Alaska mining boom urged by governor in congress
An Alaska State statement highlights Juneau as a rising world mining hub with major new mills and extensive year four expansions. The Mining and Scientific Press credits F W Bradley for detailing plans that could yield 30,000 jobs, 40,000 horsepower needs, and lasting industrial growth in Alaska.
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Juneau
Mining and Scientific Press
San Francisco
F. W. Brandley
Alaska-Treadwell
Alaska-Juneau
Gastineau Channel
Treadwell Group of
Silver Bow Basin
D.C. Jackling
A. F. Holden
Alaska
Alaska Gold Mines Company
Alaska Gastineau
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company
F. W. Bradley
Ebner
United States Smelting, Refining & Mining Company
Juneau Midwinter Sunshine Captured by Film Crew
The Winter and Pond film team worked yesterday on street scenes of Juneau during midwinter bright sunshine. Mr Pond noted many wish to send snow pictures to friends, but the crew aims to showcase lively views of Juneau free of snow with appealing winter scenes.
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Winter & Pond
Juneau
Pond
Eastern Star Meeting in Juneau Chapter No. 7
A meeting of Juneau Chapter No. 7 O E S is set for Tuesday December 30 at 8 pm in the Masonic hall Odd Fellows building Visitors are invited By order of W M Ora Morgan Sect Nicely furnished room for rent with bath near business district 123 Gold St December 18 tag line
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Juneau
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows
W.M. Ora Morgan
Gold St
Elks Entertainment Delights Young America at Hall
The local Elks staged a festive Christmas program last night with a large hall, a decorated tree, a packed gift pile, and cheerful children entering with tickets. An orchestra performed while youngsters clapped and a photographer captured the joyous scene.
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Young America
Order of Elks In Elks’ Hall
Winter & Pond
Turkey raiser for White House dies
Horace Vose of Westerly R I died December 20 at age 73. He began raising turkeys at 15 and sent birds to presidents from Grant through Wilson, including a largest gift to President Wilson. His bird shared honors with a Kentucky turkey sent to the White House.
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Horace Vose
Westerly
R. 1
Grant
Wilson
White House
Kentucky
Murder Mystery In New York Trunk Found In Street
New York December 30 The body of a bound man, murdered, was found last night in a trunk dumped from a push cart into a street gutter on the East Side. The dumping was heard but no observer has been located. The body remained warm when the trunk was opened.
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New York
Spicketts Host Matinee For Children At Orpheum
The matinee for the children Monday afternoon at the Orpheum was a delightful treat. Mr and Mrs Spickett watched for safety and comfort as carefully selected reels entertained and instructed the young audience.
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Orpheum
Passengers Arriving on Georgia From North
The following passengers arrived on the Georgia last night from Skagway and other Lynn canal ports. From Skagway W. W. Jones, Henry Davis, L. Whittington and wife, J. A. McLaughlin, H. Moses, H. A. Kirkpatrick, F. E. Spriggs, A. McDonald, C. L. Cullen, F. Chapman, J. B. Kuhn, R. B. Reed, F. R. Galvan, Tony Storti, BE. G. Wetzler and Harry Flaherty. From Haines H. W. Miller and L. L. Harding. From Comet G. W. Grennen. From Jualin Pat Cavanaugh, Andrew Johnson, A. Pearson, Albert Nadeau, L. K. Kennedy, H. Derbyshire, Peter Manning, C. G. Boozer, A. H. Baxter, A. Antonio, O. Allen and Pat Calvy. From Eagle River M. Baranowski.
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Georgia
Skagway
Lynn Canal
W. W. Jones
Henry Davis
L. Whittington
J. A. McLaughlin
H. Moses
H. A. Kirkpatrick
F. E. Spriggs
A. McDonald
C. L. Cullen
F. Chapman
J. B. Kuhn
R. 8. Reed
F. R. Galvan
Tony Storti
BE. G. Wetzler
Harry Flaharty
Haines
H. W. Miller
L.L. Harding
Comet
G. W. Grennen
Jualin
Pat Cavanaugh
Andrew Johnson
A. Pearson
Albert Nadeau
L. K. Kennedy
H. Derbyshire
Peter Manning
C. G. Boozer
A. H. Baxter
A. Antonio
O. Allen
Pat Calvy
Eagle River
M. Baranowski
Eight Room Cottage Planned on Waterfront Property
G A Baldwin of Haines secured a building permit from the city engineer to construct an eight room cottage on the Jack Hayes property along the waterfront just north of the City Dock. Estimated cost is 3000 dollars.
