Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Wife Assassinated
Wireless from Sarajevo reports Archduke Francis Ferdinand heir to Austria Hungary and his wife were killed in the streets. The bodies were moved to Vienna for burial as anti Serb riots erupted across the region.
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Sarajevo
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Vlades Louis
Chotek
Duchess of Hohenberg
Francis
Elizabeth II
Geneva
Loms Vietor
Mexico
Congress to stay in session to push all measures
Washington July 2. Democratic leaders say Congress will remain in session until every administration bill is passed and the President does not expect an early adjournment. President Wilson told 700 suffragists that the suffrage issue must be settled by the states, not the federal government.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Colorado Mason Dead in Suspected Poison Case
George Simonton, grand master of the te Masonic organizatio n, was found dead near Denver in a bushes area. An empty poison bottle was located nearby, suggesting a possible poison death. Simonton was in his late sixties, a prominent local figure tied to Metiongill & Southwick and the era's receivers’ circle.
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Denver
Cole
George Simonton
Te Masonic
Simonton
Dogs barred from Fourth of July races notice
The Sports Committee of the Fourth of July Celebration urges dog owners to confine their dogs during athletic contests. Many dogs are running loose in the city and tend to become excited during races, risking danger to women and children and maring the sport. The committee hopes owners will comply.
Railway survey parties busy near Fairbanks survey status
Railway survey teams push toward Nenana and Fairbanks as Commissioner Riggs reports progress and a Washington disbursing clerk named Hammond will join the effort. Engineers Gray and Karstens work upriver toward Healey Creek and Chena, while boats face engine trouble and supply delays.
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Fairbanks
Huggs
Aluka
Renin
Dawson Urnye
Watmsstoner Riggs
Nenana
Ing On
Dan
Gray
Healey Creek
Nenana River
Bacon
Nenan
Browd Pass
Tunang Bailey
Chena
Nennis
Riggs
Washington
Hammond
Davy Department
Harry Karstens
Hayden
Mail schedule notes and expected arrivals
Outgoing mail departs at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Registry closed at 4 last evening. It is expected that the incoming mail will be met by Frank Kern at Dikeman and reach here by Wednesday.
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Frank Kern
Dikeman
Boat Leaves Iditarod For Down River Connections
A boat is scheduled to depart Iditarod on Monday July 6 to connect with a steamer to St. Michaels. It will meet the steamship Victoria at that location. A. G. Maddern of the United States Geological Survey arrived in camp last Thursday, accompanied by Mr. Kenned.
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Iditarod
St. Michaels
Victoria
A. G. Maddern
United States
Mr. Kenned
Terrible Heat Wave Strikes the Middle West
A severe heat wave sweeping the middle West over the past several days is blamed for numerous deaths. The Wireless report notes high temperatures pressuring health and daily life across major towns, with authorities urging caution and hydration.
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Middle West
St. Louis
Tousteu
Johnson Wins on Points in Moran Bout in Paris
Paris July 3 Johnson the champion heavyweight won on points after twenty rounds with Frank Moran in a fast paced fight. Moran showed evasive tactics, Johnson landed early with the uppercuts and blood flowed from Moran’s nose. The bout drew a large crowd at the Velodrome d’Hiver and Moran predicted a strong gate, while Moran’s remarks touched on the social event nature of the match and moving picture profits.
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Paris
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
Johnson
Moran
Pittsburgh
Mauretania
Yong
T Burgh
Red
Reilly
Jim
Jock
Francis
Jeffries Johnson
d'Hiver
France
Moving Picture
Celebration on Independence Day in Iditarod
Readied for a grand Iditarod Independence Day with a full program from morning fireworks to sunrise celebrations. A. E. Maltby welcomes, Mrs. Ray D. Clark reads the Declaration, and G. Ellis Gardner will deliver the main address.
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Iditarod
A. E. Maltby
Ray D. Clark
Frederick Fuller
G. Ellis Gardner
Gardner
United States District Attorney
Alaska
Fairbanks
King Peter of Servia Abdicates Throne in Favor of Son
Belgrade reports King Peter I abdicated today after ruling Servia since 1903. The 60 year old king passed the throne to his second son Prince Alexander, who is 26, marking a dynastic transition in Servia.
