Off icers of Army and Navy Incense President
Rear Admiral Fletcher reports Tampico area back to normal and that the assault on the city and its forts has ceased. Foregners flee Chihuahua. two hundred including 60 Americans reach El Paso. Juarez line rebuilding to Cusihuinmachic aims by month end with bridges and culverts repaired in about three weeks. complete reconstruction in a month. Mexican Congress adjourns until April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Chihuahua
Tex
Pancho Villa
Juarez
Mexico Northwestern Railway
Cusihuimachic
Juneau Chapter Elects Officers as First Eastern Star Unit
On December 15, 1914 the first female Eastern Star branch in Juneau, Alaska, opened at the Odd Fellows hall under John Orchard and Mrs. Smith. A banquet for 62 followed. officers include Worthy Matron Lina M. Hyde and Worthy Patron W. W. Casey, with a decorated, formal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Great Territory
Alaska
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows
Juneau
Order of the Eastern Star
John Orchard
Texas
Smith
Douglas
Northland
Great Doings With Pioneers Tonight
Igloo No 6 Pioneers of Alaska will elect and install officers for the ensuing term then hold a social. A large crowd is expected. Families are not invited tonight but a later session will include them. Juneau Igloo has grown to over two hundred members as new ones join. Pioneer Baths and Barber Shop stay open until 9 30 payday nights and the following night for miners. 12 11 61 Frank A Brown Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igloo No. 6
Pioneers of
Alaska
Juneau
Igloo
Pioneer
Frank A. Brown
Earthquake Rocks Tokyo and Yokohama in Severe Shocks
The Dec 16 report notes the strongest quake in years felt across Tokyo and Yokohama, with houses rocking violently and widespread alarm. A separate item mentions new Alaska Coffee Company storefront in Juneau by Paulson, KL, and R. V. Elmendorf on Gold Street at Third, focusing on coffees teas and spices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yokohama
Juneau
Alaska Coffee Company
Paulson
Tacoma
R. V. Elmendorf
Gold Street
Third
Simpkins Retires From Customs Service After Long Career
George H. Simpkins, with the customs service since 1904, resigns to devote himself to private business. Ed win R. Stivers temporarily fills his duties at St. Michael. Collector John R. Willis lauds Simpkins as one of the service’s best and most versatile workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Simpkins
Customs Service
Edwin R. Stivers
St. Michael
John R. Willis
Simpkins
Inspector Kell Transferred to St Michael District
Thomas E Kell, inspector of hulls and boilers, is moved from Juneau to St Michael district and left with his family for the South aboard the Spokane. Capt G H Whitney notes no successor has been named. Kell will report to San Francisco where the St Michael inspectors spend winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Kell
United States
Juneau
St. Michael
Spokane
G. H. Whitney
Kell
Public School Secures Orpheum for December Day
The Orpheum theatre is reserved for Juneau public school pupils on Tuesday afternoon December 23 for a student body and faculty directed performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Juneau
Ladies Coat and Suit Sale at Behrends Co
Sale runs December 17 to 20 with 1913 Wooltex and Marshall Field makes. Goods not sent on approval and no alterations allowance. Regular customers may charge purchases. Prices cut on $15 to $30 garments, reflecting new sale figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field
New Year's Eve Ball Invites Issued by Trinity Guild
The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church invites guests to a New Year’s Eve ball at Elks hall with music by the Treadwell Club orchestra. A late ferry will run to Douglas Treadwell and Sheep creek after the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Elks’ Hall
Treadwell Club
Douglas
Treadwell
Sheep Creek
Stork Visits Tarr Home For A Newborn Boy
The stork visited the home of Mr and Mrs William Tarr on Fourth Street near Gold Street delivering a healthy baby boy. The mother and infant are well under the care of Dr L O Sloane and progressing finely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tarr
Fourth Street
Gold Street
L. O. Sloane
Al-Ki to Make Sitka Call on Next Cruise
Agent Al len Shattuck says the Al-Ki will make Sitka on its next trip, calling at Juneau both ways. The report notes the vessel will call at Juneau during its voyage to Sitka and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-Ki
Sitka
Allen Shattuck
Juneau
Goling
Immigration bill would deport advocates of violence
