Congress Will Sustain Wilson on Free Tolls
A Senate and House poll shows large majorities in favor of repealing the law that grants coastwise ships free use of the Panama Canal. The report indicates that majorities from all three political parties will vote to sustain the President. The European press also hails Wilson's Panama tolls stance as bold and influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingdon
Senate
House of Representatives
Panama Canal
Congress
London
Woodrow Wilson
Panama
Telegraph
Wilson
Bryan
City considers employing federal prisoners on Juneau roads
Marshal H L Faulkner urged Juneau city council to cooperate with the Department of Justice to put federal inmates to work on public highways leaving Juneau. The federal jail custodian said overcrowding and idleness harm prisoners and the city, and referenced a Nelson stage company appeal on Sheep Creek road. Council directed J B Marshall to draft a resolution backing road labor for federal prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Faulkner
Wight
Juneau
Department of Justice
Empire
Nelson
Sheep Creek
J. B. Marshall
Marshal Faulkner
Skagway Extends Bowling Lead Amid Wires Down
Skagway increased its bowling lead over Juneau by 122 pins last night as two thirds of the tournament completed. The updated totals show Skagway 2472, with White Pass wires down and no report from Whitehorse or Dawson. Hunter leads with a 190 average and a high game of 224.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Juneau
Whitehorse
Dawson
Hunter
Skagway Usases
Juneau Éscuere
Treadwell
Aessecee
Dr. Kaser
Ome
Winneeener Reese
Dickinson Eeenaens
Hunter Seeeseeee
Big Flume Project Won by Juneau Construction
Juneau Construction Co. awarded contract to build a reinforced concrete aqueduct for the Juneau Water Co. on Gold Creek. The 249 foot long, twenty foot wide flume will carry Gold Creek water from the dam to springs, replacing wooden flumes. Start date Monday morning, cost about $4,000, finish in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau Construction Company
Juneau Water Company
Gold Creek
Charles Quackenbush
Chicago House to Open Alaska Office
J A Magill representing the Chicago house of Swift and Company arrived on the Humboldt to establish a branch in Alaska. He will reside in Juneau and, after returning from the Westward on the Admiral Evans, plans to bring his family and set up a home here. He is staying at the Occidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Magill
Chicago
Swift and Company
Humboldt
Alaska
Juneau
Admiral Evans
Mr. Magill
Occidental
Weather Today Report For Local Area
Twenty four hours ending at three p m shows a maximum of forty two and a minimum of thirty six with precipitation of seven tenths of an inch. Cloudy conditions with rain noted throughout the period.
March building boom spurs major projects citywide
The first week of March saw a surge in construction as Goldstein Improvement advances a large concrete home for its stores and St. Ann hospital foundations go up under Ed Ellingen. Dwelling projects attract attention with John Beck planning a luxury apartment, waterfront cabins nearing completion, and real estate sources predicting more houses in early spring amid March permit activity for homes, garages, repairs, and an apartment building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldstein Improvement Company
Goldstein
St. Ann Hospital
Ed. Ellingen
John Beck
Pacific Coast Dock
Auk Village
William Busch
Elks’ Hall
W. R. Wills
Siks’ Hall
Opera House
H. J. Laurenzen
Front Street
City Deeds Ground to Catholic Church
The city council met in regular session with all members present except E C Hurlbutt. A resolution directed issuing a deed to the Catholic church for ground in Evergreen cemetery per prior agreement. The council postponed the telephone ordinance to the next meeting and heard several reports on fire protection, sewer plans, and school needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
E. C. Hurlbutt
Evergreen Cemetery
E. W. Pettit
Gamewell
H. J. Raymond
B. D. Blakeslee
H. T. Tripp
Junesu
Deaths Reported for Two-Year Span by Local Undertaker
The C W Young company presented to the city council a two year death record from March 5 1912 to March 5 1914 listing fifty deaths. Among them four city cases one government case four Indians nine shipped out. For March 5 1913 to March 5 1914 there were seventy seven deaths including three city cases two government cases ten Indians and thirty shipped out. The list includes deaths outside Juneau and notes embalming here and shipping elsewhere. The California wreck victims are included in the 1913 14 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Young Company
Juneau
State of California
Royal Fruit Co Ad Promotes Fresh Eggs and Butter
An advertisement for Royal Fruit Co. highlights guaranteed fresh eggs and butter with low prices and a phone contact, positioning the business as a local leader in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Fruit CO
State Communion at Mt Juneau Lodge No 147
