First ore train to run as Alaska mine plant nears
The Perseverance mine ore train will start tomorrow to Thane for the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company mill, with coarse crushing beginning soon and fine crushing and concentrating plants nearly ready. The new electrified traffic railroad to Thane is now in use under a standard gauge trolley system. Full plant capacity will reach 6,000 tons daily early next year, with remaining units to follow and payrolls rising.
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Perseverance
Big Am Reduction
Thane
Coares
Alaska Gastineau Mining Company
Une
Hadley land decision handed out today
The Hadley land case decided this morning in Juneau held the site of the old Hatley smelter non mineral in character. Hans Anderson protested Mumford’s claim to patent on ground he says hosts three mining claims from 1803. The hearing May 1 involved Maurice Leahy and Charles Coerove for Mumford and Kazis Kraneamae for Anderson. The decision opens the way for Granby interests to pursue Hadley properties including the old smelter site.
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Hans Anderson
George Mumford
Hatley
C. B. Walker
Frank “A. Boyle
Juneau
Anderson
Mumford
Juneau‘ Land Office
Maurice D. Leahy
Seattle
Charles H. Coerove
Ketchikan
Kazis Kranetnnae
Andarron
Santa Claus Makes First Visit This Year
The Presbyterian Church held a Christmas tree exercises for Sunday School children, marking the largest attendance ever. A lively program of songs recitations and music featured a living Santa Claus delivered by a wheelbarrow and a character called Old King Cole. Candles nuts and oranges were shared with all.
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Presbyterian Church ‘Inn
Santa
Church
Phelps Returns to Alaska Manager Post From Wrangell
J D Phelps Alaska manager for the Standard Oil Company returned from Wrangell on the ALA this morning.
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J.D. Phelps
Alaska
Standard Oil Company
Wrangell
Weather Today Forecast Update
The Weathers Oday article notes cloudy skies with possible rain and snow. Daytime maximum around 3 degrees and a low near minus 22. Precipitation expected in some areas.
Loder Trial in Seattle Over Ku Preanoff Mine Fraud
Mrs Annet te Loder of Galesburg faces federal charges of fraudulent use of the mails in selling stock of the Ku Preanoff mine in Southeastern Alaska. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest after she failed to appear for trial but she was later located in Seattle under U S marshal escort and an extension of two weeks allowed to attend proceedings.
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Seattle
Annette Loder
Galesburs
United States
Alaska
Loder Cae
Jeremiah Neterer
Loder
Pastor's Son Involved In Dallas Murder Case
In Los Angeles on December 13 Charles B. Oxnam son of a Methodist minister and Glenn Witt, both arrested on murder charges, confessed to planning a robbery at Dallas philanthropist William M. Alexander’s home. Alexander was shot and killed by Miss Alexander during the struggle. Oxnam claimed the shooting was accidental.
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Los ‘Angeles
Charles B. Oxnam
Methodist
Glenn Witt
Oxnat
Gmss
Wiliam
M. Alexander
Dallas
William Alexander Jr
Mita Penelope “Alexandér
Plain
Pram
Alexander
Prohibition Debate Sparks House Vote Across States
In Washington a vote on a nationwide prohibition measure drew Republicans and Prohibitionists into a heated clash. Senator Richland Hobson of Alabama led opposition while supporters claimed a Senate majority would push national ban. The five member Washington delegation reportedly split, signaling a contentious path forward for prohibition.
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Wwashington
Yoto Olstaventos
Richland
P. Hobson
Alabiama
Washington
Wireless gear sabotaged in Panama Canal zone raid
Washington reports a British catchmanip Proténnitis wireless equipment dismantled by Canal Zone police on December 10. A navy officer says the vessel relayed coded messages to British warships, with Balboa Harbor named as its position. Governor Goethals had requested ships to safeguard central U S interests.
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Washington
Lieutimant Cronehaw
Pahiiia
Canal
Navy Department
Canal Zone
Iti
Balboa Harbor
Alrolea
Department
Goethals
United States
Stork Visits Juneau Homes As Newborns Arrive
Juneau reports a population boost with two births. At 12:10 Dr. Stork left a baby boy at Dr. Afrs Leon Frieman’s home. At 1:00 this morning Mira Vic tore H Wilhelm welcomed a baby girl. Wilhelm and Mrs Frieman are neighbors and the infants are the same age.
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Juneau
Ewolthi
Dr. Stork
End Afrs
Leon
Frierman
Mira
Victore H. Wilhelm
Mera
Wilhelm
Mrs. Frleman
Native band heads to Hoonah for holidays
The Halnes native band departed last night on the Géorgii to spend the holidays with the Hoonah band. The Hoonah group visited Halnes’ two years ago and plans to return the call.
