Greece Issues An Ultimatum To Germany
Greece presses toward war after delivering an ultimatum demanding the return of prisoners from Kavala. The London Times foresees a Venizelos republic, criticizing Greece s neutral cabinet as puppets and implying allied embarrassment. Troop guards surround King Constantine as trenches circle his palace. Fierce Somme fighting continues with gains on Verdun fronts and shifting fronts in Macedonia. German advances and Russian countermoves punctuate the broader conflict fronts.
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London
Greece
Germany
Kaval
Venizelos
London Times
Milan
Constantine
Somme
Paris
Verdun
Blackmailing gang leaders arrested in Chicago intrigue
Five men and three women linked to a Chicago blackmail operation are in federal custody awaiting trial. The group allegedly extorted over a million dollars in one year using costly attire and attractive women as bait. The Morrison estate case spurred the investigation as prosecutors seek further charges. Frank, a processed member, is in hiding and will testify for the government.
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Chicago
Edward W. Morrison
Morrison
State
Washington
Frank
New Era of Manufacturing Marks Launching of Vessel at Seattle
Seattle Sept 22 The first Lig steel merchant ship built by Skinner and Eddy marks an epoch in the citys shipbuilding industry. The vessel will be ready by late October, with work begun on a second ship. A census report again calls Seattle the healthiest city in the nation. August trade with Alaska reaches a record high and Seattle banks hold deposits over 98 million dollars.
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Seattle
Skinner &Eddy
Census Bureau
Alaska
Seattle Open Shop Enforced as Dock Strikes End
Seattle on September 22 reports open shop rules now apply to all waterfront docks. Two large shipping firms have switched from union labor to the employers' association. Mayor Gill endorses wholesale arrests of striking longshoremen and rejects a union delegation’s demand for release.
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Seattle
Employers’ Association
Gill
Alaska Back Taxes Likely After Appeals Court Ruling
The circuit court of appeals decision at Francisco upholding the Alaska revenue bill could bring in about 300000 dollars in back taxes from Alaska canneries. There is discussion of introducing a bill in the next congressional session to place Alaska fisheries outside the Department of Commerce.
Deputy Marshal Sells 'Simpson's Folly' Building
A deputy marshal sold a structure at a city site, once held by Thomas W. and associated with U.S. marshal authority. The building, identified by a partial name and located on a street known to the office, changed hands for $100 in a public sale.
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Sells ‘Simpson
United States
Ernoon
Struc W. Albrechting
Thomas Ture W
Ajor
Morgan Fortune Doubled by Son Across Two Years
New York notes that fortune left by J Pierpont Morgans father has doubled in two years, with Morgan's personal wealth also rising. The Morgan firm earned large commissions on British munition orders and loans, with 1915 and 1916 purchases expected to reach about two billion dollars. Foreign government losses now total about one and a half billion, while the firm earned commissions on these dealings.
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New York
Mace
United States
J. P.M
Morgan
oMan
Conserving Food Supply in Beleagured Germany
Berlin September 4 A government move aims to conserve resources in the German Empire with a nationwide food census. It will extend to private herds and stocks of canned smoked eggs and other items through households restaurants factories and businesses. Authorities may inspect premises and seize goods for noncompliance as part of the food security drive.
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Berlin
Herr von Batocki
Gers
Gepire
Howebuilding
Repairing Tramway Track Near Flat City Progress Report
General Manager Dave Mutehler reports two repair crews have improved the Iditarod tram right of way over the past week. The track is leveled and better along the route, with the small car making several trips to and from Flat City in under forty five minutes. He cites lack of repair materials as a current hindrance to further improvements.
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Dave Mutehler
Iditarod
Mutchler
Pershing to be promoted to major general in 1916
Washington reports Brigadier General J. J. Pershing will be promoted to major general to fill the Mills vacancy in the American punitive expedition against Villa. The last summer mail leaves September 28, with potential seven week post delay until a Seward trail shipment arrives, likely by November 20.
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General Pershing
Iditarod
Washington
J. J. Pershing
Villa
Mills
Seward Trail
Gloria
Chinese Floods Ravage 7000 Square Miles
In Washington on September 21 a flood disaster from China drives a million people to evacuate riverside areas. Autumn crops across the affected region are completely destroyed and agricultural losses are vast.
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Washington
Gerard Represents All Allies In Berlin War Role
On September 4 in Berlin the United States Ambassador Gerard began protecting Romanian interests in Germany at the Romanian government's request. He now represents all Entente governments during the war period.
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Berlin
United States
Gerard
Germany
Meeting of Pioneers at Moosehall Flat
A special meeting of Iditarod Igloo No. 10 Pioneers of Alaska is called for Sunday September 24 at 8 30 p m at Moosehall Flat. All members are requested to attend. Ivan WaAces Vice Pres
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Iditarod Igloo No. 10
Pioneers of
Alaska
Moosehall
Flat
Ivan WaAces
Standings of clubs in big baseball leagues
Sept 19 update shows Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati leading various divisions. Amid scattered scores, Washington and Philadelphia appear among noted teams with fluctuating positions in the standings.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Lois Washington
Philadely
Departure of Last Outside Boat Sets Frigid Alaska Tone
The piece notes limited excitement as the final vessel for the Outside departs amid a sparsely traveling season. It highlights growing mining activity near Marshall City and Nenana, with Iditarod remaining the focal point for prospectors as winter prep accelerates and transport lines to new camps form, hinting at a busy 1917 season. Joe Kermonde, Otter Creek artist, plans a Fortuna Ledge voyage to establish business.