State Communion will be held Monday evening at 8 o clock in Odd Fellows hall. Craft fraternally invited. E D Beattie secretary. 7 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Juneau
Odd Fellows’ Hall
E. D. Beattie
Juni au Market Orange Deal Long Price Tagheadline
500 dozen sweet juicy oranges offered at two dozen for 35 cents at the Juneau Market located at 322 East Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
East Third Street
Fox Farm Profit and Hazards of Fox Breeding Trade
A Wake consul reports the fox farming industry in Prince Edward Island has become highly speculative with sharply rising prices for silver-gray and black foxes. Promoters seek American investors as options and deposits surge, but a warning notes the need for caution and reliable management to avoid financial ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Charleson
Prince Edward
Department of Commerce
Frost
Charlottetown
New York
New England
Prince Edward Island
Hes
London Fur Company
Canadian Commission of Conservation
J. Walter Jones
Goethals Faults Panama Equipment for Mississippi River Work
Col G W Goethals testified before the Senate committee considering Senator Runsdell’s bill on Mississippi River improvements that it would be impracticable to reuse Panama canal machinery on the Mississippi or on Alaska railroad projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col
G. W.goethals
Senate
Joseph E. Runsdell
Louisiana
Panama Canal
Mississippi River
Alaska Railroad
No Change in Mexican Matters Reported by Bryan
Washington March 7 Secretary of State William J Bryan announced there has been no change in the situation regarding the Anglo American commission appointed to investigate the death of William S Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Bryan
William
Benton
Alaska Juneau Mill Begins Ore Crushing Pilot Plant
The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining company reports its pilot mill's ore crushers started this morning and have run all day. Expecting the stampa to drop tonight, operations depend on ore accumulation in bins. Early ore comes from mine development and is of limited quality compared with future output as the plant expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company
Taneau
Insane Patients to Board Humboldt for Transfer
Two committed patients from Morningside sanitarium, William Wahby and George Lekoci, will travel south aboard the Humboldt, leaving Juneau tomorrow morning. Deputy Marshals William Fels and Alien of Petersburg expected to accompany them. Wahby and Lekoci were committed days ago, with Pettit as Wahby’s appointed guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wahby
George Lekoci
Morningside Sanitarium
Humboldt
Juneau
William Fels
Alien
Petersburg
Lekoc
Wahby
BE. W. Pettit
Bowman to visit Junata on Anna Barron for cannery plan
G. W. Bowman, superintendent at Funter Bay cannery, arrived today on the tender Anna Barron on business. He expects to increase the pack over last year and build new traps. Work to prepare for the season is under way with piles driven for two traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bowman
Funter Bay
Junata
Anna Barron
Alaska Juneau Mining verdict for plaintiff in mill site dispute
The jury trying the case of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company against M. M. McKanna this morning returned a verdict for the plaintiff. The action sought restitution of premises near the ore reduction plant claimed as part of the mill site property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company
M. M. McKanna
Humboldt Arrives on First Run of Season
The Humboldt reached port from the South this morning marking the season’s first appearance since December 15. Captain Baughman notes two mile per hour speed gain after installing oil burning boilers during recent repairs in Seattle to San Francisco. Passengers include Mrs. Stewart, T. R. Jones, L. Skagg, and others bound for Juneau Douglas and surrounding stops. New agents Pettit and Harvey take offices in the Cheney building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
F. M. Floyd
Juneau
Pettit and Harvey
Cheney
Seattle
San Francisco
Baughman
F. Stewart
T. R. Jones
L. Skagg
E. H. Perry
L. F. Brady
H. Jones
C. W. Foote
J. A Cody
P. Rementeria
N. W. Bower
F.C. Brady
J. Plemminb
J. A. Murry
Douglas
M. J. O'Connor
W. G. Lenscott
B. Loomis
Christianson
Oscar Fritzbur
C. Johnson
J. Lunstrom
Herman Eckburg
Adj. Smith
Royal Fruit Co Advertising Notice
An old classified style ad urges shoppers to buy fruit and vegetables eggs and shelled nuts at Royal Fruit Co. It promotes a cheerful, leisurely lifestyle with phrases about a jolly crowd, good smokes, pleasant play, and pool at Burford's to ease daily tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Fruit ° CO
Burford's
Invitation to inspect season's new tailoring designs
A 1914 notice invites readers to call and inspect spring and summer designs and tailoring fabrics in their home town. It promises clothes made by competent local workmen, not produced in Eastern sweatshops, and bears cordial signing by F. Wolland.