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Hoonah
Halnes
Local cigar shop opens in Valentine building Juneau
Leonard Hurlbut and James Barrogar have opened a new cigar and tobacconist shop in the Valentine building on Leonard street. The pair are known locally and have many friends in their hometown.
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Leonard Hurlbut
James £.Barrogar
Valentine
Lewnard Street
Juneau
Woman needs regular exercise after college life
Betty Blarney argues women require ongoing athletic activity after four college years. A club offers twice weekly sessions on track and in activities like dancing swimming and basketball. Members pay a small fee to cover gym costs, with options for one or both evenings. The plan aims for healthy, social competition and lasting fitness.
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Betty Blarney
Larze Igymnasum
Withdrawal of Federal Troops From Colorado Planned
Washington on December 23 reports a conference between President Wilson Governor Ammons of Colorado Governor-elect Carlson and Senator John F Shafroth to arrange the start of federal troop withdrawal from Colorado strike zone within ten days.
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Washington
Colorado
Wilson
Ammons
Govermor
Carlson
John F. Shafroth
Jonesy dies in San Francisco hospital
Charles J. Jones former traffic manager of the Alaska Steamship Company with offices in Seattle died in a San Francisco hospital last night after a brief illness. He was noted for his long service in the shipping industry.
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San Francisco
Charles J. Jones
Alaska Steamship Company
Seattle
Jonesy
Kentuckey Coal Sold to Russians in 60 000 Ton Contract
Lexington December 25 Charles Swother of a Kentucky coal mining company announced a contract with Russia for 60 000 tons of coal to be sent to New York for shipments to Odeon.
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Lexington
Charles Swother
Kentuckey Coal Mining Company
Russia Tins
New York
Odeon
Vacation notice and school program highlights for winter term
The High School held afternoon exercises with strong parent turnout. The Saward Society organized a program including Christmas recitations, music, and a class debate. Debaters urged immediate military and moral hiring in the United States as the affirmative side.
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Devaters
Mae
Oils Struck as Three Dips Bring Up Elated Bal Lad
In Spauge Dac on the coast excitement rose as three dips yielded the long awaited oils stash. locals cheered the discovery of a bal lad’s riches, marking a notable moment for the town and its industrious crew.
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Spauge
Dac
al Baldard
London Dailies to Have Holiday
London newspapers suspend activity from December 24 afternoon to December 28 evening for Christmas day observance. Official press bureau announced the closure, affecting publication schedules and operations across the city.
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London
Christman
Prise
Big Railroad Mergers Involve Major Systems
Reported negotiations show the Shore & Michigan Southern and New York Central railroads arranging a merger. The anticipated transaction involves about three hundred million dollars in value, affecting stockholders and the broader industry.
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Celeveland
Ingiaf
Shore & Michigan Southern
New York
Central Railroad
Diamond Mines Closure Reported in South Africa Provinces
United States Consul Gonsauloy in Johannesburg reports that the diamond mines in Cape Province Travaville and the Orange Free State provinces of South Africa are closed. The tally comes from a tote department whiteau.
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Washington
United States
Gonsauloy
Johanneburg
Tote
Thiteau
Minem
Cape
Travavinl
Orange Prep
South Africa
Ory
Insurance commissioners seek reforms on premiums and protections
In New York City a National Association of Insurance Commissioners meeting discussed proposed reforms. The plan aims to require notices for all demands and to protect policyholders by clarifying paid value and surrender protections.
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Boston
National Association of Tinsurance Commissioners
New York
Itiwau
Unclear nautical note lists Sitka voyage crew and ports
Fragmentary entry from a Georgia voyage to Sitka and Hoonah with names such as Sitke-Arthur Field Mish E Biamdan Charles tie James Moore Preddy Ballay and Haines Netive Bint. Reads as a crew or port list with doubtful spellings and missing context.
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oThe Georgia
Sitka
Gay Port
Finances Show Toll Road Costs Through November
New York dispatch reports the Ripalian minister of finances indicates total costs up to November 1 amounting to 992.5 million. Expenses are funded by short term bonds treasury notes and loans totaling 92 million.
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New York
Ian Febrogand
Ripalan Iinister
Treasury
Lowng
Arrival at New York Wharf Noted by Governor Coethals
Large crowd gathers as Governor George W. Coethals lands in New York from the Panama Canal Zone aboard the Ponunia, with Col. Goothala reporting in to officers for Washington.
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New York
Dee
George W
Noted Writer Henry Lewis Dies in New York
European governments placed large arms orders with Winchester Arms Co as Alfred Henry Lewis, a noted writer and welter of letters, dies at his New York home this morning, shocking Philadelphia and the literary world.
