1903 – What is believed to have been the first football game in Alaska was played here this afternoon, under adverse conditions, by the Juneau and Douglas High Schools. The temperature was around 15 degrees, a Taku wind was blowing, and there was a foot and a half of snow on the ground. Only one kick was attempted and it resulted in the ball sailing out into Gastineau Channel. The game was delayed while a skiff was found to rescue the ball. Douglas made two touchdowns in each half for a score of 20-0. Gastineau Bygones – 05/12/1978
1913 – Governor and Mrs. Walter Clark held an open house to dedicate the new Governor’s Mansion in Juneau Today in Alaska’s History, a day-to-day reference to historic events, compiled by the Alaskan Headliners, 1990
1918 – All of Alaska became “Bone Dry” at midnight last night, but in Juneau the Alaskan, Gastineau, Grotto, Tuck’s Place, Montana, Circle City and New York Exchange were dishing it out over the bar until the stroke of 12. Gastineau Bygones – 01/18/1980
All eight bars in Douglas closed their doors promptly at midnight last night and locked them permanently. This was mandated by the referendum approved by voters throughout the territory in the 1916 election. There was considerable last minute drinking before the black hour came, but there was no disorder. Gastineau Bygones – 07/20/1979
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