Juneau Pursues Public Library Initiative Amid Growth Hopes
A movement to establish a public library in Juneau gains cautious momentum as business leaders and church women groups discuss the plan. Judge Folsom backs the idea, noting a past library’s collapse without support, and highlighting mining firms and local clubs as potential backers. A downtown reading room for workers is proposed alongside a central library.
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Judge Folsom
Juneau
Folsom
Treadwell Club
Alaska-Juneau
Alaska
Fairbanks
Col D C Jackling Arrives in Juneau With Party
Col D C Jackling arrives on the Dolphin in Juneau with Frank Janney and H B Tooker. They meet Alaska-Gastineau Co manager BH J Thane and head to Sheep creek by Ranger, while Janney oversees mills for Jackling properties. The visit signals rapid development plans at Sheep creek and will last several days.
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D. C. Jackling
Frank Janney
H. B. Tooker
BH. J. Thane
Alaska-Gastineau Company
Mr. Tooker
Sheep Creek
Mr. Janney
Mills
Jackling
Bingham & Garfield Railway
Ray & Gila Valley Railroad
Utah Copper Company
China Copper Company
Ray Consolidated
Nevada Consolidated
Butte & Superior Consolidated Copper Company
Alaska-Gastineau
Blnham & Garfield Railway
Mr. Jackling
Juneau
Janney
Col. Jackling
Alki Southbound Passenger List Items
The list records passengers bound for Petersburg St Johnson Wrangel Hoonah Ketchikan Seattle and other destinations. Names include F Barton Robert Austin Philip Covich Richard E Daily O Hansen M Botich Jacob Jacobson and several others.
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Petersburg
St Johnson
W. H. Courtney
Chris Treten
L. Martens
J. Wallenberg
Erick. Ness
Wrangel
F. Barton
Hoonah
Robert Austin
Wife
Ketchikan
Philip Covich
Richard E. Daily
Seattle
O. Hansen
M. Botich
Ucco Bekk
Jacob Jacobson
B. F. Brook
Thos. Uutala
Chas
Cash register for sale at low price
A $125.00 National cash register is offered as good as new and available cheaply. Interested buyers should contact Denny Orfanos in Douglas for details.
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Denny Orfanos
Douglas
Postoffice Extends Hours For Sunday Mail Pickup
Postmaster Hunter announced that the general delivery window will be open this evening from 7 to 8 o clock and tomorrow Sunday from 12 to 2 p m to accommodate patrons needing mail for the steamer Dolphin.
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Hunter
Moose lodge admits five youngsters at meeting
The Loyal Order of Moose local lodge held a good meeting last night and welcomed five youngsters into the herd.
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the Loyal Order of Moose
Not Much Doing in the Federal Court
The district court saw little activity as the grand jury reported no new business and retired. Defendants Harry Smith, Jose Rodriguez, Teo decio Lucero, W. E. Coffey, A. Bed well, and Henry Webber pled guilty to indictments for selling liquor to Indians and will be sentenced later. The Opera Liquor Company received a retail license.
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Harry Smith
Jose Rodriguez
Teodecio Lucero
W. E. Coffey
A. Bedwell
Henry Webber
Opera Liquor Company
Christmas jewelry and flowers spread at Winter Pond
The newest and best in Christmas goods appear in Valentine's stock of jewelry silverware cut glass and festive items. A Christmas flowers display with carnations holly violets chrysanthemums is shown at the Winter Pond Store. Mrs H A Bishop hosts informal cards this evening. Judge Overfield and his wife arrive aboard the Dolphin and occupy Judge Lyon's home. Mrs L C Cherry plans post Christmas travel to the States. Mrs George Stowell hosts a Thursday tea for visiting ladies.
