Dennett's Axe And Coal Land Claims
Washington December report from Fred Dennett, Commissioner of the United States Land Office, shows the office completed investigation of coal claims in recent years and canceled about two hundred remaining claims. Most were in the Bering River and Matanuska coal fields in Alaska, with a few elsewhere. Congress is unlikely to pass coal land legislation this session, but may consider it at a special April session.
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Washington
Fred Dennett
United States Land Office
General Land Office
Bering River
Matanuska
Alaska
Congress
Wilson warns politicians in New Jersey clash
Governor Woodrow Wilson declares a progressive line and vows to push legislation despite organized opposition led by former Senator James Smith and James Nugent. He urges Democrats nationwide to back progressive forces as the upcoming session looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
James Smith
United States
Newark
James Nugent
Smith
Nugent
Election returns from Yakutat tally precinct results
Official returns from Yakutat show a slight Progressive lead with no material change in overall results. The Yakutat vote totals include Tripp three, Tanner two, Valentine seven, Le Favre four, Bland zero, Swanson zero, Inger soll four, Shoup two, Stubbins two, Svind soth three, Reck five, Dawes seven, Olson t Thomas four, Tweit zero, Noland zero, Heath nine and Stukey zero, totaling three.
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Yakutat
Chicagoff
Progressive
Tripp
Tanner
Valentine
le Favre
Bland
Swanson
Ingersoll
Shoup
Stubbins
Svindsoth
Reck
Dawes
Olson T
John Markrud Wins Pocket Pool Burford Prize
John Markrud of the Arctic barber shop defeats Steve Stephanoff by one point to break the old 170 score in baseball pocket pool. He earns the Burford $15.00 pipe as the prize. The ad then touts Valentine’s Store promotions and new Christmas attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Markrud
Arctic
Steve Stephanoff
John
Notable Visitors and Arrivals in Town Quick Roundup
B J McGee hotelman visited town en route to Seattle. Captain C Polte Yukon navigator now on Curacao greeted friends. St W Silver Alaska contractor and builder arrived in Juneau with wife. he erects a residence at Sheep Creek for Alaska Gastineau Co. Oak Olson and Sammy Guyot sailed on Curacao to Seattle and Ketchikan. Wreck of S S Dora photos by Miss S Sexton at W H CASES.
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B. J. McGee
Whitehorse
Seattle
C. Polte
Curacao
St. W. Silver
Alaska
Juneau
Silver
Sheep Creek
Alaska-Gastineau
Oak Olson
Sammy Guyot
Ketchikan
S. S. Dora
S. Sexton
W. H. Cases
Desperado identified after Oregon man killings
In Santa Anna California on December 18 a desperado killed in foothills near the city has been identified as Joseph Matlock son of Eugene Oregon former mayor Matlock. He had killed Under Sheriff Squires and wounded several others before his death.
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Santa Anna
Calif
A Gibbet for Panic Producers
In New York a Southern Society meeting heard President-elect Woodrow Wilson warn against deliberate panics aimed at intimidating Congress. He pledged to punish such instigators with a punishment as severe as Haman’s gallows if they try during his administration.
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New York
Southern Society
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Haman
District Court Hears Indians Liquor Indictments
In a district court session the Jimmy James case paused for grand jury input. Y Kawakita was discharged on an assault with a deadly weapon charge while Sammuel Carlson faced a true bill for supplying liquor to Indians. The court expects further action as the liquor to Indian cases remain central.
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Jimmy James Cage
Jimmy James
Y. Kawakita
Sammuel Carlson
Bowne Enthusiasts Explore Alaska on Princess May
Walter Bowne and Walter Bowne Jr of New York City take a round trip summer excursion to Alaska aboard the Princess May. They report surprises including awe inspiring scenery and a surprisingly mild climate in southeastern Alaska contrasting with harsher conditions in the East and Middle West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bowne
Walter Bowne, Jr
New York City
Alaska
the Bownes
East
Middle West
Personal Invitation to Inspect Christmas Goods
It is a privilege to show my beautiful holiday goods and you will oblige me by considering this a personal invitation to call and inspect my new and extensive Christmas goods, E. Valentine, Juneau.
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E. Valentine
Juneau
Notice to Stockholders of Oddfellow Company Meeting
Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting at J W Doran’s office in Juneau Alaska on December 27 1912 Edward Webster secretary urges attendance and compliance with official notice requirements.
