Col Jackling Foresees Big Things for Alaska
Col Jackling outlines a stampless stamp mill plan for the Alaska-Gastineau Company at Sheep Creek. He says the 1200-stamp unit will be built with steel and concrete, using Utah style reduction methods, and aims for completion by next summer. He praises local progress and notes the project could mean permanent manufacturing in Juneau.
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Alaska-Gastineau Company
Sheep Creek
Col
Jacking
Col. Jackling
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Butte Mont
Alaska
B. L. Thane
Salmon Creek
Juneau
Gastineau Channel
Butte
Inquiry into Building Methods in Juneau
In Juneau the community discusses safety in new public buildings after the Ju teau hotel fire. Two theatres are under construction with concerns over fire escapes and structural plans. A local business man calls for a city building ordinance to prevent future disasters and protect patrons.
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Juneau
Juteau Hotel
Buy Holly Now at Goldstein's Store
Shoppers are urged to seize holiday bargains at Goldstein's as current listings promote holly and seasonal decor. Limited stock available with special door offers and in-store displays highlighting fresh seasonal greens for the home.
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Holly
Goldstein's
Juneau Arrivals on the Mariposa and Northwest Return
Passengers arriving in Juneau on the Mariposa include W. A. Kupperhue Mrs. R. J. Mill M M I M Anna Stern W Danavan and D Gallase Judge Cobb returned on the Northwestern from Seattle where he was engaged in professional business High grade cut gifts including water sets wine sets whiskey sets beer bowls sugar and creamers footed comforts and tobacco jars J J Sharick offers best lines of goods for Christmas Call to select while stock lasts
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Pasengers
Juneau
Mariposa
W. A. Kupperhue
Mrs. R. J. Mill
M. Mim
Anna Stern
W. Danavan
D. Gallase
J. J. Sharick
One Conviction in Liquor Case and Robbery Indictments
The jury found Levis Henderson guilty of selling liquor to Indians. Four Fort Seward soldiers faced robbery charges in district court, with Patrick L Young Milton D Paris Joseph E Parrent and Peter Colander indicted for holding up William Ranoff for 242 on Sept 9. Young lacked an attorney and was held to answer. the others were brought in on a secret indictment.
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Levis Henderson
Fort Seward
Patrick L. Young
Milton D. Paris
Joseph E. Parrent
Peter Colander
Wm. Ranoff
J. B. Marshal
Young
Odell
Haines
Harding
Dee. IL
Goldstein Store Extends Hours This Week
The Goldstein Store will remain open this week commencing tonight until nine p m. Oes.
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Goldstein
North Western arrival for E Kennedy and bride homeward
Mr and Mrs E P Kennedy arrive on the Northwestern with Mrs R A Kinzie and Hunter Kinzie. The Kennedys return from a California visit after a November 27 wedding to Teresa Keenan of San Francisco. They are welcomed by Superintendent Kinzie and taken to Treadwell. Valentine’s Store promotes Christmas shopping with a display of diamond goods in Juneau offering choice quantities and styles.
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E. P. Kennedy
Northwestern
R. A. Kinzie
Kinzie
Alaska- Treadwell Co
Hunter
Ia California
Hugh Keenan
San Francisco
Valentine's Store
Juneau
Deadly foothill battle claims two officers in Santa Anna
In Santa Anna California a foothill battle left Under Sheriff Robert Squires dead and three deputy sheriffs wounded after a desperado attacked Myrtle Hall then fled into the hills. A large posse pursued and fire from a ravine felled the bandit. The attacker surrendered only after a volley revealed multiple bullet wounds.
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Santa Anna
Calif
Robert Squires
Myrtle Hall
Squires
Survey of Dora Ordered by Lloyds underwriters
Captain El Genereaux of the San Francisco underwriters aboard the Northwestern enroute to Seward has orders via Johnson and Higgins to survey the wrecked Dora. The vessel carried pumps and salvage tackle, with weather permitting temporary repairs soon to float for tow to a dry dock. Lloyds valued the Dora at about £20,000 and Cordova may haul her to Seattle for a complete overhaul.
