Governor Strong Visits Interior Alaska
Governor and Mrs J F A Strong arrive by steamer Alaska at Fort Gibbon and meet military authorities. Brief reception precedes a multi stop itinerary, including Fairbanks and Ruby, with plans to select detention hospital sites in Nome and the Seward peninsula. The visit aims to resolve a long standing dispute involving Rev William Duncan and his missionary colleague.
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Port Gibbon
J. F. A. Strong
Alaska
Fort Gib
Hce
Governo Nana General
Nega
Strong
Tanana Valley
Torial
Fairbanks
Tie
Ruby
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Ketchikan
Metlatkalitla
William Duncan
Senators Visited by Suffragettes Reaches Capital
Washington August 1 Senators visiting the Union yesterday demanded the right to vote in the U S Senate peaceful conduct reported no violence. Debates spurred by tariff schedules and appropriations for public buildings continued as attention shifted to government positions and Mexico recognition. A violent storm battered the capital causing three deaths and an estimated million dollars in damages. Wickersham urged road construction across territories this week.
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Washington
Ion
Ny “dl
Joseph Acquitted in Murder Charge in Juneau
In Juneau on August 1, Joseph was acquitted of the murder charge from the prior Monday. The court found insufficient evidence to convict and discharged him.
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Juneau
Joseph
Monda
Diaz Hooted by Mexican Refugees in Los Angeles
General Felix Diaz arrived in Los Angeles this afternoon en route to Japan as Huerta government representative. He was met at the depot by hundreds of Mexican refugees who hooted and jeered the famed general amid a jeering crowd on the street.
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Los Angeles
Felix Diaz
Japan
Huerta
Mexico
Mexicans Defy Flag Trampling Amid Huerta Move to Japan
In Mexico City, disorder increases as crowds trample American and British flags while President Huerta dispatches General Felix Diaz on a mission to Japan offering 50,000 acres for Japanese colonization. The upheaval highlights international tensions and internal unrest.
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City of
Mexico
Huerta
Felix Diaz
Japan
Roosevelt rough riders invasion rumor unsettles Denver readers
Denver reports say Col Roosevelt remains in the Rocky Mountains with two sons on a hunting trip and has formed a large rough riders group to invade Mexico if war comes, though credibility is low. Duke E Stubbs travels home from the Kuskokwim amid heavy rains while S Jones departs for Virginia to return to his old life in the Outside.
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Denver
Col. Roosevelt
Rocky Mountains
Mexico
Duke E. Stubbs
Kuskokwim
Mr. Stubb
S Jones
Y. G. Co
Virginia
Leagh Cross Beats Mat Baldwin in 20th Round
Leach Cross, the New York lightweight, was awarded the referee’s decision after 20 rounds with Matty Baldwin in Los Angeles. Cross led most of the bout, though Baldwin rallied in the final five rounds displaying notable skill.
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Los Angeles
Leach Cross
New York
Deai
Matty Baldwin
Cross
Matty
Fearful Heat Sweeps Middle West Records Broken
Chicago reports extreme heat as Middle West records fall with temperatures reaching 122 in Al Galesburg and other locations. A heavy rain fell overnight, cooling some areas but leaving heat lingering across the region. Strong evidence of heat wave impacts dominates today’s brief.
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Chicago
Middle States
al Galesburg
Middle West
British to skip Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915
London August 1. The British Foreign Office announced that England will not participate in the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915 due to ongoing diplomatic tensions between Britain and the United States over canal tolls.
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London
British Foreign Office
Panama
Incomplete Hail Cler2 Report From City Desk
Fragmentary OCR text notes a person identified as Mr Chris of the Pacific Mail in this city. It mentions a two month tense period and references division, arrival, en route to Alast, and inspection of postal routes. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
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Mr.Christ
The
Pacific Mail
Cancellation of James coal claim adjoining Cunningham
The Department of the Interior has received a request to cancel the coal claim held by James. The adjacent property borders Cunningham Creek and related land contours. Further details were not fully captured in the fragment.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
James
S Cunningham
No More Dice Sharing Chief Issues Prohibition Orders
Tacoma dispatches July 30 reports the chief of police has issued orders to patrolmen to prohibit all forms of dice sharing. Enforcement targets saloons and cigar stores amid widespread gambling concerns.
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Tacoma
Tominis
Seattle Leader Judge F. McDonald Dies Sudden
Seattle reports the sudden death of Judge F. McDonald a leading Democratic politician and postmaster candidate from heart disease yesterday afternoon. C J Hurley president of the American Bank of Alaska had been in camp for a month and departed for Fairbanks on the White Seal.
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Seattle
F. McDonald
C. J. Hurley
American Bank of Alaska
Fairbanks
Adrianople refuses surrender to Balkan powers
Adrianople dated August 1 reports the Turkish government has informed European powers it will in the future entertain no propositions to surrender Adrianople to the Balkan alliance or any other power.
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Adrianople
Balkanallis
New Alaska Juvenile Court Law Discussed in Territorial Paper
The text prints the early sections of a bill to establish Juvenile Courts in Alaska, creating guardians for dependent children, and defining powers of judges. It outlines who may be charged, the handling of cases, and the establishment of Boards of Children's Guardians in each judicial division. The article notes the measure's mixed discussion and broad aims for juvenile care and reform.
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Alaska
Board of Chillians
Judiciail
Territory of
Board of Children's Guardians
District Court
United States
Boards of Children’s Guardians
Miners Union RecognitionMarked by West Virginia Operators
Charleston West Virginia July 30 mine operators who for months waged bitter war against organized labor have decided to recognize the miners union in future dealings with the men and the trouble is now a thing of the past.
