Empress of Ireland Sinks After Fog Collision
In the St Lawrence disaster the steamer Empress of Ireland carrying about 1200 people collided with coal carrier Storstad in fog near Father Point. The Empress sank in minutes with heavy loss. over a thousand perished, survivors rescued at Rimouski, many in night clothes.
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Quebec
Oliverpool
Storstad
Father Point
Rimouski
International Conference of the Salvation Army
London
Kendal
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Salvationists
Mexican Pacification Plans Near Completion
Wireless report from Niagara Falls notes plans for Mexico pacification nearly finished and to be presented to President Wilson and Dictator Huerta. The agreement covers provisional government formation and transition timing, with months needed for resolving secondary questions.
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Niagara Falls
Ontario
Mexico
Wilson
Huerta
Iditarod Passengers Sail From Whitehorse for Iditarod
In Whitehorse Yukon Territory on May 29 the list of residents bound for Iditarod includes John Beaton with wife and baby Mrs A A Shenbeck Mrs Marston Mrs Campbell Mr Baker and wife Bennett T James E C Hallberg Ed Anderson Sam Bates Sam Adams Henry Boas Mr Kuhn and Jack Ross. The first through the lake steamer should depart around June 1 or 2 as Lake Lebarge nears ice free conditions.
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Whitehorse
Y. T
Iditarod
John Beaton
A. A. Shenbeck
Marston
Campbell
Baker
Bennett T. James
E. C. Hallberg
Ed Anderson
Sam Bates
Sam Adams
Henry Boas
Mr. Kuhn
Jack Ross
Becker Convicted Again of Murder in First Degree
New York May 29 The second trial of Charles Becker former NYPD lieutenant for Herman Rosenthal murder ended with a guilty verdict. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair on July 6. The report also notes a local meeting of Iditarod Camp No 27 A B and mentions parcel post revenue for 1913 and sponge waste use in industries.
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Becker
Pioneer
New York
Charles Becker
New York City
Herman Rosenthal
Iditarod Camp No. 27
A. B
Militant suffragettes break windows at Buckingham Palace
London suffragettes evaded sentries at Buckingham Palace last night and broke many windows at the royal residence. Police questioned several intruders as crowds gathered outside the palace gates.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Royal
Lipton Launches Shamrock IV for America Cup Bid
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV was launched at Portsmouth with ceremonial events marking the start of the campaign to contest the America's Cup. Separately, William Connors and Jack O'Malley sold mining property at Flat Creek to Thomas Aitken and associates, and a Moose Lodge meeting was announced for Ansley's hall tomorrow evening.
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Portsmouth
England
Sir Thomas Lipton
William Connors
Jack O'Malley
Flat Creek
Thomas Aitken and Associates
The
Moose Lodge
Ansley's Hall
Death of Jacob Riis Well Known Author
Barre Mass May 29 Jacob Riis noted author of works on social problems died in this city after a long illness He was born in Denmark May 3 1849 emigrated to America and became a police reporter in New York Riis supported park and playground reforms and tenement house school reform He served as secretary of the New York small parks commission in 1897 and executive officer of the Good Government Club in 1896 He authored The Making of an American in 1901 and was a close friend of ex President Roosevelt.
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Barre
Mass
Jacob Riis
Riis
New Orleans
Jacob August Riis
Denmark
America
New York
New York Sun
Small Parks Commission
Good Government Club
Roosevelt
Roosevelt to Open Campaign in Pittsburgh June 30
Pittsburgh Pa May 29 Colonel Roosevelt will launch his nation wide Progressive party campaign in this city on June 30.
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Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Eastern States Roil Under Record Heat Wave
Reports from across the nation describe the hottest spell of the year. From the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast the Eastern states endure extreme temperatures and heat across cities.
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Hy Wireless
New York
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
Alaska Governor Arrives in Seattle for Northbound Trip
Seattle dispatch reports the Alaska governor has landed in Seattle from Washington and other Eastern points and will depart for the North the next day.
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Seattle
Alaska
Washington
Home Rule for Ireland Passes Commons in Exciting Debate
The house of commons passed the Irish home rule bill amid intense scenes. The bill now automatically becomes law after three approved readings in parliament and two prior lordship rejections.
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Ty Wireless
London
House of Commons
Commons
House of Lords
Fine Baby Girl Arrives at Weir Home on Richmond Street
Early yesterday afternoon a fine eight pound girl was delivered by Dr Moore's stereo plane at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry A Weir on Richmond street. Mrs Weir and the child are doing well as Hank senior and junior Weir receive visitors and share in the pride of the newborn.
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Moore
Henry A. Weir
Richmond Street
Iditarod Camp A. B. Plans Grand Anniversary Ball
The entertainment committee of Iditarod Camp No 27 A B prepares for a grand anniversary ball on June 10. The hall is repapered and beautified to create a memorable event and attract a large turnout to help reduce the camp hall debt.
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Iditarod Camp No. 27
A. B
Otter Creek mining activity reported on multiple claims
Riley and Marston of Otter creek start damming and ground sluicing on Nos 1 and 2 above. Crews report satisfactory cleanups on several winter dumps while others plan to shovel in, sluice, or commence operations on Otter and Willow creeks. Strong totals from No 1 area cited.
