Deadlock looms as Roosevelt may back third ticket
Chicago June 7 Roosevelt and Hughes dominate the scene as Republican and Progressive conventions open. Roosevelt’s future hinges on party allegiance. a Hughes nomination could push him toward a third ticket while leaders seek party unity and probe the source of Hughes funds amid intrigue.
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Second Preparedness Measure Passes in House
The second preparedness measure passed the House on June 1 1921 authorizing naval funding for next year. It provisions for building five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers fifty submarines and a government armor plant.
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Prospects Report From Tolstoi District Split on Pay Dirt
Week of arrivals from Tolstoi district show mixed optimism: pay dirt scarce, Boob Creek claims only three, yet some prospectors foresee a larger camp. Reports note few investments, travelers from diggings, and several stampers planning returns in fall. Notables include Clarence Whit, Louis Muir, and others researching benches while Dan Haley and Griffis move freight toward Cooper camp.
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Nomination of Sulzer Makes a Hit in Juneau
Juneau June 2 The nomination of Charles E s delegate in cong by the Democratic territorial convention met there May 24 has made a great hit in Southeastern Aleks He will make campaign tour which will cover the whole of the Interior during Jul Aug His itinerary has not ye announced The platform adopted by the convention favors a full territorial form of government for Alas favors more railroads ends upon congress to furnish further aids to navigation and demands an extensive system of harbor defenses for Alas.
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Strike of longshoremen threatens Alaska shipments
A Pacific coast longshoremen strike affecting Vancouver to Diego threatens Alaska shipments. About twelve thousand workers walk out June 1, with fourte en ships tied up in Seattle. Employers plan to hire non union help and a conference in Seattle was held. The strike ends as Seattle reports a settlement with employers granting the strikers’ demands and work to resume immediately.
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Ernest Shackleton Returns to Civilization in London
London June 1 Sir Ernest Shackleton the English Antarctic explorer who was reported lost at the Bulkland islands has arrived back in civilization after his effort to cross the pole.
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British Navy Defeated in North Sea Jutland Clash
British admiralty reports fourteen ships lost in a major battle with Germany off the Jutland coast. Germans admit several ships sunk or disabled including the Hindenburg and Lützow. Queen Mary Invincible Indefatigable and Black Prince lost with many crews. American naval attaché Lieutenant Powers Symington missing aboard Indefatigable. News affects markets as nations react to the night sea disaster.
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Hampshire sinks with Kitchener and staff off Orkneys
Admiral Jellico reports the British cruiser Hampshire carrying Earl Kitchener and his entire staff has been sunk by a submarine or mine near West Orkneys. The disaster occurred night of June 5 with no survivors expected. Major Fitzgerald’s body washed ashore. Britain enters mourning as war offices lower curtains and flags fly at half mast. Twelve survivors later washed ashore.
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Riggs Brings 6000 News for Interior of Alaska
Omas Riggs Jr, head of Alaska engineering commission, arrives in Dawson aboard the Yukon with his family en route to Fairbanks to establish headquarters for two years. He plans winter work including timber cutting and rock work near Nenana and Fortил, depending on appropriations. Marshal Erwin also aboard. steamer Anna Nana carries 110 tons freight and 20 horses for the lower river. Susie departs tonight for Dikeman with a list of passengers.
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Russians Launch Fierce Western Front Assault
June reports detail a massive Russian push along the Galician front with Lutsk reportedly fallen and many prisoners taken. German forces claim Fort Vaux has fallen after a failed relief. Canadian losses rise near Ypres as French forces renew the offensive in Lemort Homme. Italian reverses attributed to General Brusati.
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Wilson rejects Carranza demand for US troop withdrawal
June reports cite Carranza demanding US troops pull back from Mexico with threat of armed expulsion if refused. President Wilson replies that withdrawal is flatly rejected after cabinet session. Additional notes: possible international commission arbitration for US Mexico troubles. Villa lieutenant Pablo Lopez executed. American consulate in Durango burned amid anti American protests. Durango bridge inspectors barred American passage.
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President to name convention chairman for Democratic gathering
President Wilson will choose a chairman and personal representative for St Louis. The platform draft is ready for the convention. Senator James of Kentucky is likely to be permanent chair man of the Democratic convention.
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Japanese Premier Okuma Assassinated in Shanghai
June reports say Count Okuma, the Japanese premier, was assassinated in Shanghai. President Sun Yat Sen is reported to have died yesterday, marking a dramatic clash between nations amid upheaval and claims of leadership changes in the Chinese Republic.
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