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Winter & Pond
P. D. Overfield
Judge Overfield
Judge
Mrs. Overfield
Judge Lyon
Valentine's
Junueau
Alaska-Gastineau mine sale linked to Denver agents
Colorado Springs report states C A McNell and Spencer Penrose of Colorado Springs with Col D C Jackling of Salt Lake City in partnership with Hayden Stone and Co of New York have bought from Alaska Gastineau Mining Co of Juneau holdings valued at fifteen million dollars.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
C. A. McNell
Spencer Penrose
This City
Col
McCarthy Barred by Pasadena Polo Club
Canadian boxer Luther McCarthy, already known for boxing and other sports, was rejected for membership by the Pasadena Polo Club. He plans an appeal to the Canadian Polo Association, citing the club’s high society stance and disregard for his feelings.
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Los Angeles
Luther McCarthy
Porky” Flynn
McCarthy
Pasadena Polo Club
Canadian Polo Association
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Clients’ Funds
Colfax Whitman County prosecutor Paul Pattison pleaded guilty in Superior Court to embezzlement of clients’ money. He stated that spendthrift youth, not drinking or gambling, led to his trouble. He admitted the offense to the Information and entered a guilty plea.
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Colfax
Wash
Paul Pattison
Whitman County
Passengers Arrive on the Georgian From Sitka and Nearby_ports
The vessel Georgian lists arrivals from Sitka including Louis Wolfe Pete Carlson Al Bloom quist John Kazanikoff H Ashball L J Buel Mike Petroski Elias Williams Geo J Busch L B Adash from Hoonah Steve Kane John Laughlin from Tenakee C E Isaacson A Jennings T Murphy Chas Fisher H Henderson W T Fee from Killisnoo C Revolon and wife FP Vaughn and wife.
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Sitka
Louis Wolfe
Pete Carlson
al Bloomquist
John Kazanikoff
H. Ashball
L. J. Buel
Mike Petroski
Elias Williams
Geo. J. Busch
L. B.adash
Hoonah
Steve Kane
John Laughlin
Tenakee
C. E. Isaacson
A. Jennings
T. Murphy
Chas, Fisher
H. Henderson
W. T. Fee
Killisnoo
U S Marshal Involved In Front Court House Incident
Yesterday at the courthouse a drunken soldier caused a disturbance and engaged in a scuffle with U S Marshal Faulkner. The marshal, bareheaded and coatless, attempted to arrest the man. the soldier knocked him down but Faulkner rose and continued the incident, leading to the soldier’s confinement and a note that no sentence would be imposed. The offender is named Mike Owsianowski and the marshal praises his own resilience.
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Court House
Marshal Faulkner
Faulkner
Commissioner Winn
Seward
Mike Owsianowski
Peace Conference Opens Pending Balkan War Talks
London reports show plenipotentiaries gathered but no formal session yet as Greece refuses armistice terms and Turkey blocks delegates unless Greece signs first. High tensions and mutual suspicions hinder progress amid a fatigued Ottoman state and looming renewed hostilities in the Balkans.
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London
Turkey
Greece
Greeks Occupy Turkish Outposts Near Visali Fort
Athens dispatch reports Greek forces advancing against Turkish positions. On December 13 they occupied the Visali fortifications' advance posts with little resistance, signaling continued operations in the region.
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Athens
Visali
Chicago Mail Fraud Exposed
A. H. Preeman head of Barr & Widen Mercantile Association was arrested on charges of fraudulent mail use. Federal authorities call the Chicago operation a gigantic nationwide scam posing as a collection agency. Clients paid retainers for debt collection that never occurred. the St. Louis office head, P. A. Widen, reportedly died by own hand days earlier.
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Chicago
A. H. Preeman
Barr & Widen Mercantile Association
United States
Barr & Widen Association
Mercantile Agency
Ing
Ita
St. Louis
P. A. Widen
New Yacht for Col D C Jackling
The Seattle Dry Dock and Construction Company builds a palatial yacht for Col. D. C. Jackling, vice president directing Alaska-Gastineau Company developments. Designed by Irving Cox, the vessel will surpass Pacific coast rivals with 4000 mile steaming range at 18 knots, 1000 tons displacement, wireless and premium interiors, costing about 400000 pounds. Captain Wolven consults on plans.
