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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

on the corner of Seward and Third
streets, where Mr.. Behrends has con-
structed a building of reinforced con-
crete, measuring so so feet. The
building is as nearly absolutely fire
proof as modern appliances and meth
DDS can make it. The main vault
measures 9 IA feet and Is one of
the products of the American Bank
ers' Safety Company. The doors OF
this vault tip the scales at exactly
5000 pounds each. The basement OF
the building is in reality one large
safety vault. This underground vault
may be entered only by passing
through the bank; and both the walls
of the basement itself, as we'll as all
of the fixtures which it. contains, are
absolutely fireproof. Interior fixtures
throughout the bank are made OF
solid mahogany and lend very ricn
and attractive appearance to the es'
tablishment.
The bank was established during
the early days of gold mining in THIS
district and at a time when the cir
culating medium of the Territory was
principally gold dust and mink SKINS
Many who visited the bank at the
time of the opening of it's new quar-
tiers could recall the days when 1t was
common thing for large pokes Oh
dust to come in from Gold Creek ana
other placer working to be exchanged
for cash at Behrends. This Dank
leads all the banks of Alaska IN tine
amount of deposits.
From the beginning Of his location
at Juneau Mr.. Behrends has been hrn'
In his faith that here will be located
the commercial center of rich anu
popuious section of the country anu
IN all that he has done he has Duii'
With the permanency of the country
ana Juneau it's center, In mind. ms
unDounded faith in Juneau Is SHOWN
oy the fact that he is one Of the iars'
est realestate owners. He has always
oeen leader among the progressive
element of the country, encouraging
the prospectors and otherwise con-
'triDutins in personal energy ana
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

Mount Andrew and Hadley copper
properties have also become shippers
again at increased capacity.
1915 Outlook.
(From The Empire of August .
Alaska at the present time is on
the crest of an unparalleled era OF
good times, according to statistics
made public today by the United
States customs house, and the cold fig
ures show that trade between the
Territory and the United States and
Canada will be two and one-half times
greater for 1915 than for 1914.
ct is already by far the biggest
year the Territory has ever had, in
its commerce." said Collector John
F. Pugh this morning, and the
amount of exports and imports may
reach three times the figures of last
year before the year is over"
The increase Of gold production, the
development of railroad, agriculture
and forest enterprise, and the steady
gain in population have worked to
bring about the doubling of the bust
ness. A table showing the value OF
products shipped from Alaska to the
United States and Canada for the
seven months ending July 81, follows:
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

more use of our local banks than
they have in the past. Increased de-
posits mean increased power to loan
money in this community for our mu-
tual benefit. Our position is one of
good will and support of the public,
the strength of which support is rep
resented by our total deposits. The
more deposits we can keep in this To-
cality by lending to merchants and
others, the more nearly we feel that
we are fulfilling our obligations to
the community, as banks usefulness
is measured largely by the assistance
It gives its local enterprises.
Up to, say four years ago. Juneau
had remained. as far as the naked eye
could discern, in a dormant condition
for many years. II was true that
our old timers could see value in their
real estate holdings, but it was only
a prospective value. In these days il
was said that some former resident
of this place who had moved to New
York had heard that a new house
had been built here. 1t was reported
that the former resident intended L
return to find out il such was tn,
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
John Reck
Mayor of Juneau.

The chief executive of Juneau,
Mayor John Reck, has been a resi-
dent of Juneau for II years, and dur
ing all the years that he has called
this his home, has ever been a boost
er for this country and its capital.
Mayor Reck was born in Iowa and
first came to Alaska in 1898. He is
serving his second term as Mayor,
and the record he is making in of.
flee is demonstrating to those who
elected him that their confidence is
not misplaced. Under this admins
tratiOn there will be many improve
ments take place that will be for the
betterment of Juneau, as there was
last year. For five terms Mayor RecR
was a member of the city council
and he has been a witness to the
growth and development of the city
that he has done so much to hell
foster. He is the Juneau manager
of the Carstens Packing Company:
business here, and has built up
large business for the company he 81
ably represents.
He is vice-president of the Firs
National Bank, director of the FRS
Territorial Bank of Douglas and Ju
neau. Mr.. Reck is also heavy rea
estate owner in this city.
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AlaskaMineralOut