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The
Oddfellow Building and Improvement Company
J. W. Doran
Juneau
Alaska
Edward Webster
Chill concarne nights at Lockie McKinnon's on Second Lane
Local listing announces nightly chill concarne served at Lockie McKinnon's cafe located on Second Lane. Details note regular evening service with no additional specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chill Concarne
Lockie McKinnon
Second Lavenne
Chicago Oleo Tax Deception
Chicago authorities probe a large oleomargarine tax fraud case tied to a banana oil coloring method. The scheme allegedly evaded a ten cent per pound tax, involving Armour & Co. subsidiaries and many major oleomargarine producers across the United States. The Grand Jury in Chicago hears witnesses as Commissioner Landis directs prosecutors, with nationwide grand juries to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour & Co
United States
Chicago
Grand Jury
Internal Revenue
Cadel
Washington
Kenesaw M. Landis
James H. Wilkergon
Wickersham
Suffragettes March to Albany Reach Irvington
A band of suffragettes marching from New York to Albany to demand woman suffrage arrived in Irvington New York last night as part of their protest through the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
N. Y
New York
Albany
Emperor orders Prince Katsura to form cabinet
In Tokico on December 18 the Emperor issued a rescript directing Prince Taro Katsura to form a new cabinet. The decree marks a pivotal shift in the government as Katsura takes leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokiko
Taro Katsura
Margarle Returns From Seattle For Juneau Ferry Project
E. J. Margarle travels back to Humboldt after securing a contract for Juneau Ferry and Navigation Co. to build a new ferry. Vessel length 64.10 feet, beam 14 feet, depth 5.5 feet with an unspecified horsepower engine. Naval architect L. E. Geary prepared the plans and specs.
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E. J. Margarle
Humboldt
Seattle
Juneau Ferry & Navigation Co
Naval
L. E. Geary
Timber purchase applications filed at Kechemak and Bartlet bays
The Northwestern Fisheries Company has applied to the local land office for the purchase of timber at Kechemak bay and at Bartlet bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Fisheries Company
Kechemak Bay
Bartlet Bay
Patents Issued for Six Lode Claims in Valdez District
The local land office has been notified that patents have been issued to the Standard Copper Mines Company for six lode claims in the Valdez district. TO LET two furnished rooms with bath inquire Osborne House 48 Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Copper Mines Company
Valdez
Bath
Osborne House
Franklin Street
Switzerland Braces for War by Stocking Grain, Boosting Reserves
Berne December 18. Switzerland augments cash reserves and orders grain from America amid fear of a general European war. The move signals preparation for a possible continental conflict and stabilizes supply in uncertain times.
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Berne
Switzerland
America
Barnette Declared Guilty Of False Statement
VALDEZ Dec 18 T Barnette found guilty of making no false statement regarding condition of Washington Alaska bank Fairbanks of which he was president. Bank closed Jan 6 1911. Lewin Wing cashier tried jointly with Barnette found not guilty. Jury out five hours. Case eight days. Embezzlement charges may be combined. Misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
T. Barnette
Washington-Alaska
Fairbanks
Lewin Wing
Barnette
Albert Fink
Crossley
Road to Janina Advances as Bizan Falls
Athens dispatch reports Ft Bizan fallen and road to Janina opening within hours. Constantinople confirms Turkish victory at Ja ning with 400 Greek casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Ft. Bizan
Janina
J Pierpont Morgan to Testify in Money Trust Inquiry
J Pierpont Morgan arrived in Washington to testify in the money trust investigation. He is not likely to offer strong opposition to the inquiries and is expected to provide testimony on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Money Trust
Some Coin Which Did Not Work Near Burford's Corner
A report describes an incident where an Indian attempted to enlist Mr. Baker to buy illegal whiskey, giving a misused coin as payment. Baker grabbed the coin, struck the Indian, then handed the money to Judge Folsom for trust custody. The scene ends with the injured Indian pursuing Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
Commissioner's Court
Baker
Red
Burford’s
Bail Increased in Dynamite Case in Indianapolis
John T. Brunder vice president of the International Structural Ironworkers sees bail raised by federal judge Anderson. Brunder could not meet the extra bail and remains jailed as a defendant in dynamite case trials in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
John T. Brunder
International Structural Ironworkers
Anderson
Federal Court
Brunder
Thia City
Bryan to meet Governor Wilson at testimonial dinner
President elect Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan will attend a testimonial dinner for Governor-elect Sulzer at the Metropolitan Club in New York on Saturday night. The report notes a sale of diamond goods on display at Valentines Store in Juneau, highlighting unexpected stock for the far northern market.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Sulzer
Metropolitan Club
Valentine's Store
Juneau
Daily Empire subscription details for Juneau Douglas and Treadwell
The Daily Empire is offered in Juneau Douglas and Treadwell for a monthly rate of one dollar. Subscriptions total one dollar per month in these communities.
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Daily
Empire
Juneau
Douglas and
Treadwell
Bryan for Secretary of State in Wilson era
Washington reports friends of William J. Bryan expect he would become Secretary of State if offered by President-elect Wilson. They argue a Bryan administration would pursue peaceful foreign policy, fair treatment of all citizens abroad, and closer ties with South American nations while opposing dollar diplomacy. Debate centers on Bryan’s cabinet prospects and broader Democratic policy toward foreign affairs.
