Slow progress on peace treaty negotiations
Washington reports mixed signals from Wilson and the Senate foreign relations committee as conferences continue. Senator Knox warns it will take weeks before a report is ready, while Lodge supporters push for ratification with minimal changes and no reservations. President Wilson argues rapid ratification will lower living costs by restoring production and commerce.
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Hungarian government chief departs Budapest after crisis
Vienna reports a state of siege declared and the Hungarian cabinet faced an attempt to form a new government. Archduke heads the cabinet as interior minister Thron Surmund Bereny is named, with Joseph allegedly leaving Budapest amid the turmoil.
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Indiana militia deployed to Hammond as strike tensions rise
Eight hundred thousand militiamen are marched to Hammond Indiana to guard United States property and Standard Steel Car Company plants amid fears of martial law. Governor Goodrich and Adjutant General Smith lead Indiana militia after telegrams from Lake county and city officials warn of labor strife in Packing Town Milwaukee.
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Mining Expert Killed by Auto in Vallejo
A noted mining expert was killed in Vallejo California when struck by an automobile during the heat of the day. The deceased was one of the state’s leading mining authorities and had previously been connected with the Treadwell mines at Juneau.
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Cleanups Boost Gold Yields In District Dredge Work
Cleanups of new creeks this week yielded about twice the previously counted gold from Outercreek dredges. Rain in the past two months boosted river season, ships work steadily with little trouble.
Appropriation Bill Favored to Complete Alaska Railroad
Washington reports outline urgent need for about 17 million dollars to finish the Alaska Government Railroad. A House committee emphasizes economy and swift completion to avoid greater losses if operations stay fragmentary.
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Two Army Aviators Held by Mexican Bandits For Ransom
U S officials report Mexican bandits are holding two American army aviators Peterson and Davis for a ransom of 15000 with death as the alternative. The State Department and ambassador work toward securing their release while American troops pursue bandits across the border.
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Mexican Senate Signals Support for Carranza Amid Turmoil
Reports state the Mexican senate held a secret session to draft foreign relations details for Sito Neuva Leon Quereto Yucatan and Pabusco. Cantina received telegrams showing conditional adhesion to the Carranza government as rail unions pledge to back the national cause and oppose threats.
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Two Steamships in Distress in Fuea Straits
A large Japanese freighter is reported on the rocks in the Straits of Fuea this morning. The American freighter Admiral Se bree is disabled and adrift south of Cape Flattery. The Nancy Belle delays near Diki with mail and is expected to arrive tonight.
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Many Want the Job as Alaska Surveyor General
Washington A I 21 reports a vacancy in Alaska for surveyor general after the drowning of Chace K Davidson. Among candidates are Ro E Summers Vo Bairbanks Go 1 Stewart, former wave of dunean, Willig civil engineer of Cordova.
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Stewart
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Rail strike cripples Southern California rail system
Los Angeles reports a total rail shutdown across Southern California due to a strike by four railroad brotherhoods on the Southern Pacific Santa Fe and Salt Lake lines. One Southern Pacific switchman Irvin Day was likely fatally shot amid strike activities as Pacific Electric workers remain off the job.
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Boats Schedule Confusing Entries From Seattle Games
The fragment lists Aug 20 and Aug 21 matchups including Julia B Reliance Washburn Holy Cross and Seattle No 3. Names Jene Davis Frank Wiseman appear among players. Details are garbled with unclear venues and times, but indicate a series of boat or rowing style events tied to Holy Cross and Washburn teams.
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