Russians Stand Firm Against Separate Peace Moves
June reports from Petrograd and Washington depict a grave yet hopeful Russian stance. Congress of Workmen and Soldiers rejects any separate peace with Germany and Russia, while Finnish volunteers consider entering Finland. Moscow notes signals of morale improvement for the Russian army, and officials expect democracy to prevail.
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London
Times
Brussiloff
Elevation of Venizelos to Greek Premiership
Athens dispatches say Venizelos will be named head of the new cabinet by King Alexander and form a government. He will seek parliamentary support to join the Allies but not mobilize without consent. French troops entered Athens and occupied several points as Venizelos took office with his cabinet.
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Athens
Venizelos
Alexander
Times
Greece
Washington Briefs June 22 and 29 Update
The selective conscription law total registration stands at 9,649,938. Secretary McAdoo is ill in bed. On June 29, second payments on Liberty bonds are due nationwide, and Porto Rico sets July 5 as registration day.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Porto Rico
Sulzer Voices Alaska Harbors Aid in House Speech
Delegate Charles A. Sulzer of Alaska urged items in the rivers and harbors bill including 105000 for Nome harbor, 45000 for Yukon mouth dredging, and a plan for Controller Bay mination. The twenty minute speech drew hearty applause and the items were passed by the harbor committee.
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Washington
Charles A. Sulzer
Alaska
House of Representatives
Nome Harbor
Yukon
Controller Bay
Argentina and Brazil Tiring of Neutrality
Buenos Aires reports Argentina plans to announce a reversal of neutrality in the war between Germany and the United States within hours after the Toreo sinking. Brazil also revokes its neutrality decree, signaling a shift in policy amid the U S Germany conflict.
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Imany
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Brazil
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Germany
Suffragettes in Prison Life at Washington Jail
June 28 Miss Mabel Vernon Reno and fellow suffragists endured their first night in jail after speeches to inmates as part of the women suffrage movement. They are to be released tomorrow morning.
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Washington
Mabel Vernon Reno
Mexican Unfriendliness Receives Official Notice
Washington reports firm but friendly representations have been made to Mexico against the new high taxes in the Tampico oil fields.
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Washington
June
Mexico
Tampico
German Editor to Explain Seattle Utterances
Paul H. Ortmann editor of the Seattle German Press was summoned to the Federal Building this afternoon by the United States district attorney to explain utterances made by his paper regarding President Wilson.
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Seattle
Paul H. Ortmann
Seattle German Press
Federal Building
United States District Attorney
Wilson
Prominent Irishmen Here in New York
T P O Connor and M Hazelton, members of the British steamship, are in New York representing the Irish Nationalist party.
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York
T. P. O'Connor
M. Hazelton
Brtsh
British Steamchip
Irish Nationalist Party
Alaska rate move shelved by two principal lines
Seattle June 25 two principal steamship lines have virtually decided not to advance Alaska rates after announcing plans to do so a month ago. The decision stalls hoped adjustments and leaves freight and passenger pricing in doubt for the region ahead of summer traffic.
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Seattle
Alaska
Troubles in Spain as constitutional guarantees suspended
Madrid reports June 26 confirms the government’s decision to suspend constitutional guarantees and the king’s signing of the decree. The move signals a swift, decisive shift in Spain’s political landscape with unknown immediate consequences.
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Madrid
Indictments for First Batch of Strikers
San Francisco reports that a federal grand jury indicted the first batch of strikers. The action marks the start of federal prosecutions connected to a broader labor dispute.
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San Francisco
Federal Grand Jury
Seattle Police Inspector Cleared of Bribe Charge
Seattle June 28 Inspector of Police Michael T Powers was found not guilty of accepting a bribe after a warrant charged him with taking $30 to protect a gambling house. Arresting officers found $50 in marked money on him, which he called a frame up. He was released on $5,000 bail and the case drew protest from Prosecuting Attorney Lundin.
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Michael T. Powers
Powers
Fi 7
Lundin
Putnam
Gill
Patriots Will Comply With Coal Price Reduction Order
Secretary of the Interior Lane told four hundred major coal operators in Washington on June 27 that patriots would consent to lower coal prices. He warned that if they did not, reductions would be imposed anyway.