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G. A. Baldwin
Haines
Jack Hayes
City Dock
Police raid Japan gambling joint evidences fines levied
Police arrested barber shop owner T Kayama and six men May morning on gambling charges. About $9.80 confiscated. defendants pleaded guilty. Miyata Suda K M Kayamas fined $50 each. Kayama $75. Frujita $50. bail set and later released.
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E. W. Pettit
Thos. Dull
J. T. Martin
Hector McLain
United States
Lower Front Street
T. Kayama
Tom Frujita
Miyata
J. Suda
K. M
Governor and Mrs Strong Host New Year’s Day Open House
Governor J F A Strong and Mrs Strong will be at home at the Governor’s House on New Year’s Day from 3 to 5 pm welcoming the public in a formal open house style.
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Gov
Mrs. Strong
J. F. A. Strong
The
Gover
Squatter Says City Council Not Acting
James Tillus writes from Juneau asserting the Alaska Juneau mining company hillside property above the sawmill lies outside city limits and that councilmen have no authority. He questions the label company property, defends squatters as lawful locators, and pledges to honor defeat if courts rule against them. Local authorities apparently deny involvement.
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Juneau
H. J. Raymond
Alaska-Juneau Mining Company
Raymond
James Tillus
Red glare lights up sky over Cain Hotel area
A fire near Front street drew crowds as a red glow and black smoke appeared above the Cain Hotel. It was traced to a small frame shack behind the Alaska hotel where two painters were bathing. A gas stove explosion caused the blaze, quickly controlled by volunteer firefighters. the house owned by Mrs. John Prior burned, with tenants losing their belongings.
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Cain Hotel
Front Street
Alaska Hotel
John Prior
Jefferson Arrives with 25 First Class, 19 Steerage Passengers
The Jefferson of the Alaska Steamship Co. arrived from Seattle with 25 first class travelers and 19 steerage passengers. First class list includes Juneau: Mr. and Mrs Allahen and son, W. E. Hackett, E. H. Schwyn and wife, L. J. Reedy, R. Hooker, H. Harper, T. M. McDonald, Sophia Carlson, Eva Cole, Henry Larsen, T. E. Hinsler. Douglas arrivals include Mrs. Coretti, M. Yakomice, Mrs. H. Toki, T. F. Mull, and Miss Minnie Clark.
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Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Co
Seattle
Juneau
Douglas
Mrs. Coretti
M. Yakomice
H. Toki
T. F. Mull
Minnie Clark
Tallman Would Reduce Size of Alaska Homesteads
Commissioner Clay Tallman proposes shrinking Alaska homestead acreage from 320 to 160 acres and cutting required cultivation to one fortieth by year two and one twentieth by year three. He urges six months annual absence and entry rights without prior U S homestead activity.
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Tallman
Alaska
Washington
General Land Office
Clay Tallman
Aero Army Officers Win Mackay Trophy
Flying 58 miles in 46 minutes locating an invading body of troops and reporting on their equipment Lieut Joseph Carberry as pilot and Lieut F Seidel of the First Aerobps won the Mackay trophy at San Diego California. The achievement caused much enthusiasm among aeroplane men.
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San Diego
Calif
Joseph Carberry
F. Seidel
United States Army
Carlson Denies Hiring Slugger in Kelso Case
Al Carlson proprietor of the Louvre bar denies the police court testimony that he hired "Red" Lewis to slug George Kelso. He declares he did not hire anyone to slug Kelso or anyone else and cites a signed statement dated Juneau December 30 denying the reported incident as false and misleading.
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al. Carlson
Louvre
Red” Lewis
George Kelso
Lewis
Kelso
Juneau
Alaska
Alaska Empire
Reedys' Agent Returns From San Francisco Mission
Lawrence J. Reedy, employment agent for the Alaska Gastineau Mining Co., returns from San Francisco to where he was summoned by the death of Mrs. Reedy.
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Lawrence J. Reedy
Alaska-Gastineau Mining Company
Jefferson
San Francisco
Arctic Development Co Files Dissolution at Haines Alaska
Arctic Development Co with headquarters in Haines Alaska filed voluntary articles of dissolution with Alaska Attorney General in Juneau. Formed August 1909 to build and acquire railways tramways and lines in Alaska and Canada, the company ceased operations and dissolved December 10 1912 after two thirds stockholder request. Officers named were J W Martin president T R Sewell vice president R M O'Dell secretary and George Voget treasurer.