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Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Company
Col. D. C. Jackling
Alaska-Gastineau Company
United States
Irving Cox
New York
Pacific Coast
Wolven
Great Lakes
Seattle
Bank Case Still On Trial In Valdez Court
In Valdez on December 13 the United States presented testimony against E. T. Barnette and Lewis Wing for publishing a false statement about the Washington Alaska Bank. No major developments occurred. proceedings continued through yesterday and today.
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Valdez
United States
E. T. Barnette
Lewis Wing
Astete
Washington-Alaska Bank
Johnson Fined Fifty Dollars for Assaulting Photographer
Chicago December 14 Jack Johnson was fined fifty dollars yesterday for assaulting a photographer.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Colonel Roosevelt Declines Politics Talk in Chicago Return
New York Dec 14 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt returned last night from the meeting of Progressives at Chicago. He refused to discuss politics or make a statement of any kind.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Mad dog runs amuck in Baltimore public school
A mad dog chased through Baltimore streets yesterday afternoon then dashed into a public school causing panic. Ten children were bitten during the incident and were treated locally.
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Mad Dog
Baltimore
Testimony Nearly Finished in Valdez Case
In Valdez on December 14 testimony for defendants Barnette and Wing wrapped up after a full day. The evidence largely mirrors prior trials and the case is to be sent to the jury tonight.
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Valdez
Barnette and Wing
Curacao Sails From Seattle With Passengers
Seattle December 12 The Curacao sailed at nine last night for Juneau and way ports. Cabin passengers include George Burford and wife Miss Florence Norbin L Larson for Juneau H O Stevens BE J Atchison Douglas Benjamin Davis Trendwell.
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Seattle
Curacao
Juneau
Way
George Burford
Florence Norbin
L. Larson
H. O. Stevens
Bavarians Threaten to Overthrow King
Bavarian unrest grows as leading statesmen and newspapers demand a real king for Bavaria. The kingdom, with about 7,000,000 people, is governed by Regent Prince Luitpold while Otto is confined for insanity after presiding since 1886.
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German Empire
Bavaria
Otto
Luitpold
Mumm's Extra Dry in Trouble
Walter Mumm, famed for Mumm's Extra Dry, was shot in Paris by a wealthy American woman. The non serious wound follows reports of his lavish champagne buying. The assailant, Marie Barnes, linked to a New York family, claims self defense amid complex marital histories with George Creel and David Barnes.
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Paris
Walter Mumm
Mumm
New York
Marie Barnes
Taggart Testifies in French Lick Dynamite Case
Indiana politician Thomas Taggart testified as a witness in the dynamite trials in Indianapolis. His appearance related to explosions at French Lick, where he runs a hotel.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Indiana Poltician
Taggart
French Lick
Ind
Cullberg Elected President of New Seattle Chamber
Shuttle Dec 14. John Edward Cullberg, vice president of the Scan-Hianvian-American Bank of this city, has been elected president of the New Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
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Shuttle
John Edward Cullberg
Bank
New
Seattle
White festive window display at Goldstein Shoes
The Goldstein shoe department showcases a white festal window with a stylishly trimmed fireplace scene. O W Leafgreen, in charge of the department, crafted the holiday display attracting considerable attention.
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Goldstein Shoe Department
Santa
O. W. Leafgreen
The
Goldstein Establishment
Opera Liquor Co Open for Business at Seward and Main
The Opera Liquor Co Inc led by president Thomas H Ashby and secretary A G Bays will open this evening at the corner of Seward and Main after Judge Overfield ordered a license this morning. The new firm, managed by Ashby a brother of Oscar Ashby and Bays, aims for first class operation with a stock of various goods. Souvenir spoons bracelets ivory brooches and novelties are advertised at W H Case, with the Little Douglas guaranteeing pure goods and honoring coupons including time day and place.
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Opera Liquor Co., Inc
Thos. H. Ashby
A. G. Bays
Seward
Main Streets
Overfield
Ashby
Oscar Ashby
Mr. Bays
High grade cut glass and glassware for Christmas
Lt. Sharick offers water wine and whiskey sets beer bowls sugar and creamers footed comforts oil and vine gar bottles cigar and tobacco jars. Call to select while stock lasts and the best lines of foods suitable for Christmas are highlighted.
