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The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1915

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Christmas Observances Across Alaska Halt All Business

Alaska towns pause for Christmas with stores and mines closing for nearly 48 hours. Juneau offices handle a flood of mail as schools end for vacations. Page Five continues with a detailed school program and a cast list for holiday performances including Father Time and New Year’s Day.

Gastineau Channel Juneau Alaska Alaska Gastineau Seattle Alk Jefferson Admiral Evans Northwestern Seng Santa Claus Pano Solo Velma Case Mother Donald MacKinnon Father Time Leroy Vestal Dar Florence Goff Genevieve Jonas Ronald Beattie Snoring Frances Nowell Xenia Christensen Vivian Dalenter Hendrickson Lucile Bathe Dia Kachevaroff Lillian Ofa Snow Irene Nelson Kenneth Otis Lincoln Florence Casey Valentine Dar Franklin Slightam Washington Doren Ross Lance Hendrickson Roy Whitney Edward Peltret Jamies McNaughton Carrol Webster George Didley All Hallowe'en Delsy Lundstrom Nadia Kashevarott Josephine Gilpatrick Juneau High

Two Democratic delegate slates form in Illinois race

In Illinois two complete delegate slates pledged to President Wilson will contest the Democratic national convention. Harrison Dunne leaders plan a county slate from ten Cook County districts, while Sullivan Democrats prepare a full slate. Sullivan backer Sullivan will head the at large delegate list. Wilson remains neutral amid rumored national interference in the primary fight.

Chicago Woodrow Wilson Minois Harrison-Dunne Cook County Sullivan Democrats Hoger C. Sulllivan Wilson

Immigration totals in 1915 show marked declines

Washington reports that for 1915 through December 21, total immigration to the United States reached 116,242, a sharp drop from 1934 and 1913 figures. The figures imply a continuing downward trend in arrivals compared with prior years, though the report notes that the year’s total exceeded earlier estimates.

Washington United States

Weather Summary for Past 24 Hours

The weather report covers the last 24 hours ending at 8:00 p m with a maximum reading of 33 and a minimum of 30.

Churches Observe Christmas Traditions In Juneau

Juneau churches arrange Christmas services across Catholic Trinity Presbyterian Methodist Christian Science and Lutheran congregations. Notable events include midnight Mass at Catholic Church led by Rev R J Criment with choir and specified pieces, 11 am Holy Eucharist at Trinity, 3 pm children’s carols, and festive services at several churches with choirs, organ violin, and special music.

Juneau R. J. Criment Alaska J. A. Kennelly A. Rocatti Miss Snow Trinity Church Holy Manger Presbyterian Church R. C. Blackwell L. C. Williams Christian Science Church Douglas Tmusic David O. Waggoner

Seward Placers Sold for Hydraulic Development

Seattle dispatch reports the sale of Canyon Creek placer claims near Seward Alaska from Joseph Wilson to W R Price of Los Angeles and John R Macdonald of Seward. The purchase price is unnamed and hydraulic development on a large scale is planned.

Seattle Canyon Creek Seward Alaska Joseph Wilson W. R. Price Los Angeles John R. Macdonald

Sweden Endures Severest Cold in 160 Years

Stockholm reports a historic cold wave across Sweden with temperatures as low as 62 degrees below zero. Widespread suffering noted in major towns and cities as the nation endures record frost.

Stockholm Sweden

Miner Rescued After Four Days Entombment in Pa Pit

Shamokin Pa December 24 Joseph Renock a miner entombed for four days by a coal slide at Richards colliery was dug out today and will live. A rescue force of 120 men worked in relays for 96 hours at great risk to reach him and save his life.

Shamokin Joseph Reneck Richards Renock

Seven Million Expended on Dixie Highway Route

Chicago officials announced that seven million dollars will be spent in 1916 to build the Dixie Highway linking the North and South. The route starts at Chicago and ends at Miami Florida, forming a continuous automob ile corridor from the Midwest to the Southeast.

Chicago Miami Fis

Installation ceremonies planned for local lodges next week

The Manone of Gastineau Channel will instal officers Monday and Tuesday. Mt Juneau Lodge 147 holds Monday events at Odd Fellows Hall with John R Willis as installing officer and a banquet to follow. Gas tineau Lodge 124 Installation Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall Douglas, Nugget Chapter 2 Order of Eastern Staralso meeting there. Judge Royal A Gunnison will install Masons and Mrs Elizabeth Crowe will install the Eastern Star.