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New, York
Alfred “Henry Lewis
Cwelter
New York
Philadelphia
The
Winchester Arms
Donlessthe
Fire charges removed in Boston building project notes
A garbled Boston notice outlines removal of charges on a building project. It mentions a 16 percent addition and renovations, with a principal amount of 76,000 to own the property, reflecting a business property transaction in the city.
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Boston
Germans Pay Tribute to Valor of Enemies
Report discusses German officers praising bravery of British French Belgian and Russian troops on the front. Notes soldiers’ steadfastness, respect for enemy fighting qualities, and recent Belgian front actions. Indicates German views on morale, endurance, and mutual respect amid ongoing battles and hospital stories.
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Berlin
United Press
Jonn
Paris
Balelan
Flanders
Wtp
Ufebe
Namur
Antwerp
Cologne
Gilzotty
Edstian
Austria
Creditio Givan
England
Sthae
Ambiguous treaty note from Atlanta amid Allied purchase record
Fragmentary report from Atlanta lists an Allied purchase and an adoption reference tied to Georgia, with unclear terms. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving the core action of a purchase and adoption implication uncertain.
Battle of Rivers Is Desperate Front in World War I
Desperate fighting reported across multiple fronts as Turkish forces mass near Jerusalem and threaten an Egyptian invasion from Palestine and Syria. Russian troops move toward Cracow in Galicia while German and Austrian armies clash along the Brura and Rawka rivers amid extreme cold and heavy losses.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Syria
Petrograd
Cracow
Poland
London
Burd
Rawka
Gedral
von Mackmonsen
Rusal
Wrornaw
Brura
Pilice Rivera
Losis
Austro-Hungarian Troop Trains Hit in Poland Wreck
A thousand Austrian gold term were killed and wounded in a collision yesterday of two troop trains near Kalusz, Russian Poland, according to dispatches to the Telegraph from its Petrograd correspondent.
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London
Kalloz
Russian
Poland
Tie ‘Telegraph
Patrograd
Doctor's Wife Sues Jack Cudahy in Damages Case
In Omaha on December 23 Jack Cudahy heir to the mill owners faces 420000 damages from Dr Contas of Pasadena for alleged assault on August 12. Contas says Cudahy struck him at a table injuring ribs and spine as Mrs Cudahy restrained her husband during a violent episode.
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Omaha
Jack Cudahy
Millonaire Packers
Ben Atied
Iid Dire
OL Contas
Pasadena
Gal
Contas
Cudahy
Ira
Contes
Germans accused in plot to dynamite ship Rochambeau
In New Orleans December 23 four Germans were arrested on charges of intent to dynamite the French steamship Rochambeau near the harbor. Authorities say the suspects conspired to bomb the vessel, with allegedly detailed plans and connections.
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New Orleans
Charten
Rochambeau
Nea
British announce wool export to United States allowed
The British government confirms that exporting Australian merino wool to the United States is permitted if a guarantee ensures the wool will not reach hostile countries. Market reports indicate prices rising amid famine concerns as merchants adjust to the policy.
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Washington
United ‘States
Mieringoss
Germany seeks six month loan in New York banks
Dec 23 Germany attempts to borrow heavily in New York with lenders prepared for six month terms. Tritone say Cheeses bankers have scarcely resisted, German authorities propose depositing German securities with Swiss intermediaries to satisfy lenders.
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New York
War Lord to Drive Off Offensive
German forces move from East to West as Kaiser travels to the front. Allied updates report progress in France and Belgium with emphasis on Verdun and the Yser. German reinforcements flood from the Rhine while Portugal contemplates joining the war.
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London
Holland
Amsterdam
Aix-la- Chapelle
France
Great Britain
Alliea
Paris
Helgium
Foy
Porthe-Sleshurtug
Sete
Eald
Yser ¢Ans
Dixmnde
Bothimer
le Bauseo
Ales
Verdun
Clermont Highway
Vosges
Bank cuts discount rate to prewar 5 percent
Berlin reports Imperial Bank lowers discount rate to five percent matching prewar levels. London notes eleven army order factories destroyed by fire in recent weeks.
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Imperial Bank
Berlin
London
Japan Budget Shows Large Deficit and Revenue Drop
Tokio reports next year expenditures of 278 million dollars with revenue 40.5 million. The war reduced customs by 8.5 million. Je A. Moore, special agent with the U S General Land Office, returned to Seattle from an official visit to Sigway and Holnos.
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Tokio
Japan
Je A. Moore
U.S General Land Office
Seattle
Sigway
Holnos
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