Joseph McDonald Arrest in Mexico Sparks Extradition Drama
Twenty four hours of rapid moves in the Joe McDonald case. District Attorney Rustgard says McDonald was in Mexican custody at the request of the United States and held pending extradition after an arrest in Guanajuato last Saturday. Papers were drawn in Juneau and may not have reached Washington yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
United States
Guanajuato
Mexico
Juneau
Washington
Mcceedings
Donald
Judge Overfield Suspends Cordova Subpoena
District Attorney Rustgard reports an answer from Attorney General Wickersham regarding the subpoena to Judge Overfield to testify in a pending Cordova case. Wickersham has no knowledge of the subpoena and awaits further instructions. Judge Overfield also received a similar message from the Attorney General and a Cordova judge indicating limited court use and return to Juneau.
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Dova
Mr. Wickersham
Overfield
Attorney General
Lyons
Cordova
Juneau
Irene Taylor Released From Federal Prison
Irene Taylor, held for five months on a murder charge in Wran gell, was released after her attorney R Cheney secured a bond reduction from 4000 to 1000. The marshal confirmed jail conditions, noting limited female accommodations. A temporary private home was arranged pending trial. The English Plum Pudding at Comercial Cafe is imported from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Anderson
Wrangell
Cheney
District Attorney's
Comercial
England
Mt Juneau Lodge Plans First Annual Ball
Mt Juneau Lodge No. 147 F and A M has prepared for its first annual ball to be held Thursday evening at EikSa hall. Invitations have not been issued to Masons and families who will attend without formal invitation. Dance programs are ready and unique in design, promising a pleasant night of Masonic hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Juneau Lodg
EikSa Hall
Mt Juneau Lodge
George Burford Gifts to Patrons With Christmas Tokens
George Burford is presenting patrons of Burford’s with neat feather card cases and bill books as Christmas tokens. The items, produced by the Johnson Hoat Company of New York, are noted as high quality and Burford has invested hundreds of dollars in the gifts as a sign of appreciation for patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burford’s
George Burford
Johnson-Hoat Company
New York
Burford
Dinner plans under way for January 14 banquet
Tom Radovich of the Commercial Club banquet committee reports smooth progress for the event. Invitations are being printed for distribution next week and the Intellectual feature is gaining approval. After dinner speakers are warming up and preparations will depend on invitation responses.
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Tom Radovich
Commercial Club
Tom
Hoonah
Juneau
Bar Association protests summons to Valdez
The Juneau bar sent a wire to Attorney General Wickersham saying all local lawyers oppose Judge Overfield's summons to Valdez. They warned a recess could lapse the current term and force a new term. They cited a congested civil calendar and criminal docket with many untried cases and grand jury investigations and warned of high costs and personal hardship from delay.
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Bar Association of
Juneau
Wickersham
Rustgard
Overfield
Valdez
Court Notes on Indictments for Selling Liquor to Indians
The grand jury returned six indictments, including three true bills against James Donovan Antone De Grande and John Harris for selling liquor to Indians. A second trial of Al Lundgren concluded and jurors were dismissed. John Erwick Hans Magnusson pleaded guilty, Harry Williams John Jackson and Sam Jackson pleaded not guilty, and N L Burton filed a demurrer against George Hemminger’s indictment.
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Jas
Doyle
James Donovan
Antone de Grande
John Harris
al Lundgren
John Erwick
Hans Magnusson
Harry Wiliams
John Jackson
Sam Jackson
Blizzard Sweeps New York as Vessels Beached
A raging blizzard sweeping New York and the Atlantic Coast since midnight has forced multiple vessels ashore. The storm’s fury disrupts harbor activity and threatens coastal shipping.
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New York
Atlantic Coast
Purser Held in Humboldt Gold Dust Robbery Case
Seattle December 24. C H Shepard former purser of the steamer Humboldt has been arrested for complicity in the gold dust robbery from the Humboldt dated three years ago.
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Seattle
C. H. Shepard
Humboldt
Doubt Over Judge Overfield's West Ward Move Tonight
As the Empire goes to press there remains doubt whether Judge Overfield will go to the West ward on the Mariposa tonight. He stated he is preparing for both contingencies. Court adjourned until Thursday at 10 o clock, pending a possible order setting a different date if he leaves tonight.
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Overfield
Mariposa
House to Do Deal of Probing Committees Formed
Washington December 24. It was stated today that once Congress reassembles the House will appoint seven new committees to begin as many investigations into alleged national abuses.
