Bergen’s bid to be world port grows with dredging plan
In a small Norwegian town, the Bergen burgomaster pushes a plan to dredge and build rail links as tourists and capital pour in after Europe’s war outbreak. Strangers arrive, funds flow, and Bergen eyes a future as a global hub, even as tax increases spark debate. Local residents pledge support, embracing Bergen as a projected center for commerce and world travel.
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Sognefjord
Hardanger
Thes
Hergen
Bet
Europe
Asia
Russia
Bergen’s Stride Through Time Prompts Norwegian Revival
In Bergen Norway, Feb 23, a snowbound inn guest notes the town’s transformation from a obscure harbor to a developing city. The burghers, led by the burgo master, push macadam streets, new docks, and arc lights as Bergen grows while remaining anchored by its ancient name and history.
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Norway
Andrew McDowell
Liverpool
Abraham Rasnnsky
New York Commission
Abdul Mohammed
North Sea
Gottenburg
Christiania
Billingsgate
Hergen
Confessions of a Wife and a Life to Come
The narrator reveals a traumatic fainting spell and visits Dr. Atwater who confirms she will live. She learns she is pregnant and envisions a future with Dick, planning a family while awaiting his return home from the stairs. The piece ends with an implied cliffhanger as Dick holds her.
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Star
Russia
Scandinavia
Mary Hoste O'Hettly
John Hoyle O'Heilly
Hussia
Norway
Ue Petty
Badheur
Harry Symone
Eleanor Fairlow
Dr. Atwater
Mary
Myelf
Doctor Atwater
Margie
Eliene
Annie
Confession Ties Two Men to Connecticut Priest Murder
Bernard Montrid confessed that he and Peter Krakas killed Rev. Jos Zevria and his housekeeper in New Britain Connecticut. The disclosure occurred in Wilmington on March 13.
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Wilmington
Del
Peter Krakas
Jos Zevria
New Britain, Conn
Bernard Montrid
Rehearing Granted for Former San Francisco Inspector
Captain Frank Alnaworth, recently deposed as immigration inspector in San Francisco, induced Immigration Commissioner Cammett to grant him a rehearing. He claims the case against him was framed and seeks to overturn the ruling.
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Washington
Frank Alnaworth
San Francisco
Camminett
Bayano Sinks After German Submarine Attack Off Scotland
Survivor accounts describe the British cruiser Bayano's torpedoing and rapid sinking off Dorset Head, Scotland, with 194 of 220 crew lost. Only 26 aboard were rescued by Balmarino and Tara as Castlereagh watched, and Captain Carr was seen waving farewell as the ship went down.
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Ayr
Scotland
Guy
Marino
Tara
Carr
Tanding
Heata
Stanraer
Dorset Wall Point
North Channel
North Atlantic
Irish Sea
Castlereagh
Salmon Day float entertains town on Northern Pacific parade
R J Titus superintendent of the dining car department and his aides Tobias and Laurence led a salmon day float around town. Ten large salmon frozen in ice rode on an auto truck with banners declaring Salmon day and NP diners. A toy boy stood atop the load. 5600 pounds of ice cooled the display as great potatoes and Northwest industry pride were highlighted.
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RE. J. Titus
N. 1
Tobias
Laurence
Titua
N. P
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Alaska Dry Bill Faces Strong Lobby in Legislature
Juneau March 13 The liquor interests vow a vigorous fight as Alaska lawmakers refer a resolution to Congress asking for a next year vote on prohibition. Supporters say the bill seeks voter choice while opponents warn of possible consequences. The measure goes to the morals and health committee.
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Juneau
Liquor Interests
Alaska
Congress
Morals and Health Committee
Portland Boys Use Hashish Evidence Arrests Reported
Portland March 13. Probation officers raid uncovers hashish among juveniles. Confessions tie nearly 20 boys to possession and use as Juvenile Court Judge Gatena weighs case implications.
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Portland
Gatena
Boy Will Carry Bullet in Brain
Kenosha Wisconsin March 13 Stephen Stec a ten year old boy living with a bullet embedded in his brain is ready to leave Kenosha hospital doctor J N Palt says the wound should not cause him trouble Stephen was shot by his younger brother and did not tell to spare the other boy from a spanking
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Kenosha, Wis
Stephen Stec
Kenosha Hospital
J. N. Palt
Stephen
Hermit F ends life guarded by starving bulldogs in Potrero
Frank Laumeister aged 66 was found dead in his cabin in San Francisco Potrero district after several days. Two large bulldogs, near starvation, stood guard over the body.
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San Francisco
Frank Laumeister
Potrero District
Count Witte Dies in Petrograd After Peace Talks
Count Sergius Witte, long Russia’s chief representative in the Russo Japanese peace negotiations, died in Petrograd on March 13. He helped negotiate the treaty ending the war and influenced early 20th century diplomacy.
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Petrograd
Sergius Witte
Russia
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