Carranza conciliatory note seeks peaceful US-Mexico settlement
Washington dispatches report Carranza replies to the US ultimatum calling for immediate withdrawal of American troops. He accepts mediation for a friendly adjustment, tone conciliatory, while officials note the note is satisfactory. Secretary Lansing signals US acceptance of the proposal.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
State Department
Lansing
Lanida
Mexican de Factorament
Carr
Longshoremen Strike Remains Tense with Rising Violent Incidents
San Francisco on July 6 reports the longshoremen strike unchanged with seventeen steamships manned by nonunion crews. A large mass meeting protested armed guards as disorders along the waterfront increased. Five men were severely beaten, police patrols with drawn guns expanded, and both sides refused concessions while federal mediation looms. Non-union labor is used to load ships amid mounting tensions.
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Ust
San Francisco
Suike
Longshore Men’s Union
White
Ator
Wickersham fights against fisheries measure in Congress
Delegates from Alaska led by Wickersham oppose a fisheries bill seen as creating a monopoly. The administration seeks a general revenue measure raising 200 million from incomes inheritances and goods. Senate passed naval and fortifications bills while House approved 2 million for soldiers' dependents as Congress adjourns for July.
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Alaska Fisheries
Soone Wickersham
Aya
Admin Tration
Senate
House
Congress
Hughes Enters Tug of War With Suffragists
Delegations of woman suffragists and antiwoman suffragists visited Republican nominee Charles B. Hughes in New York on July 7 to urge their views. Both sides called the talks satisfactory, signaling ongoing campaigning over women's suffrage ahead of the presidential race.
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New York
Charles B. Hughes
Government supplies lost in disastrous Seattle fire
A major Seattle blaze last night destroyed the Oriental warehouse causing an estimated loss of a quarter million dollars in government supplies bound for Alaska. One man died in an explosion linked to the fire.
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Seattle
Oriental Pe
Alaska
Hughes camp committee prank shocks New York Sun owners
In New York on July 1 Vive Progre and the Hughes camp committee staged a prank against the well known publisher who owns several magazines and newspapers. The incident involved a guarchased threat to the Associated Press and raised questions about media influence in the city.
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Y York
Hughes Camp Committee
New York
New York Sun
Mo Il
Associated Press Sey
Muscovites and Nipponese to Be Blood Brothers
Tokio July 7 Japan and Russia have signed a new treaty to the effect that neither country will take part in arm arrangement or political combination divested within the other.
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Tokio
Japan
Russia
Army Reorganization to Be Put Into Effect
Washington July 7 The War Department announces it will call to the colors all members of the regular army reserve to hasten the organization of the new units provided by the army organization set.
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Washington
War Department
Regular Army
Army
Prizefighters Fight Ends With Knockout On Independence Day
In a fast bout in this city yesterday Ad Wolgast fouled in the eleventh round while Jack Tillen knocked out Flynn in the fourth round of the Independence Day bout. Flynn loses to Tillen as the crowd watches the bout conclude.
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Ad Wolgast
Flynn
Okla
Jack Tillen
American Steamship Sunk In Dover Harbor Incident
A fragmented report notes an American steamship sinking near Dover. It mentions a vessel in distress, the party Jacob Lite and a possible date in July, with limited readable details on the event and its location.
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Dover
Jacob Lite
Ion Wit
Court Party Departs on Washburn and Prairie Bel
A court party departed on the Washburn and the Prairie Bel amid unclear notes. Names include Seamer Washburn Hitarod and District Attorney Miss Visher with Percy Charles and John Wood. A murder victim Tom O7 dust and an insane man committed to Morningside sanitarium are mentioned.
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Hound Court
Washburn
Ruby
Visher
le Wolf
Percy Charles
John Wood
Praire Belan
Tom
Morningside Sanitariun
Dancing At A B Hall Tonight With Player Piano
A social dance is planned at A B Hall tonight where Cyril Wood will demonstrate a player piano. Report says Wood has fine records and the instrument is among the best available. No admission is charged and all are invited to attend for a pleasant evening.