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EL. Genereaux
San Francisco
Seward
Johnson & Higgins
Lloyds
Genereaux
Northwestern
Dora
Cordova
Seattle
Lloyd’s
The Disappearance of William Ward
William Ward, a long time resident, has vanished after last seen near Sitka Bay and Juneau around October. He checked at the Occidental with a $325 signed by Geo Meyers, left belongings at the Montana saloon, and a letter from Al Lowe of Cordova was found. City Marshal Martin suspects a possible steamer accident as a plausible cause.
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Billy Ward
Juneau
Ward
Meyer
Sitkof Bay
Occidental
Geo. T. Meyers
Montana
Martin
al. Lowe
Cordova
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting In Alaska Dec 17 1912
Alaska lodge No. 1 of the Knights of Pythias announces a Tuesday evening session on December 17, 1912 at 8 o'clock. All visiting Knights invited to attend. Work in the rank of Knight. G. Frank Forrest C. C. Martin George K. R. 8S.
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Alaska Lodge
K. of P
G. Frank Forrest
C. C. Martin George
K. R
Cannery Tax Paid for Salmon Shipments
The Point Ward Packing Company reported to the district court clerk that it paid tax on 36,650 salmon cases at 4 cents per case, with a check accompanying the return.
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Point Ward Packing Company
District Court
Northwestern passenger list reports arrivals and travelers
The Northwestern arrived from the South shortly after 11 last night and sails Westward about four hours later. Passengers for Juneau include P. J. Jackson M. P. Dorr Mia Kin aie M. J. Dunn Geo B. Haln and wife E. P. Kennedy and wife Mrs. W. H. Dickinson Jack Wallace J. L. Free burn Ed Webster W. G. Gillard for Sitka M. B. Franes and family J. H. Cobb.
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Northwestern
Juneau
P. J. Jackson
M. P. Dorr
Mia
Kinaie
M. J. Dunn
Geo
B. Haln
E. P. Kennedy
W. H. Dickinson
Jack Wallace
J. L. Freeburn
Ed Webster
W. G. Gillard
Sitka
M. B. Franes
J. H. Cobb
Draw ing and hauling by Femmer Ritters Express
A local firm, Femmer and Ritter, advertises drawing and hauling services with guaranteed satisfaction and reasonable prices. Coal delivery promised promptly. Stand Burford's Corner listed with phone numbers 314 and residence numbers 402 or 408.
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Femmer & Ritter’s Express
Burford's Corner
Plans to Carry Out Wilsons Policies
Twelve leading Democratic senators met at a dinner in Washington to outline a plan for Democratic control of the Senate and to push legislation aligned with President-elect Wilsons views. Attendees included Gore, O Gorman, Bankhead, Chamberlain, Kern, Pomerene, Reed, Simmons, Clarke, Bacon, Williams, and Culberson.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Wilson
Gore
Oklahoma
O'Gorman
New York
Bankhead
Alabama
Chamberlain
Oregon
Kern
Indiana
Pomerene
Ohio
Reed
Missouri
Simmona
North Carolina
Clarke
Arkansas
Bacon
Georgia
Williams
Milaslsaippi
Culberson
Texas
Wilson hints at personal or political cabinet choice
Princeton, Dec. 17. President elect Wilson said he will decide if his cabinet is political or personal. Names linked to a tentative slate include A Mitchell Palmer, Albert Sidney Burleson, Senator Gore, Josephus Daniels and Harvey W Wiley along with possible posts postmaster general navy agriculture and war or treasury. Bryan's potential State post remains uncertain.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Albert Sidney Burleson
Texas
Gore
Oklahoma
Josephua
Mr. Gore
Bryan
Hearst Tells About Letters At Senate Inquiry
William R A Hearst testified before the Clapp Committee probing campaign contributions. He said he obtained John D Archbald letters from John Eddy, an author in London, and the letters described relations of Senators Penrose Aldrich and Foraker to Standard Oil. He agreed to produce unpublished letters in an executive session.