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Washington
Congres
House
Taft Arrives in Colon For Panama Visit
President Taft and party arrived at Colon today aboard the battleship Arkansas. President Pablo Arasomena of Panama arranged a Christmas ball in honor of Taft and the visiting Americans.
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Colon
Panama
Taft
Arkansas
Pablo Arasomena
Republic of Panama
Kern Opens Defense in Dynamite Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis December 24 United States Senator John W Kern began his opening address for the defense in the dynamite conspiracy cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
John W. Kern
Verdict is Guilty in Second Trial of Al Lundgren
A jury found Al Lundgren guilty in his second trial and recommended clemency to the court. The verdict concludes the lengthy legal proceedings with the judge to consider prosecutors' and defense arguments before deciding on sentencing.
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al Lundgren
Allies Demand Major Turkish Cession in Europe
London December 24 peace conference sees daily sessions as allies present demands for Turkey. They seek cession west of a Marmora to Black Sea line excluding Gallipoli, plus all Aegean lands held by Greeks and Italians, Crete rights to Greece, Albania status to be decided later. If granted, Turkey in Europe would only keep the Istanbul area and Gallipoli peninsula.
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London
Europe
Turkey
Rodosto
Sea of Marmora
Bay of Manatra
Black Sea
Gillipoli
British Treaty to Be Allowed to Lapse
Washington Dec 24 The Panama canal tolls dispute and British arbitration talk prompt Senator Porter J McCumber North Dakota to propose letting the existing treaty with Great Britain expire by default in May Without renewal the United States would avoid violating any treaty terms while Senators favoring concessions to American bottoms may block new arbitration provisions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
McCumber
Great Britain
Panama
Amer
Ican
United States
State Department
Senate
Bandits Hold Up Train Near Springfield Illinois
Train on the Chicago and Alton line near Springfield was robbed by bandits who detached the express car and made four failed attempts to blow safes. They secured $20,000 from an open safe before escaping with the loot.
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Springfield
Ills
Chicago and Alton
Two Operations on India's Viceroy Reported
Dispatches from Delhi state Lord Hardinge the Viceroy of India was wounded by a bomb from a housetop. He has undergone two operations and surgeons extracted fragments of the explosive from his left shoulder. No serious complications are reported and a speedy recovery is expected. The assailant remains at large.
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London
Delhi
India
Lord Hardinge
Vitbroy
Government raids stock swindlers in New York
Federal authorities announced a raid on the Sterling Debenture Companys New York offices at 1602 Broadway. They reported the firm sold about 330 million dollars worth of stocks, largely bogus, and noted the company maintained extensive offices and a sizable workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling ‘Debenture Company
Broadway
Supreme Court Recess and Oceanic Voyage Mentioned
The United States Supreme Court took a recess until January 8. N. H. Johnson, a local fish magnate involved in cod fishing, will depart on the Mariposa for Seward and then Sand Point, returning in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
States Supreme Court
N. H. Johnson
Mariposa
Seward
Sand Point
Mr. Johnson
Railroad Agent Shot in Box Car Death at Mobile
Alexander McNeil special agent for Mobile and Ohio railroad was killed last night in a baggage car. His body was flung onto a bridge as the train moved. Napoleon Jones a Black porter has been arrested and charged with the murder.
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Mobile
Ala
Alexander McNeil
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Napoleon Jones
Marine Shipping Schedules From Alaskan Ports
The Dolphin departed Ketchikan this morning and will reach Juneau before noon tomorrow. The Northwestern from Westward arrives this afternoon and departs toward the South around 5 am. The Mariposa left Ketchikan last night and should reach Juneau at six this evening. The Georgia returns from Sitka Thursday morning and sails for Skagway the following day. The Yukon is due Thursday night or Friday morning from the South. The Curacao sails from Seattle on the 26th. The Alki Is due December 10. The Princess May Is Due January 1.
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Juneau
Mariposa
Ketchikan
Georgia
Sitka
Skagway
Yukon
Curacao
Seattle
Alki
Princess May
Draw ing and hauling service ad with contact numbers
See this firm for all kinds of drawing and hauling. We guarantee satisfaction and reasonable prices. Coal delivered promptly. Femmer and Ritter's Express. Stand Burford's Corner. Phone 314. Residence phones 402 or 403. aoe.