The official figures for the mineral
production of Alaska for the last year
have been announced by the govern
ment. The gold output was $l5,76O,-
900. This shows an increase OF
s14O. 900 over the previous year. Last
wear Alaska produced 21,451,OOO
mounds of copper, which is a decrease
of 2O9, 900 pounds under the preceding
wear. The total mineral output Of
the territory was $19,119,OOO. This is
a decrease from 1913 og $35S,0OO.
From figures now available, it is con-
fidently believed that the present year
will be the banner year for mineral
production in Alaska, with a fair
chance that the value will double the
figures for last year. This will be
due in part to the increase in the gold
output through late development in the
vicinity of Juneau and elsewhere, but
more particularly to the increase in
copper production and price.
Copper Shipments.
It is estimated that copper ship
ments from Cordova will continue at
the rate of 100000 a month, a
record established in June, for the
remainder of the year. The Sulzer,
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Juneau S Growth:
SOME FACTS AND FIGURES

(NOTE- The following statistics
were prepared for booklet that was
issued by the Juneau Commercial
Club, and written by L2fe E.-SPPffaa9 spray
a well known local newspaper writer.
The best authorities estimate the
present population of Juneau and
territory adjacent to the town at
over 5000; and within a radius of
five miles at 10000. These last figures
include Juneau, Douglas, Thane, Per-
severance, Salmon creek, the Alaska
Gold-Belt mining properties, and all
those residing between these places
and Juneau.-EDITORD
Population of Iuneau-U. S. Census
Report: 1890, l.253; 1900, 1864; 1910,
1,644; City Directory estimate, 1914,
3,121; present population, 1000.
Registration of Voters 1913, 532;
1914, 1,015; 1915, l.271*
Assessment Valuations - 1912, ST.
451.79O: 1913. $2.O73,235: 1914, ST.
$4,000 estimate for year 1915, 3d.
100000. Tax rate per cent.
New Buildings Erected 1914,
cost $1,5OO,OOO.
Eank cIearings Year 1914, $685.
6S6.49.
Payrolls-Two Juneau mines alone
aggregate each month 100000.
Juneau Imports S. Customs Re.
ports for 1911, $685., 1872; 1912, s1,417,-
go; 1913, $3,24O,6S1; 1914, $4,017,710.
Juneau Postoffice Receipts-Stamp
sales and box rent only: March l,
1912, to March l, 1913, $500; March
/, 1913, to March l, 1914. s12,5S3;
March l, 1914, to March l, 1915, s15,-
26S.
Death Rate-About one-third of the
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
Thomas f. Kennedy
President First National Bank

Thomas F. Kennedy, president OF
the First National Bank, OF Juneau,
and vice-president of the First Terri
torial Bank of Alaska, is a young
man who has made good in Alaska.
He is a native of San Francisco, and
had his first banking experience IN
that city, where he was connected
with the First National Bank when he
left there to come to Juneau in l9lZ.
He came to Juneau first as CASHIER
of the First National Bank, and short
ly afterward became president of the
institution.
The First Territorial Bank OF Alas
ka organized in 1913 was the nrst
organization to take advantage OF the
then new law providing for the organ
ization of Territorial banks 1t IS al
filliated with the First National BANK
of Juneau, of which Mr.. Kennedy Is
President. The latter bank has de-
posits exceeding 100000 and the for
mer's deposits are in excess OF $2So'-
600. The total assets of the TWO
banks amount to about Sl,ooo'ooV.
The largest stakeholder in the flrst
National Bank of Juneau is F. W..
Bradley, of San Francisco, who Is
president of the Treadwell Mining
Company and the Bunker Hill anu
Sullivan mine in Wallace, Idaho.
Mr.. Kennedy has been largely re-
sponsible for the remarkably success
full career of the two banks WIFI
which he is associated and is an I'LL
portant figure in financial circles III
Alaska. He held the position OF VICE.
president of the American Bankers
Association for Alaska, and has rep
utation for unparalleled good ]uds-
ment and business ability.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