Manone Gastineau Channel Mt. Juneau Lodge No. 147 Odd Fellows Hall John R. Willis Gastineau Lodge No. 124 Douglas Order of Eastern Star Royal A. Gunnison The Masons Elizabeth Crowe Eastern Star

Hospital patients show steady improvement after blast injuries

All patients at the hospital are improving and many will be discharged soon. Chas Hensel George Simpkins and R P Nelson are rapidly gaining strength. Mrs H LaFrance badly burned by a tar pit explosion is improving and will soon be strong enough for skin grafting. Mrs Dalley Mrs Hale and son left for home. Mrs McKannie expects to leave tonight. George Davis from Sitka was rushed in with abdominal trouble treated by Dr Dawes.

Chas. Hensel George Simpkins R. P. Nelson H. LaFrance Dalley Hale McKannie George Davis Sitka Dawes

Pope Benedict XVI urged as mediator for peace at Christmas

In Rome Cardinal Vona told His Holiness the Christmas season is the best time to speak of peace. He said the Pope is fitted to restore peace and justice, acting as Vicar of the King of Peace, and owes no personal interest in his role.

Rome Benedict XVI Sacred College Cardinal Vonatell

Col Harvey Predicts Escalation of War Next Fall

Col George Harvey warned in London that the winter campaign of 1916 would mark a serious crisis with no peace in prospect before then. He argued Britain must mobilize men and munitions, and believed the Allies would force Germany to surrender sooner than five years. Leopold de Rothschild added that British finance would win the war.

London George Harvey Germany England Leopold de Rothschild

Battleship Vermont Tied Up By Manpower Shortage

Washington Dec 24 The battleship Vermont is tied at Norfolk navy yard unable to join the Atlantic fleet due to a shortage of men.

Washington Vermont Norfolk Navy Yard

Senator Kenyon proposes tax to fund preparedness

Washington December 24 Senator W S Kenyon of Iowa introduced a resolution to levy a tax on war munitions large enough to cover the entire cost of the preparedness program.

Washington W. S. Kenyon Towa

Governor hints at second Illinois assembly special session

Springfield Dec 24 Governor Dunne signaled to Chicago lawmakers that he may call a second special session soon after holidays. He seeks new appropriations for hoof and mouth indemnities validation of Cook County road bonds continuation of the efficiency and economy commission and an improved primary law.

Springfield Til FE. F. Dunne Chicago Assembly Cook County

Parole Granted to Mrs Linda Burreld Hazzard in Walla Walla

The state prison board parolees Linda Burreld Hazzard after serving the minimum two years of a two to twenty year sentence for murder tied to the death of Miss Claire Williamson at Olalla sanitarium in 1911. She has been a model prisoner and plans to return to Seattle upon release.

Olympia Pec State Walla Walla Linda Burreld Hazzard Hazzard Claire Williamson Olalia Sanitarium Dora Williamson Harvard Canitarium Alster Gaelen Agassiz Supreme Court Mrs. Hazzard Anid Seattle

Alaska Fishermen Call on President

A Pacific Northwest delegation from Port Townsend Seattle and Portland met President Woodrow Wilson in Washington on December 15 to urge action aiding the fish industry. They were introduced by Dr Lester Jones, former assistant commissioner of fisheries, and will begin their return home tomorrow.

Washington B. A. Sims Port Townsend Jad Reynolds Seattle F. M. Warren Portland Pacific Northwestern Fisheries Interests Wood Tow Wilson Drv Lester Jones

Senator Sutherland Plans Move to Juneau Home

Senator Sutherland intends to leave Ruby around year’s start for Seattle via Juneau. He will spend months in the United States, then return to Juneau with his family and make the town his future home. He is involved with Senator Frank Aldrich in mining property at Auk Bay requiring attention. All read The Dally Empire.

Sutherland Ruby Seattle Juneau States Frank Aldrich Auk Bay

Ford Returns Peace Doves Minus Leader

Henry Ford sails from Bergen aboard the Bergehofjord toward New York while continuing the Oscar Tl peace mission under the Women's National Peace Association. He abandoned leadership on medical advice as Norwegian papers report his uneasy departure from Christiania. the expedition proceeds toward Stockholm amid mixed reactions in London.

Christiania Berogehafjord Henry Ford Bergen New York Ford Bergen I Oacar Tl Women's National Peace Association Wan Physictins Stockholm

Rev Samuel G Marquis Sails for America with Henry Ford

The Rev Samuel G Marquis dean of St Pauls Cathedral Detroit sails for America today alongside Henry Ford. Marquis is noted as a member of the peace party.

