Panama vessel carries Panama Canal equipment to Alaska
The steamship Sinaloa bound for the United States railroad project at Anchorage Alaska arrived at Comox BC after coaling with a cargo of Panama Canal construction gear. The load from Colon includes steam shovels drills cars and railroad steel for Alaska engineer W C Edes. The 4539 gross ton ship 416 feet long is chartered for the trip to the US government.
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Comox
B.C
Sinalos
United Stat Railroad
Anchorage
Alaska
Panama Canal
Sinaloa
Colon
W. C. Edes
Alaska Engineering Commission
Fairbanks
Tie Sthaton
United States
Federal Trade Commission plans unveiled for enforcement role
Washington August 3 plans for constructive service to American business and machinery to enforce the federal trade commission act and anti trust laws were presented by Will H Parry of Seattle and the commission. The plan creates three departments administrative economic and legal with three boards of review to coordinate mixed law and fact questions and guide the absorbed bureau of corporations staff. The commission comprises Joseph E Davies chairman Edward N Hurley vice chairman William G Harris Will H Parry and George Roblee with staff reshaped for broader duties.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Will H. Parry
Seattle
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
Edward N. Huriey
Hiinals
Ice
Williamg. Harris
Seatte
George Robleo
New Hampshire
Hunt Misaion
Bureau of Corporationa
Commission
Bureau of Corporetions
Economic Board
Law Board
Economie
Law Boards
Social Breakfast With Juvenile Bostonians Hosts
Mion Grace EL Webster welcomed several Juvenile Bostonians guests at her home yesterday. Donna Canfield Mabel Gardner Dixie White Ind Mitchel and the hostess shared a covered meal in a cordial gathering reflecting early social circles.
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Mion
Grace EL Webster
Juvenie Bostonians
Donna Canfield
Mabel Gardner
Dixie White
Ind
Mitchel
Presbyterian Aid Society Meeti ng at Mrs Hel fenthal Home
The Presbyterian Aid Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 00 clock at the home of Mrs J A Helfenthal 425 Harris Street. The announcement was made today.
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Presbyterian Aid Society
J. A. Helfenthal
Harris Street
Alaska Articles of Incorporation Filed for Dolotsl Mining Co
Articles of Incorporation were filed this afternoon at the secretary of Alaska office by the Dolotsl Mining Company of Arizona. Chas. Hi Coverove represents Alaska with offices in Keteht. Directors are Louis Barth, Ji Clark Sproat, A A Thompson, and M H Sorrick. Capitalization listed at $100,900.
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Secretary of
Alaska
Dolotsl Mining Company of
Arizona
Chas. Hi Coverove
Keteht
Kan
Louis Barth
Ji Clark Sproat
A A.thompson
M. H. Sorrick
Man Freed After Apparent Insanity Confession Mixup
John Saunton who was brought to the Federal fall yesterday on suspicion of insanity was released this morning and will return to the Hawk Innnet Cannery where he has worked for years. The case of the apparent insanity was discredited by a bad case of John Barleycorn. Saunton gave the name Baritollo when arrested.
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John Saunton
Hawk Innet Cannery
Carea
John Barleycorn
Saunton
Baritollo
Weather Today Report
Weather today shows a maximum of 70 and a minimum of 42 degrees with clear conditions across the area. No precipitation is expected and humidity remains moderate. Light winds from the northwest continue through the afternoon.
Islander Wreck Search Continues After Mapped Sighting
Diver W. J. Rogers reports the Islander wreck search from Douglas Island has not located the vessel. Dragging within 200 yards of the suspected sunk site failed to reveal the wreck. Henry Finch previously showed the location on charts. Rogers, in Juneau, plans to persist with the expedition despite the challenging task.
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Douglas Islaid
Lynt Canal
W. J. Rogers
Rogers
Juneau
Henry Finch
Mr. Rogers
Great activity in Vosges region war bulletin
Winnipeg August 5 Geners] Man heatre of the war shows the greatest activity on the Vosges front as French use heavy forces against German positions north of Arras. German bombardment continues with heavy shells and aerial torpedoes, while the war office denies German prisoner claims and cites losses and wounded.
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Winnipeg
Geners
Alles
Vosges
Arras
Cean
Arran
War Office
Geromar
Local Banker Names California Governor for 1916
Mason City reports W A Lip Roosevelt returned from the west endorses Governor Hiram Johnson of California as his candidate for the presidency in 1916.
