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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1915

Page

1

Charges Filed In Baby Case In Illinois

Springfield Illinois December 16 the Illinois State Board of Health filed charges against Dr Hasselden of Chisago for allowing the baby born November 12 at German Hospital Chicago to die without surgical attention. The doctor defends his decision saying nature should take its course and that the parents approved. The case questions professional conduct and medical ethics amid strong medical opinions and public interest.

Springfield Ll'nuis Chicago Habelicn Elma Dr Habelden Ite Phynent Saleva Hr Haiselden Babe Nature Ve Ourses

Bill of ante fired in custome house for gasboat Feta

A bill of ante was filed in the customs house for the gasboat Feta of 12 tons. The entry lists J Tinderberger Inc as consignor and Linderberger Packing Company of Petersberg as consignee.

J. Tinderberger, Inc Linderberger Packing Company Petersberg

Douglan and Women's Club Holds December Meeting

Douglas and Women's Club held a January meeting with the year program read by Mrs Hopper. Mrs Schuman named vice president and suggested resignation of Mr Coster. A courtesy committee was appointed with Mrs Loy chair and Mrs Price and Richanis as associates. A reform ended with a charity committee appointment. Next meeting set for January 16 at the Dougl Inland labor union hall.

Douglas Douglan and Women’s Club Reyapaihne Oii Dougine Tabor Tinion Hall

Douglas City Couple to Wed Tonight in Douglas

Marriage of Mboi Ventta Bertha Hile daughter of Fred Hile to George Albert Greelee of Juneau set for tonight at 7:20 at L H Kerst home. Ceremony by Rev J B Stevens with Miss Mary arm as maid of honor and Max Peyner as groomsman. Reception to follow in the Fasies room and parlor of the Kieat house.

Douglas Mboi Ventta Bertha Hile Fred Hile George Albert Greelee Juneau L. HH. Kerst J. B Stevene Tanean Mins. Atary Arm Max Peyner Hear Fasies Hame

Weather Summary for Local Area

The past 24 hours saw cloudy skies with snow and a cool temperature spread. Maximum and minimum readings are not clearly stated, but conditions are noted as cloudy with snowfall and unsettled by late day.

Wilson Galt wedding plans not announced

Washington society learned the wedding license for President Wilson and Mrs Edith Galt was filed with Rev Herbert Scott Smith as officiant. Irwin Hoover paid $1.00 for the license. the couple’s ages are listed as 59 and 43. Newsrooms reported no confirmed plans, with officials declining to comment. A reported ceremony time was 9 p.m. at Mrs Galt's home, attended only by the couple.

Washington Herbert Scott Smith St Margaret’s Episcopal Church Irwin Hoover White House Wachington Society Wilson Mra Edith Botling Galt Mrs. Galt Saltunday Tra Galt Dre. Cary Grayson

Noble Sues Hallum Owners for Salary in District Court

George R Noble sues Dora Construction Co Dora Colt Mining Co Lemon Creek Power and Mines Co Salmon Creek Mining Co and others in the District Court seeking 15771.00 for salary and expenses plus 417.50 for daily allowance and 1668.85 expenses, totaling 17080.06. He alleges an agreement to act as agent and manager for 5000 per year from July 1, 1912, with accumulated payments only 6087.59 to date.

George R-Nobie A. W. Fox Dora Constriction Co Dora Colt Mining Co Lemon Creek Power and Mines Co Tim Construction Co Got Mining Co Hoxton Construction Salmon Creek Gold Mining Co Salmon Creek “Construction Co C. Holding and Development Co Aitd H.W. Marti Noble Mhove Seattle Marshall A. Barney Fnr Juneau

Protest Filed Over Alaska Juneau Mining Ground Claim

The United States land office issued a protest notice in the Joe Wilson alagaiat case against Alaska Juneau Golf Mining company. Wilson contends part of the Alaska Juneau mill site is a Tole claim. No hearing date set. protest filed with company attorneys and an answer expected within a few days.