Christiania Samuel G. Marquis St. Paul's Cathedral Detroit Sally America Henry Ford Marquis Peace Party

Socialists Meet At The Hague To Talk Peace

Prominent Socialists from all belligerent nations except Italy plan a gathering at The Hague on Wednesday to discuss diverse steps toward peace in Europe, signaling cross front dialogue amid wartime tensions.

Amsterdam Dec Italy The Hague Europe

All Records Broken for Copper Sales in World History

New York December 24 A news spec says the Borton News Bureau reports two hundred million pounds of copper sold yesterday, the greatest in twenty four hours. Gross value exceeds 40 million dollars as prices paid were 20 cents or more. Stock quotations list Alaska Gold at 28 percent China 64.44 Ray 26 Utah Copper 80 Copper rises to 22 cents a pound.

New York Borton News Bureau Alaska China Ray Utah

American oil concession granted in Central America

Washington reports that President Gonzales of Costa Rica has granted American interests a major oil concession. The exclusive right to explore in Puerto Limón Guanacaste and Punta Arenas provinces is valid for five years and will be submitted to the Costa Rican Congress for ratification.

Washington Gonzales Conta Rica Central America Conta Rican Congress Puerto Limon Guanacaste Punta Arenas

Cordova Couple Fred B Tracy Weds Edith Wilkinson Steel

Fred B Tracy and Edith Wilkinson Steel married in Los Angeles today at Mrs Steel's home. Tracy is general agent for Alaska Steam Ship Company in Cordova where the couple will reside.

Los Angeles Fredb. Tracy Mra Edith Wilkinson Steel Harry G. Steel Cordova Mra. Steel Mr. Tracy Alaska Steamship Company Alaska

Shipbuilding surge noted in New York harbor

New York December 24 reports a notable shipbuilding activity tied to the Standard Shipbuilding Co. which has been incorporated with paid-in capital of 1,000,000 dollars and has taken over the old Townsend and Downey shipyards at Mariners Harbor Staten Island.

New York New York Harbor Standard Shipbuilding Co Old Townsend & Downey Shipyards Mariners’ Harbor Staten Island

Newark arrests pull in tax agents on income list sale

John V. Diefenthaler First Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue and Mary A. Daley a clerk arrested in Newark New Jersey charged with selling lists of income tax payer names The arrests involve government employees under investigation for illicitly distributing confidential taxpayer information.

New York John V. Diefenthaler Internal Revenue Mary A. Daley Newark N. J

Bishop launches $5 million fund for municipal clergy

Boston December 24 The Rt Rev William Lawroner bishop of Massachusetts begins a drive to raise five million dollars to establish a scientific pension plan for six thousand municipal clergy across the United States.

Boston William Lawroner Massachusetta United, States

Irish turkish car pets spark bold world bid

London dispatch reports a budding Irish industry making Turkish car pets and aiming for international markets as Donegal factories face challenges amid a busy holiday period.

London Ireland Donegal

Sinking of Yasaka Maru Provokes U.S. Inquiry

Washington reports a sinking in the Mediterranean of the Yasaka Maru, allegedly by an Austrian submarine, will be investigated by the U S government. Secretary Lansing seeks facts from Japan via consular reports, with possible diplomatic talks with Austria-Hungary on submarine warfare rules.

Washington Mediterranean United States Lansing Kali Chinda Japan Yasuka State Department Department Austria-Hungary Ancona Berlin Franz Josef Austria

Japanese steamer Yasuka Maru sinks with vast gold cargo

The Yasuka Maru of Nippon Yusen Kaisha carries 18 million dollars in gold to the bottom of the Mediterranean and is insured for about four million. The voyage occurred in the near Mediterranean waters with the vessel reported sunk on December 24.

Tokio Nippon Yusen Kashe Company Mediterranean

Bethlehem Steel May Declare 100 Dividend in Anglo-French Bonds

A NY report states Bethlehem Steel Company may soon declare a 100 percent dividend paid in Anglo-French bonds, with the firm noted as a large subscriber to the issue.

Schwab New. York Deéc Y—Geasip Tower Sones Bethlehem Steel Company

Freight rates on coal steamer from Newport News to Portland

Boston reports a new high freight rate of 3 per ton for coal aboard the steamer from Newport News to Portland Maine. The figure surpasses the Civil War high and the 1902 strike peak of 2.60 per ton.