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Femmer & Ritter’s Express
Burford's Corner
Aoe
Personal Notices From The Northwestern Passage South
QO Harland M Hanson J N Steffgron and Frank Tascher have taken passage on the Northwestern for the South Chas Rudy of the Bars registered at the Occidental Louis Wolfe has returned to town J E Currier plans to spend Christmas Mrs Louis C Cherry will be a passenger on the Dolphin next sailing for the South Mrs Cherry will enjoy an extended visit in the States returning In the spring Mr Cherry has recently accepted the position of cashier at the Jualin Mine and intends to establish his home there in the spring
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QO. C. Harland
M. Hanson
J. N. Steffgron
Frank Tascher
Louis Wolfe
J. E. Currier
Louis C. Cherry
Dolphin
South
Cherry
Jualin
Post Office Open Tomorrow Christmas Day Hours 12 to 2
The Post Office will be open tomorrow Christmas Day between 12 and 2 p m for the accommodation of patrons. Lost a Greek letter Sigma Chi fraternity pin cross shaped enameled front gold base Reward H E Meyer Surveyor General office tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Surveyor General Office
Hokus Old Gotrox Dies Rich. Never Traveled Anymore
The article notes the death of Hokus Old Gotrox a person of immense wealth valued at five million dollars. It highlights he never took a vacation in life and hints at his retirement or rest after death. The tone mirrors a local newspaper obituary style with a focus on wealth and personal habit.
Alaska Daily Empire to Skip Christmas Day Issue
The Alaska Daily Empire will observe Christmas Day, so no newspaper will be published tomorrow.
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Alaska Daily Empire
Turkish Fleet Bombards Tenedos Amid Aegean Actions
Athens reports the recuperated Turkish fleet has bombarded the Island of Tenedos in the Aegean Sea as part of renewed hostilities. It notes the action occurred on December 24 and confirms fleet readiness after recovery.
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Athens
Tenedos
Aegean Sea
Mexican Rebels Take Casas Grandes and Defeat Federal Column
A dispatch from El Paso reports Casas Grandes southwest of Juarez seized by rebels under General Orozco. A federal column of about eight hundred marching on Ascension was defeated. General Blanco captured. The Ascension garrison was annihilated by the rebels on Sunday.
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EL Paso
Tex
The
Herald
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Orozco
Ascension
Blanco
Yaquis Carry Off Mexican Women After Slaughter
A Herald dispatch from El Paso dated December 24 reports Yaqui Indians after slaughtering many at San Marcial have carried off a number of young women into the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
The
Herald
San Marcial
Peace Arbitration Resolution Rejected in Washington
The American Society for the Promotion of Peace in Washington rejected a resolution urging the Supreme Court of the United States to act as arbitrator in international disputes. The decision was announced during sessions in Washington on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Society For the Promotion of Peace
Supreme Court of the United States
Schooners Georgiana and Cartagena Sink in Gulf
In a Gulf hurricane, the British schooners Georgiana and Cartagena foundered, drowning 22 people including Captain Woods and his family. The incident prompted naval and coastal authorities to search the wreckage while relatives awaited news. The report also notes a separate winter display event at Winter & Pond Store, inviting the public to view roses chrysanthemums carnations and violets after conversion of the store’s upper half into a conservatory.
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Mobile
Cartagena
Gulf of Mexico
Woods
Winter & Pond
Fighting at Janina Continues Despite Dispatches
Dispatches from Janina report severe fighting persists in the city as troops clash around strategic positions in Constantinople. The latest messages indicate intensified engagement with no clear breakthrough reported by authorities.
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Constantinople
Janina
Masons elect officers at Mt Juneau Lodge
Mt Juneau Lodge No. 147 elected officers for the coming Masonic year during its regular meeting last night. Names chosen include Worshipful Master J. H. Harwartson, Senior Warden H. T. Tripp, Junior Warden W. H. Case, Treasurer J. W. Bell, and Secretary J. F. Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Juneau Lodge
J. H. Hawrtson
H. T. Tripp
W. H. Case
J. W. Bell
J. F. Pugh
Queen Victoria and McDonald's 400 chocolates advertised
Juneau dealer J E Barragar offers Augustine and Kyer Queen Victoria and McDonald s 400 chocolates as the highest grade candies available in stock at the Post Office Store Now prime season to buy Holly at Goldstein s and order job printing from The Empire Office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curacao
Augustine
Juneau
J. E. Barragar
Holly
Goldstein's
Empire Office
Gore declines to back Republican judge for Washington court
Senator Thom as P Gore of Oklahoma responds to a Democratic correspondent in Seattle. He opposes confirming C W Howard as judge for the Western district of Washington after sixteen years of Republican rule, arguing the judiciary should be nonpartisan and criticizing a unanimously Republican bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As P. Gore
Oklahoma
Ard
Federal Court For
Western District of Washington
Governor Wilson Feels Like a Squeezed Sponge
Trenton December 24. Governor Wilson spent the day reviewing pardon applications from prisoners in various state institutions. Asked how he felt, he said I feel like a squeezed sponge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wilson
Russia arrests hundreds in city on revolutionary plot charge
In St Petersburg on December 24 authorities detained hundreds of college students amid reports of a revolutionary plot. The arrests come as the government tightens security and cracks down on dissent marking a tense Christmas period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Hawkins Trial Follows Barnette and Valdez Case
December 24 report from Fairbanks notes the indictment against E. T. Barnette, former president of the failed Washington Alaska Bank, was dismissed on district attorney motion, ending most cases against him. A new-trial motion is set for the misdemeanor conviction. Thursday jury will hear Frank W. Hawkins, the bank’s cashier, on similar charges with slim chances of conviction.