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Eugene Loranger
Willow Cree
Gagon & Co
Willow Creek
Humes
McDonald & Courtwright
Manley
Stanich, O'Brien
Partner
Eloned
Otter
L. M. Ellis
Riley & Stetzer
Otter and
Riley & Marston
Iditarod Court Term Set to Open July 6
Commissioner Al Brecht reports from Judge Fuller in Fairbanks that the Iditarod term of court begins Monday July 6 with a likely busy session as several important cases are expected to be tried.
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Albrecht
Fuller
Fairbanks
Iditarod
English Lightweight White Outboxes Willie Ritchie in Milwaukee
May 29 at the Milwaukee Athletic Club Charlie White clearly outboxed champion Willie Ritchie over ten rounds in a brisk display. In Los Angeles at Vernon Arena George Chip stopped Sailor Petroskey in the twelfth round of a fast bout.
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White
Ritchie
Milwaukee
Charlie White
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Willie Ritchie
Sailor Petroskey
Iy Whieless
Los Angeles
Vernon Arena
George Chip
Pittsburgh
Oahu as Pacific sentinel military camp and base hub
An account describes Oahu Hawaii as a vast armed camp under the American flag with six military posts four coast defenses and two garrisons. It notes a growing force from 100 in 1808 to about 7 000 with 4 000 more to be assigned this year and mentions Fort Rutger De Russy Armstrong and Kamameha as key defenses.
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Oahu
Pacific
Pacific Coast
Pearl Harbor
United States
Far Ea
Hawaiian Department
United States Army
Oshu
Fort Rutger
Fort de Russy
Fort Armstrong
Fort Kammeham
Alaska Freight Rates Stable With Last Season
A May telegram from O. L. Dickeson of the American Yukon Navigation Co says tariffs will not exceed last year and may drop in places. The policy aims for equal charges and uninterrupted through service. Ellis Gardner arrives in Fairbanks as new assistant district attorney. Plans move forward for the Alaska Semi Centenary Exposition with stock offerings soon. River ice breakup caused minor damage. Circle reports 25000 dollars damage to riverfront buildings. Charles H. Wolters, former Dominion Commercial manager, wed Loretta Disney in St Paul March 21.
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Fairbanks
O. L. Dickeson
American-Yukon Navigation Company
Fairbanks Papers
Charles H. Wolters
Dominion Commercial Company
St. Paul
Loretta Disney
Mail Departures and Incoming Transit Log
The mail left last Sunday under Frank Kern on the Alaska route, likely to Holika chuk or until meeting incoming mail from Nulato. The next mail is scheduled for June 1. Kern arrived last night about 11 o clock with a large consignment of mail, mostly first class matter, at Pioneer.
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Frank Kern
Alaska
Holikachuk
Nulato
Special Term of Court Set for Iditarod Alaska
Order in the Fourth Judicial Division of the Alaska Territory for a special term of court at Iditarod Oiler precinct to commence at 11 am on July 6 1914. Judge Fuller directs the clerk to give due notice. Dated Fairbanks Alaska May 15 1914.
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Histrict Court
Territory of Alaska
Fourth Judicial Division
Iditarod
Alaska
Oiler
Fairbanks
Fe, Fuller
Bishop Peter T. Rowe Dies. Alaska Missionary Bishop
Seattle May 29 Rev Peter Trimble Rowe D D missionary bishop of Alaska of the Protestant Episcopal church died in Seattle after a brief illness His remains will be shipped to Sitka Alaska for interment Rowe born Meadowville Canada November 20 1856 educated Trinity College Toronto 1880 ordained 1880 served in Ontario Michigan Alaska where he was elected first missionary bishop October 17 1895 consecrated November 30 1895 He knew Iditarod well and helped establish a hospital in 1910 He declined the Dakotas bishopric last winter preferring Alaska.
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Seattle
Peter Trimble Rowe
Alaska
Protest Episcopal Church
Sitka
Meadowville
Canada
Trinity College
Toronto
Protestant Episcopal Church
Garden Rover
Ontario
St. James
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Chippewa County
Michigan
Bishop Rowe
Iditarod
Stuck
Dakotas
Roosevelt Defies Critics Over Long River Claim
Washington May 29 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt defended his claim of discovering a river at least a thousand miles long during remarks before the National Geographical Society. He challenged any person or organization to disprove his accounts. The article also notes his White House visit and Senate actions on appointments in Washington.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
National Geographical Society
South America
Roosevelt
White House
Senator William O Bradley Dies in Washington
United States Senator William O. Bradley of Kentucky died at his Washington home after a lingering illness. Born March 18, 1847 in Lancaster Kentucky, he served briefly as a private and was admitted to the bar in 1865. Bradley held offices including governor of Kentucky and U S senator, with a long record in Republican politics.
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United States
William 0. Bradley
Kentucky
Louisville
William O’connell Bradley
Lancaster
United States Volunteers
Congress
General Grant
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