Hostilities May Start Any Moment in Mexico Crisis
Vera Cruz reports flag a severance of diplomatic ties with Huerta as John Lind arrives with embassy officials. Washington notes Huerta opponents seek to block Congress while Wilson may widen arms embargo. Diaz urges Huerta to resign. European powers weigh policy. Senate shows limited support for armed intervention. rebels target Tuxpam. Japanese cruiser to Mexican waters. Berlin backs Wilson policy. Hale meets Carranza in Nogales.
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Vera Cruz
John Lind
Mexico City
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Washington
Senate
William A. Stone
Missouri
Wilson
Felix Diaz Shot At In Savannah
General Felix Diaz, the Mexican refugee, arrived in Savannah unexpectedly and was fired upon by a would-be assassin. Diaz returned fire, wounded the assailant, and was arrested but released on $500 bond. He may meet his uncle, the former Mexican president, in Miami soon for winter talks.
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Savannah
Felix Diaz
Havana
Europe
Diaz
United States
Mexico
Miami
Fla
Paris
Thaws Case Goes To Federal Authorities
Governor Felker signed extradition papers for Harry K. Thaw. The move does not remove him to New York immediately, as the case now proceeds to federal authorities.
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Pioneer
Concord
N. H
Felker
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Atwell Crew Complete 114 Day Trail Report
Seward reports Messrs. Atwell Donohoe and Olson arrived after an 114 day trek from Iditarod. They praise the trail condition as first class and describe the journey in brief dispatches from the road.
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Seward
Messrs. Atwell
Donohoe
Olson
Iditarod
New Alaska gold strike near Nelchina eyed from Cordova
A Cordova Alaskan report details a promising gold strike on a Nelchina river tributary near the Chisana district. Miners from Knik and Valdez push into the area while geologist G. Martin notes potential, with access via Chitina and Copper Center.
Vincent Astor Chooses Bride
New York reports Vincent Astor, the young millionaire who recently came of age, is engaged to Miss Helen Huntington daughter of Henry E Huntington. The wedding date has not been announced.
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Moneer
New York
Vincent Astor
Helen Huntington
Henry E. Huntington
Mrs W F Seward Dies At Auburn
Mrs William F Seward widow of the son of Lincoln's secretary of state died at her Auburn home aged 74. Her husband, aged 83, survives her.
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W. F. Seward
Auburn
N. Y
Williama F. Seward
Lincoln
Senator proposes 225000 relief for Seward peninsula victims
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon introduced two resolutions in the senate seeking an appropriation of 225000 dollars for relief of tidal wave sufferers on the Seward peninsula. The measures were announced in Washington on November 14.
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Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
Seward Peninsula
Malone Named New York Customs Collector
Washington November 14 The senate confirmed Dudley Malone to be collector of customs at the port of New York to succeed John Purroy Mitchel who resigned after election as mayor of New York.
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Washington
United States Senate
Jessie Wilson
White House
Senate
Yeterday
Dudley Malone
Port of
New York
John Purroy Mitchel
Railway Employes Wages Increased in the East
A wireless despatch to The New York reports that workers on many Eastern railroads have been granted a seven percent wage increase. The measure affects a broad array of railway employes and reflects ongoing wage negotiations across the region.
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New York
Poet McLennan Dies in Seattle
Seattle, Nov 14. Mr McLennan, noted verse writer and author of Songs of Neuklak and other Alaska writings, died here last Wednesday. Germany gets by far the largest portion of its tin ore from Bolivia.
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Seattle
Germany
Bolivia
Ruby Man Gets Doped In Seattle
Seattle November 14 T Morris a Ruby Alaska arrival was found by police after being drugged and robbed of a diamond stud a watch and his cash in a street scam. He had been relieved of the items and money he carried at the time.
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Pioneer
Seattle
T. Morris
Ruby
Alaska
Willie Ritchie defeats Leach Cross in ten rounds
New York November 14 Willie Ritchie lightweight champion defeated Leach Cross in ten rounds last Wednesday. The bout is noted as the fastest exhibition of boxing seen in years.
