Huerta Declared Not A Candidate For Mexican Presidency
Washington reports Acting President Huerta will not seek the presidency and promises an orderly October election. Ambassador Lind remains in Vera Cruz as plans continue. Americans in Mexico City refuse to flee despite warnings, refugees head toward Vera Cruz and the Pacific coast port evacuations proceed.
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Washington
State Department
Adeo City
Huerta
Mex
Mexico
Mexico City
Huertas
Vera Cruz
Lomes
Wickersham Declines Alaska Republican Campaign Committee
Delegate James Wickersham writes a declination letter saying he will not seek or accept the support of the Republican party of Alaska and refuses to serve on the Republican congressional campaign committee. President Wilson spent a weekend at his summer home in Cornish Illinois with Mrs Wilson and the girls. Bryan reports improved Mexican situation to press correspondents.
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Washington
James Wickersham
Republican Party of
Alaska
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Wilson
Watson
Cornis IL
Bryan
Ocean bed changes near Unimak pass alarm inspectors
Captain Archibald of the Yukon testified that his soundings near Unimak Island showed shallower depths than charted, suggesting a shifted ocean bed due to recent volcanic activity. Officials advocate a new survey of waters around Unimak Pass to verify charts and safety. Mount Saldin on Unimak has been active recently.
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McKay
Seattle
Archi
Yukon
Isannah Island
Alaska
United States Marine
Unimak Island
Unimak Pass
Bering Sea
Fou
S$aldin
Unimalk Island
Governor names R S McDonald as second game official
Governor Strong appoints R S McDonald of Fairbanks as the second game warden in Juneau on September 2. The announcement names McDonald to the position, reinforcing state wildlife enforcement duties.
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Juneau
Strong
R.S. McDonald
Fairbanks
Warden urged to take oath of office at once
The Fourth division warden McDonald was advised to take the oath of office immediately.
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McDonald
Moron Downs Palzer In Seventh Round Fight
New York reports heavyweight Frank Moron knocked out rival Al Palzer in the seventh round on Labor Day, delivering a decisive victory in a professional bout.
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New York
al Palzer
Frank Moron
Governors Meeting in Colorado Springs Conference
Governors from many states gather in Colorado Springs on August 30 for a high level conference. The assembly includes leaders from diverse regions as they discuss policy and coordination matters.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wreck of California sinkage blocks diving work
Juneau reports the steamship California wreck lies in waters too deep for divers to salvage. Local notices seek 1500 square feet of cheap corrugated iron for roofing with inquiries at the post office. Also an ad for fresh dry-pack butter from Iditarod Meat Co and a stray resort phrase appears among the obstructed lines.
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Juneau
California
Iditarod Meat Co
Liberty denied as habeas corpus case ends with re arrest
Sherbrooke September 5 The writ of habeas corpus applied for for Harry I verday was granted a prisoner was immediately rearrested charged with being an undesirable alien and taken to Coaticook for hearing If declared undesirable he will be deported to Vermont.
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Sherbrooke
Que
Harry
Imi
Coaticooke
Vermont
Felix Diaz A Candidate for Mexican Presidency
Tondon September 4 General Helix Diaz en route from Mexico to Japan told an American news syndicate correspondent that he is a candidate for the Mexican presidency. He discussed his political aims and the approaching campaign with the interviewer.
Independent push in New York for Gaynor re election
An estimated 20 000 persons gathered at City Hall Park in New York to urge Mayor to run again for re election. The crowd urged Gaynor to seek a second term and the Mayor agreed to run as an independent candidate.
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New York
City Hall Park
Ternoon
Endent Annd Gaynor
Mayor Off to Europe Leaves City in Brief Absence
City officials reported Mayor Gay departed for Europe with plans to return after a short absence. Details of his itinerary and exact return date were not disclosed.
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Mayor
Europe
Forbes’s Philippine Governor-General Overappoints Harris
Forbes, governor general in the Philippines, faces criticism for naming ex congressman Francis Burton Harrison of New York as his successor and resigning to President Wilson for immediate effect. Harrison’s appointment follows Forbes’s long tenure.
