Petersburg Welcomes New Engine Works and Local Happenings
Petersburg hosts the new Peterburg Machine & Iron Works focusing on gasoline engines, including the four horsepower Traveler for small salmon trawling boats, while local business and cultural notes recount Oscar Nicolson’s moving picture show drawing crowds, a new street cut near Front street, a Christmas church entertainment, a piano prize to Rev. Divan’s daughter, wireless worker Hadden’s transfer to Wrangell, halibut boats visiting for Christmas, and Moose organizer J. Frederick Johnson’s northbound trip aboard the Curacao.
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Petersburg
Dec
Peterburg Machine & Iron Works
Fosna
Hanna
Madeline J
Mars
Rescue
Dolphin
J. Frederick Johnson
Order of Moose
Curacao
Governor Clark urges local control of Alaska game laws
Governor Clark in his annual Alaska game law report urges local legislatures to amend existing laws and draft new measures as conditions require. He notes the brown bear population’s growth, especially on Kodiak, and the mismatch in bear classifications between game and fur bearing categories. The governor cites fiscal gains from higher license revenue, lists wardens and guides, and includes an appendix detailing Alaska game law.
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Alaska
Clark
Kodiak Island
Bureau of Fisheries
Congress
Bae
Blakely receives patent to Taku Inlet mining claims
Certificates for patent were issued to the Penn Alaska Mining Co for ten lode claims and to the Alaska Rubicon Gold Mining Co for two lode claims located at or near Taku Inlet. Jesse Blakely heads both concerns and announced plans to set up the Windom Bay old mill this spring with a development program across the properties. J W Dudley oversees the current work. Chili concarne served nightly at Lockie McKinnon’s on Second Ave.
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Penn -Alaska Mining Co
Alaska-Rubicon Gold Mining Company
Taku Inlet
Jesse Blakely
Blackly
Windom Bay
J. W. Dudley
Banquet Time Sparks Juneau Commercial Club Optimism
The Commercial Club banquet, set two weeks away, draws growing interest as W. E. Britt lauds it as a sign of Juneau’s rising vigor. He credits united business effort, new mining companies, and an influx of people and money with shaping a harmonious future for a prosperous model town.
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Comercial Club
W. E. Britt
Commercial Club
Juneau
Alaska
Seven Course Dinner at Commercial Cafe
The Commercial Cafe will serve a seven course dinner including turkey on New Year’s Day at noon. After strong demand for the Christmas and last Sunday dinners, reservations are urged for private tables and boxes to ensure quicker service. Phone 381.
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Turkey
Local land office issues patent to Alton Tibbit for lode claims
A patent is issued to Alton W. Tibbit of Valdez for the Moon North Star Evening Star and Sun lode claims. The coal locations of Julius Kunkel in the Matanuska fields and E J Brookson on Admiralty Island were rejected for late patent applications.
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Alton W. Tibbit
Valdez
Moon
North Star
Julius Kunkel
Matanuska
E. J. Brookson
Admiralty Island
Supper This Evening At The Moose Masquerade Ball
The Commercial Cafe will serve a supper this evening after the Moose masquerade ball.
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Commercial Cafe
CHAS. GOLDSTEIN STORE Announces Evening Hours
The CHAS. GOLDSTEIN STORE will stay open until 9 p m tonight and close all day tomorrow. Also: WANTED to rent furnished house in a good locality at Address X Y Z. The Japan current has prompted a 20 percent discount on all Ladies FURS at W H CASE through January 1.
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Chas. Goldstein
X.Y.Z
Empire Office
Japan
W. H. Case
Crisis Reached as Balkans Face Ultimatum in Peace Talks
London dispatch reports two weeks of talks without progress as friction rises over competing demands. Balkan delegate Daneff voices cautious optimism while diplomatic circles fear an abrupt conference termination. A pronouncement of an ultimatum to Turkish plenipotentiaries is anticipated tomorrow.
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London
Daneff
Balkan
Legal Fight Over Sheep Creek Power in Alaska
The Alaska Gastineau Mining Company sues Alaska Treadwell Gold Mining Company and associates over power delivery from Sheep Creek. Dispute centers on automatic circuit breakers and temporary surges required to start machinery, with a two week continuance agreed as defendants supply enough power to start the plaintiff’s machinery. Judge Overfield heard expert testimony. attorneys Shackleford, Bayless for the plaintiff. Simon Hellenthal for the defense.
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Alaska Gastineau Mining Company
Alaska - Treadwell Gold Mining Company
Sheep Creek
Treadwell
Overfield
Wallenberg
E. A. Zacheau
R. A. Kinzie
Black Diamond mining claims patent issued near town
The local land office yesterday issued final certificates for patent to J. B. Caro John Beck and Sam Kohn for five lode mining claims known as the Black Diamond group on Mount Roberts. The property has been held and developed for years and is within sight of town. TO LET Two furnished rooms with bath inquire Osborne House 48 Franklin street Job Printing at The Empire Office.