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Washington
William J. Byron
Bryan
Wilson
South
Roosevelt
Senate
Taft
Europe
Panama Canal
Gov
United States
Bryan Ia
Peace talks in London seek Balkan and Turkish progress
London delegates from Turkey Bulgaria Servia and Montenegro discuss armistice terms and contested aims at a conference on Balkan peace. Greece may sign and enter separate talks in Vienna while Salonica and Adrianople questions loom amid territorial and debt arrangements.
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Greece
Turkey
Vienna
Roumania
Servia
Europe
Salonica
Adrianople
Tewfik Pasha
London
Osman Niam Pasha
Berlin
Rechad. Pasha
Bulgaria
Gueshoff
8. Daneoff
Chamber of Deputies
Taft names seven to Industrial Commission in Washington
President Taft named seven new members to the Industrial Commission. Named were Senator George Sutherland of Utah. G C Chandler of Connecticut. Charles S Barrett of Georgia. Frederick A Delano of Illinois. Adolph Lewisoaohn of New York. F C Schwedtman of Michigan. Austin D Garretson of Iowa. and John B Lennon and James O Connell. The two latter members represent labor interests.
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Washington
Taft
Industrial Commission
George Sutherland
Utah
G. C. Chandler
Connecticut
Charles S., Barrett
Georgia
Frederick A. Delano
Minois
Adolph Lewisohn
New York
F. C. Schwedtman
Miccouri
Austin D. Garretson
Iowa
John B. Lennon
James O’ Connel
Greek deaths amid Ottoman unrest near Troy
In Constantinople cholera cases rise with about 200 reported in the past days among locals. The Times from Istanbul notes a suspected Greek massacre at Bairamich in the Troad about twenty five miles from Asia Minor coast. Trebizond soldiers are accused of participating, with few details on surrounding village violence.
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London
Times
Constantinople
Bairamich
Troad
Troy
Asia Minor
Tallipolis
Trebizond
Greek fleet returns to port after engagement
In Turkey on December 18 Greek warships withdrew after clashing with the Turkish fleet. The Turkish force returned to port with the action described as unimportant. A local candy ad from the Palace of Sweets offers boxes for wives, mothers, sisters, and sweethearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedi Bahi
Turkey
New York Central VP indicted for rebates
Chicago December 18 Vice President Carstensen of the New York Central railroad is indicted by a federal grand jury for rebates. The dispatch notes items like souvenir spoons bracelets ivory brooches and novelties at W H Case.
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Chicago
Carstensen
New York Central Railroad
W. H. Case
Rebels killed as troops defend El Dumbre ranch
A dispatch reports ranchmen and federal troops defending the El Dumbre ranch killed thirty two rebels. The item notes arrivals of silk and nat quvaists at Goldstein's and mentions Winter and Pond selling fresh holly.
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EL Paso
The
Herald Gays
EL Dumbre Ranch
Goldstein's
Portugal faces threatened revolution and military takeover
In Lisbon on December 18 the government uncovered a plot to overthrow the republic and set up a military dictatorship. The cabinet met through the night and President Manuel de Arriaga ordered troops to be ready for battle while harbor warships were cleared for action. Royalist leaders are under close surveillance.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Republic of Portugal
Manuel de Arriaga
General Diston Reappointed Surveyor General of Alaska
Washington Dec 18 W L Distin has been reappointed Surveyor General of Alaska. His term expired Dec 16. He has served continuously as Surveyor General of Alaska since 1897.
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Washington
W. L. Distin
Alaska
General Distin
Mother of former secretary Newberry dead
Detrow Mich December 18 Mrs John S Newberry mother of former Secretary of the Navy Truman Newberry in Roosevelt cabinet dies. She was prominent in philanthropic work and a society leader in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detromw
Mich
John S. Newberry
Still Threaten Wilson Letter to Governor Repeats Threat
Newark New Jersey December 18. A second letter has been received by Governor Wilson in which his life is again threatened.
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Newark
N. J
Wilson
Lfe
Marine vessel arrivals and sail schedules noted
The Alki is due to arrive and sail Dec 30 while the Humboldt arrives Dec 19. Jeannie brought about 300 tons of coal arriving last night. Princess May arrived last night at 11 and will sail south around midnight. Curacao arrived from Skagway at 11 this morning and will depart for the south around four this afternoon. Juneau patrons are informed of prompt transfer service for coal paging freight and baggage.
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Humboldt
Jeannie
Princess May
Curacao
Skagway
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Mr. Bryan
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Navy Department
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SEC
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Hilary McKanna
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