Unite States Land Aillyo Joe Wilson

Rasmussen sprain reclassified after Alaska mill site accident

Martin Rasmussen, evacuated after an accident at the Alaska junction site on Tre sey, was examined by X ray. Initial reports claimed a broken leg but findings show a sprained ankle. He is resting comfortably at the hospital.

Martin. Rasmussen Tressay

Local notes on workers, theater guests and holiday travel

Der 16 Walter Copland at the Wexican timing injured a hand at work yesterday requiring two stitches. The Sons of Norway play Fil-Saetar at the Lyric Theatre in Douglas impressed the audience and has been invited to Peters burg with all expenses guaranteed if they go. Preparations for holiday travel include M W Klumieon leaving on the Humboldt for the South and Thomas Westerinhl heading to Tacoma to visit family and friends. Sam Hoxter plans a trip to Angelis California, while Harry Cook at the Mexican Mill is expected to leave St. Ann's Hospital after fever improves. Mrs Sam Pan attended her daughter’s band event and a baby’s Christmas gift, with the mother and daughter reported well.

Treadwell Walter Copland Wexican Tmiing Sons of Norway Lyric ‘Theatre Douglas Petersburg M. W. Klumieon Treaiwell Foundry Humboldt Dumong Thomas Westeriinhl Yell Tacoma Wii Holliayx Sam Hoxter Aluchino Senn Angelis California Harry Cook Fueiler Mexican Mill St. Ann's Hospital Sam Pan Elis

Hubbard Estate Probated After Lusitania Deaths

Toronto readers report the will of Elbert Hubbard and his wife Miriam, heirs of a late Lusitania passenger, were probated ancillary here. Northern Crown Bank shares valued, Hubbard estate total $397,445 and Mrs Hubbard $6,735. Each will leaves equal shares to Elbert and Miriam. Provisions request cremation rather than burial.

Toronto Eibert Hubbard Wits Lusitania Fautnot Rock Probata Ts Northern Crown Bank of Canada Hubbard Mra. Hubbard Elbert Miriam

Woman in Case and Maury Diggs Wed at Oakland

Maury Diggs, former state Architect linked to the Caminetti case, wed Martha Warrington in Oakland. The ceremony followed a license from Alameda County, amid sensational California history chatter as Caminetti and Diggs faced prior charges of transporting women for immoral purposes.

CASE Maury Diggs Oakland Drs Maury Drew Caminotti Maraha Warrington Nue Alampda San Francisco Velfo

Juneau Gun Club Special Shoot at Willomugh by Avenue

The Juneau Gun Club plans a Sunday shoot at Willomugh by Avenue mite. Treadwell shooters will compute scoring with a SO-bbrat mite event. The winner receives a DuPont trophy. second high gun gets a Western Cartridge Company watch. Triesdell will start anew. others receive handicaps. No entry fee. Start time listed as 40 o'clock.

Juneau Willomughby Avenue Treadwell DuPont Western Cartridge Company Ho Triesdell Aloot

Telephone Exchange Relocated by Juneau Company

The Juneau Telephone Company moved its exchange from Front and Main streets to Courthouse area last night. Manager Edward Webster reports the new automatic system will take several days to fully connect all lines, with smooth operation seen so far. Automatic registration at the switch provides faster service, and new automatic telephones have been ordered to dispense with ringing for connections.

Juneau Telephone Company Sruclock Legunn Courthourne Edward Webstern

Canadian steamer patient leaves for Prince Rupert medical

A Voughmann, aboard the Canadian steam trawler Intman Car ruthters, was brought ashore at June for liptheria treatment by marine hospital staff and later departed on the Princess May bound for Prince Rupert. The ship had been en route to the halibut grounds near Ocean Cape when the medical evacuation occurred.