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Washington
Dre
William RA. Hearst
New York
John D. Archbald
Hearst
John Eddy
London
Penrose
Aldrich
Foraker
Standard Oil
Grand jury returns secret indictment this afternoon
A grand jury handed down a secret indictment this afternoon, details not disclosed. The development marks a significant legal action with prosecutors preparing further steps.
Steamer Humboldt sails for Juneau with passengers
Seattle dispatch lists EK R Jaeger BE J Margarie Miss McIntyre Mire Anna Patterson J W Brennan Mrs J A Johnson and John Kavacich as passengers bound for Juneau. W H Case advertises souvenirs and jewelry while local shops offer meals, silks, waists and wares. Also notices on rooms for rent and coal transfer service.
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Seattle
Humboldt
Juneau
EK. R. Jaeger
BE. J. Margarie
Miss McIntyre
Mire
Anna Patterson
J. W. Brennan
J. A. Johnson
John Kavacich
Pardons 316 Prisoners In Arkansas
Little Rock Ark December 17 Three hundred sixteen pardons were issued today to convicts in the state penitentiary by Governor Geo W Donaghey This wholesale freeing of prisoners follows a pending bill allowing leasing of prisoners to outside contractors The governor opposes the contract system and pardoned the prisoners to defeat the measure Harry F Benson resigns as stenographer in the customs house to start a public stenography office about February 1 Also notice New Smyrna figs and Fard dates at Goldstein's.
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Little Rock
Ark
Geo. W. Donnaghey
Donaghey
Harry F. Benson
Custom House
Steamer Georgia Leaves Port With List of Passengers
The Steamer Georgia departed for Skagway at 2 o'clock carrying Tenakee passengers Mrs S E Gordon William Dunder Henry Korhnew A 2 Ablason H Lugran C J Grun bach Sitka passengers W H Gillard J L Freeburn Leonard Larson and Steve Kane hoonah passenger. A promotional note from M and L Lilestrand of Douglas invites readers to buy candy for loved ones.
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Georgia
Skagway
Tenakee
S. E. Gordon
Wm. Dunder
Henry Korhneu
A. 2
Ablason
H. ©. Lugran
C. J. Grunbach
Hoonah
Steve Kane
Sitka
W. H. Gillard
J. L. Freeburn
Leonard Larson
Thomas Bay Ore Shows High Values
Captain J T Martin reports an assay from the Denver office on ore from his Thomas Bay lead on the mainland near Petersburg. The result values the silver at 39.30 and gold at 44.00, with a well defined ledge leading him to believe a valuable mine may be formed. Valentines Store advertises Christmas gifts and Chinaware selections.
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J. T. Martin
Denver
Captain Martin
Thomas Bay
Petersburg
Gilver
Greeks Battle Turks Near Dardanelles in Naval Fight
A Athens dispatch to the Daily News reports heavy naval clashes off Lemno with Greece losing a cruiser and two torpedo boats while Turkey loses a cruiser and a torpedo destroyer. The Turkish squadron retreated toward the Dardanelles as Greek fire continued. No fatalities confirmed.
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Athens
The
Daily News
Dardanelles
Alaska Salmon Pack Valued At 14.5 Million
Washington December 17 The annual report of Secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel puts the Alaska salmon pack at 14 500 000 for the year The document adds no call for conservation of the industry Nagel also discusses a proposed federal commission to regulate industrial corporations suggesting its powers be limited to prevent undue disturbances.
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Nual
Federal Commission
Heinze Divorce Awarded to New York Demonstrator
Mrs. Bernice G Heinze wife of F August Heinze Montana copper operator and New York demonstrator of high wrice has secured a divorce and custody of the minor child. She receives alimony of 2000 for four months and 230 monthly for apartment rent in New York City.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Bernice G. Heinze
F. August Heinze
Montana
New York
High Wrice
Woodrow Wilson Busy at Princeton
Governor Woodrow Wilson returned from Bermuda and resumed his New Jersey duties. He will resign as New Jersey governor on January 19 and then devote his time to becoming President on March 4.