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Mason City
W. A. Lip Roosevelt
West
Hiram Johson
California
Unclear fragment hints at signing and funds in youth transfer
Fragmentary report notes a person named Gilmore predicting a signing with fifteen of the atara in seven and stating no money would be required to obtain the bey. No clear date or place provided.
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Gilmore
Duy for Dutch Harbor Flotilla Leaves Twenty aboard
A first division flotilla departed Dutch Harbor with twenty crew members aboard the vessel Tan. The operation aims to establish the fleet's early reconnaissance and supply lines in the region.
Alaska Exposition Awards Report and Attendee List
The Pacific Exposition awards are granted with Governor Strohg requesting nullification of a rect ita. The Alaska Commissioner names appear on the list. Collaborators include W. Par daon C C Georges Gates & Morgan, Sewell, Davis, M E Walker. Fairbanks Chamber and Cordova Chamber are named. Attendees include Mindelof, Quinney, Schweckebier, Bates and others. Mrs Tolch plans a move to San Francisco after Friday.
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Strohg
Lst
Goven J.P. A. Strong
Fol. W.paardaon
C. C. Georges
Gates & Morange
Ro Vo Sewell
Lenand MM. Daevis
Miss M. E. Walker
Fairbanks Chamber of Ace
Cordova Chamber of Comme
Jessin
O Mindelof
George W. Qenney
L. Ie Schweckebier
Bates
Haytien Rebels Checked Near Cape Haytiun
The Haitian rebels led by General Bobo were repelled by the cruiser Engle under Admiral Caperton near Cape Haytiun. They were driven into the woods outside the city, according to a dispatch to the State Department.
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Nof Engle
Haytien
Bobo
Cape Haytiun
Admiral Caperton
State Department
Americans Plant Guns In Street Of Haitian City
Port au Prince August 6 Soothing unrest from a week long disturbance American naval guns were moved from ships to streets to restrain the populace after a deadly outbreak that claimed the president the city governor the chief of police and several citizens Haitian Congress remains deadlocked in selecting a president after multiple ballots to replace the deceased magistrate
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Port AU Prince
Plaeherty Heads Knights of Columbus in Seattle
James A. Plaherty of New Haven was reelected Supreme Knight at the Knights of Columbus thirty second session in Seattle. Supreme Secretary McGinley and Supreme Treasurer Callahan were also reelected. John Banzano, pope's representative, left for Washington and New York. A Hippodrome ball drew several thousand attendees. A telegram from Pope Benedicts conferred the apostolic benediction.
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Seattle
James A. Plaherty
New Haven
Conn
Knights of Columbus
Wilam
J. McGinley
DD. J. Callahan
Washington
D. C
John Banzano
Warehington
New York
Hippodrome
Pope Benedictus
Woman's body identified as Mrs. Chlurin Manzi in Seattle park
The grisly find in Schmits Park is positively identified as Mrs. Chlurin J. Manzi, about 55, an Italian, believed murdered. Detectives continue working on the case as they pursue leads, assessing the morgue evidence and the suspect trail.
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Seattle
Schmits Park
Chlurin J. Manzi
Seattle man dies by suicide after note cites health
Seattle Aug Arthur G. Taylor ended his life last night by taking his own life. He left a brief note stating that ill health prompted the act.
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Seattle
Arthur G. Taylor
Chinese American bank to be built in New York
A Chinese commercial mission visiting America says it has arranged a Chinese American bank with a capital of 5 million dollars. The plans include establishing a financial institution in New York to serve business interests between China and the United States.
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New York
America
Ching-Amperican Bank
War Destroys Palestine Fruit Crops In War Losses
Philadelphia report states fruit growers in Palestine have suffered an $80,000,000 loss from wartime destruction. Troop movements damaged crops and Black Sea Marmora operations cut their usual markets, worsening the agricultural impact.
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Palestine
Philadelphia
Joffaays
Black Sea
Marmora
Depot Bandit Captured in Grand Rapids
Paris reports a bandit alias Cochran captured in Grand Rapids Michigan on robbery charges. He is accused of a Chicago and Northwestern depot theft and an American Express heist totaling about $2000.