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Washington
Lane
German Raider Seadler Sighted 500 Miles East of Florida
A vessel believed to be the German raider Seadler was sighted 500 miles east of the northern Florida coast on the morning of June 25 by the crew of a steamer that reached an American port from San Juan Puerto Rico.
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New York
Seadler
Florida
San Juan
Porto Rico
Alaskan Clerk Marries Baltimore Bride in June Event
A. H. Seigeler, a clerk in the Alaska House, wed Miss Lillian Windforth at the bride's Baltimore home on June 26 and left for Junewu with plans for the future.
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Washington
A. H. Seigeler
Alaska
Lillian Windforth
Baltimore
Alaska Governor Appointment Likely This Week
Seattle report says Alaska governor appointment appears probable this week with Governor J F A Strong a strong candidate for reappointment.
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Seattle
Washington
The
Post-Intelligencer
Alaska
J. F. A. Strong
Labor to be Recognized in Exemption Hearings
In the selective draft, district boards to hear exemption claims for occupational reasons will include labor representatives, mostly from organized labor, it was announced today from Washington.
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Washington
Dstrict
False rumor denied at Wallington about British ship
The Navy Department said there is no truth to reports that a British steam ship arrived at an American port carrying prisoners from a captured German raider. The denial was issued from Wallington on June 23, clarifying the rumor as unfounded.
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Navy Department
Roumania
Washington
Fierce fighting as Canadians push on German lines
Paris reports say French officials describe heavy combat on the Creonne plateau south of Luon with the center breached briefly. Canadian troops entered Lacoulette as Germans withdrawn along a one and three quarters mile front. Paris crowded with American naval officers and bluejackets as Pershing’s men are lauded. Major Mitchqi, first regular army officer in Verdun action, flies over German lines for nearly a week. General Pershing notes Alsace kinship pride amid “Sammies” moniker. Washington announces 800000 army strength with half a million volunteers in three months. continuation mentions coal price cut per ton as promised to the President.
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France
Lacoulette
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Judge Overfield Called For Army Service In Alaska News
Judge P D Overfield of Oatman Arizona formerly district court judge in Alaska has been called to the colors as a member of the officers reserve corps He is at the officers training camp at the Presidio San Francisco Walter Ross of Fairbanks was also called at the same time in a report by the Anchorage Times Other old Alaskan figures noted in the item.
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Fairbanks
Anchorage Times
Sinn Fein Demonstration in Dublin Attacks Residences
On June 22 in Dublin five hundred Sinn Fein marchers smashed the homes of former soldiers where the Union Jack flew and stone the police amid clashes.
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Sinn Fein
Happenings of Interest in Washington Metropolis
Washington news brief says Mayor Gill orders police to bar 1. W. W. speakers at Franklin Station, reversing prior stance. Anacortes native J. W. Lee named Washington and Alaska G A R department commander. Vancouver chosen for next annual meeting. Streetcar workers threaten strike without union recognition. Fred Traill, a broker, drowns in Snoqualmie River over a failed deal and his son's army enlistment. Fred Rockwell arrested for failure to register. Major Lenoir of the Alaska cable service promoted to lieutenant colonel. German steamer Sesistris wreck raised and sold for $2.1 million. Port Blakely mills lease plant of Comyn, Macla & Co. Opening of Lake Washington canal on July 4 with warships invited.
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J. W. Lee
Washington
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Vancouver
Wash
Fred Trailt
Snoqualmie River
William
Fred Rockwell
Army
Lenoir
Alaska Cable Service
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Comyn, Macala & Co
Fourth of July Celebration in Fiat Features Large Float
Fiat citizens prepare for Independence Day with sports, a parade on the principal streets, and a massive float carrying twenty three children dressed in white. Good speakers are set for patriotic exercises at the ball grounds if weather allows, otherwise Moose hall. Extra tramway cars will handle anticipated crowds from across the district.
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Moose Hall
Chinese provinces seek compromise end to Peking crisis
Seceding provinces express willingness to compromise and halt war preparations. Washington reports formation of a new Chinese ministry expected, signaling possible political reorganization amid ongoing tensions.
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Peking
Washington
Ominous Mexican Move In Projectiles Plant Purchase
Mexico City reports the government is buying a plant from Japan to manufacture projectiles and powder, a move described as ominous amid regional tensions. The deal involves Japanese equipment and raises concerns over arms production policy and potential escalation.