Cordova Bank Cashier Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Cordova Mich Charles A Eby cashier of Samuel Blum and Company bank was arrested here today charged with embezzlement of 7500 He was remanded to jail in default of 5000 bonds by the United States commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Mich
Charles A. Eby
Bank of Samuel Blum and Company
United States
Helen Keller Develops Hearing in Private Recital
Los Angeles reports Helen Keller announced she can now hear. She said she heard several selections in private from opera singer Mme Saltman Stevens, confirming measurable progress in her hearing ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Helen Keller
Mme. Saltman Stevens
Work Begins on Temporary Goldstein Store Building
Contractor A. W. Quist started construction today on a temporary structure for the Goldstein stores, mobilizing a large workforce to accelerate the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Quist
Goldstein Stores
Jefferson Jackson Democratic club organized in Eagle
A cablegram received today announces the Jefferson Jackson Democratic club of Eagle was organized last night. The message dated in Eagle and addressed to J. H. Cobb of Juneau sent greetings and was signed by John B. Powers as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cobb
Juneau
Democratic Club
Eagle
Jefferson-Jackson
John B. Powers
Portrait Artist Miss Cle Mallahan To Sail South
Miss Cle Mallahan Juneau portrait artist sails on the Admiral Sampson for several weeks in Seattle and Vancouver. In Alaska she has built a reputation for distinctive photographic portraiture of prominent locals and studied at the Chicago Art Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cle Mallahan
Juneau
Minong Thone
Admiral Sampson
Seattle
Vancouver
Miss Mallahan
Alaska
Chicago Art Institute
Zigomar and Nick Carter at France on Sunday night
Tonight the famous Zigomar and detective Nick Carter present wondrous exploits in a France setting. Sunday night strong bill features Pathe Weekly Escape from Bondage first in What Happened to Mary with Mary Fuller. Interrupter Wedding Bells and While She Powdered Her Nose provide Edison and Vitagraph laughs. Save coupons.
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Zigomar
Nick Carter
France
Pathe Weekly
Ecape
Mary
Mary Fuller
Edison
Vitagraph Company
Florence Turner
Courtney Foote
Iaugh Makers
Weir Returns Home With Bride Aboard Admiral Evans
H G Weir cashier for the Pacific Coast company local office sails back with his bride aboard the Admiral Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Weir
The
Pacific Coast Company
Bank Bandit Robs Oakpark Branch in Sacramento Cash Heist
Sacramento report says a bandit robbed the Oakpark branch this morning, escaping with 3000 dollars. The incident occurred in Sacramento California and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and pursuing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandit
Sacramento
Calif
Oakpark
Sacramento Bank
Noted Yakima Doctor Dies by Poison in Erie
ERIE Kan March 7 Dr C G Fletcher a wealthy physician of North Yakima Wash committed death by own action here yesterday by taking poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Kan
C. G. Fletcher
North Yakima, Wash
Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry M. Claybaugh Dies
Washington report notes the death of Chief Justice Harry M. Claybaugh of the District of Columbia Supreme Court occurred last night in Washington. The obituary details are brief, noting his position and the date of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry M. Claybaugh
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Doukhobors threaten naked protest over birth death law
In Nelson British Columbia on March 7 six thousand Doukhobors signed a letter to the government declaring that if the law enforcing registration of births and deaths is enforced they will strip to appear naked in city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
B. C
Vanderbilt Dies After Appendicitis Operation
George W. Vanderbilt of New York died in Washington from complications after an appendicitis operation that was performed several days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Vanderbilt
New York