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Woodrow
Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Bermuda
Trenton
New York
New Jersey
Turks and Greeks clash off Lemnos island
Constantinople dispatch says a Turkish fleet engaged a Greek squadron off Lemnos on December 16, marking renewed hostilities in the Aegean. The confrontation occurred near Lemnos, with both sides reporting exchanges of fire and maneuvering for advantage. No definitive outcome was reported at press time.
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Constantinople
Lemnos
Asquith Threatens to Resign Over Woman Suffrage Policy
The Times reports Premier Asquith told his cabinet he would resign if woman suffrage or any related policy becomes government policy. London date December 16.
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London
the Times
Asquith
Fine Specimen of Mountain Goat on Display
Axel Peterson brought a five foot back length mountain goat pelt near Juneau. The horns are intact and fur in splendid condition. It is exhibited at the Montana saloon. E. Valentine invites inspection of new and extensive line of Christiane foods in Juneau.
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Axel Peterson
Juneau
Montana
Christiane Foods
E. Valentine
National cash register for sale by Denny Orfanos
Good as new 2126.00 National cash register offered by Denny Orfanos in Douglas. Contact details unavailable in readable text.
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Denny Orfanos
Douglas
Christmas boxes and new designs at Goldstein’s Valentine’s
CHAS offers Christmas packing boxes while Goldstein’s showcases Valentine’s cutlage and a variety of new designs. The store features many beautiful styles including umbrellas as potential Christmas gifts.
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Ove
Chas. Goldstein
Alaska
Supreme Court bars railroad coal contracts under Sherman Act
Washington December 17. The Supreme Court ruled that all contracts by railroad owned companies to purchase anthracite coal from Independent concerns violate the Sherman Act, cancelling those agreements.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Paroled Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton Named
Walla Walla Washington December 16 Ortis Hamilton former Adjutant General of Washington state has been paroled after a five year sentence for embezzlement of state funds. He diverted about thirty thousand dollars for personal living and spent it on a woman named Hazel Moore who featured prominently in the trial.
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Ortis Hamilton
State of
Washington
Hamilton
Hazel Moore
Senate splits pro tempore duties between two senators
The United States Senate adopted a plan to alternate presiding as president pro tempore between Senators Bacon and Gallinger, effectively splitting the role. The decision, announced from Washington on December 16, marks a rare division of the traditional single presiding officer.
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Washington
United States Senate
Bacon
Gallinger
Bakersfield Boys Confess Theft of $20,000
In Bakersfield California on December 61 Santa Fe railroad messenger Marvin Hamby and his 16 year old brother Melvin confessed to stealing $20,000 from the company safe at the local office.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Marvin Hamby
Santa Fe Railroad
Melvin
Warship tendered to Reid family
In Parliament, formal sympathy was expressed over the death of Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador. The British government has tendered a warship to convey the remains to the United States.
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London
House of Commons
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Hydroplane tragedy claims two pilots near San Francisco
Los Angeles December 16 Horace Kearney and Chester Lawrence newspaper men who began a hydroplane flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco have perished at sea. Diamonds, always a wise investment, are unusually so at this time. Ours are imported under auspices favorable to offer better values than elsewhere, T. J. Sharrick.
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Los Angeles
Horace Kearney
Chester Lawrence
San Francisco
T. J. Sharrick
Christmas Flowers at Winter & Pond Store
Winter and Pond promote Christmas flowers including carnations holly violets and chrysanthemums at their Wintering store. Also advertise the Cold Belt City spoon designed by Winter & Pond and fresh B M Chicken Tamales at the Sanitary Grocery with phone number 85.
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Winter & Pond
Sanitary Grocery
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Jackling
Perseverance
E. Kennedy and
Bride
William Ward
K. OF
Cannery
Femmer & Ritter
W. H. Case
Chill Concarne
Bockle McKinnon
Second Avenue
Kohler & Chase Plano
Inquire Empire Office
Bath
Osborne House
Franklin Street
S. S. Dora
8. Sexton
Fox
Hilary McKanna
Palace of Sweats
M. and
L. Lilestrand
Douglas. Aoe
I. J. Sharick
Lemno
Cedill Harbor
Straits of
Greece
Port
Nagel
Valentine
County
Tess
Utyles
Reid
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