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Mexico City
Japan
German Submarine Base Believed Off Cuban Coast
Providence June 27 government holds information that German U boats are again in the Atlantic and that a base lies off the south coast of Cuba. Navy officials say merchant submarines may accompany them carrying torpedoes and oil. London reports a drop in vessels sunk. the American ship Galena was shelled and sunk off the French coast with no casualties. A master aboard an American vessel says three shots were fired at a German submarine near an Atlantic port from Italy.
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Italy
Juneau mining operators eye steel plant site in Alaska
Fran k Francisco CO reports B Morse and B L Thane, Juneau mining men, have taken an option on 6 acres of land fronting the southern lake view to build a great steel plant. They left for New York to seek investments from steel magnates in Seattle.
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Noted War Correspondent Named Head of Intelligence
Paris June 25 General Pershing appoints Frederick Palmer of New York the noted war correspondent to head the intelligence department with the rank of major.
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Pershing
Frederick Palmer
New York
Intelligence
Anarchists Indicted in New York Case
Emma Goldman and Alex Berkman, noted anarchists, were indicted by a federal grand jury in New York for actions related to anti registration activity. The case highlights rising government scrutiny of radical movements during the period.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Alex Berkman
Federal Grand Jury
Oregon town destroyed by Kurst Creek flood
Oregon news brief reports the town of Rd by the Kurst Creek was destroyed when an irrigation dam collapsed sending debris and water through the area. Residents were displaced and authorities warned of further damage as cleanup began nearby.
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Baker, Ore
National Red Cross State Appeal Surpasses 0,000
A brief item notes that the Washington Red Cross funds or state contribution tally reaches a new high as of June 26, with the National Red Cross in the lead and state totals rising beyond previous marks.
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Will Cease to Fight Only When Democracy Is Safe
Reports from Petrograd Moscow and Washington describe public talks by Elihu B Root in Petrograd on democracy and war aims. Root asserts the United States will end hostilities only after democracy is secured worldwide. other dispatches note Belgian demonstrations in senate chamber and visits by the Roumanian mission and Italians meeting Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Anderson in Hotel Business in San Francisco
Ed Anderson, a Northland resident and former Branch Bat proprietor at Flat City, now runs the Hotel Paisley in partnership with William Robinson. Located at 432 Geary Street opposite the Columbia theater, the Paisley is praised as one of the citys best and most convenient hotels with a strong flow of patrons.
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Bat
Flat City
San Francisco
William Robinson
Paisley
Geary Street
Columbia Theater
Iditarod
River Bulletin Reports Multiple Vessels Movements
Yesterday's bulletin lists the Reliance at Gibbon the Susie and Seattle No 3 at St Michael the Tanana set to sail for Fairbanks at 3 am the Schwatka up Holy Cross at 10 am on the 28th the Sareh sighted at Marshall yesterday morning and the Alaska departing Gibbon for Dawson at 10 am yesterday.
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Fairbanks
Holy Cross
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Massive Allied Air Fleet Offensive Planned in 1918
London reports preparations in London Washington and Paris for a vast air offensive to overwhelm German forces. Paris Matin cites Commandant Govrieux on speeding war necessities production. An immense aerial army is pledged to tilt the war in the Allies' favor by spring 1918. The Senate military committee reviews a 600.9 million refit plan as Goethals awards 34 ships for 1918 delivery.
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Commandant de Govrieux
America
Europe
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Baker
Food and War Time Price Controls Move Through Congress
Senate debates food bill amid prohibition clashes as prices for staples fall nationwide. Johnson backs voting for strong food control power while President pressures to shield beer and wine. Senate actions extend to iron steel petroleum exports under the measure.
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Senate
Johnson
Hiram Johnson
California
France
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House
Iron and Steel
Revolt in Bohemia hinted at by minister in former government
Amsterdam June 26 Three Czech regiments have deserted to the Russians according to a statement to a committee of deputies from Southern Austria by F Von Georgi minister of defense in the retiring Austrian cabinet as published in the Lokal Anzeiger and Tageblatt of Berlin.
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Barge Barca Carries Rails for Alaska Rail Line to Seward
The barge Barra carrying 1,600 tons of rails and railway material for the Alaska government railway was set in place at Seattle and sailed for Seward today in a shipment bound for construction work on the Seward route.
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