r,HE GREAT industry of the coun-
try is gold mining, the product
of which Is shipped to the mint.
Gold coin is returned to US, thus plac-
ing our banks on permanent gold
basis.
1t is possible that some time we
may prefer to use currency. but we
know that We will always have the
mint to fall back on.
Mr.. B. NJ. Behrends was the first
merchant banker in Alaska. Today
he is more widely known as banker
than merchant. With the completion
of his modern concrete building, the
rooms of which are used exclusively
for banking purposes, we may we'll say
that the pioneer period in banking is
closed, and that new period has be,
gun.
The combination of National and
Territorial banks both subject to in
spection by the National Bank exam
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uneaus Gold Banks s!zA34 as kzH4ERz

g.. s;rce that time mining develop
msnts have been pushed vigorously
e ,.ortanee to Juneau is seen In its
..o snaformation into thriving bust
10 hrsiness community. The pros
, nae,,ve value of real estate has be-
come real and loans are made on it
,,,stantial improvements. Our
o.orota buildings already erected at
49,, % the fact that we are building
for all time.
,s land is the source OF all wealth,
.1ways been considered the
hos, security for credit. The devel-
onment of the land requires labor,
hank credit and capitalistic outlay,
Agricultural land or surface rights
uo hold in equities and mortgages by
farmers and bankers respectively.
Our mining land, figured in cubic
measure at so much ton. has been
developed by means of large capital
istic outlay. and is now owned abso,
,,ta,v by the shareholders. The
.horos or mine owners are scattered
from Juneau to New York and Lon.
40, where the stock of the mines is
hougbt and sold on the exchanges,
MANY local miners and company en-
n,ovees are holding shares in our
mines.
Land values estimated by the avail
able quoted stock value of our three
groups of producing mines exceed
ss6 1000. With all these mines
within five miles of Juneau, we feel
that we have a big, rich country with,
in small radius.
II is complementary expected that
the history of the great T-eadwell
mines will be repeated in the course
of wears by the other present oper'
ating companies.
The patronage of our large mining
companies is we'll divided among our
three banks in this mining district
each of which is prepared to handle
more business.
B. NJ. Behrends Bank was conduct
ed as a private institution from the
year 1887 until its incorporation in
1914 Its officers and directors are
Messrs. B. NJ. Behrends, President
]. R. Willis, Vice-President, and Guy
McNaughton. Cashier.
The First National Bank of Juneau
received it's charter in the year 1898
It's officers are Messrs. T. F. Kenne
dy, President: John Reck, Vice Presi
dent; H. H. Post, Cashier, and r. II
Stevens, Assistant Cashier. Mr.. F
W. Bradley owns the controlling in
terest in this bank.
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almost year by President Wilson's
administration, before he left the ser
vice to become associated with the B.
M. Behrends Bank, accepting the po'
sition of vice-president.
Mr.. Willis was married in Portland
in 1902 and is a member of the Elks
Lodge and of the Masonic Lodge. He
has just completed fine new resi-.
dence on Sixth Avenue, adjoining the
residence of u. s. Commissioner j.
B. Marshall. The house is in every
way modern and is very desirable
addition to the repaidly increasing
number of Juneau's fine residences.
Mr.. Willis is serving his second
term as member of the Juneau City
Council, and as Vice-Mayor OF the
city. He is one of Juneau's pubic
spirited citizens, and regarded as one
of the strong forces Of the city and
of Southeastern Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

liner. and the Territorial Board, re-
spectively, are prepared to give as
good service to patrons and as good
protection to depositors as can be OBJ
tanned anywhere. Our Territorial
Board consists of the Governor, the
Secretary and the Treasurer of the
Territory.
The investment represented by
our bank buildings is an evidence of
the stability of the institutions, and
our confidence of the continuance of
the payrolls in this mining camp for
many generations to come.
With every reason to believe in
Juneau, as a growing business center,
the people are beginning to make
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
B. NJ. Behrends
Pioneer Banker and Merchant.