Captain and crew adrift after ship sinks near Seaside Park
Seaside Park New Jersey March 7. The steamship Charlemagne Tower Jr sank nearby this morning and the captain with eighteen crew members were cast into an open boat and drift at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Park
N. J
Charlemagne Tower, Jr
Ships schedule arrivals and departures for Monday
The Humboldt returns from Skagway and sails south at 9 tomorrow morning. The Admiral Evans is due from the south between 5 and 6 Monday morning. The Admiral Sampson and Alameda are expected to arrive from the west on Monday. The Jefferson should arrive from the south Monday, while the Georgia remains in Sitka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Skagway
Humboldt Shipboard Dignitaries Return Homeward
L Talbot of White Pass and Yukon travels aboard the Humboldt with his wife on the return journey. W Brady of San Francisco, who installed the oil burning apparatus on the Humboldt, makes the round trip aboard the ship. Senator J M Tanner, visiting Juneau for days, returns to Skagway on the Humboldt. Perry Hearn of Skagway also returns home after days in Juneau aboard the Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Talbot
White Pass
Yukon
Humboldt
W. Brady
San Francisco
J. M. Tanner
Juneau
Skagway
Perry Hearn
Names Registered at the Alaskan Hotel
The Alaskan Hotel lists guests including Mrs E Sherman C F Johnson C B D Knapp A L Mitchell from Portland H E Shook A M Goodman J W Fraser Milton Weil Seattle F B Straven San Francisco H M Smith Jas Prairie and wife Seattle B F Watson Alaska J M Tanner Skagway K R Paypruss Nanaimo E Elich Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan Hotel
Mrs. E. Sherman
C. F. Johnson
C. BD. Knapp
City
A. L. Mitchell
Portland
H. E. Shook
A. M. Goodman
J. W. Fraser
Milton Weil
Seattle
F. B. Straven
San Francisco
H. M. Smith
Jas. Prairie and Wife
B. F. Watson
Alaska
J. M. Tanner
Skagway
K. R. Paypruss
Nanaimo
E. Elich
Douglas
Juneau and Douglas Clash in Seventh Game at Jaxon's Rink
Juneau High meets Douglas High in the seventh game of a ten game series at Jaxon's rink. After six games, Juneau holds a 4-2 edge over Douglas as fans anticipate tonight's matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau and Douglas
Jaxon
Juneau
Douglas
Four new cabins rising on Baldwin property near city dock
G. A. Baldwin begins construction of four cabins on his city dock adjacent parcel. Project progresses under local permit and inspection, signaling growth for waterfront development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baldwin
Gleanings From the Great Northern Empire
Joseph Clarke a Dawson figure and Edmonton council member shows interest in municipal twilight playfields. Hugh O Gill editor of Nome Weekly Democrat faces criminal libel charges from C D Cochran. Fairbanks Commercial Club plans a 1917 fair corporation. Fairbanks High School to issue annual printed by Ursa Major society. Charles Dome of Fairbanks injured last December. hand amputated last week. George Goshaw ex deputy US marshal now runs a store in Chisana. Burford’s ad and fresh oysters at Goldstein’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Andrew Clarke
Joe” Clarke
Dawson
Edmonton
Hugh O. Gill
Nome
Democrat
C. D. Cochran
Fairbanks Commercial Club
Alaska
United States
Fairbanks High School
Ursa Major” Society
Charles Dome
Fairbanks
George Goshaw
Valdez
Chisana
Baldwin Receives Team for Last Spokane Transfer Trip
G. A. Baldwin received on the final Spokane voyage a large team of horses and a teaming outfit intended for general transfer work. The acquisition signals a continued emphasis on horse-drawn haulage and freight operations in regional transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baldwin
Spokane
Press Club Movement Sought in Gastineau Channel
A drive is underway to organize a press club for newspaper men from the Gastineau channel towns with headquarters planned for Juneau. The movement aims to foster cooperation among editors reporters and publishers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastineau Channel
Juneau
Knights of Columbus Meeting Set for Tuesday Night
The organization committee of the Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting at Father Burket's residence on Douglas Avenue Tuesday night of next week.
