Pershing Warned of Mexican Attacks Over Expedited Moves
General Trevino warns that any American expedition movement south or east from current positions will trigger Mexican attacks. Washington plans a note to Carranza asserting nonintervention unless US territory is attacked, and warns war if necessary. Consuls at Monterey and Saltillo ordered home. only Mexico City agent remains.
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Washington
General Pershing
Mexico
Trevino
Carranza
Chihuahua
San Antonio
State Department
Monterey
Saltillo
Interior Mexico
Mexico City
Survey work outlines summer plans for Alaska 1916
The United States Geological Survey announced summer 1916 Alaska survey plans. Twelve parties will map and study southeastern Alaska, Prince William Sound, lower Copper and Chitina valleys, Nenana and Bonnifield districts, Kantishna, and districts around Yukon Fairbanks Tolovana Nome. J W Bagley will do topographic reconnaissance in Prince William Sound. BR L Johnson continues Prince William Sound geology including Latouche Island and Kennecott property. Fred H Moffit will extend geologic surveys in the lower Copper river region and Chitina valley mining districts.
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United States Geological Survey
Alaska
Prince William Sound
Copper
Chitina
Nenana
Bonnifield
Nenana River
Kantishna
Yukon
Fairbanks
Tolovana
Nome
J. W. Bagley
Prince’ William Sound
Sound
Passage Canal
Port Wells
Port Valdez
BR. L. Johnson
Latouche Island
Kennecott Corporation
Copper River
Chitina Valley
Fred H. Moffit
Auto Mall for Fairbanks July
The post office department will run an experimental summer auto mail service for first class matter from Valdez to Fairbanks. The service runs thirteen weekly trips starting July 1. Dan Ross of Valdez is chosen to carry the mail on the route.
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Post Office Department
Valdez
Pairbanks
Alvah Eames
Dan Ross
Unga voyage for gold mine inspection by Hofstad
Captain R Hofstad and a mining engineer travel aboard the steamship Northwestern bound for Unga to inspect gold quartz mines. He notes rising interest in western mining and expects strong activity in the coming years. They plan to travel via Dora from Seward and back, with government agents aboard bound for seal rookeries.
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R. Hofstad
Northwestern
Unga
Hofstad
Seward
Dora
Mariposa Sails for North with Tourists
Seattle June 15 The steamship Mariposa of the Alaska Steamship Company sailed for the north today with many tourists aboard for the round trip. Passengers for Cordova include E A Sims Miss Dora Scott Miss Patterson Mrs J Jackson E E Ray C S Williams James Bremner E F Harwood H Lindsay and three steerage passengers.
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Seattle
Alaska Steamship Company
Cordova
E. A. Sims
Dora Scott
Miss Patterson
J. Jackson
E. E. Ray
C. S. Willams
James Bremner
E. F. Harwood
H. Lindsay
Union Stevedore Killed in Waterfront Strike Riots
Oakland report states M. F. Morey, a union stevedore, was fatally shot during violent strike riots on the waterfront today. The incident occurred as tensions flared amid labor unrest in the harbor area.
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Oakland
M. F. Morey
Copper River Indians and their awakening to modern life
Arthur H. Miller reports on Copper River natives from Taral north to the headwaters. Leaders include Chief Goodlatow at Chitina and Chief Billum at Toksina with Mantasta's Chief John. He notes vast cultural change since contact with Russians and prospectors, and asks if the people can develop further through effort and education.
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Arthur H. Miller
Bureau of Education
Copper River Valley
Isan Cordoval
Miller
Copper River
Goodlataw
Chitina
Billum
Tonsina
Bib Jack
Copper Center
Ewan
Gulkana
John
Mantasta
Russians Defeat Austrians on Volhynia Front
Enna reports that Austrian river Dneister forces in Galicia were defeated by Russians in the morning. The clash marks continued Russian advances along the Volhynia front.
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Enna
Dneister
Galicia
Volhynia
Cordova Given Chance For Big Clam Cannery
W. H. Schmidt of Sea Beach Works Aberdeen plans Cordova clam cannery with initial investment 40 000 to 50 000 dollars employing at least 150 people. Site acquisition and land access are priorities before construction begins next summer. Schmidt has long experience with clam beds and canning methods.
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Cordova
BIG Clam Cannery
W. H. Schmidt
Sea Beach Works
Aberdeen
Meld
Schmidt
D Schmidt
Op Schmidt
Cordoy Ording
Tigris
Sea Beach
Kutel Amara
Sehmidt
Gilmore Named National Committeeman for Alaska
Seattle reports William A. Gilmore was chosen national committeeman for Alaska replacing Louis P. Shackleford. Judge J. Murane, expected to retire as judge, appears set to seek reappointment if Republicans win. Murane, in Chicago with Alaska delegation, appears to know of and consent to the switch.
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Seattle
William A. Gilmore
J. Murane
Alaska
Louis P. Shackleford
Juneau
Seattle Times
Shackleford
Murane
Gilmore
W. S. Bayless
Chicago
Seattle firm begins copper mine on Chicago island
Operations start at a copper project on Chicago island near Pinter Bay by the Juneau Sea Level Copper Mines Co. Prominent Seattle men organized the firm. E Flemming is superintendent. A 75 foot prospecting shaft is in place and Rainbow serves as the company’s passenger boat.
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Chicago Island
Pinter Bay
Seattle
Juneau Sea Level Copper Mines Co
E. Flemming
Launch Rainbow
Fire at Richmond Beach Destroys Wharf
A Seattle fire on June 17 destroyed the Standard Oil wharf at Richmond Beach, causing $50,000 in losses. Fireboat help saved large storage tanks while Claude Farmer, an elderly dock worker, drowned in the blaze. The incident prompted questions about medical examiners and potential physician practice in the territory.
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Seattle
Claude Farmer
Standard Oil
Richmond Beach
Dead bandit identified in San Ignacio clash
Three soldiers Corporal Charles Plowers Privates Edward Katon ah Nimaden killed in battle with Mexican bandits near San Ignacio. A bandit carried as officer in Carranza army. U S state department to seek explanation from Mexico. Railroads fail eight hour day demand. propose arbitration or ICC involvement. Brotherhood rejects both.
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San Antonio
San Ignacio
Charles Plowers
Edward Katonah
Nimaden
Carranza
State Department
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Excursionists Sail North for Midnight Sun Adventure
The City of Seattle carried sixty five passengers bound for the midnight sun excursion to Fort Yukon sailing via Skagway and Dawson. They will return on the Victoria from St Michael through Alaska ports.
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Seattle
City of Seattle
Fort Yukon
North
Skagway
Dawson
Victoria
St. Michael
Alaska
Wilson Names MacCormick Democratic National Chairman
President Wilson chooses Vance MacCormick of Pennsylvania as chairman of the Democratic National Committee in Washington on June 15. The move reshapes party leadership and signals renewed organizational effort ahead of upcoming campaigns.
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Sylvania
Democratic National Committee
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Imer
Eden
Indon
English Channel
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Czernowits
Vison
Sol
Seattle Company
Territorial Board of Medical Examiners
Andy Hart
Dawson Fire Department
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Legion of Frontiersmen
East Africa
Eureka
Herman Ross
F. Rossi
Naval Militia
Hoquiam
Gray's Harbor
Washington Naval Militia
Fox
Portland
Wilson
National Committee
Vance MacCormick
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