Boston Newport News Portland

Toll rates to rise through Suez after April first

Paris reports a plan to increase tolls through the Suez canal by 60 centimes per ton starting April 1. The move aims to adjust revenue for canal operations amid ongoing trade adjustments.

Paris Suez Canal

Automobile Shipments Surpass Expectations Amid Export Boom

New York reports 750 motor cars shipped weekly to Europe as the United States exports total 100 million dollars for the year ending December 1, up 250 percent from the prior year. The surge highlights a 230 percent rise in shipments and marks a strong expansion in automotive trade.

New York Europe United States

United Securities Dye &amp. Chemical creates a large firm

Washington Dec 24 The United Securities Dye and Chemical Co has been incorporated at Dover Delaware with a 35 million capitalization to acquire all kinds of dye substances and refine them for the market plus to deal in tools implements and explosives.

Washington United Securities Dye & Chemical Co Dover Del Algo

Plan to tax engines and gas abandoned in Washington

Washington officials move to drop a proposed 60 cent per horsepower tax on autos and internal combustion engines and a penny per gallon gasoline levy, signaling a shift in administration tax plans. The reversal comes amid debate over potential impact on industry and motorists.

Washington

German Turkish Cruisers Sunk Reported In War News

Athens dispatch to Central News Bureau says German Turkish warships Breslau and Goeben, now Midfvill and Sultan Selim, sunk and disabled by Hudsian fleets. The ships, once top Turkish battle cruisers, preyed on British and French shipping before transfer to Turkey. Confirmation of the Athens claim was not obtained.

London Athens Central News Bureau Sultan Selim Black Sea

Kaiser Ill With Throat Cancer In Berlin Palace

Copenhagen dispatch to La Matin says reliable authority reports Wilhelm II emperor of Germany seriously ill at his Berlin palace from throat cancer.

Paris Copenhagen la Matin Wilhelm II Germany Berlin

Germans Ask For Food By Mail

Dec 21 Harvard faculty members received letters from relatives in Germany asking that wheat flour and other foodstuffs be sent to them by parcel post as wartime shortages affect daily life.

Doston Harvard Germany

Shipments of Condensed Milk Rice and Lard Leave New York

Food shipments of condensed milk rice and lard consigned to Germany have departed New York under U S government protection as first class mail matter and were registered, signaling government oversight.

New York Germany United States

Submarine Losses Reach 608 Vessels Totals 917,819 Tons

Berlin dispatch reports German and Austro Hungarian submarines sunk 608 vessels totaling 917,819 tons, according to the Overseas News Agency.

Berlin Hays Overaean Newa Agency

Britain's War Casualties Report Up to December 9

Prime Minister Asquith disclosed Great Britain's total war casualties through December 9 totaling 523277. Almost 60 percent were from New Zealanders Canadians Australians and Indians, reflecting the global scope of the conflict.

London Dees Pal Moleteno House of Commons Asquith Great Britain

London Morning Post Calls for New Coalition Government

The London Morning Post on December 23 urges forming a new government after finding the Coalition government deficient in both results and spirit.

London Post London The London Morning Post Tanya

Italians Lose 6000 Suppressing Tripoli Revolt

Berlin reports 6000 Italians killed while suppressing a Tripoli revolt against tribesmen. The terse dispatch notes Italian casualties as authorities claim key fighting ended with authorities asserting control over the region.

Tripoli Amsterdam Berlin

Port Townsend Names New Postmaster Harvey Tibinishan

Port Townsend Wash December 4 Harvey L Tibinishan received notification of his appointment as postmaster of Port Townsend He was born in Port Townsend and spent time in Alaska where he worked as a ticket agent for Alaska Steamship Co His father Harry L Tibball was a Port Townsend leader and former mayor Harvey L Tibbells also served as Port Townsend mayor succeeding A F Learned who has held the post for twenty years and deputy postmaster sixteen years The Empire notes its large paid subscriber base in Alaska.

Port Townsend Wash Harvay L. Tibinishan Titbalsa Alaska Alaska Steamship Company Harry L. Tibball Harvey L. Tibbals Hoe A. F. Learned

Late News Bullets On Turbulent Asia And Local Tragedies

A revolutionary movement led by Tan Ao in Yunan triggers troop deployments. Frank Clayton, an Alaskan, dies in San Francisco after surgery at Hahnemann Hospital. A Braby City explosion kills three and injures four, two fatally. Philadelphia endures a severe grippe epidemic with about 700 deaths among 16,000 cases.