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Paris
Tech Western Paid
Cochran
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chigigo
Northwestern
American Express Company
Northwestern Arrives With Freight and Passengers for Alaska
The steamship Northwestern of Alaska Steamship Co reached port at 4 45 this morning en route to Anchorage with a heavy carload of freight for Juneau and Thane. Harbor stay extended to this afternoon. Listed Juneau passengers include F F Criteson J F Meeker and Vi J Kubin among others. Westbound passengers bound for Seward and Staamiy include EL Rowan Mrs M Helrich Jean Tascher Oak Olson Hilda Overland and John Copley along with others.
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Northwestern
Alaska Steamship Co
Anchorage
Juneau
Thane
F. F.criteson
J. F. Meeker
FP. Kubin
Vi J. Kubin
Treadwell
A.a. Johnson
Edwin F. Davey
Sthix Fannie Waite
Sophia Nikolm
Germany Will Pay for Frye Sinking in Diplomatic Note
Washington dispatch reports Germany refuses to admit the Frye sinking violated American rights. Berlin reiterates justification for the action but offers to compensate for the vessel at a price to be fixed by experts from both nations.
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Washington
Aue
Germany
William P. Frye
Wilson ready to dispatch reply on shipping dispute
Washington notes indicate a trend toward arbitration between the United States and Great Britain over commercial differences. President Wilson's response to Britain’s stance on interference with American shipping signals readiness to proceed with formal diplomatic action via Ambassador Walter H. Page.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
England
Walter H. Page
Latin States Join U S in Mexican Restoration Effort
Washington reports that Latin American diplomats and Secretary of State officials outlined a coordinated move to restore order in Mexico with U S aid. The plan, supported by South American nations, aims to avoid territorial gains and special privileges while assisting in quelling revolts.
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U. S
Mexico
Washington, Aux. O
Robert Latsing
Eix
Coley
Meson
Washington
United States
State Department
Mitch
Angles Would Depose Maytorena
Douglas Ariz Aug 6 General Felipe Atiwetes traveled toward Nogales to speak with General Jose Maytorena a Villa supporter about becoming governor of Sonora and expected to assume the post, signaling a power shift in the region.
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Douglas, Ariz
Felipe Atiwetes
Nogales
Jose Maytorena
Villa
Sonora
Emperor refuses Okuma resignation in cabinet shuffle
In Tokyo on August and the Emperor declined to accept Count Okuma’s resignation as premier amid cabinet reshuffles. The Emperor personally urged Okuma to remain at the head of the government after the resignation was tendered along with other cabinet members.
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Okuma
Tokyo
Count Okuma
Remalo
Million Dollar Truck Order For Russia From Lima Firm
A million dollar order for heavy motor trucks to be used in Europe has been received by the GrammBernstein Motor Company of Lima. The trucks are understood to be shipped to the Russian government for wartime use.
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Europe
Gramm-Bernstein Motor Company
Fires Cost Seven Hundred Dollars Near Fort Se ward
A timber fire south of Fort Se ward costs $700 as two crews work and a third is dispatched. A government land office report via Myron Hibbard notes fires spread quickly if not contained. About 7200 has been spent with more funding expected today.
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Fort Seward
Myron Hibbard
Land Office
Gouserge
Allied gains at Gallipoli crest marked in Aug report
London Aug 5 British troops reached the crest on the Gallipoli ridge with improved positions in the Dardanelles region. French and British forces aided by the latest advances, Constantinople reports 90,000 wounded arriving from Gallipoli as mosques and public buildings become hospitals. British submarines in Marmora Bay sunk two steamships a gunboat and a lighter near Constantinople arsenals.
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London
Gallipoli
Dardarelles
Great Britain
France
Constantinople
Sea of Marmora
Germany presses Roumania for war munitions passage
Bucharest August 6 Germany seeks to coerce Roumania into allowing the transit of munitions of war through Roumania to Turkey. The demand is expected to be pressed as part of ongoing efforts to secure supply lines and strengthen military movement.
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Bucharest
Germany
Roumania
Turkey
German Transport Sunk by Russian Torpedo Boat
Berlin confirms Petrograd report that a large German transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by a Russian torpedo boat. The August 5 dispatch cites the Baltic Sea incident occurring after the vessel left its port, with authorities listing casualties and response efforts ongoing.
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London
Diypatch
Berlin
Petrograd
Baltic Sea
No Change in Western War Situation Report
PARIS Algiers five said there is no change in the Western theatre of war. The day’s war report noted stability with no new offensives or shifts in control. Military leaders report continued patrols and routine operations amid ongoing conflict.
