Daring raid by Mexican bandits in Texas
May 9 Alpine Texas reports Villa bandits numbering seventy crossed the Pac Grande and raided a settlement fifteen miles away, attacking a nine man American cavalry detachment. Three troopers were killed and one wounded, with one boy of ten among the dead. Two civilians captured. Pursuit and reinforcements ordered as news of Marathon, Texas, and nearby actions surface. Movements kept secret as troops respond to border tensions.
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Alaska Commerce Exports Break All Records
Commerce of Alaska reports record exports in April with many shipments cleared and strong activity across the sector. Reports from Spattle and Washington indicate persistent demand, while officials note ongoing efforts to stabilize the market amid regional challenges and weather-related disruptions.
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British in Persia Meet Reverses Despite Recent Victories
Berlin dispatches report British forces in Persia have encountered reverses amid ongoing preparations. Recent victories gave troops confidence, with cannons and war munitions discussed. The piece notes a surrender related to Washington and mentions a libel suit filed for $100,000 against Ford.
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Germans At Verdun Repelled In Violent Assault
Fresh action near Dead Man Hill and Fort Daumont saw German artillery pressing Verdun on Tuesday morning. French counterfire repelled a fierce attack as German forces evacuated front trenches and pressed toward the enemy lines.
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Roanoke Steamship Founders Off California Coast
A steamship named Roanoke foundered about one hundred miles south of San Francisco. A lifeboat carrying three survivors drifted as others remain missing. The incident occurs amid a Klondike era rush on the run between Seattle and St. Michael remembered by Northland old-timers.
Proe Party Will Not Insist On Roosevelt Nomination
May 11. The executive committee of the Proe party declares they will not demand Roosevelt as Republican nominee if a candidate with progressive principles and the ability to enact them is named. New York editorial note.
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Edison to March in New York Preparedness Parade
Thomas A. Edison, famed American inventor, supportive of boosting military readiness, announced his plan to participate in the upcoming preparedness parade to be held in New York next Saturday.
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Thomas A. Edison
Tragn Death at Cooper City
A coroner jury in Cooper City ruled the May death of Paul Kable a veniventil incident after examining evidence. Kable, a Juneau native, was associated with Frye-b Jo neau and survived by a brother. The funeral drew four miners and a large community turnout. commissioner Vint led burial arrangements.
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Chris Bolger
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Arbitration board probes labor unrest near Anchorage
The Look Lily Pioneer reports that a committee convened with the Arbitration Board and is collecting facts on labor conditions in the Anchorage area for a government commission. The labor troubles are under review as officials seek causes and potential remedies.
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Vietary Ringstead
Anchorage
Foul Murders in Seattle Leave Women Brutally Slain
Seattle dated April 6 reports the brutal murder of two sisters, Mrs. Corinne Wheeler aged 76 and Mrs. Nate B. Swift aged 53, in their home. The heads were crushed, $3000 stolen, and police suspect robbery as the motive.
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Fire at Byers Home Damages Roof Slightly
A small blaze damaged the roof of Earl Byers residence on Tuesday morning. Local firefighters responded quickly with chemical means, confining the damage to nominal proportions. The fire is believed to have started from a spark from the chimney.
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Man Who Set Europe Afire Goes To Meet His Maker
Vienna May 8 Nedo Kerovic one of the murderers of Archduke Ferdinand died today in a military prison He killed Archduke Ferdinand heir to the Austro Hungarian throne at Sarajevo in June 1914 His deed helped trigger the declaration of war on Serbia and the start of the great war
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British Destroyer Damaged in Brush with Germans
British destroyer sustains damage after skirmish with German torpedo craft and submarines near the Be coast. Reports describe an encorement encounter with German forces, with limited details on ships involved and casualties.
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London
America's Wealthiest Men to Form Automobile Trust
Detroit May 6 The wealthiest Americans plan a Michigan motor factory consolidation. The project involves about 200 million dollars with Morgan interests backing the venture.