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Cyril Wood
Accor
Unclear river bulletin reports vessels and schedules
Fragmentary river bulletin lists multiple boats and routes including Minneapolis Julia B and Susie with departures to St Michael Fairbanks and Gibbon. Text is garbled with missing dates and places, making exact dates and destinations uncertain.
Mrs Thorntone Leaves for Fort Gibson for Surgery
Mrs Lottie C Thorntone sails on the I Delia bound for Gibbon to enter hospital for a surreal operation. She may continue to the Outside. Miss Klev and Miss Floan will run her store during her absence.
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Lottie C. Thorntone
I Delia
Gibbon
Miss Klev
Miss Floan
Sad News For Sam Adams Father Dies In Spokane
On Monday last Sam Adams received three telegrams informing him of the death of his father in Spokane Washington. Mr Adams senior was the victim of an automobile accident but the telegram did not give the details.
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Sam Adams
Spokane, Wash
Mr. Adam, Sr
Dr Behla Begins Practice in Flat City
Dr H Behla, a Flat City dentist, arrived in the city on Wednesday and will split his time between here and Iditarod for a short period. He is due back next Monday and plans to leave for the Outside around September 13.
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H. Behla
Iditarod
Dr. Behla
Mail launch Tramp carries season's remaining consignment
The outgoing mail left on Thursday in charge of Siezfrid Wiig aboard the launch Tramp. The vessel is slated to serve as the mail launch for the remainder of the season, with arrival expected today.
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Siezfrid Wiig
Germans Retreat Across Front as Central Powers Recoil
London reports central powers suffer reverses from Riga to Galicia with heavy losses and many prisoners. Berlin notes revived peace talk and new committees forming as the war mood shifts.
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London
Teutonic Line
Riga
Galicia
Berlin
World s richest woman Hetty Green dies at 83
New York July 3 Hetty Green long noted as the world s richest woman died this morning at home in Bellows Falls Vermont. At her death she was in control of substantial property and involved with numerous corporations and enterprises worldwide. She leaves Howland R Green of Texas as her survivor.
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New York
Hetty Green
Ted
Green
Bellows Falls
Ward Howland Robinson Green
Texas
Busin
Russians Drive Front Advances Amid Global War Updates
July reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe Russian gains in Galicia and Hungary, including destruction of rail lines and breakthroughs near Baranivitch and Kolomea, while German forces claim counters near Belatytin. Paris and London dispatches note French Somme gains, British offensives north of the Somme, Verdun activity, and advancing Allied pushes toward Peronne with notable prisoner captures.
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Petrograd
Galicia
Lemberg
Baronivitch
Kolomea
War Office
London
Somme
England
Evienne
Verdun
Sommme
Peronne
Paris
Somare
Fries
Mirancourt
Berle
Earthquake in Sicily Causes Deaths and Plea for Commute
An earthquake at Bissetts Sicily killed three men and left authorities seeking commutation. In Washington on July 3 President Wilson pledged to urge the British government to commute the death sentence of Roger Dent, a Irish revolutionary.
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Oyster Bay
Wilson
Ordi Nilence
Spe Wchsell
London
Bissetts
Sicily
Washington
Roger Dent
Fourth of July toll rises nationwide with deaths and injuries
July Fourth brought a grim tally nationwide with multiple deaths and about 190 injuries. Reports indicate numerous incidents across cities including Chicago as the holiday led to broad unrest and emergency responses.
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Chicago
Steel industry prospering with higher wages and profits
The United steel workers chair Gary reports a booming industry with wage gains and record profits. He notes production reaching ten million tons of output, marking unprecedented overall earnings and growth.
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Gary
Burl
Ehrgetors of
the United
Uis
Gulf Hurricane Disrupts Gulf Coast Towns
July reports describe a tropical hurricane sweeping the Gulf coast and isolating many towns. Communications are cut and damage figures are not yet known. Occurring near New Orleans and Orleans region, several residents and vessels are missing after the storm.