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Paris
Alig
Austrians Abandon Offensive On Italian Front
Austrian offensive on the Italian frontier subsides as Italian gains force Teutons to resume defense in the Carso pintenw region. The urge to advance by Austrians contributed to the cessation of their attack.
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Rome
Ange
Italan
Carso Pintenw
Canadians Celebrate War Anniversary in Vernon B C
The anniversary of the declaration of war was celebrated here yesterday with more than 4,000 soldiers participating in the event in Vernon British Columbia.
Yankee labor being sought by England Chicago
American workers are being offered twenty dollars a week for periods of at least a year with transportation both ways to England to work in munition shops and yards. Agents of the British government have opened several employment agencies.
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Chicago
England
Insurrection in Portugal Confounds Government in Lisbon
Three revolutions are under way in Portugal with rioting and an army described as completely disorganized. Officials say dissatisfaction over delays in sending troops to aid the Allies sparked the unrest.
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Lisbon
Portugal
American exports breaking records during wartime
Washington reports that during one year of war US exports have exceeded the previous year by 2.65 billion dollars. The 1915-16 increase is expected to surpass 1924-25, aided by large war orders. Shipments will continue into the latter part of the month if ships can be secured to carry the tonnage.
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Washington
United States
Groom and Bride Aged 79 and 73 Tie Seattle License
James M. Kel ton aged 70 and Helen L. Hys ome aged 72 secured a marriage license in Seattle today and were wed.
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Seattle
James M. Kelton
Bavarians Enter Polish Capital in Night Assault
Warsaw, the Polish capital, fell to German Bavarian forces during the night after heavy Russian resistance. Prince Leopold's troops, with Austrian and Saxon detachments, breached city defenses and entered at eight in the morning. Russian garrison retreated across the Vistula to the eastern suburb, leaving town strewn with casualties.
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Leopold
Vistula
Paga
Praga
Novo-Minsk
Novo Georciesk
Kolish Radom
Oelock
Russian Forces Hold Warsaw Defenses As Evacuation Opens
Telegrams from Petrograd report fierce fighting northeast and southeast of Warsaw. Russian troops still defending the Polish capital face heavy German siege-bunker fire while evacuation proceeds. Authorities blame ammunition shortages for Russian hardships and vow accountability. United States Consul De Soto will oversee Russo interests as evacuation accelerates.
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London
Petrograd
Warsaw
Poliah Capial
Thit Place
Ety
Ittu
Jos
Elf
Thone
Baltic
Galinia
United States
Hernando de Soto
Government to push plan for merchant marine
Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo, departing for North Haven Maine with Mrs. McAdoo, stated the administration will push measures to provide the United States with an adequate merchant marine. He said the Democratic party is pledged to fulfill the promise and expected Congress to act next year.
Sweden buys 100000 tons of American coal
Sweden purchases 100000 tons of coal from the United States with additional allocations to be shipped for January. The sale mentions supplies from Virginia and other American coal producers, reflecting the Swedish State's ongoing coal import program.
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Sweden
Pitsburgh
Hallwayn
Virginia
Pobriary
Rall
Fall of Warsaw Reported as German Pursuit Grows
London reports confirm Warsaw fell and German turning movements north of the city raise Allied concern. Russian lines along the Ekau east of Mitau retreat as strong German forces advance toward Riga, threatening a wider collapse amid Field Marshal von Hindenburg's advance.
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London
Warsaw
Nicholas
von Hindenburg
Warsaw-Petrograd
Ekau
Mitau
Riga
Germans Use Flax as Cotton Substitute in War Munitions
Rotterdam reports Germans have begun using flax as a substitute for cotton in some munitions factories. All cotton stocks including clothing have been inventoried and merchants manufacturers and others holding them are ordered not to sell but to hold them for military use.
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Rotterdam
Sacrificed to Politics On Becker's Casket
New York burial details for former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker after his funeral at a St Nicholls church. The Woodlawn Cemetery service featured a casket plate reading Murdered by Governor Whitman, later replaced by Sacrificed to Politics. The scene highlighted political interference in the Becker case and the contentious memorial symbols.
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New York
Chas. Becker
Woodlawn
St. Nicholls
Whitman
Canada's Wheat Crop Breaks All Records
Winnipeg, Aug. 3. General Manager Macheod of the Canadian Northern days says the wheat crop is unparalleled in Canadian history and predicts 250,000,000 bushels for western Canada.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Macheod
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