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Manila
Wiliam C. Forbes
The
Philippines
Inffy
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
Inme
Wilson
Forbes
Suit Starts to Dissolve Trust in Anthracite Coal Case
The Department of Justice through the U. S. district attorney began a suit in Philadelphia to compel the dissolution of the Anthracite Coal Trust a combination in restraint of trade controlled by the Reading Railroad Company.
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Philadelphia
Department of Justice
U. S. District Attorney
Seder
Anthracite Coal Trust
Reading Railroad Company
Unsatisfactory Bering River Coal For Navy Tests
Official tests aboard the cruiser Maryland show Bering river coal from Alaska to be unsuitable for naval use due to excessive rock content.
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San Diego
Cal
Maryland
Alaska
Bank Robber Dies at County Poor Farm
Millersville Ga September 4 Bill Miner a noted bank and train robber died yesterday afternoon at the county poor farm. The obituary notes his long criminal career and poverty at death.
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Millersville
Bill Miner
Caminetti Case Trials and Exonerations Highlight 19th Century News
In San Francisco the Caminetti trial proceeds as jurors hear first arguments after Drew Caminetti faces Mann white slave law charges. Mrs C D Lane, accused of attempting juror bribery in the Diggs case, is exonerated. The judge denies a motion for acquittal and finds potential guilt after evidence submission.
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San Francisco
Drew Caminetti
C. D. Lane
Diggs
van Fleet
Caminetti
Diggs Sentencing Delayed to Next Wednesday
The court on Francisco postponed the sentencing of Maury I. Diggs, recently convicted of white slavery, until next Wednesday. The delay follows the September 4 date referenced in the record.
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Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
Coast Survey Blamed for California Wreck Investigation Outcome
Seattle marine inspectors conclude the wreck of the steamship California was caused by poor and inadequate North Pacific coast surveys. Captain Cann is absolved of blame in the final report released after the investigative inquiry at Gambier Island Admiralty.
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Seattle
Yeast
State of California
Gambierlaska Bay
Admiralty Island
Aoast Survey Commission
Victoria
St. Michael
Iditarod
Ruby
Twe
California
Cann
North Pacific Coast
Comedian Cohan Hurt in Auto Accident Near Hartford
Noted actor George Cohan is in dangerous condition after an automobile crash near Hartford yesterday. He sustained a badly fractured shoulder and severe internal injuries.
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Hartford
Conn
George Cohan
Tammany Hall Names McCall as Mayor Candidate
New York August 30 Mayor Gaynor announced he would seek re election on an independent ticket. Judge Edward RE McCall formerly of the state supreme bench has been accepted by Tammany Hall as its candidate for mayor.
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New York
Gaynor
Edward RE. McCall
State Supreme Bench
Tammany Hall
September Special Hand-Made NDY at Postoffice Candy Store
Hand-made NDY sold for $1.00 per pound at Postoffice Candy Store. DuRand's Discovery Cate offers the fresh weekly item with emphasis on quality and best value.
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Postoffice Candy Store
DuRand
Cate
Wolgast Loses to Dreisv On Labor Day Fight
In Oakland on Labor Day former champion Wolgast was defeated in a round by Joe Azededo Dreisv, a comparatively unknown challenger. Bleak showings prompt sports writers to urge Wolgast to retire from boxing.
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Oakland
Wolgast
Joe Azededo Dreisv
Draw in Vancouver Boxing Match Prompts Suspicion
Leahh Cross and Frank Barrieau fought to a twelve round draw on Labor Day in Vancouver BC. Reporters say the bout appeared fixed with the crowd and press voicing strong belief the contest was pre arranged.
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Vancouver
Leahh Cross
Frank Barrieau
Labor
Cro
Brenneman Appointed as U S Marshal in Alaska
Brenneman has been identified for confirmation as United States marshal of the Third Division of Alaska and sent to the senate by the President. The appointment is to be considered for confirmation on September 4.
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United Seo
Pacific Coast
O M Co
Ican
Jington
Brenneman
United States
Alaska
Senate
Pre
Kazis Ties Name to Seattle Candidate for Congress
Douglas Island News notes Hild Kazis Kranczunas, a Socialist candidate for delegate to Congress, has settled in Seattle. The report presents the candidate's name linkage and residence as context for the upcoming fall election.
