Carranza conciliatory note on withdrawal and mediation
Washington notes Carranza accepts mediation and urges immediate withdrawal of American troops due to insecurity. The de facto Mexican leader’s reply, delivered to the state department, remains conciliatory and favorable to a friendly adjustment of differences. Secretary Lansing signals a friendly US position toward mediation and withdrawal.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
State Department
Lansing
Lanida
Mexican de Factorament
Carr
Longshoremen Strike Continues Amid Disorder at Port
San Francisco July 6 The longshoremen strike stays unsettled with seventeen steamships operating cargo with nonunion crews. A large mass meeting protested armed guards as disorders along the waterfront rise. Five men were badly beaten Tuesday and police guard presence increases.
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Ust
Wickersham fights fisheries measure opposition
Delegate Wickersham of Alaska rails against passage of a fisheries bill aimed at creating a legal monopoly on the industry. He predicts a bitter fight as Congress debates the admin revenue bill, naval appropriations, and fortifications while remaining behind schedule. Both houses adjourned after the Fourth, with September needed to finish work.
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Alaska Fisheries
Soone Wickersham
Aya
Admin Tration
Senate
House
Congress
Hughes Meets Suffrage Delegations In July Visit
Delegations of woman suffragists and antiwoman suffragists visited Republican nominee Charles B. Hughes on July 7 to press their views. Both sides called the talks satisfactory as they sought influence on the upcoming presidential race.
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New York
Charles B. Hughes
Government supplies lost in disastrous Seattle fire
A late night blaze in Seattle destroyed the Oriental property, killing one and causing about a quarter of a million dollars in losses. Government supplies bound for Alaska were among the items destroyed in the line of origin fire.
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Seattle
Oriental Pe
Alaska
Prankster Publisher Seeks AP Membership Amid York Protests
A garbled July 1 note from New York hints at Vive Progre and Hughes camp committee activity in the city, with references to a well known publisher and owner of multiple magazines as a prankster. The fragment mentions pursuing Associated Press membership and a sequence of newspaper ties.
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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 any 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 act.
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Washington
War Department
Regular Army
Army
Fast Bout Ends With Flynt Knockout Victory
In a fast bout yesterday in this city Ad Wolgast fouled Flynn in the eleventh round. Flynn was knocked out by Jack Tillen in the fourth round of an Independence Day bout held in Oklahoma.
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Ad Wolgast
Flynn
Okla
Jack Tillen
American steamship sunk near Dover report
A battered OCR fragment notes a American steamship sunk in Dover waters with unclear details. Names or dates are partially readable including a Jacob Lite ion reference, but the full event specifics remain obscured.
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Dover
Jacob Lite
Ion Wit
Court Party Departs on Washburn for Ruby Trial
Members of the court party depart on the Washburn for Ruby, with Iron Dikemian and Seamer Washburn traveling, accompanied by Hinig s Hitarod, District Attorneys Miss Visher, and Wolf. Percy Charles, John Wood, and an insane man committed to Morningside sanitarium are also noted in the passing report.
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Hound Court
Washburn
Ruby
Visher
le Wolf
Percy Charles
John Wood
Praire Belan
Tom
Morningside Sanitariun
Dancing Night At A. B. Hall With Player Piano Trial
A social dance at A. B. Hall tonight invites all to attend. Cyril Wood will demonstrate the player piano and try out this machine. Mr Wood is said to have splendid records and the device is among the best available. no admission is charged, but attendees are welcome to come and enjoy an evening of pleasant entertainment.
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Cyril Wood
Accor
River Boat Schedule Bulletin For St Louis
A river bulletin lists arrivals and departures for boats including Susie, Julia B, and Minneapolis. It notes departures to St Michael, Fairbanks, Gibbon, and Kouik with times around midnight and morningAssembly of trains and boats shows inconsistent spellings and partial names in the OCR text.
Mrs Thorntone Leaves for Fort Gibson Hospital Visit
Mrs Lottie C Thorntone sails aboard the I Delia bound for a hospital in Gibbon for a surreal operation. She may continue her journey to the Outside. Miss Klev and Miss Floan will manage her store during her absence.
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Lottie C. Thorntone
I Delia
Gibbon
Miss Klev
Miss Floan
Death of Sam Adams Sr. Warns Spokane Automobile Crash
On Monday last Sam Adams received three wires informing him of his father’s death in Spokane Washington. Mr Adams Sr was the victim of an automobile accident though the telegram did not give details.
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Sam Adams
Spokane, Wash
Mr. Adam, Sr
Dr Behla Commences Work In Flat City Dentists Arrive
Dr H Behla a Flat City dentist arrives in the city on Wednesday and will spend part of each week in Iditarod for a short period. He plans to be here again next Monday and 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 mail is due to arrive today with the outgoing consignment having departed Thursday aboard the launch Tramp under Siezfrid Wiig, slated to serve as the mail launch for the rest of the season.
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Siezfrid Wiig
Germans Retreat In Europe Amid War Reverses
Central powers suffer reverses across Riga to Galicia with heavy German and Austrian losses totaling many thousands and a large portion captured. Berlin reports renewed peace talks and many committees formed as the conflict continues.
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London
Teutonic Line
Riga
Galicia
Wealthy heiress Hetty Green dies at age 82 in New York
New York July 3 Hetty Green renowned as the world’s richest woman and longtime financier died this morning at about 82. She retained personal control of her vast property up to her death and owned interests in numerous companies and ventures worldwide. She leaves Howland Robinson Green, a Texas resident prominent in politics and business.