A. Voughmann Intman Carruthers Princess May Prince Rupert Carruthers Vouchmann Marine Hospital Carhither Ocean Cape

Congress Appropriation Boosts Anchorage Railroad Vortinnation

Congress may fund the government railroad project at TAO Idlene wintering in Anchorage. Willim Merchant reports steady work, with Engineer ing commnlation confirming ample tasks ahead. Secretary Erie submits Interior Department estimates to the appropriations committee for ratification. Anchorage business remains strong per Mr. A merchant.

Congress Tao Idlene Anchorage Willim Tuat Janéaw Erie Interior Department Mir

Dr Condit to sail Humboldt for Seattle for Christmas

Dr J H Condit superintendent of Presbyterian missions for Alaska will sail on the Humboldt to Seattle to spend Christmas with his family. He said this morning he does not expect to return to Juneau until February 1.

Condit JH. Condit Presbyterian Missions Alaska Humboldt Seattle Juneau

Senator Warns of Pacific Coast Mobilization Threat

Senator John Works of Los Angeles warns that thirty thousand heavily armed Japanese American voters near California could form a movable fighting force after war declaration. He claims the group, with artillery infantry, concentrates near two central points and urges war mobilization to defend the Pacific coast.

Washington Pacific Court Thor California John St Works Ton ‘Angeles Department of War Works Pacific Coast Pacific

English officer replaces French as commander in Europe

London reports surprise shift as Lieut Gen Sir Douglas Haig succeeds Field Marshal Sir John French to lead the British expeditionary forces in France and Belgium. Official statements deny removal, noting the change reflects strategic decisions and coalition disagreements. General French asked to retire. Haig praised as youngest European commander.

London Anon Douglan Haletian Hen Gamo John France Belgium Europe French Neveral Kitchener Brillahs Joffre War Office French Hind Laxtutt Polliqnia Nile

Transcripts Filed With Court Over Alaska Tax Conching Traps

Transcripts were sent to the Appellate Court regarding leases in Alaska Territory involving the Alaska Pacific Pickeries Company and Hoohhh Packing Company for the collection of 100 tax conching traps. Attorney Tomer J. Ho Cobb represents the Territory while Helliniial and Hellen ial appear for Aldslia Pacific Fisheries.

Ue Territory of Alaska Alaska Pacific Pickeries Company Hoohhh Packing Company Attomer J. Ho Cobb Aldslia Pacific Fisheries Chenes Ziegler

Court action over debt seeks 2640 dollar sum plus interest

Sult wished In the. Commission or a Court yesterday afternoon by J. Ho Randle against Dave Anderson for 2640 and 46.99 interest on a bill alleged to be held since 1921. The plaintiff to represently H. B. Le Farry.

Sult Commission J. Ho Randle Dave Anderson Belidna H. B. le Farry

Son and Heir Born at Perseverance Mine Hospital

A son was born to Mrs Edward Thonghorty wife of the mine bookkeeper at Perseverance mine. The event occurred during the night and brings a new heir to the Thonghorty family.

Ph O'Conk Edward Thonghorty

Australian zoo seeks an Alaskan bear for exhibit

A letter received at Governor Strong's office from A. Le Sour, director of the Zoological Gardens in Sidney, Niantic, asks for a young Kodiak bear for the institution. He proposes shipment via Vancouver to Bilney.

Governor Strong A. So le Sour Ae Aoological Gardens Sidney Vancouver B.C

Patients Improving at Hospital After Illness

Charica Houselord and George Simpkins have been confined to the hospital and are now out of danger. Both are improving rapidly after their recent illness.

George Simpkins

Reconstruction of nameliat case and actions by Kraussunas

Counsel Karli Kraussunas for Edward Krause details steps to recover the nameliat Thuoch amid officers searching for a suspect in Christie murder. He describes interim consession a bill of anmv executed by Krause and a boat notice placed at Ketohlkun. Deputy Marginal B Sharpe removed the notice and warned the boat is held by the government as exhibit. Kraussunas claims a coastal attempt to seize the Krause property en route to Spatile.