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Arctic Development Company
Haines
Alaska
Davidson
Juneau
Territory of
Dominion of Canada
J. W. Martin
T. R. Sewell
R. M. O'Dell
George Voget
Episcopal Sunday School Entertainment Tonight
The annual Sunday School entertainment for the Episcopal church children will be held this evening in the church basement at 7:30. A fine Christmas tree and an engaging program by the boys and girls include music recitations dialogues. Santa Claus will entertain. all Sunday School children and their parents and friends are invited.
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Episcopal Church
Santa Claus
Rogers Hosts Year End Dance in Gross Hall
Rogers staged a New Year’s Eve party in Gross hall with informal attire and confetti. The Wednesday evening event began at 9 o’clock with good music and a welcoming note to all attendees.
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Rogers
Gross Hall
Rebels Win at Ojinaga in Morning Skirmish
At Ojinaga a first clash between Constitutionalists and Federal troops routed the regulars. Federal forces fled in all directions with many crossing into the United States before border patrol drove them back. General Scott in El Paso received word that fighting continued on three sides with the garrison seemingly hemmed in.
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Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
United States
Border Patrol
EL Paso
Scott
New Year’s Eve Ball Promises Grand Gastineau Event
Preparations are complete for the Episcopal ladies ball at Ellis hall on New Year’s Eve. Invitations suggest a well attended event with attractive decorations and notable music. The gathering is billed as one of the greatest social functions on the Gastineau channel with dancing starting at 9 p.m. and a late ferry to Douglas and Sheep Creek after the dance.
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Ellis’ Hall
Gastineau Channel
Douglas
Sheep Creek
China Seeks US Help On Flood Damage Loan
Peking reports the Chinese government asked the United States legation for aid in raising a $20,000,000 loan to prevent flood damage. The request signals an effort to fund flood defense and relief measures amid ongoing concerns about waterways and infrastructure.
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Peking
United States
Legation
Motor car registrations hit 1.23 million in US
Chicago reports that as of October 1 the United States registered about 1,229,530 motor cars. The figure shows continued growth in automobile ownership across the country.
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Chicago
United States
Earthquake Strikes Southern Peru Causing Damage
A serious quake hit Southern Peru yesterday near Lima with considerable damage reported. Local authorities assess structural impacts and monitor aftershocks as residents inspect affected buildings and streets.
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Peru
Lima
Shriniers Pilgrimage to Oriental Cities
Seattle dispatch reports 210 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine sailed on the steamship Minnesota for the Orient yesterday. The expedition aims for Manila and other Asian cities as part of a pilgrim journey.
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Seattle
Minnesota
Manila
Asia
Thaw Mental Examination Resumed in Concord
The examination into the mental condition of Harry K. Thaw was resumed today in Concord New Hampshire. The hearing discussed Thaw's mental state as part of ongoing proceedings.
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Concord
N. H
Harry K. Thaw
England Expects New Tariff To Help Trade
The Times reports from major UK centers that the Underwood tariff largely failed to expand business yet sparked some gains in Leeds Dundee and Belfast. Overall the paper sees an anticipated improvement in British trade with the United States. Also noted is the December 16 death of Prince Rupert merchant John A. Funk from heart failure.
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London
The
London Times
United Kingdom
United States
Leeds
Dundee
Belfast
the Times
O—O—O
John A. Funk
Prince Rupert
Col Gorgas to head medical corps
Col W C Gorgas, the army medical officer who made the Panama zone habitable for white people, will probably be appointed to succeed Brig General George H Torney, deceased, as surgeon general of the United States army.
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Col. Gorgas
George H. Torney
United States Army
Cyprus Yacht Sails to Panama With Jackling Party
Col. D. C. Jackling's yacht Cyprus remains in Southern California waters and will depart for Panama soon with Col. Jackling and a party of fifteen aboard.
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Col. Jackling
Panama
San Francisco
Col. D. C
Alaska Steamship president Bax ter sails north on Alameda
Seattle December 30 President Baxter of the Alaska Steamship company will be aboard the Alameda bound for Alaskan points with a good passenger list aboard for tonight's northbound sailing.
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Seattle
Baxter
Alaska Steamship Company
Alameda
Lafe FE Spray Set to Sail From Seattle Tonight
Seattle dispatch reports Lafe FE Spray will depart aboard the Alameda tonight heading for Juneau. The message notes the vessel departure from Seattle with a stop in Juneau as part of travel plans.