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New York
Hetty Green
Ted
Green
Bellows Falls
Ward Howland Robinson Green
Texas
Busin
Allied aggressors on all battle fronts claimed by report
The brief dispatches describe continuing World War I hostilities with Allied forces accused of aggression on multiple fronts. Russian advances in Galicia threaten Lemberg and push toward Hungary, while German, Austrian, and Russian actions unfold across the Somme, Verdun, and Galicia fronts with shifting front lines and prisoner counts.
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Petrograd
Galicia
Lemberg
Baronivitch
Kolomea
London
Verdun
Sommme
Peronne
Paris
Somare
Somme
Fries
Mirancourt
Earthquake in Sicily Causes Deaths and Political Action
An earthquake at Bissetts Sicily caused the death of three. Washington reports on July 3 that President Wilson will seek to persuade the British government to commute the death sentence of Roger Dent, the Irish rebel.
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London
Bissetts
Sicily
Washington
Wilson
Roger Dent
Fourth of July Toll Across Nation Reveals High Casualties
Chicago reports recorded deaths and injuries among fireworks related incidents as the Fourth of July celebrations caused widespread casualties nationwide with hundreds harmed by mishaps and explosions.
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Chicago
Steel Industry Prosperous and Wages Higher Now
The United steel workers chair Gary reports record profits and rising wages as the industry shows continued growth. Officials claim production could reach ten million tons, marking a peak in output and earnings for workers amid strong demand.
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Gary
Burl
Ehrgetors of
the United
Uis
Gulf Tropical Hurricane Disrupts Gulf Coast Towns
July 6 A tropical hurricane sweeps the Gulf coast cutting off many towns from communication with unknown damage. July 7 Several residents in the Gulf of Messes are missing since Wednesday’s hurricane. fears are they have perished. Birdie a
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New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Orleans
Gulf of Messes
Birdieb
Moore Creek Dredge Plans Tie to Front and Marvel Streams
Reports state Moore Creek and adjacent streams will be dredged as soon as possible with a new Riley dredge. Beaton and associates push for early installation at Bleek Creek mouth. Mining men expect test drills to map pay on Moore Creek and Marvel Creek in Kokwim district, with operators eyeing dredging if tests justify it. Local financiers like John Beaton and Luther Hess plan expansions based on test results and ground holdings.
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Lite Delta
Hilley
Bleek Creek
Otter Dredge Company
Otter Creek
Nitsrod
Moore Creek
Beaton
Joseph HL. Staith
Mr. Smith
Cecil Barlow
Jack Folsom
John Beaton
Luther C. Hess
Marvel Reek
Kokwim
Marvel Creek
Hess
Suffragette Interrupts President During Speech
An agitator interrupted President Wil during a public ceremony, challenging the stance on suffrage and sterility policies. Report notes masked tensions as bystanders watched, and a security pause followed the disturbance. Authorities pledged to maintain order while addressing the protest’s core demand.
Hundreds of Tons Moved by Gas Kids on Busy River Freight
In a busy season for the sparkgorged river trade, hundreds of tons of goods are moved by the gas kids. Warehouses show increasing displays of energy as shipments from Dikemen move in over the past week. Merchants face higher prices and freight rates, yet strong cargo volumes hint at another profitable year for the second largest gold producing camp.
Henry Weir and Family Leave for Fairbanks
Henry Weir and family depart for Fairbanks to join the Alaska office, leaving the camp amid regret. Weir, longtime head of the local telephone construction unit, is remembered as a well known and respected figure. 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
HAPPENINGS AT TOKOTNA
Freg Waugh suffered a double fracture of the right tibia in an accident. He is progressing well under Dr. Green care. Commissioner W F Green reports the June 7 marriage of Joseph Brazeau and Mrs Felix Brazeau, noted locals of Kuskokwim. Brazeau is brother of the bride's late husband. Three men are sent to 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 allotted 1900 for road work in the Iditarod district this season. Instructions for disbursement will follow by mail. C J Jenkins is reappointed road supervisor for the district and will start when funds are available.
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Guy G. Geraghty
Alaska Road Commission
Iditarod
R. J. Sommers
C.J. Jenkins
Delegates Elected by Igloo No 10 Alaska
Special meeting of Igloo No 10 Alaska held last Wednesday at A B hall to elect delegates to the Grand Igloo meeting in Nome next month. Members elected include L Walsh Frank B Stan Taylor Fred Harrison and John. Walsh named delegate at large. Delegates to meet at Fred Harrisons office at 3 pm Saturday for all members.
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Alaska
A. B. Hall
Deseto
Nome
Italians Break Through Austrian Trenches in Italy War
British and Berlin dispatches report Italians press the Austrians, driving from trenches near Rome and Pedescia, with counterattacks failing to halt gains. Italy occupies Zamel, while new war leadership and naval developments surface in London and Berlin.
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David Lloyd Y
Earl Kitchener
London
George
Berlin
Breslau
North Sea
Washington Day Law Modified by State Supreme Court Decision
Olympia July 6 The Washington state supreme court ruled the liquor purchase limit section of the prohibition law void. An order directs 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
Washington reports two clashes between revolutionists and American Marines in San Dorin leaving one American dead in Wyton and twenty seven San Domingans killed with eight wounded as fighting continued on July 6 between American forces and local combatants.
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Washington
San Dorin
Wyton
Mare
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