Wickersham again faces contest for Alaska delegate
James Wickersham filed his contest for delegate to Congress from Alaska claiming a majority of last November's votes. In Alaska Jim the Quitter boasted of filing May 3, but residents rejected his bluff as more lies from the would be representative of Alaska at the national capital.
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Washington
Associated Press
James Wickersham
Congress
Alaska
Jim
Wick
Wickersham
Aviator Commanders Given Banquet in Paris
Commander Read of NC-4 Commander Towers of NC-3 Lieutenant McCullough of NC-1 and Admiral Plunkett arrived in Paris. They were met by President Wilson and later hosted at a banquet by the American legation.
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Paris
Associatedress
Read
NC-4
Towers
NC-3
Lieutenant McCullough
NC-1
Admiral Plunkett
Wilson
Canadians to Adopt Union Constitution
Calgary June 4 delegates from western Canada will meet tomorrow to complete a union constitution to be submitted to the trades councils for approval.
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Calgary
Associated Press
Western Canada
Trades’ Councils
Telegraphers Strike Could Tie Up Nation If Spread
President Konenkamp of the commercial telegraphers union says the Atlanta strike may spread to national proportions, tying up the country’s telegraph and telephone communications across the United States.
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Washington
Associated Press
Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Atlanta
Steamship Lines Planned Between American and South American Ports
United States Shipping Board chairman Hurley told the Pan American conference plans to establish steam lines linking American Pacific ports with South American Pacific ports. A route from Seattle to West and South American coasts is planned to improve market routes and shipping efficiency.
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Washington
Associated Press
Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Pan-American Commercial Conference
American Pacific
Central South America
Seattle
South American
Aliens Arrested for Illegal Fishing at Wrangell
Three aliens were arrested here for illegal fishing. They were found guilty and fined $150 and costs. Jacob Hollingstad and John Sarrikoski each fined $100 and costs.
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Wrangell
Jokl
Jacob Hollingstad
John Sarrikoski
Germany rate decision eyed by four power council
Paris report says the four power council will decide on Thursday how to respond to Germany’s counter proposals. The AP notes anticipation of a decision by the council in Paris.
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Germany
Paris
Associated Press
Council of Four
Germany faces neutrality and alliance pressures in world news
Paris reports Sweden and Denmark will not join a blockade of Germany, claiming neutrality allows effective embargo without protest. Berlin notes President Ebert reestablishes the military salute amid fears of renewed militarism. Reports claim Germany seeks American protectorate or limited alliance with profit-sharing terms, while Noske tours coast defenses for emergency readiness.
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Paris
Associated Press
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Berlin
America
Victoria Sails From Seattle for Nome
The steamship Victoria departed Seattle with 425 passengers bound for St Michael and Yukon river posts. Captain Wagner led the voyage and expected to reach Nome alongside the Senator, which had already left Sunday with a full passenger list.
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Victoria
Nome
St. Michael
Yukon River
Wagner
Senator
Mexicans May Be Allowed Over Border Debate
El Paso June 4. Mayor Davis reports a Washington wire saying Acting Secretary Polk may permit Mexicans to pass through the United States. Representative Hunispeth urges vigorous opposition to granting the permit.
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EL Paso
Associated Progs
Davis
Washington
Polk
United States
Hunispeth
Cruiser Marblehead Sails for Alaska to Fight Flu
The cruiser Marblehead departs for Dutch Harbor Bristol Bay and Unalaska with doctors and nurses to aid the Alaska Commercial Company in combating the influenza outbreak. It will stop at Port Townsend and Bremerton to recruit more medical staff led by Dr. W. T. Harris from the Public Health Service with navy support.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Marblehead
Dutch Harbor
Bristol Bay
Unalaska
Alaska Commercial Company
Port Townsend
Bremerton
W. T. Harris
United States Public Health Service
Navy Department
Palmer Denies Used Office For Politics
Senator Frelinghuysens charges the alien property custodian office under Attorney General Palmer is used to create a political machine. Palmer says he welcomes a public inquiry and is proud of the office's achievements.
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Washington
Associated Press
Palmer
William J. Flynn
Acves
Frelinghysen
Mexican Protest Over Gillett Trade Remarks
The Mexican embassy protests Speaker Gillett's Pan American speech claiming Mexico hinders trade with the American republics. Officials say the protest contests his statements on Mexican commerce and the state department may deny responsibility for the remarks.
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Washington
Associated Press
Gillett
Pan-American Congress
Mexico
State Department
Hodges Reassigned to North Pacific Artillery District
Major General Hodges, commander at Camp Travis Texas, is assigned to the North Pacific artillery district with headquarters in Seattle.
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Washington
Associated Press
Hodges
Camp Travis
Texas
North Pacific Artillery District
Seattle
Alaska Mining Stocks Quoted in New York
Alaska mining stocks were quoted yesterday in New York with Juneau up 2 percent and Alaska Gold up 3 percent.
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Alaska
New York
Associated Press
Juneau
Alaska Gold
French miners strike halts Paris subway and regional coal output
Paris reports 6500 subway workers walk off, halting all lines. Dispatch from Lille notes 48000 miners in Thereon region join in a general strike, signaling broad labor action across France.
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Paris
Associated Press
Lille
Marines land in Costa Rica amid Tinoco revolt
American marines have landed at Costa Rica to support General Tinoco’s ouster bid. The exiled Tinoco forces occupy positions in the mountains near the Nicaragua border, with the situation unfolding as U S authorities respond to the crisis.
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Costa Rica
San Salvador
Associated Press
Tinocos
Strike ends in Canada 7000 return to work
Toronto reports the general strike is ended and about 7,000 men have returned to work. Winnipeg notes Charles A. Duncan of Seattle arrives to address the strikers and likely discuss Seattle's general strike. Returned soldiers march with banners denouncing Bolsheviks and alien foes, pledging loyalty to the king.
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Toronto
Associated Press
Winnipeg
Charles A. Duncan
Seattle Central Labor Council
Seattle
King
Wilson Congratulates King George on Birthday
President Wilson sent King George of England a telegram congratulating him on his birthday, signaling goodwill between the nations on the occasion.
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Wilson
King
Paris
Associated Press
King George of
England
Indicted Mayor Defeated as Election Result Stuns City
In Los Angeles an indicted mayor Woodman was defeated by former Mayor M P Snyder at yesterday's election. In San Francisco near Pescadero 80 year old widow Mia Sarah Coburn was clubbed to death.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Woodman
M. P. Snyder
San Francisco
Mia
Sarah Coburn
Pescadero
Here
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