San Francisco Frank Clayton Hahnemann Hospital Braby City Cal

East firms grant Christmas gifts to workers today

Many manufacturing corporations across the East distribute Christmas presents to employees in the form of material advances and wage advances, signaling a seasonal perk amid ongoing labor relations.

New York East

Film firms sue over restraint of trade for 750000

New York The Imperial Film Company yesterday filed suit against the General Film Corporation and nine other companions for 750000 alleging conspiracy and restraint of trade.

New York Imperial Film Company General Film Corporation

Post Office Hours Adjusted for Parcel Delivery

Postmaster L Hantern announced the U S post office will be open from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. tomorrow to handle parcel delivery.

L. Hantern U. S

Prominent clubmen Burke and Schenck kill themselves

Edward Burke aged 49 and James C. Schenck aged 33, respected Baltimore clubmen, died by suicide yesterday due to failing health. Both served with Roosevelt's Rough Riders in the Spanish American War.

Baltimore Edward Burke James C. Schenck Roosevelt Rough Riders

Edison urges four and a half million for labs plan

At the naval advisory board meeting Edison urged Congress to appropriate 4 500 008 dollars for two research laboratories as part of the preparedness program. He said he would draft the plans.

Edison New York Naval Advisory Board Congress

Saloniki battle looming as German forces encircle

Paris dispatch describes a vast Serbian war theatre with 60,000 German troops around Monastir and Bulgarian forces in the Vardar valley. Austrian reserves follow, while French formations form a semicircle at Salonika facing the Greek frontier, with 80,000 Britons in Chalcidice.

Paris Saloniki Echo da Paria Monastir Vardar Dofran Chalcidice

Germans regain position on Hartmanns Welelkopf in Vosges

Berlin reports the Germans have fully retaken the strong Hartmanns Welelkopf in the Vosges after French gains. London notes a quiet Christmas Eve with four million Allied troops idle and no combat reported. German mail and food shipments to trenches referenced from Amsterdam.

Berlin Hartman Vosges London Christman Amsterdam Germany

English writer cites armament scales and losses

London dispatch reports T Wells Brex estimating 25,000,000 men under arms with 9,000,000 already maimed or disabled. He foresees two more years bringing about 20,000,000 more deaths, projecting vast total life destruction.

London T. Wells Brex

Swiss exports estimate Central Powers losses in Serbian campaign

Geneva dispatch reports Swiss estimates place total losses for the Central Powers their Bulgarian and Turkish allies in the Serbian campaign at 217000.

Geneva

Serbian Women Face Invasion With Indifference

A Hungarian newspaper correspondent reports Serbian women along the Teutonic invasion route show indifference to fate, appearing stunned by losses and hardships. In Topola a woman with dead children says it is better so in a world such as this.

Rotterdam Topola Jas Thie

Italian Drive at Gorizia May Cost Austria Vast Armies

European military writer Hilaire Belloc states in the New York American that the Italian offensive at Gorizia has drawn in as many as ten to twelve Austrian army corps, potentially costing Vienna over 400,000 troops.

New York Hilaire Relfoe Ameri ‘Ean Gorizia Austria

Coal shortage in Vienna sparks defense concerns

Geneva dispatches report that Swiss sources say Vienna faces a critical coal shortage raising fears over city defense viability. The shortage intensifies as winter tightens and supplies dwindle, prompting officials to consider drastic fuel-saving and emergency measures.

Banks push decry renewals over gold in vaults

Amsterdam December 24 The Reichsbank aims to secure all gold stored in German safe deposit vaults since the war began by urging banks to notify renters to sign a declaration that their vault drawers contain no gold or lose renewal rights on expiring rents.

Amsterdam Rechsbank

Mass Volunteer War Draft Swells to 100000

Washington reports about 100000 men have left the United States to join belligerent forces, according to the internal revenue bureau. The departure marks a substantial mobilization as public support grows for national war efforts. The figure reflects a major shift in manpower as service calls rise.

Washington United States Internal Revenue Bureau

Swedish officers invent wireless telephonic apparatus

The invention by two Swedish army officers is a simple device for dispatching wireless telephonic messages from moving trains or cars. In tests messages were received intelligently from a distance of 740 miles. The report also notes paid subscribers of any newspaper in Alaska.

Alasita Ear Stockholm

Empire to Observe Christmas Day Holiday News

The Empire will celebrate a Christmas Day holiday tomorrow with the next paper slated for Monday.

the Empire

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