Hughes Name Sparks Large Demonstration at Convention
Senator Whitman nominated Hughes at 11 30 am and delegates cheered as half the attendees joined a protest march. Oregon delegates led a hall procession joined by New York Michigan Vermont and Mississippi in the cheering. Roots and Burton were later nominated but drew smaller reception.
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Hughes
Whitman
Oregon
New York
Michigan
Vermont
Mississippi
Root
Burton
Peace Committee Meets in Chicago on Roosevelt Fusion
A joint peace committee from the Republican and Progressive conventions met in Chicago but failed to agree on a fusion plan. Progressives back Roosevelt as the fusion candidate. Republicans would back him only with convention assent, which they doubt. Both sides see unity as desirable and plan another meeting after more Republican ballots. Rain dampens the city as prospects of better weather appear.
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Chicago
Peace Committee
Roosevelt
Burnside Cable Ship Busy. Repairs Cordova Run Planned
The cableship Burnside is repairing the Times telegraph line, operating from Sitka and Seattle to replace damaged cable sections. The Alameda of Masha Steamship Co. arrives with freight for Cordova, Copper River railroad, and lumber. Alaska, Admiral Farragut, and Admiral Watson ships are due in Cordova from the west or south within the day.
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Times
Sitka
Seattle
Alameda
Masha Steamship Company
Cordova
Copper Hiver Railway
Alaska
Admiral Farragut
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Company
Admiral Watson
Pope Honors Belgian Now In Jail
Amst Dam June 8 The mayor of Malines Belgium M Ch Des sain recently condemned to a year’s imprisonment for printing Cardinal Mercier’s letter has been nominated by the Pope as a commander in the Order of St Gregory. The move shows the Holy Father’s sympathy for Belgian Catholics and Cardinal Mercier.
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Amst Dam
Maor
Malines
Belgium
M. Ch. Dessain
Cardinal Mercier
Bert
Order of St. Gregory
Holy Father
England builds wartime fleet and Washington fleet size
From secret sources the navy department reports England has placed ships on the seas equal in tonnage to the entire U S Navy since the war began. Anchorage adds two hand hose carts and a hand chemical engine for fire fighting, expanding local capabilities.
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Washington
Navy Department
England
United States
Anchorage
Shakespeare Birthplace Draws Fewer Visitors This Year
Stratford on Avon reports about 23 000 visitors to Shakespeare's birthplace in the past year down from 27 000 the year before and far from the wartime peak of 50 000. American arrivals dropped to 254 from 8 000, with Anne Hathaway's Cottage and New Place also seeing fewer admissions. The annual meeting elected the Earl of Plymouth as a life trustee, replacing Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower, while Sir Sidney Lee voiced optimism that American tourists would return after the war.
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Tratford-On-Avon
Shakespeare
America
Anne Hathaway
New Place
Earl of
Plymouth
Ronald Sutherlland-Gower
Sidney Lee
Noted Chinaman Dead in Canton Conference
Yang Chiu teng, recently killed in Canton during a military conference on the revolutionary situation, acted as Liang Chichao's personal representative. Tang Chiu-teng had led the Bank of China in Peking and was considered for minister of justice in the compromise cabinet under discussion.
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Canton
Yang Chiu Teng
Liang Chichao
Tang Chiu-teng
Bank of China
Peking
Eagles Propose Radio Station and New Eagle Hall
The local Eagles aerie plans a building on D Street and First Avenue costing at least 5000 dollars. It will measure at least 50 by 100 feet and host large gatherings and Eagle meetings. Ground will be broken soon with excavation contracts already in progress. The article also notes a new wireless station at Cape St. Elias, operational June 1, with commercial rates and enhanced communication between Cordova, St. Elias, Katalla, and the lighthouse keepers.
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Aerie of Eagles
D Street
First Avenue
Mences
Eagles
Cape St. Eas
Cordova
U.S. Signal Corps
Cape St. Elias
St. Elias
Katalla
Signal Corps Officer Arrives for Cordova Inspection
Captain Robert M. Nolan of the United States Signal Corps arrives from Valdez aboard the steam ship Alaska to tour his district. He conducts biannual inspections of offices under his command, including Cordova Seward Valkdor Fairbanks and Hot Springs.