Karli Kraussunas Edward Krause Krauss William’ Christie B. Sharpe

Boston Seeks 3.75 Million Public Building for City

Representative G Sullivan of Massachusetts introduced a bill to appropriate 3.75 million dollars to acquire a site and erect a new public building in Boston for general government uses.

Boston Washington Deseregamen G. A. Gullivan Massa

Egypt is Now the Target of Teuton War Drive

Dec 1 dispatches report the Turko German threat to Egypt growing direr as rail constriction from Dunbins Lous to the Heptniny region accelerates. Germany ships steel rails to Constantinople for transport to wartime routes, with equipment moved along the Nish Constantinople line. Paris and Rome indicate Balkans retreat of French and British forces may continue as Italian troops land in Albania to join Allied efforts, with about 12 000 infantry and cavalry arriving at Avona to form a junction with allies.

Rome Egypt Dunins' Lous Trention Tila Germanyy Constantinople London Advican Parle Balkans Sitonticny Greneb Albania Vhe Stover Avaiona

Italians Lose Destroyer and Humberto in Adriatic Mines

Italian admiralty reports the destroyer Tatropido and the steamer Humberto sunk by Adriatic mines. Forty men lost, thousands dead or missing. The statement follows orders from Rome dated December 10.

Humberto Rome Admiralty Geneva Possumisgn Gorisin Advicks Lalbach Austria Hed Crete

Whoting Tom Favors Tax Doubling and Tariff Return

Dec 16 report states Champ Clark backs doubling the income tax on target incomes and supports restoring the sugar tariff. The prospective policy shift aims to widen revenue and protect domestic markets amid ongoing economic debates.

Champ Clark Hoonkar

Mergier Damages Trial Delayed for City Case at Tinea

Late today jurors in Bernard Mergier vs City of Tinea moved for a verdict on a $20,000 damages claim. The judge denied a motion for a note but granted a new-trial motion, with a trial likely set for February. Trials involving Inland Ferry Co and Juneau Ferry Co also appeared, including an injunction about landing at the Douglas float and a separate suit over a $105 note and furniture mortgage in the Holstad estate case.

Bernard Mergier Tinea Mergier Shdewalk Clains Ile Fectlee J.T. Martin J. B.connors FE. Kirchoffed Inland Ferry Company Juneau Perny& Navigation Company Island Ferry Company Douglas Ferry Inlamd Ferry Company Juneau Ferry Douglas H. L. Faulkner JA. Holstad H. Milwee Milnes Mitlwee

Austria defiant to U S note Ancona sinking crisis deepens

Washington reports a possible break with Austria Hungary over the Ancona sinking as the United States demands full compliance with its requests. Officials note Austria admits torpedoing the vessel while it was standing and accuse Vienna of delaying tactics amid war tensions. The Associated Press flags US frustration and suggests relations are at a breaking point.

Washington United States Austrias Hungary New York Austela America Ancona Viera United Press Press Association Lansing Germany Austria Tambaquador Zwiedinek Foreign Offices Associated Prean Lancing London Amsterdam

Von Gernstorff Urges Austria to Preserve Neutrality Amid War Tensions

Washington report says Count von Gernstorff, German ambassador, urged recalling Captain Boy- Hol and Papen, and advised Austria not to break the alliance. He contends the U.S. must preserve neutrality and protect citizens, warning Germany and Austria against actions that could provoke war.

Washington Count von Gernstorff Captaing Boy-Hol Austria Amba Mator Litania Count’ von Bornstorff Neugrathy Wither de Germany

French request on nickel credits and neutrality order

The French government asked the United States about manufacturing or weekly shipments of 2,000,000 nickel dimes roughly the size of a small coin for money. The matter goes to the state department for consideration. The neutrality question remains central to the contemplated order.