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J. B. Caro
John Beck
Sam Kohn
Black Diamond Group
Mount Roberts
Bath
Osborne House
Franklin Street
Gathering Military Stores at El Paso
El Paso December 31 heavy quantities of military stores are being assembled by the government in the border city. It is alleged the United States is preparing to intervene in the Mexican muddle if needed. The strong note from the U S government will be presented to Mexico by Ambassador Henry L Wilson, guiding the forthcoming policy.
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Fel
Paso
Tex
United States
Henry L. Wilson
Mexico
Some of Defendants Guilty of Murder
In Indianapolis on December 31 Judge A B Anderson stated some defendants were guilty of murder and that there is sufficient evidence beyond to convince an impartial judge that government by injunction is superior to government by dynamite. The courtroom was crowded as sentences were passed. A special train with thirty three convicts departed for Leavenworth federal prison today.
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Junction
Indianapolis
Leavenworth
Kansas
Lewis in talks with Wilson on Illinois senatorial races
Trenton N J Dec 31 Col Jas Hamilton Lewis of Illinois met with President elect Wilson here to discuss the Illinois senatorial situation. Lewis said two Democrats may be elected. Lewin was endorsed to succeed Senator Cullom in summer primaries. Lorimer’s unseating created a second vacancy as the Illinois legislature stands evenly split among Republicans, Progressives and Democrats on joint ballot.
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Trenton
N. J
Jas
Hamilton Lewis
Hilnols
Wilson
Alholsman
Lewis
Lewin
Cullom
Lorimer
Illinois
President elect Wilson may appoint Goethals to cabinet
Washington dispatch reports that President elect Wilson could name Colonel George W. Goethals secretary of war. Goethals heads the Isthmian Canal Commission and Taft planned to appoint him governor of the Canal Zone. A West Point graduate and seasoned engineer, he has a notable military background.
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Chicago
Washington
The
Tribune
Wilson
George W. Goethals
Goethals
Isthmian Canal
Wilson Confers With Leaders In Early Post Election Meetings
President elect Woodrow Wilson began a series of conferences with Democratic leaders in both chambers in Trenton New Jersey on December 31. He planned to meet with Oscar W Underwood, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, the following day.
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Trenton
N J
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
House
Oscar W. Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Miss Ingersoll Weds Ohio Man in New York
Miss Maude Ingersoll daughter of the late Col. Robert G. Ingersoll known years ago as the great agnostic was married here yesterday to Wallace McLean of Probasco Ohio.
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New York
Maude Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Wallace McLean
Probasco
Ohio
German Foreign Minister Herr von Eiderlin Waechter Dead
Herr von Eiderlin Waechter, German minister of foreign affairs, died in Stuttgart where he had been taking baths. A separate item notes a blue oval pin with a British emblem found, offering reward at the Empire office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herr von Eiderlin Waechter
Stu’art
Empire Office
Mining man W A Irwin reports California town upswing
W A Irwin, a noted mining figure connected with the Montana basin, returned on the Curacao after weeks in California. He reports conditions improving on the coast with San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles and other California towns prospering. Portland and Seattle are also improving and in better health.
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W. A. Irwin
Montana
Curacao
California
Mr. Irwin
San Francisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Incoming Curacao List Delivers Passengers to Douglas
The Curacao last night brought mail and listed passengers including John B. Denny R. A. Geary John Johnson J. E. Whelper 5S. B. Agnew K. Sarin D. T. Denny W. A. Irwin Mrs. EB. L. McGill Miss Anota Detman for Douglas.
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Curacao
John B. Denny
R. A. Geary
John Johnson
J. E. Whelper
B. Agnew
K. Sarin
D. T. Denny
W. A. Irwin
EB. L. McGill
Anota Detman
Douglas
Grand jury returns two indictments including secret case
The grand jury returned two indictments this morning, one sealed and not disclosed publicly. The second charges Mary Boyle with giving liquor to Indians, a serious offense noted in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boyle
Grand jury urged to probe police graft report
In San Francisco on December 31 a grand jury was called to investigate reported graft within the police. The Liberty Bell brand washed figs are reportedly popular, carried by the Sanitary Grocery, with growing consumer favor noted.
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San Francisco
Liberty Bell
Sanitary Grocery
Moose Masquerade Tonight At Elks Hall
The L O O M masquerade ball drew attention with details arranged for a smooth event. Tickets will be sold at the door for those not pre‑purchased. Also notes fresh Oysters from Seal Shipt at the local agency Chas Goldstein.
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MOOSE
Elks’ Hall
Chas. Goldstein
Pioneer J B Denny eyes mining contest appeal in Juneau
J B Denny, a Juneau pioneer, returned from Seattle to perfect an appeal to the General Land Office in the Cincinnati Alaska Mining Company case. He also plans to start building a mill soon on his Sheep Creek property. John Wallace, doing assessment work for the Cincinnati claims, departs by steamer to Seattle.
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J. B. Denny
Juneau
Seattle
Mr. Denny
General Land Office
Cincinnati Alaska Mining Company
Denny
Sheep Creek
John Wallace
Cincinnati Group
Mariposa
Daily Empire publication details in Alaska
The Daily Empire is delivered in Juneau Douglas and Treadwell for 1.00 per month.