Enjoying the distinction OF not only
being the first banker in Alaska but
also holding the reputation OF being
one of the foremost bankers In the
Territory, B. NJ. Behrends' president
of the B. M. Behrends Company Is
TODAY in the vanguard OF both the
commercial and financial interests Oh
this largest of Uncle Sans posses
sions. Mr.. Berhends was Dorm IN
Hanover, Germany. At the age OF
sixteen years he came to Nebraska
and from there at the age OF twenty
one came west to California ma, MI
Behrends game to sitka IN 1857 anu
the next year became the manager Oh
the sitka Trading Company coming
to Juneau shortly after that 70 Jake
charge of branch of the same es'Ao
! lishment In this city. - 5
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
John R. Willis
Vice-President B. M. Behrends
Bank.

John R. Willis, vice-president OF
the B. M. Behrends Bank, began MS
Alaska experience some fifteen years
ago, when he arrived at Ketchikan IN
July, 1900 and assumed the duties OF
his office as a deputy collector of
customs. In April, 1903 he was trans
ferred to Valdez, still as a deputy
collector of customs. Later the same
year he was transferred to Sitka. His
promotions in the customs service
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

cial strength and business integrity
have caused those in the financial
world everywhere to think of him
when big Alaska things are being
considered. In the largest meaning
of the term B. M. Behrends is an En-
pire builder. He is made of the
sterling stuff that has characterized
so many of the pioneer developers
whose orderly minds and untirlng
work have contributed cohesion and
Sound b>.~i,ees principles to the march
of Empire from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. He is big man who has
played a large part in laying the cor
nerstone of Alaska's future.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

In 1891 Mr.. Behrends started IN
business for himself, and openeu
general store and bank at the iooa
ton now occupied by the John reoA
Meat Market, which he controlled lor
one year. In 1893 Mr.. Behrehds pun,
chased his present. location anu
since that time has conducted one VI
the largest general merchandise
stores in the Territory. The b. M
Behrends Store became the most OK.
tensive Yukon outfitter in the days Oh
the rush, and in that capacity leu oil
the other stores in the Territory
As a banker Mr.. Behrends maze HIS
entry into Alaskan financial circies'
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
JUNEAU's EoUABLE CLIMATE.

The climate of Juneau and sur
rounding country is tempered by the
Japan current which washes the
shores of Alaska along the Pacific
coast The winters are mild, the tenn
perature seldom falling below zero,
and snow rarely lies on the ground at
sea level beyond a few days at a
time. The summer temperature is
comfortable and refreshing. 1t is on
ly occasionally that it rises above 80
degrees at midday and the nights are
always cool. The average annual
rainfall is about rs inches.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
funds to the common good.

FUNDS to the common good.
Inc people of Juneau have shown
their faith and confidence In B. M.
henrends in many ways. With them
MS name has been a SYNONYM for re-
liability stability, sanity and sound
judgment. Beginning with the In
corporation of the town in 1900 he
was made municipal treasurer, and
ne has served in that capacity ever
since. The people know that their
tunds are safe when B. NJ. Behrends
has them.
Mr.. Behrends long ago ceased to be
a mere local figure. His courage, his
faith in Alaska and his known finan
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

and eventually into national financial
circles in 1891 as president of the B.
M. Behrends Bank, which is still OPP
Grating under that name.
On December 81, 1914, this bank
was moved into it's fine new quarters
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

were rapid and regular. He was spec
ial deputy collector of customs under
Collector Hobart, and was appointed
collector of customs by President
Theodore Roosevelt to succeed Mr..
Hobart. He was retained in office for
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

juneau will become the Butte of the
Nortniand. Within few years it will
nave q population Of 10000 persons.
President II. F. Alexander of the
Alaska Pacific Navigation Company in
IN authorized statement
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

The First Territorial Bank. incor-
porated in 1913, was the first bank
organized under our Territorial bank
ing laws. Its officers are Messrs. M.
]. O'Connor, President; T. F. Kenne-
DIV Vice President and A. E. Gurr,
Cashier. Mr.. F. w. Bradley is the
banks largest shareholder.
The average total resources of our
three local banks is shown by the
following figures:
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