Washington United States Atate

Serbs Refuse to Yield as Serbia Expects Allied Aid

Foreign Minister Sonnino announced Italy will send troops to aid Serbia. Serbian minister to Italy, M. Ristić, states Serbia will win with Allied support and reach 200000 troops ready to resist the enemy. He denies any capitulation report and says supplies will soon come from the Allies.

Sonnino Italy M. Ristioh Oays Serbia Sorbia Allie

No More Ten-Cent Baseball for Feds

New York reports that the Federal League will not offer 10-cent admission next year. Polls of league teams indicate 25 cents will be the lowest price in the upcoming season.

FEDS New York Fodn

Geographer Named New Park Superintendent

Washington secretary of the interior Franklin K Lane announced the transfer of Robert B Marshall chief geographer of the United States Geological Survey to succeed Mark Dantely as general superintendent of National Parks. Superintendent Daniels resigned due to personal reasons.

Washington Franklin K. Lane Toddy Robert B. Marshall United States Geological Survey Mark Dantely Daniels

Aged Woman Killed as Plane Crashes Near San Diego

Mrs T A Comstock, 18, was killed when an airplane piloted by aviator Q O M Mey­er Leiter plunged 100 feet into the water today. The craft failed shortly after takeoff as Comstock, on her first flight, wished to fly once before retirement.

Ban Diego Mra T. A. Comstock T. Meyer Leiter Mmra Comstock Shre Ife

Former Senator Hilo of Maine Near Death

Late news bulletins report former Senator Hilo of Maine near death in Washington. Other items note 38 railroad owned steamships valued at 25 million withdrawn from Great Lakes traffic and ships to be privatized. Secretary Redfield urges merchant shipbuilding in naval yards. A masked robbery halts an Acorn train in Arkansas. U.S. crops worth 960,000,000,000 estimated for 1938. Victoria reports Premier Richard Bride promoted to general government agent in Me port Lon.

Chicago Great Lakes Parsons Washington Civic Club Secretary of Commerce Redfield Naval Yards Victoria Richard Bride Ban Eon Tle

Safe conduct promised for Von Papen and Boy-Ed at State Department

The Washington State Department announced that England and Peanca will grant safe conduct to Captain Von Papen and Boy-Ed, recalled military and naval attaches to the German embassy, as armored today.

Washington England Peanca von Papen Boy-Ed

Allies retreat to Greek city as Italians land

Cabled extracts from Austro Hungarian note to the United States complain of the sinking of the liner Ancona. The note, in Amb. Penfield’s hands, calls the evidence weak and asserts the submarine commander was justified. Officials expect a diplomatic rift and await the full note from Vienna.

Washington Austra-Hungary United States Ancona Austria State Department Ular Penfield Vienna Lansing

Submarine Controversy Over Ancona Incident

London December 16 An Austrian reply to the U S note on reparation for the Ancona sinking is telegraphed from Amsterdam. The Austro Hungarian government questions the American blaming of the submarine commander and says it will judge under strict legal interpretation. The American note is said to omit named sources and may expect greater trustworthiness than a naval commander.

London United States Ancona Amsterdam

American legations deny Ford peace expedition links

London dispatch says the American government has no connection with the Ford peace expedition. Statements were issued from Christiana Stockholm and Copenhagen. Ford’s ship remained at Kirkwall England this afternoon with no shore contact and passengers and crew were not allowed to land.

London Christiana Stockholm Copenhagen Ford Kirkwall England

Americans in Berlin Demand Trade Policy Change

Berlin December 16. A German movement to oust American made goods from their market and levy export tax on German goods for this market is opposed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin. Simon Hollenthal left this morning for Seattle to pass Christmas holidays with his family. Mrs Hel Hollenthal has been in Seattle for several weeks.

Berlin American Chamber of Commerce Simon Hollenthal Seattle Hel Jenthal

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