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Charleston
W. Va
Excursionists Return Home From Seattle Voyage
The New Seattle Chamber of Commerce excursionists returned to Seattle this morning in Mann of San Francisco acting as representative of President Alaska for the past five weeks. The party, in an interview with the correspondent, discussed rail connections from the Coast to Yukon river and its prospects, with Wilson noting favorable views.
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Seattle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Mann
San Francisco
Alaska
Wal
Wilson
Disponent
Yukon River
Lamar Arrested for Impersonating New York Broker
David Lamar, a Wall Street broker who testified before a lobby investigating committee, was indicted by the city for impersonating an officer. A federal grand jury in Washington also accuses him of defrauding the government in a separate case.
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New York
David Lamar
Wall Street
Prentiates Senate
Wash. Ted
George Bay Elected Governor in Arkansas Vote
In Arkansas on July 30, George Bay was elected governor by a 20,000 vote majority as Democrats carried the state. Voter turnout was light with few ballots cast overall.
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Litle Rock
Outiverge Rk
Yéslentay
Evelyn Thaw to Begin Engagement in New York Show House
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw has arrived in New York and will open an engagement in a large theater next week. She is expected to headline a major production, with critics watching closely for her return to the stage.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Isolating Servians Cut Off From Rail Lines
Berlin July 30 late advices from Sofia indicate isolated detachments of Servian troops have been entirely cut off from railroad communication, signaling serious disruption of supply routes and possible strategic isolation in the region.
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Berlin
Sofia
Secretary Daniels In Montana Amid IWW Threats
Helena Mont August 1 Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, en route east after Pacific Coast visits, has received numerous threatening letters from the Industrial Workers of the World during his Montana stay.
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Helena
Mont
Joseph Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Montana
Pacific Coast
Industrial Workers of the World
Not Guilty Plea Filed in Mann Act Case in San Francisco
John F. Diggs and Drew Carmenetti entered not guilty pleas in U S district court on Mann white slave law charges. Bert J. Banks returns from abroad and leads Cascade Laundry affairs while Capt Jim Haley and Bob Grifs arrival as winter mail carriers marks new town arrivals.
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San Francisco
John F. Diggs
Drew Carmenetti
U.S District Court
Tod
Jim Haley
Bob Griffls
Rioting Grips Seattle as Mayor Declares Riot Law
Seattle diary recounts a week of unrest starting July 17 with I W W adherents beating sailors and soldiers. Attackers torched a Socialist Industrials office while reinforcements joined clashes and the mayor declared riot conditions closing saloons and suppressing Times editions. The judge granted an injunction to reopen and curb the recall campaign against other papers.
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Seattle
Cotterill
Seattle Evening Times
Bar
Humphrey
Superior Court
Times
The
Quick Action Feeds Hidden Mexico Export Ban
Secretary Bryan secures swift U S action prohibiting goods exports to Mexico. Reports say three Americans and one at Juarez were released, while President Huerta and Ambassador Wilson clash over policy. Senate committee testimony includes Mulhall’s allegations and Underwood’s response. A plan for a railroad funding by capitalists is discussed, Resurrection Day to Yukon. James Hamilton Lewis plans a Fathers Day resolution in the Senate.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Senate
May Withdraw Neutrality Laws Reported From Washington
Ambassador Henry L. Wilson arrived in Washington after a Mexico conference and stated the neutrality of Mexico could be withdrawn at any moment. Secretary Bryan has a plan for a protectorate over Central American states. The Underwood tariff bill faces strong senate opposition over free wool and sugar provisions.
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Washington
Henry L. Wilson
Mexico
Wilson
Whi
Bryan
Senate
District Court Term Closes and August Session Scheduled
The July term of the district court in this city adjourned yesterday after two. Judge F J Fuller, District Attorney Crossley, Assistant District Attorney Bion A Dodge, Clerk JC Page and stenographers left noon for Ruby where a special term will convene on Monday August 11. Commissioner Hill of Ruby district accompanied the party. Mrs Jerry Ford of Flat City traveled on the White Seal for Eureka in the Hot Springs district for a short visit. Funds are on hand at the treasurer’s office to pay an outstanding city warrant. Du Rana’s Discovery Cafe meets hunger with fresh-killed beef from Iditarod Meat Co.
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District Court
F. J. Fuller
Crossley
Bion A. Dodge
JC. C. Page
Walker Rowson
Tenore Hyde
Estelle Fitts
Ruby
Ni. Coke Hill
Ruby District
Jerry Ford
Flat City
Hureka
Hot Springs
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Urtin Mulhall
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Wickersham
McDonald
Enrden
Diaz
Ted
Leagh Cross
Mat Baldwin
Shanghai
DuRand
Discovery Cafe
Marshal’s Office
Alfred Maltby Tomboy McSmart
Olympia
DaRand
Pioneer Office
Lamar
George Bay
Evelyn Cowes Hohe
Are Apter
Josephus
Bert J. Banks
Cascade Laundry
Chihuahua
Jaurez
Senate Committee On Foreign
Underwood and
Mulhall
Martin Mulhall
National Manufacturers Association
Oscar W. Underwood
House
Ways and Means
Iimon Underwood
Bolland
W. J. Bolland
House Committee On Territories
J. Ham
du Rana
Satisfisa Dhe
Iditarod Meat Co
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