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Aboky
Ens
Eae
Losure
Boule
Dewel Punta
Interior
Abska Geldeum
Tieny
Sunier
Telstoi
Tanoko
Alaska
Marshall City
Eason
Willow
Willow Creek
Marshall
Iditarod
Nenana
Areng Fern
Joe Kermonde
Otter Creek
Fortuna Ledge
Local Gasscat Freight Rush In Iditarod Waters
The past week saw heavy freight handling by the Iditarod mosquito fleet with hundreds of tons landed amid numerous trips. Goods await further movement before freezeup with water levels favorable and longshoremen scarce delaying unloading at the port. Officials expect most freight to reach Dikeman if luck holds and conditions remain steady.
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Iditarod
Lable
Tim Stlves
Plain talk handed to woman suffragists
Washington September meetings with Mrs. Frank M Teeesing and Dora Roessing conveyed a stern warning to suffragist leaders. They urged staying neutral in the presidential campaign to aid ratification efforts, noting possible party favors if Wilson is re elected and obstacles if Harding wins. Daniels pressed suffragists to avoid party alignment while Roessing delivered the message.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels Imatak
Frank M. Teeesing
National Woman Suffrace Yn
Sffragist
Wilson
Brondy
Walon
Donnerstic Party
Wrenn
House
Senate
Nifrage
Roessing
Daniels
Son of Railway Magnate Escapes Abduction Plot
Boise, Idaho. Three men were arrested after a plot to abduct Roland Harriman, 16, son of the late railway magnate E. H. Harriman. The abductors, who arrived from New York, planned to hold him for a $25,600 ransom while he vacationed with a party west of the city. The plot was foiled by police and federal authorities.
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Boise
Idaho
Roland Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Young Harriman
New York
Harriman
Here
Young Heriman
Teutons Planned to Seize Haiti Island Claims
New York Sept 4 The Herald reports that the United States and Germany nearly went to war on July 28 1914 the day Austria declared war on Serbia The notes recount German plots to seize Port au Prince customs house and gain influence in Haiti Venezuela and Colombia The European war delayed the Caribbean plan and state department archives document German intrigues across the region.
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New York
the Herald
United States
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Danish West Indies
Port Au Prince
Karlsrhne
Stra
Knaghip
Connecticut
Washington
Zamor
Germ
Karlsrhy
St. Thomas
Europe
State Department
St. Nick
Venezuela
Colombia
New Russian Bishop Consecrated in New York
Archimandrite Philip Perdito of the Orthodox Theological Academy at Tenafly was consecrated bishop at the Russian cathedral in New York on the Feast of the Transfiguration. He will reside in Sitka Alaska and San Francisco. Archbishop Evodokim, assisted by Metropolitans Hermence and Alexander, presided with delegations from North America and Canada.
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New York
Philip Perdito
Orthodox An Theological Academy
Tenafly
Sitka
Alaska
San Francisco
Evodokim
Aleuta
North America
Hermence
Selucia
Mount Lebanon
Alexander
Canada
British Propose Higher Tariffs In Imperial Council Act
Advices from Washington report the British imperial council has enacted tariff provisions four classes of duties for allies friendly neutrals enemies and neutrals. Neutrals pay double present duties and the treaty with the United States could be denounced. U S congress retaliatory laws may be void per officials. European diplomats study the act with some parts potentially violating treaties. New York notes elastic tariff application urging safeguarding American interests as war conditions change trade.
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Washington
State Department
British Imperial Council
United States
United States Congress
New York
National Foreign Trade Council
Shipping Bill Sparks Debate On Rail Regs For Ships
Seattle Sept 21 Representative Hum discusses a new shipping bill enacted by Congress. He says it places steamship companies under similar interstate commerce commission regulations as railroads and fears it may be hard on passenger vessels.
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Seattle
Hum
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Military May Be Used If General Strike Called
New York labor leaders face potential military deployment as Mayor Mitchel warns he will call in troops to quell disorders if the threatened general strike proceeds today. Street car clashes erupt, arrests mount, and a motorman is held over a dynamite plot. Samuel Gompers and 25 union presidents convene for talks as 700,000 workers poised to strike.
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New York
Mitchel
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
International Trades Unions
Death plea sought in dynamite outrage trial
In War ren Billings's trial for a dynamite attack that killed several parade spectators, the district attorney argued for the death penalty. The Washington note reports a judge and jury deliberation, while another dispatch notes a four thousand railcar daily shortage amid grain movement, and a U. S. cruiser Memphis salvage update from Santo Domingo harbor.
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Warren Billings
Olympia
Wash
State of Washington
Washington
United St
Memphis
Santo Domingo
British Regret Over Destroyer Action in Cebu Delay
Washington reports the British government officially expressed regret for the action of a destroyer that held up and examined the Philippines steamer Cebu. In New York, Governor Whitman is renominated for governor as Republicans lead Democrats for the Progressive Endorsement. General Bell reports Villa defeated Carranza forces in a Chihuahua raid, seizing federal artillery before retreating.
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Washington
Philippines
Cebu
New York
Whitman
Carranza
Bell
Villa
Chihuahua
Woman charged with fiendish crimes in Hartford murder case
Hartford report states Mrs Amy Gilligan keeper of a home for the elderly is held on charges of murdering five inmates. The event unfolds as authorities pursue further details in the case.
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Hartford
Conn
Amy Gilligan
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