Demise of a Juneau Powerhouse: William W. Carey’s Shocking Sudden Death

October 20, 1924, will be remembered as a day of great shock in Juneau, Alaska. William W. Carey, a leading citizen of Juneau for over a quarter of a century, passed away suddenly on the streets of Ketchikan at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The cause of death was attributed to apoplexy by the local physician, a stunning blow to the community.