Flage Young as superintendent of city schools. Residents express anger at the school board for choosing a successor, urging her return to lead the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ella Flage Young
New York Woman Charged With Husband’s Murder
Mrs Cynthia Buffman was arrested in Little Valley New York on December 12 charged with poisoning her husband Willis Buffman. One child died under mysterious circumstances another is dying and three more are poisoned. A detective obtained a confession implicating others in the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Valley
N. Y
Cynthia Buffman
Willis Buffman
Douglas Aerie 117 Eagles take new members at $7.50
Douglas Aerie No 117 Fraternal Order of Eagles has a Grand Aerie dispensation for a limited time to recruit new members at $7.50. Large classes join this fraternal order. for details contact any Eagle. 12-4.1m. Also a Seattle ad seeks an experienced bookkeeper age 30 for Juneau position. references and bond offered. Add D W Baldwin Seattle address. 10-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Douglas Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Grand Aerie
Eagle
Juneau
D. W. Baldwin
Fifteenth Ave
N. E
Seattle
Look Ladies New Undermuffins and Balkan Suits Ad
Mrs J L Gage advertises a new line of undermuffins lingeries and Balkan suits promising stylish options for women. Includes a display at her shop with assorted fabrics and fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. L. Gage
Violence interrupts six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden
Gunfire erupted at the entrance of Madison Square Garden during a six day bicycle race. Two gangs clashed as a Madison Avenue streetcar was commandeered for use as a barricade. Pedestrians and riders dropped to the floor as bullets whistled past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
Yokohama Chamber Moves To Open Japan New York Line
Tokyo dispatch reports Yokohama Chamber of Commerce has memorialized the Japanese Ministry to establish a direct steamship line between Japan and New York as soon as the Panama Canal opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Chamber of Commerce of
Yokohama
Japan
New York
Panama Canal
Two Constitutional Amendments Reported Favorably
A Senate judiciary sub committee reported two constitutional amendments favorably. One would allow state initiated amendments to take effect with two thirds of states, not three quarters. The other would create a regular Congress session starting January 1 each year and move presidential terms to the second Monday of January, not March 4.
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Uf A
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
France considers 20 percent income tax hike for singles
Paris December 12 unmarried persons of both sexes in France face a 20 percent increase in income tax under a bill currently before Parliament. The proposed levy targets single individuals as part of tax reform measures being debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Nation Should Pass on Railway Securities
Gov James M Cox urged vesting authority in the Federal Interstate Commerce Commission to pass on railway securities to restore railway finances. He cited alleged rottenness in operations of the New Haven road and pressed federal control over interstate commerce as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James M. Cox
Ohio
Railway Business Association
New Haven Road
Lopez Desperado Writ Large in Utah Manhunt
Bingham Utah December 12 sheriffs pursuing Ralph Lopez the desperado since November 28 remain baffled on how to end the prolonged chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopez
Wood to retire as Army Chief of Staff on April 22
Washington Dec 12 Major General Leonard Wood will discontinue as chief of staff of the United States Army on April 22 next, according to an announcement by Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lindley M. Garrison
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Dr Eliot Commends Wilson and Condemns Bryan
Boston today carried the annual address of Dr Charles W Eliot president of the National Civil Service Reform League. He commended President Wilson for his course in filling public offices and condemned Secretary of State William J Bryan for apparent political rewards in appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Woodrow Wilson
William J. Bryan
Chas. W. Eliot
National Civil Service Reform League
Taft Urges U S to Promote Prosperity Worldwide
Former President William H Taft told the New York Peace Society that the United States is an international trustee of prosperity and must use its power to aid neighbors. He defended continuing the Monroe Doctrine in full force despite criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Trustees For Prosperity
William H. Taft
New York Peace Society
Naval bombardment and river action reported in Mexican conflict
Rear-Admiral Fletcher aboard the cruiser Tacoma says shells rain on the Nebel forces at Tampico while the Brivo bombards a Constitutionalising position and the Wheel ing is active in the river. Velasco reports retaking Torreon after eight engagements with 100 Constitutionalists killed. In Juarez officers seize Luis Terrazas Jr. for refusing to fund the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Velasco
War Department
Torreon
Currency transfer plan eyed in Senate bill
Washington officials understand a provision will be added to the Senate currency bill to transfer reserves from central reserve banks with minimal business disruption. Banks would pay central reserves half in cash and half in commercial paper, triggering a rediscount feature immediately. A major fear has been the effect of moving over 200 million dollars from central reserve cities to the new reserve banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Senate
Central Reserve
Two Parties Open Vermont Senate Contest Under Proutry Plan
At Washington on December 12 Interstate Commerce Commissioner Proutry stated he would run for the United States senator from Vermont as a Republican if he entered the race. Charles H Thompson, Progressive state chairman, said the party is satisfied with its conferences with the commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce
Proutry
United States
Vermont
Chas H. Thompson
Progressive
Puget Sound Drydock Bill Aims At $3 Million Cost
Washington dispatch reports Senator Wesley L. Jones and Representative Will E. Humphrey introduced a bill in Congress to authorize the construction of a drydock on Puget Sound with a proposed cost of 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wesley L. Jones
Will E. Humphrey
Senate
House of Representatives
Puget Sound
Regents Remove Kane From University Head
Seattle dispatch reports University of Washington president Thomas Franklin Kane refused a regents demand for resignation and the board declared a vacancy in the office to take effect August 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Thomas Franklin Kane
University of Washington
Board of Regents
Cost of war engine may mean peace in Europe
Premier Asquith in London on December 12 declared that the growing strain of taxation forced by armed peace would ultimately accomplish what philanthropists and idealists had failed to achieve permanent peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asquith
England
Europe
Congress to range longer session into 1914
Boston December 12. A Washington special reports that indications show the regular session of Congress will continue until September 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Washington Special
Congress
Great Britain Delays Holding Hague Peace Conference
Dec 12 reports Britain plans to delay the third Hague peace conference with no meeting before 1916. The note shifts to Christmas gift advice, highlighting Parisian Ivory items at Doran's Drug Store and art etchings from Winter & Pond Co, with two dated 12-10 and 12-11 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter & Pond Co
Winter & Pond Co., Inc
T.f
Washington
Great Britain
Doran's
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Greek Bay
Berners Bay
Orpheum
Mayor O'Connor
L. J. Sharick
Nelson's
City Dock
Sig
Bergman
Court House Briefs
William F. Merchant
H. S. Worthen
Worthen Lumber Mills
NEW York Dynamiter
Jaxon
Thanes
Wilson
Johannesburg
Mrs. Young
Madison Square Garden
Betwee
Lopez
Pasurers
Wit’s End
Wood
DR. Eliot
Bryan
WM. H. Taft
Fletcher
Tar
Pico. Fletcher
Tacoma
Brivo
Ing
Juarez, Mex
Constitutionalist
Chihuahua
Luis Terrazas, Jr
Mediately
Prouty
Kane
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