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Robert M. Nolan
United States Signal Corps
Valdez
Alaska
Nolan
Cordova
Seward
Valkdor
Fairbanks
Hot Springs
Two Bandits Hanged in New Mexico Today
In Deming New Mexico on June 9 Fran Alvarez and Juan Sanchez members of Villa's band were executed for their roles in the Columbus raid of March they were brought to justice in a desert execution reflecting the era's border unrest
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New Mexico
Longshoremen Strike Ends After Gains for Workers
San Francisco June 9 The Pacific coast strike by longshoremen ends as 9000+ workers return to work under an agreement with employers granting a new scale pending arbitration. Union men hail the outcome as a complete victory after a period of the most thorough shipping tieup on the coast.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
American Securities Sold by British Officials
London reports American securities arriving in increased quantities as the mobilization plan for these assets proceeds and smaller amounts are sold through the coming income tax. Exchange rates show 4.767-16, with expectations of a favorable market effect as the government prepares a three year Exchequer bond issue to attract capital from dollar security funds.
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London
American Exchange
Exchan
Bandits Range Region as Pershing Leaves Front
Report from Columbus dated June 8 notes several bandit bands driving in territory south of American lines in areas recently evacuated by General Pershing. Unclear if Pershing will order troops to engage the enemy.
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Columbus
General Pershing
Lighting Plant Ordered for Darkest China
Anderson June Meyer & Co., an American firm in this city, secured a contract to supply a complete lighting plant for Urga the capital of Outer Mongolia. Urga, home of the living Buddha who opposes Chinese authority, lies three hundred miles south of the Trans-Siberian railway and will receive the machinery by mess transport to illuminate the nomadic city.
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Meyer & Co
Urga
Outer Mongolia
Kutu
Peking Minister Hosts Ball for American Envoy's Grandson
Peking on June 8 reports Liang Tun-yet minister of communications held a ball at the Peking diplomatic colony to celebrate the birth of his first grandson, with virtually all members of the American legation in attendance. The infant was carried in by his nurse. Liang Tun-yen, a Yale graduate and former New Haven University baseball player, presided at the event.
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Peking
Rout of Austrian Army Opens Russian Front Across Southeast Front
Russian army officers report a rout as Austrians retreat along a 94 mile front with penetrations up to 37 miles. German forces breach French lines on the Meuse right bank, while the Dutch army mobilizes fully amid unsettled European conditions.
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Petrograd
Paris
Meuse
Willa Arms Found in Mountain Cave Near Columbus
In Columbus New Mexico on June 8 ten machine guns and ammunition were unearthed yesterday in a cave at Ojo Canyon reachable only by a steep climb. Authorities believe the cache links to Villa’s northern Chihuahua hoard and seek more weapons as officers brace for potential renewed activity in the region.
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Columbus
N. M
Arma
Ojo Canyon
Villa
Bachinaba
Chihuahua
Bandits Twice Beaten by Federal Troops in Tampico District
In the Tampico district near Los Angeles and the San Luis Potosi railroad Colonel Jose Cavazos clashed with bandits. After an early defeat, the raiders retreated to Eldora station where Cavazos launched a surprise attack. The bandits suffered seven killed and ten prisoners, while one Confederate soldier was wounded. Wagons, cars and supplies were seized.
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Chihuahua City
Jose Cavazos
Tampico
Naffarate
Cavazos
Los Angeles
San Luis Potosi
Eldora Station
Rabbit catcher denied exemption for trench service claim
A London man who described himself as a professional rabbit catcher argued his wartime duty was essential, citing 19 000 rabbits killed since August. Authorities denied the exemption, noting he could serve as a valuable rat catcher for the trenches.
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London
Indian Village Complaint Placed Before Council
Residents on lower street near the railroad crossing claim insanitary conditions in buildings occupied by native families and urge abatement. Council sent it to the health officer for a written report and possible nuisance abatement. Cordova Power Co accepts light water and telephone franchises. Eagles lot excavation for streets discussed. several buildings over alleys noted as fire hazard. referred to committees.
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Cordova Power Company
Two Frenchmen Who Were Brave on the Battlefield
Paris June 8. The record for citations for gallant conduct at the front in the French army was held by Adjutant Grober of Alsacian origin who was wounded and died at Belfort after being mentioned 27 times in orders. The living record is now Adjutant Clavel of Grober’s regiment with 21 mentions. His war cross is on a ribbon nearly a foot long to display all his laurels.
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Paris
Grober
Belfort
Clavel
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