Coal Shortage Feared as Submarine Menace Grows
Washington and London dispatches report a looming coal shortage feared to tighten wartime strain. Government pools of coal distribution and transport were urged to Congress by the Federal Trade Commission as the only remedy for next winter. In related actions, food control measures, recruiting plans, and naval concerns are debated.
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Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Ate Finance
Agriculture Committee
Administration
Daniels
Beekman
Rhode Island
Newport
Ion the
Russian calendar fully abolished in Russia
Siberian papers report the old style Russian calendar has been abolished and all dates will be reckoned by the new western calendar from now on.
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Associated Press
Vladivostok
Siberian
Fourteen Japanese lawmakers are Christians in new House
In Tokyo on June 20, it was reported that fourteen of the 381 members of Japan's newly elected House of Representatives are Christians. The most famous is Saburo Shimada, who has presided as speaker for the past two years.
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Tokio
Japan House of Representatives
Saburo Shimada
Holland shippers reap great dividends in 1916
In The Hague on June 20 the Dutch shipping industry reported its 1916 results with the smallest firms distributing dividends up to 100 percent. The year marked the greatest prosperity for Dutch shipping, with several companies showing substantial gains.
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Hague
Netherlands
University of Oregon offers first aid course for nurses
Portland Ore June 20 A course in first aid methods is to be given at the University of Oregon summer session this year by Miss Lulu Geil a graduate of the New York Presbyterian hospital It is expected several nurses will attend to prepare themselves for war work
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Portland
Ore
University of Oregon
Lulu Geil
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Road to Coal at Nenana This Fall
Seattle June 20 The Alaskan engineering commission expects to complete the United States railroad from Fairbanks to Lignite in the Nenana coal fields before snow falls. The Seward and Anchorage extension toward Fairbanks will reach within ninety miles of Lignite before winter ends active work. The 90 mile gap can be covered in winter by dog trails through the Nenana canyon. The Tanana valley railroad now being purchased by the government provides a route from Fairbanks to Nenana.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Alaskan Engineering Commission
United States
Fairbanks
Nenana
Seward
Anchorage
Nenana Canyon
Tanana Valley
Waterfowl Sent to America From Britain
London June 20 Large numbers of waterfowl and swans are to be cleared from parks in Great Britain to save food. They are being purchased by naturalists and shipped to the United States.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United States
Netherlands moves to create state insurance monopoly
The Hague June 20. The government envisions a state monopoly of life and accident insurance that could yield about six million dollars annually to fund a forthcoming war loan and reduce new tax needs for social measures. Insurers oppose the plan, warning of financial upheaval and failure.
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Associated Press
Hague
Netherlands
M. W. F. Treubh
Prices Fall as Local Potatoes Vanish in Seattle Market
Seattle report notes local potatoes have vanished from the market leaving only California varieties. Fruits and vegetables arrive in good condition with California products giving way to local. Market on the decline with drops in soft wheat flour and cheese. Staples remain above normal. California garnet potatoes and other items listed with varying prices.
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Abspelt@i
Seattle
California
Train Despatchers Hold Thirtieth Annual Session in Fresno
Fresno hosts the thirtieth annual convention of the Train Despatchers Association of America with over 300 delegates and 800 total attendees. Sessions cover train rules, operations, and safety devices. high railroad officials will speak, and optional tours, including a Yosemite visit on Friday, June 22, are planned. The body, formed in 1887, now numbers over 1200 members. Cordova Boy Scouts will locate at the Red Dragon Clubhouse with weekly meetings.
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Associated Press
Fresno
Yosemite National Park
Felter
W. F. ‘Toomey
New York
Both WGK and Sulzer On Payroll Delegates to Congress
Washington reports both WGK and Sulzer were on payroll as delegates to Congress from Alaska. This marks the first time such a condition has existed, highlighting a historic staffing arrangement and potential implications for legislative representation.
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WGK
Sulzer
Washington
Congress
Alaska
Mosquitos Disappear in Interior Alaska
A belated May cold snap eased Alaska interior pest pressure by freezing the early large mosquito crop. Residents recalled clouds of mosquitos invading towns last summer, but the cold spell is expected to curtail The 1917 season with few late arrivals and reduced activity.
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Alaska
Population of Rome Regaining Normal After War
Rome June 20 War time Rome regains a million population goal as census reports 648,701 residents plus an estimated 100,000 floating population and 538,246 permanent residents. Historic references note population lows and highs since 1347. Pacific Steamship window distributes Cordova booklets free.