Washington reports the new immigration bill includes a provision to deport any alien within three years of entry who is found in the United States advocating or teaching the unlawful destruction of property overthrow of government or assassination of public officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
United State
Stefansson’s Arctic Drift Story From Barrow to Icebound Karluk
Stefansson reports for the Seattle Post Intelligencer and others from Point Barrow on October 30 detailing ice conditions around the Arctic fleet. He notes the Bear escaped ice, bases at Collinson Point, and several vessels adrift or wrecked, with the Karluk forced to drift and finally aiming for shore for a foraging expedition. The crew includes Capt. Bartlett and Eski mos, with assurances of safety and potential return if the ship is carried off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
New York Times
Point Barrow
Stefansson
Olaf Swenson
Belvidere
Juneau
Empire
Candle
United States Revenue Cutter
Bear
Alaska
Mary Sachs
Collinson Point
Elvira
Polar Bear
Karluk
Cape Smythe
Barrow Point
Impending State Wide Strike in Colorado
Five hundred delegates of labor unions across Colorado met in Denver to consider a state wide sympathy strike with the miners. The move followed Secretary of Labor William B Wilson departure from Colorado, as efforts to seal an agreement between miners and operators failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Col
William B. Wilson
House Opposes Air Mail Lines
Washington December 16 The House rejected a Burleson backed bill allowing the Post Office Department to contract for airplane transportation. A flight service by air was proposed for remote Alaska areas, but the measure failed to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washington
House of Representatives
Burleson
Post Office Department
President to reappoint Clements to ICC term
Washington December 16 reports the President will reappoint Judson Clements as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Clements current term ends December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Judson C. Clements
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clements
Valdez Cable Restored After 10 Day Break
A United States cable line between Sitka and Valdez was repaired last night at 5 o clock restoring telegraphic communication with Northern and Western Alaska. The line had been down for ten days while the cableship Burnside worked on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sitka
Valdez
Alaska
Burnside
Willie Rittchie to Fight Harlem Tommy Murphy Rematch
In San Francisco on December 16 Willie Rittchie and Harlem Tommy Murphy are set for a rematch to headline Friday night boxing at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Murphy
San Francisco
Willie Rittchie
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Albert Wile Named Postmaster at Iditarod Alaska
President Wilson sent the name of Albert Wile to be postmaster at Iditarod Alaska to the Senate again yesterday. His prior nomination during the extra session had not been acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wile
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Iditarod
Alaska
Senate
City Magistrate Fines Four for Disorderly Conduct
Capt. Martin's men took four persons in custody yesterday for disorderly conduct and City Magistrate W. T. Lucas collected fines aggregating $40 from the persons arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lucas
Martin
Military Men Rebuked For Criticizing President
Six men died and a woman and two children reportedly perished in a fire that leveled the Salvation Army home for men in Cincinnati last night. One man was fatally injured. total loss estimated at $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Fire Claims Fireman and Family in New York Apartment
Thomas J. McManus a New York fire department member his mother and sister perished in a deadly blaze that swept their apartment building last night leaving neighbors and officials to investigate the cause and extent of the fire resulting in three deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas J. McManus
New York Fire Department
Panama Canal Opens for Vessels Across Length
The Panama Canal is now sufficiently opened to permit medium-sized vessels to pass ocean to ocean. Herman Anderson of Anderson Brothers and Norland, merchants in Fairbanks Ruby and Iditarod, traveled through on the Northwestern en route to Seattle to spend the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Panama Canal
Herman Anderson
Anderson Brothers and Norland
Fairbanks
Ruby and Iditarod
Seattle
Unalaska Collector Arrives in Juneau