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Wireless for Seward Enquiry on Radio Station Costs
The Seward community seeks government radio communication links with the outside world. Secretary of the Navy was asked to acknowledge a petition from the Chamber of Commerce and to report whether a proposed radio station at Rovera, costing about $25,000, is feasible and fundable through Congress.
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Dilezate Wicker Chan
Bin
bin Has Received the Follywine In Secretary of the Navy
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Chamber of F of
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German Consul Indicted and Others Convicted on Conspiracy Charges
York May 9 Cal Luderitz the German consul at Balbr procuring spy. Three Ge had been of continua tions the trials con.
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Confirmation of Brandeis High Court Seat Pending Senate Vote
A fragmentary note reports a confirmation process tied to a Brandeis nominee for a high court seat, with unclear local context. The text references a senate action and a court vacancy, hinting at formal approval steps and partisan considerations influencing the confirmation timeline.
Socialist Peace Congress to Be Held Next Month
Copenhagen May 6 an international Socialist congress to be attended by delegates from neutral nations for the purpose of debating action to bring about peace will be held at The Hague in June
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Governor On Way Home From East
Governor Strong arrives from the East and expects all major measures to pass in Congress as he returns, signaling swift action on pending legislation.
Developments at New Diggings Stir Mining District News
New Diggings district sees rapid activity with arrivals from Normande and reports of claims on Booth Madison and Mastodon creeks. Prospects at Boob and Esparto creeks rise as crews install boilers, prepare sluice boxes, and survey routes to bedrock. Local men, including Jones and others, move to establish camps, with several new buildings and services under construction and demand for gasoline drills to accelerate pay lineups.
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Bill McCann
John Mote
Mike Sullivan
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Lars Ostness
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Surprise consignment reaches district by mail trail
A shipment of fifty f ees mail arrived Sunday afternoon, a surprise to locals amid thinning trails. The mail, from Ophir via Ora Bernhart at $2 per pound, faced arduous ice-free routes. Seward sent it April 10, with more mail possible if Takoma arrival allows before trails vanish. A second batch remains on the trail. summer service should start late this month with four consignments monthly June 1 to September 30.
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Strike Extends as Chicago Workers Join Harvester Walkout
May 9 Chicago reports garment cutter tannery workers and machinists walking out in sympathy with International Harvester Company strikers, expanding labor action in the area.
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Garment Cutte Tannery
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Strike settled after city talks with Westinghouse union
Burgh May 6. A city strike has been settled after a conference addressing Westinghouse company refusal to deal with the union committee. Officials hailed the agreement as restoring business and averting further disruption.
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Ships Warned Before Being Attacked Amid German Note
Washington reports an immediate break with Germany avoided by sending the text of the American note. The reply declares merchant ships must not be sunk without warning and urges U S pressure on Britain to maintain rights. Kent Wilson sends a note to Germany, accepting abandonment of submarine policy but resisting a blockade relaxation. London and Berlin dispute details as the Sussex and other vessels are cited in diplomatic exchanges.
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Commission to Investigate Irish Revolution
London May 11 A royal commission is named to probe the Irish rebellion. Prime Minister Asquith vows to halt executions as debate unfolds. Dublin court martial sentences include deaths and commutations to penal servitude for life. Reports note troops in action with prisoners and casualties.
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Preparedness measure to be passed in nature of a compr
Washington May 9 The senate amendments to the army reorganization bill have again been rejected by the house. The measure is returned to conference and an agreement is expected to be reached in sig n ices tac a base dit. A compromise bill is anticipated to fly. Congressional News Hotel The senate Bankhead remarks detail expenditures and coast allocations by states.
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War notes on AC liner torpedoed and Zeppelin loss
London reports a liner Clan M imaking killed after a torpedo strike amid World War I notes. Other items include German raiders off the Azores, a submarine explosion near Varna, a Swedish torpedoed steamer, and Kaiser's armistice overtures.
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