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Seattle
Lafe FE
Spray
Alameda
Juneau
Five Years Slander Case Ends With Oakland Arrest
Oakland detectives arrested Mrs. Mary L. Christman, wife of a plumber, closing a five year search into her letters that defamed prominent women. She reportedly confessed and prosecutors said the money-demand letters were unrelated. no motive was found for the slander.
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Oakland
Mary L. Christman
Cotton manipulators to pay big fines
Judge Grubb of the U S District Court New York imposed fines of 4000 dollars on Col. Robert M. Thompson New York City, Eugene B. Scales Texas, Frank B. Hayne and William P. Brown New Orleans, and Morris H. Stotschild Woodville Mississippi, co-defendants with James A. Patten in the government case over the 1909 1910 cotton corner.
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New York
Grubb
United States District Court
Robert M. Thompson
New York City
Eugene B. Scales
Texas
Frank B. Hayne
William P. Brown
New Orleans
Morris H. Stotschild
Woodville
Miss
James A. Patten
Hungary to Build More Railways Across Country
Vienna Dec 30 The chamber of deputies at Bucharest Hungary has unanimously voted a credit of 85,000,000 dollars for an extensive scheme of railway construction.
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Vienna
Chamber of Deputies
Bucharest
Hungary
Profits of Postal Banks to Go Up
Washington reports the postal savings bank system may become profitable. The service has 31,456,000 in government funds and only 537,932 in interest received from banks. Postmaster General Burleson proposes boosting interest payments to 3 percent instead of 2 1 2 percent.
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New York
Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Burleson
Prisoner From Wrangell Sentenced to Four Months
Pedro Rias a Mexican convicted of assault with a knife on Fred E Johnson at Wrangell was sentenced to four months in the federal jail. He was brought aboard the steamer Jefferson by Deputy Marshal W D Grant. Also notes gift hints and lodging ads for New Year purchases at local stores and St George House.
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O-O
Pedro Rias
Fred
Johnson
Wrangell
Jefferson
W. D. Grant
Alaska governor urges road and resource measures in report
The annual report of Gov. J. F. A. Strong of Alaska calls for a trunk railroad from the coast to the interior, $1,000,000 yearly for roads for ten years, abdication of the Chugach forest reserve, re surveying unsurveyed waters, opening coal lands, and safeguards for Indigenous lands, water power use, lighthouses, andIndian care. It urges taxes, licenses, and game funds directed to protection, stricter liquor laws, and home stead grants.
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Chugach
Aleutian Forest
Alaska Camp Fund
Coroner Probes Calumet Christmas Eve Disaster
Calumet Michigan December 30 The coroner began investigating responsibility for the Christmas Eve catastrophe yesterday.
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Calumet
Calumet, Mich
Vets and Days In For A Great Battle
Sacramento December 30 petitions reached the State house to submit constitutional amendment for liquor prohibition to voters at next year’s election. Dry and wet factions state they are organizing a campaign to begin immediately and intensify until the ballot appears.
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Sacramento
State House
Queen Mother of Sweden Dies in Stockholm
Stockholm December 20 The Queen Mother Queen Sophia died today in the capital. She was mother of King Gustav V and widow of King Oscar II, marking the end of an era for Swedish royalty.
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Queen Mother
Sweden
Stockholm
Sophia
Gustav V
Oscar TI
J. C. Whitlock Named U S Court Commissioner
Seattle, Dec 30. J. C. Whitlock, pioneer Seattle lawyer and active Democrat, has been appointed United States court commissioner for the city by U S District Judge Jeremiah Neterer.
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Seattle
Democratic Organization of
King County
United States Court
United States
Jeremiah Neterer
Puget Sound Steamboat Pioneer Captain Dies
Seattle dispatch reports Captain Gilbert Parker a pioneer Puget Sound steamboat operator and master died yesterday in Seattle. Parker long guided steamers on Puget Sound routes shaping regional river and harbor trade. His passing marks the end of an era for local maritime navigation with Parker remembered for leadership and safety on early steamship lines.
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Seattle
Gilbert Parker
Puget Sound
Improvised Water System Saves City in Fire Threat
Montreal residents credit a makeshift water setup after a fire crippled the water works. A mile of hose stretched to the St Lawrence and pumps fed the city water, limiting damage to a block of stores. The Pioneer ad follows.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
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Arctic Development CO
Episcopal Sunday School Entertainment Tonight
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