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Associated Press
Rome
Cola di Rienzo
Pacific Steamship Company
Cordova
Vacation Extended Amid War Efforts For San Francisco Boys
San Francisco news reports a plan to keep 47000 California students on summer break into September or October to aid safe harvests. Judge Thomas F. Graham proposes high schoolers work in the country and earn credits as if in class, with Dean Thomas F. Hunt evaluating the idea for Governor Stephens. Farmers urge extended stay to finish crops, warning early return would ruin harvest.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Thomas F. Graham
County Council of Defense
Thomas F. Hunt
Agricultural College of
University of California
Stephens
Judge Graham
Rivers and Harbors Bill Is Shrunk to Necessary Items
United Press reports the rivers and harbors bill for the year is pared to essentials with $2.7 million in allocations. War department estimates guide items, all must be approved by Secretary Baker, and the president signals support to speed war-related projects after food control measures pass.
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United Press
Washington
Congressional
Congress
War Department
Baker
Representative Small
South Carolina
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Apans Gold Holdings Reach High Water Mark
Tokio June 20 Japan's holdings of gold rose to 410 million dollars on May 4 up 6.5 million from the prior week the highest level in the nation's history. The government holds 172 million while the Bank of Japan holds 238 million most of the total being kept overseas with 288.5 million deposited or invested in London and New York and 121.5 million kept at home.
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Tokio
Japan
Finance Department
Bank of Japan
London
New York
Alaskan Reserve Corps Camp Applications Open
Applicants in Alaska may file for reserve corps camp with examining officers at Anchor Point Valdez Fort William Seward Fort Gibbon Fort St Michaels Fort Liscum or Fort Davis. Major Saville at Fort Seward will collect papers for a board to select twenty men by August 1 and send notices to report to San Francisco for training. Interior applicants should coordinate with Fort Gibbons commander to avoid delays after blank forms arrive. Charles A Sulzer delegate from Alaska.
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Washington
Reserve Corps
Anchorage
Valdez
Fort William S. Seward
Fort Davis
Fort Gibbon
Fort St. Michaels
Fort Liscum
Western Department
Saville
Fort
William H. Seward
Alaska
Port
Women Passenger Agents Teach Travel Skills in West
Associated Press reports Union Pacific employs four women as passenger agents in Oregon and Washington to coach travelers in reading tickets and timetables and to arrange accommodations for women traveling alone. Miss Avis Lobdell heads Portland office, with Miss Myrta Baker in Walla Walla and Miss Edna Flynn in Seattle. Spokane’s position recently filled.
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Associated Preas
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Union Pacific
United States
Chicago, Burtington and Quincy Railroad
Avis Lobdell
Myrta Baker
Walla Walla
Edna Flynn
Seattle
Spokane
Training at Presidio Reservation in San Francisco
San Francisco June 20 There is joy at the Presidio military reservation among about 2400 men taking a months course to fit them for cavalry, al kalseriam and autocracy. The paymaster will appear soon, delays in commission candidates caused late pay. Two $50 installments of a $100 monthly stipend will arrive soon, easing money strain. Col Frederick W Sladen plans to reduce cavalry units to one company at the officers training camp. Preference blanks indicate service branch choices, with announcements next week. Dentists of California pledge one for every thousand soldiers and form a preparedness league ready to join war units in France or England.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Presidio
National Army
Frederick W. Sladen
California
State Dental Association
France
England
Arizona young people improving their time
Phoenix youths have two summer months of study at Trinity cathedral house summer school conducted by Rev. Francis Bloy with no fees. Courses include Indian basketry wireless telegraphy drawing sewing cooking first aid folk dancing nature study scout craft music manual training stenography and kindergarten work.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Trinity Cathedral House
Francis Bloy
Mesa
Joy Rides Popular in Southern State
Phoenix reports nine hundred ninety-two automobile licenses issued in May by the secretary of state, a monthly record. Fees total about seven thousand dollars. Copenhagen notes Germany restricts winter and summer lovercoats, allowing two coats only with a medical certificate.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Secretary of State
Copenhagen
Germany
Imperial Clothing Bureau
Admiral Watson Sails from Seattle With Cordova Passengers
The steamer Admiral Watson sailed this morning at 9 o clock from Seattle. Cordova passengers include P. Stokes B. Smith Dick Ker wood Mrs K McLane G Barnett and thirteen steerage passengers.
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Seattle
Admiral Watson
Cordova
P. Stokes
B. Smith
Dick Kerwood
K. McLane
G. Barnett
England Bans Flour Paste For Wallpaper In Waste Cut
London June 20 The government announces a prohibition on making paste from flour for wallpaper and bill pasting. Officials say wallpapering is not a domestic enterprise of patriotic character and call for economizing flour usage.
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Associated Press
London
Forest Service Documenting Predator Control for Farmers
Pendleton Oregon June 20 Moving pictures will be made of U S forest service work trapping and destroying predatory animals under E F Averill who oversees hunting of predators in the district The films aim to show farmers nationwide how the government removes the animals and protects crops
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Pendleton
Ore
United States Forest Service
E. F. Averill
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