Nicholas Bolshanin deputy collector in the customs service and based in Unalaska arrived in Juneau on the Northwesterns last trip called to Sitka by his mother's death. Born in Sitka 1875 he is the only native Alaskan in the Norths customs service. He began in 1904 as a messenger and has risen four times to a valuable position under Collector John R Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Bolshanin
Customs Service
Unalaska
Juneau
Sitka
Mr. Bolshanin
North
Siberia
Rolshanin
John R. Willis
Modern Hogan Flats in Juneau Offer Refurnished Suites
The Hogan siblings have remodeled and refurnished Hogan's Flats to provide single rooms or suites. Each apartment includes hot and cold water baths and new kitchens with ranges and modern utensils. Comfortable winter quarters are available and worth inspection by prospective tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hogan
Marshal Sasses His Superior Officer
San Francisco December 16 The Attorney General James C. Mc Reynolds asked for the resignation of United States Marshal T C Elliott. Elliott replied by wire that he expected to serve until the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jas. C. Mc Reynolds
United States
T. C. Elliott
Sheriff Denies Poison Plot Against Outlaw Lopez
Report says a posse at Bingham attempted to poison Ralph Lopez with cyanide laced lunches. Sheriff Smith, leading the besieging group, rejects the accusation as untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
Salt Lake
Utah
Ralph Lopez
Bingham
Smith
Change of program at the Grand tonight
The Grand showcases a varied program headlined by A Child of Nature a roaming Gypsy queen and The Law of God a moral tale by the American Film Co followed by The Repeater a Thanhouser drama The Floorwalker's Triumph a modern department store comedy and a strong Western feature Comet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand
Comet
Law of God
American Film Co
Thanhouser Co
Boundary dispute case between Korhonen and Smith filed
Mrs. Sopha Korhonen sues August Smith seeking court to establish the boundary line between adjoining properties. Attorney for plaintiff is A RB Callaham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopha Korhonen
August Smith
A. RB. Callaham
Glynn urges pass of primary election law in New York
Albany December 16 Gov Martin H Glynn appeals Democratic State Senate and Assembly members to enact a primary election law in line with the party platform and meet the promise at the current special session Glynn expresses confidence the party will deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Martin H. Glynn
State Senate
House of Representatives
Wells sells one third interest in three mining claims
Charles Wells has sold an undivided one third interest in the Royal, Enterprise, and Apex lode mining claims to the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company for 3250 dollars. The property adjoins the Ebner group of mining claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wells
Royal, Enterprise
Apex
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company
Ebner Group
Judge Jennings names Pettit jury commissioner
Before going south Judge R W Jennings designated E W Pettit as jury commissioner for the First Judicial Division in a public order. Pettit assumes duties immediately and will oversee juror assignments and county court service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
R. W. Jennings
E. W. Pettit
First Judicial Division
Red Man's Honor At The Orpheum Tonight
The Orpheum features a two reel color film Red Man's Honor described as good, with two additional comedies filling the program this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Arrivals at the Alaskan Hotel and Polar Provisions
The Alaskan Hotel records arrivals including Mrs. Edward Hestness E M Johnson A Connors Seattle C Dales Sheep Creek. It notes the ship is provisioned for three years, with potential stretch to four years if needed, even without hunting for provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan Hotel
Edward Hestness
E. M. Johnson
A. Connors
Seattle
C. Dales
Sheep Creek
Catholic Ladies Needlework Sale At Shepard Office
Catholic ladies of Juneau will offer fancy needlework and a variety of goods for sale Thursday afternoon at the H. R. Shepard and Son insurance office in the Valentine building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
H. R. Shepard and Son
Valentine Building
Clark Rejoins Work After Hospital Discharge
Deputy Clerk J. Clark from the district court returns to his duties after being discharged from St. Ann's hospital today. He resumes his old position and resumes regular court office duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Clark
District Court
St. Ann's Hospital
Spokane rumor places Garrecht as U S district attorney