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Peter OF
Servia
Belgrade
Peter I
Servis
Alexander
Independence Day Program at Flat City Celebrates Local Morale
Flat City hosts a scaled celebration with prizes and athletic contests led by W F Harrison. Events include dashes, races, egg race, pillow fight, and a tug of war with $50 prize for the winner’s team. A grand ball closes the day, organized by the Moose lodge to fund the new hall.
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Flat City
W.fp
Harrison
Moose Lodge
Entries for Today's Athletic and Aquatic Contests
Today’s events feature numerous street and school entries across running swimming and rowing. Notable entrants include Vie Wolfe Alfred Hows Ray Henderson George Fahe W F Kilgore and Jack Mittehler with races ranging from hundred yard dash to canoe and mile events among others.
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Si Arid Do Nh
Vie Wolfe
Alfred Hows
Ray Henderson
George Fahe
A. Midler
Jack Mutebler
W. F. Kilgore
Alfred Boas
W. File
Pole van George Fahe
Rie Fahe
Hay Hon
J. Hardaway
Page Fahe
Wolf
Kilgore
Dick Button
Jack Mittehler
W. F. Ki Hop
Step
Henry O
Acle
Willibake
Ray Hendecore
Paul Reimer
Tom Willett
Raimus Peterson
Charles Worden
Tom Taunch
Rubh Roger
Arrew
Jasmine
Mani
James Wilson
A. Lindstrom
Jolly James Wilson
Beattie
Ray Race
Paul Reiner
Sun
William Stoneman
A. Onl
Gene Norton
A. Miller
F. Beattie
Paul la Plant
Benny and the Bear in Flatcreek chase ends with cook
Benny James, while wading near Chicken creek, is chased by Betsy the bear. He fights with rock and club but the bear backs off when a cook from Al Walsh’s mining camp arrives and whistles. Betsy, once seen near the Budweiser building, ceases pursuit and returns home. A separate Front street altercation leaves Joe Ducich with facial wounds after a night drinking. The Crosby Massage and Bath Parlors offer quick service and courteous treatment.
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Bennett James
Chicken Creek
Flat- Creek
Ben
Ant
Brain
Benny
Bruin
al Walsh
Sand
Bear
Betsy
Bennett
John the Bear-Hunter
Fairbanks
Front Street
Flat City
Joe Ducich
Mike Hayes
Ducich
Moore
Crosby
Roosevelts throat trouble slows campaign start
Oyster Bay reports Colonel Roosevelt with throat illness and fever likely delaying his campaign opening though he hopes to stump later. In Pittsburgh, ex President Roosevelt criticized political bosses and Wilson on Mexican policy, appearing fatigued after his speech.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh
Wilson
Miners Union Crisis Nears in Butte
wireless to The Pioneer in Butte Montana reports that Charles H Moyer head of the Western Federation of Miners has been warned not to return by seceders claiming about three thousand members who have taken control of the federation local. The riotous demonstrations last week recede and further trouble is not expected though the Butte Miners Union with nearly ten thousand members could sever the Western Federation if it withdraws.
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Pioneer Butte
Mont
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Western Federation
Butte Miners’ Union
Villa Still at Work Amid Rebel Movements and Duck Tale
General Villa remains active after driving federal forces from Zacatecas and returning to Torreon to meet General Carranza for talks. A lighthearted duck story follows, detailing a live duck entering a steamship smokestack on the Pup, captured by Captain Henderson and vouched for by crew.
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Juarez
Villa
Zacatecas
Torreon
Carranze
Steamer White Seal Returns from Fairbanks Voyage
The steamer White Seal under Captain Sproule arrived Thursday at 11 a.m. from Fairbanks with freight and passengers including Edgar Raine and several others. The Beaver followed with about twenty passengers from the Washburn, bringing in a mix of former residents and notable figures such as James Wilson and Joe McDowell.
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White Seal
Sproule
Fairbanks
Dikeman
Edgar Raine
C. Heid
M.N. Canavan
A. L. Rider
C. L. Hess
2. Girard
Miss Girard
J. H. Brown
J. Burton
T. L. McGinn
G. E. Gerdner
Beaver
Port
Lsst
Washburn
Sdit
Missay
Flat City
Henry Rile
Marie Coolidge
Rea
Ro M (Sparks) Hall
James Wilson
Joe McDowell
John H. Scott
Tom Howell
United States
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