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Kazis Kranczunas
Seattle
Douglas Island News
Roosevelt Returns Home After Mountain Trek
Colonel Roosevelt and sons Archie and Kermit complete a yearlong hunt through Colorado and Arizona. They pass Chicago en route to Oyster Bay Long Island where he plans lectures before resuming duties as South American affairs advisor.
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Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt
Archie
Colorado
Arizona
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Forn
South America
Governor Pardons Banker in Sulzer Row
Albany reports Gov issued a pardon for Joseph Robin a banker confined in Blackwell prison. Prison authorities refused to release him due to impeachment charges pending against Sulzer. The case will be taken into court.
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Albany
Taft Elected President of Bar Association
At the American Bar Association annual meeting in Montreal, ex President Taft was chosen to lead the association for the coming year. The session runs this week with Taft’s election announced.
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Montreal
The
American Bar Association
Taft
Army Aviator Dies In Monoplane Crash
San Diego on September 5 reports that a United States Army aviation corps lieutenant was instantly killed when his monoplane plunged to the ground. The accident occurred near Du Rand's Discovery Cafe for first class meals.
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San Diego
Cal
Aviation Corps
United States Army
du Rand
Discovery Cafe
Gloomy Outlook in New Diggings in Alaska
Late Seattle dispatches report the Chisana mining district near McCarthy and Cordova facing a dire shortages crisis. Thousands of stampeders and prospectors lack grub supplies as winter nears, risking starvation without immediate government aid or relief.
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Seattle
Chisana
McCarthy
Cordo
Alaska
Distr
Beynon Drowned in Christochina River At Pairbanks
In a dispatch to Commissioner Dillon the Copper Center area reports Cecil I. Beynon drowned near the Christochina River. Beynon, known locally in Pairbanks since 1911, was acting steward on the steamer Tana and left at Tanana Crossing during a stampede. His relatives in St. Louis, Missouri will be contacted about the remains.
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Dillon
Jones
Copper Penten
Ampede
Copper Center
Christochina Loth
Tana
Cecil I. C.F. Beynon
Wasstew
Pairbanks
Hay
Tanana Crossing
St. Louis
Tom Byrne Not Browned Maher Back in Fairbanks
Fairbanks August 19. William Maher formerly with Tom Byrne on a poling trip aboard the steamer Reliance returns to Fairbanks. Rumors of Byrne’s drowning were sparked by a lost dog sighting and an overturned boat, but Maher reports Byrne alive and en route to McCarthy with a party. Maher had fallen ill before reaching McCarthy on July 26 and says they suffered no accident beyond losing a dog.
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Fairbanks
William Maher
Oper
Reliance
Maher
Tom Byrne
Tanana
Byrne
McCarthy
Martha Crow
Ads
Fairban
Dredge Operations Resume Delay After Gear Breakage
In Fairbanks on August 19, W W Elmer reports Mastodon Dredging Company did not abandon its circle project. The dredge halted after a front tumbler and large gear wheel broke, parts not available locally, but may be sourced at Dawson with resumption possible within two weeks.
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Fairbanksugust
Mastodon Dredging Company
Circle Country
W. W. Elmer
Fairbanks
Circle
Dawson
Governor orders removal of Coos sheriff over mob depor tions
Governor West directs Attorney General Crawford to initiate removal proceedings against Sheriff W. W. Gage of Coos county for failing to protect socialist editor Dr. Bailey K. Leach and four Industrial Workers of the World deported by Band on and Marshfield mobs. The governor invites the deportees to return and pledges protection if they do so, warning of legal consequences for violations.
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Portland
Ore
West
Crawford
W. W. Gage
Coos County
Bailey K. Leach
Bandon
Industrial Workers of the World
Marshfield
Oregon
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Wick
Republican Party
Alaskan
Donald Game Warden
Palzer
Suuidat Agaith Resort
Felix Diaz
Silver Crowley & Porter
Coast Survey
Cohan
AD Wolgast
Jame
Kazis
Hild
Teddy
Sulzer
Taft President Bar Association
F. Beynon
Christochina River
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