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New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Orleans
Gulf of Messes
Birdieb
Dredges Planned for Moore Creek and Nearby Streams
Reports say a new dredge will be installed at the mouth of Bleek Creek and others along Moore Creek and Marvel Creek as mining interest expands. Investors led by John Beaton and Luther Hess plan tests and dredging to exploit proven pay on Moore Creek with negotiations ongoing for additional tracts.
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Moore Creek
Lite Delta
Hilley
Bleek Creek
Otter Dredge Company
Otter Creek
Nitsrod
Beaton
Joseph HL. Staith
Mr. Smith
Cecil Barlow
Jack Folsom
John Beaton
Luther C. Hess
Marvel Reek
Kokwim
Marvel Creek
Hess
Suffragette Intervenes During Presidential Speech
A suffragette interrupts President Wil on stage provoking a disruption reported by the crowd. Details are sparse due to damaged text but the incident highlights tension over reform and public proceedings.
Hundreds of Tons Moved by Gas Industry on Busy River Frontier
The busy season drives gas industry activity as hundreds of tons of goods are moved by water. The riverfront buzzes with cargoes from Dikemen and surrounding areas as warehouses show the shipments. Merchants remain hopeful despite higher prices and freight costs, expecting another profitable year for the second largest gold producing camp.
Henry Weir and Family Leave for Fairbanks
Henry Weir and family depart for Fairbanks accompanied by friends and neighbors. Weir has led the local telephone company crew and will be missed by residents who recall his leadership and the affection held for him and his family. Mrs Weir and children Heinie Jr Virginia Lillian and Grandma will be missed. Miss Lillian Smith will join later in the summer.
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Henry Weir
Irandma
Smith
Hborn
Dikerhanks
Ho Weir
Fairbanks
Happenings at Tokotna June 27
Freg Waugh suffered a double fracture of the right tibia in an accident and is recovering under Dr. Green. Commissioner Green notes the June 7 marriage of Joseph Brazeau to Mrs. Felix Brazeau, relatives of the bride’s late husband. Three men search for missing William Chatman whose life was threatened last fall.
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William Chatman
Funds for Iditarod roads apportioned by board
Commissioner Guy G. Geraghty has received telegraphic advices that the Alaska road commission has allotted 1,900 for road work in the Iditarod district this season. Disbursement instructions will follow by mail. C. J. Jenkins is reappointed road supervisor for the district and will start when funds arrive.
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Guy G. Geraghty
Alaska Road Commission
Iditarod
R. J. Sommers
C.J. Jenkins
Pioneers Elect Delegates From Igloo No 10 Alaska
A special meeting of Igloo No 10 Alaska was held at A B hall last Wednesday to elect delegates to the Grand Igloo meeting in Nome next month. Members L Walsh Frank B Stan Taylor Fred Harrison John elected as delegates. Walsh named delegate at large. A delegates meeting is set for 3 p m Saturday at Fred Harrison's office, all members invited.
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Alaska
A. B. Hall
Deseto
Nome
Italians Push Forward Amid Austrian Resistance
Italian forces press a renewed drive from trenches around Rome and the Trent front as Austrian counterattacks falter. Reports say Italians have occupied Zamel and gain momentum with further successes amid a shifting warfront. News from London and Berlin notes secrecy over a new wartime appointment and naval actions including Breslau torpedoing vessels in the Black Sea and a British mine layer being sunk in the North Sea.
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Zamel
Washington Day Law Modified by State Supreme Court Decision
The Washington state supreme court voided the provision limiting liquor purchases per person. An order directs that liquor seized in raids on clubs and private homes last January be returned to the owners.
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State Supreme Court
Olympia
Wash
Washington State Supreme Court
American Marines Slay San Domingans in San Dorin
In San Dorin two clashes between revolutionists and American marines left one American dead and reports say twenty seven San Domingans killed with others wounded. The incidents occurred as United States forces engage insurgents near Wyton.
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San Domingans
Washington
San Dorin
Wyton
Mare
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