Lampede Restaurant Coffee Earns Praises
A terse note proclaims Lampede Restaurant offers coffee better than many mothers make, highlighting a local food spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lampede
Alaska bill heads to president after Senate approval
Washington March 7 The Senate approved the conference report on the Alaska bill without a dissenting vote and sent it to the President. The House had already acted unanimously. Supporters expect presidential approval tonight or Monday. The Interior Secretary plans to begin active work under the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
Joint Committee
Alaska
House
Friends of the Bill
Secretary of the Interior
London Times Attacks Lloyd George in Political Blackmail Claim
The London Times charges Chancellor David Lloyd George with political blackmail and lying and insinuates mental infirmity. It alleges the tirades stem from an obsession, said to be provoked by a Cabinet faction led by Asquith Grey and Haldane seeking to curb the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
London Times
David Lloyd-George
Asquith
Edward Grey
Lord Haldane
Treasury
Farmer Murdered Husband Beaten to Death in Issaquah Barn
Seattle March 7 Henry Werner, a farmer at Issaquah, was beaten to death yesterday in the barn on his farm. His wife has been arrested on suspicion of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Henry Werner
Issaquah
Sugar Trust Granted Extension to August First
New York March 7 The United States District Court granted the American Sugar Refining Co a extension to August 1 for presenting its proof in the government suit under the Sherman antitrust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States District Court of New York
American Sugar Refining Co
Senate panel to exempt small corporations from trade bill
Washington March 7 The Senate commerce committee will exempt from the proposed federal trade commission legislation corporations not of such magnitude in capitalization or extent of business to threaten monopoly in any field of industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Federal Trade Commission
No Cabinet Changes Reported By White House
Washington March 7 Secretary D F Houston of the Department of Agriculture will not resign to join the Federal Reserve Board President Wilson states there will be no changes in his Cabinet and he does not desire or contemplate any alteration in his advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. F. Houston
Department of Agriculture
Federal Reserve Board
Wilson
Wilson May Be Candidate Again
Democratic leaders in Washington on March 7 expect President Woodrow Wilson to seek the 1916 Democratic nomination and many believe his renomination is all but assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Glass would have U S in tobacco trade
Washington March 7 A bill to place the domestic tobacco industry under federal control at an estimated cost of 500 million dollars by July 1916 was introduced in the House by Representative Carter Glass. The measure creates a federal tobacco bureau under the Treasury, with a director appointed by President Wilson, to assemble facilities and staff to buy manufacture and sell tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Carter Glass
Federal Bureau of Tobacco Industry
Treasury Department
Wilson
Unemployed Arm Mostly On Paper In New York
In early March prominent businessmen across New York report improving business conditions. They say the unemployed army is chiefly on paper, with prospects brighter than ever as the week ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Claimant to German throne dies in Chicago
Charles Coler, who claimed Emperor William I of Germany was his father and stirred official debate on his rightful claim, died in Chicago last night. His assertion triggered extensive correspondence over succession doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Coler
Willam I
Germany
Tavern and union reach agreement on staff and recognition
The Tavern restaurant and the Cooks' and Waiters' Union resolved a dispute last night. The deal requires exclusive union employment and recognition of the union by the tavern.
Gold Dredge Planned for Yankee Creek Next Summer
A gold dredge is set to be installed on Yankee creek in the Innonoko district next summer, signaling new mining activity and potential local economic impact for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innonoko
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FOX Farm
Goethals
Juneau Mill Crushing Ore
F, Wolland
Cordova Bank
Toils
Helen
Keller
Eagle Democrats Organizer Club
SOUTH
Yakima
Washington, D. C
Doukhobors
Geo. W. Vanderbilt
Burford
Goldstein's
Baldwin
Sugar Trust
GLASS
Tavern
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