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Sharick
A Sweet Window at Purity Pharmacy
A Purity Pharmacy display catches the eye with boxed candies and green and red artificial florals. The window, praised as one of the town’s sweetest show windows, reflects a charming, artistic arrangement.
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Purity Pharmacy
Mr. Britt
Hilary McKanna Transfer Announces Prompt Local Service
To Juneau patrons I wish to announce I am prepared to give prompt and efficient service delivering coal hauling freight and baggage. Hilary McKanna Transfer offers phone orders at 57 or 55 3 ass.
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Hilary McKanna
Dolphin's List: Juneau Passengers Arriving on the Dolphin
A roster of travelers arriving in Juneau aboard the Dolphin includes F. G. Janney H. B. Tooker J. C. Jackling M. Winn and wife Capt. C. Johnson JL. P. Shackelford wife and children James Thompson Emmett Harris Mrs. F. E. Marten Miss E. White Jas. Fatharne and wife Haeger Berg Miss Vada Davis R. Proby R. R. Rogers R. J. Willis Geo. G. Cantwell Miss Mies M. Clifton John J. Smith A. Huffman and Mrs. P. D. Overfield.
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Juneau
Dolphin
F. G. Janney
H. B. Tooker
J. C. Jackling
M. Winn
Capt. C. Johnson
JL. P. Shackelford
James Thompson
Emmett Harris
F. E. Marten
E. White
Jas. Fatharne
Haeger Berg
Vada Davis
R. Proby
R. R. Rogers
R. J. Willis
Railroad in Hands of Receiver in Colorado
Denver as Colorado Midland Railroad running 384 miles from Denver to Grand Junction faces financial difficulties. Bondholders led by George W. Vallery succeeded in naming a receiver.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Midland Railroad
Grand Junction
George W. Vallery
Plan Memorial Plan Passes Senate for Lincoln Memorial
Washington December 14 A Senate resolution approved the plan to erect a Lincoln memorial in the capital. The project is estimated to cost about two million dollars and would be built in a public memorial setting.
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Washington
United States Senate
Married Twice in Quick Succession Near Chicago
Mrs Anne Givins Boehm and husband Edward Boehm aimed to wed again in Indiana after a mistaken marriage to Edward Kirkman the son of an Evanston millionaire. The couple, already married days earlier, faced a patching up of troubles before the planned second ceremony.
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Chicago
Anne Givins-Boehm
Edward Boehm
Edward Kirkman
Evanston
Indiana
Boehm
Shackelfords Return Aboard Dolphin From Tacoma
Mr and Mrs Lewis Shackelford arrived back this morning aboard the Dolphin after a trip from Tacoma.
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Lewis Shackelford
Dolphin
Tacoma
Marine ship movements and local diamond sale in Juneau
Marine notes report several ships arriving and sailing around Juneau including the Curacao Alki Dolphin and Georgia with schedules for Skagway and Sitka. A local store Valentine’s advertises a diamond stock with wide varieties and mounting styles. Jual-In mine hires Chas E Harvey.
Femmer and Ritter Express Draws Coal at Burford’s Corner
Femmer and Ritter advertise general drawing and hauling services with coal delivery. They guarantee satisfaction and reasonable prices, operating at Stand Burford’s Corner with phone 314. Residence lines list 402 or 403.
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Femmer & Ritter's Express
Burford’s Corner
Personal invitation to view holiday goods line
A note invites readers to call and benedict the new extensive line of Christmas goods, presented as a personal invitation. The message appears in The Empire seeking subscribers in Juneau for a holiday offerings feature.
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Valentine, Juneau
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Treadwell
ALKI
H. A. Bishop
L. C. Cherry
States
George Stowell
Georgia
Chas, Goldstein's
Action i
Goldstein's
W. HE. Case
I. J. Sharick’s
Empire Office
Thug Johnson
Munich
Balkan
Chilberg
Leafgreen
Opera Liquor CO
W. H. Case
the Dolphin's List
Plan Memorial
Yukon
Ketchian
Skagway
Marpson
Northwestern
Chas. E. Harvey
Jual- In Mine
J. Sharrick
Femmer & Ritter
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