Mr.. Kennedy is unmarried. He is
a member of the Elks' Lodge, and Is
prominent in everything that counts
for the advancement of the Gastineau
Channel cities.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

The operating end. or plants of our
mining and fishing industries make
use Of our service chiefly for their To-
"a, disbursements and for their pay
ro,, accounts. 1t is they who send
money into Alaska, but 1t is to the
miner the merchant and the artisan
to whom we look to keep 1t here to
helm build ND our towns and local en-
terprises.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

deaths occurring in Juneau during the.
year 1914 were by accident or from
other unnatural causes. Excluding
these the death rate for the period
mentioned is S.75 per thousond.
In 1914 the woman suffrage law
was in effect and 200 women regis
tered for the election. In 1915, 300
women registered.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01
A. E. Gurr
Cashier First Territorial Bank.

A. E. Gurr came to the position OF
Cashier of the First Territorial Bank
of Douglas at the organization OF that
institution in 1913 from the First Ma
tional Bank of Juneau, with which the
First Territorial Bank is closely asso-
ciated Before becoming connected
with the First National Bank, Mr.. Gurr
was associated with the B. M. Ben
rends Bank in Juneau for five years.
Mr.. Gurr is prominent in both busi-
ness and social circles Of Juneau anu
Douglas. He resides at Douglas
where the main office of the F1rst
Territorial Bank is located in its own
concrete banking building.
d -
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1915-01-01

The gold and silver shipped for the
same period Is valued at s6,496,S25.
Inc exports show the same large
gain.
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The Alaska Daily Empire prints
more Alaska news than any other pub
LEGATION.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07

When the people go to Weequahic
Park tomorrow afternoon to view the
finish of the road horse parade and
the series of half-mile brushes, which
are to follow on the track, they viii
be unable to occupy the grandstand
at the race course. BY the same
token the officials will not be able to
secure places in the judges stand.
The reason for this is that the Park
Commission has condemned poth
the grandstand and judges stand for
further use. The steps have been
taken away from the grandstand ana
the judges stand has been closed.
The new grandstand for the park
which is to be of steel and concrete,
will be erected this summer. TINS
was assured this week, when an
agreement was effected between the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-05-07

mittee making the best effort for
the day.
When the workers returned and
after the reports had been received
addresses of congratulations were
made by Mayor Thomas L. Ray
mond, former Mayor Jacob Hauss-
ling, Mr.. Murphy and Mr.. McCarter.
In response to the invitation of the
committee about 100 women watched
the scene from the gallery. There
was a special musical program to
lend enjoyment to the occasion.
This Is a proud day for Newark
said Mayor Raymond in his talk.
"The work of you men is certainly an
indication of a new life in this city.
The campaign has brought forth
wonderful outburst of popular en-
thusiasm for the good of the city.
This celebration, 1t Is realized, Is to
make Newark, the fourteenth city
of tho land, still better known"
Campaigners greeted with en-
thusiasm suggestion Of Mr.. Nc
Carter that they form a permanent
organization, such as a Chamber Of
Commerce. SO that the city would
continue to have behind it the spirit
they manifested in the fund work.
Mr. McCarter characterized the cam
paigners as the finest body of men
who ever came together to aid New
ark.
1t is said that the legal obstacle
holding back contributions by the
Prudential Insurance Company, the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany and about five other local saw
ings banks has been cleared up and
that contributions will be forthcom-
Inc. At the meeting yesterday the
reports showed that the institutions
were in hearty sympathy with the
cause.
Among the numerous contributions
announced yesterday was s8653 from
the employees of the Gottfried Kruger
Brewing Company. Employees OF the
National Newark Banking Company
gave s54. Individual contributions by
employees of the Newark Plaster Com
pany made $3.50. G. r. Reber, prin-
cipal OF the Abingdon Avenue School,
gave S25 to the fund.
Local flremen contributed 1898 and
the employees of the local postoffice
raised a sum of s420.25. Other con-
tributions of a like nature were re-
corded as follows:
Subscriptions rrom employees OF va
rious concerns received yesterday are
as follows:
WH- - .