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New York
Willie Ritchie
Pugilist
Leach Cross
Summers verdict set aside in Alaska bank case
The U S Supreme Court this week set aside the verdict of the district court of the First division in Alaska in the case of Banker Suwers of Juneau charged with misappropriation of bank funds. The action was made at the request of Governor Strong.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
District Court of the First div
Alaska
Suwers
Juneau
Governor Strong
Revenue Cutter Tacoma to Alaska Coast Epidemic Aid
The revenue cutter Tacoma has been ordered to Kodiak Algonak and other Alaska coast settlements where a contagious illness has been spreading among the native population. The dispatch comes via wireless from The Pioneer in Seattle dated November 14.
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Pioneer
Seattle
Tacoma
Kodiak
Algonak
Alaska
Lady Strathcona Dies in London
London Nov. 14 Lady Strathcona wife of the venerable Canadian high commissioner died in this city this week She was 82 years old and had been active in public life remaining vigorous into old age The report notes her husband’s long service and her own prominence in social and charitable circles.
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Moneer
London
Lady Strathcona
Faust
Strathcona
Getting Ready for First Dance at Camp Flat No 26
Inclement weather reduced turnout at Camp Flat No 26 B caring for a postponed officer installation. The entertainment committee gears up for a Thanksgiving social dance, the first big event of the winter season, with preparations progressing well and a large attendance anticipated.
Prospecting Route Distances and Regional Names Mentioned
The passage outlines a mining strike location near the Nelchina river and Tuclina country with connections to the Matanuska river and Caribou creek. It notes a 28 mile glacier route from Valdez and predicts prospectors will travel via the government road to Copper Center, then over the same route used by Cordova Chitina and interior travelers, totaling miles to the new diggings.
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Tazlina River
Cordova Alaskan
L. Denny
Northwestern
Susitna
Cordova
Chisana
Nelehina
Knik
McCormack
Joe Palmer
Denny
Caribou Creek
Nelchina River
Duncan McCormack
Ags
Valdez
Ed Miller
Oleson
Getchell
G. ©. Martin
Geological Survey
Matanuska
Con Port
Vallez
Chitina
Government Road
Copper Center
Tazlina
Nelchina
Caribou
Tuclina
Interior
Arctic Brotherhood Grand Camp Adopts Local Lodges Plan
The Grand Camp of the Arctic Brotherhood adjourned in Seattle after a decisive vote to end plans for lodges in Pacific coast cities. Officers elected include Grand Arctic Chief Henry Ray of Fairbanks and Grand Arctic Keeper of the Inner Toll Gate John Holmes of Iditarod.
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Seattle
Grand Camp
The
Arctic Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Pacific Coast
Grand Arctic
Henry Ray
Fairbanks
Jack Keller
Skagway
O. F. Connelly
Discovery
Atlin
B. C
Cook
Charles Settlemier
Dawson
Eric Nelson
Cleary
George Vautier
Tanana
John Holmes
Iditarod
James Brennan
Peters
Deadly blizzards sweep the Eastern states and Great Lakes
A severe three day blizzard stretches from Florida to Maine and from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi Valley. Officials report numerous ship losses and at least 150 men drowned with widespread property damage.
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Chicago
United States
Florida
Maine
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Arctic Club Banquet Boosts Alaska Railroad Bills
The Arctic Club hosted a banquet for Alaskans in Seattle to advocate Alaska railroad measures before Congress. Delegates Wickersham and Alaska legislators attended. Wickersham predicted one of the two railroad bills will pass in the upcoming session.
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Seattle
Arctic Club
Alaska
Yukon Territory
Wickersham
Gompers Not Seeking Re election as AFL President
Seattle. The American Federation of Labor annual session convened in the city last Monday. Samuel Gompers, president since 1882 with a one year interim, will not seek re election due to unsatisfactory health.
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Seattle
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charged in Discovery
Andrew White of Discovery was arrested on a warrant for assault with a deadly weapon. He was released on own recognizance with a hearing set for Saturday November 15 after entering the cabin of Lars Ostnes on November 6 and allegedly trying to use a hunting knife. The Berlin court continued the case to 1 o’clock after Ostnes and others testified.
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Andrew White
Discovery
White
Lars Ostnes
Albrecht
Ostnes
Rumors of a New Stampede Spread in Remote Camps
The New York American reports whispered rumors of a possible Eldorado find near Holy Cross on the Yukon or near Cripple City and Poorman Creek in Imoke county. Residents watch for scams and tipsters as Greenberg files an insurance claim after a fire destroys stock, the insurer questioning delay between policy issue and blaze.
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Pioner
Holy Cross
Yukon
Cripple City
Poorman Creek
Imoke County
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