Bear Strands in Fog Off Mendocino With Loss of Five
Five people are confirmed drowned after the steamship Bear ran aground near Sugar Loaf, Mendocino, in dense fog while carrying 100 passengers and 80 crew from Portland to San Francisco. The ship is leaking and two lifeboats are missing. five bodies have washed ashore near the Mendocino lighthouse. The vessel is a 4507 gross tonner, 357 feet long, built 1910 at Newport News and valued at 1 million dollars.
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San Francisco
Portland
Mendocino
Newport News
Katalla Oil Stock Sold In Court Sale At Valdez
The Katalla Oil Company property, sold by the court at Valdez, was bought in by Falcon Jolin trustee for the holders for 16.92 dollars plus costs. Judge Fred M. Brown of Valdez set a Cordova term to begin July 17 to hear cases and address property matters, aimed at giving litigants a chance to present their claims.
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Atalla OL
Cordova Josuin
Valdez
Katalla Oil Company
Valdes
Falcon Joelin
Lebor Elaine
Fred M. Brown
Cordova
Callie UN
London University College builds world class chemistry lab
London University College has completed a modern chemistry laboratory and library aimed at advancing chemical science. The facility is designed to support independent research and large scale experiments for industrial application, with government wartime use noted for valuable outcomes.
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London
University College, London
Britain
Coat of Arms Crowds Out Pork at Chicago Board of Trade
On June 1 the big board of trade blackboard allotted most space to a large United States coat of arms in color while pork price quotations were crowded off. The display was said to signify a symbolic message or event.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
United States
In Temperance Rise Seen in England Report
London report by a committee of prominent women notes rising drinking at home among women and calls for stricter liquor restrictions. It endorses trusteeship for separation allowances, alternate enforcement for wives of sailors, special plain clothes inspectors for saloons, and women police at courts.
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London
Street Car Tariffs May Rise Across Germany After War
In Berlin a congress of street car men urged a tariff increase by about 50 percent to offset higher costs. They noted the prewar universal fare of 10 pfennings and warned that expenses per mile have risen, predicting further increases and deterioration of lines if price rises are not permitted.
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Tarlin
Germany
Berlin
British defense at El Dueldar resists larger Turkish raid
The British garrison of 150 at El-Dueldar Oasis near Suez repelled a Turkish and Arab force six times larger during a raid on April 23. Despite two redoubts and scattered posts, they held through night attacks with few survivors and casualties, while reinforcements arrived to chase the retreating raiders.
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London
Associated Press
El-Dueldar
Reuter
Suez Canal
Oh Ka
Reforu
Fuailier
Australiag ‘Light Horse
Wilson calls for strong stand against hyphenated Americans
President Wilson urged the Democratic convention to adopt a plank on Americanism opposing hyphenated Americans who meddle with foreign policy. The move aims to force the Republican nominee to take a similar stance and unify party policy. Mexican bandits crossed from the border near San Ignacio Texas, clashing with 140 U S soldiers killing two Americans and six Mexicans, with heavy fighting and pursuit continuing. Villista leader Colonel Pedro Lujan, tied to the Columbus raid, was captured by American forces.
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Washington
Wilson
Democratic Party
San Antonio
San Ignacio
Texas
Laredo
Villista
Pedro Lujan
Columbus
Alameda Quest for South Thin Afternoon
The steamship Alameda loaded about 100 tons of copper ore and sailed south this afternoon after arriving from the west early today. Several outside messengers are listed, including J. Vo Leeper and Mrs. Tom Cloninger among others, with unclear line items and names.
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Alameda
Maske Stemawhip Company
Eouth
J. Vo Leeper
Win
Admiral Watson
Admiral Line
Portland
Alaweda
Cordova
Seward Crew Strikes for Pay on Felithouse Tender
June 14 report from Seward states crew of the felithouse tender Jeeded a on strike for $5 monthly pay increase. Vessel remains docked while Inspector Debrell awaits a ruling from light house headquarters on back pay and wage terms as Captain Gregory defers discussion.
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Gregory
Debrell
Light House
Dutch Captain J C van Steyn Found Dead Over Failed Aviation Bid
Captain J C van Steyn of the Dutch army, tasked with purchasing aeroplanes for his government, was found dead in a gas-filled apartment. A note to Captain C L Anice Vogelsang stated his vision had failed from start to finish. A separate report mentions strong efforts to secure a wireless station at that location.
Officer of the garrison killed in action during relief attempt
According to the correspondent the British casualties are given, including Captain A C A Brace of the Army Service Corps the only original garrison officer killed and Lieutenant Crawford of the Royal Scots Fusiliers wounded Captain Brace died while trying to relieve Lieutenant Crawford who lay on the sand exposed to fire
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Ing
A. C. A. Brace
Army Service Corps
Crawford
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Brace
Toseiig Leads Bond Renewal on Copper Property Prospects
Christian Tjosevig returned to Cordova on the Alameda from Valdes and heads to the Kennecott copper property he owns with his brother. In the past two weeks he renewed a $175,000 bond tied to the property transfer. The bond, arranged by George Pranel Rowe on behalf of Pose vig Kenn, secures the deal after receipt by the company.
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Christian Tjosevig
Cordova
Alameda
Valdes
Kennecott
Posevig
Bon Resis
Posesis Kenn
George Pranels Rowe
Verdun Firing Confined As Artillery Presses North
June 15 reports a heavy German artillery bombardment targeting the Krone positions north of Shicitte the key to Verdun’s inner defense. No infantry action was reported last night as bombardment continued.
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Shicitte
Verdun
Burnside Disrupts Communications During U S Convention
The cableship Burnside halted all transmissions again as another convention unfolds in the states. A brief service resumed before the outage. Burnside moves toward Seattle and is expected to delay peaceful waters until a fishing boat snags its anchor, delaying progress.
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Burnside
Bac
Seattle
Mining Expert Inspects Kennedy Copper Property in Cordova
R McAtee, a mining expert, is in Cordova to examine Jim Kennedy’s copper property near Nel Kooney. Kennedy posted a bond of 40000 to Sam Brightwell, with others interested. bond expires July 20. Varbanks authorities warn cyclists to stay off sidewalks as Juneau eyes fishing measures.
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R. McAtee
Cordova
Jim Kennedy
Nel Kooney
Kennedy
Sam Brightwell
McAfee
Two Raiders Downed in Air Battle Over Paris
June 14 report from Paris states a squadron of French and German fighters clashed after Bar Le Due bombardment. Two German planes were shot down during pursuit. one was identified as a Foraker. The Fouch announcement added that eighteen civilians in Bar Le Due were killed by German bombs.
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Paris
Bar le Due
Fouch
German landstrum called home in 1917 order
Reuters from Zurich reports German landstrum members living abroad were ordered to return home at once. The landstrum is a home defense group including veterans and those aged 17 to 29 with no military training.
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London
Reuter
Zurich
Landstrum
McDonald Coal Mine Begins Shipping From Katalla
W H Dugdale of Katalla has started work on the McDonald coal mine and is taking orders for delivery to Katalla residents for domestic use. Arrangements are made to bring the coal down the river to Chileat for easy launch access. The coal is described as a good grade of steaming coal.
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W. H. Dugdale
Katalla
McDonald
Ralla
Chileat
Mexicans hold preparedness parade in Monterey protest
In Laredo Texas on June 14 about 15 000 Mexicans marched through Monterey to protest possible American intervention amid anti American sentiment and fiery remarks reported from the border observers.
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Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Monterey
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