In Spokane it is believed Francis A. Garrecht of Walla Walla will likely be appointed United States District Attorney to replace Oscar Cain who was asked to resign by the Attorney General. Lester P. Edge and E. O. Conner are also applicants, all from the progressive wing of the Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Francis A. Garrecht
Walla Walla
United States
Oscar Cain
Lester P. Edge
E. O. Conner
Democratic Party
Rev Hans Schmidt Sought $5000 Life Insurance
New York December 15 Harold M Hayes insurance examiner testified at Schmidt s trial for murder that Schmidt sought to obtain five thousand dollars in life insurance on Miss Anna Aumuller in April last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Harold M. Hayes
Schmidt
Mrs Eddy's Sons Sue For Unpaid Bequests In Will
In Concord New Hampshire on December 16 1929 George W Glover and Dr Ebenezer J Foster Eddy filed suits in federal court to recover unpaid bequests from the will of Mary Baker G Eddy The actions name the plaintiffs as sons and seek payment of specific bequests linked to the benevolent will provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
George W. Glover
Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy
Wilson orders war and navy probes into Carabao banquet satire
President Wilson directs secretaries to investigate satirical jabs at Philippine policy made at the Carabao banquet. He asks Garrison and Daniels to reprimand offending officers. In a separate note, Wilson withdraws his acceptance of an honorary Carabao membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Secretaries of War
The
Navy
Order of Carabao
Army
Philippines
Garrison
Daniels
Wilson
Dr Condit Visits Lynn Canal Missions
Haines December 14. Dr Condit superintendent of missions in Alaska for the Presbyterian church is in the city having just returned from Klackwan. He is inspecting the missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Condit
Lynn Canal
Haines
Alaska
The
Presbyterian Church
Klackwan
Skagway Gas Boat Wrecked Near Haines
Dec 14 Skagway resident Mr. Anderson walked into town after a gas boat voyage from Skagway ended in a total wreck near Haines. Eight days at sea left him worn and footsore but he had killed enough to eat and was not hungry upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Mr. Anderson
Skagway
Haines Democrats Organize Thriving Club
HAINES Dec 14 The Haines Democratic club was organized last week on call of the Juneau Democratic Club. Officers elected include President John W Combs Vice President John J Kennedy Treasurer John Fairfield Secretary Steve Ragan Assistant Secretary B E Benson. Board of managers named J W Combe C W Hackett C V Woolman T R Sewell L F Ballard. The club meets Wednesdays at eight in Hotel Haines parlors. Debates will feature winter meetings and political business invites visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Democratic Club
Juneau
Steve Magan
John W. Combs
John J. Kennedy
John Fairfield
Steve Ragan
B. E. Benson
J. W. Combe
C. W. Hackett
C. V. Woolman
T. R. Sewell
L. F. Ballard
Genenral
English and German Exhibit Pact Hinders San Francisco Fair
Washington reports the State Department says a key barrier to Britain and Germany participating officially in the San Francisco exposition is a formal agreement between their governments not to exhibit. Both powers prefer to avoid taking the initiative, while German manufacturers press Berlin to open negotiations with London to secure a mutual exhibit funding of $500,000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
San Francisco Exposition
Berlin
San Francisco
Chicago Mayor Fights Tickling Hats and Plumes
Chicago December 16 Mayor Carter H Harrison launches a popular crusade against tickling devices like horizontal plumes and airgettes. He favors an ordinance mirroring rules that compel women to remove hats in theatres to curb the nuisance. Parisian Ivory highlighted for Christmas gifts at Doran's Drug Store in a brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
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Army and Navy
Tampico
Fletcher
Tampico and
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
Worthy
Lina M. Hyde
W. W. Casey
Alice Case
E. D. Waut
Laura Goldstein
Oro Morgan
Camelia Goldstein
Ruth F. Anderson
Harriet Case
H. T. Tripp
Bren
Nan
Fred Cliff
Emily Raymond
H. H. Post
Mrs
DeLong
Sentinel
Charles Naghel
Alaska Coffee CO
T. E. Kell
B. M. Behrends Co., Inc
Stork
Tarr
Party
Jenness
McConnell
Wilkins
Capt
Bartlett
Henri Beauchat
Bjarnie Mamen
Alister Forbes-MacKay
George Malloch
William Laird McKinley
James Murray
Phoenix
Beauchat
McKinley
Murray
Cincinnati
Sasses
GOV
M. H. Glynn
Chas. Wells
Clark
Ao Francis A Garrecht
Huyler
Nelson's
Haines Democrats
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