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Valdez
E. T. Barnette
Washington-Alaska Bank
Fairbanks
Crossley
Barnette
Albert Fink
Lyons
Frank W. Hawkins
Dead Bank
Hawkins
Hickey Sentenced to Twenty Years in Penitentiary
Hickey today was sentenced to serve twenty years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Hickey
The Mighty Hunters Return From Warm Springs Voyage
The Grace E arrived from Warm Springs last night with three renowned huntsmen Billy Garster Marian Goldstein and N Jones. They were away a month and hunted in the Warm Springs area famed for fish fowl and fauna. They display rosy complexions and hefty mustaches though trophies seem scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace E
Warm Springs
Billy Garster
Marian Goldstein
N. Jones
Valentine’s Jewelry Store showcases new cut glass in Juneau
You get new ideas as you browse holiday stock. The display demonstrates practical possibilities to make Christmas happiness under one roof. Valentine’s Jewelry Store emphasizes quantity and quality with many new, beautiful designs not previously seen in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Valentine's Jewelry Store
Juneau
Alaska
Finest Line of Calabash Pipes in Alaska
Burford's showcases a premier selection of calabash pipes in Alaska highlighting craftsmanship, variety, and unique shapes for discerning collectors and enthusiasts. Local tobacconists note steady interest from travelers and residents seeking high quality smoking instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burford's
Sure Cure for Tuberculosis Claimed by Doctor
Berlin December 23 Dr Frederick Freidman claims to have cured six hundred cases of tuberculosis with a serums derived bacilli from turtles. He says the serum will cure any TB case and that if it fails no charge will be made for the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frederick Freidman
Friedman
Woman's Card Club Violates the Law
In Kansas City on December 24 Judge Burney ruled that women card parties run as clubs without membership or invites breach the gambling law. Mrs Laura Setzer was charged with disturbing the peace after a quarrel with Mrs Frances Thompson at a Progressive High Five Club meeting. Thompson slapped the attorney. Setzer was discharged with a reprimand as testimony showed public hall meetings, 25 cent entry fees, and up to fifty women playing for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Burney
Laura Setzer
Frances Thompson
Progressive High Five
Garment Workers Vote For City Strike Over Wages
New York, Dec. 24. Garment Workers Unions in the city have decided to strike after a referendum vote to demand increased wages and better workshop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garment Workers
Christmas Greeting to Friends and Patrons
A year end message from F Wolland expresses gratitude for friendship and patronage and extends wishes for happiness and prosperity in the coming year. The note conveys season’s greetings and a respectful closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wolland
Wireless station boosts Burford’s packing claim at Jualin
An order dispatched from Jualin at 12 with goods for Burford’s shows the rapid packing completed by 12 02. The incident serves as a testimonial to the new wireless network’s effectiveness and Burford’s business methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jualin
Burford’s
Burford's
Diamonds for sale offer by I J Sharrick
I J Sharrick advertises imported diamonds with favorable auspices claiming better values than elsewhere, emphasizing wise investment and superior pricing to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Sharrick
Hot chili beans all the time at Lockie McKinnon's Mayflower
Lockie McKinnon's Mayflower serves steady chili beans daily with steady crowds and a resilient kitchen. Regular patrons praise the enduring menu and casual dining vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockie McKinnon
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Joseph McDonald
Joe
Cobb
Saya
Mons
Irene Taylor
Federal
R. Cheney
BAR Association
N. L. Burton
George Hemminger
Senator Kern
Turkey-In-Europe
Ians
Greece
Key
Island
Crete
Albania
Tory
Gallipolis Penninsula
Dardanelles
Gulf of Saros
Supreme Court
Femmer
Ritter
Chas. Rudy
Occidental
Pokus
TURK
Masons
Senator Gore
Thom
Gore
C. W. How
Russia
Hunters
Woman’s Card Club
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