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Daily
Empire
Juneau
Douglas and
Treadwell
Northwestern Coming Steamer to Juneau This Afternoon
Seattle December 21 The steamer North western sails for Juneau at five this afternoon Among the passengers are Wynn Johnson C C Vose C R Lewis M Simpson J M Dunby A Cook E Ellison W H Dunden James Price and wife P J Anhilbin
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Seattle
Northwestern Salle
Juneau
Wynn Johnson
C. C. Vose
C. R. Lewis
M. Simpson
J. M. Dunby
A. Cook
E. Ellison
W. H. Dunden
James Price
P. J. Anhilbin
Fire destroys the Fish home in Valdez
Valdez reports a morning blaze gutted the James Fish residence while a family fled in their night clothes. the thermometer showed below zero and strong winds hampered efforts. Loss estimated at 7500 dollars with 2000 dollars insured. The fire department saved the adjoining Tillikum Club building.
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Tillikum Club
Turks Win Victory From Greek Forces
London dispatches report the defeat of Greek forces and the lifting of the siege of Janina. A belgrade telegram cites Servian minister of war receiving news that Senta fell, signaling Servian advance in the theater.
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The
Times
Belgrade
Servis
Senta
Allen
Alaska Juneau Rich Ore Body Report Inspires Town
Reports from Juneau state the Alaska Juneau property shows twelve feet of quartz with free gold in the main tunnel. The Little Treadwell area is described as extensive with veins in graphite slate, as crews push 4500 feet into the mountain and prepare for a mill expected to operate next summer near the City dock.
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Alaska Juneau
St Il
Bradley
Juneau
Railroad for Portland City seeks 11 mile right of way
An application filed with the local land office requests a railroad right of way from Portland City up the Salmon river for 11 miles to the International boundary. Officers listed are J. C. Velteh president and treasurer, A. A. Miller vice president, C. R. Jackson secretary. The line would tap the Fiend mineral section on the British Columbia side and push ores toward Portland City. Local booster Doverspike praised Portland canal resources, saying Portland City would be the ingress and egress hub to Canadian mining districts. The Empire notes this aligns with his remarks. The first poinsettias shipped to Alaska are shown at Winter & Pond Store.
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Portland City
Salmon River
J. C. Velteh
A. A. Miller
C. R. Jackson
Recomm
Fien
British Columbia
Doverspike
Portland Canal
Gouvernor to Receive in the New Governor's House
Articles for the governor's new residence were delayed aboard the Curacao and did not arrive today. Despite incomplete first floor furnishings, a New Year reception will be held in the new house. Diamonds are advertised as a strong investment and value. imported Qours are offered under favorable auspices. Signed I. J. Sharrick.
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Curacao
Robbery Case Nears Verdict as Defense Presents Testimony
The defense rested its case in the robbery trial this morning and is expected to finish this afternoon, with a verdict likely late today or tonight. Captain William Brook and First Sergeant S S Smith testified that Young admitted guilt in a Juneau federal jail letter. Paris Parrent and Callender, among the three defendants, testified mostly contradicting Young, who pled guilty for the government.
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William Brook
S. S. Smith
Patrick Young
Juneau
Young
William Kanoff
Paris
Parrent
Callender
Harding
Elder
Stewart
Calhoun
Smith
Pielbusch
Seizure of Humming Birds at New York Factory
In New York City a major raid by the State Conservation Commission and Audubon Society officers found 200 humming birds and various bird plumes at A Hirsch & Co. No. 20 East Thirty-first Street. A store had previously fined $60 for selling seven humming birds, signaling stricter enforcement as the millinery law nears its second year.
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New, York
State Conservation Commission
National Association of Audubon Societies
A. Hirsch & Co
East Thirty-first Street
Audubon Society
B. L. Bowdish
Hirsch & Co
Edgar Hicks
Bowdish
T. Gilbert Pearson
The
Hospital Notes Mention Two Surgeries and Recovery
Daniel Douglas of Douglas underwent an operation yesterday by Dr De Vighne and is progressing well. Earlier, Mr Riley who had been operated on by Dr Egginton was discharged from the hospital this morning.
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Daniel Douglas
Douglas
de Vighne
Mr. Riley
Egginton
Hilary McKanna Transfer Announces Prompt Delivery Service
To Juneau patrons, I wish to announce that I am prepared to give prompt and efficient service in delivering coal hauling freight baggage etc. Hilary McKanna Transfer Phone Order 57 or 66.
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Juneau
Hilary McKanna
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Sarkhof Island
Mr. Barkdull
Fox
Jack Mitchell
Oscar Nicolson
Sons of Norway Hall
Mill Creek
Divan
P.c
Lucille Divan
Hadden
Wrangell
Blakely
Chili Concarne
Lockie McKinnon
Sheep Creek Power
Shackleford and Bayless
Shackfor Plaintif
Simon Hellenthal
Frank Doverspike
E.S. Bruner
Douglas Island
Burfords
el Paso
Ing
A. B. Anderson
Ingersoll
Herr Waechter
OF the
Daily Empire
Northwestern Coming
James Fish
Vienna
Janina
I. J. Sharrick
Goldstein
Hospital Notes
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